U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentRuth A. Bartel
Member of St. Mathews Lutheran Church
Bartel, Ruth A., (nee Wilke) age 90, formerly of North Tonawanda on Tuesday (February 10, 2004) at the St. Francis Home of Williamsville after a long illness. Mrs. Bartel was a life long member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She retired from the North Tonawanda School System where she was a cook at several schools. She was the wife of the late Carl A. Bartel, mother of the late David K. Bartel and grandmother of the late Matthew B. Armstrong.
Beloved mother of Ronald (Marcia) Bartel of Port Richey, Florida, Sharon (Dennis) Clements of Rolling Hills, California and Jean (Timothy) Armstrong of Amherst. Loving grandmother of Mark, Kris, Keith, Scott and Kevin Bartel, Ryan Clements, Brian, Scott and Kaitlin Armstrong.
Friends received by the family on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda where services will be held on Friday morning at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Francis Home of Williamsville Foundation, 147 Reist Street, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Paul W. Rader
General Motors Employee
Paul William Rader, 61, of North Tonawanda on Wednesday (February 25, 2004) at Buffalo General Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Rader was retired from General Motors Tonawanda Forge. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and a US Navy Veteran.
Beloved father of Lisa (Daniel) Wolfe, Michael Rader, Melanie (Michael) Rongo, Todd Rader and Paul R. Rader. Loving brother of Karen A. Rader and Terry D. (Thomas) Dunbar. Proud grandfather of Danielle, Shannon, Stephanie, Jamie, Michael and Tanya. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends received by the family on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 10:00 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda. Interment will follow at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church.
Dora C. Spaziani
Former Budwey’s Employee
Dora C. Spaziani, 83, of North Tonawanda on Thursday (February 26, 2004) after a brief illness. Mrs. Spaziani was a member of the North Tonawanda Congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dora retired from the former Budwey’s Bells Supermarket where she was the former produce manager. She was the wife of the late Achille Spaziani and the mother of the late Bernard A. Spaziani.
Beloved mother of Antionette (Robert) Copello of North Tonawanda and Joanne (Donald) Pierce of Lockport. Dear sister of Gina (Fred) Taddei of North Tonawanda. Loving grandmother Debra, Vickie, Susan, Diana, Marie, Tina, Tammi, Bernie and Mark and 16 great-grandchildren.
The family will received friends on Saturday 3-5 and 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-5 PM at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda. A Memorial Talk will be held at 5:00 PM on Sunday afternoon. Private Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be to the North Tonawanda Congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Benjamin H. Glenn
Retired from Spaulding Fibre
Benjamin H. Glenn, 82, of North Tonawanda, formerly of Wilson, NY at the Delaware Rehabilitation Center in Buffalo on Friday (February 27, 2004). Mr. Glenn was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. He retired from Spaulding Fibre and worked part time for Sentrex in Niagara Falls. Brother of the late Esther Beckett. Mr. Glenn was a decorated U.S. Army WWII Veteran. A sharpshooter with the 90th infantry whose troop stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. Ben will be receiving the Bronze Star, posthumously, on Sunday presented by the Western New York Meritorious Service Group. He was an avid weight-lifter who held the USA Masters Record for 60 and older open bench press at 303.1 pounds. Before entering the service, he worked as a farm hand on his father’s farm on Irish Road in Wilson, NY.
Beloved Husband of Sharon R. (nee Richardson) Glenn of North Tonawanda. Loving Step-father of Charles J. (Trish) Fink, Cheryl (Steven) Friedel, David R. Fink, Gerry M. Fink and Diane (Brian) Roberts. Grandfather of seven grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends received by the family on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St. North Tonawanda where service will be held on Tuesday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 at Ascension R.C. Church. Interment will be at North Ridge Cemetery.
Charles J. Pawlick
Retired U.S. Postal Carrier
Charles J. Pawlick, 86, of North Tonawanda on Sunday (March 7, 2004) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Pawlick was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. He retired from the US Postal Service where he was a letter carrier for 31 years. He was a US Army WWII Veteran and served in the 69th Infantry. He served in D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of Stephen Sikora Post and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Beloved husband of the late Anna R. (nee Margowski) Pawlick.
Beloved father of Robert C. (Leeann) Pawlick of Machias, NY. Loving and Proud grandfather of Robert (Tina) Pawlick II of Convoy, OH, Rachel Pawlick of North Tonawanda and Michelle Pawlick of Buffalo. Dear brother of Marie Pawlick of Lancaster. Also survived by four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends received by the family on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda where services will be held on Wednesday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 at Ascension R.C. Church. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Acacia Park Cemetery.
Theresa M. Maiolo
Retired Marine Midland Bank Employee
Theresa M. Maiolo (nee Battisti), 71, of North Tonawanda on Friday (March 12, 2004) after a brief illness. Mrs. Maiolo was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. She was a member of Sadality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She retired from the former Payne Avenue Branch of the Marine Midland Bank in 1988.
Beloved wife of Raymond A. Maiolo of North Tonawanda. Dear daughter of Elizabeth (the late Louis) Battisti of Wheatfield, formerly of North Tonawanda. Loving mother of Ann Marie (Gregory) Wetzel of Williamsville, Theresa (Richard) Sorbini of West Seneca and Mary (James) Alexander of Tonawanda. Sister of Betty (Michael) Pytlik of Wheatfield. Grandmother of Stephanie and Matthew Wetzel, Richard and Joseph Sorbini and RaeAnn and Nicholas Alexander.
Friends received by the family on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda where services will be held on Tuesday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension R.C. Church at 9:30. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Mildred C. Fredrickson
Longtime Member of St. Martin Lutheran Church
Mildred C. Fredrickson (nee Scholin), 83, on Saturday (March 13, 2004) formerly of North Tonawanda at the Rosa Copeland Home at the Weinburg Campus. Mildred was born in Jamestown, NY on October 26, 1920 to Eric F. and Signe Scholin. Mildred was Valedictorian of the 1938 graduating class of Jamestown High School. She married Ernest R. Fredrickson in 1942 and moved to the Tonawandas’ in 1951. Mildred was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church. She retired as office manager for Dr. Daniel Fahey in Kenmore. She was a member of the Quota Club.
Beloved mother of Barton (Valarie) Fredrickson of Oscoda, MI, Robert (Margaret) Fredrickson of Canoe Cove, Prince Edward Island and Jean (John) Acquavella of Chesterfield, MO. Dear sister of Austin (Gladys) Scholin of Hampstead, NC. Loving grandmother of Faith, Nathan, Zoe and Michelle Fredrickson and Rose and Chloe Acquavella. Great grandmother of Andre Plavljanich.
Friends received by the family on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 at St. Martin Lutheran Church, 322 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, The Rev. Devie Ellis, officiating. Interment will be at Acacia Park Cemetery. The family has requested that memorials be made to St. Martin Lutheran Church.
