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Niagara Gazette - 5/25/1920

Mrs. Justina Goerss. widow of the
late John Goerss, died last Wednesday,
May 19. at the home of her daughter
In Pekin, at the age of 81 years. She Is
survived by five daughters and one son.
Mrs. Henry Werth and Elisabeth
Goerss of Pekln. Mrs. Augusta Werth
of this place, Mrs. Albert Klemer of
Martlnsville, Henrietta and Christian of
Lockport. The funeral was conducted
last Friday afternoon at the Pekln;
Lutheran church and Interment was In
the Lutheran cemetery

Friederike married GOERSS, Johann Ferdinand on 7 Oct 1857 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Johann (son of GOERSS, Gottfried and FAHRENWALD, Maria) was born on 1 May 1825 in Ploewen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 24 May 1887 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette - 3/20/1936

Town Line Road Resident Passes
SANBORN, March 20.-Mrs. Augusta (sic), F. Werth died at her home, Town Line road, today. She was 74 years old. Mrs. Werth as the wife of August C. Werth. Besides the husband, she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Schultz, of Sanborn. Mrs. Julius Greiner (sic) and Mrs. Benjamin Schulz, both of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Paul Plaster and Mrs. Fred Schultz, both of Niagara Falls; three sisters. Mrs. Henry Werth, and Miss Henrietta Goerss, both of Sanborn, and Mrs. Albert Klemer, of North Tonawanda, and 11 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held from the family home on Sunday, March 22, at 2 p. m., and at 2:30 from St. Andrew's church at Pekin. Interment will be in Pekin cemetery. The Rev. Christian A. Schmidt will officiate. Mrs. Werth was a daughter of the late Justine Praker and John Goerss and was born in Bergholtz. She had resided in the Town Line road for over 20 years.
(evidently from a different story)
The bearers included: Edward Wendt, William H. Wendt, William B. Wendt, John Schrader, Adolph Schraeder (sic) and William Strassburg, Rev. Christian A. Schmidt officiated. Interment was in St. Andrew's cemetery Pekin.

Auguste married WERTH, August Christian Friedrich in 1883. August (son of WERTH, Carl Friedrich and STRASSBURG, Johanna Elisabeth Charlotte) was born on 14 Mar 1859 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Jan 1952 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hulda married KLEMER, Albert on 3 Feb 1887 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Albert was born in Sep 1863 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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15 February 1944 Tonawanda News
Miss Henrietta Goerss, 75, died yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Werth, in Sanborn. Born in Bergholz, Miss Goerss had resided in Lockport and Sanborn the greater part of her life. Besides her sister she is survived by several nieces and nephews, residing in Niagara county. Rites will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Werth residence. The Rev. H. Maier will officiate. Burial will be in St. Andrew’s cemetery, Pekin.

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30 September 1952 Tonawanda News
WERTH – Mrs. Martha L. Werth, nee Goerss, died Monday night, Sept. 29, 1952, in the home of her niece, Mrs. Julius Greinert, 195 Jackson Ave., North Tonawanda, after a long illness. Mrs. Werth was a former resident of Townline Rd., Sanborn. Wife of the late Henry Werth, she is survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 P.M. in the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., and at 2:30 P.M. in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Pekin, N. Y. The Rev. Walter Koenig will officiate. Interment will be in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Cemetery.

Martha married WERTH, Henry Wilhelm Ferdinand in 1896 in New York. Henry (son of WERTH, Carl Friedrich and STRASSBURG, Johanna Elisabeth Charlotte) was born on 22 Sep 1870 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Dec 1951 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rosina F. Rosina was born in 1879; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Greinert
NORTH TONAWANDA - Mrs. Albertine Greinert, of 195 Jackson Ave., died Sunday
(Jan. 10, 1965) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, she had lived in this city for the last 54 years and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Julius E. Greinert; a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Alice) Kolbe, and a son, Hugo L. Greinert, all of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Rudolph Schultz, Sanborn, Mrs. Hilda Schultz, Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Benjamin Scholz
, this city, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call until 10
a.m. Wednesday at the Frethold Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Rev. Loren J. Shiley officiating. Burial will be in St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery.

Albertine married GREINERT, Julius Edwin Wilhelm about 1911 in New York. Julius (son of GREINERT, Julius and BRAUER, Anna) was born on 19 Jan 1890 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Apr 1966 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SCHULZ - Mrs. Rosa A. Schulz, 85, Friday, January 1, 1971, Niagara Lutheran Home, in Buffalo after a long illness. Mrs. Schulz was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Ladies Guild, formally of Altar Guild. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Adeline) Fretthold of North Tonawanda, and two sons, Erwin H. of Tonawanda, and Wilbur H. S. of Williamsville; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Rudolf Schultz of North Tonawanda, and Mrs. Fred Schultz. of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Friends may call at Fretthold Funeral Home Inc.. 1241 Oliver St. and Ward Road. Nofth Tonawanda. until noon Sunqay. Services will be held in St. Mark Lutheran Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m.. the Rev. Edward C. Goehner officiating. Burial at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Fretthold Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m

Rosa married SCHULZ, Wilhelm Friedrich Benjamin on 1 Nov 1906 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelm (son of SCHULZ, Wilhelm Friedrich and GOERSS, Caroline) was born on 21 Aug 1881 in Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Sep 1971 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

PLASTER—Suddenly In Sarasota, Fla.,
Wednesday, April 12, 1961, Ella M.
Plaster. Beloved mother of Mrs. James
W. Strasburg (Dorothy E.) Lewiston,
N. Y.; sister of Mrs. Julius Grelnert,
Mrs. Benjamln Schulz, N. Tonawanda,
N. Y., Mrs. Rudolph Schultz, Sanborn,
N. Y., and Mrs. Frederick G. Schultz,
city. She Is also survived by 3 grand
children. Funeral from Cobler's Fu-
neral Home, 640 Park Place. Final
arrangements later.

ALSO

Mrs. Plaster
Dies on Trip
Funeral services for Mrs.
Ella Martha Plaster, of 1841
Pierce Ave., will be held at
2 p.m. M o n d a y at Trinity
Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Plaster died Wednesday
(April 12, 1961) shortly
after arriving at a motel in
Sarasota, Fla. She left this
city last Saturday for a visit
in Florida.
Mrs. Plaster was born July
7, 1882, in Bergholtz. Her husband
was P a u l P. Plaster,
deputy c i t y controller, who
died in February 1959.
Mrs. Plaster was active in
the Trinity Lutheran Church
and its Guild and Missionary
League.
Surviving are a daughter,
Mrs. J a m e s W. Strasburg,
Lewiston; four sisters, Mrs.
Julius Greinert and Mrs. Benjamin
Schulz, both of North
Tonawanda; Mrs. R u d o l p h
Schultz, Sanborn, and Mrs.
Frederick G. S c h u l t z , this
city; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Cobler's
Funeral Home, after 2
p.m. Saturday.
The body w i l l be in the
church from 11 a.m. Monday
until the funeral.
Rev. Paul J. Hartenberger
will conduct the services. Interment
will be in Trinity
Lutheran Cemetery, Lockport.

NOTE - appears birth date in obit is incorrect

Family/Spouse: PLASTER, Paul Philipp. Paul (son of PLASTER, Paul Heinrich and HENNING, Caroline Albertine) was born on 28 Mar 1887 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Feb 1959 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married SCHULTZ, Rudolph Friedrich on 16 Jun 1920 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Rudolph (son of SCHULZ, Johannes Friedrich and HASELEY, Julia Elisabeth) was born on 21 Oct 1892 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jan 1984 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hilda married SCHULTZ, Frederick G on 16 Jun 1920 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eleanore married GOMBERT, Christian P on 23 Jan 1915 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Christian (daughter of GOMBERT, William Friedrich and WERTH, Karolina Wilhelmina) was born in Jul 1883 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KOLBE, Carl W. Carl (son of KOLBE, William Johann Carl and PROEFROCK, Emma Wilhelmina Christine) was born on 24 Jul 1914 in New York; died on 7 Mar 1998 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHULZ, Esther Erna. Esther (daughter of SCHULZ, Lebrecht Christian August and VOELKER, Amalie Albertine Auguste) was born on 24 Jul 1916 in New York; died on 16 Oct 2015 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SCHULZ - Erwin H. Schulz , 68, of Tonawanda, suddenly Saturday (November 11, 1978) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Schulz was a former employee of Trico and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara) Elzer of the Town of Wheatfield and Mrs. John (Linda) Gullo of Niagara Falls; a son, Ronald Schulz, serving with the U.S. Air Force; three grandchildren; a brother , Wilbert (Dorothea) Schulz of Williamsville and a sister , Mrs. Paul (Adeline) Fretthold of North Tonawanda and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 1 P.M., the Rev. Robert L. Rickus will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to the Heart Fund.

Erwin married DEMSKY, Helen L on 5 Jul 1946 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of DEMSKY, Arthur R and WERTH, Edna A) was born in Aug 1922 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Sep 2014 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FRETTHOLD - Adeline V. Fretthold, 60, of North Tonawanda, Monday (November 12, 1979) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Fretthold was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and the Ladies Guild. She is survived by her husband, Paul Fretthold; two sons, Paul and John Fretthold, both at home; a brother, Wilbert (Dorothea) Schulz of Williamsville and several nieces and nephews; sister of the late Erwin H. Schulz. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda this evening from 7 to 9 and Tuesday 2 to 4 and T to 9 pm. Services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., from St. Mark Lutheran Church, the Rev. Thomas K. Spahn will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church or Bethesda Lutheran Home.

Adeline married FRETTHOLD, Paul Hugo on 16 Feb 1941 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Paul (son of FRETTHOLD, Rev Paul Hugo and JOESTING, Anna M) was born in 1916 in Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Feb 2015 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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August 22, 2012
Dorothy Elizabeth Strasburg

Niagara Gazette

BARRINGTON, IL — Dorothy Elizabeth (Plaster) Strasburg was born in Niagara Falls, NY to Paul and Ella (Werth) Plaster on March 26, 1920, and went to heaven on August 6, 2012. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls. On June 5, 1942, she married James Strasburg. They had three children: Suzy (Steve) Hartman (Sioux Falls, SD), Steve (Debbie) Strasburg (Ann Arbor, MI), and Cindy (John) Koeneman (Inverness, IL). Also blessing her life are eight grandchildren: Steph (Mark) Boyens, Sara (Nathan) Unruh, Andrew, James and Rebecca Strasburg; David (Stephanie), Jeffrey and Michael Koeneman; and six great-grandchildren: Gabrielle, Lincoln and Alexa Unruh; and Connor, Kate and Davis Boyens.

Dot enjoyed life to the fullest and was an avid golfer. She loved her Savior and was always involved in her churches' Bible studies, choir and serving opportunities. She was a founding member of Escarpment Lutheran Church (Lewiston, NY), and a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran (Barrington, IL), Redeemer Lutheran (Peoria, IL), and Immanuel Lutheran (Palatine, IL).

Preferred memorials are to Lutheran Church Charities, 333 W. Lake St., Addison, IL 60101; and Lutheran World Relief, 700 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230 (www.lwr.org).

Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Dorothy married STRASBURG, James W on 5 Jun 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. James (son of STRASBURG, Robert Walter Benjamin and WENDT, Violet Helene Elisabeth) was born on 24 Oct 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Feb 2011 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SANDSTROM, Margaret. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KREIB, William E. William died on 30 Sep 2012 in Town of Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wallace H. Schultz, age 96 passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022. Born November 27, 1926, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Alma (Werth) Schultz. A beloved husband, father and grandfather. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Margaret ‘Jean’. His sons, Thomas (Candace) Schultz, Stephen (Jill) Schultz, and David (Stephanie) Schultz. 10 Grandchildren, 14 Great-Grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Pre-deceased by his brother Richard and his sister Carol Kreib. A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. For the full obituary visit www.duboisfuneral.com Known as “Wally” by friends and family. He was born at Deaconess Hospital,Buffalo NY due to neonatal respiratory complications he wasn’t expected to live. While attending LaSalle High School, Wally served in the “Aircraft Warning Service” from late 1943 to early 1944. His observation post was a small hut located on top of the Sanborn Fire Hall. In August 1944, Wally enlisted in the Navy at the old post office building in downtown Buffalo, followed by Boot Camp at Sampson Naval Training Station atSeneca Lake, NY and a 12 week Radio School at Bainbridge MD. He served in thePacific Theater aboard the USS Arkansas BB33 and the USS Baldwin DD 624. In June1946, Wally returned to Niagara Falls, graduated from LaSalle High School andwent to work as a Mail Boy for American Salesbook Co. (later became MooreBusiness Forms). Spring 1947, he transferred to the NY National Guard and drilledat the Armory on Main Street. After his discharge from the National Guard, Wallygraduated from the Detroit College of Traffic Management and worked at Autolitewhere he met, then married the love of his life, Margaret Jean MacAllister.Following Autolite, he worked in the traffic departments at Hooker Chemical andThe Upson Company in Lockport. While at Upson, Wally was hired part-timeby Franklin Traffic Service (FTS) in Sanborn. After Upson closed he worked at FTS full time. Where he retired after working for many years. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran church in Niagara Falls. Wally enjoyed hunting with his family. In his later years if he shot a deer, over the two-way radio he’d say, “Boys I have work for you, but first, bring me a sandwich and beer”. He and Jean spent summers with family and friends at their homes in Saranac Lake and later on Lake Ontario. In his retirement Wally enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing and a few weeklong fishing trips in Canada. He will be dearly missed but his legacy continues through his family.

Wallace married MCALLISTER, Margaret Jean on 14 Jun 1952 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Betty J. Schultz, headed Meals on Wheels - July 21, 1922 -- Oct. 29, 2006
Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 31, 2006
Betty J. Schultz, who served for many years as executive director of the local Meals on Wheels, died Sunday in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. She was 84.
She co-founded the Niagara Falls chapter in 1970 to serve meals to the elderly, working out of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church.
Born in Niagara Falls, she attended Niagara Falls High School.
She was a past board member of several volunteer agencies. In 1981, she received the Heart of Gold Award from the Gannett Foundation for her community service.
Mrs. Schultz was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Church, where she was active in the choir, Women of the Church and other activities.
Survivors include a son, John, and a brother, Robert F.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1920 18th Street at Cleveland Avenue.
Niagara Gazette
BETTY J. SCHULTZ
Betty J. Schultz, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, October 29, 2006 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Falls, NY. Born on July 21,1922 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick G. and Hilda M. (Werth) Schultz. On May 29, 1946 she married Edward J. Schultz. He predeceased her in 1989. Mrs. Schultz was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. In 1970, Betty founded Meals on Wheels in Niagara Falls, NY where she served as Executive Director for many years. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was active in choir, Women of the Church, and other activities. Mrs. Schultz held board positions on the boards of many volunteer agencies: Betty received several awards for her volunteer service, including the "Heart of Gold" Award for community service in 1981. Mrs. Schultz is survived by one son, John (Sandra) Schultz of Wheatfield, NY; two grandchildren, Edward Joshua (Michelle) Schultz of Spartanburg, Sc, and Amanda E. (John) Jasper, of Wheatfield, NY; one brother, Robert F. Schultz of Niagara Falls, NY, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 18th Street and Cleveland Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, on THURSDAY, November 2, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Hoecker officiating. Interment in St. Paul's Lutheran . Cemetery, Bergholz, NY. If desired memorial offerings may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1920 18th St. Niagara Falls, NY 14305 or to Meals on Wheels, C/O St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Betty married SCHULTZ, Edward John on 29 May 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Edward (son of SCHULZ, Johannes Andreas and BUERGER, Rose Louise) was born on 18 Mar 1922 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Feb 1989 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ROBERT FREDERICK SCHULTZ, age 89 of Niagara Falls, NY, was called to his heavenly home on November 20, 2018 at the Elderwood at Wheatfield Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 20, 1929; son of the late Frederick and Hilda (Werth) Schultz. Robert was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, where he served on various committees and choir member, a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1951-1953, and employed for many years at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, as the payroll and accounts supervisor. He enjoyed playing the organ, and was an accomplished artist. Robert was predeceased by a sister, Betty (Edward) Schultz.
Survivors include a nephew, John (Sandra) Schultz; great niece, Amanda (John) Jasper; and great nephew, E. Joshua (Michelle) Schultz.
Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Friday (November 23) from 5-8 p.m. Services will be conducted on Saturday (November 24) at 2:30 p.m. in St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Cleveland Avenue and 18th. Street, with Deacon Judy Hoff, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.