Craig + FUERCH, Melissa Suzanne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James + Mary J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leslie + CAMANN, Mary Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette 12/26/2010

WHEATFIELD - Charles J. Forsey, age 88, of Wheatfield, was called to his heavenly home on December 24, 2010. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on January 7, 1922 to the late Albert and Helen (Martin) Forsey. Beloved husband of the late Bernice (Williams) Forsey.

He was a member of the Bergholz German Band, Bergholz Volunteer Fire Company and an active member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz. A World War II Veteran, Charles was a Sergeant in the 14th Armored Division, 94th Recon. in Europe. He participated in the Vosges Mountain Campaign where he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart. After returning from the war he worked at Olin Chemical as a machinist for 42 years. Charles was a member of the Wheatfield Republican Club, American Legion Post 1451, VFW Post 54, and Military Order of the Purple Heart John Paul Bobo Chapter 264, where he served as treasurer for several years. He loved playing euchre, softball, bowling, and being with family.

He is survived by five children, Richard (Colleen), Robert (Marsha), James, Marilyn (Andrew) Dawe, and Carol (Scott) Meisner; 11 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Olive Chaddock, Elaine (Alvin) Eichin of Titusville, Florida and June (Myron) Stenzel of Niagara Falls; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles was predeceased by his brother, Albert, Jr.; and sisters-in-law, Norma and Sheila Forsey.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Monday from 11 AM - 2 PM, followed by a graveside service at 3 PM conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Organ Fund.

Charles married WILLIAMS, Bernice Eleanor on 15 Jun 1946 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Bernice (daughter of WILLIAMS, Arthur Johannes and FERCHEN, Elenora Elisabeth) was born on 30 Mar 1924 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Dec 2010 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

WHEATFIELD — Bernice E. Forsey (Williams), age 86, of Wheatfield, was called to her heavenly home on December 16, 2010 at ElderWood Health Care at Crestwood. Born March 30, 1924 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Arthur and Eleanor (Ferchen) Williams. A lifelong member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz where she was active in the choir, quilters and the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Bernice was also a member of the Bergholz German Band, Bergholz Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York. During World War II, she worked at Bell Aircraft and later at the Carborundum Company, Abrasives division in Wheatfield. Bernice enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Charles Forsey; five children, Richard (Colleen), Forsey, Bob (Marsha) Forsey, Jim Forsey, Marilyn (Andy) Dawe and Carol (Scott) Misener; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Olive Chaddock, Elaine (Al) Eichin and June (Mike) Stenzel; and brother-in-law, Elmer Forsey.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach on Monday at 11:00 AM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street, in Bergholz. Interment in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Organ Fund.

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 30, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forsey of Wheatfield celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. Forsey and Bernice Williams were married June 15, 1946, in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz. He is a retired machinist for Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp., Niagara Falls; she is retired from Carborundum Abrasives, Wheatfield. They have five children, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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April 22, 2012
Norbert W. Fuerch

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Norbert W. Fuerch, age 93, of Bergholz, was called to his heavenly home on April 22, 2012, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY on April 28, 1918, son of the late William and Katherine (Urtel) Fuerch. Norbert was a lifelong member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, in Bergholz, where he served as a former treasurer, elder and choir member. He was also an exempt member of the Bergholz Fire Company and recently received a life membership, after being a member for 73 years. Norbert served with various positions on committees and was a past treasurer and assistant chief. He was a member of the original Bergholz Fire Company Band and continued playing and marching with the Bergholz German Band. Norbert enjoyed woodworking, gardening and golfing. He was employed for many years as a tool and die maker at St. Mary Manufacturing, in North Tonawanda, until his retirement.

Norbert was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Arlene V. (Ausderau) Fuerch, on June 30, 2010; two brothers, Ronald and Melvin Fuerch, and a sister, Elvera Fuerch.

Survivors include four children, Gerry (Sharon) Fuerch of Bergen, NY, Linda (Randy) Jasulevich of Pendleton, Les (Mary) Fuerch of Bergholz and Duane (Janine) Fuerch of Niagara Falls; seven grandchildren, David, Fay, Kari, Melissa, Matthew, Michael and Rebecca; five great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Bonnie, Alex, Abigail and Norah; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach on Wednesday at 11:00 AM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street, in Bergholz. Interment will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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Norbert married AUSDERAU, Arlene Vada on 27 Jun 1942 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Arlene (daughter of AUSDERAU, Arthur D and HUEY, Vada) was born on 2 Jan 1922 in Clearmont, PA; died on 30 Jun 2010 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 30, 2010
Arlene V. Fuerch

Niagara Gazette

BERGHOLZ — Arlene V. (Ausderau) Fuerch, age 88, of Bergholz, was called to her heavenly home on June 30, 2010 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Clearmont, PA on January 2, 1922 to the late Arthur and Vada (Huey) Ausderau. Arlene moved to Niagara Falls, NY, as a child and attended schools in Wheatfield and Niagara Falls. She was united in marriage to Norbert Fuerch on June 27, 1942. Arlene was a long time member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid and Altar Guild. She was a charter member of the Bergholz Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and served as their first president. Arlene was employed at the Carborundum Abrasives Division and as a bus driver in the Niagara Wheatfield School District. Hobbies and interest included sewing, needlepoint, quelling, ceramics, crocheting, baking, and enjoyed going on many trips with her husband, with the Bergholz German Band. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Norbert Fuerch; four children, Gerry (Sharon) Fuerch of Bergen, NY, Linda (Randy) Jasulevich of Pendleton, Les (Mary) Fuerch of Bergholz and Duane (Janine) Fuerch of Niagara Falls; a sister, Elvera Dotter of Niagara Falls; seven grandchildren, David, Fay, Kari, Melissa, Matthew, Michael and Rebecca; five great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Bonnie, Alex, Abigail and Norah; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Gerald and Delbert Ausderau. Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Friday from 4-8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach on Saturday at 11:00 AM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street in Bergholz. Interment in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for on-line guest register.

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Niagara Gazette - 2/14/1942

Mr. and 'Mrs. Arthur Ausderau,
of Military road, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Ar-
lene Vada, to Mr. Norbert William
Fuerch. son of Mr- and Mrs. Wil-
liam Fuerch, of Bergholz, N. Y.
The wedding will take place tn the
near future.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 7/2/1942

Miss Arlene Vada Ausderau,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Ausderau, of Military road, and Mr.
Norbert William Fuerch, son of Mr.
and Mrs. William Fuerch, of Berg-
holtz, were united in marriage Sat-
urday afternoon, June 27, at 4
o'clock. The Rev. John Kuchen-
becker performed the ceremony be-
fore a flower-banked altar.
the bride, who was given in mar-
riage by her father, wore an ex-
quisite gown of white chiffon over
taffeta, fashioned on princess lines
with long sleeves. Her full-length
skirt ended in a long train. A fin-
gertip veil fell from a cluster of
orange blossoms. She carried a col-
onial bouquet of white roses, blue
delphinium and baby's breath.
Miss Rose Tremblay, the maid of
honor, wore a light blue chiffon
gown, with a sweetheart neckline
and a full ruffled skirt. Yellow
roses, blue delphinium and baby's
breath formed her colonial bouquet.
Miss Elvera Fuerch, sister of the
bridegroom, and Miss Catherine
Watters, bridesmaids, wore pink
chiffon gowns with lace inserts over
taffeta. Each carried a bouquet of
red, white and blue roses and del-
phinium.
The two flower girls were Carol
Fuerch, niece of the bridegroom, and
Betty Pack, friend of the bride.
They wore blue and pin organdie,
respectively.
Sergeant Melvin Fuerch, sta-
tioned now at Pine Camp, N.Y.,
and brother of the bridegroom, was
the best man. The ushers were Mr.
Carl Camann and Mr. Delbert Aus-
derau.
The chancel of the church was
decorated with palms, roses, and
large baskets of cut flowers.
The bride's mother wore navy
blue, while the bridegroom's mother
chose aqua. Both wore white acces-
sories and corsages of roses.
Immediately after the ceremony a
wedding supper was served for the
close relatives at the Horseshoe di-
nette. Decorations were a three-tier
wedding cake and vases of cut flow-
ers. At 7:30 a reception for the
friends and relatives was held in the
home of the bride's parents. The
house was decorated with white
wedding bells and flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. Fuerch left for a
short trip to the Adirondacks. They
will be at home to their many
friends tomorrow at 341 First street.

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CAMANN - Eugene W., historian accountant NF Gazette 4/24/2006

BERGHOLZ - Eugene W. Camann, an author, historian and former accountant for Carborundum County, died Sunday in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, after a brief illness. He was 84.
Born in Wheatfield, Mr.
Camann was a longtime resident of the hamlet of Bergholz. He graduated from Holy Ghost Lutheran School in Bergholz, LaSalle High School and Harvard Business School.
Mr. Camann worked at Carborundum for 32 years, retiring as a cost accountant. He was also an office manager for 10 years with the Eastern District office of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
In 1975, he founded the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York. He also served as curator of its Heritage Museum in Bergholz, co-founded the Bergholz German Band and was a member of the Bergholz Fire Company Band.
Mr. Camann wrote two books - "Uprooted From Prussia, Transplanted in America" and "More Prussian Transplantings in Wheatfield" - as well as numerous historical pamphlets. He took numerous trips to Germany to do research for his books.
Mr. Camann was a lifelong member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz, where he served as an elder, chairman of the congregation, Sunday school superintendent, choir member and on the youth and stewardship boards. He also researched and spoke on Lutheran Church history in Western New York.
His wife of 45 years, Janice R. Wienke Camann, died in 1988.
Survivors include four sons, David of San Antonio, TX,
Michael of Germantown, Stephen of Waldorf, MD., and Timothy of Unadilla; four daughters, Ruth Voelker, Lois Wiseman, Mary Fuerch and Deborah Feick, all of Bergholz; two brothers, Waldemar and Roland, both of Wheatfield; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday in Holy Ghost Church, 6630 Luther St. at Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Eugene married WIENKE, Janice Ruth on 28 Jun 1943 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Janice (daughter of WIENKE, Reinhard Edwin Edward and VOELKER, Gertrude Apollonia Veronica) was born on 26 Mar 1923 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Apr 1988 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette
Janice R. Camann Long-time resident of Bergholz
BERGHOLZ - Janice R. (Wienke) Camann, 65, of Luther Street, died Thursday (April 7, 1988) at her home. She was born in Niagara Falls and was a long-time resident of Bergholz. She was an active member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, Lutheran Women's Missonary (sic) League, Altar Guild and the Quilting Group. She was also active in the Historical Society of the North German Settlement in Western New York. Mrs. Camann is survived by her husband, Eugene W. Camann of Bergholz; sons, David Camann of Texas, Michael Camann of Massachusetts, Stephen Camann of Maryland and Timothy Camann of Pulaski, N.Y.; daughters, Ruth Voelker, Lois Wiseman and Mary Fuerch all of Bergholz, Deborah Camann of Cambridge, Ont.; a brother, Harold Wienke of Bergholz; and 18 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road. Services conducted by the Rev. Stephen P. Roehrs will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials to the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Youth with a Mission or the North German Historical Society are acceptable as tribute.

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Niagara Gazette - 7/22/1943

CHARMING JUNE BRIDE-
Before her marriage on June 28,
1943, Mrs. Eugene C a m a n n
(above) was Miss Janice Ruth
Wienke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Relnhard E. Wienke, of Bergholtz,
N. Y. The bridegroom is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Camann,
also of Bergholtz.