Evelyn M. Wilson

b. 21 July 1917, d. 19 March 1998
  • Evelyn M. Wilson was born on 21 July 1917 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
  • Roy Peter Wilson and Winifred Pittman appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 275 Parkdale Avenue. Other members of the household included Evelyn M. Wilson, Hazel A. Wilson and Donald K. Wilson.
  • Roy Peter Wilson and Winifred Pittman appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1925 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 111 Frontenac Avenue enumerated next to the household of Winifred's mother Mary Pittman.. Other members of the household included Evelyn M. Wilson, Hazel A. Wilson and Donald K. Wilson.
  • Roy Peter Wilson and Winifred Pittman appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 101 Providence Avenue. Other members of the household included Evelyn M. Wilson, Hazel A. Wilson and Donald K. Wilson.
  • Roy Peter Wilson and Winifred Pittman appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 20 Tioga Street. Other members of the household included Evelyn M. Wilson, Hazel A. Wilson. Also in the household was 3-year-old James P. Wilson, identified as a son.
  • She was employed as an office clerk by a chemical gas manufacturer, according to the 1940 census.
  • She married Edward R. Rung, son of Edward Louis (?) Rung and Ella Irene Ackerson, on 6 September 1941 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Edgar M. Smead officiating.
  • The following appeared on 18 September 1941 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: The marriage of Miss Evelyn M. Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy P. Wilson of Potomac Avenue, and Edward R. Rung, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rung of Wyandotte Street, was solemnized at 8 o'clock Saturday evening, September 6th, in the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Edgar M. Smead performed the ceremony.
         The bride wore a princess gown of white brocaded satin . . .
         Miss Hazel A. Wilson, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She was attired in a rose lace and sheer frock. . . . Miss Ruth Groh, a cousin of the bride, and Mrs. Norman J. Huber were bridesmaids. . . .
         Miss Bonnie Ruth Wilson, flower girl, wore a yellow net frock. Paul B. Rung attended his brother and ushers were Donald H. Wilson and Norman J. Huber. Mrs. Wilson attended in a teal blue dinner dress . . . .
         A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Rung will return Monday from a trip to the New England States and will reside at 233 Dearborn Street.
  • The following appeared on 13 December 1947 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Roy P. Wilson, of 150 Stratford Rd., Buffalo, N. Y., December 11, 1947, husband of Winifred Pittman Wilson; father of Mrs. Frank Doyle, Donald K. Wilson and Mrs. Edward Rung; son of Adnia and the late James L. Wilson; brother of Craig Wilson. Funeral from Link-Fox Company Mortuary, 355 Grant St., Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends invited.
  • The following appeared on 29 January 1960 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Winifred Pittman, Jan. 27, 1960, of 30 Evelyn St., wife of the late Roy P. Wilson; mother of Donald K. Wilson of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Edward (Evelyn) Rung and the late Mrs. Hazel A. Doyle; grandmother of nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of the late Mrs. Mildred Groh. Friends may call at the George W. Denneville Funeral Home, 366 Ontario St. at Laird Ave., where services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Friends invited. The family will be present from 3-5 and 7-10 P. M. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Women's Society of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.
  • Evelyn M. Wilson became a widow at the 1971 death of her husband Edward R. Rung.
  • She married Norman MacLeod.
  • Evelyn M. Wilson became a widow at the January 1985 death of her husband Norman MacLeod.
  • Evelyn M. Wilson died on 19 March 1998 at age 80 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, at James Square Health Care Center.
  • She was interred at Elmlawn Cemetery, KENMORE, Erie County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 21 March 1998 in The Post-Standard: Evelyn M. Rung MacLeod, 80, of East Brighton Avenue died Thursday at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre.
         Born in Buffalo, she lived in Syracuse nine years. She retired in 1982 after 18 years with Curtis Screw Co., Buffalo. She was a member of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Buffalo.
         Her first husband, Edward R. Rung, died in 1971; her second husband, Norman MacLeod, died in 1985.
         Surviving are two sons, Keith B. Rung of Syracuse and David W. Rung of Tucson, Ariz; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
         Services are 11:30 a.m. Monday at Denneville Chapel-Amigone Funeral Home, Buffalo. Burial is in Elmlawn Cemetery, Tonawanda.
         Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
         Welter-Price Funeral Home, Syracuse, has local arrangements.
         Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Fund, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St. 13204.
  • The following appeared on 22 March 1998 in The Buffalo News: Evelyn M. Rung MacLeod, 80, of Syracuse, a former employee of Curtis Screw Co. in Buffalo, died Thursday (March 19, 1998) in James Square Health Care Center, Syracuse.
         Born in Buffalo, she worked as a secretary at Curtis Screw from 1964 to 1982, when she retired.
         She was active in the PTA at School 65 and was a member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.
         She moved to Syracuse nine years ago.
         Survivors include two sons, Keith B. Rung of Syracuse and David W. Rung of Tucson, Ariz; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
         Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Amigone Funeral Home, 366 Ontario St. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery, Town of Tonawanda.
  • Last Edited: 27 Aug 2015

Family 1: Edward R. Rung b. circa 1916, d. 1971

Family 2: Norman MacLeod b. 7 September 1902, d. January 1985