Family/Spouse: NICHOLSON, Melanie M. Melanie (daughter of NICHOLSON, Weston and NEALE, Marjorie) was born about 1950; died on 28 Apr 2014 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. STRASSBURG, Eric
2. STRASSBURG, Jamie

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June 15, 2012
LaVerne "Hub" E. Strassburg

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — LaVerne "Hub" E. Strassburg, a longtime resident of North Tonawanda, died on Thursday, June 14, 2012 in Northgate Manor. He was 91.

He was born in North Tonawanda, NY on July 3, 1920, the son of Jesse and Ella M. (Werth) Strassburg. Attending North Tonawanda schools, he was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School. He worked for Stoeckel Builders for a short time before serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II. He was honorably discharged as Sergeant with the 395th Bomb Group in November of 1945.

Hub worked for many years with the North Tonawanda Department of Public Works, retiring from the engineering department. He was a longtime member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, serving on its cemetery board and a member of Gratwick Hose Fire Company for over 50 years. An avid sports lover, he was a NY Yankees' fan and helped coach little league baseball.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lucille (Kupp) Strassburg; four children, Jan (Paul) Kolbe of North Tonawanda, James (Melanie) Strassburg of Cleveland, TN, Lynne (Terry) Tavano of Bryan, TX, and Susan (Leon) Szczerbinski of North Tonawanda; a brother, Robert (Margaret) Strassburg of North Tonawanda; nine grandchildren, Mark (Rachelle) Kolbe, Jennifer (Jamie) Elmer, Jaime (Michael) Davidson, Erin Strassburg, Thomas Zalewski and Rebecca Zalewski, Ann (Owen) DiVico, Sara Szczerbinski and John Szczerbinski; and four great-grandchildren.

Friends may call Monday from 4-8 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls. Funeral services Tuesday 10:30 AM in St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda. The interment will be private in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. Flowers graciously declined. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the church in his memory.

Visit www.lanefuneralhome.com.

LaVerne married KRUPP, Lucille Dorothy on 20 Jul 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Lucille (daughter of KRUPP, William Gottfrried and JOHNSON, Violet Mable) was born on 24 Aug 1923 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Jul 2014 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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July 3, 2014 Lucille D. Strassburg Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Thu Jul 03, 2014, 02:02 PM EDT NORTH TONAWANDA - Lucille D. (Krupp) Strassburg, passed from this earthly life to be with her late husband LaVerne "Hub" Strassburg on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. She was born in North Tonawanda on August 24, 1923 and was employed for many years as a legal secretary. Lucille was a longtime member of St. Mark Lutheran Church where she served on the PTA and was a member of the Ladies Guild. She was a talented seamstress, an avid reader and always felt her family and church were most important in her life. She is survived by her children, Jan (Paul) Kolbe of North Tonawanda, James (late Melanie) Strassburg of Tennessee, Lynne Tavano of Texas and Susan (Leon) Szczerbinski of North Tonawanda; grandchildren, Mark (Rachelle) Kolbe, Jennifer (Jamie) Elmer, Jaime (Michael) Davidson, Erin Strassburg, Ann (Owen) DiVico, Sara (Steven) Hannon, John Szczerbinski, Thomas Zalewski and Rebecca Zalewski; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Kolbe, Luke Kolbe, Nora Davidson and Kurt Davidson; a brother, William (Marcia) Krupp; and a sister-in-law of Robert (Margaret) Strassburg. In addition to her late husband, LaVerne, she was predeceased by a sister, Jean Riley. There will be no prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend funeral services on Monday, July 7th at 10:30 AM in St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda with burial to follow in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the church. Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Inc. Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com.

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Tonawanda News, 19 May 1975
STRASSBURG - Jesse F. Strassburg, 82, of North Tonawanda, NY., Friday (May 16, 1975) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness Mr. Strassburg was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Layman's League and was an emplove of the North Tonawanda Board of
Education, retiring 20 years ago. Surviving are three sons, Norman K. (Kathleen) Strassburg of Essex Junction, Vt., LaVerne (Lucille) Strassburg and Robert (Margaret) Strassburg, both of North Tonawanda; ten grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren: two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Rosebrock and Mrs. Naomi Starck, both of North Tonawanda. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St,., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m. Services will be held in St. Mark Lutheran Church Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired;, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church.

Jesse married WERTH, Ella M on 14 Sep 1916 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Ella (daughter of WERTH, Gustav Frederick Wilhelm and GILLERT, Wilhelmina Auguste Maria) was born on 12 Aug 1895 in New York; died on 24 Oct 1972 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/25/1972

ELLA STRASSBURG
NORTH TONAWANDA -
Mrs. Ella M. (Werth)
Strassburg. 77, of 108 Linwood
Ave., died unexpectedly
Tuesday (Oct. 24, 1972) at
DeGraff Memorial Hospital.
A life long resident of this
city, she was a member of St.
Mark's Lutheran Church, the
Ladies Guild, Altar Guild, and
the Valpariso Guild of the
church.
She is survived by her
husband Jessie F. Strassburg;
three sons, Norman K.
Strassburg of Essex Junction,
Vt., and LaVerne and Robert
Strassburg, both of this city; a
brother, Gustav Werth of this
city; 10 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St.
Mark's Lutheran Church with
the Rev. Edward C. Gohner
officiating. Burial will be in St.
Mark's Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. today and
Thursday at the Fretthold
Funeral Home.

William married JOHNSON, Violet Mable on 30 Nov 1922 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Violet was born in 1905 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette Mar 28, 1922
William J. Strassburg, 65 years old, of No. 81 Felton street died at his home this afternoon after a long illness. He was born In Saint Johnsburg and lived here 30 years. He was one of Gratwick's leading business men. One son, Jesse Strassburg;
four daughters, Mrs. Henry Hauser of Saint Johnsburg and Elsie, Hulda and Naomi Strassburg of North Tonawanda; one brother, Paul Strassburg of Niagara, N. D., and three sisters, Mrs. William Krueger of Niagara, N. D.; Mrs. Ernest Scheibert of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Aaron Moll of Saint Johnsburg survive him. The funeral will be held at the family home at 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon and a half hour later at the Saint Mark's church on Washington street, the Rev. Paul Fretthold Officiating. Burial will be in Saint Johnsburg cemetery.

Buffalo Express - 3/29/1922

William J. Strassburg, 65 years
old, of No. 81 Felton street died at
his home this afternoon after a long
Illness. He was born In Saint Johnsburg
and lived here 30 years. He
was one of Gratwick's leading business
men. One son, Jesse Strassburg;
four daughters, Mrs. Henry
Hauser of Saint Johnsburg and Elsie,
Hulda and Naomi Strassburg of
North Tonawanda; one brother, Paul
Strassburg of Niagara, N. D., and
three oisters, Mrs. William Krueger
of Niagara, N. D.; Mrs. Ernest Scheibert
of North Tonawanda and Mrs.
Aaron Moll of Saint Johnsburg survive
him.
The funeral will be held at the
family home at 2 o'clock on Friday
afternoon and a half hour later at
the Saint Mark's church on Washington
street, the Rev. Paul Fretthold
Officiating. Burial will be in Saint
Johnsburg cemetery.

Friedrich married STRASSBURG, Wilhelmine Auguste Maria on 2 Feb 1888 in Niagara County, NY. Wilhelmine (daughter of STRASSBURG, Friedrich Wilhelm and WOLF, Caroline Friederike Wilhelmine) was born on 28 Oct 1865 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Nov 1905 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/26/1940

NORTH TONAWANDA — Rites
will be held tomorrow afternoon for
Gustave F. Werth, Sr., 79, who died
Tuesday at his home, 103 Llnwood
avenue. Services will be held at the
residence at 2 o'clock and at the St.
Mark's Evangelical Lutheran
church. In Washington street, at 2:30
o'clock. The Rev. Paul Fretthold
will conduct the services and Interment
will be in Elmlawn.
Mr. Werth was born In Germany.
For the last 53 years he had resided
in North Tonawanda. He was a
member of the St. Mark's church for
many years.
He is survived by his wife, Wilhelmlna;
three sons, J. Theodore,
superintendent of public works in
North Tonawanda, Edward A. and
Gustav F. Jr.; two daughters, Mrs.
William Stoeckel and Mrs. Jesse
Strassberg, and nine grandchildren,
all of North Tonawanda

Gustav married GILLERT, Wilhelmina Auguste Maria on 6 Jun 1886 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelmina (daughter of GILLERT, Johann Friedrich and SCHULTZ, Johanna Luise) was born on 3 Jan 1858 in Kunowo, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland; died on 7 Apr 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 4/8/1943

N O R T H TONAWANDA - Mrs
Wllhelmlna A. Werth, 85, of 108
Llnwood avenue, died last evening
at her home. She was born In Ger-
many and had resided here the last 58 years. She was a charter member
of St. Mark's Lutheran church In
Oliver street and an active member
of the Ladles' Aid society.
Surviving are two daughters. Mrs.
be imparted to the small windows Jesse Strassburg and Mrs. William
Stoeckel; three sons, Edward, Justav
and Theodore H. Werth. all of this
city; nine grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren, three sisters
and one brother.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
residence and at 2:30 at St. Mark's
church. Burial will be In Elmlawn
cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 6/3/1936

Mr- and Mrs. Gust Werth of 105
LAnwood avenue will celebrate their
golden wedding at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. William Stoeckel. 101
Linwood avenue, on Saturday of this
week. Born In Germany the couple
came to America 51 years ago and
were married a year later, the ceremony
being performed at Bergholtz.
They have three sons, Theodore H..
superintendent of public works in
North Tonawanda; Edward A. and
Oust Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Jesse
Strassburg and Mrs. Stoeckel, and
nine grandchildren, all residents of
this city.

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KRUPP - Elmer A. Krupp Sr.. 69, of 133 Keil St., North Tonawanda, died Friday (May 30, 1969) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a 10-day illness. A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, he had been employed at Remington Band for 38 years, retiring in 1964. For the past three years he was a school crossing guard at Payne Avenue and Wheatfield Street. A member of Friedens United Church of Christ, he was in the church choir for 54 years. He was a 25-year member of Columbia Hook and Ladder Company, a member of Electric City Lodge 663. IOOF, past president of the Remington Rand 25 Year Club, a member of the Col. Payne School PTA. and the Twin City Choristers. Survivors include his wife. Myrtle Mileham Krupp. five sons, Edward W. of San Francisco, Harold A.. Elmer A. Jr. and John W.. all of the Tonawandas, and Sgt. Warren T. Krupp of the U.S. Air Force, stationed in the Philippines; a daughter! Mrs. James Brodefuehrer of North Tonawanda; two brothers, William and Carl of the Tonawandas: two sisters, Mrs. Myron Zimmerman of the Town of Tonawanda and Mrs. Clara Borsos of San Diego, and 10 grandchildren. Friends mav call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home Inc., 307 Oliver St.. North Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Carl K. Marks officiating. Burial in Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friedens United Church of Christ.

Gottfried + ACELIUS, Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born on 19 Jun 1872 in Germany; died on 20 Jan 1931 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]