Family/Spouse: ZIMMERMAN, Nilson. Nilson was born about 1832 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oscar married Martha about 1882. Martha was born in May 1853 in PA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/17/1930

Norman B. Zimmerman. 62, well
known resident of North Towwanda,
died unexpectedly early
this morning at his home. 203 Tre-
mont street from internal injuries
received Tuesday in an automobile
collision at Lowell and Elmwood
avenues, Kenmore.
Mr. Zimmerman was in the gar
age business here for 32 years and
at the time of his death conducted
garage business at 203 Tremont
street. He was the first person
to enter the garage business, when
autos began to come into vogue.
Injured Tuesday
Mr. Zimmerman was injured
Tuesday when his car and a car
driven by Albert Doster of Gardenville.
N. Y., collided.
Mr. Zimmerman was a lifetime
resident here. He was custodian
of election machines in North Ton-
awanda at the time of his death.
He was a former member of the
Common Counsil and a member of
the Republican city committee.
Surviving are a wife, Emma;
two daughters, Mrs. W. L. Ramsey
and Mrs. Curtis Newman; one son,
LaVerne Zimmerman, and three
grand children, all of the Tona-
wandas.

Family/Spouse: FRECK, Emma. Emma (daughter of FRECK, Joseph and Dorothea) was born about 1871 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Feb 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: NEWMAN, Curtis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WACTAWSKI - Elizabeth “Betty”(nee Ramsay) Age 90 of North Tonawanda, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital on September 19, 2020 after a brief illness. She lived an active and independent life. Born in North Tonawanda to William “Pop” and Mildred (nee Zimmerman) Ramsay, she was the youngest of five children. Predeceased by her loving husband and High School sweetheart, John Wactawski who died in 2008. Beloved “mum” of daughters Barbara Julien (Steven Drimmer), Dr. Jean (Dr. Karl Wende) Wactawski-Wende and Gail (John) Tylec, proud and adoring grandmother of Aidan, Austin and Jordan Tylec, Alexandra and Marilyn Wende, sister of Charles (Dianne) Ramsay and sister in law of Antoinette “Toni” (late Joseph) Midzinski, sister of the late William (late Geraldine) Ramsay, Mary (late Kenneth) Hering and Vera (late James) Oldenburg. Also survived by numerous close and loving nieces and nephews and many lifelong and devoted friends. Betty enjoyed glorious Summers for over 70 years at Long Beach, Canada with friends and family. She was a 75 year member of North Presbyterian Church in North Tonawanda. She was also a dedicated 25 year participant in the Women’s Health Initiative study and an avid scrabble enthusiast, volunteer and traveler. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Betty may be made to North Presbyterian Church, 168 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Condolences may be shared at www.ROTHFUNERAL.com.

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

Family/Spouse: Geraldine J. Geraldine was born on 10 Sep 1930; died on 15 Sep 2020 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: OLDENBURG, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Dr. John Charles (Chuck) Ramsay
Ramsay, Dr. John Charles (Chuck)
Of North Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest, after an active life, on April 17, 2021 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Dianne Ramsay (nee Lebrenz) for 68 years; Loving father of Amy (Anthony) Ramsay, Susan (Daniel) Ramsay, Jack (Kathy) Ramsay, and the late Matthew (Rosemarie) Ramsay. He was also blessed with five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A lifetime native of North Tonawanda, Mr. Ramsay was the son of William L. (Pop) and Mildred Ramsay (nee Zimmerman). He was the brother of Mary (Kenneth) Hering, William (Geraldine) Ramsay, Vera (James) Oldenburg and Elizabeth (John) Wactawski.
Mr. Ramsay was a WWII Navy veteran, who was stationed in China and helped to protect the country from Japanese and the Chinese communist invasions. At the end of the war, Mr. Ramsay attended Buffalo State College on the GI Bill. He captained the Bengals basketball team and earned a doctorate in Art Education. He was nationally recognized as a Teacher of Excellence for bringing the art experience to his students through unique projects which included science , nature and the outdoors.
Mr. Ramsay also brought innovation and success to the gridiron, having coached varsity football for Tonawanda, Bishop Gibbons and North Tonawanda High Schools. His dedication to the youth of the Twin Cities spanned three decades and his legacy was honored in September 2016 by the North Tonawanda Football Hall of Fame.
A member of the First United Methodist Church, Mr. Ramsay treasured a life that included his family, the arts, sports, nature and the contemplation of new ideas. Nothing thrilled him more than being the first youth to jump into the Erie Canal, going fishing on the Niagara River, perfecting his study of the human figure in pen and ink, golfing with his buddies from The Third Warders Social Club or cooking up Chuck’s Chowder (a secret recipe, of course!) for the annual family Fourth of July picnic.
Relatives and friends may visit Wattengel Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Drive in North Tonawanda, NY on Thursday, April 22nd between 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A private interment at Acacia Cemetery will be held on Friday, April 23rd. If you wish, donations in J. Charles Ramsay’s honor may be made to riverkeepers.org. to assist in maintaining the ecological wellbeing and beauty of the Niagara River.

Family/Spouse: LEBRENZ, Dianne B. Dianne (daughter of LEBRENZ, Gerhard Otto and MCINTYRE, Beulah Euphemia) was born about 1931; died about 23 Feb 2024 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]