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| 3051 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 7/31/1961 Mrs. Josephine Bills Pickard died unexpectedly at the home of her sister. Mrs. Susan H. Hedges of 385 Owasco Rd., early Sunday. She had been in poor health since last December. Born in Auburn she had resided in Florida for 20 years before returning here six years ago. Surviving are her husband, Harry Pickard of Elbridge: one son. Chester Pickard. Laurinburg, N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Hedges, Miss Grace M. Bills, Owasco, Mrs. Ray R. Reynolds, Attica; eight grand- children, several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tues- day at the Langham Funeral Home. Rev. Harris B. Stewart, D.D. of Aurora will officiate. Burial will be in Soule Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. | BILLS, Josephine M (I145896)
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| 3052 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 7/8/1949 B R E W S T E R - At Ithaca, N, Y. Thunday. July 7 1949. George D. Brewster, formerly of this city Funeral servioes will be held Saturday afternoon, July 9, 1949, at 2 o'clock at the Langham Funeral Home. 91 East Genesee Street. Burial In Evergreen Cemetery, Selploville. N. Y. Friends are Invited to call at the funeral home Friday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. ALSO Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 7/9/1949 Funeral services for George D. Brewster, formerly of this city, who died Thursday in Ithaca, were held at 2 p. m. today at the Langbam Funeral Home. Rev. Alfred T. Herman, pastor of the Central Church of Christ Disciples, officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Scipioville. Bearers were Harris. Coral, Arthur, and Floyd all of Auburn. | BREWSTER, George D (I170688)
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| 3053 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 8/10/1974 At Auburn Memorial Hospital, Friday, August 9,1974. Mrs. Ethel Cramer Galley more, 77, of 20 Grant Ave. Funeral will be held Monday at 11:00 A.M. at the E.A. Heieck & Son Funeral Home, 58 E Genesee St. Burial will be in Soule Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the funeral home. ALSO Same date and paper Mrs. Ethel Cramer Galleymore, 77, of 20 Grant Ave. .was pronounced dead on arrival at Auburn Memorial Hospital Friday. She was bom in Auburn and had been a lifelong resident. Surviving is one son, Richard Wiggins, Auburn; one brother Andrew Cramer, Auburn; four sisters, Mrs. Harold Stupp, Aurora, Mrs. Lillian Lathrop , Sayre, Pa., Mrs. James Lawson and Mrs: Mabel Harford, both of Auburn and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the E.A.Heieck and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. James C. Stuart, pastor of the Second Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Soule Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 5 and from 7 to 9 p.m at 58 E. Genesee S t | CRAMER, Ethel (I146120)
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| 3054 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 8/3/1946 Floyd N. Brewster of 65 Holley Street announces the engagemnt of his daughter, Venice M. Brewster to Donald R. Ruscoe, son of Bertram Ruscoe of 36 East Genesee Street. No date has been set for the wedding. | Family: RUSCOE, Donald R / BREWSTER, Vernice M (F62108)
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| 3055 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 8/30/1956 Services tor Raymond J. Bills, husband of Mrs. Ethel Cramer Bills of 51 Perry. St.. were at 2 p.m. today at the Langham Funeral Home. The Rev. Ralph R. Knight, pastor of the First Church of Christ Disciples. officiated. Burial was in Soule Cemetery. Mr. Bills died Tuesday morning after a long lllness. | BILLS, Raymond J (I146060)
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| 3056 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 8/4/1939 Roy C. Bench, 51, of 56 Grant Avenue, a life long resident of this city and for 25 years engaged in the coal business, died early today at Auburn City Hospital Mr. Bench had been ailing for about two years but had been confined to the hospital Only a short time. Mr. Bench for many years was a member of Auburn Lodge. B.P.O.E. Surviving besides his wife, ars Mrs. Isabel Bills Bench, five daughters, Mrs. Stuart MacKay, Mrs. Thomas Moseley, Mrs. John Carmody, Miss Vera Bench and Miss Betty Bench; two sons. Walter I. Bench and Lehigh Bench, all of this city; six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the F. H. Langham * Son Funeral Home, 91 East Genesee Street, at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Burial will be In Soule Cemetery. Friends may call at 91 East Genesee Street, from 7 to 9 o'clock Saturday evening and from 3 to 5 Sunday afternoon and from 7 to 9 o'clock Sunday evening. | BENCH, Roy C (I146062)
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| 3057 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 8/6/1971 Arthur W. Brewster, 83, died Thursday at his home, 34 Green St., Weedsport, after a long Alness. He was born in Scipio and he had lived in Weedsport 56 years. The Brewsters celebreated their 56th wedding anniversary last October. A New York Central signalman, Mr. / Brewster retired in January, 1956, after 31 years of service. He had been a member of the Weedsport Presbyterian Church since 1928, and was an elder and trustee. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edna Jones Brewster; two daughters, Mrs. Livio (Marjorie) Cosulich-of Red Bank, N.J., and Mrs. Nicholas (Carlene) Buffaro of Canton; two brothers, Harris of Weedsport and Coral of Moravia; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Weedsport Presbyterian Church with the Frederick A. Schimmer of Wampsville, former pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Weedsport Rural Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kinney Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m and 7 to 9 toight. | BREWSTER, Arthur W (I170675)
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| 3058 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 8/7/1980 Mrs. Constance Bilinski, 82m widow of Andrew Bilinski and formerly of 18 1/2 Grant St. died thursday, August 6, 1980 in Mercy Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. Born in Poland, she was a resident of Auburn for the past 50 years. She was a communicant of St. Hyacinth's Church, she was a member of the Rosary Contraternity, a member of the Polish Falconettes. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Milton Hel- en Kingsley of Florida, three sons; Edward J., Stanley and Casimer all of Auburn. Several grandchil- dren. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Niepon Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Hyacinth's Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends are invited to call on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 225 State St. where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. | ROZUMOLOWICZ, Constance (I145115)
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| 3059 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 9/14/1944 A simple, but pretty fall wed- ding took place at 11:30 roday In First Presbyterian Church, when Helen M. Brodhead, daughter of Mrs. Mary P. Brodhead of .W Lake Lake Avenue, Auburn, and the late Robert L. Brodhead, became the bride of Howard N. Fairchild of 121 Cayuga Park Road, Ithaca. The bridegroom Is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Fairchild. Rev. A. Paul Wright, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiated. The bride wore a dove gray and jrold crepe bolero ensemble with matching sccesorles, and kolinsky furs. Her corsage was of orchids. Arlynn Jacobs of Weedsport, maid •f honor, was gowned In cerise crepe with grape colored accessories, and mink furs. Her corsage was also of orchids. Sam Wolcott of Weedsport was best man. Following the wedding ceremony, a luncheon was served at the home of the bride's mother. The bride presented her maid of honor with a handwrought sterling silver bracelet The bridegroom's gift to the Stride was a necklace of genuine cultured i*arl«. The bride made the bridegroom a gift of a wrist watch. To the best man, tlie bridegroom presented a shockproof wrist watch. After a brief' wedding tour, Mr. and Mrs. Fairchild will make their home at 121 Cayuga Park Road, Ithaca. Mr. Falrchild Is a graduate of Cornell University. He Is associate professor of mechanical engineering at Cornell University and supervisors of instruction at the U. a. Naval Training. School at that university. The bride attended Syracuse University" and Oswego Normal School and graduated from Cortland State Teachers College. | Family: FAIRCHILD, Howard N / BRODHEAD, Helen M (F63704)
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| 3060 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 9/16/1979 Mrs. Lillian (Belle) Painter Brewster, widow of Harry E. Brewster of 12 Forest Hill Drive, Fleming, formerly of Auburn and Schenectady, died Thursday, September 13, 1979, at Auburn Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Born in the Town of Venice, she had lived in Fleming for eight years. Surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Harriett) Roberts, Fleming, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Winifred Orchard of Corning, also several cousins. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Mrs. Brewster on Monday, September 17,1979, at U a.m. at the Langham Funeral Home, 91 East Genesee St. Burial will be in Ridgeway Cemetery, Poplar Ridge. There will be no calling hours. Friends desiring may make contributions to the Memorial Fund of Sand Beach Church in memory of Mrs Brewster. | PAINTER, Lillian J (I170854)
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| 3061 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 9/18/1977 Floyd N. Brewster, widow of Mrs Ester VanDerHoff Brewster of 297 South Street Road. Fleming died Friday. September 16. 1977 at Auburn Memorial Hospital, after a short illness Mr. Brewster was born in l'n»on Springs and lived in Arizona prior to moving to Fleming three years ago He was a retired machine operator with the Columbian Rope Company. Mr Brewster was a World War I Army veteran. Surviving is one daughter. Mrs. Frederick S. (Vernice) Ramsey of Auburn, and nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday. September 17. 1977 at 2:30 p.m. at the Langham Funeral Home. 91 East Genesee Street Rev. James E Ramsey, pastor of First Baptist Church, will officiate. Cremation will follow, and final burial will take place in Fort-Hill Cemetery. Therewill be no calling hours, and the omission of flowers is requested | BREWSTER, Floyd N (I170788)
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| 3062 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 9/20/1955 Services for Raymond J Bristol of East Lake Road. Canandatgua. formerly of Rochester, who was fatally Injured Sunday in an automobile accident near Canandaigua, will be at 8 30 a. m. Thursdsy at the Charlea H. Lels Funeral Home. 2692 Dewey Ave. Rochester, and at 9 a. m. In St., Charles Borremeo Church, Roch- ester. Burisl will be In Holy; Sepulchre Cemetery. Rochester. Mr. Bristol's mother. Mrs. Jo- seph Bristol, is a resident of Au- burn. He is also survived by a sister. Mrs. Rosella Ryan of, Rochester; a brother, John Bristol ot Niagara Falls, and several nieces and nephews. | BRISTOL, Raymond J (I173256)
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| 3063 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 9/23/1953 Thomas F Walsh NOTE: Beginning of this was unreadable He was a graduate of St Mary's school and Auburn High School here. Surviving are hie wife Mrs Msry Nolan Walsh, one son Dr. John J. Walsh of Wilkesbarre, three brothers Patrick W Walsh, Frank L. Wnlsh and John C Walsh of Auburn; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Herron and Mrs Robert Crawford of Auburn. Servicea will be in Auburn at a time to be announced at St. Mary's Church with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Avery E. Neagle Funeral Service. | WALSH, Thomas F (I88232)
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| 3064 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 9/25/1961 Raymond Reynolds. 71. of 136 West Main St. Attica, formerly of Auburn, died in Wyoming County Community Hospital, Warsaw, yesterday. He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Pearl Bills of Auburn; a son. Hobart Reynolds of Attica; two brothers. Ernest Reynolds of Port Richie, Fla.. and Spencer Reynolds of Trumansburg; three grandsons, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Reynolds, who was born in Ithaca. had lived in Attica the past 30 years. He was a retired correction officer of Attica State Prison and a member of the Employes Benefit Association of the pnson He was a guard at the Auburn Prison from January of 1930 until July. 1931. when he accepted the Attica position. Friends may call at the Marley Funeral Home. 135 Main St.. Attica, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Services will be held at the chapel in Soule Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. George R. J. Combs of Attica Presbyterian Church will of- ficiate. | REYNOLDS, Raymond (I145902)
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| 3065 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 9/29/1958 Mrs. Lena Van Marter Brewster, wife of Floyd N. Brewster of Albuquerque, N. M., formerly of Auburn, died unexpectedly Saturday in Thompson Memorial Hospital. Canandaigua, where she was taken after being stricken enroute to Auburn with her husband to visit their dsughter, Mrs. Donald Rusco of 88 Owaseo St. Mrs. Brewster was born in Moravia and had lived most of her life In Auburn before moving to Albuquerque five years ago. Surviving besides her hust>aad and Mrs. Rusco Is one brother, A. Titus Van Marter of Albuquerque and one niece. Services will be at 2 p. m. tomorrow at the Langham Funeral Home. The Rev. Glen S. Brewster of E. Bloorafleld. N. Y.. will officiate. Burial will be in Ridgeway Cemetery. Poplar Ridge. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p. at. today at the funeral home. | VANMARTER, L Josephine (I170829)
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| 3066 | Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 9/8/1934 The First M. E. Church was the scene of a pretty wedding at 2 o'clock this afternoon, when Miss Esther Livingston Guyle, daughter of Mrs. Mattie Guyle of 6« Franees Street, became the bride of William Stanley Braunig, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Braunig of 40% Delevan Street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Samuel G. Houghton, the pastor. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, C. E. Guyle of Lyons, before a large assemblage of relatives and friends. The bride who was attended by Miss Frances M. Buxton, was gowned In beige with hat and accessories to match and her bouquet was of Talisman roses. The bridesmaid wore dark brown with matching hat and accessories and she also carried Talisman roses. Gerald Pierce of this city was best man. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride After a wedding trip to Washington and other points east, Mr and Mrs. Braunig will make their home at 66 Frances Street. Mrs. Braunig has been the guest of honor at pre-nuptlal affairs given by Mrs. Edgar Rose, Mrs. Gerald Pierce, Mrs. Charles Skowron. Cecils Conley. Miss Gladys Stubbs. Miss Frances -M. Buxton and Mrs. W. E. Braunig. | Family: BRAUNIG, William Stanley / GUYLE, Esther Livingston (F60807)
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| 3067 | Auburn NY Daily Bulletin - 10/10/1895 The funeral of the late Adelbert Bills took place from the family re dence. No. 90 Lewis street, this morning at 8:45 with services at the Holy Family church at 9:30 and was very largely at- tended. Rev. J. J. Hickey perform the burial services and read a requiem high mass. The flowers were many and beautiful among them being a large scroll, from the prison officials; pillow, from brother of the deceased; anchor, Hawelka fam- ily: heart, W. and J, M. McQueeney basket, Mame McGan; wreath, Bridgit Mabar and Annie Foley; cross, Mr. and Mrs. Nagles. The bearers were John Callahan, Frank Bohn, Charles Bohn Timothy Ryan, James McDonnell and Matthew Gazan. Interment was in the Joseph's cemetery. | BILLS, Adelbert (I145843)
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| 3068 | Auburn NY Daily Bulletin - 11/26/1902 Mist Julia King and Frank E. Bills were quietly married at the rectory of the Holy Family church this morning at 9 o'clock by Rev. J. J. Hlckey, pastor of the church. The bride was becomingly attired in ladies' cloth of blue with hat to match. She was attended by Miss Pearle Bills, sister of the groom, who was similarly attired. The groom was attended by John F. Doyle. Mr. and Mrs. Biils were the recipients of many costly and useful presents. They left on the early train for the East and will be at home to their friends after December 5 at 74 Lansing street. Mr. and Mrs. Biils have a host of friends who unite in wishing them a long and happy wedded life. | Family: BILLS, Frank E / KING, Julia (F52326)
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| 3069 | Auburn NY Daily Bulletin - 5/1/1902 William S Bills and Miss Sarah Nolan were married at 7 o'clock last evening by Rev. J. J. Hickey, pastor of the Holy Family church at the rectory In Chapel street. The bride, who was attended by Miss, Josephine Bills, sister of the groom, was becomingly attired in white chiffon and carried yellow and white roses. the bridesmaid was. attired in white tulle and carried pink and white roses. The groom was attended by William Nolan, brother of the bride. After the ceremony a reception and wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride, No. 3 1/2 Button street. The house was prettily decorated with palms and ferns. Mr. and Mrs. Bills received many costly and valuable presents from tbelr host of friends, who wish them a long and prosperous wedded life. They will be at home to their friends at 3 1/2 Button street. | Family: BILLS, William S / NOLAN, Sarah M (F52356)
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| 3070 | Auburn NY Daily Bulletin - 7/26/1900 Miss Sue Bills and Byron E. Rice, both of this city, were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester S. Bills, in Lansing street, Tuesdav evening at 8 o'clock by Rev. William H. Hubbard. The happy couple will make their home in New York. NOTE: Apparently this was a mis-print in the newspaper since his name was really Byron E Hedges. | Family: HEDGES, Byron E / BILLS, Susan H (F52300)
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| 3071 | Auburn NY Daily Bulletin - 8/22/1887 F i t c h S. Bills died at his home in Fulton street a t about 5 A . M . , to-day, after an hour's acute illness of bloody dysentary. He was out and about the street yesterday, though not very well then. | BILLS, Fitch S (I145998)
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| 3072 | Auburn NY Democrat Argus BILLS-At the home of her-son,-Wil- liam E. Bills. No. 62 Lansing street. Auburn, N." Y.. Wednesday evenlng February 2. 1910. Elizabeth C. wid- ow of William S. Bills, in the 83d year of her age | Elizabeth C (I145904)
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| 3073 | Auburn NY Free Press - 1/23/1941 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brewster of Green St. have recently announced the engagement of their daughter, Marjorie Brewster to Dr. Livio Cosulich of Auburn ALSO Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 3/20/1941 The marriage of Miss Marjorie Brewster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brewster, of 34 Green Street, Weedsport, to Dr. Livio Cosulich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tito Cosulich of Brooklyn, was solemnized at 3 o'clock this afternoon in Our Lady of Angel's Church, in Brooklyn. The couple was attended by Miss Lucia Cosulich of Brooklyn, sister of the bridegroom, and Peter Zar of Tea neck, N. J., the bridegroom's uncle. Following the ceremony, dinner was served at the Old Plantation in Teaneck. Miss Brewster, the bride, is a graduate of Weedsport High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Auburn. Since completion of her nursing course, she has been a member of the hospital staff of nurses. Doctor Cosulich is a graduate of the University of Vienna, Italy, and served his internship at Mercy Hospital. Auburn. Doctor Cosulich is a practicing physician in Auburn and in Port Byron. | Family: COSULICH, Livio / BREWSTER, Marjorie (F62099)
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| 3074 | Auburn NY Free Press - 5/15/1941 BRODHEAD-Suddenly Saturday afternoon, May 10, at Clifton Springs, Robert L. Brodhead, Sr. of 59 Lake Avenue, Auburn. Private services were held Tuesday afternoon. Burial was made in Soule Cemetery. ALSO Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser - 5/12/1941 Private funeral services for Robert L. Brodhead, 65, of 50 Lake Avenue, well known Auburn carpenter-contractor, who was killed in an automobile accident Saturday afternon, almost ten miles east of Canandaigua, will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Langhorn Funeral Home, 45 East Genesee Street. Rev. Richard J. Blocker, pastor Sand Beech Church, will officiate. Burial will be in State Cemetery. Friends have been Invited to call at 81 East Genesee Street this evening. the accident was Investigated by State Trooper Robert Flaherty of the Canaudalgua patrol and Depth ty Sheriff Victor Campbell of Canaadalgua. It was at an intersection on the Phelps-Manchester highway that the accident happened. According to the officer* who Investigated, Mr. Brodhead was driving west en the main highway. With Mr. Brodhead was his wife, Mrs. Mary Vandenbosch Brodhead. From a side road came a car op- erated by Paul DeCook, 27, of Newark. Wayne County. Biding with De Cook were three small children. The ears collided at the Intersection and the impact shored the Brodhead car into a telephone pole beef de the pavement, throwing Mr. Brodhead oat and crashing him between the pole and the automobile. He died almost Instantly. Mrs. Brodhead was taken to the Clifton Springs Sanatorium, suffering from shock aad braises. Her condition proved to be not serious and she was to be brought to Auburn today. DeCook sustained a knee injury. Coroner S. F. Kutt .of Clifton Springs is investigating the fatality. Mr. and Mrs. Brodhead were on their way to visit friends in Rochester when the accident happened. Victim Widely Known Mr. Brodhead had been engaged in business as a contractor and carpenter in Auburn many years, achieving a reputation as a highly skilled workman and was much in demand. Besides his wife, Mr. Brodhead is survived by a son, Robert L. Brodhead, Jr., connected with the city engineer's department; a daughter, Helen M. Brodhead, a teat her at Tuckahoe, N. Y.; and a brother, George I. Brodhead of Auburn. Mr. Brodhead was a member of Auburn Lodge, 481, F. A A. M.; David's Chapter, 34, Royal Arch Masons; Salem Town Commandery, 16, of Knights Templar; Damascus Temple of Rochester aad Auburn Lodge of Elks. | BRODHEAD, Robert L (I74012)
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| 3075 | Auburn NY Semi-Weekly Journal - 10/8/1912 The funeral of. Charles A. Brewster, aged 66. who died September 30. was held from his late home west of Scipioville, N. V.. Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was largely attended by his many friends. Rev. Grenville P. Sewall of this village officiated. Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Brewster was born in the town of Ledyard. where he spent all his life. He is survived by his widow and eight brothers. Leonard'. Irving, Edward. Henry, Benjamin. George. Isaac and Fred. The six younger brothers acted as bearers. | BREWSTER, Charles A (I170682)
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| 3076 | Audrey E. Woolson, age 81, of the Town of Lewiston died Friday, August 18th, 2023, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Audrey was born on May 6th, 1942, in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Frederick W. and the late Dorothy (Schultz) Butz. Audrey was a graduate of Lew-Port class of 1960. She married Richard E. Woolson on June 24th, 1961, they have been married for 62 years. Audrey was employed by Mt. View Health Facility as a Nurses Aid for 20 years. She was a member of the Lockport UCC, a member of the Kings and Daughters organization at the church. She was also the head of the basket raffles at the church; a member of the mixed couples bowling league at Frontier and Beverly Lanes. She loved crafts, sewing, gardening, ceramics, and spending time with her family.She is survived by her husband; Richard E. Woolson and three daughters; Sandra (Robert) Woolson-Van Dette, Tina (Charles) Pike and Diane (Patrick) Quinn; also, her brothers, Wayne (Diane) Butz and Gary (Paula) Butz; a sister in law Gayle Butz; her grandchildren, P.J, Caitlin and Mary Quinn, Ashley Pike, Sara (Janelle) Van Dette and Katie Van Dette, also several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother Fred Butz and grandson Richard QuinnCalling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 23rd from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. at Hardison Funeral Homes Inc., 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, NY.The funeral will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 24th at Lockport UCC, 98 East Ave, Lockport, NY with Rev. Richard Danielson officiating. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes. | BUTZ, Audrey (I182329)
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| 3077 | Audrey J. Regnet, age 91, of North Tonawanda, passed away after a lengthy illness on December 1, 2022. She was predeceased by her loving husband Kenneth W. Regnet. Mother of Holly (Douglas) Tate, and Douglas (Janet) Regnet; Grandmother of Tammy (Steve) Bennett, Kevin (Danielle) Tate, Mark (Joanna) Tate, and Lauren Tate; Great grandmother of Robert Tate, Brailyn Tate, and Paula Bennett. She will be sadly missed by her high school sorority sisters. A committal service will be held at Saint Francis of Assisi Chapel, 73 Adam Street, in Tonawanda. Date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. | ROGERS, Audrey J (I196460)
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| 3078 | Audrey L. (Raiser) ZIMPFER Visit Guest Book ZIMPFER - Audrey L. (nee Raiser) April 21, 2013, beloved wife of the late Nelson M. Zimpfer; dearest mother of Gary (Rebecca) and David (Shirley) Zimpfer; loving grandmother of Kenneth (Jodi) Zimpfer, Amy (Lester) Howdyshell, Timothy Zimpfer, Justin Zimpfer and three great-grandchildren. There will be no prior visitation and a May Memorial Service will follow. Arrangements by the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Share your condolences at www.AMIGONE.com Published in the Buffalo News on April 28, 2013 | RAISER, Audrey L (I140997)
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| 3079 | Audrey M. Lutz of Tonawanda, NY wife of Howard Lutz entered into rest on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Buffalo, NY. Audrey was born on August 15, 1934 in Washington D.C., daughter of the late Richard and Elsie Oliff. Audrey was a retired bookkeeper and a SPCA Volunteer. Mother of Robert (Connie) Lutz and Sharon (Joseph) Cassata. Grandmother of Danielle (Tim) Bronschidle and Erica (Daniel) Wenner. Great grandmother of Josh and Brayden Bronschidle. A Memorial service will be held in Immanuel Lutheran Church 107 Scott St. Tonawanda, NY 14150 on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11AM. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery of Cambria. | OLIFF, Audrey M (I218305)
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| 3080 | Audrey Margaret Johnson, age 71 of the Town of Lewiston, NY, was called to her heavenly home, unexpectedly at her residence, on June 8, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 26,1950; daughter of the late Adolph and Margaret (Warblow) Pfohl. A lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore, where over the years,she held various positions at the church, loved volunteering at the school, and was also the treasurer for the church and school. Audrey enjoyed crocheting, playing games on Kindle, attending her grandchildren's sporting events, and loved her two cats.Survivors include her daughter, Kylene (Dave) Hershberger; three grandchildren, Kierstyn, Michael and Brian; and a brother, Calvin (Patricia) Pfohl; many nieces and nephews, including Sherry (Kevin) DeVantier, Cindy (Niel) DeVantier, Diana (Bill) Sacher, Daniel Pfohl; and great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Ann Miller.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Sunday (June 12) from 4-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Randy Kaminska, on Monday (June 13) at 4:00 p.m. in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY 14132. Interment will take place in the church cemetery on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran School. The family request for those attending, to wear bright colored clothing, in recognition of the celebration of Audrey's life. | PFOHL, Audrey Margaret (I53554)
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| 3081 | Audrey Marie (Geschwender) McCombs, born on April 8, 1930, our dearest Audrey McCombs of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on September 17, 2022. Audrey is survived by her nine children and their spouses: Caroline (Thomas) Gutshall, Charles (Elaine) McCombs, Douglas (Debbie) McCombs, Donald (Janice) McCombs, Ruth (Michael) Skurski, Michael McCombs, Mark McCombs, Scott (AnnMarie) McCombs, Grace (John) Stewart. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and their spouses, 21 great-grandchildren, and a wide circle of family and friends. Audrey was preceded in this transition by: her beloved husband of over 50 years, Charles McCombs; her siblings Isabelle, James Elmer, William, Frank, Ernest, and Vernon; her beloved niece Betty; her sister-in-law Janice, her brother-in-law Walter; her daughter-in-law Ann; and her parents, Frank and Martha (Clarkson) Geschwender. How do you sum up a long and beautiful life? There is not enough space anywhere, to truly describe our special person and this monumental loss. Audrey was a deeply loved and amazing woman, and was the center of our quite large and boisterous family. When she said “I love you”-it was clearly infused in every word. She parented multiple generations of us, cuddled and sang to us, kissed our hurts away, tucked us in, and taught us how to make incredible food. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting gifts for family and friends, sending the annual Christmas cookies care package, reading a wide variety of novels, and doing crossword puzzles. She was a huge Brooklyn Dodgers fan her entire life, and did eventually forgive them for moving across the country to Los Angeles. Audrey also adored the Buffalo Bills, and we hold them responsible for some of her ability to swear passionately in German. Her feelings about the Sabres, however, are a whole other topic for another time. Audrey loved to travel and saw the world, visiting her family and friends, wherever they roamed. She always included a five dollar bill and wrote in birthday cards: “Have a Pepsi on me!”-and we had fun teasing her about it. She loved getting together with “her girls”-a group of special friends from high school that maintained lifelong connections. She could be hilariously cutthroat at card games, and was adorably sneaky and smug when she teased you. She had a wonderful laugh. She really loved us, and her coffee! She was Mom, Grandma, Grammy, G-Ma, Aunt Aud. She was everything. She had a fierce determination and a generous spirit. She glowed with life and love. She was the home we always have come back to, whenever we had the need. The door was never locked to you. Audrey taught us how to be capable and resilient people, and held us to high standards. We hope to always hold ourselves strong in the blessings of her faith and love in us, and will be forever grateful for the memories we have had together. Visitation Friday after 9 AM where Funeral services will be held at 11 AM followed by interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials, if desired may be made to Riverside Presbyterian Church, Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, Niagara Hospice or the American Cancer Society. This obituary was loving written by the family. | GESCHWENDER, Audrey M (I98976)
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| 3082 | AUDREY MARIE WERTH, age 90 of Bergholz, NY, was called peacefully to her heavenly home, at her residence, on March 5, 2023, with her loving husband and family by her side. Born in Chicago, IL on June 8, 1932; daughter of the late Willard and Nora (Storbeck) Grupe. Audrey was a long time member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz, and was employed at the former Jenss store. Survivors include her husband, Allan Werth. They were married November 22, 1953; two daughters, Debra Werth (Frank Yeamans, and Darla Werth (Cindy); grandchildren, Nicole (Carlson) and Chad Ammon, Erica (Carlson) and Kevin Romero, Jessica (Werth) and Brandon Mincey, Melissa Werth and Allison Werth; great-grandchildren, Josh Ammon, Devyn Romero, Emily Ammon, Benjamin Mincey; and a great-grandchild, Levi Ammon. Audrey was preceded in death by a son, Gary Werth.Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday (March 11) at 1:00 p.m. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street in Bergholz, with the Rev. Denton White, officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice, or Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home. | GRUPE, Audrey Marie (I95139)
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| 3083 | Audrey S. LaRocca of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Northgate Health Care Facility under the care of Niagara Hospice. She was born on the Tuscarora Nation, on September 20, 1920, the daughter of the late Loveare and Cinderella [Williams] Printup. A member of the Bear Clan and the oldest member of the Tuscarora Nation. She attended Akron High School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1939. Mrs. LaRocca was the selling manager at Hens & Kelly Department Store for many years before becoming the receptionist at the Turtle, she became the program aide for Green Thumb and was a member on their advisory board before retiring in 1994. She served as Commissioner of Human Right in Niagara Falls and was a member on the board of directors of Niagara Singles in 1976. An avid square dancer, she belonged to several dancing clubs and was the coordinator of the Rainbow Squares. She was the wife of the late Vernon Dougherty, Edward Ehrhard and Earl LaRocca. She was the mother of the late Donna (late Grant) Badendyck and Kenneth A. Dougherty and sister of the late Minerva, Eleanor, Alberta, Arnold, Loverne and Herbert. Mrs. LaRocca is survived by her daughter-in-law Eileen Dougherty, five grandchildren Timothy (Jennifer) Badendyck, Kelly (Gordy) Marsh, Jennifer Cheers, Lisa (Bud) Crogan and Kenny Dougherty, eight great grandchildren, a niece Mary (Byron) Scouten, she is also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Her family will be present on Thursday from 4-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Donald A. Robinson, Jr. officiating. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery on the Tuscarora Nation. | PRINTUP, Audrey S (I191310)
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| 3084 | Aug 20 , 1934 HOLD HEUER RITES Funeral Services for Prominent Falls Milk Dealer Largely Attended. Funeral services for Fred C. Heuer, prominent Falls milk dealer who died last Thursday, following a short illness, were held from the family home, 1626 Cleveland avenue, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. and at 3 o'clock from St. Paul's Lutheran church, with the Rev. Gustav Ziemer officiating. The very large attendance at the funeral and the profusion of floral offerings testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held by many friends and business acquaintances. The services were also attended by a large delegation of Falls milk dealers. Following the church services the remains were taken to Bergholtz for interment in the Bergholtz cemetery. The pall bearers were Henry Sy, John Devantier, Philip Williams, Lebrecht Schultz, Fred Werth and Edward Neubauer. | HEUER, Frederick Carl Heinrich (I55279)
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| 3085 | Aug. 17, 1916 − Dec. 18, 2019 Gertrude R. Burns, age 103, Onalaska, WI. Preceded in death by husband, Albert (Jerry) and son, Timothy. Survived by daughters, Constance Thomas, Lewiston, NY, and Catherine Reincke, Trempealeau, WI. See full obit: dickinsonfuneralhome.com | BOYCE, Gertrude R (I162088)
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| 3086 | August 1, 2011 George Joseph Sawyer Niagara Gazette NIAGARA FALLS — George Joseph Sawyer, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011. Born March 5, 1928 in Parsonville, PA, he was the son of the late John and Antonia Sawyer. He attended high school in Philipsburg, PA and was a 1945 graduate. After high school he enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed in Washington, being honorably discharged in 1947. Soon after his discharge he came to Niagara Falls to work at Kimberly Clark with his friends from back home. Taking the advice of his future father-in-law, Leon Zasucha, he joined the Niagara Falls Police Department in 1952, where he worked for 45 years. He retired as the oldest active Patrolman in New York State where he was lovingly referred to as “The Legend”. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Zasucha) Sawyer of Niagara Falls, NY; his son, John; daughter, Christina; grandchildren, Marina and Joseph; his sister, Jean of Flushing; also several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his grandson, Stephen Michael; sisters, Mariam, Sophie and Anne. There is no prior visitation. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME, INC. Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register. | SAWYER, George Joseph (I78785)
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| 3087 | August 1, 2011 Ruth Kathleen Wittkowsky Niagara Gazette TOWN OF WHEATFIELD — Ruth Kathleen Wittkowsky was born on December 3, 1916, and died on July 30, 2011, at Crestwood Skilled Nursing, at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Herman F. Wittkowsky; her parents, Charles and Anna McQuilkin; brother and sister-in-law, James and Margaret McQuilkin and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edward and Maurine Kick. She is survived by her son, Stephen Wittkowsky; nieces, Susan Kick, Kathleen Miller, Jean Ann Carfagno and Ann Wittkowsky; nephew, David Wittkowsky; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William and Wilma Wittkowsky. Kathleen retired from Jenss Department Store and was previously employed in the North Tonawanda High School cafeteria, Brandon's Department Store and Victor Safe Co. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ since moving to North Tonawanda. She was a member of the choir, taught Sunday School and was a member of the Women's Fellowship. Family and friends may call THURSDAY from 9 to 10 AM at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where memorial services will follow at 10 AM. The Rev. Thomas Hardy will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friedens United Church of Christ. Online guest registry at www.Wattengel.com. | MCQUILKIN, Ruth Kathleen (I71426)
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| 3088 | August 1, 2012 Betty Jane Andrews Lockport Union-Sun & Journal LOCKPORT — Betty Jane (nee Hackmer) Andrews went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, peacefully, July 31, 2012, surrounded by her loving family, under the care of Hospice. Born May 30, 1928 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Francis and Doris (Jones) Hackmer. Betty retired from Harrison Radiator, Division of General Motors, in 1990, after 25 years. She was active in the community, loved her children, grandchildren and all her family and friends dearly. She touched anyone who came in contact with her with such compassion, hugs and kisses, and her beautiful smile left an imprint on your heart. She received her wings early in life by her generous, fun loving spirit. She was an avid world traveler, loved dancing, bicycling, yet the most joy came from spending and spreading love to her children and grandchildren. Her angelic nature touched and inspired everyone she came in contact with. She will truly be our angel forever in our hearts and in heaven. Beloved mother of Thomas Woodcock (Eugene Henley), Dennis Woodcock, William (Paula) Dwyer, Greg Mullaney, Timothy (Sandra) Mullaney, Kimberly Mullaney and the late Roger Woodcock. Cherished grandmother of Elissa Dwyer, Lauren Dwyer, Morgan Woodcock, Taylor Woodcock, Megan Mullaney and Alana Thompson. Dear sister of Roland (Peggy) Hackmer and the late Mary (Hackmer) LaSpada, Edith (Hackmer) Selfridge, Carl Hackmer and Charles Hackmer. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and church family. Relatives and friends may call from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Saturday, and 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Sunday at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, corner of Transit and Niagara Streets, where the funeral service will be held on Monday at 1:00 PM. Interment in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials to Niagara Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Please visit taylorandreynolds.com. | HACKMER, Betty Jane (I98793)
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| 3089 | August 1, 2012 Ernest P. Kraft Niagara Gazette NIAGARA FALLS — Ernie "Big E" Kraft, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, died in his home on Monday, July 30, 2012, after a long illness. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late George V. and Bernice M. "Lovey" (Printup) Kraft. Ernie was a lifelong resident of the Tuscarora Indian Reservation and Niagara Falls, NY. He attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School. Shortly after his graduation, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from June 18, 1969, until his honorable discharge on June 18, 1971. Ernie was highly decorated for his service to his country and awarded a Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, a Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, and a Vietnam Campaign Medal. Ernie was employed at Great Lakes Carbon for 34 years and following that he worked at the Seneca Niagara Casino for five years, prior to retiring in 2006. "Big E", as he was also known, was an avid hunter and enjoyed bowling and playing pool daily, until being forced to forfeit these activities to his illness. His numerous collections, to support these activities, were his passion, none of which were greater than his love of automobiles and motorcycles, which he continued to pursue and enjoy until just before he passed away. Ernie is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl (VanVolkinburg) Kraft; one daughter, Pamela (Jake King) Meness of Maniwaki, Quebec; three sons, Jason Kraft, Ernest Kraft, Jr., both of Niagara Falls, NY, and Hilliard (Melonie) Meness of Maniwaki, Quebec; three grandchildren, Asha and Phoenix Meness King and Roman Meness; two brothers, Ron (Linda) Kraft of Pendleton, NY, Gary "Herbie" (Cynthia) Kraft of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Mary Lynn Kraft of Ottawa, Ontario, Freda (Carl) Morris of Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by five brothers, George "Georgie" V. Kraft, Arnold Kraft, Walter Kraft, Keith Craft (Cindy of Lewiston, NY) and Maurice (Carol of Niagara Falls, NY) Kraft. Candice, Charlene, Amsey and Cindy VanVolkinburg held a special place in Ernie's heart. Also, his three puppies, Apollo, Venus and Titan brought him much joy and companionship. Visitation will be on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday, August 4th, at 11 AM at the Tuscarora Indian Mission, Walmore Road, Lewiston, NY, with Rev. Donald Robinson officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment with military honors in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 300 Delaware Avenue, Ste. 101, Buffalo, NY 14202. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register. | KRAFT, Ernest P (I18436)
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| 3090 | August 1, 2014 Jean C. Milsap Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Fri Aug 01, 2014, 11:53 AM EDT NORTH TONAWANDA - Jean C. Milsap (nee Vallett), age 80, of North Tonawanda, passed away on July 29, 2014. Mrs. Milsap was born on June 25, 1934 in Buffalo, daughter of the late Leeman and Marion Vallett. Jean was a longtime volunteer at the Niagara Lutheran Health System. She was a member of the former St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church and a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church. Beloved wife of the late Leroy Milsap, who passed away in 2009; loving mother of Wendy L. (Keith) Lange and Bob S. (Tiffany) Milsap; devoted grandmother of Scott (Denise), Jeffrey (Jaime), Aaron (Joelle) and Athena; proud great-grandmother of Marissa, Matthew, Bridgette and Abby; dear friend of Bill Hollenbaugh; aunt of several nieces and nephews; predeceased by four brothers. Friends may call on Monday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home (New Location) 533 Meadow Dr., North Tonawanda. Funeral Services on Tuesday at 10:00 AM from St. Martin Lutheran Church, 322 Old Falls Blvd. The Rev. R. Devie Ellis officiating. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Martin Lutheran Church or the Niagara Lutheran Health Systems. Online guest registry at www.Wattengel.com. | VALLETT, Jean C (I50148)
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| 3091 | August 10, 2013 Michael J. Stopa, Jr. Niagara Gazette AKRON — Michael J. Stopa, Jr., 80, of Akron, NY, passed away Wednesday (August 7, 2013) at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 15, 1932, a son of the late Michael J. Stopa and Helen Malecki Stopa. Mr. Stopa was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a crane operator for S.K.W. Alloy in Niagara Falls prior to his retirement. He enjoyed car rides and spending time with his family. Survivors include his loving wife, Audrey Kron Stopa of Akron; children, Tammy (Randy) Walker, Karen Hylwa and Todd Stopa; step-children, Larry (Pat) Stabell, Edward Stabell, Michael Stabell, James (Nancy) Stabell, Kenneth Stabell and Thomas (Dawn) Stabell; sister, Marilyn Skorik; brother, Donald (Mary) Stopa; sister-in-law, Dorothy Stopa. Also survived by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Michael was the step-father of the late Charles Stabell and Joseph Stabell; brother of the late Richard Stopa. Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, 32 John St., Akron, NY 14001. Expressions of condolence may be made at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net | STOPA, Michael J (I146713)
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| 3092 | August 10, 2013 Shirley A. Beasock Niagara Gazette NIAGARA FALLS — Shirley A. (Matheis) Beasock, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013. Born in Buffalo, NY on November 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Hattie Matheis and attended local schools. Shirley worked as a companion for HANCI and she loved to go to bingo and the casino. Shirley especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Donald (Junia) Beasock, Sr., James McKinney, Joann (Dave) Bucko, Tina Beasock, Bobby Beasock, Lynn Wyatt, Susan Beasock, Tammy (Rich) Christian, Tracy Beasock, all of Niagara Falls, NY, and Nancy (Sue Raymond) McKinney of Texas; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She will also be sadly missed by her nurses and aides who took care of her: Tracy, Karen, Chris and Tamkia. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert D. Beasock, Sr. on July 25, 1987; her sons, Duane and Michael; brothers, Victor, Norman and Butch; sisters, Fran, Katherine and Dorothy. Friends may call Tuesday, August 13th, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319-24th St., cor. Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will take place at 9:00 PM, with Pastor Tom Broderick officiating. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kenmore, NY, will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Niagara Bank in care of Shirley A. Beasock. Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences. | MATHEIS, Shirley A (I146688)
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| 3093 | August 10, 2014 Ross D. Johnson Niagara Gazette SANBORN - Ross D. Johnson of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY. He was born in London, Ontario, on May 12, 1923, the son of the late William and Ellen (Pearson) Johnson. Mr. Johnson moved to Niagara Falls, NY in 1928 and later to Sanborn in 1934. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1941 and from Syracuse University in 1952. He served in ARMY Air Corps as a B-24 Bomber Pilot, with the Jolly Rogers, during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Johnson was a Civil Engineer with Union Carbide which later became Linde for 30 years, before retiring in 1982. He will be remembered as "the go to guy in the Sanborn", where he was actively involved in the Sanborn Fire Company and with the Sanborn Band, the Lions Club, the Sanborn American Legion Post #969, the Sanborn Area Historical Society and Hope United Methodist Church. He also served on the Niagara Wheatfield School Board, the Sanborn-Pekin Library Board of Trustees and as a driver for Tri-Community Ambulance. He enjoyed reading, traveling, sailing and most of all, spending time with his family. Mr. John is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Jane (Bradlee) Johnson; one son, Thomas R. (Linda) Johnson of Lewiston; three daughters, Sallie J. (James) Ditzel of Lockport, Carol J. (Robert) Castiglione of Walland, TN and Sue E. (Bruce) Baer of Lewiston; nine grandchildren, Justin (Jennifer), Kara, Jillian (John), Alicia (Kevin), Michelle (Joseph), Chelsey, Andrew, Kevin and Janelle. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Johnson was the brother of the late William G. Johnson, Helen Marquart, Marion Beecher and Dorothy Wager. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM Hope United Methodist Church, 2914 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, NY, with the Rev. Matthew Kofhal officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to the Hope United Methodist Church or to the Sanborn Library. Private inurnment with Military Honors in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register. | JOHNSON, Ross D (I84781)
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| 3094 | August 11, 2011 Marie C. Kroll Niagara Gazette NIAGARA FALLS — Marie (Matarrese) Kroll, 90, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY and St. Petersburg, FL, died on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Elderwood Healthcare at Rosewood in Hamburg, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Marie Rose (Donato) Matarrese. She was predeceased by her husband Casimer "Casey" W. Kroll in January 1994. Marie attended local schools in Niagara Falls. During World War II she worked at Bell Aerospace in Wheatfield, NY and following that she was a waitress at several area restaurants. At the time of her retirement, she was employed at Western Electric in Tonawanda, NY. While living in St. Petersburg, FL, she was a member of the Moose Lodge 1145. Mrs. Kroll is survived by four children, Casimer "Casey" (H. Rebecca "Becky") Kroll of Ft. Wayne, IN, David (Inez "Bebe") Clemons of Holland, NY; Gloria (James "Jim") Rees of Grand Island, NY and Rose (Davie) Wightman of Westfield, NY; nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vincent (Pam) Matarrese of Niagara Falls, NY and Benjamin Matarrese; one sister, Gloria Tedesco of Las Vegas, NV; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two sisters, Delores Matarrese and Genevieve Biancuzzo. Visitation will be on Saturday, August 13th from 10 AM - 12 Noon at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will follow at 12 Noon with Rev. Robert Hughson officiating. Burial will be in Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Florida at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Mooseheart, 155 South International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539-1100. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register. | MATARRESE, Marie C (I104666)
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| 3095 | August 12, 2012 Elizabeth M. Arbeiter The Tonawanda News NORTH TONAWANDA — Elizabeth M. Arbeiter (nee Adrian), age 98, of the Town of Wheatfield, August 12, 2012, in Northgate Manor. She was a former employee of Remington Rand, had been active in the former St. Joseph's R.C. Church Altar Society and she enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She was the wife of the late Michael G. Arbeiter, who died in 1998. She was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Adrian. Beloved mother of Betty (Richard) Stevener of North Tonawanda; Michael (Cornelia) Arbeiter of Lake Wales, FL, and the late Ronald Arbeiter. Grandmother to Laurie (Richard) Brothers of Wheatfield; Patrick (Jeanine) Stevener of Fairfield CT, and Brian (Amy) Arbeiter, Matthew (Tia) Arbeiter and Gretchen (Aldo) Biordi, all of Michigan. Great-grandmother of Jason (Lindsey), Christopher and Jeffrey Brothers, Madison and Sienna Stevener, Austin and Davis Arbeiter, Ava and Leo Biordi, and Calvin Zaviski; one great-great-grandson, Maximus Brothers. She was the sister of the late George Adrian of Batavia and is survived by several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, at 9:30 AM from Our Lady of Czestochowa R.C. Church. Entombment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com. | ADRIAN, Elizabeth M (I117699)
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| 3096 | August 12, 2014 Edison Brown Niagara Gazette YOUNGSTOWN - Edison Brown, age 97, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2014 in Hospice at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. After a stroke in 2012, Ed moved to Allisonvilie Meadows Nursing Home, Fishers, IN. He was born in Buffalo, NY on December 17, 1916 to the late Sophia (Brown) Allen nee Haseley. The family moved to Niagara Falls early in his life where they resided on Cleveland Ave. near 18th Street. He attended Cleveland Ave. Elementary, North Jr. High School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He participated in many sports and was a member of the NFHS basketball team that participated in the inaugural City High School Tourney. He was a catcher on many fastpitch softball teams and recalled playing many games at the 22nd Street Playground. Also an avid golfer, Edison was a former City of Niagara Falls Junior Champion, and the runner-up in the Buffalo District Boys Division in 1932. He recorded two hole-in-one's during his golfing career. He was a member of Niagara Frontier Country Club for 39 years where he often volunteered on committees. Ed last played golf at age 90. He was known for using a wooden shaft putter. As a bowler, he participated in many WNY area bowling leagues and tournaments over the years and always used a non-traditional two finger bowling ball. After high school he went to work at Kimberly Clark in Niagara Falls, where he became a Pipe Fitter. He worked there for more than 30 years and participated on many industrial league basketball and softball teams. Mr. Brown interrupted his career during the 1940's to enlist in the United States Navy during World War II. He served proudly for three years in the South Pacific Theater with the First Construction Battalion (SEABEES). Upon returning to the Niagara Region he married the former Winifred Langley. They moved to Youngstown in 1949. Winifred preceded Edison in death on Mother's Day 1981. After the sale of the Kimberly plant in the 1970's he held other positions and was active in the local residential real estate market until his retirement. Mr. Brown was a former member of the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department, Youngstown Exempt Fire Department. where he served for a period of time as Secretary. He often promoted Youngstown Labor Day activities for both organizations. During the 1960's he personally organized several "Sports Nights" in Youngstown by bringing in local celebrities as motivational speakers for the area youth. During the same period he was active in local politics serving as a volunteer on the "Youngstown Youth Commission". Mr. Brown was elected Mayor of Youngstown for one term in the 1960's. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 313, the Moose Lodge Down River Post in Lewiston, and was elected into the Niagara Falls Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Lewiston, NY. He is survived by son, James E. Brown (Pamela Weissman); grandson, Maxwell J. Brown; sister, Audrey (Ray) Williams; and brother, James (Alice) Allen; four nieces, six nephews, several great-nieces and great nephews. His sister, Virginia Kendall, preceded him in death in 2011. The family wishes to thank all the friends who have shared their time and given their friendship and love to "Mr. Brown" over the years. Memorial contributions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 915 Oneida Street, Lewiston, NY 14902, where there will be a service honoring his life on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Mr. Brown will be laid to rest at Oakland Rural Cemetery in Youngstown following the service. Online condolences may be shared at www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com. | BROWN, Edison Henry (I49243)
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| 3097 | August 13, 2012 Donald F. Hahn Niagara Gazette BLOOMINGTON, IN — Donald F. Hahn, age 88, formerly of Lewiston, NY, died on August 10, 2012, at the Bell Trace Assisted Living facility in Bloomington, IN, where he had resided for the last 15 months. Donald was born on October 2, 1923 in Waterville, OH, the son of Frederick and Lena Hahn. He was a 1942 graduate of Waterville High School in Waterville, OH. After graduation, Donald enlisted in the United States Army Air Force, becoming a crewman on a B-29 Super Fortress with the 20th Army Air Force, flying missions over China and Japan. On one such mission, the air crew had to "bail out" over China, was rescued and hidden by the Chinese, and returned over the Himalaya Mountains to their base in India. Donald kept the parachute that saved his life, shipped it home to his fiancee, Maribelle Fischer, who had her wedding dress made from that silk parachute. The dress has also served as the wedding gown for his daughter, Diane, and his daughter-in-law, Sandy. On a seam of the wedding dress remains a permanent inscription: "US Army Air Force". Donald was honorably discharged on September 5, 1945. Donald was an avid bowler and golfer. He was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Lewiston and Niagara Presbyterian Church in the Town of Niagara. Donald was predeceased by his wife, Maribelle Fischer Hahn, in June 1986, and his second wife, Mary Lou Etherington Hahn in December 2010. He is survived by his children, Gary Hahn (Nancy) of Roanoke, VA; Richard Hahn (Caryn) of Louisville, KY; Robert Hahn (Sandy) of Bloomington, IN; Diane Hahn McKenzie (Craig) of Richmond, VA; step-daughter, Charlene Sauer (Art) of Niagara Falls, NY, and step-son, Jeff Cicio of Largo, FL; grandchildren, Andrew, Ben, Daniel, Adam, Angela, Mallory, Kyle; step-grandchildren, Hailey, Austin, and great-grandchildren, Brianne, Alyssa, Aiden and Mia Ann. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Neville Funeral Home, 5052 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH (419) 535-0951. A memorial service will be held at the Neville Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at 10:00 AM, with interment at the Wakeman Cemetery in Waterville, OH, with military honors. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society of Bloomington, 2201 West Sudbury Drive, Suite C, Bloomington, IN 47403; or Messiah Lutheran Church, 915 Oneida Street, Lewiston, NY 14092. Another member of the "Greatest Generation" has departed, but not before serving his country, his family and his faith. Rest in peace, Dad and Granddad.....you deserve it. Online condolences may be given at www.DayFuneralServices.com. | HAHN, Donald F (I70196)
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| 3098 | August 13, 2013 James M. Switzer Lockport Union-Sun & Journal LOCKPORT — James M. Switzer passed away August 10, 2013 in Odd Fellow & Rebekah Rehab & Health Care Center. Born in Lewiston on January 29, 1919, he was the son of Milton and Nellie (Chapman) Switzer. James graduated from Lockport High School, class of 1939, and from Ohio Northern University, class of 1943, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He served in the US Army from 1942 to 1945, serving in the Pacific Theater of WW II and was a First Sergeant of 648th Engineers in the Philippines. James at one time was Vice President of Frontier Stone, partner of Lockport Prestress, and owner of Switzer-Shardon Oil Co. and Marion Oaks Ace Hardware in Ocala, FL. He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church where James served as President of Trustees for several years, and also belonged to many other committees of the church. James was also a member of the Niagara Lodge #375 F. & A.M., Masonic Ismailia Shrine and Lockport Shrine Club. He was a past president of the Board of Directors with the Cornell Co-Operative Extension, a former 4-H Leader and also member and past master of Pekin Grange. James was predeceased by his wife, Dorothea (Wood) Switzer in 2004, whom he married on July 17, 1946; and brothers, George Switzer, Morris Switzer and sister-in-law, Molly Switzer. James is survived by his children, James M. (Nancy) Switzer II of Lockport, Jean Ann Switzer McGrath of Cross River, NY, Glen W. (Leslie) Switzer of Ocala, FL, and Linda (Marshall) Switzer-Roth of Lockport; grandfather of James Switzer III, Laura Switzer Malloy, Patricia Brubaker, Michael McGrath, VonHayes Switzer, Reinhardt Switzer, Baldwin Switzer and Jillian DeJohn; several great-grandchildren; brother-in-law of Carol Switzer of Lockport; also several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Friday, August 16th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Masonic Service by the Niagara Lodge will be Friday evening at 9 PM in the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 17th, at 10:30 AM in Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 75 East Ave., Lockport. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. Donations to the church would be appreciated by the family. Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com. | SWITZER, James M (I146918)
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| 3099 | August 13, 2013 Marie Connor Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT — Marie (nee Pozzi) Connor, 75, of Wheatfield, NY, passed from this life, while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 12, 2013 in Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, following a lengthy illness. Born on May 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Francis Pozzi and the late June (Bateman) (late Anthony) Fiori. Marie was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools. After raising her children, she worked as a retail manager for various local stores. Marie was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz, NY. She enjoyed reading, ceramics and attending craft shows. Above all, Marie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Marie is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Gary) Rajczak of the Town of Niagara, NY and Belinda (Jeff) Stenzel of Wheatfield, NY; four grandchildren, Autumn (Dan) Syracuse of Grand Island, NY, Kelsey Rajczak of the Town of Niagara, NY, and Kyle and Riley Stenzel, both of Wheatfield, NY; four siblings, Joanne Wahl of Wheatfield, NY, Linda (Loran Smyth) Fiori of Niagara Falls, NY, Mark (Trish) Fiori of Arkansas, and Carla (John) Smyth of Lockport, NY; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007), where funeral services will begin on Friday, August 16th at 10:15 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM, which will be celebrated in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street, in Bergholz, with Rev. Philip N. Sallach officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery in Bergholz. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094; or to Holy Ghost School, 6630 Luther Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries. | POZZI, Marie (I87528)
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| 3100 | August 13, 2014 Sharon A. Christoff Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Wed Aug 13, 2014, 05:32 PM EDT WHEATFIELD - Sharon A. (nee Phelps) Christoff, age 75, of Wheatfield, passed away on August 13, 2014 following a lengthy illness. Born in Buffalo on January 16, 1939, daughter of the late Raymond and Rita (nee Bell) Phelps. Mrs. Christoff graduated from North Tonawanda High School, Class of 1956. She was a 53-year member of the Rescue Hose #5 Fire Company Auxiliary. Beloved wife of 56 years to Peter P. Christoff; loving mother of Valerie (James) Diermyer of Wheatfield, Karen (Mark) Zientara of Wheatfield and the late Steven and late Lisa Christoff; devoted grandmother of Lindsay and Andrew Kirsch, Kelli Diermyer and Dana and Kevin Zientara; sister of Donald (Gerri) Phelps of North Tonawanda and the late David (Pat) Phelps of Haines City, FL. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday (enter funeral home parking by way of alley from Robinson or Schenck St. due to Saturday's Art Show) at 10:30 AM. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Niagara Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association. Online guest registry at www.Wattengel.com. | PHELPS, Sharon Alene (I134206)
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