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| 151 | Niagara Gazette - 10/9/1942 The marriage of Miss Mary Romanek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Michael Romanek. of Cudaback arenue, and Private Elton Barber, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Barber, at South avenue. will take place Monday morning. October 13. at 11 o'clock, at St. Stanislaus Rostka rectory | Family: BARBER, Elton Henry / ROMANEK, Mary (F43543)
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| 152 | Niagara Gazette - 2/14/1968 FAHLDIECK-Leno M-, of 59 Allen St., North Tonawanda, suddenly, Wednesday, Feb. .14, 1968. She Is survived by 5 daughters, Mrs. Emerson (Henrietta) Wendel, Tonawanda, Mrs. Kenneth (Jean) Werth, North Tonawanda, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Aiken, Hollywood, Flo., Mrs. Vernon (Grace) Pankow, Town of Wheatfleld, ond Mrs. Charles (Helena) Miller, Town of Pendleton; 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Friends may call of the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, North Tonawonda. Services will be held Friday of 1:30 p.m. The family will be In attendance 2-4 ond 7-9 p.m. Interment In Elmlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Fahldieck was a member of the Gratwlck Hose Co. Ladies Auxiliary | LENTZ, Helena M (I71855)
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| 153 | Niagara Gazette - 4/25/1904 Miss Ida Werth and Mr. Edward Wittkopf both of Pekin were united in marriage in the German Lutheran church at Pekin on Thursday, While the wedding was quietly celebrated it was a very pretty affair. Miss Lydia Wittkopf. a sister of the groom, and Mr. William Eckert were the attendants. They went east on their honeymoon. Both bride and groom have a legion of friends at the Falls who will read the announcement of their marriage with interest. | Family: WITKOP, Edward C / WERTH, Ida M (F15306)
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| 154 | Niagara Gazette - 4/9/1937 Mrs. Selena Moyer Bagwell, 76 years old. a resident of Niagara county for the greater part of her life, died yesterday at the home of her daughter. Mrs. William C. "O'Laughlin, 2250 Pierce avenue. Mrs. Bagwell, who was born In Vlneland. Ont. a daughter of the alte Henry and Barbara Moyer., came to this countrty 50 years ago. She lived most of that time in Sanborn, coming to Niagara Palls to make her home with her daughter seven years ago. She is survived by Mrs. O'Laughlin; a son, J. Murray Bagwell, of Town Line road. Sanborn, and four grandchildren. Puneral serevlces will be held from the O'Laughlln home Sunday at 2:30 p. m.. with the Rev. J. P. Leffler officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park cemetery. | MOYER, Selena (I70280)
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| 155 | Niagara Gazette - 6/14/1895 BARKER'S RETURN The Missing Son of the Dead. Landscape Artist, George Barker, Found in New. York MISSING FOR SIX LONG YEARS. LeU Homo Owing lo Domestic Unpleasantness When a Lad 13 Years Old-Has Fought the World Well-Did Not Know His. Father Was Dead. George Meredith Barker, the missing son of the late noted landscape photographer, who disappeared from here when he was 13 years of age, has returned home. Probably no more startling piece of news has been received in this city in some time. The young man, who is now between 19 ftod 20 years of age, was believed by many to be dead, although some claim to have seen him in New York city and these rumors have tumed out to be true. Young Barker has returned to his old home and when seen by a GAZETTE repre-. sentative was surrounded by a group of his sisters and the neighbors in the pleasant garden of the Buffalo avenue home. That all his sisters were very happy over .finding their long lost brother, who has grown into a, tall, slender young man, was evinced by the happy and admiring glances cast at him and the many questions with which they plied him. All the neighbors also gave the prodigal a hearty welcome, and certainly the young man has everything to feel happy over in coming back to the home he left so suddenly many years ago. The story of the discovery of the missing brother, for whose whereabouts a reward had been offered before the will of his father was found and .admitted to probate is quite interesting. On Wednesday morning Miss Mary Barker broke the seal of a letter written in a strange handwriting and dated New York. Its contents greatly surprised and delighted her. It was a letter purporting to be from her brother, asking after the family and disclosing his whereabouts and telling about himself. Miss Barker intrusted the mission of going to New York to find the young man to Mr. Samuel Devlin, her affianced, and the result was that Mr. Devlin and young Mr. Barker stepped from the sleeping car of the West Shore train at 8:45 o'clock this morning, took a carriage and were driven to the Buffalo avenue house. The story of the young man's struggle for a place in the world was interesting. The cause of his running away from home was some domestic unpleasantness. He finally reached New York city and had quite an experience for the first two or three years making a living. He adopted the vocation of an artist and studied hard to be a sketch artist with varying success.. The last two or three, years he has been making rapid progress. He chummed with several artists and newspaper men. who helped and stimulated the boy in his work, securing him orders from various publica- tions, all of which were pleased with his work, He is now on the way to success in His chosen profession. He is shrewd and very clever, and the future promises some very bright things for him. Young Barker, in telling about his writ- ing home said that it cost him quite a struggle whether to do so or not. He felt that he had established himself; that his position was one of which he could well feel proud, and finally, after a long debate with, himself, he decided to write. This he did on Tuesday, and the letter was re- ceived Wednesday, as noted above, and Friday morning he was at home. The young man was ignorant of his father's death as well as that of his stepmother. He passed through here two years ago on his way to the World's Fair, where he passed a month or more, and again on his return, but he never disclosed his identity nor made any enquiries. The future for the present is out of discussion with, the boy. His sisters, of course, will try to keep him here with them. That he will follow his chosen vocation is assured. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 11/21/1946 GEORGE MEREDITH BARKER To the editor of The Gaiatte: Announcement of the death of George Meredith Barker, 71 years old. at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., a native of Niagara Falls, recalls that his father, George Barker, was one of the most distinguished of Niagara Falls photographers of a half century and more ago. On June 3. 1946. the Gazette published an article by this writer which Included a description of numerous historical relics, pictures and newspaper articles presented to the writer by James May. who had retired after a connection of 21 years with Walker's Laundry and has removed from the city. Among these contributions was a group photograph. Because of the fact that Miss Bertha Kugel. who afterwards became Mrs. Brant and was the mother of Mrs. James May, was connected with the photograph studio of George Barker in old Main street, opposite the Cataract House, It "was assumed that the photograph was a Barker famlly group, but Identification was not Immediate. The photograph was taken in front of a house but the building did not look like the Barker residence in Buffalo avenue. Only about a week ago this photogaph was shown to Mrs. Samuel J. Devlin, a daughter of George Barker and a sister of Oeorge Meredith Barker. She Identified It at once and named the persons shown In the picture. As stated In the previous article, the well groomed whiskers of the central figure made It almost certain that It was George Barker. Mrs. Devlin said that those In the picture Included Mr. and Mrs. George Barker, with a small girl in long dress on Mrs. Barker's lap, which was the present Mrs. Devlin; Mr. and Mrs. George Shlpman, Mrs. Barker's parents, and Miss shlpman. their daughter. The house In which the photograph was taken was that of Miss Elizabeth Porter, daughter of General Peter B. Porter, and was connected with the farm that General Porter bought when the state of New York sold the Mile Strip In 1805. which was later owned by Peter A. Porter, General Porter's grand-. Son. and which was sold by him to the Niagara Falls Power company and on which the great power stations of that company on Buffalo avenue are now located. As stated In a previous article George Barker had an International reputation and was awarded many medals both at home and abroad. The great quantity of stereographs, which are displayed In the old fashioned stereoptlcon. were produced in Niagara Falls, and the greater quantity of these, as shown In a large collection at hand, were made by George Barker. EDWARD T. WILLIAMS. Niagara Historian | BARKER, George Meredith (I93220)
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| 156 | Niagara Gazette - 6/24/1924 The marriage of Miss Beatrice Bradt of Lewiston and Abraham Gerald McCollum of Youngstown was solemnized at the Church of Christ parsonage Saturday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, the Rev. Z. E. Bates: officiating. They were attended by Miss Thelma Weaver and Alexander Bradt, brother of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. McCollum will reside In Ransomvllle | Family: MCCOLLUM, Abraham Jerauld / BRADT, Beatrice (F53690)
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| 157 | Niagara Gazette - 7/24/1965 WILSON-Word has been received by relatives of the death of a former resident here, Mrs. Iva Toenniessen, 68, of Orlando, Fla., who died Friday (July 23, 1965) in an Orlando hospital. Mrs. Toenniessen and her husband, Raymond F. Toenniessen, lived in Wilson until moving to Orlando five years ago. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wayne Schuman, Wilson, and Mrs. Donna S c h u l t z, Lakeland, Fla.; a son, Donald T. Toenniessen, Wilson; four sisters, Mrs. Alfred Miller and Mrs. Charles F e n d e r, both of E a s t Aurora, Mrs. Millard Wilson, Perry, and Mrs. Arthur Lockwood, Orlando; two brothers, Edward Nettinger, East Aurora, and Marvin Nettinger, Erie, Pa., and ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Orlando. | NETTINGER, Iva E (I110993)
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| 158 | Niagara Gazette - 7/5/1957 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Augustino, who will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday, will be honored at an open house to take place Sunday at their home, 358 12th St. Hosts at the celebration, which will be held from 4 to 9 p.m., will be the honored couple's sons, Joe Augustino, Dominic Augustino, Sam Augustino and Angelo Augustino, and their daughters, Mrs. Rose Garcia and Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton. The anniversary, celeorants will renew their wedding vows at 11 a.m. mass at St. Joseph's Church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Augustino were wed July 7, 1907 at St. Peter's Church, Port Henry. They have 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. | Family: AUGUSTINO, Michael A / PAONESSA, Mary S (F41710)
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| 159 | Niagara Gazette - 7/6/1929 LYNDONVILLE, July 6.-A very pretty wedding took place on Thursday Afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride, when the Rev. George E. Bathurst, pastor of thc Wesleyan Methodist church of Ashwood. united In marriage Frances, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Young of Platten road, to Louis Bentley of this village. The home was decorated In pink and white garden flowers and palms and large baskets of roses and lillies. The attendants were the bride's sister, Miss Leona Young and the groom's brother, Carl Bentley of Buffalo. After the wedding dinner the bridal couple left for a western motor trip and on their return they will reside in Lyndonville. Guests were present from Buffalo and Rexville, N. Y. | Family: BENTLEY, Lewis B / YOUNG, Frances (F49020)
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| 160 | Niagara Gazette - 8/17/1929 WOLCOTTSVILLE. Aug 17. - The residents of this place were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Burton Wendler who died Wednesday. August 14 at the Lockport city hospital. _ Mr. Wendler was well known here, as he has run a garage for the past four years or so and has lived here until she got married and has since resided at Royalton Center. Mrs. Wendler leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, an infant son and daughter, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ranklne of the town of Lockport. six brothers and four sisters. Chester A. of the town of Royalton, Norman A. and Otto O. Howard N, Richard F. and Mervln R. Rankle; Mrs. Edward Glena. Mrs Ellis Van Buren. Marjorie R. Rankle of the town, of Lockport and Mrs. Earl Bull of Lockport. Burial took place at the North Ridge cemetery | RANKIE, Hazel Gertrude (I90244)
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| 161 | Niagara Gazette - 8/26/1969 Mr. and Mrs. Jesse U. McGee Sr., 7941 First Ave., Town of Niagara, were honored Sunday when more than 200 guests attended a buffet reception marking their 50th w e d d i n g anniversary. The reception was held at First Christian Church Social Hall. The former Josephine (Molley) Wally and Mr. McGee were married Aug. 26, 1919 in Oakwood, Mo. T h ey moved to Niagara Falls in 1942 and Mr. McGee worked in the Niagara Falls Gazette pressroom until his retirement in 1962. Mr. and Mrs. McGee have four children, Mrs. Alfred (Lola May) Hewitt, Jesse McGee Jr., and Carl Edward McGee, this city; and Welford McGee, Amarillo, Tex.; 16 grandchildren and 3 greatg r a n d c h i l d r e n . Three grandchildren, Cindy, Cheryl and Steven McGee, Amarillo, entertained at the reception. | Family: MCGEE, Jesse U / WALLEY, Josephine E (F4043)
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| 162 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/7/1918 Mr. ant1 Mrs. Arthur Schoelles of Ewing road. Newfane, announce the marriage of their daughter, Martha Anna, to Mr Jacob Altmayer of Oliver street, North Tonawanda The mar riage took place Saturday evening | Family: ALTMAYER, Jacob / SCHOELLES, Martha Anna (F29026)
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| 163 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/12/1985 MAY - Harvey A. May, Jr., 55, of Tonawanda, Wednesday (December 11, 1985) at DeGraff Memorial Hos pital. A native of Tonawanda, he was the son of the late Harvey A Sr and Bessie I. May and father of the late Harvey A May III. A U.S. Air Force Veteran, he was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Tonawanda Lodge #247 F&AM and Tonawanda s Post #264 American Legion. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert R (Ellen) Rusch of Tonawanda and Mrs. Thomas M (Diane) Jessick of Rochester; five grandchildren, Robert, Andrew, Susan and Diane Rusch and Marissa Jessick; six sisters, Mrs. Robert (Marjorie) Scranton, Mrs. John (Mary) Burkholder, Mrs. Gordon (Vivian) Tussing, Mrs. Robert (Madalyn) Barry, Mrs Paul (Bessie) Schmidt and Mrs. Joan Beringer, all of Tonawanda; a brother, David (Betty) May of Port St Joe, Fla and was a very dear friend of Marilyn Kusmierski and children, David, Adam and Joseph Kusmierski; also survived by many nieces and nephews Friends may call Thursday even ing from 7-9 and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc , Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda where services will be conducted at 9:00 am Saturday by the Rev Richard H Trump Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. A Masonic Service will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 at the f uneral home. | MAY, Harvey A (I140878)
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| 164 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/2/1976 BALLING Leo J Balling of Williamsville, NY., Tuesday (Nov. 30, 1976). Beloved husband of Louise S (nee Bantelman) Balling; dear father of Louise M. Balling and Mrs. Robert ( T h e r e s a ) Volpe; grandfather of Andrea and Lily Volpe; brother of M Joseph, Walter F. (Thelma), Jacob (Ann) .Balling. Mrs Frances Brown, Mrs. Florence Korkow, Mrs. Archie (Gertrude) Clifford and the late Henry J., Fred, Leonard and Norman Balling and Mrs. Sophie Carney The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m , at the (Amherst C h a p e l ) Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins) where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:30 a m , and a Mass of C h r i s t i a n B u r i al celebrated from Christ the King Church at 10 a m Friends invited. F l o w e r s gratefully declined Mr. Balling was a member of the Holy Name Society of Christ the King Church and the Bricklayers Union Local No 49 of Tonawanda. | BALLING, Leo J (I122589)
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| 165 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/14/1912 Mr. and Mrs,. George Engel of 17 Minerva street announce the engagement of their daughter, Cora E., to Mr. Warner Bernsdorf of North Tonawanda. The wedding will be solemnized on June 4th. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/5/1912 Mr. and Mrs. George Engel of 17 Minerva street announce the marriage of their daughter. Cora E., to Mr. Warner Bernsdorf of North Tonawanda, which was solemnized last evening at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bernsdorf left for a wedding journey to Western cities and upon their return will reside in North Tonawanda. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/5/1937 Mr. and Mrs. Warner Bernsdorf of 11 Lockport avenue celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a family dinner party last evening, in Lockport. Covers were laid for eight, the guests including Miss Elfreda White of Buffalo and Miss Mildred Stahl of Getzville. Mr. and Mrs. Bernsdorf were presented with a beautiful gift | Family: BERNSDORF, Warner G / ENGEL, Cora E (F50738)
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| 166 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/9/1985 BARBER - Alfred D , formerly of Sanborn, New York, May 9, 1985 in the Mt. View Health Facility Lockport, New York. Husband of the late, Blanch (Miller) Barber. Father of DeForest A. Barber of North Tonawanda, Stanley L. Barber of Sanborn, Milo D. Barber of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Hazel Briggs of Geneva, New York. Also, survived by ten grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and one niece. Funeral services will be held at the Rhoney Funeral Home Inc., 5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Norbert Wasiewicz officiating. Interment in North Ridge Cemetery. The family will be present from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. If preferred memorials may be made to St. Pauls United Church of Christ, Shawnee. | BARBER, Alfred D (I56207)
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| 167 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/12/1920 T h e funeral of H e n r y B e h r e n s will be held t o m o r r o w afternoon at 1 o ' c l o c k from t h e l a t e r e s i d e n c e at N o 97 H a g e n a v e n u e and a half hour la t e r f r om F r i e n d e n ' s c h u r c h . Rev. K. A. S c h u l z o f f i c i a t i n g . Interment will be m a d e in S w e e n e y c e m e t e ry ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/11/1920 Henry Behrens, thirty-eight years old, of No. 97 Hagen avenue died last night at the DeGraff Memorial hospital from the loss of blood and shock resulting from a cut which he received, in the left leg two weeks ago. Behrens was repairing his automobile when a chisel which he was using slipped and; sank into his leg. severely an artery, His condition became such a week ago that he was removed to the hospital where an operation was performed on the leg in an attempt to nave his l i fe Behrens is survived by a wife, two sons, Elmer and Arthur Behrens; three brothers, Herman, William and Charles Behrens' and two sisters, Mrs. Milton Claxon of Lafayette, Ind., and Mrs. Alfred Kraig of Springbrook, N. D. Behrens was a member of Electric City Lodge I.O.O.F., which will have charge of the funeral. | BEHRENS, Henry (I116631)
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| 168 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/25/1974 BARRAND - William G. Barrand Sr. of 3029 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital Wednesday (July 24, 1974) after a short illness. Mr. Barrand resided in Niagara Falls, Ransomville and Sanborn prior to moving to Pekin in 1934. He was employed at the Union Carbide as a pipefitter for over 30 years, prior to retirement in 1959. Survivors include his wife, Maude Roberts Barrand; three sons, William G. Barrand Jr., Robert A. Barrand, all of Sanborn, Howard R. Barrand of Niagara Falls, one daughter, Mrs. John (Geraldine) Rogers of North Tonawanda; one brother, Hilton Barrand of Wisconsin; a sister, Mrs. Cora Scholtz of Wisconsin; also survived by 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Gordon W, Barrand. The family will be present at the Rhoney Funeral Home, Inc., 5893 Hoover Road, ' Sanborn, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 | BARRAND, William G (I88828)
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| 169 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/29/1943 35 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. James Scanlon announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary E. Fitzpatrick, to Eugene Batt The wedding will take place on Aug. 12. | Family: BATT, Eugene A / FITZPATRICK, Mary E (F45018)
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| 170 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/4/1977 Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Batt of 36 Walter Ave., Tonawanda, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a party in the Tonawanda home of their son, Richard. Mr. Batt and'his wife, Hazel, both are Buffalo area natives and were married in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Tonawanda, in 1927. Mr. Batt retired from Remington Rand Corp. after 43 years employment, but then began a new career in real estate and presently is employed by Realty 1. | Family: BATT, Edward H / HART, Hazel (F44856)
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| 171 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/24/1952 BLUCKHORN - Fred Bluckhorn, 67, a former resident of Tonawanda, died Sunday morning, Sept. 21, 1952. Born in Tonawanda, he is survived by -one sister, Mrs. A. C. Beisiegel of Tonawanda; one brother, John Bluckborn of Bath, NY. He was also a brother of the late Harvey Bluckhorn. Private funeral services were held Tuesday. The Rev. Howard Davies officiated. Burial waa m Elmlawn Cemetery. | BLUCKHORN, Fred H (I139085)
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| 172 | Note - 1860 census indicates she was born in 1854 | ZEIGER, Margaretha (I43044)
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| 173 | Patricia REUTTER 600 B San Jacinto MORRO Bay, CA 93442 Submission Search: 1041224-1005100100940 URL: CD-ROM: Pedigree Resource File - Compact Disc #20 CD-ROM Features: Pedigree View, Family View, Individual View, Reports, Downloadable GEDCOM files, Notes and Sources. | Source (S04361)
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| 174 | Re: Georg Friedrich Streicher Author: Helmut Streicher Date: 5 Jan 2003 10:52 PM GMT Classification: Query In Reply to: Georg Friedrich Streicher by: Char Soos Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse Print Message Hello, we are Streicher's from Stuttgart. My father August Streicher is from Beilstein (Heilbronn) His father is from Winzerhausen. Jakob Streicher *25.12.1820 Winzerhausen, +29.11.1891 (marr. with Friederike born. Brose *12.01.1820 Winzerhausen, +03.03.1886) I have a family tree back to 1820 Our Homesite is http://members.aol.com/streicherh | STREICHER, Johann Jakob (I25454)
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| 175 | Rome NY Daily Sentinel - 8/9/1900 Mrs. Gertie Anderson, wife of Edward Anderson of 328 West Court street, died at Faxton Hospital, Utica, at 5 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon in her 36th year. Mrs. Anderson had been ill for about two weeks, and last Tuesday she was taken to Faxton Hospital to be operated upon. Her system was not strong enough to withstand the operation and she died before regaining consciousness. The deceased was born in Turin and came to this city to live when a child. Eleven years ago she was married to Edward Anderson and they have resided here since that time. She was a faithful attendant at the Liberty Street M. E. church. Besides her husband three sisters and three brothers survive, Mrs. Emma Hurst of Oswego, Mrs. Russell Pierce of Steuben and Mrs. Herbert Burch of Blackmail's Corners. The brothers are Hamilton Barringer of Ava, Jefferson Barringer of West Branch and Myron Barringer, who is somewhere in the west. | BARRINGER, Gertrude (I125543)
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| 176 | Ship Mary Phillips Hamburg, Germany to New York 9 September 1844 ISTG Vol 5 | PUKELVALD, Christian (I44789)
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| 177 | Thanks to Donald MacDavid, ( Lancaster Historical Society ) for the following information: "The first mention of a cemetery in Bowmansville was in the deed of land sold by Abraham Frick to Isaac Staley in 1840. It specified that a quarter acre of fenced land used as a burial ground was not to be included in the sale. This is the section at the east front of Transit Rural Cemetery, the part that contains the oldest graves and stones. 1850 census with wife and son in Amherst under name Staly | STALEY, Isaac (I39007)
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| 178 | Thanks to Donald MacDavid, ( Lancaster Historical Society ) for the following information: "The first mention of a cemetery in Bowmansville was in the deed of land sold by Abraham Frick to Isaac Staley in 1840. It specified that a quarter acre of fenced land used as a burial ground was not to be included in the sale. This is the section at the east front of Transit Rural Cemetery, the part that contains the oldest graves and stones. | FRICK, Abraham (I12610)
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| 179 | "A music lover, would attend a musical show, go home and was able to play most if not all be heard." | BAUMEISTER, William (I1656)
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| 180 | "ABRAHAM HERR (who came with his father HANS HERR in 1710), Bishop Hans Burkholder and Melchior Brenneman (who came with the Brubakers, Hostetters, Greiders, Hersheys, Stinemans, Leamans, Swarrs, Kauffmans), having fled from the Palatinate, formed a settlement in 1717 along the Conestoga. Services were held in private houses. Congregations were organized and ministers appointed in Lampeter, Strasburg, Manor, Hempfield, Leacock and Earl townships by the Mennonites before Lancaster had changed its name from Hickory Town and before the county was separated from Chester county." (Taken from Mennonites of Lancaster Conference, by Martin G. Weaver, 1931, pp. 37-38.) "On October 12, 1719, ABRAHAM HERR and his brother, Hans, petitioned James Steel for a grant of 400 acres for their brother, Isaac, who had recently arrived. In the 1720s, according to the estimates of architectural historians, he built a house that still stands at 25 Bentley Lane in Lancaster Township near Millersville on land that went to his son, Rudy." (Taken from the 1994 Supplement to the Third Edition of the Genealogical Record of Hans Herr, by Theodore W. Herr, originally published 1908, p. 788.) Immigration 1710 arrived in Philadelphia, w/family, from Switzerland, via the Palatinate | HERR, Abraham (I19521)
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| 181 | "Christian Herr, son of Hans Herr, also had surveyed to him a tract of 530 acres, a short distance west from his father's land. On this tract he erected, in 1719, a famous dwelling with stone lintels and large rooms, in which the religious services for the settlement were held for over 100 years. (The first separate house of worship was built of bricks along the public highway, in 1848, and rebuilt in the summer of 1889.) It also served as the home of Christian Herr during his entire wedded life. The house, still standing, was built 10 years before Lancaster county was organized. HANS HERR died in this house in 1725, at the age of 86 years, and his widow died 5 years later at the age of 91 years. Both were laid to rest in the family graveyard on the old farm, along with many associates and descendants." (Taken from Mennonites of Lancaster Conference, by Martin G. Weaver, 1931, pp. 36-37.) "Christian Herr, a Mennonite minister, married Anna. His Bible (Basel: 1736), containing the records of his daughter Elizabeth's husband and children, is housed at the 1719 Herr House, 1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, PA, which he built on his patent." (Taken from the 1994 Supplement to the Third Edition of the Genealogical Record of Hans Herr, by Theodore W. Herr, originally published 1908, p. 787.) | HERR, Christian (I13740)
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| 182 | "Deutschland, Preußen, Pommern, Katholische und Lutherisch Kirchenbücher, 1544-1966", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6Z67-Y33H : 6 April 2021), Heinrich Kröning in entry for Friedrich Carl August Kröning, 1838. | KROENING, Friedrich Carl August (I211536)
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| 183 | "Deutschland, Preußen, Pommern, Kirchenbücher 1544-1945," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBT-ZF36 : 9 March 2021), Clauß Kröning in entry for Clauß Kröning, 28 Feb 1688; citing Birth, Rambin, Rügen, Pommern, Prussia, Germany, Landesarchiv Greifswald, Greifswald (Greifswald Provincial Archives, Greifswald); FHL microfilm 1,344,654. | KRONING, Clauss (I211884)
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| 184 | "DOLPP -- Ralph L. Dolpp, Sr., 54, of 16 Broughton St., Tonawanda, died suddenly Sunday morning (Sept. 8, 1957) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Ann Smead of Bradford, Pa., one son, Ralph L., Jr.; two grandchildren, Michael William and Melanie Ann Dolpp; two brothers, Arthur and Charles Dolpp, and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Winters, Mrs. May Main and Miss Florence Dolpp, all of the Tonawandas. Mr. Dolpp was a lifelong resident of the Tonawandas and was an employee of the Robert Gair Co., for 23 years. He was a member of Local 137, United Paper Makers and Paper Workers Union, also the Third Warders Club. Friends may call at the Hilliard Funeral Home, 147 Delaware St., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Walter Hetzel will officiate. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery." Tonawanda NEWS, September 10, 1957 | DOLPP, Ralph Louis Sr (I233590)
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| 185 | "HANS HERR was born in 1639, in Switzerland, at or near Zurich. He became a member of the Mennonite religious society and a prominent minister of that denomination. When persecution became unendurable, many of his congregation emigrated with him to the Palatinate in Germany, which was then governed by a ruler who promised protection and religous freedom. This was satisfactory until the Palatinate fell into the hands of other rulers, when the Mennonites were again subject to persecution. When this occurred, a number of them visited William Penn in London, in 1707, and arranged terms with him to colonize a portion of what is now Lancaster county. In 1709, Hans Herr, John R. Bundely, Hans Mylin, Martin Kendig, Jacob Miller, Hans Funk, Martin Oberholtzer, Wendel Bowman and others bought 10,000 acres of land on the south side of Pequea creek. A warrant was issued for the land October 10, 1710, and it was surveyed October 23, 1710. In the meantime, Martin Kendig traveled to Europe and returned with members of the families of those who had come over in 1709. Hans Herr settled near Lampeter, and later lived with his son, Christian Herr, near Willow Street, where the latter built a large stone dwelling in 1719, which is still standing. Here the venerable Hans Herr died in 1725." (Taken from Genealogical Record of Hans Herr, by Theodore W. Herr, originally published 1908, pp. ix-xi; available from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society for $40.) "A memorial in the Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery, where Hans Herr is presumed to have been buried, was erected by a Herr reunion group. It gives September 17, 1639 and October 11, 1725 as his respective birth and death dates, and May 1, 1639 and June 9, 1730 for Elizabeth Mylin Kendig Herr. Theodore Herr [compiler of the 1908 Herr genealogy] gives 1644 for her birth date and 1730 for her death. The reunion group's, Theodore Herr's, and Martin G. Weaver's sources for all these dates are currently unknown. In response to this situation, numerous researchers within the past 50 years have attempted to document the existence of Hans Herr. The tradition of his being the aged father of his Herr family in America stems from oral history recorded in 1844 by I. Daniel Rupp (History of Lancaster County), who in the course of his research interviewed 'Pequea' Christian Herr, a Mennonite bishop and Herr descendant. Rupp's version of the Hans Herr story was repeated with variations by many later historians." (Taken from the 1994 Supplement to the Third Edition of Genealogical Record of Hans Herr, by Theodore W. Herr, originally published 1908, p.787.) Facts about this person: Immigration September 1710 arrived in Philadelphia, w/wife & kids, from Switzerland | HERR, Hans (I13770)
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| 186 | "John Herr, an immigrant from Switzerland, is commonly known by researchers as John/Hans Herr, the land agent. On June 30, 1711, John received a patent for 530 acres in what is now West Lampeter Township. In his will, proved on November 6, 1756, he devised this land to his sons, John and Christian Herr. Neither John Herr nor his son, John Herr, was naturalized, but the other son, Christian, was. On May 21, 1761, Christian Herr received a new patent for the whole tract. John Herr's wife, Frances, died after 1756. John and Frances Herr's undated Das gantz Nuw Testament, printed in Europe and containing the birth records of their children, belongs to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society." (Taken from the 1994 Supplement to the Third Edition of the Genealogical Record of Hans Herr, by Theodore W. Herr, originally published 1908, p. 789.) | HERR, John (I19522)
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| 187 | "May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back May the sunshine warm your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.." Obituary of Chad Matthew Grout Born in Lockport, N.Y., Chad's parents provided him a childhood filled with home-cooked meals, family gatherings, hunting, fishing and Little League games. There was an atmosphere of doing life together with grandparents and extended family; inviting friends into the circle. Chad attended Lockport High School and graduated from the University of Buffalo, where he amused everyone he met with his spirited ways. After landing his first professional job as an occupational therapist in 1996, Chad met Amy and began entertaining her friends and family as well as a long line of his own bosses and coworkers. A succession of medical/sales positions served as an outlet for his intellectual growth and strong desire to excel while always providing for his family. His unfailing work ethic modeled strongly for his own children and others, creating a particularly special connection with one foster child, Will. Dancing and cooking his way through life, Chad was often creating, building and doing. He ran marathons and ultra-marathons, built anything and everything his family might need and did it all without blinking an eye. Efficiency and effectiveness were natural talents. And although Chad couldn't help but reach destinations ahead of everyone else, he would always circle back. Until we catch up, Chad, you will be missed beyond measure. You are so loved. Chad is survived by his wife of 25 years, Amy; children Matthew (Nadya), Faye and Maura; father James Grout; mother and stepfather Elaine and John Wehrlin; brother Tony Grout; sister Gina Goff; nephews Canaan (Tori) Grout and Connor Grout, and niece Kennedy Grout. In lieu of flowers, Chad's family requests donations in honor to the Prostate Cancer Research Institute. | GROUT, Chad Matthew (I227350)
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| 188 | "On November 11, 1725, Martin Kendig sold the northern half of his 1711 patent to Emanuel Herr. The tract contained a house, a gristmill, and 530 acres of land. Emanuel Herr died intestate in possession of this land. On September 12, 1745, the Orphans' Court ordered appraisal of the property of Emanuel and on September 6, 1748 ordered the oldest son, John Herr, to hold the land." (Taken from the 1994 Supplement to the Third Edition of Genealogical Record of Hans Herr, by Theodore W. Herr, originally published 1908, p.789.) | HERR, Emanuel (I19524)
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| 189 | #004768-81 William HAWKINS, 35, laborer, Wiltshire England, Clinton, s/o Robert & Sarah, married Barbara SPECHT, 38, widow, Germany, Clinton, d/o Charles & Sophia CRUZE, witn: Henry ROBERTS & Augustine SPECHT, both of Clinton, 27 Nov 1880 at Clinton - From Huron County, Canada information on-line | CRUZE, Barbara (I19994)
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| 190 | #008589-04 (Grey Co): Philip SCHAUS, 24, laborer, Normanby, same, s/o Philip SCHAUS & Catherine FOLZ, married Catherine KAHN, 19, Normanby, Carrick, d/o Karl RAHN & Catherine HOLLINGER, witn: Henry SCHAUS of Clifford & Adeline WAGNER of Neustadt, 29 Nov 1904 at Normanby (Lutheran) | Family: SCHAUS, Philip V / RAHN, Catherine (F11888)
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| 191 | (ALBION) Loretta M. Lonnen, age 75, died November 16, 2021 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born December 22, 1945 in Lockport, a daughter of Howard and Laura (Tanner) Bane and was a life-long resident of this area. Loretta enjoyed crocheting and studying genealogy but her real passion was creating and tending to her gardens. Ms. Lonnen was predeceased by siblings: Howard, Arnold, Shirley, Clara and Herbie Bane and John Tanner. She is survived by her 4 sons: Dan (Lisa) Lonnen of Waterport, Alex (Linda) Lonnen of Medina, Brian (Nikki) Lonnen of Carlton, Scott Lonnen of TN, her brother: Bob Bane of Lyndonville, several grandchildren, great grandchildren as well several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. 21 West Avenue-Albion, MONDAY from 4-7 pm where her Funeral Service will be held at 7pm following visitation. Private interment in Lynhaven Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to charity or organization of your choice. To share a special memory of Loretta, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com | BANE, Loretta M (I123149)
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| 192 | (Amherst Bee - February 25, 1939 - "The last Civil War Veteran in Williamsville, Christian F. Witmer, 99, died Thursday night at his home in 179 Cayuga St. after an illness of several weeks. Mr.Witmer, a member of a pioneer Amherst family homesteaded in the area where the Snyder section subsequently was developed. His father, Tobias Witmer, one of the first engineers and surveyors in Amherst, went to war with his son when President Lincoln called for volunteers. they served the 50th New York Engineering Division." I was born April 11, 1840, Previous to reaching my majority I was engaged mostly on work on the farm and attending school, and assisting my father in making surveys. My first venture in the way of business for myself was teaching the public school in what was known as the "Good District" in the town of Clarence for the winter term of 1860 - 1861. At the close of the school term I took a course in Bryant and Stratton Merchantile College in Buffalo, graduating in the spring of 1862. Enlisted in the 50th N.Y. Volunteers Engineers, August 22, 1862 and was honorably dischardged from the army service at the close of the War. The next few years were devoted to teaching schools during the winter in Levanworth, KS, and Easton Missouri, and on government surveys in the western part of Kansas, during the summer. Those were interesting times for me as you may judge from the fact that my flagman, John Roach, a Cavalryman was killed by Roman Noses' band of Cheyenne Indians while we were engaged in locating a township line on the plains. In 1868, I returned to New York State and took over my fathers business of surveying and insurance. I married Mary S. COTTON of Elma, Sept. 04, 1878. Two sons and three daughters were born of this union. Daughter Grace, born June 24, 1879, and died Sept. 01, 1916. There survive, sons Ralph, with two grandchildren. | WITMER, Christian Frick (I10230)
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| 193 | (GASPORT) Marcia J. Hobbs, age 83, passed away February 18, 2025 in her home peacefully while under Hospice Care. She was born June 8, 1941 to Raymond and Helen (Zorn) Cady and was a life-long resident of this area. Marcia started working outside the home after raising her children, and had worked at various places, eventually retiring from Ford Gum in Akron, NY. She was an accomplished seamstress, making her daughters clothes all throughout their childhood. Marcia was known as a very independent woman…always fixing things, refinishing furniture, as well as gutting and re-doing many rooms in her home. Her determination to “do what had to be done” and having the knowledge and experience she had acquired, made her the epitome of strength and perseverance in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Marcia was a friend to all and will be dearly missed. Mrs. Hobbs was predeceased by her beloved husband A. James “Red” Hobbs, her siblings: Everett, Frank, Donald, Wayne and Carol Cady and Geraldine Hoffman. She is survived by her beloved children: Dr. Sheila (Joseph) DeWitt of NH, Sandy (Edward) Kress of Gasport, Randy Hobbs of Gasport, her cherished grandchildren: Adam (Brittany) Kress, Emily Kress, Leah DeWitt as well as several nieces and nephews. Marcia’s family would like to thank her special home health-care aide Terry Busch, for her loving and compassionate care . There will be no calling hours or service per Marcia’s wishes. A private burial will take place in Orangeport Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY, 14094. Marcia’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home of Middleport. | CADY, Marcia J (I79783)
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| 194 | (Gasport) Evelyn Jane (Kill) Elsenheimer was born January 16, 1929 and passed away October 23, 2022. She married Ed Elsenheimer on April 7, 1951. They had 4 children, Irene (Peter) Fadden, Shirley (Doug) White, Ted (Nancy) Elsenheimer and Donna (David) Mills. They were blessed with 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Her sister Joyce Elsenheimer, Brothers-in-law Jesse DeMerle Elsenheimer, Donald (Eleanor) Elsenheimer. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teaching each to be loving and kind to one another to all they met along the way. Her legacy was teaching by example and how to be loving and responsible. She was also an aunt, daughter, cousin, granddaughter, a scout leader, a volunteer. She was loved by all who knew her, and she will be missed Evelyn received a dietician degree from Rochester Institute of Technology. She managed several senior meal sites with RSVP and the Salvation Army in Niagara and Orleans Counties. She was active in Church, worshipping and serving others at Orangeport United Covenant Church, Covenant United Church of Christ, and St. Peter’s United Covenant Church in Perkinsville NY. She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 153 of Gasport, NY. Evelyn’s Order of Eastern Star Service will be held on Saturday November 12th at the Covenant United Church of Christ, 4449 Main St., Gasport NY at 10:30am followed by her Memorial Service at 11:00am. Burial in Hartland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Boulevard, Buffalo NY 14227. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, Gasport. | KILL, Evelyn Jane (I211046)
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| 195 | (Lewiston) - Mabel Kolloff, age 101, formerly of River Rd., in Youngstown, died Thursday, November 26, 2009, in the Fairchild Manor Nursing Home in Lewiston, after a lengthy illness. Mabel was born March 21, 1908 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late William and Jenny (Leaderhouse) Kolloff. She was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and Buffalo State Teachers College. Mabel was a Teacher and Guidance Counselor at Amherst High School for many years then at Lewiston Porter High School for 10 years, retiring in 1973. She was a member of and was formerly on the Board of Directors of the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown. Mabel was very active in numerous local and civic activities.She is survived by a brother, Richard Paul (Joan) Kolloff of Cape Corals, FL; a sister, Nellie K. Rodenbaugh of Ocala, FL; a cousin, Lewis F. Lauer, Jr. of Youngstown; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A Graveside Service in North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd., Town of Cambria, will be held at a later date. There will be no prior visitation. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St., Youngstown, NY 14174, or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth and Ridge Sts., Lewiston. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry. Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 11/28/2009 | KOLLOFF, Mabel (I2534)
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| 196 | (Medina/Albion) Debra Ann McAllister age 64, passed away suddenly November 17, 2021 at her home. She was born December 9, 1956 in Lockport, NY and had lived in this area all of her life. Debbie graduated from Medina High School and after, she worked as an LPN at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She worked for Albion Correctional Facility as a Sargeant for many years, retiring in 2013. She and her husband Howard owned and operated Bluegill Trading post in Medina. Debbie enjoyed gardening and selling items on Ebay. She was predeceased by her first husband David Mahnke and brother Alvin Frey. She is survived by her husband Howard, of 11 years; sons David Mahnke, Jr, Michael Mahnke and Brian Mahnke; several grandchildren; siblings Don, Charlene and Robert and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. 21 W. Ave. Albion Sunday November 21st 1”00pm-4:00pm where her Funeral Service will be held Monday at 10:00am. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. | KEPHART, Debra Ann (I191596)
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| 197 | (MIDDLEPORT) Vivian L. (Arnold) Raduns, passed away peacefully April 17, 2025 with her loving family by her side.. She was born December 24, 1940, the daughter of Harold L. and A. Ruth (DiSarno) Arnold. Beloved foster daughter of the late Leroy and Mable (Pogal) Smith. Vivian worked for 25 years at the Roy-Hart Elementary School cafeteria/kitchen. She was a person who enjoyed her family, studying genealogy, and doing crafts. Mrs. Raduns was predeceased by her husband Richard Raduns, whom she married April 23, 1960. Mrs. Raduns was also predeceased, her brothers: Rollin (Susan) Arnold, Danny Wingo, David Wingo, William Sherman, and foster sisters: Millicent Butler and Shirley Bodie. She is survived by her 6 children: Betty J. (David) Hunt of Middleport, Dwayne R. (Denise) Raduns of Wolcottsville), Daniel J. (Jennifer) Raduns of Barker, David H. Raduns of CO., Richard A. Raduns of NJ, Cheryl A. (Todd) Dimitroff of Middleport, many loved grandchildren and great grandchildren, her siblings: Veronica L. (Roger) Bedford of Gasport, Carol (Ronald) Wrobel of Newfane, Linda (James) Chunko of Barker, Rosemarie (Ralph) Tomasove of Barker, Wendy Ainsworth of FL, and Gail (David) Anderson of Newfane. The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St.-Middleport, MONDAY 4/21/25 from 4-6pm ONLY. Private interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 133 Telegraph Rd., Middleport, NY, 14105 or the Middleport Food Pantry, 21 Vernon St., Middleport, NY, 14105. To share a special memory of Vivian, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Vivian L. Raduns, please visit our flower store. | ARNOLD, Vivian (I218456)
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| 198 | (MIDDLEPORT) Wilbur Carl Shafer, age 87, died July 27, 2021 in United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born January 19, 1934 in Niagara Falls to John Carl and Florene (Hatt) Shafer and had lived in this area since 1958. Wilbur was a member of the Calico Sam, the Fingerlakers, and Empire Happy Wanderers Camping groups. He was also a member of the Middleport United Methodist Church and was an honorary Exempt Member of the Middleport Fire Company. Mr. Shafer was predeceased by his parents, his first wife: Alice (Lembke) Shafer, his son: Mason Shafer, and his sister: Jane Mosher. He is survived by his wife: Carol (Urtel) Shafer whom he married December 27, 2002, his son: Eric (Tina) Shafer, his daughter: Jody (Robert Jr.,) Peters, his brother: Robert (H. Anita) Shafer Sr., his stepchildren: Douglas (Desiree`) Tryloff of OH, Deborah (Rudolf) Brunath of FL, Donna (Mark) Vandenbosch of FL, Daniel Tryloff of Gasport, grandchildren: Jamie Codjovi, Stacie (Charles) Jowdy, John (Jocelyn) Shafer, Lydia (Matthew) Friend, Maria (Adam) Ohol, Zachary (Shatel) Peters, Brooke Peters, step-grandchildren: Alida Keith, Jared (Tricia) Tryloff, Nathan Huntington, Hanna and Hunter Tryloff. 11 great grandchildren: Jelani, Brielle, Caleb, Alice, Carter, Louisa, Brody, April, Lillian, Dakoda, and Lillyjean as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street-Gasport, TUESDAY from 4-8 pm where his Funeral Service will be held WEDNESDAY at 10:30 followed by interment in Hartland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Middleport United Methodist Church, the Middleport Fire Department or a charity of your choice. | SHAFER, Wilbur Carl (I8984)
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| 199 | (MIDDLEPORT) Phillip Michael “Mike” McCabe, passed away peacefully July 11, 2023. He was born August 16, 1955 in Middleport to Phillip and Arlene McCabe. After high school, Mike served the United States as a member of the Air Force serving from 1974-1977 as a Telecommunications System Specialist. In 1985, he married the love of his life; Therese Antonucci. Mike was a life member of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Clute Phillips American Legion Post 438, serving as Commander for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mike was also a life-long Buffalo Bills fan. Mr. McCabe was predeceased by his wife Therese in 2017, as well as his father Phillip, mother Arlene, sister Barbara, daughter Nicole and In-laws: Julius and Josephine Antonucci. He is survived by his Brothers in Law: Gerald (Joy) Antonucci, Frank Antonucci, nieces and nephews: Jennifer (Russell) Wells of FL, Jeffery (Amanda) Antonucci of FL, Dylan (Courtney Burch) Parker of Medina, a close friend: Wendy London, his special companion “Nala” as well as several other cousins and many friends. There will be no calling hours or services. Interment will be held privately by the family. Memorials may be made to a charity or organization of your choice. Mike’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home of Middleport. To share a special memory of Mike, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com | MCCABE, Phillip Michael (I222104)
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| 200 | (Model City) - Irven H. Rolfe, age 89, of Model City, NY, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at his residence, under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice.Irven was born May 23, 1920 in Pennsgrove, NJ, the son of the late Herman D. and Betsy (Robinson) Rolfe and had lived here for over 60 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II. Irven served in the Army from Jan. of 1942 to Sept. of 1945, when he was honorably discharged with the rank of T-5. He was a heavy machine gunner with Company C of the 7th Engineering Battalion and took part in the Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland Campaigns. Irven was the recipient of the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and Ribbon with 1 Silver Service Star, the WW II Victory Medal and Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal. In 1947 he married Edna M. (Crewe) Rolfe, who predeceased him on June 22, 1981.Irven was a Payloader Operator for National Carbon Co. in Niagara Falls for over 30 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the V.F.W. Down River Post #7487 in Lewiston. Irven enjoyed gardening, horseshoes, playing cards, hunting and reading. He is survived by a son, Ronald Rolfe (fiancé Lois Charsley) of Niagara Falls; a daughter, Edna (Jack) Strope of Youngstown; his grandchildren, Dawn Strope and Stacey Walker; his great-grandchildren, Tyler, Anthony and Nicholas Walker; a sister, Louise Nelson of Niagara Falls; and his special friends, Dana VanDenBosch and Paige Cassatt. He was predeceased by a son, Edward Rolfe; three brothers, Donald, Edward and Stuart Rolfe; and two sisters, Marion Eddy and Thelma Piper.Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth and Ridge Streets, Lewiston, on Sunday from 3-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 30th at 11:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Auernhamer officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Military Rd., Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. 6th St., P.O. Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092, or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry. Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 11/27/2009 | ROLFE, Irven H (I45077)
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