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[Welland Tribune December 22, 1943]
A large number of relatives attended the funeral of the late Alfred L. Bartz, Humberstone township, yesterday afternoon. Mr. Bartz passed away at his late residence in Dain City on Sunday, December 19th. Services took place at the residence with Rev. T.A. Iseler of First Lutheran church, Humberstone, officiating.
Interment was in Overholt cemetery. The pallbearers were Edward Fiedler, Daniel Fiedler, Owen Segar, Gordon McClellan, Manuel Ort and Peter Nygren.
[Welland Tribune March 15, 1947]
Succumbs at 81, after suffering stroke; was prominent in municipal business circles.
Charles Eugene Steele, prominent Port Colborne business man and a former mayor of Port Colborne and warden of Welland county, died at his home at 296 Fielden avenue this morning at the age of 81. In failing health for several months, his death followed a stroke a few days ago.
Born of one of the oldest pioneer families in the district in Humberstone township, Mr. Steele was prominently connected with a wide variety of activities in a business way, in municipal life and in the field of public service.
A man of recognized integrity, he had the reputation of fighting to the last for a principle. He recognized a responsibility for public service, and showed an active interest in the welfare of his church. He had many friends among the business community, and in a wider sphere in other parts of Ontario.
Was Warden Twice
He had a long record of municipal service, culminating in his election to the wardenship of the county of Welland in 1938 with the distinction of being the only man in recent years to hold the office twice.
He entered municipal life as a councillor for the township of Humberstone in 1896, following this up by being elected a commissioner for Welland County District No. 3 in the county council in 1897 and 1898. This was when the County Councils Act was passed, dividing the county into districts. District 3 composed Port Colborne, Humberstone and Crowland township; He was again elected in 1903 and 1904 and also 1905 and 1906, being honored by his colleagues in 1906 by election to the wardenship.
There followed a period of inactivity as far as municipal life was concerned until 1914, when he again entered the county council, this time as reeve of Port Colborne. He served until the end of 1917, came back for one year in 1922, and then remained out until 1933 when he re-entered the county council after an absence of 16 years. He was returned every year until 1938, when he became county warden for the second time. Mr. Steele was mayor of Port Colborne in 1927-28.
Active in Politics
Warden Steele had also been active in Provincial and Federal politics. He was a member of the commission appointed by the Hon. Howard G. Ferguson as the Ontario Minister of Mines, to survey and report on the natural gas situation in Ontario, and also served two years on the board of reference appointed by the provincial government to fix rates at which natural gas should be sold.
His business career started in 1907 when he organized the Sterling Gas Company, of which he was president and general manager, until he sold his interest in the firm to Dominion Natural Gas in 1928. While he was connected with the gas industry he was honored with the presidency of the Natural Gas and Petroleum Association of Canada, and even after severing his connection with the gas industry, he remained the honorary president of that organization and was active as a member of its executive board.
Born in Humberstone, Mr. Steele was first engaged in farming. He moved to his beautiful residence on Fielden avenue in 1902.
On Sanitorium Board
For many years, Mr. Steele was on the board of the Niagara Peninsula Sanatorium, and was named chairman in 1939-1940. He was a member of the Empire club, Toronto, and a former member of the Port Colborne Lawn Bowling club and the Port Colborne Lion Club, and also a life member of the Port Colborne Golf and County Club. The late Mr. Steele also held membership in Beacon lodge, I.O.O.F. and Macnab lodge, A.F. and A.M. He was a lifelong member of the Port Colborne Baptist church, which he served as a deacon for many years.
Mr. Steele was married on December 14,1887, to Alice Emeretta Zavitz, who survives him. Also surviving are two sons, M.D. Steele and Lewis C Steele of Port Colborne; three daughters, Mrs. Herman Ott of Humberstone Village, Mrs. H.J. Shore of Port Colborne and Miss Dora Steele at home; and one sister, Mrs. Clara Minor of Port Colborne.
A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 18, from the family residence at 2p.m. Interment will be in Overholt’s cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 17, 1947]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Florence Wokcieszak, who died on Tuesday, March 11, at the Welland County General hospital, was held on Saturday morning from the late residence, 804 Ontario Road to the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Crowland. Rev. Father S, Cassin solemnized Requiem Mass, and also officiated at the last rites at the graveside. The pall bearers were Ignac Mimek, Stanley Wilga, Florian Obirek, John Smagata, Peter Cimek and John Imiolo.
[Welland Tribune March 14, 1947]
The funeral of the late Miss Elsie Jackman, who died in her 24th year at her home, 90 Garner avenue on Monday, March 10, was held on Thursday morning from the H.L Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street to Holy Cross cemetery, and was largely attended. The pall bearers, all members of Welland Cricket Club, were Harry Neal, George H. Riley, city clerk J.D. Watt, Joseph Mole Jr., George Hatton and David Jamie.
There were many lovely floral tributes,bearing mute but eloquent testimony to the love and esteem in which deceased had been held, and among them were floral tokens from Ross Stores Limited, the cloth room of the Empire Cotton Mill, Clemens and Miller company, employes of the Empire Cotton Mill, the Ontario Roofing Company, the R. Timms Construction Company, the nurses and staff of Welland County General hospital, Welland Cricket Club, and deceased’s uncles and aunts in Britain. Also many mass cards were noted at the funeral chapel.
“The Rosary” was recited, this being led by Rev. Father J. Culman at the funeral chapel. Requiem Mass was chanted by Father Culman at St Mary’s church.
The late Miss Jackman came to Welland 18 years ago. She has been ill for four years.
[Welland Tribune March 14, 1947]
The funeral of Gladys Jean Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Anderson, 162 Steele street, Port Colborne, whose death occurred at Welland County General hospital on Monday in her 15th year, was held yesterday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel to Oakwood cemetery. Rev. R.T. Rutherdale conducted the services which were largely attended by friends and relatives of the popular young girl.
The pallbearers were Howard Brown, Douglas Mackey, George Moore, Donald Kettle, Jack Ellison and Zolay Barnai.
Among the many beautiful floral tributes expressing sympathy of friends were those of the employes of Century Coal Co.; pupils of the 1946 Grade Eight class at Steele Street school; the cellar crew of No. 5 building, Inco; Rosalind Goforth Auxiliary; bridgemen and stripping floor No. 5 building, Inco; the double trio; and the Port Colborne Ladies’ Auxiliary, No. 136.
Friends and relatives attended from Detroit and Flint, Mich.; Buffalo, N.Y.; Hamilton, Toronto and Welland.
[Welland Tribune March 15, 1947]
The death occurred on Friday evening, March 14 at the Welland County General Hospital of Osias Seguain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adelard Seguain of 310 Simpson avenue, Crowland in his 24th year. He had been ill several years. Born in Ontario he had spent five years in the Welland district, and was a member of Sacred Heart church. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs Adelard Seguain, by a brother, Real, and by two sisters, Leurenza and Bertha, all living at home. A brother Claude predeceased Osias almost four years. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 18 at 8a.m. from the family residence to Sacred Heart church for Requiem Mass at 8.30 a.m. with interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 17, 1947]
The death occurred on Saturday, March 15, at the Devonia Convalescent Home, Fonthill, in his 72nd year of Robert Logan, who was born in the United States but came to Canada 50 years ago, and had engaged in farming in Willoughby township for 40 years. Deceased was a member of Trinity church, Chippawa. His wife predeceased him some years ago. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. D. Clary of Niagara Falls, Ont. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 18 at 2 p.m., from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, to the church of England cemetery, Chippawa.
[Welland Tribune January 2, 1945]
Funeral services for the late Rene Corneillier were held this morning, with the funeral proceeding from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street, to Sacred Heart church, where requiem mass was celebrated. The late Mr. Cornellier, who resided at 35 Nelles road, died Thursday, December 28, at the Welland County General hospital in his 44th year.
Interment was in Holy Cross cemetery. The casket bearers were Roland Lamarshe, Paul Lamarshe, Cleo Lamarshe, Adrian Tanguay, Roger Turenne and Adelbert Bachon.
[Welland Tribune October 23, 1943]
The funeral of Alex M. Young, who collapsed and died while at work at the Maple Leaf Milling Co., Ltd. On Wednesday, was held from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, yesterday afternoon to Overholt’s cemetery. Rev. R.T. Rutherdale conducted the service.
The pallbearers were William Clark, Alex Fraser, Arthur Augustine and William Shepherd, all fellow employes of the deceased.
Among a number of floral tributes expressing the esteem in which deceased was held was one from the Maple Leaf Milling Co.
[Welland Tribune January 3, 1945]
There was a large attendance of friends, relatives and neighbors Monday afteroon at the funeral of the late Charles Earl Aulph, well known Wainfleet township farmer. The late Mr. Aulph died Thursday, December 28th at Hamilton in his 61st year.
The funeral was held from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, to Fonthill cemetery for interment. There were many floral tributes. Rev. James Hampson of Fenwick United church officiated at the funeral chapel and the graveside.
The pallbearers were Walter Murphy, Leslie and Edward Swick, Ray Overholt, Leslie McLaren and Jack Criger.
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