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[Welland Tribune November 11, 1943]
Wellandport, R.R. 4, Nov. 11-The death of Miss Gertrude Winegarden, 44, occurred at the St Catharines hospital on Thursday, November 4. The funeral was held in the Montague Free Methodist church. Services were held by the Rev. Gare of Caistor Centre. Interment was at the Zion cemetery.
She left to mourn, her mother, Mrs. Winegarden; one sister, Mrs. Isaac Miller, and other relatives.
[Welland Tribune March 19, 1945]
Wellandport, March 19- Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the Lampman funeral home for Mrs. Blanche Caughell, highly respected resident of longstanding in Wellandport who passed away on Tuesday evening at the St Catharines General hospital after a short illness. The late Mrs. Caughell, who was in her 84th year, was a native of Bradstairs, London, Eng. Coming to Wellandport to make her home about 30 years ago. She was a valued member of the United church and active in the W.M.S. Women’s Association and the Wellandport branch of the Women’s institute. She had also been a member of the United church choir for many years until failing eyesight in later years forced her to retire from these activities.
She is survived by two sons, Charlie Cliffen of Mount Dennis, Toronto and Walter Cliffen of Long Branch, Toronto; two grandchildren, Mrs. James Foote of Toronto and Howard Cliffen, R.C.N.V.R., also three great-grandchildren.
Rev. E. Hayes, pastor of the United church officiated at the funeral service and graveside. Among the many beautiful floral tributes were pieces from: Testing range Inspection Board, Long Branch; St. Catharines and Lincoln Advisory Board; Canadian National Institute of the Blind; employes of Massey Harris Welfare Dept. Toronto, and the Shining Hour Club of which deceased was a member.
Casket bearers were Charles Freure, Walter Collver, John Barwell, Fred Barwell, Benjamin Caughell and William Heaslip. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Wellandport.
[Welland Tribune November 27, 1943]
Many friends and relatives, including a large number from Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Toronto, St Catharines and Niagara Falls, attended services on Saturday afternoon for the late Mary Elizabeth Murphy, widow of the late Walter Murphy, who passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23 in her 91st year. The funeral was held from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Caistorville cemetery for interment.
Rev. L.R. Ballantyne of Central United church, assisted by Dr. W.H. Graham of Stoney Creek, a former pastor for Mrs. Murphy officiated at the service. A favorite hymn, “Beyond the Shadows,” was sung by Mrs. Widdows of Stoney Creek.
The pallbearers were Walter Murphy ,Harvey Murphy,Avery Murphy, Lorne Nicholson, Roy Murphy and Ray Overholt. Among the profusion of floral tributes, were those from the following organizations: Employes’ Service Committee of the International Harvester Co., Richmond works; elders of Second Presbyterian church, Richmond, Ind. Women’s Institute of O’Reilly’s Bridge; International Harvester Co. of Hamilton; Friends United church, Stoney Creek; Richmond Works Organization, inspection department.
Mrs Murphy’s only son, Harvey Murphy, and Mrs. Murphy of Richmond, Ind., were present for the funeral.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1945]
Fenwick, Mar. 20- Friends and neighbors gathered Thursday afternoon in a last tribute of respect to the late Ella Ostrosser, when funeral services were held from her late home on Canboro street to Hillside cemetery for interment. Rev. A.J. Butler of the Disciple church, Welland officiated. Deceased, who was the wife of the late Samuel Ostrosser, passed away at her home March 12th, in her 81st year after only a few days illness. Mrs. Ostrosser had lived in Fenwick for 25 years. She was formerly Ella Moote the second daughter of George and Catherine Moote of Gainsboro township, where she resided previous to her marriage. She was a faithful member of the Disciple church for many years, first of Rosedene Disciple church and on moving to Fenwick of the church here in the village. Surviving her are three sisters and two brothers, Mrs Eretta Hack and Mrs Jennie Stevens of St. Catherines; Miss Tecla Moote of Hamilton; Ithamer Moote of St Catherines and Lucien Moote of Gainsboro.
Pall bearers were Roy Lampman, Isaac Lane and Wm Hipwell all of Gainsboro John Comfort, Archie Beamer and Merle Stirtzinger all of Fenwick.
[Welland Tribune January 4, 1945]
The death occurred at Welland County General hospital last night. Following an illness of six months of Amy Julia Lockwood, wife of Harry Lockwood, 103 Erie street, Port Colborne, in her 79th year. The late Mrs. Lockwood was born in London and came to Port Colborne from England 45 years ago. She was a member of St James Anglican church.
Deceased was the youngest member of her family. Her husband is the only survivor.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 2pm, from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, to Oakwood cemetery, Rev. H.G.L. Baugh will conduct the service.
Funerals – Mrs Harry Lockwood
The funeral of Amy Julia Lockwood, wife of Harry Lockwood, whose death occurred Wednesday evening at Welland County General hospital in her 79th year, was held Saturday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel to Oakwood cemetery, Rev. H.G.L. Baugh conducting the service.
The pallbearers were Fred Beck, Victor Beck, John Beck, Jack Beck, Harry Smythe and George Badaway.
Among a number of floral tributes were those of the employes of the town of Port Colborne and the Port Colborne council.
[Welland Tribune January 18, 1947]
Fenwick, Jan. 18-The entire community was saddened by the sudden passing at Welland County General hospital, on Tuesday Jan. 14, of Elizabeth C. Oliver, ages 47 years.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, at 2 p.m., from the Lampman funeral chapel, being largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors, Rev. W.A. Dempsey, of Fenwick United church, brought a message of sympathy from Mark 14:8, “She hath done what she could.”Expressing the deep sympathy of the community at the untimely death of one who had endeared herself to many friends during her residence here, the speaker paid a tribute to Mrs. Oliver, whose devotion to her family and her interest in the church were outstanding. A beautiful quartet number, “It is Well with My Soul,” was rendered by members of the United church choir, Mrs. W. Brown, Mrs. H. Kilman, W.E. Boyes and O. Hannigan.
A weallth of beautiful floral tributes included those of the Joseph Stokes Rubber Co., Ltd.; staff and pupils of Fenwick public school; W.A. of Fenwick United church; Welland and Port Colborne offices of customs staff; Welland Canal Zone Customs and Excise Officers’ Association; Jean Donaldson Evening Auxiliary; Thursday Night Bridge club, and Loyal True Blues.
Interment was at Hillside cemetery, with the following brothers and brothers-in-law as bearers; A. Michener, J.S. Scuse, W. McKeighan, W.Oliver, H. Oliver and F. Tibble. A special car driven by A. Benallick, was used to convey flowers, and by special request, neighbors acted as flower bearers.
Mrs.Oliver was born at Dunnville, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J.B. Michener. She received her education at Dunnville public and high schools and later graduated from Hamilton Normal school, later following her profession of teaching at Port Arthur, North Grimsby, Welland Junction and Stamford. Following her marriage in Dunnville in 1924, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver took up residence in Welland, coming to Fenwick to live just five years ago. She was an active member of Fenwick United hurch following her transfer of membership one year ago. She was greatly interested in the children, and had taken over the position of assistant leader of the Daisy Mission Band.
She was also a member of Maple Leaf Lodge, Loyal True Blues. Of quiet disposition, Mrs.Oliver had nevertheless made many friends in this neighborhood, to whom her sudden death came as a great shock.
Surviving are her husband and three children, Marion, Laurence and Diane; four sisters, Mrs. Byron House (Carrie) and Mrs. A.W. McKeighan (Edith), Dunnville, Mrs. J. Hannah (Lillie) of Fort Erie, and Mrs. J.S. Skuse (Gladys) of Hamilton; two brothers, Earl R. Michener of Welland and Arthur Michener of Dunnville. One sister, Mrs James Corbett (pearl) of Dunnville predeceased her.
[Welland Tribune January 13, 1947]
Arthur St. Onge of 13 Iron Street died at his home on Sunday, February 12, in his 44th year. A native of Shawinigan Falls, P.Q. he came to Welland district two years ago, and had been employed with the Dick Construction Company until last November. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elmira Durand St. Onge; four sons, Jacques O’Nil, Yves and Henri in Shawinigan Falls, and one daughter, Lees in Crowland. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, and the remains will be forwarded from the J.J. Patterson and Sons residence, 19 Young Street, this evening (Monday, January 13), to Shawinigan Falls, P.Q. where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning, January 16, with interment in St Boniface Cemetery in that district.
Arthur St Onge
Remains of the late Arthur St. Onge, who died suddenly of heart failure at his home, 13 Iron street, Crowland, early on Sunday morning in his 44th year, were conveyed on Monday evening from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street, Welland to Shawinigan Falls, P.Q., where the funeral service will be held on Thursday morning, January 16. Mrs. St. Onge and their children accompanied the remains to that city.
[Welland Tribune January 14, 1947]
The funeral of the late Kostantine Kokotilo, who passed away at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. And Mrs John Durley, 274 Beatrice street, Crowland, last Wednesday in his 67th year, was held on Saturday morning from Mrs. Durley’s home to the Church of St. Peter and St, Paul, Crowland, with Father Stanley Cassin chanting the requiem mass. Many floral and mass tributes were noted at the graveside, tokens of the love and esteem in which deceased had long been held. Interment was in Holy Cross cemetery. The pallbearers were John Mesierik, John Karas, Peter Belasky, John Zawada, Vincent Durley and John Purich.
[Welland Tribune January 13, 1947]
Fenwick, Jan. 13-Funeral services for the late Anna Matilda Ebert, wife of George Ebert, whose death occurred at her home on Sunday Jan. 5 in her 82nd year, following a two weeks’ illness from a heart seizure, was held Wednesday afternoon from the family residence, Fenwick. Rev. J.F. Schutt pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran church, Humberstone conducted the service.
The speaker paid tribute to the sincere christian faith of the deceased. Who following her confirmation in the Lutheran faith at an early age, had remained staunch in her beliefs throughout her long life. Her other great interest in life was her love and concern for the welfare of her family. Two of her favorite hymns were sung “Rock of Ages” and “The Old Rugged Cross by Mrs. H. Kilman and Mrs. Ward Brown, with Mrs. Brown at the piano.
The many beautiful floral tributes and large attendance of friends and neighbors testified to the respect in which Mrs. Ebert was held by a large circle of friends. Among the floral
pieces were those of the Women’s Association of Fenwick United Church. Employees of the plant department of the Bell Telephone Company, Welland. The Bell Telephone staff of St Catharines and Bell Telephone district construction staff. Memorial contributions to the Lutheran Hour were made by Mr. And Mrs. Carl Schweyer and Arthur.
Bequest for the Missions, memory of Mrs. Ebert were made by Mr. And Mrs George Peterson, Mr. And Mrs. Walter Zintel and Mr. And Mrs, J. Ed. Schweyer and family. A Bequest to the building fund was made by Chas. Schweyer.
Interment was in Hillside cemetery with the following as pallbearers: B.A. Pattison, Jos. Leppert, John Farr, Geo. Kappler, E. Parsonage and George Christopher. Flower bearers were M. Stirtzinger, H.E. Kilman, Ward Brown, John Comfort, R, Campbell and B.C. Dilts.
Mrs. Ebert was born in Rainham township and was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George Schweyer. She has resided in Pelham township since her marriage 58 yrs. Ago. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran church, Fisherville, and an adherent of Christ Lutheran church St Catharines. Surviving are her husband, four sons, Harley of Fonthill, James, Floyd and Sydney of Fenwick; three daughters, Mrs. Wm. Sitter (Lillian) of Fisherville, Mrs. C.J. Althouse (Flossie) of Fenwick. Eleven grandchildren and three brothers, Edward, Charles and Arthur Schweyer and one sister Margaret Schweyer, all of Fisherville, also survive.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Henry of Lansing, Michigan, Richard of Flint, Mich., and Fred and John of Fisherville and three sisters, Mrs. C. Ebert Fonthill and twin sisters Annie and Emma of Fisherville.
Friends and relatives attended the services from Simcoe, Fisherville, Port Colborne, St Catharines, Welland and Fonthill.
[Welland Tribune January 13, 1947]
The funeral of Julius Molser, whose death occurred on Wednesday at the home of his son, Herbert Molser, 63 Montclair Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y. in his 89th year, was held Saturday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence Street, Port Colborne, to Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. J.F. Schutt, pastor at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, conducted the service.
The pallbearers were Herman Pietz, Emanuel Wolfe, Albert Grugl Sr., Albert Gruhl, Jr., Arthur Eaton and Gerald Kuipers.
Among the floral tributes was one from the employes of the Seneca branch of the Jahraus-Brown stores of Buffalo.
Friends ad relatives attended from Buffalo, N.Y., Wainfleet and Welland.