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- Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
MIDDLEPORT Pauline A. Wittkopp, of Middleport, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Wittkopp was born in Middleport, NY on January 2, 1928, daughter of the late August and Philomena (Nicolia) Antonucci and she was a lifelong resident of Middleport. She was employed at the Middleport Elementary School and also was a self-employed business owner in Middleport for over 30 years. She owned Pauline's Delicatessen, The Snack Bar and the Village Variety. Mrs. Wittkopp was a member of Holy Trinity Parish and a former member of St. Stephen's Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Middleport Ladies Fireman Auxiliary, Court Santa Maria #295-Catholic Daughters of the Americas, a former Middleport Village Board Trustee, and a former member of the Royalton Hartland School Board. She was a lifelong community member and very active in community activities and organizations. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur R. Wittkopp in 1967; son, Michael John Wittkopp in 1995; daughter, PhylissAnne Johnson in 2000; brother, Julius "Red" Antonucci; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Josephine Antonucci and George Droman. She is survived by two daughters, Anne Marie (Thomas) Waszak of Medina and Peggy (Timothy) Burgess of Middleport; two sisters, Elizabeth (Elmer) Wagner and Margaret Droman, both of Middleport; four grandchildren, Joseph Waszak, Erica Burgess, Sara Burgess, Brandon Burgess, all of Middleport; one great-granddaughter, Cassidy Rose of Middleport; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Parish/St. Stephen's Church, 21 Vernon St., Middleport, NY. The Rev. Daniel J. Fawls and the Rev. Joseph Vattar will con celebrate. Burial will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery. Memorials to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the Wittkopp family. Arrangements by the Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, Middleport, NY. Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.
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