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SCHNELL, Bertha

Female Abt 1863 - 1916  (~ 53 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  SCHNELL, Bertha was born about 1863; died on 12 Nov 1916 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/12/1916

    Mrs. Bertha Meyer, 53 years old,
    died this morning at the home of her
    daughter, Mrs. Fred Duquette, of No.
    161 Pine-street after a long illness.
    Surviving are three daughters. Mrs
    Duquette, Mrs. William Richau of
    Tonawanda and Mrs.. Seymour Kram-
    of Pickard's Bridge; one son, Os-
    car
    R. Meyer of this city, and three
    brothers, Albert Schnell of Buffalo,
    Ferdinand and Rudolph Schnell of
    Pickard's bridge. The funeral will be
    held Wednasd&y afternoon at one
    o'clock from the Duquette home and a
    half b.Qur later from Frieden's church,
    Rey. E. A. Schultz officiating. Interment
    will be made in Bear Ridge cemetery

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

    Children:
    1. 2. MEYER, Oscar R  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. MEYER, Bertha  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. MEYER  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. MEYER, Ida  Descendancy chart to this point and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  MEYER, Oscar R Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1)

  2. 3.  MEYER, Bertha Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1)

    Family/Spouse: DUQUETTE, Frederick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. DUQUETTE, Catherine Pauline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1918 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Aug 2018 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 7. DUQUETTE, Beatrice  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 8. DUQUETTE, Olga  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 9. KRAMER, LeGrande  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  3. 4.  MEYER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1)

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


  4. 5.  MEYER, Ida Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: KRAMER, Seymour. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. KRAMER, Sherwod Harve  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1928; died on 8 Oct 2023 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY.
    2. 11. KRAMER, Willis  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    3. 12. KRAMER, Leroy  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    4. 9. KRAMER, LeGrande  Descendancy chart to this point and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  DUQUETTE, Catherine Pauline Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bertha2, 1.Bertha1) was born on 8 Aug 1918 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Aug 2018 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Catherine Pauline McCracken (nee Duquette) was born in North Tonawanda, New York on August 8, 1918, to Frederick Duquette and Bertha Duquette (nee Meyer). She departed this life peacefully on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Northgate Manor Healthcare Facility in Wheatfield, New York. 

    Mostly known as Kay or Katie, Catherine lived a long, healthy and active life. Only days before her death, she was celebrated at her 100th birthday party by many friends and family members. Kay was known for her smile and her positive approach to life. She did not lack in opinions, but was (almost) always fun to be with, and always ready for an adventure. 
    In the words of a granddaughter, she was a “firecracker of a woman”.

    Katie lived her entire life in North Tonawanda, but traveled throughout much of the US and Canada, including Hawaii, Alaska, and the Caribbean. Before and during World War II she worked at Bell Aircraft, where she was involved in early-on data processing. The money she made at this time allowed her to buy a 1938 Studebaker and a fur coat. She married Grant McCracken after his return in 1945 from a World War II prisoner of war camp, and gave birth to her three children; David Grant in 1946, Gary Frederick in 1948, and Janet Ann in 1953. Kay took breaks from full time work to raise her children, but she returned to work at Bell Aircraft, and later worked as head of data management for Catholic Charities.

    After her husband Grant died in an industrial accident 1963, Kay supported her boys and raised her young daughter. She made their home at 212 Rumbold Avenue a welcoming place for friends, family and dogs, and encouraged and supported her children in their education. Her daughter and best friend Janet passed in 2004.

    Upon retiring from Catholic Charities, Kay engaged in numerous volunteer activities, most notably as a long-time volunteer with Meals on Wheels and as a volunteer at DeGraff Adult Day Care, to which she devoted innumerable hours over many years.

    Katie was athletic throughout her life. In her youth, she loved swimming and swam across the Niagara River from Tonawanda to Grand Island. She loved ice skating at the North Tonawanda Market and at Ives Pond. She bowled on several teams, often with high games in the 200’s. She loved doing craft projects, especially with her daughter Janet. Later in life she took up golf and cross-country skiing. She continued to golf and ski well into her 80’s with many friends and especially with her long-time friend Bill Andrews.

    Throughout her long life she maintained many friendships and supported her family as a sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.

    She was the sister of Beatrice, Olga Kennedy, and LeGrande (known as Guy) Kramer, all deceased. The mother of David (Nancy – deceased) McCracken, Gary (Jamey Dobbs) McCracken and Janet (Howard) Hart. Survivors include sons David and Gary, son-in-law Howard, and sister-in-law Jackie Kramer. Grandchildren are Kevin McCracken, Molly (Stephen) Pont, Reba McCracken, Sally McCracken, Dan (Anna) Hart, Jon Hart, Tim Hart, Andy (Linda) Hart and Peter (Samantha) Hart, and step-granddaughters Jessica and Caitlin Elledge. She is great-grandmother of Tom, Kate, James, Ben, Drew, Madison, Bella, Connor, Ian and Jack. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, and many friends.

    She was a long-time member of the Ascension Roman Catholic Parish. 

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, September 1, at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 800 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. Interment and a celebration of her life are planned for a later date. If desired, memorials may be made to DeGraff Adult Day Care or Meals on Wheels.

    Catherine is with God and in our hearts forever.

    Family/Spouse: MCCRACKEN, Grant. Grant died in 1963. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. MCCRACKEN, David  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. MCCRACKEN, Gary Frederick  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 15. MCCRACKEN, Janet Ann  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1953; died in 2004.

  2. 7.  DUQUETTE, Beatrice Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bertha2, 1.Bertha1)

  3. 8.  DUQUETTE, Olga Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bertha2, 1.Bertha1)

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


  4. 9.  KRAMER, LeGrande Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bertha2, 1.Bertha1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Jacqueline. Jacqueline and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. KRAMER, Linda L  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1950; died on 5 May 2021 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 17. KRAMER, Richard  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 18. KRAMER, Suzanne  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 10.  KRAMER, Sherwod Harve Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ida2, 1.Bertha1) was born about 1928; died on 8 Oct 2023 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY.

    Notes:

    Kramer, Sherwood Harve
    October 8, 2023, age 95. Son of the late Seymour and Ida (nee Meyer) Kramer. Survived by his beloved wife of 74 years, Lois (nee Hamblet) Kramer, father of Margo (Douglas) Fronczek, William (Carolyn) Kramer, Shelley (Robert) Rohauer, and Jody (Thomas) Schmidle. Enjoyed the love of 11 grandchildren, Nathan (Laura) Fronczek, Jill (Michael) Bahrenburg, Sean (Katie) Kramer, Justin Schmidle, Ashley (Adam) Dietrick, Dana Kramer, Brittney Schmidle, Jacob (Caitlin) Fronczek, Corey Rohauer, Kyle (Lisa) Schmidle, and Timothy Kramer,  9 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sherwood was predeceased by his brothers Willis (late Edna), LeRoy (late Martha) and LeGrand (late Jackie) Kramer, also by his brother-in-law Robert (living spouse Jean) Hamblet and sister-in-law Ruth Pozo. Sherwood lived his life honorably, serving in WWII, volunteering for 50 plus years with Rescue Fire Hall, and a member of Sikora Post. He served meals on wheels and was a member of St. Paul’s UCC. He was a master carpenter for Sherwood Kramer Construction and after retirement at 65, he worked for Thomas Turtle as caretaker of over 100 apartments until 82. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad St.) in the City of Tonawanda, NY. A Funeral Service will be conducted, Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Paul’s UCC of Wendelville, 7416 Campbell Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY. In leu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul’s UCC, Sikora Post 1322 in North Tonawanda or Rescue Fire Hall.

    Family/Spouse: HAMBLET, Lois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. KRAMER, Margo  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. KRAMER, William  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 21. KRAMER, Shelley  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 22. KRAMER, Jody  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 11.  KRAMER, Willis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ida2, 1.Bertha1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Edna. Edna and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 12.  KRAMER, Leroy Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ida2, 1.Bertha1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Martha. Martha and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 13.  MCCRACKEN, David Descendancy chart to this point (6.Catherine3, 3.Bertha2, 1.Bertha1)

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


  2. 14.  MCCRACKEN, Gary Frederick Descendancy chart to this point (6.Catherine3, 3.Bertha2, 1.Bertha1)

    Family/Spouse: DOBBS, Jamey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 15.  MCCRACKEN, Janet Ann Descendancy chart to this point (6.Catherine3, 3.Bertha2, 1.Bertha1) was born in 1953; died in 2004.

    Family/Spouse: HART, Howard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 16.  KRAMER, Linda L Descendancy chart to this point (9.LeGrande3, 3.Bertha2, 1.Bertha1) was born about 1950; died on 5 May 2021 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Obituary

    STROUGH - Linda L.
    (nee Kramer)
    Age 70 of North Tonawanda and formerly of the City of Tonawanda and Grand Island, May 5, 2021. Wife of 50 years to Robert G. Strough, Jr., daughter of the late LeGrand and Jacqueline Kramer and sister of Richard (Linda) Kramer and Suzanne (late Bob) Hoy. Also survived by many close special nieces and nephews. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Tonawanda High School and a graduate of Trocaire College with her Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Linda had been employed by the American Red Cross for more than 30 years and was a member of Salem United Church of Christ. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday May 13th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at JOHN 0. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (cor. of Morgan and Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda, where a Memorial Service will be conducted at 8:00 PM following the visitation. Everyone welcome. Please be mindful that face coverings and social distancing will be required. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ, 114 Morgan St., Tonawanda, NY 14150. Condolences may be shared at www. ROTHFUNERAL.com

    Family/Spouse: STROUGH, Robert G Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 17.  KRAMER, Richard Descendancy chart to this point (9.LeGrande3, 3.Bertha2, 1.Bertha1)

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


  6. 18.  KRAMER, Suzanne Descendancy chart to this point (9.LeGrande3, 3.Bertha2, 1.Bertha1)

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


  7. 19.  KRAMER, Margo Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sherwod3, 5.Ida2, 1.Bertha1)

    Family/Spouse: FRONCZEK, Douglas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 20.  KRAMER, William Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sherwod3, 5.Ida2, 1.Bertha1)

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


  9. 21.  KRAMER, Shelley Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sherwod3, 5.Ida2, 1.Bertha1)

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


  10. 22.  KRAMER, Jody Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sherwod3, 5.Ida2, 1.Bertha1)

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




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