READ, Lionel Leslie
1921 - 2009 (88 years)-
Name READ, Lionel Leslie Birth 19 Apr 1921 Sanborn, Niagara County, NY 
Gender Male Death 24 Jul 2009 Sanborn, Niagara County, NY Person ID I57305 Laur from Germany Last Modified 1 Oct 2016
Father READ, Lionel J, b. 14 Jul 1897, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. Sep 1971, Sanborn, Niagara County, NY (Age 74 years) Mother SANBORN, Viola, b. 28 Nov 1895, New York d. 21 Oct 1971, Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY (Age 75 years) Marriage 11 Feb 1920 Sanborn, Niagara County, NY Family ID F20801 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family STRASBURG, Elena Ester, b. 11 Jul 1921, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY d. 24 May 2003, Sanborn, Niagara County, NY (Age 81 years) Marriage 23 Oct 1943 Sanborn, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1943
LOVELY AUTUMN
WEDDING HELD AT
SANBORN CHURCH
Miss Elena Strasburg
Becomes Bride of Sergeant
Lionel L Read
SANBORN, N. Y.A lovely fall
militarv wedding was solemnized at
3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Oct.
23. 1943. at the Sanborn Methodist
church when Miss Elena Strasburg
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Strasburg, of Ward road, became
the bride of Sgt. Lionel Leslie Read,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Lionel J. Read,
Saunders. Settlement road. The
Rev P. L. Harburn, of Sanborn,
N Y. and the Rev. Edward T. Read,
of Whitesville N Y-, uncle of the
bridegroom, officiated at the im-
presslve double ring ceremony.
The altar of the church was
simply decorated with baskets of
bronze pom poms and lighted topers.
Miss Laura Ferchen, of Niagara
Falls. N. Y.. was guest soloist
accompanied-by Miss Eva Balcom.
of Sanborn. Miss Ferchen sang.
"Because." before the ceremony.
The bride was gowned in traditional
white bridal satin, styled on
long torso lines with a full marquisette
skirt and dainty niching
around the bodice and pulled
sleeves. Her lovely veil of Illusion,
which fell from a tiara of orange
blossoms, was her mothers wedding
veil. The bride's bouquet was of
white roses and pom poms-
The maid of honor, Miss Elma
Strasburg, sister of the bride, was
attired in ice-blue satin and marquisette
exactly like the bridal gown.
Her headdress was made of black
velvet ribbon and blue flowers, she
carried bronze pom poms. The
junior bridesmaid. Miss Clara Mae
Read, sister of the bridegroom, was
daintily attired In a floor length
gown of pale pink taffeta. She
wore white bows and pink flowers
In her hair and carried a sheath of
pink daisy pom poms.
The bridegroom was attended by
his cousin, Cpl. Clinton S. Hermanson,
aa best man, and the ushers
wers Claire Hermanson and
Burnet Strasburg; both of Sanborn.
The mother of the bride was
gowned In blue crepe and the
mother of the bridegroom In a
beautiful plum shade. Each wore a
corsage of white dom poms. After
the ceremony a reception was held
at the church for the relatives.
The dainty tea table was centered
with a tiered wedding cake. Mrs.
Clinton 8. Hermanson and Mrs. Jacob
Amacher presided at the urns.
Later a wedding dinner was served
for the Immediate families and
wedding party at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Strasburg, in Ward road. After a
short weekend wedding trip Sgt.
and Mrs. L. Leslie Read are leaving
for Chanute Field, Illinois,
where they will reside.
Among the out of town guests
were the Rev. and Mrs. Edward T.
Read and son, George, of Whitesvllle,
N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Strasburg and children, Dwlght and
Joan, Mrs. Fred Wermuth and
daughters, Carol and Dorothy, Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Read, Mr. and Mrs.
William P. Read, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Read, and daughters, Elizabeth
Helen and Ann, Mrs. Courtney
Andrews and son, Thomas,
Mrs. Alvln G. Read and Mrs. Adam
Wilson, all of Niagara Falls; also
Dr. and Mrs. Lee R Sanborn and
sons, Lee, Jr., and Jere, of Angola.
N. Y., and Cpl. and Mrs. Clinton S.
Hermanson, of Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Children 1. READ, William L 2. READ, Ronald L Family ID F20798 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1943
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Notes - Niagara Gazette - 7/25/2009
Lionel L. " Les " Read, 88, of Sanborn, NY, died peacefully Friday, July 24, 2009, at home with his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Les was born in Sanborn, NY, on April 19, 1921, the son of Viola (Sanborn) and Lionel J. Read, where he attended local schools. e served in the United States Army Air Force, during World War II, serving in Central Burma, India Burma, and was awarded the American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and the WW II Victory Medal. Les had owned and operated several business's in Sanborn including a Gas Station, Trenching business and Pyrofax Gas propane business. He was also a operating engineer for over 30 years, and worked through the IUOE # 463. He was very active in the Sanborn Community he cared so much about including, a member of the Sanborn Fire Co. for over 60 years, Sanborn American Legion, for over 50 years, a Charter Member of the Sanborn Lion's Club, one of the founding members of the Sanborn Area Historical Society, where he had served as a board member. He was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church. He enjoyed many years of retirement traveling, enjoying family, and being involved in the historical events including display of his antique equipment. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, the former Elena B. Strasburg, who died May 24, 2003; and a brother, William Clinton Read who died at the age of 17. Surviving are two sons, William (Ruth) Read, and Ronald L. Read, both of Sanborn, NY; two granddaughters, Andrea (Read) Hughes, of Sanborn and Kimberly (Read) Bolos, of Dallas, TX; three great-grandchildren, Jared Hughes, Michael Hughes, and Elena Bolos; a sister, Clara Mae (Pete) Martin of Newfane, NY; and several nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM, at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, SANBORN, 5893 Hoover Road, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM, with the Rev. Victor Meteiver, officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Mount View Cemetery Town of Cambria, NY. Should friends desire memorials in Les's memory memorials may be made to the Sanborn Area Historical Society, PO Box 172, Sanborn, NY 14132-0172 or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. The Sanborn Fire Company will conduct a memorial service Monday at 7:30 PM, and the American Legion Post # 969, will conduct services at 8 PM at the funeral home. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.
Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers from 7/24/2009 - 7/25/2009
- Niagara Gazette - 7/25/2009