RANKIE, Donna L
1942 - 2020 (78 years)-
Name RANKIE, Donna L Birth 17 Feb 1942 Gender Female Death 27 Feb 2020 Lockport, Niagara County, NY 
Person ID I44223 Laur from Germany Last Modified 1 Mar 2020
Father RANKIE, Mervin R, b. Abt 1913, New York d. 1948 (Age ~ 35 years) Mother BAKER, Rachael M, b. 12 Jul 1914, Lockport, Niagara County, NY d. 2 Nov 1968, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY (Age 54 years) Marriage 19 Jun 1936 Town of Lockport, Niagara County, NY Family ID F15003 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family SWANN, Raymond F, b. 8 Dec 1938, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 6 Sep 2010, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 71 years) Marriage 4 Sep 1965 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette
Vows Are
Exchanged
By Couple
MISS DONNA L. RANKIE
and Raymond F. Swann
were wed Sept. 4, 1965, in
a 1:30 p.m. double-ring ceremony
at Niagara United
Presbyterian Church.
Rev. William Devine officiated
at the nuptials for
the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Clayton J. Fowler, 1645
Saunders Settlement Road.
Lewiston, and the son of
Mr. and Mrs. George M.
Lenz, 1835 Willow Ave.
Given in marriage by her
father, the bride chose a
gown of white silk organza
appliqued w i t h chantilly
lace fashioned with a fitted
bodice, sheath skirt, and
bouffant overskirt terminating
in a chapel train.
A matching petal-shaped
headpiece held her two-tier
veil of silk illusion. Her
flowers- were white and yellow
daisies centered with a
white orchid.
MRS. CLARENCE POTEET,
sister of the bride,
was the matron of honor.
Miss Linda A. Decker was
the bridesmaid.
Thev were similarly attired
in street-length gowns
of jade green crepe and
satin, with matching bow
headpieces holding butterfly
veils.
Miss Judith Schmidt was
the flower girl, wearing a
white organza dress with
green underskirt.
Gary Hustcd was the best
man. Guests were seated by
Carl Swann and Norman
Swann, brothers of the
bridegroom.
A reception was hotel at
the Tenderloin Restaurant,
The mother of the bride
wore a royal blue ribbon
knit dress with white accessories.
A blue chiffon
dress over taffeta with blue
accessories was the selection
of the mother of the
bridegroom.
The couple honeymooned
In the Adirondacks and
Montreal.
ALSO
Niagara Gazette
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton; J. Fowler, 1645
Saunders Settlement Road, Town of Lewiston,
announce the engagement of .their
daughter, Miss Donna L. Rankie, to Raymond
F. S w a n n, son of Mr. and Mrs.
George M. Lenz, 1835 Willow Ave,
Miss Rankie, also the daughter of the
late Mervin R. Rankie, is a graduate of
Niagara Falls High School and is employed,
at Hooker Chemical Corp.
Mr. Swann, a graduate of Trott Vocational
High School, is employed at Buf-.
falo Metals, Inc.
A late summer wedding is planned
Children 1. SWANN, Luann A 2. SWANN, Kevin Frederick 3. SWANN, Brian J Family ID F15000 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- Niagara Gazette
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Notes - Donna L. (Rankie) Swann of the Town of Lewiston passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Niagara Hospice House. She was 78. She was born February 17, 1942, the daughter of the late Mervin and Rachel Rankie.
Donna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her children. She loved the times she spent with her dear family and friends, including breakfasts at Jay's Place and her ice cream from Hoover's Dairy.
Donna was predeceased by her husband, Raymond F. Swann in 2010 and a sister, Nancy Poteet. She is survived by her two children, LuAnn (Beryl) Coleman and Brian (Kristin Johnson) Swann; her step grandchildren; and step great-grandchildren; many wonderful friends, Carol, Izzy, Louise, Yvonne and Max; her wonderful neighbors, whom she thought of as family, Lysle and Betsy Newberry.
Per Donna's final wish, she donated her body to the University of Buffalo Medical School. The interment and services will be private at the convenience of the family in North Ridge Cemetery.
The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to all the staff at Niagara Hospice House, who provided great comfort to her and her family in her final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice Inc., or a favorite charity of one's choice.
- Donna L. (Rankie) Swann of the Town of Lewiston passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Niagara Hospice House. She was 78. She was born February 17, 1942, the daughter of the late Mervin and Rachel Rankie.