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Benjamin Disinger
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Overlooking the location of Benjamin Disinger's farm from Akron Rd in Royalton, NY.
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Benjamin and his wife, Mary Ann Behe, only had one child, daughter Carrie. They lived on Akron Road, close to his father George, 4 of his brothers, and his 3 sisters. ➖ Benjamin and his sister, Lydia, married a Behe sister and brother, and two of his brothers married two Miller sisters. ➖ Daughter Carrie Disinger married Andrew Truax and inherited her father's farm. ➖ Andrew's 91-year-old mother, Caroline Truax tried unsuccessfully to commit suicide three times in one night. Andrew who was deaf died just 4 years later. ➖ Great-great-great-grandson Lance Truax who was raised in Royalton, was cited as a hero while working as a paramedic in Sebring, Florida. ➖ Great-great-great-grandson-in-law Daniel Kane was a Lockport newspaper editor, a local politician, and a Mensa member. He was also interviewed by Larry King about Timothy McVeigh. ➖ Daniel Kane's grandson, Joshuah Betts was a college football quarterback and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts. ➖ Great-great-great-grandson Arnold M. Truax was a well-known local multi-sport athlete. ➖ Great-great-great-great-grandson John Truax Ph.D. was a professor of art education at Buffalo State College. ➖ Great-grandson Bernard Truax owned a grocery store in Pendelton, NY. He died in a car accident along the Erie Canal in Amherst. ➖ Great-great-great-grandaughter, Suzanne Burngasser married Richard Brauer who was a Vietnam veteran, a Pendelton Town Supervisor, and co-owned Brauer's Restaurant in Pendleton. ➖ Great-great-grandson Ronald B. Truax co-owned Federspiel & Truax Insurance Agency in Lockport, NY. ➖ Ronald's brother-in-law, James Yates, was the Chief of Detectives for the Tonawanda PD.
Patriarch/Matriarch
| Benjamin Disinger
| Grandparents: Nicolaus & Eve (Wiesner) Deissinger
| Parents: George & Elizabeth (Hollenbach) Disinger
| Birth: 28 Sep 1816 Fayette, NY
| Death: 7 Jun 1894 Royalton, NY
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|Sp Mary Ann Behe
| Birth: 14 Jul 1814 Fayette, NY
| Death: 23 Apr 1893 Royalton, NY
| Marriage: 22 Jan 1839
George's children: 1st Row L to R: Benjamin, Lydia Disinger Behe, John (oldest). 2nd Row L to R: Sarah Disinger Zachariah, William, Elizabeth Disinger Ernest. Not shown: George II, Albert Nicholas, Andrew, Daniel, Issac, David, & Jacob. This photo was taken sometime before May 1878 possibly 1868.
Three common names in the Disinger family tree; Disinger, Truax, and Behe; all in one family.
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1852 Town of Royalton map, Dysinger's Corner
Benjamin moved with his family to Niagara County from his birthplace in Fayette, NY around 1830. After marrying Mary Behe in 1839 and having a daughter Caroline, he procured a farm near his parents George and Elizabeth (Mrs. Deisinger on the map) in Royalton off Akron Rd. (B. Deisinger on the map).
note- Benjamin and his sister Lydia Disinger married a sister and brother from the Behe family, Mary Behe and Edward Behe respectively. Benjamin's brothers George II and Isaac Disinger married sisters from the Miller family, Anna Mary Miller and Christina Miller respectively. The Miller sisters' brother Jacob Miller married Augusta Kleinhans.
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✞LOCKPORT DAILY JOURNAL, FRIDAY JUNE 8, 1894 Benjamin Dysinger died Thursday evening, June 7th, 1894 at 7 o'clock, at his late residence at Dysinger's Corners, aged 78 years. Mr. Dysinger had been a resident of Royalton for 64 years, and is well known throughout Niagara county. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Andrew Truax, of Royalton, and three brothers, William, of Royalton, and Andrew and Daniel of St. Clair county, Michigan; two sisters, Mrs. Beebe [sic] and Mrs. Zachariah, both of Royalton. The funeral will be held from his late residence on Sunday afternoon, June 10, 1884, at 2 o'clock, and one hour later from the Dysinger's Baptist Church. Interment in Dysinger's Cemetery.
✞MARY DYSINGER. Mrs. Mary Dysinger, wife of Benjamin Dysinger, of Royalton, died Sunday morning, April 23, at 5 o'clock, in the 80th year of her age. Mrs. Dysinger was born in Seneca County, N. Y., July 14, 1814, and came to this county about 1839. She was married soon after to Benjamin Dysinger. She leaves, besides her husband one daughter, Mrs. Andrew Truax, and four grandsons. She was a kind mother, thoughtful and loving wife, and a good neighbor. Funeral will be held at 1 p. m. Tuesday, April 25, and at 2 p. m. from Dysinger's Baptist Church.
Child of Benjamin & Mary (Behe) Disinger:
| Caroline/Carrie Sarah Disinger
| Grandparents: George & Elizabeth (Hollenbach) Disinger
| Parents: Benjamin & Mary (Behe) Disinger
| Birth: 23 Oct 1839 Royalton, NY
| Death: 18 Mar 1935 Royalton, NY
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|Sp Andrew Truax
| Birth: 1 Apr 1844 Albany, NY
| Death: 19 Oct 1909 Royalton, NY
| Marriage: 17 Dec 1867
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✞LOCKPORT (N. Y.) UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 1935 Town of Royalton, county of Niagara, March 18, 1935. Sarah Caroline Truax, beloved wife of the late Andrew Truax, who passed away 25 years ago. Surviving are four sons, Benjamin M.. Stacy B„ Edward O. and George A., eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral services from the residence of Stacy B. Truax on the Bunker Hill road, Thursday, March, 21st. Burial at Dysinger cemetery. Rev. Jarvis of Royalton Baptist church of Dysinger officiating. Friends are invited to attend.
✞The Niagara Democrat. WEEKLY. FRIDAY, OCT. 22, 1909. MORTUARY RECORD - Andrew Truax died at his home at Dysinger South Royalton, Oct. 19, 1909, after a long and painful illness, which he bore with Christian faith and fortitude. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, four sons, Benjamin M., Stacy D., Edward O. George A. P., all of South Royalton, also nine grandchildren and one sister at Little Falls, N. Y., one brother at Darien Center and a large circle of friends.
✞BATAVIA THE DAILY NEWS, THURSDAY, EVENING OCTOBER 21, 1909 - Mr. and Mrs. Peter Truax went to Royalton to attend the funeral today of Mr. Truax's brother, Andrew Truax, who died on Tuesday.
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with Andrew's mother
In 1890 Carrie and Andrew Truax with their family were living in Dysinger's Corner near the stone house, but they don't appear on a corresponding map. That was because they lived on Benjamin Truax's (Carrie's father) farm which was mislabeled on the 1908 Royalton map as C. Dysinger instead of B. Dysinger. On the 1938 Royalton map after Andrew and Carrie had died that same property belonged to Stella Truax, Andrew and Carrie's daughter-in-law with her husband Edward Truax. (see Edward Truax below)
In the 1900 US Census for Royalton, Andrew was listed with his wife Carrie, sons Edward and George, and his 80-year-old mother Caroline Truax. Andrew's mother seemingly switched living with him at his house in Royalton and her house in Middleport, NY. Disturbingly, Andrew's mother attempted to commit suicide according to a 1905 newspaper article (see below). The article mentioned they were in Middleport, near Grist Mill Creek since his mother tried to drown herself in the creek in the middle of the night. After failing to drown herself Andrew found her in the morning and took her to grandson Henry Truax's (Andrew's nephew) house nearby to recover. In the 1920 US Census for Royalton, there was a Peter Truax 74 y.o. on Hartland St., Middleport who was likely Andrew's brother. Also in the Census, 53-year-old Henry Truax was on Mill St. near Hartland St just north of the Erie Canal with a creek and a pond called Mill Pond nearby. Difficult to find, H. Truax is just visible on a 1908 Middleport map at 12 Mill St.
Andrew's mother
*** THE LOCKPORT JOURNAL THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1905. WAS TIRED OF LIFE THOUGH - NINETY-ONE YEARS OLD TRIES TO TAKE IT - Aged Middleport Woman made three Alleged Attempts to End Her Life and Failed - Cut Throat, Haggled Wrist, then Jumped into Creek. - Mrs. Caroline Truax, a widow residing in Middleport for the last 30 to 40 years, and now 91 years of age, tried three times during Wednesday night to take her own life, but failed in each instance. She first secured the razor of her son Andrew Truax, who lives with and cares for her, and tried to cut her throat. She inflicted a deep wound, but it failed to produce death. She then tried to end her life by cutting an artery in her wrist with the razor, but again failed to cut deep enough to allow her lifeblood to escape. Later in the night she arose from her bed and left the house unbeknown to her son, who is deaf, and jumped into the Grist Mill creek at a point near her home. The water in the creek is about five feet deep and she could easily have drowned in it. She, however, apparently did not find drowning an easy enough death and clambered out of the water onto the bank where she lay until about 5 o'clock this morning, when she was found there by her son Andrew. She was taken to the home of her grandson, Henry Truax, nearby, and physicians are today trying to save her life, which is threatened by her night's exposure.
Children of Carrie (Disinger) & Andrew Truax: Benjamin, Stacy, Edward, and George
| Benjamin M. Truax
| Grandparents: Benjamin & Mary (Behe) Disinger
| Parents: Caroline (Disinger) & Andrew Truax
| Birth: 14 Nov 1869 Royalton, NY
| Death: 18 Oct 1938 Royalton, NY
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|Sp Clara Anna Kaderli
| Birth: 4 Feb 1878
| Death: 17 May 1957
| Marriage: 24 Nov 1893
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✞LOCKPORT N.Y. UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 18, 1938 - TRUAX, Benjamin M., husband of nee Clara Kaderli, passed away Tuesday, October 18, at his residence in Lincoln Ave., Royalton. Father of Estley, Perry, Harry, Clarence and Bernard Truax; brother of Stacey, George and Edward Truax. Funeral will be held Thursday, October 20, at 2 30 P.M. at his late residence. Burial in Dysinger Cemetery.
✞LOCKPORT N.Y. UNION-SUN & JOURNAL TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 25, 1938 - Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Truax attended the funeral services of the late Benjamin Truax held on the Akron road, Thursday
✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL, Saturday, May 18, 1957 - TRUAX, Clara 67 Church St, Lockport passed away May 17, 1957 at the Lockport Memorial Hospital. She is survived by four sons, Perry of Gasport, Clarence of Rochester, Harry and Bernard of Lockport; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bream Funeral Home, Main St., Gasport where funeral services will be held Monday, May 20. 1957 at 2 p.m. Interment in Dysinger Cemetery.
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approx. 7700 Lincoln Ave. Ext, house demolished
In the 1910 US Census for Royalton Benjamin Truax was listed with his wife Clara and all 6 kids living on Johnny Cake Rd/Lincoln Ave. Ext. He indicated his occupation was a produce dealer, not a farmer. This is the approximate location of Benjamin and Clara Truax's homestead.
Their home was somewhere between Bulmore and Hollenbeck Rd on Johnny Cake Rd. around 1/6 mile from the District No. 16 schoolhouse. (see son Bernard Truax's school pic below)
Children of Benjamin & Clara (Kaderli) Truax:
| Estley B Truax
| Grandparents: Caroline (Disinger) & Andrew Truax
| Parents: Benjamin & Clara (Kaderli) Truax:
| Birth: 12 Dec 1894 Royalton, NY
| Death: 4 Apr 1950 Lockport, NY
| Military: WWI US Army
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|Sp Helen M Criswell
| Birth: 7 Aug 1907
| Death: 3 Mar 1982
| Marriage: 1929
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✞LOCKPORT. N. Y, UNION & JOURNAL FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1950 - TRUAX - Funeral services for Estley B Truax were held Thursday at 11:00 at the Clemens O. Gaul Funeral Home, 263 East Ave., and at 11:30 Reverend John P. Kennedy blessed the remains at St. Patricks Church. The date for the Requiem High Mass will be announced at the church. The bearers were Harry Pratt, Roger Pratt, Van Miles, Edward Killion, Vincent Carney, and Michael Renna. American Legion burial ritual was conducted by Post Chaplin Graydon S. Hare assisted by William Leyden. Interment was in Cold Spring Cemetery.
James
Alice
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✞James Estley Truax of Lockport, NY passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2017 in Orchard Manor, Medina. Born on July 17, 1932 in Lockport, he was the son of Estley and Helen Criswell Truax. Jim retired from Corson Manufacturing and enjoyed genealogy, German music, racing homing pigeons, shooting at the range and fishing. He was an avid baseball enthusiast, his favorite team was the local Batavia Muck Dogs.
Predeceased by his wife, Alice Wrona Truax and daughter, Jennifer Anne Truax, Jim is survived by his daughter Janine (Andrew) Zacher and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held. Interment in Hartland Central Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.langefuneralhomeinc.com
✞Lockport Union-Sun & Journal January 6, 2012 LOCKPORT — Alice J. Truax, formerly of Lockport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Born on October 20, 1939 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Anthony and Karolina Kozloski Wrona. She and her husband, James E. Truax were married in 1959. Music was Alice's life as she was a longtime pianist at First Baptist Church in Lockport and taught piano lessons.
Alice is survived by her husband, James E. Truax; her daughter, Janine (Andrew) Zacher of Medina; her sister, Maryann (late Dr. Vincent) Rizzo of Amherst; her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wrona and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Jennifer Anne Truax; a sister, Teresa Glogowski and two brothers, Leonard and Anthony Wrona. Interment in Hartland Central Cemetery.
Children of James & Alice (Wrona) Truax:
Jennifer Truax 1961-1961
Janine Marie Truax 1964-2021; 1) David Gerald Plumb (m. 1985); 2) Andrew S. Zacher
Janine
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✞Janine M. Zacher of Medina, formerly of Lockport, passed away on Sun., Jan. 3, 2021 in Orchard Manor Rehab & Nursing Center. Born on July 21, 1964 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Alice Wrona Truax.
She was a former Receptionist at Ridge Animal Hospital in Middleport. She loved animals, was an artist and an amazing dessert maker. She set aside her life to take care of her parents. Wife of Andrew S. Zacher; niece of Mary Ann Rizzo; cousin of: Amy Alnutt, Caroline Roberts, Mae Rizzo, Judeanne Hinton, James Rizzo, Maria Rizzo, Joseph Rizzo; sister-in-law of Kenneth and Linda Coulson.
Family and friends may call on Thu., Jan. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 186 East Ave., Lockport with a service to follow. Interment in Hartland Central Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at: langefuneralhomeinc.com
| Perry R. Truax
| Grandparents: Caroline (Disinger) & Andrew Truax
| Parents: Benjamin & Clara (Kaderli) Truax:
| Birth: 9 Jan 1897 Royalton, NY
| Death: 27 Jun 1971 Lockport, NY
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|Sp Mary A. Snediker
| Birth: 9 Apr 1900 Queens, NYC
| Death: 4 May 1981 Gasport, NY
| Marriage: 11 Jul 1922 Lockport
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✞LOCKPORT, N. Y„ UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, Monday, June 28, 1971 - P. R. Truax Dies Sunday After Illness Perry R. Truax, 74, of 8820 Bunker Hill Road, Town of Royalton, died Sunday at Lockport Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for five weeks. Mr. Truax was a former employee of the New York State Electric and Gas Corp., where he had worked for 40 years before retiring nine years ago. He was operator of the Race Street substation. Since his retirement he had been an active sportsman, hunting and fishing; and had done some gardening. Mr. Truax was born Jan. 9, 1897 in the Town of Royalton, a son of Benjamin and Clara Kaderli Truax. Survivors include his widow, Mary A.; four sons and three daughters. Mrs. Leonard (Dorothy) McCabe, Robert E., and Harold R., all of Gasport, Mrs. Egbert (Jeanette) Hamminga of Olcott, Mrs. Michael (Ruth) Del Plato of Albion. Richard W. of Bergen, Norman A. of Lockport, Kenneth P. of Rochester; 12 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Joseph M. Kennedy Funeral Home Inc., 122 Walnut St., Lockport. Funeral services will be held there at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.
✞Democrat and Chronicle Tue, May 05, 1981 Page 21 Truax, Mary A. Of 8820 Bunker Hill Rd... Gasport, N.Y., Monday. May 4, 1981. Wife of the late Perry R.; mother of Kenneth P. of Rochester, Mrs. Leonard (Dorothy) McCabe, Robert F. and Harold R. all of Gasport, Mrs. Egbert (Jeanette) Hamminga of Olcott, Mrs. Michael (Ruth) DelPlato of Albion, Richard W. of Byron and Norman A. of Lockport; sister of Miss Rita G. Snediker of Lockport; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends received Tues-day 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Joseph M. Kennedy Funeral Home Inc., 122 Walnut St., Lockport (Rt. 31). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday May 7 at St. Mary's Church, Gasport at 10a.m. Interment in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport.
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8820 Bunker Hill Rd., built 1900
Perry Truax's 1971 obituary stated he lived at 8820 Bunker Hill Rd. which was his Aunt Jennie (Gritman) Truax's parents' former farm. (see Stacy Truax below)
Children of Dorothy (Truax) & Leonard McCabe:
Michael McCabe married Carol A. Penly (m. 1973)
Children of Michael & Carol (McCabe) Penly:
Mark S. McCabe married Alicia Zeitz
Child of Mark & Alicia (Zeitz) McCabe:
Joshua John McCabe
Brian M. McCabe 1979-1979
Mathew R. McCabe
Daniel P. McCabe married Maureen E. Dougherty (m. 1975)
Children of Daniel & Maureen (Dougherty) McCabe:
Erin Elizabeth McCabe
Colleen C. McCabe
Mark J. McCabe married Georgia L. Harrington (m. 1977)
Children of Mark & Georgia (Harrington) McCabe:
Justin D. McCabe
Shawn P. McCabe
Brendon M. McCabe
Kevin J. McCabe married Patricia A. Nemi (m. 1977)
Children of Kevin & Patricia (Nemi) McCabe:
Jason P. McCabe married Jacqueline Cappuccino (m. 2004)
Jeffery M. McCabe married Kristen
Children of Jeffery & Kristen McCabe:
Molly J. McCabe
Lucas McCabe
Jennifer D. McCabe
Rita Jeanette Truax 1925-2025; Egbert D. "Brud" Hamminga 1928-2012 (m. 1948)
Rita
Egbert
Egbert & Rita
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✞Rita Jeanette (Truax) Hamminga - Passed away at home on Sunday, May 18, 2025, under Hospice and family care. Born in Lockport on December 18, 1925, the second daughter of Perry Truax and Mary (Snediker) Truax. Jeanette attended a one-room country schoolhouse in Gasport [Royalton School District No. 9, see Maps and Locations] and graduated from Akron High School in 1942. Her first job was at W.T.Grant department store in Lockport, and then she worked at Lauxite as a secretary, where she met her future husband, Egbert “Brud” Hamminga. Jeanette moved to Olcott in 1948, when she married, and became a housewife and stay-at-home Mom for several years, raising her own children, as well as helping with niece and nephew Susan and Paul Dettinger. Later, she re-entered the workforce, becoming a secretary in the Newfane Central School Guidance Office, where she worked for 23 years. Jeanette was a member of several organizations, including over 76 years in the Olcott Fire Company Auxiliary, where she also served as secretary for many years. She was an elections inspector for the Town of Newfane for many years. She also was a member of Town of Newfane Historical Society, Royalton Historical Society, Niagara County Historical Society, Newfane Golden Age Club, Akron Alumni Association, Dale Association, Save-A-Pet, and Friends of Palace Theatre, Lockport, NY. Her other interests included dominoes, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, bingo, Facebook, spending time with family and her many friends in person, as well as on her computer. She was a great pie baker and cook for many years. Jeanette’s love of Olcott was unmatched, and she lived there over 70 years. She moved to Turtle Creek Apartments in Getzville in 2019, to be closer to her children. She made many friends there, and although missing Olcott, loved the camaraderie and games and activities she shared with her new friends. She often said how blessed she was to have such a long, happy, healthy life, and felt honored to have so many friends. Predeceased by her husband on December 23, 2012, Jeanette is survived by three children, John W. Hamminga of Williamsville, Kathleen M. (Dennis) Hambruch of Getzville, and Ann M. Hamminga of Lockport. She loved being a Gram to two grandchildren, Melissa (Keith) Ford of Bakersfield, CA, and Michael Hambruch of Cheektowaga, and Great Gram to Brody Ford. She is also survived by sister-in-law Ann Truax, several cousins, and many dear nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 7 siblings: Dorothy (late Bud) McCabe, Robert (late Cindy) Truax, Ruth (late Mike) Del Plato, Harold (Ann) Truax, Richard Truax, Norman (late Barb) Truax, and Kenneth Truax. She was also predeceased by her late husband’s siblings, John W. Hamminga, and Donna (Hamminga) Dettinger. Honoring her wishes, there will be no visitation or formal service. Memorial donations made to Save-A-Pet, Inc., PO Box 114, Newfane, NY 14108, or Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227-1480 would be appreciated by the family.
✞Lockport Union-Sun & Journal December 23, 2012 OLCOTT — Egbert D. "Brud" Hamminga passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. Brud still resided at the Olcott home in which he was born on February 9, 1928, son of the late Egbert and the late Irene (Halsted) Hamminga. He married the former Rita Jeanette Truax on August 14, 1948. He graduated from Barker Central School in 1946, and was employed in various jobs, including many years driving milk truck, picking up milk cans from area dairy farmers and transporting milk to dairy in Niagara Falls, working as a welder at Merritt Engineering & Sales, Inc., Lockport, NY, working midnights at Harrison Radiator, while driving school bus for Newfane Central School during the day. He then drove tractor trailer, hauling new cars, worked as a welder on Engine Mounts for B-52s at Bell Aircraft, Buffalo, NY, repaired TVs for Homer Wilson's TV Service, drove home delivery truck for Davis Dairy, and worked as a butcher at E. B. Strong Grocery, Somerset, NY. He retired after 24 years with Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., Lockport, NY, and then worked as an independent agent. He also worked for Town of Newfane as Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Prevention Bureau. He was a Charter Member of the Olcott Harbor Board of Trade, Inc., Life Member of Olcott Fire Co., Inc. since 1947, and Fireman of the Year in 1985. He was also a member of Barker Alumni Association, Town of Newfane Historical Society, Town of Royalton Historical Society, Niagara County Historical Society, Newfane Golden Age Club, and former member of Life Underwriter's Association. An avid golfer, Brud shot a hole-in-one at Willowbrook Golf Course in 1993.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, John W. Hamminga, Chicago, IL; Kathleen M. (Dennis) Hambruch, Getzville, NY, and Ann M. Hamminga, Lockport, NY; two grandchildren, Melissa J. (Keith) Ford, Bakersfield, CA and Michael J. Hambruch, Tonawanda, NY; as well as one great-grandson, Brody Aaron Ford, Bakersfield, CA; brother-in-law, Richard Truax; sister-in-law, Cindy Truax; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Ann Truax; several nieces and nephews, and several cousins in Holland, The Netherlands. He was predeceased by a brother, John W. Hamminga; and a sister, Donna Hamminga Dettinger. Brud chose to donate his body to SUNY at Buffalo - School of Medicine. Per his request, no services will be held. Memorials to Olcott Fire Company, Inc., PO Box 243, Olcott, NY 14126, would be appreciated by the family.
note- Brud's brother, John, died in 1945 during WWII in Belgium at 20 and was awarded a Purple Heart in 2020-2021.
Children of Rita (Truax) & Egbert Hamminga:
John W. Hamminga
Kathleen M. Hamminga married Dennis M. Hambruch (m. 1974)
Children of Kathleen (Hamminga) & Dennis Hambruch:
Melissa Hambruch married Keith Ford (m. 2002)
Child of Melissa (Hambruch) & Keith Ford:
Brody A. Ford
Michael Hambruch
Ann M. Hamminga
Robert E. Truax 1930–2008; Ida Mae "Cindy" Miller 1934-2019 (m. 1956)
"Cindy"
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✞Robert Edward Truax age 78, of Gasport, entered into rest on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born February 21, 1930 in Lockport, he was the son of the late Perry R. and Mary A. (nee Snediker) Truax. Robert was married to Ida Mae "Cindy" Miller on August 18, 1956. They had been married for 52 years.
Bob worked as a pipe fitter for Local #129, Plumbers and Steamfitters of Niagara Falls, NY, retiring after 40 years. He had also worked at Niagara Textile in Lockport. He served his country in the US Army from October 1, 1948 until June 13, 1952. He spent 44 months in Germany with the U.S. Constabulary Troopers and was discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Bob was a member of the Royalton United Methodist Church where he served as Trustee, past master of the Gasport Masonic Lodge #787, past patron of Gasport Eastern Star #153, past President of the Royalton Historical Society, member of the Hartland Historical Society, member of the American Legion Post #410, Local Union #129 Retirees Club and the U.S. Constabulary Association. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed playing golf and bowling. Bob had lived in Gasport all of his life.
Loving husband of Cindy Truax. Dear father of Lance (Kathy) Truax of Sebring, FL, Wayne (Patty) Truax of Lockport and Lisa (James) Murphy of Newfane. Grandfather of Shane (Heather) Truax, Tara Truax, Jennifer, Jay and Joel Murphy, Theresa and Christopher Baker and Kimberly Truax. Great-grandfather of Madysen Truax and Brooke Truax. Brother of Jeanette (Egbert) Hamminga of Olcott, Harold (Ann) Truax of Lockport, Richard Truax of Rochester, Norman (Barbara) Truax of Lockport and the late Dorothy (Leonard) McCabe, Ruth (Michael) Delplato and Kenneth Truax. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport, on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday at the funeral home on at 11:00 AM, with the Reverend Bob Franke officiating. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, NY. Memorials appreciated to Opportunities Unlimited.
✞Royalton: Ida Mae “Cindy” Truax, age 85, passed away on September 15, 2019 after a lengthy illness. She was born January 8, 1934 in Buffalo to the late Leonard and Mildred (Campbell) Miller. Cindy was a member of the Royalton United Methodist Church, past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Past-President of the Royalton Historical Society and a member of the Hartland Historical Society.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Robert Truax whom she married August 18, 1956 before his passing in 2008, as well as her sister Lenette (Larry) Moore. Cindy is survived by her children, Lance (Kathy) Truax, Wayne (Patricia) Truax, Lisa (Jim) Murphy, grandchildren, Shane (Heather) Truax, Tara (Daniel) Baker, Jennifer Murphy, Jay Murphy, Joel Murphy, Theresa (Erick) Gunio, Christopher Baker, Kimberly Truax, great-grandchildren, Madysen, Brooke, Nellie, Nathaniel, Max, Alex, and soon to be born Ciara, sisters-in-law, Jeanette Hamminga and Ann Truax, brother-in-law, Richard Truax, numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main St. Gasport, NY 14067 on Sunday, September 22nd from 1:00-5:00pm where her funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:00am. Interment will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Cindy’s name may be made to the Niagara County SPCA 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.
Lance Truax - Frank Disinger's Dei-lights
Lance Truax grew up on Dewhirst Road in the Town of Royalton, was a 1976 graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School, and was cited as a hero by the Highlands County Commission for his act of heroism and bravery. He served as a paramedic for Highlands County Emergency Medical Services for 27 years. His home is in Sebring, Florida.
On July 17, 1997, twelve years ago, he and his crew responded to a call for help from a crippled Lear jet approaching Avon Park airport. The plane veered into power lines and onto the north side of a busy state highway where it crashed. According to Highlands County Sheriff’s detective Ken Vincent, Lance scaled a fence, ran through an environment of burning jet fuel, diesel fuel, gasoline, and other toxic substances. He dodged burning grass, aircraft debris and wreckage of equipment struck by the plane, helped the co-pilot crawl to safety and then physically assisted the pilot out of the aircraft and to safety. Lance suffered from smoke inhalation, some minor cuts and burns during the rescues.
Following his citation he retained his modest attitude that his action was not heroism but “part of the job”. Since his “retirement” in 2008 he is engaged in the Builder’s Assist program of Lockwood Air-Cam. This plane is a twin engine, open cockpit plane consisting of an aluminum frame and fabric construction and capable of 120-130 miles per hour speeds. Cost approx. $98,000 plus any special equipment. Wonder if his 1997 airport experience had anything to do with his choice? Lance, we hail you as a credit to our Deissinger Family at large.
Children of Robert & Ida (Miller) Truax:
Lance L. Truax married Kathleen L. Murphy (m. 1978)
Children of Lance & Kathleen (Murphy) Truax:
Shane N. Truax
Tara N. Truax
Wayne P. Truax married Patricia Condren
Child of Wayne & Patricia (Condren) Truax:
Kimberly Truax was born in 1998
Lisa D. Truax married James Murphy
Children of Lisa (Truax) & James Murphy:
Jennifer Lee Murphy was born in 1984
Jay R. Murphy was born in 1987
Joel J. Murphy was born in 1987
Children of A. Ruth (Truax) & Michael DelPlato:
Mary J. DelPlato; Kenhan Georgitso (m. 1986, d. 1990)
Children of Mary (DelPlato) & Kenhan Georgitso:
Adam T. Georgitso
Alice R. Georgitso
Anthony M. DelPlato married Lucy Clous (m. 1989)
Child of Anthony & Lucy (Clous) DelPlato:
Michael H. Del Plato
Harold R. Truax 1932-2017 US Army Korea; Ann (Wilkins) Truax Hewitson (m. 1982)
Harold
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✞Harold R. Truax, 85, of Lockport, passed away on August 12, 2017, after a brief illness in Buffalo General Medical Center under the care of Hospice Buffalo. Born in Royalton on August 4, 1932, he was the son of the late Perry R. and Mary (Snediker) Truax. Harold is survived by his wife of 34 years, Ann (Wilkins) Truax; step-daughter, Holly (Hewitson) Miller of Pendleton; and cherished grandson, Jacob A. Miller. He is also survived by his sister, Jeanette (late Egbert) Hamminga of Olcott; brother, Richard Truax of Rochester; and sister-in-law, Ida Mae 'Cindy' (late Robert) Truax of Gasport. Harold was predeceased by his siblings, Dorothy (Leonard) McCabe, Ruth (Michael) DelPlato, Norman (Barbara) and Kenneth. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Harold served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War. He worked for NYSEG for 37 years retiring in 1994. After retirement, Harold delivered prescriptions for Rite Aid for over 15 years. He was a member of the American Legion for 60 years and the NYSEG Quarter Century Club. There will be no prior visitation. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations to the Hospice Foundation of WNY, 225 Como Park Blvd., PO Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240-0590 would be appreciated by the family.
Child of Harold & Ann (Wilkins) Truax:
Holly Truax married Randy Miller
Child of Holly (Truax) & married Randy Miller:
Jacob A. Miller
Richard W. Truax 1934-2019 U.S. Army 1952-1955
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✞Richard W. Truax, age 85, died October 7, 2019 in Highland Hospital following a long illness. He was born January 22, 1934 in Gasport, a son of Perry and Mary (Snediker) Truax and had lived in the Rochester area over 30 years. Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran serving as a Sergeant and Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne from 1952-1955 and was also a member of the VFW. He was an admirer of the outdoors and enjoyed a good cigar and cold beer. Mr. Truax was predeceased by 6 siblings. He is survived by his sister: Jeanette Hamminga of Olcott as well as several nieces and nephews. At Richard’s request, there will be no formal calling hours or services. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery.
Norman A. Truax 1936- 2010; Barbara Adams 1930-2010 (m. 1967)
Barbara
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✞Lockport Union-Sun & Journal July 13, 2010 LOCKPORT — Norman A. Truax passed away suddenly, July 13, 2010. Born July 16, 1936, in Gasport, he was the son of Perry R. and Mary A. (Snediker) Truax. Norman worked at Harrison Radiator where he was an assembler. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo and gardening.
Norman is survived by his wife, Barbara (Adams) Truax of Lockport, whom he married October 2, 1967; step-father of Mary Lou (Philip) Clay and James R. Trombley; grandfather of Julia (George) Wiley, Joanna (James) Bennett, James (Kristen) Trombley, Jr., Joseph (Stephanie) Wilson and Jamie (Kimberly) Wilson; several great-grandchildren; brother of Jeanette (Brud) Hamminga of Olcott, Harold (Ann) Truax of Lockport, Richard Truax of Rochester and the late Dorothy (Leonard) McCabe, Robert Truax, Ruth (Michael) Delplato and Kenneth Truax; brother-in-law of Ida Mae (Cindy) Truax of Gasport; several cousins, nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport.
✞Lockport Union-Sun & Journal August 2, 2010 LOCKPORT — Barbara M. Truax passed away after a brief illness, August 1, 2010, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born July 17, 1930, in Lockport, she was the daughter of George and Sarah (Horton) Adams. Barbara worked as an inspector for 32 years at Harrison Radiator. She enjoyed traveling, working in the yard, bingo and visiting the casino. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Norman A. Truax on July 13, 2010.
Barbara is survived by her children, Mary Lou (Philip) Clay and James Trombley; grandmother of five and several great-grandchildren; sister of Shirley (Leroy) McKeever, Marion (Charles) Mettler, Sue Phillips and the late Dorothy Chambers, George (Geraldine) Adams and Sally (Leslie) Muir; several nieces and nephews; dear friend of Rose Trombley. Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated.
Barbara had the following children from a previous marriage:
Mary L. Trombley married 1) Lolly Wilson; married 2) Phil Clay
James Trombley married Jane Stolzenberg
Kenneth Perry Truax 1938-2001 US Navy
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✞Kenneth was the son of Perry R. and Mary A. (Snediker) Truax. Survived by Jeanett (Brud) Hamminga, Robert (Cindy), Richard, Norman (Barbara)Truax and the late Dorothy (Bud)McCabe and Ruth (Mike)DelPlato. Also survived by dear friend Irene Harris of Rochester, NY. He served in the US Navy from 1958 thru 1960. He retired from the Town of Brighton in 1994.
| Harry M. Truax
| Grandparents: Caroline (Disinger) & Andrew Truax
| Parents: Benjamin & Clara (Kaderli) Truax:
| Birth: 20 Jan 1899 Royalton, NY
| Death: 14 Aug 1964 Lockport, NY
| Military: WWII US Army, also registered for the WWI draft at 19.
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|Sp 1) Lillian Farnham
| Birth: 8 Mar 1898 Albion, NY
| Death: 2 Sep 1961 Lockport
| Marriage: divorced after 1920
|Sp 2) Rose Darling
| Birth: 1900
| Death: 1974
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✞LOCKPORT, N.Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL, Monday, August 17, 1964 - Funeral Is Held For Harry Truax - Funeral services for Harry M. Truax, 65, of 85 Pine St., were held this afternoon at the Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 East Ave. The Rev Keith Tennis, associate pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated. Burial was in Cold Spring Cemetery. Mr. Truax died unexpectedly Friday (Aug. 14, 1964) at Mt. View Hospital. A Lockport resident for 44 years Mr. Truax was born Jan. 20, 1899, in the Town of Royalton, the son of Benjamin and Clara Kaderly Truax. He served with the U.S. Army in World War II and was a member of Tioga Tribe, 289, Improved Order of Redmen. He was an employee of the former Jefferson-Union Foundry and later worked at Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Corp. and the Nelson Wright Plumbing and Heating Co in Lockport. He retired in 1947. Surviving him are his widow, Rose; three sons. Victor J. of Newfane; Arnold M. and Harry E., both of Lockport; five grandchildren and five great-grand children; and two brothers, Bernard of Lockport and Perry Truax of Gasport.
✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL, Tuesday, September 5, 1961 - Services Conducted For Mrs. Bennage, Who Died At 63 - Funeral services were held at 2 this afternoon for Mrs. Lillian M. Bennage, 63, of 153 Gooding St. at the Gaul Funeral Home, East Ave, the Rev. Charles Herrick of Grace Church officiated. Episcopal Burial was in Cold Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Bennage died Saturday (Sept. 2, 1961) at Lockport Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks. Born March 8, 1898 in Albion. she was the daughter of the late William and Sophia Farnham. She moved to Lockport about 40 years ago. Surviving her are her husband. Walter Bennage; two brothers, Lloyd and Charles Farnham, of Lockport; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Johnston of Albion; three sons, Arnold, Harry and Victor Truax, all of Lockport: five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
note- Lillian remarried Walter Bennage.
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✞buffalonews.com Oct 15, 1991 Services for Margaret E. Truax, who had managed the candy department in the former Sears & Roebuck store in Lockport, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Grace Baptist Church, 6023 Dutton Place, Newfane. Burial will be in Corwin Cemetery, Newfane. The former Margaret Kagels, 71, died Sunday (Oct. 13, 1991) in the East Bay Nursing Center, Clearwater, Fla., after a long illness. A longtime Newfane resident, she most recently had made her home in Bay Ranch, a retirement community in Clearwater. She also had worked at the former Norton Laboratories in Lockport. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Largo, Fla., and of the Newfane church. Survivors include her husband, Victor J. of Bay Ranch; a daughter, Sandra Kinisky of Marietta, Ga.; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
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✞Sandra L. Kinisky (Kane) passed away January 30, 2023 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 6, 1939 in Lockport, New York to Victor and Margaret Truax and Granddaughter to Theodore and Katie Kagels. Sandy graduated from Lockport Senior High School in 1956 and had 6 children with Daniel Kane. She was employed at Lockport Memorial Hospital as the Director of Admissions for several years before she retired. She enjoyed many warm winters in Florida with her husband Jim. Sandy had a great love for her cats especially Max and Missy.
Sandy was preceded in death by the father of her children Daniel V. Kane, her husband of 35 years James R Kinisky and her son in law Dana (Patty) Tackett and step son Steve Kinisky. She is survived by her 6 children Deborah Aja Kane, Susie (Herb) Betts, Jimmy (Renee) Kane, Joey (Janet) Kane, Patty Tackett, Cindy (Jeff) Noseworthy , 14 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren and her step children Dot (Bill) Grimaldi, Bill Kinisky, Don Kinisky, Laurie Kinisky, Julia (Jeff) Varney and Bruce (Tina) Kinisky with 17 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Also her Life Long Best Friend Sue Strassel. Sandy was lucky to have a great team of people to help with her care including Hospice, Gigi, Hiawatha as well as her special neighbors Pam and Craig Paas and her long time hairdresser Kathy Weaver. Private Services are being held at Prudent and Kandt Funeral Home. In Lieu of Flowers, the family would like people to do a random act of kindness in Sandra's name.
✞Brandon Stickney Commentary Jan 26, 2021 - Daniel Kane (1936 - 17 Jan 2010) The death of talk show host Larry King brings back memories. There are two Larry King moments that stand out for me: when, mid-interview, Larry King kissed actor Marlon Brando on the lips; and the other is when Lockport US&J Editor Dan Kane appeared on Larry King Live.
It was April, I believe, of 1995 when Larry King wanted to interview Dan after the newspaper published the exclusive on Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh's 1992 anti-government letter. The letter was written in response to the Branch Davidian cult tragedy at Waco. McVeigh hinted in writing that violence against the government may be needed to change "the system."
The letter gave America its first glance into tight-lipped McVeigh's mindset, possibly explaining his reason for killing 168 people in the heartland.
A limousine picked Kane up at his Livingston Place home, taking him to a Buffalo TV station for the satellite hook-up (no Skype in those days) for the interview. Kane joked to his friends that he was going to call Larry "Mr. Live" as if the name of the popular show was his last name.
The interview went well. But, after appearing on the Today Show and Good Morning America on the same day, Kane got sick of appearing on broadcast news.
Then, some backward-thinking Lockportians reacted negatively to his appearance in USA Today. The locals started taking it personally that we were being associated with the worst act of domestic terrorism in American history. That record still stands.
So, Larry King learned, from Kane, that McVeigh was a drifter, having left Lockport "years ago" and our small city wasn't a hotbed of militia sentiment. Interestingly, in a book called No More Wacos, terror experts say McVeigh acted in retaliation for the government's role of murder at Waco — and the bombing actually changed U.S. policies on such aggressive raids.
The media became an annoyance to many in those months after the bombing. The reporters packed up and went back home. The FBI gave Kane a subpoena to testify about any knowledge Kane had of the April 19, 1995 event, but as their investigation narrowed to McVeigh and Terry Nichols, the subpoena was withdrawn.
Today, younger generations don't recognize the name McVeigh. Though his picture appears alongside Charles Manson and Ted Kaszynski in the introduction to the FBI profiler TV show "Criminal Minds," McVeigh has been forgotten. Except for those whose lives were forever changed by his terrorist act, McVeigh himself is a historical footnote.
In fact, Dan Kane is more remembered here than McVeigh. Kane was a member of the High IQ Society, Mensa. Former US&J editor Kane was my boss and good friend.
Honored for his highbrow endorsements of Robert Kennedy, Kane took part in the Democratic Senator's memorial service. Thanks to former Congressman John LaFalce, Kane is also in the Congressional Record. Cancer took my friend home to God a few years back.
One could write a memorial to Kane as bright and impactful as one to the legendary Larry King. Maybe someday, somebody will.
Brandon M. Stickney is a former reporter for the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal and author of the newly released book “The Five People You'll Meet in Prison: A Memoir of Addiction, Mania & Hope.”
*** MANAGING EDITOR RESIGNS AT LOCKPORT NEWSPAPER By Staff Jul 10, 1997 Updated Jul 23, 2020 - Daniel V. Kane, managing editor of the Union-Sun & Journal since 1983, has resigned. Sources in local politics and journalism said he is making a last-minute push to get his name on the ballot for a Republican Common Council primary.
Kane, 61, stepped down after completing work on Tuesday's edition of the newspaper.
Mark Francis, publisher of Greater Niagara Newspapers, which operates the Niagara Gazette and Medina Journal-Register as well as the Union-Sun & Journal, said Kane had intended all along to leave as he approached age 62.
Francis said he had no knowledge of Kane's political plans.
Francis said city editor Kathleen Ganz is in charge of the Union-Sun & Journal as acting managing editor. He said Kane's replacement will be chosen "very soon."
Children of Sandra (Truax) & Daniel Kane:
Deborah Kane
Susan Kane married Herbert Betts
Children of Susan (Kane) & Herbert Betts:
Hank Betts
Mark Betts
Joshuah Betts married Kristie Tomaska
Josh Betts - Frank Disinger's Dei-lights
Josh Betts is most proud of his National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Draddy Award nomination as a top football quarterback. The award is for top scholar-athlete and he placed in the top 16 finalists in 2005. He was quarterback at Vandalia, Ohio Butler High School and went on to the Miami of Ohio Red Hawks where he was understudy to Ben Roethlisberger for two years. He became first string for his last two years having received many division awards and compiling excellent statistics. He was drafted to the Indianapolis Colts professional NFL team as reserve quarterback under Superbowl XLI champion quarterback Peyton Manning. This information copied from parts of several articles published by local western New York newspapers.
James Kane married Erine Ammerman (m. 1980)
Children of James & Erine (Ammerman) Kane:
Joshuah Kane was born in 1988
Joseph Kane married Janet Donato (m. 1989)
Children of Joseph & Janet (Donato) Kane:
Kristie D. Kane
Jeremy J. Kane
James M. Kane
Patricia Kane married Dana Tackett
Children of Patricia (Kane) & Dana Tackett:
Katie Tackett
Jonce Tackett
Cindy Kane married Jeff Noseworthy
Arnold M. Truax 1919-1970 (see sports article below); Maude (Stevenson) Andrews 1913-2007
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✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, Monday, July 6, 1970 A.M. Truax, Avid Bowler, Dies At 51 - Arnold M. Truax, 51, of 5441 Murphy Road, Town of Lockport, died Sunday at Lockport Memorial Hospital. He had recently undergone open heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland. Mr. Truax, an avid bowler and sportsman, had been employed at Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp. for more than 30 years. He was born May 23, 1919 in Albion.
He is survived by his wife, Maude A. Truax; five step-children, Wallace Andrews, Ronald Andrews, Gary Andrews, all of Lockport, Mrs. John (Donna) Henning of Newfane and Lois Andrews of Buffalo; two brothers, Victor Truax of Newfane and Harry Truax of Lockport: his step-mother, Mrs. Rose Truax and his step father, Walter Bennage, both of Lockport. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 East Ave., where services will be held at 1 pm. Wednesday. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Heart Fund
✞Niagara County NYGenWeb - TRUAX, MAUDE A. STEVENSON ~ b. JAN 12, 1913 - d. JAN 22, 2007; born CANTON, NY, wife of DANA ANDREWS (died 1966) & ARNOLD TRUAX (died 1970), daughter of GUY B. STEVENSON & HATTIE DeCARR, died LOCKPORT, NY; COLD SPRING Cemetery
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✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UN|ON-SUN AND JOURNAL, Monday, October 2, 1972 - H. E. Truax Dies At 52 Harry E. Truax, 52, of 26 Spalding St., Lockport, an employee of Harrison Radiator Division, GMC, for 30 years, died Saturday at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born Sept. 13, 1920, in Lockport, he was a son of the late Harry and Lillian (Farnham) Truax. and was a lifelong resident of the city. He was an expeditor in the purchasing department at Harrison's. Mr. Truax was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. His wife, the former Mary A. Prendergast, died last March. Surviving are four children: John P., Christine, Theresa and Karen Truax, all of Lockport; a brother, Victor J. Truax, Newfane; his step-mother and step-father, Mrs. Rose Truax and Walter Bennage, both of Lockport; also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 East Ave., where funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow and at 9:30 from St. John the Baptist R.C. Church. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m., today.
✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, Monday, March 20, 1972 - Mrs. Truax, Lockport, Dies At 45 - Mrs. Mary A. Truax, 45, died Sunday in her home at 26 Spaulding St., Lockport, after a short illness. She was the wife of Harry E. Truax. Mrs. Truax was born in Lockport and had been a lifelong resident of the city. Born Dec. 29, 1926, she was a daughter of Thomas P. and Mary (Brophy) Prendergast. She was graduated from the E.J. Meyer Memorial School of Nursing, Buffalo, in 1947 as a registered nurse. She had worked at Lockport Memorial Hospital as a nurse for several years. Surviving besides her husband are a son and three daughters, John Truax, U.S. Army, Fort Lee, Va.; Christine, Theresa and Karen Truax, all at home; four brothers, John R. Prendergast, Thomas C. Prendergast, Martin W. Prendergast and Michael J. Prendergast, all of Lockport; also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 ,to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Caul Funeral Home, 186 East Ave. The funeral will be held there at 9 a.m. Wednesday and at St. John the Baptist R.C. .Church at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. A vigil service will be heft tomorrow at 8: IS p.m.
Children of Harry & Mary (Pendergrast) Truax:
John Truax Ph.D. 1947-2002 US Army; married Christine Ryan
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✞John Truax Ph.D. January 27, 2002, beloved husband of Christine M. Ryan Truax; brother of Teresa (Robert) Simmons, Karen (Scott) Foti and the late Anna Christine Truax; uncle of Matthew, Valerie Simmons and Nicholas Foti. Friends may call at the SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4614 Main St., Snyder, where the family will be present Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Students are welcome. Please assemble Saturday morning 11 o'clock at St. Benedict's R.C. Church, 1317 Eggert Rd. at Main St., for Mass of Christian Burial. Dr. Truax was a member of the National Art Educators Association and the Jacques Maritain Society. If desired, memorials may be made to Help a Heart Foundation, Tampa General Hospital, P.O. Box 1289 G141, Tampa, FL 33601 or the Jacques Maritain Society, or Artwatch Intl. Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2002.
✞John P. Truax, of Amherst, a professor of art education at Buffalo State College, died Saturday (Jan. 27, 2002) in Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital, Buffalo, following a brief illness. He was 54. Born in Lockport [24 Dec 1947], Truax graduated from the city's DeSales High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in English from Niagara University and a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University at Buffalo. He earned a doctorate in the philosophy of education from UB. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Lee, Va. In the mid-1970s, he served as editor of the Buffalo Veterans' newspaper. Truax spent 14 years at Buffalo State as a professor. He previously was a visiting professor at Colgate University, and taught as an adjunct professor at UB and at Lesley College in Cambridge, Mass. His professional memberships included the United University Professionals union, the National Art Educators Association and the International Society for Education through Art. He also was a member of the American Maritain Association, the American and British Society of Aesthetics, Artwatch International and the Buffalo-Lille Association. Truax is survived by his wife, Christine Ryan-Truax of Amherst, and sisters, Teresa Simmons of Lockport and Karen Foti of West Seneca. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Benedict's Church, 1317 Eggert Road, Eggertsville. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport.
Anna Truax 1949-1992 US Army
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✞buffalonews.com - A Mass of Christian Burial for Anna C. Truax, 42, of Delaware Avenue was offered today in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport. Burial was in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport. Ms. Truax died in her home Monday (July 6, 1992) after a long illness. She served in the U.S. Army for six years in the 1970s and most recently was employed as a clerk for the Internal Revenue Service. Surviving are a brother, John T., and two sisters, Teresa Simmons of Lockport and Karen Truax of the Town of Tonawanda.
Teresa M. Truax married Robert C. Simmons Jr. (m. 1975)
Children of Teresa (Truax) & Robert Simmons:
Mathew E. Simmons
Valerie T. Simmons
Karen B. Truax married Scott Foti.
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| Grandparents: Caroline (Disinger) & Andrew Truax
| Parents: Benjamin & Clara (Kaderli) Truax:
| Birth: 29 Aug 1901 Royalton, NY
| Death: 15 Jun 1969 Rochester, NY
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note- In the 1930 US Census for Buffalo, Clarence was listed as an inmate at the Buffalo State Hospital, Richardson Olmsted Campus. In the 1940 US Census for Rochester, he was listed as an inmate at the Rochester State Hospital for the Insane.
| Bernard E. Truax
| Grandparents: Caroline (Disinger) & Andrew Truax
| Parents: Benjamin & Clara (Kaderli) Truax:
| Birth: 16 Aug 1903 Royalton, NY
| Death: 11 Dec 1966 Pendleton, NY
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|Sp Sylvia Schendel
| Birth: 13 May 1909
| Death: 21 Jun 1979
| Marriage: 1929
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✞UNION-SUN & JOURNAL Lockport, N. Y., Monday, December 12, 1966 Pendleton Grocer Drowns In Creek - A Pendleton grocer, Bernard Truax, 63, drowned shortly before noon Sunday when the pickup truck he was driving veered off Tonawanda Creek Road and plunged down a 15-foot embankment into the Erie Barge Canal, Amherst. The victim was hurled from the truck as the vehicle hit the water. The body was recovered in 12 feet of water two hours after the accident. Mr. Truax may have suffered a heart attack causing him to lose control, but the actual cause of death was by drowning, Dr. Arthur G. Elsaesser, Erie County medical examiner, reported. Relatives informed the doctor that Mr. Truax had been released last Thursday from Lockport Memorial Hospital where he had received treatment for a heart condition. Amherst police reported the truck was westbound in Tonawanda Creek between Niagara Falls Blvd. and Sweet Home Road. The truck struck two road markers before going over the embankment into three feet of water. The impact, Amherst Police Lt. Kenneth J. Brown reported hurled the victim into deeper water. Volunteer firefighters from Ellicott Creek, North Amherst and Wendelville fire companies recovered the body after, grappling from four boats for two hours.
Mr. Truax lived at 6702 Campbell Blvd., and for the past 10 years operated Truax Grocery Store and Service Station, at the corner of Beach Ridge Road and Campbell Blvd., Pendleton. He was previously a shipping foreman at Wurlitzer Corp., North Tonawanda. He was born Aug. 16, 1903 in the Town of Pendleton, the son of Benjamin and Clara Kenderli Truax. Surviving are his widow, Sylvia M. ; one son Ronald B. Truax, a partner in Federspiel-Truax General Insurance Agency, Lockport; three daughters, Mrs. Vincent Burngasser, Lockport; Mrs. James Yates, North Tonawanda; and Miss Audrey Truax, at home; one brother, Perry Truax of Gasport; 13 grandchildren ; several nieces and nephews. Beginning this evening, friends may call at the Lange Funeral Home, 186 East Ave., where a funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Harry D. Hawthorne, DD, pastor of First English Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery.
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Royalton School District No. 16 schoolhouse was on Johnny Cake Rd/Lincoln Ave Ext. just north of Bulmore Rd near the upper left corner of the partial 1908 Royalton map. Bernard's home was between Bulmore and Hollenbeck Rd on Johnny Cake Rd around 1/6 mile from the schoolhouse. Many Disinger children and cousins lived near this school at various times. Siblings Estley, Perry, Harry, Clarence, Bernard, and Elwyn Truax (who may have also been in the picture) likely all attended the same one-room schoolhouse shown above. For more about the students see Maps and Locations.
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✞June (Truax) Burngasser of Pendleton died on September 25, 2017 at the age of 87. June retired from DeGraff Hospital's dietary department where she had many friends. She volunteered at Good Shepherd Church. June lived for her family, from cooking and baking that special cake to going to all her grandchildren's events. She was a loving and caring person who was still young at heart, she will be truly missed by all.
Wife of the late Vincent Burngasser; beloved mother of Suzanne (late Richard) Brauer, Kathleen Florentino, Diane Burngasser, Nancy (Larry) Weston, Deborah (Howard) Wurstner, Sylvia (Ken Hogg) Cummings and Vincent (Barbara) Burngasser; sister of Ronald (Margaret) Truax, Barbara (late James) Yates and Audrey Truax; predeceased by granddaughter, Christine Brauer; also survived by 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Children of June (Truax) & Vincent Burngasser:
Kathleen Florentino
Diane Burngasser 1952-2024
Diane
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✞Diane M. Burngasser, 72 of North Tonawanda, Sunday (August 25, 2024), in Buffalo General Hospital. Diane was born in North Tonawanda, New York on April 6, 1952 to Vincent and June (nee Truax) Burngasser. Diane worked for Newfane Nursing Home, where she was a nurse's aide. She was a sweet, Kind, generous, loving little angel that everyone loved. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards, watching videos, her favorite TV Shows, watching the Nieces and Nephews, bingo, and her cats. Diane was predeceased by her parents , her niece the late Christine Brauer, brother in law Richard Brauer, and Larry Weston, and her loving cats Coco, and Chubby. Diane is survived by her sisters and brother Suzanne Brauer, Kathleen Fiorentino, Nancy Weston, Deborah (Howard) Wurstner, Sylvia (Ken Hogg) Cummings and Vincent (Barbara) Burngasser, nieces and nephews Theresa (Richard), Carrie (Jim), Richard (Antonio), Carmen, Kelly (Aaron), Armand, Marie (Patrick), Krista (Russell), Nicole (Peter), Amanda, Richard, and Robert (Ashlyn), Great Nieces and Nephews Graham, Richard, James, Diega, Dominic, Vincent, Isabella, Grey, Lydia, Mason, Ava, Ronald, Hunter, Troy, Miles, and Nora, Great Great Niece and Nephew, Layla and Jason, and her loving cat Zelda. No prior visitation, funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.
Nancy (Larry) Weston
Deborah (Howard) Wurstner
Sylvia (Ken Hogg) Cummings
Vincent (Barbara) Burngasser
Suzanne Burngasser married Richard Brauer 1948-2011 US Army Vietnam
Richard
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✞Richard A. Brauer of Pendleton, New York passed away suddenly on Friday, June 17, 2011 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda, NY. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lockport , NY, on April 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Albert C. and Anna J. (Dryer) Brauer.. Shortly after graduating from Lockport High School, he entered the U.S. Army and served our country in the Vietnam War. Richard held two offices in the Town of Pendleton , NY, where he was a Councilman for sixteen years and then the Town Supervisor in the years 2002 and 2003. As time passed, Richard became disabled due to his service in Vietnam.. He was a lifelong member of the Wendelville Volunteer Fire Company. He was active in the American Legion Post #0410 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also active with Brauer's Fishing Club, Brauer's Euchre Club and the Crow's Nest Fishing Club. Mr. Brauer is the former co-owner of Brauer's Restaurant and former owner of Dick's Landscaping. He was also a former member of The Sunrise Optimists of Lockport. He loved his family, fishing, his dogs and the New York Yankees. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife, Suzanne C. (Burngasser) Brauer; daughters, Theresa (Richard) Johnson of Tonawanda, NY, and Carrie (James) Ciraolo of the Town of Niagara; son, Richard V. (Antonio) Brauer of Rock Hill, CN; brother, Robert (Marge) Brauer of Tonawanda; and sister, Janet Engel of Tonawanda. Richard is also survived by his mother-in-law, June Burngasser; and six grandchildren, Graham, Richard and James Johnson and Diega, Dominic and Vincent Ciraolo. Predeceasing him is his daughter, Christine (Chrissy) Brauer.. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 6-9 PM and on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Ross Funeral Home Gaul Chapel, 263 East Ave., Lockport. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Parish (Prince of Peace Site), 1055 Military Rd. in Niagara Falls with the Rev. Paul Belzer officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.. Please visit www.GaulFuneralHome.com. Published on June 19, 2011
Suzanne and Richard had the following children:
Theresa (Richard) Johnson
Carrie (James) Ciraolo
Richard V. (Antonio) Brauer
Christine (Chrissy) Brauer 1979-2009
Christine
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✞Christine J. Brauer of Pendleton, NY, entered into rest Thursday, April 2, 2009 after a lifelong battle with kidney disease. Born February 13, 1979, in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of Richard A. and Suzanne C. Burngasser Brauer. Christine graduated from Starpoint High School in 1997. She enjoyed music, movies, loved animals and was an avid fan of Tinkerbell. In addition to her parents, she was the sister of Theresa M. (Richard) Johnson of Tonawanda, Carrie A. (James L.) Ciraolo of the Town of Niagara and Richard V. (Antonio Eason) Brauer of Connecticut. Cherished aunt of Graham, Richard and James Johnson, Diega, Dominic and Vincent Ciraolo. Granddaughter of June (late Vincent) Burngasser of Pendleton and the late Albert and Anna Brauer. Special niece to Diane Burngasser of Pendleton. Christine is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Gaul Funeral Home, 263 East Ave., where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial in Good Shepherd Church, 5442 Tonawanda Creek Rd., at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Christine's name to Women and Children's Hospital Kidney Center, 219 Bryant St., Buffalo, NY 14222 would be appreciated by the family. Published in Greater Niagara Newspapers from Apr. 3 to Apr. 5, 2009.
grandchildren: Graham, Richard and James Johnson; Diega, Dominic, and Vincent Ciraolo
Ronald B. Truax 1934-2025 US Army, insurance agent; Margaret A. Federspiel (m. 1957)
Ronald
Ronald
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✞Lockport businessman, Ronald B. Truax, passed away on July 12, 2025. Born on May 20, 1934 in Royalton, NY, Ron was the husband of Margaret (Federspiel) and son of the late Bernard E. and Sylvia (Schendel) Truax. Ron was a proud business owner for 60 years. After serving our country in the U.S. Army, Ron returned to Lockport to finish his education and joined his father-in-law, Monroe Federspiel and formed Federspiel & Truax Insurance Agency. Throughout his professional career, Ron was very active in the community. He participated in a number of service clubs (most notably, The Lockport Lions Club) and was a faithful member of First English Lutheran Church and treasurer for 25 years. In all of his community work, Ron regularly served in leadership positions and received countless awards for distinguished service.
Ron was an exceptional athlete and avid sports fan. While at Lockport Senior High and the University of Buffalo, Ron was a standout track athlete. After his time in the service, he continued his athletic pursuits, becoming a fixture on the YMCA racquetball courts and tennis courts all around Lockport. He was a wonderful and devoted husband to Margaret and father to Sara (Rik) Marleau, Kyle (Caroline) Truax and Selena (Chuck) Morello. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Krysta, Jake (Lindsay), Anna, Grace, Angelo and Bode; great grandson, Alex and sisters, Barbara Yates and Audrey Truax. He was predeceased by his sister, June Burngasser. Ron will be remembered for his kindness, dedication, humor, pride in everything he did and love for his family.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, July 24th from 4-7 PM at LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 186 East Ave., Lockport. A Memorials Service will be held on Friday, July 25 at 11 AM at First English Lutheran Church, 185 Locust St., Lockport. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lockport Lions Club or the Niagara History Center. Condolences may be offered to the family at Langefuneralhomeinc.com.
*** Rotary Club of Lockport, NY November 3, 2022 - Ron Truax grew up in the Town of Pendleton and went to a one-room school until 7th grade. After that he was bused into the Lockport City School District for his Junior High and Senior High School years. He graduated in 1952 and needing money for college, went to work at Wurlitzer in the drafting & design department. After one year of employment, he enrolled full time at UB and obtained a B.S. degree in Business Management. Following two years in the US Army, Ron returned home to enter the insurance business with his father-in-law, Monroe Federspiel. This was known as Federspiel & Truax Insurance Agency. Ron retired after putting more than sixty years into the business. While in business he felt that it was important to be involved in the community.
His motto was “always serve others as you would like to be served”. Ron’s service to Lockport is lengthy and dedicated to include: long standing member of the Kenan Center – including the hockey program from 1970-1980; co-chair of the Initial Gifts United Way Fund of Lockport; and Lockport Lions Club member – serving as Sight Chairman for 34 years. He has served on many board of directors including: Lockport Jaycees, Lockport Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, American Red Cross – Lockport Chapter, The Dale Association, Greater Lockport Development Corp. For his community commitment, he has been recognized with awards: the Lockport Jaycees Distinguished Service Award in 1969, this was based on accomplishments & service to his Community, Country & Profession; the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award through his commitment to The Lions (This award honors outstanding Lions and nonLions, who perform exemplary service to a Club, District or Community.); the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, (The highest award a Lion Member can receive from Lions Club International Foundation.); the Lockport High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Award in 2010; and induction into the Howell Motors Ford Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022.
Ron is married to his wife, Margaret. They have three children, Sara, Kyle and Selena. They are grandparents to five and great-grandparents to one. They are members of First English Lutheran Church, where he is a past council member and was past treasurer for 27 years.
Children of Ronald & Margaret (Federspiel) Truax:
Sara Linden Truax; 1) James Putnum (m. 1988); 2) Richard Marleau
Sara and James had the following child:
Krysta A. M. Putnum
Kyle J. Truax married Caroline Egan
Children of Kyle & married (Caroline) TruaxEgan:
Jacob M. Truax
Anna C. Truax
Grace K. Truax
Selena H. Truax married Charles Morello
Child of Selena (Truax) & Charles Morello:
Bode C. Morello
Audrey L. Truax 1940 US Census for Pendleton, NY.
Barbara Truax 1936- (m. 1958); James Yates 1921-2012 WWII US Coast Guard, Chief of Detectives, North Tonawanda PD
James
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✞James S. Yates, age 90, went peacefully to his heavenly home on November 7, 2012 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital with family at his side. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Barbara; his children, Diane, James J. (Ann), Dennis and Ronald (Donna) Yates; his "favorite" granddaughter, Kathryn Yates; brother, Martin ( Rita) Yates; and several nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his son, Ensign Thomas J. Yates; and sisters, Nellie Vona and Dorothy Cleer. James was born in North Tonawanda on December 4, 1921, son of the late Sam and Ida Yates. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. In 1951, he joined the North Tonawanda Police Department where he attained the rank of Captain and retired in 1983 as Chief of Detectives. He was a graduate of Erie Community Technical Institute in 1965. (Copied from Find A Grave)
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✞James Jay Yates, 63, of Wheatfield, NY passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 22, 2015. A resident of North Tonawanda most of his life, he was the son of the late James S. Yates and Maureen Kohler, and brother of the late Thomas Yates. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Williams Yates; sister, Diane; brothers, Dennis and Ronald (Donna); stepmom, Barbara Yates and several nieces and nephews. The family will be present at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Drive (new location) North Tonawanda on SUNDAY from 3 to 7 PM. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 10 AM in the Chapel of Acacia Park Cemetery, 4215 Tonawanda Creek Road North, North Tonawanda N.Y. Memorials may be made to the Western New York Hero's, 2809 Wehrle Dr. Bflo NY 14221 or at www.wnyheros.org. Prepared by Wattengel Funeral Home
Dennis Yates
Ronald (Donna) Yates
| Elwyn R Truax
| Grandparents: Caroline (Disinger) & Andrew Truax
| Parents: Benjamin & Clara (Kaderli) Truax:
| Birth: 19 Apr 1908 Royalton, NY
| Death: 2 Dec 1934 Royalton
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✞LOCKPORT (N. Y.) UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL SATURDAY EVENING , DECEMBER 3, 1934 TRUAX. Roy E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Truax, Lincoln Avenue, town of Royalton, passed away Friday Afternoon, aged 26 years. He leaves to mourn besides his parents, five brothers, Estly and Harry, Lockport, N. Y., Bernard and Perry, town of Royalton, and Clarence, Rochester, N. Y. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 9, 1934, at 1:30 at the residence and 2 p.m. at the Baptist church, Dysingers. Burial Dysingers cemetery. Rev. Charles Jarvis officiating.
| Stacy B. Truax
| Grandparents: Benjamin & Mary (Behe) Disinger
| Parents: Caroline (Disinger) & Andrew Truax
| Birth: 21 Mar 1872 Royalton, NY
| Death: 8 May 1959 Medina, NY
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|Sp Jennie A. Gritman
| Birth: 1870
| Death: 27 Apr 1947
| Marriage: 31 Dec 1895
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✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL, Saturday, May 9, 1959 - WOLCOTTSVILLE - A retired Wolcottsville farmer, Stacey B. Truax, 87, died Friday (May 8, 1959) in Medina Memorial Hospital. He was a patient for two months. Mr. Truax was born in the Town of Royalton on March 21, 1872. the son of the late Andrew and Sarah Dysinger Truax. He married the former Jennie Gritman in 1895. She died in 1947. Mr. Truax was a life-long resident of the Town of Royalton. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Albert Mietz, Wolcottsville, and several nephews. The Rev. Hilbert Huth of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, will officiate at services at 2 Monday afternoon in the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, State St., Middleport. Burial will be in Dysinger Cemetery.
✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1947 - TRUAX Jennie A Truax of Haseley Road, Town of Royalton, passed away Sunday afternoon at Buffalo. She is survived by her husband Stace B. Truax, Royalton. 1 daughter Mrs. Albert Mietz of Akron. Friends may call at the Wallace & Heath funeral home, Middleport. Where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock (D.S.T.), with Rev. Frederick Schleef officiating. Burial will be in Dysingers cemetery.
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Dewhirst Rd., built 1958, not the original house
On the 1908 Royalton map there's a property labeled S Truax (Stacy Truax) on Dewhirst Rd. across from A J Behe, the son of Andrew and Carrie Sarah (Disinger) Truax. On the 1938 Royalton map the same property is labeled as belonging to Stacy Truax.
Also on the 1908 Royalton map the property next to the Truax property was owned by Mrs. E. Gritman. So it appears Stacy Truax married Mrs. E. Gritman's daughter Jennie. The property is roughly at 8820 Bunker Hill Rd. today where Andrew Truax's grandson Perry Truax's obituary stated he lived with his family. The property directly south of this property is currently owned by a descendant of Perry Truax.
| Edward O. Truax
| Grandparents: Benjamin & Mary (Behe) Disinger
| Parents: Caroline (Disinger) & Andrew Truax
| Birth: 21 Feb 1874 Royalton, NY
| Death: 9 Dec 1954
| Military: Spanish Am. War
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|Sp Stella F. Jones
| Birth: 15 Aug 1883
| Death: 11 Jul 1967 Gasport, NY
| Marriage:
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✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION- SUN & JOURNAL, Thursday, December 9, 1954 - Edward Truax, 80, Retired Farmer, Veteran, Succumbs - A retired farmer, Edward O. Truax, 80, of 232 Genesee St., died today at Buffalo Veterans' Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Truax had been living with his son, Donald since May when he retired from his farm on Akron Road. Born in Royalton Feb. 21, 1874, Mr. Truax was the son of the late Andrew and Caroline Dysinger Truax. He served two and a half years in the Philippine Islands as a member of the 64th Company of the Coast Artillery during the Spanish-American War. Mr. Truax was a member of the Spanish-American War Veterans and a life member of Lockport Post 2535, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Besides his son, Mr. Truax is survived by his wife, the former Stella Jones and a brother, Stacey, Royalton. Services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., the Rev. Herbert L. Slegner, pastor of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating. fBurial will be in Dysinger Ceme- tery.
✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, Tuesday, July 11, 1967 Mrs. Truax, 83, Dies In Gasport After Long Illness - Mrs. Stella Truax, 83, of Gasport, widow of Edward Truax, died this morning (July 11, 1967) at O'Stewart Nursing Home, Gasport, after a lingering illness. She was born Aug. 15, 1883 in the Town of Royalton, the daughter of Orlando and Ellen Carney Jones. Mr. Truax died Dec. 8, 1954. Surviving are a son, Donald Truax of Gasport and one granddaughter, Debra Ann Truax. Beginning at 7 p.m. today, friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bream Funeral Home, Main Street, Gasport. where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Herbert L. Siegner officiating. Burial will be in Dysinger Cemetery.
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partial 1938 Royalton map, Dysinger Corner
On the 1938 Royalton map above Stella Truax's name (highlighted) appears on an L-shaped property connected to Akron Rd. just south of Dysinger's Corner and the intersection of Akron Rd. and Bunker Hill Rd. There's no indication of houses on the map like on other maps. The property seems to be a portion of a larger property on the 1908 Royalton map that was apparently mislabeled C. Dysinger (see Andrew Truax above)
8162 Akron Rd.
This is the approximate location of Edward and Stella Truax's farm that faces Akron Rd. that he likely inherited after serving in the Spanish-American War and marrying Stella. There's not much information about this property since it is currently vacant. The present lot is 14 acres but there is an adjacent lot with 45 acres more which would be closer to the original size of Benjamin Disinger and Andrew Truax's farm. (see Andrew Truax above)
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✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION SUN AND JOURNAL Thursday, January 16, 1969 TRUAX – Donald J., 7908 Rochester Road, Gasport, N.Y.. passed away Jan. 16, 1969 at Medina Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; one daughter, Debra; one cousin, Mrs. Dorothy Bartz of Lockport. Friends may call at the Bream Funeral Home, Main| Street, Gasport, Friday and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where funeral services will be held Sunday (Jan. 19, 1969) at 2 p.m. Rev. George Paboojian will officiate. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport.
Child of Donald Truax:
Debra A. Truax married Bush
| George A. P. Truax
| Grandparents: Benjamin & Mary (Behe) Disinger
| Parents: Caroline (Disinger) & Andrew Truax
| Birth: 21 Feb 1874 Royalton, NY
| Death: 16 Feb 1945
| Military:
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|Sp Maybelle Dunning
| Birth: 1881
| Death: 1939
| Marriage: 1901
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✞UNION-SUN & JOURNAL Lockport, NY Friday, February 16, 1945 - Akron Road Farmer Dies At His Home George A. Truax, 68, farmer, of the Akron Road, near this city, died this morning at his home after a long illness. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Truax and had lived in this locality all his life. Surviving are a son, Frank G. Truax and two brothers, Stacy and Edward Truax, Town of Royalton, and two grandchildren. His wife, Mabel, died seven years ago. The funeral will be held Monday at 2:30 at the Kennedy Funeral Home, 122 Walnut St. Burial will be in Mountain Ridge Cemetery.
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7116 Akron Rd., built 1870
George Truax's obituary stated he was a farmer on Akron Rd. On the 1938 Town of Lockport map George Truax's name appears on a property 1/2 mile from the Akron Rd. and Lincoln Ave. intersection. George didn't build this house in 1870 since he was born in 1874. He obtained it sometime after 1910. This house is currently owned by one of Samuel Disinger's great-great-grandchildren.
In the 1910 US Census for Royalton George, his wife Maybelle/Mabel, his daughter Ruth, and his mother Clara/Carrie Truax lived on Lewiston Rd. Unfortunately, George's name doesn't appear on the maps for the period, and many names of their neighbors don't either, so it's impossible to determine where they lived on Lewiston Rd. In the census, many of the residents of Lewiston Rd. indicated they were renters, not owners. The map makers either skipped renters, or the renters moved so often that the maps were quickly out of date. If you look at the maps for other rural areas, property owners' names didn't change, sometimes for decades.
Lewiston Rd, being more than 200 years old at the time, was one of the few improved roads in Royalton because it was the main route for travel from Batavia, NY, to Niagara County and Fort Niagara. (see Maps and Locations) Batavia was a busy travel hub for western NY until the Erie Canal was built, bypassing Batavia. On a Royalton map today, you can still see the travel stops on Lewiston Rd like Gilberts Corner, Royalton Center, McNalls Corner, and Terrys Corner, which had a hotel nearby at Cottage Rd that closed in the 1960s. Travelers meant opportunities for commerce, landlords, and jobs, attracting young singles and new couples who didn't own a farm. It's also likely George Disinger's stone hotel was a stop for travelers going to Lockport via Lewiston Rd, since it was only 3 miles away and was a backroad shortcut to east and south Lockport that some people still use today.
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✞Young Mother Dies At City Hospital - Mrs Ruth C. Smith, 24 years old, wife of William C. Smith, 58 Beattie avenue, died Saturday night in the City hospital after a brief illness She was a member of Myrtle Re-bekah lodge She leaves her husband, an infant son, one daughter, Betty Jean; her parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Truax and a brother, Frank Truax of the Akron road. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon with services at the home of Mrs. Smith's parents. Burial will be in Mountain Ridge cemetery.
✞May 6, 1966 - SMITH - William C. Smith passed away Friday, May 6, 1966, at the family residence, 309 Ontario Street. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rogers Smith, one daughter and four sons, Mrs. Paul Johnston, of Yucaipa, Calif., Edgar Smith, of Cleveland, Ohio, Roger Smith, of E. Aurora, N.Y., Paul Smith and Leo Smith, both of Lockport, N.Y, two sisters and one brother, Mrs. John Thompson, of Tonawanda, N.Y., Mrs. Elmer Page, of Yucaipa, Calif., and John Smith, of Lockport, N.Y., also twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Funeral Home of Taylor & Reynolds, Niagara at North Transit Street, where funeral services will be held at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning and 9:00 o'clock at St. Anthony's Church. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 4:00 o'clock Sunday afterпооп.
William C. Smith had the following children:
Betty Jean Smith married Paul Johnston
Edgar Smith
Roger Smith
Paul Smith
Leo Smith
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✞Susan Richardson (Barber) Truax, 90, of Lockport, NY, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in the loving care of her family and Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, after a brief illness. Born in the Town of Cambria on August 17, 1917 to Emmett and Ada (Richardson) Barber, she had been a lifelong resident of Cambria and Lockport. During WWII she worked at Bell Aircraft, Wheatfield. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Niagara Falls Chapter, the Elizabeth Winthrop Chapter Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, and was an avid Historian and Geneologist. She attended the North Ridge United Methodist Church, Town of Cambria. On June 15, 1940, Susan married Frank G. Truax, who predeceased her on December 25, 2004. She is survived by her son, James E. (Patricia) Truax of Olcott, NY; two grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Stickney of Lockport and Trisha (Timothy) Proper of Salisbury, NC and three great-grandchildren, Calli Proper, Jaclyn and Jake Stickney. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Saturday, July 12th from 10:00 AM-12 noon, where the funeral service will begin at 12 noon, with Rev. Kim Sellers officiating. Burial to follow at North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria. Memorials may be made to the North Ridge United Methodist Church, 3930 North Ridge Rd., Lockport, NY 14094 or Niagara Hospice, Inc., 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Published in Greater Niagara Newspapers from Jul. 9 to Jul. 11, 2008.
Child of Frank & Susan (Barber) Truax:
James E. Truax married Patricia A. Pool (m. 1970)
Children of James & Patricia (Pool) Truax:
Jennifer A. Truax married Jason Stickney (m. 1998)
Child of Jennifer (Truax) & Jason Stickney:
Jaclyn Ann Stickney
Trisha A. Truax married Timothy Proper (m. 1997)
Children of Trisha (Truax) & Timothy Proper:
Cali P. Proper
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Benjamin Disinger was born on 28 Sep 1816 in Fayette, Seneca Co., New York. In 1850 he was a Farmer in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York. He died on 7 Jun 1894 at the age of 77 in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York (obit). Benjamin was buried on 10 Jun 1894 in Union-Dysinger Cem, Twn. Royalton, Niagara Co, New York. Benjamin and Mary Ann Behe were married on 22 Jan 1839. Mary Ann, daughter of Jacob Behe and Sarah Mrs. Behe, was born on 14 Jul 1814 in Fayette, Seneca Co., New York. She died on 23 Apr 1893 at the age of 78. She was buried in Union-Dysinger Cem, Twn. Royalton, Niagara Co, New York.
They had the following children:
Caroline "Carrie Sarah" Disinger was born on 23 Oct 1839 in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York. She died on 18 Mar 1935 at the age of 95. She was buried in Union-Dysinger Cem, Twn. Royalton, Niagara Co, New York. Caroline and Andrew Truax were married on 17 Dec 1867. Andrew was born on 1 Apr 1844 in Albany, Albany Co., New York. He died on 19 Oct 1909 at the age of 65 in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York. (obits)
They had the following children:
Benjamin Disinger cont.
Caroline "Carrie Sarah" (Disinger) Truax cont.
(Melvin) Benjamin Truax was born on 14 Nov 1869 in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York. He died on 18 Oct 1938 at the age of 68. Melvin and Clara Anna Kaderli were married on 24 Nov 1893. Clara Anna was born on 4 Feb 1878. She died on 17 May 1957 at the age of 79. (obits)
They had the following children:
Estley Benjamin Truax was born on 12 Dec 1894 in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York. He died on 4 Apr 1950 at the age of 55 in Lockport, Niagara Co., New York. (obit) Estley and Helen Margaret Criswell were married in 1929. Helen, daughter of Bert Criswell and Nellie Capen, was born on 7 Aug 1907.
They had the following children:
James Truax was born on July 17, 1932 in Lockport; died on July 18, 2017 in Medina, NY. James and Alice Wrona were married in 1959. Alice was born on 20 Oct 1939 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States. She died on 5 Jan 2012 at the age of 72 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States. (obits)
They had the following children:
Jennifer Truax was born in 1961. She died in 1961.
Janine Marie Truax, born on 21 Jul 1964 in Buffalo, NY; died on 3 Jan 2021 in Medina, NY (obit); married 1) David Gerald Plumb, 1985; married 2) Andrew S. Zacher.
Stephen Truax was born in 1969
Benjamin Disinger cont.
Caroline "Carrie Sarah" (Disinger) Truax cont.
Melvin Benjamin Truax cont.
Perry R. Truax was born on 9 Jan 1897 in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York. He died on 27 Jun 1971 at the age of 74. (obit) Perry and Mary A. Snediker were married on 11 Jul 1922 in Lockport, New York.2 Mary was born about 1900. She died on 4 May 1981 at the age of 81.
They had the following children:
Dorothy May Truax was born on 4 May 1924 in Lockport, Niagara Co., New York. She died on 22 Mar 1999 in Lockport, NY. She was buried in Hartland Cemetery. Dorothy and Leonard W. McCabe were married on 10 May 1947. Leonard died on 29 Jan 1985.
They had the following children:
Michael McCabe, born 1948; married Carol Ann Penly, 1973
They had the following children:
Mark S. McCabe, born 1977; married Alicia Zeitz.
They had the following child:
Joshua John McCabe was born in 2009
Brian M. McCabe was born in 1979. He died in 1979.
Mathew R. McCabe was born in 1980
Daniel Perry McCabe, born 1950; married Maureen Elizabeth Dougherty, 1975
They had the following children:
Erin Elizabeth McCabe was born in 1982
Colleen C. McCabe was born in 1985.
Mark James McCabe, born 1952; married Georgia L. Harrington, 1977
They had the following children:
Justin D. McCabe was born in 1981.
Shawn Patrick McCabe was born in 1984
Brendon Michael McCabe was born in 1984
Kevin John McCabe, born 1955; married Patricia A. Nemi, 1977
They had the following children:
Jason P. McCabe, born 1977; married Jacqueline Cappuccino, 2004.
Jeffery M. McCabe, born 1981; married Kristen Unknown.
They had the following children:
Molly Josephine McCabe was born in 2008.
Lucas McCabe was born in 2010
Jennifer D. McCabe was born in 1985
Rita Jeanette Truax was born in 1925. Rita and Egbert D. "Brud" Hamminga were married on 14 Aug 1948 in Olcott, Niagara County, New York. Egbert was born on 9 Feb 1928 in Olcott, Niagara Co., New York. He lived in Olcott, Niagara County, New York. He died on 23 Dec 2012 at the age of 84 in Olcott, Niagara County, New York. (obit)
They had the following children:
John W. Hamminga was born in 1949.
Kathleen Mary Hamminga, born 1951; married Dennis Michael Hambruch, 1974
They had the following children:
Melissa Hambruch was born in 1977; married Keith Ford in 2002
They had the following child:
Brody Aaron Ford was born in 2005
Michael Hambruch was born in 1979
Ann Marie Hamminga was born in 1953
Robert Edward Truax lived in Gasport, Niagara County, New York in 1930–2008. He was born on 21 Feb 1930 in Lockport, Niagara Co., New York. He died on 7 Aug 2008 at the age of 78 in Lockport, Niagara Co., New York. Robert and Ida Mae "Cindy" Miller were married on 18 Aug 1956, she died on 15 Sep 2019. (obits)
They had the following children:
Lance Lenard Truax, born 1957; married Kathleen Lynn Murphy, 1978
They had the following children:
Shane Nathaniel Truax was born in 1979.
Tara Nicole Truax was born in 1982
Wayne Perry Truax, born 1959; married Patricia Condren.
They had the following child:
Kimberly Truax was born in 1998
Lisa Darlene Truax, born 1963; married James Murphy.
They had the following children:
Jennifer Lee Murphy was born in 1984
Jay R. Murphy was born in 1987
Joel J. Murphy was born in 1987
A. Ruth Truax was born in 1931. She died in 1986 at the age of 55. A. Ruth and Michael Del Plato were married in 1960. Michael died in 1993. They had the following children:
Mary Jo Del Plato was born in 1961. Mary Jo and Kenhan Georgitso were married in 1986. They were divorced in 1990.
They had the following children:
Adam T. Georgitso was born in 1986.
Alice R. Georgitso was born in 1989.
Anthony Michael Del Plato, born 1962; married Lucy Clous, 1989.
They had the following children:
Michael H. Del Plato was born in 1989.
Harold R. Truax was born on 4 Aug 1932; died on 12 Aug 2017 at the age of 85. (obit) Harold and Ann (Wilkins) Hewitson were married in 1982.
They had the following child:
Holly Truax, married Randy Miller.
They had the following children:
Jacob Arthur Miller was born in 2001
Richard W. Truax was born January 22, 1934 in Gasport, and had lived in the Rochester area over 30 years; died October 7, 2019 in Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY following a long illness. Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1955. (obit)
Norman A. Truax was born on 16 Jul 1936 in Gasport, Niagara Co., New York. He died on 13 Jul 2010 at the age of 73 in Lockport, Niagara Co., New York. Norman and Barbara Adams Trombley were married on 2 Oct 1967. Barbara, daughter of George Adams and Sarah Horton, was born on 17 Jul 1930 in Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States. She died on 1 Aug 2010 at the age of 80 in Lockport, Niagara Co., New York. (obits)
Barbara had the following children from a previous marriage:
Mary Lou Trombley, married Lolly Wilson; married Phil Clay
James Trombley married Jane Stolzenberg
Kenneth Perry Truax was born on 15 Sep 1938. He died on 7 Jul 2001 at the age of 62 in Rochester, Monroe, NY; he served in the US Navy; retired from the Town of Brighton in 1994.
Benjamin Disinger cont.
Caroline "Carrie Sarah" (Disinger) Truax cont.
Melvin Benjamin Truax cont.
Harry M. Truax was born on 20 Jan 1899 in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York. He died on 14 Aug 1964 at the age of 65. (obit) Harry and (1) Lillian Farnham were married in 1918. Lillian remarried Walter Bennage and she later died in 1961.
They had the following children:
Victor J. Truax was born in 1918. He died in 1992 at the age of 74. Victor and Margaret Kagels were married in 1937. Margaret was born in 1920 and died in 1991. (obit)
They had the following children:
Sandra Truax, born on 6 Jun 1939 in Lockport; died on 30 Jan 2023 in Lockport; in 1957 married (1) Daniel Kane who was born about 1936, and died on 17 Jan 2010. (obits)
They had the following children:
Deborah Kane was born in 1958.
Susan Kane, born 1959; married Herbert Betts
They had the following children:
Hank Betts was born in 1981.
Joshuah Betts, born 1982; married Kristie Tomaska .
Mark Betts was born in 1985.
James Kane, born 1960; married Erine Ammerman, 1980.
They had the following child:
Joshuah Kane was born in 1988
Joseph Kane, born 1961; married Janet Donato, 1989.
They had the following children:
Kristie D. Kane was born in 1991.
Jeremy J. Kane was born in 1993.
James Michael Kane was born in 1994
Patricia Kane, born 1963; married Dana Tackett.
They had the following children:
Katie Tackett was born in 1986.
Jonce Tackett was born in 1989.
Cindy Kane was born in 1971; married Jeff Noseworthy
In 1981/82 Sandra married (2) James Kinisky who was born in 1933; died on 3 Nov 2017 in Lockport.
Arnold M. Truax, born on 23 May 1919; died on 5 Jul 1970 (obit); married Maude Andrews who died on 22 Jan 2007. (see newspaper article below)
Harry Earl Truax was born in 1920. He died on 30 Sep 1972 at the age of 52. Harry and Mary A. Pendergrast were married in 1947. Mary died on 19 Mar 1972. (obits)
They had the following children:
John Truax Ph.D. was born on 24 Dec 1947. He died on 27 Jan 2002 at the age of 54 (obit); married Christine Ryan.
Anna Truax was born in 1949; served in US Army in Vietnam; died on 6 Jul 1992 in Buffalo. (obit)
Teresa Marie Truax, born 1956; married Robert C. Simmons Jr., 1975.
They had the following children:
Mathew E. Simmons was born in 1977
Valerie T. Simmons was born in 1981
Karen B. Truax was born in 1961; married Scott Foti.
Harry and (2) Rose Darling were married. Rose was born in 1900; died in 1974.
Benjamin Disinger cont.
Caroline "Carrie Sarah" (Disinger) Truax cont.
Melvin Benjamin Truax cont.
Clarence A. Truax was born on 29 Aug 1901 in Royalton, Niagara Co., NY. In the 1930 US Census for Buffalo, he was listed as an inmate at the Buffalo State Hospital, Richardson Olmsted Campus. In the 1940 US Census for Rochester, he was listed as an inmate at the Rochester State Hospital for the Insane. He died on 15 Jun 1969 in Rochester, NY.
Bernard E. Truax was born on 16 Aug 1903 in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York. He died on 11 Dec 1966 at the age of 63 in a car accident. (obit) He lived on Beach Ridge Road, Pendleton, NY. Bernard and Sylvia Schendel were married in 1929. Sylvia died on 21 Jun 1979.
They had the following children:
June Truax was born in 1930; died on 25 Sept 2017 in Pendleton, NY (obit); married Vincent Burngasser who was born on 14 Apr 1926; died on 4 Dec 1989.
They had the following children:
Suzanne Burngasser was born on 6 Apr 1948; married Richard Brauer who died on 17 Jun 2011 in North Tonawanda, NY (obit)
Suzanne and Richard had the following children:
Theresa (Richard) Johnson
Carrie (James) Ciraolo
Richard V. (Antonio) Brauer
Christine (Chrissy) Brauer was born on 13 Feb 1979 in North Tonawanda, NY; died on 2 Apr 2009 in Pendleton, NY (obit)
grandchildren: Graham, Richard and James Johnson; Diega, Dominic, and Vincent Ciraolo
Kathleen Florentino
Diane Burngasser
Nancy (Larry) Weston
Deborah (Howard) Wurstner
Sylvia (Ken Hogg) Cummings
Vincent (Barbara) Burngasser
Ronald B. Truax was born in 1934. Ronald and Margaret Ann Federspiel were married in 1957. Margaret was born in 1935. Ronald was a partner in the Federspiel-Truax General Insurance Agency.
They had the following children:
Sara Linden Truax, born 1961; Sara and (1) James Putnum were married in 1988.
They had the following children:
Krysta Ann Marie Putnum was born in 1989
Sara and (2) Richard Marleau were married.
Kyle Jason Truax, born 1962; married Caroline Egan. Caroline was born in 1963.
They had the following children:
Jacob Monroe Truax was born in 1996.
Anna Caroline Truax was born in 1998.
Grace Kylie Truax was born in 2000.
Selena Helen Truax, born 1967; married Charles Morello.
They had the following child:
Bode Charles Morello was born in 2010
Barbara Truax, born 1937; in 1958 married James Yates who was born on 4 Dec 1921; served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II; retired in 1983 as Chief of Detectives for North Tonawanda PD; died on 7 Nov 2012 in Amherst, NY. (obit) James' first wife was Maureen Kohler who died on 24 Apr 1994 in Buffalo, NY.
James had the following children:
Thomas James Yates was born on 27 Apr 1959; died on 9 Apr 1983; Ensign in US Navy.
Diane Yates
James J. Yates was born on 3 Dec 1951; died on 22 Jan 2015 in Wheatfield, NY (obit); married Ann Williams
Dennis Yates
Ronald (Donna) Yates
Audrey L. Truax was born in 1940; in the 1940 US Census for Pendleton, NY.
Elwyn Roy Truax was born on 19 Apr 1908 in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York. He died in 1934 at the age of 26. (obit)
Benjamin Disinger cont.
Caroline "Carrie Sarah" (Disinger) Truax cont.
Stacy B. Truax was born on 21 Mar 1872 in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York. He died on 8 May 1959 at the age of 87 in Wolcottsville, New York. Stacy and Jennie A. Gritman were married on 31 Dec 1895. Jennie was born in 1870; died on 27 Apr 1947. (obits)
They had the following children:
Gladys L. Truax, born 7 Feb 1908, Royalton, NY; died 20 Feb 1984, Niagara Co., NY; in 1944 married Albert Mietz who died on 25 Jul 1982
Edward O. Truax was born on 21 Feb 1874 in Royalton, Niagara Co., New York. He died on 9 Dec 1954 at the age of 80 in Buffalo, Veterans Hospital. Edward and Stella F. Jones were married in 1904. Stella died on 11 Jul 1967 in Gasport, NY.
They had the following children:
Infant son Truax was born in 1905. He died on 29 Oct 1905.
Donald J. Truax was born in 1907. He died on 16 Jan 1969 at the age of 62. (see obit below) Donald and (1) Minnie Clack were married in 1937. Donald and (2) Myrtle Hill were married on 18 Sep 1956. Myrtle died on 7 Nov 1975.
They had the following child:
Debra Ann Truax was born in 1958; lived in Gasport, NY; married Bush
George A. P. Truax was born on 4 Mar 1877 in Royalton, Niagara Co., NY; died in Feb 1945 at the age of 67; in 1901 married Maybelle Dunning who was born in 1881, and died in 1939. (obit)
They had the following children:
Frank G. Truax was born on 16 Aug 1911 in Royalton Center, New York. He died on 25 Dec 2004 at the age of 93 in Newfane, Niagara Co, New York. Frank and Susan Barber were married on 15 Jun 1940. Susan was born on 17 Aug 1917. She died on 9 Jul 2008 at the age of 90. (obit)
They had the following children:
James Emmett Truax, born 1949; married Patricia Ann Pool, 1970
They had the following children:
Jennifer Ann Truax, born 1970; married Jason Stickney, 1998.
They had the following children:
Jaclyn Ann Stickney was born in 2001.
Trisha Ann Truax, born 1971; married Timothy Proper, 1997.
They had the following children:
Cali Prentice Proper was born in 2001
Ruth Truax was born in 1906; died on 9 Jun 1929 in Lockport, NY; married William C. Smith who was born in 1903 in Lockport, and died on 6 May 1966 in Lockport.
They had the following children:
Betty Jean Smith
infant son
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