Cyndie Lorch

Cyndie — Michael Timpano. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Willie Lorch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-405385

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LORCH, Wilfred "Willie" - On Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1996; at his home, Wilfred "Willie" Lorch, age 65 years, of 3 Meadowlark Rd., Elmira. The husband of the late Ruth (Schill) Lorch (1994). Loving father of Cyndie and Michael Timpano of Orillia, Stephanie and Derek of Memphis, Tenn. and Jill at home. Fondly remembered by his grandsons, Joey and Joshua Timpano of Orillia. Brother of Albert and Ruth Lorch of Kitchener, Kay Allen of Mississauga, Shirley and Dave McKee of Little Britain, Ron Lorch and Ellie of Elmira; brother-in-law of Esther Sagan of Kitchener, Lillian Scott of Eau Clair, Wisc., Mary and Cos Schiebel of Elliott Lake, Oscar and Mary Schill of Drayton, Harold and Dorothy Schill, Ralph and Betty Schill, all of St. Jacobs, Clifford and Geraldine Schill of Wallenstein. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Sylvia Lorch. Wilfred was a long time employee Of Uniroyal Chemicals, retiring in 1987. Then employed by Canada Post delivering rural mail until he retired in 1994. He was an active member of the Lions Club of Elmira and former past president and was named Lion of the Year in 1989. He was a former member of the Elmira Town Council. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Saturday, transfer will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery.

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Wilfred — Ruth Schill. Ruth (daughter of Sylvester S. Schill and Prescilla Catherine Foerster) was born 1937; died 18 Nov 1994, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Nov 1994. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Lorch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-405384
• Residence: 1983, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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LORCH, Ruth (Mrs. Wilfred) - Died peacefully, on Friday, Nov. 18, 1994, at her home, 3 Meadowlark Road, Elmira, Ruth (Schill) Lorch, in her 58th year. Beloved wife of Wilfred Lorch. Dear, loving mother of Cyndie and Michael Timpano of Orillia, Stephanie and Derek Festavan of Memphis, Tennessee, and Jill of Windsor. Fondly remembered by her grandsons, Joseph and Joshua Timpano of Orillia. Dear sister of Esther Sagan of Kitchener, Lillian Scott of Eau Clair, Wisconsin, Mary and Cos Schiebel of Kenilworth; Oscar and Mary Schill of Drayton, Harold and Dorothy Schill, Ralph and Betty Schill, all of St. Jacobs, Clifford and Geraldine Schill of Wallenstein. Predeceased by two beautiful sisters, Rose Weichert and Betty Biggar. Sister-in-law of Albert and Ruth Lorch of Kitchener, Kay Allen of Mississauga, Shirley and Dave McKee of Little Britain and Ron Lorch of Elmira. Ruth was a graduate of Elmira District Secondary School, St. Jerome's College, University of Waterloo and Stratford Teacher's College. her death, she was employed by the Waterloo Region Separate School Board and had taught in St. Teresa's, Elmira and St. Clement's Schools And more recently Kitchener schools. The ? … at Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Sunday 2-4 p.m. and 7-5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Nov. 21, 1994 from St Teresa of Avila RC Church, Flamingo Drive, Elmira at 10: 30 a.m. with Father Tim Uniac, CR officiating followed by cremation.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55503
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm

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Walter Lorch - By Record Correspondent - ELMIRA, March 28 -

Walter Lorch, 51, of 52 Centre St., Elmira, died today at the K-W Hospital following a short illness. Born in Woolwich Township, Feb. 20, 1900, he was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lorch. He was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, and a member of the church council. Surviving, besides his wife the former Sylvia Snyder, are three sons, Albert, Wilfred and Ronald, all of Elmira; two daughters, Mrs. H. S. (Kathleen) Allen. Hanover, and Miss Shirley, Elmira; two brothers, Henry and Charles and three sisters Mrs. Carrie Hett; Mrs. Mary Dreisinger and Mrs. Emma Adamson. One grandchild also survives. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church in Elmira with Dr. H. T. Lehmann, president of Waterloo College and Seminary, officiating. Interment will be made at the Elmira Lutheran Cemetery. The body will rest at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until 1 pm Saturday at which time removal will be made to the church. Friends are requested to pay respects prior to the service.

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Walter — Sylvia Matilda Snyder. Sylvia (daughter of Levi R. Snyder and Lydia Ann Fries) was born Sep 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sylvia Matilda Lorch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167234
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55206

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SCHILL, Sylvester - Passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 1983, at the Elmira Nursing Home, aged 86 years.

Beloved husband of the late Prescilia Foerster; dear father of Esther Sagan of Kitchener, Oscar of RR 1, Alma, Harold of St. Jacobs, Betty Biggar of Chicago, Ill., Ralph of St. Jacobs, Lillian Scott of Eau Claire, Wis., Mary Schiebel of Kennilworth, Ruth Lorch of Elmira and Clifford of RR 1, Wallenstein. Predeceased by one daughter, Rose Weickert. He is survived by 34 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Brother of Edna of Guelph, Sister Mary Consoleta of Milton and Sister Loretta Theophane of Toronto, RoseIla Kieffer of Kitchener, Norman and Leo, both of Elmira. Predeceased by one sister and three brothers.

Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after 7 p.m. today, until Monday morning for prayers at 10:30 a.m., then to St. Teresa's RC Church, Elmira for funeral mass at 11 a.m. Interment St. Teresa's RC cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Apr 1983 pg E15

Sylvester — Prescilla Catherine Foerster. Prescilla (daughter of Anthony Foerster and Mary Cunnegunda Graf) was born 11 May 1898; died 16 Jul 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Teresa's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Prescilla Catherine Schill
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-265178
• Residence: 1978, 29 Centre St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SCHILL, Mrs. Sylvester

On Sunday. July 18, 1978, at St. Mary's Hospital, Prescilla aged 80 years, of 29 Centre St.. Elmira.

Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Foerster; beloved wife of Sylvester Schill; dear mother of Mrs. Esther Sagan of Kitchener, Oscar of Drayton. Harold of Wallenstein, Mrs. Betty Bigga of Chicago, Ralph of St Jacobs, Mrs., Lillian Scott of Eau Claire, Wisc., Mrs. Mary Schiebel of Kenilworth, Mrs. Ruth Lorch of Elmira and Clifford of Wallenstein. She was predeceased by one daughter, Rose and one son Francis; one brother and one sister. Sister of Colette Cassel, Leona Logel, Luella Craemer. Louise Craemer and Rita Craemer, Albert and Steve; 34 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive.

Friends called at the Dreisinger Funeral Horne, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Removal was made to St. Theresa's RC Church. Elmira, for requiem mass. Interment St. Theresa's RC cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23306
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1918, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Albert W. Lorch - By Record Correspondent -

Elmira, Nov. 22 - The death occurred yesterday of Albert W. Lorch, 79, at his home, 32 Centre Street. The deceased had been in poor health for the past two months. He was born Feb. 14, 1861, on a farm in Woolwich Township, one mile northwest of Elmira, where he resided until October, 1927, when he moved to his present home. A public -spirited citizen, Mr. Lorch served two years on the Woolwich Township Council and for many years held the post of township road superintendent. He was a member of St. James Lutheran church and had been for many years a member of the church board.

His wife, one daughter, the late Mrs. John Westfall, and a son, who died in infancy, also predeceased him. surviving are three sons, Henry of Gowanstown, and Charles and Walter of Elmira, four daughters, (Mary) Mrs. Alvin Dreisinger, Elmira, (Carrie) Ms. Albert N. Hett and (Edith) Mrs. Sylvester Israel, both of Kitchener, and (Emma) Mrs. W. Adamson of Ayton, two brothers, Rudolph, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Edward, New Carlisle, Ind., 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon with a private service at the home at 2 o'clock, with public service at St. James' Lutheran Church at 2: 30. Burial will be in St. James' Cemetery, Elmira, Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch will officiate at these services. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel until Saturday afternoon.

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Albert married Mary Ann Oswald 14 Nov 1882, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Michael B. Oswald and Philipena Braun) was born 8 Jan 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1936, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Marie Oswald
• Name: Mary Ann Lorch
• Name: Mary Oswald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55496
• Residence: 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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MRS. ALBERT LORCH

ELMIRA, Sept. 2 - After an illness of about six months, the death occurred on Monday of Mrs. Albert Lorch at her home here. She was born in Woolwich Township 75 years ago and has resided in this district her entire life. Four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Lorch celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The deceased was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid.

Surviving are her husband, three sons, Henry of Gowanstown, Charles and Walter of Elmira, four daughters, Mrs. Alvin Dreisinger, Elmira, Mrs. (Dr.) A. N. Hett, Kitchener, Mrs. S. Israel, Kitchener, and Mrs. W. Adamson of Ayrton. One daughter, Mrs. J. Westfall, and an infant son predeceased her. Mrs. H. Beckner of Elmira, Mrs. H. Ott of Listowel, sisters, and Jacob Oswald, a brother, also survive. There are fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence to St. James' Lutheran Church for services and thence to the Elmira Cemetery for interment.

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6252
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Levi R. Snyder, "was born September 11th, 1867. He is not married and is home on the farm."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
Levi Snyder - by Record Correspondent - ELMIRA, Jan 7. - The death occurred at his home near Elmira on Saturday evening last of Levi Snyder, after a short illness. Mr. Snyder, who was a native of Woolwich Township, was born 78 years ago. He was married to his wife, Lydia Fries, who survives him in 1900. Four sons, Arthur, Irvin, and Wesley of this district, and Daniel of Kitchener; and six daughters, Mrs. Walter Lorch and Mrs. Herbert Cress of Elmira, Mrs. Wilbert Be??el of this district, and Mrs. Elmer Kutt. Mrs. Floyd Bristow and Mrs. Arthur Martin, all of Kitchener, are surviving children. One daughter died in 1939. In addition two brothers, Edward of Elmira, and Oscar of Kitchener, and 16 grandchildren, also survive. The funeral will be held from the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel to St. James' Lutheran Cemetery, on Tuesday afternoon at 3: 30 o'clock. Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch will officiate. The body is resting at the chapel.

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Levi married Lydia Ann Fries 13 Dec 1900, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Michael Fries, Sr. and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Frey) was born 13 May 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Ann Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53897
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Frank Schill
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55203
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Francis — Appolonia Kocher. Appolonia was born 1 May 1875, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Appolonia Schill
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55204

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-265177

Anthony — Mary Cunnegunda Graf. Mary (daughter of Romanus Graf and Josephine Stemmler) was born 8 Feb 1876, Chepstow, Greenock Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; died 13 Apr 1955, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Mary of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Cunnegunda Foerster
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-265176

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Mrs. Mary Foerster by Record Correspondent

ELMIRA - Mrs. Mary Forerster 78. died Wednesday at Elmira Private Hospital after a short Illness She lived In Hesson until seven years ago.

Born in Chepstow. Sept. I, 1876, she was the eldest daughter of the late Romanus Gras and former Josephine Stemmler. In 1895 she married Anthony Foerster of Hesson, who predeceased her In 1948.

Surviving are three sons, Albert of Elmira, Stephen of London, Ont., and Clarence of Glen Allan, seven daughters, Mrs. Sylvester (Prescilla) Schill and Mrs. Herb (Coletta) Cassel of Glen Allan, Mrs. Alfred (Rim) Logel of Waterloo, Mrs. Charles (Luella) Kraemer of Elmira. Mrs. Chalres (Leona) Logel of Peel township, Mrs. Jerome (Louise) Kraemer of Macton and Mrs. Thomas (Rita) Kraemer of Dorking.

Also surviving are a brother, Joseph Graf of Elmira, two sisters. Mrs. John Lineman of Hesson and Mrs. Walter Gohl of Florida, 69 grandchildren and 31 great grand children.

The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, where prayers will be said Saturday at 8:45 sin. Requiem high mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's RC Church, Hesson. Officiating will be Rev. Hugh Fleming. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 14 Apr 1955 pg 7