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Niagara Gazette - 6/29/1942

RUNGE - Ernestine, nee Werth, wife of the
late Albert Runge, mother of Hulda of
Niagara Falls, N.Y. Mrs. August Goerss
of St. Johnsburg, Mrs. Charles Scheskck
of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Mrs. Theodore
???of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and
Charles Runge of St. Johnsburg; sister
of Mrs. Catherine Gombert of Niagara
Falls, N.Y. Funeral Tuesday afternoon
??? p.m. from the residence, 1904
??? street and at 3:15 p.m. from St.
??? Church, St. Johnsburg. Friends
???

Ernestine married RUNGE, August Heinrich Albert Erdmann in 1876 in New York. August (son of RUNGE, Karl Friedrich Erdmann and WERTH, Caroline Friedericke Wilhelmine) was born on 1 May 1854 in Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Sep 1925 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GOERSS - Louise, age 85, March 25, 1962 in a Lockport Hospital after a long Illness. Wife of the late August Goerss; mother of Mrs. Herbert Milleville and Mrs. Clarence Wittkop, both of North Tonawanda, Carl of Sanborn and Norman of Lockport, and the late Mrs. Theodore Jagow, 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; sister of. Mrs. Theodore Durow of Florida.; Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, where services will be held, Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Clarence W. Rabe will officiate. Interment In St. John's Lutheran Cemetery

Louisa married GOERSS, August Friedrich Wilhelm on 13 Sep 1896 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. August (son of GOERSS, August Johann and WERTH, Wilhelmina) was born on 6 Jun 1871 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Dec 1957 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SCHESACK - At the home. 9626 Niagara Falls, Blvd. Dec 17, 1950. Helena B Sister of Mrs. August Goerss, Charles Runge, and Mrs Theodore Durow. Remains resting at Lane Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held in Zion Lutheran church Wednesday at 2 30. Rev Laurence Herfurth officiating. Interment in St Johnsburg Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: SCHESACK, Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1933

BERGHOLTZ, Feb. 11. — Funeral
services for Mrs. William Stenzel, 51,
wife of the welfare manager of the
town of Wheatfield. who died Wednesday,
will be held from the home in
the Ward road Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock and at 2:30 from St. John's
Lutheran church in the Ward road.
The Rev. Walter Thiemecke will officiate
and interment will be in St.
John's cemetery, St. Johnsburg.
Mrs. Stenzel, who was formerly
Bertha Runge, Is survived by her husband,
William Stenzel; five daughters.
Mrs. Lorena Stenzel Schimsc'hack, of
North Tonawanda. and the Misses
Mildred. Dorothy, Winifred and Beatrice,
at home; one son. Howard, at
home; her mother. Mrs. Christine
Runge, of Niagara Falls; lour sisters,
Mrs. August Goerss, of St. Johnsburg.
Mrs. Charles Schesack, Miss Hulda
Runge and Mrs. Theodor Durow, all
of Niagara Falls; and one brother,
Charles Runge. of St. Johnsburg.

Bertha married STENZEL, William Charles in 1907 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. William (son of STENZEL, August Carl Friedrich Wilhelm and MOLL, Bertha Louise Auguste) was born on 23 Sep 1881 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 May 1971 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles A. Runge, 72, Dies After Brief Illness
TOWN OF WHEATFIELD, Sept. 19 - Charles A. Runge, 72, of the Ward Rd., died this morning in Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, after a brief illness. Born in Wheatfield, he was a lifelong resident of this township. He was employed at the National Grinding Wheel Co., North Tonawanda, for 29 years. Mr. Runge was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, St. Johnsburg. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Agatha Schmidt Runge; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Frerichs, both of this town; two sisters, Mrs. August Goerss of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Theodore Durrow of Newfane, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the residence of Mrs. Frerichs, Old Falls Blvd., opposite, the Bell plant, where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. J. Walter Thiemecke, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery.

Charles married SCHMIDT, Agatha Lydia Mathilde in 1909 in New York. Agatha (daughter of SCHMIDT, Wilhelm Heinrich and MILLEVILLE, Albertine Wilhelmine Auguste) was born on 15 Mar 1889 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DUROW, Theodore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DUROW, Theodore. Theodore (son of DUROW, Ferdinand and ELLMANN, Auguste Caroline Alwine) was born on 25 Nov 1892 in Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Jul 1970 in Polk County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gertrude married JAGOW, Theodore Friedrich Albert in 1922 in New York. Theodore (son of JAGOW, Wilhelm Gottlieb Lebrecht and ZIMMERMAN, Bertha Wilhelmine) was born on 2 Jan 1897 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died in Apr 1982 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - March 2, 2000
Ruth E. Milleville, 97, who enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting and refinishing furniture, died Wednesday (March 1, 2000) in CrestWood Health Care Center after a brief illness. Born Ruth Goerss in Wheatfield, she had been a resident of CrestWood since 1996. Her husband, Herbert A., died in 1982. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Schroeder of Bergholz; a sister, Hilda Wittkop of Amherst; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in Wheatfield Cemetery.

Ruth married MILLEVILLE, Herbert August Heinrich in 1924 in Niagara County, NY. Herbert (son of MILLEVILLE, Wilhelm Ferdinand and DEVANTIER, Emma Magdalene Rebecca) was born on 20 Feb 1895 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 May 1982 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married INGWERSEN, Margaret Esther on 3 Sep 1932 in St Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Shawnee, NY. Margaret (daughter of INGWERSEN, Cornelius C and MELLENTHIN, Johanna Marie Caroline) was born on 3 May 1907 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Jul 1992 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hilda married WITTKOP, Clarence G on 12 Jun 1938 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Clarence (son of WITTKOP, Heinrich Eduard and GRASSMANN, Lydia Maria Caroline) was born on 25 Jun 1911 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Aug 1997 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - January 23, 1990
Private grave side services were held today in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, for retired industrial worker Norman W. Goerss.
Goerss, 74, of Unicorn Drive, died Monday (Jan. 22, 1990) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda.
A native of Wheatfield, he worked for 45 years at National Grinding Wheel Co. in North Tonawanda. After he retired, he operated an upholstery business in his home.
Goerss was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth E. Strothman Goerss; a son, Terry of the Town of Cambria; two sisters, Ruth Milleville of Bergholz and Hilda Witkopp of North Tonawanda, and three grandsons

Family/Spouse: STROTHMANN, Ruth E. Ruth (daughter of STROTHMANN, Rev William H and ZIEGLER, Amalia Birdie) was born on 25 Sep 1918 in New York; died on 6 Dec 2003 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mildred Werth, 90, a native of Wheatfield, died Monday (June 22, 1998) in Crestwood Nursing Home, where she lived since 1955.
The former Mildred Stenzel was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church and a member of the Ladies Aid Society and the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Mrs. Werth also was a charter member of the auxiliary of the St. Johnsburg Fire Company and a member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting and gardening.
Her husband, Louis Werth, died in 1967. He was a former highway superintendent in Wheatfield.
Survivors include a son, Donnel of Wheatfield; a sister, Beatrice Sahr of North Tonawanda; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. John Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls Boulevard and Ward Road. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: WERTH, Louis Carl August. Louis (son of WERTH, Johannes Christ F and STANGE, Fredericke Louise Marie) was born on 23 Oct 1907 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 20 Jul 1967 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHIMSCHACK, Alfred Otto. Alfred (son of SCHIMSCHACK, Otto Wilhelm Albert and BROECKER, Ella) was born on 4 Apr 1909 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died in Sep 1980 in Glendora, Los Angeles County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NEUMANN, Walter R. Walter (son of NEUMANN, Ernest Paul and MOELLER, Martha S) was born on 22 Nov 1903 in New York; died in Jan 1980 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bernice. Bernice was born about 1919 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beatrice married SAHR, Howard Benjamin on 7 Jun 1947 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Howard (son of SAHR, Benjamin Martin and JAENECKE, Pauline Ottilie Bertha) was born on 2 Feb 1917 in New York; died on 9 Jun 1961 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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uffalo News, The (NY) - August 5, 1991
Gladys V. Frerichs, 81, a foster grandparent, died Sunday (Aug. 4, 1991) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston.
The former Gladys Runge worked at Wilbert's Tavern, now known as Barney's Grandsons, for 18 years.
Mrs. Frerichs, of Wheatfield, was a foster grandparent at Mount St. Mary's Hospital for 10 years and was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Bergholz.
Survivors include a son, Walter of the Town of Tonawanda, and a daughter, Judy of Buffalo.
Services will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday in St. James Lutheran Church, 2435 Niagara Road. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery

Family/Spouse: FRERICHS, Walter H. Walter (son of FRERICHS, Herman N and RETZLAFF, Clara Auguste Ernestine) was born on 24 Sep 1903 in Maza, ND; died on 28 Sep 1951 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHROEDER, Carl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Arnold C. Goerss, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008 at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.

He was born in North Tonawanda, NY on December 11, 1933, the son of the late Carl and Margaret [Ingwersen] Goerss.

Mr. Goerss attended school at Wheatfield #1, St Paul's Lutheran and Trott Vocational High School. He operated the family farm in Sanborn and was a foreman for the New York State Department of Transportation for 34 years, before retiring in 1994.

He was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, the Pekin Fire Company and the Sanborn Historical Society. He enjoyed going to auctions and parades.

Mr. Goerss is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pearl [Kiser] Goerss, they were married on September 28, 1957, three sons, Stephen (Diane) Goerss of Lockport, Scott (Kimberly) Goerss of the Town of Wheatfield, and Arnold Goerss, Jr. of Sanborn, one daughter Susie (Charly) Kinne of Lockport, one sister, Arlene M. Goerss of the Town of Wheatfield, nine grandchildren Jenni (Nick) Paterson, Holly, Sabrina, Nathan, Heather, Amy, Stacey, Timothy and Hayden, he is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services were held at the convenience of family at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, with interment in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY.

Memorials may be made in his name to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY 14120 or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.

Arnold married KISER, Pearl Louise on 28 Sep 1957. Pearl (daughter of KISER, Earl R and PRITCHARD, Edna L) was born on 6 Mar 1935 in Medina, Orleans County, NY; died on 12 Aug 2017 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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March 20, 2013
Arlene M. Goerss

The Tonawanda News

TOWN OF WHEATFIELD —
Arlene M. Goerss, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013, in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY. She was born in North Tonawanda, NY, on July 18, 1935, the daughter of the late Carl and Margaret (Ingwersen) Goerss.
Miss Goerss was a lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield. She had resided at Crestwood Health Care Center for the past several years, were she served as President of the Resident Council and volunteered for all types of events that took place there.
Miss Goerss is survived by her sister-in-law, Pearl Goerss; a niece, Susie (Charly) Kinne; three nephews, Stephen (Diane) Goerss, Scott (Kimberly) Goerss and Arnold Goerss, Jr.; also several great nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Arnold C. Goerss.
Private funeral services will be held at the wishes of her family. Memorials may be made in her name to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Interment in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY. Arrangements by the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Sanborn, NY.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Bonnie married HOFFMEISTER, Carl John on 7 Nov 1959 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Faye married WALDERS, Thomas [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: THOMAS, Harold T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Terry N. Goerss - Died suddenly Monday July 1, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife Ellen (Strong) Goerss. Sons Thomas N. Goerss, Michael R. Goerss (Stacy Goerss), predeceased Jeffery A. Goerss. Loved by his four Grandchildren Kimberly, Timothy, Madeline, Syndey Goerss.
This man with the biggest heart will be truly missed and loved forever.
Family and friends may call at the Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY on FRIDAY July 5, 2019 from 7-9pm where a funeral service will be held on Saturday July 6, 2019 at 11am. Burial will be in Budd Rd. Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: STRONG, Ellen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Born in North Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late Louis and Mildred (Stenzel) Werth. A resident of the Town of Wheatfield, he entered into rest peacefully at his residence. Donnel attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School. He was formally employed at NOCO, Midland Asphalt Corp, Field Base Operations at Niagara Falls Airport, and Empire Converters. Donnel was an active member of St. Johnsburg Fire Company for 55 years, and enjoyed fishing, camping and yard work. Predeceased by his wife, Sharlene "Sherry" (Ensminger) Werth on August 28, 2006. They were married May 26, 1962. Survived by three children, Lisa (Scott) Munro of Lewiston, Todd (Michelle) Werth of Boardman, OH and Timothy Werth of Gasport; grandchildren, Cory Draper, Kaitlyn Munro, Kelsey (Casmir) Krul, Amanda Werth, Megan Werth, Benjamin Werth and Mary Catherine; brother in law, Roy Ensminger; and nieces, Nancy Ensminger, Diane Ensminger-Spirek and Lynda Ludwig. Visitation will be at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Friday from 5-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by Pastor Michael A. Keicher, on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Johnsburg Fire Company, or the SPCA.

Donnel married ENSMINGER, Sharlene Anne on 26 May 1962 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Sharlene (daughter of ENSMINGER, Roy E and SCHARLAU, Irene W) died on 28 Aug 2006. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Rodney married TOOKE, Betty Joan on 15 Oct 1955 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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August 20, 2013 Dale W. Neumann Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Tue Aug 20, 2013, 01:30 PM EDT NORTH TONAWANDA — Dale W. Neumann, age 77, of North Tonawanda, died on Sunday, August 18, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Born in North Tonawanda, NY to the late Walter and Dorothy (Stenzil) Neumann, he had been a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, and was the brother of the late Sharon Wright and Rodney Neumann. Mr. Neumann had been employed as a Facilities Manager for Praxair in the Town of Tonawanda for over 33 years, retiring in 1992. He was a volunteer fireman for Gratwick Hose No. 6 in North Tonawanda for many years and was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances J. (nee Urtel) Neumann; three children, Mark (Gail) Neumann of North Tonawanda, NY, Sue (Thomas) Mulvoy of Alpharetta, GA, and Kevin (Debbi) Neumann of Cypress, TX; two grandchildren, Courtney and Brittany Neumann; three step-grandchildren, Corin (Wesley) Czajkowski, Bruce (Barb) Clough, and Adam Clough; two step-great grandchildren, Emily and Dylan Clough; a sister, Paulette (Rick) Bennett of Stokesdale, NC; and is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) City of Tonawanda. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 22nd at 11 AM in St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1208 Oliver St. in North Tonawanda. Friends invited. Rev. Jonathan D. Lawrence will officiate. Private burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park, Amherst. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation 310 Packett's Landing, Fairport, NY 14450 or to St. Peter's United Church of Christ. Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: URTEL, Frances J. Frances (daughter of URTEL, Waldemar W and BURLING, Lois Eleanor) was born about 1936 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Oct 2022 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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September 14, 2011
Sharon N. Wright

The Tonawanda News

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT — Sharon N. Wright (Neumann), age 66, formerly of North Tonawanda, died, suddenly, on September 13, 2011, in her home in South Burlington, VT. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy Neumann.

A resident of North Tonawanda for over 60 years, she was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ and an active, founding member of the Twin City Community Outreach Food Pantry and Clothes Closet programs.

Beloved mother of Kristin Wright (Jeffrey Berkowitz), Amy (David) Wright-Parra and Joseph (Lynn) Wright. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren, Emma, Jerry and William Berkowitz, and Annabelle and Samuel Wright. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the dear sister of the late Rodney (Joan) Neumann, Dale (Fran) Neumann and Paulette (Rick) Bennett.

A service will be held on Saturday, September 17th, at 11:00 AM, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1208 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of American (MSAA) at www.msassociation.org.

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

Family/Spouse: WRIGHT, Joseph Patrick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paulette married BENNETT, Frederick Gary [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FRERICHS, Walter F.
December 6, 2019 at age 81. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Morrissey) Frerichs; brother of the late Judith Frerichs; brother in law of Terrence (Kathleen) and the late Dennis (Teresa) Morrissey. Walter worked at the Suburban Lanes and Jewish Center for many years, served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was an avid Yankees fan. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10-11 AM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd) where services will follow at 11:00 AM. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com