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| 2401 | William A. Carroll II July 6, 1955 - June 27, 2020 FacebookTwitterredditWilliam A. Carroll II, 64, of Bradenton, Florida, lost his battle to cancer on Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his home. He was born to parents William and June Carroll on July 6, 1955, in North Tonawanda, New York. Bill graduated from Niagara Wheatfield and attended Niagara County Community College. He moved to Texas, then California, where he worked in new housing development doing roofing and siding. It's there he met the love of his life, Jane. They were married in 1989, moved back to Niagara Falls, NY, in 1996 where they finished raising their children. In 2012 they started spending time in Florida as snowbirds. They moved permanently to Bradenton, Florida, in 2016. Bill is survived by his wife, Jane (Mochel) Carroll; his daughters, Kristy and Breana Carroll; sisters, Deena (Pedro) Garcia, Debra Bertrand, Bonny (Anthony, Sr.) Testa; and brother, Timothy (Andrea) Carroll. He is also survived by a number of aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, William and June Carroll; his sister, Tamara (Stefano) Fisher; and brother-in-law, Jess Bertrand. Bill will be remembered as a devoted husband, an adoring father, a talented carpenter and a good friend. During his 16-month battle with cancer, his inner strength, courage and determination shone through. We are so proud of him and will miss him every day. We'd like to thank all our friends and family for the outpouring of love and support this difficult time. Due to the corona virus, his Celebration of Life will be postponed to a later date when everyone can gather safely. In lieu of flowers, please consider the following donations: https://www.stjude.org/ or https://give.wildlifeflorida.org/give/219295/#!/donation/checkout.Published on July 17, 2020 | CARROLL, William Alfred (I138135)
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| 2402 | William A. Strasburg April 7, 1949 - January 12, 2024 William A. Strasburg, age 74, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. He was the son of the late Donald and Mary (Pendergast) Strasburg. He graduated from LaSalle high School in 1967 and University of Buffalo. He went to work at Melody Fair after graduating and soon went to work for Liberace. Later he went to work for singer Englebert Humperdinck for over 40 years. Englebert, his family and staff along with the many fans were like his family. He was well loved by all for his kindness and thoughtfulness. Bill is survived by a sister, Susan (late Scott) Sullivan of Niagara Falls, and a brother Michael (Carol) of El Dorato Hills, California. Also by nieces Leslie (Dan) Haick, and Annie (Rob) Munoz and their children, and many cousins. He will be missed by all. Services will be held at a later date. | STRASBURG, William A (I57089)
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| 2403 | William E. Mangan 1945 - 2023 William E. Mangan passed away January 2, 2022 in Buffalo General Medical Center. Born September 23, 1945 in Berne, NY he was the son of Martin J. and Marion L. (Deibel) Mangan. William served in the US Marine Corp from 1968 to 1970 being awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnamese Service Medal. He worked for Orleans Correctional Facility in Albion, NY where he was a corrections officer. He enjoyed playing computer games, football, country music, and old cars. William is survived his wife of 54 years Barbara (Lexner) Mangan; children David (Denise) Mangan, Eric (Marie) Mangan, Patrick (Angela) Mangan, Shawn (Samantha) Mangan, William Brindle, and Lisa Morrison; grandchildren Megan McKee, Codi McKee, Dillon Mangan, and Devan Mangan; great grandchild Avah; siblings Paul (Joanne) Mangan, late Raymond (Rose) Mangan, late James Mangan, Martin (Michelle) Mangan, Virginia (Ray) Houghtling, Mary Mangan, Robert Mangan, and late Marilyn Mangan; also several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Thursday, Jan. 5th from 4-7 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Jan. 6th at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist RC Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport. In lieu of flowers donations to Niagara Hospice would be appreciated. Visit pruddenandkandt.com. | MANGAN, William Edward (I123718)
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| 2404 | William F. “Bill” Ames, 89, of Medina, entered into eternal rest, on April 22, 2020. Bill was born on November 2, 1930 in Knowlesville, NY, and was the son of the late LeRoy and Helen (Frost) Ames. He was a graduate of Medina High School, class of 1948. He earned his Eagle Scout award when he was 17. He played with the MACS semi-pro football team for several years. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Martha (Fortunato) Ames on June 6, 1950. He enlisted in the US Navy in December 1950 and proudly served his country from 1950-1954, during the Korean War. Bill went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Physical Education. He began his career as a Physical Education teacher in Silver Creek, NY in 1955, went on to teach Physical Education in Neptune NJ, and came back to Medina to teach Physical Education from 1964 until his retirement in 1985. Not only did he influence many young people as an educator, he also inspired many athletes coaching football and wrestling. This led to his most recent capstone achievement of being awarded the Niagara Orleans Foundation Award for his dedicated service to Medina athletic teams, district and community. Bill really loved hunting, fishing, boating, woodworking, and serving as a Mason. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Bill is survived by the love of his life for 70 years, Martha (Fortunato) Ames; a son, William (Cindy) Ames; daughter, Susan (John) Fuller; grandson, William Ames; granddaughters, Megan (Nick) Hermann and Kaitlyn (Evan Barnebey) Gang; great-grandsons, William and Jacob Hermann; and many nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by two grandsons, Joseph Ames and Daniel Gang, and his brother, Robert (Joan) Ames of Lockport. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers memorials would be greatly appreciated in Bill’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Western NY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221, Hospice of Orleans, PO Box 489, Albion, NY 14411 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, Medina. | AMES, William F (I203835)
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| 2405 | William John Phillips, VII June 22, 1947 - March 27, 2022 William John “Billy” Phillips VII, lifetime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was 74. He was born in Niagara Falls on June 22, 1947, a son of the late William John Phillips VI and Eleanor (Wendt) Phillips. William attended local schools including the Deveaux School and then entered the United States Army, serving his nation until his honorable discharge in 1973. Mr. Phillips worked for Certo Brothers Distributing in Buffalo for many years. Billy was an accomplished musician and played the bass in many bands in the Falls area for over 60 years. He was a recording artist for Atlantic Records and also worked on Al Green’s first album. He was a true lover of music and a loyal promoter of local musicians. Billy was the founder and former president of the Niagara Falls Musicians Hall of Fame. He was and always will be a musician’s musician. He enjoyed boating, listening and playing the blues and travelling but his greatest joy was his time with his family and friends. Billy is survived by his loving wife of 21 years Lori (Saverino) Phillips and three children: William John (Terri) Phillips VIII, Ericka (Jon) Rowcroft and Mark Saverino. He is also survived by his sister Sharron (Jack) Boehm, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may visit Billy's family at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 3 to 7 P.M. where funeral services will be held at 7 PM immediately following the visitation. | PHILLIPS, William John VII (I215732)
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| 2406 | William Joseph Bradigan April 03, 1945 - November 12, 2018 William Bradigan, or "Bill" as everyone knew him, 73, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late William and Jean (Speiran) Bradigan. He was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and went on to run establishments in the Niagara Falls area, including Branigan's and Dagwood's, as well as later working for Niagara County. He enjoyed horses, spending time with his dog and sidekick, Baxter, and most recently his grandchildren. Anyone that met him could attest that he was one of a kind and that he never met a stranger. Bill is survived by his wife, Sallie (Vorpahl); children, William Bradigan, Christopher Bradigan of North Tonawanda, NY, and Sara (Adam) Becker of Apex, North Carolina. He is predeceased by his daughter, Rachelle Bradigan. He was the proud grandfather to Jessica (Steve) Fortunato, Lindsey (Andrew) Gurr, Tyler Bradigan, Teagan Becker and Torin Becker. He is also survived by siblings, Jean (Dave) St. Onge, Joe (Janet) Bradigan and Sally (Robert) Martin; sister-in-law, Darlene Bradigan; and several loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and daughter, he was predeceased by his three sisters and a brother, Patricia McGlaughlin, Colleen McCormick, Marian Santiago and James Bradigan. There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a mass at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 57 Center Avenue, North Tonawanda, on Saturday, November 17 at 9:30 AM. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of choice in lieu of flowers. | BRADIGAN, William (I97639)
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| 2407 | William L. Rickerson Obituary William L. Rickerson, age 72, of Lockport, NY, passed away March 4, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Rickerson was born January 30, 1952, in Niagara Falls, NY. He was the son of the late William L. Rickerson Sr. and the late Katherine (nee Leary) Rickerson. Beloved husband of Kathryn I. (nee Gombert) Rickerson. Brother-in-law Patricia A. (late Howard) Reasner, Becky J. (Bruce) Amann, and Charles A. Gombert. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was a former employee of M&T Bank. He was a member of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club and the BMW Riders Club of WNY. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Friday from 2:00 - 4:00PM and 7:00 – 9:00PM. Funeral services will be held privately. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston. If so desired memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be shared at FrettholdFuneralHome.com. | RICKERSON, William L (I219937)
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| 2408 | William Orndorff Life Story William Orndorff, 59, of Largo, FL, passed away on January 15, 2024. He was born on January 23, 1964. William was a kind hearted, loving and generous person. William is survived by his sister, Laurie Kosut (Darryl Kosut); nephews, Frank Coseglia and Chris Coseglia; niece, Courtney Coseglia (Wesley Dillon), and their 4 children, Evelynn, Elijah, Ezekiel, and Ezra and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Orndorff; mother, Shirley Peck and step-father, Alfred Peck. William attended Niagara Wheatfield High School. Following his education, he served in the United States Navy for 9 years. William was proud of his military associations. After his military service, William worked at General Abrasives, as a machinist. He then moved on to pursue a career as a firefighter at the Niagara Falls Airbase, where he retired. His dedication and bravery in serving the community will always be remembered. William loved the outdoors, especially the Adirondacks. He also loved hunting, camping and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time in Florida. His passing comes as a great shock and a deep wound, and it is gravely felt by his entire family and countless others who loved him deeply. The family deeply appreciates your support during this difficult time. He will be sadly missed. The family will be present to honor William's life and legacy on Saturday, February 3rd, from 2-5 p.m., concluding with Military Honors, at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007). | ORNDORFF, William Lawrence (I38916)
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| 2409 | William Rankin Obituary Of The Town of Cambria, passed away on Saturday, February 24, at his home under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice. He was born in Buffalo, NY, on October 15, 1946, the son of Harriet (Becker) Rankin and the late Clyde Rankin. Mr. Rankin was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School and served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a bio remediation engineer with Spaulding Fibre and Composites for over 30 years. Mr. Rankin was an avid sportsman and woodworker. He especially enjoyed his time spent at his log cabin in Belfast, NY and in the Thousand Islands. Mr. Rankin was the husband of 40 years to the late Lydia A. [Drake] Rankin, who passed away in February of 2010. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons Tanner (Katherine) and John , a grandson John Rankin, two sisters Donna (Lee) Licht and Carol Ann McGranahan, also many nieces and nephews. His family will be present on Thursday from 4-7 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, with Military Honors to follow at 7:00 PM. Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Cambria. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register. | RANKIN, William (I108274)
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| 2410 | World War II Navy Nurse Aldine Anna Guimond was born February 2, 1917, on a farm near Manteno, Illinois. In September 1936, she entered St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing in Kankakee. Graduating in 1939, she received her license and began practicing as a private duty nurse in the Kankakee area. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Eight days later, Aldine was in a recruiting office in Kankakee taking an oath and enrolling in the Navy Nurse Corps. In February 1942, the Navy sent her to Great Lakes Hospital for training. About a week after arriving, she was commissioned an officer. In January 1943, the Navy transferred Ensign Guimond to full-time duty in a dispensary at Crane Naval Ammunition Depot in central Indiana. In March 1944, she was reassigned to the U.S. Naval Hospital in Shoemaker, California, and it was here that she spent the remainder of the war. At Shoemaker she served as a medical ward superintendent with the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade (LTJG, 02). On March 1, 1945, she was promoted to Lieutenant (LT, 03). She had a chance to go to Okinawa, but the war was winding down, and on September 22, 1945, she was released from active duty and returned to Manteno. Instead of staying in Manteno, Aldine came up to Chicago and got a job at Michael Reese. It was in Chicago that she met Gordon Tell Brown. Employed by Zenith, he was a young G.I. who had returned to the States in November 1945 from fighting in Europe. They met at an American Legion dance. They started dating. After three months, Gordon proposed and Aldine accepted. They were married in Manteno on August 20, 1949. The newlyweds started making plans together. They used Gordon's G.I. housing benefits to buy a home at 9747 Lonnquist Drive in Franklin Park. Pregnant with her first child Mary, Aldine decided to give up her commission, and in July of 1950, she sent in her letter of resignation to the U. S. Naval Reserve. She had accomplished much in her young life. There weren't many women in America who had served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. | GUIMOND, Aldine Anna (I361)
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| 2411 | Yvonne Poole of Akron went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2019. She was born January 18, 1959 in Batavia, New York to Donald and the late Myrna (Raduns) Yoder. She was a 1977 graduate of Akron Central High School. After graduating, she continued her education and earned a degree in nursing. Nursing was perfect for Yvonne as she loved working with people and had a gift for serving others. She especially enjoyed teaching Sunday school. She also loved playing the piano and gardening when she was able. A son, Jonathan (Katie) Poole and a sister, Cheryl (Robert) Smith survive Yvonne. She is also survived by a niece and nephew, Joann Hines, Michael (Holly) Smith and great niece and nephew, Anna Bella and Jamison.. A Funeral Service will take place at the Clarence Center- Akron Mennonite Church on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11 a.m. | YODER, Yvonne (I195721)
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| 2412 | AUGUST 13, 1922 ~ FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Surrounded by her loving family, and in her own home, Marjorie E. McMillen, 95, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2018. Marjorie was born on August 13, 1922, in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late Mary (Norton) and Charles Lehmann, Jr. She married the love of her life, Robert W. McMillen, Jr., on August 8, 1942, and moved to Lewiston, NY, where their little family increased to eight. While living in Lewiston, she was a charter member of Femmes En Force, which organized the Sesquincentennial and started the promotion of the historical significance of the village as well as it’s beautification. She was contributing member of the committee that started St. Peter’s R.C. School, among other activities at the church. She was active in the Lewiston Fire Company No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary, Girls Scouts, Cub Scouts, and whatever else the kids were in at the time. In 1973, they were transferred to Fredericksburg, VA, taking their three youngest daughters with them, where she continued her volunteer work at Mary Washington Hospital, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and other school activities for the girls. After moving to Melbourne, FL, in 1989, she continued to enjoy traveling, golf, Scrabble, riding her bicycle, shuffleboard, long walks, water aerobics, and dancing. She was an avid card player, excelling at everything especially Bridge. But her greatest pleasure was spending time with her growing family. This past July, she and Bob were honored at a three day family reunion, attended by five generations, to celebrate their 75 years of marriage. Marge is survived by her husband, Robert W. McMillen, Jr., her six children, Bonnie Stephenson (Clark) Jester, Robert (Donna) McMillen III, Judith (Joseph) Paone, Kathleen (Edward) Blinco, Elizabeth (Charles) Burton-Garcia, and Nancy McMillen-Hudak. Twenty grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, and two grea-great gransons, will also carry on her legacy. She leaves behind one brother, Charles Lehmann III, and several nieces and nephews, as well as her caregiver and “Best Friend”, granddaughter-in-law, Melanie (Stephen) Stephenson. She was predeceased by two sons-in-law, James Stephenson and Brian Burton, and one great grandchild, Cole Johnson. A Memorial Mass and Celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, February 27, at St. Joseph’s Miller Street Catholic Church in Palm Bay, with the Reverend Father Robert Hoeffner officiating. Mass will begin at 10:20 AM, with visitation one hour prior. A private internment will be held the next day at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Hospice of Helath first, 1131 W. Melbourne, Suite 201, W. Melbourne, FL 32904 or Sacred Heart Community Clinic, P.O. Box 5843, Round Rock, TX 78683. | LEHMANN, Marjorie E (I62025)
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| 2413 | Peter Anthony Pennesi of Olive Branch, MS, aged 61, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2021. Peter was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Ronald and Mary Ann Pennesi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theresa's parents - Eugene and Florence Nudo, and his sister-in-law, Jean Nudo Morreale. He is survived by his beloved wife, best friends since junior high school, Theresa Nudo Pennesi, married for 37 devoted years. He is survived by his loving children Erica (Jordan) Wissel of Nashville, TN, and Hayley Pennesi (Craig Bisacre) of College Station, TX. Also surviving are his two sisters, Nancy Pennesi of Niagara Falls, NY, Meribeth (Tim) Morton of Bartlett, TN, his sister-in-law Mary (Thomas) Zimmerman of Lockport, NY, as well as his nieces and nephews, Sam (Maggie) Morreale, Charles Zimmerman, Faith, and Grace Morton. He also leaves his canine companions, Coda, Cadence, and Cannon. Peter received his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia. He went on to become a licensed Customs House Broker. Peter and Theresa were relocated to Memphis, TN by V. Alexander & Co., Inc. in 1988. Peter was known for his craftsmanship as everyone's go-to handyman and cooking for the masses. Some of Peter's most cherished memories were spent on the Mississippi River as the Transporkers Pit Master for 20 years at the Memphis in May BBQ Fest. He is also known for making the best homemade Italian sausage. He spent many weekends cheering on the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Vols. Peter's favorite pastime was planning his family vacations to visit Mickey and Minnie Mouse at DisneyWorld and supporting his daughters in all their activities. A recent tribute written about Peter Pennesi shared: "His joy was infectious, his willingness to give and share and welcome you to the table, to the family, seemed limitless." Please see the link below to read the beautiful tribute written by a longtime family friend: http://www.thegoosesroost.com/2021/01/conduits/?fbclid=IwAR3rqJXmhNISMJmSOTTj0M6TsG3jtTKqGTnUiUgTd9Emgc_LRq9gAt1jvwQ The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, January 29 from two o'clock in the afternoon until the time of the Celebration of Life service at five o'clock in the evening. To view the webcasted service click the link below: https://www.memorialparkfuneralandcemetery.com/obituaries/Peter-Pennesi/ Memorial contributions can be made to Madonna Learning Center's Continuing Education Classes (CEC) Program. | PENNESI, Peter Anthony (I208787)
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| 2414 | Buffalo Courier Express, Saturday Sept 7, 1935 TO HOLD INQUEST Coroner enquires into auto death of little boy North Tonawanda, Sept. 6 - Accompanied by State Trooper J. S. Cole, Coroner J. E. Helwig today visited the scene of the fatal accident that resulted in the death of Clyde Cozad, six years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cozad, when run down by an automobile driven by Richard E. Keingenberg of Niagara Falls on the Ward Road near St. Johnsburg yesterday afternoon. The officers took measurements and questioned a number of school children and residents in the vicinity as to circumstances connected with the case. Some of them corroborated the statement of the driver that the boy ran across the highway in front of his car, but the boy's mother told The Courier-Express representative that her son was standing in the driveway in front of his home when struck and carried 40 feet along the highway. Dr. Helwig said that he will hold an inquest before rendering a verdict. The boy's funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence. Burial will be in St. Mark's Cemetery on the Niagara Falls Boulevard. The Rev. Paul Fretthold of St. Mark's Evangelical Church, Washington Street, will officiate. Besides the parents, a brother, Paul, and two sisters, Ruth and Natalie, survive. | COZAD, Clyde Theodore (I133384)
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| 2415 | Evening News of the Tonawandas Monday, November 24, 1947 EX-RESIDENT DIES Mrs. Augusta Schendel Kage, a former resident of North Tonawanda, died yesterday at the Odd Fellows Home, Lockport. She was the mother of Mr. Edward Schendel Jr., of North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Gaul Funeral Home, 263 East Ave., Lockport. Burial will be in Clarence Center. -- MERGED NOTE ------------ Obituary from Evening News of the Tonawandas Monday, November 24, 1947 EX-RESIDENT DIES Mrs. Augusta Schendel Kage, a former resident of North Tonawanda, died yesterday at the Odd Fellows Home, Lockport. She was the mother of Mr. Edward Schendel Jr., of North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Gaul Funeral Home, 263 East Ave., Lockport. Burial will be in Clarence Center | SCHULTZ, Auguste Alwine Emilie (I213163)
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| 2416 | Lockport Sun Journal, 27 Aug 1941 Husband Arrested On Abandonment Charge Norman Lindke, 28, of Wolcottsville, was arrested Tuesday evening at Akron by Sheriff's Deputies Henry Becker and Hiram Bordwell on a warrant charging abandonment. He was remanded to Niagara county Jail in default of $1000 bail to await a hearing Friday, Aug. 29, before Peace Justice Mortimer O. Wilcox, Royalton. The warrant was issued late in July but deputies were unable to locate Lindke until Tuesday. | FITCH, Viola Marie (I208650)
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| 2417 | Lockport Union Sun & Journal Mrs. Reabold Dies 3 Days After Sister MIDDLEPORT - Mrs. Mary Reabold, 61, wife of Herman Reabold of Freeman Avenue, died Tuesday at the Medina Memorial Hospital, three days after the death of her sister, Mrs. Louis Smith of Alabama Center. Besides her husband, she leaves three sons: Frank, Carl and Walter Reabold; two daughters. Mrs. Laverne Kenyon and Mrs. Alvin Voelker; a sister, Mrs. John Butz; and three brothers, Charles, William and John Rhodes. Rites will be held Friday at 1:30 at the home and at 2:30 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, the Rev. Fred Schleef officiating. Burial will be in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery. | RHODES, Marie Fredericka Caroline (I86016)
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| 2418 | Lockport Union Sun & Journal, December 9, 1958 Mrs. Lillian Giertz Duchow, 58, Mann Road, Wolcottsville, died suddenly Monday Evening (Dec. 8, 1958) in the Niagara County Infirmary, Lockport. She was born Jan 13, 1900 in the Town of Royalton, the daughter of Fred and Augusta Martin Giertz. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and had resided in this vicinity all her life. Surviving is her husband, Charles; two brothers, Edward and Frank, both of Lockport; one sister, Mrs. Roy Glena of the Town of Royalton; also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home where services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 and 2:30 in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, the Rev. Herman Ewald officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. | GIERTZ, Lillian M (I205330)
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| 2419 | Lockport Union Sun & Journal, Tuesday evening August 18, 1931 MIDDLEPORT WOMAN IN DESPONDENCY FIT TAKES HER OWN LIFE Found By Family With Head Immersed In Water Trough. Two previous attempts to end her life having proven unsuccessful, Mrs. Wilhelmina Downey, 52 years old housekeeper at the home of John Compton on the Freeman Road, two miles south of Middleport, committed suicide between four and five o'clock this morning, by plunging her head and shoulders into a watering trough in the barn, made from a half barrel. Coroner Frank T. Carmer, M. D., of Newfane, was summoned, and he issued a certificate of death by suicide. In ill health for many years, Mrs. Downey had been confined to the bed much of the time the past year and a half, Coroner Carmer states, and in fits of meloncholia, she made the previous attempts to end her life within a comparatively recent period - once by smothering and once by hanging. Her sister, Mrs. Fred Dohring also resides at the same address, and members of the family, missing her from her room early this morning, instituted a search and made the discovery. Born near Gasport, Mrs. Downey Is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Grassman of Royalton Center, one brother and seven sisters. -- Lockport Union Sun & Journal, Tuesday Evening, August 18, 1931 Wilhelmina M., wife of the late Thomas J. Downey passed away early Tuesday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Dohring, Freeman Road Middleport, aged 52 years. She leaves to mourn her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Grassman, Sheldon road, seven sisters and one brother. Mrs. Fred Dohring, Mrs. Edward Cook, Mrs. Willis Jackson of town of Royalton, Mrs. Berner, Mrs. Peter Mulsiner, Niagara Falls, Carrie of Medina, Helen and Leo of Lockport. Funeral will be held Thursday afternoon, 2:30, Standard Time, from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Fred Dohring. Burial in Mount Ridge cemetery, Rev. Herman Ewald officiating. | GRASSMAN, WIilhelmina (I205498)
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| 2420 | Lockport Union Sun-Journal, Apr 13, 1959 Fred Handrich, 83, Royalton Man, Dies MIDDLERORT - Fred W. Handrich 83, Akron Rd. Town of Royalton, died Saturday (April 11, 1959) in Hilltop Nursing Home, Gasport, where he had been a patient for eight months. He was born May 19, 1875 in the Town of Royalton, the son of William and Augusta Smith Handrich. He had resided in this vicinity all his late life. Mr. Handrich was a member of St Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville. Surviving are two sons, Albert W. and Lester H. Handrich. both of Lockport; one daughter, Mrs. Norman Schultz of Medina; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 at the Wallace A. Heath Funeral Home and tomorrow from 1 to 2 in the afternoon at St. Michael's Church. Services will be held in the Church tomorrow afternoon at 2. Burial will be in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery. | HANDRICH, Frederick Wilhelm Johann (I194942)
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| 2421 | Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, Friday, December 11, 1959 Herman Eick, 83, Dies In Middleport MIDDLEPORT - Herman W. Eick, 83, at Griswold St, Town of Royalton, died after a heart attack Thursday (Dec. 10, 1959) in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lester D. Klutts Telegraph Rd. Middleport. Mr. Eick was born Feb. 24, 1876 in the Town of Royalton, the son of August and Caroline Koepsel Eick. His wife, the former Ilda Fink, died more than 20 years ago. Mr. Eick operated his own farm on Griswold St. He was member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville. Besides his daughter he is survived by a brother, John, of the Town of Royalton; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 Sunday afternoon at St. Michael's Church. The Rev. Hilbert Huth will officiate. Burial will be in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery. | EICK, Herman W (I198791)
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| 2422 | Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, Saturday, March 30, 1957 August Genet, 75, Area Farmer, Dies GASPORT - August F. Genet, 75, of East Ave., died Friday (March 29, 1957) at his home after a lingering illness. He was born July 5,1881 in North Tonawanda, where he attended St. Mark's Lutheran School. His parents were Albert and Ricka Genet. Mr. Genet was married Nov. 22, 1903 to Rose Raduns, who survives. They moved to the Gasport area about 50 years ago, where he practiced farming. He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville. Besides his wife, surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert Schultz, Appleton; four sons, Alvin, and Roy Genet, both of Lockport; and John and Albert Genet, both of Gasport; three  sisters, Mrs. Ella Strassburg, Miss Emma Genet, and Mrs. Joseph Doyle, all of North Tonawanda; three brothers, Charles and Otto Genet, both of North Tonawanda; and William Genet, Gasport; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday afternoon at 2:30 in Bream Funeral Home, Main St., and at 2:45 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church. Wolcottsville. The Rev. Hilbert Huth will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. | GENET, August F (I162893)
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| 2423 | The Tonawanda News, Apr 13, 1949 MRS. FRANCES SCHULTZ Mrs. Frances Schultz, nee Triabor, 63, of 452 Kohl St. died suddenly last evening in her home. A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, she was a member of the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. She leaves four sons, Gustave Jr. and Oscar of North Tonawanda, Raymond of Tonawanda and Lawrence of Massachusetts; four daughters, Mrs. Edwin Strouts, Mrs. Hazel Staub, Mrs. Nathan Hayes and Mrs. John Haber, all of the Tonawandas; three sisters, Mrs. Jacob Boyer, Mrs. James Cummings and Mrs. Ernest Cummings, of Akron, N. Y., and 18 grandchildren. Last rites will be held in the family residence Saturday at 2:30 p. m. The Rev. Paul H. Gassman will officiate and interment will be in St. Matthew's Cemetery. | TREIBER, Frances Hedwig (I94895)
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| 2424 | ?28 Mar 1956 Rev. Mackensen Dies; Former Mission Official The Rev. Herman Mackensen, a retired Lutheran minister, died yesterday at his home, 5864 North Twenty-sixth street, Arlington, Va. Mr. Mackensen was a pastor in Blasdell, N. Y., from 1944 until 1946 when he retired and came to Arlington to live. He took such an active part in the affairs of Resurrection Church in Arlington, that even though he had not been minister there he was elected in 1952 as pastor emeritus. He preached occasionally at the church and taught classes there. Headed Mission Group From 1919 until 1925, Mr. Mackensen was field secretary for the Lutheran Orient Mission Society in Canada and the United States, a group he helped found and of which he served as president. Later, from 1928 to 1932, he was superintendent of InterMissions of the United Lutheran Synod of New York and New England to promote establishment of Lutheran congregations.Mr. Mackensen was born in Ontario, Canada, and was graduated from Martin Luther College. He was ordained in 1894 in Buffalo and took over his first ministerial post in Walmore N. Y. He also had been a pastor in Detroit, Mich.; Southington, Conn., and Hartford, Conn. A pianist and organist, Mr. Mackensen composed church music. He also was the author of two books, "Raymond Lull, A Missionary Pioneer in the Moslem World," and "Revelation in the Light of History and Experience." Survivors listed Survivors are his widow, Mrs., Sophia Bode Mackensen; a son, William, 1510 Thirty-fourth street N.W., a teacher at Bladensburg High School; two daughters, Mrs. Estelle M. Kile, Arlington, Va., and Mrs. Hans Reinhart, New York; three brothers, Sigmund, North Tonawanda, N. Y., William J., Yardley, Pa., and the Rev. Paul Mackensen, a Lutheran minister in Baltimore; two sisters, Miss. Louise Mackensen, near Buffalo, N. Y., and Mrs. Elsie Denef, Marquette, Mich.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Ives funeral home, 2847 Wilson boulevard, Arlington. Burial will be in Columbia Gardens Cemetery. The family requests that any tokens of sympathy be in the form of donations to the Lutheran Mission, in care of Dr. J. Luther Mauney, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Arlington, Va. | MACKENSEN, Herman (I58524)
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| 2425 | A UBURN - Robert J. McMahon, 89, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at Auburn Community Hospital. Robert was born on Dec. 22, 1927 to the late Francis and Ann Erwin McMahon and was raised in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Robert served in the U.S. Army as a photographer during World War II. After his honorable discharge from the Army he went on to higher education at The University of Buffalo and Harvard Business School. Robert worked for Carborundum as a manufacturing manager in Niagara Falls, where he met his bride-to-be, Nancy Butts. He married Nancy on Dec. 11, 1965 and just this past year they celebrated their 51st anniversary. They later moved to Auburn, where he worked at General Products as general manager. Under the Wickes Manufacturing Company, as the Vice President and general manager, he commissioned the building of the Auburn plant of Wickes which is now known as TRW. Robert was an avid reader, sailor, and was a member of the Owasco Country Club and Auburn Golf and Country Club, where he played in the old timer's league. He also enjoyed giving of his time and talent being on the Merry Go Round Theatre Board of Directors, Vice Chair on the Chamber of Commerce and Auburn Community Hospital Boards. Robert loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed. In addition to his wife, Nancy, Robert is survived by his daughter, Patricia Hartwell and her husband, Christopher, of Auburn; son, Robert McMahon and his wife, Christine, of Memphis, N.Y.; two brothers, Francis T. McMahon, of Cicero, and James McMahon and his wife, Nancy, of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; sister, Mary Jane Ross, of Massachusetts; four grandchildren, Bradley, Natalie, and Tiffani McMahon, and Mary Catherine Hartwell; two step-grandchildren, Emily and Jennifer Hartwell; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by his sister, Eileen McMahon. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at the Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 in Sacred Heart Church, 90 Melrose Road, Auburn, NY 13021. A committal service will follow in St. Joseph's Mausoleum. Published by The Citizen on Feb. 18, 2017.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.Memories and Condolences for Robert McMahon Sponsored by Brew Funeral Home - Auburn.Expand the Memories and Condolences form.Not sure what to say?Add a PhotoSubmit Your Message0 EntriesBe the first to post a memory or condolences.Make a Donation in Robert McMahon's name Memorial Events for Robert McMahon To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.Plant TreesFuneral services provided by:Brew Funeral Home - Auburn48 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021Call: (315) 253-6293How to support Robert's loved onesHow to dedicate a flag in your veteran’s memoryRead moreAttending a Funeral: What to KnowRead moreShould I Send Sympathy Flowers?Read moreWhat Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?Read moreView AllResources to help you cope with lossEstate Settlement GuideIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.Read moreHow to Write an ObituaryNeed help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...Read moreObituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcastLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.Read moreThe Five Stages of GriefThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.Read moreView AllWays to honor Robert McMahon's life and legacyHow to Write an ObituaryRead moreObituary ExamplesRead moreObituary TemplatesRead moreHow Do I Write a Eulogy?Read moreView AllRecent deaths in the newsNorman Jewison (1926–2024), In the Heat of the Night directorRead moreDavid Gail (1965–2024), actor in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Port Charles Read moreLuis Vasquez (1979–2024), singer and musician known as The Soft Moon Read moreDavid Emge (1946–2024), played Flyboy in Dawn of the Dead Read moreView AllMore ways to support the familyVisit the Sympathy ShopShow your sympathy by sending flowers.Send Your ArrangementPlant a tree in memory of Robert.Choose Your TreeDedicate a star in Robert's name.Name a StarDonate to charity in honor of Robert. | MCMAHON, Robert J (I297)
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| 2426 | A candlelight wedding service on Thanksgiving evening in St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church, united in marriage Miss Ruth Copeland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F Copeland of 390 Niagara St., North Tonawanda and Roger Leaderstorf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Leaderstorf of Hillcrest Rd., Tonawanda. The altar was banked with white gladioli,, white chrysanthemums, white pompons and ferns. Robert Jaenecke sang, "Today, C Lord, We At Thine Altar Stand" and "The Lords Prayer". Mrs. Glen Warblow, aunt of the groom, was the organist The bride, given in marriage by her father, was gowned in white slipper satin, with a circular train. She carried a shower bouquet of white carnations, white pompons and "centered with orchids. Mrs. William Prescot,t matron of honor, wore an old rose sharkskin gown. She carried Johanni Hill roses an pompons. Miss Marjorie Allan and Miss Shirley Fehrman, bridesmaids, wore peacock blue dresses and carried pink Bountiful roses and pompons. Miss Judith Manth, niece of the bride, was the flower girl. She wore a gold sharkskin dress and carried a email colonial bouquet. Duane Leaderstorf was his brother's best man and William Kohler and Robert Schroeder were ushers. A reception was held at the Grctwick "Hose Company for 200 guests. Mrs. Copeland, mother of the bride, chose a black crepe dress with black accessories. Mrs. Leadstorf, mother of the groom, wore a b:own crepe dress with brown accessories. Both wore corsages" of Johanna Hill roses and carnations. Pre-nuptial showers were given by Mrs. G. H. Manth, Mrs. C. F. Braegas, Mrs. Carl Copeland, Mrs. E. W. Copeland, Mrs. B. W. Guilfoos, Mrs. L. J. Maerten, Mrs. Wm. Prescott, Miss Shirley Fehrman, Miss Marjorie Allan, Miss Patricia Primeau and Mrs. C. G. Leaderstorf. Mr. and Mrs. Leaderstorf are now at home at 39 Linwood Ave., Tonawanda. | Family: LEADERSTORF, Roger D / COPELAND, Ruth (F71525)
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| 2427 | A Captain in the Navy Commander at a training base in San Diego Served in China and the Philippines | BLACKBURN, Paul Prichard (I44438)
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| 2428 | A dispensation had to be received in order to marry. He was only 18. | SCHWENK, Johann Heinrich Jr. (I3207)
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| 2429 | A Johann Georg Kotz, Wirt and brewer was Godfather at most or all of these children. This is the man who married the widow Felicitas Geckler, widow of Fridrich Breymayer. He is also the man who bought the property, Haus # 45, a long-time Wirthaus, doing small business. This was where the town council met in earlier years, later then at the Hirsch. | RUPP, Jacob (I6139)
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| 2430 | A Mass of Christian Burial for Mathew S. Sabin , 62, the production manager of American Tech Fab in Wilson and the operator of an archery shop, will be offered at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, Melody Lane and Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Town of Pendleton. He died Friday (Sept. 4, 1992) in his home after a brief illness. | SABIN, Matthew S (I65616)
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| 2431 | A Matthaus Bäumler, shoemaker, was Godfather at all christening to Bart. Bäumler's children born in Feldstetten. His wife was Ursula. She died 19 Jan. 1682 at age of 70 (b. 1612). This couple had no children born in Feldstetten, as she apparently was past child-bearing age when arriving in Feldstetten in ca. 1663. Matthaus and Bartholomaus were almost certainly brothers, and I have recorded them as such. On 29 Mar. 1698, a Michael Bäumler and wife had a child, Barbara. This is the only birth entry for a child of this marriage. Michael is probably the son of Matthaus, though he could have been son of Bart, born in community they lived in before moving to Feldstetten in ca. 1663. | BÄUMLER, Bartholomaus (I3730)
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| 2432 | A search found no children born of this marriage. Matthäus was organist and tailor in Feldstetten. It appears he had two brothers there, both married and having children. The one, Eziekiel, was schoolmaster many years, and married three times there. | SCHWENK, Anna Barbara (I3204)
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| 2433 | A small plaque rests on the window sill of a man's home. Its simple advice: "Call your Mother. She worries." Barbara was no stranger to heartbreak. On a sweltering July 4, her new husband Richard Rogers swam after an errant ball during a family beach volleyball game on the shore of Lake Erie, NY. The strong current caught him, and Rich struggled. Barbara's father stripped off his shoes and plunged in the choppy water. Too late. A horrified young wife watched her beloved drown in the arms of her father. Sixty-five years later, Barbara would pen in her journal, "And then, the blur, the horror. tears, tears, tears. Gone. Nothing anymore. 1951." Barbara's mother encouraged her to try something new to get some distance on her grievous loss. The USAF was in its infancy when Barbara entered as a Lieutenant in 1952. A journalist by education and high school English teacher by profession, "Bobbie" as she was known to her long-time friends had edited the Bethany College paper with her dear friend Peachie Roberts. She earned a Master's Degree by "applying the seat of the pants to the seat of the chair." At Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, Texas, Barbara was the editorial writer for Research Development, the forerunner of NASA. Barbara Kate Rose was born October 24, 1924 in her parent's house in the small lumber town of Tonawanda, NY. Her father, Walter Sumner "Tam" Rose, revered as the coach of the Tonawanda Lumbermen (later the Kardex, one of the first NFL football teams), coached the Syracuse Orangeman football team, was the school's athletic director, and a business owner. Barbara's mother Rosetta Kate Misner, "a smart woman, ahead of her time in many ways," was a dress shop owner. The youngest of three, Barbara had a happy childhood though her family struggled at times in business. She was close to her father "stalwart and steadfast" and spent hours and days and weeks and months playing and exploring in the small town. She adored her brother Dr. Robert M. Rose and formed a close bond with her sister Nancy. An Arkansas farm boy who grew up dirt-poor during the Great Depression joined the Army as an Aviation Cadet late in WWII and learned to fly. After the war, John Depew Hedges earned a degree in Animal Husbandry, then returned to the grinding work of the farm while remaining in the Reserve. The flare-up of the Korean War in 1950 created a need for 200 pilots. Private Hedges volunteered, entered the new USAF as a Lieutenant, and was assigned as an Instructor Pilot in the B-25. At Goodfellow, Hedges met and became intrigued by Lt Rogers. Women in the Air Force in 1953 were an anomaly. Though he was dating Barbara's friend, Lt Hedges was smitten by the leggy brunette in a WAF uniform. He made several passes, but Barbara was having none of it. "What do you think that will get you?" John's, "the handsomest man I ever saw," persistence paid off. The local paper described the small base chapel ceremony presided over by a young military chaplain and attended by three fellow officers as, "A lieutenant married a lieutenant and a lieutenant while a lieutenant and a lieutenant looked on." Barbara was shocked upon her first visit to John's family in Arkansas. The Hedges had relocated from Long Island, NY during the depression and were of limited means, but fiercely independent. Barbara was independent, too. Still, it was hard for her to believe that people lived without indoor plumbing. This town girl discovered the preferred use for the Sears Roebuck catalog in the outhouse. It's unclear whether this experience had anything to do with her lifelong love of mail order shopping. Barbara's nascent career ended in 1954 with the expected birth of a son. She went on to rear 4 more children while living the challenging life as the wife of a career military officer in places as far flung as Okinawa island. Though charged with keeping the household together during her husband's year-long remote tours in Japan and Vietnam, she made time to write daily letters. "I've enjoyed every place I've ever been and everywhere his jobs took him. And found change to be wonderful." Her union with John lasted 46 years until his death. Barbara missed him every single day. "Laughter we had, and youth, a warmness that lasted all the years. Close we were with the gladness of life and hope." Barbara was passionate about movies and politics. As a girl she traipsed to the downtown theater frequently to take in the latest productions featuring the leading men and ladies of the day. That simple pleasure continued throughout her life as she imparted her joy of those films to her grandchildren. Barbara followed current events and the political theatre closely. Though blessed with a naturally low blood pressure, her family observed that one of the candidates in the impending presidential election rendered a corrective effect: "Lies, lies, lies!" Dogs played a prominent role her entire life. As a child, "Whenever anyone missed me, I could be found with the dogs." She loved them unconditionally and always had one nearby. Barbara did it all --breeding, showing, obedience training, or just having them around close. "A good dog is a great companion-doesn't matter the breed. Dobermans are really my choice." Her beloved Dobie Josie passed last year as the second-longest living Doberman in recorded Breed history--17 years old. Barbara read and wrote voraciously and became a bit frustrated that her vision wasn't as sharp as it used to be. Nevertheless, "The Clipping Lady" continued to send newspaper and magazine accounts to loved ones on subjects that she knew interested them. She left behind an impressive body of poetry and prose. Her children and grandchildren visited and called frequently, and she doted on them. Kind and generous, Barbara always remembered birthdays, anniversaries and other special days. She counted success and satisfaction in her accomplished and independent children and grandchildren and, yes, she worried over them. Barbara Kate Rose Hedges passed away unexpectedly August 18, 2016 of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Vibrant and sharp until her passing, Barbara lived independently in the family farmstead outside Malvern, Arkansas where she had made her home with her husband and family. She is survived by 3 sons, 2 daughters, 8 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and her last dog Buddy. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery. Barbara asked that donations be made in her name to the National Rifle Association. "So, I think death has no victory. The victory is called memory. And there is always that. | ROSE, Barbara Kate (I188245)
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| 2434 | A weaver. | SCHWENKSCHUSTER, Johann Georg (I7325)
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| 2435 | Abraham Staley deed John's property in Elizabeth Township - 12/28/1833 | STALEY, John (I45138)
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| 2436 | Abraham Witmer was a pioneer settler from Lancaster County, PA, who settled on a farm of several hundred acres about one mile northeasterly from the old suspension bridge in the town of Niagara., NY Tonawanda News - 7/18/1970 By WILLARD DITTM AR President Historical Society of the Tonawandas Witmer Road, connecting Niagara Falls Boulevard and River Road in North Tonawanda, was named for a family of early frontier settlers. In 1810, John Witmer and his family, consisting of his wife and eight children, left Lancaster, Pa., and settled on a 100-acre farm on Military Road, which he had purchased from one Isaac Swain. At that time there was only one other clearing on Military Road. Abram Witmer, a brother of John, came to the Niagara Frontier in 1811 from the same place in Pennsylvania with his wife and four children. They settled on a tract of land purchased from the Holland Land Co. on Saunders Settlement Road. When the War of 1812 broke out, Abram took his family, which had grown larger, back to Pennsylvania. The Witmer brothers were Mennonites and had religious scruples against war. Tobias Witmer, one of Abram's seven sons, was born in 1816 at Bellevue (Suspension Bridge) and became one of the first surveyors of the region. He made several maps of early Tonawanda which are still the main reliance for lot lines and street boundaries. On an 1852 map of Niagara County there are shown nine families of Witmers living at different points in the Town of Niagara. The two first Witmers. John and Abram. reared 17 children, most of whom survived and married. | WITMER, Abraham (I10194)
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| 2437 | ABRAY - Clifford E. Of Wheatfield, NY passed away on May 20, 2022, at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Marjorie Abray. Dear father of daughters Susan Boyce (Craig), Allison Gugliuzza (Ronald) and sons Thomas (Donna Mahoney) and James (Joan). Also survived by grandchildren Alexander (Amanda Zranchev) and Andrew Boyce, Jeremiah Abray and Sara Gugliuzza, his sister Janice DiBacco (late Don), niece Nicole Merletti (John) and many dear friends. Cliff graduated from Niagara Falls High School and Erie County Technical Institute and was employed at Praxair (formerly Union Carbide Linde Division) for 42 years, retiring in 1998. He served in the US Army and the US Air Force Reserves, retiring as Chief Master Sergeant in 1995. He was a long-time member of Riverside Presbyterian Church in Niagara Falls, serving as an elder, deacon and church treasurer for over 40 years. In addition, Mr. Abray was a volunteer at the American Red Cross, Heart Love and Soul Food Pantry, and the Praxair Museum. He was an avid bowler for over 50 years, bowling twice a week after his retirement. Clifford also served as treasurer of the CRC Retirees (Praxair) and secretary of the homeowner's association at his previous residence. Upon death, his body was donated to the UB Anatomical Gift Program at the Jacobs School of Medicine. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Riverside Presbyterian Church at 815-84th Street in Niagara Falls on June 12th at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Riverside Presbyterian Church or Heart, Love and Soul Food Pantry, both in Niagara Falls, NY. | ABRAY, Clifford Edgar (I38936)
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| 2438 | According to Dorine Clark Bettinger in a letter of 1 mar. 1997, Benjamin's middle name was Philip. Reported, he left his wife Mary Collins in Ellisburg, NY and settled in Ohio. He reportedly was "living with a woman" there in about 1845 (census report). He was a captain and served in the 6th Regiment Artillery with Lt. Col. Sprague in the War of 1812. | BOOMER, Benjamin Philip (I277)
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| 2439 | According to Dr. Kiess' book, this family was extremely poor. They lived in the community poorhouse and then finally the community dug up the money to send this couple and seven of their children and Gottlieb's one sister to America in 1852. The birth entry of son J. Heinrich b. 1843 does state that he "in 1852 ausgewandert ist." The oldest son Conrad stayed in Mundingen, but the village had to provide lodging and food for him - still. Right after this family left, Konrad Schwenk (b 1805) petitioned Mundingen town council to live in the poor house, and this was granted to him. All these Späth children were our distant blood kin. | SPÄTH, Gottlieb Heinrich (I6047)
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| 2440 | According to Dr. Kiess' letter of ca. 15 Sep. 1997, the considerable land holdings of her father - deceased in 1764 - was inherited by Anna Maria. | SIMMENDINGER, Anna Maria (I6360)
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| 2441 | According to Karlheinz Schoenfeld in email of 11/13/97, Gertrude said she and siblings were raised in Lutheran orphanage in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Her grandfather J. Georg Schwenkbeck lost a leg, then later the other one. | SCHWENKBECK, Gertrude Florence (I11634)
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| 2442 | According to Kiess book, he became Schultheiss at age 60 in 1682. He turned over this post, because of old age, to a Mattheus Breymayer, b. 1664. This was in the year 1706. Kiess book indicates that at an inventory, it was discovered that Johannes was illiterate. In 1728, Jerg (Georg) Rupp, son of Johannes, takes over this post. He died in 1740. | RUOPP, Herr Johann (I3007)
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| 2443 | According to the Fam. Register where this info. was obtain, Maria Agnes was blind since 1819. | RÖKER, Maria Agnes (I4746)
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| 2444 | According to the Fam. Register, he was auf der Wanderschaft as apprentice brewer (Brauknecht). Indication is that he died in "Preuss" area (with an + symbol for death, the Berlin.) | BREYMAYER, Johann Gottlieb Heinrich (I679)
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| 2445 | ACHTERBERG - Carl Maynard Achterberg, 64, of 15 Adam St., Tonawanda, Monday Sept. 13, 1971) at his residence. Beloved son of Mrs. Alice E. Achterberg of Adams, NY,; brother of Mrs. Jacob (Caroline) Dexheimer of North Tonawanda and Mrs. John (Lorna) Price of Adams, N.Y. Graveside services were conducted at the Wheatfield Cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Enno Schmoock officiated. Arrangements by the Brunner Funeral Home. | ACHTERBERG, Carl Maynard (I94703)
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| 2446 | ACKERMAN - James C. Went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2021 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 33 years to the late Dawn J. (nee Johanson) Ackerman; loving son of the late Edgar H. and Rita M. (nee Cole) Ackerman; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. James was a United States Army Veteran and retired from the New York Central and Penn Central Railroad. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Share memories and condolences on James' Tribute Page at www.AMIGONE.com | ACKERMAN, James Charles (I112034)
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| 2447 | ACKERMAN - Leona Age 91, of the City of Tonawanda, November 3, 2016, at her residence, under the care of Hospice, daughter of the late Alvin and Louise (nee Dettmer) Ackerman; sister of the late Helen Ackerman, Alvina Wittkopp and Walter Ackerman; Leona is survived by many nieces, nephews and great, great-great and great-great-great-nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Monday from 3-7 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM in Immanuel Lutheran Church, 107 Scott St. (corner of William St.) in Tonawanda. Everyone welcome. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to Hospice Buffalo. Leona was a devoted life long and very active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was also an active woodworker. She had been employed by Battenfeld - Grease & Oil Co. in North Tonawanda for many years. | ACKERMAN, Leona (I111967)
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| 2448 | acob J. Bullivant, 38, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday September 20, 2016 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born on May 7, 1978 in Niagara Falls, NY and was the son of William Bullivant and the late Clarissa(Peterson) Bullivant and attended local schools. He formerly worked at Superior Lubricants on Buffalo Avenue. Jacob enjoyed working out and had a great love for his cats, family and friends. Besides his father he is survived by his fiancée of 12 years Nicole Graff; brother John Bullivant; longtime friend James(Maria)Johnson and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday, September 28th from 4-8 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, cor of Welch Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 5 PM with Reverend Jacek Mazur officiating. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. | BULLIVANT, Jake (Jacob J) (I164710)
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| 2449 | Active Church Member Dies at Lumber City NORTH TONAWANDA. Aug. 29. - Charles Senechal, 63, of 46 Linwood avenue, died Saturday afternoon in the DeGraff Memorial hospital. He was a lifelong resident and a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran church, the Men's club, the Lutheran Laymen's league and the Senior Athletic club of the church. He was also a member of the Remington Rand Social club. He is survived by his- wife. Louise Holland Senechal; two sons. Wallace R. and Howard C. Senechal; a daughter, Mrs Irwin Klemer and five grandchildren, all of North Tonawanda, a brother Fred, Lockport, and three sisters, Mrs Jack Feeley, Mrs Thomas Truesdale, and Mrs John Lowe all of Niagara Falls. Funeral Services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from the Fretthold funeral home, 1241 Oliver street and at 2:30 pm at ST Mark's Lutheran Church, Oliver Street. The Rev Paul Fretthold will officiate and intermnet will be in St Mark's Cemetery. | SENECHAL, Charles Albert (I222651)
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| 2450 | ACTIVE CHURCHWOMAN DIES AFTER EXTENDED ILLNESS Mrs Julia F. Neumann, 70, of 3913 McKoon avenue, died at her home early today after an extended illness. Funeral services for Mrs. Neumann will be held at Cobler's Funeral home, the time for the services is being arranged.. Mrs. Neumann was born in Walmore on April 5, 1880. She had lived in Niagara Falls for the last 55 years. A charter member of St Pauls' Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mrs. Neumann has been an active in church activities until the time of her illness. Surviving are her husband Otto H. Neumann, two sons, William O., and Oscar F. Neumann this city, two daughters, Mrs. Esther J. Barbour, Upland, CA and Mrs. Winifred L. Duncan, Redondo Beach, CA, as sister, Mrs. Agnes Wahl, this city. Burial will be in Bergholz. | HASELEY, Juliane Ernestine (I48174)
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