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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.
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