BEHRNS, Betty Jane
1925 - 2017 (91 years)-
Name BEHRNS, Betty Jane Birth 4 Dec 1925 North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY 
Gender Female Death 12 Feb 2017 North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY Person ID I132993 Laur from Germany Last Modified 13 Jul 2020
Father BEHRNS, Clarence Howard, b. 7 Apr 1894, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY d. 11 Jul 1977, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY (Age 83 years) Mother LUEDERS, Meta, b. 9 Feb 1895, New York d. Feb 1983, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY (Age 88 years) Marriage 12 Sep 1917 North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY Family ID F37560 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family VORPAHL, Melvin C, b. 1 Feb 1925, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY d. Sep 1971, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY (Age 46 years) Marriage 14 Feb 1948 North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY Notes - North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/20/1948
The marriage of Miss Betty
Jane Behrns, daughter of Mr. and
Mit Clarence Behrns of 137
Jackson Ave. and Melvin Vorpahl,
son of Mrs. Ella Vorpahl of
198 Robinson St. was solemnized
Feb. II in a candlelight service
at the Third Presbyterian Church.
Rev. William H. Saye officiated
at a double ring ceremony. Mrs.
Blanche Janke sang "Because"
and "The Lord's Prayer".
The bride wore a gown of
white brocaded satin fashioned
with sweetheart neckline, long
fitted sleeves and a full skirt
with lace^peplum and train. The
front panel of the skirt was ornamented
with rhinestones. A cap
of brocaded satin held her finger-
tip veil and she carried an
arm bouquet of white roses.
Miss Mildred Behrns, sister of
the bride and maid of honor,
wore a gown of lavender taffeta
with a lac* bertha and short
sleeves. A matching cap and long
gloves of lavender taffeta completed
her ensemble and she carried
yellow roses.
The Misses Shirley Tuttle and
Shirley Haak, bridesmaids, wore
gowns of lime green and yellow
taffeta fashioned alike. They wore
gloves and headpieces to match
their gowns. Miss Tuttle carried
talisman roses and Miss Haak's
bouquet was of red roses.
Carlton Vorpahl attended his
brother as best man and the ushers
were Arthur Behrns and
Sherwood Tremble.
The brides mother wore a pale
blue crepe dress trimmed with
black and black accessories. The
groom's mother favored a brown
dress and brown accessories. Both
wore corsages of red roses and
gardenias.
A reception for 250 guests followed
the wedding at Ukranian
HalL Buffet refreshments were
served from a table decorated
with white flowers and centered
with a wedding cake.
The couple motored to Syracuse
for their wedding trip and
are now living at 198 Robinson
St
Children 1. VORPAHL, Donald C 2. VORPAHL, Rosemary 3. VORPAHL, Linda J Family ID F47240 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/20/1948
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Notes - Buffalo News death notice for Wednesday Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 692-2610 Account #190197 FAX 692-9670 (insert photo) Betty Jane (Behrns) Vorpahl, age 91, of North Tonawanda, Betty passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loving children, on February 12th, 2017. She was born on December 4th, 1925 and was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda. She is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Niethe, Mildred Newell, and Charlotte Strojnowski; children, Donald C. Vorpahl (Paula), Rosemary Cadro (Fred Dyttmer), and Linda J. Razzani (Louis); grandchildren, Derek A. Addison (Andrea), Steven K. Krzeminski, Kali J. Cuellar (Cesar), Ashley L. Eldridge (Connor), Gina M. Rinker (Mitchell), Sarah A. M. Vorpahl (Keith Bogdan), Taylor D. Razzani, and Madison L. Razzani; and great-grandchildren, Lucas, Eliana, Alexander, and Ryann. Betty is predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Meta (Lueders) Behrns; her husband, Melvin C. Vorpahl; and her siblings, Donald Behrns, Ruth Thom, and Arthur Behrns. When her husband passed away in 1971, she gave her all to her children. Her hard work, love, dedication, and even stubbornness will forever be instilled in her entire family. Betty was a devoted Yankees fan even through the recent years and would always attend her grandchildren’s sporting events. She was devoted to her family and friends, and everyone she touched felt blessed to know her. Betty had a sharp mind, caring personality and an unending amount of stories and topics to talk about that made every visit with her unique. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Per Betty’s wishes, there will be no visitation, a private family service will be held and interment will be in Acacia Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Niagara Hospice. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.