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| 22751 | Please forgive this informal message. With the heaviest of hearts I report my deepest sorrow in Elsa going home to be with the Lord Jesus Oct 3rd at 5PM. Congestive lung and heart failure from cancer takeover. I need prayer to recover now from emptiness and regret for not being able to do more. Help me to remember all the joy and grace she brought into our lives. She was one of the best examples of womanhood I can imagine. Truly a super wife, mother and friend and colleague to many. I will never forget you all and your many prayers and faithful encouraging support over past 2 years. From Bob Crittsinger - 10/4/2001 CRITTSINGER - Elsa Hedwig Trost 10/5/2001 Of Norfolk, VA, age 66, October 3, 2001 entered into eternal rest after a long battle with cancer. Mrs. Crittsinger was born in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Henry and Johanna Trost. She graduated from Deaconess Nursing School in 1955 and later moved down to Virginia as a team member of the original open heart team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She completed more that 25 years of faithful service as an R.N.. Mrs. Crittsinger is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Robert E. Crittsinger of Norfolk; she was the beloved mother of Heide Hayek and her husband, Dr. Craig Hayek of Chesapeake and Ruth Crittsinger of Norfolk; brothers, Norman Trost and John Trost, both of New York; sister, Anna Mumaw of Virginia; and a brother-in-law, Clifford Crittsinger. The family will receive friends at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel on Saturday, October 6, 2001 from 6-8 PM. A memorial service will be held 4:00 PM Sunday, October 7, 2001 at Coastlands Community Church, 1119 Lindale Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320, 757-548-6673. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at Arcacia Park Cemetery in Buffalo, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to The Elim Mears Fund c/o Coastlands Community Church. From Bob Crittsinger 10/20/01 | TROST, Elsa Hedwig (I204)
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| 22752 | Please let me know if you download this file so that I can let you know when I have added additional information. If you find errors please let me know. jgwehmeyer@aol.com | SNAVELY, Nicholas John (I46928)
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| 22753 | Pletcher, Franklin, was born at Niagara Falls, September 25, 1849, and is a son of Daniel Pletcher, a pioneer farmer of that place. Mr. Pletcher was educated in the public schools at Niagara Falls. and at the Lockport Union School; in 1869 he left school and went to work on his fathers farm. In 1881 he removed to the village of Suspension Bridge, where he became an inspector of customs at the Custom House, and continued in that capacity until 1886, when he established his present business, that of flour, feed and grain. October 2, 1879, he married Martha E. Witmer, daughter of Joseph and Catharine Witmer, of the town of Niagara, and they have one daughter, Edith M. From: Landmarks of Niagara County, NY Edited by William Pool D. Mason & Company, Publishers, 1897 | PLETCHER, Franklin (I10193)
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| 22754 | Pneumonia, which developed after the birth of a son on Friday of last week, resulted in the death last night of Mrs. Nancy Liebeck. M wife of Ernest Liebeck, of 41 Rumbold avenue, at the family residence. Mrs. Liebeck is survived by he husband, son, Albert C., parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Saward, three sisters, the Misses Queenie, Alice and Emily Saward, and two brothers, George and Ernest Saward. all of the Tonawandas. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house. | LIEBECK, Ernest H (I209392)
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| 22755 | POELLER - Naomi C. Poeller. 77. of Tonawanda, NY., Saturday (Nov. 2, 1974) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A resident of Tonawanda for the greater part of her life, she was the wife of the late Fred J. Poeller and was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, the Salvation Army Golden Agers and the Women's Auxiliary to Tonawandas Post 264. American Legion. Mrs. Poeller is survived by five daughters. Mrs. Lawrence (Marguerite) Wurtenberger, Mrs. Andrew (Jean) Kehoe, Mrs. Benjamin (Ethel) Muniak and Mrs. Kenneth (June) Brown, all of Tonawanda and Mrs. Douglas (Faith) Threader of Cincinnati, Ohio; seven sons. Fred E. and Robert M. Poeller. both of North Tonawanda, Calvin F.. Kenneth E.. Dalton N., and Keith T. Poeller, all of Tonawanda and Eugene H. Poeller of Cheektowaga and a brother, Mark Redlein of Long Island, N.Y. Also surviving are 30 grandchildren. 13 greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.. at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc.. Adam and Seymour Sts.. Tonawanda. where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pastor Richard H. Trump officiating. Interment in St. Pauls Cemetery. | REDLINE, Naomi C (I113301)
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| 22756 | POKELWALDT Norman A. Pokelwaldt, 73, of North Tonawanda, Tuesday February 21, 1984) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife. Charlotte (nee Marshall) II Pokelwaldt; four sons, Robert (Laurie) of Los Angeles, Donald (Gloria), of Virginia Beach, Va.. Norman E. (Diane) of the Town of Wheatfield and Thomas (Carol) Pokelwaldt of the Town of Tonawanda; one daughter, Mrs. Jesse (Kathleen) Carroll of Kansas City, Mo.; thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister. Mrs. Clarence (Erma (sic)) Haseley of Bergholtz. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda this evening from 7 to 9 and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 10 a.m., the Rev. E. Werner Weinreich will officiate. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church. (22-23) | POKELWALDT, Norman Albert (I44703)
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| 22757 | POKELWALDT - Thomas E. Of Tonawanda, entered into rest June 1, 2017, beloved husband of Carol Valenti; devoted father of Tammy (Joe Butkiewicz) Pokelwaldt; fond stepfather of Steve (Ann) Valenti; cherished grandfather of Michael (Elizabeth) Peterson, Charlie, Frankie and Georgie Valenti; loving son of the late Norman A. and Charlotte Pokelwaldt; dear brother of Robert (Laurel) and the late Donald (Gloria), Norman E. (Diane) and Kathleen Carroll; brother-in-law of Mary Ann (Dennis) Aures; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Wednesday from 3-6 PM where a Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com | POKELWALDT, Thomas Eugene (I44717)
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| 22758 | POKELWALDT-In St. Mary's Hospital June 17. 1970. Edward P. Pokelwaldt of 152 80th Street. Husband of Catherine, father of Mrs. Shirley Palmiter and Mrs. Carol Burnsworth, both of Lockport, N.Y. Mrs. Ronald Smith, Ransomville, N.Y. and Mrs. Charles Blaise, Wheeling, ILl. Brother of Irving, Lewiston, N.Y. Norman, North Tonawanda, N.Y. and Mrs. Clarence Haseley, Bergholtz, N.Y. Also survived by 11 grandchl1dren. Funeral .services will be held from the Lane Funeral Home, 8622 Buffalo Ave.. Saturday June 20 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Walter G. Schultz officiating. Interment Wheatfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m | POKELWALDT, Edward Phillip (I28813)
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| 22759 | POLLOCK. Gertrude N. (nee Nemeschy) March 2, 1996. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Pollock. Dearest mother of Rolf (Denise) Pollock of Youngstown, N.Y. and the late Mark Pollock. Dear grandmother of David, Erick, Michael. Jeffrey, Joshua, Brianna and great-grandmother of Kimberly. Sister of the late Frieda Reiner. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at Town Line Lutheran Church, 1159 Town Line Road, Alden, at 11:00 a.m. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired contributions may be made to Town Line Lutheran Church. | NEMESCHY, Gertrude (I152367)
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| 22760 | POPKEY - Jon E. NF Gazette 8/8/2006 LEWISTON - Jon E. Popkey of Lewiston, an engineering consultant, died Thursday of injuries suffered in an automobile accident that day. He was 64. Born in Niagara Falls, he was a 1959 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. Mr. Popkey had worked as an engineering consultant for Hooker Chemical, DuPont and M.K. Ferguson. Survivors include two sisters, Gloria Elmer and Jean Gilbert, and two brothers, Herbert and Alex. A memorial service will be at 2 P.M. Friday in Otto Redanz Funeral Home, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls. | POPKEY, Jon Frederick E (I49804)
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| 22761 | POPOVICH, TRACY M. December 24, 2023 Age 47, formerly of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly. Loving mother of Kayla, Jordan and Dalonte, grandmother of Landon, daughter of Terry (nee Bodie) and Charles Popovich and sister of Amy (Keith) Manchester and Brian (Anne) Popovich. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Tracy was a loving mother, who put her children and her family before herself. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday December 30, 2023 from 3-5 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts) in the City of Tonawanda, where a Prayer Service will be held at 5 PM Saturday following the visitation. Everyone welcome to attend. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ROTHFUNERAL.com. | POPOVICH, Tracy M (I224110)
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| 22762 | Portville NY Review - 3/15/1923 Miss Lillian Blowers of Franklinville died recently after a three weeks illness. She was born in Ransomville, N.Y., March 14, 1903. She is survived by her mother, six sisters and five brothers. The funeral was held In Franklinville with interment in White cemetery in Rushford. | BLOWERS, Lillian N (I152139)
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| 22763 | Portville NY Review - 3/19/1942 Mrs. Delia Blakeslee, seventy-six, widow of Curtis Blakeslee, died at 11:30 p. m. Saturday at the home of her son Floyd Blakeslee, in Sullivan Hollow. She had been ill for the past four weeks. Mrs. Blakeslee had lived in Salamanca about nine years and In the town of Great Valley for the past seven years. Besides her son, Floyd, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. A. E. Rees of Smethport, Pa.: thirteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; a brother, Ernest Rasey of Corry, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Blakeslee was a former resi- dent of Portville. | RASEY, Della G (I103458)
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| 22764 | Portville NY Review - 6/13/1940 John S. Phillips passed away at his home on Main Street, Tuesday afternoon. He was born July 15, 1858, at East Pennard, England, the son of George Phillips and Elizabeth Chin- nock Phillips. He has resided in Port- ville for the past forty-three years,, coming hee from Springville, N.Y. Mr. and Phillips would have been married fifty-eight years this summer. He was a member of the Metho- dist Church of Portville, the Knight of the Macabees and the Redmen Lodge. Mr. Phillips was gardener at the Wheeler home for forty-two years and a most faithful man. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen S. Phillps; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Greenman of Port- ville and Mrs. Jennie McCagg of Brockport; one son, Reginald Phil- lips of Brooklyn, N.Y.; four grand- children and three nieces living in England. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two-thirty o'clock at the home on Main Street. The Rev. Arthur Partington, former pastor of the church in Portville, will officiate, and burial will be in Chest- nut Hill Cemetery. Pall bearers will be Archie Ryder, Earl Holcomb, W. J. Tapp, Herbert Lowe, Harry Thorn, Floyd Buckles. | PHILLIPS, John S (I113705)
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| 22765 | Possibly born 1880 | SCHAUS, Peter W (I34275)
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| 22766 | Possibly born in 1870 | SCHAUS, Dorothea S (I34285)
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| 22767 | Post-Standard, The (Syracuse, NY) - Monday, June 2, 2003 Howard F. Metcher May 31, 2003 Howard F. Metcher , 91, of Oneida Castle, died Saturday. Services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cochran Memorial Presbyterian Church. Calling hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, 260 Main St., Oneida, has arrangements. | METCHER, Howard Franklyn (I59044)
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| 22768 | Posted: August 11, 2015 - 12:06 pm Elizabeth A. Wagner of Middleport passed away Sunday evening, August 9, 2015 at Buffalo General Hospital. Mrs. Wagner was born in Middleport, NY on February 27, 1932 daughter of the late August and Philomena (Nicolia) Antonucci and she has lived in Middleport most of her life. She and her husband Elmer Wagner Jr. were married June 9, 1951. She was employed as a Teacher's Aide at Royalton-Hartland Central School retiring in l999. She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish/ St. Stephen's RC Church in Middleport and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She served as the Head of the Bereavement Committee at Church and taught Religious Education at St. Stephen's Church. Mrs. Wagner was also a member of the Middleport Senior Citizens and held offices in that organization and she also volunteered for the Middleport Food Pantry. She enjoyed cooking, reading and volunteering in many local organizations. Most of all she loved her husband and family and spending time with them. She was predeceased by a brother, Julius Antonucci and a sister, Pauline Wittkopp. Mrs. Wagner is survived by her husband, Elmer Wagner Jr.; one son, Richard (Carolyn) Wagner of Middleport and one daughter, Julie Wagner of Lockport; one grandson, Keith R. Wagner of Queensbury, NY, and a sister, Margaret Droman of Middleport; also surviving are many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport. Members of Holy Trinity Parish will meet at the funeral home Thursday evening at 8:00 for A Vigil Service. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Parish/St.Stephen's RC Church, Vernon Street, Middleport, NY where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel J. Fawls. Burial will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Middleport, NY. Memorials to St. Stephen's Church, the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the Wagner family. | ANTONUCCI, Elizabeth A (I79217)
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| 22769 | Posted: December 09, 2014 - 1:01 pm Wanda J. Brzenski of Falls St., Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Sunday December 7, after a brief illness at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born June 19, 1919 in Niagara falls, NY and was the daughter of the late Walter and Katherine (MendyGral) Stanisz and attended local schools. On February 20, 1939 she married Anthony Brzenski at Our Lady of The Rosary Church and they were married for 60 years, until his passing on December 10, 1999. Through the years Wanda worked for Kimberly Clark-Sales Book and Carborundum Corp. She graduated from Roberts Beauty School and opened her own beauty shop "Wanda's Beauty Parlor" which she owned and operated for 40 years. She also loved gardening and puzzle books. She is survived by her two daughters, Carole (Edward J.) Bocek and Dorothy(late Jack) Zappendorf; grandchildren, Paulette (Greg)Voyzey, Edward D.(Michelle) Bocek, Suzanne(Chris) Miller, Michael Brzenski of Kingsville, TX and Daniel (Shannon) Brzenski II of Houston, TX; great-grandchildren, Gregory (Emily) Voyzey, Johnathan Voyzey, Stephanie Voyzey, Daniel Brzenski III, Kiara, Kyle, Kourtney and Korban Brzenski of Houston, TX and Caedence Palmer of Corpus Christi, TX. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents she was predeceased by her son Daniel (Shirley) Brzenski; grandson Ronnie Brzenski and her two brothers Walter (Jane) Stanish and Richard (Martha) Stanisz. NO PRIOR Visitation. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 am on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC. Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences | STANISZ, Wanda (I153418)
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| 22770 | Posted: December 16, 2014 - 4:24 pm Carolyn Bell died December 9th, 2014 at the Retreat at Marsh's Edge in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. She was 86 years old. Carol was born in Lockport, New York, on November 15, 1928. She was youngest child of Egbert Dexter and Katherine Weaver Corson. After graduating Emma Willard, a private girls' boarding school in Troy, NY, Carol attended Pine Manor College in the Chestnut Hill section of Brookline, MA. At Pine Manor, Carol discovered her interest in acting. She soon found work at the family owned radio station, WUSJ, in Lockport, NY where she was a radio host of her own program, "The Women's Hour", which focused on women's issues of the time. Carol continued her education and interest in the entertainment business at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in 1951. At the academy she flourished as an aspiring actress, made close friends, and stared in theater productions with the likes of fellow classmates Ann Bancroft and Grace Kelly. In 1952, Carol married Charles Herbert Bell, her Lockport hometown sweetheart at Grace Church in Lockport. The couple started their married life in Lockport, New York, and soon found themselves moving around the county in response to Charles' advancing career. Carol spent her decades raising four children, while the family took residence in various homes in the United States and Canada. Carol and Charles made their final home in St. Simons Island, GA, a favorite vacation spot after retirement. Carol was a devoted mother, a supportive loving spouse, an avid gardener and a follower of all sports. She played a mean game of croquet and bridge, took up tennis and bowling later in life, and loved to travel the world with her husband and friends. Most important to Carol was her role as mother and housewife to a growing family, a stabling force in a time of constant change. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles H. Bell; her children Connie Bell O'Keefe of Westminster, MD; Christopher Bell of Glenville, PA; Cady E. Bell of Reisterstown, MD; Cathy Bell Andrews of Cockeysville, MD and their six grandchildren. The family plans to hold a memorial service after the Christmas holidays. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Michael J. Fox foundation, which is accelerating the Parkinson's research break throughs that patients urgently need or Kennedy Krieger Institute, in Baltimore, Maryland one of Carol's favorite charities. Visit lockportjournal.com/obituaries for online guest register. | CORSON, Carolyn Weaver (I134252)
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| 22771 | Posted: Friday, April 17, 2015 9:35 am John P. Berds, 82 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones and family. He was born March 5, 1933, in Niagara Falls, son of the late Peter and Christine (Knowles) Berds and was raised by his loving grandparents. As well as loyalty to family, John faithfully served in the both the United States Navy for three years and the United States Air Force for 21 years. He served during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He officially retired from the military in 1973 as a T-SGT, after 24 years of service. John enjoyed telling stories to his family about his travels around the world, having spent time on numerous continents and experiencing all that life had to offer. Afterwards he returned home and worked for many years in the maintenance department at both Niagara University and Heritage Manor in Niagara Falls. In his spare time he loved to read, swim and watch Yankee games. He was also on many bowling leagues through out the years. John is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Marie (Chirumblo) Berds whom he loving wed on December 29, 1998. He is also survived by his daughter, Christine(Norwich) Wells; son, Raymond(Sherry) Norwich and daughter in-law Robin(late Stephen) Norwich; as well as his beloved grandchildren, Amanda(Michael Hamilton)Norwich, Jaci Wells, Kasey and Jessica Norwich, Elizabeth(Joseph Linnane) Norwich, Christopher Norwich, Christopher(Dana)Shoff and Stephanie Shoff; and his great-grandchildren, Melina, Rachel, CJ, Luca and RJ. There is NO PRIOR visitation. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, the family request that charitable donations be made in John's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, New York 10001. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC. | BERDS, John P (I139767)
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| 22772 | Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 2:51 pm Joanne Louise Dirksen, 80, of Monroe, Ohio died Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Lebanon Country Manor. She was born in Niagara Falls, New York on October 26, 1934 to parents Wesley Bay and Edna Louise (Brown) Furry. Joanne graduated from LaSalle High School in Niagara Falls, NY and majored in education and music at Fredonia State Teachers College. She was a prize-winning artist who was active with the Middletown Fine Arts Center, civic chorus, the Girl Scouts, was a member of Holy Family Parish and First Presbyterian Church, and volunteered at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She began her teaching career at St. John de LaSalle Church in Niagara Falls, NY, and taught both elementary school and music in the Middletown and Monroe, Ohio Schools and private piano lessons from her home for many years. She left her students with fond memories of year-end recitals and campfires. Joanne was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her woods, birds, wildflowers, and her many Irish Setters. She was always the artist saying, "Music and Art continue to give meaning to my life." Mrs. Dirksen is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Paul) Heck; sons, David M. (Mary Beth) Dirksen and Stephen (Tina) Dirksen; brother, Ronald Bay (Anne) Furry; grandchildren, Morgan Heck, Lauren Heck, Benjamin Dirksen, Katie Dirksen, Drew Dirksen and Kacey Dirksen; nieces and nephews, Suzanne Furry-Irish, Ken Furry, Donna (Furry) Tongue, Bill Dirksen, Bob Dirksen and Linda (Dirksen) Gressell; and many other loving family and friends. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband David P. Dirksen in August of 2014, infant identical twin sons, and her parents. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest at North Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made In lieu of flowers to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420-1885. Please sign the guest book online at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com. | FURRY, Joanne Louise (I80534)
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| 22773 | Posted: Friday, April 3, 2015 2:57 pm David Michael Williams, age 57, of Merkel, Texas, died March 29, 2015. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 3, 1958 to Mary Ann Williams of Ransomville and the late Howard Williams. David graduated from Lew-Port High School in 1976 and then enlisted into the US Air Force where he served his country for 20 years until his honorable discharge with the rank of Master Sargeant in 1998. During his career in the Air Force, he served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm where he received numerous medals including the Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 Devices; the Meritorious Service Medal; the Kuwait Liberation Medal; the Kuwait Liberation Medal from Saudi Arabia, and other outstanding awards and medals, as well as maintaining the B1 Bombers. David was an avid Boy Scout leader for over 30 years and excelled in the Aerolight and Timbertag training on their camp outs. He also enjoyed collecting model trains, woodworking, and beekeeping, along with coaching and managing football and baseball. In addition to his mother Mary, he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Deborah (McGrew) Williams; a son, Anthony Williams of New Boston, TX; a adopted daughter, Rosalinda (Ryan) Wright, and their son, Tyler Wright of Abiline, TX; a sister, Cheryl Testerman; a brother, Richard Williams, both of Ransomville; his mother-in-law, Joanne McGrew of Ransomville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert McGrew of Alabama, Shawn McGrew of Kansas, Caroline Munella of N. Tonawanda, Tammy Brown of Kansas, Nora Tucker of Newfane, and Kathleen Covatta of Ransomville, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Thomas McGrew, and a brother-in-law, Eugene McGrew. Services will be held Tuesday April 7, 2015 with full Military Honors at the Texas Veterans Cemetery in Abiline, Tx. A local memorial service will be announced at a future time. | WILLIAMS, David Michael (I172564)
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| 22774 | Posted: Friday, December 11, 2015 4:30 pm Betty Shackle, 90, of Buffalo, NY, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 while being cared for by Hospice Buffalo. Betty was born Jan 18, 1925 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of Clarence and Gertrude Kelly. The family later moved to North Tonawanda which became her home. While working during WWII at Bell Aircraft in the Buffalo area, she met and married Wallace Shackle and began a family. After raising her children she turned her attention to caring for others and became an LPN. Throughout her life, her focus and passion remained with her large family which meant traveling often to visit. Betty was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Wallace L. Shackle, of 62 years on December 25, 2006, and her son Thomas W. Shackle on February 5, 2011. The eldest of eight children she is survived by her two daughters, Janet K. (Jay) Shelton of Sammamish, WA, and Melissa G. (Edward) Taylor of St. Cloud, FL; sisters, Muriel 'Pinky' (Kenneth) Ferchen of Niagara Falls, NY, Diane (John) Farino of North Tonawanda, NY; brother, Donald Kelly (Sara) of North Tonawanda, NY. Betty was predeceased by siblings, Doris (Robert) DeWees of Sarasota, FL, Robert Kelly of Boca Raton, FL, Raymond Kelly of Niagara Falls, NY, and Beverly (Howard) Miller of Chicago, IL. She will continue to live in the hearts of her five grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Many thanks go to Hospice Buffalo and Schofield Nursing Home for the kind and compassionate care Betty received. A memorial service is planned for Monday, December 14, 2015 at 11:30 am at DuBois Funeral Home in Bergholz in the town of Wheatfield. | KELLY, Betty (I80795)
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| 22775 | Posted: Friday, December 11, 2015 5:09 pm Katherine A. Boesken, 74, of Menominee, MI, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015, surrounded by her family at Bay Area Medical Center. She was born on May 27, 1941, to the late Phillip and Ellen (Mullen) Julias in Niagara Falls, NY and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School in 1959. On November 23, 1961, Katherine married Barry Boesken in Niagara Falls. They moved to Menominee in 1983. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed reading, playing cribbage, crocheting and knitting. She loved spending time with and spoiling her grandchildren. Katherine is survived by her husband of 54 years, Barry Boesken of Menominee, MI; five children, Barry (Melinda) Boesken of Niagara Falls, NY, Cory (Dennis) Rusch of Krakow, WI, Kelly (Darin) Miller of Menominee, MI, Barbara (Andy) Callahan of Wallace, MI, and Timothy (Nicole) Boesken of Appleton, WI; eleven grandchildren, Kimberly and Jennifer Boesken, Anna and Joey Rusch, Scott and Anthony Miller, Cassie and Kyle Callahan, Nathan and Sarah Boesken and Evan Petraski; a great-grandson, Mylan Miller; two brothers, Phillip 'Butchy' (Allison) Julias of Niagara Falls, NY and Joseph (JoAnne) Julias of Maine; a sister-in-law, Edwina Ruffner of Niagara Falls, NY; and special friend, Pam Nerat of Menominee, MI. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William 'Buddy' Julias; and special friend, John Nerat. A gathering will be held at the Thielen Funeral Home, 1403 Newberry Ave., Marinette, WI on Thursday, December 17th from 11 AM until 1 PM. | JULIUS, Katherine A (I180617)
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| 22776 | Posted: Friday, December 12, 2014 2:36 pm Sherwood R. Tremble, age 89, of North Tonawanda, passed away December 11, 2014 at Niagara Hospice House. Mr. Tremble was born September 17, 1925 in North Tonawanda, son of the late Francis and Mamie (nee Dumke) Tremble. Sherwood was a United States WWII Navy Veteran, serving in the South Pacific, he was a gunners mate and received five bronze stars. Mr. Tremble retired in 1988 after 29 years of service as a mechanic with the North Tonawanda Department of Public Works. His hobbies included fishing and woodworking. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jane Tremble who passed away in 2006; dearest father of Jacqueline (Thomas) Seaner of Orlando, FL; loving grandfather of Bradley Bruce of North Tonawanda and Kevin (Mary Beth) Bruce of Williamsville; great grandfather of James Sherwood Bruce; brother of the late Harold, late Francis and late Geraldine. A private family Military Graveside Service will be held in White Chapel Memorial Park, Amherst Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport 14094. On line guest registry at www.Wattengel.com | TREMBLE, Sherwood R (I119885)
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| 22777 | Posted: Friday, December 18, 2015 3:30 pm Kevin R. Stoelting born in Niagara Falls, New York on September 8, 1964, he was the son of Marvin and Phyllis (Mielke) Stoelting. Kevin attended Holy Ghost Lutheran School and was a 1982 Graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School and 1984 graduate of Niagara County Community College. He worked as an arborist, machinist, mechanic and welder at the family business, Stoelting Machine, Inc. for his whole life. Kevin was a lifetime member of Tri-Community Ambulance Service, Inc., member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Pekin, where he was the head chowder chef, and he shot darts in the T-NT electronic dart league. Kevin loved his family and friends, helped anyone in need, and cherished every moment spent with his nieces and nephew, Kari, Kaylee and Justin. Kevin entered into rest and was called to his heavenly home on December 14, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, New York at the age of 51. Predeceased by his mother in 2010, he is also survived by his father and a brother, Randy. At Kevin's request, a graveside service was conducted by the Rev. R.P. Vogeler, in St. Andrew Lutheran Cemetery on December 18, 2015, with no prior visitation. Memorial contributions may be made To St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Arrangements were by the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, Wheatfield, NY. | STOELTING, Kevin Richard (I76860)
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| 22778 | Posted: Friday, December 18, 2015 3:47 pm Patricia A. Smith, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015, in Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 28, 1938, a daughter of the late George W. and Pearl (Burnworth) Wable. Mrs. Smith attended school in Wilson and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was employed at Ransomville Manor and later in the housekeeping department at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital for ten years, before retiring in 2000. Mrs. Smith was a Cub Scout den mother. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed her horses, boating, fishing and bowling. Mrs. Smith was the wife of the late Kenneth J. Smith, who died on February 28, 2014. She is survived by two sons Kenneth G. (Peggy Myers) Smith of Sanborn and Randy M. Smith of Wayland, NY, three grandchildren Keith and Kyle Smith and Rebecca (William) Stewart, four great grandchildren Caleigh, Bailey, Colton and Collin, also many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was the sister of the late Wilma Jean Davis and Josephine E. Heidtman. Private funeral services were held at the wishes of her family. Memorials may be made in her name to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm and Carlton Street, Buffalo, NY 14263. Arrangements were made through the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Lewiston, NY. | WABLE, Patricia A (I120665)
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| 22779 | Posted: Friday, December 18, 2015 3:49 pm Woodland Hills, CA - Frank (Francis) M. Alongi, 78, a native of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at The Commons, Woodland Hills, CA, on December 15, 2015. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 12, 1937, he was the son of the late Vito J. and Mary B. (Cincic) Alongi of Niagara Falls. Frank was married to Michelina B. (Brigante) Alongi on June 15, 1957, and they had lived in Sylmar, CA since 1983. Mickey predeceased him on January 2, 2014. He was the ultimate salesman, sports fan and very involved in his local church as a lector and member of the Holy Name Society. He spent most of his career leading numerous companies in the sales of Office Products. He was also a part owner of Alongi Oldsmobile/AMC/Jeep in the late 70s and early 80s, along with his father and brother. He was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and was an original season ticket holder. He is survived by his three children, Frank Jr. of Los Angeles, CA, Martin (Mary) of Tarzana, CA and Greg (Karen) Alongi of Hamburg, NY; four grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew, Kristin and Olivia Alongi; one brother, Louis R. (Julie) Alongi of Lewiston, NY; and one sister, Lucille Alongi-Wojick of Niagara Falls, NY and Plantation, FL. He is also survived by numerous family members in the Niagara Falls area. A memorial service is being scheduled for January in the Los Angeles area. | ALONGI, Frank Michael (I114608)
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| 22780 | Posted: Friday, December 18, 2015 4:13 pm Helene Cornell Gough passed away December 16, 2015 at the age of 97. Born May 8, 1918 in Wilson, N.Y, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Alta Cornell. When she married the late John Reginald Gough, who passed away in 1984, she moved to Lockport where she lived until 1993 when she moved to Williamsville, N.Y. She worked 10 years as a bookkeeper in Lockport at the Gascoyne Dairy, Castle Dairy and retired in 1975 from Dairylea Co. Helene enjoyed walking and biking. She is survived by her son, Thomas J. (Cynthia) of East Amherst; and two grandchildren, Joel and Ashley. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two sisters, Evelyn Burgasser and Doris Cornell. Her body was donated to the U.B. Medical School. Visit lockportjournal. com/obituaries for online guest register. | CORNELL, Helene (I180830)
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| 22781 | Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014 2:27 pm George Collins, 80, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Raymond and Mildred (Neubauer) Collins. George was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools. He served in the U. S. Army and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas until his honorable discharge. On July 7, 1956 he married Theresa (Conny) Collins at Sacred Heart Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mrs. Collins predeceased him on January 17, 2007. George was employed as a supervisor at Greif Brothers in Niagara Falls, NY for more than thirty five years until his retirement in 1997. He enjoyed tennis, horse racing, vacationing and traveling. But most of all, George's greatest joy was spending time with his family. George is survived by three children George (Catherine) Collins of Maryland, Randy Collins of Niagara Falls, NY and Terri (Ralph) Guadagno of the Town of Niagara, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by two brothers Norman Collins and Glen Collins. There will be no prior visitation. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register. | COLLINS, George Edward (I57820)
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| 22782 | Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014 4:17 pm Kimberly Smiley, age 43 of Wilson died Thursday December 18, 2014 at her home under the loving care of her family and Niagara Hospice. Kimberly was born May 29, 1971 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of James E. and Pamela E. (Maynard) Smiley of Wilson. She was a graduate of School 84 in Buffalo and moved with her parents to Wilson from Ransomville in 1992. Kimberly was a happy person who was a special gift of life and love to her family. She is much loved by her parents, James and Pamela, her sister, Robin (Brian) Maunz of Wilson, and her nephews, C.J. & Cooper Maunz. Kimberly is now flying with the angels. A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 21, at 2:00 pm in HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville with the Rev. Bryan Meahl of Niagara Hospice officiating. There will be no prior visitation. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences. | SMILEY, Kimberly (I168652)
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| 22783 | Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014 4:26 pm Norman Arthur Wynes, 68, of Davidson, NC passed away from natural causes on Monday, December 8, 2014. He was born to the late George and Sarah (McLeod) Wynes. Norman was a proud Marine, and acquired over thirteen medals and badges of honor, including the Purple Heart medal and serving on the Presidential Honor Guard in Washington D.C. Norman married Joyce (Perriman) Wynes in 1969, and graduated from Buffalo State University with a major in Speech and Theater. He raised his family in upstate New York, and owned his own sales company, Wynes Brokerage Co. Inc, for over twenty years. He retired to North Carolina and after living in Charlotte for a few years, he moved to his dream town of Davidson, where he enjoyed the mountains, ocean and Lake Norman with his wife (and dogs Mocha and Annie). Norm is survived by his wife Joyce (Perriman) Wynes; son, Derrick Wynes; daughter Stephanie Wynes and her husband Keith Sanders; grandchildren Jett and Riley Sanders; brothers, George (Ann) Wynes and William (Judy) Wynes; seven nieces and nephews; and nine cousins. Norm's curiosity, creativity, stories, jokes, and resilience will be greatly missed. He was a man of honor, not only for his country as a Marine, but also as a husband and father. His final resting place will be at Arlington National Cemetery in the spring of 2015. Donations welcome to www.toysfortots.org. Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register. | WYNES, Norman Arthur (I168661)
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| 22784 | Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014 4:56 pm Christine Marie Burke (nee Grottanelli) passed away December 18, 2014 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Falconer, NY on March 14, 1933 she was the daughter of Americo "Elmer" and Amelia (nee Gentile) Grottanelli. Christine was a Lockport High School graduate class of 1952 and worked at Sherwood Selpac for 20 years retiring in 1992. She also briefly worked as a lunch monitor and at WT Grants. Christine enjoyed playing card playing with the same group of women for many years and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John E. Burke on January 5, 2010. Christine is survived by her children, Roxanne (David) Smith and Patrick (Rebecca) Burke, both of Lockport; grandmother of Kirsten B. Kenny, Kyla J. Smith, Kacey J. Smith, Andrea Edsel, Bridgette (David) Johnson and Lindsey Burke; great grandmother of Eamon John and Eoin David Kenny; sister of Peter Grottanelli of Sacramento, CA and the late Serafino Grottanelli, Antoinette Sammarco, Dominic Grottanelli, Ronald Grottanelli, and Katherine Miller; sister-in-law of Sharon Grottanelli and Antoinette Grottanelli; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Sunday, Dec. 21st from 7-9 PM and Monday, Dec. 22nd from 4-8 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 23rd at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorial donations to the John E. Burke Athletic Scholarship Fund for Lockport High School Students, 250 Lincoln Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094 or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.pruddenandkandt.com to leave an online condolence. | GROTTANELLI, Christine Marie (I126036)
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| 22785 | Posted: Friday, December 26, 2014 12:29 pm Roy A Wilson, long time resident of Niagara Falls , NY, passed away Sept. 22, 2014 at the age of 81. He was born 5/29/32. Husband of Jane (Watson) for 61 yrs. He was employed as a millwright by General Motors of Buffalo ,NY for 30 yrs. He was a member of Local UAW 774 in Buffalo, NY. After he retired, Roy and Jane moved to Las Vegas, NV where they enjoyed vacationing. He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Ann; son, Roy Jr (Rosanne) of Las Vegas and daughter, Louise Ann ( A.J.) Sporleder of Silver Springs, NY; 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, William and Louise (Leutch) Wilson; sisters, Edith Bennett of PA and Jane Wier of Tonawanda, NY Private services are being handled by Bunkers Funeral Home Las Vegas, NV Visit www/niagara-gazette.com/obituaries | WILSON, Roy A (I136398)
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| 22786 | Posted: Friday, December 4, 2015 3:32 pm Virginia (Kime) Newman of Lewiston, passed from this life on November 29, 2015 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence, where she had lived for the past several years due to a chronic illness. Virginia was a lifetime resident of the Niagara Falls area, having been born to Ben and May Kime on July 27, 1918 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital. She attended local schools including Maple Avenue School, the former North Junior High School and Niagara Falls High School. She received a degree in Business Administration from Niagara University in 1941, being one of the first female graduates of that school. She later received a Masters Degree in Education from Buffalo State University. In 1941 Virginia married her high school sweetheart, Raymond C.. Newman, with whom she raised two sons. Raymond predeceased her in 2007, ending their 66 year old marriage. Virginia taught elementary education at the former Pacific Avenue School and 60th. Street School for 22 years. She then devoted much of her time to volunteer work at Mount St. Mary's Hospital for 20 years, and afterwards traveled with Ray, visiting and caring for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and caring for her dogs. Survivors include her elder son, John C. Newman, M.D. of Lewiston, and younger son, Robert (Katherine) Newman of Hudson, OH; three grandchildren, Raymond (Margaret) Newman of Lancaster, PA, James (Susan) Newman of Hudson, OH and Colleen Newman of Brecksville, OH; four great-grandchildren, Edwin and Charles Newman of Lancaster, and Julia and Jacob Newman of Hudson; and a close friend, Colleen A. O'Leary of Lewiston. Family extends a special thanks to the staff of Our Lady of Peace, for the care she was given during her stay. Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Friday (Dec.11) from 4-7 p.m. A private interment with the family will take place at Riverdale Cemetery on December 12. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence, 5285 Lewiston Road, Lewiston, NY 14092, or Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Visit niagara-gazette. com/obituaries for online guest register. | KIME, Virginia (I122471)
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| 22787 | Posted: Friday, February 13, 2015 3:30 pm Sister Mary Martinelle, CSSF, Felician Sisters Congregation, Rose Niemiec, February 12, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Catherine (Swidergal) and Matthew Niemiec; loving sister of Annette Martinkowski and Mary Schultz and the late Wanda Bielec; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. SM Martinelle, CSSF was a Felician Sister for 78 Years, a Calligrapher and Music Educator Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa Maria) Convent (600 Doat) on Sunday 1-5 PM. An evening Prayer Service will begin at 5 PM in the Convent Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to Felician Sisters, 600 Doat St, 14211. Arrangements by the Pietszak Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.Pietszak.com | NIEMIEC (I171088)
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| 22788 | Posted: Friday, February 27, 2015 1:26 pm Margaret M. Bowen, 83, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Born on April 17, 1931 in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Loretta (Lanighan) Williamson. In 1949, she married the late Robert A. Bowen, to whom she was married for 60 years, until his passing. Together they lived in Lockport, Middleport and lastly in Medina. She worked various jobs, including Shaw's Dairy of Middleport, Fisher-Price of Medina and lastly retired from Harrison Radiator of Lockport, after 20 years of service. She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish/St. Mary's Church and enjoyed gardening and spending time at their cottage on Lake Ontario. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by four children, Rita Curry of Lockport, Diane McCall of Hamlin, Walter (Diane) Bowen of Altoona, Iowa, Robert Bowen of Medina; ten grandchildren, Tammy (Edward) Rounds, Christina Curry, Brett Esch, Colleen (Jason) Trusler, Jenifer Bowen, Robert (Jeanie) Bowen, Samantha Bowen, Shannon (Joe) Adams, Melissa (Chris) Marquart, Amanda Bowen; twelve great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Muriel Williamson of Lockport and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she is pre-deceased by a son-in-law, Larry McCall and a daughter-in-law, Debra Bowen. There are no calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the spring on a later date to be announced. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Margaret's name to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please sign the on-line register book at: www.batestuttle.com | WILLIAMSON, Margaret Mary (I160022)
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| 22789 | Posted: Friday, January 16, 2015 12:54 pm 1958 Graduate of Tonawanda High School and Consultant for the Niagara Falls School System Ronald C. "Ruggy" Shiesley, age 75 of Niagara Falls and formerly of the City of Tonawanda, unexpectedly Thursday, January 15, 2015. A resident of Niagara Falls for the past 20 years, he was the son of the late Lester L. Sr. and Hazel Mislin Shiesley and brother of the late Vern, Robert and Gerald Shiesley and Jean Emery. Ronald was a 1958 graduate of Tonawanda High School where he excelled in Football, Baseball and Basketball and was inducted into the Tonawanda High School Athletic Wall of Fame. He also attended Boston University. He was employed as Consultant for Niagara Falls School System and was a former Commissioner of Niagara County Parks and also Niagara Falls Parks and Public Works. He was a mentor of youth for many in Western New York. Ron founded Big Daddy's Pizzeria in 1982 and was former owner of Jolly Rug's, both in North Tonawanda. He was a member of the Eldredge Club, Third Warders Social Club, LaSalle Yacht Club, Niagara County Judges and Police Assn. and DeFasio Stadium Grill Sports Club. He is survived by his son, Robert C. (Lynn Broncato) Shiesley; his grandson Karl D. Shiesley and his former wife Sandra Shiesley, all of North Tonawanda; 3 sisters, Arlene (the late Irvin) Jaenecke of Rochester, Betty (Richard) Graham of Gasport and Nancy (Donald) Holler of Tonawanda; 5 brothers, Lee (Sharon) Shiesley of Cheektowaga, Lynn (Rochelle) Shiesley of North Tonawanda, John (Rosann) Shiesley of Lancaster, Lester (Karen) Shiesley of Wheatfield and James (Barbara) Shiesley on Tonawanda; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts) in Tonawanda. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday in Salem United Church of Christ, 114 Morgan St. in Tonawanda. The Rev. Jeremy Lopez will officiate. A private interment will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, memorial contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries | SHIESLEY, Ronald C (I71772)
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| 22790 | Posted: Friday, January 16, 2015 2:12 pm Ralph G. Miller of Newfane, husband of Marlene Clouser Miller, entered in rest suddenly at home. He was born in Pendleton, NY to the late George and Blanche Flach Miller on April 08, 1937. Ralph and Marlene married on April 5, 1954. Ralph was retired from Harrison Radiator where he was a forklift operator. He came to Newfane in 1965 coming from Pendleton. Ralph was a member of the Niagara County Tractor Pullers Association for many years. He was an avid hunter and farmer, he loved to mow lawns and spend time in his camper with family and friends at the lake. He and his wife were attendees of the Living Water Community Church. Ralph has a great love for his family and friends and especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Marlene; sons Brian(Sigrun) Miller of Spencerport, NY and Greg(Yvonne) Miller of Fountain Inn, SC; daughters LuAnn Miller of Freedom PA, Cynthia (Carl) Austin of Barker, Donna (Bentley) Wallace of Commerce, TX, and Shelley (Ricky) Klumpp of Newfane; two sisters, Carol Foss of Texas and Helen Schmidt of North Tonawanda. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren, 33 great grand children and 1 great great grandchild, many nieces, nephews, cousins and very good friend John Edmister. Ralph is predeceased by a son Ralph Jr. also 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME Inc. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY 14108 on MONDAY 2-4 & 7-9 funeral services will be held on TUESDAY at 11 AM in the Living Water Community Church, 2569 N. Main St. Newfane, NY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Miller Hose Fire Co., the Olcott Fire Co., or the Living Water Community Church in memory of Ralph. Please Visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send the family a condolence. | MILLER, Ralph G (I150691)
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| 22791 | Posted: Friday, January 16, 2015 2:14 pm Harold L. Wienke, Jr., age 70, of Lockport died Thursday, January 15, 2015. Born September 12, 1944 in Lockport, NY, he is the son of the late Harold L. and Catherine (Tuohey) Wienke Sr. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967. He retired from Harrison Radiator, Lockport, NY as a Rack Repairman in 1999. Harold was a member of UAW Local 686 and VFW, Lockport and enjoyed stock car racing at Ransomville Speedway, riding motorcycle, his card playing group that would meet at Tim Horton's and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Susan(Coghlan) Wienke; father of Laurine (Todd) Page, Kathleen (Phil) Wienke Jackson and Maurice (Jennifer) Wienke; grandfather of Nicholas Wienke, Elise Wienke, Kendall Page, Gavin Page, Sophie Page, Ayden Fuentes, Jayden Fuentes and Evan Jackson. Harold is also survived by his sister in-laws, Ethel Lyons, Grace Hedges, Frances Smith; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Betty (Mike) Ficarra and sister in-law Louise Coghlan and brother in-law, Eugene Coghlan. There will be no prior visitation. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at10:00 AM on Monday, January 19 at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated by the family. Online Condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com. | WIENKE, Harold LeRoy (I92233)
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| 22792 | Posted: Friday, January 2, 2015 3:28 pm Rosina "Rose" D'Amore, 93, of Apopka, FL, passed away on December 23, 2014. Born Rosina Archie in Niagara Falls, NY on January 11, 1921, Rose had three sisters and five brothers. She lived there for over 50 years and moved to Orlando, FL in 1976 with her husband John. In her teens Rose worked at a theatre candy counter where she met John. They were married 66 years, until his death in 2013. At Niagara Permanent Savings and Loan, she initially worked the switchboard before spending many years handling mortgages and taxes there. In Florida she was employed at Coca Cola and Allen Drug Co. After she retired she worked part time at St. Andrew Catholic School. Rose loved to cook, especially the Italian foods of her heritage. She enjoyed doing crafts handmade dolls and clowns, Christmas trees, angels, and many other Christmas crafts. Rose was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary and an AARP "Kitchen Band." Her greatest joy was her family, friends and children. Her heart, home and smiles were open to everyone. Rose is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Rohm Robert, of Burlington Ontario; her son and daughter-in-law, John D. and Pamela D'Amore of Apopka, FL; her grand- daughter, Andrea Shrader and husband, Robert of Minneola, FL; her grandson, John M. D'Amore and fiance Melissa Calger, of Coral Springs, FL; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Abigail Shrader; and her brother, Jay Archie and wife Nyla of Ardmore, AL. A Celebration of Life will be held in Apopka, FL on January 10, 2015. Another service will be held in Niagara Falls next summer, for both Rose and John. Please visit the website of Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home to share your memories or express condolences www.careyhand.com. If so desired, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. | ARCHIE, Rosina (I169372)
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| 22793 | Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016 4:17 pm Mr. Terry W. Kuehn, age 72, of Gainesville, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Kuehn was born April 18, 1943 in North Tonawanda, New York to the late Joseph Kuehn and Arlene Martin Kuehn. He served in the New York National Guard and was retired from Durez Plastics. Terry was a member of Chicopee United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Earl Heinrich. Terry enjoyed hunting and loved to fish. He was a joy to be around, humorous, affable, loving and affectionate. Terry was a member of the Wheatfield, New York Jaycees, member & past President Adam's Volunteer Fire Company, New York. He was also a member & past President of Wheatfield's Democratic Club and Chairman of the Wheatfield New York Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals. Terry served as an assistant to New York State Assemblyman, Matt Murphy. He was a member of the Wheatfield American Legion and the Gainesville American Legion, Post 0007. Terry was also a member and Trustee at Chicopee United Methodist Church as well as Wheatfield's Town Supervisor for eight years. Mr. Kuehn is survived by his wife, Jean Kuehn of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Seth an Susan Kuehn of Dacula, Georgia; daughter, Noel Browning of Gainesville; three grandchildren; sister, Joy Heinrich of North Tonawanda, New York; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Diana Kuehn of North Tonawanda, New York; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tony and Karen Carere of Gainesville, George & Ellen Carere of Gainesville, David and Carol Carere of Buffalo, New York and Russ and April Carere of North Tonawanda, New York; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Chicopee United Methodist Church. Reverend Michael Pinson and Reverend Susan Maddox will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 1 - 2 pm, prior to the service, at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Chicopee United Methodist Church, 3rd First Street, Gainesville, GA 30504. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements. | KUEHN, Terry W (I182525)
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| 22794 | Posted: Friday, January 30, 2015 2:53 pm Janine Marie (Fotus) Iorfida, 53, of the Town of Wheatfield, was called to her heavenly home by God on January 29, 2015, after a lengthy illness. She was the precious daughter of John and Naomi (Heisner) Fotus. Janine was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School in 1979. She continued her education at the Continental School of Beauty in Buffalo, NY, where she developed her passion in cosmetology. Janine later owned and operated The Hair Studio located in Bergholtz, NY. She ended her career as a teaching assistant at Orleans- Niagara Boces, where she found great fulfillment in nurturing her students. Janine was born and raised in the First Assembly of God Church, where she dedicated her life to Jesus. She enjoyed bowling, camping and listening to country music. She also enjoyed spending time with family, friends and playing board games. Above all, Janine's greatest pleasure in life was her three children and granddaughter, Madeline Grace, who she loved to visit in North Carolina. In addition to her parents, Janine was the devoted mother of Matthew, Andrew and Sarah; loving grandmother of Madeline; dear sister of John (Noel) Fotus and Lynne (Nunzio) LaVerdi; beloved niece of Joan (Alan) Dittbrenner; and the loving granddaughter to the late Ada and Harold (Fotus) Rutherford and to the late Florence and William Heisner. Janine is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, especially her lifelong friend Annmarie Wait. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to First Assembly of God Church and the many health care providers including Mt. St. Mary's Hospital (Sister Judith), Niagara Hospice and Venture Forthe Inc. for the compassionate care and kindness given to Janine. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 2nd from 4-8 P.M. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Family and friends are invited to celebrate a funeral service on Tuesday, February 3rd at 10:00 A.M. in the First Assembly of God Church, 9750 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment will be held at White Chapel Memorial Park, North Tonawanda, NY. If desired, memorial donations may be made to First Assembly of God Church, 9750 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY. Please visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register. | FOTUS, Janine Marie (I75753)
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| 22795 | Posted: Friday, January 8, 2016 4:18 pm Rose T. (Nee Anglini) Jastrzemski, 82, of North Tonawanda passed away on Tuesday January 5, 2016, at the Northgate Healthcare Facility after a lengthy illness. She was a cashier for 45 years at Tops Market on Meadow Drive in North Tonawanda. She devoted herself to her family and was proud to be a wife and mother. Rose enjoyed traveling with the family and going to the casino with her husband. She also enjoyed going out to dinner with her many friends she worked with at Tops Market. Her parents Anthony and Dora Anglini predeceased her. Rose is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Frank I. Jastrzemski; children, Linda (Bill) MacDougall, Joseph (Kathryn) Jastrzemski and Francis (Frank) Jastrzemski . Also survived by eight grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends remember her as a warm, caring woman and an excellent cook - her true joy in life was her family. She had a unique ability to engage people, loved conversation, and cherished her many friends. She will be deeply missed and her memory will live on always in our hearts. Family and friends are invited to a memorial gathering on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, from 4-8 pm at Colucci Funeral Home, 652 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, 692-4917. A memorial service will follow at 8:00 pm. Memorial gifts may be made in Rose's memory to Niagara Hospice Alliance, 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094-1231. | ANGLINI, Rose T (I181644)
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| 22796 | Posted: Friday, January 9, 2015 3:16 pm Gordon W. Fritz "Gordie," age 85, passed peacefully January 8, 2015 at High Pointe Nursing Facility after a long illness. Gordon was born on April 1, 1929 to the late Walter and Leona (nee Broecker) Fritz and was an Anny veteran of the Korean War. A life-long resident of Martinsville, North Tonawanda, he was employed at Shawnee Meat Market for over 40 years and then part-time at Federal Markets. Gordon was a very active former member of the North Tonawanda Planning Board, and attended numerous planning and school board meetings. He was also a member of the Western New York Woodturners. Gordon took great pride in his home that he built and lived in for almost 60 years; he enjoyed working on cars, making beautiful items from wood, cooking and listening to music. Beloved husband to Betty and the late Mary Claire; dear father of Daniel (Heidi), Peter (Theresa), Donna (Leo) Nalbach, Michael (Ellen) and William (Leigh); dear grandfather of Diana, Robert, Kaitlyn, Melanie, Jonathan, Monica, Nicole, Claire, David, Joshua and Caleb; great-grandfather of Scarlet; step-father of Eric Kruss; brother of the late Betty Wurl, brother-in-law of Frederick "Fritz" Wurl. The family will be present on Sunday from 2- 4 and 7-9pm at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver Street at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 A.M. from Paul's Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Paul's Lutheran Church. Guest register available frettholdfuneral home.com | FRITZ, Gordon Walter (I59611)
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| 22797 | Posted: Friday, July 10, 2015 1:09 pm Anthony (Tony) Amendola passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 2nd at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was 53 years of age. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 13, 1961, he was the son of Geri (Wendell) Amendola and John Amendola (Judy). He was a long-time resident of Reno, Nevada. Tony had two wonderful children, Megan (Amendola Hammerson) Quintana (Antonio) and Angelo Amendola who both presently reside in Reno, Nevada. He leaves behind his first grandson Milo Quintana, his brother John (Sonny) of Lake Tahoe, and sister Maria (Amendola) Deschamps of Montreal. Tony will be missed for his family dinners and amazing cooking which we all will cherish close to our hearts. Services were held July 7th, at La Paloma Funeral SVC, 5450 Stephanie St, Las Vegas NV. | AMENDOLA, Anthony (I175458)
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| 22798 | Posted: Friday, July 24, 2015 3:26 pm Catherine Brimmer passed away July 23, 2015 in Buffalo General Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 29, 1948, she was the daughter of Felice and Jennie (Iasparo) Vecchione. Catherine worked for Sodexo for 20 years where she was a cook, retiring in 1996. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Catherine is survived by her husband of 30 years, Frederick Brimmer of East Amherst; mother of Vincent (Suzanne) Dell'Oso and Felicia Dell'Oso Robinson; step-mother of Stephanie (Eric) Brimmer Kline; grandmother of Alexandria Robinson, Anthony Robinson, Joseph Dell'Oso, and Carly Dell'Oso; sister of Rose (Joseph) Tyszka, Annette (Francis) Marcuccio, and Frances Perotti; also survived by several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Monday, July 27th from 4-8 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July 28th at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist RC Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport. Entombment will be in Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Memorial donations to the American Heart Association would be appreciated by the family. | VECCHIONE, Catherine (I164526)
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| 22799 | Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015 3:05 pm Lon Charles Sherrie, age 50, of Wilson, entered into rest suddenly on Wed-nesday, March 11, 2015. Born July 15, 1964 in Newfane, Lon is the son of Lynn and Helen (Reese) Sherrie. Lon married Angela Shaffer January 4, 1997 in Lewiston, NY. They have three children, Amber Baker, Brooke Baker and Layne Sherrie, all of Wilson; a grandson, Mason; Lon's parents, Lynn and Helen Sherrie of Wilson; sister, Paula (Brian) Schrader of Wilson and son-in-law of Linda Shaffer; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive Lon. Lon was a 1982 graduate of Wilson High School. He was owner/ operator of L.C.S. Home Improvement of Newfane. He enjoyed hunting and was a big fan of NASCAR. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Avenue, Newfane, NY on Monday from 4 to 7 PM. A memorial services will be held immediately following with the Reverend John Loeser officiating. Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wilson, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to a fund to be set up for Lon's son, Layne Sherrie, c/o Angela Sherrie @ First Niagara Bank, 4885 Shadigee Road, Newfane, NY 14108 Please go to www. sherriefuneralhome.com and leave a condolence for the family. | SHERRIE, Lon Charles (I171970)
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| 22800 | Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015 4:30 pm Ronald C. Bement, of North Tonawanda, entered into eternal rest Thursday, March 12th, 2015 at the age of 85, suddenly at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Mr. Bement resided in North Tonawanda for the past fifty eight years. Mr Bement was a U.S. Army Veteran where he served in the Korean Conflict and was a member of AmVets Post 264. He was a retired employee of Dupont, Niagara Falls, after thirty years of service. Mr Bement enjoyed traveling with his late wife Geraldine to Myrtle Beach, was an avid car enthusiast, watching car racing, playing slots and spending time with his family. Husband of the late Geraldine F. (Nee Hoffman) Bement. Dearest father of Bonnie Kitcho of Georgia, Beckie (Dennis) Maser and Teri Bement both of North Tonawanda. Proud and loving grandfather of Michael Kitcho, Melissa Kitcho, Christopher Kitcho, Marc (Stacey) Maser, Sara Maser, Tammy (John) Sarzyniak, Tracie (Jonathan Meredith) Waterson and Tricia (Francis) Steele and fifteen great-grand-children and the late Alex Kitcho; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present to greet relatives and friends TODAY, SATURDAY, March 14 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda (692-0271) where funeral services will be held on MONDAY, March 16 at 1:00 PM with the Rev. Karl Haeussler officiating. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. | BEMENT, Ronald Charles (I135353)
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