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Monroe County Obituaries

1982

 

 

Abel, Bernice Abel, nee Joseph

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository;  15 Feb 1982

Retired   USW   president's

wife,   Mrs.  I. W.   Abel, dies

        Mrs. I. W. Abel, the former Bernice Joseph of East Sparta, died Sunday in Sun City, Ariz., after a long illness.


        Her husband had been president of United Steelworkers of America and they moved to Sun City five years ago when he retired.  He was from nearby Magnolia and they were married June 27, 1930 in Wellsburg, W. Va. Methodist Church.  He became active in the labor movement after starting to work at the Timken Co. and by 1942 was elected director of seven-county District 27.  He was elected international secretary-treasurer in 1952 and was elected president in 1965.

        In addition to her husband, Mrs. Abel is survived by daughters Mrs. Ben (Karen) Jones of Maple Glen, Pa., and Mrs. Michael (Linda) Goldberg of Fairfax Station, Va., and five grandchildren.

        Services are pending at Lumberg funeral home in Sun City.

 

Ballou, Don Ballou

Source:  The Ashland [Ohio] Times-Gazette; 12 Jan 1983

        Former Ashland and Sullivan area resident Don Ballou, 84, died Dec. 27 in Brooksville, Fla.

        He was a retired painter and was a native of Sullivan.

        Survivors include his wife, Ruby; one daughter, Phyllis Sufferon of Fairborn; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and one sister, Elma Ballou Stahl of North Canton.

        He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Kysor Ballou and one son, Merle.

        Memorial Masonic services will be held in Savannah at a later date.*

*Submitter's Note:  Below is the memorial service announcement.

 

Ballou, Don Ballou

Source:  The Ashland [Ohio] Times-Gazette; 2 Mar 1983

        Memorial Services for Don Ballou will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the United Methodist Church, Savannah.  Masonic services will also be conducted.

        Burial be in Savannah Cemetery.

        Mr. Ballou, 84, formerly of Ashland and Sullivan, died Dec. 27 in Brooksville, Fla.

 

Bates, George Dewey Bates

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 28, 1982

LKP#6

    George Dewey Bates, 83, of Route 3, Woodsfield, died Oct. 24 at his home. He was born Jan. 6, 1899 in Monroe County, a son of the late Abraham Lincoln and Sarah Jane Baker Bates.

    He was a retired oil field worker, a member of the Rich Fork Church of Christ.

    Mr. Bates is survived by three sons: George L. of Route 3, Woodsfield; Robert C. and William L., both of Ashland; two daughters; Jane Russell of Wheeling; Martha Highman of Ashland; fourteen grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

    He was preceded in death by four brothers; Frank, Clayton, Richard and Lawrence.

    Friends were received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield Tuesday where services were held Wednesday with Minister Harry Summers in charge. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Bean, Ernest K. Bean

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 24 Dec 1982

       FAIRLAWN -- Ernest K. Bean, 66, died after a one-year illness Dec. 23.

       He was born in Mason County, Ky., and had lived in Akron since 1983.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Akron and graduated from the Kentucky Wesleyan College cum laude with a B.A. in chemistry in 1937, the University of Kentucky with a master's degree in chemistry and the University of Akron School of Law in 1943.  He was a former trustee of the First United Methodist Church of Akron, and was a member of the American and Ohio Bar Associations.  He helped establish a licensing program worldwide in the field of polyvinyl chloride, and was responsible for developing a patent portfolio for PVC.  He was assistant general counsel working on B.F. Goodrich's environmental programs.  He was past president of the Cleveland Patent Law Association, and a member of Corporate Patent Counsel.   He started with the B.F. Goodrich Co. in 1953 as general patent counsel and became assistant general counsel in 1975.  He retired in1979 with 25 years service. 

        He is survived by wife, Robbie; sons, Rev. E. Randall Bean of Mendham, N.J., Gregory R. Bean of Stow, Eric J. Bean of New York City, N.Y.; daughters, Mrs. Shirley Pickle of Uniontown, Mrs. David W. Richey of Owensboro, Ky.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, William C. Bean of Maysville, Ky.; sister, Mrs. Anna B. Thomas of Maysville, Ky.

        Services Monday, 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 263 E. Mill St., with Rev. Douglas B. Denton officiating.  Interment Rose Hill Burial Park.  Friends may call at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Clinical Research at Akron General Medical Center Oncology Department.

 

Beck, Donald J. Beck

Source:  The Columbus [Indiana] Republic; Monday, 4 Jan 1982

Rural    Mail    Courtier

Donald   J.   Beck

Hartsville

        Donald J. Beck, 52, of Hartsville, a rural mail carrier in the Hartsville, Westport, and Hope areas since 1963, died unexpectedly at 10:20 p.m. Saturday at Bartholomew County Hospital.

        Funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Dallas Collier and the Rev. Albert Harke at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Norman Funeral Home in Hope where persons may call from 4 to 9 o'clock tonight.  Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

        Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

        Beck was born in Hartsville May 31, 1929 to the late Theodric Beck and Mary Covert Beck White of Columbus.  He married Sandra Bishop June 24, 1962, and she also survives.

        Beck was a member of the Hartsville Christian Church, Hartsville Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, and the American Legion, and was a veteran of the Korean War.

        Surviving with the wife and mother are two daughters Shari and Debbie Beck, both at home; one sister, Colleen Gommel of Columbus; and three brothers, Morris Beck of Franklin, Byron Beck of Marion, and James Beck of Calhoun, Ga.

 

Berry, George M. Berry

Source:  The Cincinnati [Ohio] Enquirer; 13 Jan 1982

BERRY

        George M., beloved husband of Bette (Strassel) Berry, dear son of Mrs. Rose Berry, devoted father of Holly, Jon, Steve and Jeff Berry, brother of Ruth Eckstein, Robert, Harry (Bud), William and Donald Berry, grandfather of Stephanie and Sean Berry, Residence Batavia, January 11, 1982.

        Funeral service Friday 10 A.M. at the Vielhauer-Clepper Funeral Home, 2961 Madison Road at Oakley Square where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 P.M. Thursday.  Contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association.

 

Blair, Robert Lee Blair

Source:  The Lebanon [Missouri] Daily Record; Sep 1982

        There was much sadness among friends and relatives of Laclede County, when they received news of the death of Lee Blair of Charlotte, N.C. Sept 14.

        Robert Lee Blair was born April 21, 1907 to Luther W. and Arta Erwin Blair, at the farm home near Phillipsburg, and died at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte after he had lost the battle with cancer.

        Lee attended school in Laclede County.  He was married to Roberta Bramhall Aug. 1, 1925 in Lebanon.  They lived in Tulsa, Okla., where Lee was employed for 30 years with the Kerr Glass Corp. as diversified sales manager, moving after his retirement in 1966 to Charlotte.

        He was a member of the Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church.

        Services were held in the Harry and Bryant Chapel with his minister, the Rev. Neil McMilian and the Rev. David Trammel, minister of Sharon Forest Baptist Church, officiating.  Burial was in Sharon Memorial Park.

        Lee is survived by his wife, Roberta; a son, Robert Lee "Jack" Blair of Charlotte; a daughter, Mrs. Charles V. "Sue" Shelf of Marshville, N.C.; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Russell of Springfield, J. Wallace of Phoenix, Ariz., and P. Wayne of Wilmington, N.C.; and many friends.

        Lee was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Louise; a sister, Mary Lucille, and his parents.

 

Borns, Francis J. Borns

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; 13 Aug 1982

        Francis F. Borns, 72, of Iron River, Mich. and 310 N. Main St., Wdsf, Ohio, died Aug. 4, 1982 at his home in Wdsf.  He was born Sept. 10, 1909 in Florence, Wisconsin, son of the late Fred A. and Iris Berra Borns.  He was a retired employee of the Chicago North Western Railroad.  Mr. Borns was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Iron River and a Veteran of World War II.  A member of Brotherhood of Maintenance of Railway employees.  Surviving are his wife Sarah Matz Borns, an aunt, Mrs. Irene Borns Hoar and an uncle, Marvin Borns of Iron River.  Several Cousins and many friends.  Friends were received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, with Deacon Ronald Griffith of St. Sylvesters Catholic Church officiating, assisted by M. Katherine Lunau of St. Paul's United Church of Christ.  Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.  Pallbearers were Ralph E. Matz, James F. Matz, Michael Matz, Lewis Wayne Matz, Glenn Ludwig and Thomas Hanley.

 

Brown, Anne H. Brown, nee Hatton

Source:  The Miami [Florida] Herald; Thursday, 25 Mar 1982

Miami Area Deaths

BROWN, Anne* H., 53, of Miami, Neptune Society.

*Submitter’s Note:  Her North Carolina birth records give her full name as Mildred Anne Hatton.  In the 1950 census she is listed as Mildred A. Brown.

 

      Bunting, Francis E. Bunting

    Source: The Barnesville Enterprise, Barnesville, Ohio; June 10, 1982

          Services were held Wednesday at one o’clock from Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home for Frances E. Bunting, 51, who died June 7, 1982 in Martins Ferry. Evangelist

    James Gallagher conducted the services, and burial was made in Crestview Cemetery.

          Born April 8, 1931, in Barnesville, he was the son of Thomas and Esther Wright Bunting. He was a Protestant.

    He is survived by a brother, James Bunting of Barnesville and a sister, Mrs. Joan Gore of Cleveland.

 

Carpenter, Charles J. Carpenter

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, Friday 27 Aug. 1982

BARNESVILLE---Charles J. Carpenter, 42, of S. Chestnut St., Barnesville, died Thursday at University Hospital, Columbus.

      He was born June 1, 1940, at Beallsville, son of Edna McDougal and the late Charlie Carpenter.  He was a brick mason with Consolidated Aluminum in Hannibal and a member and deacon of First Christian Church, Barnesville.  He belonged to Masonic Lodge 68 FA&AM,  Masonic Lodge R&AM and Council 97 R&AM, all of Barnesville, Cambridge Commandry and Knights Templar.  He was also a member of United Steelworkers of America.

      In addition to his mother of Beallsville;  he leaves his wife, Peggy Dyer Carpenter;  two sons, Ty Carpenter and Adam Carpenter of the home;  a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Dawn) Barker of Barnesville;  two brothers, Glen of Beallsville and Robert of Rittman;  six sisters, Mrs. Winnie Acher of Wadsworth,  Mrs. Mary Lucas of Rock Springs, Wyo.,  Mrs. Ruth Grossenbacher of Seville,  Mrs. Erma Agin of Bucyrus and Mrs. Betty King and Mrs. Doris Bourne, both of Orville.

      Friends may call at Campbell-Plumby Funeral Home, Barnesville on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. where services will be Sunday at 1:30 P.M. with Rev. William Worcester officiating.  Burial will be Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville. 

 

Carpenter, Hallie Carpenter

Source:  Cambridge Jeffersonian, Cambridge Ohio; Thursday, 11 November 1982

        Miss Hallie Carpenter, 85, formerly of Noble County, died at 10:45 P.M. Wednesday (Nov. 10, 1982) at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 4, 1897, in Monroe County, the daughter of the late James and Mary Carpenter. She was a member of the Church of Christ at West Lafayette.

         Miss Carpenter leaves four nieces, Mrs. Edith Bates of West Lafayette, Mrs. Nancy Moore of Coshocton, Miss Phyllis Leach and Mrs. Betty Casey, both of Mt. Ephraim; and one nephew, Clinton Leach of West Lafayette. Twelve brothers and sisters are deceased.

         Graveside services will be Friday at 1:30 P.M. at Calais Cemetery with Evangelist Mike David officiating. Bundy-Law Funeral home has charge of arrangements.

 

Carpenter, Harold Carpenter

Source:  Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Monday, 5 April 1982

        WOODSFIELD---Services for Harold Carpenter, 85, of Lewisville were at 1 P.M. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Burial was in Calais Cemetery.

         Mr. Carpenter died Friday afternoon (April 2, 1982) at Fairview Manor Nursing Home, Beverly. He was a retired farmer and merchant.

         Preceding him in death were his first wife, Viola Stephens Carpenter, in 1956 and his second wife, Stella Carpenter, in 1980.

         He leaves four sisters, Mrs. Sally Miller, of Quaker City, Mrs. Lillian Newhart of Old Washington, Mrs. Thelma Kane of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Edrie Margutie of Midway City, Calif.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

 

Cathers, Dale E. Cathers

Source:  The Columbus [Indiana] Republic; 6 May 1982

Former     Stock     Trader

Dale    E.    Cathers

2003    California

        Dale E. Cathers, 76, of 2003 California, died unexpectedly at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday at Major Hospital at Shelbyville.

        Before his retirement he worked many years as a self-employed trucker and stock trader.

        Funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Dallas Collier at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Norman  Funeral Home at Hope, where persons may call from 4 until 9 p.m. Friday and until time of service Saturday.  Burial will be at Hope Moravian Cemetery.

        Cathers was born in Bartholomew County Sept. 20, 1905, the son of William T. and Lillie Emmert Cathers.  He married Gladys Campbell Dec. 22, 1943, and she survives.

        A veteran of World War II, Cathers was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and the Adult Bible class there.

        Memorials may be made through Norman Funeral Home to Memorial Baptist Church or the American Heart Association.

 

Christman, Lloyd W. Christman

Source:  The Daily Report, Ontario, California; 11 Apr 1982

        Lloyd W. Christman, 82, of Cucamonga, died April 8 at Onatrio Nursing Home.  A retired owner and operator of Christman Body in Ontario for 30 years, 1923 to 1953, he was a native of Greeley, Colo.,and an Ontario resident 63 years.  Veteran of the Army in World War  I.  Member of Euclid Avenue Camera Club, Cucamonga First United Methodist Church.  He is survived by two sons, Rolland of Ontario and Gene M. Christman of Berkeley; and three grandchildren.  Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Richardson-Peterson Chapel.  Entombment, Bellevue Mausoleum.  Friends may call today noon - 6 p.m. at the Richardson-Peterson Mortuary.

 

Codling, Frank W. Codling

Source:  The Albany [New York] Times Review; 28 Dec 1982

        CODLING -- Frank W. Codling, suddenly, Dec. 26, 1982, at the Albany Medical Center Hospital, son of the late Wilson and Lola Federlein Codling, husband of Marcia Shaw Codling; father of Carolyn S. Codling, Loudonville, brother of Mrs. William G. (Nancy) Fraser, Delmar, Mrs. William (Diane) Bartlett, Denver, Col., Christian Mathiesen, Saratoga, and the late Jack Mathiesen; he is also survived by two aunts and many nieces and nephews.

        Funeral Service Wednesday morning, 11 o'clock, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Albany.  Relatives and friends are invited.  Contributions, in his memory, may be made to the Albany Boys Club.

M.  W.  TEBBUTT'S  SONS

 

Craig, Woodrow W. Craig

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; 28 May 1982

        Woodrow W. "Woody" Craig, 69, a native of Shelbyville, died Thursday evening at his home in Riviera Beach, Florida.

        Survivors include his wife, Ruby; three daughters, Bonnie Coleman, Greenfield, and Shirley Tucker and Sandy Smith, both of Shelbyville; one sister, Mabel Hamlyn, Acton; nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

  Services will be held in Florida.

 

Craven, Mark S. Craven

Source:  The East Liverpool [Ohio] Evening Review; Tuesday, 21 Sep 1982

        WELLSVILLE - Services for Mark S. Craven, 24, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the MacLean Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Iddings, pastor of the Central United Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.

        Mr. Craven, formerly of 1629 Clark Ave., a U.S. Army private at Fort Stewart, Ga., was fatally injured in a jeep accident Saturday morning near the base.  He died at St. Joseph Hospital about 3 p.m.

        He was born June 14, 1958, in East Liverpool to Kenneth and Judith Trembaly Craven of 1629 Clark Ave.

        In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Tammy Powers Craven of Wellsville; one daughter, Nicole Craven, at the home; a brother, William D. Craven of Wellsville; a sister, Lisa Craven of Wellsville; and a grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Trembaly of East Liverpool.

        Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon and evening.

 

Dearth, Edsel Arja Dearth

Source:  The Weirton [West Virginia] Daily Times; 7 Oct 1982

        WEIRTON - Friends of Edsel Arja Dearth will be received at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday with Rev. J. Pat Brock officiating.  Interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

 

Deibel, Carl E. Deibel

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; Tuesday, June 1, 1982    Page: 6 B

DEIBEL

Carl E. Deibel, age 84, Monday at St. Luke Convalescent Center.  Retired tool and die maker.  He was employed at General Motors Ternstedt Division.  Member of U.A.W. Local 969.  Member of Our Lady of Peace Church.  Preceded in death by wife, Thelma.  Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Edward C. and Martha Deibel, of Ocala, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Arthur Lewis, of Columbus; daughter, Sister Rose Marie Deibel, Sisters of Notre Dame, St. James Church, Wyoming, Ohio; son and daughter-in-law, James and Arlene Deibel, of Columbus; a sister, Irene C. Deibel, of Columbus.  Funeral Mass will be Thursday 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Church on N. High St. at Dominion Blvd.  Burial St. Joseph Cemetery.  Friends may call at the EGAN-RYAN  FUNERAL  HOME, 403 E. Broad St., Wednesday 4-9 p.m.  Rosary service Wednesday 8:30 p.m.

 

DeLong, Ernest M. DeLong

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 19 May 1982

        Ernest M. DeLong, 64, of 210 Chestnut St. was pronounced dead on arrival at Marietta Memorial Hospital at 6:27 p.m. Tuesday.

        He was born May 20, 1917, in Stark County* to Thomas and Annabelle Brownfield Delong.  He was a retired letter carrier for the Marietta Post Office and a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.  He was a member of the Church of Christ at Sixth and Washington streets where he had taught Bible classes and led singing for a number of years.

        On Oct. 16, 1944, he married the former Kathryn Wise, who survives along with several nephews and nieces.  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Wilbert and George.

        Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Hadley Funeral Home in Marietta with Donald Craighead and Jess Nutter officiating.  Burial will be in Valley Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home today.

*Submitter's Note:  Birth records show that he was born 18 May 1917 in Darby Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.

 

Drew, Raymond C. Drew

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; 17 Jan 1982

        Raymond C. Drew, 75, 437 Colescott St., died at 6 p.m.  Wednesday at W.S. Major Hospital where he had been admitted earlier that day.  He had been in failing health since December, 1981.

        Mr. Drew retired in 1972 from Great States Corp., where he had been an inspector.  He was a veteran of the Army Medical Corps, serving in World War II, and was a member of the American Legion Post here.

        Born Dec. 13, 1906 in Richmond, Mr. Drew was a son of John and Anna (Grant) Drew.  On June 4, 1938, in Shelbyville, he married Wilma Lee who survives.

        Also surviving are two sons, John Drew, Shelbyville, and Wendell Drew, Omaha, Neb.; three brothers and one sister, George and Mark Drew, Indianapolis, and Delbert Drew and Mrs. Alice Zurwell, both of Richmond; three granddaughters; and one step-grandson.

        One son, Emerson Drew, two sisters and two half-sisters preceded in death.

        Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Murphy Mortuary with the Rev. William Ernst officiating.  Burial will be in Mount Pisgah Cemetery.  The local American Legion post will conduct military graveside rites.  Friends may call at the mortuary from  4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday.

 

Driggs, John R. Driggs

Source:  The Greenfield [Ohio] Daily Times; 5 Aug 1982

Two   Killed,   Two   Injured

In   Hillsboro   Auto   Accident

        A South Salem man and a Chillicothe man were pronounced dead shortly after a car crash that occurred in Hillsboro Wednesday.

        According to the Hillsboro Police Department, Larry Rhinehart, 25, of Box 33 Lower Twin Rd., South Salem, who was pronounced dead at Highland District Hospital, and John R. Driggs, 18, of 359 E. Main st., Chillicothe, who was pronounced dead at General Hospital in Cincinnati, died when the vehicle in which they were riding crashed into a bridge located in front of the K-Mart Plaza in the 1100 block of N. High St., Hillsboro.  The accident occurred at 12:44 a.m.

        The police report that the car was being driven recklessly through the city streets and alleys and the driver was attempting to elude police officers when the crash occurred.       

        Police said they could not determine who was driving after the crash.  The car's engine was knocked into the back seat by the impact.

        Two passengers in the car were hospitalized with injuries. Randy Frost, 21, of E. Main St., Chillicothe, was transported to Cincinnati General Hospital and was listed in serious condition Wednesday.  A 16-year-old Chillicothe boy was taken to Children's Hospital in Cincinnati.  The youth's name and condition were not released.

        The car involved in the accident was demolished and a Hillsboro police cruiser was slightly damaged.

        The wreck remains under investigation.

 

Driggs, John Ray Driggs

Source:  The Chillicothe [Ohio] Gazette; Thursday, 5 Aug 1982

        John Ray Driggs, 18, of 359 E. Main st., died Wednesday in Cincinnati General Hospital as the result of an automobile accident in Hillsboro.  He was the son of David M. and Nancy Brown Driggs, who survive.

        Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Fawcett-Oliver and Glass Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Hayhollow Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home 4-8 p.m. Saturday.

 

Drummond, Robert Drummond

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Library obituary index; 21 Apr  1982

        Robert Drummond, 61, of 4 Spring St., Bridgeport, died Tuesday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling.  He was born Dec. 12, 1920 in Bridgeport, a son of the late Carl and Nellie Chippe Drummond.

        He was co-owner and operator of the Keyboard Galleries, Wheeling and Music City, Steubenville.

        He was a member of the Free Methodist Church, Follansbee, W. Va., Wheeling Elks Lodge No. 28, Wheeling Kiwanis, Wheeling Musicians Union No. 1046, and was a veteran of World War II.  He was also director of the membership drive for the YMCA, Wheeling.

        Surviving are his wife, Mary K. Hatch Drummond, and a son, Robert Carl of Bridgeport.

        Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, Bridgeport, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Paul Van Dyke officiating.  Burial in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine.

 

Eckhardt, Elwood George Eckhardt

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 14 May 1982

        ECKHARDT, Elwood George, 87, of Lynwood Avenue, Wheeling, died Thursday in the Mount View Health Care Center, Moundsville.  He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Wheeling, and a retired employee of Wheeling Machine Products.  Surviving are his wife, Hilda Ann Nalley Eckhardt; a daughter, Mrs. Edmund (Mary) Amrhein of Mt. Olivet; two granddaughters, Barbara Sloan of St. Clairsville and Mrs. Donald (Lynn) Blazina of Steamwood, Ill,; a great-granddaughter, Michelle Blazina of Steamwood.  Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and noon-3 and 7-9 Sunday.  Final arrangements are incomplete.*

*Submitter's Note:  The next day's paper (below)  had the funeral arrangements.

 

Eckhardt, Elwood George Eckhardt

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 15 May 1982

        ECKHARDT, Elwood George, 87, of Lynwood Ave., Wheeling, died Thursday at  Mount View Health Care Center, Moundsville.  Friends received at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and noon-3 and 7-9 Sunday, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday.  Interment in Halycon Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard.

 

       Emery, Margery Emery, nee Dennis

     Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 15 Sep 1982

         BARBERTON -- Margery Emery, 61, of 247  6th St. N.W., went home to be with the Lord Sept. 14 after a long illness.

        A resident of Barberton 22 years, she was a member of the Reformed Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints of Barberton, and had been known by CB'ers as    Rhubarb.

        Mrs. Emery is survived by husband, Carl; daughters, Sharon Minard of Canal Fulton, Carla Sharier of Independence, Mo., Dawn Boord of Barberton; grandchildren, Sheila Sharier, Kimberly, Michael, and Aaron Minard, Nicole Boord; sister, Genova Derth [sic--Dearth] of Weirton, W. Va.; and brother, Bill Morris of Akron.

 Funeral services Friday, 1 p.m., at the Campfield-Hickman Funeral Home, Rev. Douglas Smith and High Priest James Cook officiating.  Burial Greenlawn Cemetery. 

Visitation Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  (Campfield-Hickman, Barberton, 745-3161.)

 

Engle, Bradley T. Engle

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 2 Sep 1982

        BRADENTON, Fla. -- Bradley Thomas Engle, 29, formerly of Marietta, Ohio, died Aug. 30 at his home.  Cause of death was not reported.

        He was born March 18, 1953, at Marietta to Charles and Martha Engle of Vero Beach.  He was a graduate of Marietta High School and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church at Marietta.

        He moved to Bradenton several eyars ago and was employed by the Tropitone Furniture Co.

        In addition to his parents, he is survived by two children, Leon and Jennifer Engle of Bradenton, four brothers, Philip and Jeffrey of Marietta, Mike of Houston, Tex. and Chuck of Orlando, a sister, Sue Ellen of Columbus, Ohio and his paternal grandmother, Amelia Engle of Lowell, Ohio.

        Arrangements were being made by the Strunk Funeral Home at Vero Beach.  The family requests no flowers be sent.

 

Eschbaugh, Marjorie  Eschbaugh, nee Windom

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; Saturday, 10 Apr 1982

Mrs.   Robert  

Eschbaugh

        QUAKER  CITY -- Marjorie Eschbaugh, 58, of Fair Street, Quaker City, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday (April 9, 1982) at Barnesville General Hospital.

        She was born May 23, 1923, at Barnesville, daughter of the late Jesse and Eleanor Denny Windom.  She was a member of Quaker City United Methodist Church.

        She leaves her husband, Robert Eschbaugh, whom she married Sept. 27,1949;* a daughter, Mrs. Jerald (Janice) Denius of Salesville; two brothers, Robert E. Windom of Melbourne, Fla., and William Windom of Cleveland; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Betty) Shedlock of New Port Richey, Fla., and Mrs. Edward (Eleanor) Burcher of Melbourne, Fla.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

        Friends may call at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  The funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. from the funeral home with the Rev. Ron Miller and the Rev. Charles Clark officiating.  Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

*Submitter's Note:  This record gave a different date of marriage:

Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993

Name:          Marjorie Windom

Gender:       Female

Age:   24

Birth Date: abt 1923

Marriage Date:     27 Sep 1947

Marriage Place:    Belmont, Ohio, USA

Father:        Jesse Windom

Mother:       Eleanor Dency

Spouse:        Robert J. Eschbaugh

Film Number:        002134570

 

Fagel, Fred B. Fagel

Source:  The  Shelbyville  [Indiana] News; September, 1982

          Fred B. Fagel,  83, 720 Second St., a retired truck driver, died at 4:30 a.m. today at the Heritage Manor.  Mr. Fagel had been in poor health for seven years and in the manor for seven months.  He retired in 1963 after working many years as a truck driver for the old Root Transit Co.

          He was born September 24, 1898 in Shelby County, the son of  John and  Nancy Fagel.  He married  Ellen Pope  who died in 1948.  They had a son who died in infancy.

          On August 30, 1958, Mr. Fagel married  Olive Stroup  who survives at home.  Also surviving are two sisters,  Mary Griffith  and  Goldie Cotton  of Shelbyville, and three nieces.  A sister preceded in death.

          He was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, the Shelbyville Eagles Lodge, Teamsters Local 135 and the Shelby County Senior Citizens organization.

          The Rev. Ron Riggs will conduct a funeral service for Mr. Fagel at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Carmony Funeral home here.  Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

Contributed to the Shelby Co., Indiana obituary web page by Phyllis Miller Fleming

 

Feiber, Francis Everett Feiber    

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; Tuesday, 5 Jan 1982

       Francis Everett Feiber, age 71, Sunday, Westerville Convalescent Center.  Retired landscaper.  Survived by daughters, Bonnie Babbert, Sandie Cook; son, Fred Feiber; grandchildren, Chuck and Ron Babbert, Brad and Elizabeth Feiber, Carmen Kent, Rusty and Jason Cook; sister, Nellie Davis; brother, Lewis Feiber; nieces and nephews.  Friends may call Monday 7-9 p.m., Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., EVANS  FUNERAL  HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be Wednesday 1 p.m.  Pastor Donald W. Molyneux officiating.  Interment Glen Rest Cemetery.  Friends who wish may contribute to the Westerville Convalescent Center or the American Cancer Society.

 

Fletcher, Betty Ruth Fletcher, nee Scott

Source:  newspaper clipping [probably from Lorain Co., Ohio]; January 1982

        Mrs. Betty Ruth Fletcher, 57, of Lorain died in the hospice unit of St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain on Wednesday following [a] long illness.

        Born in Alliance, she was a lifelong Lorain resident.  She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, Lorain.

        She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Richard (Cynthia) Moore of Muscatine, Iowa, Mrs. Gene (Debrah) Staveski of Lorain, Mrs. Dean (Kathleen) Loy of Margate, Fla.; son, Gary L. Gillespie of Lorain; sisters, Mrs.Jack (Virginia) Morris of Rayland, Ohio, Mrs. Margaret Taylor of Lorain; brothers, Jack Scott and Charles Scott, both of Rayland, Melvin Scott of Lorain, Rev. James Freese of Georgia, six grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by a brother, Elden Scott and sister, Bonnie Jean Scott.

        Friends may call John J. Gluvna Funeral Chapel, Lorain, on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

        Services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel.  The Rev. Jay Roller of Grace Baptist Church will officiate.  Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.

 

Frame, Donald R. Frame

Source:  The Brunswick [Georgia] News; Friday, 19 Mar 1982

Donald     R.    Frame

Dies     in     Ohio

        Donald R. Frame, 56, died suddenly Thursday while on a visit to Akron, Ohio.

        A resident of Glynn County for 11 years, he was a member of American Legion Post No. 166.

       He is survived by his wife, Edna Frame of Brunswick; three daughters, Hilda Keener and Brenda Leggett of Brunswick, and S. Joyce Flanagan of Tallmadge, Ohio; two sons, Fletcher Frame and Donald R. Frame Jr., both of Brunswick; and nine grandchildren.

        Burial will be Tuesday at Green Lawn Cemetery in Akron, Ohio.  Hennessy and Bagnoli Funeral Home in Akron is in charge of all the arrangements.

 

Franks, Anna Nevada Franks nee Anderson

Franks, Anna Nevada Franks nee Anderson, 70, of Woodsfield, Died Monday, January 4, 1982, in Barnesville Hospital.  She was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Price A. Franks in June 1981.

    Surviving are four sisters, Lila Rinard and Nellie Anderson, both of Graysville, Nettie Martin of Sycamore Valley, and Georgia Anderson of Zanesville; two brothers, Carl Anderson and Luther Anderson, both of Graysville.

    Friends will be received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral home, Woodsfield, 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday.  Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

 

Frye, Kenneth R. Frye

Source:  The Bloomington [Indiana] Herald-Telephone; December 28, 1982

        LINTON -- Kenneth R. Frye, 47, of Linton, died Sunday* in Orlando, Fla., a victim of a hit-and-run accident.

        Born March 7, 1935, in Greene County, he was the son of Charlie and Georgia (Mullis) Frye.  He was a veteran of the Korean War.

        Survivors include a daughter, Jana Moore of Linton; a son, Tony Frye of Linton; a sister, Barbara McGlothlin of Bloomfield; a brother, David Frye of South Bend; and a grandson.

        He was preceded in death by a son and a brother.

        Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Anderson-Poindexter Funeral Home in Linton.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.  Friends may call 3-9 p.m. Wednesday and until the hour of service Thursday at the funeral home.

*Submitter's Note:  According to the Florida Death Index, 1877-1998, Kenneth Ray Frye died 24 Dec 1982.  That was a Friday, not a Sunday.

 

Gadberry, Ella Schindler Gadberry, nee Moser

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; Tuesday, 3 Aug 1982

        Ella (Schindler) Gadberry, 77, of Akron, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1982 at St. Thomas Hospital after a long illness.

        Mrs. Gadberry was born in Monroe County, Ohio, on April 23, 1905, and came to the Akron area in 1958.  She was a member of the North Hill Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

        She was preceded in death by her son, Hess of Colorado; and is survived by her sons, Vernon, Charles, Frederick, Alvin and Harry, all of Akron; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Alma Davis, of Akron; and brother, Jess Moser, of Seville.

        Friends may call at the Rossi Funeral Home, 552 N. Main St., Akron, Wednesday 5 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be Thursday 1 p.m. at the Rossi Funeral Home, Mr. David Fox officiating.  Interment Northlawn Memorial Gardens.  (Rossi, 376-4323.)

 

Galloway, Tina L. Galloway, nee Bowers

Source:  photo of obituary posted on findagrave; 29 Mar 1982

        NAPOLEON -- Mrs. Tina L. Galloway, 22, 1033 N. Scott St., died late Saturday morning at Toledo's Medical College of Ohio after a lengthy illness.

        A former Montpelier resident, she was born on Oct. 2, 1959, in Paulding, the daughter of Larry and Carolyn (Lytle) Bowers.  Her father, of Cecil, and her mother, Mrs. Howard Koch of Montpelier, survive.  On March 6, 1978, she married Martin Galloway, who also survives.

        She attended Four County Joint Vocational School and Archbold and Montpelier High Schools.

        Other survivors include a daughter, Rachel R., at home; two brothers, James and Howard Bowers Jr., both of Napoleon; a sister, Kim Koch of Tulsa, Okla.; and a stepsister, Roxanne Koch of Montpelier.

        Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Walker Mortuary with the Rev. Robert Baer officiating.  Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens, rural Defiance.  Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

        Preferred memorials are to the donor's choice.

 

Geldien, John A. Geldien

Source:  The Fulton County [Ohio] Expositor; Tuesday, 27 Jul 1982

Swanton   death

ruled   as   suicide

        The death of a Swanton man has been ruled a suicide by Fulton County Cornoner, Dr. Ben. Reed.

        John A. Geldien, 20, was found dead July 24, at his home on county road 4 near Swanton, of an apparent self-inflicted gun-shot wound.  Previous to the shooting, Mr. Geldien had been picked up by the Henry County Sheriff's Department for DWI.

        He was a 1980 graduate of Liberty Center High School, a press operator at Campbell's Soup in Napoleon for nine months, and an employee of Rink's Discount Department Store, Wauseon.

        He is survived by his father, Emery Geldien of Swanton, mother and stepfather, Betty and Leon Rochowiak of Toledo, he is survived by brothers, Timothy and Thomas of Toledo; sister, Julie Ann, also of Toledo; grandparents, Mrs. Jessie Ann Geldien of Toledo, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McClellan of Galion; great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Abro of Mansfield; stepbrothers, Terry and Todd Rochowiak of Toledo; stepsister, Toni Rochowiak of Toledo and stepgrandmother, Clara Rochowiak.

        Services are July 28, at 10 a.m., at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg.  Visitation will be all day today and until the services tomorrow.

        Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery.  The family requests contributions be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, Toledo.

 

Gill, Howard "Louie" Gill

Source:  The Evening Review [East Liverpool, Ohio]; 29 Jul 1982

        Services are to be held Friday for Howard "Louie" Gill, 56, of Church St., who died Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Wade Park Veterans Hospital in Cleveland following a long illness.

        A World War II Army veteran, Mr. Gill was born in New Matamoras, a son of Isaac E. Gill and Leota Morris Gill.

        He was a mechanic for the M. & J. Trucking Co. of Chester, and attended the Assembly of God Church.

        His wife, Lucy Gill, died June 11, 1980.

        Survivors include two sons, Lawrence E. Gill at home and Russell H. Gill of East Liverpool; a daughter, Donna Gill at home; four brothers, Willard Gill and Edward Gill, both of Sebring; Norvil Gill of North Benton and Gale Gill of East Liverpool; two sisters, Mrs. James (Hattie) Debolt of Sebring and Mrs. Ronald (Rebecca) Blake of Homeworth, and a grandchild.

        The rites are to be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home by Pastor Terry Brown.

        Burial is to be in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell, W. Va.

        Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and tonight.

 

Gilmore, Samuel Jackson Gilmore

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 13 Jul 1982

        GILMORE, Samuel Jackson "Jack" Sr., 45, 26 Dorsey St., Moundsville died Friday at the Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg, N.C. 

        Surviving are his wife, Lenoria Felton Gilmore; one son Samuel Jackson Gilmore Jr. and one daughter Mary Ann Gilmore, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Ollis Gilmore of Laurinburg; two brothers, William Gilmore of Appling, Ga., Dean Gilmore of Memphis, Tenn. 

        Friends received at the Butler Funeral Service Chapel, Laurinburg, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday.  Interment in Hillside Cemetery, Laurinburg.

 

Goddard, Cora M. Goddard, nee Herlan

Source:  Marietta [Ohio] Times; 29 May 1982

        Cora Mae Goddard, 90, of Newport Rt. 1 died Friday morning in the Washington County Home.

        She was born Jan. 3, 1892, in Independence Township to John and Fannie Rogers Herlan and was a lifelong resident of Washington County.  She was a member of Pine Ridge United Methodist Church.

        She was married to Benjamin Goddard, who preceded her in death, along with one brother, John Herlan; and one sister, Bertha Bowersock.

        Survivors are one son, Merle Goddard of the Washington County Home; two half-brothers, Joseph Herlan of Newport Rt. 1 and Clyde Herlan of Allen, Mich.; a half-sister, Carrie Binegar of Newport Rt. 1; and several nieces and nephews.

        Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Washington County Home with burial in Newport Cemetery.  Friends may call at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home until 3 p.m. Sunday.

 

Goodballet, H. Eileen Goodballet, nee Hutmacher

Source:  The Youngstown [Ohio] Vindicator; 1 Nov 1982

Mrs.  Goodballet;  Was  School  Cook

        BELOIT--Mrs. H. Eileen Goodballet, 65, of 31 Cedarwood Drive, died at 9:40 a.m. Sunday in Alliance City Hospital after a long illness.

        Mrs. Goodballet was born June 10, 1917, in Sebring, a daughter of Samuel Sr. and Garnet Laughlin Hutmacher.  She was a retired head cook in the Sebring School System, a past secretary-treasurer of the Sebring Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and a past matron of the Alma Chapter 498 Order of the Eastern Star.

        Mrs. Goodballet was also a member of Sebring Church of Christ and the Sebring VFW Ladies Auxiliary and.*  Her husband, George S. died in 1981.

        Besides her father of Sebring, she leaves a son, George S. Jr. of Boardman; three daughters, Mrs. Garnet Yaggi of Sebring, Mrs. Joyce Cameron of Homeworth and Mrs. Janet Herrmann of Stoneboro, Pa.; three brothers, Lloyd Hutmacher and Dean Hutmacher, both of Sebring, and Samuel Hutmacher of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Ashley and Mrs. Vera Fording, both of Alliance; and seven grandchildren.

        Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Gednetz Funeral Home, Sebring, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

*Submitter’s Note:  This sentence ended midstream.

 

Goodballet, Helen H. Goodballet, nee Trunick

Source:  The Youngstown [Ohio] Vindicator; 3 Jul 1982

Mrs.  Goodballet;  Negley,  Lisbon  Schoolteacher

        LISBON--Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Seederly-Mong Funeral Home for Mrs. Helen H. Goodballet, 80, of 320 E. Chestnut St., a former schoolteacher, who died of a stroke at 11:22 a.m. Friday in Northern Columbiana County Hospital, Salem.  She had been ill one year.

        Mrs. Goodballet was born Oct. 20, 1901, in Lisbon, a daughter of Clarence and Georgianna Hammond Trunick.  She had taught her first year at Negley and the last 38 years in Lisbon schools.

        She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lisbon, where she had taught Sunday school classes, and the church's Naomi-Ruth Circle.

        Mrs. Goodballet also belonged to Ivy Chapter 113, Order of the Eastern Star, the Columbiana County, state and national teachers associations, and the American Association of Retired Persons.

        Her husband, Edwin, whom she married Oct. 10, 1941, died Feb. 3, 1969.

        Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

 

Goodballet, Virginia M. Goodballet, nee Longstreth

Source:  The Ventura County (California) Star Free Press; Tuesday, March 23, 1982

       Private services for Virginia M. Goodballet, 67, Camarillo, were held Monday at Griffin Brothers Funeral Chapel, Camarillo.  Cremation and burial at sea followed.

        Mrs. Goodballet died Friday in a Camarillo hospital after a long illness.  She was born Oct. 8, 1914, in Chester W.Va., and was an eight-year county resident, coming from Trenton, N.J.  She was a homemaker.

        She is survived by her husband John; son John Jr. of Riverside; daughters Karen Libman and Margaret Mack, both of Thousand Oaks, and Janet L. Oliver of Trenton, N.J.; brothers John Longstreth of Phoenix, Ariz, and George Longstreth of Akron, Ohio; sisters Olive Hughes of Matrona, Pa., and Jeanette Stammers of Detroit, Mich.; and seven grandchildren.

        The family requests memorial donations be made to the Pleasant Valley Hospital, Camarillo.

 

Goodwin, Clara Goodwin, nee Sorenson

Source:  The Stark County [Illinois] News; 21 Jan 1982

Clara     Goodwin     Dies     At     Center

        Mrs. Clara Goodwin, 89, died at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 1982 at the Stark County Health Center.

        She was born November 24, 1892 in Toulon the daughter of Christy and LaVina Kinkade Sorenson  She married W. O. Goodwin, July 5, 1913 in Rock Island.

        She lived all her life in Toulon with the exception of five years in Queenswood Nursing Home, Morton.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

        Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Katherine) Patterson of Toulon and Mrs. Helen Montgomery of Chicago, one son, Robert of Morton, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, one brother, several half brothers and half sisters.

        Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Friday, in the Toulon Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Brackett officiating.

        Visitation was held from noon until 1:45 p.m. at the Kidd Funeral Home.

        Memorials are to be made to the Stark County Health Center.

 

Grandbouche, Clayton R. Grandbouche

Source:  The Genealogical Collection of Geneva [Ohio] Library; Obit 46, page 56; March 1982

        Clayton R. Grandbouche, age 65, Route 46 South, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, March 25 at his home from a hart [sic] attack.

        He was born July 7, 1916 in Plymouth Township.  A lifetime resident of the area, he was a farmer and boilermaker employed for nine years at Jefferson Elementary School.

        He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Lena; a brother and his first wife, Florence Shepard.

        He was an honorary volunteer fireman in Austinburg after serving the department for 20 yars. [sic]  He was a member of VFW posts in both Austinburg and Rock Creek.  During World War II, he was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in Africa.  He was a former member of the Rock Creek Conservation Club.

        He is survived by his wife, Velda; sons Kenneth Lee, of Utah; Roy of North Carolina, Glen, living in Germany, and daughters* Mrs. Richard (Vivian) Park, Rochester, N.Y.; one brother, Wade of Colorado; a sister, Mrs. Henry (Betty) Evergreen of Ashtabula and 11 grandchildren.

        Funeral services were held today at 1 p.m. at the Lehnert Funeral Home.  The Rev. William F. Hamel, of Austinburg First Church of Christ, officiated.  Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery.  Graveside services were performed by the VFW.

*Submitter’s Note: Although the term “daughters” is used here, only one daughter’s name is actually given.  In his wife Velda’s obituary a second daughter is listed for her as Evelyn F. Spencer of New Lyme.

 

Gray, Jesse A. Gray

Source:  Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; October 1982

JESSE  A.  GRAY,  77

        Jesse A. Gray, 77, of East Marietta Street, Woodsfield, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 12, 1982, at his home. 

        He was born June 25, 1905 in Monroe County, son of the late Lewis & Lydia Ann Brown Gray.  He was retired and a member of the Methodist Church.  He is survived by his wife, Mildred Moose Gray of Woodsfield, 3 daughters, Martha Lee Hines of Graysville, Betty Sanders and Virginia Roehms both of Erie, Pa., a son, Eldridge Gray of Woodsfield, a sister, Neva Donaldson of Carrollton, Ohio, 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. 

        Friends were received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Thursday, October 14, 1982, where services were held Friday, October 15, 1982.  Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.  Rev. Noah Oxley officiated.

 

Harden, Paul Eugene Harden

Source:  The Brown Co. [Indiana] Democrat; Brown Co., IN Obituaries; 30 Jun 1982

        The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home for Paul Eugene Harden, 47, Route 1 Nashville, who died on Saturday, June 26, 1982, at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas.

        Born in Nashville on November 7, 1934 to Thirsten and Sarah Spicer Harden, he married Kaye Martin on July 18, 1960 and she survives.

        Harden was an Army veteran and former employee of Brown County Stone Company.

        He is survived by three children, Randy Harden of Abilene, Texas, Thomas Harden of Nashville and Brenda Harden, at home; his mother, Sarah Harden of Nashville; six brothers, Thirsten Harden, Jr., of Jackson, Mississippi, Charles and Marshall Harden, both of Bloomington, Richard and Bruce Harden, both of Nashville and Dale Harden of Ellettsville; five sisters, Christina Reynolds of Jackson, Mississippi, Mary Alice Elliott, Lorretta Reynolds and Moran Altop, all of Bloomington and Almeda Harris of Nashville.

        Rev. Frank Gott will officiate at the service followed by burial at Green Valley Cemetery.

 

Headley, Bessie Headley, nee Snider

Source:  The Wetzel Chronicle [Wetzel Co., West Virginia]; 10 Feb 1982

        Bernice E. Headley, 71, of E. Jackson St., Paden City, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1982 in Sistersville General Hospital.  She was born July 14, 1910, in Tyler County, daughter of the late Steve and Ollie Mercer Snider.

        She was a retired school crossing guard, a member of the Martha Washington Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, the White Shrine of Jerusalem, and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 86.  She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Paden City.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Headley, in 1962.

        Surviving are two sons, Carl Headley and Harvey Headley, both of Paden City; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Bevlin of Paden City; four grandchildren; a great-grandson.

        Friends were received at Mowery Trowbridge Funeral Home, Paden City.  Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Paden City, with the Rev. Meredith Ball officiating.  Interment in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville.  Martha Washington Chapter Order of Eastern Star conducted memorial services at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

 

Henninger, Clyde T. Henninger

Source:  The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Friday, 9 Jul 1982

Clyde   Henninger   dies;   retired   city   policeman

        Clyde T. Henninger, 70, Indianapolis, a retired Indianapolis policeman, died Thursday in a local nursing home.

        He retired in 1965 as a police lieutenant and head of the property room after 20 years of service.

        He was a purchasing agent and chief inspector for the director of printing, State of Indiana, from 1965 to1974.

        He was a member of the Indianapolis Police Department Retired Officers Club, the Indianapolis Police Protective Association and Retired (Navy) Officers Association of Indiana.  He was a World War II Navy veteran.

        He also belonged to Ancient Landmarks Lodge No. 319, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, American Legion Post No. 56 and the Pike Township Republican Club.

        Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Flanner and Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, where friends may call from 9 a.m. until the service Saturday.

        Survivors include his wife, Elsie J. Henninger, daughter, Sandra J. Staggs, son, David A. Henninger, and his mother, Alice Henninger.

        Memorials may be made to charities of the donor's choice.

 

Hensel, Delbert C. Hensel

Delbert C. Hensel Vienna West Virginia- Delbert C. Hensel, 74 of 306 30th St. died Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 8, 1982) in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital at Parkersburg. He was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and was retired from the Johns-Manville Corp.

Survivors include his wife Mildred Hensel, two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Cline of New Matamoras Ohio, and Mrs. Goldie Graham of Wooster Ohio; two brothers, Harold and Henry, both of New Matamoras, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother Ralph. Arrangements are incomplete at the Leavitt Funeral Home at Parkersburg.

 

Hiell, Donald L. Hiell

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; 28 Jan 1982

HIELL

Donald L. Hiell, age 64, of 509 N. Cassady Ave., Columbus, Tuesday, Riverside Hospital.  Survived by wife, Mary; son, Ronald L., Columbus; son and daughter-in-law, Charles L. and Jody, Columbus; daughter,*  Mrs. Tom (Cheryl) Nix, Texas, Faith Hiell, Columbus; 8 grandchildren.  Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday SCHOEDINGER  EAST  CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday.  Rev. Omar Hall officiating.  Entombment Forest Lawn Mausoleum.

*Submitter’s Note: The listing of multiple names sounds as though this word should be “daughters.”

 

Hilliard, Doris M. Hilliard, nee Courtright

Source:  The Daily Clay Co. [Illinois] Advocate Press; 3 Sep 1982

        Mrs. Doris M. Hilliard, 70, Flora, died at 12:02 a.m. Friday (today) at the Willow Manor Nursing Home in Vincennes, Ind.

        Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Oak Valley Free Will Baptist Church in Geff.  Burial will be in Oak Valley Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne.  Memorials may be made to the Kidney-dialysis unit of the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind.

        She was born June 22, 1912, in Vermillion County to Percy and Minnie (Nichols) Courtright.  She married Hershel Hilliard on Dec. 9, 1932, in Wayne County.  He survives.  She was a housewife and a member of the Oak Valley Free Will Baptist Church.  She previously attended the First Church of God in Flora.

        She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Mildred) Grubb of Flora; three sons, Harold of Flora, Louis of Plano and Dennis of Hinkley; three sisters, Miss Ruby Courtright of Fairfield, Mrs. Norma Straub of Geff and Mrs. Eldon (Marjorie) Sanders of Fairfield; one brother, Vern Courtright of Geff; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a niece, Mrs. Betty Cook of Costa Mesa, Calif.

        She was preceded in death by one brother, Roy, and her parents.

 

Horning, Timothy D. Horning

Source:  The Record-Courier, (Ravenna-Kent, Ohio) - Monday, 28 Jun 1982

Horning    Infant

        Timothy D. Horning, the seven-month-old son of David and Debra Horning, of 166 Elm St., Ravenna, died Sunday at Children's Medical Center of Akron, where he had been hospitalized since birth.

        Survivors also include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Horning of Kent and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tubaugh of Ravenna; and great-grandfather, Mr. Carl W. Tubaugh of Woodsfield, Ohio.

        Private graveside services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna.  Donations may be made to the Children's Medical Center of Akron.  Arrangements are being handled by Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna chapel.

 

Hunkler, Charles F. Hunkler

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; 8 Oct 1982

        Charles F. Hunkler, 94, of Malaga, died Wednesday, September 29, 1982 in the Barnesville Hospital.  He was born Dec. 29, 1887, in Monroe County, a son of John and Catherine Wagner Hunkler.

        A member of St. John's Catholic church, Miltonsburg, he was a retired school bus driver.

        Preceding him in death were 14 brothers and sisters.

        Surviving are his wife, Mary Buckio Hunkler; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Lois) Stephen and Mrs. Joe (Eunice) Gallagher, both of Malaga; a brother, Oscar of Barnesville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

        Friends will be received at the Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home, Barnesville, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in St. John's Church. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
        Rosary devotions will be said Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

 

Hunter, Irene B. Hunter, nee Goldsmith

Source:  The Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer; Sunday, 28 Nov 1982

HUNTER

IRENE  B.  HUNTER (nee Goldsmith), beloved wife of Louis, dear mother of Nelson, Anna, Jean, Leonard, Roger, Dana, Shellia, Mary and Helen (deceased), grandmother of 22, great-grandmother of two.  Friends received at  THE  NUNN-COLEMAN  FUNERAL  HOME, 4434 LORAIN  AVE., where services will be held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.  VISITATION  MONDAY  2-4  AND  7-9  P.M.  LEIMKUEHLER SERVICE.

 


Huntsman, James Loman Huntsman 

James Loman Huntsman, 67, of Mason Road, Barnesville, died Oct. 12 at the Barnesville hospital. He was born Feb. 15, 1915, at Jerusalem. a son of the late Allen and Jane Davis Huntsman. He was a retired butcher and a Protestant by faith.

Surviving are his wife, Hilda Mae Mellott Huntsman; 12 sons, Michael, Ricky, Rodney, William and Clifton, all of the home; David of Bethesda; Donald of Quaker City; James of Wellsville; Carl of Alliance; Robert of Barnesville; Ronnie and Johnny; five daughters, Sue Edwards of Barnesville, Beverly Lilly of East Liverpool, Jenny Blakley of Alledonia, Delores Applegarth of Carrollton, and Diana Huntsman; 21 grandchildren and six great - grandchildren; two brothers, Lester of Barnesville and Earl of Toronto; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Johnson and Mrs. Goldie Swallie, both of Barnesville Route, Pearl Burkhart of Belmont, and Mrs. Clarence Morris of Ashland.

Friends were received at the Kelly - Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda. Services were conducted at 3 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Charles Clark officiating. Burial was in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville.

 

Jackson, Bertha Ann Jackson, nee Carpenter

Source:  The Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio; Monday, 27 Dec 1982

        Bertha Ann Jackson, 86, of Meadow Road, died at 11:15 A.M. Friday (Dec. 24, 1982) at Guernsey Memorial Hospital.

        She was born March 17, 1896, in Batesville, daughter of Richard E. and Mary Ann Brownfield Carpenter.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Jackson, in June 1962.  She was a member of 10th Street Church of Christ.

        She leaves five sons, Charles and Richard, both of Ashland,  Clarence of Greenwich,  Lawrence of Cambridge and Walter of Port Washington;  five daughters, Genevieve Watson of Ashland, Geneva Miller of Canton,  Rosetta McFerran of Circleville, Olive Straquadine of Columbus and Dorcas Campbell of Byesville;  a brother Elvy Carpenter Duncan Falls,  Ellen Carpenter and Elizabeth Dollison of Quaker City;  30 grandchildren;  several great-grandchildren.  Three brothers and one sister are deceased.

        Friends may call from 7 to 9 P.M. today at Thorn Funeral Home, where services will at 1 P.M. Tuesday with the Evangelist William Craddock officiating.  Burial will be in Friends Cemetery. Quaker City.

 

Jacobs, Goldie Jacobs, nee Neal

Source:   The Danville [Illinois] Commercial-News; 19 Apr 1982

        Mrs. Goldie Jacobs, 85, a life resident of 717 N. Franklin, died at 3:50 a.m. today (April 19, 1982) at the Inter-National Nursing Home.  She had been in failing health 15 months.

        Mrs. Jacobs had operated the Coffee Cup located on South Vermilion for many years.

        Born Jan. 9, 1997, in Catlin, Ill., she was a daughter of Daniel and Lucretia Neal.  She married Albert Jacobs April 11, 1924, in Covington, Ind.  He preceded her in death Jan. 11, 1973.

        She is survived by two sons, James Jacobs of Danville and George Roth of Milwaukee; a brother, James Neal of Florida; and a sister, Edith Sanders of Kingman, Ind.

        She was preceded in death by a daughter, Hazel Wilson.

        Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Lakeside Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Herbert Smith officiating.  Burial will be in Stearns Cemetery at Fithian, Ill.

        Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Kallenbach, Flora E. Kallenbach, nee Greiwe

Source:  Brown Co. Illinois newspaper; June 1982

        Flora E. Kallenbach, 91, Versailles, died at 2:27 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 1982 at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.  She was a housewife.

        Born in Pike County December 9, 1890, she was the daughter of William and Lucitta Keylor Griewe.*  She attended Pike County schools and the Zion Lutheran Church.

        On February 23, 1921 she married John Kallenbach in Pike County.  He preceded her in death in 1969.

        Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Herschel (Dorothy) Frost, Versailles; three sons, Wilbur of Perry, Virgil of Mt Sterling, and Donald of Versailles; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Liehr and Mrs. Francis (Nina) Morath, both of Versailles; nine grandchildren and eight gret-grandchildren.

        Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister, and a grandson Terry.

        Services were held Tuesday, June 22, 1982 at 1 p.m. at the Hufnagel Funeral Home with the Rev Donald Duncan officiating.  Mrs. Wilma Behymer was organist and Lozelle Burnett sang "The Old Rugged Cross: and "Sweet Bye and Bye."

        Casketbearers were her grandsons and great-grandsons John Kallenbach, David Kwiecinski, Paul Kallenbach, John Frost, Wayne Phillips and Ed Phillips.

        Burial was in the Hebron Cemetery.  Hufnagel Funeral Home was in charge of services.

*Submitter's Note:  In other family members' obituaries, the name was spelled LUCETTA  KEYLOR  GREIWE.

 

Kruger, Jerry Allen Kruger

Source:  The Marshfield [Missouri] Mail; 13 May 1982

        Services for Jerry Kruger, 45, Fordland, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Fordland Free Will Baptist Church with the Revs. Nathan Ruble and Ernie Holiday officiating.  Burial was in Fordland Cemetery under the direction of Marsh of Rogersville.

        Mr. Kruger was a counselor for alcoholics and a member of Fordland Free Will Baptist Church.

        Survivors include his wife, Diana; six sons, Jeffrey, Stephen, Andrew and Christopher, all of the home, and Jerry Allen Jr., and Kurt, both of Moline, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Kim VonMotz, state of Illinois; his mother, Mrs. Julia Painter, Belleflower, Calif.; four brothers; two sisters; and four grandchildren.

        Pallbearers were Tony Schultz, _____* Crowe, Jerry Kruger Jr., David Schultz, Leon Nutt and Bob Trivitt.

        Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Schultz, Donald Wallerstedt, Bill Elgie, Wayne Crowe, Stan Kasterke, Stephen Fitzpatrick, Andrew Fitzpatrick, Ron Schultz, Arnold Kirby, Clarence Yandell, Percy Skipworth, Danny Hill, Scotty Kasterke, Kurt Kruger, Tom Burgess. Allen Dowden, Charles VonMotz and Keith Messer.

*Submitter's Note:  I could not read the first name on my copy of this obituary.

 

Kurtzman, Dale R. Kurtzman

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 6 Aug 1982

        DALE  R.  KURTZMAN, 46, of Clarington, died Wednesday, August 4, 1982, in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville.  He was a construction worker, and a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Clarington.  Surviving are his wife, Glennalee Moore Kurtzman; his mother, Juanita Kurtzman of Clarington; three daughters, Mrs. Dan (Julie) Bott of Woodsfield, Mrs. Timothy (Lisa) Sebar of New Martinsville and Mrs. Jerry (Gina) Howell of Bridgeport; two sons, Frank P. and Derek J., both at home; five sisters, Mrs. William (Vivian) Schilling* of Wheeling, Mrs. William (Mona) Oiler of Columbus, Mrs. Donald (Lila) Jones and Mrs. Earl (Ruth) Billiter, both of Sardis and Mrs. Donald (Sandra) Sweeney of Clarington, a brother, Lloyd of Moundsville; five grandchildren.  Friends were received at the Rush Funeral Home, Clarington.  Interment in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville.

*Submitter's Note:  Her obituary spells the name SHILLING.

 

Lantz, Lawrence R. Lantz

Source:  The Greeley [Colorado] Tribune; 4 Jul 1982

        Lawrence R. Lantz Sr., 67, of Evans died Friday, July 2, at North Colorado Medical Center.

        He was born May 23, 1915, at Sylvan Grove, Kan., to Miles H. and Albina (Volok) Lantz.

        On. Jan. 6, 1946, he was married to Virginia B. Briggs at Greeley.

        Lantz was an auto upholsterer for Weld County Garage.  He came to Greeley in 1938.  He entered the U.S. Army Nov. 1, 1941, and was discharged Oct. 30,1945, serving during World War II in Normandy, northern France, the Rhineland and Ardennes.  After being discharged, he returned to Colorado and worked for the Widmar Garage in Ault until going to work for the Weld County garage where he was employed until his retirement in 1981.

        He is survived by his wife, Virginia of Greeley; a son, Larry R. Lantz Jr. of Greeley; four sisters, Vera Reed of LaJunta, Ruth Schuler of Gaylord, Mich., Dorothy Patrick of Utah and Della Deatherage of Salina, Kan.; five brothers, Harrison of Evans, Calvin of Hutchinson, Kan., Cecil of Hays, Kan., Earl and Frank, both of Salina, Kan., and four grandchildren.  A sister is deceased.

        Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Adamson Memorial Chapel.  The Rev. Don R. Lane will officiate. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

        Memorial gifts may be given to the Heart Fund in care of Adamson Mortuary.

 

Leach, Mary Waneta Senter Leach, nee VanDyne

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; Saturday, 4 Dec 1982

LEACH

        MARY  WANETA  (SENTER), age 68, of 2132 - 2nd Street NE, passed away in Timken Mercy Medical Center Thursday evening.  She was born in Ohio, the daughter of James and Stella Vandyne.  Preceding her in death was husband, Oatley Senter in 1966, and Gailard Leach in 1977.

        Survivors include two sons, Gerald Senter of Canton, James Senter of North Canton; one daughter, Mrs. Duane (Yvonne) Erks of Akron; two brothers, Alvin and Harold Vandyne, both of St. Charlesville,* OH; one sister, Mrs. Chester (Fern) Springer of Atlanta, GA; one stepson, Gailard Leach, Jr. of Kensington, OH; seven grandchildren.

        Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Earl B. Jack & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. E. Richard Crabtree officiating.  Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.  Calling hours will be Sunday 2-4 p.m. and Monday 10-11 a.m.

        (Earl B. Jack & Son, 452-1702)

*Submitter’s Note: There is no listing for St. Charlesville, Ohio.  The United States Public Records Index shows Harold in St. Clairsville (Belmont County, Ohio.)

 

Leasure, Geneva M. Leasure nee Hayes

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, Wednesday, 4 Aug. 1982

        SUMMERFIELD---Geneva M. Leasure, 48, of Summerfield R. D. 1, died at 10:30 P.M. Tuesday (Aug. 3, 1982) in Monroe County following an apparent heart attack.

        She was born Feb. 17, 1934, in Atlas,*  daughter of Allen and Amelia Stein Hayes.  She was a housewife.

        In addition to her parents, she leaves her husband, Leonard;  three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Bev.) Hooper of Woodsfield,  Mrs. Kenneth (Melinda) Hoyt of Caldwell R. D. 1,  Mrs. Danny (Robin) Stephens of Caldwell R. D. 1;  three sons, Gary of Summerfield;  Greg of Barnesville and Calvin of Fort Carson, Colo.;  10 grandchildren;  two sisters, Gerturde Brown of Woodsfield R. D. 3, and Almeta Morris of Woodsfield R. D. 3;  and two brothers, Gervis Hayes of Quaker City R. D. 4 and Kenneth Hayes of Quaker City.  One son is deceased.

        Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Brubach Funeral Home, Summerfield.

Submitter’s Note: Although this obituary said she was born in ATLAS, it should have been born in CALAIS, Ohio.

 

Legg, James C. Legg

Source:  The Record-Courier [Ravenna-Kent, Ohio]; 6 Feb 1982

        James C. Legg, 66, of 305 E. Cedar St., Ravenna died Wednesday at Robinson Memorial Hospital.

        Mr. Legg, a retired mechanic for the Ohio Department of Highways, was born July 18, 1915 in Dobra, W. Va.  He was a 30-year resident of Ravenna.

        He is survived by his wife Anna Jane (Snyder); mother, Clara Fox Legg of Streeter,* Ill., and daughter, Diana Renee at home.

        There will be no services or calling hours.

        Arrangements were handled by the Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna.

*Submitter’s Note: This might be STREATOR, Illinois. 

 

Lorton, Norman L. Lorton

Source:  The Longview [Washington] Daily News; Saturday, 9 Jan 1982

        Norman L. Lorton, 59, of 521  26th, Longview, died Jan. 8 1982, at home.

        He was born on Sept. 13, 1922, in Hickman, Neb.

        He worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years before retiring in 1977.  He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Longview American Legion 155, Longview Elks and was a former member of Musicians Local 668.  He served with the Army during World War II.

        He moved to Longview in 1935.

        Survivors include his wife, Stella, at home; his grandson, Monte Niemi of Longview; and several aunts and uncles.

 Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Steele Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dan Dowling officiating followed by concluding services and interment at Longview Memorial Park.  Contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

 

Lude, Ada M. Lude

Source: The Spirit of Democracy  Jan 15 1982        

Ada M. Lude, 92, of Clarington, died Monday , January 11, 1982 at home. She was a retired registered nurse and a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Clarington, Surviving are two brothers, Albert Lude of Clarington and Edwin Lude of Canton. Friends received at Rush Funeral Home, Clarington Tuesday where services were held at  p.m. Wednesday. Internment in Clarington Cemetery. 

 

Mallett, Clem W. Mallett

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; Monday, 8 Feb 1982

        LEWISVILLE -- Clem W. Mallett, 86, of Lewisville Rt. 2 died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday in Marietta Memorial Hospital.

        He was born Feb. 12, 1895 at Stafford to Albert and Jane Dooley Mallett.  He was a member of the Southerland Methodist Church.

        He was preceded in death by his wife, the former May Brown in 1978, and by one son, Edmund in 1960.  He is survived by three sons, Ralph of Lewisville Rt. 2, Albert of Woodsfield Rt. 2 and Barnard of Anaheim, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Peter (Dorothy) Ciesielczyk, of Canton, and Mrs. Robert (Martha) Warden, of Marietta; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ida Robbins of Woodsfield.

        Friends may call from 7 to 9 today at the McVay Funeral Home in Caldwell where services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Janet Stengel officiating.  Burial will be in Southerland* Cemetery.

*Submitter's Note:  At findagrave.com it is spelled SUTHERLAND.

 

McClure, Ruth H. McClure, nee Conley

Source:  Paulding Obituary Card File, Paulding County, Ohio, Carnegie Library; 19 May 1982

EATON   RAPIDS,   Mich.

        Ruth McClure, 84, Eaton Rapids, Mich., died at 9:30 p.m. May 13 in Community Hospital, Battle Creek, Mich.

        Mrs. McClure was born Feb. 11, 1898, in Celina.  Parents were Daniel and Emma (Horning) Conley.  She attended Molasses Gap School near Charloe and taught school in Paulding County.  In 1919, she married Tom McClure who died in 1973.

        Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Squirer* of Eaton Rapids and Beatrice McDaid, Rochester, N.Y.; a son, Lester McClure, Olivet, Mich.; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marguerite Bashore of Bolt, Mich., and Marie Jackson, Lansing, Mich.

        Services were Monday in Skinner Funeral Chapel, Eaton Rapids.  Graveside services were conducted Monday in Middle Creek Cemetery near Grover Hill by the Rev. Terry Bovinet.  Didrick-Taylor Funeral Home, Grover Hill, was in charge of local arrangements.

*Submitter’s Note: In her husband’s obituary, this name was spelled   SQUARES.

 

McGrew, Francis "Skeet" McGrew

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; Saturday, 10 Apr 1982

        Francis "Skeet" McGrew, 68, Geneva, died at 1 p.m. Friday at W.S. Major Hospital.  He had been in failing health several years.

        Services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Norman Funeral Home, Hope, with the Revs. Douglas Finney and Dallas Collier officiating.  Burial will be in Milford Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday.

        McGrew was a retired farmer and a former employee of the Shelby County Highway Department.  He was a member of the Geneva United Methodist Church.

        Born Nov. 8, 1913, in Jennings County, Mr. McGrew was a son of Lee and Nancy (Price) McGrew.  In 1934 he married Margaret Burnes, who survives.

        Also surviving are four children, Charles McGrew, Versailles, Mrs. R. D. (Carol Sue) Cepeda, San Antonio, Texas, T. Sgt. David McGrew, Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Joan Arthur, Shelbyville; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

        Seven brothers and sisters also survive.  They are:  Edward McGrew, Mary McMichael and Evelyn Baxter, all of Shelbyville; John McGrew, New Hampshire; Sue Shirley and Doris Winterrowd, both of Indianapolis; and Louise Mullen, Fairland.

 

McPeek, Hugh McPeek

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; Saturday, 6 Nov 1982

        JASPER, Ala. -- Hugh McPeek, 61, of Jasper, Ala., died Friday (Nov. 5, 1982) in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Birmingham, Ala., following a lengthy illness.

        Mr. McPeek was born Feb. 28, 1921,* at Batesville, son of Shirley McPeek of Batesville and the late Franklin McPeek.

        Mr. McPeek lived in the Batesville and Quaker City areas while in Ohio.  He was retired.

        In addition to his mother, he leaves his wife, Dean.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Heber McPeek and Guy Betts.

        The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at Collins Funeral Home, Jasper.

*Submitter's Note:  The birth date of Aug. 12, 1921 was given by the Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1964, the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, and the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

 

Miller, Kenneth C. Miller

Source:  The Weirton [West Virginia] Daily Times; Wednesday, 6 Oct 1982

        WEIRTON -- Kenneth C. Miller, 76, RD 1, Wylie Ridge Road, died this morning at the Weirton Medical Center.

        He was born Aug. 13, 1906, in Cameron, W. Va., a son of the late Charles M. and Matilda Tillie Florence Miller Miller.

        He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Methodist Church, retired employee in the electric department of the blooming mill at Weirton Steel Division, an Army veteran of World War II serving in the European and Pacific theaters of war, and a member of the Hookstown American Legion, Weirton Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cove Valley IOOF, Richard Vaux Lodge AF and AM of Burgettstown, and the Osiris Temple of Wheeling.

        Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Lendon Beatty Miller; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Joyce A.) Wallace of Weirton; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Brewer of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Harry (Thelma) Brown of Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Linnie Fulton of Weirton; and two grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Georjeane Carpenter; one brother, Wilfred Miller; and one halfbrother, Harold G. Ullom.

        Friends will be received at the Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home, Penco Road, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Thomas W. Clark officiating.  Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Valley Methodist Church or the Shriners Burns Institute.

 

Moore, Dolores Moore, nee Goodballet

Source:  The East Liverpool [Ohio] Evening Review; Monday, 24 May 1982

        Services are to be held Tuesday for Mrs. Dolores Moore, 79, of St. George St., who died Friday evening at home from an apparent heart attack.

        A lifelong area resident, she was born here Dec. 23, 1902, a daughter of Conrad Goodballet and Alice Reed Goodballet.

        She was graduated in 1925 from the East Liverpool City Hospital School of Nursing, and was a nurse at City Hospital and the former Osteopathic Hospital.

        Mrs. Moore was a member of the Grace United Presbyterian Church, its Women's Association, the Four Square Sunday School Class and the Martha Circle.

        She served as chairman of the City Hospital Floral Committee.

        Her husband, Charles H. Moore, died Dec. 11, 1971.

        Survivors include a son, Charles D. Moore of North Royalton, and four grandsons.

        The rites are to be conducted Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. Russell Duncan at the Dawson Funeral Home.

        Burial is to be in Riverview Cemetery.

        Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and tonight and Tuesday until time of service.

        The family requests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Grace United Presbyterian Church in her memory.

 

Moore, Rolland G. Moore

Source:  The Exponent Telegram, Clarksburg, West Virginia; 21 Jul 1982

        SALEM -- Rolland G. Moore, 59, of Salem, Route 1, died Saturday afternoon, July 17, following a sudden illness.

        He was born Sept. 23, 1922, in Bristol, a son of the late Austin and Ivy Lattea Moore.

        He was formerly married to Grace McGarry Moore.

        Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Kenna (Loretta) Williams, Salem, Route 1, Mrs. Eugene (Patricia) Dean, Mount Clare, Mrs. Terry (Sandy) Leonard, Jarvisville, Robert* Moore at home; one son, Rolland G. Moore Jr., at home; four brothers, Willard Moore, Rochester, N.Y., Robert [sic—Roberta] Moore, Bristol, Russell Moore, Ohio, and Leslie J. Moore, Salem, Route 1; four grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by a sister Mary.

        Mr. Moore was retired from United Hospital Center.  He attended the Enon Baptist Church at Bristol and was a veteran of World War II.

 

Moore, William D. (Dinty) Moore

Source:  The [Zanesville, Ohio] Times Recorder; Wednesday, July 28, 1982

        William D. (Dinty) Moore, 61, of Wolf Run Road, Caldwell, died Tuesday, July 27, at Good Samaritan Medical Center.

        He was born June 19, 1921, in Noble County a son of Olive Stottsbery Moore and the late Harry M. Moore.

        He was a retired civil engineer and surveyor for the state of Ohio having worked 36 years for the state.

         A veteran of WW II, he was a member of the Caldwell VFW, the Caldwell United Methodist Church and the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers.

        In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Gloria Rocco Moore of the home; a son, Donald W. Moore of Cambridge; a brother, Jim Moore of Dayton; a sister, Mrs. Vera Thornberry of Miami, Fla. and four grandchildren.

        Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the McVay Funeral Home in Caldwell where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Roy Walther and Monsignor Lawrence Luciana officiating.

        Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Zanesville.

 

Morris, Bruce Lee Morris

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 22 Apr 1982

        BRADENTON, Fla. -- Bruce Lee Morris, 32,* former resident of Marietta, Ohio, died Tuesday evening in Manatee Memorial Hospital of Bradenton following an illness.

        He was born Sept. 2, 1951, in Elkins, W.Va., to Floyd C. and Georgianna Johnson Morris.  He was a printer.

        He is survived by his parents, who live in Marietta; a son, Jason C. of Marietta; a brother, Larry F. of Columbus; and three sisters, Jane Peace, Linda Tucker and Pamela Engle, all of Bradenton.

        Funeral arrangements are incomplete** at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home.  Friends may call at the funeral home from Saturday morning until the hour of the service.

*Submitter's Notes: 

        * In the article the following day (see below) the age was given as 30.

        ** The funeral arrangements are in the article below.

 

Morris, Bruce Lee Morris

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 23 Apr 1982

        Services for Bruce Lee Morris, 30,* of Bradenton, Fla., will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Henry officiating.  Burial will be in Eastlawn Memorial Park.  Friends may call at the funeral home.

*Submitter's Note:  In the obituary above the age was given as 32.

 

Morris, Elmer Robert Morris

Published in the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

Elmer Robert Morris, 64, of Owensboro, died Saturday, Sept 18, 1982, at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital.  He was born in Tell City, IN, retired from General Electric Corp and was a member of Peoples Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Marie G. Morris; a son, Robert Elmer Morris of Frisco Ala; a daughter, Anita L Quiggins of Owensboro; 12 grandchildren; a great grandchild; and two sisters, Omie Nell Morris of Owensboro and Mrs. Paul A. Hinton of Whitesville.

Services are at 3 pm Tuesday at Peoples Baptist Church.  Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.  Visitation from 6 to 8 pm today and after 9 am Monday at James H. Davis Funeral Home and after 10 am Tuesday at the church.  The family requests that expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Missionaries of Peoples Baptist Church.

 

Morris, Gladys F. Morris, nee Wooley

Source:  The Evening Review [East Liverpool, Ohio]; 30 Nov 1982

        Mrs. Gladys F. Morris, 81, of Macrum St. died Monday at 5:55 p.m. at Hooper's Boarding Home for the Elderly in Wellsville, following a long illness.

        A lifelong area resident, Mrs. Morris was born here Feb. 2, 1901, a daughter of Charles Friend Woolley* and Florence Welch Wooley.*

        Her husband, John F. Morris Sr., died June 18, 1972.

        Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Betty) Reight and Mrs. Donna M. Todd, both of East Liverpool,and Miss Ruth E. Morris at home; three sons, John F. Morris, Robert Morris and Glenn N. Morris, all of East Liverpool; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

        Services are to be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home by the Rev. Dr. H. Gene Toot of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church.

        Burial is to be in Riverview Cemetery.

        Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon and night.

*Submitter's Note:  This surname was spelled two different ways in this obituary.

 

Morris, Phillip T. Morris

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; 10 April 1982

        Phillip T. Morris, 96, of 1006 Gaston Ave., died at 7:45 a.m. today (April 10, 1982) at Guernsey Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

        He was born in Monroe County on May 22,* 1885, son of the late Charles T. and Barbara Christman Morris.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Beryl Williams, in 1970.

         He attended Muskingum College and was a graduate of Ohio Northern University.  He was a retired teacher and educator and a member of Stop 9 Church of Christ, Byesville.

        He leaves a brother, Rodney Morris of Cambridge; and two sisters, Mrs. Sherman Dearth of Warren and Mrs. Freda Swank of Quaker City.  A sister and three brothers are deceased.

        Friends may call Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Scott-Atkinson Funeral Home, where services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Evangelist Abe Miller officiating.  Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City.

*Submitter's Note:  The Monroe County, Ohio, Births CD #2, the  Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962,  and the World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, all  give May 11, 1885 as the birth date.

 

Neuhardt, Franklin Neuhardt

Source:  The Monroe County Beacon [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 21 Jan 1982

        Franklin Neuhardt age 92 of Lewisville, Route 1 died Jan. 18, in the Barnesville Hospital.

        He was born Oct.31, 1889 on Lewisville Route 1, son of the late Jacob and Lucetta Bintz Neuhardt.  He was a retired state Civil Service Employee, veteran of World War I, and member of Masonic Lodge of Woodsfield and American Legion Woodsfield.

        Mr. Neuhardt was preceded in death by his wife, Ameria Harper Neuhardt in July 1979.

        He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Olive Carpenter, Smithfield, Mrs. Adrienne Winland, Lewisville, Route 1, one son James Neuhardt, Dayton; six grandchildren.

        Friends were received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Tuesday from 2:30 - 9 p.m. where services were held Wednesday at 1 p.m.  Burial in Friendship Cemetery Lewisville.

        Masonic services were at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Neuhart, Florence Edna Neuhart, nee Christman

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 20 May 1982

NEUHART    WOMAN    IS    BURIED    AT    BATESVILLE

        Funeral services were held Monday last week at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home here for Mrs. Florence Neuhart, 83, Quaker City Rt. 1, who died May 8, 1982 at Woodsfield Health Care Center.

        She was born Oct. 13,* 1899, in Monroe County, daughter of the late Phillip and Cora Goutbelout [sic--Gutberlet] Christman.  She was a retired school teacher and a member of Seneca Valley Church of Christ.

        She leaves her husband, Charles Neuhart, whom she married Oct. 6, 1923; a son, Neil A. Neuhart of Quaker City Route 1; two daughters, Mrs. John (Coralee) Garrett of Quaker City Route 1; Mrs. James (Mary Lou) Waldie of Sparta, N.C.; two brothers, Ben Christman of Quaker City Route 1 and Phillip Christman, Lewisville Route 1; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Three sisters are deceased.

        Officiating at the service were Pastor Martin Brown and Pastor Amos Orrison, with burial following in Batesville Cemetery.

*Submitter’s Note:  Record Birth Book III, p 37, of the Monroe County, Ohio, Births gives her birth day as October 12, as does the Social Security Death Index.

 

Neuhart, Jerry Orval Neuhart

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 7 Oct 1982

        Services for Jerry Orval Neuhart, 35, Pasco, Washington, were held September 18, 1982 in Muellers Chapel of the Falls in Kennewick, Wa.  He died Sept 15, 1982 in Virginia Mason Clinic, Seattle.  Burial was made in City View Cemetery, Pasco, Wa.

        Born in Canton, Feb 22, 1947, he was the son of Jacqueline [sic--Jacquelyn] McGlumphy Neuhart and the late Jack Neuhart who died in 1979.  He graduated from Kennewick High School, served in the Air Force for seven years and was a Vietnam veteran.  Until his illness, he was employed by Widding Transportation Co. of Pasco.

        Survivors include his wife Vivian, sons Nick and Scott, and a daughter, Minet, all of Pasco, Wa.; his mother; brothers, Mike, Robin and Todd, all of Kennewick, Tony serving with the U.S. Army in Germany and Dave of Portland, Oregon; sisters, Penny Neuhart, Evonne Rodebaugh and Audrey Ahn, all of Kennewick; grandfathers, James Neuhart, Batesville and George McClumphy [sic--McGlumphy] of Salesville.

 

Newhart, George P. Newhart

Source:  The Courier-Leader, Paw Paw, Michigan; 19 Apr 1982

        PAW  PAW -- George P. Newhart, 78, of 108 Vintage Apartments, Liberty Street, died Saturday* at Lake View Community Hospital, Paw, Paw.

        Mr. Newhart was born July 4, 1903, in Paw Paw.**

        Surviving are his wife, Mildred; two sons, George, Jr., and Arthur of Battle Creek; a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Esther) Eastman of Battle Creek; one grandchild; and four sisters, Mrs. Esther Snyder and Mrs. Donald (Jennie) Abell of Findlay, Ohio, Mrs. Sara Nie [sic--Nye] of Tiffin, Ohio, and Mrs. Blanche Burlingame of Caldwell, Ohio.

        Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Thompson Centennial Funeral Home, Paw Paw.  Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan.

Submitter's Notes:

        * George died 3 Apr 1982 according to the Michigan, Deaths, 1971-1996.

        ** George and most of his siblings were born in Findlay, Hancock Co., Ohio.

Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962 about Geo. P. Newhart

          Name:          Geo. P. Newhart

          Gender:       Male

          Race:           White

          Birth Place:           Findlay, Hancock, Ohio

          Birth Date: 4 Jul 1903

          Father's Name:      Edward Newhart

          Mother's Name:     Mary E. Ferrell

          FHL Film Number:          961484

 

Nichols, Elmer Guy Nichols

Source:  The St. Marys [West Virginia] Oracle; 25 Mar 1982

        Elmer G. Nichols, 74, of Nine Mile, died Sunday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.

        He was born in Nine Mile, a son of the late Meredith and Rebecca Wiley Nichols.  He was a self-employed painter and a member of the Nine Mile United Methodist Church, where he taught the men's class and was past assistant superintendent.

        Surviving are his wife, Marnella Cronin Nichols; a son, Staff. Sgt. Barry Nichols of South Korea; two daughters, Marlyn Linn of Washington and Mrs. M. Ginger Postlewait of Marietta, O.; two brothers, Pearl Nichols and Clarence Nichols, both of St. Marys; and five grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by a daughter, a son, two brothers and three sisters.

        Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Nine Mile United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Burial will be in he Nine Mile Cemetery.

        Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, where the body will lie in repose one hour prior to services.

 

Owens, Harry E. Owens

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 19 Apr 1982

        Harry E. Owens, Jr., 49, of Reno Star Route, principal of Harmar School and Fairview Heights School, died in the emergency room at Marietta Memorial Hospital at 7 p.m. Sunday.  An autopsy was planned to determine the exact cause of death.

        He was born July 7, 1932 in Parkersburg to Mrs. Wanda Cale Owens Owens* and Harry E. Owens.  He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School with the class of 1950 and received his degree from Glenville State Teachers College in 1953.  He received a master's degree from West Virginia University in 1966 and took additional courses at Ohio University.  He served as principal of Stanleyville School for three years and had been a teacher at Norwood School until 1966.  He had been principal in Ridgewood Local School District near Coshocton until 1966 and until 1969 when he returned to Marietta where he had served as principal at Phillips School, Reno School, Marion School and North Hills School before being appointed Harmar School principal five years ago.  He was a member of the Williamstown United Methodist Church, Williamstown Lodge, A.F. & A.M, Scottish Rite Society, Valley of Wheeling, and the Marietta Evening Lions Club.

        On March 2, 1959,** he married Betty Lou Rollison*** who survives with two daughters, Janet Sue Owens Buckley, Morgantown, W.Va. and Mary Ellen of the home; one son, James Cameron of Belpre and one brother, William Edwin of Vienna, W. Va.  He was preceded in death by an infant brother.

        Services will be held at  3 p.m. Wednesday in the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with the Rev. Leo Farley officiating.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home.

Submitter's Notes: 

          * The name “Owens” does appear twice here.

          ** He was married March 2, 1954 according to his wife's obituary.

          ***  The name is usually seen spelled as ROLLYSON.

 

Pettit, Stanley K. Pettit

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; Thursday, September 16, 1982    Page: 6

Stanley K. Pettit, age 60, of 1130 Seymour Ave., Tuesday, Doctor's North Hospital.  Veteran of WW II.  Printing supervisor for 25 years for the City of Columbus.  Survived by personal friends, Barbara and Mark Evans; wife, Marian; brother, Vance Hugh Pettit and wife, Orra Lee, of Florida; aunt, Ruth Combs, Columbus; nieces, Alberta Lyons, Emily Stevens; nephews, David, John and Roy White, Dale Cox, and Samuel Gillotty.  Friends may call O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 255 E. State St., Thursday 7-9 p.m., Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be Saturday 1 p.m.  Rev. Lee Tabor officiating.  Interment Concord Cemetery.

 

Piatt, Cecil R. Piatt

Cecil R. Piatt, 28 , of Route 1, Lewisville, died late Oct 8 (1982) as the result of an auto accidenton Monroe County Road 77. He was born March 27,1954, in Monroe County, OH, the son of Herschel Piatt, Route 1, Lewisville, and the son of the late Mildred Springer Piatt. He was an employee of the Monroe County highway department. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Charlene Gatten Piatt of the home, two sons Keith and Kurt (twins) all of the home; one daughter, Shawndra; one sister, Mrs Bonnie Weddle, of Curtice; four brothers, Harley of Lewisville; Carl, Guy and Kenneth of Route 1, Lewisville. Friends were received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield Sunday where services were held Monday with the Rev. Stephen D. Hopkins of Woodsfield Baptist Church in charge. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, woodsfield.

 

Piatt, Raymond Eugene Piatt

Raymond Eugene Piatt 55, of 11 East Ninth Street, Ashland, died Dec. 9 in Samaritan Hospital following a long illness. Born Oct. 30, 1927, in Woodsfield, he was the son of Charles and Emma Thomas Piatt. Mr. Piatt had lived in Ashland County Most of his life. He had been employed as an electrician for Faultless Rubber Co. for the past 32 years. He was married Aug. 12, 1964, to Anna McKensie, who survives. Also surviving are two sons.Charles and Roger, both of Ashland three step-sons, Dwight Norris and Donny Norris, both of Ashland and Wally Boreman; three step-daughters, Cindy Ables and Shirley Norris, both of Ashland, Nancy Young of Mansfield 13 grandchildren; three brothers, Elmer of West Salem, Ralph and Frank, both of Ashland; one sister, Beatrice Comstock of Akron. Also three half sisters, Mary Bright and Elizabeth Alleman, both of Woodsfield and Edna Straight of Ashland. Services were held Dec. 13 at Heyl Funeral Home with the Rev. Dempsey George officiating. Burial was in Ashland County Memorial Park

 

Price, Gilbert D. Price

Source:  The Daily Jeffersonian [Cambridge, Ohio]; 24 Sep 1982

        CUMBERLAND -- Gilbert D. Price, 50, died Thursday (Sept. 23, 1982) at 9:45 a.m. at University Hospital in Columbus after a long illness.

        He was born Aug. 14, 1923, in Jasper, Ark., son of the late Edgar and Elma (Grier) Price.

        He was a timber cutting [sic] for most of his life.

       He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Sims of Cumberland; four sons, Dennis, John and Michael all of Cumberland, and Kenneth of Buffalo; seven daughters, Vicki Bronson and Beth Hall, Plant City, Fla.; Patti Phillips, Tammy Price and Carol Brooker, Cumberland; Debbie Hughey of Rinard Mills, Ohio; and Cindy Klodfellow,* Buffalo; three brothers, Fred and Ulysses, Newark, and Forrest of Jasper, Ark.; four sisters, Margie Price, Jeneva Weekley, Hazel Music and Helen Crist, all of Newark; and 22 grandchildren.

        Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Tom Funeral Home, Cumberland.  Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday.  Burial will be at Buffalo Cemetery immediately following services.

*Submitter’s Note: On the Ohio Marriage Index, this name was spelled CLODFELTER.

 

Rogers, Eddie Roy Rogers         

Source:  The Bloomington [Indiana] Herald-Telephone; May 17, 1982

        NEW  ORLEANS -- Eddie Roy Rogers, 41, died Thursday afternoon at the Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, La.

        Born Jan. 26, 1941, in Monroe County, he was the son of Floyd T. Rogers and Pauline Voland Rogers.  He was a welder.

        Survivors include his wife, Betty, of New Orleans; a daughter, Bonnie Houshour* of Galliano, La.; three brothers, Floyd Ray Rogers, Richard Keith Rogers, and James Rogers all of Bloomington; six sisters, Nancy Capps, Connie Van Pelt, Wilma Branam, all of Bloomington, Barbara Van Buskirk of Cutoff, La., Betty Bender and Patty Chambers of San Antonio, Texas; one granddaughter; and his mother, Pauline Rogers.

        He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.

        Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Greene and Harrell chapel, with rev. William Bradley officiating.  Burial will be in the Allen Creek cemetery.  Friends may call at the Greene and Harrell Funeral Home from 3-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

*Submitter’s Note: In the obituaries of Eddie’s mother and his siblings Daniel and Floyd, Bonnie is referred to as a sister.

 

Sams, David W. Sams

Source:  The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News; Tuesday, 29 Jun 1982

        Services for David W. Sams, 89, of Route 1, Stewart, Ohio, who died at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Sunday, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kimes Funeral Home.

        James Bailey will officiate with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

        A native of Belleville, W. Va., he was a member of Little Hocking Church of Christ, a retired farmer and member of Modern Woodmen of the World for 50 years.

        He is survived by his wife, Ola Cochrane [sic--Cochran] Sams; eight sons, Robert H. Sams, Charles E. Sams, and John Leonard Sams, all of Vienna, J. Reynard Sams of Belpre, Floyd M. Sams and C. Blaine Sams of Albany, Ohio, and W. Richard and Clarence E. Sams of Guysville, Ohio; four daughters, Dorothy Smith of Mineral Wells, Alice Mahaffey and Lucille Mahaffey of Parkersburg, and Pauline Bolin of Guysville, Ohio; a stepson, Lloyd Cochran of New Martinsville, W. Va.; a stepdaughter, Cora Baumbusch of Thornville, Ohio; two brothers, Floyd E. Sams of Vienna and Joseph Sams of Parkersburg; seven sisters, Elva Eaton and Maude Clegg of Washington, W. Va., Pocahontas Guinn and Ellen Wigal of Parkersburg, Grace Hall of Slate, Lena Murphy of Vienna and Clara Wines of St. Albans; 45 grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren.

        His first wife, Mary Sellers Sams, died in 1974.

        Friends may call at the funeral home.

 

Scobey, Vera M. Scobey, nee Baker

Source:  Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 16 or 17 Dec 1982

        Vera M. Scobey, 84, of Wooster, died Wednesday [15 Dec 1982] at Smithville Western Care Center following a short illness.

        Born Nov. 2, 1898, in Monroe County, she was the daughter of James and Alice Brown Baker.

        Mrs. Scobey was a member of West Hill Baptist Church and the Wayne County Camp of the Gideon Auxiliary.

        She was a private-duty practical nurse.

        Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Alice) Holmes of Homerville; one son, Virgil E. of Centerville; three grandchildren and one sister, Lela Kutz of Wooster.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde O., Jan. 14, 1968.

        Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in McIntire Funeral Home, Wooster, with the Rev. Daniel Wingate officiating.  Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m.

        The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Society.

 

Shenton, Helen D. Shenton, nee Staley

Source:  The East Liverpool [Ohio] Evening Review; Monday, 4 Oct 1982

        NEWELL, W. Va. -- Services are to be held Tuesday for Mrs. Helen D. Shenton, 63, of 323 Harrison St., who was pronounced dead on arrival Saturday at 9:45 a.m. in City Hospital, after becoming ill suddenly.

        Mrs. Shenton was born June 14, 1919, in Irondale, a daughter of Samuel Staley and Sylvania Virgin Staley.

        She was a member of the First Christian Church.

        Besides her husband, Wilbert Shenton, whom she married Aug. 29, 1941, survivors include two sons, Keith A. Shenton of Newell and Robert W. Shenton of Bellview, Neb.; three brothers, Virgil Staley of Parkersburg, Wilbur Staley of Calcutta, Ohio, and Harold Staley of Melbourne, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Elaine Coen of Chester, and three grandchildren.

        The rites are to be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester by pastor Terry Wells.

        Burial is to be in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens.

 Friends may call at the chapel this afternoon and tonight.

 

Smith, Clara E. Smith, nee Fisher

Source:  The Sacramento [California] Bee; 1 Sep 1982

        SMITH, Clara E. of Sacramento August 29, 1982.  Aged 74 years.  A native of Sacramento.  Loving mother of Ervin Smith, mother in law of Joan Smith, both of Vallejo.    Survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.  Sister of Louise Bandy of Sacramento and J. Duncan Fisher of Napa. 

        Friends may call at MOUNT VERNON MORTUARY, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks after 5 PM Tuesday and may attend services Thursday, September 2 at 10 AM in MOUNT VERNONS CHURCH OF THE VALLEY.  Interment MOUNT VERNON MEMORIAL PARK.  Remembrances to the Heart Fund.

 

Snider, Joseph Onward Snider

Source:  The Fresno [California] Bee; 16 Oct 1982

        SNIDER, JOSEPH  O.  Age 71 years in Fresno October 13,* 1982.  Private burial was held Friday at Belmont Memorial Park.  Under the direction of COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Fresno.

*Submitter's Note:  The California Death Index, 1940-1997, gave the date of death as October 14.

 

Staib, Margaret Staib, nee Trembly

Source:  The Evening Review [East Liverpool, Ohio]; 17 Aug 1982

        Mrs. Margaret B. Staib, 69, of Bloomfield Rd. died Monday at 11:50 a.m. at City Hospital following a two-year illness.

        A resident here since 1941, Mrs. Staib was born Sept. 27, 1912, in Clarington, a daughter of Burt M. Trembly and Edna Kocher Trembly.

        She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Midland, where she played the organ 18 years.

        Besides her husband, Paul W. Staib Sr., whom she married Oct. 12, 1932, survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Ross of Calcutta; two sons, Eugene L. Staib of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Paul W. Staib Jr. Of Calcutta; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Miller of Shadyside, Ohio, and Miss Esther M. Trembly of East Liverpool; four brothers, Lt. Col. Wilbert Trembly of Pierre, S.D.; Raymond and George Trembly, both of Clarington; and Robert Trembly  of Shadyside; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

        Services are to be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home by Pastor Ronald Lithgow.

        Burial is to be in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens.

        Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon and night.

 

Stalder, Grover Edward Stalder

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 10 Dec 1982

        Grover Edward Stalder, 64,  of 1516 North Eighth St., Martins Ferry, died Thursday afternoon at Martins Ferry Hospital.  He was born May 12, 1918, at Sardis, a son of the late Jacob and Caroline Gauding Stalder.

        An employee of  Valley  Machine (C. E. Cast), he was a member of the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry, Eagles Aerie 456, the Italian and Polish Clubs of Martins Ferry, and the Belmont Better Hunting and Fishing Club.

        His wife, Dorothy Yost Stalder, preceded him in death in September of 1981.

        Surviving are a son, Jack Edward Stalder of Martins Ferry; three daughters, Mrs. Oden (Donna Jean) Thompson of Brandywine, W. Va., Mrs. Larry (Marlene) Stullenburg and Mrs Don (Judy) Headley, both of Martins Ferry; one brother, Robert Stalder and one sister, Mrs. James (Marie) Miller Sr., both of Sardis, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

        Friends will be received at the Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Sheldon Thomas officiating.  Graveside services will follow at Sardis Cemetery, Sardis.

 

Starr, Bernice M. Starr, nee Turner   

Source:  The Toledo [Ohio] Blade; 29 Aug 1982

        Mrs. Bernice M. Starr, 76, of 1931 Newport Ave., died Friday in Toledo Hospital.  She was the widow of Creal.  Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Jean Rogge; sons, George and John; brother, Roger Turner, and sisters, Mrs. Bess Walters, Mrs. Mary Again,* Mrs. Nell Jones, and Mrs. Billie Palmer.  Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Toledo Memorial Park Chapel, where the body will be after noon Monday.

*Submitter’s Note: AGAIN should be spelled AGIN.

 

Stephen, Edna Stephen

Edna T. Stephen, 81, of RD 2, Barnesville, died at the Barnesville Hospital, Tuesday evening. She was born Dec. 23, 1900 at Somerset Township, a daughter of the late Allen and Jane Davis Huntsman.

She was a member of the Boston Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by four sons and one daughter. Surviving are her husband, Welda Stephen; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Jackson and Mrs. Martha Eddy, both of Barnesville, Mrs. Glenda Betts of Bethesda and Mrs. Eileen Wehr of Canton; three sons, Kelly of Hendrysburg, Bobby of Ozark, Ruben of Barnesville; two brothers, Lester Huntsman and James Huntsman, both of Barnesville; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Johnson and Mrs. Golda Swallie, both of Barnesville, Mrs. Pearl Burkhart of Belmont, Mrs. Bertha Morris of Ashland; 36 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home, Barnesville, Thursday after 2 p.m., where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. with the Evangelist James Gallagher officiating. Burial in Somerton Cemetery, Somerton

 

Stephen, Elmer Stephen  

Elmer Stephen, 61, of RD 2, Barnesville, died at the Barnesville Hospital, Sunday. He was born in Belmont County, April 21, 1920, a son of Welda and Edna Huntsman Stephen.  He was a Methodist, veteran of World War II, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2792 and Eagles Lodge No. 937.

He was preceded in death by a son, three brothers, and one sister.

Surviving in addition to his parents, residents of Barnesville, are three sons, Vallis, Gary (Hungie), both of Barnesville and Willis of Columbus; one daughter, Marlene Littleton Ault of Barnesville; three brothers, Kelly of Hendrysburg, Bobby of Ozark and Ruben of Barnesville; four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Jackson and Mrs. Martha Eddy both of RD 2, Barnesville, Mrs. Glenda Betts of Bethesda, Mrs. Eileen Wehr of Canton; 13 grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home, Barnesville, after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, where services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. James Porter officiating. Burial in Somerton Cemetery, Somerton. VFW Services Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

Stephen, W. Welda Stephen 

W. Welda Stephen, 82, of RD 2, Barnesville, died Monday at the Barnesville Hospital. He was born Aug. 10, 1900 in Belmont County, a son of the late Taylor and Magealena Neuhart Stephen.

He was a member of the Boston Church of Christ and Moose Lodge No. 1304.

He way preceded in death by his wife, Edna, May 25, 1982, also four sons and a daughter.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Jackson, Mrs. Martha Eddy, both of Bailey's Mills, Mrs. Glenda Betts of Bethesda, Mrs. Eileen Wehr of Canton; three sons, Kelley of

Hendrysburg, Bobby of Ozark,  and Ruben of Barnesville; one sister, Iona Taylor of Barnesville; one brother, Fred of Somerton; 37 grandchildren and  58 great-grandchildren.      

Friends will be received at the Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home, Barnesville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, with Evangelist James Gallagher officiating. Burial will be in Somerton Cemetery.

 

Stickle, Edna Mae Stickle, nee Reichart

Source:  The Alliance [Ohio] Review; 14 Jan 1982

        Services for Edna Mae Reichart Stickle, 64, of Canton, will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, at Schneeberger and Son Funeral Home in Canton.

        Mrs. Stickle died Tuesday at Timken Mercy Medical Center, Canton.

        She was born in Beloit, March 7,* 1917, and was employed for 14 years by Embro Manufacturing Co.  Mrs. Stickle was a member of Ladies of the Moose and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 693.

        She is survived by a daughter,  Mrs. Kenneth (Patricia) McHenry of Marlboro; two sons, Jack and Harold, both of Canton; two brothers, Robert Reichart  of Sebring and Dale Reichart of Alliance; and six grandchildren.  Two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Wilt and Shirley Reichart, died previously.

        Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 7-9 p.m.  Burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery, Canton.

*Submitter's Note:  The Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1964  gives the date of birth as March 5, 1917.

 

Stucker, Fern Stucker, nee Pope      (Eunice "Fern" Stucker, nee Pope)

Source:  The Greensburg [Indiana] Daily News; 10 December 1982    

        Fern Stucker, 78, Waldron, died Thursday at 5:40 p.m. in the Heritage House Convalescent Center in Shelbyville.

        Mrs. Stucker was born Aug. 15, 1904, in Waldron, the daughter of Marion and Carrie Pope.  She was first married to Raymond A. Thompson, and he preceded her in death in March of 1924.  She married Cortez A. Stucker and he preceded her in death in 1958.  She was a lifetime resident of Waldron and a member of the Waldron Baptist Church, the Waldon Rebekah Lodge, the Waldron Senior Citizens and the Waldron Community Club.

        She is survived by three sons:  Russell B. Stucker, R.R. 1, Waldron, Larry W. Stucker, Terrance, Calif., and Robert A. Stucker, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; two daughters:  Mrs. John (Ella Mae) Kastor [sic Kaster] and Mrs. Randall (Bonita) Klingensmith, Saint Clarisville [sic--Clairsville], Ohio; one brother, Scott Pope, Waldron; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

        The services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Glenn E. George Funeral Home in St. Paul with the Rev. Samuel Wright officiating and with burial in the Lewis Creek Baptist Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. till time of the service on Sunday.

 

Thomas, Florence Lucille Thomas, nee Hogue

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 8 Aug 1982

        Florence L. (Lucille) Thomas, 61, of RD 1, Maloney's Trailer Court, Shadyside, died Saturday at the Guernsey Memorial Hospital, Cambridge.  She was born Aug. 18, 1920, in Lewisville, a daughter of the late Eugene and Bernice Brown Hogue.

        A member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Shadyside, she also was a member of the Women's Tuesday Night A Bowling League.

        Preceding her in death were her husband, Paul E. on Nov. 18, 1973; a daughter, Sandra L. Woollard on Aug. 29, 1973; and a son, Paul E., Feb. 8, 1981.

        Surviving are one son, Gerald R. (Dick) of Bellaire; one daughter, Mrs. Victor (Carolyn S. Thomas) Rose of Martins Ferry; two brothers, Homer and Charles Hogue, both of Woodsfield; two sisters, Blanche Wright of Westerville and Margaret Hazel; and eight grandchildren.

        Friends will be received at the Walter C. Bauknecht and Son Funeral Home, Shadyside, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Charles Brewer officiating.  Burial will follow in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington.

 

Tubaugh, Wilbur C. Tubaugh

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 7 Jan 1983

WILBUR   C.  TUBAUGH,  84

        Wilbur C. Tubaugh, 84, of Washington, N. C., formerly of Woodsfield, Monroe Co. died at his home Friday, December 31, 1982.

        He was born Jan. 5, 1899.  He is the son of the late Henry and Lavivia* Tubaugh of Woodsfield.

        He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Susanne Mowry.  He is survived by his wife, Bertie Tubaugh, a son Harry S. Tubaugh, three sisters, Blanche Tubaugh, Estelle Boston, Esther Tubaugh of Woodsfield, and three grandchildren.  Funeral services and burial were Monday at Memorial Park, Falls Church, Va.

*Submitter’s Note: On her obituary, the name was spelled LAVINA.  However, on her tombstone the spelling is LAVINIA.

 

Tuttle, Clarence E. Tuttle

Source:  Tyler County, West Virginia, Obituaries; Feb 1982

        Clarence E. Tuttle, 75, of Route 1, Middlebourne, died Thursday* evening at his residence.  He was born at Tyler County, a son of the late Zadock and Mary Chapman Tuttle.  He was a member of the Elk Fork Church of Christ, a World War II veteran, and had retired from the B&O Railroad Co.

        Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane Rice Tuttle; two sons, Gary Tuttle and Robert Tuttle, both at home; a daughter, Sandra Eddy of Paden City; three grandchildren.

        Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Elk Fork Church of Christ with evangelist Ralph Hanlin and evangelist Landon Hope officiating.  Burial was in the Sistersville Cemetery.  Arrangements by Goodwin Funeral Home, Middlebourne.

*Submitter’s Note: His date of death was January 28, 1982.

 

Van Dyne, J. W. Van Dyne

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise;  16 Sep 1982

        J.W. Van Dyne, 59, died at 1 a.m. Friday, September 10, 1982 in Marietta Hospital, Marietta following an illness and cancer.

        He was born March 16,1923, in Barnesville, to Etta Friday Van Dyne of Barnesville and the late Harry Van Dyne.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a recipient of the Bronze Star.  He had been a Unit Supervisor at the Ohio Power Company Muskingum River Plant, Beverly, Ohio.

        He was baptised in the Barnesville Presbyterian Church, he was a member of Russell Chadwick Post 389, American Legion at Beverly, and had been a unit committeeman for Waterford Boy Scout Troup 222 for several years.

        He was married March 22, 1944, to Betty Lee Anderson of Martins Ferry.  In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by one son, Daryl J. Van Dyne of Waterford, and three sisters, Imogene Phillips and Geraldine Reed of Barnesville, and Marcella Heskett of Los Altos, California.

        Services were held Sunday, September 12, at the McCurdy Funeral Home at Beverly and the Rev. Thomas Knauff officiated.  Burial was in the Waterford Cemetery with military honors.  Friends may contact Betty Van Dyne at P.O. Box 101, Waterford, Ohio 45786.

 

Vaughn, Audrey Vaughn, nee Buchanan

Source:  The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 18 Mar 1982

Audrey  Vaughn,  64,  Dies

        Mrs. Audrey Vaughn, 64, a long-time Fairfield resident, died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital.

        Mrs.Vaughn had been admitted to the hospital five days prior to her death, suffering from emphysema.  She had been a resident of Way-Fair since July and had been in ill health for six years.

                                                                                                      Services  Friday

        Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from Nales' Funeral Home in Fairfield with Rev. Garold T. Hart officiating.  Burial will be in Koontz Cemetery in Fairfield.

        Visitation will be conducted from 5-8 p.m. Thursday (tonight) at the funeral home.

        She was born in Mississippi County, Ark., Feb. 8, 1918, the daughter of Edgar and Rosa (Clevenger) Buchanan.  The Buchanans moved to Wayne County and settled near the Skillet Fork River.

        She was married to Elmer Vaughn in Perryville, Mo., Nov. 6, 1942.  He preceded her in death Aug. 20, 1966.

        Mrs. Vaughn was employed in domestic service and worked for several years at Nales' Funeral Home before she became ill.

        She was a member of the Pentecostal faith.

                                                                                                       The  Survivors

        Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Vaughan, of Fairfield; one brother, Berkley Buchanan, of Nevada; one sister, Mrs. Bernice Kimbro, of Ridgeway; and one granddaughter, Barbara McCormick, of Evansville, Ind.

 

West, Donald G. West

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 9 Nov 1982

        Donald G. West, 39, of 648 Gougler Rd., went to be with the Lord Nov. 7.

        He was born in Morristown, Ohio, and had lived in the Akron area most of his life  He was a military veteran, serving in the United States Navy for four years.  He attended the Cathedral of Tomorrow.

        Mr. West is survived by sons, Jason and Marshall, both of Akron; parents, Willis E. and Dorothy J. West of Akron; brother, Larry A. of Naples, Fla.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar C. Glover of Bethesda, Ohio; many aunts, uncles, loved ones and friends.

        Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m. at the Schermesser Funeral Home, SUBURBAN  SOUTH  CHAPEL, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. (Route 619), Rev. John Seskes officiating.  Interment Hillside Memorial Park.  Calling hours will be TODAY from 5 to 9 p.m.   (Schermesser, Suburban South, 724-9351.)

 

West, Juanita P. West, nee Mercer

Source:  The Arizona Daily Star; Thursday, 24 Jun 1982

        WEST, Juanita P., 51, died June 21, 1982, in Phoenix, Arizona.  Wife of Harry W. West; mother of Alfred R. West; sister of Charles W. and Dale F. Mercer, both of West Virginia, Mrs. Lillian Wright of West Virginia, Mrs. Opal Wetzel of Ohio, and Mrs. Sada Wayson, Mrs. Hilda Babich and Mrs. Gail Roberts, all of West Virginia; sister-in-law, Mary S. Mercer of Tucson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Robert and Hazel Keatner, and Bernard and Lou Seeger, all of Phoenix, AZ, and Jack and Martha West of Sahuarita, AZ. 

        Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 25, at BRING'S  BROADWAY  CHAPEL, with Reverend Larry DeLong officiating.  Interment will follow in T.M.P., South Lawn.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 24, at  BRING'S  BROADWAY  CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

 

Wheeler, Pearl Wheeler, nee Banta

Source:  The Cincinnati [Ohio] Enquirer; 20 Mar 1982

WHEELER

Pearl (nee Banta), wife of the late Robert E. Wheeler, dear mother of Mrs. Earl (Marcel) Jones and Marvin Wheeler, dear sister of Nellie Wise, dear grandmother of Eugene Jones, Mike and Bill Wheeler, also survived by six great-grandchildren.  Friday, March 19, 1982.  Age 94 years.  Formerly of Northside.  Friends may call at Chas. A. Miller Sons Funeral Home, Hamilton Ave. at Knowlton St., Northside, Sunday 3 to 6 P.M.  Funeral services Monday at 11 A.M.

 

Wilson, Hazel Wilson, nee Stead

Source:  Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; Tuesday, 14 Sep 1982

        Hazel Wilson, 88, a resident of 402 Wayne Hayes Towers, Martins Ferry, died Monday evening at Martins Ferry Hospital.  She was born March 13, 1894 in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Robert B. and Ida Jane Lisk Stead.

        She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Martins Ferry, the Berean Sunday School Class, and the Wayne Hayes Towers Club.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Albert Wilson, in 1969 and a daughter, Eleanor, four brothers, Larry, Claude, Robert, and Lon and a sister Bernice.

        She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Lester (Alberta) Thornton of Floral City, Fla., Mrs. Charles (Betty) Dowdell of Glendo, Wyo., Mrs. Bernice Speidel, Mrs. Audra McCardle and Mrs. Paul (Deborah) Curnes, all of Martins Ferry; two sons, Charles A. Wilson of Massillon and the Rev. James A. Wilson of Sussex, Va.; one brother, Kenneth Stead of Louisville, Ky.; 32 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

        Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, at a time to be announced.  Final arrangements are incomplete.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Martins Ferry or the Martins Ferry Public Library.

 

Winland, Viola Winland, nee Weber

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 1 Oct 1982

        Viola Weber Winland, 75, of Lewisville, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1982 in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville.  She was a member of the Buchannan* Presbyterian Church, Lewisville.  She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Geraldine Marie Winland.  Surviving are a sister, Zelda Betts of Lewisville; five brothers, Floyd and Willard Weber, both of Lewisville, Raymond of Zanesville, Lawrence of Newark and Earl of West Alexandria, Ohio.  Friends received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.  Interment in the Buchannan* Church Cemetery, Lewisville.

Submitter's Note:  The correct spelling for this cemetery is BUCHANAN.

 

Wise, Lilly M. Wise, nee Payne

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; Tuesday, 26 Jan 1982

Mrs.   Delbert   Wise

       Lilly M. Wise, 8_,* of Box 8, Kimbolton, died at 4 a.m. today (Jan. 26, 1982) at Guernsey Memorial Hospital following a long illness.

        She was born Feb. 6, 1896, at Kayford, W. Va., daughter of Henry and Elmira Jerrel Payne.  She was retired from the custodial department of the West Virginia school system.  She attended Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of Liberty Grange.  Both her first husband, Bryan Combs, and her second husband, Delbert Wise, are deceased.

        Mrs. Wise leaves a daughter, Mrs. George (Myrtle) Watson of Kimbolton; a son, Hubert Combs of Akron; and several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews.  A son Matthew Combs, is deceased.

        Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Scott-Atkinson Funeral Home where services will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Dwight Lyons officiating.  The body will be taken to Valley Funeral Home, Whitesville, W.Va., where calling hours will be observed Thursday afternoon.  Burial will be Friday morning in Cantley Family Cemetery, Rock Creek, W.Va.

*Submitter's Note:  There is a fold in my copy of this obituary and I cannot read the second digit.  It computes to age 85.

 

Wood, Lyman Wood

Source:  The Zanesville [Ohio] Times Recorder; 27 Feb 1982

        Lyman (Bud) Wood, 90, of 46 E. Athens Road, Roseville, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in Bethesda Hospital where he had been a patient for one week.

        He was born Feb. 11, 1892, in Cottonwood Falls, Kan., a son of Lyman and Maggie Frisbee Wood and was employed by Nelson-McCoy Pottery Co. in Roseville until he retired in 1960.

        Mr. Wood was a member of Franklin Avenue Church of Christ in Roseville.

        His first wife, Letha, died in 1950, and a son, Gerald, died in 1977.

        Surviving are his second wife, the former Cornelia Friday; a son, Jay of Rainer Road in Roseville; a daughter, Mrs. James (Nelrose) Pinnick of Reynoldsburg; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

        Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Roseville chapel of Cannon and Cannon Funeral Home, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday with William A. Barrell officiating.  Burial will be in Roseville Cemetery.

 

Yost, Gordon Jake Yost

Source:  The Tyler Co., WV OBITUARIES, 1978-1988; February, 1982

        Yost, Gordon Jake, 57, of 28 Braewood, Brooksville, Fla., formerly of New Martinsville, died Tuesday* in Brooksville, Fla.  He was a Protestant, an employee of Lykes-Pasco Juice Plant, Brooksville, and a veteran of World War II.

        Surviving are his wife, Lorraine Yost; his mother, Myrtle Yost of Paden City; a son, Rudy of Porters Falls, W. Va.; a stepson, Dale Whiteman of Pompano Beach, Fla.; three brothers, Jess and Ben, both of Wellsville, Mont of Piney, W. Va.; three sisters, Nellie Nixon of Wellsburg, Blossom Harris of Friendly, W. Va. and Georgia Ruth Bassett of Reader, W. Va.; four grandchildren.

        Friends received at the Ratcliffe Funeral Home where services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday.  Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  Marne Post 28 American Legion memorial services were held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

*Submitter's Note:  The Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 gives his death as 9 Feb 1982.

 

 

 

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