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29 March 1930 Tonawanda News

Paul J. Rubbert, World War Vet, Dies In South

Mrs. Mary Goerss, 244 Bryant street today received word of the death of her son, Paul John Rubbert, 35 years old, at his home in Gaffney, S.C. Born in North Tonawanda, lived her practically all his life. He was a World War veteran. As such he took part in a number of important engagements in France. In one of these he was gassed.

Distinguished in France

Rubbert was a graduate of the North Tonawanda high school. He studied two years in the Concordia Lutheran Seminary at Springfield, Ill., but ill health prevented him from finishing his course. In the hope of recovering his health he became a member of Company K, 174th regiment. He served with the company on the Mexican border and went overseas with the local unit of the 174th regiment, having fully regained his health. He distinguished himself in service and was rewarded by his country.

His health became impaired again from gassing and other exposure in the trenches overseas and he went to Gaffney shortly after returning home, hoping to overcome his ailment.

He is survived by a wife, Nellie D.; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth; a son, John William; his mother, two brothers, Carl R. Rubbert, Rochester, N.Y., and Arthur W. Rubbert, North Tonawanda, and three sisters, the Misses Iona V. and Margaret E. Goerss and Mrs. Reynold Janke, all of the Tonawandas.

Paul + DOWDLE, Nellie M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married ZIEHL, Maria Friederike on 20 Sep 1885 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Maria (daughter of ZIEHL, Carl Christian Friedrich and RIECK, Maria Friederike) was born on 29 Aug 1863 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Apr 1952 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary from Evening News of the Tonawandas
Friday, April 25, 1952
Mrs. Goerss, 88, Dies Following Short Illness
Mrs. Mary F. Goerss, 88, 244 Bryant St., proprietor of a neighborhood dry goods store for more tha 50 years in North Tonawanda, died yesterday at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Walmore, N.Y., Mrs. Goerss was a resident of North Tonawanda the greater part of her life. In 1887 she married John Rupert and after his death became the wife of Christian F. Goerss in 1896. Mr. Goerss was a former state assemblyman and customs officer for many years. She was a member of St. Matthew's Church and a charter member of the Women's Guild. Mrs. Goerss conducted her store in Payne Ave. at Thompson, with the aid of her daughter, from 1888 to 1942. The little store was widely known for its excellent merchandise and friendly atmosphere. Many women in the community preferred this shop to any other in the area for the purchase of fine materials. Surviving Mrs. Goerss are two daughters, Miss Margaret Goerss and Mrs. Reynold Janke, two sons, Carl F. Rubert, North Tonawnada, Arthur W. Rubert, Rochester; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a brother, William Ziehl of Milwaukee, Wis. She was the mother of the late Agathe and Lona Goerss, and the late John and Paul Rubert. Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Hamp Funeral home, 30 Adam St. The Rev. Paul Gassman will officiate. Burial in St. Matthew's Cemetery.

Charles + GALOW, Dorothea. Dorothea was born on 21 Dec 1817 in Bergholz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died before 1900 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News, May 16, 1901
Old Resident Dead, Carl Ziehl of Martinsville Passed Away Yesterday - Leaves Large Family.
Carl Ziehl, aged 72 years, an old resident of the town of Pendleton died yesterday morning at his home near Martinsville. Besides his wife, Maria, he leaves five daughters, Mrs. Frederick Wurl, Mrs. William Hartwig, Mrs. G. Fleischman, Mrs. John Jaenecke, and Mrs. C. F. Goerss of this city; and five sons, John, Charles, Ferdinand, Gustav and William. Fourty-four grand children and one great grandchild survive. The deceased came to Niagara County 50 years ago and by occupation has always been a farmer. He enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him. The funeral will be held from the late residence at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

Carl married RIECK, Maria Friederike on 25 Apr 1855 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Maria was born about 1832 in Prussia; died on 16 Dec 1869 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]