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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/5/1980

ROSS Lutetia
(nee Williams) Ross, 91
of North Tonawanda,
Friday, Aug. 1, 1980, at
her residence after a brief
illness. Born in
Dubois, Pa., she had
been a resident of
North Tonawanda for
the past 38 years and
was the wife of John S.
Ross who died in 1967
and mother of the late
Florence P. Ross, Janet
I. Ross, and John V.
Ross, and sister of the
later John W., Theophololis
C., Benjamen J.
George C. and Samuel
Merle Williams.
Mrs. Ross was a
member of Tonawanda
United Methodist
Church and Augustus H.
Crown Chapter 619
OES.
She is survived by
seven daughters, Mrs.
Thomas (Jess) Garrity
of Tonawanda; Mrs.
Marion Miller of the
Town of Tonawanda;
Mrs. Donald H. (Nancy)
Thorpe fo Williamsville,
Mrs. Frank (Ann)
Gentzke of Tonawanda,
Mrs. Robert (Dorothy)
Scott of Cheektowaga,
Mrs. Catherine Briggs
of Sanborn, and Mrs.
William (Iona) Balls of
Tonawanda; two sons
Samuel (Ethel) Ross of
Tonawand and William
(Frances) Ross of
North Tonawanda; two
sisters, Mrs. Clara E.
Harris of Dubois, Pa.,
and Mrs. Ruth C. Smith
of Falls Creek, Pa.; 23
grandchildren, 35
great-grandchildren
and many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were
conducted at the family
residence, 41
Washington St., North
Tonawanda at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday by the Rev.
Eldon D. Snyder. Burial
at Elmlawn Cemetery.
If desired, memorials
may be made to
Tonawanda United
Methodist Church.
Arrangements by John
O. Roth Funeral Home,
Morgan and William
Sts., Tonawanda.

Lutetia married ROSS, John S about 1908. John was born about 1885 in PA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Frances. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/29/1983

BALLS - Iona L. (nee
Ross) Balls, 71, of North
Tonawanda, Monday
(March 28, 1983) at Buffalo
General Hospital after several
months illness. Born
in DuBois, Pa., she had
been a resident of the
Tonawandas for more than
50 years and was the wife
of Richard Lynn who died
in 1971, daughter of the late
John and Lutetia Ross and
sister of the late Florence
P. Ross, John V. (Frances)
Ross and Janet I Ross
Mrs. Balls was a member
of Tonawanda United
M e t h o d i s t Church,
Augustus H. Crown
Chapter 619, OES and
Messiah Shrine No. 18,
She is survived by her
husband, William J. Balls,
six sisters, Mrs. Catherine
(Edwin) Briggs of Sanb
o r n , Mrs. Robert
(Dorothy) Scott and Mrs
Frank (Ann) Gentzke, both
of Tonawanda, Mrs
Donald (Nancy) Thorpe of
Williamsville, Mrs. Marion
(Richard) Miller of the
Town of Tonawanda, and
Mrs. Thomas (Jessie)
Garrity, also of Tonawan-
da; two brothers, Samuel
(Ethel) Ross of Tonawanda
and William (Frances)
Ross of North Tonawanda
and many nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call
Tuesday evening from 7 to
9 and Wednesday 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m., at John O Roth
Funeral Home, Inc.,
Morgan and William Sts.,
Tonawanda where services
will be conducted at one
o'clock Thursday by the
Rev. Eldon D. Snyder
Burial will be in Elmlawn
Cemetery. If desired, memorial
contributions may
be made to the American
Cancer Society.

Family/Spouse: BALLS, William J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LYNN, Richard. Richard died in 1971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ethel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRIGGS, Edwin J. Edwin (son of BRIGGS, Phillip H and Sarah) was born about 1905 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Jun 1963 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCOTT, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Frances. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Tonawanda News

CITY OF TONAWANDA — Anna B. (nee Ross) Gentzke, age 91, of the City of Tonawanda, Sunday, September 12, 2010, at Absolut Care of Aurora. Born in DuBois, PA, she had been a resident of Tonawanda for more than 70 years, and was the wife of Frank L. Gentzke, who died in 1997; and was the grandmother of the late Richard Gentzke of Indianapolis, IN. Anna had formerly been employed at Valis Ice Cream Luncheonette and Remington Rand, both in North Tonawanda, Dr. George Nussbaum Dental office in Tonawanda, and Creations on China. Anna also hand-painted china portraits and flower designs since the late 1970’s and was a member of the Great Lakes China Painters Assn. for many years, and will be a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the New York State World Organization of China Painters. She was also a member of Sirius Chapter 301 OES.

She is survived by four children, Frank S. (Audrey) Gentzke of Indianapolis, IN, Nancy E. (Kenneth) Schifferle of Williamsville, Kenneth L. (Mary) Gentzke of Honeoye, NY, and Glenn D. (Ann) Gentzke of Tonawanda; eight grandchildren, Laurie (David), Steven (Laurie), Michael (Peggy), Michael (Kathy), Kenneth Jr. (Kim), Scott (Jen), Gerlinde and Glenn James; 15 great-grandchildren, Kelly, Matthew, Jill, Ryan, Katie, Kaylie, Sean, Eric, Brian, Wayne, Ken III, Paul, Courtney, Tyler and Zoe; and four great-great-grandchildren, Jordan, Tyler, Zachary and Alexis; three sisters, Nancy (late Donald) Thorpe of Lockport, Marion (Leo) Ziegler of the Town of Tonawanda, and Jessie (Thomas) Garrity of Tonawanda; two sisters-in-law, Virginia (late Edward) Kopp and Eleanor (late Wilbur) Gentzke, both of North Tonawanda. She was the sister of the late John (late Frances), Samuel (late Ethel) and William (late Frances) Ross, Florence Ross, Iona (late William) Balls, Janet Ross, Dorothy (late Robert) Scott and Catherine (late Edward) Briggs. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7-9 and Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.), in Tonawanda. Funeral service will be conducted on Thursday at 10:30 AM in Immanuel Lutheran Church, corner of William and Scott Sts., in Tonawanda. Friends invited. The Rev. Robert L. Rickus will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.

Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: GENTZKE, Frank Lawrence. Frank (son of GENTZKE, Otto F and JAENECKE, Lillian A) was born on 2 Apr 1917 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 10 May 1997 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: THORPE, Donald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ZIEGLER - Marion (nee Ross) Miller Age 94, formerly of the City of Tonawanda, September 27, 2019, wife of the late Leo A. Ziegler, who died in 2014 and wife of the late Richard W. Miller who died in 1977; daughter of the late John S. and Lutitia (Williams) Ross; mother of Deborah (Gregory) Kraemer, Patricia (Thomas) Schulte and Janet (John) Gannon; grandmother of Colleen (Michael) Rebmann, Richard Kraemer, Patrick (Kaitlynn) Gannon, John (Jessica) Gannon and Matthew Gannon; great-grandmother of Rebecca, Matthew, Megan, Noah, Finn, Evalyn and Kensington; sister of the late Florence Ross, John (Mary Frances) Ross, Iona (Richard Lynn) (William) Balls, Samuel (Ethel) Ross, Catherine (Edwin) Briggs, Dorothy (Robert) Scott, William (Frances) Ross, Anna (Frank) Gentzke, Janet Ross, Nancy (Donald) Thorpe and Jessie (Thomas) Garrity. Marion was a 1944 graduate of Tonawanda High School, longtime member of Tonawanda United Methodist Church, Sirus Chapter 301 O.E.S. and was employed by Niagara First Bank for more than 10 years. Calling hours will be held Tuesday (October 1st) 6-8 PM and Wednesday (October 2nd) 2-4 and 6-8 at JOHN. O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda, where a Funeral Service will be conducted Thursday (October 3rd) at 11 AM. Everyone welcome. Burial at Elmlawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.rothfuneral.com

Family/Spouse: ZIEGLER, Leo Adam. Leo (son of ZIEGLER, John Henry and RODEWALD, Martha) was born in Dec 1922 in Murphysboro, Jackson County, IL; died on 18 Mar 2014 in Town of Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marion married MILLER, Richard W on 30 Oct 1948 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Richard (son of MILLER, Floyd E and Ruth M) was born about 1923 in New York; died in 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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August 27, 2012
Jessie A. Garrity

The Tonawanda News

CITY OF TONAWANDA — Jessie A. (nee Ross) Garrity, age 84, of the City of Tonawanda, Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Beechwood Continuing Care. A lifelong resident of the Tonawandas, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Lutetia Ross and was the sister of the late Florence, John, Iona, Samuel, Catherine, Dorothy, William, Anna and Janet. A 1946 graduate of North Tonawanda High School, she had been employed at both Remington Rand Corp and Riley Gear in North Tonawanda. Jessie was a longtime member of Tonawanda United Methodist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed Square and Round dancing and was active in bowling and golfing.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Thomas E. Garrity; her daughter, Letetia (Mark) Dahlquist of Grand Island; three grandchildren, Thomas (Grace) Dahlquist, James Dahlquist and Nancy Dahlquist; and two sisters, Nancy Thorpe of Lockport and Marian (Leo) Ziegler of the Town of Tonawanda. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.), in Tonawanda, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Thursday by the Rev. Dorothea Schweitzer. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery.

Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: GARRITY, Thomas E. Thomas (son of GARRITY, Richard J and KOHLER, Whilamenna) was born about 1925 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 14 Sep 2013 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married POLLOW, Constance [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

Shirley Iona Engert of Appleton, NY, wife of William "Bill" Engert entered into rest after a long battle with Parkinson's on Monday November 13, 2023 in the Niagara Hospice House. Shirley was cared for by her beloved husband Bill. She was born in North Tonawanda, NY on May 9, 1944, daughter of the late Edwin Briggs and Catherine "Kate" Ross Briggs.
Shirley was led to the Lord by her dear friend Eunice Blood. She graduated from Houghton College in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts in Bible where she also met her soul sister Candy Tallent. Shirley and Bill were married for 56 years. She was a member of the Lockport Alliance Church where she taught Sunday School. Shirley enjoyed quilting and was a talented seamstress and a wonderful homemaker
Mother of Daniel (Marie) Engert, Darcy (Kenneth) Bouchard and Darren (Kelly) Engert. Grandmother of Rachael (Taylor), Kelsie, Daniel, Jacie, Katie, Matthew and Joshua. Great grandmother of Delaney and Mackland. Sister of John Briggs and the late Willard Briggs. Also survived by many cousins.
Family and friends may call at the Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 4-8pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10am in the Lockport Alliance Church. Burial will be in West Somerset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Niagara Hospice or Lockport Alliance Church.

Shirley married ENGERT, William Arthur on 10 Jun 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Audrey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHIFFERLE, Kenneth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KRAEMER, Gregory. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHULTE, Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GANNON, John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAHLQUIST, Mark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOUCHARD, Kenneth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kelly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Grace. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]