Ralph A. WILLIS: Darlene's Family Genealogy

1919 - 2011 (91 years)

Generation: 1

Ralph A. WILLIS was born on 28 Sep 1919 in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey (son of Aaron C. WILLIS and Malinda Blanche CRANE); died on 22 Jul 2011 in Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York; was buried in Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1920, Living with parents in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Census: 1930, Living with parents in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Census: 1940, Living with parents in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey

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NIAGARA FALLS ? Ralph A. Willis, formerly of 85th Street, died on Friday, July 22, 2011 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. He was 91. He was born in Ogdensburg, NJ, on September 28, 1919, the son of Aaron and Malinda Willis.

He attended trade school in Nebraska and moved to Niagara Falls in the early 1940Õs, briefly working for Bell Aerospace. Mr. Willis retired from Nabisco Shredded Wheat in 1981 as supervisor. Prior to his supervisory position he worked as a millwright. Following his retirement he enjoyed traveling extensively throughout the US. He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church. An avid bowler, he bowled in several leagues throughout the years. He also was an amateur photographer, his primary focus being covered bridges.

He was predeceased by his wife, Verna "Jane" Willis in November 2002; and two brothers, Ernest and Robert Willis. Survivors include three children, Ruth Ann Ozzino (Robert) of Pendleton, NY, Jane Elizabeth Willis of Lockport and David Willis (Belinda) of the City of Tonawanda; eight grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, Cory, Chad and Casey Willis, Kenneth Ozzino, Kathleen Rose (David) and Annette Daigler (Jeff); six great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

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Generation: 2

Aaron C. WILLIS was born on 01 Jul 1887 in Stockholm, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA (son of Joseph Beemer WILLIS and Harriet DEGRAW); died on 24 Jul 1975 in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey; was buried in North Hardyston Cemetery, Hamburg, Sussex County, New Jersey.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1900, Living with parents in Hardyston, Sussex County, New Jersey
Census: 1905, Living with parents in Hardyston, Sussex County, New Jersey
Census: 1910, Living in Hardyston, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Census: 1920, Living in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Occupation: 1920, Motorman - Zinc Mill
Census: 1930, Living in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Occupation: 1930, Foreman - Zinc Plant
Census: 1940, Living in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey

Aaron married Malinda Blanche CRANE on 25 Dec 1909. Malinda was born on 03 Nov 1891 in Milton, Morris Co., New Jersey; died on 12 Dec 1970 in Sussex, Sussex, New Jersey, USA; was buried in North Hardyston Cemetery, Hamburg, Sussex County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Malinda Blanche CRANE was born on 03 Nov 1891 in Milton, Morris Co., New Jersey; died on 12 Dec 1970 in Sussex, Sussex, New Jersey, USA; was buried in North Hardyston Cemetery, Hamburg, Sussex County, New Jersey.

Other Events and Attributes:

Fact: Daughter of Amos Benjamin Crane and Lydia S. Post
Census: 1910, Living with husband in Hardyston, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Census: 1920, Living with husband in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Census: 1930, Living with husband in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Census: 1940, Living with husband in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey

Children:

Ernest Aaron WILLIS was born on 4 Oct 1910 in Stockholm, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died on 16 Jun 2009 in Georgia; was buried in Northview Cemetery, Cedartown, Polk Co., Georgia.
Robert G. WILLIS was born on 24 Sep 1917 in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died in Aug 1980.
1. Ralph A. WILLIS was born on 28 Sep 1919 in Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died on 22 Jul 2011 in Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York; was buried in Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York.