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- Birth Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Monday, December 8, 1919)
Daughter: Constance to Mr. and Mrs. Chester S. Rice, 135 Park Avenue.
- Newspaper Article (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Thursday, July 20, 1961)
Benjamin F. Bennett, former senior application engineer for materials handling industry with General Electric Co's industrial sales operation in Schenectady, has been named manager of general industry engineering at the company's industry control department at Salem, Va.
BENNETT JOINED GE in 1941 and has worked in the fields of industrial control, machine tool drives and material handling drives.
He received his BS degree in electrical engineering from the university of Wisconsin in 1944 after serving two years with the navy in World war II.
In his new post, Bennett will be responsible for product, systems, and application engineering of electrical controls and devices manufactured for general industrial use.
Bennett, his wife and two children now live at 862 Park, lane, SW, Roanoke, Va.- Obituary ( Roanoke Times, VA, from August 19 to August 20, 2011
Benjamin F. Bennett passed away suddenly late on Friday evening, August 12, 2011, from a heart attack. He was 92 years old and a resident of Brandon Oaks in Roanoke. He is survived by his wife, Constance Rice Bennett; two sons, Douglas of New York, and David of Raleigh; a brother, Edwin of Chicago; David's wife, Mary Jane, and their daughter, Maryscott; and five nieces and nephews. Mr. Bennett retired from General Electric in 1982 as the Manager of Engineering Administration at the Drive Systems Department in Roanoke. Ben was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast having been both a Charter in 1970 and, later, Life Member of Hunting Hill Country Club. He was an active golfer until he was 90. Ben and his wife have been members of the First Presbyterian Church for 50 years where he served in numerous officer positions over the years.
Ben was a life long philatelist and a founding member of the Big Lick Stamp Club, serving for a period as its president. In his retirement, he took on many assignments appraising stamp collections for estates and was one of the best known appraisers in Western Virginia.
Benjamin F. Bennett Jr. was born on June 1, 1919, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Benjamin Floyd Bennett and the former Edith Moore. His father was in management with a local subsidiary of U.S. Steel. Ben dropped the junior from his name early in his career.
Ben attended Martin's Ferry High School graduating in 1937 and was the center on the basketball team. He attended the University of Wisconsin graduating in 1941 with a B.S. in electrical engineering. His uncle was one of the founders of the Electrical Engineering Department at the school. Ben joined the General Electric Company in 1941 and went through GE's training program in Schenectady where he met his future wife, Connie.
Ben was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy in 1943 and worked with electronics during the war. Connie and Ben were married on December 23, 1944, at Union Presbyterian Church in Schenectady.
After being discharged from the Navy in 1946, Ben and Connie returned to Schenectady where he rejoined the General Electric Company and worked in various engineering and management positions. In June 1961, following a promotion and transfer at GE, the family relocated to Roanoke and resided for many years in the Jefferson Hills area.
In 1970, Ben served as the national president of the GE Elfun Society, an honor that he particularly enjoyed, and after retirement went on the Elfun Society's Board of Directors as the Senior Elfun serving until 1980. In retirement, Ben and Connie traveled extensively overseas and particularly enjoyed the many cruises that they took.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at Brandon Oaks. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial remembrances be made to either the First Presbyterian Church in Roanoke or the Brandon Oaks Resident Endowment Fund. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
Marriage Notes for Constance M Rice and Benjamin Floyd Bennett Jr
- Marriage Licence (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Wednesday, December 6, 1944)
Benjamin Flloyd Bennett, 417 Union street ans Constance Rice, 1957 Park Avenue.
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- Birth Announcement (Schencetady Gazette, NY, Thursday, September 18, 1947)
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Bennett of Union street announce the birt of a son, douglas Marshall, on Monday at the Bellevue Maternity hospital. Mrs. Bennett is the former Miss Constance Rice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester S. Rice of Park Avenue.
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- 1940 census, Syracuse, Onondaga, NY, (710 Madison), fam # 9 - O'Donnell Thomas, rents his home, ae 27, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Cab Driver - Cab Company; Dorothy, wife, ae 24, 4 yr HS, born in NY; Granther Carlton, son, ae 7, born in NY.
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- Obituary (The Syracuse Herald-Journal, NY, Tuesday, April 12, 1994)
Donald G. Damon, 76, of Central Square died Sunday at Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital, Syracuse, after a brief illness. Mr. Damon retired in 1993 as office manager after 30 years with Oswego Asphalt Corp., Palermo, and previously was employed with Easy Washer Co., Syracuse, and General Electic Co., Liverpool. Mr. Damon was a graduate of Central Square High School. Mr. Damon was a life member of the Central Square Rod and Gun Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth "Betty" Windey; a daughter, Donnette Damon of Cleveland; a foster son, Joseph Bunder of Greenville, S.C.; a sister, Dorothy Rothschild of DeWitt; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Watson Funeral Home, Central Square, the Rev. George Spencer officiating. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 206 S. Main St. Contributions may be made to Southern Oswego Volunteer Ambulance Corps or the American Heart Association.
- Obituary (Syracuse Post Standard, NY, June 4, 2008)
Elizabeth M. (Betty) Damon, 87, of Central Square, died Monday, June 2, 2008 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Hastings, she was a life resident. Betty was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Donald in 1994; and a foster son, Joseph Bunder. Betty is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Donnette (Robert Schmidt) Damon; and a grandson, Donald Schmidt, all of Cleveland; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 631 S. Main St., Central Square with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Calling Hours will be 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2008 at the funeral home.
Marriage Notes for Donald George Damon and Elizabeth M Windey
- Wedding Announcement (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY, Saturday, May 1, 1943)
CENTRAL SQUARE— Marriage of Miss Elizabeth Marjone Windey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Windey of Central Square, R. D., and Donald George Damon, son of Mr and Mrs. David Damon of Central Square, took place Saturday afternoon, April 24, at Christ church in Brewerton, the Rev. Iva Weinhauer, Pastor, officiating. Mrs. Lloyd Weaver, sister of the bride, and Mr. Weaver were the attendants.
The bride is a graduate of Vocational High school, Syracuse, and Mr. Damon attended Central Square High school. Both are employed at the Easy Washer plant in Syracuse.
Mr. and Mrs. Damon left for Patterson, N.J. to visit relatives and will visit New York City before returning to Central Square.
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- Newspapr Article (Oswego Palladium, NY, June 19, 1945)
Central Square ... F2c Robert Auborn. E. M., has been wounded somewhere in the Pacific, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Auborn.- Obituary (Syracuse Herald-Journal, NY, December 2, 1992)
Robert J. Auborn, 65, of North Street died Tuesday at Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital, Syracuse.
Surviving are his wife, Betty; three daughters, JoAnne Wooley of Liverpool and Pamela Riggs and Roberta Auborn, both of Cleveland; a sister, Imogene Hendry of Liverpool; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Traub Funeral Home, Central Square. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Central Square.
Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 110 N. Main St.Syracuse.
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- Obituary (Syracuse Herald-Journal, NY, Thursday, June 3, 1993)
Betty M. Auborn , 67, of North Street died Tuesday at University Hospital, Syracuse.
Mrs. Auborn was a life resident of Cleveland. She retired in January after 10 years as Cleveland village clerk.
Surviving are three daughters, JoAnne Wooley of Liverpool and Pamela Riggs and Roberta Auborn, both of Cleveland; two sisters, Celestine Auclair of Liberty and Kathleen McCluskey of Mount Vernon, Ohio; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Traub Funeral Home, Central Square. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Cleveland.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 110 N. Main St.
Marriage Notes for Robert Joseph Auborn and Betty Marie Houser
- Wedding Announcement (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Tuesday, February 18, 1947)
CLEVELAND — A pretty wedding took place in St. Mary's Church Saturday at 2 p. m. when Miss Elizabeth Mary Houser, dughter of Mrs. Mabel Houser and the late Frederick W. Houser, became the bride of Robert Joseph Auborn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Auborn of Brewerton, Rev. Fr. Dwyer officiating.
Miss Agnes Towne of Cleveland was bridesmaid and James Armstrong of Central Square was best man. The bride wore a light blue suit with hat to match and wore a pink orchid corsage. The bridesmaid wore a light gray suit with hat to match and wore a gardenia corsage. Mrs. Francis P. Dock of Cleveland sang two solos accompanied by Miss Sarah Bedell of Constantia.
The church was decorated with daffodils by Miss Agnes Houser, an aunt of the bride. The bride is a graduate of Cleveland High School and was employed at Kaiser's Market, and the groom is a graduate of Central Square High School, and has served in the last war.
Following the wedding ceremony, the mother of the bride gave a luncheon at the Globe Hotel to 42 guests. The tables were prettily decorated with sweet peas, daffodils and gladiola by Mrs. David Hurley and an aunt of the bride, Miss Anna Houser, provided the name cards and favors.
Guests who attended the wedding and luncheon were from Brewerton, Cicero, Jewell, Oneida, Durhamville, Central Square, Rome, Homer and Cleveland. The newlyweds left on a short honeymoon visiting relatives in Binghamton and Liberty.
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- Birth Announcement (Oswego Palladium, NY, June (undated) 1960)
Cleveland ... Mr. and Mrs. Robert Auborn of North Street are the parents of a baby girl, Roberta Sue, bom June 2 in Oneida City Hospital. Mr. Auborn is employed at Western Union in Syracuse. The grandparents are Mabel Houser of Cleveland and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Auborn ot Brewerton.
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- 1940 census, West Seneca, Erie, NY, (3488 Second Street) fam # 252 - Price George, rents his home, ae 31, 8th grade, born in WI, Roll Tender - oil manufacturer; Irma, wife, ae 24, 2 yr HS, born in NY; Beverly, daughter, ae 2, born in NY; Marilyn, daughter, ae 5/12.
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- Obituary (Buffalo Courier Express, New York, Monday, January 31, 1977)
THURBER - Merton G., of Eden, N.Y., suddenly, January 17, 1977, husband of Althea (nee May); father or Dennis and Merton Thurber Jr. and Mrs. Linda Blowers; brother of Mrs. Mildred Knapp, Mrs. Eerma Price and Mrs. Ruth Phillips; grandfather of Sandy Blowers and Dennis Thurber Jr. Funeral from the Donald M. Demerley Funeral Home, 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, N.Y., Monday morning at 11. Friends Invited. Visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. beginning Saturday at 2 p-m. Mr. Thurber was s past commander of American Lagion Hamburg Post 527.
- Obituary (The Sun, Hamburg, New York, Thursday, January 28, 1999)
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Donald M. Demmerley Funeral Home, Hamburg for Althea A. May Thurber, of Hamburg, who died on Monday, Jan. 25, 1999.
She is survived by her sons, Dennis (Norma) and Merton (Joanne) Thurber Jr.; daughter, Linda Jane Morin; sisters, Beatrice Young, Marjorie (William) Edwards, Carol Calkins and Janice Taber; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Thurber was predeceased by her husband, Merton Thurber, Sr.
She was a member of the American Legion Post 527 Ladies Auxiliary.
Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.
31665. Merton Glenn Thurber Jr
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- Funeral (Evening Telegram, Herkimer, NY, Friday, December 23, 1963)
Private funeral Services for Garry Kaples, 132 Second Ave., ex-patrolman, will be conducted today by the Rev. Donald Ebel, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran church, Herkimer, fron the Fenner Funeral Home. Burial will in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer.
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Marriage Notes for Sharon Lee Kaples and Roger F Quackenbush
- Wedding Announcement (Evening Telegram, Herkimer, New York, Tuesday, June 26, 1973(?))
Miss Sharon Kaples, daughter of Mrs. Garry Kaples, 132 Second St., and the late Mr. Kaples, was married to Roger Quackenbush, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Quackenbush, Millers Grove Road, RD 3, Frankfort, in a ceremony at 1:30 p.m., Dec. 28 in Trinity Lutheran Church here.
Rev. Donald Ebel, Lutheran pastor officiated. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Emest Vogel, aunt and uncle of the bride.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of he Mrs. Robert Torrey, Utica, the bride’s grandmother.
Mrs. Quackenbush attended Herkimer High School. Her husband is a graduate of Frankfort Schuyler Central High School and is employed by Young Buick, Herkimer.
They are making their home at 113 N. Washington St.
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- Birth Announcement (Daily Sentinel, Rome, New York, Saturday, May 13, 1961)
JEFFREY — To Lawrence and Iris Sharpe Jeffrey, 506 N. Madison St, May 13, 1961, in Rome Hospital, a son.
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- Newspaper Article (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Friday, March 16, 1945)
Pfc. Gerald F. Sharpe, son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Sharpe sr., 145 N. James St., was wounded in the knee when Marines invaded Iwo Jima, according to word received by his parents from the War Department and from the Roman.
The latter writes the injury is not serious and he is now in a hospital in the Marianas Islands. Young Sharpe is with 4th Marine Division of the 25th Regiment.
His brother, Pvt. George F. Sharpe, is a member of an Army section which was recently cited in Luxembourg.
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Marriage Notes for Janet Catherine Sharpe and Stewart Joseph Fragapane
- Wedding Announcement (Daily Sentinel, Rome, New York, Monday, December 27, 1971)
Miss Janet Sharpe and Stewart Fragapane exchanged wedding vows in a double ring ceremony in St. John the Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, with the Rev. Victor F. Ciciarelli officiating.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Sharpe, 109 Frederick St.. and Mr and Mrs. Joseph Fragapane Jr., 729 W. Liberty St.
Music for the ceremony included the theme from "Romeo and Juliet" and "Close to You."
The bride Was escorted by her father. Her cousin. Miss Mary Jane Smith, was maid of honor, and another cousin. Miss Debra Finster of Lee Center, was bridesmaid.
Clayton Liebi, Lee Center, was best man. Ushers were Mario Pettinelli. Westernville, and Frederick Sharpe. brother of the bride.
Mrs. Fragapane selected a satin and lace street - length gown and a three - tier veil caught to a full headpiece. She carried White sweetheart roses.
A reception was held at the Lee Center Fire House. The couple is living at 409 E. Linden St. Mr. Fragapane is employed by Pettibone Corp.
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- One of their daughters was born May 14m 1849, in Fomr, NY.
- Obituary (Find A Grave)
John R. Smith, age 83, of Rome, passed away Monday June 11th 2012 at Rome Memorial Hospital. John was born on July 3rd 1928, son of Claude T. and Marie A Hawkins Smith, Sr in Rome NY.
John (Jack) married Lorraine A Sharpe on November 25, 1948 at St. Peters Parish, Rome. They shared 53 years together before her passing on October 6th, 2001.
John worked until retirement at Rome Cable Corporation, where he was the Manager of the Maintenance and Calibration Department. He also formerly owned and operated the Wells Boat Shop, and Smith Sales and Service of Rome.
John enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed and took great pride in wood working projects in his spare time. He was known to be quite the handyman.
He was predeceased by his parents, one granddaughter Kimberly Lynn Neiss, one great granddaughter Alexandria Catherine Snow, brother Claude T. Smith, Jr; son in law Jack
Libertino, and two brother in laws Frank (Bud) Abbe and Richard Page.
May John now spend an eternity with Lorraine as he so desired. He was loved and will be greatly missed.
Marriage Notes for Lorraine Ann Sharpe and John Richard Smith
- Wedding Announcement (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Tuesday, November 30, 1948)
Miss Lorraine Anne Sharpe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sharpe, 214 Steuben St., and John Richard Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, 125 Turin St., were married Nov. 25 at 10 a. m., in St. Peter's rectory. The Rev. John J. Burke, assistant pastor, performed the ceremony.
Mrs. George Sharp jr., and Claude Smith jr., were the attending couple.
The bride wore a street length dress of pastel pink with matching pink and brown accessories and orchid corsage The matron of honor wore cocoa brown with dark brown accessories and corsage of yellow rosebuds.
Upon their return from Canada, Mr. and Mrs. Smith will live at 211 N. Madison St. The bride attended Rome Free Academy and Mr. Smith was graduated from St. Aloysius Academy. He is employed by Rome Cable Corp.
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- Funeral (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Thursday, July 22, 1965)
Funeral services for Mrs. Alexander (Beverly A. Sharpe) Ceci, of 4458 River St., WilIoughby, Ohio, a former Roman who died Monday in Lake County Hospital, Willoughby, will be held it 1:30 a. m. Friday in Imaculate Conception Church, Willoughby, with interment in
All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Lawrence E. McMahon Funeral Home, 2200, Euclid Ave., Willoughby.- Obituary (Daily Press, Utica, NY, Thursday, July 22, 1965)
Rome — Mrs. Beverly Alice Ceci, 33, of Willoughby, Ohio, wife of Alexander Ceci, died July 19 in Lake County Hospital, Willoughby.
She was born in Rome, daughter of George F. and Alma Kaples Sharpe. She attended local schools. She was married to Mr. Ceci in 1952. Mrs. Ceci and her husband operated the Milvo Restaurant on North James St. She was last employed in the Capitol Restaurant. She moved with her family to Ohio earlier this month.
Besides her husband, she leaves her parents, of Camden; a son, David, and three daughters, Debra, Joanne and Tina, all at home; six sisters, Mrs. John R. (Lorraine) Smith and Mrs. Frank (Rachel) Pawlikowski, both of Rome; Mrs. Joseph (Harline) Pawlikowski, Blossvale; Mrs. Francis (Eleanor) Raut, Camden; Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Jones, Youngstown, Ohio, and Mrs. Lawrence (Iris) Jeffery, Covina, Calif., and five brothers, George F., Gerald F., Peter W., and James C. Sharpe, all of Rome, and Paul W. Sharpe, serving with the Navy.
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- Birth Announcement (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Friday, November 11, 1955)
CECI — To Alexander and Beverly Sharpe Ceci, 609 Liberty Gardens, Nov. 11, 1955, in Rome Hospital, a son.
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- Obituary (Internet Reference)
Joseph T. Pawlikowski, 86, of Fish Creek Landing Rd., Blossvale, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at his home.
He was born on July 13, 1930, in Rome, the son of Frank and Mary Komuda Pawlikowski.
On May 7, 1952, Joe was united in marriage to Harlene Sharpe in Rome.
Joe was a truck driver for the Coleman Brothers and later the Red Star Express, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Local 317 in Syracuse and the Local 182 in Utica.
Joe was an avid outdoorsman and always spent his spare time in the woods.
Surviving besides his loving wife of sixty-four years, Harlene; are two daughters, Cynthia Rounds, of Oneida, Becky Pawlikowski, of Cary, NC; three sons, Bradley Pawlikowski, of Lakeport, Mark Pawlikowski, of Utica, and Joseph (Gloria) Pawlikowski, Jr., of Bernard’s Bay; six sisters, Evelyn Beecher, of Verona, Helen and (Michael) Mizgala, of Rome, Anna Master, of Rome, Agnes Babcock, of Verona, Catherine Peck, of Holland Patent, and Frances O’Brien, of Syracuse; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by a daughter, Tanya; and three brothers, James, Walter, and Frank Pawlikowski, Jr.,
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 10, 2017, at 12:00 PM at the Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc, 418 N. George St., Rome. Interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Harlene Sharpe and Joseph Pawlikowski
- Engagement Announcement (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Tuesday, March 4, 1952)
Mr. and Mrs. George Sharpe, 724 W. Dominick St., announce the engagement of their daughter, Harlene, to Joseph Pawlikowski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pawlikowski, Lee Center.
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- Birth Announcment (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Saturday, December 6, 1952)
PAWLIKOWSKI — To Joseph and Harlene Sharpe Pawlikowski, RD 1, Rome, Dec. 6, 1952, in the Oneida County Hospital, a son
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- Birth Announcement (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Monday, February 22, 1954)
PAWLIKOWSKI — To Joseph and Harlene Sharpe Pawlikowski, 67 Third St., Camden, Feb. 21, 1954, in Rome Hospital, a son.
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- Birth Announcement (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Monday, December 12, 1955)
PAWLIKOWSKI — To Joseph and Arlene Sharpe Pawlikowski, RD 1, Blossvale, Dec. 11, 1955, in Rome Hospital, a daughter.
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- Birth Announcement (Advance-Journal, Camden, NY, Friday, August 29, 1958)
PAWLIKOWSKI — To Joseph and Harlene Sharpe Pawlikowski, of Blossville, in Rome Hospital, August 26, 1958, a daughter.
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