Elaine married LANDSCHOOT, Henry J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married MANCEWICZ, Jane Catherine on 29 Oct 1939 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Jane (daughter of MANCEWICZ, Michael and GELMAN, Teresa) was born on 22 Apr 1918 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 13 Apr 2011 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 13, 2011
Jane C. Grose

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — Jane Catherine (nee Mancewicz) Grose, age 92, of North Tonawanda, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at DeGraff Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo on April 22, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Teresa (nee Gelman) Mancewicz. Jane was a Foster Grandmother in the North Tonawanda Head Start Program for more than 20 years. She enjoyed reading, crosswords, word search puzzles, her rose garden and peonies.

She was the beloved mother of Kenneth (Noralee Taylor) Grose, Carole J. Blank, Robert (Jacqueline) Grose and Elaine (Marlene Matarazzo) Grose; beloved grandmother of Kevin, Keith, Kenneth (Rhonda), Joseph (Brenda), Christian (Sarah) and Aaron (Laura); great-grandmother of James, Marea, Randy (Jessica) and Amy (Matt); great-great-grandmother of Logan and Peyton. Jane is also survived by her brother, Victor (Claire) Manz and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

There is no visitation. Services are being cared for privately. If desired, memorials to Niagara Hospice are preferred by the family. Complete obituary and condolences at www.hampfuneral.com.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/26/1939

GROSE-MANZ - Mrs. Michael
Manz of 120 Amherst street, Buffalo,
announces the engagement
of her daughter, Jane to Norman
Grose, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Grose of 315 Falconer street. The
wedding will take place this fall.

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/26/1939

Mrs. Melva Grose entertained at
a personal shower recently at her
home in 315 Falconer street in
honor of Miss Jane Manz, whose
marriage to Mr. Norman Grose
will take place Thursday, October
29.
Games were played, and refreshments
were served to twenty
at small tables. The honor-guest's
place was marked by a miniature
bride, and she received many
beautiful gifts. The house decorations
were vari -colored autumn
flowers. Among those present were
the Misses Jean and Olive Lewkus
and the Misses Blanche and
Jean Dwornik of Buffalo.
Other parties which have been
given in honor of the bride-elect
include a variety shower with
Mrs. Otto Gross of Falconer street
as hostess, and a variety shower
given by her mother, Mrs. Theresa
Manz of 120 Amherst street, Buffalo.

Otto married WITTKOWSKY, Harmina E about 1912. Harmina (daughter of WITTKOWSKY, Christian and KUGLIN, Wilhelmina) was born in May 1886 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael + GELMAN, Teresa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary from Evening News of the Tonawandas
Saturday, February 1, 1947
Albert G. Gross
Albert G. Gross, 85, of 8817 Pear avenue, LaSalle, died Thursday night in Memorail Hospital, Niagara Falls. He was born in Germany, and came to live in LaSalle many years ago. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Louis Roloff of Tonawanda, Mrs. George Strasburg and Miss Emma Grose of LaSalle; one son, Otto F. Grose of North Tonawanda; one sister, Mrs. Fred Krueger of Niagara, North Dakota; one brother, August Grose of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the home, with services at 2:30 p.m. in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, LaSalle. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Niagara Falls.

Albert + NEUMANN, Malwine. Malwine was born on 20 Mar 1858 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Jan 1917 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/13/1939

Christian Wittkowski, 88, died
yesterday afternoon at the home
of His son. Armin T., of 288 Sommer
street North Tonawanda.
He was born in Germany and
lived in North Tonawanda for the
past 58 years. He is survived by
a brother John of Neudeck, Germany,
two other sons, Herman F.
of North Tonawanda and Christian
A., of Miami, Fla., and two
daughters, Mrs. William Krause
and Mrs. Otto Grose of North
Tonawanda. Also surviving him
are 10 grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The
Rev. Theodore Mayer will officiate.
Burial will be in Salem
Cemetery.

Christian married KUGLIN, Wilhelmina on 8 Nov 1874 in Germany. Wilhelmina was born in Jan 1852 in Prussia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/9/1914

Mr. and Mrs. C h r i s t i a n Wittkowski
of 311 V a n d e r v o o r t street c e l e b r a t e d
t h e f o r t i e t h a n n i v e r s a r y of their mar
r i a g e . w h i c h is k n o w n as t h e ruby wed-
d i n g , y e s t e r d a y a f t e r n o o n and evening.
A family dinner with covers for fif-
t e e n was s e r v e d in the evening. The
p a r t y was composed of Mr. and Mrs.
W i t t k o w s k i ' s c h i l d r e n numbering
t h r e e of whom are m a r r i e d , and
g r a n d c h i l d r e n . They are Mr
Mrs. William Krause. Mr. and
H. F. W i t t k o w s k i . Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Grosse. Mrs. C h r i s t i a n W i t t k o w s k i , J r . ;
and Mr. Armin W i t t k o w s k i . The guests
of honor were p r e s e n t e d with a numb
e r of gifts, among those a ruby
b r o o c h and a set of ruby cuff links.
T h e s e were presented by Mr Witt-
k o w s k i ' s eldest son.
Following the s e r v i c e s at Frieden's
Church, last evening, Reverend and
Mrs. K. A. Schulz called to extend
their congratulations and Reverend
S c h u l z gave an a p p r o p r i a t e speech.
Mr and Mrs. W i t t k o w s k i were mar
ried at Neudorfeheu. West Prussia,
Germany in 1864 and came to America
and then settling in North Tonawanda
where they have resided
They are r e c e i v i n g t h e congratulations
and best wishes of a large circle of
f r i e n d s .

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News

Mr. and Mrs. Christian Wittkowski
of 286 Bryant street, celebrated
their 57th wedding anniversary
yesterday. They were presented
with a beautiful bouquet of
chrysanthemums by their children.
Many friends called to extend
their best wishes. The children,
with the exception of a son
living in Miami, Fla., were all
present with their families for
the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Wittkowski were
married in Germany on Nov. 8,
1874, came to America in 1881,
and have been residents of North
Tonawanda for 50 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Wittkowski have
four children residing in North
Tonawanda, Mrs. William Krause,
Mrs. Otto Grose, and Messrs. Ar-
m l n a n d Herman Wittkowski, also
a son, Christian, Jr., of Miami.