Orleans County, New York

OBITS: WA

Revised: February 13, 2020

SURNAMES: WADE, WADLEIGH, WAGE, WAGNER, WAIT(E), WAKEFIELD, WALBRIDGE, WALDO, WALDRON, WALKER, WALL, WALLACE, WALPOLE, WALSH, WALSWORTH, WALT, WALTERS, WALTS, WANIECKI, WARD, WARDELL, WARING, WARN(E), WARNER, WARREN, WASHAK, WASHBURN, WASHINGTON, WASIERSKI, WASNOCK, WASZAK, WATERBURY, WATERHOUSE, WATERMAN, WATERS, WATERSON, WATERSTREET, WATKINS, WATSON, WATT(S), WAYNE


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WADE

CHARLES WADE (1862 - 8 Feb 1904)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 18 Feb. 1904
Surnames: WADE

Charles WADE, died in a Buffalo hospital last week, the result of an operation. The remains were brought to Albion for burial.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Oct 2005

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WADLEIGH

CHARLES WADLEIGH (1849 - Jan 1916)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 13 Jan 1916
Surnames: WADLEIGH, BRADSTREET, TROW, HOWARD

Former Medina Man shot by Mexican Bandits.
The Buffalo Express says that Charles WADLEIGH, one of the victims of the Mexican bandits in Chihuahua, was known in Buffalo. His sister, Mrs. Charles C. TROW, lives at No. 268 Norwood avenue. Mr. WADLEIGH was born in Medina 67 years ago. Thirty years ago he came to Buffalo to go into business. While here he organized a company and went to Mexico to take personal charge of its property. Mrs. TROW heard directly from her brother about a year ago. He was then in Mexico. About a month ago she received word from another brother, George E. WADLEIGH, of Toledo, that he had a letter from Charles who wrote that he was well and expected soon to resume active operations at the mines.


Newspaper: The Medina Tribune., Thurs., 20 JAN 1916

The funeral of Charles M. WADLEIGH, who was one of the nineteen victims of Villa bandits in Mexico, was held Tuesday afternoon in Buffalo, the burial taking place in Elmlawn cemetery. Mr. WADLEIGH, who was born in Medina and afterward resided in Buffalo was a widower. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Anna BRADSTREET; his aged father, Jerome B. WADLEIGH and a sister, Mrs. Charles A. TROW, all of Buffalo, and a brother, Edward WADLEIGH, of Toledo 0. An examination of Mr. WADLEIGH's body showed that he had been shot in the face and chest, there being many gunshot wounds.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 25 Apr 2014

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WAGE

EDWIN L. WAGE (Jan 1836 – 18 Jan 1921)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thursday, 20 Jan 1921
Surnames: WAGE

Edwin L. WAGE, 85 years old, one of the best known attorneys and resident of Orleans County, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon about 4 o'clock while sitting in the office of his son, Dr. Arnold E. WAGE. Mr. WAGE was a member of the law firm of Fluhrer, Reed, Wage and White, Mr. Wage was the eldest member of the Orleans County Bar Association and had been engaged in the practice of law in Albion for 42 years.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 28 Aug 2012


WAGNER

ELLA WAGNER (17 Jul 1888 - 27 Feb 1953)

Newspaper: Lockport Union Sun and Journal, Lockport, NY, Sat, Feb 28, 1953
Surnames: WAGNER, FARRAND, LAATCH, PETERS, SHERMAN

Ella WAGNER died suddenly at her home in Bartel Road, Wolcottsville, NY on Friday, February 27, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Christopher and Hulda WAGNER and a sister of John, Mrs. Herman PETERS, Chris, and Alma LAATCH of Middleport, Mrs Clyde SHERMAN of Michigan; Edward, George and Henry of Akron, Louis of Lockport and the late Hanna FARRAND.

Friends may call at the Adrian E Ross Funeral Home, 32 John Street, Akron, NY, where funeral services will be held Sunday, March 1 at 2:30.

(Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 25 May 2003


IGNATIUS WAGNER (1892 - 10 May 1948)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal
Surnames: WAGNER, SCHULTZ, SKOMSKI, WASZAK

Funeral services were held in Buffalo, Monday, May 10, for Ignatius J. WAGNER, 56, a former Medina resident, whose death occurred suddenly in that city following a heart attack on Saturday. Mr. WAGNER attended St. Mary’s School here and Medina High School. He had been engaged in the plumbing business in Buffalo for a number of years.

He is survived by his widow, one daughter, four sons, all of Buffalo, a brother, John WAGNER of Buffalo, and three sisters, Mrs. George WASZAK, Mrs. Watson SKOMSKI and Mrs. Max SCHULTZ, all of Medina.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Oct 12, 2001


LEON JOHN WAGNER (24 Jun 1890 - 23 Sep 1946)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Sep 24, 1946
Surnames: WAGNER, CLIFFORD, HIBBARD, SCHULTZ, SKOMSKI, WASZAK

Leon John WAGNER, 56, native of Medina but for the past five years a resident at 580 Lyell Avenue, Rochester, where he was employed by the Kittleberger Furniture Co., died yesterday in Park Avenue Hospital, Rochester, following a short illness. Born here June 24, 1890, he spent his entire life time in Medina with the exception of the last few years spent in Rochester.

Surviving are his wife, Josephine, one son, Raymond of Rochester; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Mae HIBBARD, Medina, and Mrs. Bernice CLIFFORD, Fairport; one grandson, Richard HIBBARD of Medina; three brothers, Thomas, John and Ignatius, all of Buffalo, and three sisters, Mrs. Max SCHULTZ, Mrs. Watson SKOMSKI and Mrs. George WASZAK, all of Medina. The body is being brought to the O’Reilly Funeral Home, East Center Street, and funeral services will be held in St. Mary’s Church, here, on Friday Sept. 27th, at nine am. The Rev. Henry B. SHAW will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Oct 11, 2001


PAULINE WAGNER ( - 12 May 1948)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal
Surnames: WAGNER

EXPIRED IN BUFFALO
The death of Mrs. Pauline WAGNER, wife of John WAGNER of Buffalo, and a former resident of Medina, occurred Wednesday, May 12 following a few days illness.

She is survived by her husband, three daughters, two sons, one brother and one sister, all of Buffalo. Funeral services will be held on Saturday of this week.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Oct 12, 2001

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WAIT(E)

FANNIE HART WAIT(E) (14 Jan 1824 - 30 Jan 1903)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Tues., 3 Feb 1903
Surnames: WAITE, HART

The death of Mrs. Fannie WAITE occurred on Friday last, at the home of her son, Mr. Truman A. WAITE, of Millville, at the advanced age of 79 years. The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon, the remains being interred in Millville Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 2 Apr 2005


GERTRUDE WAIT(E) (1898 - 15 Jun 1914)

Newspaper: The Orleans American, Thursday, 25 Jun 1914, Page 12
Surnames: WAITE

Gertrude WAITE, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Truman WAITE, OF Rochester, was buried at Millville, last week Monday. Quite a number from here attended the funeral.

(Interment in Millville Cemetery)

Submitted by: Richard CallardFeb 12, 2002


TRUMAN A. WAIT (27 Jan 1864 - 23 Jul 1939)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 27 Jul 1939
Surnames: WAIT, STOCKING, WRIGHT

Truman A. Waite (WAIT), aged 75 years, of Rochester, died Sunday in Strong Memorial hospital there after a short illness. He was a former resident of Millville where he conducted general store for many years.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ella STOCKING WAIT; one daughter, Mrs. Roscoe WRIGHT, and three grandchildren, John Albert WAIT and Sally and Gordon WRIGHT. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Corbett's funeral chapel, the Rev. John M. Henderson, D. D., officiating. Burial was in Millville Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 22 Sep 2006

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WAKEFIELD

BRUCE A WAKEFIELD (19 Oct 1952 - 26 Oct 1952)

Newspaper: (probably) The Medina Daily Journal; dated Mon. 27 Oct. 1952
Surnames: WAKEFIELD, HELSDON

Lyndonville - Bruce A. WAKEFIELD, week-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold WAKEFIELD, Lockport, died in Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, Sunday morning at about 8 a.m. Survivors, in addition to the parents, include the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Montrose WAKEFIELD of Yates Center and Mr. and Mrs. John HELSDON of North Lyndonville Rd. A prayer service for the immediate families will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Smythe Funeral Home with the Rev. Floyd Childs of Yates Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

(from records of the late Genevieve Smythe, of the Smythe Funeral Home, Lyndonville)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 16 Dec 2005


WILLIAM S. WAKEFIELD (15 Jul 1860 - 13 Nov 1950)

Newspaper: (probably) The Medina Daily Journal; dated 14 Nov. 1950
Surnames: WAKEFIELD, RANDALL, BOLTON

Lyndonville - William WAKEFIELD, 90 years old, died at his home on the North Lyndonville Road last night. He had been in poor health for several years.

Born in Stretton-On-Fosse, England, on July 15, 1860. He was the son of Nathaniel and Isabelle WAKEFIELD. He came to Canada at the age of 21 and married Eliza RANDALL there a year later. His wife died in Sept. 1946 after the couple had spent 46 years in this country. Mr. WAKEFIELD engaged in farming in the Lyndonville area as long as his health permitted. He was a member of Yates Baptist Church and is survived by three sons, Daniel of Albion, and William and Montrose of Lyndonville; one daughter, Mrs. George BOLTON of Ontario, N.Y., eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p. m. at the Smythe Funeral Home here, with Rev. Floyd A. Childs officiating. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

(from records of the late Genevieve Smythe, of the Smythe Funeral Home, Lyndonville)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Jan 2006

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WALBRIDGE

HIRAM HOPKINS WALBRIDGE (May 1830 - 23 Sep 1904)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune, Thurs. 29 Sept. 1904
Surnames: WALBRIDGE, GROFF

Hiram Hopkins WALBRIDGE, a retired business man, died Friday evening at his home in Albion, aged seventy-three years. His wife, Mrs. Eva GROFF WALBRIDGE, survives.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 23 Dec 2005

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WALDO

HOMER D. WALDO (Jul 1827 - 28 Nov 1912)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Mon., Dec. 2, 1912
Surnames: WALDO, BATCHELLOR

The funeral of the late Homer D. WALDO, one of the oldest and best known residents of Orleans county, was held at his home in Barre Saturday. The deceased was Justice of the Peace for the past thirty years.

Mr. WALDO leaves four children, Orleans County Highway Superintendent Harry D. WALDO, of Albion; Mrs. John BATCHELLOR, of South Barre; Albert H. WALDO, of Medina; and Mack C. WALDO, of West Barre.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 19 May 2003


RUSSELL JEROME WALDO (22 Nov 1892 - 16 May 1960)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Mon., May 16, 1960
Surnames: WALDO, MOORE, KELLER, CHASE, PALONE, SCHUGERT

Russell Jerome WALDO, 67, historian for the Village of Medina, and long active in the newspaper profession in the area, died this morning in the Medina Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Mr. WALDO was born in West Barre, Nov. 22, 1892. For the past 25 years Mr. Waldo has been on the staff of the Journal Register covering the city hall news. He was also author of the 'Historian’s Notebook' which appeared frequently in the paper. He conducted the North American Editors Service which serviced several trade publications.

In earlier years, the deceased spent a portion of his time in assignment work for magazines, newspapers and syndicates, and later he was a local correspondent for Buffalo and Rochester papers. He took time out from his writing during World War II to engage in military production work at Bausch & Lomb Optical Corp. in Rochester. Mr. WALDO’s keen interest in local history led him to promote and head the 'Old Home Week' celebration of 1956. He was the founder and for several years the president of the Medina Historical Society and for the past ten years had served as the official historian of the village. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Medina Conservation Club, of which he was secretary, and Medina Lodge of Moose. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Helen MOORE WALDO, at home; four sons, Kenneth WALDO of Noblesville, Ind., Floyd E., of Indianapolis, Ind., Dwight J. of the Air Force, N. Carolina, and Franklin J. of Syracuse University. Also, three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Marjorie) KELLER of Medina, Mrs. Meryle ( Nancy) CHASE of Greensville, S.C., and Mrs. Richard (Wilda) PALONE of Oakfield; eleven grandchildren. Also, one sister, Mrs. LeRoy (Ruth) SCHUGERT of Hamburg; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received beginning tomorrow evening at the Barnes-Tuttle Funeral Home, Pearl St. The Rev. Edward J. Simpson of Auburn will conduct funeral services at 3 p.m. Friday and burial will be in East Shelby Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 13 Feb 2020

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WALDRON

ABIGAIL WALDRON (Oct 1815 - 3 Apr 1876)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 13 April 1876
Surnames: WALDRON

WALDRON - At Millville, April 3d, 1876, Mrs. Abigail Waldron, aged 61 years.
Mrs. WALDRON was born in Middleburgh Schoharie Co., N. Y. Was married at the age of twenty, to Mr. David S. WALDRON, of the same place, and with him came to Shelby in 1838, residing for ten years in the south part of the town, and for twenty-eight years past in Millville. The whole community is bereaved in losing her. Her disease was a lingering consumption. For several years she has been unable to take an active part in church and society, or to perform her accustomed labors of love in the care of her family; but her sick room has been a chamber of peace, which none could enter without bearing away a lesson of patience and submission. She was so unselfish and sympathetic that her greatest anxiety was lest she should cause trouble or fatigue to those about her. In the hours of severest bodily pain, her spirit was calm and rested in unshaken confidence upon her Redeamer. Those about her could see that the "Form of the fourth," who walked of old with his children in the fiery furnace, was ever beside her. She gave herself to Him in youth, and for nearly half a century has proved her sincerity by a simple, earnest, everyday following of her Master. But such was her meekness and humility that one of Heaven's sweet surprises for her will be the knowledge of the good wrought by her unconscious influence.

Men may cavil at the Bible, and scoff at the ministry but such a daily life as hers they cannot gainsay. Of the loss which her family sustain it is not for others to speak. If we may estimate their affection for her by their untiring devotion during her long sickness, theirs is no common grief to be met with common phrases of condolence, but from many hearts the prayer will ascend, God comfort them.

Her funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 5th, at the Congregational church, of which she has long been a beloved member, and her body laid in the village cemetery, where already rest many of the early settlers or this town.

"None knew her but to love her,
None named her but to praise.”
A.B.S.

(Interment in Millville Cemetery

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 13 Aug 2005

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WALKER

EMILEA LENORA CHASE WALKER (27 Oct 1852 – 12 Jan 1920)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; 22 Jan 1920
Surnames: WALKER, CHASE, MARTIN

The sudden death of Mrs. J. L. WALKER occurred at her home at West Shelby Monday evening, January 12. The funeral was held January 15 at West Shelby, and was conducted by Rev. I. V. Lobdell, assisted by Rev. John A. Clark. Mrs. WALKER was born at North Ridgeway, October 27, 1852, and lived in this community all her life. She is survived by her husband, J. (Judson) L. Walker, of West Shelby, one daughter, Mrs. M. W. MARTIN, of Buffalo, and four sons, J. J. Walker and J. (Joseph) F. Walker, of Medina, Dr. O. (Ora) M. WALKER, of Dover, N.J., and L. (Laverne) A. WALKER, of Lockport. The deceased was a member of the Universalist Church of Medina, the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church at West Shelby, also the West Shelby Grange. She had also been a faithful worker in the community, and all who were fortunate enough to know her, will sincerely mourn the loss of their friend who was always willing to lend a helping hand in the time of need.

(Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 15 Feb 2014


GEORGE WALKER (14 Jun 1862 - 5 Oct 1923)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Sat., Oct. 6, 1923
Surnames: WALKER, BURCH

The death of George WALKER, a life long resident of Medina occurred at the home of his sister, Mrs. George BURCH, of West Center Street last night. The deceased had been engaged in the painting business in Medina for many years. The funeral services will take place Monday afternoon at three o’clock.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 29 Sep 2002


JOSEPH FENN WALKER (25 Apr 1882 - 14 Feb 1953)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Feb 16, 1953
Surnames: WALKER, CHASE, FREEMAN, MARINO, RENOUF

J. Fenn WALKER, 70, Maple Ridge Rd., died Friday night in Medina Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for several weeks. Mr. WALKER had spent most of his lifetime in farming and was also employed at Harrison Radiator Div. in Lockport in recent years.

He was born in West Shelby on April 25, 1882, son of Judson and Lenora CHASE WALKER and lived in Shelby Township all his life. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Medina.

Survivors include his wife, Leona FREEMAN WALKER; two daughters, Mrs. Percy RENOUF of Medina and Mrs. Albert MARINO of North Hollywood, Calif.; one son, Gerald of Rochester; One brother, LaVerne of Syracuse; seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Barnes-Tuttle Funeral Home, 2226 Pearl St., where services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Edward Simpson will officiate and burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 23 Apr 2005


KATHERINE A. BROOKS WALKER (23 Jul 1873 - 2 Jan 1954)

Newspaper: (probably) The Medina Daily Journal; dated Mon. 4 Jan. 1954
Surnames: WALKER, BROOKS, DAILEY, KELLY, BAKER

Lyndonville - Mrs. Katherine A. WALKER, 80, died at the home of her son, William WALKER, on the County Line Road, Saturday evening, January 2nd. Born July 23, 1873, in Spring Creek, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Steven and Frances DAILEY BROOKS. She had resided in the vicinity for the past nine years. Her husband, William WALKER, died about 20 years ago.

Surviving are nine sons and one daughter, who are: Glenn WALKER, Barker; Benjamin WALKER, Lockport; Oliver WALKER, Ashtabula, Ohio; Louis WALKER, Clymer; Arthur WALKER, San Diego, California; Leo Merle WALKER, Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Mary L. KELLY, Columbus, Ohio; WALKERWalker, Ripley; William WALKER, Lyndonville; and John WALKER, Lockport. Also one sister, Mrs. Francis BAKER, Pittsfield, Pa.; 27 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held in the Smythe Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in charge of Rev. R. H. Draffin of the Methodist Church. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Lockport.

(from records of the late Genevieve Smythe, of the Smythe Funeral Home, Lyndonville)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 20 Jan 2006


MARY INGALS WALKER (1824 - 3 Jan 1875)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 7 Jan 1875
Surnames: WALKER, INGALS

We learn of the death of Mrs. Mary WALKER, an old resident of the town of Ridgeway. She has been an invalid the greater part of the past summer, but was not considered dangerous until about six weeks ago. About that time she went to visit her mother in the town of Alabama, (N.Y.) thinking perhaps a change of climate and the release from care would be beneficial. On her arrival in Alabama, a physician was sent for, who pronounced her case incurable, the disease being a large tumor on the liver. Being convinced that her days were numbered, she arranged all her business, made arrangements for her burial, and then calmly awaited the messenger. Sunday morning she breathed her last. She was a very estimable woman, and her loss will be felt throughout the entire community. The funeral services will be held today (Jan. 5th) in Alabama. The remains will be brought and deposited by the side of those of her husband.


2nd article in the above newspaper

DIED: WALKER - In Alabama, Genesee County, on the 3rd inst., Mrs. Mary WALKER, of Ridgeway, aged 5_ years, 4 months and 10 days.

(Interment in Daniel’s Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 17 Jul 2007

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WALL

ALICE SANBURN WALL (6 Aug 1912 - 30 Jun 1970)

Newspaper: Lockport Union Sun and Journal, Lockport, Niagara Co, NY, July 1, 1970
Surnames: WALL, SANBURN, DAVIES, PAIGE, FULLER, PALMER, SINCLAIR, ELSOM

Medina--Mrs. Alice S. WALL, 57, of Maple Ridge Road, a resident of the Medina area most of her life, died Tuesday at Medina Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Millville Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Dayton E.WALL; a daughter Mrs. James DAVIES of East Shelby; four sisters, Mrs. Victor PAIGE of Millville, Mrs. Ivan FULLER of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Mrs. George PALMER of Grants Pass, Ore., and Mrs. Earl SINCLAIR of Fla; two brothers, Harold ELSOM of Medina and George ELSOM of Middleport ; and six granddaughters. Services will be held at the Barnes-Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl Street, at 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Millville Cemetery.

Submitted by: Mary Flack Sep 15, 2001


CHARLES WILLIAM WALL (9 Jun 1844 - 27 May 1917)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 31 May 1917 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: WALL, RAMSDALE

Charles William WALL, 72 years old, deputy collector of internal revenue at Rochester, died Sunday night in Albion, at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. Crawford RAMSDALE, where he has been ill since March.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 29 May 2006


EUGENE N. WALL (6 Dec 1878 - 21 Jul 1979)

Newspaper: Lockport Union Sun and Journal, Lockport, Niagara Co, NY, July 23, 1979
Surnames: WALL, GREGORY, PARSONS, HERRIVEN

Eugene N. WALL Dies at 100, Last Orleans Spanish War Vet Middleport--Eugene N. WALLL, 100 years of age, formerly of 121 Hedley St., Medina, Orleans County's last remaining Spanish American War veteran died Saturday at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Batavia after a lengthy illness.

He was born December 6, 1878 in Middleport, and had served during the Spanish-American War. For many years, he was a farmer and carpenter in the Medina area. he was a member of the Medina Oddfellows for more than 70 years, and was also a member of the Medina Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by two sons, Dayton E. WALL of Medina, and Edward P. WALL of Auburn, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. George (Dorothy) GREGORY of Knowlesville, Mrs. Arthur (Edna) PARSONS of Albion and Mrs. George (Bertha) HERRIVEN of Medina; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grand children, 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home Inc., 38 State Street, Middleport, where funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Kenneth Baker officiating. Interment will be in Millville Cemetery. Military funeral Services will be conducted by the Medina VFW. The Medina Oddfellows will conduct a memorial service Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the funeral home.

Submitted by: Mary Flack Sep 15, 2001


GOLDIE MAY FIZETTE WALL (18 Mar 1887 - 11 Nov 1940)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: WALL, FIZETTE, GREGORY, PAYNE, NEWTON, McGRATH

Goldie May, nee FIZETTE, wife of Eugene, passed away Monday, November 11, at her residence, Millville East Shelby Road, Medina. Survived by her husband, two sons and three daughters, Dayton of Medina, Edward of Niagara Falls, Mrs. George GREGORY of Albion, Miss Edna and Bertha WALL at home; also two grandchildren; one brother and three sisters, Edward FIZETTE, Mrs. Harold PAYNE, Mrs. Walter NEWTON, all of Middleport, and Mrs. Harold McGRATH of Ashtabula, Ohio.

Funeral will be held Thursday, November 14, at 2:30 p.m. from the residence with burial in (Obit).

Submitted by: Mary Flack Sep 15, 2001


SOPHIA E. WOOLFORD WALL (15 Feb 1807 - 14 Mar 1888)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 22 Mar 1888
Surnames: WALL

Mrs. Andrew WALL, aged 81 years, an old resident of Albion, died at her home in that place on Wednesday last.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

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WALLACE

JANE COON WALLACE (25 May 1854 - 7 Oct 1954)

Newspaper: (probably) The Medina Daily Journal; dated Fri., 8 Oct. 1954
Surnames: WALLACE, COON, CHAFFEE, DATES, LEWIS, LYMAN

Lyndonville - Mrs. Jane WALLACE, native of Yates, who celebrated her 100th birthday on May 25, and Orleans County’s oldest resident, died Thursday afternoon in the Pagel Nursing Home, Albion, where she had been a patient for the past six years. Although not feeling quite as well yesterday as the day previous her death came unexpectedly. She was the widow of the late George M. WALLACE, whose death occurred 25 years ago. Her parents were Israel and Hulda CHAFFEE COON and she was born in the Town of Yates May 25, 1854.

Fifty years ago Mr. and Mrs. WALLACE owned and operated an apple evaporating plant in Lyndonville for a number of years. Mrs. WALLACE was an expert carpet and rug weaver and had woven hundreds of yards of carpeting and rugs for area homes. She was a member of the Yates Baptist Church.

Surviving are four nieces, Mrs. Charles DATES, Lyndonville, Mrs. Ethel WALLACE and Mrs. Ethel LEWIS, both of Middleport and Mrs. George LYMAN, Cato; also several great-nieces. Mrs. Wallace was a member of the Yates Center Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted in the Smythe Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Paul Thomson, pastor of the church officiating. Burial will be in the Lynhaven Cemetery.

(from records of the late Genevieve Smythe, of the Smythe Funeral Home, Lyndonville)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 20 Jan 2006


MARY J. REYNOLDS WALLACE (May 1826 - 25 Feb 1904)

Newspaper: Medina Daily-Journal, Thurs, 25 Feb. 1904
Surnames: WALLACE, REYNOLDS

Mrs. Mary J. WALLACE, widow of the late Darwin WALLACE died this morning at her home in Oak Orchard, at the advanced age of seventy-seven years. The funeral services will be held at her late home Sunday afternoon. Interment in West Ridgeway Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 4 Feb 2004

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WALPOLE

JAMES WALPOLE (1809 - 5 Jul 1881)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 14 Jul 1881
Surnames: WALPOLE

Died: Near Medina, July 5th, James WALPOLE, aged 72 years, formerly of Russin, Eng.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 19 Jan 2009

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WALSH

CATHERINE McCARROLL WALSH (24 Oct 1851 - 28 Jun 1923)

Newspaper: Medina Dailey Journal, 6/28/1923
Surnames: WALSH, ELSOM, McCARROLL, HEFFERMAN

Mrs. Catherine WALSH, who was keeping house for Orrin F. Butts, was found dead this morning, having passed away during the night. The remains were taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. William ELSOM, of the Telegraph Road. The deceased had been a resident of Medina for a great many years. She was a devout member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She leaves to mourn their loss a daughter, two sons, Raymond WALSH of Detroit, Mich., and William McCARROLL of New Hampshire; one sister, Mrs. Joseph HEFFERMAN of Rochester.


Newspaper: Medina Dailey Journal, 6/30/1923

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine WALSH, who died suddenly Thursday, will be held from St. Mary’s Church, Monday morning at 9 o’clock. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Jan 14, 2002


SARA WALSH ( - Jan 1914)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 22 Jan 1914
Surnames: WALSH

The Hartland News, of Jan. 10th records the death of Miss Sara WALSH, the youngest and last surviving member of a family of eight children of the late William WALSH, one of the earliest settlers of Medina.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 25 Apr 2005


THOMAS WALSH (Dec 1831 - 13 Jun 1916)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 15 June 1916
Surnames: WALSH, SHEA, SISTER M. PHILOMINA

Thomas WALSH, an old and highly esteemed resident of Medina, died on Tuesday in Buffalo. The body was brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. J. SHEA on Hedley street, and the funeral took place this morning at St. Mary’s Church. He is survived by three daughters, Sister M. Philomina, of the Convent of Mercy, Rochester, Mrs. R. J. SHEA, of this village, and Miss Lena T. WALSH, of Buffalo; and one son, George H. WALSH, of Middleport.

(Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 2 May 2005


WILLIAM B. WALSH (1822 - 17 Mar 1888)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 22 Mar 1888
Surnames: WALSH

William B. Walsh died on Saturday afternoon last of **erysipelas, aged sixty-six years. Deceased had been for forty years a resident of Medina, and for many years followed the occupation of a drayman. (**NOTE: bacterial skin disease: a severe skin rash accompanied by fever and vomiting and caused by a streptococcal bacterium)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 27 Apr 2009

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WALSWORTH

ELLA COOLEY WALSWORTH (1863 - 22 Jul 1921)

Newspaper: The Daily News, Batavia July 22, 1921
Surnames: WALSWORTH, COOLEY, JOHNSON, OCHS, OST, UFFINDELL, ZELIFF

Died this morning following an operation for Gall Stones
Oakfield July 22 – Mrs Ella COOOLEY WALSWORTH, wife of Henry D. WALSWORTH of East Oakfield, died at 7:15 o’clock this morning at St Jeromes Hospital, Batavia, following a recent operation for gall stones.

Mrs. WALSWORTH, who was 58 years of age, was married in Batavia to William UFFINDELL of East Shelby, who died in 1912. In 1914, she was married to Mr. WALSWORTH. She had resided at North Oakfield for the past seven years. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Ralph W. UFFINDELL of London Eng, and four daughters, Mrs. Albert JOHNSON of Oakfield, Mrs. J. OST and Mrs William OCHS of Cleveland OH, and Miss Ruth UFFINDELL of Oakfield.

The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon from the home and the burial will be in the East Shelby Cemetery.

(Note:Ralph and Violet (Mrs William OCHS) were the children of William and Sarah. Flossie (Mrs Albert JOHNSON), Harriet (Mrs Joseph OST) and Miss Ruth Uffindell (who became Mrs Francis ZELIFF) were the children of William and Ella. Ella and Henry WALSWORTH had no children.)

Submitted by: Nancy Uffindell 3 Oct 2013


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DIANNA TURNER WALT (Jan 1830 - 25 Apr 1910)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Tues. 26 April, 1910
Surnames: WALT, KENYON, TURNER

Mrs. Dianna WALT died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. KENYON, at Oak Orchard. The deceased was eighty years of age. The funeral services will be held at the house tomorrow afternoon.

(Interment in Bates Road Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 7 Mar 2005


GARRETT WALT (Sep 1833 - 3 Oct 1900)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune; Thurs, 04 Oct 1900
Surnames: WALT

The death of Garrett WALT, an old and esteemed resident of Oak Orchard, occurred on Tuesday, after a long illness with dropsy, aged sixty-seven years.


Newspaper: Medina Tribune; Thurs, 4 Oct 1900 News Items of Oak Orchard

Garrett WALT, an old resident of this place, who has been confined to the house nearly all summer with heart trouble, passed away Wednesday morning about ten o’clock.

(Burial; Bates Road Cemetery, Born in Canada, 2nd hus of Diana TURNER)

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WALTERS

EDNA VanAUKER WALTERS (1895 - 18 Feb 1917)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, 2/19/1917
Surnames: WALTERS, VanAUKER

The death of Mrs. Edna WALTERS, aged 21 years, a former resident of Oak Orchard, occurred Sunday at the hospital at Lockport. The remains will be brought to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. VanAUKER, on the Ridge road, where the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock. She is survived by a husband, Alton WALTERS, and two daughters.

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GEORGE LEWELLYN WALTERS (25 Sep 1876 - 9 Aug 1957)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal-Register; Mon., 12 Aug 1957
Surnames: WALTERS, DROCHELMAN, MORGAN, SYLVESTER

George Lewellyn WALTERS of 612 West Center Street died Friday at the Frances Poler Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Swansea, Wales, September 25, 1876, he was 80 years old. He was an accountant-bookkeeper in St. Louis, Mo., until his retirement ten years ago. He had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Harry SYLVESTER of Medina, for the past four and one-half years.

His wife, Lillian DROCHELMAN, died in 1940. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. SYLVESTER, one son, H. Gilbert WALTERS of St. Louis; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. William MORGAN of Indiana and one brother, William WALTERS of Indiana.

The deceased was a member of the Jennings Presbyterian Church of St. Louis and was active in the Masonic Order. He was "Dad" of a DeMolay boys’ chapter; for over 30 years. He was a member of the Jennings Lodge 640 F & A M of Jennings, Mo., Wellston Chapter 138, R. A. M.; a Knight Templar and Moolah Temple Shriner of St. Louis, Eastern Star, and a 32nd degree Mason. Friends were received at Barnes-Tuttle Funeral Home until Saturday night when the body was sent to the Shepard Funeral Home, St. Louis. Masonic services will be held tonight and the funeral will be Tuesday afternoon with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Louis.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 5 Apr 2004


HARRIETT M. LITTLE WALTERS (Oct 1869 - 8 Aug 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Tues., Aug. 9, 1949
Surnames: WALTERS, COMBS

The death of Mrs. Harriett M. WALTERS, 79, lifelong resident of Albion and Eagle Harbor vicinity, occurred in St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, last night. She had been a patient there since last Wednesday. Mrs. WALTERS was the widow of the late William H. WALTERS and was a native of Barre.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hilda COMBS of San Diego, Calif., and four sons, R. Louis Walters of Medina; Clayton of Buffalo and Leon and Earl WALTERS of Albion.

She is resting at the Merrill Funeral Home in Albion where funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. on Thursday, August 11. The Rev. John E. WILKINSON, of St. John’s Church, Medina, will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 3 Jun 2002


WILLIAM H. WALTERS (7 Nov 1866 - 18 Mar 1923)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, March 19, 1923
Surnames: WALTERS

The death of William H. WALTERS occurred at his farm home at Eagle Harbor last evening, after a short illness of pneumonia. The deceased was a well known business man of Orleans County. He is survived by a wife (Harriet), one daughter, Hilda, and four sons, Leon, Louis, Earl and Clayton, and two brothers, John and Eli WALTERS, all of Eagle Harbor. Earl WALTERS is at present with J. D. LOTT, the clothier.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Oct 8, 2001

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WALTS

MARGARET LEE WALTS (9 April 1906 - 23 Jan 1962)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal-Register; Wed., 24 Jan 1962
Surnames: WALTS, BLOUNT, COON, LANE, LEE, WEESE

Mrs. Margaret LEE WALTS, 55, of Maple Ridge Road west, died last night at Medina Memorial Hospital where she had been admitted as a patient during the day. Mrs. WALTS was born in Elba, April 9, 1906, and she had resided on Maple Ridge Road for the past fitteen years. She was a member of Oak Orchard Assembly of God Church. Surviving are her husband, Blaine E. WALTS; four daughters, Mrs. Sheldon COON of Shelby Basin, Miss Buelah M. WALTS, Mrs. Evelyn BLOUNT, and Miss Eleanor M. WALTS, all at home; six grandchildren. Also, two sisters, Mrs. Dora WEESE of Lockport and Mrs. Jenny LANE of Maple Ridge Road; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Barnes-Tuttle Funeral Home, Pearl St., where funeral services will be held at 2 p m. Friday. Burial will be in North Shelby Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 13 Feb 2020

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WANIECKI

GERALD WANIECKI (14 Jan 1947 - 6 Apr 1952)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Wed., April 16, 1952
Surnames: WANIECKI, HOFFMAN

The death of Gerald WANIECKI, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter WANIECKI, 136 Hedley Street, occurred this morning in the Children’s Hospital Buffalo where he had been a patient for the past five weeks.

Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Paul; two sisters, Susan and Joan; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. James HOFFMAN, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John WANIECKI. Mrs. WalterWANIECKI is the former Dorothy HOFFMAN.

Friends may call at the family home after Thursday morning from where prayer service will be held Saturday, AprIl 19, at 2:15 p. m. with services in St. Mary’s Church at 2:30. The Very Rev. Henry B. SHAW will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 11 May 2002

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WARD

BENJAMIN J. WARD (15 Mar 1865 - 10 Feb 1940)

Newspaper: The Medina Daily Journal, Mon., 2/12/40
Surnames: WARD, BANE, GREENMAN, MOAG

LYNDONVILLE RESIDENT DIED RESLT OF INJURY RECEIVED FROM FALL
Lyndonville - The death of Benjamin J. WARD occurred at Medina Memorial Hospital early Saturday morning, February 10. His death can be directly attributed to his fall on the s lippery sidewalk near Fraser's Pharmacy Monday afternoon, January 22. He was taken to the hospital where it was found he had fractured his right leg just below the hip. Although his condition was favorable for several days, conplicationed developed and his resistance was too weak to insure his recovery. It is a coincidence that his sister, Miss Mary WARD, died a few years ago in a similar way as a result of a fall and a fractured leg.

Mr. WARD was born in the Town of Yates March 15, 1865, and had been a lifelong resident here. His home had been on Maple Avenue this village for many years. His wife, Mrs. Carrie GREENMAN WARD, died a little over a year ago.

His immediate survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Martha BANE, and a sister, Mrs. William MOAG, both of Lyndonville; also several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was a member and faithful attendant of the local Methodist Church.

The funeral will be held from Warne's Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. E.P. Gill and Rev. H.A. Depfer will officiate. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 26 Apr 2004


HENRIETTA COE WARD (1860 - 2 Mar 1905)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thursday, 9 Mar 1905
Surnames: WARD, COE

The death of Mrs. William WARD occurred last Thursday morning.

(Interment in Bates Road Cemetery)

Submitted by: Betty Eichhorn 11 Oct 2003


Mary E. WARD (Oct 1857 – 12 Mar 1920)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; 18 Mar 1920
Surnames: WARD, HILL, PRESTON, STODDARD

The death of Mrs. Joseph WARD occurred suddenly at her home on Park avenue Friday morning. Mrs. Ward moved here from Lyndonville a short time since, having lived there most of her life. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Edgar HILL, of Lyndonville, and Mrs. Archie PRESTON, of Spencerport, and a sister, Mrs. Nelson STODDARD, of Medina.

(Interment in Lynhaven Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 29 May 2014


SARAH ELIZA CAUSMAN WARD (27 Jan 1821 - 2 Jun 1889)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 6 June 1889
Surnames: WARD

The death of Sarah E. WARD, of the town of Shelby, occurred on Sunday, aged sixty-eight years.

(Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 25 Jan 2006

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WARDELL

ANNA WARDELL (1832 - 1 Jun 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 3 June 1915
Surnames: WARDELL, BRENNAN, McCAULEY

Mrs. Anna WARDELL passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Charles J. BRENNAN, aged 83 years. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William McCAULEY, and five nephews, Messrs. Joseph and Charles MAHER, and Andrew, James and Charles J. BRENNAN. The funeral was held this morning at eight o'clock at St. Mary's Church, Rev. Thomas F. Gleason officiating. The remains were taken on the 9:45 train to Buffalo for burial.

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 12 Apr 2006

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AMELIA A. TUTTLE WARING (27 Jun 1827 - 10 Nov 1910)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Fri., Nov. 11, 1910
Surnames: WARING, GOODWIN, TUTTLE

Mrs. Amelia WARING, wife of Henry H. WARING of Park Avenue, died at eight o'clock last night. Mrs. WARING, who had enjoyed good health, was taken suddenly ill on Friday noon, and grew gradually weaker until the end.

The deceased, who was born Amelia TUTTLE, over 83 years ago, had been well known in the town of Ridgeway for a great many years. A few years ago she moved to Medina and has made this place her home ever since. Mrs. WARING was one of a family of eleven children,- all noted for their remarkable longevity.

(Born in Connecticut, Father - Joseph TUTTLE from England)


Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., Nov. 14, 1910

The funeral of Mrs. Henry WARING was held from her late residence on Park Avenue yesterday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Thomas de GRUCHY preached the funeral address, and interment was the West Ridgeway Cemetery.


Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Tues., Nov. 15, 1910

CARD of THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kind ministration and sympathy during the sickness and burial of our departed wife and mother. Also for the beautiful floral offerings.
H. H. WARING
F. L. WARING
FLORENCE E. GOODWIN

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ANNA BECK WARING (4 Dec 1877 - 2 Jan 1953)

Newspaper: Unknown
Surnames: WARING, BECK, MAHER, MAYER, NESTOR, QUINN

Lyndonville - Mrs. Anna Beck WARING, 75, died today at her home, 53 Church St., following a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Mary MAYER BECK and was born in the Town of Ridgeway on Dec. 4, 1877. She lived here all her life. Mrs. WARING was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church and a member of the Rosary and Altar Society of that church.

Survivors include her sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth QUINN and Mrs. Helena MAHER, both of Lyndonville; a brother, Fred G. BECK of Lockport; a niece, Miss Virginia NESTOR, and three nephews, Robert NESTOR, and Francis and Frederick BECK. Prayers will be said at the home, Monday, followed by Requiem High Mass at St. Joseph’s Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Medina.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 2 Feb 2004


ENOCH CROSBY WARING (9 Oct 1806 - 4 Apr 1897)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 8 Apr 1897
Surnames: WARING

The funeral services of the late Enoch C. WARING were held at his late residence at Fairhaven yesterday afternoon. His age was ninety years and seven months. Mr. WARING was one of the pioneers of Orleans county, having residing in this county since 1835, Deceased was formerly a resident of this village, where he resided for ten years, moving to Fairhaven in 1869. He leaves two sons and four daughters, his wife having died seven months ago.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 16 Oct 2007

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EDWARD WARNE (8 Oct 1836 – 17 Feb 1920)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; 19 Feb 1920
Surnames: WARNE, BLACK

Edward WARNE died on Tuesday morning at his home on Park avenue, after several weeks illness. Deceased was in the 74th year of his age, having been born at Stanford, N. Y., October 8, 1836. When in good health Mr. WARNE in years passed was one of Medina's leading architects and builders. He was a reliable and worthy citizen. Two daughters survive, Mrs. H. Edward BLACK and Miss Dora WARNE.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 15 Feb 2014


FRED WARNE (Sep 1869 - 3 Jan 1918)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 10 Jan 1918
Surnames: WARNE, SLACK

Fred WARNE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwrd (Edward) WARNE, was killed instantly in Akron, O., on Thursday last, while working as an electric lineman. He was 48 years old and is survived by his parents and two sisters, Mrs. B.(Bertha) E. SLACK and Miss Dora WARNE. The body was brought to Medina and funeral services held on Friday last.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 12 Sep 2005


HOWARD E. WARNE (18 Mar 1882 – 30 Aug 1928)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 30 Aug 1928
Surnames: WARNE

Howard E. WARNE died at his home on North street this morning at 5:15 after a long illness, aged 46. He is survived by his widow and four children, three daughters and two sons (doesn’t add up to four), one brother, two sisters and one grandchild. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been made, but will probably be held on Saturday.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb Staff, 4 Jan 2009


JESSIE WARNE (1865 - 17 Nov 1871)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 23 Nov. 1871
Surnames: WARNE

Died: In Yates, Nov. 17th, Jessie, youngest daughter of Mr. Charles WARNE, aged six years.

(Interment in Yates Center Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb Staff, 1 Aug. 2005


KATHRYN McCAULEY WARNE (1 May 1868 - 12 Jan 1950)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., 16 Jan 1950
Surnames: WARNE, BURNS, CALLARD, COOPER, CRAF, HINDS, KURTZ, McCAULEY

Waterport - Funeral services were held here yesterday for the late Mrs. Kathryn WARNE, 81, whose death occurred Thursday. The Rev. Gordon KURTZ officiated and burial was in Otter Creek Cemetery. She was a native of Canada.

She leaves a son, Frank W. WARNE of Perry; four daughters, Mrs. Earl CALLARD of Waterport, Mrs. Charles W. HINDS of Holley and Mrs. Emmett COOPER and Mrs. Raymond CRAF of Rochester; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, William McCAULEY of Brockport and Patrick McCAULEY of Trenton, Can.

(Buried under surname Catherine WARN. 3rd Wife of Frank W. WARNE, Daughter of James McCAULEY & Hannah BURNS)

Posted by: Orleans County GenWeb staff, 23 Mar, 2002

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AMANDA E. BOND WARNER (8 Oct 1846 - 13 Feb 1940)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Thurs., 2/15/1940
Surnames: WARNER, HOWARD, MANN

Albion - Funeral services for Mrs.Amanda WARNER, who died Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank HOWARD, her daughter, on Gaines Basin Road, were held this afternoon in the Howard residence. The Rev. Ward B. Hurlburt, pastor of Albion Baptist Church officiated. Burial took place in Mt. Albion Cemetery

. Mrs. WARNER was 93 years old. She leaves besides her daughter, one son, Loren WELLS of Holley; a brother, Earl BOND, Rochester; four grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 26 Apr 2004


ANGELINA A. SHELP WARNER (15 Oct 1828 - 27 Nov 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 2 Dec 1915
Surnames: WARNER, WEAVER

Mrs. Angeline A. WARNER died Saterday morning at the home of her son, William D. at West Shelby. She is survived by two sons, Charles, of Queenstown, Ont., and William of West Shelby, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary WEAVER and Miss Hilie Shelp, both of Medina. The funeral was held Monday afternoon.

(Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 7 May 2006


AUSTIN WARNER (1834 - 18 Feb 1917)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, 2/20/1917
Surnames: WARNER, BOND

Austin WARNER died at the home of his son-in-law, Joe MANN, at Barre, Sunday morning, aged 82 years. Funeral services at 10 o’clock at the house Wednesday morning. Burial at Millville Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, Jan 22, 2002


CLARK LEE WARNER (Jul 1851 - 25 Feb 1912)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune, Thurs., 7 March 1912 (from a column called "About the County")
Surnames: WARNER

Clark Lee WARNER, the village cooper, died February 25th in Kuckville, aged 61 years.

(Interment in Carlton Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 30 Sep 2005


DANIEL F. WARNER (Feb 1847 - 8 May 1928)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 10 May 1928
Surnames: WARNER, STOCKING

Daniel F. WARNER died Tuesday evening at his home on State street after a long illness. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Warren E. STOCKING and Miss Mable WARNER both of Medina. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Millville Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 6 Jun 2005


GEORGE P. WARNER (3 May 1856 - 28 Mar 1946)

Newspaper: The Medina Journal, Fri, 29 Mar 1946
Surnames: WARNER, CULVER, PORTER

Albion - George P. WARNER, 89, a real estate broker here for more that 56 years, died in Arnold Gregory Memorial Hospital yesterday after an illness there if five weeks. He would have been 90 years old on May 3, 1946. He was a member of the Renovation Lodge of Masons for more than 60 years, and was the oldest member of that organization here. Masons are to their services at his home at 21 West Park Street, at 8 o'clock tonight.

Funeral services are to be held in the home at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow with the Rev. J. Murray Gay former pastor of the Pullman Memorial Universalist Church here, officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery. MR. WARNER was a charter member of the Pullman Memorial Church when it was founded here more than 50 years ago.

Survivers include a daughter, Miss Inea WARNER; a son, Howard S. WARNER, and a brother, Henry E. WARNER, all of Albion, and a grandson, John E. WARNER of Pittsburgh; also several nieces and nephews.

Mr. WARNER was born at Porter's Corners southeast of Albion the son of Sheldon and Sarah PORTER WARNER. His grandfather Allen PORTER, was one of the first settlers of this area and helped to clear the wooded area for habitation. Mr. WARNER attended school at Porter's Corners, later at Miss Foster's private school in Albion. He started the real estate business over half a century ago. His family moved to Albion and built the present home when the family homestead at Porter's Corners burned. He did some farming before going into the real estate business. He has worked his business alone until recently when he took his son into business with him. Mrs. (Ellen CULVER) WARNER died in 1930.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 7 Apr 2006


IDA WARNER (1865 - 27 Oct 1871)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 9 Nov 1871
Surnames: WARNER

Died: In Yates, Oct. 27th, Ida, youngest child of Mr. Jackson WARNER; aged six years.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb Staff, 1 Aug 2005


JOSEPH D. WARNER (6 Feb 1803 - 27 Sep 1892)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 29 Sep 1892
Surnames: WARNER

Joseph D. WARNER, an old resident of this place, died at his home on West street, Tuesday evening, aged eighty-nine years. The funeral was held at his late residence this afternoon and the remains interred in Fletcher Cemetery, at East Shelby.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 24 Feb 2006


MARY A. PAINE WARNER (1853 - 13 Nov 1888)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune; Thurs., 22 Nov 1888
Surnames: WARNER

Mary A. WARNER, wife of Jerome WARNER, departed this life on the afternoon of the 13th inst., of heart disease. The deceased was 35 years of age at the time of her death, and was loved and esteemed by a large number of friends and acquaintances.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 13 Nov 2006


RICE WARNER (8 Jul 1797 - 12 Sep 1885)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 17 Sep 1885
Surnames: WARNER

Among the deaths of the week recorded by the Orleans Republican is Rice WARNER, aged 88 years, whose death occurred on Saturday last.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, 16 Oct 2007


SARAH J. PORTER WARNER (25 Apr 1834 - 9 Mar 1910)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Thurs., March 10, 1910
Surnames: WARNER, PIERSON, PORTER

(Telegraph Press Bulletin.)
Albion, March 9. - The death of Mrs. Sarah WARNER, widow of the late Sheldon E. WARNER, occurred at her home on South Main street, early this morning, following an illness lasting since last December. Mrs. WARNER was 76 years of age, having been born at Porter’s Corners, three miles southwest of this village, April 25, 1834. She was a lifelong resident of the county and a member of the Pullman Memorial Universalist Church here.

Mrs. WARNER leaves one daughter, Mrs. Electa PIERSON, of Ann Arbor, Mich., and two sons, George W., of Albion, and Henry E. WARNER, of New York City. Thc funeral services will be held from her late home next Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. Charles H. Vail officiating.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb, Feb 24, 2002

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GEORGE T. WARREN (8 Aug 1877 - 1949)

Newspaper: unknown
Surnames: WARREN, CASE, TAYLOR

Lyndonville - The death of George T. WARREN, 72, a well-known resident of this village, occurred suddenly, shortly after one o’clock Saturday afternoon at his home on Riverside Street. Earlier in the week he had been ill with grippe, but has recovered, and was able to walk about the house. Death was due to a stroke.

Born in Canandaigua, N. Y., August 8, 1877, the deceased was the son of Jennie A. TAYLOR and James Renwick WARREN. His early life was spent in and around Canandaigua, and in later years he came to Niagara and Orleans Counties where he pursued his trade of mechanic, plumber and electrician.

In August 1912 he married Miss Lucy CASE in Lockport, and the couple moved to Lyndonville, where Mr. WARREN was engaged in garage work. Since that time with the exception of four years during war when the family lived in Dunkirk, Lyndonville has been his home. He was forced to retire from active work in December 1945 because of heart ailment. Mr. Warren was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and of Yates Lodge, 675, F. & A. M.

Surviving, besides his wife, are two sons, J. Renwick WARREN of Medina, who is employed by the Niagara Sprayer Division and Lloyd A. WARREN of Brockport, a student at Brockport State Teachers College, two sisters, the Misses Bertha and Janice Lucy WARREN of Medina and several nieces and nephews. A son, George, Jr., died in 1934 at the age of 16.

Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Thomas Tighe, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, will be held from the Smythe Funeral Home tomorrow morning at 10:30 o’clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua.

(taken from the scrapbooks of Theda Powley Millis, Waterport)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 12 Jan 2004


JENNIE L. MOONE WARREN (1833 - 17 Nov 1918)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 21 Nov 1918
Surnames: WARREN, MOONE

Mrs. Jennie L. WARREN passed away at her home in the Holdridge Apartments Sunday evening in her eighty-fifth year. Mrs. WARREN was a native of the town of Yates. She graduated from the Yates Academy at a time when that was one of the best known boarding schools of New York State. In January, 1856, she married Silas L. WARREN, of Carlton, N. Y., and they later moved to Chicago. After the death of her husband, Mrs. WARREN returned to Medina where for nearly twenty years she has been a highly esteemed resident. Her years were many and full of good works. When sixteen years of age Mrs. WARREN became a member of the Hebron, N. Y. Baptist church. She joined the Medina Baptist church when she moved here. She was a devout Christian, found happiness in her religion and her joy was in making others happy. The physical infirmities of age prevented her taking the active part in church work here she otherwise would have done. She is survived by her only son, Charles H. WARREN, of New York City, and one brother, Wallace MOONE, of this place. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. T. Latham on Tuesday at 10:30 a. m.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Nov 2008


JULIA FRANCES ROMER WARREN (22 Oct 1828 - 18 May 1910)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 26 May 1910 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: WARREN, ROMER

Mrs. Julia F. WARREN, widow of the late Willard F. WARREN, of Albion, died last week aged 82 years.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

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LEWIS L. WARREN (1879 - 19 Jul 1937)

Newspaper: The Orleans Republican, Wednesday, July 28, 1937, Page 8
Surnames: WARREN

Lewis L. Warren, 58, a former resident of Holley, died suddenly July 19. Burial took place Thursday at the Hartsdale Mausoleum at Bronxville.

Submitted by: Mark Rustay Feb 1, 2002


MELVIN F. WARREN (12 Sep 1852 - 19 Oct 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 21 Oct 1915 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: WARREN

Melvin F. WARREN, a well-known resident of Albion and Buffalo, died suddenly Tuesday morning at his home in Albion, aged 63 years. Mr. WARREN was in Buffalo on business Monday and returned to Albion at night.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

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ROBERT R. WARREN (6 Dec 1854 - 30 Oct 1916)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 2 Nov 1916
Surnames: WARREN

The death of Robert WARREN, a well known farmer and fruit grower, of Kent, N. Y., occurred yesterday morning in his home in Kent.

(Interment in Kent Cemetery)

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WILLARD FAYETTE WARREN (6 Jun 1824 - 20 Nov 1888)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune; Thurs., 29 Nov 1888
Surnames: WARREN

Willard F. WARREN, of Albion, died at his residence in that place on Tuesday night of last week, in the 65th year of his age. Mr. WARREN formerly practiced law in Albion, being a partner of I. M. Thompson. He served one term as clerk of this county and in 1861 was appointed by President Lincoln to a position in the New York Custom House, which place he held until about two years ago. Deceased was popular and highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

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WILLIS R. WARREN (19 Mar 1856 - 8 Feb 1887)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 7 Apr 1887
Surnames: WARREN

Willis R. WARREN, son of Willard R. WARREN, of Albion, died recently in South Africa. He was for some time private secretary to Norvin Green, president of the Western Union Telegraph Company, and was afterwards interested in a telephone transmitter patent invented by Geo. M. Hopkins, another Orleans County boy, the sale of which netted them $25,000 a piece. Mr. WARREN was made general manager of the company which purchased the patent, at a salary of $5,000 a year. For several years he had been in Europe on business for the company.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

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WASHAK

FRANCIS D. WASHAK (AKA WASZAK) (1928 - 8 Nov 1944)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal
Surnames: WASHAK, BUKIEWICZ, CHUNKA

The death of Francis D. Washak, 16 year old son of Mr.and Mrs. Frank Washak, 175 Gravel Road, occurred in Meyer Memorial Hospital, Buffalo, early this morning where he was taken Monday of this week suffering from po1iomyeitis. The young man, a junior In Medina High school where he was prominent in athletics, and a member of the football team, was taken ill ten days ago. Out of school the greater part of last week he returned to his classes last Thursday but his condition became worse over the week-end and he was taken to the Buffalo hospital Sunday night of this week.

He is survived by his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Leo Bukiewicz and Mrs. John Chunco, both of Medina, and his grandfather, Simon Washak, also of Medina.

The body will be brought from Buffalo to Sacred Heart Cemetery tomorrow morning where services will be held at the grave. Rev. Lawrence Loughnane of St. Mary’s Church and Rev. Max Bogacki of Sacred Heart Church will officiate.

(Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery)

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

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FRANK WASHAK (AKA WASZAK) (Oct 1888 - 16 Jun 1945)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal
Surnames: WASHAK, BUKIEWICZ, CHUNCO, MURK, ZGLINSKI, WANIECKI, WATTERS

Frank Washak, 57, died Saturday at his home, 175 Gravel Road, following a long illness. Born in Poland, Mr. Washak had resided in Medina since he was four years old, and for many years was employed at the Bignall Foundry. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and of the Sacred Heart Society.

Surviving are his wife, Sophia; two daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Buckiewicz of Medina, and Mrs. Gertrude Chunco of Niagara Falls; his father, Simon Washak of Medina; four brothers, John, George, Joseph and Edward Washak, all of Medina; five sisters, Mrs. Cecelia Murk, Mrs. Emma Zglinski, and Miss Nellie Washak, all of Buffalo, Mrs. Ida Waniecki of Medina, and Mrs. Marie Watters of New York City; and two grandchildren. His only son, Francis, died last fall during the Infantile paralysis epidemic.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30 from his late home, 175 Gravel Road and at 9 o’clock at Sacred Heart Cemetery (Church). Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

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KATHERINE WASHAK (11 Oct 1869 - 24 Feb 1933)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, 2/24/1922
Surnames: WASHAK

The death of Katharine, wife of Simon WASHAK occurred early this morning at the family home at 113 Stork St., after a lingering illness. She was born in Poland and came to America in 1888, having resided in Medina for the past 45 years where she was widely known and highly respected.

Besides her husband she is survived by five sons, Frank, John, George, Joseph and Edward all of Medina and five daughters, Ida of Medina, Cecelia, Emma, Nellie and Mary of Buffalo. The funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart Church Monday morning at nine o’clock. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.


Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, 2/28/1933)

Surnames: WASHAK, MURK (MRUK), ZYLINSKI, WANIECKI, KUJAWA, BALAZECK (BALARZAK), SZEZCHOWSKI, ANDREWS, ZUBLONOWSKI

Services Held For Katharine WASHAK

The funeral services for Mrs. Katharine WASHAK, who died Thursday (2/24/1933), held at Sacred Heart Church Monday morning, were largely attended, and the funeral procession of 50 automobiles was one of the largest ever held in Medina. The mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Dykal.

Mrs. WASHAK is survived by her husband; five daughters, Cecelia Murk (MRUK), Emma ZYLINSKI, Ida WANIECKI and Nellie and Mary WASHAK; five sons, Frank, John, George, Joseph and Eddie; four sisters, Mrs. KUJAWA, Mrs. Balazeck (BALARZAK), Mrs. SZEZCHOWSKI and Mrs. ANDREWS; two brothers, George and Michael ZUBLONOWSKI; and 18 grandchlldren.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

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WASHBURN

EVA M. BLAIR WASHBURN (12 Jun 1866 - 6 Sep 1939)

Newspaper: Unknown - Mt. Albion records File # 984
Surnames: WASHBURN, BALCOM, BLAIR, CREIGHTON

Funeral rites for Mrs. Gates WASHBURN, lomg-time Albion resident who died last Wednesday in the home of a sister, Mrs. IDA CREIGHTON, at Heuvelton, were held here Friday afternoon at Merrill's mortuary. Burial took place in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Mrs. WASHBURN was 73 years old. Her marriage to Mr. WASHBURN was terminated by his death some years ago. A son Clive, also predeceased her. A daughter Mrs. Andrew BALCOM of Rochester; two brothers, another sister and two grandchildren survive.

Submitted by: Cathy Marshall 23 Feb 2005


WASHINGTON

SARAH WASHINGTON (1867 - 30 Jul 1923)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; 9 Aug 1923
Surnames: WASHINGTON

Sarah WASHINGTON died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Robbins at four o'clock Monday morning after a long illness. She had been a servant in the family for the past 25 years and was respected by all who knew her and a faithful member of the Baptist Church. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the grave in Boxwood Cemetery.

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HORACE WASHBURN (14 Jun 1848 - 30 Jan 1911)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Jan 31, 1911
Surnames: WASHBURN

Albion, Jan. 30.-- Horace WASHBURN, a resident of this village, who was taken to the County Hospital Saturday forenoon suffering from blood poisoning, which he contracted last Wednesday puncturing his finger with a small ice pick, died in that institution this afternoon. Mr. WASHBURN was born in Albion June 14, 1848, and was 63 years old at the time of his death. He was a well known farmer in the Pine Hill district of Barre for many years, but retired from farming two years ago and moved to this village. His nearest relative is a cousin, Gates WASHBURN, a resident of this village.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

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WASIERSKI

FRANK WASIERSKI, JR. (1919 - 24 Dec 1932)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Tues., Dec. 27, 1932
Surnames: WASIERSKI

Shortly after he had helped decorate the family Christmas tree Saturday, Frank WASIERSKI, Jr., 13 years old, went down to Glenwood Lake with his sled, where he drowned in 20 feet of water while one man tried frantically to reach him and police and fireman were attempting to reach him. His b

The safety departments of the village were summoned at 3:15(?) o’clock by Fred Rorick of Oak Orchard on the Ridge, who heard calls for help at the back part of Boxwood Cemetery while he and his daughter were going into the caretaker’s house. Rushing toward the lake, the daughter saw a head in the water at the far side. Rorick attempted to save the boy by holding out a bush to him.

Firemen Frank Ranallo and Maxon arrived at Boxwood Cemetery as directed and then had to drive to Stork street on the far side of the lake. Chief Brainard of the police Department and Patrolman Tuohey arrived about the same time. After trying to reach the hole in the ice with a ladder, Chief Brainard Tuohey and Maxon began dragging from a boat which had been brought to the scene.

A sled was recovered first, identifying the victim as Frank WASIERSKI, Jr. Then, after an hour and a quarter of dragging, the body was brought to the surface. It was thought that he might have been sliding parallel with the shore and that he slid toward ice weakened by melting because of a hollow there.

Frank was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank WASIERSKI of Gulf street. He was buried this morning in Polish Cemetery following services at Sacred Heart Church.

(Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery)

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FRANK WASIERSKI (1886 - 31 Dec 1952)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, date: prob. Fri., Jan. 2, 1953
Surnames: WASIERSKI, KUJAWA, ELSOM, BOLIS

Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a. m. in Sacred Heart Church, preceded by prayer at 9:30 in his late home, 168 Gulf Street, for Frank WASIERSKI, 66, whose death occurred Wednesday, Dec. 31, in the Medina Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for three days. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Born in Poland Mr. Wasierski had been a resident of this country since infancy. He leaves his wife, Helen; six children, Mrs. Mary KUJAWA and Chester of Medina, John of Buffalo, Mrs. Virginia ELSOM of Shelby Center, Henry of the U. S. Coast Guard and Walter, a government technician, both stationed in Hawaii; 16 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Viola BOLIS of Cheektowaga; two brothers, John of Eden and Michael of Buffalo, and several nieces and nephews.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

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HELEN WASIERSKI (1888 - 18 Mar 1960)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Fri., March 18, 1960
Surnames: WASIERSKI, KUJAWA, ELSOM, JAGODZINSKI

Mrs. Helen WASIERSKI, 71, of 168 Gulf St., died suddenly this morning in Medina Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Frank, died seven years ago. Mrs. WASIERSKI was a member of Sacred Heart Church and also belonged to the Rosary Society of the church and the Sacred Heart Mothers Club. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Mary) KUJAWA and Mrs. Howard (Virginia) ELSOM; four sons, John of Buffalo, Henry of Falmouth, Mass., Walter of Torrence, Calif., and Chester of Medina. Also, seventeen grandchildren and one great granddaughter; one sister, Mrs. John (Sophie) JAGODZINSKI of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received tomorrow at the Gulinski Funeral Home, 420 Eagle St., where funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. with the Rev. Joseph Rydz officiating. The Rosary Society will meet at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Monday to recite the rosary.

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WASNOCK

HELEN C. WASNOCK (1915 - 3 May 1958)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., May 5, 1958
Surnames: WASNOCK, SHIBILSKE, CAMPOBELLO, THOMAS

Miss Helen C. WASNOCK, 43, died Saturday at her home, 192 North St. Although she was not in good health, her death was unexpected at this time. She was born in Medina, the daughter of Edward J. and Catherine SHIBILSKE WASNOCK, and had lived in this vicinity her entire lifetime. Miss WASNOCK was a graduate of Medina High School Class of 1933 and she was a member of St. Mary’s Church.

Surviving besides her parents are three sisters, Mrs. Leonard CAMPOBELLO of Batavia, Mrs. Leslie THOMAS of Medina and Margaret WASNOCK of Rochester; four brothers, Edward, John and Francis of Medina and David of Rochester; fifteen nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Thibault Funeral Home, South Main St., where a prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow followed by a requiem mass at St. Mary's Church at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

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VALENTINE M. WASNOCK (1849 - 17 Feb 1919)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 20 Feb 1919
Surnames: WASNOCK

The death of Valentine WASNOCK occurred Monday morning at his home on East Center street. Besides his widow he is survived by four sons and one daughter.

(Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery)

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WASZAK

JOHN J. WASZAK (Jun 1890 - 28 Feb 1957)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Thurs., Feb. 28, 1957
Surnames: WASZAK, JABLONSKI, PINIEWSKI, KAMINSKI, MRUK, WANIECKI, WASHAK

John WASZAK, 66, died early this morning at his home, 133 Gulf St., following a short illness. He was the son of the late Simon and Catherine JABLONSKI WASZAK. Mr. WASZAK, who worked at Harrison Radiator Company, retired two years ago. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Sacred Heart Society.

Surviving are his wife, Valeria; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph ( Esther) PINIEWSKI of Buffalo and Mrs. Stanley (Helen) KAMINSKI of Detroit, Mich.; two sons, Chester of Medina and John of Buffalo; eight grandchildren. Also four sisters, Mrs. Celia MRUK and Mrs. Louis (Nellie) MRUK, both of Buffalo, Mrs. John (Ida) WANIECKI of Medina and Miss Marie WASHAK of New York City; three brothers, George, Joseph and Edward, all of Medina; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 am. Monday from his home and 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Rev. Joseph RUDZ will officiate.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

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MARJORIE LOUISE WASZAK (1942 - 18 Jan 1943)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal
Surnames: WASZAK

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock for Marjorie Louise, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester WASZAK, whose death occurred yesterday at their home, 141 Gulf St. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Besides her parents she is survived by a two year old brother.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

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SIMON WASZAK (Oct 1859 - 24 Feb 1950)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, abt. Mon., Feb. 27, 1950
Surnames: WASZAK, MRUK, ZGLINICKI, WANIECKI

Simon WASZAK, 90, died Friday at his home, 131 Stork Street, following a short illness. Mr. WASZAK’s death occurred on the same date as that of his wife, who died 17 years ago on February 24. The couple also had the same birth date, October 11. Born in Poland, Mr. WASZAK had resided in Medina for the past sixty years. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church.

Surviving are four sons, John, George, Joseph, and Edward WASZAK, all of Medina; five daughters, Mrs. Cecelia MRUK, Mrs. Emma ZGLINICKI, and Mrs. Nellie MRUK of Buffalo, Mrs. Ida WANIECKI of Medina, and Miss Mary Waszak of New York City; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock from his late home, 131 Stork Street, and at 10 o’clock at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

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WATERBURY

ARTHUR G. WATERBURY (21 Jun 1809 - 25 Sep 1898)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 29 Sep 1898
Surnames: WATERBURY, GREEN

Died, in the town of Yates, N. Y., September 25th, 1898, Arthur G. WATERBURY, aged 89 years. Deceased was born in the town of Nassan, Renssalaer county, N. Y., June 21st, 1809, where his early life was spent. In 1831 he removed to the town of Yates and settled on the farm where he died. In 1833, he was married to Caroline M. GREEN, of Chatham, Columbia county, N. Y. He was a kind and genial man, a faithful and consistent Christian and was for many years a member of the Christian Church, of Lyndonville. He was one of the oldest of the pioneers of the county. A loving husband and father, a kind neighbor and friend, he has left a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

He was laid to rest in the family lot in Lynhaven Cemetery September 27th. Rev. F. E. Warner, of Yates, conducted the services. He left of the immediate family, two sons - George A. WATERBURY, of Lyndonville, and Jefferson D. WATERBURY, who resides on the homestead.


Newspaper: same as above (2nd article)

Charles S. WATERBURY, of Buffalo, was in town on Tuesday, to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Arthur WATERBURY.

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CELISTA AMBLER WATERBURY (Aug 1840 - 7 Jan 1927)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 13 Jan 1927
Surnames: WATERBURY, MAREY, AMBLER

Mrs. Celista WATERBURY, 86 years old, died Friday at the home of her son, Irving WATERBURY, of Jeddo. She leaves, besides her son, a sister, Mrs. Emily MAREY, of Nassau. Mrs. WATERBURY was a resident of this vicinity for 62 years.

(Interment in West Ridgeway Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 2 Nov 2009


LAURA BATEMAN WATERBURY (28 Dec 1812 - 6 Oct 1900)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 25 Oct 1900
Surnames: WATERBURY, BATEMAN, BARNES, MARTIN

WATERBURY - Mrs. Laura B. WATERBURY died at the home of her son-in law, Reuben MARTIN, in Charndon, O., October 6th, aged nearly eighty-eight years. The cause of her death was old age. The funeral was held at the home on Wednesday afternoon, the interment being in Charndon cemetery. Rev. J. M. Weaver, of Concord, officiated. The deceased was born in Nassau, Rennselaer Co., N. Y., December 28, 1812, and came to Ohio about sixteen years ago.

She is survived by two daughters - Mrs. Reuben MARTIN, of Charndon, and Mrs. George BARNES, of Chester - and by two sons - Aaron B. and Webster D. WATERBURY, of Orleans county, N. Y. All, except the last named, were present at the funeral. Deceased was a member of the Baptist Church and lived a consistent Christian life. - Geauga, 0., Republican. Deceased was the widow of the late William H. WATERBURY, of the town of Yates, where she resided over forty years.

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WATERHOUSE

DANIEL or JACOB WATERHOUSE (1823 - 20 Aug 1910)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 25 Aug 1910 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: WATERHOUSE

The death of Daniel WATERHOUSE, of Murray, aged 86 years, an inmate of the Orleans County Almshouse, occurred Friday night at the county hospital of Bright’s disease. Mr. WATERHOUSE was a widower.

(Note: Buried under the name Jacob WATERHOUSE in the County Home Cemetery)

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WATERMAN

DAISY BROWN WATERMAN (1879 - 13 Feb 1918)

Newspaper: Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, 15 Feb 1918
Surnames: BROWN, WATERMAN.

WESTERN NEW YORK DEATHS

Albion, Feb. 14 - The death of Mrs. Walter Brown WATERMAN occurred at their farm home in Barre Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. WATERMAN was born in this village where she resided until her marriage.

She leaves her husband, Walter WATERMAN, a well-known Barre farmer; a daughter, Elizabeth, besides her mother, Mrs. Eliza BROWN, of this village, and a sister, Miss Bessie BROWN, and two brothers, George and Walter BROWN, of Albion.

(1st Wife of Walter J. WATERMAN, daughter of Charles BROWN and ELiza PANGBORN)

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery) Submitted by: Glenda Whitaker Subyak 19 Mar 2002


GEORGE M. WATERMAN (1846 - 2 Sep 1932)

Newspaper: The Orleans Republican, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1932, Page 1
Surnames: WATERMAN, LOVE, ROBERTS, WRIGHT, EDWARDS, LEWIS

Bearers: SHIPMAN, HOUGHTON, LUTTENTON, COLBURN, LYON, BABBITT, WATT, DANIELS, HANNINGTON, BLAKE, BRIGGS, CORNELL, FLINTHAM, McGREGOR, SUTTON, SIGNOR

George M. WATERMAN, prominent in business here for half a century until his retirement about 15 years ago, died in his 87th year at his home at 169 South Main Street Friday.

He was born in Owasco, N.Y., the son of John Hancock WATERMAN, who was a great nephew of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, and who came from Cooperstown to Barre in this county with stops for periods of residence in Cayuga and in Wayne counties. Soon after the Civil War, George M. WATERMAN entered the hardware business of Glidden and Waterman here and thereafter he conducted it under his own name until he gave up active management, since then it has become the Orleans Hardware Store. The store was a favorite assembly place for farmers all over the county on their weekly trips to town and it was reputed to be one of the most profitable concerns in New York State outside the cities.

Mr. WATERMAN was one of the founders of Citizens National Bank and for many years a director. He was a member of Renovation Lodge, F & A. M., and of Orleans Chapter R.A.M.

He was the last of his immediate family, his sisters, Mrs. Geraldine WATERMAN LOVE and Miss Kate WATERMAN, and his brothers Justus D. and James N. WATERMAN, having passed on.

Surviving him are four nieces, Mrs. Maude ROBERTS and Mrs. Dean WRIGHT of Albion, Mrs. Webb EDWARDS of Franklinville, and Mrs. Mary C. LEWIS of Buffalo, and two nephews, Walter WATERMAN of Albion, and Dr. F.W. LOVE of Buffalo.

The funeral services were held from the home at 3:30 o'clock Sunday, Rev. O.R. Newman, of Gaines, retired, and an old friend of Mr. WATERMAN's, officiating. Bearers were Hume R. SHIPMAN, George L. HOUGHTON, Homer LUTTENTON, Harry R. COLBURN, Palmer LYON, Myron BABBITT, Joseph WATT, and John D. DANIELS, and honorary bearers were Walker HANNINGTON, Clement BLAKE, Vincent BRIGGS, J.W. CORNELL, William S. FLINTHAM, J.R. McGREGOR, Dr. John E. SUTTON, and former County Judge I.S. SIGNOR. Masonic services were conducted at the grave in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Submitted by: Mark Rustay Dec 18, 2001


WALTER J. WATERMAN (Sep 1873 - 4 Jul 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Tues., July 5, 1949
Surnames: WATERMAN, WILLIAMS, COLONEY, ROBERTS, WRIGHT, EDWARDS, STEWART

Albion - Walter J. WATERMAN, 71, a native of Barre Center, died suddenly Monday at his home in East Barre. He was a member of Albion Lodge IOOF.

He leaves his wife, Myrtle WILLIAMS WATERMAN; a daughter, Mrs. Orson COLONEY of Carlton, three sisters, Mrs. Maude ROBERTS and Mrs. Dean WRIGHT of Albion and Mrs. Webb EDWARDS of Franklinville; a niece, Mrs. Alden STEWART of Wellsville, and three stepchildren.

Friends may call at the Grinnell Funeral Home South Main Street, Albion, where services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Thursday with the Rev. Earle I. HAMLIN of the First Presbyterian Church of Albion officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 31 May 2002

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WATERS

CARRIE L. FISH WATERS (November 11, 1863 - July 24, 1930)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Fri., July 25, 1930
Surnames: WATERS, FISH, ANDERSON

The death of Mrs. Carrie WATERS wife of Hon. Frank A. WATERS of Knowlesville, occurred at the family home at 8:40 last night. Death followed a stroke of two days previous although Mrs. WATERS had been in ill health for several years. Mrs. WATERS had lived the majority of her life in this vicinity. For many years she resided at Oak Orchard on the Ridge, the past few years she has been a resident of Knowlesville.

She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. James ANDERSON of Medina, and one son, Dr. Laverne F. WATERS of this place. Funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian Church at Knowlesville Sunday afternoon, July 27th, at 2:30 o’clock, standard time. Rev. John GRAF, pastor of the church, will officiate and burial will be at Bates Road Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Feb 20, 2002


ELISHA WATERS (2 Oct 1795 - 10 Jan 1879)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 23 Jan. 1879
Surnames: WATERS

WATERS: Elisha WATERS, father of O. (Orrin) S. WATERS of Knowlesville, died Jan. 10th, at the residence of his son, Capt. Wm. WATERS, in Clyde, NY, in the 83d year of his age.

Father WATERS, as he was familiarly called, was born in Providence, Saratoga county, in this State, and moved to Eagle Harbor, in this Co., in 1836, where he was employed as miller in the stone mill for many years. Here he became well and favorably known to a large circle of friends as an affable, upright and christian gentleman. He was a member of the M.E. Church for sixty-five consecutive years, in which he sustained the official relation of class leader more or less of that time. His remains were brought and laid by the side of his sainted companion in Mt. Albion Cemetery, who had preceded him to the spirit world by a few years. Thus the Fathers are passing away.

E. S. F. Knowlesville, N.Y., Jan. 16, 1879

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HELEN DOROTHY ECKERT WATERS (3 Par 1897 - 16 Nov 1952)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., Nov. 17, 1952
Surnames: WATERS, ECKERT, SMITH, WESTERMAN

Mrs. Alonzo L. WATERS, wife of the publisher of the Journal-Register and Orleans County Assemblyman, died unexpectedly in Medina Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon. She had been taken to the local hospital yesterday for an emergency operation after an illness of about two weeks. Born Helen Dorothy ECKERT on April 3, 1897 in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Julie SMITH ECKERT. She had lived all but the first 10 of her 55 years in Medina.

Mrs. WATERS attended Medina public schools, was graduated from Medina High School and Rochester Business Institute. She was employed for some time by the Rochester Gas & Electric Company and later by the Niagara Sprayer & Chemical Co. in Middleport. On Sept. 26, 1923, she married Alonzo Lewis WATERS in Medina. Active in organizational and public service work in the community, she was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, the St. John’s Guild and for many years shared the responsibilities of the church school.

In recent years she had been interested in child welfare work and at the time of her death was serving her second term as chairman of the Orleans County Children's Committee. She was recently named vice-president of the Orleans County Women’s Republican Club. In earlier years, particularly during the depression and World War II period; she had served as both chapter chairman and production chairman of the Medina Red Cross Chapter. She was a member of Orleans Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution, the Tuesday Club, a past president of the Medina Parent Teachers Association and a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary unit here. Interested in the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, founded here several years ago, she had served as its sponsor.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Robert E., at home; one sister, Mrs. James WESTERMAN of Niagara Falls; an aunt, Miss Kathryn ECKERT of Rochester, and nieces and nephews.

Friends are to be received at her late home, 410 West Center Street. Services are to be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Church, with the Rev. John E. WILKINSON officiating. Burial will be in

Interment in Boxwood.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 13 May 2002


DR. LaVERNE FRANCIS WATERS (14 Oct 1884 - 13 Jan 1954)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Thurs., Jan. 14, 1954
Surnames: WATERS, FISH, AXTELL, ANDERSON

The death of Dr. LaVerne Francis WATERS, dean of Medina medical doctors, occurred at 11:30 last night in the Buffalo General Hospital where he had undergone an emergency operation early Monday. He was sixty-nine years of age. Death was unexpected and apparently the result of an embolism following an operation for a strangulated hernia. He was taken to the Buffalo hospital shortly before midnight Sunday and had been ill several days previously.

Dr. WATERS was born at Oak Orchard-on-the-Ridge on October 14, 1884, his parents being the late Frank and Caroline FISH WATERS. He was graduated from Medina High School and received his medical degree from the University of Buffalo in June 1908. Following his graduation he opened an office for the practice of medicine in Knowlesville. He later transferred his practice to Medina where he has been for the past 30 years. During that time he has done graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and at several hospital centers in New York City. He specialized in diseases of the heart but continued in general practice here until the time of his death.

For 25 years he was a coroner of Orleans County. He was on the staff of the Medina Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Orleans County Medical Society, the New York State Medical Association, Medina Lions Club, Medina Lodge of Masons and Medina Lodge of Elks. He attended the Medina Methodist Church.

He was married in 1911 to Mary AXTELL WATERS, who survives him together with three sons, Dr. Franklin WATERS, Dr. Carlton WATERS and LaVerne WATERS Jr., and four grandsons, all of Long Beach, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. James ANDERSON of Knowlesville.

Funeral services will be held from his late home, 311 Pearl St. on Saturday. Complete arrangements have not been made. The family stated today that flowers are gratefully declined.

(Interment in Bates Road Cemetery)

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 8 Jun 2002


LENA WRIGHT WATERS (17 Dec 1894 - 3 Sep 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Tues., Sept. 6, 1949
Surnames: WATERS, WRIGHT

Mrs. Lena WATERS, 54, wife of Fred WATERS died suddenly Saturday evening at her home, Johnson Road, town of Royalton. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, La Verne of the town of Royalton; one brother, John WRIGHT of Medina; also several nieces and nephews.

Services were held this afternoon at her home with the Rev. John CLARK officiating. Burial was in

Interment in Boxwood, Medina.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 4 Jun 2002


ORRIN S. WATERS (28 Dec 1818 - 22 Dec 1889)

Newspaper: The Orleans American - 26 Dec 1889
Surnames: WATERS

The remains of Orrin WATTERS (WATERS), who died in Rochester Sunday, were brought here for internment. His age was 71 years.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Jul 2002


WILLIAM WATERS (1 Dec 1820 - 20 Apr 1884)

Newspaper: The Orleans American - April 24, 1884
Surnames: WATERS

William WATERS, a former resident of Eagle Harbor, died in Clyde on Sunday last, aged 64 years. The remains were brought here and interred in Mt. Albion Cemetery yesterday.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Jul 2002

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AMANDA WATERSON (13 Dec 1854 - 20 Apr 1923)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, 4/21/1923
Surnames: WATERSON

The death of Mrs. Amanda WATERSON, wife of James WATERSON, occurred last night at the home on Horan road. The funeral will be held on Monday at 10 A. M. at the house.

Interment in Boxwood)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Nov 29, 2001


HATTIE WOOLSTON WATERSON (May 1874 - 10 Feb 1912)

Newspaper: The Lyndonville Enterprise; Thurs., 15 Feb 1912
Surnames: WATERSON, WOOLSTON

The funeral services were held at the church, Monday, Rev. J. G. Wirth officiating. Interment was in Lynhaven cemetery, Lyndonville. There were present from abroad Mr. Charles WATERSON of Batavia, Mrs. Clara WOOLSTON and daughter Gladys and Mr. Ray WOOLSTON of Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Clement of Carlton, Miss Hazel Arnold of Medina, Mr. and Mrs. William Powley and Mr. and Mrs. William Annis of County Line.

(Interment in Lynhaven Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 30 Sep 2011


JOHN WATERSON (18 Jul 1867 - 5 May 1942)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Wed., 5/6/1942
Surnames: WATERSON, FURNESS, NUDD, POSTLE, RORICK, TRIVETT

The death of John WATERSON, 75, for more that fifty years a resident of East Oak Orchard, occurred last evening at his Creek Road home, after an illness of several years. Born in Norfolk, England, in 1867, Mr. WATERSON came to America when only seventeen, returning in 1907 to visit his relatives. After coming to America, he spent the remainder of his life in this vicinity, moving to his present home in 1900.

Surviving are his wife, Cora FURNESS WATERSON; and five sons, John H., Medina, William, and Earl (Walter) at home, Louie of Medina, Ernest of Oak Orchard-on-the Ridge; and three daughters, Mrs. Harrison L. (Jane) NUDD of Millville, Mrs. Stanley (Lottie) RORICK of Oak Orchard-on-the-Ridge, and Mrs. George (Ruth) POSTLE, East Scott Road; and several grandchildren. Surviving also is one sister, Mrs. Eliza TRIVETT of Norfolk, England, and several nieces and nephews in England.

The deceased will rest at the family home. Funeral services will be held at the Hartt Funeral Home, Pearl Street, on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. A.G. Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in Bates Road Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 28 Mar 2006

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WATERSTREET

FRANK WATERSTREET (15 Feb 1852 - 21 Sep 1911)
FRED C. WATERSTREET (21 Mar 1886 - 21 Sep 1911)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Fri., Sept. 22, 1911
Surnames: WATERSTREET, MILLER

Albion, Sept. 21. - Residents of the hamlet of Kent were horrified this noon when they learned of murder and suicide committed by Frank WATERSTREET, one of the best-known and wealthiest residents of Kendall, who killed his 24-year-old son Fred and then placed the rifle with which he did the deed in his own mouth and shot himself to death.

WATERSTREET was about 60 years old and lived with his family on the Transit road northeast of Kent village. At 12:15 o’clock noon today his two sons, Fred, 24 years old, and William, 27 years old, were drawing a load of beans from the field to the barn when they observed their father coming down the lane toward them with a calibre repeating rifle.

It is said that Frank WATERSTREET attempted to end his life one year ago by taking laudanum while in the upper part of his barn, but that the attempt was frustrated by his son Fred WATERSTREET is said to have made threats recently to kill himself, and the young men, believing he would carry out his threat, dropped from the load of beans.

Fred approached his father and asked to have the gun turned over to him. When about thirty feet away he was instantly killed by a bullet from his father's gun, which the latter sent at his head and which pierced the left temple. As soon as William realized what his father had done he and his mother started for assistance, while Frank WATERSTREET gazed upon the dead body of the young man and began to weep. He then observed his wife (Minnie MILLER) and son William about fifteen rods away, and took aim and fired twice at them, but they dodged behind an outbuilding and saved their lives.

Frank WATERSTREET then put the butt of the gun on the ground, placed the muzzle in his own mouth and pulled the trigger, sending a bullet through the roof of his mouth. The ball passed out above the left ear. WATERSTREET dropped over backwards with the gun between his legs and pointing toward his head.

(Interment in Beechwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Feb 17, 2002

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FRANCES WATKINS (1899 - 5 May 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 6 May 1915
Surnames: WATKINS

Frances WATKINS, aged sixteen years, died yesterday morning of tuberculosis at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry WATKINS on South avenue. The funeral will be held this afternoon at three o’clock at the Episcopal church, Rev. Charles Sparks officiating.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 12 Apr 2006


GLADYS WATKINS (1903 - 21 Mar 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 25 Mar 1915
Surnames: WATKINS

Gladys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry WATKINS, died in the 12th year of her age at the Medina Hospital on Sunday last after a week’s illness with spinal meningitis. Funeral services were held at St. John's Church, Rev. C. B. Sparks officiating, on Tuesday at two o'clock. Interment in Boxwood Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 30 Apr 2006


RUTH EMELINE WATKINS (14 May 1895 - 19 Oct 1895)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs. 24 Oct 1895
Surnames: WATKINS

—The friends of James WATKINS, the popular chef at the Hart House, will learn with regret of the death of his infant daughter, Ruth Emeline, at his home in Albion, on Saturday evening, at the age of five months and seven days.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 22 Apr 2011

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CORA E. EDMUNDS WATSON (11 Apr 1850 - 30 Dec 1935)

Newspaper: Medina Register; Tues., 7 Jan 1936
Surnames: WATSON, EDMUNDS, McGREGOR

Death Former Resident of Jeddo
Mrs. Cora EDMUNDS WATSON, widow of the late Dudley R. WATSON of Ridge Road, Near Jeddo died on Monday, December 30th, after of brief illness in her 86th year, at the home of Mrs. Brulah Blake, Ridge Road near Gaines.

She is survived by one son, Robert D. WATSON, and a niece, Mrs. Roy McGREGOR of Albion. One son Spencer, who was well known in Medina, died sone years ago. Funeral services were held Thursday,January 2, at her late home. Interment in West Ridgeway Cemetery.

Deceased was a life long resident of Jeddo and vicivity until a few months ago. SInce then she has been tenderly cared for by Mrs. Blake.

She was a devoted member Johnson's Creek Baptist Church. Her fine christian character made her much loved by all those who knew her.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Sep 2005


FLORENCE R. WATSON (Dec 1880 - 31 Mar 1917)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 12 Apr 1917
Surnames: WATSON, WHIPPLE

Miss Florence R. WATSON died in St. Luke’s Hospital, New York City, on March 31st after five weeks of illness, of malignant indo-carditis following pneumonia. The funeral was held at the chapel at Mt. Albion Cemetery on Monday morning, April 2nd. Interment in the family mausoleum. Four cousins acted as pall-bearers: Messrs. Francis H., Hugh, William and Walter WHIPPLE. Those from out of town attending were the four surviving sisters, M. Etta, H. Victoria, Margaret F. and Katherine WATSON of Cornwall-on-the-Hudson, N. Y.

Deceased was born in Kansas., in December, 1880, and was the daughter of the late Charles J. WATSON and granddaughter of William H. WATSON. Received most of her education in Medina schools, finishing at Cornwall-on-the-Hudson and New Paltz Normal. She taught school many years.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Jun 2006


DR. HARRIET NOBLE WATSON (15 Sep 1835 - 2 May 1917)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 10 May 1917 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: WATSON, NOBLE

Dr. Harriet NOBLE WATSON, 81 years old, died Wednesday at Albion, where she carried on the practice of medicine for 39 years.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Jun 2006


HENRIETTA WATSON (1848 - 4 Aug 1890)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune; Thurs., 7 Aug. 1890
Surnames: WATSON

Miss Henrietta WATSON, daughter of the late William H. WATSON, died on Monday at the Samitarium at Avon, N.Y., where she has been an invalid for about twenty years. Her age was about forty-two years. Hon. E. L. Pitts and undertaker D. D. Holdridge, were summoned to Avon on Tuesday, returning with the remains which were deposited in the Watson mausoleum, at Mt. Albion Cemetery yesterday.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 27 Sep 2003


SPENCER G. WATSON (1876 - 1 Mar 1903)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 5 Mar. 1903
Surnames: WATSON

The funeral of Spencer WATSON, whose death occurred on Sunday, took place at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley WATSON, near Jeddo, on Tuesday. Deceased, whose age was twenty-seven years, was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends.

(Interment in West Ridgeway Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Nov 2005

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WATT(S)

ALEXANDER WATT SR. (2 Jan 1873 - 16 May 1952)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, (date unknown)
Surnames: WATT

Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Cleary Funeral Home for Alexander WATT, Sr., 89, whose death occurred on Friday, May 16, in the Odd Fellow Home at Lockport where he and Mrs. WATT had resided for a number of years. The Rev. Theodore LEACH, pastor of the Shelby Baptist Church officiated and burial was in

Interment in Boxwood.

Mr. WATT was born in Albion but came to Medina at an early age and opened a harness shop which he conducted the greater part of his life. He was a member of Albion I.O.O.F. and the Medina Methodist Church.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. (Anna) WATT, one daughter, Miss Ruth C. WATT and two sons, Alexander WATT, Jr of Medina and John WATT of Atlanta, Georgia. Also eight grandchildren.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 11 May 2002


ALEXANDER WATT, JR. (1907 - 14 Dec 1955

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Thurs., Dec. 15, 1955
Surnames: WATT, MORGAN

A certificate of death by suicide has been issued by Coroner Dr. Kenneth Clark in the death of a 48-year-old Medina man, Alexander WATT Jr., who was found yesterday afternoon in a room at the Walsh Hotel, where he had taken his own life by hanging.

WATT had resided at the hotel for some months and was employed at Harrison Div. of General Motors in Lockport. His body was discovered suspended from a transom at 3:30 p.m. by a son, James, 13, who had gone to the hotel to visit his father while on a delivery route. Medina police, who were immediately called to the scene, conferred with the coroner and learned that the man had been dead for six or seven hours.

Investigators learned that the deceased had last been seen early that morning when he left his room to make a phone call. A chamber maid had reported to the room later and told police she did not enter because the door closed immediately blocking her entrance. A note at the scene indicated general despondency.

Mr. WATT's wife and five children reside at 208 W. Center Street. WATT was born in Medina, the son of Alexander and Anna WATT and was educated in local schools. Hc was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Medina Conservation Club. Surviving are his wife, Mary MORGAN WATT; five children. John, Sally, James, Ramon and Mary Anne, all at home; a brother, John of Atlanta, Ga., and a sister Ruth in Florida.

Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Cleary Funeral Home Park Ave., with the Rev. Canon John E. WILKINSON officiating. Burial will be in

Interment in Boxwood Cemetery.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 11 Aug 2002


ANNA D. WATT (1870 - 13 Jul 1953)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Tues., July 14, 1953
Surnames: WATT

Mrs. Anna D. WATT, 83, for many years a Medina resident, died early last evening at the Odd Fellows Home, Lockport, where she had been residing for a number of years. She was the widow of the late Alexander WATT. Mrs. Watt was born in St. Catherines, Ont., Canada, and lived here most of her life. She resided on West Center St. and operated a rooming house for many years. She was a member of First Methodist Church, Medina, and of the Rebekah Lodge, Albion.

Surviving are two sons, Alexander, Jr., Medina, and John C. of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Ruth C. WATT of Batavia, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Cleary Funeral Home, Park Ave., with the Rev. Ralph Ross officiating. Burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Feb 17, 2002


ELIZABETH GRAY WATT (Aug 1831 – 15 Sep 1906)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 20 Sep 1906 (article titled: “About the County”)
Surnames: WATT

Mrs. Elizabeth WATT, seventy-five years old, widow of John WATT, died Friday night, and the funeral was held from her late home in Albion Monday.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Jan 2012


REV. ROBERT WATTS (13 Apr 1801 - 4 Apr 1887)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 7 Apr 1887
Surnames: WATTS

Rev. Robert WATTS, an old and highly esteemed resident of Medina, died on the 4th inst., aged 86 years. Mr. WATTS was a native of England and had resided in Medina about thirty years.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

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LUCY A. DUNBAR WAYNE (5 Apr 1828 - 29 Mar 1900)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune; Thurs. April 5, 1900
Surnames: WAYNE, DUNBAR

Mrs. William WAYNE was stricken with apoplexy on Thursday afternoon last, resulting in her death in about three hours. Deceased was nearly seventy-one years of age. She is survived by her husband, one son and two daughters, who have the sympathy of many friends. The funeral was observed at the residence on East Center street Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. E. Williams officiating.

Interment in Boxwood Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Feb 2003


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