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| 9201 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/2/1968 PETTIT-Edith A. (nee Beers), of 69 Lake Ave., Lancaster, formerly of Newfane, wife of the late Bert Pettit, entered into rest Sunday (Dec. 31, 1967) at her late home. Mother of Edna M. Pettit and Mrs. Lloyd (Lois) Miller, both of Lancaster; Charles of Port Charlotte, Fla., Lawrence of Newfane and Malcolm of Olcott; sister of William H. Beers of Southern Pines, N.C., and Royce L. Beers of Birmingham, Mich. also survived by 10 grandchildren, 14 great - grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at t h e Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home Inc., 2670 Main St., Newfane, where the family will be present from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Fu neral services will be h e ld Thursday, Jan. 4, 1968, at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Corwin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Newfane Methodist Church ALSO Same date and paper NEWFANE - Mrs. Edith A. Pettit, 88, formerly of this village and widow of Bert Pettit, died Sunday (Dec. 31, 1967) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Lois) Miller of 69 Lake Ave., Lancaster, after a twoweek illness. She was born Jan. 9, 1879 in Newfane, the daughter of William H. and Edna Mason Beers, and had lived here until going to live with her daughter three years ago. Mr. Pettit died in 1950. She had been a member of Newfane Methodist Church for a longer time than any other person. Mrs. Pettit also was a member of the Loyal Seniors group and Woman's Society of Christian Service of the church, of the WCTU and a former member of the Newfane Tuesday Club. Surviving, besides Mrs. Miller, are another daughter and three sons, Miss Edna M. Pettit of Lancaster, Charles Pettit of Port Charlotte, Fla., Lawrence Pettit of Newfane and Malcolm Pettit of Olcott; two brothers, William H. Beers of Southern Pines, N.C., and Royce L. Beers of Birmingham, Mich.; also 10 grandchildren, 14 great - grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Rutland - Corwin Funeral Home Inc., 2670 Main St., Newfane where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Corwin Cemetery. | BEERS, Edith A (I131699)
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| 9202 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/20/1940 Miss Ethel Cummings, daughter Mrs. Carrie Cummings of the Pork Ridge road. Akron, and Harvey Brucker. son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brucker of Scotland road, were united in marriage Saturday afternoon. Jan. 13, at the parsonage of the Hunts' Corners Baptist church by the Rev. Stanley B. Thomson. They were attended by Miss Avice Brucker, sister of the bridegroom, and George Davis of Akron. The bride was gowned in coral silk and wore a corsage of roses and baby breath Miss Brucker wore blue silk and a corsage like that of the bride. Following the ceremony the wedding party enjoyed a dinner at the Berry Patch in Batavia. Mr. and Mrs. Brucker are residing with the bridegroom's parents for the present. Pre-nuptial events Included a shower given at the home of Mrs. Fred Landel, in Clarence | Family: BRUCKER, Harvey H / CUMMINGS, Ethel I (F64823)
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| 9203 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/20/1956 BARKER - Services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 by the Rev. Frank Mucci. pastor of Barker Methodist Church for Mrs, Lorena K. Brum- ley In her home on Quaker Street. Mrs Brumley. 44. a resident of this village for 18 years, died Wednesdsy (Jan 18. 1956) in Buffalo Generall Hospital following a short illness. Burial will be In Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport. | KNATLER, Lorena (I178002)
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| 9204 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/20/1964 BOHN - William H. Bohn of 4460 Nelson Rd., Wilson, N. Y., entered into rest at the Inter- Community Memorial Hospital of Newfane today, Jan. 20, 1964. Beloved husband of Elsie (nee Brauer), father of Mrs. Richard (Eleanor) Sherman of Newfane, Mrs. Ronald (Evelyn) Clare of Wilson, Mary Lou and Lynda Bohn at home and Richard Bohn of Wilson; step-brother of Mrs. Arlene Raynor of Westfield, N.Y. Also survived by six grandchildren. Friends may call at their convenience at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Ave., Newfane, beginning Tuesday at 2 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m., the family being present the hours of 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Interment will be in North Ridge Lutheran Cemetery, Cambria, N.Y. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal -1/20/1964 NEWFANE -William H Bohn. 53, of 4460 Nelson Road, Wilson, died at Inter - Community Memorial Hospital, Newfane, Monday, (Jan. 20, 1964). He had been an equipment operator for the Town of Wilson for the past 22 years. Mr. Bohn was born in Wilson, May 26, 1910, the son of August and Bertha Jones Bohn. He married Miss Elsie Brauer Feb. 28, 1934. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Richard (Eleanor) Sherman of Newfane, Mrs. Ronald (Evelyn) Clare of Wilson, Mary Lou and Lynda Bohn at home; one son, Richard Bohn of Wilson, and a step-sister, Mrs. Arlene Raynor of Westfield. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Friends may call at the Ken , neth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Ave., Newfane. where the family will be present from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P m Tues day. Services wil be held Thurs- day at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Marcus Trosin of Concordia Lutheran Church, Beebe Road, officiating. Burial will be in the North Ridge Lutheran Cemetery. | BOHN, William H (I102473)
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| 9205 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/20/1964 SANBORN - A retired carpenter, John W. Benthin, 83, of 6090 Shawnee Road, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 1964) at Doctors Hospital, Town of Tonawanda. He was born in the Town of Wheatfield Aug. 2, 1900, the son of Carl and Augusta Heubner Benthin. He lived in the area all of his life. Mr. Benthin was employed for 27 years as a carpenter at the former Buffalo Bolt Co., Tonawanda. He, retired about five years ago. He was an exempt member of the Shawnee Volunter Fire Co. and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Gertrude Williams Benthin; two sons, Lloyd N. and Roger L. of Sanborn, one daughter, Mrs. Lois A. Stull of Okinawa; two brothers, Charles and Frank Benthin; three sisters, Mrs Mary Schuler, Mrs. Ella Bech tel and Mrs. Molly Miller, all of Sanborn; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pike end Jones Funeral Home Inc., Hoover Road, Sanborn, where e service will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow by the Rev Kenneth H. Kolbe of St. Paul's Church. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. | BENTHIN, John William (I56198)
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| 9206 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/20/1967 William E. Behrens, 69, of 389 North Transit St., Lockport, a retired streets department employe, died this morning (Jan 20, 1967) at Briody Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Lockport on Sept. 3, 1897, he was the son of Charles and Johanna Linderman Behrens. Mr. Behrens worked for many years for the Lockport C i ty Street Department until ill health forced his retirement more than two years ago. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Sophia Behrens of Newfane, Mrs. Emma Holtz of Lockport; one brother, Carl Behrens of Olcott and several nieces and nephews. Beginning tomorrow, friends may call at the Prudden A Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., where funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Victor Mesenbring, pastor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. | BEHRENS, William (I74821)
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| 9207 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/21/1881 Wednesday evening last was the occasion of a very pleasant social gathering held at the residence of Mr. WILLIAM BLACKLOCK of Ransomville. Upwards of 50 persons accepted tbe lnvitation to be present and witness the marriage ceremony of tbeir daughter REBECCA, to EDGAR CORNELL of Porter. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. H. PERKINS, of Mapleton. in a very impressive and satisfactory manner. The supper was of the beat and reflected great credit upon Mrs. BLACKLOCK and her dtughters. Upon the center of tbe table stood a beautiful floral ornament, the gift of Mrs. BAKER of Ransomville. The bridal presents were many,in which beauty and usefulness were combined. Mr. and Mrs. CORNELL went east on a wedding trip followed by the kindest wishes of hosts of friends | Family: CORNELL, Edgar M / BLACKLOCK, Rebecca (F53663)
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| 9208 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/21/1924 We wish to thank our friends and neighbors, employees of Department No. 1 of tho Harrison Radiator Corporation, and the meiners of Lock City Review No. 240, for the many kindnesses shown us during the death of our dear wife and mother, Lena Bartensttin. Charles Bartenstein and family | Lena (I126310)
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| 9209 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/21/1938 APPLETON, Jan. 21 - Relatives from this vicinity have returned from Lodl, where they attended the funeral of Fred Betzler, born in Appleton 69 years ago. He passed away In his home last week, of blood poisoning. Using a buzz saw on his farm, Mr. Betzler's hand was cut two weeks ago. Infection developed and his condition soon became grave. A former Appleton farmer, he had since resided many years in Lodi. He is survived by h i s widow, Jenny Betzler, and three children, Howard, Donald and Grace Betzler, all of Lodi; also four brothers, Frank, Bert, Edward and Charles Betzler; and three sisters, Mrs. John Lenz and Anna Betzler and Mrs. Louise Hewett. Mrs. Hewett resides in the West. The remainder live to Appleton and vicinity. Attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Betzler, Mrs. Julia Betzler, Edward, Bert and Prank Betzler of Appleton. | BETZLER, Fred (I142721)
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| 9210 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/21/1942 An attractive wedding was solemnized Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in St. Peter's Evangelical church, when the Rev. Herbert L. Siegner, pastor, united in marriage Miss Freda C. Boetcher, daughter of Mrs. Augusta Boetcher of 49 Spalding street, and Edward Zoss Israel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Israel of Newfane. The bride wore a drer, of Winter white botany wool trimmed with white angora yarn and orchid ac- cessorles. She wore a shoulder cor- sage of orchids. Miss Olive Boetcher, sister of the bride who attended her, also wore Winter white botany wool trimmed With white angora. Her accessories were green and she wore a shoulder corsage of gloria roses. Arthur Israel, brother of the groom, was best man and ushers were Ronald Gilford of Ridgewood and Edward Lewis of Lockport. Mrs. Boetcher wore a dress of bla"k crepe trimmed with white lace and Mrs. Israel wore green crepe with brown accessories. Mrs. Charles Zoss. grandmother of the groom, wore black crepe. All three wore gardenia corsages. Mrs. Gladys Stahler played the wedding music and Maurice Sullivan sang "Because." Gift flowers decorated the bride's home, where a reception was held to 60 guests following the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Israel will make their home at 49 Spalding street. | Family: ISRAEL, Edward Zoss / BOETCHER, Freda C (F54935)
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| 9211 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/21/1944 Sylvia M. Bowen passed away at City Hospital. Friday morning, January 21,1944. Aged ten months. daughter of Private and Mrs. Walt- ter C, Bowen, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowen and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gilbert of Lock- port. Private services from Prud- den Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Saturday morning. | BOWEN, Sylvia M (I160021)
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| 9212 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/21/1958 GLIDDON - Leonard V. Gliddon died suddenly Monday, January 20. 1968 at his home, 18 Grant St. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette M., a daughter, Mrs. Burton H. Conner and a son, Roger R., also two grandchildren. The funeral will be held from his late residence Thursday. January 23, 1958 at 8 o'clock. Interment i s Cold Springs Cemetery. | GLIDDON, Leonard V (I161410)
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| 9213 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/21/1963 BLUHM - Paul A., of the Ridge Road, Town of Cambria, died at the Inter - Community Memorial Hospital, Newfane, Jan. 19, 1963, age 85 years. He was the husband of Ida (Schrader) Bluhm; father of Mrs. George Schendel of the Ridge Road, Town of Cambria; brother of Mrs. Otis Murray of Olcott, N. Y.. Mrs. Ernest Miller of Lockport, N.Y., John Bluhm of Niagara Falls and August Bluhm of North Tonawanda. Also survived by two grandchildren and six great . grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday from the residence. The Rev. Carl Oldach of St. Peter's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in North Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or the Heart Fund. Ar rangements by the Hardinon Funeral Home, Ransomville. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1963 RANSOMVILLE -Funeral services will be conducted for Paul A. Bluhm, 85, a retired Town of Cambria farmer, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the family residence, Ridge Road. Mr. Bluhm died Saturday (Jan. 19, 1963) at Inter-Community Memorial Hospital, Newfane, after a week's illnessi The family, said donations to the Niagara County Heart Chapter or to the building fund of St. Peter's Luther* an Church at North Ridge are acceptable as memorial tributes. Rev. Carl Oldach of St Peter's Church will officiate at services. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Bluhm was a memfoer of St. Peter's Church and a 25-year member of the Farm Bureau. He was a familiar figure at Niagara Falls City Market where he operated a stall until retiring six years ago. Born in Germany, Nov. 16, 1877, Mr. Bluhm was one of 15 children. He came to this country at the age of 6 and was a resident of this area for almost 80 years. Surviving are his widow, Ida Schrader Bluhm; a daughter, Mrs. George Sehendel, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Otis Murray, Olcott, and Mrs. Ernest Miller, Lockport; two brothers, John Bluhm, Niagara Falls, and August Bluhm, North Tonawahda; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. | BLUHM, Paul August Hermann (I99603)
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| 9214 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/22/1929 OLCOTT, Jan. 22-Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at his late home on the Transit road for John F. Leinz. who died suddenly late but Thursday night from a paralytic stroke The Rev. William H Burley at the Olcott Union Methodist Episcopal church officiated, assisted by the Rev. Arthur a Northrup of the Appleton Wesleyan Methodist church. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery, and the bearers were C. Parker Corwin. Al bert Thief, Archie Briggs, Edward J- Lapham. Ira L. Dickinson and Charles J. Lawton The funeral was one of the largest attended here in many years. Mr. Leinz was born in the town of Newfane May 4. 1871. and had resided in this immediate locality all his life. He was president of the Lake Ontario Fruit Growers Asso- ciation and of the Lake View Ceme- tery Association, was a member of the Olcott Union Methodist Episco- pal church and had been a trustee of that society for the past thirty years. Had Friendship of All. For the past four years he has been associated with his brother, Danniel Lienz of this village, in the general wood working business. In all, he was one of Olcott's most in- fluential and highly respected citi- zens, and his presence will be greatly missed by the entire community which shares with his relative, deep regret at his untimely death. He was a man who always had a kind word, a smile and a helping hand for every one. He was appaarently in good health the day preceding his death, cutting timber in the woods on his farm, and eating a hearty dinner that evening. He retired early, and short- ly before midnight, his wife aroused by his unusually loud snoring, at- tempted to awaken him but was unable to do so. She called a physician but death occured before his arrival. Coroner Frank T. Car- mer, M.D. of Newfane, was called and issued a certificate of death due to cerebro-apoplexy. Surviving are his widow, Eliza- beth Betzler Leinz, one brother, Daniel of Olcott, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Mayer of Buffalo, Mrs. Christine McCarthy and Miss Emma Leinz of Olcott. | LEINZ, John F (I142733)
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| 9215 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/22/1947 Erwin W. Budde of 88 Grant Street passed away at the City Hos- pital, Tuesday morning, January 21, 1947. He leaves his wife Dorothy Ludemann Budde, one son Gary Wayne Budde, his parents Mr. Ed- ward Budde and Mrs. Ella Budde, one sister Mrs. Robert Maxwell of 'Burt and two brothers Gordon of Lockport, and Cpl. Lawrence Budde in Korea. Funeral services will be held at Prudden Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street Thursday afternoon. January 23rd at 2:30 o'clock. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Cemetery. | BUDDE, Erwin W (I135485)
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| 9216 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/22/1951 BUHR-Carl w. Buhr, Canal Road, Town of Lockport, passed away at Eckers Nursing Home, Sunday morning January 21, 1961. He is survived by one daughter, two sons, Ernest A., and Walter C. Buhr, Mrs. Norman W. Fredericks of Lockport, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at Prudden Funeral Home, 342 Gen- esee Street where funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon January 23rd at two o'clock. Burial in Trinity (Lutheran Cemetery | BUHR, Carl Wilhelm Johann (I29588)
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| 9217 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/22/1952 Services for Charles Bullock, 89, formerly of Lockport who died Monday at his home, 563 Busti Ave., Buffalo, after a long illness, will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the Prudden Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St. The Rev. Lawrence c Butler, vicar of All Saints Chap- el, will officiate. Burial will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Bullock was bom Jan. 27, 1892, in the Town of Royalton, son of Edward and Mary Rowell Bull- ock. He lived many years in Lock- port but had made his home in Buffalo fo/ the past two and one- half years. Surviving are his wife, Mary; two daughters, Mrs. Colen Ames of Lockport and Mrs. Peter Koepp of Buffalo; three grandchildren; two brothers, Frank and George Bullock of Loekport and one sis- ter, Mrs. Burt Day of Reynales Basin. | BULLOCK, Charles (I64814)
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| 9218 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/22/1963 BRrTTTN - Beth Ellen Brittin, in fant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan G. Brittin Jr., at Lock port Memorial Hospital, Sunday, January 20, 1963. Private funeral services were held at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, Tuesday, January 22nd. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery | BRITTIN, Beth Ellen (I173575)
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| 9219 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/22/1970 DREHER - Franklin H. Dreher of 17 Harvey Avenue passed away at Lockport Memorial Hospital Thursday, January 22, 1970. He leaves his wife, Emma Dreher (nee Brauer), one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Audrey) Milliron, Lockport, six grandchildren, Marvin, William and Gerald Farnham, Lockport, Robert Dreher, Cheektowaga, .Mrs. Joan Bigelow, Springville, N.Y., and Mrs. Patricia Dilts, Niagara Falls, Ont., one brother, Frederick Dreher, Lockport, two sisters, Mrs. Henrietta MacFarlarre, Newfane, and Mrs. Gertrude Lorenz, Potney, Vt.; also ten great • grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Beginning Thursday evening, friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at eleven o'clock. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1970 LOCK PORT-Franklin H. Dreher, 75, of 17 Harvey Ave. died at Lockport Memorial Hospital Thursday (JanV 22, 1970) after a long illness. He was born in "Buffalo" Jan. 13, 1895, the son of George and Ida Becker Dreher. He was retired from the Merritt Solem Engineering Co. of Lockport where he was employed as a welder for many years. He retired when the firm closed its doors ten years ago. Prier to that, he owned and operated a dairy farm for 17- years in Campbell Blvd. He is survived by his wife, Emma Brauer Dreher; a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Audrey) Milliron; s i x grandchildren, Marvin, William and Gerald Farnham, all of Lockport; Robert Dreher of Cheektowaga; Mrs. Joan Bigelow of Springville, and Mrs. Patricia Dilts of Niagara Falls, Ont. A brother, Frederick Dreher of Lockport; two sisters, Mrs Henrietta M a . c F a r l a n e of Newfane and Mrs. Gertrude Lorenz of Putney, Vt., 10 greatgrandchildren and s e v e r al nieces and nephews. Beginning Thursday, friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2' to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home where services will be held at-11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. James Garner of the Second Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Dreher was a member, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. | DREHER, Franklin H (I128013)
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| 9220 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/23/1940 Parker Brong of Minard street announces the engagement of his daughter, Climena, to Clarence Blackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Blackley of Ontario street. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/25/1940 Miss Climena Brong, daughter of Parker Brong of Mlnard street, and Clarence Blackley were united In marriage Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock in St Peter's Evangelical church, the Rev. Herbert Selgner performing the ceremony. Miss Mary Brong, sister of the bride, and James Blackley, brother of the bridegroom, were the only attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Blackley win make their home at 78 Ontario street. | Family: BLACKLEY, Clarence R / BRONG, Climena J (F53512)
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| 9221 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/24/1903 Miss Elizabeth Bower, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bower of Chestnut Ridge was united in marriage to Arthur McDonald of Buffalo at St. Joseph's cathedral, Buffalo, Saturday Jan. 17, at 10:30 a. m., by Rev. Father Biden. They will reside in Buffalo. | Family: MCDONALD, Arthur / BOWERS, Elizabeth Spoth (F58036)
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| 9222 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/24/1924 Laura Ivy Bisher. infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bisher. of 52 Phelps street, died this morning. Besides her parents, she is survived by one sister, DeLores. Bisher. at home. | BISHER, Laura Ivy (I146932)
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| 9223 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/24/1945 A foreman at Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Corporation and former captain of the South Lockport Fire Company, Allen Edgar Beccue, 31, of the Bowmiller Road. Town of Lockport, died Tuesday aftvnoon in Lockport City Hospital, where he recently underwent an operation. Surviving are ris wife, Rhenia Dec. 26, 1913, and attended the old Hawley Street School. He was a lifelong member of the St. Peter's: Evangelical Church. For 11 years Mr. Beccue had been employed at the Harrison plant, where he was forman of Department 47 and a member of the 0-9 Foremen's Club. When the South Lockport Fire Department was organized a few years ago, he was the first captain. Mr. Beccue was born in Lockport, Campbell Beccue; a daughter, Marcia Eileen Beccue; two sons, Wayne Allen and Kent Edgar Beccue; his mother, Mrs. Otto Beccue, all of Lockport: two brothers, Karl Beccue, Buffalo, and Clay Beccue, aad a sister, Naomi Beccue, both of Lockport. Members of the South Lockport Fire Company will meet tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the fire hall and proceed in1 a body to the Clemens O. Gaul Funeral home, 263 East Ave., to pay their respects. Services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 2:30. Burial will be in Cold Springs Cemetery | BECCUE, Allen Edgar (I56033)
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| 9224 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/24/1946 Emma Bendt wife of Arthur Bendt of North Tonawanda entered into rest at the Lockport City hospital on Wednesday January 23, 1044. She leaves besides her husband. 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Notice of funeral later. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1/24/1946 Mrs. Emma S. Bendt, wife of Arthur Bendt, of the Town Line road, died yesterday in the Lockport City hospital. She was the sister of Alfred, Bernhardt, Herman, Lydia, Evelyn and Viola Moll of North Tonawanda and Erwin Moll of Lockport. She is also survived by three nieces and six nephews. Friends may call at the Moll homestead on the Town Line road where services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. and from the St. Paul's Lutheran church, Martinsville at 2:30. Burial will be in the North Ridge cemetery. | MOLL, Emma Sarah (I135390)
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| 9225 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/24/1948 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Bowler of 4 Genesee St. announce the engagement of their daughter, Betty Jean, to Merle F. Niethe. son ol Mr. and Mrs. Fred O. Niethe of 17 Phelps St. The marriage will be solemnized In the near future. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 4/15/1948 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Bowler 43 Genesee St. announce the marriage of their daughter, Betty Jean, to Merle F. Niethe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nlefhe, 17 Phelps St., will be solemnized Saturday at 4 o'clock ln the parlor of First Presbyterian Church. A reception will be held from 7 to 9 o'clock in the Park Hotel. Relatives and friends are cordially Invited to attend. | Family: NIETHE, Merle F / BOWLER, Elizabeth Jean (F58362)
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| 9226 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/24/1962 MIDDLEPORT - John F. Eick, 83, lifelong resident of the Town of Royalton, died unexpectedly | Tuesday evening (Jan. 23, 1962) at his home, Graham Road. Born In Wolcottsville, Dec. 30 1878, he was the son of August 1 and Caroline Koetsel Eick. Mr. Eick was an area farmer and a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church of Wolcottsville. Surviving him are his widow the former Miss Ella Schultz; five sons, Alton and Ravmond of iMiddleport. Wilbert of Lockport, [and Harold and John of Medina; a daughter, Mrs. Louis Bruning of Lyndonville; 16 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home Inc., Middleport, and Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. The Rev. Hilbert Huth will officiate. Burial will be in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery | EICK, Johannes Friedrich August (I178457)
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| 9227 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/25/1965 Mrs. Martha Fry Hollenback, 98, died this morning (Jan. 25, 1965) at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs, Nora Stern of 8558: Slayton Settlement Road, after a long illness. She was born Sept. 7, 1866 at Raymond Hill, daughter of Chauncey and Caroline Goss Blosser, Besides her daughter, she is survived by two sons, Warren Fry of Akron and Burt Fry of Lockport; several grandchil-, dren and great ° grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie VanBuren of Lockport, Mrs. Lottie, Bowers of Albion and a brother, Burt Blosser of Lockport. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 2421 Genesee St., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Ivan L. Lange will of- ficiate. Burial will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. | BLOSSER, Martha C (I151913)
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| 9228 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/25/1966 BR1GHAM - Cora Brigham (nee Dunkleberger), formerly of If Adam St., died Tuesday, Jan. 25, l t t t . Wife of the late John H. Brigham. Survived by seven grandchildren, Warren Pearson, East Orange, N. Y.; John Webster, Gesport; Charles Webster, Akron; John Brigham, Mrs. Larry Earle, Mrs. Law rence Haseley and Miss Alice Brigham, all of Lockport; also one stepson, Howard Brigham, Lockport. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Gaul Funeral Home, Inc., 253 East Ave., where the funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Budd Ceme- tery. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 4/17/1961 Friends, relatives and fellow residents of the Presbyterian Home at 327 High St. today of ered birthday wishes to Mrs. Cora Brigham, who at 96 is the oldest resident of the home. Mrs. Brigham was born in the Town of Royalton April 17, 1865. Her parents were Benjamin and Julia Ostrander Dunkleberger. Se had two brothers,, Chauncey Dun- kelberger, a Lockport attorney, and Frank Dunkleberger. After attending country school, she went to Miss Coolidge's Select School in Lockport. In 1890 she was married to James A. Bush of East Wilson and lived on a farm in that area. After Mr. Bush's death in 1914 she moved to 16 Adam St., Lockport. In 1919 she was married to Dr. John H. Brigham, Lockport vet- erinarian, and they lived at the Adam St. address, Dr. Brigham died in 1940. Mrs. Brigham has a son, How- ard Brigham of Lockport, seven grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. One grandson, Warren A. Pearson, made his home with his grandparents until he married. Since June 1960, Mrs. Brigham has been a resident of the Pres- byterian Home, where she takes part in all of its activities. | DUNKLEBERGER, Cora (I172429)
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| 9229 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/25/1968 Mrs. Edna Bixler Steves. 69, a native of Hartland and moth- e r of a Lockport resident, died Sunday (Jan. 21, 1968) at the home of a daughter in Groton, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Steves was born Feb. 8, 1898, at Hartland, the daughter of James and Mary Silsby Reed. She had lived in this area until her marriage in 1920 to Clayton Bixler. He died in 1963. Surviving are her husband, Everett Steves; four daughters, Mrs. Harold Faatz of Lockport, Mrs. Robert Chapman of Cortland, Mrs. Addison Hleboski of Groton, Mrs. Frank Polhamus of Aurora; two sons, Wendell Bixler of Cortland and R e ed Bixler of Locke; also 32 grandchildren, 11 great - grandchildren and several nieces a nd nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Moravia. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery, Dresserville. | REED, Edna Sara (I134837)
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| 9230 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/26/1945 Surviving his wife less than a month, William P. Beakman, 88, farmer, of the Akron Road, Town of Lockport, died today at his home. Mr. Beakman was born Feb. 6, 1856, son of John and Mary Beakman, in the Town of Amherst, Erie County, but had lived on the farm where he died since he was 22 years old. His wife, Lura Beakman, died Jan. 3. Surviving are six sons, Walter J Herbert G., Howard M. and Harold E. Beakman, Lockport, William L. Beakman, Boston Hills, and Burt Blanott, of Buffalo; three daughters, Mrs. Florence Slsler, Mrs, Burt Dawson and Mrs. Leo De Neau, Lockport. There are 15 grandchildren. Services will be held Sunday at 2:30 at the Prudden Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St. The Rev. Herbert L. Siegner, pastor of St. Peter's Evangelical Church, will officiate. Burial will be In S t Peter's Cemetery | BEAKMAN, William F (I129323)
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| 9231 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/26/1946 Mr. and Mrs. Emory Breitsman of Ridge Road, Jeddo, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lorraine Dorothy, to Charles Leslie Seefeldt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seefeldt, Marshall Road, Medina. The wedding will be solemnised In the near future. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/8/1946 Mr. and Mrs. Emory Breitsman of Ridge Road, Jeddo, announce that the marriage qf their daughter. Lorraine, D., to C. Leslie Seefeldt will be solemnised Saturday, March 16, at 8 o'clock in the Baptist Chapel, Jeddo. A reception will follow Immediately after the ceremony In the IOGT lodgeroom below. No Invitations have been issued but friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend. | Family: BREITSMAN, Emory F / ROBERT, Adell (F61519)
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| 9232 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/26/1948 BERRAY Mrs Robert B. Berray, formerly of Lockport, passed away Saturday, January 24, 1948. at Whltestone, Long Island. She is survived by one daughter and four sons, Mrs. George Breckcnridge, oi Elizabeth, New Jersey; Kenneth E. Berray, and E. Burr Berray, or Lockport; Robert A. Berray of Rochter, and Donald S. Berray, ot Whltestone, Long Island. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at Walton, New York. | LYON, Myrtle (I141904)
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| 9233 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/26/1959 MIDDLEPORT - Roger J Grant, 5-year-old son of Herbert S. and Ruth Brucker Grant. Johnson Rd.. Town of Royaiton, died Saturday evening (Jen. 24, 1959) in Children's Hospital, Buffalo. He had been a patient for one day. Cause of death was not immediately known. Roger was born Aug. 17. 1953. in Medina and was a kindergarten pupil in Royalton-Hartland Central School in Middleport. Surviving are his parents, a brother. Clifford; four sisters, Jean, Margaret, Jane and Frances and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Grant and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brucker, all of Middleport. Friends may call at the family home where services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 with the Rev. Alfred Underbill officiating. Burial will be in Royaiton Mountain Ridge Cemetery | GRANT, Roger J (I177477)
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| 9234 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/27/1931 Chauncey Blosser, aged 89 years, died Tuesday, January 27th, 1931, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Van Buren, Riddle road. Mourning are five daughters, Mrs, Emma Stannard, Lockport, Mrs. Oliver Holenbeck. Newstead, Mrs. Fred Van Buren, Mrs. Charles Bower, Mrs. Lillie Van Buren and one sen. Bert Blosser. all of town of Royalton, also 19 grandchildren. Funeral service Thursday, January 29th, at 3:30 from the home of Mrs. Fred Van Buren. Riddle road. Burial Chestnut Ridge cemetery, | BLOSSER, Chauncey (I151847)
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| 9235 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/27/1943 Mrs. Mary H. Dayer, widow of the late Fred W. Dayer, passed away on Tuesday, January 26th, 1943, at the Lockport City Hospital. She is survived by one daughter and three sons, Mrs. Walter Brado, of Olcott, Ulmont C , Hamilton T. and Donald P. Dayer and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Dayer and Mrs. Anson Dafoe of Lockport. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock | Mary H (I164615)
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| 9236 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/27/1950 Word has been received of the death today In Niagara Falls of Mrs Harriett S. Bechtel. 63, wife of Philip D. Bechtel. Niagara Falls, and sister of Niagara County Welfare Commissioner Milton E. Swit- zer of Lockport. Mrs. Bechtel was a native of the Town of Lewiston and had been in poor health for several years. Other survivors include four sis- ters, Miss Isabel L. Switzer and Mrs. Fanny Kleinhans of Lockport; Mrs. Clyde Armstrong and Mrs. Al- len Kobler, both of Niagara Falls; and another brother, Charles allen Switzer of Niagara Falls. Two sons, Philip S. and Charles S., and a daughter, Miss Grace A Bechtel, all of Niagara Falls, also survive. Services will be held at the Grid- ley Funeral Home, 750 Main St.,, niagara Falls, at 2:30 Monday. | SWITZER, Harriet Elizabeth (I129997)
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| 9237 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/27/1951 VOLSCHOW-Bessie A., widow of,. M. Louis Volschow of 301 Cottage Street passed away Saturday morn- ing January 27. 1951 in Buffalo. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles J. Boots, one grandson, Donald. B. Boots of Lockport, her mother, Mrs. Rika M. Downey of Buffalo, two brothers, one sister, Raymond Downey of Kenmore, Clarence Downey of Florida, Mrs. Thomae McGuire of Buffalo. Friends may catt at Prudden Funeral Borne, 242 Genesee Street where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, January 29th at two o'clock. Burial in .Cold Springs Cemetery. | DOWNEY, Bessie A (I86719)
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| 9238 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/27/1961 BLACKLEY - Kevin Patrick Blackley. Age 7 years, died suddenly Thursday January 26, 1961 at Lock port Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl W Blackley Jr., 531 of 60 Bacon St. Three brothers 44 J and one sister, Brian C; Tim- 43 othy D.; Mary Jo; and Sean M. 41 Blackley. Also his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Blackley and Mrs. Mary Shanley, all of Lockport. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 A.M. from The Gaul Funeral Home Inc.. 263 East Ave. and 9:00 A.M. from St. Mary's Church. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. | BLACKLEY, Kevin Patrick (I148990)
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| 9239 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/27/1967 PAUTLER - Dorothy Brumley Pautler passed away suddenly at Lockport Memorial Hospital, Thursday, January 26, 1967. She leaves her husband Dr. Arthur J. Pautler, three daughters Mrs. Thomas (Joan) Mc- Donough, Lockport, Miss Margo Pautler, Bryn Mawr, Pa., Miss Rosemary Pautler, C a m bridge, Mass. and two grand daughters. Friends may c a ll from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock at her home, 454 Willow Street, where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 and 9:30 o'clock at St. Patrick's Church. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers the family would great ly appreciate memorial dona tions to the Heart Fund or the Lockport Public Library. The Rosary will be receited Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. | BRUMLEY, Dorothy Elizabeth (I178000)
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| 9240 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/27/1970 Funeral services for Ronald H. Wilkins, 60, of 5773 Locust St. E J L , Lockport, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, Niagara and N. Transit Streets, Locktrrt. Mr. Wilkins died Monday of an apparent heart attack at the D & J Press Co., North Tona- wanda, where he was employ- ed. Born Oct. 1, 1909 at Wilson, Mr. Wilkins was the son of Willis zrd Helen Bluhm Wilkins. A resident of this area for 33 years, he was a member of Lickport Lodge No. 41 BPOE. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Isadore Meahl Wilkins; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Ann) Hewitson of Lockport; his father. Willis Wilkins of Spencerport; and two sisters, Mrs. Thurston Smith of Spencerport and Mrs. Paul Wolter of Medim. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. | WILKINS, Roland H (I98579)
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| 9241 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/28/1935 Mrs. Viola Clementine Demorest, 67, wife of Burton C. Demorest, died at 2:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Florence Rickard, 33 Millar place, after a brief illness with heart disease. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the home and at 3 o'clock in Plymouth Congregational church. Burial will be in Wright's Corners cemetery. Born in Ionia. Mich., on April 6, 1867, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Branch, Mrs. Demorest came to Niagara county with her parents in her youth. She had lived in Lockport nineteen years ago. She would have been married 48 years on April 6. Besides her husband and daughter she leaves a grandson, Robert Rickard of Lockport and two sisters, Mrs. Wesley Church of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Fred Brauer of Buffalo. | BRANCH, Viola Clementine (I165391)
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| 9242 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/28/1939 Limited letters of administration on the estate of Antoni Berak, Niagara Falls, who died Dec. 14, were Issued to the parents, Nikola and Bessie Berak, 128 13th street. Niaga n Falls. The estate was listed as a right of action for Antoni's death. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 12/15/1938 A young man was Injured fatally when his automobile was struck by a passenger train on the Hyde Park boulevard grade crossing near Buffalo avenue and two other persons were hurt in traffic accidents in other parts of the city last night. Berak Killed. The dead: Anthony Blaz Berak, 22 years old, 126 Twelfth street. The injured: Marshall Clark, 11 years old, 1317 Michigan avenue, in Memorial hos- pital with a fractured left leg and brush burns of the body. Miss Janet Thomas, 24, 583 Third street, in Memorial hospital with head injuries and abrasions of the right knee. Car Torn Apart The grade crossing accident in which young Berak lost his life oc- curred last evening at 6:50 o'clock. He was driving his automobile, a sedan, north over the crossing, after turning in from Buffalo avenue. The Lehigh passenger train was traveling west, coming into the city, on the second track north from Buf- falo avenue. The right side and rear of the automobile were torn apart by the impact of the locomotive and the car was tossed to the side of the track near a telegraph pole. In charge of the passenger train (Continued from Page One) Charlea Koller, conductor; Frank Dalton, engineer, and Clyde ??dfleld, fireman, all of this city. Neck Broken When the train crew and others reached the automobile it was turned around and the front of the car was facing east. Berak was in the back seat, the terrific Impact having thrown him backward from behind the wheel. His skull was fractured and his neck was broken. According to Dr. Harry r. Emes, coroner. Rushed to Memorial hos- pital in the Falls Garage ambu- lance, Berak died a few minutes af- ter being carried into the hospital. The body was sent to the Tubinis Funeral chapel, in East Falls street. Members of Berak's family said that he had left his home only a few minutes before the accident oc- curred. He was on his way to Lock- port to call upon a girl friend and drove east in Buffalo avenue and swung north over the crossing, when the train, known as the Lehigh ?? struck his car. The crossing is protected by flashlight signals and ??. Police Investigate A squad of police officers led by Traffic Lieut. John J. Dietz and including Patrolmen Bernard Ader- mann, Thomas Wasley, Fred G. Williams tried to find eye witnesses to the crash but reported that they were unable to locate any. Investi- gation of the fatality is being con- ductedd today by police and Coroner ??. Berak was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholaus Berak, of the Twelfth street address. He was born in Chi- cago and came to this city with his parents in 1924. He was graduated from the Niagara Falls high school in 1935 and since then had been em- ployed by the shipping department at the U.S. Battery corporation, in ??? avenue. He was a member of Holy Trinity Chapter 512, of the Croation Fraternal Union lodge. Surviving the young man, besides his parents, are three brothers, George, Samuel and John, all of this city. Funeral services will be held in the home, 126 Twelfth street, Sat- urday morning at 9:30 o'clock, and the Holy Trinity church, East Falls and Fourteenth streets, at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Rivedale ceme- tery. The Hyde Park crossing has taken the lives of many persons and several campaigns have been started to have it illuminated by construction ??? or overhead bridge. The ?? of the crossing has been one of the leading arguments advanced in favor of relocation of railroad tracks in this city. | BERAK, Antoni Blaz (I138181)
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| 9243 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/28/1941 GASPORT, Jan. 28 - Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Bream Funeral home for Mrs Mina E. Webster, 48, wife of Wil liam Webster, who died late Satur day afternoon after a lingering illness. Mrs. Webster was a daughter the late John Brigham, and has always lived in this locality, leaves besides her husband, sons, John and Charles, and daughter, Frances, her broth- Howard Brigham and step-mother Mrs. John Brigham, both of Lock- port. Rev. Cornelius De Young offia ated at the rites. Burial was Hartland Central cemetery | BRIGHAM, Mina E (I172422)
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| 9244 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/28/1952 A surprise wedding took place this morning, when Mrs. Lucy Bartz was married an hour after she was matron of honor at her son's wedding. The son, Robert E. Bartz of RD 5 Dysirtger Road, and Miss Dorothy E. Jones. Miller Road, Lockport, were married at the Baptist Parsonage, by the Rev. Harleigh Rosenberger at 9 o'clock. One hour later. Mrs. Bartz married Frederick J. Fiegl, Lewiston Road. Middleport, at St. Mary's Rectory, with the Rev. Albert G. Winter, officiating. Mr. Fiegl's daughter and Mrs. Bartz' son were their attendants. Miss Jones chose a black and white check bolero suit with navy accessories and a corsage of pink roses for her marriage to Mr. Bartz. Her matron of honor, the mother of the groom, wore a navy blue crepe dress with matching accessories, and a gardenia corsage. Albert S. Jones, uncle of t h e bride, was best man. Miss Jones graduated from Akron High School and Miss Williams' Business School, and t h e groom attended Lockport H i gh School. MOTHER'S WEDDING One hour later, the newly-weds were standing In the Rectory of St. Mary's Church before a priest, hearing the wedding vows repeated by their matron of honor. Mrs. Lucy Barts and Mr. Fiegl were kttended by Mr. Fiegl's daughter. Mrs. William Steblein, and Robert Bartz, the recent groom. Mrs. Steblein. was dressed in a fuchsia two piece wool suit, with navy blue accessories. She wore a corsage of yellow roses. DOUBLE RECEPTION A double celebration followed the two double-ring ceremonies, with a reception for 15 at the home of Mrs. Steblein, 84 Erie St., Lockport. Eight were seated at the bridal table centered with an arrangement of Spring flowers and flanked on either side by two three-tiered wedding cakes. Each groom presented his bride with a yellow gold wrist watch. Following the reception. Mr. and Mrs. Bartz left for Florida, where they will spend an extended honeymoon. Upon their return, they will reside on the Dyslnger Road. Mr. and Mrs. Fiegl went to their home on the Lewiston Road in Middleport. | Family: FIEGL, Frederick J / BRANDT, Lucy (F60244)
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| 9245 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/28/1952 A surprise wedding took place this morning, when Mrs. Lucy Bartz was married an hour after she was matron of honor at her son's wedding. The son, Robert E. Bartz of RD 5 Dysirtger Road, and Miss Dorothy E. Jones. Miller Road, Lockport, were married at the Baptist Parsonage, by the Rev. Harleigh Rosenberger at 9 o'clock. One hour later. Mrs. Bartz married Frederick J. Fiegl, Lewiston Road. Middleport, at St. Mary's Rectory, with the Rev. Albert G. Winter, officiating. Mr. Fiegl's daughter and Mrs. Bartz' son were their attendants. Miss Jones chose a black and white check bolero suit with navy accessories and a corsage of pink roses for her marriage to Mr. Bartz. Her matron of honor, the mother of the groom, wore a navy blue crepe dress with matching accessories, and a gardenia corsage. Albert S. Jones, uncle of t h e bride, was best man. Miss Jones graduated from Akron High School and Miss Williams' Business School, and t h e groom attended Lockport H i gh School. MOTHER'S WEDDING One hour later, the newly-weds were standing In the Rectory of St. Mary's Church before a priest, hearing the wedding vows repeated by their matron of honor. Mrs. Lucy Barts and Mr. Fiegl were kttended by Mr. Fiegl's daughter. Mrs. William Steblein, and Robert Bartz, the recent groom. Mrs. Steblein. was dressed in a fuchsia two piece wool suit, with navy blue accessories. She wore a corsage of yellow roses. DOUBLE RECEPTION A double celebration followed the two double-ring ceremonies, with a reception for 15 at the home of Mrs. Steblein, 84 Erie St., Lockport. Eight were seated at the bridal table centered with an arrangement of Spring flowers and flanked on either side by two three-tiered wedding cakes. Each groom presented his bride with a yellow gold wrist watch. Following the reception. Mr. and Mrs. Bartz left for Florida, where they will spend an extended honeymoon. Upon their return, they will reside on the Dyslnger Road. Mr. and Mrs. Fiegl went to their home on the Lewiston Road in Middleport. | Family: BARTZ, Robert E / JONES, Dorothy E (F60243)
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| 9246 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/28/1963 White chrysanthemums and s n a p d r a g o ns adorned the altar and white satin bows marked the pews of St. Bridget's Church, Newfane, at 11 Saturday morning when Miss Karen Ann Bowers became the bride of John W. Zapp. The Rev. Joseph F. Coughlin officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Duane Uschold of 6971 Akron Road, Lockport and Layton Bowers of Miami, Fla. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Zapp of 372 Walnut St. Given in marriage by her step - father, Duane Uschold, the bride chose a full - length gown of rosepoint lace with princess tailored sleeves. A sabrina neckline enhanced the fitted bodice and her bouffant skirt was fashioned of lace tiers. A crown of orange blossoms and pearls caught her fingertip veil of silk Illusion and she completed her ensemble with a single strand of pearls, a gift of the groom. SINGLE ORCHID She carried a white prayer book adorned with a single white orchid and lilies of the valley. Attending her sister as the maid of honor was Miss Carol Bowers who chose a gown of emerald green satin fashioned with portrait neckline, three - quarter length sleeves and a circular skirt with a cummerbund waist. A matching crown of maline and crystals held her brief veil and she carried a colonial bouquet of white carnations accented with green streamers. Attired identically but in Valentine red were the bridesmaids, Mrs. Marine Bowers, lister - in - law of the bride; Miss Nancy Zimmerman, cousfn of the bride; Mrs. Linda Earner; Miss Joyce Buffin; and Miss Mary Ann DiSalvatore, all of Lockport. FLOWER GIRL Donning a floor - length gown of emerald green taffeta was the flower girl, Miss Patricia Lynn Degan, cousin of the bride. A small cabbage rose held her circular veil and she carried a basket filled with white shasta pom- pons. Serving as ring bearer, was Michael Degan, cousin of the bride. Orville Brown of Au Sable Forks, Fla., attended the groom as best man with Terrance Zapp, nephew of the groom; Richard Brauer, brother - in - law of the groom; Robert Uschold; Layton Bowers, brother of the bride, all of Lockport; and Douglas Artmann of Middleport, sharing ushering duties. Donald Chaplin of Newfane presided at the organ. MOTHERS'GOWNS Mrs. Uschold attended her daughter's wedding in a sheath of aqua satin. She added matching hat and accessories and completed her ensemble with a pink cymbidiurn orchid. Mrs. Zapp, mother of the groom, chose a grey silk print sheath dress with matching Jacket and added white accessories. She added contrast with yellow eymbidium orchids. The grandmother of the bride, Mrs. Martin Degan attended in a Dior blue sheath dress with white accessories complemented by pink carnations. Immediately following t h e ceremony, the breakfast was held at Wright's Corners Firt Hall where the reception followed from 5 to 9 p.m. Centering the bride's table was a five • tiered wedding cake of white and silver flanked by crystal candelabra and the attendants' bouquets. WEDDING TRIP For her wedding journev to Colonial Heights, Va., the bride chose a winter white wool sheath with gold accessories and added a single white orchid. Upon their return, the couple will make their home at 324 Washburn St. Guests attended from Buffalo, Williamsville, and Au Sable Forks, Fla. The bride is a graduate of Lockport Senior High School and Doyle Beauty School of Buffalo and is presently employed by Fran's Beauty Shop in Lockport. The groom, a graduate of De Sales Catholic High School. Is an employe of the Castle Dairy Co. of Lockport. He served for two years with the U S. Army. Prenuptial events included showers given by Miss Carol Bowers and Mrs. Layton Bowers Jr., aunts of the bride; Mrs. Norman Benedict, Mrs. William Patterson, Mrs. William Degan, and Mrs. Raymond Degan; Mrs. Harold Zapp, Mrs. Bernard Zapp. Mrs. Richard Brauer and Mrs. Carlos Glena. | Family: ZAPP, John W / BOWERS, Karen Ann (F58112)
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| 9247 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/281958 BRAUER ~ Nellie A., of 129 Ox ford Ave. , Buffalo. Jan. 17. 1958, wife of the late Fred C. Brauer; survived by severa nieces and nephews. Friends received Tues- day from 3-5 and 7-10 p.m. at the Dohn Funeral Home. 143 Ave., near University Plaza, Buffalo, where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends invited. Mrs, Brauer was a member of the First Free Methodist Church, Buffalo. ALSO Same date and paper An employe of the Lockport Cold Storage. Mrs. Nellie A. Brauer. 80, died Monday (Jan. 27, 1959) in Deaconess Hospital, Buffalo, where she had been a patient since early that morning. She had been in ill health for the past five years. Mrs. Brauer also worked for her brother, the late J. L. Branch, Lockport produce dealer, before moving to Buffalo more than 60 years ago. Born on the Hess Rd., Town of, Newfane, Oct. 19, 1877, she was! the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Branch and attended a Methodist seminary in the state during her youth. I In Buffalo she was employed at the Buffalo Ice Co., Fillmore Ave. before she was married to Fred C. Brauer. Mrs. Brauer was a member of the First Free Methodist Church, Buffalo. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Friends may call today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 at the Dohn Funeral Home, 143 Kenmore Ave., near the University Plaza, Buffalo, where funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30. | BRANCH, Nellie A (I165393)
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| 9248 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/29/1932 Annie Oldham, widow of the Daniel V. Oldham, passed away yesterday afternoon at her home, 250 Locust street. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. Poole and Mrs. D. P. Kline, a brother, William Blackley, a daughter, Mrs. William Ewart, three sons, James R. Oldham, Daniel Engbert Oldham and Alfred R. Old- ham of Lockport. Funeral ser- vices will be held Sunday afternoon at 2.30 at the late home. | BLACKLEY, Anna (I149063)
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| 9249 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/29/1936 PENDLETON, Jan 29. - Mrs Mary Bisher, widow of Fred Bisher, died at her home in Pendleton Mon- day, Jan. 27, in her 82nd year. Mrs. Bisher had been ill the past two years and had been tenderly cared for by her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Bisher. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clarence Wiebel and Mrs. Roy Creasy of Tonawanda, and Mrs, William Sanford of Lockport; three sons, Bert of Cambria Center-, Walter and George of Pendleton; alto one sister who resides in Missouri. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:15 o-clock, at the home, and 2:30 at the United Brethren church. Rev. A. J. Vrooman, the pastor, will officiate, and burial will be in Bear Ridge ceme- tery. | HOSTE, Mary (I146938)
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| 9250 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/29/1940 Funeral services were held in Albion Friday for Andrew Loeschke. 33, of Albion, who died Tuesday in Strong Memorial hospital, Rochester, following an operation for a brain abscess. Burial was in Mt, Albion cemetery. Mr. Loeschke lived in Albion but was known in this locality. He leaves his wife, formerly Miss Fern Walsh of Mlddleport; his mother, Mrs. Reaka Louehke; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Krause, Royalton Center: Mrs. Rose Kane, Chestnut Ridge and two brothers. Walter and William Loeschke, both of Chestnut Ridge. | LOESCHKE, Andrew (I137371)
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