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[Welland Tribune January 5 1945]
Szabo-Suddenly at her home in Pelham township on Thursday, January 4th, 1945, Susanna Szabo, beloved wife of the late Louis Szabo, in her 70th year. Resting at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue for funeral service on Sunday, January 7th, two p.m. Interment in Fonthill cemetery.
Deaths
Mrs Susanna Szabo
The death of Susanna Szabo, widow of Louis Szabo, took place yesterday at her home in Pelham township, in her 70th year. Born in Hungary, the late Mrs Szabo came to Canada 20 years ago, residing for five years in Thorold township and the past 15 years in Pelham township. Her husband predeceased her a few years ago.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs Stephen Hallay, (Mary) in Hungary; Miss Julia Szabo of Toronto; Mrs Jonos Gere (Bessie) of Welland; three sons, Frank, Stephen and James, all of Pelham township; two grandchildren, Harvey and Shirley Gere, and three brothers and two sisters, all in Hungary.
The funeral will take place from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, on Sunday, January 7th at two p.m. to Fonthill cemetery for interment.
Funeral
Mrs Susanna Szabo
A large number of friends and neighbors yesterday afternoon attended funeral services for the late Mrs Susanna Szabo, widow of Louis Szabo, at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue. Rev A.D. Sutherland of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church officiated and William Massey presided at the organ. Several Hungarian hymns were also sung, with Joseph Marcus at the organ and Bert Bajzos as leader.
Interment was in Fonthill cemetery and the casket bearers were L.Bogar, L. Szabo.B. Kertesz, J. Svob. G. Schneider and A. Kiss.
[Welland Tribune January 9, 1945]
The death occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs James Potyok, 437 Oakwood avenue, Humberstone, yesterday of Rosalie Fabi, wife of John Fabi, in her 62nd year. Death followed an illness of some three years.
The late Mrs Fabi was born at Forgolany, Hungary, and had resided in this district for the past 35 years. She was a member of All People’s Mission, Port Colborne.
Surviving are her husband, John; four sons, George Steve, John and Joseph in Port Colborne and Humberstone. Three daughters, Mrs Joseph Sathmary, Lorraine, and Mrs James Potyok and Miss Helen Fabi, Humberstone; 15 grandchildren and two sisters in Hungary
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 10, from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel at 2p.m. to Oakwood cemetery Rev Chas Farkas will conduct the service.
Funeral
The funeral of the late Rosalie Fabi, wife of John Fabi, whose death occurred at her daughter’s residence 437 Oakwood avenue, Humberstone, on Monday, was held yesterday from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne to Oakwood cemetery. Rev Charles Farkas of Welland conducted the service which was largely attended by relatives ad friends including those from St Catharines and Buffalo, N.Y.
The pallbearers were Frank Sperhar, Thomas Goyvik, Charles Hegedus, George Pinter, Steve Potyok and Geza Szabo.
Among a number of beautiful floral tributes were those of the Humberstone Ten Pin Bowling league, Girls of the third floor of the Humberstone Show Co., Bridgemen and scrapmen of the old end of No 5 buiding at International Nickel Co., and employes of Humberstone Shoe Co.
[Welland Tribune January 6, 1945]
Greene-On Thurs, January 4, 1945 at 301 Beatrice street, Crowland, Anna Greene, wife of the late James Greene and mother of Thomas J. Greene, Windsor; Lawrence Greene, overseas’ Mrs William Doaring, Buffalo and Mrs William Walsh, Buffalo, in her 76th year. The funeral will take place from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street, Welland on Monday morning January 8th at 7.30 a.m. to St Peter and St Paul’s church for requiem mass at eight o’clock, Interment in Mount Calvary cemetery, Buffalo.
Mrs Anna Greene
The housekeeper for Rev S Cassin of St Peter and Paul’s parish, Crowlad, Mrs Anna Greene, widow of James Greene, died Thursday afternoon, January 4th at the residence, 301 Beatrice street, after a short illness. She was in her 76th year. Born in Scotland, Mrs Greene came to Canada 22 years ago.
She is survived by two sons, Thomas J, Greene of Windsor and Lawrence Greene Overseas and two daughters, Mrs William Doaring and Mrs William Walsh, both of Buffalo.
The funeral will take place from J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street, on Monday morning, January 8th, at 7.30 o’clock to St Peter and St Paul’s church, Crowland, for requiem mass at eight. Interment will be in Mount Calvary cemetery, Buffalo.
[Welland Tribune January 15, 1945]
Lodba-At Port Colborne, Ont, on Sunday January 14, 1945. Vera, beloved wife of George Lodba in her 62nd year. Resting at the Dell and Merton funeral home 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne. Funeral on Wednesday, January 17 at St Patrick’s church, where mass will be sung at 9a.m. Interment at Mount St Joseph’s cemetery
Mrs George Lodba
The death occurred at her residence 106 Erie Street, Port Colborne on Sunday of Vera Lodba, wife of George Ludba, in her 62nd year. Death followed an illness of three weeks.
The late Mrs Lodba was born in Austria and came to Port Colborne from Montreal 30 years ago. She was a member of St Patrick’s church.
Surviving are her husband, George; three daughters Mrs Mike Sarafinchhan, Thorold, and Mrs Fred McLauchlim and Mrs John Dworchuck, Port Colborne; and three sons, Charles in Wainfleet, L. Stoker Harry Lodba R.C.N.V.R. Halifax and John in Austria.
The body is resting at the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street Port Colborne. The funeral will be held on Wednesday January 17 to St Patrick’s church where mass will be sung by Rev. E.J. Canning at 9a.m. Interment in Mount St Joseph’s cemetery
Funeral
The funeral of the late Vera Lodba wfe of George Lodba, whose death occurred at her residence 106 Erie street, Port Colborne on Sunday in her 62nd year, was held from the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street , Port Coborne, yesterday morning to St Patrick’s church, where mass was sung by Rev E,J, Canning. Interment was in Mount St Joseph’s cemetery.
The pallbearers were Harry Heneu, George Gramatovich, Steve Lodba, Ei Phillips, Louis Couguigni and Dan Dobrin.
Among the floral tributes were those of the painters, carpenters, coopers and box gang, Inco and the stripping floor, Inco.
Friends and relatives attended from Thorold, Wainfleet and Merritton.
[Welland Tribune January 18, 1945]
Greavette-At her late residence, 20 McAlpine avenue north, Welland, on Wednesday morning, January 17, 1945, Myrtle Amanda, beloved wife of George Greavette and mother of Marion (Mrs Gordon Shaw) and Donald. In her 42nd year. Resting at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, for service Saturday January 20th, at 2p.m. Interment in the Church of England cemetery, Smith Street.
Mrs George Greavette
The death of Myrtle Amanda Greavette, wife of George Greavette, took place at her home, 20 McAlpine avenue north, on Wednesday morning in her 42nd year. Born in Midland, the late Mrs Greavette resided in Toronto for 10 years, before moving to Temagami where she also lived for 10 years. Mr and Mrs Greavette have resided in Welland for the past four years.
Surviving are her husband, George Greavette; one daughter, Marion(Mrs Gordon Shaw); a son, Donald at home; a grandson, Gordon Shaw; three sisters, Mrs Arden Wilson of Fort William and Mrs K Pearson and Mrs George Nicholas of Toronto, and four brothers, George, William, Albert and Dalton Holt, all of Fort William
The funeral will be held from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, on Saturday afternoon, January 20th, at 2p.m. to the Church of England cemetery, Smith street for interment.
[Welland Tribune January 15, 1945]
MORGAN-At her late residence, 14 Myrtle avenue, Welland on Sunday January 14, 1945, Gladys Mae Morgan, beloved wife of David Morgan, in her 52nd year. Resting at her late home, 14 Myrtle avenue, for funeral services Wednesday, January 17th, at two p.m. Interment in Fonthill cemetery.
Mrs David Morgan
In ill health for a number of years and seriously ill for the past few weeks Mrs David Morgan died Sunday at her home, 14 Myrtle avenue, in her 52nd year. The former Gladys Mae Harris of Port Talbot, South Wales, Mrs Morgan came to Canada and Welland 18 years ago. She was a member of First Baptist church and also of the Welland Welsh Society.
Surviving are her husband, David Morgan; one son, Gwyn, of Fort Erie; one sister, Mrs J. Isherwood
of Welland and three brothers, Sydney, Levi, and Tudor, all in South Wales.
The funeral will take place from her late residence. 14 Myrtle avenue on Wednesday January 17th at two p.m. Interment will be in Fonthill cemetery,
Funeral
Many friends and relatives, including a number from out-of-town points, were present yesterday at funeral services for the late Gladys may Morgan, wife of David Morgan, who died at her home, 14 Myrtle avenue, on Sunday. Services were held at the late residence, with Rev. S.R. Weaver of the First Baptists church, assisted by Rev Lloyd Evans, conducting the service. A favorite Wesh hymn, “Pen Park” was rendered by David Thomas.
Interment was in Fonthill cemetery. The pallbearers were D. Cronshaw. E. Sage, A. Iserwood, D. Thomas. W.J. Thomas and E. Glanfield.
[Welland Telegraph October 29, 1903]
A very quiet wedding took place at four o’clock on Wednesday of last week at the Methodist parsonage, Thorold, when Rev J.R. Patterson performed the ceremony which united in marriage two of Thorold’s most popular young people. The contracting parties were Mr Albert Cooper, one of the most highly esteemed young men of the Mountain town, and Miss Jean McGill, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs James McGill, Ann street. The pretty bride was becomingly gowned in a costume of blue broadcloth with hat to match, was attended by her sister, Miss Beckie McGill, who was also attired in blue broadcloth. Mr Robert Higgins cousin of the bride, performed the duties of groomsman. After the ceremony the bridal party returned to the home of the bride’s parents where a dainty luncheon was served, after which they drove to Merritton, where Mr and Mrs Cooper left per 5.20 G,T.R. train for a brief honeymoon, which they will spend at Port Huron London, and other points.
[Welland Telegraph September 10, 1903]
At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs Geo B. Teal, at twelve o’clock on the second day of September, Miss Grace E. Teal was married to Mr Edward F. Mathewson. The Rev Mr Norrington of Toronto performed the ceremony in the presence of a number of guests. Miss Cora Teal. Sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, while Mr George Mathewson was groomsman. The bride was given away by her father; she wore a travelling suit of blue broadcloth trimmed with white satin bands and white satin waist, carrying white roses. The bridesmaid was prettily dressed and carried pink roses. After the ceremony an elegant dinner was served and covers were laid for twenty. At five o’clock Mr and Mrs Mathewson left for Toronto for their honeymoon, and on their return will be at home to friends after October 15th. A number of costly presents were received and Mr and Mrs Mathewson have the good wishes of a host of friends.
[Welland Telegraph April 17, 1903]
The marriage of Miss Madalena Kuebel of Brockport,NY to Mr John McCracken, of Port Colborne, was solemnized Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 o’clock, at the home of the bride the Rev Joseph Vosseler performing the ceremony. The bride wore a travelling suit of blue cloth, and carried white roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Levena Kuebel, and Mr David McCracken attended the groom. The out of town guests were Mrs John McCracken, Misses Louise and Lizzie McCracken, Mr Joseph Kuebel and daughters, of Rochester; Mr and Mrs G.D. Saul and daughter of Buffalo.
[Welland Telegraph April 17, 1903]
A pretty home wedding occurred last Wednesday afternoon at the North Parudale Methodist parsonage Miss Gertrude Marion Dunlop was married to Dr. H.G. Robb of Niagara Falls, Ont. The father of the bride the Rev T. Dunlop, officiated. In addition to the relatives of the bride there were also present- R. The groom; R. Robb, Orangeville, Robb and wife, Bolton, parents of his uncle; Rev S.G. Zorte and wife of Colborne; R. Patterson and wife Stratford; Isaac Airs and wife, Bon Head; Wm Peters and wife Midland; G.J. St Leger and wife, F St Leger, and J.B. McCaul and wife of Toronto.
The presents were handsome and numerous. The happy pair left for a trip in the United States. They will reside at Niagara Falls. Dr Robb’s many friends in town will welcome him and his fair bride on their return home.
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