Roman Zwick is listed in Dolores Snider's "St. Mary's -- 150 Years -- Fulda, OH" as a child of Joseph J. Zwick and Margaret Ruppel. However, the following data suggest he is a son of John and Bertha Zwick:
* Ms. Snider has three children with no birth dates in the family of Joseph J. Zwick: Ida Zwick Rothermel, Clara Zwick Kramer, and Roman Zwick. Ida and Clara are known to be children of John, not Joseph Zwick.
* The 1900 census and Monroe County birth records list a child named Roman in the family of John and Barbara Zwick.
* Cousin Barb (Kramer) Schwtizgebel states that Roman was the child of John and Bertha Zwick.Roman Zwick is not listed with his parents and siblings in the 1920 census.
Wedding announcement (Louisville Herald)
Miss Clara Donant, a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Donant of Massillon, and Roman Zwick, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zwick of Louisville, were married Tuesday morning. The ceremony was performed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Massillon in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of white crepe satin with a veil and carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. Her attendant was her cousin, Miss Eva Louise Donant who wore a gown of peach colored canton crepe and carried a bouquet of sunburst roses. The maid of honor was Miss Florence Anthony of Canton. She was dressed in orchid crepe. The flower girl, Miss Gladys Wantz, was beautiful in a gown of Nile green crepe de Chine and carried a basket of pink roses. The color scheme in the decorations was green and white. Mr. Zwick has as his attendant his brother, John Zwick.
After the ceremony a breakfast was served at the bride’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Zwick are fine young people, with many friends who gave them beautiful gifts and extend best wishes. After a short wedding trip they will locate in Canton. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Zwick and family, Mrs. and Mrs. Sebastian Zwick, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schoepner, M. W. Zwick of Louisville, and Mirs. Lucetta Haren of Woodsfield, Ohio, and Mrs. George Schoepner, of Noble county, who are visiting in this vicinity.
Zita Zwick never married.
Dorothy Zwick entered the convent as Sister Mary Zita.
In 1930, Albert M. Kramer (32) and his wife Clara M. (33) owned a house worth $4000 at 1445 Edwards Ave. NE in Canton, Stark County, Ohio. Living with them were their children Marvin (7), Deloris (5), Rita (3), and Donna May (2). Only Marvin was old enough to attend school. Albert was employed as a carpenter. The Kramer family owned a radio set.
Clara Zwick Kramer is listed in Dolores Snider's "St. Mary's -- 150 Years -- Fulda, OH" as a child of Joseph J. Zwick and Margaret Ruppel. However, Barb Schwitzgebel, who knew the family, states that Clara was the daughter of John Zwick and Bertha Burkhart. Clara Zwick Kramer was a "quilting buddy" of Barb's mother (Catherine Zwick Lawrence) for many years at St. Joseph's Church in Canton, OH. Clara and Catherine were first cousins.
John Henry Zwick did not live with his parents and siblings at the time of the 1920 census. Other possible places of death include Coronado, AZ or Santa Monica, CA.
Wedding announcement, Louisville Herald, pg 1, 3 Jun 1926:
PAUMIER-ZWICK WEDDING AT ST. LOUIS CHURCH
Miss Erdine Paumier and Clarence Zwick were married Tuesday morning, Jun 1.
The ceremony was performed at St. Louis Catholic Church by Rev. N. P. Weckel and
a number of friends and relatives were present. The bride was given in marriage by her
father, Paul Paumier. Attendant upon the young people were Miss Pauline Paumier
and Homer Zwick, a sister and brother of the bride and groom, respectively. Mrs. J.
J. H, Walters, of Akron, sang “O Promise Me” and during the ceremony she sang an
Ave Maria.
The bride wore a gown of ivory Satin back crepe with a veil and a strand of pearls.
She carried a bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Pauline Paumier
wore a gown of lavendar (sic) georgette over canary crepe with a hat to match. She
carried a bouquet of sweet peas and yellow roses. The flower girl, little Miss Nina
McCoy, wore a gown of yellow georgette with a hat to match. She carried a basket of
sweet peas and lilies of the valley. The wedding procession was a beautiful one.
The groom’s gift to his bride was a rope of pearls.
Mrs. Zwick is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Paumier and Mr. Zwick is a son of Mr
. and Mrs. John Zwick. They are mist estimable young people, highly esteemed by a large
circle of friends.
After the ceremony, the wedding party went to the home of the bride where a three
course dinner was served. Later in the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Zwick left on an auto trip
through the East, Niagara Falls being one of the points of interest they will visit. They
will locate on East Main Street in Louisville.Obituary:
Erdine Z. Zwick, age 89, of Louisville, passed away Friday evening, Dec 3 [1993] at
the St. Joseph Hospice following an extended illness. She was born June 23, 1904, the
daughter of the late Paul and Lorena (Clark) Paumier. She was a member of St. Louis
Church where she was active in St. Ann’s Rosary and Altar Society and the Columbus
Women’s Club. She was also a member of the Louisville Northside Mission Club. She
attended Canton Actual Business College and was a former seamstress at St. Joseph
Hospice where she later volunteered her time following her retirement.
Mrs. Zwick is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Shirley) Popovich and Mrs.
Frank (Pauline) Radalia, both of Louisville, and Mrs. Donald (Nina) Weber of Alexandria,
VA; two sons and daughters-in-law, J. Paul and Norma, and Gene and Mary Lou Zwick
both of Louisville; a daughter-in-law, Lucille Zwick of Louisville; two sisters, Mrs. Pauline
Saunders of Trenton, MI, and Mrs. Helen Peer of Louisville; 25 grandchildren, and 31 great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence S. Zwick who passed away August
17, 1963; a son, Gerald, and four brothers, Eustace, Donald, Claude, and Marion Paumier.
A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Church with
Rev. Fr. Frederick Slaven officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Friends called
Monday evening and Tuesday morning at the Paquelet Funeral Home. St. Ann’s services
were held at 6 p.m. Monday evening.
Obituary:
EDWARD ZWICK
Mr. Zwick, brother of Harry and Francis Zwick of Louisville, died on
Saturday at his home in Harrisburg, Pa., where he had resided about 25
years.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Paul, and a granddaughter; also two
sisters, Mrs. Ida Mae Rothermel and Mrs. A. M. Kramer of Canton; and
five other brothers, John and Marion of Tucson, Ariz., Roman of Massillon,
and Homer and Ralph of Canton.
Services were conducted on Tuesday, and burial was in Harrisburg, Pa.
Maybe born April 24, 1906?
Obituary:
Francis J. Zwick, age 75, of 906 Constitution Ave., Louisville passed away Wednesday
May 11 [1983] at Timken Mercy Medical Center following a sudden illness.
Born in Monroe County Dec. 29, 1907 to the late John and Bertha Burkhart Zwick, he
had lived in the area since 1911. He was the owner and operator of the Zwick Builders Co.,
and worked as a contractor for 31 years. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and
the Catholic Order of Foresters.
He is survived by his wife, Clara (Sharpnack) of the home; four sons, Francis E., Ernest J.,
and James L., all of Louisville and Richard Kreps of Hacienda, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Clara
Kramer of Canton and Mrs. Ida Mae Rothermel of North Canton; five brothers, John and
Homer of Santa Monica, Calif., Ralph of Magnolia, Marion of Tucson, Ariz., and Harry of
Louisville; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son,
Donald, and three brothers, Roman, Edward, and Clarence.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday at 10 AM in St. Louis Church with burial in
the church cemetery. Calling hours were Friday at the Paquelet Funeral Home.
Obituary:
Clara L. Zwick, age 78, of St. Joseph Hospice, Louisville, passed away Monday, Dec
21 [1987], following an extended illness. Born in Salem, Ohio August 14, 1909, she lived
in Louisville most of her life and was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville.
She is survived by four sons, Francis E. Zwick, Ernest J. Zwick, James L. Zwick, all of
Louisville, and Richard Kreps of Hacienda, California; three sisters, Mrs. Arwilda Rupp, Mrs.
Esther Stewart, both of South Gate, California, and Mrs. Grace Coombs of Warren, Ohio; a
brother, Ernest Sharpnack of Arizona, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Francis J. on May 11, 1983, a son Donald and a sister
Florence.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church
with burial in the church cemetery. Calling hours were Tuesday at the Paquelet Funeral Home.
Obituary:
Donald Gene Zwick, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Francis Zwick, died at Alliance Saturday following a short
illness. Surviving are the parents, a brother Richard, and
grandfather John Zwick of Louisville. Short services were
held Monday at Harrisburg where interment was made.
Rev. R. J. Gorman officiated.
Ida Zwick Rothermel is listed in Dolores Snider's "St. Mary's -- 150 Years -- Fulda, OH" as a child of Joseph J. Zwick and Margaret Ruppel. However, Ida's cousin Barb Schwitzgebel, who knew the family, states that Ida was the daughter of John Zwick and Bertha Burkhart. This is supported by the obituary of Ida's brother Harry Zwick.
Researcher Barbara Kramer Theiss has the first name as Marcelline, as does the death certificate. The obituary, which appeared in the Louisville Herald (page 5) on 15 Jan 1942 spells the name as Marvelline:
MRS. MARION ZWICK
Mrs. Marvelline Zwick, 24, of 1424 Park ave SW, died
Wednesday night at Mercy hospital following a long illness due to
a heart malady. She was the wife of Marion Zwick.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother,
Delphine Fladung; three sisters, Vida and Mary Louise Fladung and
Mrs. Howard Samblanet, and a brother, William Fladung, all of Louis-
ville.
Rev. Fr. Paul Bucholz sang the mass Monday at 9:30 a.m.
in St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial, in charge of Dwyer & Stier mor-
tuary, was made in the church cemetery.
Marcelline Fladung Zwick contracted rheuematic fever in 1925 when she was about 8 years old. It affected her heart and ultimately caused her death. She had been married only three years when she died. Other information from her death certificate:
Name: Marcelline Zwick of 1424 Park Ave. SW, Canton, O.
Age: 24 years 9 months 28 days
Occupation: Housewife
Birth: 10 Mar 1917, Louisville, O.
Marital status Married
Spouse: Marion Zwick
Father: Clerment Fladung, Marrietta, O.
Mother: Delphine Malcuit, Fredrickburgh, O.
Informant: Marion Zwick, Canton, O.