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Monroe County Obituaries

1984

 

 

Anderson, Susan M. Anderson, nee Doyle

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; Monday, 23 Jul 1984

        Mrs. Susan M. Anderson, age 44, of 1216 Centerhill Square NE, was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday at Timken Mercy Medical Center.  The Coroner's office will rule on the cause of death.  She was a graduate of Alliance High School, Class of 1958.  She attended Mt. Union College and was associated with J.B. Muncer & Associates in Administration and Secretarial Work.  She was the daughter of the late R.F. “Buzz” and Marie Doyle. 

        Survived by two sons, James D. Anderson of Lakewood, OH, Scott  L. Anderson of the home; a sister, Mrs. G. Robert (Patricia) Lucas; two nephews, Robert G. and Richard D. Lucas, all of Canton.  Member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and Walsh Women's Committee.

        Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church.  Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery in Alliance.  Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 p.m. in the Schneeberger & Son Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to the Walsh Women's Committee.

(Schneeberger & Son, 456-8237)

 

Augustine, Jessie L. Augustine, nee White

Source:  The Sarasota [Florida] Herald-Tribune; 8 Sep 1984

Sarasota

        JESSIE  L.  AUGUSTINE, 138 Hosmer St., Englewood, died Friday (Sept. 7, 1984) at Venice Hospital.

        Born in St. Mary's, W. Va., she moved here 20 years ago from Ashtabula, Ohio.

        She leaves her husband, Thomas B.*; two sons, Willard (Bill) Augustine of Englewood and Richard Augustine of Ashtabula; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

        Services and burial will be private.

*Submitter's Note:  On the photo of his stone pictured on findagrave.com, the engraving is THOMAS  A.  On the Social Security Death Index and the Florida Death Index, 1877-1998, he is listed as Thomas C. Augustine.

 

Baker, Paul William Baker

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 21 Mar 1984

        Paul William Baker, age 57, of Sandy Valley Estates, Magnolia, OH.  He was a foreman for the White Motor Co. of Canton.  Survived by his wife, Daphne M. (Miller); mother, Cathair of Bolivar; two sons; one daughter; four grandchildren; a brother; a sister.  Funeral services Friday at 11 a.m. in the Lebold Funeral Home, Bolivar, with Rev. George Hautala officiating.  Calling hours Thursday 7-9 p.m.  Burial in Ft. Laurens Cemetery.

(Lebold, 874-3113)

 

Bauman, Burdella Bauman, nee Blatter

Source:  The Wooster [Ohio] Daily Record; 26 Nov 1984, B15

        STERLING--Burdella Bauman, 96, formerly of Seville Road, died Sunday evening at Apostolic Christian Home.

        Services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Apostolic Christian Church with burial at Apostolic Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 12-1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.  Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman is handling arrangements.

        Memorial contributions may be made to Apostolic Christian Home.

        She was born in 1887 in Monroe County to David and Rosa Brechtbuhler Blatter and had lived in the Sterling area for 60 years.

        Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Nick (Mildred) Marcovechio of Rittman and Mrs. Overton (Selma) Brown of Dover; two sons, Walter Bauman of Sterling and William Bauman of Rittman; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

        Her husband, William W. Bauman, died in 1932.  Her parents and two sons, Lee and Everett Bauman, also died previously.

 

Beasley, Ambrose Beasley

Source:  The Western Kentucky Bureau; Dec. 4, 1984

Kentuckian dies in ditch cave-in

        REED, KY. -- Henderson County farmer Ambrose Beasley, a director of the Southern States Cooperative, was killed yesterday in an accident at the home of his son.

        Beasley, 62, of Reed was died on arrival at Community Methodist Hospital at 4:23 pm, said Deputy Coroner Merrill Bennett. 

        Bennett said Beasley suffocated after the wall of a ditch caved in and buried him for about ten minutes.

        Beasley was helping water-proof the basement and install drainage tiles at a home belonging to his son, Gary, also of Reed, when the accident occurred about 3:30 pm.

        Surviving are his wife, Mae; sons, Terry and Gary; and a daughter, Judy Jackson, all of Reed; three grandchildren; sisters, Cornelia Hollis of Evansville and Emma Cravens of Spottsville; brothers, J.L., Emmett and Carl Beasley, all of Reed and James Beasley of Wakefield, VA.

        Arrangements are pending at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson.

[Submitted by PE Frichtl from the collection of Elizabeth Morris Hinton. Below is the funeral announcement.]

 

Beasley, Ambrose Beasley

Source:  The Owensboro [Kentucky] Messenger and Inquirer; Dec. 5, 1984

        Services for Ambrose Beasley, 62, of Henderson, who died Monday of injuries received in a cave-in will be at 10 am Thursday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home.  The Rev. Walter McGee will officiate.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

        Friends may call after 1 pm today at the funeral home where Masonic service will be held at 7 pm today.

[Submitted by PE Frichtl from the collection of Elizabeth Morris Hinton.]

 

Boles, Clarence A. Boles

Source:  The Topeka [Kansas] Capital Journal; Wednesday, 11 Jan 1984

        Clarence A. Boles, 81, 2218 Massachusetts, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, at a Topeka nursing facility after a short illness.

        Mr. Boles owned and operated the Boles Motor and Implement Company in Seneca from 1941 until 1952. He worked for the State of Kansas for 17 years and was the supervisor of the central mail room at the State Office Building before he retired in 1972.

        He was born Dec. 12, 1902 at Hallam, Neb., the son of Albert and Grace Gerdes Boles. He lived in Topeka since 1954.

        He was married to Erma Lavina Schell in 1941 at Pawnee City, Neb. She survives.

        Other survivors include a stepson, Larry Riley, Olathe; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Brown, San Bruno, Calif.; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

        Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Seneca City Cemetery in Nemaha County. Mr. Boles will lie in state until noon Thursday at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home.

 

Brewer, William F. Brewer

Source:  The East Liverpool [Ohio] Evening Review; Thursday, 22 Mar 1984

        WELLSVILLE -- Services are to be held Saturday for William F. "Bill" Brewer, 33, of Fife Coal Rd. who died Wednesday morning in Allegheny General Hospital at Pittsburgh following a brief illness.

        A native of Steubenville, Mr. Brewer was born Jan. 7, 1951, a son of Don T. Brewer and Emma Sabol Brewer of Wellsville.

        He was employed with Don T. Brewer Plumbing & Heating Contractor.

        Mr. Brewer was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in East Liverpool.

        Besides his parents, survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Darrell (Vickie) Smith of Wellsville and Margaret "George" Brewer, both of Wellsville; and two brothers, Don Brewer of East Liverpool and Larry L. Brewer of Wellsville.

        The rites are to be held at 1 p.m. at the Clarke Funeral Home in Toronto by Fr. Anthony Esposito and the Rev. Charles S. Taylor.

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

 

Brown, Frank C. Brown

Source:  findagrave.com web site submitted by Arden and Ginger Wince; April, 1984

        Frank C. Brown, 83, of Parkersburg, died in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. Born in Pleasants County, he was a son of the late William and Mary Cronin Brown. He retired in 1961 after 41 years as a rural mail carrier.    Surviving are his wife, Ila McFarland Brown; three sons, Larry of Clifton Park, NY, Dale of Marietta, and Ellis of East Amherst, NY; a brother, Archie Brown, and a sister, Jessie Radcliff, both of St. Marys.

        Services were Saturday at the  Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial in the IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys.

 

Brown, Iva Belle Brown, nee Everly

Source:  Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Friday, 10 Feb 1984

        Byesville - Iva B. Brown, 65, of Lakeview Terrace Apartments, Byesville, died today [Feb. 10, 1984] at the home of her daughter, Linda Wilson of 315 S Seventh St., Byesville, following a long illness.

       She was born Feb. 20, 1918, in Caldwell, daughter of the late Aaron and Nellie Bates Everly.  She was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church of Zanesville.

       Mrs. Brown leaves a son, Sonny Brown of Senecaville; three daughters, Mrs. Pauline Stutzman of Kent, Mrs. Virginia Ward of West Virginia, and Mrs. Linda Wilson of Byesville; three brothers, Walton Everly of Caldwell, Chester Everly of Massillon, and Herbert Everly of Cambridge; five sisters, Mrs. Bertha Wickman of Byesville, Mrs. Clarice Wickman of Cumberland, Mrs. Vernie Wickman of Zanesville, Mrs. Rosie Johnson of Cumberland and Mrs. Edna Brown of Ava; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

       A daughter and two brothers are deceased.

       Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Sunday at McGaughty-Black Funeral Home, where services will be 1 P.M. Monday with Pastor Curtis Arnold officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Byesville.

 

Brown, Mary Margaret Brown, nee Dunn

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 7 Dec 1984

        WOODSFIELD -- Mary Margaret Brown, 70, of Woodsfield Rt. 3, died at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday in Woodsfield Health Care Center following a lengthy illness.

        She was born Feb. 15, 1914, in Mechanicsburg, Monroe County, to Thomas and Louise Nalley Dunn.  She was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.

        She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. James (Shirley) Parks of Polk and Mrs. Blain (Judy) Smith, Mrs. Randy  (Luella) Ricer, Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Russell and Linda Brown, all of Woodsfield; three sons, Richard Brown, William V. Brown and Larry Brown, all of Woodsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Blake of Canton and Mrs. Ethel Brown of Carlisle; 19 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Brown, who died July 27, 1977; one son, Ted Brown, who died Oct. 5,1979; and two brothers.

        Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Watters Funeral Home at Woodsfield with Dave Glass, minister, officiating.  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery at Woodsfield.  Friends may call at the funeral home noon to 9 p.m. today and until the time of services Saturday.

 

Brownfield, Woodrow W. Brownfield

Source:  Obituaries from Belmont County [Ohio] Newspapers ca 1941-1981,* p 490

        Woodrow W. Brownfield, 70, of the Bethesda-Morristown Road, died Friday at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling.  He was born June 5, 1913, at Calais, Ohio, son of the late James and Blanche Carpenter Brownfield.

        A retired farmer and press operator for International Harvester at Shadyside, he was a member of the West Main Street Church of Christ in Barnesville.

        Surviving are his wife, Eva Christman Brownfield; two daughters, Mrs. Andrew (Naomi) Conter of Garfield Heights and Mrs. Gary (Sandra) Boulet of Dalton; one son, Byron of Barnesville; six sisters, Mrs. Mabel Starr of Quaker City, Mrs. Stella Mitchell, Mrs. Bessie Bunting, Mrs. Georgianna Starr and Mrs. Mary Lou Broomhall, all of Barnesville, and Mrs. June Hanson of Lewisville; two brothers, Oscar Brownfield of Woodsfield and Herbert Brownfield of Alliance; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

        Friends will be received at the Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda, 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, with Brother Warren Lallathin officiating.  Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

*Submitter's Note:  Although the title of this book seems to limit obituaries to as far as 1981, this particular photocopied obituary had 1984 penciled on the original.

 

Burch, Ray S. Burch

Source:  The Brownsburg [Indiana] Guide;* 22 Aug 1984

        Services for Ray S. Burch, 66, Danville, will be Thursday, August 23, at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home, Danville.  Dr. Joseph Sh___p* will officiate, and burial will be in Mill Creek Cemetery.  Calling will be Wednesday from 2* to 9 p.m. with a Masonic Memorial service at 8 p.m.

        Born In Greene County July 1, 1918, he was the son of General and Elizabeth Lucas Burch.  He married Betty Zimmerman on October 17, 1948 in Indianapolis and she survives.

        Mr. Burch, who died Monday, August 20 in Hendricks County Hospital, Danville, had resided in Danville since 1951 moving from Plainfield.  He was a graduate of Linton-Stockton High School and a 1948 graduate of Canterbury College.  He had been a parts manager for 27* years retiring from Bob H___* Ford-Mercury, Danville.  Prior to that he had been employed by F.J. Roberts Plymouth, D_____ Gr__________* Ford and  _______  M_____* Ford, Danville.  An army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Linton Masonic Lodge 568*.

        Surviving are wife, Betty, daughter, Shirley Pointer, Danville; son Ron Burch, Indianapolis; four grandchildren; brothers, Herbert Burch, Linton, and Cletus Burch, Chicago, Ill.; sisters, Flora Hunter, Linton, Della Gunn, Apache Junction, AZ, and Helen Robinson, Fort Smith, AR.  He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

*Submitter's Note:  A photo of this newspaper clipping was posted on findagrave, but it was difficult to read, and there are names and numbers within this obituary that I may have typed wrong here.

 

Butler, Robert R. Butler

Source:  OBITUARY EXTRACTS from JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS, newspapers [online]

        BUTLER, Robert R.; b: 26 Jan1919, Terry, IL; d: 8 Apr 1984, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Blue River Cemetery, Griggsville, IL; m: Elma Kallenbach on 26 Jul 1941 in Palmyra, MO; fa: Ernest Butler; mo: Mary Bartlett. A resident of rural Pittsfield. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Sheppard; and a son: Donald Butler, both of Pittsfield; three grandchildren; a sister: Mrs. Winfred (Freda) Ervin of Griggsville; and three brothers: Elmer and Fred Butler, both of Griggsville, and Kenneth Butler of Pittsfield. Preceded by a brother.

 

Campbell, Fred E. Campbell

Source:  The Columbus [Indiana] Republic; 2** Dec 1984

Cummins     Employee

Fred     Campbell

Hartsville

        Fred E. Campbell, 58, of 20460* E. Road 200N, Hartsville, died at 6:40* a.m. today** at his home following a four-month illness.

        He had been employed at Cummins Engine Co. for 17 years.

        Funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Merideth Wilfong and the Rev. David Harker at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Norman Funeral Home.  Calling hours will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to service time Tuesday.  Burial will be at Hope Moravian Cemetery.

        Memorials may be made to Bartholomew County Hospice.

        Campbell was born April 2, 1926, in Bartholomew County, the son of Bert and Lona Pope Campbell.  He married Imogene Carpenter Feb. 16, 1958, and she survives.  He was a member of Hope First Baptist Church and was a Navy veteran of World War II.

        Additional survivors include three sons, Douglas Bailey of Indianapolis, Kerry Bailey of McKinney, Texas, and Carl Lyndon Campbell, at home; four sisters, Gladys Cathers of 2003 California, Hazel Hendrickson and Mary Gruhl, both of Hope, and Virginia Hayes of 536 Volland; a brother, Charles Campbell of Cincinnati, and two grandchildren.

Submitter’s Notes:

        *These numbers were not clear on my copy of the obituary so might not be correct as I typed them here.

        **His tombstone shows the date of death as December 1, 1984.

 

Carpenter, Donna Jean Carpenter, nee Fry

Source:  The Newark [Ohio] Advocate - Sunday, 27 May 1984

        Services for Donna Jean Carpenter, 34, of 73 Highland Blvd., Buckeye Lake, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Henderson, Van Atta and Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Knox officiating.  Burial will be in Newark Memorial Gardens.

        Mrs. Carpenter died Friday evening at St. Anthony's Hospital, Columbus, following an automobile accident.  She was born May 30, 1949, in Crooksville, Ohio to Raymond A. and Alma M. (Bradford) Fry.

        Mrs. Carpenter was active with the Buckeye Lake Youth Center.

        Surviving are her husband, William Carpenter; mother, Mrs. Alma M. Disbennett of Newark; son, Ronald Eugene Dunwoody of the home; daughter, Juanita June Givens of the home; three stepsons:  Jeffrey L. Carpenter of Lancaster, Richard M. Carpenter of Hebron, and Robert C. Carpenter of Philadelphia, Pa.; two stepdaughters:  Mrs. Cynthia J. Huckabae of Andalusia, Ala., and Mrs. Valentina M. Avery of Buckeye Lake; three brothers:  Raymond R. Fry, Albert J. Fry and Harold E. Fry, all of Newark; four sisters:  Mrs. Evelyn M. Schimpf, Mrs. Clara B. Manuel, Mrs. Retta M. Disbennett and Mrs. Penny Perkins, all of Newark; and 11 grandchildren.  One stepson is deceased.

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

 

Carpenter, Sally M. Carpenter nee Keylor

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Monday, 3 Dec. 1984

           SUMMERFIELD--Sally M. Carpenter, 63, of Cross Street, Summerfield, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 1984) at Guernsey Memorial Hospital following a long illness.

            She was born Aug. 24, 1921, in Monroe County, daughter of the late William and Louise Crawford Keylor.  Mrs. Carpenter was a member of the Calais Church.  Mrs. Carpenter was a housewife.

            She leaves one son, Clesson of Summerfield;  one daughter, Mrs. James (Alice) Warner of Summerfield;  one brother, Dallas Keylor of Summerfield;  one sister, Mary Allar of Somerton;  and four grandchildren.

            One son Homer is deceased.  She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

            Friends may call 7 to 9 P.M. Monday at Neff-Brubach Funeral Home here.  Services will be 1 P.M. Tuesday at Calais Church with Pastor James Brown officiating.  Body will to taken to the church one hour prior to services.  Burial will be in Calais Cemetery. 

 

Christman, Rena Christina Christman, nee Lyall

Source:  https :// casetext. com/case/state-v-christman-10

[A  LOT MORE INFORMATION IS POSTED AT THE ABOVE WEBSITE THAN IS PASTED HERE.]

STATE V. CHRISTMAN

Case No. 786.

Dated: May 28, 1999.

        Defendant-appellant David Christman appeals his conviction of murder which was entered in the Monroe County Common Pleas Court. On October 31, 1996, a jury convicted appellant of murdering Rena Christman on November 25, 1984, the date that she disappeared. For the following reasons, appellant's conviction is affirmed.

         Appellant married Rena in February 1978 while touring India in search of a wife. After obtaining immigration clearance, Rena moved into appellant's trailer in Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio. Two children were born of the marriage. After receiving a master's degree in education, Rena found a job in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio. Thereafter, she moved into an apartment in said town with her children, leaving appellant in Woodsfield.

        In August 1983, appellant and E. Hakim, a friend of Rena's family, were walking on farm land owned by appellant's parents. Appellant allegedly stated that if a body were placed in the nearby woods, it would be difficult to find. Appellant also supposedly told E. Hakim that he was going to pour cement at a site where he was building a house and that it would be hard to find a body buried in concrete. Closer to the time of Rena's disappearance, appellant suggested to Rick and Tammy McClelland that he may go to Wheeling, West Virginia to hire someone to kill Rena as he wanted to ensure his custody of the children should Rena divorce him.

         In a letter to Rena's mother in India dated April 16, 1984, appellant wrote that Rena was not behaving in the subservient manner that he expected and called Rena manipulative, arrogant, and serpent-like. David Erb testified that in 1984 appellant stated that the worst mistake he ever made was to marry an educated woman. In the fall of 1984, appellant told his brother, Dean Christman, that Rena told him to use a prostitute to satisfy his needs.

        About one month before Rena's disappearance, appellant asked his father for advice on a good way to dispose of a body. Rena's sister stated that Rena called her three weeks before her disappearance and disclosed that she was leaving appellant. On November 9, 1984, Rena withdrew money from her checking account and bought a $2,000 certificate of deposit in her and her son's name. On November 17, 1984, Rena rented a safe deposit box and placed in it her jewelry, the certificate of deposit, her passport, her children's passports, and an affidavit. After Rena disappeared, appellant removed the items from the box. Consequently, the contents of the affidavit are unknown.

        Rena brought the children to Woodsfield for Thanksgiving. On Friday, November 23, 1984, Rena and appellant shopped at the Ohio Valley Mall in Belmont County. The next day, they attended the wedding of appellant's sister. On November 25, 1984, Rena went to appellant's parents' house. Rena was scheduled to work the next day and was allegedly planning on making the more than two hour drive back to Gallipolis that night.

         Dean Christman testified that appellant and Rena argued in the driveway of his parents' house with Rena calling appellant "white trash" and appellant demanding to finish the discussion at home. Although Rena's car was packed with food from the wedding, she left the house with appellant in his car and went to their trailer located on his parents' property. Dean then saw them leave the property and drive by on the main road. While he did not see them return to the trailer, Dean heard the distinctive sound of appellant's car door shut and the sound of the car coast to a start down the driveway of the trailer around 3:00 p.m. Two people reportedly saw appellant alone in his car at 4:00 p.m. in Woodsfield.

        At 7:30 p.m., appellant reported Rena missing to mall security at the Ohio, Valley Mall which is almost one hour away from Woodsfield. He claimed that he let his wife out of the car around 3:30 p.m., parked the car, entered the mall, walked around, and then went to their planned meeting spot at 6:00 p.m. When Rena failed to arrive on time, appellant had her paged and searched the stores for her. At 8:10 p.m., when appellant was filing a police report, he stated that he arrived at the mall at 2:30 p.m. Three defense witnesses, two of them appellant's relatives, testified that they saw appellant at the mall that day. One of these witnesses said it was between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m., one said between 2:30 and 3:00 p.m., and one said between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

        A videotape made by a reporter shows that Rena left her purse at appellant's parents' house that day. The reporter testified that appellant believed his wife got lost or that Hani Krishnas kidnapped her. Rena's sister testified that appellant called her in London and told her that Rena took the children to the mall, left them in the car, and never returned.

         Appellant was a suspect in Rena's disappearance from early on. The day after the disappearance, Dean Christman and appellant's father looked in old wells for a body and checked to make sure the backhoes had not been moved. Rick and Tammy McClelland also checked their property where appellant was doing construction work. That same day, appellant's father caught appellant preparing to go to Gallipolis with a truck and remove all of Rena's belongings from her apartment. Appellant decided not to go that day after his father stated that he should not go unless he knew that Rena was not coming back. Within two weeks, appellant removed Rena's possessions from her apartment and retrieved her security deposit from the landlord.

        In December 1985, appellant applied for social security survivor benefits. Near this time period, appellant allegedly told a babysitter, Hattie King, that he fed part of Rena's body to the hogs and buried the other part of her body under his hot tub in the basement. Years later, appellant saw Hattie King at a county fair and asked her whether she talked to anyone about what he told her.

         Appellant once angrily told Penny Jones, who would not let him into her house, that if she did not listen to him then she would be "gone like her." From late 1986 until early 1987, he talked to Laura Thomas whose advertisement he answered in a Christian newspaper. He told her three different versions of his wife's disappearance. Regrettably, many of the aforementioned witnesses did not come forward with their stories until the mid-1990's.

         In August 1987, appellant married a woman from the Philippines whom he contacted through an advertisement. In September 1987, he filed a complaint for divorce against Rena in Monroe County which was dismissed due to a lack of evidence that Rena was willfully absent. In August 1988, he filed a complaint for divorce in Gallia County which was granted. In 1990, appellant had Rena declared dead in probate court. In March 1996, while appellant was discussing the police investigation with his sister, Holly, he said, "Don't they realize by now I would have moved the body."

        On May 17, 1996, appellant was indicted for Rena's murder. Search warrants were issued for his house and property two weeks after the indictment was issued; however, the searches proved unfruitful as no body was recovered. Before trial, appellant filed various motions which included a motion to dismiss for failure to timely prosecute and a motion to dismiss for failure to prove venue. These motions were overruled, but the trial court suggested that they be revisited after the close of the state's evidence. The case proceeded to a jury trial, and at the close of the state's case-in-chief, the court again denied appellant's motions. On October 30, 1996, appellant was convicted of murder and sentenced to serve fifteen years to life in prison. Appellant filed notice of appeal.

        On October 31, 1997, appellant filed a motion to set aside his conviction based upon the newly discovered fact that one of the jurors who voted to convict him had not disclosed his felony record of forgery. The prosecutor in appellant's case was also the prosecutor at the juror's 1991 guilty plea. Therefore, appellant alleged that the juror and the prosecutor engaged in misconduct by failing to disclose the juror's past. On December 8, 1997, the court denied appellant's motion stating that the juror had been returned to his civil rights and that the prosecutor's failure to disclose was harmless error. Appellant filed timely notice of appeal and submitted a single brief for both appeals.

II. ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR NO. ONE

        . . . . In order to determine whether pre-indictment delay resulted in actual prejudice to appellant at trial, any prejudicial factors cited by appellant must be balanced against the other evidence. See Id. The prejudicial factors cited by appellant are as follows:

    1. 11 1/2 years elapsed between disappearance on November 25, 1984 and indictment on May 17, 1996.

    2. Death of material witness, i.e. David's mother died in 1991.

    3. Telephone records no longer available to confirm or dispute alleged calls made by Rena to her sister, Pritti Hakim and to other persons which might establish other reasons for her disappearance.

    4. Pritti Hakim and Pushpa Lyall destroyed most of Rena's letters.

    5. Scientific tests for blood stains are not effective after the passage of time preventing Appellant from showing the absence of blood stains in his car or from him presenting evidence that there may have been evidence of foul play in her Gallipolis apartment.

    6. The carpeting in the Gallipolis apartment had dark, unexplained stains according to the landlord.

    7. Some state witnesses had no adequate recollection without being refreshed. See testimony of Sandra Erb who had no independent recollection of portions of her testimony.

    8. Social Security Records of application for benefits had been destroyed and employee Brad Dawes could not supply information regarding stated cause of death or how proof of death was being established.

    9. Witness Penny Jones, who testified that David threatened her in 1985, could not recognize him "because he was Younger then.

    10. Public transportation records are no longer available to determine if Rena had traveled elsewhere on or after the date of her disappearance.

    11. Procedural rules have changed regarding proof by circumstantial evidence since 1987, therefore affecting appellant's trial in a significant and material way." (Citations omitted)

       We begin our analysis of the prejudicial factors enumerated in appellant's brief by stating that an extended delay is not per se prejudicial. See Luck, supra at 154. In accordance appellant's first factor does not demonstrate actual prejudice. Appellant's second factor, that his mother is dead, is also not substantially prejudicial. Speculation as to the contents of lost testimony does not meet the defense's burden. Marion, supra at 326 (holding that the defendant cannot rely solely on the "possibility of prejudice inherent in any extended delay: that memories will dim, witnesses become inaccessible, and evidence be lost"). See, also, United States v. Doerr (C.A.7, 1989), 886 F.2d 944, 964 (holding that the defendant must show the exculpatory value of the testimony). Appellant does not claim that his mother was with him at the mall. Her materiality is speculative. Cf. Luck, supra where two key witnesses had died during the delay.

       The unavailability of telephone records to dispute that Rena called her sister on the date testified to is barely relevant. Moreover, the lack of records which may have shown Rena was in contact with a stranger is speculative at best. Further, we cannot assume that the fact that Rena's mother and sister did not save most of Rena's letters is a result of pre-indictment delay. Even if appellant was indicted earlier, these letters may have already been discarded.

        As to appellant's fifth enumerated prejudicial factor, his inability to utilize scientific tests to prove that there was no blood in his car, may be somewhat prejudicial to appellant's defense. However, there is no allegation that said tests would be effective in 1987, which is the year that appellant argues is the latest date during which he could have been properly indicted. In fact, Monroe County Sheriff Fred Sirianni was told that luminal, a blood detecting chemical, would not work in 1987, three years after Rena's disappearance. The fact that the carpet in Rena's Gallipolis apartment cannot be tested is not prejudicial for the landlord described the stain as being black like a burn. Moreover, there was no evidence that Rena returned to her apartment, more than two hours away from Woodsfield and more than three hours away from the mall, on the day of her disappearance.

        Appellant's seventh cited factor complained about Sandra Erb's poor recollection. Because her testimony seems inconsequential, appellant was not prejudiced by this factor. Moving to appellant's eighth factor, we fail to see how the lack of records from the social security administration prejudiced his defense. There is no allegation that these records are exculpatory. The ninth factor cited by appellant is that Penny Jones, due to appellant's aging, could not make an in-court identification of appellant as the man who broke the handle off of her storm door and threatened that she would be "gone like her." Ms. Jones testified that a man with two small children knocked on her door, identified himself as David Christman, and asked why she would not take his phone calls. This inability to identify appellant due to aging which resulted from the delay is somewhat prejudicial. The fact that public transportation records are no longer available to determine if Rena left voluntarily is not substantially prejudicial. It is highly unlikely that a recently naturalized woman of Indian origin with a mother in India and a sister in London would leave her passport, money, and purse behind if she were purposefully leaving her husband and two young children.

        The last factor cited to as being prejudicial due to the preindictment delay is the fact that in State v. Jenks (1991), 61 Ohio St.3d 259, the Court lessened the burden of proof so that the state need only prove its theory of the case beyond a reasonable doubt and no longer must disprove any reasonable theories of innocence offered by the defense. Id. at 274, overruling State v. Kulig (1974), 37 Ohio St.2d 157. This case law change does not violate the constitutional prohibition of ex post facto laws as appellant suggests. State v. Webb (1994), 70 Ohio St.3d 325, 331 (holding that Jenks is constitutionally applicable to the prosecution of crimes which occurred both before and after the Jenks opinion was released).

        Even if we accept appellant's argument that he was substantially prejudiced by the pre-indictment delay, the state presented justifiable reasons for said delay. The prosecutor argued that more than half of the evidence in the case was unknown until approximately one year before the indictment. Appellant argued that he should have been indicted in 1987 which is when the sheriff informed him that he had gathered enough evidence to ask for an indictment. However, the sheriff's threat was merely an interrogatory tool. Moreover, it is not the sheriff who makes the decision that there exists enough evidence to seek an indictment, and courts may not abort criminal prosecutions solely because they disagree with the prosecutor's exercise of discretion on when to seek an indictment. Lovasco, supra at 790.

         As is apparent from the record, a multitude of witnesses did not reveal what they knew or heard until shortly before the indictment was issued. For instance, the friend who heard appellant point out two good places to hide a body did not tell police about this conversation until January 1993 when he responded to a letter from the police. Dean Christman did not tell the police his story until 1995, after he saw a news story on people who disappeared. Hattie King, the babysitter to whom appellant confessed to feeding half of Rena to the hogs and burying half of her under the basement, came forward in July 1995 and testified that she was too scared to come forward earlier. Appellant did not make the statement to his sister about moving the body until March 1996. The couple who heard appellant state that he may hire someone from Wheeling to kill Rena did not inform the police until May 1996. Appellant's father's story about appellant inquiring about a good method to dispose of a body was not revealed to authorities until a few days before trial. Furthermore, Sheriff Sirianni testified that much of the information was developed within the two years before trial.

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III. ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR NO. TWO

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IV. ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR NO. THREE

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         The evidence supporting that venue lies in Monroe County is as follows: Rena was last seen by people other than appellant in Monroe County. The hiding places for a body suggested by appellant were in Monroe County. A reasonable inference is that Rena would not go to the mall in Belmont County, almost one hour north, without her purse when her car was packed with food to bring to Gallia County, two hours south, especially since she had just made the trip to the mall two days earlier. Moreover, appellant told mall security that he arrived at the mall at 3:30 p.m., but then told police that he arrived at 2:30. However, appellant's brother heard appellant's car in Monroe County at 3:00 or 3:30, and two witnesses saw appellant in his car alone in Monroe County around 4:00. appellant told Rena's sister that he did not go to the mall with Rena but stayed home instead.

         We conclude that appellant cannot demonstrate that the opinion testimony was essential to the jury's determination since there exists other overwhelming evidence that Rena did not voluntarily disappear. For instance, she left her purse, money, passport, and children behind. Additionally, Rena had plans for the near future such as driving back to Gallipolis on the day of her disappearance and going to work and paying the babysitter the next day. Agent Henry's opinion that Rena was dead was only a minute portion of the state's case and was not essential to the jury's conclusion. As the state concludes, the admission of the opinion that Rena is dead is harmless pursuant to Crim.R. 52(A) In accordance, this assignment of error is overruled.

RESULT OF MAY 28, 1999 APPEAL

       As we reviewed the record, we highlighted the many pieces of evidence which tend to induce belief in appellant's guilt. For instance, two witnesses heard appellant speak of hiring someone from Wheeling to kill Rena. Three witnesses heard appellant talk about the disposal of a body before Rena's disappearance. Appellant made what can be considered an incriminating statement to his sister about moving a body. He told a woman that he buried half of Rena under his hot tub and fed half of her to the hogs. He told another woman who angered him that she would be gone like Rena. Moreover, two witnesses saw appellant and one witness believes he heard appellant's car in Woodsfield at the time which appellant claimed he was shopping in St. Clairsville. The state presented evidence that appellant told different versions of Rena's disappearance to different people. Appellant's brother testified that Rena and appellant argued shortly before she went missing. Furthermore, appellant's behavior the day after Rena's disappearance was inappropriate in that he was planning to clean out her apartment. There are various reasons to believe that Rena would not have gone to the mall that day and did not voluntarily disappear. Lastly, appellant did not exhibit interest in the police investigation of his wife's disappearance.

        After reviewing the entire record, including the circumstantial evidence and the inferences which can be drawn from it, we refuse to sit as a "thirteenth juror" who claims that the jury clearly lost its way when it chose to belief the testimony which incriminated appellant. The greater amount of credible evidence was presented by the state. Accordingly, the verdict was not against the manifest weight of the evidence. This assignment of error is overruled.

For the foregoing reasons the judgment of the trial court is affirmed.

Cox, P.J., concurs. Waite, J., concurs.

 

Cline, Francis Mearl Cline

Francis Mearl Cline, 75, of 1010 Grandview Ave., died at 4:15 a.m. today in the Wetzel County Hospital at New Martinsville, W. Va.  He was born July 13, 1909, in Monroe County to John F. M. and Myrtle Elizabeth Stewart Cline. He I was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church and Jolly Grange No. 2656, both of Brownsville.  He was married March 17, 1956, to  Bertha Mae Hensel.

He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Linda S. Piatt of Ashland, and Teresa Cline and Nancy Dye, both of New Matamoras; two sons, Thomas Dye Jr., of Sardis and Loren Cline of Ashland; one sister, Opal Weber of Brownsville; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Miles.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hadley Funeral Home at New Matamoras with the Rev. Randall Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

 

Conner, Leo. J. T. "Tom" Conner

Source:  unnamed newspaper clipping; late Nov 1984

        SPRING  GROVE, ILL. - Leo J. T. (Tom) Conner, 66, died early Wednesday morning, Nov. 14, at Northern Illinois Medical Center at McHenry, Ill.

        A native of Rockport, Ind., Mr. Conner was born Jan. 22, 1918, the son of the late William and Nellie (Hibbs) Conner.  He was married Oct. 15, 1938 in Rockport to the former Lillian Wilgus,* who survives.

        Conner was a truck driver for Thelen Redi-Mix for 26 years, retiring in January, 1982.  He was a member of the teamsters Local 301 of Waukegan, Ill., and was a veteran of WW II having served with the U.S. Army Air Corps.

        He was preceded in death by two sisters, Cordelia Lehr and Effie Gibbs Campbell.

        Surviving besides his wife of 46 years, Lillian, are three daughters, Donna Sanders, Brenda Mistretta and Sharon Lively, all of Spring Grove, Ill.; three sons, Robert of Sioux Falls, S.C.,** Jerry of Chicago and James of Antioch, Ill.; four sisters, Nancy Hopkins of Dale, Oma Chumbley and Gertrude Schmicker, both of Gentryville, and Hilda Rasor of Rockport; eight grandchildren and a great grandchild.

        Services were held Friday, Nov. 16 at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home in Richmond, Ill., with burial in Cedarvale Cemetery at Solon Mills, Ill.

        Memorials may be made in his name to the Spring Grove Rescue Squad.

Submitter’s Notes:

        * This is often seen spelled WILLGUS.

        ** Sioux Falls is in South Dakota, not South Carolina.

 

Cook, Beatrice Cook, nee McClure

Source:  The Sandusky [Ohio] Daily Register; 10 Aug 1984

        BELLEVUE -- Beatrice Cook, 78, 409 Brinker St., Bellevue, died Thursday in her home after an illness of three years.

        She was born in VanWert County.

        In 1971, she retired from the former Zehner Packing Plant, Bellevue, and had been an Avon representative for 35 years.

        She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Mothers of Twins Club, Four County Young at Heart, and Rebekah Lodge 208 for which she served as treasurer and was a past noble grand maiden.

        Surviving are two sons, Richard and Robert, both of Bellevue; a daughter, Mrs. William (Roberta) Ward, Bellevue; and eight grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in June 15, 1979; two brothers, a sister, and her parents, Horace and Martha Kinkade McClure.

        Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Foos and Son Funeral Home, 311 W. Main St., Bellevue.  Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the First United Methodist Church, Northwest Street, Bellevue, with the Rev. Richard Hoover officiating.

 

Corley, Clark Bruce Corley

Source:  The Mobile [Alabama] Register on February 1, 1984

Mr. Clark Bruce “Cotton” Corley, a native of Canoe, Alabama, and a resident of Satsuma for 47 years, died at the family residence on Saturday, January 28, 1984.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katherine M. Corley of Satsuma; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Sealy of Mobile and Katherine Susan Corley, U. S. Navy, Bremerton, Washington; two sons, Bruce Allen Corley of Axis, Alabama and S/Sgt. William L. Corley of U. S. Marine Corps, Twenty-nine Palms, California; one brother, John Calvin Corley of Satsuma; one sister, Mrs. V. A. Everett of Jackson, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives.  Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home, Saraland on Wednesday, February 1, 1984 at 2 pm.  Interment will be in the Mauvilla Cemetery.  Visitation at the funeral home after 5 pm Tuesday.  Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, 1200 Industrial Parkway, Saraland, Alabama

Submitted by PE Frichtl.  (Below is a second obituary.)

 

Corley, Clark Bruce Corley

Source:  The Mobile [Alabama] Register on February 2, 1984
Mr. Clark Bruce “Cotton” Corley-Funeral services were held from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home, Saraland, Wednesday, February 1, 1984 at 2 pm with Rev. Paul Hunter officiating.  Pallbearers were A. S. Hall, Joe Morris, Bill Hall, Harold Hayes, Lonnie Jordan, Gene Madden.  Full military honors at the graveside by VFW Post Honor Guard Unit.  Firing squad members were Capt. Richard Johnston, Harold McCloud, Juis Grasen, Bob Miller.  Flag was folded by Capt. Richard Johnston and Harold McCloud.  Taps sounded by David Hamby.  Capt. Richard Johnston presented flag.  Interment was in Mauvilla Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOMES, 1200 Industrial Parkway, Saraland, AL.

Note:  Submitted by PE Frichtl.

 

Cox, Myrtle E. Cox, nee Flake

Source:  The Bloomington [Indiana] Herald-Telephone; September 18, 1984

        LINTON -- Myrtle E. Cox, 89, of Linton, died Monday at Greene County General Hospital.

        She was born June 12, 1904, in eastern Greene County.

        Survivors include one son, John A. Cox of Linton; three daughters, Thelma Henico, Helen Workman and Wilma Dove, all of Linton; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd J. Cox, in 1974; two sons and nine brothers and sisters.

        Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton with the Rev. Carl Hudson officiating.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Linton.

        Friends may call 4-9 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service Wednesday at the memory chapel.

 

Curry, Mary Elizabeth Curry, nee Stanley

Source:  The Jackson Herald [Ripley, West Virginia]; 22 Aug 1984

Accidents     Take     Toll     In     County

        A Sandyville woman was killed and several others injured, including a Ripley city police officer, as the result of numerous accidents in Jackson County this week.

        Mrs. Mary E. Curry, 78, was killed shortly before 11 a.m. Friday morning in a two-car accident at the intersection of Routes 2 and 56.  Four other persons were injured in the collision.

        Three persons were injured, including Ripley Police Captain R. L. Fridley, in a spectacular two-car crash on West Main Street in front of Rax Restaurant at 2:55 Sunday morning . . . .*

Curry    Accident

        Mrs. Curry was a passenger in a 1970 AMC owned and operated by her husband William, 86.  Deputy Grover Anderson reported that the Currys pulled out of Rt. 56 into the path of a 1981 Chevrolet that was southbound on Rt. 2.  Jimmie R. Walls, 44, of East Liverpool, Ohio, was listed as the driver of the Chevrolet and his wife, Phillis, 44, was the owner.

        All of the victims, including Opal Adkins, 71, of Hamlin, who was riding with Mr. and Mrs. Walls were transported to Jackson General Hospital in three county ambulances.  Mrs. Curry was pronunced dead shortly after arrival.  Mrs. Adkins was admitted for observation and Mr. and Mrs. Walls were later transferred by an ambulance to a hospital near their Ohio home.  Anderson cited Mr. Curry with failing to yield right of way and both vehicles were listed as totalled.

Curry     Services

        Mrs. Curry was a former Jackson County school employee and a member of Independence United Methodist Church, Sandyville.

        Surviving husband, William; son, Ross Dillon Jr. of Williamstown; step-son, Paul Curry of Egypt; step-daughter, Marjorie Zadawich of Ohio; brothers, Harry Stanley of Williamstown, Benton and Carl Stanley of Ravenswood; sisters, Mrs. Ruth Mitchell of Barberton, Ohio, Mrs. Essie Lawson of Durham, N.C., Mrs. Elsie Shenefield of Sandyville; two grandchildren.

       Services were Monday at Independence United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Parsons officiating.  Burial was Independence Cemetery with Vail Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.   

*Submitter’s Note: I omitted several paragraphs here related to this second unrelated accident.    

 

Davis, Norman Davis

Source:  The Springfield [Missouri] News-Leader; Wednesday, 19 Sep 1984

Norman    Davis,    63

        NIANGUA -- Services for Norman Davis, 63, Niangua, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Barber-Edwards-Arthur Chapel, Marshfield, with the Revs. Roy Cantrell and Ivan Parker officiating.  Burial will follow in Happy Home Cemetery, near Conway.

        Mr. Davis died at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness.

        Survivors include his wife, Doris; six sons, Larry, Ekland, Lowell, Marshfield, Lee, Kansas City, Loyd, Conway, Lynn of the home and Lester, Nixa; three daughters Faye Vestal and Sue McBride, both of Conway, and Helen Massey, Kansas City; two sisters, Ruby Dinwiddie and Rosabell Perryman, both of Niangua; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

        Visitation will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.

 

Day, Dean C. Day

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 8 May 1984

        Dean C. Day, 57, of 613 Montgomery St. was dead on arrival at Marietta Memorial Hospital at 11:30 a.m. Monday.

        He was born July 19, 1926, at Akron to Carl and Edith Powers Day.  He had owned and operated Day’s Roofing Co. and was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at Lowell;  A veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, he had served as a first sergeant in the Army and Air Force.  He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5108; a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, Pioneer City 52; F.O.P.A., and American Legion Post 64.

        Survivors include his wife, the former Rhea Bradford; a daughter, Mrs. James (Dianne) Lantz of Belle Valley; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Michael (Debra) Leffew of Milton, W.Va., and Mrs. Michael (Julia) Howard, Mrs. James (Cara) Canter and Mrs. Steven (Jacqueline) Carpenter, all of Marietta; and three grandchildren.

        Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church with Father Donal O'Carroll officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

        Christian wake services will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

        Memorials may be made to the Washington County Heart Association.

 

Fearing, Davetta Fearing, nee Bailey

Source:  The Dayton [Ohio] Daily News; 21 Sep 1984

        FEARING, Davetta, age 76, died Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.  Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Raymond Adams, with whom she made her home; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Judy Fearing; grandchildren Mrs. John (Peggy) Schulke, Michael K. McGinnis, Mrs. Ernest (Carmen) Riebesell SW II, Dale L. Kennard, Mrs. Ronald (Gail D.) Lindsey, Mrs. Donald (Terrijo) Boehmer, Traci S. Fearing, Jesse A. Fearing; 13 great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by 1 granddaughter.  Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home, 1632 Wayne Av.  Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

Fleming, Vivian Fleming, nee Cronin

Source:  as posted on FINDAGRAVE.COM; December, 1984

        Vivian Fleming, 67, of St. Marys, died Friday morning* in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

        She was born in Finch, Ritchie County, a daughter of Lucretia Jameson Cronin of Rt. 1, St. Marys, and the late Brady Cronin. She was a member of Rock Run United Methodist Church.

        She is survived by her husband, Stanley Fleming; one son, Randall Fleming, at home; five brothers, Brady and Wayne Cronin, both of St. Marys, Ralph Cronin of Belle, Clifford Cronin of Finch, and Keith Cronin of Harrisville; three sisters, Hilda Cronin of Middlebourne, Nadine Hatfield of Smithville, and Marnella Nichols of St. Marys.

        Services were held at 1pm Sunday at the Nine Mile United Methodist Church.

        Burial was in the Nine Mile Cemetery.

*The FINDAGRAVE web site gave the death date as 14 Dec 1984.

 

Frank, Osal D. Frank

Source:  as posted on findagrave; 24 May 1984

        Osal D. Frank, 81, of Miltonsburg, Route 3, Woodsfield, died May 23, in Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville. He was born Dec. 2, 1902, in Monroe County, the son of the late August and Matilda Keeser Frank.

        He was a member of the Church of Christ.

        Mr. Frank was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister.

        He is survived by his wife, Ethel L. Kinney Frank; five sons, Forrest Frank and James Frank of Route 3, Woodsfield; John Frank of Caldwell; Eugene Frank of Beallsville, Oscar Edward Frank of Lewisville; one daughter Mrs. Rose Ann Agee of Lilburn, Ga; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Rose Devore of Woodsfield.

        Friends will be received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, 2 to 9 p.m. today, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, with Nelson Kidder officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.

 

Franks, Charles E. Franks

     Charles E. Franks, age 81, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 1984 at Alliance City Hospital following a short illness. He was born in Harriettsville on September 23, 1902 to the late Henry and Bessie Walker Franks. He and the former Elsie Culler were married August 14, 1929 in Danville, Ohio by the Rev. G.W. Phillips.

     They celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in 1983.

     He was retired from Armor Co. and had been a farmer. He was a member of the United Methodist Church.

     Survived by his wife, Elsie; a sister, Hazel Lindamood of Wintersville; three brothers, Raymond of Summerfield, Wilbert of Lewisville and J. Monroe of Alliance. He was proceded [sic—preceded] by death by a brother, Henry.

     Services were conducted at the Stier-Israel Funeral Home, Louisville on Saturday, Feb 25 with the Rev. Stephen W. Broche officiating. Interment was in Freeburg Church of the Brethern [sic—Brethren] Cemetery.

 

Freitag, Dwaine Freitag

Source:  The Beatrice [Nebraska] Daily Sun; Thursday, 9 Feb 1984

        DILLER -- Dwaine Freitag, 51, Diller, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1984, in a Beatrice hospital.

        Born Aug. 17, 1932, at Diller.

        Survivors:  wife, Barbara; sons, Russ, Randy and Eric, all of Diller; mother, Edith Freitag, Fairbury; brother, Darrel, Fairbury; sisters, Mrs. Bowman (Mary) Kunc of Narka, Kan., and Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce) Cordry of Manhattan, Kan.

        Funeral:  2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Fairbury, the Rev. John Dennert.  Burial:  Prairie Home Cemetery, Diller.   Memorials to family.  Nuckolls-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.

 

Gill, Lawrence "Larry" E. Gill

Source:  The Evening Review [East Liverpool, Ohio]; 16 May 1984

FORMER   CITY   MAN   SLAIN   IN   HOLDUP   AT   BOOK   STORE

        Services are to be held Friday for a 38-year-old former East Liverpool man who was shot and killed during an alleged hold-up Monday in a Santa Rosa (Calif.) book store where he was employed.

        The Sonomo County Sheriff's office said Lawrence "Larry" E. Gill of Colgan Ave. was the victim of a robbery at the Adult Book Store, where Gill worked as a night clerk and janitor.

        He had been manager of the State Liquor Store in East Liverpool prior to moving to California in September 1983.

        A native of East Liverpool, Mr. Gill was born April 6, 1946, a son of Howard Gill and Lucy Creel Gill.

        He is survived by a brother and a sister, Russell H. Gill and Miss Donna J. Gill, both at the home, and a cousin, Carol Stewart, of whom he was guardian at the home.

        The rites are to be conducted at 2 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home in East Liverpool by the Rev. James M. Armpriester of the First Assembly of God Church.

        Burial is to be in Shadow Lawn Memorial Gardens in Newell.

        Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

 

Harriman, Robert H. Harriman

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 15 May 1984

        Robert H. Harriman, age 68, of October Hill Camp Grounds in Loudonville, OH, was pronounced dead on arrival Monday afternoon at Mansfield General Hospital.  His death was due to an apparent heart attack.  Born in Harrison County, he had lived practically his entire life in Canton and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army.  He was retired from the Sheet Metal Local #70, having worked  for Cramers Inc., retiring in 1978.  He was a member of Reedurban United Presbyterian Church, member of the American Legion Post #257 in Loudonville and served as a trustee for the October Hill Camp Lot Owners Assoc. in Loudonville.  Preceded in death by a brother, Edward Harriman.  Survivors include his wife, Betty Harriman of the home, two sons, Mark A. Harriman of New Philadelphia, OH and Robert D. Harriman of St. Paul, MN; one daughter, Mrs. Harlan (Holly) Ferguson Jr. of Canton; stepmother, Mrs. Gladys Harriman of Canton; a brother, Chester A. Harriman of Arnold, of Ohio; seven grandchildren.  Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Wilson Wood officiating.  There will be no calling hours.  Cremation will take place following the services.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the October Hill Building Fund, P.O. Box 301, Loudonville, OH  44842.

 

Hatch, Katherine E. Hatch, nee Coughlan

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 15 Apr 1984

        Katherine E. Hatch, of 815 Elm St., Martins Ferry, died Friday evening at Ohio Valley Medical Center.  She was the daughter of the late Francis and Emma Wagner Coughlan.

        The owner-operator of the Katherine Hatch Beauty Shop for 57 years, she was a charter member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Bethlehem, W. Va., and the Degree of Honor of Pythian Sisters of Wheeling.

        Preceding her in death was her husband, Ralph J. (Chick) Hatch on July 23, 1971.

        Surviving are a son, Ralph W. Hatch of St. Clairsville; two daughters, Mrs. Mary K. Drummond of Bridgeport and Marjorie Hatch of the home; a brother, Frank Coughlan of Wheeling Island and a sister, Regina Marquardt of Wheeling; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

        Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, today, 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. L. W. Weston officiating.  Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

 

Hatch, Marjorie E. Hatch

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 4 Jun 1984

        Marjorie E. Hatch, 63, a resident of 815 Elm St., Martins Ferry, died Sunday in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, due to injuries sustained in a fall at her home.  She was born Aug. 27, 1920, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Ralph J. (Chick) and Katherine E. Coughlan Hatch.

        She was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Martins Ferry plant, and was a member of the Christian Missionary and Alliance Church, Bethlehem.

        Surviving are a brother, Ralph W. Hatch of St. Clairsville; a sister, Mrs. Mary K. Drummond of Bridgeport; several nieces and nephews.

        Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. L. W. Weston and the Rev. Bill Frasnelli officiating.  Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

 

Herlan, Robert Allen Herlan

Source:  The Grand Rapids [Michigan] Press; Friday, 23 Nov 1984     

        HERLAN -- Mr. Robert Allen Herlan, aged 50, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 1984.

        He was preceded in death by his brother Lowell Ray.  Surviving are his wife, Barbara; his children, Jeffrey and Michelle Bunker, Debra Carr and Alecia Drevers, all of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren; his parents, Joseph and Edith Herlan of New Port [sic--Newport], OH; two brothers, John and Sue Herlan and Ronald and Sandra Herlan, all of Newport, OH; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Helen) Farson of Coopersville, and Mrs. Lloyd (Donna) Hearn of Jenison; several nieces and nephews.

        Funeral Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday from the funeral home with Russell Holden officiating.  Interment Floralview Cemetery.  Visiting hours 7 to 9 Friday at the Grandville Chapel of Cook Funeral Home (4235 Prairie St.).

 

Hilliard, Audrey Hilliard, nee Rousseau

Source:  The Tullahoma [Tennessee] News & Guardian; Tuesday, August 14, 1984

        Mrs. Audrey Hilliard, of 107 Broadrick Street, Tullahoma, died Thursday at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma of a heart attack.  She was 84.

        A native of Paint Rock, Ala., she was the wife of the late Ralph Hilliard and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Rousseau of Paint Rock.

        Services were held yesterday at the Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne, Ill., with the burial following at Oak Valley Cemetery in Cisne.

        Survivors are her daughter, Hazel Kirkman, of Tullahoma, two-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

 

Hilliard, Ira C. Hilliard

Source:  Daily Clay County [Illinois] Advocate Press; 9 Nov 1984

        Ira C. Hilliard, 72, Cisne, died at 3:10 p.m. on Thursday at the Flora Care Center.

        Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Monday at the Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne, with burial in Cisne Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

        Mr. Hilliard was born on July 17, 1912, in Wayne County to William and Alice (Dickey) Hilliard.

        Mr. Hilliard was a retired pumper for the Texaco Oil Co. and a member of the Rock Branch General Baptist Church in Cisne.

        He is survived by two daughters,  Mrs. Robert (Mary Ann) Arn and Deanne Hilliard, both of Byron; two sons, Harold of Byron and Larry of Rockford; three sisters, Mrs. Dan (Edith) Rogers of Cisne and Mrs. Edgar (Allie) Cousin and Mrs. Vincent (Stella) Cousin, both of Springfield; one half-sister, Mrs. Lenora Pennington of Rochelle; one brother, Willis of Cisne; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

        He was preceded in death by one sister, five half-sisters, three half-brothers and his parents.

 

Hoesman, Elizabeth M. Hoesman, nee Pope

Source:  The Columbus [Indiana] Republic; 7 May 1984

Beauty     Operator

        Elizabeth    M.    Hoesman

        11001   E.   Ind.   7

        Elizabeth M. Hoesman, 54, of 11001 E. Ind. 7, died at 5 a.m. today at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a lengthy illness.

        She was a graduate of the House of James Beauty College and had owned the Chateau Beauty Shop at Seventh and Washington streets.  She retired from the Vogue Beauty Shop about two years ago because of ill health.

        Funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Wayne Bozell at 11 a.m. Thursday at Barkes, Inlow and Weaver Funeral Home on Washington Street.  Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.  Calling hours will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. Thursday until time of the service.  A Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary memorial service will be conducted at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

        Mrs. Hoesman was born Dec. 5, 1929, in Bartholomew County, to Floyd and Goldie Drake Pope.  She was married to Billy Joe Hoesman Nov. 15, 1947, and he survives.  She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and a charter member of Lowellettes Extension Homemakers Club.

        Surviving besides her husband are a son, Royce Hoesman of 10520 E. Ind 7; one daughter, Barbara Hull of Houston, Texas; three brothers, Ralph Pope of California, Emil Pope of Franklin and Robert Pope of Kokomo; three sisters, Elsie Wood of Clifford, Margaret Ward of Columbus and Ruth Taylor of Columbia, Ky., and four grandchildren.

 

Holzle, Freda Louise Holzle

Source:  The Topeka [Kansas] Capital Journal; Sunday, 10 Jun 1984

        HOLTON -- Freda Louise Holzle, 75, Route 2, Holton, died Saturday, June 9, at a Holton hospital.

        Miss Holzle was self-employed.

        She was born Jan. 28, 1909, at Topeka, the daughter of William and Julia Hyatt Holzle.

        Miss Holzle was a member of First Baptist Church at Holton.

        Survivors include a brother, William Holzle, Topeka.

        Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery at Topeka.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund at Holton in care of the church, 66436.

 

Hossman, Florence E. Hossman, nee Trott

Source:  Obituaries from Belmont County [Ohio] Newspapers ca 1941-1981, page 378

        Florence E. Hossman, 78, of 62034 Bailey Rd., Barnesville, died April 13, 1984 in Barnesville Hospital.  Born Oct. 1, 1905 in Belmont County, she was a daughter of James and Sadie Edwards Trott.  She was a methodist and member of Barnesville Senior Citizens.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond in 1975, and an infant son and two sisters.

        Surviving are one son, Gary Hossman, Barnesville; four sisters, Mrs. Edyth Banford, Mrs. Virgil (Gladys) Danford and Mrs. William (Doris) Warrick, all of Barnesville; and Mrs. Cecil (Mary) McEndree of Doylestown; three granddaughters.

        Friends were received at the Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home where services were held there Sunday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Gail Smith officiating.  Burial was made in the Crestview Cemetery.

 

Houck, Robert H. Houck

Source:  The Delaware [Ohio] Gazette; 7 Mar 1984

        Robert H. Houck, 67, of 225 S. Sandusky St., was found dead of natural causes at his home Tuesday afternoon.

        A native of Johnstown, he had been a native of Delaware 35 years.  He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic.

        Surviving are two sons, William, Mount Gilead, and Robert A., 10 Orchard Heights; a daughter Judy Smith, Marengo; a brother, Albert, Urichsville; and 10 grandchildren.

        His wife, Mildred, died in 1973.

        No calling hours will be held.  Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove, with the Rev. Donald Sanders officiating.  Arrangements are by the Robinson Funeral Home.

 

Howiler, Donald R. Howiler Jr.

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Saturday, 21 July 1984

        SUMMERFIELD-----Donald R. Howiler Jr., 11 of Temperanceville, died Friday morning (July 20, 1984) at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling WVA of injuries sustained in an auto accident.

        He was born July 3, 1973, in Cambridge, son of Donald R. and Betty Leach Howiler of Temperanceville. Donald was a fifth-grade student at Barnesville Elementary School.

        In addition to his parents, he leaves one sister, Ruth Ann of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Howiler and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Leach, all of Quaker City R.D. 1 and several aunts and uncles.

        Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Neff-Bruback Funeral Home here. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Calais Church in Calais with Pastor James Brown officiating. Body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Calais Cemetery.

 

Hughes, Robert L. Hughes

Source:  The Knoxville [Tennessee] News-Sentinel; Monday, 23 Jul 1984

Obituaries

Knox County

Area

Robert L. Love, 7, Bristol

 

Hyatt, Duane Hyatt

Source:  Nelson Co., Kentucky newspaper; 12 Jul 1984

Retired     Grigsby     worker,     'Pops'     Hyatt,     dies

        Duane "Pops" Hyatt, 67, died suddenly Tuesday morning, July 10, at his home on Poplar Flat Road.  Hyatt was a native of Topeka, Kansas, and a retired employee of Grigsby International Farm Implement Co.

        Survivors include his wife, the former Bernice Berry; one stepson, Bob Atwood of Bardstown; and two brothers, Charles Hyatt of Phoenix, Arizona, and Milfred Hyatt of Preston, Mo.

        The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the M. H. Proffitt Funeral Home, with burial in Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation was held after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Janovsky, Geza Paul Janovsky

Source:  The Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer; 01 August 1984

JANOVSKY

        GEZA  PAUL  JANOVSKY, age 54, (30 year member of South Euclid Fire Department), beloved husband of Patricia JoAnn (nee Seibel), dear father of Timothy Janovsky, Dale Janovsky, Doreen Madere, John, Brenda and Troy Frank, son of the late Geza and Rose, dear brother of Rose Janovsky and Mary Mark.  Services at the Funeral Home, Thursday, August 2, at 10 a.m.  Interment Sunset Memorial Park.  Friends received at the RIPEPI  FUNERAL  HOME,  5762 PEARL  RD.,  (AT  SNOW  RD),  TUESDAY  AND  WEDNESDAY  2-4  AND  7-9 P.M.

 

Jarboe, Thomas Jarboe

Source:  The Tell City [Indiana] Public Library obit file; 13 Jan 1984

        BRISTOW -- Thomas Jarboe, 70, died at 1:15 pm Wednesday Jan. 11 at Perry County Memorial Hospital where he had been a medical patient several days.

        A native of Perry County, Mr. Jarboe was born Nov. 26, 1913, the son of the late Sylvester and Katie (Morris) Jarboe.  He was preceded in death by his first wife the former Mildred Gayer on May 18, 1962; a son Kenneth in 1959 and a brother David in 1978.

        Mr. Jarboe was owner and operator of Tom’s Body Shop in Tell City until he sold the business in 1975 to Dick Jarboe and Paul Huck, after which he was owner and operator of Bristow Tavern.

        Surviving are his wife, Bernice; a daughter, Miss Cinda  Jarboe of Monroe, Ohio; a son, Dick of Tell City; a stepson, Harry Bays of Tell City; a sister, Mrs. Janie Harding of Mackville, KY; a brother, Alfred of Tell City; two granddaughters and three step-grandchildren.

        Services were held at 10 am Friday (today) at Finch Funeral Home with burial in Lilly Dale Cemetery.

Submitter’s Note: The obituary for his wife Mildred gives her death date as May 16, 1962.

Submitted by PE Frichtl.

 

Johnson, Helen V. Johnson

Source:  The Daily Jeffersonian  [Cambridge, Ohio]; 21 Feb 1984

        QUAKER  CITY -- Helen V. Johnson, 76, of the Ohio District Council Nursing Home, Zanesville, died 1:33 a.m. today (Feb. 21, 1984) at Good Samaritan Medical Center.

        She was born Dec. 15, 1908, in Monroe County, daughter of James V. and Jennie Stephen.

        She leaves two nephews, James W. Johnson of San Francisco, Calif., and Dr. John R. Johnson of Washington, D.C.; one great-nephew, Grant J. Johnson of San Francisco, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Ethel Johnson of Quaker City.

        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother.

        Friends may call 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home in Quaker City, where services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Ron Miller officiating.  Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City.

 

Kauffman, Sandra L. Kauffman, nee Highman

Source:  The Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 30 Apr 1984

Three       Ashlanders

killed        in       accident

        Three Ashlanders were killed and one injured as the result of a one-car accident early Sunday on Ohio 18 about one mile east of Wellington in Lorain County.

        Merrell J. Lucas, 58, 418 Sloan Ave.; and passengers Sandra L. Kauffman, 35, 25 E. Twelfth St.; and James L. Owens, 44, 1471 Troy Road, sustained fatal injuries when the car, driven by Lucas and eastbound on Ohio 18, went off the road after entering a gradual curve and continued on into a ditch where it slid on its side and eventually overturned, throwing the occupants from the vehicle, according to the Elyria Post of the Highway Patrol.

        The accident occurred at about 1:20 a.m., a patrol spokesman said.

        Passenger David Kauffman, Mrs. Kauffman's husband, is listed in stable condition today in Wellington Community Hospital in Wellington.

        Funeral arrangements for Lucas and Mrs. Kauffman are incomplete at the Heyl Funeral Home.

        Lucas was a Nationwide Insurance agent in the Ashland area for 20 years.

        Funeral arrangements for Owens are incomplete at Denbow-Primm Funeral Home.

*Submitter's Note:  Below is Sandra Kauffman's obituary.

 

Kauffman, Sandra L. Kauffman, nee Highman

Source:  The Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 1 May 1984

        Services for Sandra L. Kauffman will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Heyl Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park.

        Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

        The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Charity Hospital, Cleveland.

        Born in Ashland, Nov. 7, 1948, she was the daughter of Ramon and Ethel Payne Highman.

        She was a resident of the area all of her life, and was employed as a secretary for Nationwide Insurance.

        Survivors include her husband, David; two sons, Rick Oeken Kauffman and Lee Kauffman, both of Ashland; one sister, Debbie Vogel of Ashland; her father, Ramon of Ashland and her grandmother, Olive Highman Repp of Bridgeport.

 *Submitter's Note:  Below is the funeral announcement.

 

Kauffman, Sandra L. Kauffman, nee Highman

Source:  The Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 2 May 1984

        Services for Sandra L. Kauffman will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Heyl Funeral Home with the Rev.  Rick Barnes officiating.  Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park.

 

Keown, Leonard Keown

Source:  The Tennessean [Nashville, Tennessee]; Saturday, 14 Apr 1984

        KEOWN, Leonard -- April 12, 1984 at a local hospital.  Survived by aunts, Mrs. Owens Glenn, Elsie Brooks; uncle, George Lamastus, of Bowling Green, Ky.; a loving friend, Mrs. Joann Townsley, Nashville; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.  Graveside services Monday, April 16, 11:00 a.m., National Cemetery, Dr. Charles Worrell officiating.  T.T.  HOCKETT  &  SONS  FUNERAL  HOME,  INC.

 

Kidder, Paul Kidder

Source:  The Toronto [Ohio] Tribune; Thursday, 14 Jun 1984

        Paul Kidder died early Monday morning from the injuries he suffered in a three-vehicle traffic collision Sunday night in Steubenville.

        Kidder was riding in a car operated by John C. Tiuchowski, age 19, of 543 Union Avenue, Steubenville, who is listed in fair condition at St. Johns Medical Center with multiple trauma, lacerations of the scalp and face and a fractured nasal bone.

        Also hospitalized is Kenneth E. Whitacre, age 42, of 2438 Cherry Street, Steubenville, who was driving a truck.  He is listed in fair condition at Ohio Valley Hospital.

        A passenger, Leona Taravelia, age 77, of 233 Ravine street, Steubenville, in a car driven by Sam J. Taravelia, age 73, of the same address, was treated and released from St. John Medical Center.

        Steubenville police said Tiuchowski's eastbound car swerved across the center line at a point on Sunset Blvd., near Pico street at 10:35 p.m., Sunday evening, and hit the left rear corner of Travelia's westbound car, tearing off the bumper.  The eastbound car continued at a high rate of speed, apparently out of control, sheered off a power pole, struck the third car (Whitacre's) and then hit another pole before overturning.

        Mass of Christian Burial for Paul Kidder, 19, of East Road, RD 1, Toronto was celebrated Thursday (today) at 10 a.m. at North American Martyrs Church with the Rev. David Huffamn as celebrant.  Rosary was said Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the McClave-Chandler-Mills Funeral Home and burial was in Island Creek Cemetery.

        Mr. Kidder died at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh Sunday, June 10, 1984 of injuries sustained in an auto-truck accident.

        He was an employee of the service department of Hanna Chevrolet and Cadillac, a 1983 graduate of Catholic Central High School and was a member of Our Lady of North American Martyrs Catholic Church.

        Surviving are his parents, Richard P. and Mary Margaret Schrader Kidder of RD 1, Toronto; two sisters, Lynn and Beth, both at home; maternal grandmother,* Mr.* and Mrs.* Edward Schrader of RD 1, Steubenville; and paternal grandmother, Ruth Woods of Wintersville.

        He was born April 28, 1965 in Steubenville.

*Submitter's Note:  There is an inconsistency in this sentence about whether just the maternal grandmother or both the maternal grandparents were survivors.

 

Kinkade, Harley Lee Kinkade

Source: the Yakima Herald Republic, Washington, September 3, 1984

          Harley Lee Kinkade, 73, of Mabton, died Saturday evening in Sunnyside General Hospital.

          Mr. Kinkade was born Nov. 12, 1910, at Grove Springs, Mo., the son of John And Essie (Carr) Kinkade.

          After an early childhood spent in Montana, he and his family moved to Mabton, where he attended school at Belma and Bethany.

          In 1925, the family moved to Montana.  On Sept. 29, 1932, he married Helen Kenneguaard at Bozeman, Mont.

          In 1934 they moved to Mabton, where he farmed.  Helen died in 1964.

          On March 26, 1970, he married Iola Spicher Hill at Grandview.  They farmed on Buss Road in Mabton, raising horses and cattle.

          He is survived by his wife, Iola Kinkade, of Mabton; one son, Jerald Kinkade of Warden, Wash.; two daughters, Velva Wright of Kennewick and Joyce Ann McBride of Bickleton; one brother, Charles Kinkade of Mabton; two sisters, Veda Harrison of Selah and Thelma Satterfield of Mabton; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson; numerous nieces and nephews.

          Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Mabton Cemetary [sic].  Friends may call at the Hipwell’s Chapel of the Valley Funeral Home from noon to 8:30 p.m. today.

 

Kinkade, Lewis Kinkade

Source:  The Philadelphia [Pennsylvania] Inquirer - Wednesday, 5 Dec 1984

KINKADE

Dec. 3, 1984, LEWIS (LOU), beloved husband of Vera (nee Lashendock), and devoted father of Robert Kinkade and Mary Lou Hegelgans [sic--Hagelgans].  He will be sadly missed by 5 grandchildren.  Relatives, friends, neighbors and Boleslaw Grochowski American Post No. 396, invited to his funeral Fri., 8:30 A.M. WALCZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2391 E. Orthodox St. (at Aramingo Ave.).  Mass of Christian Burial, St. Bartholomew's Church, 9:30 A.M.  Int. Resurrection Cem.  Viewing Thurs. eve.

 

Kinkade, Vernice Kinkade

Source:  The Lebanon [Missouri] Daily Record; 10 May 1984

        Services for Vernice Kinkade were held May 3 at Colonial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert Shank officiating.  Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery with U.S. Army escorts.

        Vernice, son of Oliver Perry Kinkade and Sarah Elizabeth Hughes Kinkade, was born Oct. 26, 1907 in Wright County and died April 29, 1984 in Lebanon Care Center.

        He served with the United States Army receiving an honorable discharge Nov. 18, 1945.  He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for several years.  He retired from the University of Kentucky where he had worked for 12 years as custodian.  He had made his home in Laclede County since 1980.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Clifford.

        Survivors include two sisters, Gladys Bledsoe and Eula Wright, both of Lebanon.

 

Knight, Gordon Edison Knight

Source:  The New Castle [Pennsylvania] News; Tuesday, 12 Jun 1984

        SLIPPERY ROCK -- Gordon Edison Knight, 57, of RD 3 died at 4:30 p.m. June 11, 1984, in United Community Hospital, Pine Township, Mercer County, after being crushed by a truck in a farming accident in Venango County.

        He was born in Camden On Gauley, W.Va., on Nov. 18, 1926, to Boyd Albert and Myrtle Goldie Morris Knight.  He is survived by his wife, the former Vera M. Johnston, who he married April 11, 1949.

        Mr. Knight was employed as a saw mail worker by Liberty Lumber Co.  He was of the Protestant faith and a member of the Slippery Rock American Legion, Stone House Agitators CB Radio Club and Deer Hunters of Harrisville.  He was a leader of the Country Travelers Board and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict.

        Also surviving are three sons, Richard A. of RD 3 Grove City, Steven R. and Donald D., both of RD 3 Slippery Rock; a step-mother, Agnes Walters Knight of RD 3 Slippery Rock; a daughter Mrs. John (Debra) Reeder of R 2 Grove City; six sisters, Mrs. Frank (Evelyn) Bennett of Slippery Rock, Mrs. Paul (Ruby) Thompson of Craigsville, W.Va., Mrs. Richard (Hazel) Detamore of Randallstown, Md., Mrs. Lonnie (Betty) Martin of RD 3 Slippery Rock, Mrs. Gene (Dorothyleen) Kyer of Richwood, W.Va., Mrs. Joseph (Bonnie) DeCaria of RD 2 Ellwood City; a stepsister,  Mrs. Carl (Paulene) Hall of Hanley, W.Va.; seven brothers, Joseph of Clarksburg, W.Va., Leonard of Princeton, Orville (Bud) of Dille, W.Va., William of RD 2 Harrisville, James of RD 1 Volant, Paul (Junior) of Colora, Md., Gerald of RD 2 Volant and six grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel, and a daughter, Connie Lynn. 

        Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow in the Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St.  A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home by the Rev. Alfred V. Nulph of Drake Alliance Church in Leesburg.  Interment will be in Slippery Rock Cemetery.

 

Kovalchuk, Martha Kovalchuk, nee Bradshaw

Source:  The Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer; 16 Dec 1984

        MARTHA  KOVALCHUK, (nee Bradshaw), beloved wife of Joseph, stepmother of Joseph Jr., grandmother of three, sister of Edna Dulaney and the late Bertha See, Mary Durst, Florence Brinnager, Clara Munnie, Mable Howard, Joseph and William Bradshaw, Sr.  Services Monday 1 p.m. at DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 4154 CLARK  AVE., WILLOUGHBY where family will receive friends SUNDAY 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.

 

Lafferre, Edna  Pearl  Lafferre, nee Spence

Source:  The The Robinson [Illinois] Daily News; 24 Sep 1984

        Edna Pearl Lafferre, 86, Robinson, died Friday at Good Samaritan Hospital.

        Mrs. Lafferre is survived by two sons, Thomas and Donald of St. Louis, Mo., two grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Olive Lafferre of Woodsfield, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by one son and her husband.

        Funeral services were at 10 a.m. today in Buchanan Funeral Home in Robinson with Rev. Chester Hout officiating.  Burial was in the Robinson New Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Otterbein United Methodist Church.

 

Lafferre, John Lafferre

Source:  The Robinson [Illinois] Daily News; Tuesday, 13 Mar 1984

John   Hall   [sic--Paul]   Lafferre

        John Hall [sic--Paul] Lafferre, 64 of Robinson, died Monday at Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson.

        Survivors include his mother, Edna of Robinson; two brothers, Don of Pennsylvania, and Tom of St. Louis.  He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence.

        Private services are pending at Buchanan Funeral Home in Robinson.

*Submitter's Note:  Below is the funeral article.

 

Lafferre, John Paul Lafferre

Source:  The Robinson [Illinois] Daily News; Wednesday, 14 Mar 1984

John   Paul    Lafferre

        Private services were held this morning at Buchanan Funeral Home in Robinson, for John Paul Lafferre, who died Monday at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson.

 

Landefeld, Beatrice Landefeld, nee Mathess
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, November 1984
    Beatrice Landefeld, daughter of the late Shannon and Syrena DeVaul Mathess was born March 6, 1904, at Jackson Ridge, Ohio, in Monroe County and departed this life November 24, 1984, in Barnesville Hospital at Barnesville, Ohio. She was 80 years, eight months, and 18 days old at the time of death.
    On September 3, 1924, Bea was united in marriage with Homer Landefeld who preceded her in death in 1959.
    Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Juanita) Holmes of Rayland, and a son, Paul E. Landefeld of Route 3, Woodsfield; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two nieces.
    Bea was baptized into Christ at the age of 12 years and attended Church at Bush Church of Christ as long as health permitted.
    She was a kind and loving person and her encouragement and thoughtfulness will be missed by family and friends.
    Services were held November 27 at 2:30 p.m. at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home with Minister John Hamilton officiating. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. 

 

Lattea, Leo Carl Lattea

Source:  newspaper clipping posted on findagrave; June, 1984

        GLENVILLE -- Leo Carl Lattea, 27, of River Street, Glenville, died at 2 p.m. June 14, 1984 at the Burnsville Lake as a result of a boating accident.

        He was born Sept. 28, 1957, in Glenville, a son of Leo Carl Jackson and Mary Jo Lattea Carr of Glenville.

        Surviving are four brothers, Rolen W. Carr, Rodney P. Carr, David W. Carr, Russell L. Carr, all of Glenville; five sisters, Carolyn Dever, Deep Run, N.C., Brneda [sic--Brenda] Sue Burns, Kingston, N.C., Connie Mae Burns and Sherry Ann Carr, both of Glenville, Terri Ann King, Coxs Mills; several nieces and nephews.

        He was a farmer and a protestant by faith.

 

Lawrence, Frederick Lawrence

Source:  Licking Co., Ohio newspaper; 15 Dec 1984

        Services for Frederick L. Lawrence, 53, of 84 Manning St., will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Henderson VanAtta Johnston Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert L. Carter and Major Gary L. Long officiating.  Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery.

        Mr. Lawrence died Friday morning in his home.  He was born Dec. 5, 1931, in Newark, to the late Wayne and Louise (Lindmore) Lawrence.

        He retired from Bowerston Shale Co. in 1978, and was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean conflict.

        He is survived by his wife, Mary J. (Shaffer) Lawrence; five sons:  Wayne R., Charles W., Thomas E., Paul A. and Robert L. Lawrence, all of Newark; three daughters:  Mrs. Gary (Cora) Turner, Helen Lawrence and Linda J. Lawrence, all of Newark; three brothers:  Jerry Lawrence of Columbus, Thomas Lawrence of Newark, and Paul Lawrence of Hanover; one sister, Mrs. William (Linda) Patterson of Ashland, N.C.; and three grandchildren.  One daughter and one son are deceased.

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

 

Leach, Martha E. Leach nee Johnson

Source:  Belmont Co. OGS Book of Obituaries, 1984

          Martha E. Leach, 55, of Quaker City, died Sunday at University Hospital, Columbus. She was born Jan. 21, 1929 in Belmont County, the daughter of the late Raymond and Harriett White Johnson.

          She was a former employee of Belmont Manufacturing, Barnesville, and was a Protestant.

          Surviving are her husband, Everett (Mutt) Leach; two daughters, Betty of the home and Bonnie Yeagley of Malvern; two sisters, Ruth Carpenter of Quaker City and Doris Swinehart of Canton; a brother Clarence Johnson of Beloit; three grandchildren.

          Friends will be received at the Campbell-Plumbly Funeral Home, Barnesville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p., Tuesday, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, with Robert Merritt officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Hendrysburg.

 

Leach, William Andrew Leach

Source:   Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Wednesday,  7 March 1984

        CLAYHATCHER, ALA----Word had been received of the death of William Andrew Leach, 52, of Clayhatcher, Ala., who died Feb. 15, 1984 at Fort Rucker Army Hospital after an apparent heart attack.

        Mr. Leach was born June 1, 1931, near Salesville, son of Sylvian Foraker and the late William B. Leach.

        He was a retired 20 year veteran of the U.S. Army.

        In addition to his mother, he leaves his wife, Lousie; his step-father, Vernon Foraker; three sons, David and Dan, both of Barnesville and Kenneth of Arkansas; two daughters, Theresa and Hope Leach, both of the home; two brothers, Bob Leach of Midwest City, Okla., and Jim Leach of Cambridge; two sisters, Leona Yansoik and Leola Giesey of Quaker City; a step-brother, Robert Yaw of Leon, Iowa; two granddaughters.

        Full Military honors were observed. Searcy Funeral Home, Enterprise, Ala., was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Salem Cemetery, Jackson County, FL.

 

Liston, James W. Liston

Source:  The Marion [Indiana] Chronicle Tribune; 15 Mar 1984

        GAS  CITY -- James W. (Bud) Liston, 53, 725 Chestnut Drive, Gas City, died at 9:51 p.m. Tuesday at Marion General Hospital after a short illness.

        Mr. Liston was born in Fairmount and lived in the Gas City area most of his life.  He was formerly employed at the Essex plant, Marion.

        Surviving are his wife, Ruby; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Debra) McCarrel, Gas City, Mrs. Larry (Sharon) Andrews, Decatur, and Tonya Loftis, at home; one sister, Mrs. Harley (Audrey) Hamilton, Marion and four grandchildren.

        Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Jay-Swift & Story Funeral Home, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, with the Rev. Robert McKee officiating.  Burial will be in the Marion IOOF Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today and until the time of service Friday at the funeral home.

 

Lucas, Dale L. Lucas

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Thursday, 9 Aug 1984

        BARNESVILLE -- Dale L. Lucas, 65 of Barnesville, died Wednesday (Aug. 8, 1984) at Barnesville Hospital.

        He was born Sept. 17,* 1918, in Bailey's Mills, son of Lewis and Ella Carpenter Lucas.  A member of West Main Street Church of Christ and VFW Post 2792, he was a veteran of World War II.

        A daughter, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

        In addition to his wife, Thelma McCort Lucas, he leaves two sons, Gary of Beallsville and Bruce of Barnesville; two daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Leach of Jerusalem and Mrs. Dana Detling of Barnesville; two brothers, Emmett of Barnesville and Everett of Canton; five sisters, Mrs. Elva Foster of Duncan Falls, Mrs. Murriel Davis of Cambridge, Mrs. Louella Watson of Old Washington, Mrs. Anna Dailey of Florida and Mrs. Margie Abel of St. Clairsville; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.

        Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home in Barnesville, where services will be 1 p.m. Friday with Evangelist Keith Storment officiating.  Burial will be in Southern Cemetery, VFW services will be 6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

*Submitter's Note:  The U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, and the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 both give the birth date as Sept. 27, 1918.  Perhaps they are wrong?

 

Lucas, George Harvey Lucas

Source:  The Bloomington [Indiana] Herald Telephone; 2 Jul 1984

        BLOOMFIELD -- George Harvey Lucas, 76, of Bloomfield, died Saturday at Bloomington Hospital.

        Born March 25, 1908, in Koleen, he was the son of Alfred and Melinda (Fearnot) Lucas.  He was a retired stationary engineer at Rock-Ola Manufacturing Co. in Chicago.

        Survivors include his wife, Ruth (Street) Lucas; one daughter, Sue Ellen Porter of Warren, Mich.; one son, Jack Lucas of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Anna Stone and Bertha Hudson of Bloomfield and Flora Jones of Oolitic; one brother, Elmer Lucas of Hammond; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by one brother.

        Services will be 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield with the Rev. Billie Ed Hostettler officiating.  Burial will be in Ridgeport Cemetery.

        Friends may call at the funeral home 4-9 p.m. today and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 3 p.m. until the service.

 

Lumbatis, Roland H. Lumbatis

Roland H. Lumbatis, 73 of Rt 1, Lewisville, died Feb. 6 1984 in the Woodsfield Health Care Center.  He was born Feb. 14, 1910 in Monroe County, son of the late John E. and Mary Hanson Lumbatis.  He was a member of the Lewisville Methodist Church and a retired oil field worker.

He is survived by his wife, Alpha Bowden Lumbatis, of the home, whom he married Feb. 17, 1934; two sons, Larry Lumbatis of Woodsfield, Dennis Lumbatis of Reno; one daughter, Mrs. Orlan (Janice) Emery of Ashland; three sisters, Mrs. J. A. (Florence) Carpenter of Beaver Falls, PA, Mrs. Earl (Roberta) McElfresh of Otsego, Mrs. Irvin (Deliah) Young of Canton; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Friends were received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held Wednesday with Ministers Jim Gibbons and Harold Green officiating. Burial in Frindship Cemetery, Lewisville.

 

Matz, Elsa M. Matz nee Harmon

    Elsa M. Matz, born October 7, 1897; died February 2, 1984; funeral services Monday, February 6, 1984, at 1 p.m.; officiants, Reverend Lester Dresch and Reverend C. Ronald Wilson; burial :Sherwood Memorial Gardens; Funeral conducted by McIntire Funeral Home.

 

Matz, Elsa M.
Source--Memory Card

 

Maxwell, Bernard Eugene "Gene" Maxwell

Source:  The East Liverpool [Ohio] Evening Review; 17 Jan 1984

        Bernard Eugene "Gene" Maxwell, 62, of Jackson St. died this morning as 12:35 in City Hospital after a 10-year illness.

        A World War II Army veteran and lifelong area resident, Mr. Maxwell was born here May 2, 1921, a son of Cecil Maxwell and Isabel Cronin Maxwell.

        He had been a jiggerman at Hall China Co. and later was a buffer at Buckeye Aluminum Co. in Wooster.

        Survivors include three sons, Robert Maxwell, Dan Maxwell and Roger Maxwell, all of East Liverpool; a daughter, Mrs. John (Leah Jean) Denney of Culman, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Hildebrand of Reedsburg; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

        Services are to be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Martin Funeral Home by the Rev. Kenneth Jackson of Wellsville.

        Burial is to be in Calcutta Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

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

 

McCort, Maggie M. McCort, nee Bunting

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 22 Aug 1984

        Maggie M. McCort, 85, of 820 West Main St., Barnesville, died Thursday, August 16, 1964 in Barnesville Hospital.

        Born June 17, 1899 in Noble County, she was a daughter of John W. and Lucetta Morris Bunting.  She was a member of the East Main Street Church of Christ.

        Preceding her in death were her husband, Raymond in 1983, a daughter, Sylvia Ankrom, four brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren.

        Surviving are six sons, Raymond of Quaker City, Bernard, Reuben,* Hubert, Glenn and Donald, all of Barnesville; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Lucas, Barnesville; a brother, Lawrence Bunting, Barnesville; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Huntsman, Barnesville, and Mrs. Sylvia Pierce, Cleveland; 23 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

        Friends were received Saturday at the Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home where services were held Sunday at 1:30 p.m.  Rev. James Gallagher officiated and burial was made in Crestview Cemetery.

*Submitter’s Note: On his own obituary, the name was spelled as  RUBEN.

 

McKelvey, Ralph H. McKelvey

Source:  The OWOSSO [Michigan] Argus Press;  Dec 1984

        Ralph H. McKelvey, age 83, of 6809 Byron Rd., Durand, died Saturday evening, Dec. 29, 1984 in The Memorial Hospital, Owosso.  He had been ill for six years.

        Mr. McKelvey was retired from the American Bridge Company where he was a steel worker.

        Services for Mr. McKelvey will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Rush Funeral Home, Clarington, Ohio.

 

McNamee, Roderick B. McNamee

Source:  The Madison [Indiana] Courier; 14 Apr 1984

        Mr. Roderick B. McNamee age 68, of 308 East Vine Street, passed away Friday, April 13, 1984 at his residence.

        Mr. McNamee was born March 10, 1916* in Brooklyn, New York, and was also a graduate of Columbia University and a retired insurance Executive.  He lived in Chicago before moving to Madison in 1982.

SURVIVORS

        Survivors include two daughters:  Mrs. Judith M. Collins, Madison, Indiana, and Miss Anne Elizabeth McNamee, Wilmette, Illinois.

SERVICES

        Funeral services will be conducted by Father Hilary Meny, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 16, 1984 at the Vail-Holt Memorial Funeral Home, downtown Madison, with interment in the Springdale Cemetery. 

VISITATION

        Friends may call at the Vail-Holt Memorial Funeral Home, Madison, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 1984 and from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Monday.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY

        Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Girls Club of Jefferson County or the Lide White Boys Club.

Submitter’s Note: The Social Security Death Index gives his date of birth as March 10, 1915.

 

Means, Rose B. Means, nee Phares

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; 6 or 7 Mar 1984

        Rose B. Means, 80, 129 Hendricks St., died at 1:20 p.m. Monday at W.S. Major Hospital.

        Mrs. Means, a housewife, had been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

        A daughter of John and Estelle (Benefiel) Phares, she was born Aug. 16, 1903, in Shelby County.  She was married to Frank Means who survives.

        Also surviving are sons, Donald E. Collins, Connersville, Bobby Price, Jacksonville, Fla. and James Means, Fairmount City, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Louis (Edna Ruth) Brunsman, Connersville; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brothers, Lloyd Phares and Kenneth Phares, both from Shelbyville; and a sister, Mrs. Ed (Florence) Van Cleve, Fort Myers, Fla.  Two sisters and one brother preceded in death.

        Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Murphy Mortuary with the Rev. James Horner officiating.  Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

 

Mercer, Daisy Mercer, nee Watkins

Source:  clipping; 8 Mar 1984

        Mercer, Daisy, 97, of Route 2, New Martinsvile, died Wednesday* in the Pine View Nursing Home, Harrisville, W.Va. She  was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Paden City. She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Surviving are her husband, Emil Mercer; several nieces and nephews.

        Friends received at the Iams Funeral Home, 833 Third St., New Martinsville, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville.

*Submitter's Note:  She died on March 7, 1984.

 

Mercer, Donna Mae Mercer, nee Westfall

Source: The Review, (East Liverpool, Ohio) - Thursday, 14 Jun1984

        Mrs. Donna Mae Mercer, 37, of Chester, RD1 died Wednesday at 8:47 a.m. in City Hospital following a brief illness.

        A native of Spencer, W. Va., Mrs. Mercer was born Sept. 24, 1946, a daughter of Mrs. Glendola Phillips Westfall Travelute of Waterville, Kan., and the late Arlie L. Westfall.

       She was a former resident of New Cumberland, where she was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War, Post 3256 Auxiliary, and attended the Church of the Nazarene.

        Besides her husband, William Mercer, survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Deborah Lynne Osburne of New Iberis, La., Mrs. Patricia Darlene Crissinger and Mrs. Stephanie Ann Freeman, both of New Cumberland and Tina Louise Mercer of Chester, RD1; a son, Kenneth William Mercer of Chester RD1; a sister Mrs. James (Jean) Norton of New Cumberland RD; two brothers, Harold Dean Westfall of Kirby, W.Va., and Roger Lyle Westfall of New Cumberland RD2, and two grandchildren.

        Services are to be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Turley Funeral Home in New Cumberland by the Rev. Allen S. Fields.

       Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9 and Friday from 2-4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

 

Miller, Howard Miller

Source:  The Harlem [Montana] News; 14 Feb 1984

Howard   Miller   dies   at   home   Monday   morning

        Howard "Chub" Miller, 44, died sometime Monday morning at home of an apparent heart attack.  He had taken his children to school and returned home when stricken.

        Among immediate survivors are his wife, Gloria, and four children, Scott, Cheryl, Kristy and Teddy.  Funeral services are pending at press time.  A complete obituary will be published when available.

Submitter's Note:  Below is another obituary.

 

Miller, Howard Miller

Source:  The Havre [Montana] Daily News; Feb 1984

        Howard (Chub) Miller, 43, died at his home in Chinook Monday of natural causes.  Services were 11 a.m. Thursday in the Edwards Funeral Chapel with burial in the Kuper Memorial Cemetery.

        He was born in Zurich, attended schools at Harlem and entered the Navy upon graduation.  He returned to Montana after his discharge and worked as a heavy equipment operator.  He had lived in the Chinook area for the past eight years.

        He married Gloria Hay in 1968 in Nevada.

        She survives with four children, Scott, Ted, Cheryl and Christie, all at the family home; his mother, Louisa Miller, Harlem; six brothers, Dan, Havre; Tom and Larry, both of Malta; Mike, Plentywood; Jack, Harlem, and Bill, Nogales, Ariz. and one sister, Pat Penner, Glendive.

 

Minear, Rachel Ann Minear

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; Tuesday, 17 Jan 1984

        DEERFIELD -- Rachel Ann Minear, 3 1/2 months, of 9479 U.S. 224, Deerfield, died Saturday.

        She was the daughter of Frank and Tammy (Miller) Minear.

        Friends received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the Wood Funeral Home, Atwater Chapel.  Services 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Peck Rd. Calvary Mission of Ravenna.  Interment Deerfield Cemetery.  (Wood, Ravenna, 1-296-6436.)

 

Moody, Clifford Wolf  Moody

Source:  The Elyria [Ohio] Chronicle Telegram; 6 Jun 1984

       Clifford W. Moody, 84, formerly of Lodi, died Tuesday morning at Wellington Hospital.

        Born in Medina County, he attended the United Brethren Church in Nova.

        An active farmer, he retired in 1961 from Sterling Foundry in Wellington.

        He is survived by his second wife, Luella (Yeagley) whom he married in 1973; daughters, Mrs. Gilbert R. (Marie) Walker of Wellington, Mrs. William E. (Lela) Samples of Demming,* N.M.; five sons, Therman and Wayne, both of Ashland, Elvin and Allen, both of Wellington, and Roy of Perrysville; a brother, Lloyd of Ashland; and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Moyers of Ashland.

        He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mae (Brown) who died in 1970.

        Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home, Ashland.

       Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Howard Bulgamore, assistant pastor of Grace Brethren Church, Nova, officiating.  Burial will be in Nova Cemetery, Nova.

*Submitter’s Note: The correct spelling should be DEMING.

 

Morningstar, Lula E. Morningstar, nee Strickler

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 18 or 19 Apr 1984

        Mrs. Lula E. Morningtar, 87, of 723 Seventh St., died at 1 a.m. Tuesday in the Marie Antoinette Douglas Putnam Villa.

        She was born May 20, 1896, at Moss Run to Joseph and Viola Wilkinson Strickler.  She had lived at Moss Run before coming to Marietta in 1969 to live with her daughter.  She attend [sic] the Moss Run Congregational Church.  She was married Sept. 9, 1912, to Otis J. Morningstar.

        She is survived by two sons, Virgil Morningstar of Marietta and Gale R. Morningstar of Columbus, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Cleora) Michael of Marietta and Mrs. Alberta Marshall, with whom she made her home; one granddaughter Glendora Doan, who was raised in the Morningstar home; nine additional grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren.  She was the last surviving member of a family of eight brothers and sisters.

        Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Moss Run Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday morning until the hour of the services.

 

Morris, Edwin C. Morris

Source:  The Chillicothe [Ohio] Gazette; Thursday, 1 Mar 1984

        Edwin C. Morris, 74, of 329 Arlington Ave., Waverly, died 10:15 p.m. Feb. 28 in Medical Center Hospital.

        He was born Oct. 8, 1909, in Arcola, W. Va. to William A. and Flossie P. Gray Morris.  He was the husband of the former Rachel McElwain who died in 1971.

        Surviving are three sons, Edwin D., Norway, William J., Waverly, and Stephen G., U.S. Air Force, Germany; nine grandchildren, a great-grandson; three brothers, Paul, Sandyhook, Ky., Warren, Parkersburg, W. Va., and Randall, Valley Forge, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel P. Hammond, Silver Springs, Md., and Mrs. Ruth Huffman, Columbus.

        Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Boyer Funeral Home, Waverly, with Rev. Robert Trimble officiating.  Burial will follow in Waverly Evergreen Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home 4-8 p.m. Friday and until the time of service on Saturday.

 

Morris, Hueie L. Morris

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 25 Jul 1984

        CUYAHOGA  FALLS -- Hueie L. Morris (Whitey), 67, went to be with the Lord, July 23.

        Born in Bluff City, Ky., he was an area resident since 1943, and a retired iron worker and welder.  He attended the Cathedral of Tomorrow, and was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class.

        He was the beloved husband of Beulah, the devoted father of Donald R. of Copley, George L. and James M., both of Akron, Patricia McKee of Cuyahoga Falls, and Barbara Morris of Northampton; loving grandfather of ten; and brother of Vernon of Puerto Rico.

        Funeral services Friday, 11 a.m., at the funeral home, Rev. J. T. Hendricks officiating.  Interment Northlawn.  Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday.  (Stow Chapel, Dunn-Quigley and Cirello, 253-8121.)

 

Morris, Rosalie Morris

Source:  The Tell City [Indiana] News; 30 Mar 1984

        TELL CITY -- Miss Rosalee* Morris, 62, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Macanell Nursing Home in Brazil, IN.

        A native of Tell City, Miss Morris was born July 23, 1921, the daughter of the late Harmon and Mary Elena (Montgomery) Morris.

        Surviving are four brothers, Paul Morris of Sedonia,** Ariz., and Joe, Robert and Arthur Morris, all of Tell City.

        Private funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at Finch Funeral Home, Tell City, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Submitter's Notes: 

        * On the Social Security Death Index and on her tombstone at Greenwood Cemetery, the first name is spelled ROSALIE.

        ** This should be spelled SEDONA.

 

Nance, Florence Nance, nee Lorton

Source: As submitted by Don Hansen citing The Progress-Bulletin, [Pomona, California]; Thursday, August 16, 1984

        Florence Nance of Pomona died in a local convalescent hospital Wednesday.

        She was born in Lincoln Neb., Oct. 7, 1895, and moved to Pomona in 1963.

        She leaves five daughters, Arliene Parr of Pomona, Iva Kirby and Billie Everhart of Fairbury, Donna Haddon of Chula Vista and Janice Hennecke of Lincoln; five sons, Wilbur of Gila Bend, Ariz., Rolland of Marysville, Albert of Lincoln, Frank of Imperial Beach and James of Los Alamitos; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

        Services will be held at Todd Memorial Chapel Pomona Friday at 9:30 a.m.  Burial will be in Pomona Cemetery.

 

Nance, Florence Nance, nee Lorton

Source:  As submitted by Don Hansen citing The Fairbury [Nebraska] Journal-News; 24 Aug 1984

        Florence Lorton Nance, 88 of Pomona, Calif., formerly of Fairbury, Neb., died Aug. 15, 1984, in a Pomona nursing home after a long battle with cancer.

        She was born Oct. 7, 1895, in Lancaster County, Neb., and lived in Steele City, York, Powell and Fairbury before moving to Pomona in 1963.

        On Feb. 19, 1913, she married Walton Nance at Cortland, Neb., and to them 15 children were born. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1963 in Fairbury.

        Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers, Floyd and Oliver, husband in 1969, five children, Miriam, Lester, Kenneth, Arthur and Robert who was killed in World War II, son-in-law, Guy Kirby and grandson,* Dwaine Freitag.*

        Survivors include daughters, Iva, Mrs. Guy Kirby, and Billie, Mrs. LeRoy Everhart, of Fairbury, Arleine, Mrs. Cloyd Parr of Pomona, Donna Mrs. Carl Haddan of Chula Vista, Calif., and Janice, Mrs. Henry Hennecke of Lincoln, sons, Wilbur Nance of Gila Bend, Ariz., Rolland Nance of Marysville, Calif., Albert Nance of Lincoln, Frank Nance of Imperial Beach, Calif., James Nance of Los Alamitos, Calif.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren.

        Services were Aug. 17 at Pomona with interment in the cemetery there.

*Submitter's Note:  The Dwaine Freitag who died on 8 Feb 1984 in Beatrice, Nebraska, was the spouse of her granddaughter Barbara Lee Kirby

 

Nance, Viola Mae Nance, nee ?

Source:  The Arizona Republic, [Phoenix, Arizona]; Tuesday, 9 Oct 1984

        GILA  BEND -- Viola Mae Nance, 62, of Gila Bend, died Oct. 5, 1984, at her residence.

        Mrs. Nance was born in Fairbury, Neb., and moved to Arizona in 1956.

        Survivors include her husband, Wilbur; daughters, Debra, Tammy, Nancy, Lucille, Shirley, Sheila and Donna Mae; sons, David, Lloyd, Floyd and Gary; two sisters, 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

        Services will be 10:30 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church.  Buckeye Funeral Home made arrangements.

 

Parsons, Douglas Eugene Parsons

Source:  newspaper clipping, Bremond, Texas; 1 Oct 1984

        BREMOND -- Douglas Eugene Parsons, 76, of Bremond died Sunday at a Temple hospital.

        Services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Bremond, the Rev. Stan Ortner officiating.  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston.

        Parsons was born June 4, 1906, in Groesbeck.  He was a retired sheetmetal worker and a resident of Bremond for the last five years.  He was married to Ada Laverne Miller in1971 in Houston.  He was active in the Bremond Senior Citizens Club and he was a member of the First Baptist Church.

        Survivors include his wife; one stepson, Mark Carmichael of Houston; two brothers, Clyde Parsons and Burris B. (B.B.) Parsons, both of Houston; two sisters, Lillian Stephenson and Mae Kallenberg, both of Marble Falls; and three grandchildren.

        Peiskee Funeral Home in Bremond is in charge of arrangements.

 

Patmore, Robert J. Patmore

Source:  The Owensboro [Kentucky] Messenger-Inquirer - 13 Dec 1984

        Patmore, Robert J., 57, of Grandview, Ind., died Monday at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital.  Services are at 1:30 p.m. today at Boultinghouse Funeral Home, Rockport, Ind.  Burial in Little Pigeon Cemetery, Chrisney, Ind., where military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post No. 257.  Visitation at the funeral home.

 

Patterson, Leon Patterson

Source:  The Bloomington [Indiana] Herald-Telephone; March 12, 1984

        VINCENNES -- Leon Patterson, 37, of R. 1, Lyons, died Sunday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes after an illness.

        Born May 2, 1946, in Linton, he was the son of Clyde and Mollie (White) Patterson.  He was a farmer and trucker and worked for Farm Bureau Co-op.  He attended L&M School for eight years and Switz City Schools for four years, where he graduated in 1964.  He was a member of the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, Switz City Masonic Lodge, was past master of the lodge and a member of Newberry Eastern Star.

        Survivors include his wife, Penny P. (Inman) Patterson; his parents of R. 1 Lyons; one son, Todd Allen Patterson, at home; one daughter, Tamra Ann Patterson, at home; a brother-in-law, Randal R. Inman of Plainfield, who was raised by the deceased; one brother, Gary Lee Patterson, R. 2, Bloomfield; grandparents, Joseph and Icie White of R. 1 Lyons; an aunt, Evalean Rowe of R. 1, Lyons, several other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

        Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Duley officiating.  Burial will be in Prairie Chapel Cemetery.

        Friends may call at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield from 7-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday and 1 p.m. until services Wednesday.

        Masonic Memorial Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Paulus, Viola L. Paulus, nee Kahrig

Source:  The Zanesville [Ohio]  Times Recorder; 2 Mar 1984

        Viola L. Paulus, 46, of Nashport, formerly of Lewisville, died Tuesday evening at Good Samaritan Medical Center as a result of an automobile accident Tuesday, Feb. 28, on Ohio Route 146.

        She was a member of the Zanesville Baptist Church.

        Mrs. Paulus was born May 8, 1937, at Lewisville, the daughter of George and Laura Christman Kahrig of Lewisville.

       Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Chester E. Paulus of Nashport; two daughters, Mrs. James (Shelva) Van West of Roseville and Carol Paulus of Zanesville; two sons, Terry and Mark Paulus, both of Nashport; three sisters, Mrs. Edilene Colbentz of Medina, Ohio, Mrs. Letha Carpenter of Lore City and Mrs. Lillian Kaiser of Strausburg; three brothers, Wayne Kahrig of Wooster, Meredith Kahrig of Woodsfield R.F. D. and Wilfred Kahrig of Creston, Ohio, and two grandchildren.

        Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday with Minister Gene Miller officiating.  Burial will be in Middle Church Cemetery in Lewisville.

 

Pope, Mary Elizabeth Pope, nee Richardson

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; Wednesday, 4 Jan 1984

County     native     dies

        Mary Elizabeth Pope, 87, Indianapolis, former Shelby County resident, died Wednesday.

        A daughter of George and Cora (Wells) Richardson, she was born Feb. 29, 1896, in Shelbyville.  She was married to Earl C. Pope, who preceded her in death.

        Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Marie) Sprong, Shelbyville, Paula Herod, Sarasota, Fla., and Jeanne Bergman, Indianapolis, with whom Mrs. Pope had lived for 27 years; a son, Earl E. Pope, Carmel; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Freida Smith, Sellersburg; and a brother, Tom Richardson, Evansville.  Six brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

        Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Flanner and Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, Indianapolis.  Burial will be in Lewis Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.

 

Pope, Ruth C. Pope, nee Kelley

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; Wednesday, 19 Sep 1984

        Ruth C. Pope, 66, 705 Montgomery St., died this morning at 8:10 at Community Hospital, Indianapolis.  She had been ill for eight weeks.

        She was born in Shelby County on April 8, 1918, a daughter of Earl T. and Rachael (Wheeler) Kelley.  On Aug. 4, 1940, she married Harold Pope, who survives.

        A lifelong Shelby County resident, she was a beauty operator and retired in 1983 from K-T Corporation after 11 years of employment.

        Mrs. Pope was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

        Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Wray (Sue) McDonald and Mrs. Rick (Polly) Snyder, both of Shelbyville; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Martha Krise, Shelbyville; and two brothers, Thomas Kelley, Shelbyville, and Wilford Kelley, Indianapolis.  Two sisters and three brothers preceded her in death.

        Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. William W. Ernst  officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.

        Friends may call after 4 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Service.  A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

 

Powers, Linda Powers, nee Grant

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press; Monday, 24 Dec 1984

        Mrs. Linda Powers, 35, of 4117 Saddlebrooke Ln., died Friday evening en route to Deaconess Hospital of injuries suffered when a tree limb struck the car in which she was a passenger.

        She was the owner of R & L Cleaning service and a member of Bible Center Church.

        Surviving are her husband, Raymond; her parents, Marlin and Joyce Grant; her grandparents, George and Opal Masterson, all of Evansville; three daughters, Michelle LaFary, Tonya LaFary and Jennifer Powers, all at home; and a brother, Marlin Grant of Evansville.

        Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Miller & Miller Colonial Chapel, the Revs. A.D. and Rick VanHoose officiating, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.

        Friends may call until service time Monday at the funeral home.

 

Pruitt, Evelyn Mae Pruitt, nee Morris

Source:  The Lafayette [Indiana] Journal and Courier - Friday, 25 May 1984   

        Evelyn Mae Morris Pruitt, 59, past worthy matron of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 507, West Lafayette, died at 4:19 AM today [Friday, May 25, 1984] in St. Elizabeth Hospital, where she had been hospitalized since Monday and in ill-health seven years. Born May 18, 1925, at Tell City, IN, she had lived in Lafayette since 1956. Her marriage was in 1940, at Dixon, KY, to Joseph W. Pruitt, Sr., who is retired from Plumbers Union, Local 157. Mrs. Pruitt was a member of First Reformed Church.

        Surviving with the husband are four sons, Joseph W. Pruitt, Jr., John Pruitt, Jeffrey Pruitt, all of Lafayette, and James Pruitt of West Lafayette; two daughters, Jeanette (Mrs. James) Lilly of Summit, IL, and Ms. JoAnne Conrad of Pittsburgh, PA; her father, George J. Morris of Connersville; one sister, Mrs. Frances Marie Veach of Lafayette; two brothers, Wallace E. Morris of St. Petersburg, FL, and Norman L. Morris of Frankfort; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Patmore Morris, and a brother.

 

Ray, Eugene A. Ray

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 9 Apr 1984

        RAY,  Eugene A., 62, of 29 Hickory Ave., Moundsville, died Monday at Reynold Memorial Hospital.  He was a retired insurance salesman for the Western Southern Insurance Co. and a Navy veteran of World War  II.

        Surviving are his wife, Maxine McPeek Ray; two sons, James R. of Glen Dale and Timothy of Moundsville; two daughters, Mrs. Sandra [sic–Sondra] Cuchta of Moundsville and Mrs. Maxine Blake of Nixon Ridge; nine grandchildren.

        Friends will be received at the Lutes Funeral Home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday.  Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville.

 

Richman, Billy Richman

Source:  Harlem, Montana, area newspaper; July 1984

        Farewell services were held Monday morning, July 16, at 11 a.m. in the Harlem High School gymnasium under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

        Pastor Carl Mahns of the Evangelical Church of North America officiated.

        Pianists Ann Kuntz and Helen Wilson accompanied soloist LeRoy Vannett as he sang "That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine," "In The Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross."

        Honored friends carrying Bill to his final resting place in Harlem Cemetery were Gene Cowell, Art Egbert, Bill Pitch, Dan O'Leary, Keith Benson and Jim Epler.

        Full military ties, under the direction of Officer of the Day Shafter Mummey, were conducted.

        V.F.W. Post 4744 members in the color guard were Bob Bergstrom, Rueben Kuntz, Charles Brekke and Rudy Uhlich.

       The firing squad consisted of Les Mummey, Bob Rasmussen, Bud Gill, Jim Ellis, Skrud Brekke, Greg Hellman, Jay Miller and Paul Doubek.

        Bill Hay assisted Officer of the Day Mummey in folding the American Flag that was presented to Shirley.

        Taps were sounded under the direction of Bud Russell as many friends bid Bill their last goodbye.

        Billy T. Richman was welcomed into the lives of Vern and Myrtle Richman in Harlem on June 12, 1931.  Awaiting his arrival also was a brother, Jack, and three sisters, Donna, Beth and Clea.

        He was a joy to this family and soon found his place in their hearts.  His beloved mother passed away while Bill was yet a young boy and his devoted father and family tried in every way to fill that vacancy in his life.

        Bill attended Harlem schools for his education, later joining the U.S. Navy.  After a hitch in the Navy, he returned to Harlem.

        On June 11, 1950 he took Shirley Goodheart as his bride.  They made their home in Havre for a period of time, then returned to Harlem where Bill was employed at the Merry Market where he was a faithful and trusted employee for several years.  During this time Bill was active in the V.F.W. Post 4744 and worked with young people as an instructor in the Junior Rifle Club.

        Ryan Havre then called him to Havre where he worked in the wholesale grocery line.  Bill was good in the grocery business and moved on to his own store in Poplar where he and Shirley ran the store.

        In 1974 Bill's health started to fail and the family returned to Harlem.  They had been blessed with three sons and one daughter who were happy to return home.

        Bill gave up his life on this earth July 12, 1984 at the age of 53 in Great Falls after a year-long hard fought battle with cancer.

        Surviving besides his wife Shirley, are sons, Jim of Havre, John and George of Zortman; daughter, Debbie Berg of Wolf Point; also six grandchildren; his father, Vern and stepmother, Ruby Richman of Milton-Freewater, OR; brother, Jack of Harlem; sisters, Clea Bergren of Havre and Beth McGuire of Harlem.

        Many nieces and nephews will also miss their "Uncle Bill," as well as a host of classmates and old friends.

        Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by a baby brother and two sisters, Colleen and Donna.

 

Rinard, Ethel I. Rinard, nee Merry

Source:  Marietta [Ohio] Times; Monday June 11, 1984

        Ethel Irene Rinard, 73 of 107 Dun Wrentin Road, died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday in Marietta Memorial Hospital.

        She was born Nov. 2, 1910, in Marysville to Martin VanBuren and Mary Wollam Merry. She was a retired school teacher for Marietta City Schools and a member of the First Baptist Church. She was an Ohio University graduate and a member of the Delta Zeta sorority and the Retired Teachers Association.

       She is survived by her husband, Maurice H. Rinard; one son, Richard H. Rinard; one daughter, Mrs, James (Virginia) Harpring of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Iva Merry of Columbus and Edna Stewart of Toledo; and two grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.

        Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Hadley Funeral Home at Marietta with the Rev. Clifford Nuss officiating. Burial will be in the East Lawn Mausoleum. Friends may call at the funeral home 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington County Branch of the American Heart Assn., 100 Merryhill Drive, Marietta, Ohio, 45750.

 

Rogers, Wayne J. Rogers

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 27 Jul 1984

        ROGERS, Wayne J., 48, of 64???* Georgetown Road, Bellaire, died Thursday in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale.  He was a maintenance man for Hill and Dale Homebuilders of St. Clairsville, a Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a Methodist.

        Surviving are his wife, Nancy Anderson Rogers; his mother Daisey Rogers of Bradenton, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Debbie) Shreve and Theresa South, both of Moundsville; three sons, Keven [sic? - Kevin] Wayne and Brian Lee, both of Bellaire, and Anthony Wayne Amos of Bradenton, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Juanita Amidon and Mrs. Tony (Roberta) Chimerowski, both of Bradenton, Mrs. Frank (Gladys) Pasko of Englewood, Fla., one brother, Gordon Rogers of Moundsville; six grandchildren.

        Friends will be received at the Grisell funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-4 and 7-9 Friday.  Final arrangements are incomplete.

*Submitter’s Note: The last 3 digits of this number were difficult to read.

 

Runyon, Georgia T. Runyon, nee Hanselman

Source:  The Alliance [Ohio] Review; 23 May 1984

        SEBRING -- Georgia T. Runyon, 80, 216 W. Ohio Ave., died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday at Alliance City Hospital, following a long illness.

        A former potter, Mrs. Runyon was born May 31, 1903, in East Liverpool, to Harry and Elizabeth Curran Hanselman.

       She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society.  Her husband, Everett A., died in 1968.

        Mrs. Runyon is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Betty) Stoffer of Sebring; two sons, Harry E. of Beloit and Robert G. of Sebring; and 23 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

        Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ann's Church, with the Rev. Leo Pleban officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park.

        Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where Rosary will be recited at 9 p.m. Thursday.

 

Ruxer, Gennieve "Jennie" Morris Ruxer, nee Puckett

Source:  The Messenger-Inquirer, [Owensboro, Kentucky]; Tuesday, 16 Oct 1984

        Gennieve "Jennie" Ruxer, 89, of 2105 Breckenridge St., Owensboro, died Monday, Oct. 15, 1984, at Hillcrest Nursing Home.  She was born in Hancock County and was a member of Hall Street Baptist Church, Rebeccas, Eagles Home and Moose Lodge.  Her husband, George Ruxer, died in 1981.

        Survivors include three stepsons, Leslie Ruxer of California, Robert Ruxer of Colonial Heights, Va., and Everett Ruxer of Owensboro; nine stepgrandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; a brother, Hardin Puckett of Owensboro; a sister, Celia Storm of Philpot; and several nieces and nephews.

        Services are at 3 p.m. today at Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home.  Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.  Visitation at the funeral home, where the Rebeccas will hold a memorial service at 11 a.m. today.

 

Sabelhaus, Viola Sabelhaus, nee Schneider

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Press; Wednesday, 20 Jun 1984

        TELL CITY -- Services for Mrs. Viola Sabelhaus, 88, who died at 2 p.m. yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Anna Labhart of Vincennes, will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

        Surviving in addition to the daughter are other daughters, Mrs. Rose Brumfield of Cannelton and Mrs. Hyacinth Anderson, Mrs. Clara Litherland, Mrs. Betty Evans, all of Tell City; sons, Robert Sabelhaus of Cannelton, Frank Sabelhaus of Lewisport, Ky., and Norbert and Lloyd Sabelhaus, both of Tell City; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Frieda Reinhart of Seymour; stepsons, Eugene Sabelhaus of Tell City and Cecil Sabelhaus of Sidell, La.; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Schneider of Tell City; 49 grandchildren, 92 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

        Friends may call after 2 p.m. tomorrow at Finch Funeral Home, where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 tomorrow.

 

Schell, Estel Roscoe Schell

Source:  The Daily Clay County [Illinois] Advocate-Press; 26 Mar 1984

       Estel Roscoe Schell, 66, Tampa, Fla., formerly of Rinard, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday in the Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Fla.

        Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Neal Funeral Home in Louisville with visitation 5-9 p.m. tonight.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery with full military rites.

        He was born Sept. 5, 1917, in Wayne County to James and Ella Schell.  He married Juanita Bowen in 1954, who survives.

        Also surviving are two step-daughters, Joan Rose of Flora; Patsy Stanfield of Kansas; two brothers, Dwight of Flora and Lloyd of Peru; a sister, Vernadine Whitt of Tonica; six step-grandchildren; and one great-step grandchild.

        He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.

 

Schindler, Irene M. Schindler

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 9 Jul 1984

        RITTMAN -- Irene M. Schindler, 55, of 17 S. Third St., died July 8 at Akron Children's Medical Center.

        She was born in Hannibal, and lived in Rittman 30 years.  She was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ in Sardis.

        She is survived by mother, Mrs. Christina Schindler of Wooster; brothers, Clarence Schindler of Clarington, and Carl Schindler of Rittman; and sisters, Mrs. Alberta Tisher of Rittman, and Mrs. Loretta Marty of Ashland.

        Services for the family will be Tuesday at Gillman Funeral Home, Rev. James E. Watt officiating.  No calling hours.  Interment will be Wednesday at Zion Cemetery in Hannibal.

                                                         (Gillman, 925-2911.)

 

Short, Ernest Fay Short

Source:  photo of newspaper article posted on findagrave.com; Wednesday, 12 Sep 1984

        ERNEST FAY SHORT, 69 of Craigsville was dead on arrival Monday, Sept. 10, at Summersville Memorial Hospital after a long illness.  He was a retired employee of Cherry River Boom and Lumber Co. and was a retired miner.  He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Craigsville.

        Surviving:  wife, Eithel Goad Short, a daughter, Mrs. Olive Hanna of Craigsville; stepson, Kenneth Oyler of El Paso, Texas, stepdaughter, Mrs. Ellen Moore of Orlando, Fla., five grandchildren, six great grandchildren.

        Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Collins Funeral Home, Craigsville with the Rev. James Meadows officiating.  Interment was in the West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin.

 

Smith, Bruce Smith

Source:  The Star Press, [Muncie, Indiana]; Monday, 13 Aug 1984

Two     Die     on     Indiana     Roads

        Two people were killed on Indiana highways Saturday boosting the state highway fatality toll to 502, compared with 634 on this date last year.

        A 15-year-old Roanoke boy died after a one-car crash on Ind. 9, 10 miles south of Columbia City in Whitley County.

        Bruce Smith died when the car in which he was riding went off the road and struck a tree, state police said.

        The driver of the car, Smith's brother, Timothy, 20, was critically injured.  Two other passengers were also injured.  Cynthia Hine, 21, was critically injured and 4-year-old Heather Hine, was listed in fair condition after the accident that occurred at 5:40 a.m., police said.

        In another accident, Randall Jones, 30, of Paoh died after he lost conrol of his pickup truck and was thrown from the vehicle on U.S. 150 about 7 miles southeast of Shoals.

 

Smith, H. G. "Jimmy" Smith

Source:  The Hancock County [Illinois] Journal; 17 Oct 1984

JIMMY   SMITH

        H. G. "Jimmy" Smith, 80, Roseville, formerly of Bentley, died Oct. 9 in the LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.

        He was born April 23, 1904 in Middle Creek, a son of James G. and Ella Kinkade Smith.  He married Gladys Clark on June 20, 1926, in Bowen.

        He formerly operated a grocery store in Bentley and Roseville.  He was a WW II Navy veteran, a member of Lawson-Babbitt Post 614 American Legion, Roseville Masonic Lodge 519 AF and AM and Youngstown Oddfellow Lodge 22.

        Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Marilyn) Ischer, Monmouth; a brother, Leslie B., Roseville; a sister, Lucille Champlin, St. Petersburg, Fla.; five grandchildren and one great-grandson.

        He was preceded in death by two infant sons and two sisters.

        Services were held Thursday in Roseville, the Tom Mehaffy and the Rev. James Oliver officiating.  Burial was in Harmony Cemetery near Bentley.

        Memorials to the Roseville Ambulance Association or Roseville Christian Church have been established.

 

Staley, Paul Staley

Source:  The Weirton [West Virginia] Daily Times; 18 May 1984

        HOOKSTOWN,  PA. -- Paul Staley, 76, died Thursday in the East Liverpool City Hospital following a short illness.

        He was born January 19, 1908 in New Cumberland, a son of the late Richard and Alice Allison Staley.

        He was a retired pump mechanic for Weirton Steel.

        Surviving is his wife Olive Daidson [sic--Davidson] Staley; two sons, Paul D. and Jack L. of Georgetown, Pa.  He had four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  One brother is surviving, Richard Staley of New Cumberland; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman and Mrs. Edna McKitrick of New Cumberland.

        Friends will be received at the Welch Funeral Home in Hookstown, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today.  Services will be Saturday at the funeral home at 11 a.m.  Burial will be at Mill Creek Hill Cemetery in Hookstown.

 

Stallings, Dulcie Stallings

Jeffersonian 18 Sep 1984

Quaker City - Services for Mrs Dulcie Stallings, 96, of New Gottengen Road, Salesville, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home,  The Rev Ronald Miller will officiate and burial will be in Friends cemetery, Quaker City.  Friends may call at the funeral home 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Mrs Stallings died at 7:36 p.m. Sunday Sept 16, 1984 at New Concord Nursing Center.  She was born Feb 11, 1888 in Noble County, daughter of the late David and Nancy Danford, and was a member of Salesville United Methodist Church.  She was married to Grover Stallings who died Sept 16, 1976.

Mrs Stallings leaves two sons, Lester of Salesville, Ellis of Jamesville, Mich; seven grandchildren, nine reat-grandchildren; one sister Mrs Mary Britton of Caldwell and several nieces and nephews.  One brother and five sisters are deceased.

 

Stucker, Russell D. Stucker

Source:  The Greensburg [Indiana] Daily News; 26 Nov 1984   

Russell D. Stucker, 56

        Russell D. Stucker, 56, R.R. 1, Waldron, died Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, having been in failing health two months.

        Mr. Stucker was born in Shelby County, Feb. 15, 1928, the son of Cortez A. and Fern Pope Stucker.  He was employed by the OK Trucking Co. of Indianapolis and had been with them for 36 years.

        On April 17, 1965, he was married to Wanda Greene, and she survives.  A veteran of World War II, he also served in the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of the Waldron Baptist Church and a former Scout Master for the Waldron Troop No. 220, and former Cub Master and leader of the Webelos.

        In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons:  Allen and Robert Stucker, both at home; two brothers:  Larry W. Stucker, Torrence [sic--Torrance], Calif., and Robert A. Stucker, Costa Rica, South America; two sisters:  Mrs. Ella Mae Kaster, R.R. 1, St. Paul, and Mrs. Randall (Bonita) Klingensmith, St. Clairsville, Ohio.

        The services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, in the Glenn E. George Funeral Home in St. Paul, with the Rev. Douglas Finney officiating, and with burial in the Moravian Cemetery in Hope.  Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Thompson, Jennifer Nicole Thompson

Source:  The Daily Journal, [Franklin, Indiana] - Thursday, 6 Dec 1984

Infant daughter

Franklin

        A graveside service for Jennifer Nicole Thompson, the daughter of Bryon Scott and Dawn Elaine (Deem) Thompson, Franklin, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Second Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.  The Rev. Daniel T. Lamey will officiate.

        The infant died Wednesday at Indiana Universal Hospital, Indianapolis, two hours after birth.

        She is survived by a sister, Amanda Dawn Thompson, and a brother, Jeremiah Scott Thompson; maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Ruth (Drake) Deem, Cambridge City, Ohio; paternal grandparents, Cliff and Lee (Wilson) Thompson, Franklin; maternal great-grandparents, Nora Deem, Greenwood, and Thurman Drake, Cicero, and paternal great-grandparents, Claude and Zelpha (Hicks) Wilson, Franklin, and Mary Thompson, Greenwood.  Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.

        Vandivier-Tudor Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Tyler, Ballard Samuel Tyler

Source:  The Daytona Beach [Florida] Morning Journal; Monday, 26 Mar 1984

        EDGEWATER -- Ballard Samuel Tyler, 93, 2720 Juniper Drive, a retired breakman [sic—brakeman] for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died Sunday at Golden Age Health Care.

        Mr. Tyler moved here in 1964 from Beech Bottom, W. Va., his birthplace.*  He was a member of Edgewater Baptist Church.

        Survivors include his widow, Clara; one son, Guy, Monaca, Pa.; two daughters, Geraldine Wright and Geneva McCoy, both of West Virginia; three stepdaughters, Ruth West, Vienna, W. Va., Jackie Perrine, Elkview, W. Va., and Geraldine Collins, New Smyrna Beach, one stepson, William Friend Jr., Los Angeles, several grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.

        Baldwin-Hughey, New Smyrna Beach, is in charge.

*Submitter's Note:  The West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 and his marriage certificate both say he was born in Webster County, West Virginia, and the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 shows he was born in Arcola, which is in Webster County.  The U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 gives his birth place as Cowen, which is also in Webster County.  If my google search is correct, Beech Bottom is a few hours north in Brooke County, West Virginia.  Perhaps there are two Beech Bottoms?  Regardless, he was born in Webster County.

 

Veach, Clarence M. Veach

Source:  The Journal and Courier, [Lafayette, Indiana]; Tuesday, 17 Jan 1984

        Clarence M. Veach, 64, a retired employee of National Homes Corporation, died at 4:22 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  He had been in failing health four years and hospitalized since Dec. 27.

        Born and reared in Hancock County, Ky., he came to this area in 1941.  Mr. Veach lived at 2809 Longlois Drive.

        His marriage was in 1974,* in Tell City, to Frances Marie Morris.  She is retired from L.S. Ayres.

        Mr. Veach was a foreman at National Home and retired in 1974, after 33 years.  DuringWorld War II, he served in Italy with the Army.

        He was a member of New Covenant Assembly Church and West Lafayette Masonic Lodge 724.

        Surviving with his widow are three sons, Wallace Veach of Garden Grove, Calif., Larry Veach of Lafayette and David Veach of Houston, Texas; two brothers, John Veach of Cannelton and Lester Lewis Veach of Lewisport, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Robbins and Mrs. Philippine Coultas, both of Cannelton; and a half sister, Mrs. Anna Marie Lock of Anchorage, Alaska.

*Submitter's Note:  His marriage was in 1937.  See article that appeared in the next day's paper below.

 

Veach, Clarence M. Veach

Source:  The Journal and Courier, [Lafayette, Indiana]; Wednesday, 18 Jan 1984

        Clarence M. Veach who died Tuesday in St. Elizabeth Hospital, was married in 1937, in Tell City, to Frances Marie Morris.  The year of the marriage was incorrect in his obituary Tuesday.

 

Voland, John William “Bill” Voland

Source:  The Daily Sentinel Tribune [Wood County, Ohio]; 17 Sep 1984

        The funeral for John William "Bill" Voland, 45, of McComb, a Wood County native, will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Hartley Funeral Home, McComb.

        Visitation is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

        He died Friday in Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, where he had been a patient one week.

        He was a journeyman in maintenance repair at Metal Forge, Deshler, where he had worked 20 years.  He had worked for Bowling Green State University in 1961.

        A 1960 graduate of Jackson Township High School, Hoytville, he graduated from Greer Technical School, Chicago, in 1966, and from Northwest Technical School, Archbold, in 1983.

        Voland was a member of Hoytville United Methodist Church.

        He was born May 30, 1939 in Hoytville to Mr. and Mrs. Ercell C. Voland (Doris M. Green), and they survive in Custar.  He married Carolyn Jean Oldham on June 19, 1966, and she survives.

        Also surviving are a son, John Michael, at home; two daughters, Sherry Lyn and Laurie Ann, both at home; and two brothers, Merritt L. Vandergrift, Pa. and Ronald L., Madison, Tenn.

 

Voland, Louisa M. Richerson, nee Voland

Source:  Twin City [Gas City, IN] Journal Reporter; 26 Sep 1984

        Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Eastview Wesleyan Church, 414 N. Tenth St., Gas City at 2 p.m. for Louisa M. Richerson,* age 76, 4831 E. Farmington Rd., Gas City, who died Monday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. at Marion General Hospital.

        Born Feb. 2, 1908** in Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. William (Margaret Ellis) Voland, she moved to the area when she was three years old.  Her husband, Robert, preceded her in death.  She was a 37 year employee of Owens-Illinois and a charter member of Eastview Wesleyan Church, where she served on the board of trustees.

        She was a member of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Golden Emblem club, American Association of Retired Persons, Glass Bottle Blowers Association, National Travel Club, YWCA, Marion General Hospital Auxiliary and the Twin City Senior Citizens.

        Survivors include one son, Robert (Jake) of Gas City; two daughters, Mrs. Wesley (Margaret) Bennett of Campbellsville, Ky. and Mrs. Val (Patty) McGlothin of Gas City; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

        The Rev. Ralph Westafer will officiate at the services with burial in he [sic] IOFF Cemetery in Marion.

        Friends may call at the Jay, Swift & Storey Funeral Home, 400  E. Main St., Gas City, today, Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 2-9 p.m. and untill [sic] 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27.

Submitter's Notes: 

        *   In the obituaries of her parents her name was spelled RICHARDSON.

        ** The Social Security Death Index (on line) gave her birth as 27 Feb 1908.

 

Wahl, Stella Brigham Wahl, nee Weber

Source:  The Genealogical Collection of Geneva [Ohio] Library; Obit 2, page 121; 20 Sep 1984

        JEFFERSON -- Stella Brigham Wahl, 82, of 138 West Jefferson Street, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, of an apparent heart failure at Memorial Hospital of Geneva.

        Born, June 19, 1902, in Lewisville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John W. & Barbara Hoff Weber.

        She had lived in the Jefferson area since March of 1979, coming from Woodsfield, Ohio.  Wahl was a member of St. Joseph's Calasanctius Church, Jefferson, Golden Agers, Center Grange No. 2428, of Monroe County, and the Woodsfield Post of the American Legion Auxiliary.

        Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Velda Grandbouche, of Rochester, N.Y., Mrs. George (Barbara) Smith, of Austinburg; and Mrs. Samuel (Carroll) Gildersleeve, of Austinburg; three sons, Roy Brighman [sic], of New Castle, N. H.; John Brigham, of Eliot, Maine, and Corliss Brigham, of Nampa, Idaho.

        Other survivors include 25 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; a brother, Calvin Weber, of Woodsfield; and three sisters, Olive Springer, of Long Island, N.Y.; Ann Camwell, of Long Island, N.Y., and Martha Lee Johnson, of Buckhannon, W. Va.

        She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Keston Brigham and Clement Wahl; three sons, Keston Brigham Jr., Elmer Brigham, and Linn Brigham; a daughter, Lois Timms; and a sister, Leora Shelton.

        Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Calasanctius Church, with the Rev. Frederick Slaven, pastor, officiating.

        Burial will be in Eagleville Cemetery.

        Calling hours will be observed Friday, Sept. 21, at the Miller Funeral Home, Jefferson, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.  Wake services will be held Friday at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

 

Ward, Marion R. Ward

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; Monday, 19 Nov 1984

        WAYNESBURG, Pa. -- Marion R. Ward, 67, passed away Saturday, Nov. 17.

        Mr. Ward was a former resident of Akron, and worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., retiring in 1975.  He was a veteran of World War II, U.S. Army.

        He is survived by second wife, Dorothy Welling Ward; sons, Daniel L. Ward of Munroe Falls, Austin P., Thomas L., Norman H., Joseph Z., all of Akron; eight grandchildren; and one brother, John Ward of Akron.

        Local services will be held Tuesday, 2:30 p.m., at the chapel in Greenlawn Cemetery, Barberton.

 

Weisend, Frances C. Weisend nee Haren   (July 20, 1882 - October 26, 1984)

Frances C. Weisend, 102, of Akron, died Oct 26 at Pearlview Nursing Home in Copley Township.  Mrs. Weisend was born in Woodsfield and had been a resident of the Akron area the past 70 years.  She was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the Royal Neighbors.

Mrs. Weisend is survived by sister, Grace Haren of Akron; and brother, Clarence Haren of Fort Wayne, IN

Graveside services and interment were held Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery.  There were no calling hours.

 

Welding, Marcel Welding, nee Nolton

Source:  The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Thursday, 7 Jun 1984

        Services for Marcel Nolton Welding, 61, Indianapolis, widow of Charles R. Welding, will be held a 11:30 a.m. Friday in Conkle Speedway Funeral Home, where friends may call from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.  She died Tuesday in her home.  Born in Anderson, she lived in Indianapolis for 44 years and was a member of West Washington Street Presbyterian Church.  Survivors include a son Charles R. Welding Jr.

[Submitter's Note:  Below is a second article.]

 

Welding, Marcel Welding, nee Nolton

Source:  The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Friday, 8 Jun 1984

WELDING

        Mrs. Marcel Welding, age 61, Indpls., passed away Tuesday.  Mother of Charles R. Welding, mother-in-law of Frances Welding, sister of Herbert, James and Carl Nolton and Ressie Montague, grandmother of Lisa A. and John C. Welding.  Funeral service Friday 11:30 a.m.  CONKLE  FUNERAL  HOME SPEEDWAY  CHAPEL, 4925 W. 16th St.  Visitation 3 until 9 p.m. Thursday.

 

White, L. Ruth White, nee Bean

Source:  The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Wednesday, 1 Aug 1984

        Shelbyville, Ind. -- Graveside services for L. Ruth White,* 81, Shelbyville, will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville.  Ewing Mortuary, Shelbyville, is handling the arrangements.  She died Monday in a Franklin nursing home.  She was born in St. Paul and lived in Marion and Shelby counties most of her life.

*Submitter's Note:  Her full name was Lena Ruth White.

 

Winland, Thomas A. Winland

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; Feb 1984

        Thomas A. Winland, 77, of 802 N. Lincoln Ave., Bridgeport, died Friday at home.  He was born Oct. 6, 1906, son of the late R. Maywood and Merrel Hall Winland.

        A retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville plant, he was a member of the Martins Ferry Eagles, the Redmen Club of Martins Ferry, and the First Baptist Church, Martins Ferry.

        He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie Frees Winland, on Nov. 14, 1973; three daughters, Betty Lou, Dorothy Carol and Sandra Ann Shores; two sisters, Thelma Miller and Bessie Utsinger; and one brother, Robert Winland.

        Surviving are two sons, Thomas E. and James A., both of Brilliant; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Bobbye Sue) Tribett, of McMechen; one sister, Mrs. William (Merrel) Kyser of Bridgeport; two brothers, John of Colerain and William of Cleveland; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

        Members of the family will receive friends at the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. David Sedziol officiating.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.

 

Young, Mary E. Young, nee Fishburn

Source:  The Wooster [Ohio] Daily Record; 13 Feb 1984

        LAKEVILLE -- Mary E. Young, 84, former Lakeville resident, died Wednesday night at Smithville-Western Care Center following a long illness.

        Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Johnston-Alexander Funeral Home, Shreve, with the Rev. Ron Wilson officiating.  Burial will be at Nashville Cemetery.

        Friends may call Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

        She was born in Ashland County in 1900 to Arthur and Emma White Fishburn.  She had been a home-maker and was a member of Friendly Neighbors Club and a member of Clinton Grange for 50 years.

        She married Charles A. Young on Feb. 16, 1932.  He survives.

        Also surviving is a son, Gerald W. of Wooster; two daughters, Barbara A. Knox of Millersburg and Mrs. Betty J. (Heise) Phillips of Lakeville; a sister, Helen G. Shearer of Wooster; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

        A sister, Dorothy; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren, died  previously.

Submitter's Note:  Below is a second notice.

 

Young, Mary E. Young, nee Fishburn

Source:  The Wooster [Ohio] Daily Record; 17 Feb 1984

        Services for Mary E. Young were Saturday.

        Pallbearers were Bradley and Rodney Young, Lowell Stauffer, Barry Phillips, Steve Dietrich and Galen Garver.

 

 

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