Supercentenarian Profile

Gertrude Luther

Born:

1915-06-20

New York

United States

Died:

2026-10-13

North Syracuse, New York

United States

✔ Age Certified by LongeviQuest

Gertrude Luther (née Oswald) was an American supercentenarian whose age has been validated by LongeviQuest.

BIOGRAPHY

Gertrude Luther was born in New York State, USA, on 20 June 1915, to parents Charles Frederick Oswald (1878–1945) and Ellen “Nellie” Becker (1875–1936). She had four brothers: Charles, Harold, John, and Louis Clifford (1912–2004). She was a lifelong communicant of Assumption Church. She graduated from the former Vocational High School and later worked as a secretary at Crouse-Hinds (Cooper Industries). She eventually retired from the former Holiday Inn on Buckley Road.

She married Lester Luther, and they were married for 53 years, until his passing in 1994. They had two children, Gary and Sally.

At the age of 105, she still lived at her own home, and enjoyed cooking and watching TV. In her free time, Gertrude enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, caring for her home, cooking, and playing with her canine companions, Becky and Benji.

Gertrude Luther passed away after a short illness in North Syracuse, New York, on 13 October 2026, at the age of 111 years, 115 days. She was survived by her two children, as well as three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.