STOLTZ, Bernice

1915 - 1999  (83 years)

• Name	STOLTZ, Bernice
  Nickname	Nellie
  Birth	20 Nov 1915	Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY
  Gender	Female
  Death	17 Apr 1999	Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY
  Burial	Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Section 1
  Person ID	I16602	Laur from Germany
  Last Modified	26 Jul 2020

  
  

  Father	STOLTZ, David Simon,   b. Abt 1879, Canada d. Yes, date unknown
  Mother	KLINE, Jennie Alice,   b. 9 May 1880, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY d. 18 Aug 1962, Stamford, Ontario, Canada (Age 82 years)
  Marriage	9 Sep 1903	Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY
  Family ID	F7349	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	FISCHER, Lawrence George,   b. 13 Oct 1913, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 26 Jun 1997, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY (Age 83 years)
  Marriage	7 Oct 1939	Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY
  Notes	Niagara Gazette - 9/27/1939 Miss Bernlce Stolz, of Lewiston, whose marriage to Mr. Lawrence G. Fischer, of this city takes place October 7 has been delightfully entertained at. a number of parties in honor. The Misses Ruth and Katherine Nash and Mrs. Jean Fischer entertained at a personal shower, the bride-to-be receiving a number of beautiful gifts and a bride's book which was completed by the guests during the evening. Mrs. Elsie Shrader and Mrs. Philip Pack, Jr., gave a kitchen shower at the home of the latter. The 23 guests presented the bride with a lovely of dishes and kitchen accessories., The Misses Kay Mahoney, Mary Pasch, Genevieve Casey, Margaret Edwards, Mona Newton and Loretta Johnson were hostesses at a lovely party at the Samovar. Miss Stoltz was the recipient of two commode tables and lamps. Mr. and Mrs. James Berrv, of Main street, delightfully entertained Miss Stoltz and Mr. Fischer at a bar shower given at their home. During the evening a mock wedding was presented by several of the guests. The couple received a number of lovely gifts for use in their new home. Miss Stoltz has chosen for her matron of honor Mrs. Philip Pack Jr. Bridesmaids will be the Misses Ruth and Katherine Nash. Mr. Fischer has chosen for his rest man Mr. William Fischer. Ushers will be Mr. Howard Zeiger and Pa. Paul Stoltz. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 10/10/1939 Stolti-FUcher One of the loveliest of fan weddings took place when Miss Bernke steltz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Stolte. of Lewiston. became the bride of Lawrence George Fischer, son of Mr. and Mrs- John Ptecber. of this city, Saturday, October 7. at ZJon Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Arthur Schmoyer officiating. pink, white and orchid flowers in baskets and palms made a beautiful setting for the ceremony. Preceding the ceremony, Miss Mary Pasch sang "I Love You Truly., and "Because.'' Miss Olive Sutherland presided at the organ. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was beautiful in a gown of white blossom moire taffeta made on princess lines, with sweetheart neckline and long puffed sleeves. With this she wore a a gold cross, a gift of the groom. Tiny covered buttons extended from the neckline to the waist, which ended in a long circular train. Her veil of illusion fell from a halo edged with seed pearls. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses, mums and orange blossoms and carried a white handkerchief edged with lace from her mother's wedding gown. Mrs. Philip Pack. Jr.. matron of honor, wore a gown of fuchsia taf- feta with large puffed sleeves and square neckline edged with match- ing velvet flowers, the full skirt of which was fashioned in bustle style. Ribbon bows, fastened to gold mums worn in her hair, end- ed in streamerss falling to the hem- line of her gown. She carried an arm bouquet of gold mums tied with fuchsia maline. The bridesmaids, the Miss Ruth and Katherine Nash, nieces of the groom, wore gowns of deep purple fashioned similar to that of the matron of honor. They wore matching head-dresses and carried bouquets of bronze mums. Each of the attendants wore a gold lock- et, a gift of the bride. Tiny Barbara Lee Pack, flower girl, wore a long gown of pink taf- feta with bustle back, ending in a slight train. She carried a small colonial bouqut of pnk mums and wore pink mums and ribbons in her hair. Mr. William Fischer was best man and the ushers were Mr. Howard Zeiger and Mr. Frederick Ziemer. Mrs. David Stoltz, mother of the bride wore a black velvet dress with black accessories. Her shoulder cor- sage was of yellow roses. Mrs. John Fischer, mother of the groom, wore a grotto blue dress with brown ac- cessories. Her corsage was of pink roses. Many friends and relatives at- tended the large reception held at the home of the bride's parents, after which the newly married couple left for a short honeymoon. The bride traveled in a blue wool suit with Dubonnet accessories.
  Children	1. FISCHER, Gail Bernice   2. FISCHER, Nancy Mae
  Family ID	F7347	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	16 Nov 2024

  
  

• Notes

  Niagara Gazette Bernice Fischer Card player worked for area schools LEWISTON - Bernice "Nellie" (Stoltz) Fischer, 83, of Saunders Settlement Road, died Saturday (April 17, 1999) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital. She was born Nov. 20, 1915, in Niagara Falls, the daughter of David and Jennie (Kline) Stoltz. Mrs. Fischer was a 1934 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On Oct. 7, 1939, she married Lawrence G. Fisher of Niagara Falls. He predeceased her. A longtime resident of the Town of Lewiston, Mrs. Fischer was a member of the Niagara Falls Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and her family had long historical ties to the area. Her great-grandfather, Matthias Kline, was a captain in the' New York State Militia during the War of 1812. Colonial Village is built on land originally owned by the Kline family, and at the time of her death, Mrs. Fischer lived in a house that was built by her husband on a portion of Kline land. From 1935 to 1940, she worked in the billing department at the Carborundum Co. She and several of her former co-workers kept in close touch for four decades, during which the “Carbo Girls� met for lunch regularly. Later, she was a volunteer in the office of Lewiston No. 9 (Colonial Village) Elementary School, becoming its first secretary in 1954. She worked for the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District from its founding in 1955 until her retirement in 1978, holding elementary, high school and junior high school secretarial positions before moving to the business office at the district's Central Office in 1969. She was elected to the Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education in 1978, serving until 1982. Mrs. Fischer was a longtime member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, and had served on the church council. She was a charter member and past president of both the Ladies Auxiliary of Lewiston Fire Co. No.2 and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Niagara County Volunteer Firemen's Association. She also was a member of the Flagler Chapter 355 of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Sunshine Senior Citizens Club, and the American Association of Retired Persons. Family members said she was a serious and dedicated bridge enthusiast who played several times weekly, and her 80th birthday celebration was organized as a card and game party. She is survived by two daughters, Gail Hubbard of Centreville, Va., and Nancy Kessler of West Seneca; three grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home LaSalle Park Chapel, 2215 Military Road, Town of Niagara. The Rev. Dwight Wascom will conduct services at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1010 Michigan Ave., Niagara Falls. Interment will be in Riverdale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1010 Michigan Ave., Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14305; or to the Nellie Fund to assist Niagara Falls area persons with special health care needs, c/o Warren Kahn, Esq., P.O. Box 702, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14302.