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| 26451 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/16/1948 The altar of Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church was adorned with a profusion of white gladioli and palms, and white satin ribbon and gladioli marked the family pews at 4 p.m. August 28, for the marriage of Miss Dorothy J. Schad to Howard G. Andres. Miss Schad is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schad, and Mr. Andres is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Andres of Tonawanda. The Rev. Clarence Braun of North Tonawanda united the couple in a double ring ceremony. A short organ recital was played by Mrs. Evelyn Cary Miller and Theron Miller, soloist, sang "Because". °Through the Years" and "The Lord's Prayer." A portrait gown of marquisette was worn by the bride. Fashioned with long, pointed sleeves and a tight bodice, the gown was made with a cathedral length train of ruffles. Her veil was held in place with a tiara of pearl orange blossoms, and she carried an arm spray of white roses and gypsophila centered with an orchid. Miss Jean Thorp*, maid of honor, wore a pastel pink organdy gown with cap sleeves and fitted bodice with a pleated ruffle extending from the front bodice to the hem and outlining the hem of the hooped skirt. She wore matching gauntlets and a picture hat with long fuchsia streamers of velvet ribbon and carried an arm spray of better times roses with matching ribbon. Mrs. Joseph Russell, bridesmaid wore a gown of yellow organdy with dark green accessories and carried talisman roses. Mrs. Richard Kinzly was gowned in blue organdy with purple accessories and carried yellow roses. Miss Cathy Jean McKinley was the flower girl and wore an aqua gown fashioned similar to the bride's and carried a colonial bouquet of pink roses. Edwin Andres attended his brother as best man, and the ushers were Allan Edwards and Walter Novotny. A silk print dress with a large picture hat of black taffeta and a corsage of gardenias was favored by the mother of the bride. The mother of the bridegroom was attired in a black, white, and blue print dress with black accessories and a corsage of gardenias. Immediately following the ceremony a dinner for 60 guests was served at Hartman's and a reception was held at 8 p.m. at 52 Highland Avenue. Out of town guests were present from Niagara Falls, Rhode Island and Illinois. After September 30, Mr. and Mrs. Andres will be at home at 312 Sweeney Street. Showers for the bride were given by Miss Mary Elizabeth Green, Mrs. Richard Kinzly, Mrs. William and Mrs. Edwin Andres, and' Miss Jean Thorpe and Mrs. Joseph Russell. | Family: ANDRES, Howard G / SCHAD, Dorothy J (F40746)
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| 26452 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/16/1949 Mr. and Mrs. Wendel Zitzka of 13 Glenwood Ave. announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Christine, to Leonard John Foels, ton of Mrs. Helen Foels of Broughton St. and the late Frank Foels. The wedding is planned for October. | Family: FOELS, Leonard J / ZITZKA, Dorothy Christine (F45331)
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| 26453 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/16/1958 KELLY - Clara Brenon Kelly, 77. of 236 Grove St., Tonawanda, died Tuesday morning iSept. 16. 1958 * at the Nazareth Nursing Home, Buffalo, "after a long illness. Born in Tonawanda, Mrs. Kelly ;was a lifelong resident of Tonawanda and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Her |husband, Patrick J., died in January, 1955. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Marie Kelly and Mrs. Seddon Brown, one son, Leonard Kelly, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and four brothers, j Frank, Wilbert, Leo and Charles Brenon, all of Tonawanda, and two sisters, Mrs. Curtiss Waltz, of Tonawanda and Mrs. Irene Henel of Kenmore. Friends may call at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc., 37 Adam St., Tonawanda, where prayers will be said at 9 a.m.. Thursday, fol- lowed by a Requiem High Mass in St. Francis Church at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Wilbur Yaeger will officiate. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. | BRENON, Clara (I169806)
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| 26454 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/16/1964 Harold E. Bollier, 68, North Tonawanda's post- master for 29 years, died today at his home, 150 E. Fel- ton St., North Tonawanda. Mr. Bollier suffered a heart at- tack in March and was con- vaalescing at home. A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, Mr. Bollier was ap- pointed postmaster on March 13,, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was treasurer of the Niag- ara-Orleans Chapter of the Na- tional Association of Postmasters in 1952. He also was a director of the Niagara Savings and Loan Association and was an appraiser for the firm. Before his appointment as post- master, Mr.. Bollier was a mem- ber of the North Tonawanda Board of Education when the origina high school on Payne Avenue was constructed. He also was a member of the North Ton- awanda Library Board, but re- signed when he became postmas- ter. A graduate of North Tonawan- da High School, he also attended the University of Buffalo. He la- ter joined his father's real estate firm,, the former J. H. Bollier Realtors Inc., in North Tonawan- da. An active member of the Third Presbyterian Church, he was cit- ed in 1943 for 25 years service as a Sunday School superintend- ent. He also was a Sunday School teacher, elder and choir member. Besides his wife, Ethel, he is survived by two sons, Roger W., president of Niagara Cutter Co., and the Rev. John A. Bol- lier of Chatsworth, Calif.; a brother, Chester A.,, director of physica education and recreation in Union Free School District,, Kenmore - Town of Tonawanda, and a sister, Mrs. Alvin Jedele of North Tonawanda. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Third Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Kenneth E. Miller will officiate. | BOLLIER, Harold E (I155970)
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| 26455 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/16/1965 VOISINET - Evelyn M. (nee Vigrass) Voisinet, 62, of 37 Brighton Road, Town of Tonawanda, died Thursday (Sept. 16, 1965) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after several weeks' illness. A native of Tonawanda, she was a member of St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church and the Marian Guild, and the Altar Society of St. Francis Church. Survivors in- clude her husband, Harold F. Voisinet; a daughter, Mrs. James (Vera) Silverwood; a son, Ernest F. Voisinet, both of the Town of Tonawanda; her father, Ernest L. Vigrass Sr. of Tonawanda; four sisters, Mrs. George (Beatrice) Bacon, Mrs. Arthur (Alice) Ekin, Mrs. Wallace (Emma) Jaenecke, all of Tonawanda, and Mrs. Samuel (Olive) Horan of Lockport; four brothers, Ernest Jr., Arthur, Wilbert and Robert Vigrass, all of the Tonawandas, and two grandchihl- dren. Friends may call at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Streets, Tonawanda, where prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m. Saturday followed by a Requiem Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Andrew's Church, Town of Ton- awanda, the Rev. Lawrence E. burns officiating. Burial will be in mt. Olivet Cemetery. | VIGRASS, Evelyn M (I111372)
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| 26456 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/16/1980 SHUFFLE - Thomas W. Shuffle, 84, of North Tonawanda, Monday (Sept. 15, 1980) after a lengthy illness. Mr. Shuffle was a former employee of Remington Rand and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Alma (nee Beitz) Shuffle; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Jane) Lambert of North Tonawanda; two sisters, Mrs. May Coshell and Mrs. Violet Dryden, both of England; a sister-inlaw, Mrs. Eva Laramie of North Tonawanda and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Donald H. Krompart will officiate. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church. | SHUFFLE, Thomas W (I144780)
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| 26457 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: SUTTON, Dennis Gary / ANDRES, Catherine Ruth (F40743)
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| 26458 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/17/1926 A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday afternoon a t 3 : 0 0 o'clock at Trinity Lutheran Church. -Niagara Falls when Florence E Boyer, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Boyer of 1359 South avenue became the bride of, Herbert E. Strehlow of Tona- wanda. Rev. M. C. Kretzmann officiat- ing. The bride who entered on the arm of her father, was lovely in her gown of white georgette over satin, with long tulle v e i l - c a u g h t with orange blossoms and carrying a shower bou quet of brides roses, lilies of the valley and baby breath. Her maid of honor, Miss Alma Strehlow. sister of the groom. w o r e pale pink georgette over s a t in and carried an arm bouquet of pink rosebuds tied with pink tulle. Her bridesmaid. Miss Ruth Strehlow, another sister-of the groom, wore yellow georgette over satin and carried an arm bouquet of yellow rosebuds tied with yellow tulle. Clarence Tiedman a c t e d as best man and Arthur Waters- t r a t as groomsman. The ushers were Harold Wulf and Ewald Rosenau. Lit tle Geraldine Boyer. s i s t e r of the bride and Genevieve Wustrack. cousin of t h e bride, were flower girls, wearing white crepe de chine frocks and carrying white baskets filled with pink and yellow rosebuds. Mrs. Boyer, mother of the bride, wore blonde satin and Mrs. Strehlow. mother of the groom wore powder blue crepe, both wearing corsages of roses and lilies of the val- ley John F. Mahl of Tonawanda sang "Oh Promise Me"'. The church was decorated wtih palms and baskets of gladioli and asters. . I m m e d i a t e l y following the ceremony a reception was held in the church p a r l o r s which were decorated in pink and white and at 5:00 o'clock a wedding supper was served to sixty five guests. Out-of-town guests were pres- next meeting of the Jolly Eigh ent from Buffalo and the Tonawandas. Mr. and Mrs Strehlow will be at home at 49 Morgan street, Tonawanda, after September 20. | Family: STREHLOW, Herbert E / BOYER, Florence E (F34042)
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| 26459 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/17/1949 Joseph Kornacher of 408 East Stenzil St. announces the engagement of his daughter, Katherine Ann, to Sherwood Jack Zebulske, son of Mr. and Mrs, Edward H. Zebulske of 595 East Thompson St. The wedding will take place in the Spring. | Family: ZEBULSKE, Sherwood Jack / KORNAKER, Katherine Ann (F35037)
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| 26460 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/17/1956 Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church was the sett i ng for a ceremony Sept. 1 when Miss J a n e t Olga Pfanner, d a u g h t e r of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Pfanner. 120 Linwood Ave., became t h e bride of Howard Charles Ackerman, son of Mr. and Mrs. A r t h u r Ackerman, 17 H a r r i e t St. The Rev. Marvin Rickert. assist- ed by the Rev. Clarence Braun, officiated. As a background for ceremony, the sanctuary was adorned with palms and the altar was enhanced with white gladioli and white candles. Mrs. Evelyn Cary Miller was the organist and the Chancel Choir sang -The Lord's Prayer ", "The 23rd Psalm" and "Wedding Bene- diction." Given in marriage by her fathee, the bride wore a floor length dress of embroidered nylon tulle The snug fitting bodice was designed with a scalloped neckline and short sleeves A redingote effect at the front featured the skirt which tell in alternating rows of embroidered nylon lace into a chapel length train. Her elbow length veil was caught to a crown of pearlized lace. She carried a lace covered cross with. white rosebuds and a white orchid. Attendants for the bride- were Miss Carol Payne, maid of honor; Mrs. Ruth Hering. Mrs Shirley Reinbolt and Miss Phyllis Waterstrat, bridesmaids and Miss Ruth Pfanner. the bride's sister, as junior bridesmaid The maid of honor and junior bridesmaid wore waltz length gowns with white lace bodices and aqua net skirts over aqua taffeta. terminating in white lace scallops at the hemline The bridesmaids wore identically styled dresses over coral taffeta. All carried White Bibles covered uith white roses and chrysanthemum- Attendants for the bridegroom were John Nowark, best man. and Howard Giese, Franklin Wenske and Richard Stevenson, ushers. The bride's mother selected a powder blue brocade dress and blue sequined hat with black ac- cessories as her costume. The bridegroom's mother chose a navy blue taffeta dress with rose acces- sories. their corsages were of pink roses with touches of blue. A reception for 350 guests was given in the Bergholz Community Hall. Out-of-town guests attended from Detroit, Mich., Merriton, Ont., St. Catharines, Ont. and East Aurora. After a wedding trip to the Po- cono Mountain resort "The Farm on the Hill," Mr. and Mrs. Ack- erman are at home in 623 East Thompson St. | Family: ACKERMAN, Howard C / PFANNER, Janet Olga (F38934)
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| 26461 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/17/1958 C. Grover Rech, Tonawanda fire chief for 37 years and a n a t i v e of Tonawanda, died Tuesday afternoon at Northtown Nursing Homeafter an illness of several weeks. He was 73 y e a r s old. Mr. Rech, who lived at 453 S. Niagara St., joined the Niagara Hose Volunteer Fire Company in 1902. He was appointed assistant fire chief in 1906. In 1916, he became a paid fireman and at the same time department chief. Chief Rech retired from the department July 1, 1953. At that time his length of service was noted as one of the longest on record in New York State. As a businessman, he operated the Rech's Coffee Shop in Young St. from 1923 to 1941. Mr. Rech also was the owner of the Charles W. Rech and Son Liquor Store in Young St. for 25 years to the time of his death. He managed the Niagara semipro baseball team before World War I. Fishing, swimming a nd baseball were among his sports in terests. He was a member of the Dela- ware Hose Company's 50 Year Club, Niagara Hose Company, El- dredge Bicycle Club and a life member of the Uniformed Fire- men's Association. Mr. Rech is survived by h i s ' wife, the former Grace Johnston; two daughters. Mrs. Ludomir La- zarz of Tonawanda and Mrs. Cur- tis Owens of Norfolk, Va.; two sons, C. Grover Rech Jr., of Ton- awanda and Jack W. Rech of Chicago, Ill.; two granddaughters; three sisters, Mrs. C. A. Warner and Mrs. A. P. Hardleben, both of Tonawanda, and Mrs. Harry M. Karcher of Oswego. Services, being arranged by John O. Roth Funeral Home. | RECH, Charles Grover (I106156)
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| 26462 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: LORICH, Frank J / BLASSINGAME, Glenda Jean (F36782)
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| 26463 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: BARTEL, Ronald C / MIS, Marcia A (F44446)
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| 26464 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/17/1969 BRANT - Hattie Brant, 73, of Shannonville. Ont., died Monday (Sept. 15, 1969) in Belcrest Nursing Home, Belleville, Ont. The former Hattie Berndt was the beloved wife of Michael Brant Sr. and dear mother of Mrs. Charles Griffith (Alice), Mrs. Richard Barraclough (Betty) and Mrs. Blaine Lilac (Ruth) all of Tonawanda; Mrs. Robert Brainard (Mary) of Florida: William and Dennis of Tonawanda and Edward ofStaten Island, N.Y. White and Morris Funeral Home, Deseronto, Ont., is in charge of funeral arrangements. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mohawk Pentecostal Church, York Road, Deseronto, the Rev. Fred Futers officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Shannonville, Ont. | BERNDT, Hattie M (I141395)
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| 26465 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: BRONSCHIDLE, Barry Michael (Mike) / WORTHINGTON, Darlene Jo (F33824)
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| 26466 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/17/1981 Chantilly lace and pearls accented the gown worn by Miss Nancy Ann Mellenthine when she became the bride of Paul F Chapin,at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 1981, in St. John Luthern Church, Wheatfield. The Rev. Albert W Bahr officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ambrose Bille of 2811 Stenzel Ave., Wheatfield, and the late Donald Mellenthine. The bride- groom is the son of Mrs Mary Chapin of West Seneca and the late Melvin Chapin. Miss Dawn Mellenthine was maid of honor for her sister. Bridesmaids were Miss Valerie Henry, Mrs. Margaret Marchetti and Mrs. Linda Schnitzer. Mark Rogers was best man. Ushers were Peter Pupparo. Mark Marchetti andTimCarr. After a reception in St Johnsburg Fire Company hall, Wheatfield, the newlyweds left for a Caribbean honeymoon They will be at home in North Tonawanda. | Family: CHAPIN, Paul F / MELLENTHINE, Nancy Ann (F52061)
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| 26467 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: DUROW, Dean A / BECKETT, Penny L (F46390)
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| 26468 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: ZAWODNIAK, Andrezej S / HOFFMEISTER, Susan Alice (F19016)
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| 26469 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/18/1946 Charles A. Hanes. 82, died last evening at his home,_ 548 Elm- wood avenue. Nortn Tonawanda, after an illness of a few weeks. Born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y.. he had resided here the past 57 years. He is survived by his wife. Mary E.. nee Nagel; five sons. Roy of Tonawanda, Lester, Albert. Frank and Henry of Nortn Tonawanda; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel Furio, Mrs. Schweichler and Mrs. Arnold Beasock of North Tonawanda; 18 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Rites will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam street. The Rev. G. L. Burghard will officiate Burial will be Elmlawn. | HANES, Charles A (I129557)
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| 26470 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/18/1948 Mrs. Marion C. Anderson, nee Krueger, 42, of 47 Highland Ave., passed away at her home yesterday, after a lingering illness. Wife of Axel Anderson, mother of Mrs. George Campbell, Miss Ruth Ann Anderson and Allen Anderson. Sister of Mrs. Helen Kuczhowski, William, Fred and August Krueger. Two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Brunner Mortuary, 156 Robinson St. where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Rev. Walter Hetzel officiating. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. | KRUEGER, Marion C (I96747)
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| 26471 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/18/1962 A memorial service will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Martin's Church, Old Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda, for Emil E. Strehlow, 81, who died yesterday in Alhambra, Calif, after a long illness. Friends and relatives are invited. Mr. Strehlow's wife died three weeks ago. They resided in Tonawanda for several years before moving to California. Mr. Strehlow's survivors include a son, Cecil of North Tonawanda; a brother, August of Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs. Martha Hahn of Tonawanda; a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Glassey of Alhambra, Calif.; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. | STREHLOW, Emil E (I69596)
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| 26472 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: DEVLIN, Paul Francis / BECKER, Dawn Ardith (F46314)
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| 26473 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/18/1969 Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Zuch of 362 Miller St., North Tonawanda, marked their 50th wedding anniversary last night at a dinner in Hardings Restaurant, Youngstown. Among those attending were their son, Glenn, his wife and their two children, and the couple's bridal attendants, Mrs. Michael Shannon, Mrs. Zuch's sister, and Fred Zuch, Mr. Zuch's brother. The couple also will be honored at an open house Sunday in the Hagen Avenue home of their son, Glenn, who is an art teacher at the Dexter Terrace School. Mr. and Mrs. Zuch have been members of St.- Matthew Lutheran Church of North Tonawanda since their marriage. For many years, both were active in various groups of the church. Mr. Zuch retired eight years ago from the Richardson Boat Company and prior to that was foreman in the organ department at The Wurlitzer Co., where he worked for 35 years. He is a life member of American Legion Post 264. Mrs. Zuch's hobby of needlepoint and quilting along with Mr. Zuch's interest in antiques and furniture refinishing has contributed much to the beauty of their home. | Family: ZUCH, Harold Alfred / LEBIEN, Mary A (F24816)
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| 26474 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/18/1970 KRAMER - Jacob P. Kramer, 85, of 525 Locust St., North Tonawanda, Friday (Sept. 18, 1970) at Sheridan Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in the Town of Amherst, he was a retired farmer and an exempt member of Wendelville Fire Company. Survived by his wife, Linda Wurtenberger Kramer; a daughter, Mrs. Stephen Por of Amherst; a son, Richard J. of Ransomville; two sisters, Miss Margaret Kramer of Tonawanda and Mrs. Alvin Stahl of North Tonawanda; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Wattengel Funeral Home Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Carl K. Marks will officiate. Burial in Bear Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Association for the Blind. (18-19) | KRAMER, Jacob P (I110098)
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| 26475 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1945 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kaufman of 27 Linwood avenue, North Tonawanda, announce the engagement of their daughter, Geraldine E., to Donald Behrns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Behrns of 137 Jackson avenue, North Tonawanda. Mr. Behrns was recently discharged from the U. S. Army where he served as sergeant with the 15th Air Force Office Staff in Italy. He also saw service in the African campaign. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/6/1946 St. Christophers outdoor shrine was the setting for a pretty wedding on Saturday, May 25 when Miss Geraldine Kaufman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kaufman of 27 Linwood avenue, North Tonawanda, became the bride of Donald L. Behrns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Behrns of 137 Jackson avenue. The Rev. William Solleder performed the ceremony. Bouquets of spring flowers adorned the shrine. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of shadow print nylon. The fitted bodice was fashioned with drop shoulder yoke of illusion, edged with a ruffle of illusion and long fitted sleeves. The full skirt fell into a long train. A Juliet cap beaded with pearls held her scalloped finger tip veil. She carried a bouquet of white roses, lilies of the valley and sweetpeas. The matron of honor, Mrs. Betty Stoelzenfels, wore a gown of light blue jersey with net skirt. Her headpiece was of yellow and blue braided net with blue, streamers and she carried yellow calla lilies, white snapdragons and daisies tied with yellow ribbon. The bridesmaid, Miss Betty Smith, chose a gown of the same design and color Her headpiece was of blue and pink braided net witn blue streamers and she carried pink roses, snapdragons and sweetpeas tied with pink ribbon. Arthur Behrns acted as best man for his brother and Albert Kaufman, brother of the bride was the usher. Mrs. Kaufman chose a jersey print dress with white accessories Mrs. Behrns wts attired in a gray print dress with white accessories Both wore corsage bouquets of mixed flowers,. A wedding breakfast for the im mediate families was hold at the Kathryn Lawrence Tea Room and was followed in the evening by a large reception for friends and relatives in the VFW Post Home A three tiered wedding cake cen tared the buffet table. The couple took a lake trip to Detroit and are now living tem- porarily with the bride's parents They will move in the near future to their new home in Allen street. | Family: BEHRNS, Donald L / KAUFMAN, Geraldine E (F47244)
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| 26476 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1956 BEUTEL - Albert W. Beutel, 86, Tuesday morning (Sept. 18, 1956) at his home in Krueger Rd., Town of Wheatfield, after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of the town. He was the husband of the late Alvina Beutel; father of Herbert Beutel and Mrs. Daniel Whitcher, both of the Town of Wheatfield; grandfather of five grandchildren and six great-grand- children, and brother of Gustav of Lockport, Henry of Wilson, An- ton of Newfane, Mrs. Minnie Schultz and Mrs. Mathilda Schultz of the Town of Wheatfield and Mrs. Bernhardt Behm of Largo, Fla. He was a charter member of the Adams Fire Company and Sst. John's Lutheran Church. Friends may call at Frett- hold Funeral Home, 1240 Oliver., at Ward Rd., where services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, the Rev. J. Walter Thiemecke officiating. Burial will be in st. John's Lu- theran Cemetery. ALSO BEUTEL - Albert W. Tuesday morning, Sept. 18th, 1956. Lifelong resident at his home in Krueger Rd., Town of Wheatfield after a long illness. Husband of the late Alvina Beutel. Father of Herbert and Mrs. Daniel Witcher, both of Town of Wheatfield; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren also survive. Brother of Gustav of Lockport; Henry of Wilson; Antone of Newfane; Mrs. Minnie Schultz and Mrs. Mathilda Schultz, both of the Town of Wheatfield, and Mrs. Bernhardt Behm of Largo, Florida. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. J. Walter Thiemecke officiating. Interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. St Johnsburg. N. Y. | BEUTEL, Albert Wilhelm Friedrich (I51353)
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| 26477 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1958 BROSS - John Bross, 77, of 109 Center Ave., North Tonawanda, died unexpectedly Wednesday night (Sept. 17, 1958) at his resi- dence. Born in Poland, he had re- sided in North Tonawanda for the past 35 years. He was a mem- beer of the Friends of the Polish Army Veterans and O.L.C. Church. He was a former employe of the Remington-Rand Co. Surviving are two sons, John Jr. of North Tonawanda and Thad- deus of Tucson, Ariz.; three daughters, Mrs.. Eugene (Sophie) Hasley of Rochester, Mrs.. John (Martha) Borycki of North Tona- wanda and Mrs.. Anthony (Cecelia) Herod of Buffalo; one sister, Mrs. Anthony (Mary) Lazarewicz of North Tonawanda, and 15 grand- children. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Niagara Memo- rial Chapes Inc.,, 549 Oliver St.,, and at 10 a.m. in O.L.C.Church. The Rev. Vincent L. Cyman will officiate. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. | BROSS, John S (I176549)
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| 26478 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1963 SYPOSS - Nicholas Joseph Syposs, 67. of Waterport, N.Y., and Lakeland, Fla.. unexpectedly in Waterport Wednesday (Sept. 18, 1963). Beloved husband of Thersea (nee Frey) Syposs; father of Jack Syposs of North Tonawanda; grandfather of Paula and Leslie Syposs of North Tonawanda; brother of Mrs. E. B. (Helen) Allen of Kenmore, N.Y., and Mrs. Lydia Strickland of Orlando, Fla.; brother of the late Julius and Andrew Syposs. Friends received 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. by the family at Brunner Funeral Home, 158 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, where services will be Saturday, Sept 21, at 11 am., the Rev. How trd Funk officiating. He was the owner of a restaurant at 70 Young St., Tonawanda, and operated the Ranch 70 in Lockport, N.Y. He was employed by Food Machinery Co. in Lakeland until retirement in 1988. | SYPOSS, Nicholas Joseph (I103711)
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| 26479 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1968 VIGRASS - Ernest L. Vigrass, 59, of 279 Grove St., Tonawanda, Wednesday (Sept. 18, 1968) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Tonawanda, he was a member of the Delaware Hose Company. Survivors include his wife, Mildred (nee Baker) Vigrass; three sons, Ernest L. Vigrass HI of North Tonawanda, Sgt. Roger Vigrass, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., and John Vigrass at Home; four sisters, Mrs. George Bacon, Mrs. Arthur Ekins and Mrs. Wallace Jaenecke, all of Tonawanda, and Mrs. Samuel Horan of Lockport; three brothers, Arthur and Wilbert of Tonawanda and Robert Vigrass of Newfane, and a firandchild. Friends may call rom 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Streets, Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. James A. Akin. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery. | VIGRASS, Ernest L (I111355)
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| 26480 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: STAHL, Lawrence John / LANCASTER, Lynn Ann (F38216)
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| 26481 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1977 KURTH - Glen Kurth of 106 Lewis St., Lock port, N.Y., Saturday (Sept. 17, 1977) at Buffalo General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Esther Kurth, a sister, Miss Irene Kurth of Lockport and a brother, Sandford Kurth of Orchard Park, also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home, Inc., 263 East Avenue, Lockport where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Wrights Corners Cemetery. | KURTH, Glen (I99805)
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| 26482 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1977 BRAEGAS - Carl F. Braegas, 76, of North Tonawanda, Sunday (Sept. 18th, 1977) at DeGraff Memorial 'Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Braegas was a member and former Elder of St.. Matthew Lutheran Church. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Copeland) Braegas; father of Mrs. John (Doris) Brody and Mrs. Paul (Mary) Hoover, both of North Tonawanda and the late Janet Duquette; grand- father of eight grand- children and two greatt- grandchildren; brother of Mrs. Martha Koepsell of Tonawanda, Mrs. Hattie Neuman and Mrs. Robert (Lucile) Corrigan, both of North Tonawanda; uncle of several nieces and nephews. Friends received at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, Monday and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held from St.. Matthew Lutheran Church,, 875 Eggert Dr.,, North Tonawanda, Wednesday (Sept 21st) at 10 .m., the Rev.. A. W. Moldenhauer will officiate. Interment St. Matthew Cemetery. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran School and Gym Fund. | BRAEGAS, Carl F (I61879)
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| 26483 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1983 Beaded Alencon lace and Schiffli embroidery accented the bridal bown and hat worn by Miss Sally Jean Krull when she and John Luke Zito exchange vows Saturday, Sept. 17, 1983, in St. Albert the Great Church, North Tonawanda. The Rev. Msgr. Gerald Kreuzer performed the nuptials. The bride, given in marriage of Patrick Langer, her brother-in-law, is the daughter of Mrs. Eleanor Krull and Harold Krull, both of Wheatfield. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Zito of the Town of Niagara are parents of the bridegroom. Sandra Witkowski was matron of honor. Bridesm a i d s were Diane Marcucci-Morris, Lisa Castricone and Susan Huff. Amy Lauzonis and Christine Zito, nieces of the bridegroom, were flower girls. Robert Zito served his brother as best man. Ushers were Kenneth Bedore, Earl Brown and Dominic Pike. Jeremy and Jason Langer, nephews of the bride, ring bearer. After a reception in the Wheatfield American Legion post, the newlyweds left -for a honeymoon Acapulco, Mexico. They will be at home in Niagara Falls. | Family: ZITO, John Luke / KRULL, Sally Jean (F32396)
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| 26484 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1984 A Niagara County grand jury today returned an indictment charging a Niagara Falls man with vehicular manslaughter as a result of a double fatal auto accident on the north Grand Island bridge June 2. Charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter, third-degree assault, driving while intoxicated and changing lanes unsafely to Mark J Fiorentini, 22, of 2402 Woodland Ave. He was arraigned this morning before County Judge Aldn DIFlorio, who released the suspect in his own recognizance pending a trial date. The accident claimed the lives of Joseph P. Bruno, 34, and Teresa Sirianna, 14, both of Niagara Palls, who were passengers in a vehicle operated by Fiorentini. Rosalind Marrero, another passenger, suffered injuries. The vehicle was struck in the rear by a tractor trailer operated by Stephen E. Stephenson, 37, of Caledon, Ont., who was not charged. | BRUNO, Joseph Patrick (I162672)
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| 26485 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1915 Lela Inez Blackburn, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J a m e s G. Blackburn of 39 Fremont street, died last evening The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Reverend David R. Jones, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. | BLACKBURN, Lela Inez (I148668)
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| 26486 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1915 Mrs. Louise Edin of 295 Adam street announces the engagement of her daughter, Mable, to Mr. Otto Andres of Tonawanda. The wedding will take place this month. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1915 The wedding of Miss Mable Edin, daughter of Mrs. Louise Edin of 295 Adam street, to Mr, Otto Andres of Tonawanda, was solemnized yesterday afternoon- at 4 o'clock, at the home of the bride's mother. Reverend Andrew Hils. pastor of Salem Church, in Morgan street performed the ceremony. The house was prettily decorated with asters, palms and ferns. The bride was gowned in white, embroidered net over silk and carried Bride roses. Miss Lucy Edin, who was maid of -honor wore white embroidered voile and carried pink roses. Mr. William Gretzler was the best man. Following the ceremony, the wedding supper was serv- ed, covers being laid for twelve at the bride's table, which was centered with white asters and roses. Mr. and Mrs. Andres will be at home in 291 Adam street after September l5th. | Family: ANDRES, Otto / EDIN, Mable H (F40727)
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| 26487 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1940 BORICKI BROSS - Mr. and Mrs. John Bross, 583 Oliver street, announce the engagement of their daughter Martha, to Mr. John Boricki of Buffalo. The wedding will take place in the near future. The announcement came at a dinner party held Sunday evening at the Bross home when both families were present. | Family: BORYCKI, John Emil / BROSS, Martha (F64473)
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| 26488 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1940 The marriage of Miss Winifred Florence Aschenbach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Aschenbach of 107 Minerva street and Donald F. Mileham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy F. Mileham of 19 King street, was solemnized Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Payne Avenue Church of Christ, the Rev, Craig W. Schwartz performing the ceremony. The altar was decorated with pink and white gladioli, ferns and palms. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white bengaline faille made princess style with a train, and having a sweetheart neckline and long tight sleeves which came to points over her wrists. Her finger tip veil fell from a coronet of pearls and gypsophila and she carried a shower bouquet of gladioli and gypsophila. She also wore a string of pearls, the gift of the groom. Miss Viola Vogt, the bride's maid of honor and only attendant, was gowned in powder blue faille, having a short military jacket, and wore a halo of pink roses. Her bouquet was of pink and white gladioli. Mr. James Mileham, cousin of the groom, was best man, and the ushers were Mr. Carl Rockenbrock and Mr. Robert L. Ashenbach, brother of the bride. Mrs. Aschenbach, the mother of the bride, wore wine velvet with matching accessories and Mrs. Mileham, the groom's mother, chose black velvet, also with accessories to match. Each wore a corsage of pom pons. Also present were the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Harry E. Mcody, and the grandmother of the groom, Mrs. Mary Mileham. Immediately following the ceremony a reception and dinner for eighty guests was given in the church dining room, where the table decorations were in pink and white. A large bride's cake centered the table and the occasion also marking the 30th wedding anniversary of the bride's parents, there was a large cake in their honor. Mr. and Mrs. Mileham have left for a wedding trip to New York and vicinity. Among those who entertained at ore-nuptial parties in the bride's honor were Mrs. Christ Swansfeger, Mrs. Harry Oppenhsimer, Mrs. Gene Hartman, Mrs. Walter Kreuse,. Miss Jeanne Plewak, Miss Viola Vogt and Mrs. Spence Tames. | Family: MILEHAM, Donald F / ASCHENBACH, Winifred Florence (F41601)
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| 26489 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1964 Wearing her mother's wedding gown and carrying a matching prayer book adorned with roses, Miss Jill Denise Henderson became the bride of Jeffrey Alan Lehman Saturday, June 9.1984. The Rev. Janet Atkins and the Rev. Thomas Spahn officiated at the ceremony in the Camp Street United Methodist Church, Jamestown. Jack Henderson, father of the bride, was vocalist. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson of Falconer. Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Lehman of North Tonawanda are parents of the bridegroom. Diane Metzler of Fredonia was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jody Henderson of Cumberland, Md., Julie Henderson of Falconer, sisters of the bride, and Denise Trunzo. Douglas Thiele of Rochester served as best man. Ushers were Michael and Scott Lehman, brothers of the bridegroom, and Jay Sackett of Flemington, N.J. The newlyweds were honored at a reception in the Den Adelsman Club, Jamestown. After a honeymoon in the Bahamas, the ocuple are at home in Silversprings, Md. | Family: LEHMAN, Jeffrey Alan / HENDERSON, Jill Denise (F41965)
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| 26490 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1972 Mr. and Mrs. Robert McElroy of 59 DeKalb St., Tonawanda, will be guests of honor at a family dinner tonight celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. McElroy and his wife, the former Eva King, were married Sept. 21, 1912, by Dr. William Werheim in St. Luke's Church, Buffalo. Mr. McElroy is retired from his own trucking business. Attending the dinner will be their three daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Bernice) Blakelock of Buffalo, Mrs. Barton (Dorothy) Blakelock of Grand Island, and Mrs. Stan (Ellen) Slominski of Tonawanda, their 10 grandchildren and their 14 great-grandchildren. | Family: MCELROY, Robert / KING, Eva (F54001)
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| 26491 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: HUCKINS, Carl Earl / BOOROM, Nancy Paula (F56770)
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| 26492 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: CORBO, Salvatore / BORYCKI, Christine (F64484)
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| 26493 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1921 Mr. and Mrs. John Laubacker of the Shawnee road entertained some 40 guests Tuesday evening at a variety shower in honor of Miss Marie E. Bistoff. whose marriage to Mr. A. G Skeets takes place on Septem ber 8. Besides the shower of handsome gifts, music and dancing were enjoyed, after which a supper was served. Last night Miss Alice Steblin entertained for Miss Bistoff. | Family: SKEETS, Alphonzo G / BISTOFF, Marie E (F53067)
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| 26494 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1927 Announcement is made of the mar- riage of Miss Ruth. Bennett of North Tonawanda to Eben W. Chaffee of Cleveland, Ohio, which took place Tuesday evening, August 30, at seven o'clock at the parsonage of the Payne avenue Church of Christ, Rev. Wilmer Mansell officiating. The at- tendants wee Miss Laura Truesdell and William TruesdelL Mr. and Mrs Chaffee will reside in 173 Pine street. | Family: CHAFFEE, Eben W / BENNETT, Ruth (F32844)
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| 26495 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1944 Mrs. Grace Rachel Brock, nee Long, 50, of 884 Walck road, died last night in the DeGraff Memorial hospital. She was born in the town of Amherst and had resided in North Tonawanda the past 20 years. She was a member of the North Tonawanda Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Walter; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Kuhn of Cowlesville, N. Y., and Mrs. Chester Barraclough of North Tonawanda; two sons, T/5 Richard Brock, with the Sixth Armored Engineers in France, and Ray of North Tonawanda; two grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Fred Hines of Pittsford, N. Y., Mrs. Carl Fraser of Rochester, Mrs. Garnet Fraser and Mrs. Charles Hardy of Tonawanda. and three brothers, Daniel Long of the U. S. Army, North Africa, Fred and William Long of North Tonawanda. Rites will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam street. Burial will be in Elmlawn. The Rev. G. L. Burghard will officiate. | LONG, Grace Rachel (I174032)
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| 26496 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1947 Mrs. Agnes E. Batt, nee Hahn, of 510 Broad street, died Saturday at her home. Her death was sud- den. A lifelong resident of Tona- wanda, she was a member of the Salem Evangelical and Reformed church and the Twin City coun- sil, Daughters of America. She is survived by her husband, Ed- win G. Batt. Rites will be held this afternoon at 3:30 from the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam street. The Rev. Walter F. Hetzel will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn. | HAHN, Agnes E (I127222)
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| 26497 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1949 Charles W. Ackerman, 79, of 175 Keil St. died yesterday afternoon in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A native of the Town of Amherst, he had lived in North Tonawanda most of his life. As a partner of Louis T. Fick, a former North Tonawanda mayor, he operated a flour mill at Oliver and Mechanic Sts. for 50 years. He retired a few years ago. Mr. Ackerman was a charter member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church at Payne Ave. and Robinson St. He was a member of Electric City Lodge, IOOF. Had he lived until Oct. 24, he and his surviving wife, Emma, would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Siegfried Gromm, Miss Mildred Ackerman, Mrs. Clarence L. Braun and Mrs. August Wyrobeck, all of North Tonawanda; three sons, Arthur C. and I. Warren Ackerman of the Tonawandas and Edgar H. Acker- man of Kenmore; nine grand- children, five great grandchildren, Jane Casey two brothers, Alvin Ackerman of Tonawanda and Eugene of Hall's Falls, Ont., and a sister, Mrs. John B. Frechette of Detroit. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 in the Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St. The Rev. Hermann B. Miller and Rev, Clarence L. Eraun will of- ficiate and interment will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. | ACKERMAN, Charles W (I111963)
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| 26498 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1949 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Vigrass of 16 Park Ave. will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, tomorrow evening, with a garden party at their home. They were married in North Tonawanda Sept. 6 1899 by the Rev. Walter Lord and have lived in the Tonawandas most of their lives. The Rev. Lord will attend the celebration. Mr. Vigrass, who retired from business three years ago, waa born in England and came to Canada at the age of one. Later he moved to North Tonawanda. Mrs. Vigrass, 70, the former Emma Romanowsky, was born in Tonawanda. Mr. and Mrs. Vigrass are the parents of four sons, Ernest Arthur, Wilbert, Robert and five daughters, Mrs. George Bacon, Mrs. Harold Voisinet, Mrs. Arthur Ekins, Mrs. Samuel and Mrs. Wallace Jaenecke. They have 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. | Family: VIGRASS, Ernest L / ROMANOWSKY, Emma M (F38624)
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| 26499 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1950 Diane Wynn Wolf. 5, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Wolf, died suddenly in Covina, Calif., yesterday, according to word received here today. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf are former Ton- awanda residents. Mr. Wolf's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Wolf, live in S. Ellicott Creek Rd. | WOLF, Diane Wynn (I98057)
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| 26500 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1959 BRUNNER-George P. (Dutch) Brunner, 83, of 243 Main St., Ton- awanda,, unexpectedly Tuesday (Sept. 29, 1959) in his residence. Beloved husband of Rose (nee Mil- ler) Brunner; brother of Mrs. Emma Leaderstorf of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Cecelia Curtis of Lima, N.Y.,, Charles Brunner of Long Island and William Brunner Sr. of North Tonawanda; uncle of several nieces and nephews. Friends received at Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St.. North Tonawanda. where services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Walter Hetzel will officiate. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. | BRUNNER, George P (I178663)
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