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| 9851 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/21/1945 LOCKPORT, March 21-Wounded - February 27, Corporal Daniel Rosati, 26, died March 7 in Germany of his injuries, a War department telegram today informed his wife, Mrs. Anna Rosati, 3000 Ontario street. Corporal Rosati entered the service November 13, 1943, and went overseas last September. He was formerly employed by the Simond Saw and Steel company. Besides his wife, he is survived by his. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Rosati, 328 Ontario street; four sisters, Mrs. Arnold Biana, Mrs. Peter Bartholomew and Miss Mary Rosati, of this city, and Mrs. James Pelletterier, of Depew, N. Y., and two brothers, Emillio Rosati, of this city, and Francis Rosati, in the navy. Another brother, Sergeant Alphonsus Rosati, was killed last year in Germany. | ROSATI, Daniel (I126462)
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| 9852 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/21/1969 LYNDONVILLE - Mrs. Clara C. Bane, 78, of Marshall Road, died early today at her home here after a long illness. She was the daughter of Wil liam and Minnie Arndt, and was born July 13, 1890, in Burt. She married the late Timothy Bane of Lyndonville in 1906, and has resided in this area for more than 60 years. Mrs. Bane was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Gleaners Class of that church. Until recently, she was quite active in church affairs. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Myrtle) Hill of Rochester; four sons, Leo of Rochester, and Keith Sr., Irving and Earl, all of Lyndonville; a sister, Miss Anna Miller of Buffalo; a brother, William Miller of Lyndonville; 28 grandchildren; 34 great - grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Her son Howard Bane died in 1953. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow at the Smythe Funeral Home, 112 N. Main St., Lyndonville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. Howard Warriner of United Methodist Church. | ARNDT, Clara C (I66259)
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| 9853 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/22/1934 An interlocutory decree of divorce granted to Margaret C. Brettle of Tonawanda from her husband, Arthur G. Brettle of Buffalo, was J filed yesterday at the county clerk's office. The decree was granted by Justice Almon W. Lytle In Supreme court at Buffalo. The couple married Jan. 19, 1920, at Tonawanda. | Family: BRETTLE, Arthur G / CLENCH, Margaret (F61863)
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| 9854 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/22/1938 The marriage of Mss Dorothy L. Bull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rankle of the Creek road, town of Lockport to Floyd J. Rockwood, son of Orrln Rockwood of the Flsk road, town of Pendleton, was solemnized on Saturday evening, March 19th, the Rev. M. E. Engle, pastor of the Raymond Community church offici- ating at his home, 66 Franklin street, Tonawanda, N. Y. The bride was attended by Janet L. Rockwood, sister of the groom, and Duane Rockwood, his brother, was the best man. Mr. and Mrs. Rockwood will make their home on the farm adjoining Mr. Rockwood's father's farm, Fisk road, town of Pendleton. | Family: ROCKWOOD, Floyd Josuay / RANKIE, Dorothy L (F37265)
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| 9855 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/22/1946 Mrs. Reaka Leoschke (nee Bentean) widow of the late August Leoschke of Barre, passed away March 23, 1946 at the age of eighty one years, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Rose Brown, on Chestnut Ridge, Lockport. She leaves to mourn her loss, two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Walter Krause, Royalton, Mrs. Rose Brown, William C. and Walter A. Loeachke of Lockport, two sisters Mrs. Fred Bartell, Wofcottsvllle and Mrs. Fred Beach of Lockport, one brother William Bentean of Royalton and twelve grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Friends may call at Grineli Funeral home, Maw at. Albion where the funeral will be held Sunday, March 24 at 3 PM. Burial at Union Cemetery on County- house road. Rev. Herman Meier ef Lockport will officiate. | BENTEEN, Fredericka (I139283)
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| 9856 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/22/1956 Mrs. Grace L. Ryan, 70, of 135 Fayette St., a retired practical nurse, died Wednesday (March XI, 1956i In Lockport Memorial Hospital after a month's illness. Mrs. Ryan was a nurse at Wyndham Lawn Home for Children for It years and also in many area nursing homes. A resident of Lockport for SO years, she spent her youth in the Quaker Road area. Surviving are three sons. Percy H . John F. and Bernard D , all of Lockport; four daughters, Mrs. Perry Dunn. Mrs. Ray Halstead and Miss Margaret G. Ryan, all of Lockport; Mrs. Hubert Bloom. Barker; 38 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Her husband, John F. Ryan, died 15 years ago. Services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Kennedy Fun- eral Home, 122 Walnut St., the Rev. A.H. Schott, pastor of Clin- ton Street Methodist Church, offi- ciating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. | Grace L (I151632)
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| 9857 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/22/1962 Tuesday evening's general alarm fire at 30 Main St. has claimed the life of 50-year-old Joseph J. Palia, operator of The Main Grill and owner of the damaged structure. Mr. Palia, who stumbled downstairs from his second floor apartment with his qlothing aflame, died Wednesday night (March , 1962) at :25 in Lockport Memorial Hospital. Hospital officials said Mr. Palia had been burned over 70 per cent of his body. He had remained unconscious and in critical condi tion since he was taken to the hospital shortly after the outbreak of the fire. Fire Chief Frederick Niland this morning was awaiting the arrival of a National Board of Fire Underwriters investigator from Buffalo for further investigation as to the cause of the $30,000 blaze. Lockport detectives who spent most of Wednesday investigating the cause of the blaze conferred with District Attorney William H Earl behind closed doors for more than three hours this morning. Detective Sgt. Robert J. Buchanan said "about four persons" had been questioned Wednesday in connection with the fire, but added police were "still investigating the situation." He said he did not expect any Immediate police action this morning. One of the persons questioned is understood to have been a wom- an whom Mr. Palia had known for some time. She had apparently lived in an apartment above the grill until Tuesday afternoon when she was evicted by Mr. Palia. The fire is belived to have originated in the second floor front apartment of Mr. Palia. The ensuing blaze completely demolished the front and back second floor apartments - water and smoke damaged the grill below, two third floor apartments and a fourth floor storage section. The building was ordered board' ed up and padlocked early Wednes- day morning following inspection by Fire Chief Niland. City Building Inspector W. Emerson Schaf- er and Police Chief Joseph Chaus- se. Mr. Schafer pointed nut that all persons, except authorized investigating personnel, are probhitied from entering the building Mr. Palia, an active bowler ' the Lockport area, was a past president of the Niagara County Liquor Dealers Association. He had operated the Main Grill for the past 16 years. Born Jan. 14, 1912. in Lockport, he is survived by his wife. Sally I (nee Zalinski) of 28.16 Main St . Newfane; two daughters. Miss Angela Palia. Newfane. and Mrs. Leon Bass of Palmetto, Fla.; a son Robert A. Palia of Lockport, two brothers, Amie Palia of Lockport and Peter LaPaglia of Buffalo; and a grandson, Scott L. Bass. Services will be held at Gaul Funeral Home. Inc., 263 East Ave. where friends may call. The services will be held Saturday at a time to be announced. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. | PALIA, Joseph (I147952)
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| 9858 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/22/1965 LYNDONVILLE - Marvin G. Buckland, 83, of Alps Road, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Merrill Lonnen, early Sunday morning (March 21, 1965). He had been in failing health for the past year. Born in the Town of Gaines, Dec. 12, 1881, he was the son of William and Catherine Grapes Buckland. All of his adult life had been spent in the Lyndonville area where he had engaged in farming. For many years he operated his own threshing machinery. He was married to Harrlet_B, Helsdon Jan 21, 1914. She died in July 1953.' - . Surviving are a son, Robert Buckland; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Lonnen; nine grandchildren; two great - grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Charles Plummer, ail of Lyndonville. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the Smythe Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. George Engle of Yates Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lyrihaven Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. | BUCKLAND, Marvin G (I182717)
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| 9859 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/23/1936 Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Brace Wright, wife of Clayton I. Wright, were held at her late home on the Daniels road on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. James T. Haugh of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. | BRACE, Julia (I163218)
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| 9860 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/23/1957 Mrs. Mary Bayer Bush, wife of William Bush, died at her late home, Packard's Bridge. Tuesday ALSO Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA - 3/20/1957 Mrs. Mary Bush, 83, Lockport Ave., Town of Pendleton, died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday evening (March 19, 1957). She was the wife of William Bush. Born in the -Town of Amherst, she lived there and in the Town of Pendleton all her life. She -was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reform Church, Wendleville, and of its Ladies Aid Society. Mr. and Mrs. Bush celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary Nov. 21. In addition to her husband, surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ezra Hoffman, a son, Norman Bush, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, all of this city.' The Rev. Karl Kindt will conduct the funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday at the family residence. Interment will be in Bear Ridge Cemetery. | BOYER, Mary C (I63036)
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| 9861 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/24/1934 NORTH RIDGE, March 24-A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage at North Ridge on Tuesday evening when Rev, JamesT. Haugh, the resident pastor united in matrimony Miss Gladys Bixler of Lockport and Douglass L. Roberts of Cambria. The couple was attended by Miss Marion Woodcock of Warren's Corners and Frank Freer of Cambria. | Family: ROBERTS, Douglas L / BIXLER, Gladys (F53191)
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| 9862 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/24/1937 Mr. and Mrs, Walter Brado were pleasantly surprised at their Main street home in Olcott by a group Of neighbors and friends on Tuesday evening in honor of their 15th wedding anniversary. A most enjoyable evening was spent in playing five hundred and other games with many attractice prizes offered to the guests. At mid-night the guests were seated at a circular table attractive ly decorated in Spring colors with a large anniversary sake in the center flanked with delicate pink favors and tapers in corresponding colors. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter and Mr. and Mrs. William Horton of Newfane, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nicholas and Mr. and Mrs. Roy M Cameron of Olcott. The honor guests were the recipients of many attractive gifts. | Family: BRADO, Walter E / DAYER, Dorothy E (F59652)
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| 9863 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/24/1949 EICK -Anne E. Eick of Lewiston Road, Town of Royalton, passed away Wednesday morning at her home. She is survived by her husband Ferdinand; one daughter, Mrs. Hattie Dushow of Mlddlpeort; five sons, George of Gasport, Edward Of Mlddleport, Avery of Medina, LOren and Erwin, both of Mlddleport; 14 grandchildren; a great grandchiidren; one sister, Mrs. Fred Piess, sad one brother, William Brsge, both of Lockport; also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family home where funeral services Will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock and at 2 o'clock from St. Michael's Lutheran Church st Wolcottsville with Rev. Frederick Schleet officiating. Burial hi St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery | BREGE, Anne Emelia Auguste (I168587)
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| 9864 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/24/1952 TERWlLLlGER-Mae Terwilliger, wife of the late Clarence E. Terwilliger. psssed sway at her home, 7 Ontario Street, Sunday morning. March 23, 1963. She leaves one daughter and two sons. Mrs Frank F. McChesney and Raymond J., of Lockport. and Sheldon E. Terwilliger of Gary. Indiana, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers, Mrs Abbie Sauers. Mrs. John Wietzel and Mrs. Grace Zimtner of wiillamsport, Pa and Howard snd Jason Bryan of Warren. Pa. Friends may call st her home, 7 Ontario street where funeral services will toe held Wednesday afternoon March 26th at 3:30 o'clock. Interment In Cold Springs Cemetery | BRYAN, Mae (I81035)
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| 9865 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/24/1962 MIDDLEPORT - Homer L. Letts, 78, of 5056 Salt Works Road, Medina, died Friday (March 23. 1962) in Medina Me- morial Hospital where he had been a patient for the pat four days. He was born Jan. 18, 1884 in West Barre, the son of Judson and Elizabeth Singleton Letts. He farmed all of his life in this vicinity. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Edna Bowen Letts, two daugh- ters, Mrs. Donald Dennis, and Mrs. Esther Ethridge; a son, Stewart Letts; six grandchildren; and a great - granddaughter, all of Medina; three brothers, Leon of Scotia, Harvey of Bolivar and Spencer of Middleport, and sev- eral nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, Inc., where funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Kenneth Baker of the Shel- by Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby. | LETTS, Homer L (I160213)
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| 9866 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/24/1964 BREOE - William F. Brege passed away at his home, M Lewis Street, Sunday, March 22, 1984. He leaves his wife. Martha M. (nee Rlemer), four daughters, Gladys W. and Esther A. Brege, Lockport, Mrs. F r ed (Gertrude) Herman, Barker, Mrs. LaVern (Violet) Koske. Roswell, New Mexico, also four grandchildren, Anita Norman, Bad Kissengen, Germany, Sharon Norman, Rochester, New York, Vicar Thomas Koske, Covins. California, Rebecca Koske, Roswell. New Mexico, also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, where funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at two c'clock. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery. | BREGE, William F (I168586)
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| 9867 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/24/1971 SKEETS - Oliver G. Skeets passed away suddenly at his home, 55 Oliver Street. Tuesday, March 23, 1971 Husband of the late G l a d ys Bistoff Skeets he leaves two daughters Mrs. David (Mary) Strong, Lockport and Mrs. H a r o l d (Joyce) .Mohaupt, Woodbridge, Va. Also survived by twelve grandchildren and f i v e great grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 and Thursday 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 Friday morning and 8:30 and 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Church. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary Thursday evening at 8 o'clock ALSO Same date and paper Oliver G. Skeets, 70, of 55 Oliver St., died unexpectedly Tuesday at his home of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Skeets was born July 16, 1900 in Newfane, the son of Henry and Christiana Stoddard Skeets. He was the husband of the late Gladys Bistoff who died Nov. 11, 1970. A resident of Lockport for about 68 years, Mr. Skeets was e m p l o y e d as a machine operator at Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp., for 42 years. He retired in 1965. M. Skeets leaves two daughters, Mrs. David (Mary) Strong, Lockport, and Mrs. H a r o l d (Joyce) Mohaupt, Woodbridge, Va.; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call from 7-9 this evening and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., where funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery | SKEETS, Oliver G (I147703)
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| 9868 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/25/1916 A pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brege, Akron, N. Y., when Mr. Brege's sister. Miss Lena A. Brege was united In marriage to Mr. Howard M. Owen also of Akron. The bridal party led by the flower girl, Elise Wilder, took their places beneath a large white wedding hell where the ceremony was performed by tho Rev. Francis Mnlnes In the presence of forty-five invited guests. The bride was becomingly gowned in white silk crepe do chine with silver embroidered net and pearl trimming. She was attended by Miss Jlda Brege, as maid of honor, who wore light blue satin. Mr. Lynford Owen, brother of the groom HCted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Owen left for a brief wedding trip after which they will be st home in Swifts Mills. Mrs. Owen wore a traveling suit of tan broadcloth with hit to match. | Family: OWEN, Howard M / BREGE, Adalena A (F61254)
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| 9869 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/25/1926 Harold Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs, Harold Brauer, of the town of Lockport, died at the Children's Hospital, Buffalo, Wednesday afternoon, March '21, 1926. Aged three and one-half years. He is survived by his parents and one sister, Elinor. Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon, at two o'clock, at Glenwood cemetery. | BRAUER, Harold Nelson (I167028)
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| 9870 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/25/1937 Anthony H. Keller entered Into rest on Thursday morning, March 25, at the Lockport City hospital. He Is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Wil- liam Bischkopf, Lockport, Mrs. Elmer Schuler, Cambria, four brothers, Joseph, William and George Keller of Lockport and Albert Keller, East Syracuse, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Monday morning, March 39, at 8:30 o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. William Blschkoff, 325 Park avenue, and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery. | KELLER, Anthony H (I146613)
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| 9871 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/25/1937 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Bisher, wife of Bert Bisher, were held at her late home at Cambria Center list Monday morning and later in the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic church, of which she was a member. The Rev. Vincent O. McCarthy, pastor here. officiated, and the bearers were Clayton Dennis, James Ronan, Fred Faery, Charles Benedict. Fred Kraatz and John Murtangh. Burial was to North Ridge cemetery. | HEMMER, Mary A (I146962)
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| 9872 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/25/1943 NIAGARA FALLS - Funeral service for Mrs. Grace F. Hann, 58. wife of David Hann. 30 B St.. native Of Orangeport who died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital, win be held at the Hardison and Beatty Funeral Home at 2:30 tomorrow with burial In North Ridge Cemetery. Other survivors Include -a son. Paul F. Hann, Niagara Faus: her father, Allen J. Benedict, Ransomville; three brothers, Charles, of Lockport; Roy A. of Ransom- ville; George, of Niagara Falls; three sisters, Mrs. Dayton Hardi- son and Miss Mary E. Benedict, Ransomville; and Mrs. Charles Goetz, Niagara Falls. | BENEDICT, Grace F (I135868)
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| 9873 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/25/1946 Mrs. Margaret F. Brewer, 54, wife of William K. Brewer, 210 Ontario St., died at 3.35 Sunday morning in Lockport City Hospital after a long Illness. Born in Lockport, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Conley, she lived here all her life with the exception of a few years spent in Ohio. She was a member of the auxiliary of Lockport Post, 2595, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons. Clinton K. and Joseph E. Brewer, Lockport. Services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 at the Taylor and Reynolds Funeral Home, 70 Niagara St., and at 9 o'clock at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be In St. Patrick's Cemetery | CONLEY, Margaret F (I166248)
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| 9874 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/25/1947 Lillian M. Brainard, Ridge Road,, Middleport, was granted a divorce from Meredith E. Brainard,, 204 Fifth St., Niagara Falls, in an in- terlocutory degree of Supreme Court Referee Clinton T. Hortonn which has been filed in the County Clerk's Office, Cutody of two chil- dren was given to their mother. The Brainards were married July 2, 1937 in Niagara Falls. | Family: BRAINARD, Meredith R / HORN, Lillian M (F24046)
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| 9875 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/25/1949 A native of the Town of Pendle ton Mrs. Anna Schmidt, 90, died Wednesday in Traverse City, Mich. She was the widow of Joseph Schmidt, a former Lockport rest dent. The nonagenarian was born Dec. 30, 1858 and shortly after her marriage to Mr. Schmidt left for the West, where the Schmidts made .their home for more than 70 years. She was the daughter of the tote Sebastian and Mary Ann Bicker, Pendleton. Survivors Include a son, Joseph Schmidt, and a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Townsend, both of Traverse City, end two sisters, Mrs. William Baudendistel and Mrs. Frank Laubacber. both of Lockport Services will be held tomorrow at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Traverse City. | BICKER, Anna (I143999)
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| 9876 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/26/1917 George p. Yaeger. Infant son of Mr. nnd Mrs. George Yaeger, died this Monday morning, March 26th, at the homo, 349 Clinton St. Resides his parents he is survived by one sister Rosie Yaeger. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the home and 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Church. Interment will be In St, Mary's cemetery. | YEAGER, George P (I127956)
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| 9877 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/26/1942 The funeral of Frederick Bowers was held Thursday. March 26 , 1942 at the Kennedy Funeral home at 8:30 and 9 o'clock at St. John's Church, the Rev. Francis A. Clancy officiating. The bearers were Charles ???. George B. Miller, Donald ??, Sol Meyers, Allen Bowers and Albert Bowers. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery. | BOWERS, Frederick A (I141405)
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| 9878 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/26/1947 Ill for a week with pneumonia, Mrs. Barbara Bishop. 71. wife of John Bishop, died Tuesday night at her home. 57 Price St. Mrs. Bishop was born in the Town of Pendleton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Bicker, but had lived In Lockport since her marriage. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary's these Church. Besides her husband, ahe leaves four daughters, Mrs. Albert Drean of North Hollywood, Cal., Mrs. Cal- vin Berner, Mrs. Ward Martin and Mrs. Thomas Grundy; and four sons, Ralph, William, Lawrence and Bernard Bishop all of Lockport; and 17 grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 8:30 at the Taylor and Reynolds Funeral Home, 70 Niagara St., and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Ceme- tery. | BICKER, Barbara (I141726)
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| 9879 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/26/1966 BENTON - Hugh M.. of Bar ker. NY. passed away March 26. 1966 in Newfane He is sur- vived by his wife Mary P a u l Benton; father of Robert H. Bentcn of Barker, NY., Rev. Benson A. Benton of Senborn. N Y . Sarah W. Benton of Rosemont Pennsylvania, R. P a u l Benton of North Tonawanda, John T Benton of Lockport, N. Y Also father of the late Wil- liam Benton of Springfield, III. Also fourteen grandchildren. Be- ginning this evening friends may from 7-9 at the Hood Funer al Home. Barker and Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 where services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Interment in Hartland Central Cemetery. Rev Mendel Danningburg officiating. ALSO Same paper and date A Barker resident. Hugh M. Benton, died today (March 26, 1968) at the age of 83. Born in Richland Center, Wis. in 1883, he was the son of Robert and Sarah Morrow Benton. He has been a resident of Barker for many years, and was employed by Harrison Radiator Division of General Mo tors Corp. until his retirement. He is survived by his widow, Mary Paul Benton: one daughter, Sarah W Benton of Rosemont. Pa.: four sons, Robert H. Benton of Barker, the Rev. Benson A Benton of Sanborn, R. Paul Benton of North Tona-, wanda. and John T Benton of Lockport. He was the father of the late William Benton of Springfield, Ill. He is also sur- vived by 14 grandchildren. Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. t t the Hood Funeral Home in Barker, and tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Mendel Danningburg officiating. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery | BENTON, Hugh M (I100866)
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| 9880 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/26/931 RANSOMVILLE, March 26-The Home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bradley, Palmer road, was the scene of a happy gathering on Monday afternoon, the occasion being the celebration of the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Bradley and the birthdays of their son, Raymond Bradley and Mrs. Annie Belknap, of Buffalo. Dinner was served at 6 o'clock. The fuests included Mr. and Mrs. Forest Belknap and son, Byron, with Mrs. Annie Belknap, of Buffalo, Mr. and and Mrs. Frank Bradley and family of Hand's Corners, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bradley, two daughters md one son and Mr. and Mrs. willam Austin and sons, of Ransomrllle. Twenty-Ave were seated at me table. The color scheme of yellow and white, was carried out In table decorations with yellow roses, yellow favors and a huge anniversary cake, trimmed with yellow and white. The bride and groom wore the wry clothes they wore when married on March 23, 1881. Mr. Bradley's suit was a Prince Albert of black broadcloth trimmed with satin on the lapels and silk braid; Mrs. Bradley's dress was of plum-colored taffeta, trimmed with brocaded turah silk and heavy fringe, of same shade. During the afternoon, the account of the wedding, as recorded by the correspondent or representative of the Lockport Journal on March 24, 1881, was read. It follows: "The wedding ceremony uniting Alfred H. Bradley and Lucy A. Belknap, occurred at the North. Ridge church, in Cambria, at five' O'clock yesterday afternoon, In the presence of a large assemblage of Invited friends, the ceremony being most impressively performed by Rev. O. W. McCartney. The charming bridesmaid was Miss Mattle E. Vlckery of this city, Lockport, the position of groom's best man being appropriately filled by hit brother, Artemus A. Bradley." "The bridal toilette deserves mention, it was of hedlotrope taffeta, trimmed heavily with brocaded surrah silk and fringe of same shade, en tralne with point applique lace. Both, the young people are members of widely known and prominent families, Miss Lucy A. Belknap being the daughter of the late Almon Belknap of Cambria and Alfred A. Bradley Is a son of Alanson Bradley. Esq.. of Warren's Corners, at whose house the wedding reception occurred last evening at 6:30. The spacious residence of Mr. Bradley was filled to repletion with Invited friends, who came to the number of two hundred, to do honor to this young couple's auspicious start In the journey of life, and many of the prominent families for miles around were honorably represented. Among those from Lockport the Journal representative (who, we will incidentally state, was also present), noticed the following: Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Underwood, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Underwood. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Belknap and B. H. Belknap, Jr , Mrs. J. L. Carrier. Miss Belle Carrier, Mrs Kate Webber and Miss Nellie Furga- son. "The wedding presents were numerous and expensive If the couple were to be estimated In value and regard, according to the lavish gifts they received yesterday, a very high opinion would be formed of them." There follows a list of the gifts and the donors; then, as now, there were many duplicates; she received many articles not now in use as the record shown seven pickle and dinner castors, numerous vases and several pieces of majolica ware. A group of neighbors gave a tea set, which the acount remarks was purchased at HIxon and Lyke's of Lockport and reflected credit upon that popular firm. Another, and an unusual gift, was the Lord's prayer done in scrool work of white hollywood mounted on black velvet, and frampd, this Is a marvelous piece of fine workmanship done by Chauncey B. Underwood of Lockport. The paper further described the event as follows: "The wedding supper was a aumptuous affair, a large dining room, lavishly trimmed with evergreens and flowers, having been set apart, up stairs, over the table was suspended a large bell made of pink carnations, while the appropriate motto, "Eat. Drink and Be Merry" done In evergreens, graced the wall opposite the entrance door" Mr. and Mrs Bradley left Lockport that night for a western wedding trip. Upon their return they began their married life in the Bradley homestead, later they moved to the Belknap homestead, and from there they came to Ransomville a' few years ago. Both, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley are the last of their families In fact, very few who were present at this wedding are now living. | Family: BRADLEY, Alfred H / BELKNAP, Lucy A (F41820)
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| 9881 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/27/1933 Funeral services for George G. Bell, 48, Royalton farmer, who died Saturday night at his home near Middleport, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home. Burial will be in Clarence Center cemetery. Mr. Bell was born in Hartland and farmed all of his life In the vicinity of Middleport. His death was attributed to pneumonia. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Bell; one daughter, Mrs. Pauline Hikson of Middleport; his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Bell, town of Hartland; four brothers and four sisters, Fred Bell of Canton, O., Ralph Bell of Barker, Mark and Lawrence Bell of Middleport; Mrs. Leo Kerrigan of Buffalo, Mrs. Margaret Hill of Hemstead, L. I., Mrs. Ferris Talmadge, East Hempton, L. I., and Mrs. Robert Prast of Jeddo. | BELL, George G (I123652)
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| 9882 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/27/1951 BRANDT-Anna Brandt, wife of the late Herman Brandt, Orchard Street, Newfane, entered into rest in Lockport Monday, March 20, 1951. She is survived by one daughter and one son, Mrs. John Gray and John C. Brandt of Newfane; two stepsons, Frank Brandt of Wilson, Edward Brandt of Newfane; one grandchild; also, one brother. Henry Miller of Lockport; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Glenn H. Corwin Funeral Home, 37 North Main St., Newfane, where service* will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial In Corwin Cemetery. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal Newtane. March 27 Services for Mrs Anna Brandt. 11 Orchard Ave who died Mondav evening in Lockport following several months' illness, will be held Thursday at 2 oclock at the Cor- win Funeral Home, the Rev. Dan- iel N. Place, pastor of the Meth- odist Church officiating. Burial will be in Corwin Cemetery. Daughter of the late William and Mary Mohn Krull. Mrs Brandt was born in LeRoy but spent most of her life in this vi- cinit. Her husband, Herman Brandt, died in 1929. Survivors incude one daughter and one son, Mrs. John Gray and John C. Brandt,, both of New- fane,, two stepsons, Frank Brandt of Wison and Edward Brandt of Newfane,, one brother, Henry Mil- ler of Lockport, one grandchild and several nieces and nephews. | KRULL, Anna (I165994)
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| 9883 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/27/1962 BUCK - Frederick E. Buck of 88 Minard Street, passed away at the Veterans Administration Facility, Buffalo, Monday morning, March 26, 1962. He leaves his wife, Lillian, one son and four daughters, Frederick J. Buck of Buffalo, Mrs. Florence Dryer and Mrs. Ruth Shutt of Lockport, Mrs. Frieda Karre of Middleport, and Mrs. Clarence Fees of Tonawanda, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mary Keough of Lockport, six step children, and several nieces and nephews. Beginning Tuesday friends may call at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, March 28th at two o'clock. Inter ment in Wrights Corners Ceme tery. | BUCK, Frederick E (I134414)
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| 9884 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/27/1965 FISHER - Margaret Bewley Fisher passed away Saturday, March 20, 1965. She leaves several nieces and nephews. Burial Office will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, Monday morning, March 29th at eleven o'clock. Interment in Cemetery. Flowers declined. Memorials sent to the Christ Church Building Fund | BEWLEY, Margaret Anna (I95532)
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| 9885 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/271959 CHAMBERS - DeForest E Chambers of 123 Jackson Street paaaed away suddenly Friday, March 37. 1959. He is survived by his wife Mary A ; two daughter* Mrs. Francis Sheehan. Lockport, Mri. Clifford Branch. Appleton, one son Clinton L. Lockport, ten grandchildren also one brother Clinton L. Bates, of Pittsburg. Calif, two great grandchildren Friends may call at Haenle Fu aersl Home 230 Jackson Street, where funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon March 9 at two o'clock. Interment will be in Gtewwood Cemetery | CHAMBERS, DeForest E (I165419)
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| 9886 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/28/1930 Miss Kathryn Gorman daughter of Mr. and Mrs Michael Gorman. Ide road, and Thomas Buckley, son of Mrs. Martha Buckley of Wilson, were married on Saturday March 22, at the Congregational church parsonage, with the Rev. William Dunston officiating. The attendants were Miss Grace Rutland and Walter Schultz of Newfane. The bride wore a light blue chiffon gown, hat to correspond, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and sweet peas. Miss Rutland's gown was a peach colored chiffon. She wore hat to correspond, and carried yellow rosses. Mr. and Mrs. Buckley will reside in Tonawanda, where Mr. Buckley is employed. | Family: BUCKLEY, Thomas L / GORMAN, Kathryn M (F67028)
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| 9887 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/28/1949 BARTHOLOMEW-Anna Bartholomew, widow of the late Pasquale Bartholomew, entered Into rest on Saturday, March 28th. She Is sur vlved by two daughters and seven sons, Mrs. Carl Sigismond, Niagara Falls, Mrs. Emerson Danley, Joseph Bartholomew, William Bartholomew, Lewis Bartholomew, Peter Bartholomew. John Bartholomew, Leo Bartholomew and Roland Bartholomew and fourteen grandchildren, Lockport. Remains reposing at the Paul Reynolds Funeral Home, 46 East Ave. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock and 0 o'clock at St. Anthonys Church. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery | Anna (I126400)
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| 9888 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/28/1963 Mrs. Augusta S. Siegler, 88, a former resident of Grace Avenue, Newfane, died this morning (March 28, 1963) in Buffalo after a year's illness. She and her husband, William F. Siegler, were residents of the Lutheran Church Home for the Aged on East Delevan Avenue in Buffalo for the past six years. Mrs. Siegler was born Nov. 11, 1874 in the Town of Newstead, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bars. She was a life member of the Newfane Grange and a member of the First English Lutheran Church in Lockport. Surviving, besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. John Maschino of Wright's Corners and Mrs. Steven Gavalas of Orlando, Fla.; two sons, Howard E. Siegler and Willard H. Siegler, both of North Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs. Anna Cable of Lockport; three grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Beginning Friday, friends may call at the Lange Funeral Home, 186 East Avenue, where the family will be present from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert E. Heffner, pastor of the First English Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Corwin Cemetery. | BARS, Augusta (I126085)
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| 9889 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/29/1920 A p r e t t y w e d d i n g took p l a c e at the .home of Mr and Mrs. J. A. W e a v e r on N i a g a r a St. at 4 o'clock S a t u r d a y when t h e i r d a u g h t e r D o r i s E l e a n o r w a s united In m a r r i a g e to Roy L e i g h B r a d l e y of R a n s o m v i l l e , N. Y., Rev. Robert Fairburn of W i l s o n o f f i c i a t i n g . A f t e r a s h o rt w e d d i n g trip Mr. and Mrs. B r a d l e y will he at home at F i l l m o r e , K. Y. | Family: BRADLEY, Roy Leigh / WEAVER, Doris Eleanor (F59449)
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| 9890 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/29/1935 Mrs. Aletta Brace Whitney, wife of Elbert D. Whitney, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 471 High street, following an illne of several weeks. Born In the Town of Cambria, the daughter of Charles Spencer Brace and Esther Jane Clifford. Mrs. Whlt- ney had long been prominent in local church, club and social circles. She was a member of the First Baptist church and was active In the various church societies, including the Ladles Aid society and Missionary circle. She was also a member of the Cottiers' club, Mothers' Council and the Lockport Gardeners. Besides her husband she leaves one son, Douglas B. Whitney; one daughter, Mrs. Clifford W. Beers, and one sister. Miss Alberta P. Brace all of Lockport. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the home, the Rev. Jeffery D. Livingstone of the First Baptist church officiating. Burial will be in Chestnut Ridge cemetery. | BRACE, Aletta Esther (I131725)
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| 9891 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/29/1948 A retired employe of the New York State Electric and Gaa Corporation, Roy H. Buchanan, 68, of 15 Livingston Place, died early today in Lockport City Hospital. Mr. Buchanan was born in Lockport on May 10. 1879, son of form- er Policeman Robert B. Buchanan a n d M a r g a r e t S i l k Buchanan. For 38 years he was employed by the electric and gas company where he was in charge of the electric meters department. He was a member of Red Jacket Lodge, 646, F&AM. Surviving are two sons, Police Sergt. Robert J. Buchanan of this city and R. James Buchanan of Youngstown, O.; two brothers,, James S and Deuty County Clerk Ross G. Buchanan, and one sister, Mrs. Garuder, all of Lock- port. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 o'clock at the Prudden Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., the Rev. Reginald Groff,, curate of Gracce Episcopal Church, officiat- ing. Burial will be in Cold Springs Cemettery. | BUCHANAN, Roy H (I181308)
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| 9892 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/29/1950 Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Brick of the Ridge Road announce that the marriage of their daughter, Bever ly Jean, to Laurence R. Outwater, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Ray Outwater of as Regent St, will take place at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at the Plymouth Congregational Church. | Family: OUTWATER, Laurence Ray / BRICK, Beverly Jean (F62237)
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| 9893 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/29/1954 John Bistoff, 79, of 96 Orchard St. died Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Wag- enbauer Bistoff. Mr. Bistoff was bora June 29. 1971 to the Town of Royalton. For 14 years ha was a conductor on the International Railway Company and then worked at the Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corporation until falling health caused his retirement. Surviving are two daughters and a son, Mrs. Oliver Skeets, Lockport; Mrs. Wilfred Miles, Newfane; and Kenneth J. of Penn Yan; a step-daughter, Mrs. Howard Allison of Lockport; seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. John Murtaugh, Town of Cambria; Mrs, August Raduns, Florida Theodora of Akron and William of Buffalo. Services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 at the Gaul Funeral Home, 199 East Ave. Burial will be In Cold Spring Cemetery. United Lodge 99, IOOF will hold services at 7 o'clock on Tuesday. | BISTOFF, John (I147612)
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| 9894 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/29/1963 MIDDLEPORT - A retired farmer, Charles A. Wieland, 86. died unexpectedly of a heart attack Saturday (March 27. 1965) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Irma Swarthout, 14 terry St., Middleport. He was bom Sept. 22, 1878 in Wolcottsville, the son of Frederick and Louise Linderman Wieland. His wife, the former Minnie Bruning, died 50 years •go. Mr. Wieland had made h 1 s hc.ae with his daughter for 33 years. Besides his daughter, he is survived by one granddaughter Mrs. Margaret Campbell of Gasport; three great-grandchildren. Friends may call today from to 5 and 7 to 8 at the Wallace & Heath Funeral H o me Inc. where services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. T h e Rev. Alfred L. Underhill, of the Methodist Church, will of ficiate. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. | WIELAND, Charles A (I178543)
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| 9895 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/3/1952 DUROW- Henrietta (nee Bluhm) Durow of 96 Mlnard Street passed away at the City Hospital. Monday morning. March 3. 1952. She is survived by her husband John - H. Durow, two daughters Mrs. Edgar H. Dick of Fair Lawn, N. J., and Mrs. Howard J. Meyer at home, two grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Benjamin Ellman and Mrs. Walde- mar Hacker of North Tonawanda.. and Mrs. J. Ralph Tall of Lockport Friends may call at Prudden Funeral Home. 343 Genesee Street where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon. March 6th at two o'clock. Burial to Wright's Corners Cemetery. | BLUHM, Henrietta H (I133404)
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| 9896 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/3/1962 A wholesale candy and tobacco merchant in Lockport for 37 years, Elton R. Brado. 62, of 80 Erie St., died Friday evening (March 2. 1962) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Warren's Corners, Dec. 30, 1899, he was the son of Frank and Mae Stratton Brado. After attending schools in New- fane,, Mr. Brado came to Lock- port where he conducted the Bra- do Vending Machine Co., a whole- sale candy and cigarette vending machine company. He was a member of the Moose and the Commercial Travelers Association of America. Surviving him are his widow, Frances; two daughter, Mrs. David McEdowney and Joyce Brado,, both of Lockport; two grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs.. Bertha Lederhouse of Lockport. Beginning this evening, frends may call at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral ome, 242 Gene- see St. where funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Herbert L.. Siegner of St.. Peter's United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. | BRADO, Elton R (I110589)
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| 9897 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/3/1964 Mrs. George Stannard, of 116 Locust St., who was born on a farm near Raymond Hill more than a century ago, died Monday (March 2, 1164) at Mount View Hospital after a three week illness. She waa the daughter of Chauncey and Caroline Gets Blosser. She quietly celebrated her hundredth birthday Nov. 14, 1963 with a few friends. Her father taught school at Raymond Hill during the Civil War after her grandfather paid his draft bounty, and she grew up on farms in the area. After finishing school at Raymond Hill, she was married to George Bower who operated a an machine shop in Lockport. Her only child, Rollin Bower, was born on the Raymond Hill farm 78 years ago. Following the death of her husband she lived alone for a time before she was married to Charles Stannard. When he died about five years ago, she moved to 116 Locust St. where she lived until her death. Besides her son, she is survived by a brother, Burt Blosser of Royalton, 93; three sis ters, Mrs. Martha Fry, 96, of Gasport, Mrs. Lillie VanBuren, 84, of Royalton, and Mrs. Lottie Bower, 89, of the Lockport ad- dress. A granddaughter also sur- vives. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., where the funeral will beheld Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Herbert L. Siegner, pastor of St. Peter's United church of christ, offici- ating. | BLOSSER, Emma E (I151912)
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| 9898 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/3/1965 BETZLER - Edward L.. 1671 Hess Road, Appleton, husband of Mabel Sennett Betzler, enter- ed into rest Monday, March 1, 1965, at his late home. Father of Mrs. John (Margaret) Dick- enson of Appleton, Milford Betz- ler of San Bernardino, Calif., and Morell (Pete) Betzler of Burt; also survived by six grandchildren. Friends may call at the Rutland - Corwin Fu- neral Home Inc., 2670 Main Street, Newfane. Funeral serv- ices will be held Thursday, March 4, with prayers at 8:30 a.m. and a Requiem Mass at St. Charles Church, Olcott, at 9 a.m. Interment will be in St. Charles Cemetery, Newfane. ALSO Same paper and date APPLETON - Edward L. Betzler, 85, of 1671 Hess Road, died Monday (March 1, 1965) at his home after a short illness. He was born in Appleton Dec. 5, 1879, the son of Henry and Caroline Buchele Betzler He was a farmer and lived all his life in Appleton. Mr. Betzler was a member of St. Charles Borromeo R o m a n Catholic Church, Icon. Surviving are his widow, Mabel Sennett Betzler; one daughter. Mrs. John (Margaret) Dickenson of Appleton; two sons, Milford Betzler of San Bernardino, Calif., and Morell (Pete) Betzler of Burt; and six grandchildrren. Friends may call at the Rutland - Corwin Funeral Home, 2670 Main St., Newfane, at their convenience. Funeral services will be held Thursday with prayers at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home and a Requiem Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Charles Church. Burial will be in St Charles Cemetery, Newfane. | BETZLER, Edward L (I142709)
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| 9899 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/30/1932 Mrs. Hattie Crocker died at her home in Reed City, Michigan, Tues» day, March 29, 1932, aged 61 years. She was taken with a stroke on Monday and never regained conscious ness. Mrs. Crocker was formerly a resident of Cambria. She is survived by her husband, Homer J Crocker, four sisters, two brothers Mrs. Fred Treadwell of Newfane, N Y., Mrs. Fred Savage of Burt, Mrs, Jennie Clancy and Charles Brick of Niagara Falls. N. Y Mrs. Arthur B. Gifford and Arthur L. Brick of Cambria. Remains will arrive in Lockport on Friday morning. Funeral services will be held from the Prudden Funeral Home, No. 242 Oenesee street, Friday afternoon, April 1st, at three o'clock. Rev. Harry H. Bergen officiating Interment in Cold Springs cemetery. | BRICK, Hattie M (I83408)
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| 9900 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/30/1934 Robert A. passed away very suddenly Thursday morning, aged 30. He leaves to mourn his wife. Ruth Brigham, one son. Donald, one daughter. Norma. His mother, Mrs. Robert Jerge, Sr, three brothers Glenn of Lockport, Walter of Somervllle, Mass., Elton at Hartland one sister, Mrs. Charles Bses, Gaa- Port, N. Y. Funeral will be held Monday at the residence of his mother, Mrs.. Robert Jerge, 2:30 p.m. Burial Hartland Central cemetery. Rev. Chapman of Gasport officiating. | JERGE, Robert (I172394)
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