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May 18, 2012
Norman E. Thom

The Tonawanda News

HOLLEY — Norman E. Thom, age 87, a Faithful Servant of the Lord, died May 18, 2012. He was predeceased by his daughter, Gretchen Thom Coleman, brother-in-law, William Daunce. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma Gath Thom; son, David (Debi) Thom of Byron; daughter, Laura Amor (Thomas Ryan) of Brockport; grandchildren, Rachel (Garett) Schalge of Hamlin, Joseph Amor of Raleigh, NC, Matthew (Kris) Thom of Holley, Martha (John) Thom of Stafford, Staff Sgt. David (Danielle) Thom of Byron, Rosalee (Jeremy) Norred of Phoenix AZ; ten great-grandchildren, Caiden, Esten, Ava, Leah, Tanner, Bella, Mia, Peyton, Nick, Noah; sister, Mildred Daunce of Lockport.

Norman served in the US Navy during WW II in the Pacific Theater, retired from Eastman Kodak in 1986 and was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Greece.

Norman's family will receive friends at Hope Lutheran Church, 1301 Vintage Lane, Greece, NY 14626, MONDAY from 9:00-10:30 AM, followed by his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment with full military honors at Hillside Cemetery in Holley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran Church or Hospice of Orleans County, P.O. Box 489, Albion, NY 14411. Arrangements by Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley.

To share a special memory of Norman, please visit www.christophermitchell.com.

Norman + GATH, Norma R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ernest married SANDUSKY, Augusta about 1921. Augusta was born on 17 Aug 1885 in New York; died in May 1972 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married SCHEIBERT, Evelyn in 1924 in Niagara County, NY. Evelyn (daughter of SCHEIBERT, Ernest and STRASSBURG, Hulda W) was born in 1902 in Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gottfried married Louisa about 1883. Louisa was born in Mar 1860 in Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette, Nov 28, 1959
Fred A. Gath, 89, Dies
NORTH TONAWANDA - Fred A. Gath, 89, of 78 Washington St., a retired employe of the Buffalo Bolt Corp., died Friday evening (Nov. 27, 1959) at his home after a lengthy illness. Born in Wolcottsville, Mr. Gath resided in this city for the last 75 years. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Gratwick Hose Co. No. 6 and the Firemen's Benevolent Assn. His wife, Johanna Gath, died in 1948. Surviving are two sons, Edward Gath, this city, and Elmer Gath, Wheatfield; three daughters.Mrs. Carl Allyn, Mrs. Paul Mix and Mrs. Kenneth Runge, all of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Lillian Doebler, Mrs. Edward Wienke and Mrs. Edward Strassburg, all of this city, and Mrs. John Herman, Tonawanda; a brother, Edward Gath, this city; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The Rev. Lauren Shiley will conduct the funeral service at 2 p.m: Monday at the Fretthold Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery.

Fredrich married BROECKER, Johanna A in 1900 in Niagara County, NY. Johanna (son of BROECKER, Christian and STENZEL, Karoline) was born in 1882 in Prussia; died on 22 May 1948 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/25/1948

Mrs. Johanna A. Gath, nee
Broecker, 66, died suddenly Saturday
evening in her home, 78 Washington
St. She was a member of
the St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran
Church and the Ladies Aid
Society of the church. She is survived
by her husband, Fred Gath;
two sons, Edward and Elmer Gath
three daughters, Mrs. Carl Allyn,
Mrs. Paul Mix, and Mrs. Kenneth
Runge; nine grandchildren and
three brothers, Gustav, William,
and August Broecker all of North
Tonawanda. Services will be held
Wednesday at 2 p. m. from the
residence and at 2:30 p. m. from
the St., Mark's church. The Rev.
Paul Fretthold will officiate. Burial
will be in St. Mark's cemetery

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Niagara Gazette - 4/22/1948

The will of Ernest Scheibert,
North Tonawanda, who died March
18, was admitted to probate and letters
testamentary were Issued to a
son, William G. Scheibert, 566
Ward road, North Tonawanda.
The homestead and a three-acre
farm with all furnishings and
equipment were left in equal shares
to the son. William, another son,
Erwin, and a daughter, Hulda
Scheibert, all of 566 Ward road.
Cash bequests of $1,000 each were
made to the son, Erwin, and the
daughter, Hulda.
A bequest of $300 was made to a
granddaughter, Gladys Atwater. of
Binghamton. The residue was left
hi equal shares to the sons, William
and Erwin, the daughter, Hulda,
and another son, Ernest, of Chicago
and a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Gath,
573 Ward road, North Tonawanda.

Ernest + STRASSBURG, Hulda W. Hulda (daughter of STRASSBURG, Johann Gottlieb Wilhelm and MOLL, Bertha Christiane Albertine) was born in 1865 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Oct 1941 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/13/1941

MRS. SCHEIBERT DIES
NORTH TONAWANDA.—Mrs.
Hulda Scheibert. 76. died yesterday
at her home. 566 Ward road. Born
in the Town of Wheatfield she had
lived in the vicinity all her life.
She is survived by her huiband
Ernest: two daughters. Hulda and
Mrs. Edward Gath; two sons, Wil-
liam and Ernest both of North Tonawanda.
and a third son, The Rev.
Ernest Scheibert of Chicago.
The funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the
residence and at 2.30 o'clock at St.
John's church, St. Johnsburg. Interment
will be in St. John's cemetery