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.
Barbara E. Baughman
Baughman, Barbara E., of North Tonawanda on Sunday (April 10, 2005) after a lengthy illness. Wife of the late LeRoy Baughman, Sr. Barbara was active in the community by helping to raise money for various charities.
Beloved daughter of Mildred Bowser of Tonawanda. Loving mother of LeRoy (Justine) Baughman, Jr. of North Tonawanda. Proud grandmother of Brandon, Tracy, Nicole, Matthew, Kristen and Natthan Baughman. Dear sister of Albert Bowser, Jr. of Tonawanda, Gladys (John) Foote of Kentucky, Ronald (Sandie) Bowser of Tonawanda, and Victoria Goebel of Monroe, NY. Dear niece of Loretta (Lester) Mann of Ginter, PA.
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 Tuesday evening at 8:30, The Rev. Charles W. Hobbs, Sr. officiating. Friends are invited to attend interment services at Acacia Park Cemetery on Friday April 15th, 2005 at 10:30 AM.
James K. Brady
Brady, James K. 88, of North Tonawanda at the Veterans Hospital of Buffalo on Wednesday (November 17, 2004) after a long illness. James was a member of Ascension R.C. Church where he was a former Eucharistic Minister. As a WWII U.S. Army Air Force Veteran, he served in the Pacific Theater. James retired from Erie County as a Probation Officer. He was active in C.S.E.A. Union Affairs while employed by the County of Erie. James was husband of the late Noreen (nee Gorman) Brady.
Loving father of Carmel (Robert) Snyder of Newfoundland, Elizabeth (Terry) Johnson of Owosso, MI, Patrick (Nancy) Brady of North Tonawanda, Bernadette (Anthony) McCarthy of Colden, Kathleen (Richard) Koch of Annapolis, MD, Theresa (Joel) Brady-Smith, of Annapolis, MD, William (Cheryl) Brady of St. Paul MN, Margaret (Tsvi) Somech of Israel, Joseph (Denise) Brady of Cheektowaga, Maureen (Charles) Driessnack of Huntsville, AL, Eileen (Randall) McClure of Gibsonia, PA, Gail (Shahram) Hejazi of Princeton, NJ and Peter (Rachel) Brady of Alexandria, VA. Dear brother of Basil (Helen) Brady, The Rev. Phillip (Pat) Brady and Mary (Michael) Wynn and the late Marjorie Bonney. Grandfather of Jacqueline and Robert Snyder, Brittany and Ashley Johnson, Kelli, Sean and Colleen Brady, Amy and Daniel McCarthy, Luke and Samuel Brady-Smith, Meghan and Nicholas Brady, Lee and Tomi Somech, Devan and Kirsten Brady, Katrina, Hans, Naomi and Michelle Driessnack, Ryan, Bridgett, Kyle and Colin McClure, Ava and Arshan Hejazi, Shannon and James Brady.
Friends received by the family on Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda where services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 at Ascension R.C. Church. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Mission, 325 Walden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211 or Ascension Church Bereavement Fund
Ruth Marie Calaty
Home Maker and Proud Grandmother
Ruth Marie Calaty, 66 of Tonawanda on Friday (April 30, 2004) at DeGraff Memorial Hospitalafter a brief illness. Loving mother of Nina (Michael) Kuccka of Lackawanna, Christina (William) Holland and Julie Calaty all of Tonawanda. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Friends received by the family on Monday 2-5 PM at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street where services will be held at 5:00 PM following visitation. The Rev. Ken Comer, officiating
Brenda J. Cook
Brenda J. Cook (nee Krupp) 61, of Grand Island on Sunday (July 8, 2007) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Beloved wife of Randy L. Cook of Grand Island. Loving mother of Wayne Schalck of Las Vegas, NV and Mark D. (Monika) Cook of Germany. Dear sister of Diane Getz of Maine. Proud grand mother of Brandon and Danielle Schalck and Roland and Jesse Cook.
Friends received by the family on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m at the Brunner Funeral Home, (692-3841), 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda, where services will be held on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private at Elmlawn Cemetery.
James W. Conlan
Conlan, James Wallace, 44, of North Tonawanda suddenly, on Monday June 19, 2006 at his residence. James recently retired from the North Tonawanda Fire Department. He was a life long member of Ascension R.C. Church.
Beloved husband of Gail M. (nee Nicely) Conlan. Loving father of Krystal, Wesley, Danielle and James Conlan all of North Tonawanda. Beloved son of Jeannette (the late Thomas) Conlan of North Tonawanda. Brother of Terrence (Robin) Conlan of Lockport, Kerre (Grace) Conlan of Williamsville, Kevin ((Barbara) Conlan of North Tonawanda, Maureen (Joel) Collier of New Mexico, Patrick (Laurie) Conlan and Bridgit Conlan all of North Tonawanda. Son-in-law of Robert (Janice) and Dolores Nicely of North Tonawanda. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends received by the family on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday morning at 10:00 at Ascension R.C. Church. Interment services will be private.
Andres Cappellano
Andrew Cappellano, age 92, of North Tonawanda, NY died on May 3rd, 2006 at his home after a short illness, with loving care by his family, friends and Niagara Hospice. He and his wife of nearly 60 years, Josephine, were married on June 8th, 1946 at Holy Spirit Church in Buffalo, NY. His parents were Andrew and Frances Cappellano, both originally from Bangor, PA., where Andrew was born. Andrew lived in North Tonawanda for the majority of his life. He worked at Western Electric in Tonawanda where he was a millwright for 35 years. He retired from Western Electric in 1977. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served during WWII (1943-1946) at a Seaman First Class in South America. He is a registered Navy Veteran in the U.S. Navy Memorial Log in Washington, D.C. Andrew is a longtime member of Ascension R.C. Church in North Tonawanda, where he sang in the choir for many years. His favorite pastimes included his family, singing, music, cooking, golfing and yearly family reunions, as well as “playing” the stock market. He will always be remembered as a “Crooner” singing his favorite songs, “For the Good Times”, “I Wish You Love” and “Summertime”. Brother of the late Katherine Machenzie, Angeline Bruno, Thomas Cappellano , Peter Caappellano and Marion Coniglio.
Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Marino) Cappellano of North Tonawanda. Loving father of Andrew Y. Cappellano, Andrea (Mark) Duguay of Wilson, Duane (Angela Frizzbe) Cappellano, Deborah (Michael) Pellegrino and Dean (Dawn Felvus) all of North Tonawanda. Proud grandfather of Dan and Sabrina (Realmuto) Duguay of Amherst, Bernadette and Amandou Diakhate of Arizona, Melissa Giambrone, Coreen Cappellano, Amanda and Ashley Pellegrino, Chaz, Gianna and Austin Duguay, Joseph and Nicholas Cappellano, Kaitlyn, Emily, Kayla and Kendra Felvus of North Tonawanda. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Friends received by the family on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda where services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension R.C. Church at 1:30 p.m. Interment services will be private at Acacia Park Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made in Andy’s memory to Niagara Hospice, Inc. 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.
The Cappellano Family would like to extend their heartfelt love and gratitude for the many blessings of family and friends, alongside the Hospice Staff and Volunteers for their wonderful help and support. May God Bless you all!
