✞OATES The funeral of Elizabeth Oates was held Monday morning at 8:30 at the Clemens O. Gaul Funeral Home, 263 East Ave., and 9:00 at St. John's Church. Requiem High Mass was sung by Reverend Francis A. Clancy. The bearers were Robert Berry, John Moran, Roger Schiffert, Lawrence Slomba, Franklin Bartenstein and Anthony Haley. Interment was at St. Patrick's Cemetery.

✞LOCKPORT N. Y. UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 26, 1933 Michael Fitzgerald Dies At His Home - Michael S. FitzGerald, 74, died late Saturday night at his home, 110 Stevens street. He had been in failing health for some time and was critically ill for several days. Born June 6, 1859, In this city, Mr. FitzGerald was a lifelong resident, a machinist by trade and a member of Cataract lodge, 54, I. O. O. F. His wife, Mary Oates FitzGerald, died several years ago. A son, George L. FitzGerald, died last winter of a heart attack after rolling a near-perfect score at the Thurston Bowling alleys. Another son, John L FitzGerald, also preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter and four sons, Mrs. William H. Hornby, Edward M. and William D. FitzGerald, all of Lockport; Daniel J. FitzGerald of Dunkirk, and James H, FitzGerald, of Los Angeles; one sister and three brothers, Mrs. Charles Brennan of Ellicottsville; John W. FitzGerald of Barker; Matthew N. FitzGerald of Warren, Ohio, and James E. FitzGerald of Youngstown, Ohio; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. The Rev. Chester E. Jenney, D. D., of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery. 

✞LOCKPORT, N.Y., UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL AUGUST 1939 Veteran Dairyman Removed By Death Services Arranged Friday For Patrick Oates, Milk Dealer in Lockport For More Than 40 Years. - Patrick Oates. 79, veteran dairyman, passed away at his 340 E. Union street, at 5:15 this morning after a brief illness, several months ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which kept him in bed for a time, but he recovered to be out again. More recently a heart ailment forced him to his bed. He was born June 24, 1860, in Ireland, and came to this country with his mother when he was 12 years old. The family settled in Lockport, and Mr. Oates subsequently obtained employment on old Shuler farm at Chestnut Ridge and Old Niagara road. After ten years of farming he entered the milk business, and five years later moved into Lockport, where he has continued in this business for more than 40 years. He was a charter member of Niagara Division 4, A.O.H., and an honorary member of the Lockport Exempt Firemen's association. He attended St. John's church ever since coming to Lockport. His wife died in November, 1938. Surviving are three sons, William, Robert E. and Edwin P. Oates; daughters. Miss Elizabeth Oates and Mrs. John Kenefic, and one brother, James Oates, all of Lockport. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 o'clock at the home and 11:30 at St. John's church, with burial in Chestnut Ridge cemetery.

✞LOCKPORT N. Y. UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1941 MRS. JAMES OATES DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS - Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Oates, 72, widow of James Oates, who died at 6 o'clock Saturday evening at her home, 25 Price street, will be held tomorrow morning at 8:90 at the home and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in Chestnut Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Oates was stricken Thursday with a cerebral hemorrhage and failed to rally. She was a lifelong resident of Lockport where she was born Sept. 6, 1868. Her education was obtained in the parochial schools. A member of St. Mary's church, Mrs. Oates had long been associated with the Altar and Rosary Society there. She was also a member of the Queen's Daughters. Fraternally, she was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Sequa Council, 177, Degree of Pocahontas. Surviving are three sons, J. Carleton Oates, Buffalo: Wilfred J., and C Milton Oates, Lockport. 

✞Mrs. Woodside Dies At 76 - Hartland Native - Mrs. Blanche E. Woodside, 76, of 1 Harvey Ave., Lockport, died Saturday, at Lockport Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for five weeks. Born in the Town of Hartland, April 30, 1894, she had lived in this area all her life. Her parents were John and Hattie (Perkins) Morningstar. She is survived by her husband, Leo H. Woodside; a son, Frederic J. Oates Sr. of Amberst; three sisters, Mrs. John (Ada) Brandt of Newfane. Mrs. Albert (Nina) Brandt of Lockport, and Mrs. Al (Maude) Wedderien of Long Island; two brothers, hers, Carlton and LaVerne Morningstar, both of Lockport; and three grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 17 to 9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home Inc. 263 East Ave., with funeral services to be held at All Saints Church p.m. tomorrow. Buial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

*** LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 15, 1937 Woodside -- Morningstar. Mrs. Hattie Morningstar announces the marriage of her daughter, Blanche, to Leo H Woodside, May 26 at Kenmore. Mr. and Mrs. Woodside are residing at 7 Beattie Avenue. 

✞L. H. Woodside, Lockport, Dies - Leo H. Woodside, 84, of 1 Harvey Ave., died Tuesday at the Mount View Health Facility after a brief illness. He was born July 19, 1891, in Millville, N. Y., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woodside. Employed by the New York State Electric and Gas Corp. for 25 years, he had retired about 20 years ago. His wife, Blanche E. Morningstar Woodside, died in 1970. Survivors include one son and one daughter, Douglas E Woodside, of Cambria, and Mrs. Fred (Shirley) Barnum, of Barker: a sister, Mrs. James O'Shea, of Niagara Falls, and five grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., today, at the Gaul Funeral Home, Inc., 263 East Ave., where the funeral will be held at 4 p.m., Thurs day, with the Rev. Charles Deacon officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

✞Lockport native Albert “Allie” Brandt, a highly successful professional bowler and member of the American Bowling Congress (ABC) Hall of Fame, is best remembered for his record score of 886 for a three-game series which remained unbroken for fifty years. Brandt bowled successive games of 297, 289 and 300 for a total of 886 pins in a 1939 ABC sanctioned event. It set the standard for bowling excellence for years to come. Brandt’s accomplishments would soon bring him many bowling honors. In 1946 & 47, he was named to the First Team All-American Bowling Team.

In 1958, Brandt became a charter member of the Professional Bowler’s Association (PBA), and served as the first treasurer on the Board of Governors until his death in 1982. Then in 1960, Brandt was inducted into the ABC Hall of Fame. From 1975-77, he served as president of the shrine. In 1976, Brandt became a charter member of the Hall of Fame of both Lockport and Buffalo Bowling Associations. In 1982, he also became a charter member of the New York State Bowling Association Hall of Fame.

✞Lockport Union-Sun & Journal Thursday February 11, 1937 - Walter Morningstar died this Thursday morning, Feb. 11, 1937. He leaves his wife Edith, two daughters, Barbara, and Shirley, his mother Mrs. Hattie Morningstar, four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. John Brandt, Newfane; Mrs. Albert Brant, Lockport; Mrs. Ernest Gainer, New York City, Mrs. Blanch Oats, Lockport; Carlton, Lavern and John, Lockport. Funeral from the family home 285 Caledonia street, on Saturday at 2:30. Interment at Hartland cemetery.

✞She was a Lockport resident most of her life. Lillian worked for over fifteen years at Harrison Radiator. Her husband, Lavern; her five children and her eight brothers and sisters predeceased Lillian. Several nieces and nephews survive her.. Friends may call on Monday, May 12th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ross Funeral Home Gaul Chapel, 263 East Avenue, Lockport, where a funeral service will take place at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery.. Please visit gaulfuneralhome.com.

✞THE MEDINA DAILY JOURNAL Thursday July 19, 1928 - Mrs. Mary Diltz, aged 72 years, passed away Sunday evening at her home in Millville after a long Illness. She is survived by her husband Sylvester Diltz; two sons, George and Walter, both of New York; four brothers, Richard Woodside of Medina, Robert Woodside, Knowlesville, Edward Woodside of Nebraska and Homer Woodside of California. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in Millville Cemetery. 

✞NIAGARA FALLS GAZETTE Thursday July 18 , 1946 Falls Woman Dies After Long Illness Mrs. Katherine Fanning Woodside, 81, died today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James T. O'Shea, 3050 Macklem Avenue, after an Illness of two years. Mrs. Woodside formerly lived at Knowlesville and came to this city 10 years ago. Besides her daughter, she leaves her husband, Robert G Woodside, and two sons, James Woodside, of this city and Homer Woodside of Lockport, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held from the home at 8:30 am Saturday and a half hour later at St. Teresas church. Interment will be in St. Marys cemetery at Medina. 

✞Lodi News-Sentinel Oct 20, 1954 Homer H. Woodside, 86, of Acampo, passed away yesterday morning in a local hospital. Mr. Woodside was born Nov.3, 1865 in Dunville, Canada, the son of Thomas and Jerina Woodside. He moved to Millville, N.Y. at the age of four years, later coming to Sattley, Sierra county, where he engaged in ranching. It was there he met and married Ida Belle Summers. He enjoyed 51 years of married life, his wife having preceded him in death 12 years ago. After his marriage, he followed railroading, and in that capacity moved to Lodi in April of 1912. He retired Sept 21, 1936. He was a active member of the First Congregational Church and the Knights of Pythias for a number of years. Mr. Woodside was the father of Mrs. George Hansen of Acampo; Homer Woodside of Pasadena; Warren Woodside, Grass Valley; and the late Chester Woodside. He leaves six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Interment in Lodi Memorial Cemetery.

✞Lodi News-Sentinel Nov 6, 1942 Mrs. Woodside Rites Saturday - Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Belle Woodside will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel of Hale & Bawden. Interment will be in Lodi cemetery. Mrs. Woodside was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Summers and was born at Gold Lake, California, August 20, 1866. Soon after her birth they moved to Sierra Valley where they lived until her marriage to Homer Woodside at Reno, Nevada, October 15, 1891. Mr. and Mrs. Woodside lived above Sonora for a number of years and there four children were born to their union, three of whom survive. They moved to Lodi in 1913 where she has since resided. Mr. and Mrs. Woodside celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary at their home in Youngstown on October 15 of this year.

*** THE MEDINA DAILY JOURNAL 1914 - While making changes in the gas connections in a trench in front of the First Presbyterian church yesterday, Mr. Fred Woodside, employed by Chase A Breed, was overcome with gas and when found was unconscious. He was removed from the trench and revived by Dr. Scott. While making the repairs the flow of gas had not been entirely shut off, and Mr. Woodside was overcome before he realized it. In a short time he was able to resume his work, apparently none the worse for "going to sleep on the job.''  

note- Freddie took after his steamfitter older brother Robert.

✞THE MEDINA DAILY JOURNAL 1909 - Mrs. Richard Woodside died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at her home, on the corner of East Avenue and Oak Orchard Street. Mrs. Woodside was thirty-seven years of age and leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband, one daughter 5 years of age, one brother, of Madison N.Y., and a grandfather, of Hamilton N. Y. The funeral was held from yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Herendeen officiating. Interment was at Millville Cemetery

*** THE MEDINA DAILY JOURNAL TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1932 Richard Woodside Succeeded as Manager A. & P. Store - The Main Street, north, store of the Atlantic & Pacific Company, has a new manager today. Donald Hutchison of Buffalo, having succeeded Richard Woodside of Waverly Avenue, who had been employed by the A. & P. here for many years, and under his administration the volume of the business had increased year after year.

*** THE JOURNAL-REGISTER Medina, N.Y. December 7, 1957 - Richard Woodside, East Oak Orchard Street, left to visit Mr. and Mrs. Oaklin Kibler of Jacksonville

*** THE MEDINA DAILY JOURNAL SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1923 - Miss Nina Woodside is home from Clyde and will spend her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Woodside 

✞wattsfuneralhomes.com Robert W. ‘”Bob” Kibler, 71, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Putnam Community Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Midina [sic], New York to the Late Oaklin and Nina Kibler. Bob was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Crescent City and also the Crescent City Moose Lodge #1641. He enjoyed boating, antiques, sports, going to auctions and admiring cars. Mr Kibler was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran faithfully serving his country in the South Pole. Robert leaves to celebrate his legacy his loving wife of 10 years, Rita Carney-Kibler of Crescent City, Fl.; sons, Richard Kibler and wife, Pamela of Jacksonville, Fl., Russell Kibler and wife, Terrye of Jacksonville, Fl., Edward Carney and wife, Ingrid of Cary, North Carolina, John Carney and wife, Sue of Pottstown, Philadelphia, Brian Carney and wife, Pat of Sterling, Virginia; daughter; Diane Bates and husband, Stan of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Brian, Scott, Emily, John, Andrew, Ian, Erin, Sean, Christopher, Madeline. A Celebration of Robert’s Life will be 2 pm Saturday, March 1, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church of Crescent City with Rev. Nels Falk officiating. In Lieu of Flowers donations may be sent in the honor and memory of Robert Kibler to the First Presbyterian Church, 301 East Cypress, Crescent City, Fl. 32112.