Ratay-Johnstone Ancestors - Person Sheet
Ratay-Johnstone Ancestors - Person Sheet
NameVirginia Marian CRAWFORD 
Death16 Jan 20031016
BurialSt. Bernard’s Cemetery, Youngstown, New York
OccupationMother of 7 children
EducationValedictorian, Wilson Central High
ReligionSt. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church
Alias/AKAGinny
FatherCharles H. CRAWFORD (1876-)
MotherIrene PERRY (1898-<1933)
Spouses
Marriage14 Feb 1942, Wilson, Niagara County, New York8441
Marr Memonewspaper
ChildrenKathryn (Living)
MarriageDec 1949
Census notes for Virginia Marian CRAWFORD
1930 New York, Niagara County, Wilson Town, E.D. 32-112, sheet 1A, stamped page 222 (taken 2 Apr 1930)
Town Line Road, dwelling 1, family 1
Crawford, Charles, head, owns, $5500, no radio, male, white, age 53, married at age 44, born New York, parents born New York, wire chief, NY telephone Co.
————, Irene, wife, female, white, age 34, married at age 24, born New York, parents born New York, agent, NY telephone Co.
————, Virginia, daughter, female, white, age 6, single, born New York, parents born New York
1940 New York, Niagara County, Wilson township, E.D. 32-163, sheet 3A, stamped page 2202 (taken 8 Apr 1940)
household 19, owns, $3000
Crawford, Chas.H., head, male, white, age 63, married, 2 yrs high school, born New York, lived in same house in 1935
————, Beatrice N., wife, female, white, age 28, married, 8th grade, lived in same house in 1935
————, Virginia M., daughter, female, white, age 16, single, 3 yrs high school, born New York, lived in same house in 1935
Town Line Road, dwelling 1, family 1
Crawford, Charles, head, owns, $5500, no radio, male, white, age 53, married at age 44, born New York, parents born New York, wire chief, NY telephone Co.
————, Irene, wife, female, white, age 34, married at age 24, born New York, parents born New York, agent, NY telephone Co.
————, Virginia, daughter, female, white, age 6, single, born New York, parents born New York
1940 New York, Niagara County, Wilson township, E.D. 32-163, sheet 3A, stamped page 2202 (taken 8 Apr 1940)
household 19, owns, $3000
Crawford, Chas.H., head, male, white, age 63, married, 2 yrs high school, born New York, lived in same house in 1935
————, Beatrice N., wife, female, white, age 28, married, 8th grade, lived in same house in 1935
————, Virginia M., daughter, female, white, age 16, single, 3 yrs high school, born New York, lived in same house in 1935
Obituary notes for Virginia Marian CRAWFORD
Niagara Gazette, Jan. 17, 2003
Virginia C. "Ginny" Mahoney, 79, of Church St., Youngstown, NY died at her residence, January 16, 2003, after a brief illness. Born in Wilson, NY, August 8, 1923, to Charles and Irene (Perry) Crawford. She graduated and was the Valedictorian of her Class of 1940 from Wilson Central High School, Wilson, NY. In 1942, Ginny was married to Gordon Velzy, who died on July 3, 1948. She then married Joseph H. "Bud" Mahoney in December 1949 and moved to Youngstown in 1959: Joseph died on August 28, 1978. Ginny was a member of St. Bernard's RC Church; Youngstown, the Wilson Historical Society, an avid Buffalo Bills fan, but most of all, her family was her life. She is survived by six daughters, Kathryn (Robert) Coulter of Lewiston, Maureen (Robert) Newton of Lockport, Margaret Mahoney of Randolph, NJ, Jo-Anne (Brad) Jircitano of Santa Clara, CA, Deborah Mahoney of Youngstown, Michele (Gary) Lane of Sterling, MA; one son, Kevin (Karen) Mahoney of Lewiston. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Mary (John) Mahoney of Lewiston and Mildred DeRemer of Niagara Falls, NY. Friends may call at the Hardison Funeral Home, N. Fourth and Ridge Sts., Lewiston, on Sunday, 4-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday from St. Bernard's R.C. Church, Second and Hinman Sts., Youngstown at a time to be announced. Burial will follow in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Youngstown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 387, Youngstown, NY 14174 or Niagara Hospice, Inc., 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.
Virginia C. "Ginny" Mahoney, 79, of Church St., Youngstown, NY died at her residence, January 16, 2003, after a brief illness. Born in Wilson, NY, August 8, 1923, to Charles and Irene (Perry) Crawford. She graduated and was the Valedictorian of her Class of 1940 from Wilson Central High School, Wilson, NY. In 1942, Ginny was married to Gordon Velzy, who died on July 3, 1948. She then married Joseph H. "Bud" Mahoney in December 1949 and moved to Youngstown in 1959: Joseph died on August 28, 1978. Ginny was a member of St. Bernard's RC Church; Youngstown, the Wilson Historical Society, an avid Buffalo Bills fan, but most of all, her family was her life. She is survived by six daughters, Kathryn (Robert) Coulter of Lewiston, Maureen (Robert) Newton of Lockport, Margaret Mahoney of Randolph, NJ, Jo-Anne (Brad) Jircitano of Santa Clara, CA, Deborah Mahoney of Youngstown, Michele (Gary) Lane of Sterling, MA; one son, Kevin (Karen) Mahoney of Lewiston. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Mary (John) Mahoney of Lewiston and Mildred DeRemer of Niagara Falls, NY. Friends may call at the Hardison Funeral Home, N. Fourth and Ridge Sts., Lewiston, on Sunday, 4-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday from St. Bernard's R.C. Church, Second and Hinman Sts., Youngstown at a time to be announced. Burial will follow in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Youngstown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 387, Youngstown, NY 14174 or Niagara Hospice, Inc., 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.
Notes for Gordon & Virginia Marian (Family)
Lockport, N.Y., Union-Sun and Journal, Friday, February 20, 1942, p. 4, viewed at http://fultonhistory.com
Weddings
Velzy-Crawford
The Exley Methodist church in Wilson was the scene of a lovely wedding on Saturday at 4 o’clock, when Miss Virginia Crawford, daughter of Charles Crawford, became the bride of Gordon Velzy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orley Velzy of Lewiston. The ceremony, performed by Rev. John Ford Leffler, took place before the altar banked with baskets of mixed gladioli and centered with white candles in silver holders.
Miss Yvonne Duxbury rendered two selections, “I Love You Truly” and “The One Rose,” accompanied by Mr. Virginia Coe at the organ. The bridal party entered to the march “Lohengrin” played by Miss Coe.
The bride give in marriage by her father, wore a charming flop-length gown of white taffeta with a grief train and a fingertip veil of white tulle. She carried a bouquet of gardenias tied with white ribbon.
The matron of Honor, Mrs. George DeRemer of Niagara Falls, was attired in a gown of powder-blue silk jersey with a veiled tiara to match. She carried a bouquet of daffodils tied with yellow ribbon. The bridesmaids were the Misses Helen and Dorothy Bradly of Ransomville. Miss Helen Bradley wore a gown of pink silk jersey and Miss Dorothy Bradley wore a pastel green silk jersey, both with tiaras to match. They also carried bouquets of daffodils tied with yellow. Howard Kayner Jr., acted as best man and ushers were Gordon Hausman, Jack Moore, Kenneth Moss and Franklin Markel.
Mrs. Charles Crawford, mother of the bride, was attired in a pastel blue crepe dress and hat, with brown accessories. Her shoulder corsage was of white gardenias. Mrs. Velzy, mother of the groom, wore a dress of deep blue crepe with black accessories and she wore a corsage of mixed flowers.
A reception was held at the home of the bride immediately following the ceremony.
Guests were present from Niagara Falls, Lockport, Ransomville, Angola, New Jersey and Wilson.
Pre-nuptial affairs included: A variety shower by Miss Janice Housel and Mrs. George DeRemer of Niagara Falls, a kitchen shower by Misses Virginia Coe and Janet Carter of Wilson, a variety shower by Miss Parker and Miss Tully of Wilson; a personal and bathroom shower by Miss Eileen McCarthy of Niagara Falls and a shower by the Misses Helen and Dorothy Bradley of Ransomville, at which time Miss Crawford received a floor lamp and a toastmaster.
Mr. and Mrs. Velzy will make their home at Niagara Falls.
Weddings
Velzy-Crawford
The Exley Methodist church in Wilson was the scene of a lovely wedding on Saturday at 4 o’clock, when Miss Virginia Crawford, daughter of Charles Crawford, became the bride of Gordon Velzy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orley Velzy of Lewiston. The ceremony, performed by Rev. John Ford Leffler, took place before the altar banked with baskets of mixed gladioli and centered with white candles in silver holders.
Miss Yvonne Duxbury rendered two selections, “I Love You Truly” and “The One Rose,” accompanied by Mr. Virginia Coe at the organ. The bridal party entered to the march “Lohengrin” played by Miss Coe.
The bride give in marriage by her father, wore a charming flop-length gown of white taffeta with a grief train and a fingertip veil of white tulle. She carried a bouquet of gardenias tied with white ribbon.
The matron of Honor, Mrs. George DeRemer of Niagara Falls, was attired in a gown of powder-blue silk jersey with a veiled tiara to match. She carried a bouquet of daffodils tied with yellow ribbon. The bridesmaids were the Misses Helen and Dorothy Bradly of Ransomville. Miss Helen Bradley wore a gown of pink silk jersey and Miss Dorothy Bradley wore a pastel green silk jersey, both with tiaras to match. They also carried bouquets of daffodils tied with yellow. Howard Kayner Jr., acted as best man and ushers were Gordon Hausman, Jack Moore, Kenneth Moss and Franklin Markel.
Mrs. Charles Crawford, mother of the bride, was attired in a pastel blue crepe dress and hat, with brown accessories. Her shoulder corsage was of white gardenias. Mrs. Velzy, mother of the groom, wore a dress of deep blue crepe with black accessories and she wore a corsage of mixed flowers.
A reception was held at the home of the bride immediately following the ceremony.
Guests were present from Niagara Falls, Lockport, Ransomville, Angola, New Jersey and Wilson.
Pre-nuptial affairs included: A variety shower by Miss Janice Housel and Mrs. George DeRemer of Niagara Falls, a kitchen shower by Misses Virginia Coe and Janet Carter of Wilson, a variety shower by Miss Parker and Miss Tully of Wilson; a personal and bathroom shower by Miss Eileen McCarthy of Niagara Falls and a shower by the Misses Helen and Dorothy Bradley of Ransomville, at which time Miss Crawford received a floor lamp and a toastmaster.
Mr. and Mrs. Velzy will make their home at Niagara Falls.