Matches 9,601 to 9,650 of 27,758
| # | Notes | Linked to |
|---|---|---|
| 9601 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/21/1946 Roman Baudendistel passed away on Saturday morning, December 21st, 1946, at the family residence, 209 Saxton Street. He is survived by his wife, Mary E., three daughters and four sons, Mrs. Frederick Singer, Mrs. Daniel Johnston, Mrs. Richard Tompklnson, Raymond and Theodore Baudendistel, of Lockport, Joseph Baudendistel, of San Bernardino, Calif, and Martin Baudendistel of Ogden, Utah. The funeral will be held st 8:30 o'clock on Monday morning st Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, Niagara at North Transit Street, and at 9:00 o'clock st St. Marys Church. Interment will be to St. Mary's Cemetery | BAUDENDISTEL, Roman (I127947)
|
| 9602 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/21/1955 More than 100 friends and relatives attended the Open House reception, Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clare Ramming of West Avenue, Gasport, in honor of Mr. Ramming's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Coulson of Main Street, Gasport, when the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Refreshments were served from e white linen-covered table, centered by a four-tiered white wedding cake, topped with a miniature bride and groom standing in front of a gold cup. Yellow pompons flanked either side of the c a k e . Christmas decorations throughout the house completed the decorations. Miss Delores Clare served the cake. Miss Bonnie Beakman served at the punch bowl and Mrs. Ramming at the urn. A turkey dinner later was served to members of the Immediate family. Out-of-town guests were from Ransomvllle, Lockport, Middleport and Medina. Mr. and Mrs. Coulson were married Dec. 21, 1905 In Middleport. Mrs. Coulson Is the former Mary Bartz. Mr. Coulson, now retired, was a fanner for many years on the Root Road. He also worked at the Friend Manufacturing Co. and before retiring last year, worked on the caaal lift bridge. The couple have two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Ramming, Gasport, and Mrs. Harold Beakman, Rapids; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren | Family: COULSON, William / BARTZ, Mary (F45727)
|
| 9603 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/21/1961 APPLETON - An 85 - year-old man who spent his whole life farming this area died today (Dec. 21, 1961) in the same house in which he was born in 1876. J. Reid Gow, 7347 Gow Road, Town of Hartland, died at his home after a short illness. He was a membber of the New- fane Lodge 947 F&AM. Mr Gow is survived by two daughters, Mrs.. Frederick Strebe, of Tonawanda, and Mrs. Walter McPherson, of Appleton; three sons, Walter,, of Appleton, Robert of Lockport, and George, at home; ten grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and severl nieces and nephews. His wife died Dec.. 22, 1959. Friends may call at the family home tomorrow at 2 p.m. where funeral services will eb conduct- ed on Sunday at 2 p.m. Masonic services for Mr. Gow will be held tomorrow evening at 8 p.m.. at the familly home. Mr. Gow will be buried in the Hart- land Central Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Glenn H.. Corwin Funera Home, Inc.,, of Newfane. | GOW, J Reid (I165560)
|
| 9604 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/21/1962 A former Lockport resident, Mrs. Mae Belle Branch Gurney died Thursday (Dec. 20, 1962) in Miami, Fla., three weeks after her 59th birthday. She left Lockport after her marriage. She had been in ill health for several years. Surviving are her husband, the Rev. George Gurney, Coral Gables, Fla.; one son, Raymond Gurney, Tulsa, Okla.; her mother, Mrs. Alida Branch, Lockport; three brothers, Ernest A. Branch, Wilson; Roge E. Branch. Hartland; and Walter L. Branch, Lockport; one sister, Marion A. Frombgen, Lockport; four grandchildren and several cousins. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Coral Gables, Fla. Burial will be in Cora Gables Cemetery. | BRANCH, Mae Belle (I165494)
|
| 9605 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/21/1964 A senior design engineer at Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp., and an ardent yachtsman, Edward F. (Bud) Lewis, 56, of 6176 Howell Ave., Newfane, died Saturday (Dec. 19, 1964) at Buffalo General Hospital following a twoweek - long illness. Mr. Lewis, who was born in South Dayton, N.Y., was a member of the Island Yacht Club, Wilson; Oak Orchard Yacht Club, Lockport Power Squadron and the New York State Boatmen's Association. He had previously been employed for 10 years at Merritt Engineering. He is survived by his wife, Olive Boetcher Lewis; a sister, Mrs. Charles Thomas, G r a nd Island, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. tomorrow with the Rev. Herbert L. Siegner officiating. Niagara Lodge, 375, F&AM, of which Mr. Lewis was a member, will hold Masonic services at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. today. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. | LEWIS, Edward F (I152553)
|
| 9606 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/21/1968 Frederick J. Bower, 55, of 94 Bridlewood Drive, Lockport, died Friday. (Dec. 20, 1968) at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Buffalo, after a long illness. Mr. Bower was born July 7, 1913, in Lockport, the son of Fred and Mina Resnick Bower. He served with the U. S. Army in World War II in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. He was chief equipment operator for the City of Lockport Street Department for 22 years, and had been on a leave of absence since August Mr. Bower was active in Lockort Little League, serving as vice president of die league at one time and also as a team manager. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and Sacred Heart League of St. Mary's Church, Lockport; the Lockport Council, Knights of Colum bus; B. Leo Dolan Post 410, American Legion and the Screwball Club. Survivors include his widow, Rosemary 0. (nee Blackley); four sons, Stephen, James, Neal and Daniel Bower at home; one brother and one sister, William Bower of Lockport and Mrs. Catherine Peterson of Winnipeg, Man., and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call beginning this evening at 7 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home, 263 East Ave., Lockport, where the funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Mary's Church, the Rev. Albert G. Winter officiating. The B. Leo Dolan Post 410, American Legion will assemble Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 12/21/1968 LOCKPORT - Frederick J. Bower, 55, of 94 Bridlewood Drive here, died Friday (Dec. 20. 1968) at Veterans Administration Hospital, Buffalo, after a long illness. A noted area sportsman and church worker, he had been employed for many years as chief equipment operator for the city's Streets Department. He had been on leave of absence since August. Mr. Bower was a veteran of World War II and had won a Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. For many years, he had been associated with the Lockport Little League and had served as vice president and as a team manager. A member of St. Mary's Church, he had been active in the Holy Name Society, and the Sacred Heart League at the church where he also instructed youngsters in the art of judo. He also was a member of the Lockport Council, Knights of Columbus and the B. Leo Dolan Post 410, American Legion and the Screwball Club. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Blackley Bower; four sons, Stephen, James, Neal and Daniel; a brother, William Bower, all of Lockport, and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Peterson of Winnipeg, Man. Friends may call at the Gaul Funeral Home where members of the American Legion will assemble for a memorial .service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.The Bosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday and services will be held there at 9.a.m. Monday, followed by a Requiem Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's'Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. | BOWER, Frederick J (I160428)
|
| 9607 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/21/1972 D E A N S B O R O - Mrs. Wilbemina Donner, 94, a former resident of the Town of Royaiton died at the home of a sister here Wednesday following a short illness. Her h u s b a n d , Herman Donner, preceded her in death. Mrs. Donner was born In Germany, March 18, 1878, the daughter of Ferdinand and Caroline Nagel Bohmke and came to the United States as a child. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Warren (Lena) Cunningham, Youngstown, and Mrs. G e o r g e (Pauline) Traub, Deansboro; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main St., Gasport, from 1 to 3 p.m. tomorrow. Services will be held there at 3 p.m. tomorrow, with the Rev. Raymond Ideaus. Zion Lutheran Church, Gasport, officiating. Burial will be in Royalton Mt. Ridge Cemeter. | BOEHNKE, Wilhelmine (I70088)
|
| 9608 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/22/1921 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO- 1906 Colored man of South form organisation for purpose of allaying race hatred.-Engagement announced of Miss E. Frantz to Elmer R. Barber.- Robert Stark* of High street fractured knee cap in runaway.-George Mr- Donald of South street figure in runaway on Main street.-Howard Bryant returns home from Syracuse after recovery from typhoid. | Family: BARBER, Elmer R / FRANTZ, Elsa M (F43541)
|
| 9609 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/22/1923 Mr. and Mrs. John Bars of the town of Lockport announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Amelia to Robert H Bell of the Town of Lockport ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/16/1924 The marriage of Dorothy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bars of the Town of Lockport to Robert H. Bell of Pendleton was solemnized Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride. Rev. J. D, Livingstone officiating. Attendants were Lucy and Walter Bell, sister and brother of the groom and the flower girl was Doris Bars, sister of the bride. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/19/1924 The home of Mr. snd Mrs. John Bars was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday afternoon, June 14. when at 4 o'clock, Rev. J. D. Llvingstone united in marriage their daughter, Dorothy Amelia and Robert H. Bell. Tha house was profusely decorated with white and purple lilacs. The ceremony waa performed before a bank of ferns and underneath a beau, tiful arch of snowballs white and purple French lilacs, with a large wedding bell of white and purple Lohengrin's wedding march was played on the graphanola. The bride was gowned in white crepe de chine with pearly trimmings and carried a shower bouquet of roses snd sweet peas. Miss Doris Bars, sister of the bride was maid of honor and w a s gowned in yellow organdie carrying a large yellow rose, bearing the wedding ring. The bridesmaid waa Miss Lucy Bell, sister of the groom. Her gown was of whim organdie with lavender trimmings. She carried a bouquet of white and purple lilacs. Walter Bell, brother of the groom acted as best man. The groom's gift to his bride was a string of pearls, and to his best man. cuff links To the maid of honor, the bride presented a ring, and to her bridesmaid, a bracelet. Covers were laid for sixty guests at the wedding dinner which followed, eleven of whom were seated at the bride's table, which was centered with a bouquet of roses and sweet peas. The bride received many useful gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Bell left for a motor trip to Silver Lake, where they will spend a fortnight. The bride'e traveling gown was of tan. with hat to match. After July 1 they will be at home on South Transit road. Among the pre-nuptlal entertainments for Miss Bars, was a variety shower given last Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Frank Bowen. | Family: BELL, Robert H / BARS, Dorothy Amelia (F44410)
|
| 9610 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/22/1924 George S. Bistoff, 41 years old, died at 3:40 o'clock this morning at his home on Chestnut ridge. He had been ill with pneumonia about one week. Bistoff was born In the town of Royalton on February 12, 1883 but spent the greater part his life here. Up to about two years ago he lived in Lockport, at that tlme moving to his late home on Chestnut ridge. Up to the 'time of his Illness he was employed at the Upson Company plant on Stevens street. Besides his wife he leaves four children. Gertrude, Ruth. Helen and Eleanor at home; four sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Henry Bischer, Mrs. Elisabeth Davison, Mrs. John Murtaugh and Anna, John, Edward J. Theodore all of this vicinity and William Bistoff of Buffalo. The funeral will be held at the home of his brother, John, No. 41 Minard street Wednesday afternoon, December 24 at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in Cold Springs cemetery. | BISTOFF, George S (I147615)
|
| 9611 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/22/1927 Sir. and Mrs. John Behm of' the Purdy road announce the engagement of their daughter Mabel C. of Niagara Falls to Hewitt Allen, also of Niagara Falls, the wedding to take place in January | Family: ALLEN, Hewitt / BEHM, Mabel C (F46967)
|
| 9612 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/22/1944 Stricken with Stricken a heart attack Sunday. Elbert Douglas 78. vice president of the Western Block Company, died at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at his home. 471 High St. He was an honorary trustee of the Baptist Church and served as president of the YMCA board at the time the present building was financed and constructed. Born in Lockport Oct. 6, 1865 Mr. Whitney was the son of Julius & and Jane Whitney. His father was a carpenter contractor. Rose From Ranks The son was educated in the Lockport public schools. After his graduation from the old Union School, he entered the employ of the former Boston and Lockport Block Factory at the age of 18 years. There he rose from the ranks to become general manager. After the block factory burned about 3a years ago. Mr. Whitney became associated with the Western Block Company, serving first as sales manager, then as secretary ana in recent years as rice president. For more than 40 years a director of the YMCA, Mr. Whitney re-, signed in 1940 when he was elected a honorary member of the board in recognition of continued and very active service. He became a member of the board June 10. 1901 and was president for seven years from 1922 to 1929. Trustee For Life In 1938 the Baptist Church recognized Mr. Whitney's 40 years of service on the official board by making him an honorary trustee for life. At that time he was chair- man of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Whitney was a charter mem- ber of the Rotary Club. While he never aspired to public office, he served on the Board of Park Com- missioners under former Mayor Ernest B. Crosby and Orrin G. Blount. Mr. Whitney was married in ?? to Aletta Esther Brace, who died eight years ago. Surviving are a son, Douglas B. Whitney, work manager of the Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Cor- poration, and a daughter, Mrs. Clifford W. Beers, Rochester. There are five grandchildren. | WHITNEY, Elbert Douglas (I131722)
|
| 9613 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/22/1959 GOW - Myra B. Gow. 7347 Gow Rd . Town of Hartland. wife of J. Retd Gow, entered into rest at her late home, Tuesday, Dec 22, 1959. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frederick Strebe of Tona- wanda, Mrs Walter McPherson, at home; three sons,, Walter and Robert, both of Appleton; and George, at home; also survived by 10 grandchildren three great- grandchildren, and several niees and nephews. Friends may call at her late home, where services will be held Thursday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. Interment in Hartland Central Cemetery. | BRANCH, Myra B (I165416)
|
| 9614 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/22/1961 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ver- heyn of 6375 Dale Road, New- fane, announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Miss Shirley Mae Verheyn, to Ger- ald Budde, son of Melvin Budde, Gill Road and Mrs. Dorothy Blacklock of Apple- ton. No date had been set for the wedding. | Family: BUDDE, Gerald Eugene / VERHEYN, Shirley (F67480)
|
| 9615 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/23/1922 Mrs. Augusta Barkow, wife of Rev. John Barkow, the pastor of St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ridge, died at her home on Tuesday morning st six o'clock, following an Illness of nearly three months. She was born at Watertown, Wisconsin, fortyseven years ago, and was the mother of four children, all at whom are at home. Edward, Herbert, Frieda and Irna. The funeral was held from the. church on Friday at two o'clock, nearby brethren clergymen havig the service in charge. Burial was at the cemetery on the Ridge. | Augusta W (I124386)
|
| 9616 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/23/1936 A GLANCE INTO THE PAST. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO - 1911 The Garden skating rink opens at corner of Caledonia and flooding street.-Marriage announced of Charles Baldwin to Emma La PearL | Family: BALDWIN, Charles / LA PEARL, Emma (F42830)
|
| 9617 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/23/1940 Funeral services for John D. Boyer, 84, Sour Home road, town of Pendleton, who died at 1 o'clock Sunday morning after a long illness, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. The Rev. Karl Kindt, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church, Wendelville, will officiate. Burial will be in Bear Ridge cemetery. Mr. Boyer was born Aug. 20, 1856, in the town of Pendleton and lived there practically all his life. He leaves three sons, John, Seymour and Norman Boyer, all of Lockport; and three daughters, Mrs. Howard Wolgast, town of Amherst; Mrs. Wilmer- Goerss, Tonawanda and Mrs. Charles Wagner, town of Pendleton; also 12 grandchildren. | BOYER, John D (I162373)
|
| 9618 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/24/1942 The marriage of Miss Mary M. Pomeroy of Lockport and Pvt. Lasal H. Banty, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Banty of Wilson, was; solemnized Dec. 7 at 2 o'clock in the Methodist Church. Gulfport, Miss., the Rev. C. C. Clark performing the ceremony. The bride wore a dress of light blue with navy accessories. The couple's wedding trip was to New Orleans. Pvt. Banty is attending the Army Air Forces Technical Training School at Gulfport Field | Family: BANTY, Lasal Howard / POMEROY, Mary M (F43501)
|
| 9619 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/24/1943 John Boldt died at his home, ???ridge Road Town of Clarence, Thursday morning, December 23, 1943 in his 81st year. He is sur- vived by his wife Lilly (nee ???echl), 5 sisters, one brother, Mrs. Martin Steinfeldt of Buffalo,, Miss. Fredericka Bodt and Elmer Boldt, Mrs. Gustave Muchow, Mrs. William Muggelberg of Wolcotts- burg and Mrs. Ernest Lindstedt of Clarence Center. Funeral services will be hed from the home, Sun- day afternoon, December 26th at ?? o'clock and 2:30 o'clock from St. ??? Lutheran Church at Wol- cottsburg. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 12/23/1943 LOCKPORT-A lifelong resident of the town of Clarence. N. Y., where ne operated a farm, John C. Boldt, 60, died yesterday after a short illness at his home in the Goodrich road. Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home and at 2:30 at St. Paul's Lutheran church at Wolcottaburg, N. Y. Mr. Boldt was born April 19. 1883. in Wolcottsburg, a son of Charles Boldt and Minnie Muchow Boldt, natives of Germany. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Lilly Boldt; five sisters. Mrs. Martin Steinfeldt. of Buffalo, Miss Fredricka Boldt, Mrs. Gustave Muchow and Mrs. William Muggelberg, all of Wolcottsburg, and Mrs. Ernest Lindstedt, of Clarence Center, and a brother, Elmer, of Wolcottsburg. | BOLDT, John C (I61852)
|
| 9620 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/24/1949 NEUMANN- Roselia C Neumann pasted away at the Lockport City Hospital, December 21st. She is survived by her husband, William F., four daughters and two sons: Mrs. Louise Brado of Lockport, Mis Kenneth Hyde of Barker. Mrs. Jacob H. Miller of Beach Ridge and Vera at home, Bernhart U., of Mentone, Calif and William J. of Vancouver. Wash.; three sisters and one brother, Mrs, Lucius S. Scott of Battle Creek, Michigan, Mrs. Robert J. McCormlck of Lockport and Mrs Herman Frledricks and Frank Brauer both of Wilson, N. Y. Funeral services were held- at the home in Shawnee. Friday. Dec. 21rd at 2 P. M. Rev. A Sederis officiating. Bearers were Kmmett McConnlck, Marvin Miller, Eugene Sherwood, Glen Sherwood, Francis Durfy and Henry Wagner. | BRAUER, Roselia C (I164507)
|
| 9621 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/24/1957 Funeral services will Thursday afternoon at 2 at St. Stephen's Evangelical & Reformed Church, Mlllersport. for Charles. Muggelberg 79, of Wolcott Rd Town of Clarence Mr. Mugel- berg died at his home, Sunday (Dec. 24, 1957) after a long ill ness. The Rev. Karl Kindt will offici- ate. Burial will be in St. Stephen' Cemetery. Friends may cal at the Gaul Funeral Home, 263 East Ave., until 11 Thursday morning. Born Sept. 25, 1878 in the Town of Clarence, he spent his lifetime there. His first wife, Helen Boldt, is deceased. He was a member of St. Stephen's Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Marie Drum; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Muck of Getzville; a son, Howard B. of Clarence, three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Anna Muck of Getzvlle and a brother, William of Clarence. | MUGGELBERG, Charles (I61859)
|
| 9622 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/24/1970 M I L L I N E R - Elizabeth Baudendistel of 18 Walnut St. passed away Wednesday Dec. 23 at St. Clare Manor. Mother of Mrs. Helen Dean, Mrs. Oliver (Dorothy) DuPont, Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Mead, Mrs. Stanley (Genevieve) Faery, all of Lockport, Mrs. Kenneth (Florence) Ecker of Tonawanda, Mrs. Robert (Frances) Behm of Lewiston, also survived by 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great - great - grandchild. Friends received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Joseph M. Kennedy Funeral Home Inc., 122 Walnut St. where the funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 26 at 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary Thursday at 2 p.m. | MEYER, Elizabeth (I127878)
|
| 9623 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/26/1923 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Witkop announce the engagement of their daughter Gertrude to Edward Bidell of Medina. The marriage to take place In the near future. ALSO Medina NY Daily Register Journal - 7/8/1924 The marriage of Gertrude Whitcop of Wolcottsville to Edward Bidell of Medina was solemnized at Lockport on Saturday afternoon. After a ten day trip to Cleveland Mr. and Mrs. Bidell will reside at 421 Park Avenue. | Family: BIDELL, Edward W / WITKOP, Gertrude Lillie Ida (F27291)
|
| 9624 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/26/1959 AKRON - Alvin R. Bruning, 41. of the Ditch Rd., Town of Royalton, died unexpectedly Thursday (Dec. 24, 1959) in Meyer Memorial Hospital, Buffalo. A native of the Town of Royalton, Mr. Bruning was born Sept. 7, 1918. Surviving are his wife. Josephine; his mother, Mrs. Rose Bruning. and a sister. Miss Minnie Bruning, all at home; a brother, Franklin, Gasport, and sev eral nieces and nephews. The Rev Herman Ewald of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wol- cottsville, will officiate at serv- ices in Mr.. Bruning's home at 2 Monday afternoon. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby. | BRUNING, Alvin R (I178347)
|
| 9625 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/27/1919 R. B. Clement of the firm of Clement Bros, very much surprised his relatives and friends when he tele- phoned Monday morning of his mar- iage on Sunday to Miss Grace Bates of Akron, N. T. The date for the wedding had been announced for the first of the year, but to escape certain forms of so-called fun. they decided day to .anticipate their friends. | Family: CLEMENT, Robert B / BATES, Grace E (F44757)
|
| 9626 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/27/1927 The funeral of William F. Bluhm, 68 years old, who died Sunday morning at his home, 57 Webb street was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home and at 2:30 o'clock at Trinity Lutheran church, the Rev Herman Meier officiating. Burial waa in Trinity Lutheran Cold Spring cemetery. The bearers 'were Fred Fisher, Henry Williams, John Staats, Albert Goldenstein, David Hoffmaster and Ernest Weber. Mr. Bluhm was born In Germany but come to this country forty years ago, settling on a farm In the town of Lockport. Later he moved into the city and previous to his recent illness he was employed In the shipping department of the Simonds Saw and Steel Company plant. Death was caused my anemia.' Surviving are his wife, Wilhelmine; five daughters, Mrs. August Leingruebler of Huston, Texas; Mrs. John Durow of Lockport; Mrs. Benjamin Ellman and Mrs. Waldemar Hacker of North Tonawanda and Louise Bluhm of Lockport; two brothers, Fred and August of Lockport | BLUHM, William F (I152515)
|
| 9627 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/27/1945 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Roggow of 161 cormthia St., announce that the marriage of their daughter, Doris, to Paul Bittler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bates of 496 Park Ave., will be solemnised Saturday, Dec. 30, at 5 o clock at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Beaton and La Grange Streets. A reception will be held In the church hall following, the ceremony. No invitations have been Issued but friends are invited to attend. | Family: BITTLER, Paul J / ROGGOW, Doris (F53147)
|
| 9628 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/27/1946 Gustave Muchow died at his home Wolcott Road Town of Clarence, Thursday. December 26, 1946. He Is survived by his wife, one daughter Mrs. Edwin Kanehl of Wocottsburg, four grandchildren, and one brother William Muchow of Wokcottsburg. Funeral services will be held at his home, Sunday, December 29th at two o'clock. Burial in St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wolcottsburg. | MUCHOW, Gustav (I61857)
|
| 9629 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/27/1947 President of the New York State Grape Growers' Association. Ira Harvey Bradlee, 52, widely-known Town of Lewlston farmer, died Fri- day in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Ni- agara Falls,, where he had been undergoing treatment or a heart condition for the past four months. Mr_ Bradlee was elected president of the State Grape Growers' Assoc ation a year ago and was a former vice president of the AAA farm program. He also was a member of the Niagara County Farm Bureau and Dickersonville Methodist Church and a past master of Ransomville Lodge 561, F it AM. Son of the late Charles N. and Ella Bradlee. he was born Oct. 21, 1895 in the Town of Lewiston. Mr. Bradlee is survived by his wife,, the former Florence Weller of Roch- ester, and a brother,, Francis H. Bradlee, Sanborn. Services will be held at the home on Ridge Road, Town of Lewiston,, Monday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. James Wilson, pastor of Dick- ersonville Methodist Church, offici- ating. Services at the grave will be conducted by the Ransomville Ma- sonic Lodge and burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. | BRADLEE, Ira Harvey (I163767)
|
| 9630 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/27/1971 JACKSON - Izora (nee Whitmore) of 13 Vernon St., Middleport, widow of Charles D. Jackson passed away Saturdav, Dec. 25, 1971, at the Medina Memorial Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Jean) Slack of Medina and Mrs. George (Dorothy) Bewley of Lockport; six grandchildren and two great - grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Middleport United Methodist Church with burial in R o y a 1 t o n Mountain Ridge Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials to the Middleport United Methodist Church, Middleport Library or the Medina Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the family. | WHITMORE, Izora (I143278)
|
| 9631 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/28/1928 Johanna nee Linderman. widow the late Charles Behrens died at her home No. 389 North Transit street, Thursday evening, December 27, 1928. Aged 68 years. She is survived by five sons and three daughters, Sophia, Mrs. John L. Ball, Herman, Albert, Mrs. Fred B. Holtz, Carl and William Behrens and Elmer reggentin, all of this city. Also eight grandchildren, and two brothers, Fred Linderman of Lockport, N.Y., and Henry Lin- derman of Burt, N.Y. Funeral services will be held from the home Sunday afternoon, Dec. 30th at 1:30 o'clock and two o'clock from Trinity Lutheran church on Saxton street. Interment in Trin- ity Lutheran Cold Spring cemetery. | LINDERMAN, Johanna (I132597)
|
| 9632 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/28/1966 Mrs. Clara Arter and Charles Bourlier were united in marriage Nov. 26, 1966 at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ernest E. Heuer officiating. The couple was attended by Mrs. Phyllis Guay and Arnold Arter. Mr. and Mrs. Bourlier are at home at 179 Church St. | Family: BOURLIER, Charles D / LEMKE, Clara E (F50124)
|
| 9633 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/29/1927 The marriage of Mlsa Florence Chase of this city to Archie Brownell of Detroit was quietly solemnised last evening at the parsonage of Clinton Street Methodist church, Rev. N. V. Cossaboon officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Brownell will reside In Detroit. | Family: BROWNELL, Archie H / CHASE, Florence L (F42224)
|
| 9634 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/29/1938 RANSOMVILLE, Dec. 2©-H. Seymour Ransom, 77, last of a pioneer Niagara county family and former village postmaster, died at 1 o'clock this morning in the family home, West Main street, after a long illness. Mr. Ransom was born in Niagara county, son of the late William H. H. and Eliza Ransom, and lived in Ransomville most of his life. He served seven years as supervisor, representing the town of Porter, He was a member of uie Ransomville Baptist church and a past master of Ransomville Masonic lodge. He served as postmaster for eight years. During the World war Mr. Ransom was chairman of the Niagara County Selective Service Rules board, and a member of the Niagara Pioneers' association. He is survived by his wife, Grace White- Ransom; one son, Philip of Buffalo; one daughter, Mrs. Everett Ward, of Sterlingville, N. Y., and a sister, Mrs. Lottie Barry, of Wilson. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Paul F. Robinson, pastor of toe Baptist church, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ernest Sergei, also of Ransomville. Burial will be in Norto Ridge cemetery. | RANSOM, H Seymour (I125753)
|
| 9635 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/29/1942 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bilkey Of North Tonawanda announce the engagement of their daughter, Elnora to George A. Meiklejohn, son of Mr, and Mrs. James Meiklejohn of 179 Lock street, | Family: MEIKLEJOHN, George Arnott / BILKEY, Elnora Blanche (F44621)
|
| 9636 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/29/1942 NIAGARA PALLS - Funeral services for Supervisor John E. Bookhout. «4, who died Monday night in Mt. St. Marys Hospital of a heart ailment, will be held at 3 o'clock Thursday at hi« home, 1»5 Maple Ave., and at 2:30 at Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery. Representing the 13th ward on the Board of Supervisors for 8 years, Mr. Bookhout retired a year ago after 44 years of service with the New York Central Railroad during which time he was yard master and station master in Niagara Falls. Ill health forced his retirement. He was born m Berwick, Ont.. later lived in Syracuse and came to Niagara Falls in 1900. He was a member of Niagara River Lodge FAM and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Bookhout; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Sales: and two sons, Harry Bookhout, Niagara Falls; Raymond Bookhout, Lockport; and a brother, Albert Bookhout, Berwick. | BOOKHOUT, John E (I126667)
|
| 9637 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/29/1948 Mr. and Mrs. William Blonkowskl of 24 Waterman St., announce the engagement of their daughter, Helen F., to Matthew Dubai, son of Mrs. Michael Dubai of Medina. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 9/24/1949 The Rev. Joseph Jendsura. OSFS. of De Sales Catholic High School, officiated at a Nuptial High Mass solemnised Sept. 17, at St. Joseph's Church, uniting in marriage Miss Helen P. Blonkowskl. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Blonkowskl of Waterman Street, and Matthew Dubai of Medina. Multi-colored gladioli banked the altar for the ceremony where the bride was giv en in marriage bv her father. She was attended by her two sis ters. the Misses Loraine Blonkowskl. as maid of honor, and Dolores Blonkowskl as bridesmaid. The groom chose John Maryanowski of Medina as best man and his brother, Casimer Dubai, also of Medina, as usher. FAILLE BRIDAL GOWN The bride's faille gown was fashioned with an Illusion neckline highlighted by Inserts of imported lace, long sleeves tapering to points over the wrists, and full skirt swept into a chapel-length tram. Her fingertip veil was crowned with a sweetheart brim of pleated faille. A string of pearls and matching earrings, gift of the groom, complemented her ensemble. Her bouquet of white roses and carnations, tied with a satin ribbon, was used as a centerpiece at a reception for 200 guests held at the home of her parents during the afternoon. The bridesmaids wore blue and vermiUion chiffon gowns styled with fold necklines and full skirts, their chiffon gauntlets, be- ing complemented by rhinestone bracelets, gifts of the bride. They wore flower headdresses and bou- quets of yellow carnations and blue pompons. Mrs. Blonkowskl, mother of the bride, favored a navy blue chiffon dinner dress with navy accessories and a red rose corsage. The groom's mother, Mrs. Dubai, chose a green silk ensemble and matching green accessories, with a redrose corsage. WEDDING DINNER A dinner for members of the immediate families was served at the Park Hotel. Summer flowers adorned the archways of the bride's home for the reception, with t he mantel of the fireplace being centered with a bouquet of red roses. Guests were present from Buffalo, West Seneca. Medina and Oleott. Before leaving on their wedding trip to the Thousand Islands and Canada, the bride changed to a navy blue suit with, navy blue poke bonnet and accessories accented by a red-rose corsage. On their return the couple will live in Medina. | Family: DUBAI, Matthew M / BLONKOWSKI, Helen F (F38945)
|
| 9638 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/29/1956 Mrs. Wilhelmina Gottschalk, 83. former resident of Lockport died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Whitehead of Barker. Mrs. Gottschalk was born in Germany and came to this country at the age of 14. She formerly lived at 23 Hill St. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Lockport, the Ladies Aid Society of the church, and was a Gold Star Mother of the American Legion Auxiliary. Other survivors include a son, Walter W. of Barker and a daugh- ter, Mrs. John Bloom of Lockport, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The body is at Taylor and Reyn- olds Funeral Home. | BEHRENS, Wilhelmina (I132799)
|
| 9639 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/29/1958 LYNDONVILLE - Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bane, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bane, Mr. and Mrs. George Bane, Mr, and Mrs, Floyd Bane and Gordon Bane attended funeral services, for Mr. Leonard Bane's brother, Frank Bane. 79, in Webster Friday afternoon. Mr. Bane, a native of Town of Yates has lived in Webster since 1911 and has for many years operated a hardware store and plumbing establishment with his son, David. Burial will be made in Bates Cemetery, Medina | BANE, Frank Lloyd (I118608)
|
| 9640 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/29/1972 BRANDT - Fred W., of Wilson, at Newfane Thursday (Dec. 28, 1972). Father of .Mrs. Willard (Martha) Schultz of Wilson and John F. Brandt of Appleton; also survived by nine grandchildren and three great - grandchildren. Friends rruy call at the Hamilton & Clark Funeral Chapel,, Wilson,, where the family will be present 2-4 and 7-9 p.. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m.,, with the Rev. Mason Crites officiating. In- terment in North Ridge Cemetery. ALSO Same date and paper WILSON - Fred W. Brandt, 73, of 3735 Irish Road, here, a retired farmer, died Thursday at Newfane Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Born April 14, 1899 in the Town of Cambria, he was the son of John T. and Martha (Koeppen) Brandt. Before his retirement, he had operated a farm at the Irish Road address for most of his life. He was the husband of the late Gladys (Sherman) Brandt, who died in 1936. Surviving are a daughter and son, Mrs. Willard (Martha) Schultz of Wilson and John F. Brandt of Appleton; also nine grandchildren and three great - grandchildren. Friends may call at the Hamilton & Clark Funeral Chapel, here, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the funeral home. The Rev. Mason Crites, pastor of North Ridge United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. | BRANDT, Frederick W (I69788)
|
| 9641 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/3/1919 Lewis T. Bell died at his home on the South Transit road Wednesday morning, December 3, 1919. He Is survived by his wife, three children, Robert H., Walter L., and Lucy Rachel all at home, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bell of this city two brothers, William C. Bell in Africa, and Jesse M. Bell of this city. Funeral services will be held from the home Friday afternoon, December 6th at 2.30 o'clock. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery. Rochester and Tonawanda papers please copy. | BELL, Lewis T (I134038)
|
| 9642 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/3/1959 SCHULER - Funeral services for Benjamin F. Schuler were held Wednesday. Dec. 2. 1959 at 2:30 P.M. from The Gaul Funeral Home. Inc.. 263 East Ave. The Rev. Robert Mclntyre officiated. The bearers were Edward Kugler. Robert Britt, John Leis, Dennis Criswell. William Hemmer, and Alva Morris. Interment was In Dysinger's Cemetery. | SCHULER, Benjamin F (I141809)
|
| 9643 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/3/1962 Mrs. Delia Groff (nee Chur), 74, of 7172 Groff Road. Town of Lockport, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 1962) at Lockport Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Groff, widow of Joseph C. Groff, was born May 10, 1888, in Buffalo, the daughter of George and Augusta Poppenberg Chur. A resident of Lockport for 43 years. Mrs Groff was a member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Stanley Blonkowski of Burt. Mrs. Bruce Diebold of Elkton, Md., Mrs. Howard Mietz. Miss Delia A. Groff and Miss Jeanne R. Groff, all of Lockport: two sons, George C Groff and William W. Groff, both of Lockport; 11 grandchildren; one great grandson and -everal nieces and nephews Friends may call at the Prud- "en and Kandt Funeral Home, Z42 Genesee St., from 7-9 p.m. this evening and from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held there Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. with the Rev Victor Mesenbring, pastor of Mount Olive Church, officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. | CHUR, Delia (I151242)
|
| 9644 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/3/1971 BAKER - Ida M. (nee Preisch) of 11106 Raplds Rd., Clarence Center, N.Y. December 2, 1971. Wife of the late Jacob B. Baker; mother of Mrs. Roy (Letah) Hoffman of Akron, N.Y, Mrs. Avice Bistoff of Savona, N.Y., Mrs. Arnold (Edith) Koons of Clarence Center, N.Y., Mrs. Alton (Marjorie) Hoste and Mrs. Lester (Neva) Penwright of Lockport, N.Y. Also survived by eight grandchildren, nine great ° grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at their convenience at the Bernhardt Funeral Home, 130 Mam St., Akron, N.Y. where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Family present from 2-4 and 7- 9. Friends invited. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal Same date and paper AKRON - Mrs Ida M (Preisch) Baker. 92, of 11106 Rapids Road, Clarence Center, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, in Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born in the Town of Locknort, Sept. 15, 1879, she was a daughter of William and Elisabeth (Hollenbeck) Preisch. Mrs. Baker was the widow of Jacob B. Baker, who died in 1944. She was a member of the Hunts Corners Baptist Church. Survivors i n c l u d e five daughters, Mrs. Roy (Letah) Hoffman, of Akron; Mrs. Avice Bistoff of Savonia; Mrs. Arnold (Edith) Koons of Clarence Center; Mrs. Alton (Marjorie) Hoste and Mrs. Lester (Neva) Penwright, both of Lockport; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Bernhardt Funeral Home, 130 Main St., Akron at their convenience. Family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow. The Rev. John Mair, pastor of Hunts Comers Baptist Church, and a former pastor, the Rev. Robert Worrell, will conduct services at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Sunday, Burial will be in Eldred Cemetery, | PREISCH, Ida (I147763)
|
| 9645 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/30/1918 Mrs. Augusta Berg died this morning, December 30, 1918, at the age of 80 years' at the home of her son Frank Berg on the Charlotteville Road. She leaves one son and two daughters, Frank Berg of Newfane, N. Y., Mrs. Charles Hartgam of Ransomvllle, N. Y Mrs. William Enslnminger of Shawnee, N. Y., one step-daughter, Mrs. George Malfarth of Brooklyn, N. Y., also 16 grand-children and 13 great grand-children. Funeral services wll he held from the home ot her son Frank Berg, Tuesday- afternoon, December 31st, a t 1 o'clock. Interment will be made in the German Lutheran Cemetery, Lockport, N. Y. | Augusta (I90731)
|
| 9646 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/30/1940 BURT, Dec. 30-Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Bobzien Stroth. 70, wife of the late William Stroth, who died Friday. following a short Illness, will be held at her home on Center street, Tuesday at 2:30. Burial will be in Corwin cemetery. Mrs. Stroth was a lifelong resident of Burt and an active member of the Baptist church in that village. Her entire life, particularly the latter years, were spent in providing aid to persons in need. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Max Eriksson, Syracuse; Mrs. Ernest R Stoddard and Miss Helen Stroth, Burt: three brothers. Christian and William Bobzeln, Burt; and Fred Bobzeln, Coomer road, town of Newfane; four granddren and two great grandchil- dren. | BOBZIEN, Minnie (I153192)
|
| 9647 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/30/1946 Charles W. Brigham passed away at the Lockport City hospital Simday evening December 29, 1046. He la survived by his wife Cora (nee Otto) 5 daughters, Mrs. Robert Jerge Jr., Mrs. Fay Lembach, Mrs. Thomas Thompson, Mrs. Wilbur Peters, Olive Brigham all of Oasport 4 sons. C. Robert and Irving of Lockport. Raymond and Harold of Gasport. 1 sister, Mrs. Sara Westfall of Roulette, Pa. Friends may call at the late home, Bolton Road where private funeral win be held on Wednesday at 3 o'clock. Burial in Ormngeport cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. | BRIGHAM, Charles W (I172382)
|
| 9648 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/30/1952 Stricken with a cerebral hem- orrhage early this morning while visiting at the home of her son, Mrs. Amelia Beccue, 67, was pro- nounced dead upon arrival at Lockport City Hospital. Mrs. Beccue. widow of Detective Sergt. Walter K. Beccue. who served on the Lockport Police Force for 23 years, had been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Beyer, in Wilson for tour years. She was spending a few days with her youngest son, Donald Beccue, 1S1 Lock St.. when she became ill. Born In Buffalo. July J. I8® the daughter of John and Elisabeth Saltzman Buhs, Mrs. Beccue lived In Lockport approximately 38 years. She was a member of the Auxiliary to United Spanish War Veterans. Besides her daughter and son Donald, she Is survived by two other sons, Karl W and William A., both of Lockport, ten grandhildren, two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Louis Panten, Mrs. Clarence Dietsel and John Buhs, all of Buffalo, aad William Buhs of Chicago. Services will be held Friday at 2 o'clock at Gaul Funeral Home, 253 East Ave., the Rev. Walter L. Kingsley, pastor of Wilson Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lu- theran Cemetery. | BUHS, Amelia (I56047)
|
| 9649 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/31/1947 BEYER Baby Beyer, infant daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beyer of East Wilson, died Tuesday, December 30th at the Lockport City Hospital. Private funeral at the Clemens O Gaul Funeral Home, 263 East. Avenue, Lockport, at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. | BEYER (I143370)
|
| 9650 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/31/1957 A former Middleport resident, Julius Wasvary. 73, died early this morning (Dec. 31, 1897) at Crothers Nursing Home following an illness of three years. Born Dec. 24, 1884 in Austria, he cam* to this country several years ago. While living in Middle- port for years he was a former cabinet maker and operated a small nursery there. Survivors include a son, William J. Wasvary of Lockport; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Hayden of Lockport, Mrs. Robert Spalding of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Rob- ert Bensley of Medina, and eight grandchildren. Friends may call beginning Thursday at the Gaul Funeral Home, Inc., 263 East Ave. Serv- ices will be held at the funeral home Saturday morning at 8:30 and at St. John's Church at 9. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. | WASVARY, Julius (I139254)
|