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Monroe County Obituaries

1993

 

 

 

Ables, Raymond R. Ables

Source: The Warren [Ohio] Tribune Chronicle; 25 Oct 1993

        WARREN -- Raymond R. Ables, 63, 1131 Karl St. S.W., died at 2:48 a.m. at Trumbull Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

        He was born July 24, 1930, in Glennville [sic--Glenville], W. Va., a son of Granville and Addie Lattia [sic--Lattea] Ables.

        Mr. Ables had lived in Warren since 1990, coming from Augusta, Ga.  He had lived most of his life in Palmyra, Ohio.

        He married the former Caroline [also seen as Carolyn] R. Shade on March 11, 1967.

        Mrs. [sic--Mr.] Ables was a saw operator for Mucuch [sic–Macuch] Steel Fabricators in Augusta.  He loved to work in his garden and fish.

        Survivors include his father of Diamond, Ohio; his wife, Caroline [also seen as Carolyn], of Warren; two stepdaughters, Donna Joann Tabor of Augusta and Penny Winegard of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Starr of Warren, Mrs. Mary Strader of Buchanon of W.Va. [sic and wording--Buchannon, W.Va.], and Mrs.* Bonnie Ables of Orlando, Fla.; three brothers, Dayton of Sacramento, Calif., Herald of Diamond and Burl of Akron; and five grandchildren.

        A sister, Maxine Vankurt** [sic--Newkirk] and an infant brother are deceased.

        Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at James Funeral Home, where friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Monday.

        Burial will be in Palmyra Cemetery.

Submitter’s Notes:

        *The term “Mrs.” was used in this text.  Raymond’s sister, Bonnie Sue Ables, married Frank Robert Pravdik in Florida in 1992; so she was a “Mrs.” when this obituary was written, but her last name was Pravdik.

        **She is listed as Carol M. Newkirk in the Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 on ancestry.com, and as Carol Maxine Newkirk  in her own  obituary of January 26, 1961 in the Ravenna [Ohio] Record-Courier as well as in her mother's obituary.

 

Ackerman, Raymond W. Ackerman
Source: Memory card, February 24, 1993
    Raymond W. Ackerman, born November 17, 1913; passed away February 24, 1993; services at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio on Saturday, February 27, 1993, at 1 p.m.; officiating Reverend Edward Thurmond; interment Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio. 

 

Adams, Betty R. Adams, nee Fearing

Source:  The Dayton [Ohio] Daily News  - Tuesday, July 20, 1993

ADAMS, Betty R., born January 26, 1928 in Rossburg, OH., to Clarence (Bill) Fearing and Davetta Bailey Fearing passed away July 18, 1993 after a brief illness.  She was preceded in death by husbands William L. Kennard (1968) and Raymond C. Adams (1986), daughter Lu Ann Kennard (1957)* and her parents.  Survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and John Schulke of Dayton, Carmen Riebesell of Lexington, Ky., Gail and Raymond Tipton of Dayton; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Judith McGinnis of Eaton, Dale and Victoria Kennard of Gulfport, MS.; 14 grandchildren William, Amy, Sarah, and John Jr. Schulke of Dayton, Patrick McGinnis of West Alexandria, Kelli Ann and her husband, Christopher Mouk of Italy, Ronda and her husband, David Beaty, Ron Jr., Laurali, Tammy Lindsey of Columbus, Daniel, David, Jamie, and Donald Kennard of Gulfport, MS.; a great-grandchild, Nicholas Beaty; 2 brothers, Charles and his wife Judith Fearing, Darrell and his wife Virenna Fearing; step-mother, Melvina Fearing Vaught; step-sister Beverly and her husband Chuck Luebke; dear sister-in-law, Mary Harvey, several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of the Shamrock Athletic Club, Ladies Auxiliary and V.F.W. #9927.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. at Routsong Funeral Home, 6 Oakwood Ave. (at Irving Ave.)  Rev. Charles Sorrell officiating.  Burial Valley View Cemetery in Xenia.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.

*Submitter's Note:  Lu Ann died June 11, 1956.  She was 24 days old.

 

Adkison, Floyd Samuel Adkison

Source:  The Billings [Montana] Gazette; Saturday, 25 Sep 1993

ADKISON -- Floyd Samuel, 73, of Belgrade.  Funeral services will be held Monday, 2 p.m. in Dahl Funeral Chapel, Bozeman.  Interment in Sunset Hills Cemetery. (9/27)

 

Albert, Robert R. Albert

Source:  The Lincoln [Nebraska] Journal Star; Friday, 15 Oct 1993

        Albert -- Robert R. "Skeeter," 63, Wilber, died Wednesday (10/13/93).  Graduate, Clatonia High School, 1948.  Korean War Army veteran.  Owner/operator, Albert Sand and Gravel Co.  Former employee Webb and Rezny Construction, Beatrice Sale Barn, Ernie Viasak Sand and Gravel Co.  Member, United Methodist Church, Wilber VFW, Crete.  Survivors:  wife, Marilyn; son, daughter-in-law, Scott and Arlene, Wilber; brother, sister-in-law, Gary and Arlyce DeWitt; sister-in-law, Georgia Burchill, Lincoln; grandchildren, Gina, Bary, Stephanie, Albert.  Preceded in death by parents Roy and Rosella Anthony Albert; daughter, Lisa Albert; brother LeRoy.

        Services:  10:30 a.m. Saturday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber.  The Rev. Larry Biederman.  Military graveside services by American Legion Louis Milan Post 101, Wilber.  Wilber Czech Cemetery.

 

Aldridge, Cecyle  M. Aldridge, nee Warner

Source:  The Herald & Review (Decatur, Illinois) - Monday, August 23, 1993

ST.  ELMO - Cecyle M. Aldridge

        ST.  ELMO - Cecyle M. Aldridge, 72, of St. Elmo, died Sunday morning (Aug. 22, 1993) in her home.

        Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Kull Funeral Home, St. Elmo, with the Rev. Jack Oglesby officiating. Visitation will be noon Wednesday until services. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, St. Elmo. Memorials: Maplewood Cemetery.

        Mrs. Aldridge was born Dec. 20, 1920, in Roy, N.M., the daughter of Hal M. and Minnie J. Carey Warner. She was a retired homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church, St. Elmo.

        Surviving are her sister, Mrs. William (Zelma) Fairchild of St. Elmo, and her half sister, Mrs. Robert (Sara Ann) Stahl of Spring Valley, Calif.

        She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Ralph Warner, and half brother, Floyd Hayes.

 

Alexander, Viola E. Alexander, nee Voland

Source:  Marion [Indiana] Chronicle Tribune; 27 Aug 1993

        Viola Emogene Alexander, 61, 706 E. Swayzee St., Marion, died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday in Marion General Hospital.

        Mrs. Alexander was born in Gas City and was a life resident of the Grant County area.  She retired in 1993 after 36 years at Thomson Consumer Electronics.  She attended the Church of God of Prophecy, Gas City.

       Survivors include one son, David L., Marion; two brothers, Melvin and Douglas Voland, both of Gas City; three sisters, Louise Buckler, Marion, and Ruby Crosby and Leona Cummings, both of Gas City; and two grandchildren.

        Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Needham-Storey Funeral Home, Storey-Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, with the Rev. Dennis Collins officiating.  Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Gas City.

 

Alumbaugh, Jacklyn L. Alumbaugh, nee Miller or Crowder*  ?       

Source:  The Bloomington [Indiana] Herald-Times; July 27, 1993

        LINTON -- Jacklyn L. Alumbaugh, 41, of Linton, died Saturday at her residence.

        Born Aug. 20, 1951, in Sullivan, she was the daughter of Jack S. and Betty (Miller) Crowder.*  She was a homemaker and attended Lyons Community Church.

        Survivors include her mother of Linton; two sons, Gregory A. Alumbaugh  and Clint Alumbaugh, both of Linton; four brothers, Jesse Miller** of Eastern Heights, Jackie Miller** and Robert Miller,** both of Midland, and Daniel Dove of Linton; five sisters, Alice Hansens** and Marge Miller**  both of Midland, Carolyn Widdifield of French Lick, Christina Miller** and Phyllis Miller.**

        She was preceded in death by her father.

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

        Services will be 4-9 p.m. today and from  a.m. until services Wednesday.

Submitter's Notes: 

        * The obituary for Jack S. Crowder says his survivors included his wife Betty (Miller) Crowder; one son, Daniel Dove; and two daughters, Jacklyn Miller-Alumbaugh and Carolyn Miller-Collins.  Because of the hyphenated last names of the daughters, it is possible that he might not have been their birth father.

        ** Some of the mentioned “brothers” and “sisters” in Jacklyn's obituary were listed in the 1949 obituary as the children of her grandfather Jesse Miller and his wife Violet Myers Miller.  The Betty listed in that obituary below is Jacklyn’s mother.

        Miller, Jesse Miller

        Source:  The Terre Haute [Indiana] Tribune; Sunday, 31 Jul 1949

                LINTON, Ind., July 30 -- (Special) -- Jesse Miller, 37 years old, died Friday at home here.  He is survived by the widow, Violet; five daughters, Betty, Margaret, Alice,    Phyllis and Christina Miller; three sons, Jesse, Jackie and Robert Miller . . . .

                                             

Anderson, Richard E. Anderson

Source:  The Grand Forks [North Dakota] Herald  - Thursday, September 9, 1993

Richard E. Anderson, 52, Hampden, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1993, in United Hospital, Grand Forks.

        Richard E. Anderson was born Feb. 24, 1941, in Devils Lake, the son of Earl and Nora (Miller) Anderson. He attended school in Hampden, where be later farmed. He was a director of the Hampden Elevator Board and served on the Hampden School Board and the Northfield Township Board in Ramsey County, N.D. He married Judy Schonauer Sept. 12, 1958, in Hampden.

        She survives with sons, Todd, Jay and Tedd, all of Hampden; daughter, Joy Roppel, Alsen, N.D.; four grandchildren; his mother, Hampden; brothers, Floyd, Brocket, N.D., and Tom, Chino Hills, Calif.; and sisters, Janice Wolf, Medford, Minn., and Karen Lindseth, Munich, N.D.

        He was preceded in death by his father and sister, LaVonne.

        Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday in Zoar Free Lutheran Church, Hampden.

        Visitation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today in Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home, Cando, N.D., and after 7 p.m. today in the church, with an 8 p.m. prayer service.

        Burial: Storlie Cemetery, Hampden.

 

Archer, Alice M. Archer, nee Hickinbotham

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 5 Dec 1993

        Alice M. Hickinbotham Archer, 87, Ralston Ave., Martins Ferry, died Friday, December 3, 1993, at Heartland-Lansing Care Center, Bridgeport.  She was born April 25, 1906 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Charles V. and Sue Brown Hickinbotham.

        She was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church, Wheeling, W. H. Fields Circle of Kings Daughters and the Lecture Recital Club, both of Wheeling.  She was also a member of the former Emera Chapter of Eastern Star 456 Martins Ferry.

        She was preceded in death by a sister, Olive Rose.

        Surviving are her husband, Paul D.; two sons, Donald and Robert, both of Martins Ferry; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

        Friends will be received today noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. John R. Groves* officiating. Burial in Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Clairsville.  Eastern Star services at 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Submitter's Note:  In her husband's obituary a week later, this name was spelled "Grove."

 

Archer, Paul Derrell Archer

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 13 Dec 1993

        Paul Derrell Archer, 88, of Ralston Avenue, Martins Ferry, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1993 in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry.  He was born June 27, 1905 in Bellaire, a son of the late Albert and Mary Yocum Archer.

        He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant, where he was chief cost clerk.  He was a member of the First Christian Church, Wheeling.

        He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice M. Hickinbotham Archer, Dec. 3, 1993; two brothers, Ernest and William.

        Surviving are two sons, Robert  L. and P. Donald Archer, both of Martins Ferry; a sister, Esther Boyer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

        Friends will be received 6 to 9 p.m. today and on Tuesday from 11 a.m. at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, with the Rev. John R. Grove* officiating.  Burial in Belmont County Memorial Park. St. Clairsville.

Submitter’s Note: In his wife’s obituary the preceding week, this name was spelled “Groves.”

 

Arnold, Orabelle Arnold, nee Turner

Source:  The Bend [Oregon] Bulletin; 25 Feb 1993

        Orabelle Arnold, a resident of Bend since 1983,* died Feb. 23 at a local nursing center.  She was 77.

        A funeral will be held ar 10 a.m. Feb. 26 at Niswonger-Reynolds Chapel with the Rev. Jim Moline officiating.  Burial will follow at Deschutes Memorial Gardens.

        Mrs. Arnold was born July 14, 1915,** in Urbana, Ohio, to Frank and Nettie May (Watson) Turner.  During her working career she had been a secretary for the Internal Revenue Service.

        She was a member of the Bachelor Buttes*** Square Dancing Club.  She and her husband Earl had won many trophies for English ballroom dancing.

        Mrs. Arnold is survived by her husband Earl whom she married in 1960 in Glendale Calif.  She is also survived by two daughters, Linda Deppe of Bend and Barbara Taylor of Ormond Beach, Fla., seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two brothers Bob and Frank Turner of Springfield, Ohio, and two sisters Pauline Talbert and Linnie Elix also of Springfield.  She was preceded in death by one grandson.

        Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Submitter's Notes:

        * My copy of this obituary is difficult to read, and I am not positive it is 1983.

        ** Both the Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1964 for Ora Turner and the Social Security Death Index for Orabelle T. Arnold give the birth as 14 Jul 1914.

        *** BACHELOR  BUTTES sounded like a strange name for a square dancing club so I googled it and this is what I found:  "The Bachelor Beauts Square Dance Club was started by Larry & Lee Musgrave in January 1963.  All dances and classes were held in the Eastern Star Grange Hall on Airport Road (Powell Butte Highway) east of Bend."

 

Atsalis, William Atsalis

Source:  The Weirton [West Virginia] Daily Times; 27 Jan 1993

William   Atsalis,   65,   former   Weirton   teacher

        HOUSTON, Texas -- William Atsalis, 65, 8797 Hammerly Blvd. Apt 2609, Houston, Texas, 77080, formerly of Weirton, died on Sunday, Jan. 24, 1993, in Texas.

        He was born Nov. 8, 1927, a son of the late John and Catherine Atsalis of Weirton.

        He was Greek Orthodox by faith and was a former sixth grade teacher at Weir Junior High School.

        He was preceded in death by a son, Billy, in 1974 and his parents.

        Survivors include his wife, Marjorie (Freese) Atsalis; four* sons, John Atsalis, Daniel Atsalis, and Michael Atsalis, all of Texas, and Cathy Atsalis-Clendening of Texas; one brother, Steve Atsalis of Weirton; and four grandchildren.       

        Private services were held in Texas.

*Submitter's Note:  Three surviving sons and one daughter are listed here.

 

Baker,  Leo E. Baker

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; Friday, April 30, 1993

Leo E. Baker, age 75, of 138 Woodlawn Ave. NW, Canton, passed away Thursday morning in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Barnesville, OH, he had lived the greater portion of his life in Canton. He was a retired employee of Wean United, retiring in 1982 after 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline L. Baker on August 15, 1992. He was a member of the Hall of Fame CB Club and had been an avid hunter and fisherman. He also co-ownerd [sic] the ABC Window Cleaning Co. in Canton. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Houston, residing in the home, and Kathleen Kessel of Canton; one sister, Margaret Whitsell of Cambridge, OH; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Jeffrey W. Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours at the funeral home Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (Reed, 477-6721)

 

Barr, Kenneth S. Barr

Source:  The [Colorado Springs] Gazette - Thursday, July 15, 1993

        KENNETH S. BARR, 70, of Colorado Springs died July 14, 1993. He was retired.

        A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Shrine of Remembrance chapel, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., with the Rev. Dr. Harold Shoemaker officiating. Private interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver. Shrine of Remembrance is handling arrangements.

        Mr. Barr was born June 12, 1923, in Colorado Springs to Martin and Leila (Smith) Barr.

        He had lived here all his life and was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Elks.

        He was in the Navy from 1943 to 1945.

        He was married March 8, 1945, in Colorado Springs to Juanita Dana, who died in 1983.

        He is survived by a daughter, Janice Hofstedt of Colorado Springs; a son, Steven of Colorado Springs; two sisters, Clara Lee Vandervoort and Betty Lou Shandrick, both of Colorado Springs; a brother, Clifton of Colorado Springs; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

        Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Key Senior Services, 2250 Bott Ave., Colorado Springs 80904.

 

Barth, Edith Irene Barth, nee Hutchinson

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; Thursday, 14 Jan 1993

        Edith Irene Barth, 85, of 213 Fairview Lane died at 3:35 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 13, 1993) at her home.

        She was born Dec. 5, 1907, at Keefer, Okla., to Walter Raymond and Rose Covey Hutchinson.  She had been employed at the Krese Department Store while living in Oklahoma and after coming to Marietta had been employed as a floral designer at the F.W. Woolworth Store and at Dudleys Florist.  She also was noted for her china and oil painting and for flower arrangements that she made in her home.

        She was the oldest living member of Hills United Methodist Church and had been a Sunday school teacher and pianist, as well as a member of the church's United Methodist Women.  She had been a 4-H adviser for many years.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Barth, on Nov. 17, 1988; her parents and four brothers.

        Mrs. Barth is survived by two sons, Robert R. Barth and Gerald W. Barth, both of Reno Star Route; five grandchildren, Mrs. Eric (Tina) Dunn of Marietta and Troy Barth, Jeremy Barth, Justin Barth and Jennifer Barth, all of Reno Star Route; and one great-grandchild.

        Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with the Rev. Gale Lauderman officiating.  Burial will be in Valley Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home from noon  today until the hour of the services.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Hills United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Wilma K. Lane, 140 Rauch* Drive, Marietta, Ohio 45750.

*Submitter’s Note: From my copy I could not be sure if this was RAUCH or  RANCH.

 

Baskett, Mary Lou Baskett, nee Duckworth

Source: The Marion [Indiana] Chronicle Tribune; 4 Jun 1993

        CARMEL -- Mary Lou Baskett, 57, 400 Emerson Road, Carmel, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

        Mrs. Baskett was born in Gas City and graduated from Mississinewa High School in1953.  She lived in the Gas City and Jonesboro area until 1964, when she moved to Carmel.

        She was office manager at Engineered Cooling Systems Inc., Carmel, where she had worked 19 years.

        Survivors include her husband, Phillip; three sons, Allen, Fort Wayne, Phil D., New Port Richey, Fla., and Stanley, Indianapolis; one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Linda) Biggers, Carmel; one brother, Allen Duckworth, Gas City; two sisters, Mrs. Bill (Alberta) Roach, Gas City, and Hazel E. Woods, Jonesboro; and eight grandchildren.

        Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Needham Storey Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City.  Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Gas City.

        Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Beals, Arthur L. Beals

Source:  The St. Louis [Missouri] Post Dispatch; 15 Jun 1993

        BEALS,  ARTHUR  L., 90, St. Johns, Mo.  Sun., June 13, 1993.

        Funeral services will be held Wed., June 15 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in St. Johns, MO.  Burial will be graveside at 2:30 p.m. Wed., at Hill Cemetery in Bourbon, Mo.  Those who wish may make memorials to the First Baptist Church of St. Johns, American Diabetes or the American Cancer Society and will be received at the IRVIN  FUNERAL  HOME,  P. O. Box 1155, Centralia, IL. handling arrangements.

 

Bean, Eric J. Bean

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 27 Nov 1993
NEW  YORK  CITY -- Eric J. Bean, 38, died Nov. 20, 1993.
        Mr. Bean was born in Akron and lived in New York City since 1978. He was group show director for Miller-Freeman, Inc., in New York. Mr. Bean graduated from Wittenberg University with a degree in journalism.
        Preceded in death by parents, Ernest K. and Lucille C. Bean, he is survived by brothers, E. Randall Bean of Randolph, N.J., and Gregory R. Bean of Akron; two nephews and one niece.
        Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Dec. 18, 1993 at the Friends' Quaker Church in New York City. In lieu of other remembrances, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

 

Beasley, Savannah Georgia Beasley, nee Skaags

Source:  The Henderson [Kentucky] Gleaner; August 27, 1993

        REED, KY - Savannah Georgia Beasley, 74, died at 2:07 pm Thursday at her home.

        She was a homemaker.

        Surviving are her husband, Carl; four daughters, Marie Gooch, Georgia Ann Glassco and Barbara Jean Bridges, all of Henderson and Donna Winthrop of Lansing, Mich.; two sons, Johnny Carl of Baskett and James of Reed; three sisters, Claudia Bryant and Martha Yarble, both of Henderson and Chris McDonald of Reed; two brothers, Emmett Skaggs of Reed and Elmer Skaggs Jr of Henderson; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

        Services will be at 2 pm Saturday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson, with burial in Mount Zion Cemetery in Reed.

        Friends may call after 4 pm today at the funeral home.

[Submitted by PE Frichtl.]

 

Beirne, Bobby Beirne

Source:  The St. Petersburg [Florida] Times - Thursday, August 5, 1993

        BEIRNE, BOBBY, 69, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (July 27, 1993) at Northside Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II. There are no known survivors. Bay Pines Funeral Home, St. Petersburg

 

Berry, Freda Berry, nee Porter

Source:  The News-Leader [Springfield, Missouri]; 17 Dec 1993

Freda   Berry,   54

        LEBANON -- Graveside services for Freda Berry, Lebanon, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Bear Thicket Cemetery.

        Mrs. Berry, a homemaker, died at 5:54 a.m. Thursday in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield.

        Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Colonial Funeral Chapel.

 

Bettell, James Bettell

Source:  The San Diego [California] Union-Tribune - Sunday, January 9, 1994

BETTELL -- James, 42, a native San Diegan, died Dec. 26, 1993. Survived by wife Dianne Pope-Bettell, daughters Shannda and Carrie, mother and stepfather Vivian and Gerald Beavers, sister and brother-in-law Jill and David Carter, and nieces Laura and Jacqueline Carter.

 

Billiter, Dale F. Billiter

Source:  Jarvis-Williams Funeral Home, Paden City, West Virginia; Sep 1993

March 31, 1942 - September 07, 1993

Father:

Bruce Billiter (deceased)

Mother:

Eva (Holmes) Biliter

Wife:

Shirley (Harris) Billiter of New Martinsville, WV

Brothers:

Eugene Billiter of Gamble Run Rd

Bill Billiter of Gamble Run Rd

Sisters:

Marlene Bonner of Middlebourne, WV

 

Blocher, Vernon V. Blocher

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; Tuesday, 24 Aug 1993

        Vernon V. Blocher, 77, 75 McKinley St., died at 4:12 a.m. today at Major Hospital.

        Mr. Blocher was born Dec. 29, 1915, in Decatur County to John and Melvina (Dickson) Blocher.  He married Alice Tuley on April 24, 1937.  His wife survives.

        Mr. Blocher was a machinist at Chrysler Corp. in Indianapolis before his retirement in 1978 after 25 years of service.  He was a member of the Marietta United Methodist Church and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.

        Mr. Blocher was an Army veteran of World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient.

        Surviving in addition to his wife is a brother, Arthur Blocher, Marietta.  He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

        Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Norristown, with the Rev. Elma Certain officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Members of local veterans organizations will perform military rites and will serve as pallbearers.

 

Bolin, Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bolin, nee Stephens

Source: The Evansville [Indiana] Courier and Press; 8, 9, or 10 May 1993

        Lizzie Bolin, 92, of 1100 Pennsylvania St., died at 4:20 a.m. Friday at her home.

        She had worked at Indian Industries.

        Surviving is a daughter, Thelma Kisner of Evansville; two sons, Norman Bolin and Raymond Riggle of Evansville; a sister, Susan Yates of Pacific, Missouri; a brother, Clarence Stephens of Dale, Indiana; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Her husband, Ollie died in 1972.

        Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Alexander Memorial Park Chapel, the Rev. Paul Perry officiating Entombment will be in Alexander Memorial Park Mausoleum. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Alexander Memorial Park Chapel.

[From the collection of Allie Elizabeth Morris Hinton. Submitted by Paula Hinton Frichtl.]

 

Bonam, Bertha D. Bonam nee Thomas

Bertha D. Bonam 86, a resident of Smithville Western Care Center since 1989,formerly of Leroy Court, Wooster, Ohio. Died Monday January 11, 1993.  Service will be Thursday at Plainview Church of Christ in Woodsfield, with the Rev. Junior Kinney officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 at the Custer Funeral Home, Wooster.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Wayne County Branch,560 Winter St. Wooster, 44691.

She was born in 1907 in Woodsfield to John W. and Sarah (Keyser) Thomas and married Donald Bonam. He died in 1950.

She had made her home in Woodsfield, moving to Wooster in the early 1940's and was employed at Horn Nursing Home in food service.  She was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ in Woodsfield.

Surviving are one son; Vernon Neil Thomas of Burbank; two grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Victor (Faye) Colvin of Antioch and Mary Jones of Martins Ferry.  Husband , three brothers-seven sisters died previously.

 

Bonam, Charles Denver Bonam

Charles Denver Bonam, 82, of 400 Cambridge Drive, Woodsfield, Oh. died Monday February 1, 1993, at Barnesville Hospital. He was born February 12, 1910 in Perry Township. A son of the late Lewis and Jane Dunn Bonam.

He was an Army Veteran of W.W. II serving in the 640th Quartersmaster in Europe.  He was also a member of the Plainview Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by one daughter; Lois Joan Bonam and one brother Glenn Bonam.

Surviving are his wife Freda Yost Bonam of Woodsfield whom he married September 2, 1939. Also a daughter and son-in-law, Faith E. and Vernon W. Crum of Caldwell, four sisters: Anna Hensel, New Matamoras, Ohio, Estelle Henthorn, Sardis, Oh, Virginia O'Connor, Newark, Oh, and Georgia McMillan North Carolina; three grandchildren : Amanda Jane Crum, John Denver Crum, and Andrea Rae Crum all of Caldwell.

Friends were received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, February 5.  Interment in the Plainview Cemetery, Woodsfield

 

Bonam, Freda A. Bonam nee Yost

Freda A. Bonam, 74, of 400 Cambridge Drive, Woodsfield, Ohio, died Saturday afternoon, April 17, 1993 at Barnesville Hospital. She  was born in Perry Township, Monroe County, Ohio a daughter to the late Roy and Olive Cline Yost.

She was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Denver Bonam February 1, 1993, one daughter Lois Joan Bonam in 1959 and one sister Waneta Hall in 1985.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Faith E. and Vernon W. Crum of Caldwell, Ohio, two brothers Glen Yost of Buena Park, California and Keith Yost of Pickney, Michigan, three grandchildren; Amanda Jane Crum, John Denver Crum, and Andrea Rae Crum all of Caldwell.

Friends were received Monday at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held Tuesday, April 20, 1993 with Minister John Hamilton officiating. Interment was in the Plainview cemetery near Woodsfield.

 

Bower, Kermit L. Bower Sr.

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Friday, April 23, 1993

        Kermit L. Bower Sr., 50, died April 21.

        Born in Glen White, W. Va., he had been an area resident for most of his life and was a member of the Mogadore Moose.

       Preceded in death by father, Charlot, and brother, Carlos D., he is survived by son, Kermit Jr.; mother, Sadie L. Burton; brothers, Bobbie C. and Williard, all of Akron, Ronnie of Louisville; close friend, Jane Boissett, and her daughter, Heather.

        Rev. Charles DeWitt will officiate at service at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Dunn-Quigley-Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home (811 Grant St.), where friends may call one hour prior to service. Cremation to follow.

(Dunn-Quigley-Ciriello & Carr

Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.)

 

Brown, Mary Elizabeth Brown, nee Meadows

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; Saturday, 16 Oct 1993

        Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown, age 68, who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Gary (Shairron) Reed, of 833 Clarendon Ave. NW, passed away Thursday morning in the residence.  She was born in Richwood, WV, and resided in Pensacola, FL, 13 years, coming to Canton in July of this year.  She was retired from Ram Chemical Co. in Pensacola.  Member of Olive Baptist Church; the Saints of the church; the American Business Women's Assoc.; the Freedom Foundation; the Women's Auxiliary of the VFW Post, all in Pensacola.

        Surviving besides Mrs. Reed are two other daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Carol) Cooper of Cape Coral, FL, and Mrs. Robert (Dixie) Snellgrove of Pensacola; two sons and a daughter in law, Richard and Randy Tyler of Marina Del Rey, CA, and Clifford Brown Jr., of Ft. Myers, Fl; three brothers, Paul Meadows of Richwood, WV, Benjamin Meadows of Bedford, VA, and Ronald Meadows of Oakland, MD; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

        A memorial service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Bayview Memorial Park in Pensacola with Rev. Eugene Steele officiating.  There will be no calling hours.  The Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Brown, Mildred F. Brown, nee Barnes

Source:  The East Liverpool [Ohio] Evening Review; Monday, 22 Mar 1993

        CHESTER -- Mrs. Mildred Brown, 88, of Carolina Avenue died Sunday, March 21, 1993, at the Robert E. Boyce Pavilion in City Hospital following a brief illness.

        She was born Feb. 24, 1905, at Fallston, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Mary E. Alleman Barnes.

        Mrs. Brown lived most of her lifetime in Newell before moving to Chester in 1989.  She had been a dipper's helper 50 years at the Homer Laughlin China Co. before retiring in 1972.  She was a member of the Newell First United Methodist Church, its Gleaners Class, the Glass Molders Pottery Plastics and Allied Workers International Union and the Golden Agers Club.

        Her first husband, Roy Rardin, died in 1953.  Her second husband, John Brown, died Feb. 24, 1969.  She also was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Mayle; and a brother, John Barnes Jr.

        She is survived by a brother, William McGown of Kingston, N.C.; a sister, Kathryn Covert of Chester; and several nieces and nephews.

        The Rev. Richard Hogg of the church is to conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Arner Funeral Home.  Burial is to be in Locust Hill Cemetery.

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

 

Bryte, Hayward Bryte

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 12 Dec 1993

        Hayward Bryte, 83, died July 10.

        He retired from Goodwill Industries.

        He is survived by wife, Arretta B.; stepson and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Laurie Holcomb of Akron; stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Bob Pickle, Dean and Mayford Rich, all of Akron, Jean and Richard Allison, Nancy and Robert Williams, all of Arizona; 24 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.   

        Funeral services Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton.  Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.  Calling hours one hour prior to service. (Cox, 745-3311.)

 

Buchholzer, Merian E. Buchholzer nee Rowley

Source:  Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - August 18, 1993 - D6 DEATH NOTICE

             Merian E. (Rowley) Buchholzer, 77, passed away after a long illness on August 15, 1993. She is survived by son, Rick Buchholzer and nephew, Marshall N. Hasson, Jr. There are no calling hours or services. Internment Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3624 W. Market St., Suite 102, Akron, 44333.

 

Burch, Charles Burch

Source:  The Steubenville [Ohio] Herald-Star; Sunday, July 18, 1993

        FOLLANSBEE -- Charles Burch, 77, of 1048 Main S., Follansbee, died July 17, 1993, at St. John Medical Center, Steubenville.

        He was retired from National Steel where he worked for 28 years as an electronics technician.  He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Hooverson Heights Church of Christ.

        He is survived by his wife, Virginia E. Brownlee Burch; two sons, Clifford J. of Follansbee and William C. of Aberdeen, Md.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

        He was born Feb. 14, 1916, in Mentor, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph R. Burch and Bessie Ann Dillon Burch of Steubenville.  He was also preceded in death by one brother.

        Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the James Funeral Home where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday; Highland Hills Memorial Gardens.

 

Burkhart, Lillian M. Burkhart, nee Schaub
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, April 8, 1993
    Lillian M. Burkhart, 78, of 135 Maple Avenue, Woodsfield, died 5:35 p.m. March 31, 1993, in the Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio. She was born September 23, 1914, at Woodsfield, a daughter of the late Fred and Belle Shorts Schaub.
    She was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, where she was also a member of the Catholic Women’s Club.
    She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Burkhart and Charles Burkhart, both of Woodsfield; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Mary) Logston of Jerusalem, Ohio; one brother, Eugene Schaub of Woodsfield; four grandchildren; four step-granddaughters; several local nieces and nephews including Mrs. Glenn (Juanita) Stalder, Sr. of Sardis, Ohio route and Robert Young of Woodsfield.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Burkhart on December 15, 1984; one sister, Margaret Young; one brother, Guy Schaub; two grandsons, Anthony and James Burkhart.
    Friends were received at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield on April 2. Funeral Liturgy with Mass was concelebrated at 11 a.m. April 3 in St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield. Burial followed in the Church cemetery.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the American Society, Monroe County Unit, 106 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793. 

 

Burkhart, Marjorie Clara Burkhart nee Mahoney

Marjorie Clara Burkhart, 92, 128 Brill Street, Barnesville, died Tuesday, January 5, 1992, in Barnesville Health Care Center.  She was born October 12, 1900 in Belmont County, daughter of the late Edward and Ruth Anna Hull Mahoney.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Clemance Burkhart; three sons, Robert, Jackie, and William Jennings; one daughter, Mary Frances Bishop; one brother, Ernest Mahoney; four sisters, May Stephens, Debra DeHaven, Mary Murphy, and Dencie DeHaven.

Surviving are three sons, Charles, Thomas, and Joseph Burkhart all of Barnesville; one daughter, Mrs. Francis (Sarah) Milhoan of Talmadge; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Services were held Friday from the Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Miller officiating.  Burial was made in Assumption Cemetery, Barnesville.

 

Carroll, Debra Carroll, nee Hittle

Source:  The Coshocton [Ohio] Tribune; 10 Jun 1993

        Debra Carroll, 36, 49639 TR 146, died Wednesday, June 9, 1993, at Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville, after an extended illness.

        Born Aug. 20, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Mary L. (Drake) Hittle.

        She was a 1974 graduate of River View High School.

        On June 8, 1974, she married Michael Lee Carroll, who survives.

        Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Kevin (Jackie) Ross, Sr., Jodi R. and Micki L. Carroll, both of the home; one brother, Harry Hittle, Jr., four sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Ann) Deffenbuagh [sic--Deffenbaugh] of Fresno, Mrs. Gerald (Linda) Keohler [sic--Keohlar], Mrs. Paul (Sandra) Parks, and Mrs. Frank (Susan) Nelson; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

        Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at the Free Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery.

        Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and prior to services on Saturday.

 

Chambers, Donald E. Chambers

Source:  The St. Petersburg [Florida] Times - Wednesday, May 5, 1993

        CHAMBERS,  DONALD  E., 63, of Dunedin, died Monday (May 3, 1993) at Tampa General Hospital. He was born in West Jefferson, Ohio, and came here in 1973 from Columbus, Ohio. He worked for the Postal Service in Columbus. He was an Army veteran. His memberships included Harvest Temple Church, Largo, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11 and American Legion Turner-Brandon Post 7, both in Clearwater, Mended Hearts and Florida Trail Association.  

        Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Marjorie E.; two sons, Donald E., Clearwater, and Christopher L., San Jose, Calif.; a daughter, Christine M. Rust, Largo; three brothers, Jack, Clearwater, and Jerry and Ellis, both of Columbus; a sister, Norma Carter, Effingham, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Rhodes Funeral Directors, Belcher Chapel, Clearwater.

 

Cleelan, Rodney E. Cleelan

Source:  The Springfield [Ohio] News-Sun; 27 Dec 1993

        RODNEY  E.  CLEELAN

50, of 173 Lawnview Avenue, passed away Thursday, December 23, 1993 at 7:38 p.m. in Community Hospital.  He was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 21, 1943, the son of Everett and Peggy (Knaggs) Cleelan and has been a life long Springfield area resident.  He was employed for over 29 years as a machinist at Robbins Myers, retiring in 1991.  Mr. Cleelan was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and The Union Club.

        He is survived by his wife, JoAnn (Neal) Cleelan, whom he married on February 22, 1991; his mother and step-father, Peggy and Harold Bechtel; three daughters, Sheri Tingley, Tammy Cordle and Lisa Jones, all of Springfield; two step-daughters, Pam Pritt of Georgia and Sandra Hankins of Springfield; two stepsons, Tony Staccia of Springfield and Rick Staccia of Georgia; three sisters, Peggy Jo Shingler, Paula Shirey and Pamela Bechtel, all of Springfield; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three nieces and five nephews.

        He was preceded in death by his father, Everett; grandmother, Verna; twin brother, Ronald; and granddaughter, Ashley Jones.

        Friends may visit with the family at the JACKSON  LYTLE  &  INGLING  WILLIAMS  FUNERAL  HOME, North Limestone Chapel on Monday from 6-8 p.m.  Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Charles Cordle officiating.  Interment will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.

 

Clift, Sandra F. Clift, nee Neuhart

Source:  MSS 309 Central Ohio Obituaries, Box 7, File 65, Page 7; 18 Jan 1993

        CALDWELL -- Sandra F. Clift, 49, of Sarahsville, Route 1, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1993, at Hospice of Good Samaritan Medical Center of Zanesville.

        Mrs. Clift was born Oct. 25, 1943, in Canton.  She attended Skyvue High School and was of the Protestant faith.

        Survivors include her mother, Waive Star [sic--Starr] Richardson of Zanesville; her husband, Charles B. Clift, whom she married Sept. 26,1959; six sons, Darrin B. Clift of Sarahsville, Keenan C. Clift of Middleburg, Fla., Charles T. Clift of Keystone, Fla., Dwayne F. Clift of Keystone, Fla., Patrick M. Clift of Branson, Fla., and Anthony R. Clift of Sarahsville; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one brother, Virgil Neuhart of San Diego, Calif.

        Her father, James Neuhart, and one son, Nathan Clift, preceded her in death.

        Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Murphy-McCurdy Funeral Home in Caldwell.

        Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Ephraim Methodist Church with the Rev. Marjorie King officiating.  Friends may call one hour prior to the services.  Burial will be in Mount Ephraim Cemetery.

 

Cobbler, Mary Rosella Cobbler, nee Brown

Source:  The Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 5 or 6 Jul 1993

        Mary Rosella Cobbler, 74, of 788 County Road 1754, Ashland, died at her residence Sunday.

        She was born in Ashland, Dec. 19, 1918, the daughter of Clarence Alva and Effie McBride Brown.

        She had been a member of the Steele Avenue Church of Christ in Ashland.

        Surviving are her husband, Kenneth L., to whom she was married Sept. 13, 1940; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Ruth Ann) Gibbs of Vienna, W.Va.; one son, Robert A. of Polk; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Carl Brown of Alliance and Howard Brown of Port Aransas, Texas.

        Services will be held in Fickes Funeral Home, Jeromesville, Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Travis Irwin officiating.  Burial will be in Reedsburg Cemetery.

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

 

Cochran, Lloyd Lee Cochran

Source:  Wetzel Chronicle, New Martinsville,WV; March 24, 1993

        Lloyd Cochran of Route 1, New Martinsville, died Thursday, March 18, in Selby General Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.  He was born November 21, 1931 in Porters Falls.  He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, and also a life-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, New Martinsville,  He was a retired Sgt. First Class of the United States Army and a Protestant.  He was preceded in death by this father, Earl Cochran.

        Surviving are his wife, Lottie Gaye Thomas Cochran, a son, Lloyd A. of New Martinsville; two daughters, Mrs. John (Patty Gaye) Barcus and Mrs. Kenneth (Beulah Idell) Bonar, both of New Martinsville; his mother, Ola Staley Cochran Sams of Pine Grove; a sister, Mrs Frank (Cora) Baumbusch of Thornville, Ohio; four grandchildren, Heather, Stacy, Nicholas, and Amanda.

        Friends were received Saturday at Iams Funeral Home, New Martinsville, where services were held Sunday.  Interment in Paden Memorial Gardens, Paden City, with full military graveside honors.  Memorial contributions may be made to the DAV, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45250-0301 or the New Martinsville Public Library, Washington and Martin Streets, New Martinsville, W.Va. 26155.

 

Congleton, Gertrude Elwanda Congleton, nee Binegar

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times;  30 Nov 1993

        MARIETTA -- Gertrude Elwanda Congleton, 69, of 103 Wynncrest Drive died Saturday evening (Nov. 27, 1993) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

        She was born June 25, 1924, at Pine Ridge, Newport, to Clarence and Carrie Herlan Binegar.  She was a graduate of Newport High School.

        Mrs. Congleton is survived by her husband, Hayward J. Congleton; one daughter, Judith Ann Reynolds of Vincent; four grandchildren, Kelly Sue Pahl, Shannon Reynolds and Autumn Reynolds, all of Vincent, and Misty Anderson of Barlow; two great-grandchildren, Rachael and Kayla Pahl of Vincent; her mother of Newport; five sisters, Delorace Thomas of Reno, June Wigal of Marietta, Phyllis Bowersock of Bloomfield and Mona Bond and Patricia Lamp, both of Newport; and three brothers, Merle Binegar of Antioch, Orville Binegar of Eureka, W. Va., and Lyle Binegar of Newport.

        She was preceded in death by her father; and two brothers, Kenneth Binegar and Furl Binegar.

        Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with Pastor Doradean Rinard officiating. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home.

 

Cook, Violet M. Cook

Source:  The Yakima [Washington] Daily Republic; 4 Nov 1993

        YAKIMA -- Violet M. Cook, 73, of Selah, died Tuesday, November 2, 1993, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.

        Violet was born November 16, 1919, at Drumwright [sic–Drumright], Oklahoma to Luther and Myrtle (Shackelford)* Cook.  She came to the Selah area in 1945 and lived there since.  She had been a sorter at Larson Fruit for a number of years and had been a member of the Selah Home Church and the Selah Silver Set.

        She is survived by two daughters, Sue Davidson and her husband, Don of Selah and Donna Johnson of Spokane; a brother, Claudy Cook of Selah; two sisters, Laura Potter of Yakima and Mildred Friend of Missouri and two grandchildren, Tina Davidson of Selah and Melissa Johnson of Spokane.

        Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, at 11:00 A.M. in Shaw and Sons Chapel.  Burial will be at Tahoma Cemetery.

*Submitter’s Note: This is also seen spelled as SHACKLEFORD.

 

Crossman, Ronald Lee Crossman, Jr.

Source:  The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona; Thursday, 26 Aug 1993

        Ronald Lee Crossman Jr., 29, of Phoenix, a customer-service employee, died Aug. 22, 1993.  He was born in Delaware, Ohio.  Survivors include his parents Ella and Ronald Sr.; sister, Sherry Marie Kellogg; and his grandparents.  Visitation:  5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Phoenix Memorial Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Road.  Services:  10 a.m. Friday, at the mortuary.

 

Cunningham, Christopher L. Cunningham

Source:  The Orlando [Florida] Sentinel; March 6, 1993

        LAPORTE, IND. — A factory boiler used to cure rubber seals and gaskets exploded Thursday night, killing two workers and injuring six, the plant's owner said Friday. Jeffrey Burnel, owner of the American Rubber Products Corp., said federal officials are searching for reasons the 20-year-old gas-fired boiler exploded. The plant, which has 250 employees, will be closed until at least the middle of next week.

Submitter’s Note: Below is the Accident Report Detail

 

Cunningham, Christopher L. Cunningham

Source:   Accident Report Detail

Accident: 170389316 - Employees Killed, Injured In Steam Boiler Explosion

Accident: 170389316 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 03/04/1993

Inspection    Open Date    SIC    Establishment Name

115001851   03/05/1993  3069  American Rubber Products

At approximately 9:46 a.m. on March 4, 1993, an explosion occurred in the boiler room at American Rubber Products Corporation (ARPC) of Laporte, IN. Thirty employees were in the plant at the time of the explosion. This explosion was caused when a York Shipley gas-fired boiler, serial #7438, exploded without any warning and without any unusual conditions apparent. The blast sent a heavy, 6 foot diameter, boiler end plate through a wall and into the adjacent press department. Escaping scalding water and steam followed the plate into the employees' work area. At the same time, in the opposite direction, the large boiler was propelled through a concrete and brick wall before resting 50 feet outside the building. On the way out, the boiler created a 15 square foot hole in the outside wall. No fire occurred after the incident. Employees #1 through #4 were killed. Employees #5 through #8 were hospitalized and Employees #9 through #14 were treated and released from the nearby hospital emergency room.

*Submitter’s Note: Below is an article that was published the following year regarding the accident.

 

Cunningham, Christopher L. Cunningham

Source:  The Times of Northwest Indiana [nwitimes.com]; by WILLIAM LAZARUS, March 28, 1994 [WRITTEN ABOUT 1993 ACCIDENT]

One year later. American Rubber workers still feel pain

        LaPORTE - A huge boiler exploded at American Rubber Products Corp. a year ago in one of Indiana's two worst industrial accidents in a decade.

        Four workers were killed and 10 injured the night of March 4, 1993, at the firm's LaPorte plant. The blast catapulted a 40,000-pound boiler, tumbling its pressure vessel end over end to stop 20 feet outside the plant.

        Time has not healed all wounds.  Some workers and their families believe American Rubber is at fault for

failing to maintain its boiler, a claim disputed by the company. They express anger at the $3,625 fine imposed by the Indiana Occupational Health and Safety Administration. "I think it's outrageous, man. I could have paid that," said Robert White, whose sister was decapitated.

        American Rubber employs 450 workers at its central LaPorte plant and three satellite operations in other states. The company sells $20 million of automotive rubber parts yearly.

        "Four people got killed, and they get fined $3,000," White said. "I tell you, that's ludicrous. But what can you do about it?"

        "We could never recoup in penalties for the loss of life," responded IOSHA

        Deputy Commissioner David Bear. "The penalties are set according to a federally adopted formula that has to be applied. They are not written for fatalities or catastrophes. They are written for violations of the law."

        Jeffrey Bernel, chief executive officer of American Rubber, expressed a similar view, saying, "Would a million dollars bring back those people?" He complimented IOSHA for its work, saying the agency had suggested psychological

counseling for employees and "tried to help us determine what the hell happened here."

        Lawsuits in the wake of the accident also may help in that determination.  But American Rubber is unlikely to be named as a defendant because workers compensation, while providing automatic medical coverage and funeral expenses, bars lawsuits against employers except in cases of intentional wrongdoing.

Differing accounts

        An IOSHA worksheet filled out after the accident notes no willful or repeated violations. It also states, without elaboration, that "the boiler had to be replaced."

        Bernel said that statement refers only to the need to get a new boiler after the accident. "It was inspected by a state inspector every year," he added. "If they felt it had to be replaced, we wouldn't have been able to use it."

        But White said his sister Linda at times "hated to go to work. She would say, 'The boiler went crazy last night. It's going to explode one day.' ... She said it made funny noises (and) vibrated. She always said it's going to kill somebody, but I guess she never thought it was going to kill her."

        One current American Rubber worker said the boiler long had rumbled and shaken the building, and that a temporary maintenance worker had been complaining that it was dangerous two weeks before it exploded.  But two employees denied any unusual shaking or noises occurred, and one former employee doubted Linda White had been afraid of the boiler.  Boilers "rumble from time to time," Bernel said. "The boiler had been acting normally for years and years ... There was nothing that we as management or maintenance felt was unusual ... What happened was an aberration, one in a million."

        A post-accident inspection report by an insurer states "the boiler exploded without warning and without any unusual conditions apparent." But it also notes that dust caused vibration problems with part of the boiler and cites a pre-accident failure or removal of a key support piece.

        A settlement agreement between American Rubber and IOSHA states that the company's contract service failed to provide proper maintenance of the boiler.

        "IOSHA felt and we felt there was an improper installation done when we added a new burner five years ago," Bernel said, adding that the installation was performed under the direction of the contract service.

       Whoever may be responsible, a number of American Rubber employees asked not to be named. They said the firm had advised them to refer inquiries about the boiler and the accident to management.

        Bernel said employees could speak for themselves but that only he could speak on behalf of the company. He said he is responsible for gathering all the facts, adding that release of bits and pieces "creates rumor, innuendo and falsehoods."

A painful episode

        Sue Ellen Johnson finds it difficult to discuss the explosion that caused her to lose a hand, her eyesight and her kidneys.        "I don't remember any of it," she said. "I was in a coma for four months. All I know is that it was a very tragic thing."

        Jill Johnson said workers compensation paid her mother's medical bills, including the ongoing expense of four hours of dialysis three days a week. But Jill recently had to leave her job as a nurse's assistant to care for her mom without pay. "She forgets a lot of things" like taking pills and turning off the oven, Jill explained. "That's basically why I'm here - to be her memory."

        For Gayla Holt, it's the memories that are painful. "I heard a loud noise. I turned, and all I saw was a cloud of smoke coming at me ... I thought it was a press," Holt said. "All I could think of was I was going to die in a stupid factory." Holt recalled that a friend, Vicki Dirks, "came out of the smoky haze. She was all wet, covered with blood, walking to us, begging us to help." After Dirks was in an ambulance, Holt said that another friend, whose skin had been burned "right off her hands," just "lunged into my arms. She said, 'Please take care of my little boy for me.'"

       A third friend, Holt said, was bleeding profusely. She called over 

policeman to help, but, "He said, 'Do you have rubber gloves?' ... "The back of her head was split open and he wouldn't touch her because we didn't have rubber gloves."  Holt said it still makes her angry to think about it.

       "That's the first time I ever heard that come up," said LaPorte Deputy Police Chief Walter Brath. "I know I didn't have rubber gloves on. We weren't worried" about that at the time. Four separate police departments responded to the scene.

Some officers, Brath said, took heroic, though questionable, risks in quickly entering the building without first being able to determine the dangers.

Mental horrors

        Holt recalled that just five minutes before the explosion, she had been sitting at break with Linda White and Joan Erickson, who were killed instantly while working presses just 10 feet away from the boiler.  "I had been throwing snowballs at them all night. I'd grab a snowball, run by them and throw. It was just goofing around," Holt said. Linda was 38 years old. Joan was 18.  Holt doubted that Linda was overly fearful of the boiler. "She liked the area she worked at. If she was really scared, she wouldn't have wanted it,"  Holt said, adding, "At least that's how I feel."  After the accident, Holt said, she herself was haunted by fear.  At work, "I kept jumping at every little noise. I felt really on edge. I always had this feeling that something bad would happen to me just out of the blue," Holt said. She added that she quit in June, after the company started planning to reopen the press room in which her friends were killed.  Even now, Holt said she can't watch violent TV shows, and sometimes "I just have the feeling something is going to come along and whack my head off, just like it did hers."

Soliciting the dead?

        Chris Cunningham, 20, was working at American Rubber as temporary help, hoping to get a permanent job after a couple of weeks, said Terry Harmon, who said he had helped raise the young man for several years. Cunningham, he said, suffered severe burns over much of his body, and died after four days in the hospital and about $200,000 in medical bills, which were paid by workers compensation. "They said if he did live, he would probably be a vegetable," Harmon said.  After the accident, he said, Chris got a letter from the Washington, D.C., law firm of Coale, Allen and Van Susteren, which specializes in plant explosions. "We got to talking" and decided to hire the firm, Harmon added.  Lawyer Phil Allen said that Cunningham likely wasn't dead when the firm sent its letter, and that, in any event, such solicitations are allowed under a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

        "We're suing the inspectors and installers and sellers of various pieces of the boiler" on behalf of two workers who were injured and three who died, including Cunningham, Allen said, describing the lawsuit filed in Indianapolis.  "The theories are negligent inspection and improper design, manufacturing and installation."

        Since some of the workers injured or killed in the explosion were temporaries hired through Manpower, it's possible that the workers compensation would not bar lawsuits by those individuals against the employer, Allen said.  "We're still working on the discovery and investigation," he added. "We haven't made a decision" whether to sue American Rubber on behalf of temporary employees, adding that, thus far, accounts as to American Rubber's responsibility have varied widely.

A deterrence issue

        Unlike Indiana, some states allow employees covered by workers compensation to sue their employer in cases involving gross negligence by the employer.  "That puts the responsibility on the shoulders of those people who have

caused the wrong" and makes it more likely that employers will pay close attention to safety, Allen said. He said OSHA fines and workers compensation payments are usually are too meager to fulfill that deterrence role.

       Locally, the son of Linda White retained Merrillville lawyer Peter Benjamin, according to his uncle Robert White. Benjamin's partner, Ted Leonas, said he is largely handling the case because Benjamin is busy with his duties as Lake

County assessor as well as his campaign to be elected sheriff.

        Leonas said Benjamin & Leonas will file a lawsuit against parties responsible for making and maintaining the boiler. Citing an insurance company inspection report adopted as an official report by the state of Indiana, Leonas

maintained that "a case for gross negligence" might be made against American Rubber but for the workers compensation bar.

Were parts altered?

        In its report, the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. found that bolts holding a burner assembly had worked loose, causing the burner to tilt, and eventually resulting in a rupture.  "The installation of the burner in 1988 was not made without having to alter parts of the boiler front cover plate and the burner assembly," the report states. It also notes, "Any supporting device for the burner assembly was either removed or had failed in some manner between 1988 and 1993."

        In addition, the report notes that mercury switches for the pump and another function appeared "in satisfactory condition" but "the wires had either been ripped out by the occurrence or had been removed" prior to the explosion.

Bernel asserted that no wires had been ripped out of the safety switch, and that the condition of the switch was not related to the explosion. In any case, he said the company's contract service would have been responsible for any

improper installation or maintenance.

        IOSHA initially assessed a $5,000 fine against American Rubber for improper maintenance of its 18-foot-high, 7.5-foot-wide boiler. But in a settlement, the agency reduced that fine to $2,500, and noted only that the company's "contract

service" had failed to provide proper maintenance. A separate fine for an unrelated safety violation accounts for the remainder of the $3,625 penalty.  The fine "is outrageous," Leonas said, adding, "I think that people are being fined equal dollars and, in fact, in many cases paying more dollars for very, very minor, trivial infractions."

        Ken Haselwander, a spokesman for IOSHA, said repeat violations, which were not found in this case, can cause fines to rise dramatically, with a $10,000 penalty proposed for each such violation.  Since the accident, he said, American Rubber's 280-employee plant at LaPorte has not been reinspected because the normal inspection cycle has not come around and no workers have complained to IOSHA about safety conditions.

 

DeNoon, Hazel C. DeNoon, nee Caldwell

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News Register; 19 Oct 1993

        DeNOON, Hazel C., 89, of Meighen Ave., Moundsville, died Monday in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale.  She was a retired employee of the former Kleeson Garment Co., and a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Moundsville.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; a daughter, Vivian Wolfe; her parents, George T. and Clarinda Mathess Caldwell; her stepmother, Virginia McCabe Caldwell.  Surviving are a son, Norman of Oklawaha, Fla.; three daughters, Betty Jean Kimble of Canton, Ohio, Elizabeth Boso of Moundsville and Helen Wellman of Harrison, Mich.; a sister, Mable Kittle of Moundsville; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren.

        Friends received 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville.  Arrangements are incomplete.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church, 1601 1st St., Moundsville, W. Va.

 

Dillon, Ross A. Dillon

Source:  The Jackson Herald [Ripley, West Virginia]; Wednesday, June 16, 1993

Ross     A.     Dillon

        Ross A. Dillon, 87, of Sandyville, died June 9, 1993, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

        He was born in Jackson County, a son of the late Abner and Mary Jane Dillon.  He was retired from Columbia Gas, having been employed 26 years, and was a Jackson County farmer.

        Surviving are one son, Ross Dillon Jr. of Williamstown; one brother, Harvey Elam Dillon of Sandyville; one sister, Bessie Burch of Steubenville, Ohio; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Dillon; several brothers; several sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

        Services were held Friday at Vail Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Morrison officiating.  Burial was in Independence Cemetery, Sandyville.

 

Dowler, Forest Blaine Dowler

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 12 Aug 1993

        LOWELL -- Forest Blaine Dowler, 62, of  Fourth Street, died Wednesday (Aug. 11, 1993) in Marietta Memorial Hospital.

        Mr. Dowler was born Jan. 11, 1931, in Wood County, W.Va., to W.C. and Georgia Clegg Dowler.  He had lived in Lowell for 23 years and had worked as a machinist for Elkem Metals for 20 years, retiring in July 1990.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict.  He was a Methodist by faith and was a member of Lowell American Legion Post 750 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5108, Marietta.  He had been an active horseshoe player and was a member of the Wolf Creek Horseshoe Association.  He had bowled for several years for the Joy-Wagner Rental Bowling Team.

        He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Betty) Burnett of Lowell; one son, Thomas of Marietta; one sister, Avis Adams of Fleming; two brothers, Cliff and Don, both of Parkersburg; one granddaughter; and a friend, Fran Moore, who lived in the home.

        Mr. Dowler was preceded in death by five brothers, Herbert, Richard, Carmel, Earl and Jim Dowler; one sister, Gladys Coe; and his former wife, Helen Jeane Dowler, in November 1992.

        Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home with the Rev. John Emigh officiating and the Rev. Judith Scott assisting.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Lowell with full military rites by American Legion Post 750.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Village of Lowell Park Fund, P.O. Box 337, Lowell, Ohio 45744.

 

Dunham, Donna "Joan" Dunham, nee Cable

Source:  The Muncie [Indiana] Evening Press; Wednesday, 28 Apr 1993

        CHESTERFIELD, Ind. - Donna "Joan" Dunham, 65, died Tuesday in Community Hospital, Anderson, after a lengthy illness.

        Mrs. Dunham, who was born in Lincoln, Neb., graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945 and the University of Nebraska School of Nursing in 1950.  She had been a resident of Chesterfield for 30 years.

        She was a registered nurse at St. John's Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis, and Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.  She retired from Community Hospital in 1989.  She also worked at Weight Watchers for five years.

        She was a member of Chesterfield Christian Church and a former member of Order of the Eastern Star in Lincoln, Neb., and University of Nebraska Alumni Association.

        Survivors include her husband, Howard Dunham; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Teresa Dunham and Timothy and Debra Dunham, all of Anderson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Robert Stanley, Muncie, and Julia and Dean Thurston, Alexandria; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

        A son, Brian Dunham, is deceased.

        Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service.  Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery.

        Calling will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.

        Memorials may be sent to St. John's Hospice and American Cancer Society.

 

Eikelberry, Lloyd P. Eikelberry

Source:  The Record-Courier, [Kent/Ravenna, Ohio] - 12 May 1993

        CHARLESTOWN -- Lloyd P. Eikelberry, 68, died Tuesday at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna after a short illness.

        Born July 25, 1924, in Woodsfield, Ohio, he was the son of Albert and Estella (Naylor) Eikelberry.  He had lived in Charlestown for more than 37 years.

        Mr. Eikelberry worked as a groundskeeper for 17 years at Kent State University, retiring in 1989.  He previously was employed for 27 years as a mechanic with Davey Compressor Co. in Kent, and had worked part-time for Charlestown Township.

        He was a member of the Charlestown Volunteer Fire Department.

        Survivors include his wife, Kathryn E. (Drake) to whom he had been married for 42 years; sons, Roger A. of Brimfield, Roy E. of Barberton, and William A. of Hartville; daughters, Mrs. Daryl (Pat) Kubilus of Bath Township, Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Love of Garrettsville, Mrs. Jerry (Barbara) Burdick of North Carolina and Joanna M. of Ravenna; 13 grandchildren; and brothers, Joseph of Warnock, Ohio and Carl of Streetsboro.  His brothers, Leonard, James and Charles died previously.

        Calling hours will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday.  Burial will be in Charlestown Cemetery.

 

Erwin, Kenneth L. Erwin

Source:  The East Liverpool [Ohio] Evening Review; Monday, 30 Aug 1993

Kenneth    L.   Erwin,  33

        EAST  LIVERPOOL -- Kenneth L. Erwin, 33, of Edgewood Street died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 1993, in the emergency room at City Hospital following a motorcycle accident.

        A lifetime resident of East Liverpool, he was a plant manager at Kentak Plastic Products Co.  He was Presbyterian by faith.

        He was a graduate of East Liverpool High School Class of 1978, where he participated in football and wrestling.  He also was on the Board of Directors at the East Liverpool YMCA.

        Besides his parents he is survived by his wife, Julie Peddicord Erwin, at home; a daughter, Nicole Renee Erwin, at home; two sons, Brent William Erwin, and Lance Lee Erwin, at home; a sister, Mrs. Steven (Tracy) Wilson of Hammondsville; a brother, Steven Charles Erwin of East Liverpool; and step-grandfather, Lloyd Zigler of LaCroft.

        Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dawson Funeral Home, with Rev. Charles Parry officiating.  Burial is to be in Riverview Cemetery.

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

 

Evans, Lester E. Evans

Source:  The South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - Saturday, March 20, 1993

EVANS -- Lester E., 84, of Pompano Beach passed away Friday, March 19, 1993. Preceded in death by 2 sons, James Evans and William Evans. Survived by wife, Ethel L., children, Barbara Mowder of Revenna, OH, Patricia Nichols of Steubenville, OH, Donald Evans of Duluth, GA, sisters, Hilda Webster, Florence Meeks, and Shirley Webb, brothers, George Evans, Thomas Evans and Paul Evans. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Family will received friends Sunday, March 22nd 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Monday March 23rd 11 am at the funeral home chapel. FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME NORTH, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, Fl. 305-523-6700

 

Flood, Kenneth Stafford Flood

Source: The Courier-Journal, [Louisville, Kentucky] - April 8, 1993

        Kenneth Stafford Flood, 83, died Wednesday at his home.

        He was a native of Henry County; a retired welder for the old Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co., where he had worked 29 years; and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Young at Heart and Senior Jewels.

        Survivors: two sons, Henry D. Flood of Walhalla, S. C., and Ernest Ray Flood; a daughter, Linda Moore; two stepsons, James G. Carnforth of Virginia Beach, VA, and Richard B. Carnforth of Shepherdsville; a stepdaughter, Joan Mattingly of Shepherdsville; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

        Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Arch L. Heady Okolona Funeral Home, 8519 Preston Highway. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Thursday.

        Memorial gifts: American Lung Association or Hospice of Louisville.

 

Foust, Ralph E. Foust

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 14 Sep 1993

        Ralph E. Foust, age 78, of Canton, passed away Friday afternoon at Aultman Hospital. 

        Born and raised in Zanesville, OH, he has been a Canton resident since 1953.  He worked for the Oiler Asphalt  Co.

        Survivors include his wife, Ada; brother, John Foust of Oregon; daughters, Bonnie White of Arizona, Deloris Gordon of Indiana, Donna Gogles and Merele Murray of Philo, OH, and Carol Kuhre of Colorado; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; three stepdaughters, Donna Phillip of Illinois, Maxine Williamson of New Jersey and Deloris Wissmar of Canton; several step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Goldy; three sisters, Vera Graham, Fay Kenney, and Annabele Foust; two brothers, Grover and Walter Foust.

        Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in the Arnold Funeral Home, 1517 Market Ave. N., with Pastor James Snyder officiating.  Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.  Friends may call Sunday (today) 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. 

        Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association of Stark County.

(Arnold, 456-7291)

 

Frost, Edith M. Frost, nee Griewe

Source:  OBITUARY EXTRACTS from the Jacksonville, Illinois newspapers [online]

        FROST, Edith M. (Liehr); b. 22 Oct 1919, Brown Co., IL; d. 12 Dec 1993, Springfield, IL; Bu.: West Side Cem., Versailles, IL; resident of Loami; formerly of Versailles, IL; M. Lemuel D. Frost on 24 Apr 1955 in Morgan Co., IL; Fa.: Gilbert Liehr; Mo.: Iva Griewe;*  Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Robert (Donna) Cox of Loami; and two grandchildren; Preceded by her parents and an infant brother.

*Submitter's Note:  Usually this name is seen spelled as GREIWE.

 

Fulton, James Paul Fulton

Source:  The Henderson [Kentucky] Gleaner and Owensboro [Kentucky] Messenger & Inquirer; April 6, 1993

        James Paul “Jim” Fulton, Jr., 67, Henderson, died at 2:42 am Monday at his home.  He was a teacher in Kentucky and Florida and retired from the Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources in 1988.

        A Marine veteran, he was a member of Baskett Christian Church and Stanley Masonic Lodge No. 878, where he was past master.

        Survivors include his wife, Cherie Lucille Beasley Fulton; three daughters, Teresa Lee Porter of Reed, Glynnis Marie Rogero of Fort Myers, Fl., and Suzanne Lucille Stovall of Indianapolis; two sons, James Michael Fulton of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Morgan Bradley Fulton of Henderson; his mother, Virginia Fulton of Sebring, Fl.; two brothers, Bobbie Gene Fulton of Little Rock, Ark. and Donald Mercer Fulton of Miami, Fl.; and 14 grandchildren.

        Services will be at 1 pm Wednesday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home.  The Rev Walton McGee will officiate.  Burial will be in Baskett Cemetery.

        Friends may call after 2 pm today and until service time Wednesday at the funeral home, where a Masonic service will be held by Stanley Masonic Lodge No. 878 at 7 tonight.

        Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Baskett Christian Church Building Fund or St. Anthony’s Hospice.

[Submitted by PE Frichtl.]

 

Galloway, Mary E. Galloway, nee Allison

Source:  The Defiance [Ohio] Crescent News; 15 Dec 1993   

        WEST  UNITY -- Mary E. Galloway, 68, died Tuesday morning in Community Hospitals of Williams County, Bryan.

        She was born Aug. 30, 1925, in Minersville, the daughter of Harry and Goldie (Tillis) Allison.  In 1945, she married Luther Galloway, who died in 1987.  She had been employed at the Hahn Clothing Store and then Campbell Soup Co., Napoleon.  She was a member of the West United Methodist Church and its U.M.W.  She also attended the Rebecca Lodge in New Cumberland, W.Va.

        Surviving are two sons, William of West Unity, and Martin, Kunkle; two daughers, Mrs. Jerry (Rebecca) Grant of Onstead [sic–Onsted], Mich., and Mrs. Larry (Barbara) Gerencser, Cecil; two brothers, Harry Allison Jr. of New Cumberland, W.Va., and Richard Allison, Richwood; four sisters, Wauna Galloway of Richwood, Norma Still and Clarice Diaz, both of New Cumberland, W.Va., and Sally Pasco, Weirton, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

        Also preceding her in death were two granddaughters.

        Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the West Unity United Methodist Church with Rev. James Groves officiating.  Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance.  Visitation will be from 2 p.m. today in Hollingshead Funeral Home, West Unity.

 

Garrett, Thelma Irene Garrett, nee Mitchell

Source:  The Oskaloosa [Iowa] Herald; 1 Nov 1993

        Thelma Irene Garrett, 94, of Oskaloosa, died on Saturday, Oct. 30, 1993 at the Mahaska County Hospital in Oskaloosa.  She was born March 13, 1899 in Mahaska County to Lewis William and Mabel Elizabeth Kincaid* Mitchell.  She married Arley Wesley Garrett on Sept. 25, 1919 in Oskaloosa.  He died on Dec. 14, 1963.  She was a rural school teacher, a cook for Senior Citizens Congregate Meals in Oskaloosa, as well as the American Baptist Women.

        She is survived by three sons, Robert of Carlsbad, N.M., Donald of Des Moines, and Keith of Oskaloosa; six daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Dale) Hazlett of Kansas City, Mo., Arlene (Mrs. William) Salway of Oskaloosa, Betty (Mrs. Robert) Plate of Pella, Margie (Mrs. Fred, Jr.) Black of Oskaloosa, Mary Lou (Mrs. Carrol) Beyer of Lynnville and Elaine (Mrs. Danny) Brown of Oskaloosa; 26 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Hazel Kelly of Oskaloosa and Lois Mitchell of New Sharon.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, William; and three brothers and two sisters.

        Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Powers Funeral Home in Oskaloosa, with the Rev. Tyrone Henderson of the First Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will be in Forest Cemetery.  Family visitation at the funeral home will be this evening, 7-8:30 p.m.  Memorials may be made to the Baptist Retirement Home in care of the First Baptist Church.

*Submitter’s Note: The family name is usually seen spelled as KINKADE.

 

Gill, Doris E. Gill, nee Blake

Source:  The Alliance [Ohio] Review; 22 Feb 1993

        Doris E. Gill, 67, 16715 Western Reserve Road, Berlin Center, died at 4:17 p.m. Sunday at her home following a five-year illness.

        Mrs. Gill was born March 10, 1925, in Deep Valley, Pa., to Rodney C. and Nettie Riggs Blake.  She retired in 1983 from Mount Union College where she was employed as a cook in the snack bar.

        Mrs. Gill attended Fellowship Baptist Church in Beloit.

        She is survived by her husband, Norvil R. whom she married May 17, 1947; three sons, Bruce of Sebring, David of Alliance and Jeffrey of Minerva; four brothers, Gyles R. Blake of Pine Prairie, La., Harold W. Blake and Robert L. Blake, both of Alliance, and Ronald N. Blake of Homeworth; and five grandchildren.  Mrs. Gill was preceded in death by a sister, Beryle Blake, and three brothers, Clem J., Rodney D. and James A. Blake.

        There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. James White officiating.  Interment will be in Hartzell Cemetery in North Benton.

        There are no calling hours.  Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home in Sebring.

        The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

 

Grandbouche, Velda R. Grandbouche, nee Brigham

Source:  From the Collection of Geneva [Ohio] Library; Obit 27, pg 312; 17 Dec 1993

        WARREN -- Velda R. Grandbouche, 65, of Route 46, New Lyme, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 15, 1993, at Warren General Hospital.

        Born July 1, 1928, in Willoughby, she was the daughter of Keston D. and Stella B. (Weber) Brigham and has been a resident of the area most of her life.

        She was a graduate of Rock Creek High School, a member of Austinburg Garden Club and the Rock Creek V. F. W. Auxilliary [sic] and enjoyed sewing and crocheting.

        She married Clayton R. Grandbouche on July 17, 1948, in Lewisville, Ohio.

        Survivors include two daughters, Vivian R. Park of Oceanside, Calif., and Evelyn F. Spencer of New Lyme; two sons, Roy D. Grandbouche of Denver, N.C., and Glen E. Grandbouche of Levittsburg; two sisters, Barbara A. Smith and Carroll J. Gildersleeve, both of Austinburg; three brothers, Corliss H. Brigham of Dorset, Roy L. Brigham of New Castle, N.H. and John C. Brigham of Eliot, Maine; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clayton, in 1982; three brothers, Keston Brigham Jr., Elmer Brigham and Linn Brigham and one sister, Lois Timms.

        Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1993, at the Fleming Funeral Home, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with Pastor Bill McMinn of the Eagleville Bible Church officiating.  Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Plymouth.

        Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.  Contributions may be made to the Community Counseling Center, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

 

Greenwald, John Blair Greenwald

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; Wednesday, November 24, 1993   

        John Blair Greenwald, age 59, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord Monday November 22, 1993, Mt. Carmel East Hospital.  Retired AT & T and member of the Pioneers Club, 1952 graduate of Columbus East High School and was a deacon at the Heritage Baptist Church.  Survived by wife, Marilyn; children, Lynn (Greg) Lautzenheiser, Millersport, David (Debra) Greenwald, Junction City, Robert (Tammy) Greenwald, John P. Greenwald and Gary A. Greenwald; brother, William J. Greenwald, all of Ohio; sister, Elaine (Gale) Armstrong, Ariz.; mother-in-law, Lillian Huntsman; sister-in-law, Marjorie Huntsman, both of Columbus; several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by parents William Jr. and Mildred Greenwald.  Friends may visit Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the DWAYNE  R. SPENCE  FUNERAL  HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester.  Funeral services will be held Saturday 10 a.m. at the Heritage Baptist Church, 470 Groveport Rd., Canal Winchester, OH 43110 with Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Grandy officiating.  Interment Millersport Cemetery.  Friends who wish may make memorials to the Heritage Church in Blair's memory.

 

Greenwood, Roger L. Greenwood              

Source:  The Bloomington [Indiana] Herald-Times; March 1, 1993

        LYONS -- Roger L. Greenwood, 42, of Lyons, formerly of Linton, was killed Saturday in a truck/train accident in Greene County.

        Born Nov. 5, 1950, in Linton, he was the son of Robert L. and Arbutus (Wakefield) Greenwood.  He had served in the Army and was a general contractor.  He was a member and past governor of Loyal Order of the Moose 1434 in Linton and member of American Legion Frank Courtney Post 22.

        Survivors include his parents of R. 1, Switz City; one daughter, Jennifer Sue Burdette of Linton; two brothers, John R. Greenwood and Jeffrey S. Greenwood, both of Linton; one sister, Mary Ann Greenwood of Linton; several nieces and nephews.

        Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton with the Rev. Charles G. Parsons officiating.  Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Frank Courtney Post 22.

        Friends may call 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until services Tuesday at the funeral home where Loyal Order of the Moose memorial services will be 7:30 p.m. tonight.

 

Hall, Forrest Melvin Hall, Jr.

Source: The  Virginian-Pilot, [Norfolk, Virginia] - March 20, 1993 Page D2

        Forrest "Chuck" Melvin Hall Jr., 66, died March 18, 1993.

        Mr. Hall was born in Hominy, Okla., and had retired from the Navy after 25 years. He was employed with the U.S. Post Office after his retirement from the Navy. He was a member of Miles Memorial United Methodist Church. Mr. Hall was a member of Ocean View Masonic Lodge 335, Scottish Rite Bodies and Fleet Reserve No. 60. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict.

        Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Catlett Hall; a son, Forrest M. Hall III of Norfolk; a sister, Ann Cleveniger [sic–Clevenger] of Daingerfield, Texas; and a brother, Al Gene Hall of Daingerfield.

        The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, by the Rev. Dan Ivy. Burial, with military honors, will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where Masonic Rites will be accorded by Ocean View Masonic Lodge 335. A Fleet Reserve service will also be held.

 

Hamman, Richard D. Hamman

Source:  The St. Louis [Missouri] Post-Dispatch; Monday, 30 Aug 1993

        HAMMAN,  RICHARD R., Sat., Aug. 28, 1993, beloved husband of Helen Lillian Brown Hamman, dear father of Gene (Vera) Hamman, Patricia (Orbert) Wakefield, Carl (Jane) Brown Jr., Ramona (Thomas) Baughman, Karen (Joseph) Morman and Gary (Emily) Brown; dear grandfather of Douglas, Hamman, grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 16; dear brother of Alfred Hamman, Mary Elliot and Christopher Hamman, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

        Funeral service at SCHRADER FUNERAL HOME, 14960 Manchester Rd. at Halloway, Ballwin, Tues., 1 P.M.  Interment Bethel Cemetery.   VISITATION  MON. 2-9 P.M.

 

Haney, James A. Haney

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Monday, December 27, 1993

        James A. Haney, 79, of Akron, formerly of Atwater, died Friday.

        Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mary (Henry); son, James* Paul of Akron; one brother and four sisters.

        Friends will be received one hour prior to the 1 p.m. service Tuesday, at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home Atwater Chapel, with Evangelist James Mowder officiating. Interment at Atwater Cemetery. (Wood-Kortright, Atwater 325-1041.)

*Submitter's Note:  On the stone he shares with his parents in the Atwater Cemetery, the name is inscribed John P. Haney.

 

Hanzie, Mildred L. Hanzie (nee Hughes)

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; Sunday, December 12, 1993

        WADSWORTH-SEVILLE--Mildred L. Hanzie, 70, died Dec. 11, 1993 at Akron General Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

        Born in Columbia, Ky., Mrs. Hanzie resided in Seville for eight years, previously residing in Wadsworth.  She was a store detective at O'Neil's department store for 15 years, retiring in the late 1960s.  She was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church and V.F.W. Post 1089 Auxiliary.

        Mrs. Hanzie is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Robert A. and Kathy of Wadsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Linda C. and Richard Terepka of Wadsworth; grandchildren, Heidi Miller, Rob and Katie Hanzie, Geoff and Melissa Peterson; brother, Clayton Hughes of Wadsworth.  She was preceded in death by husband Robert B., brothers, Milton and Alan Hughes.

        The family will receive friends Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where services will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m., Rev. Gerald L. Keller officiating.  Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.  Contributions may be made to Akron General Medical Center Heart Center, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron 44307.  (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

 

Harmon, Marie Harmon, nee Weber

Source:  The Zanesville [Ohio] Times Recorder; 6 Feb 1993

        DUNCAN  FALLS -- Marie Harmon, 79, of 5410 McDonald Road, Chandlersville, died at 10:43 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1993, at Bethesda Hospital.

        She was born Dec. 16, 1913 at Monroe County and attended Sugargrove Methodist Church.

        Surviving are two sons, Jim Harmon of Chandlersville and Edsel Harmon of Charleston, W. Va.; one daughter, Martha Harmon of Chandlersville; three grandaughters [sic]; and one great granddaughter.

        Preceding her in death were her husband, Earl Harmon on May 14, 1986; her parents, Daniel and Martha Fisher Weber; one brother, James Weber; and one sister, Edna Weber.

        Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Thompson-Farus Funeral Home in Duncan Falls where services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, with the Rev. Jennifer Johnston Baker officiating.  Burial will be in Chandlersville Cemetery.

 

Harris, Alice B. Harris, nee Hannah

Source:  The Greenfield [Indiana] Daily Reporter; 30 Jan 1993

        Alice B. Harris, 86, Knightstown, died Thursday in Wapkoneta [sic--Wapakoneta], Ohio.

        Born Feb. 14, 1906, in Daviess County, she was the daughter of Cora Shake.

        Mrs. Harris was a nurse's aide at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, for 25 years.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, New Castle; Eastern Star 116, New Castle; and Pythian Sisters Venus Temple 50, New Castle.  She attended Faith Chapel, Knightstown.

        Survivors include son Tom Kise, Knightstown; daughter Barbara Cooper, Wapakoneta, Ohio; four grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by her first husband Frank Kise in 1955 and her second husband Carl T. Harris in 1983.

        Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Butcher-Whetsel Funeral Home, Knightstown, with the Rev. Danny Douglas officiating.  Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle.

        Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

 

Herlan, Edith Glenda Herlan, nee Eddy

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 5 February 1993

        NEWPORT--Edith Glenda Herlan, 85, of Newport Route 1, died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 3, 1993) in Marietta Memorial Hospital.

        She was born Jan. 28, 1908, at Archers Fork, Washington County, to Oscar and Mary Patterson Eddy.  She was a member of the Newport Church of Christ.

        Mrs. Herlan is survived by her husband, Joe R. Herlan, whom she married Sept. 11, 1926; two sons, John Herlan and Neil Herlan, both of Newport; two daughters, Helen Farson of Ravenna, Mich., and Donna Hearn of Jenison, Mich.; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Deborah Riggs of Matamoras, who was reared in the Herlan home; one brother, Claire Eddy of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and three sisters, Anna Westbrook of Matamoras, Alice Herlan of Allen, Mich., and Margaret Weinstock of Marietta.

        She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.

        Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Newport Church of Christ with Charles Newell officiating.  Burial will be in Eddy's Ridge Cemetery.  Friends may call at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church for one hour prior to the services.

 

Hilliard, Hazel Mauck Hilliard
Source:  Sandwich, Illinois newspaper; 10 Nov 1993
        Hazel M. Hilliard, 85, of Millington, died Monday at the Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Larson-Gabel Funeral Home Ltd. in Newark, with Pastor Lora Going officiating. Burial will be at the Millington-Newark Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services.
        She was born September 14, 1908 in Geff, IL, to Charles and Emily (Leinard) Mauch. She married Floyd Hilliard December 16, 1928 in Fairfield, IL. They moved to Millington in 1929 and she lived there until two years ago. Her husband, Floyd, died January 2, 1980. She was a member of the Millington United Methodist Church.
        She is survived by a son, Charles (Hazel) Hilliard of Sandwich; a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Marie) Severson of Sheridan; five grandchildren, Mrs. Olin (Marcia) Fite, Mrs. Michael (Linda) Gletty, Mrs. William (Ruth) Hartline, Steven (Anne) Hilliard, Owen (Beverly) Severson; 16 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Wanda) Dukes of Decatur, Mrs. Richard (Maxine) Swift of Ft. Myers, FL, two sisters-in-law, Gladys Mauck of Columbus and Eileen Mauck of Decatur; and numerous nieces and nephews.
        She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Floyd; and three brothers, Roy, Paul and Ivan Mauck.
        Pallbearers are four grandsons, Steven Hilliard, Owen Severson, William Hartline, Michael Gletty and two nephews, Lewis Hilliard and Ivan Gaines.

 

Hoffman, Ruby E. Hoffman nee Whitacre
Source--Newsclipping
Published--1993
    Hoffman, Ruby E., 94, of Marietta, Route 2, died at the home of her niece at 5 a.m., March 26, 1993. She was born May 15, 1898 in Monroe County.
    She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Lakeworth, FL. She had been owner and manager of apartments until her retirement in 1976. She was a member of the Woodsfield Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 268, American Legion Auxillary in Woodsfield, and was a member of the Crippled Children's Society in Woodsfield.
    She is survived by one niece, Nyla Griffith of Marietta; two nephews, Archie Hoffman of Indianapolis and Koy Whitacre of Graysville; two cousins, Nancy and Elizabeth Amos of Dayton; and 10 great-nephews and nieces.
    She was preceded in death in September 1954 by her husband, Harry Hoffman. They married May 15, 1916;  one brother, Arnett.
    Friends were received at Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, March 27. Services were held at 1:30 p.m., March 28 with the Rev. James Dickey officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery at Graysville.

 

Hogue, James Flavil Hogue

   James Flavil Hogue, 77, formerly of Rt. 2 Lewisville, Ohio died Nov. 27, 1993 at 8:30 p.m. in S.E.M. Haven Health Care Center, Milford, Ohio following an extended illness. He was born Aug 13, `1916 near Lewisville, a son of the late Mason and Andora Cree Hogue.   He was a retired electrician and a member of the Church of Christ; a member of the Stafford Lodge # 300 F&AM, Stafford, American Union Chapter #1, R.A.M., Marietta Council # 78 R&SM; Marietta Commandary # 50 K.T.; Aladdin Temple, Columbus, Monroe County Shrine Club, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Woodsfield, a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose # 1823, and a member of I.B.E.W. Local 972 Marietta.   He is survived by a son, Walter T. of Tallassee, AL; two daughters, Mary Allice Arnold of Reno, and Mrs. Douglas (Marjory) Fouss of Batavia; two brothers, Denzil of Marietta and Walter M. of Jackson; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.

   He was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Fitzgerald Hogue, Aug. 29, 1985; his second wife, Jessie Crawford Hogue, March 31, 1988; his parents, Mason and Andora Cree Hogue.

   Friends were received Nov 29 at Waters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held Nov, 30 with Evangelist Tim Nowlin officiating. Burial followed in Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Ohio

 

Holiday, Roger W. Holiday, Jr.

Source:  newspaper clipping, Marietta, Ohio, or Parkersburg, West Virginia; 9 Jun 1993

        PARKERSBURG -- Roger W. Holiday, Jr., 27, of 4209 Lincoln St., died at 2:48 p.m. Monday (June 7, 1993) in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital at Parkersburg.

        He was born March 4, 1966, at Marietta to Roger and Susan Rutter Holiday Sr.  He was a graduate of Fort Frye High School and was a member of the school's football and track teams.  He had been employed by Birmingham Bolt Co.

        Mr. Holiday is survived by his wife, Tawyna M. Nash Powell, whom he married Feb. 14, 1992; one daughter by a previous marriage. Tiffany Noel Holiday of Little Hocking; three stepchildren, Mark Duane Powell, Jessica Lynn Powell and Rocky Lee Powell, all of Parkersburg; his parents of Lowell Route 2; two brothers, Leslie E. Holiday of Whipple and Gregory A. Holiday of Lowell; his twin sister, Robin Jones of Marietta; another sister, Dawn M. Holiday of Marietta; and one grandmother, Mary Emma Holiday of Sycamore Valley.

        He was preceded in death by one brother, John Michael Holiday; and one sister, Jeanette Sue Holiday.

        Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with burial in Wilding Cemetery at Ravenswood, W. Va.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and until the hour of the services on Thursday.

 

Hopper, Gilbert Hopper

Source:  The Herald & Review (Decatur, Illinois) - Monday, June 21, 1993

        SHELBYVILLE - Gilbert Hopper, 77, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Shelbyville, retired farmer, died Sunday (June 20, 1993).

        Survivors: wife, Agnes, Mesa, Ariz.; nephews, Elza and Revis Durbin, both of Shelbyville.

        Services: Wednesday in Melcher Mortuary, Mesa, Ariz.

 

Hudson, Dorothy Hudson, nee Craig

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News;  4 Jan 1993

        Dorothy Hudson, 70, 1452 E. Lawndale Dr., died at 11:05 p.m. Wednesday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

        Mrs. Hudson was born Jan. 6, 1923, in Bedford, to Carl and Dolly (Hackler) Craig.  Her marriage was June 13, 1946, to Everett F. Hudson.  He died April 5, 1986.

        Mrs. Hudson worked 18 years for Western Electric, Indianapolis, retiring in 1971.  She was a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle, Shelbyville.  She had been a resident of Shelbyville for 55 years.

        Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Apostolic Tabernacle with the Rev. Robert Cavaness officiating.  Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Apostolic Tabernacle.

        Survivors include an adopted son, William Lovitt Jr., serving with the U.S. military in Hawaii; two daughters, Diana Lynn Ferguson and Mrs. Kevin (Sandra Kay) Hall, Shelbyville; four grandchildren; one* great-grandchild; and one sister, Velma Lucille Shaner, Shelbyville.

        One daughter, one son, two brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian School.

        The Glenn E. George Funeral Home, St. Paul, is in charge of arrangements.

Submitter’s Note: The following notice appeared in The Shelbyville News a few days after the original obituary:

CORRECTIONS

        Dorothy Hudson, 1452 E. Lawndale Drive, whose death was reported June 4 in The Shelbyville News, is survived by two great-grandchildren.  Due to incorrect information supplied to The Shelbyville News, only one great-grandchild is listed.

 

Hupp, William Wayne Hupp

Source:  The Mansfield [Ohio] News Journal; 31 Jul 1993

        MANSFIELD -- William Wayne Hupp, 64, of 55 Wood St. died Friday at Mansfield General Hospital after a long illness.

        Mr. Hupp was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Fredericksburg to Thomas P. and Della Scott Hupp, both now deceased, and lived in Mansfield most of his life.

        He retired from Mansfield Tire and Rubber Co. and was a member of the company's 25-Year Club.  He was president of Robert Sturges Resident Association.

        Surviving are two brothers, James and Thomas Scott Hupp, both of Mansfield; three sisters, Lola Hunter and Helen Mott, both of Perrysville, and Betty Bookman of Loudonville; and several nieces and nephews.

        He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Bilger Hupp, and a sister, Donna Hupp.

        Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, where funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. by the Rev. David Sipes.  Burial will be in Mansfield Memorial Park.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert Sturges Resident Association.

 

Jacobs, William L. Jacobs

Source:  The Columbian [Clark Co., Washington]; Thursday, April 1, 1993

        Washougal - A funeral will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Brown's Funeral Home in Camas for William L. Jacobs, 55, who died of heart problems Tuesday, March 30, in Vancouver.

        Born April 19, 1937, in Davenport, Iowa, Mr. Jacobs had lived in the Washougal area for 39 years. He last worked as a clock room attendant at James River Corp. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Camas Lodge 1042.

        Survivors include his wife, Darlene S., at home; his mother, Opal Nervig of LaCenter; three stepdaughters, Tami Guenther and Vicki Kellas, both of Port Townsend, and Sherrie Prill of Washougal; two sons, Rex W. and Nick L., both of Camas; and one stepson, Tim a. Kellas of Silverdale, Wash.

        Burial will be in Washougal Memorial Cemetery.

        Contributions may be made to the American Heart Fund, 5603 N.W. Cherry St., Vancouver, WA 98663.

 

Johns, Herbert Johns

Source:  The Morning Journal, [Lorain, Ohio]; Saturday, 18 Dec 1993

Herbert  Johns, 74,  worked  for  U.S.  Steel

        AVON LAKE -- Herbert Johns, 74, of Avon Lake, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1993, at Lorain Community Hospital following a sudden illness.

        Born May 24, 1919, in Lorain, he was a lifelong area resident.

        Johns worked in the accounting department of U.S. Steel for 46 years.

        He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Amherst; and a 35-year member and past president of Office Employees Union Local 2354.

        Survivors include his son, Mark of Medina; daughter, Lynette Wissinger of Elizabethtown, Pa.; four grandchildren; sisters Judy Dlugos of Sandusky and Hilda Kelner of Elyria; and brother, Art Jahnsz of Lorain.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen in 1988.

        Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Schwartz-Spence and Boyer Home for Funerals, 1124 Fifth St., Lorain.  Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, the Rev. Robert Barrett officiating.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.

 

Kahrig, Alfred W. Kahrig
Source: The Monroe County Beacon

Alfred William Kahrig, 85, a resident of Lewisville, died suddenly following a long battle with cancer at 9:20 p.m. January 30, 1993, at the Woodsfield nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio on May 10, 1907, and was a lifelong Monroe County resident. He was the second child born to Phillip A. and Louisa Lucetta Pfalzgraf Kahrig. He was baptized on June 16, 1907, and was confirmed December 19, 1920, in St. John’s Middle Church, where he as been a lifelong member, presently named the Trinity United Church of Christ near Lewisville.

He was educated in Barnhart and Owl Hollow schools. He married Gertrude Elizabeth Christman, February 18, 1932. She was the daughter of George L. and Magdalena Matz Christman. Alfred was a school bus driver from 1938-1947 for Miltonsburg and Jerusalem schools. He also was a farmer and auto repairman in Miltonsburg area; a meat cutter in Reich’s Meat Market in Barnesville from 1961-1987. Until his recent illness, he was an active member of Men’s Brotherhood with Trinity UCC.

He is survived by his wife, Gertrude; three daughters and sons-in-law, Thomas and Lena Pettit of Columbus, Charles and Marlene Caldwell of Pataskala, Larry and Myrna Gardner of Graysville; one son and daughter-in-law, Lewis and Teresa Sechman Kahrig of Woodsfield; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Lawrence and Ella Christman Kahrig of Lewisville, Benjamin and Patricia Kahrig of Cambridge, Homer and Velva Eagan Kahrig of Salesville; three sisters, Marie Brooks of Fresno, Sophia Reischman of Barnesville, and Minnie Walters of Marietta; one sister-in-law, Laura Christman Kahrig of Woodsfield Rt. and one brother-in-law, Alva Christman of Quaker City; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Alfred was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edwin of Marietta and George of Lewisville; one sister, Mrs. Alva, Pauline, Christman of Quaker City; one infant daughter; three sons, Melvin and Raymond of home, and Marion of Marietta.

He approached life with honesty and a strong sense of right and wrong. He never compromised his values, always chose to do the 'right" thing, without regard for any personal hardships that might result. His faith gave him the strength to overcome any difficult.

Alfred was not afraid of hard work. Although, as a farmer, he was faced with physical labor, long days, and the uncertainty that comes from being at the mercy of Mother Nature. He seemed to be at peace working with the land and caring for his animals. He savored the joys this way of life offered. He believed in charity, always willing to share anything he owned, or opened his home to anyone in need. He never met a stranger. Alfred considered himself to be a wealthy man because he had so much of the things he valued most in life; his family and friends. He was grateful for his many blessings. His integrity and kindness served as an inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know him.

The family was received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield from 2 to 9 p.m. February 1 where services were held February 2 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Edward Thurmond officiating. Burial was in St,. John’s Middle Church Cemetery, near Lewisville.  In Lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be given to Trinity United Church, 47345 Lewisville-Northern Road, Lewisville, Ohio, 43754 or to the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, c/o Activity Fund, Airport Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793.

 

Kauder, Ova V. Kauder, nee Keylor

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

        KAUDER, Ora V. (Keylor); b. 19 Mar 1906, Brown Co., IL; d. 17 Feb 1993, Beardstown, IL (St. Luke Health Care); Bur.: Mt. Sterling City Cem.; Resident of Mt. Sterling, IL; M. Dean A. Kauder on 10 Jun 1926 at Quincy, IL, he died 21 Sep 1969; FA: Russell Keylor; MO: Mary Sandidge; Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Lloyd (Esther) Gregg of Beardstown; one brother, Clyde Keylor of Mt. Sterling; and two sisters: Grace Martin of Lancaster, CA and Mrs. Everett (Corrine) Thomas of Versailles; Preceded by three brothers and one sister.

 

Kent, Frances E. Kent, nee  Furnival

Source:  The East Liverpool [Ohio] Evening Review; 25 Mar 1993

Frances     E.     Kent,     72

        WELLSVILLE -- Services are planned Friday for Mrs. Frances E. Kent, 72, of Main Street, who died at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1993 at City Hospital following a lengthy illness.

        She was born in East Liverpool Oct. 1, 1920, a daughter of the late Joseph Charles and Mae Blankenship Furnival.

        Mrs. Kent had been a decorator 15 years at the Hall China Co. before moving to Wellsville in 1987.  She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.

        Her husband, Howard W. Kent, died in November 1976.

        She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Beverly) Jackson, Ms. Larry (Brenda) Olmstead of Glenmoor, Mrs. Daniel (Marlene) Saracco of Wellsville and Arlene Smith of East Liverpool; two sons, Howard F. Kent of Dayton and Joseph W. Kent of North Canton; a brother, Lawrence McKenzie of Sulphur Springs, Texas; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

        The Rev. Gary Beck of the church is to conduct the services at 3:30 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home.  Burial is to be in Columbiana County Memorial Park.

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

 

Kehrt, Gordon W. Kehrt

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; Tuesday, 29 Jun 1993

        Gordon W. Kehrt, 74, 529 Second St., died today at Community Hospital East, Indianapolis.

        Mr. Kehrt was born Nov. 19, 1918, in Jennings County, to Ardes and Vida (Combs) Kehrt.

        He was  a farmer in Shelby County most of his life and worked for three years as a foreman at Premier Brothers Construction.  He was a member of Eagles Lodge 766 in Shelbyville and a former member of the Sportsman's Club.

        Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Murphy Funeral Home with the Rev. Carol A. Wilson officiating.  Burial will be in the London Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

        Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Woodall, Shelbyville, and Mrs. Michael (Teresa) Glenn, Greenwood; one son, Michael Kehrt, Hawaii; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Edwin Kehrt, Arlington, and Victor Kehrt, New Palestine.  One brother preceded him in death.

 

Kirkbride, Ollie B. "Kitty" Kirkbride, nee Bennett

Source:  The Elyria [Ohio] Chronicle Telegram; Wednesday, 24 Feb 1993

        Ollie B."Kitty" Kirkbride, 62, of Charleston, W. Va., and formerly of Elyria, died Feb. 15 at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston.

        Born in 1930 in Minden, W. Va., she moved to Charleston in 1990 from Elyria.

        She was a member of the VFW Post 1079 Ladies Auxiliary in Elyria.

        Survivors include her mother, Hester Gallimore Bennett, of Charleston; a sister, Delia Warden of Charleston; brothers, Vernon Bennett of Dunbar, W. Va.,

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Kirkbride, and her father, Vernon Bennett.

        Services were held at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, W. Va., and the Revs. Michael Flippo and Walter "Bud" Akers officiated.

        Burial was in Billips Cemetery in Mud Fork, W. Va.

 

Kirtley, Melvin W. Kirtley

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Thursday, October 7, 1993

        Melvin W. Kirtley, 73, passed away Oct. 4.

        He was born in Doylestown and had been an area lifelong resident. He retired from the Ravenna Arsenal, attended the Barberton Church of Christ, and was a veteran of World War II.

        He is survived by wife, Norma (nee Nitz); sons, Michael L. and Myron Thomas of Barberton; daughter, Robin Kirtley of Indiana; two grandchildren and one sister.

        Funeral service Friday, 11 a.m., at the Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton, Pastor Howard D. Powell officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Calling hours 7 to 9 TONIGHT. A military service will be conducted by V.F.W.

Post 1066.

(Cox, 745-3311.)

*Submitter's Note:  Wadsworth, Ohio, is given as the place of birth in these ancestry.com records: 

        Summit County, Ohio, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1980

        U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

        U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

 

Knight, Oral L. "Whitey" Knight

Source:  The Steubenville [Ohio] Herald-Star; 19 Aug 1993

        NEW  CUMBERLAND -- Oral L. "Whitey" Knight, 85, of Second Avenue, an employee in the cinder plant at Weirton Steel Corp, until his retirement, died after a lingering illness Aug. 18, 1993, in his home.

        He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Weirton Steel 25-Year Club and the Old Timers Bowling League.

        Surviving are his wife, Verna Zumer Knight; a son, Donald of Akron; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Mick and Mrs. Gene (Charlotte) McCoy, both of New Cumberland; a brother, Clifford Knight of Youngstown; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

        He was born Aug. 4, 1908, in St. Marys,* W. Va., a son of the late Brady and Maude Coen Knight.  He also was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.

        Friends may call at Turley Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday; Funeral Liturgy with Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Rev. Ronald Getsinger; New Cumberland Cemetery; rosary Friday at 8 p.m.

        Contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

*Submitter's Note:  West Virginia Birth Records show that he was born in Calcutta, which is also in Pleasants Co., West Virginia.

 

Koher, Wilbur C. Koher
Source--Rolling Mills Online Obituaries
Published--1993
Koher, Wilbur C.   (born 8 Jan 1920, died 12 Apr 1993)  4/14/1993
     MATAMORAS - Wilbur C. Koher, 73, of Z Hill Road, Millers Run Community, died (April 12, 1993) in Wetzel County Hospital at New Martinsville, WV.
     Mr. Koher was born Jan, 8, 1920, in Millers Run to Charles and Gertrude (Ritchie) Koher.  He was retired from Ormet Corp. and was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church at Reno.
     He is survived by his wife, Gladys (Evans) Koher; one son, Terry of Millers Run; and two sisters, Edna Suter and Bessie Wright, both of Millers Run.
     Mr. Koher was preceded in death by one sister, Martha Winkler.
     Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Valley View Baptist Church at Reno with Rev. Arthur Jaggard officiating.  Entombment will be at East Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.  Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Eckles-Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville, WV., and one hour prior to the services at the church.

 

Krauter, David G. Krauter

Source:  The Nebraska City [Nebraska] News-Press; Friday, April 23, 1993

Collision     kills      bicyclist

        Bicyclist David G. Krauter, 42, of Nebraska City, was killed in a collision with a semi-truck near here, according to the State Patrol.

        The accident on Nebraska Highway 2, about one-half mile east of the south junction of Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 75, was reported about 7:50 p.m.CDT Thursday.

        The semi-trailer driver, Kenneth Vernon Kyhl, 52, of Waukee, Iowa was not injured in the accident.

        The death brings the number of people killed on Nebraska's roads to 62 so far this year, compared with 73 by April 23 last year.

 

Krauter, David G. Krauter

Source:  The Nebraska City [Nebraska] News-Press; Sunday, 25 Apr 1993

        Services for David G. Krauter, 42, of Nebraska City will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 26 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Nystrom officiating.

        Mr. Krauter, born the son of Grant and JoHanna (Boehr) [sic–Baehr] Krauter in Beatrice on July 30, 1950, was killed in a traffic accident south of Nebraska City on April 22.

        Mr. Krauter came to Nebraska City when he was five years old.  He was a graduate of the Nebraska School for the Visually Handicapped and attended Milford Trade School.

        He married Vivian Dasher on June 27, 1970, in Nebraska City.

        Mr. Krauter worked at American Meter for 15 years and was custodian at First Evangelical Lutheran Church.  He was a member of that church, Sons of the American Legion, Eagles, Elks, was the troop leader for Boy Scout Troop No. 346, was active in Woodmen of the World and various athletics and sporting activities.

        He is survived by his former wife, Vivian Krauter of Nebraska City; a sister, Mrs. Steve (Shirley) Solomon of Beatrice and nephews, Troy L. Fletcher and Travis L. Fletcher.

        Visitation will be after 7 p.m. Saturday April 24 at Gude Mortuary.

        Following the funeral services, the body will be cremated and ashes will be interred at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City at a later date.

        Memorials may go to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church or an education trust fund established for Brent Krauter at Farmers Bank.

 

Kuntz, Velda I. Kuntz, nee Kinkade

Source:  The Oskaloosa [Iowa] Herald; 24 May 1993

        SIGOURNEY -- Velda I. Kuntz, 76, of Sigourney, died on Saturday, May 22, 1993 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.  She was born Feb. 11, 1917 between What Cheer and Indianapolis, to William and Gertrude Carlisle Kinkade.  She married William P. Kuntz on Aug. 24, 1932 at the Keokuk County Fair in What Cheer.  She attended What Cheer High School, and helped her husband farm in Keokuk County.  They also lived in Minnesota for a time, and she helped [her]* husband farm there.  In July 1992 they moved to Sigourney.  She was a member of the What Cheer Christian Church.

        She is survived by her husband; three sons, James and Larry of Oskaloosa, and William E. of Sigourney; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Melvin.

        Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harden Funeral Chapel in What Cheer, with the Rev. Frances Baumert officiating.  Burial will be at Union Mills Cemetery in rural New Sharon.  Friends may call on the family this evening, 7-8:30 at the funeral chapel.  Memorials may be made to the Heart Association or the Cancer Fund.

*Submitter’s Note:  Probably the word “her” was omitted here.

 

Lafferre, Olive E. Lafferre

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; April 1993

        Olive E. Lafferre, 93, formerly of 211 South Main Street, Woodsfield, died at 12:30 p.m. April 6, 1993 in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield following an extended illness.

        She was born Aug. 28, 1899 at Lewisville, a daughter of the late John William and Narcissus Jane Brown Lafferre.  She was a clerk for many years at the former Jackson's Store in Woodsfield and a member of the Woodsfield United Methodist Church.

        She is survived by two nephews, Donard Lafferre of Florissant, MO and Tom Lafferre of St. Louis, MO; a special friend, Mrs. Neil (Mary Lee) Graham of Woodsfield.

        She was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Howard Lafferre and one sister, Esther Elizabeth Lafferre.

        Friends were received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield from 7-9 p.m. April 9 where funeral services were held at 11 a.m. April 10 with Rev. Ted Austin officiating.  Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodsfield United Methodist Church, 1346 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH  43793.

 

Lallathin, Paul Eddie Lallathin

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; May 1993

        Paul Eddie Lallathin, 44, of 39318 TH Road 506, Sardis, died May 8, 1993 at Wetzel Community Hospital, New Martinsville, WV.  He was born Nov. 26, 1948 in Wetzel County, WV a son of Paul J. Lallathin of Sardis and the late Alice Tubaugh Lallathin.

        He was a member of the West Union Church of Christ, Sardis.

        In addition to his father he is survived by his wife, Sherri Headley Lallathin; one son, Ronnie Paul Lallathin of the home; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

        He was preceded in death by his mother on Oct. 1, 1980.

        Friends were received May 11 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held at 1 p.m. May 12 with Minister Ronald Bates officiating.  Burial followed in West Union Cemetery, Sardis.

 

Lane, Donald Guerin Lane

Source:  The Zanesville [Ohio] Times Recorder;  Dec 1983

        ZANESVILLE -- Donald Guerin Lane, 86, of 525 Harding Road, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1983, at Good Samaritan Medical Center.

        Mr. Lane was born  Oct. 7, 1907, in Zanesville.  He was associated with Dutro Ford Motor Co. for 45 years and was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church.

        Surviving are his wife, Fern Foster Lane of the home; one daughter, Susan McClellan of Zanesville; one son, Dan Lane of Zanesville; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

        His parents, Howard and Ada Guerin Lane, preceded him in death.

        Private graveside services were Tuesday at Memorial Park.

        Bolin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

        Memorial contributions may be made to Muskingum County Animal Shelter.

 

Latta, Donald G. Latta

SOURCE:  The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio, 21 Nov 1993

Donald G. Latta, Sr., age 82, of 253 Willow St., East Canton, died Saturday morning [SUBMITTER'S NOTE:  Date of death was 20 Nov 1993] in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was an East Canton area resident for the past 30 years. Former Co-Owner and Operator of Latta Brothers in Robertsville for 25 years. Member of the Christ Presbyterian Church, Canton, where he had served as a past Deacon; a past member of the East Canton Lions Club.

Preceded in death by his wife, Esther E. Latta, who died April 24, 1993.

Survived by two sons, David of Louisville and Donald, Jr. of Murrysville, PA.; four grandchildren, Krystal Morrow and Victoria Hummel both of Canton, Sara and Ann Latta of Murrysville, PA.; three great-grandchildren, Valerie and Dale Morrow, Dennis Hummel; one sister, Jan Latta of Canton; one brother, Vernon Latta of Ft. Myers Beach, FL.

Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 6 - 9 p.m. in the  Myers-Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home in East Canton; and one hour  before services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Christ Presbyterian Church, 530 Tuscarawas St. W., Canton, Oh 44702.

 

Latta, Esther E. Latta nee Kampfer

Source:  The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio, 25 or 26 Apr 1993

        Esther E. Latta, age 79, of 253 Willow St., East Canton, died Saturday [SUBMITTER'S NOTE:  Date of death was 24 April 1993] in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was an East Canton area resident for the past 30 years. Retired from the Canton Local School District as a teacher and guidance counselor in 1975 after 25 years of service. Member of Christ Presbyterian Church, Canton, State Teachers Retirement System, the Stark County Retired Teacher Assoc. and the East Canton AARP. A graduate of Mapleton Rd. High School and Kent State University.

        Survived by her husband, Donald G. Latta Sr; two sons, David of Louisville, Donald, Jr. of Murrysville, PA; four grandchildren, Krystal Morrow, Victoria Hummel, both of Canton, Sara and Ann Latta of Murrysville, PA: three great-grandchildren, Valerie and Dale Morrow, Dennis Hummel.

        Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Christ Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bruce G. Boak officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 6 - 9 p.m. in the Myers-Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, East Canton and Tuesday one hour before the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Presbyterian Church.

 

Lawson, Agnes M. Lawson, nee Christman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio September 1993  Collection of Beryl Christman Claus
    Agnes Mary Lawson, 78, 110 North Paul St., Woodsfield, Ohio died Wednesday afternoon September 29, 1993, at her home. She was born June 23, 1915, in Monroe County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Samuel and Maggie Goodballett Christman.
    She was a retired employee of her former Johnathon Logan Sewing Factory Barnesville. She was a member of the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Woodsfield.
    She was preceded in death by her first husband: Isaac Johnson in 1968 and her second husband, Perle Lawson in 1987, also a sister: Eva Brownfield and two brothers: Everett Christman and Harold Christman.
    She is survived by three brothers: Grant and Frank Christman both of Woodsfield, Ohio and Vernon Christman of Ashland, Ohio; one sister: Edna Long of Batesville, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
    Friends received from 2-9 p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral home, Woodsfield where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 1993. Interment in the Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville, Ohio. 

 

Leach, Versa L. Leach nee Brown

Source: Unknown

          Versa L. Leach, 81, of Barnesville Health Care Center, died Monday afternoon, Jun. 28, 1993 at the center.

          She was born Sept. 21, 1911 in Monroe County, daughter of the late Abel and Louisa Carpenter Brown.

          She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd I. Leach in 1943. Also deceased are 15 brothers and sisters.

          Mrs. Leach leaves three sons, Herbert "Tum" Leach of Summerfield and Russell and Dale Leach both of Jerusalem R.D.; two daughters, Leah Carpenter of Summerfield and Shelley Burkhart of Temperanceville; 23 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

          Friends were received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, where services were held at 1 P.M. Thursday with the Rev. Don Arbuckle officiating. Burial was in Calais Cemetery.

 

Leach, Wilma Leach, nee Stivers

Source:  The Oklahoman [Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]; 10 Dec 1993

LEACH

        Wilma, born Sept. 27, 1904 in Cushing, Ok.  She went to be with her Lord Dec. 9 1993.  She leaves 3 children, Bill Leach of Nashville, Tn., Willie Chilton of OKC, Ray Nell Huff of Del City; also 7 grandchildren, Mrs. Kristin Rigsby of Nashville, Jonathan Leach of Nashville, Sandra Hamel of Houston, Anita Williams of Arlington, Tx., Bud Huff of Del City, Cheryl Freeman of Del City, Chris Chilton of OKC.  She will be greatly missed.  Graveside services Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at Sunny Lane Cemetery.

Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper

60th & N Western    

 

Leasure, Carl Melvin Leasure

Source:  Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Thursday, 7 Jan. 1993

        QUAKER CITY---Carl M. Leasure, 65, of Batesville, died Wednesday evening [Jan. 6, 1993] at his home.

        He was born Nov. 22, 1927, at Stafford, son of the late William and Anna Brown Leasure.

        He was retired from Chapin and Chapin Construction CO., Norwalk and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Stafford, and VFW in Barnesville.

        He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Kenneth Leasure; two sisters, Betty Barrett and Geneva Leasure; and a grandson, Shad Jarvis.

        Mr. Leasure leaves his wife, Marilyn Powell Leasure, whom he married May 14, 1955: two sons, David Leasure of Cambridge and Randy Leasure of Sarahsville; a daughter, Diane Leasure of the home; four brothers, Eugene Leasure of Cambridge, Raymond Leasure of Caldwell, Leonard Leasure of Stafford and Richard Leasure of Quaker City; three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Long of Caldwell, Mrs. Dorothy Schafer of Sarahsville and Mrs. Ruth Bates of Caldwell; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

        Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Friday at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home, where services will be at 2:30 P.M. Saturday with the Rev. John Jackson officiating.

        Military graveside services will be conducted by the Belmont County Veterans Council in Barnesville.

 

Leasure, Jimmie Kenneth Leasure

Source:   Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Friday, 25 June 1993

       WOODSFIELD---Jimmie K. Leasure, 70, of Woodsfield, died Thursday [June 24, 1993] at Marietta Hospital.

       He was born June 19,* 1923, in Monroe County, son of the late Otis and Blanche Brown Leasure. He retired from Conalco Corp., Hannibal and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a Protestant by faith, a member of American Legion Post 87, a former member of the Monroe County Fair Board and a former 4-H adviser. He also was a member of the board of directors of Mt. Tabor Cemetery Association, United States Harness Association.

       He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Leasure.

       Mr. Leasure leaves his wife, Clara Lee Ricer Leasure; four daughters, Sandra Griffin and Lee Ann Smithberger, both of Marietta, Sue Fussell of Lewisville and Lora Jean Grubb of Columbus; four brothers, Junior Leasure of Summerfield, Roger Leasure of Lewisville; Lloyd Leasure of Graysville and Edward Leasure of Byesville; a sister, Margaret Dillon of Mt. Gilead; and eight grandchildren.

       Friends may call from 2:30 to 9 P.M. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, where services will be 3 P.M. Saturday with the Rev. Bruce Smith officiating.

       Military graveside services will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Summerfield..

*SUBMITTER'S NOTE:  Monroe County Births 1921-1940 CD, page 113, lists his birth as 9 June 1924.  The U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 and Social Security Death Index give the birth date as 10 Jun 1923.

 

Lee, Helen R. Crossman Lee, nee Fuller

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; May 27, 1993

LEE

        Helen R. (Crossman) Lee, age 93, Tuesday, May 25, 1993 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  Member of North Broadway United Methodist Church and Southway Post #144, American Legion Auxiliary.  Preceded in death by husbands, Howard W. Crossman and George W. Lee.  Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Walter and Ann Crossman of Palm Coast, Fla., Harold and Marge Crossman of Beverly Hills, Calif.; son, Robert F. Crossman of Columbus; daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn F. and Gerald Mauch of Columbus, Velma J. and Harold Obert of Columbus, Janet C. and Jerry Rigelman of Konesha, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Roberts.

        Friends may call at the SOUTHWICK-GOOD  FUNERAL  CHAPEL, 3100 N. High St. (1 block north of . . . . *

*Submitter’s Note: My copy of this obituary stopped here.

 

Lengacher, Henrietta Lengacher, nee Bruny

Source:  Daily Record, Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio; 23 November 1993

RITTMAN-- Henrietta Lengacher, 95, 83 N. Fourth St., died Monday, Nov 22, at her residence.

       Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman with James A. Foster officiating.  Burial will be at Rittman Cemetery.

       Friends may call Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

       Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ, 130 N. Main St., Rittman 44270.

       She was born in 1898 in Monroe County to John and Emmaline (Cehrs) Bruny and married John Lengacher.  He died in 1978.

       She had made her home in Creston before moving to Rittman in 1960 and was a homemaker.

       She was a member of the Church of Christ in Rittman.

      Surviving are three children, Paul of Creston, Mrs. Virgil (Audrey) Roth of Doylestown and Shirley Norris of Rittman; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Amanda Mowder of Wheeling, W. Va.

 

Liston, Darlene Regina Liston, nee Blackstone

Darlene Regina (Blackstone) Liston, age 54, of Columbus, died October 5, 1993, at Riverside Hospital.  She was born September 1, 1939.  She was employed with the State of Ohio with the Audit Parole Authority.

Surviving are her husband, Richard; sons, Michael (Marynelle) Liston, Doug (Connie) Liston; daughters, Diane(Adam) Frix and Maria Thompson, all of Columbus; grandchildren, Jennifer Thompson, David and Mary Liston; mother, Mildred Blackstone of Lewisville; twin brother, Donald (Hazel) of Wadsworth; brothers, Vernon (Cora), Frank (Wanda), Dale (Hilda), Francis (Judy), David (Nicki), and Patrick (Aleta) Blackstone of Lewisville; one sister, Mary (John) Sheets of Columbus.

 She is also survived by her Mother-in-law, sister-in-law and a brother-in-law, Rosella Liston, Carolyn and Bill Bond of Columbus.

Friends were received at Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Rd., Columbus. The rosary was recited October 7, in the evening. Funeral Mass was held at noon on Friday, October 8, 1993 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Fr. Rod De Pietro celebrant. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery south of Columbus.

 

Lowther, Lois L. Lowther, nee Phillips

Source:  The Press-Enterprise,  (Riverside, California) - Friday, June 25, 1993

Cherry Valley

        Services for Lois L. Lowther, 86, will be at 11 a.m. today at the Church of Christ in Beaumont. She died Tuesday of heart disease at Sunset Haven Convalescent Hospital in Cherry Valley.

        Burial will be in Stewart Sunnyslope Cemetery in Beaumont. Weaver Mortuary is handling the arrangements.

        Mrs. Lowther, who was born in Pawnee, Okla., lived in Cherry Valley 23 years. She was an assembler 15 years for General Electric in appliance manufacture.

        She was a member of the Church of Christ.

        She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Lloyd A. Sr.; two daughters, Norma J. Miller of Crestline and Erma Lee Stites of Upland; two stepsons, Bill of Arkansas and Lloyd A. Jr. of Kingman, Ariz.; three stepdaughters, Donna M. Hull of Mechanicstown, Ohio, Barbara J. Kerin [sic--Kieran] of Anderson, and Ann Campbell of Banning; 43 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

 

Lucas, Clara J. Lucas,* nee Smith

Lucus, Clara J. Lucus,* nee Smith

Source:  The [Columbus, Indiana] Republic; 4 Nov 1993

Clara   J.   Lucus    Funeral    Friday

        Funeral for Clara J. Lucus, 86, of William Street will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Myers Funeral Service, Reed and Jewell Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Lay officiating.  Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Friday.  Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

        Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. 

        Mrs. Lucas died at 8:26 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1993, at Columbus Regional Hospital.

        She was a member of Linton Christian Church and TOPS and was an honorary member of Ramblers Camping Club.

        Born Sept. 10, 1907, in Linton, she was the daughter of Thomas and Rose Auburry Smith.  She married Sherman C. Lucus Feb. 24,** 1923, at Bloomfield.  He died Oct. 26, 1981.

        Survivors include sons, Sherman C. Lucas Jr. of Columbus, Willis D. Lucas of Taylorsville and Robert D. Lucas of Lafayette; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by a son, Norman L. Lucas; a brother, John Smith; sisters, Irene Allen, Lula Cyrns and Delpha Smith; three granddaughters; and one grandson.

Submitter’s Notes:

        *Both spellings of LUCAS and LUCUS are seen with this family.  Clara’s Social Security Death Index is under the name LUCAS, whereas this obituary shows it as LUCUS with the sons going by LUCAS.

        **Sherman’s obituary gives the marriage date as Feb. 21.

 

Lucas, Geneva Lou Lucas, nee Padgett

Source:  The Franklin [Indiana] Daily Journal; Monday, 22 Mar 1993

        Geneva Lou Lucas, 57, died Saturday at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.  She was a resident of Indianapolis.

        She was born Jan. 20, 1936, in Linton.  Her parents were Walter Padgett and Olive (Heaton) Padgett.  She married Jack L. Lucas Nov. 20, 1954.  He survives.  Other survivors include a daughter, Connie Jo Scott of Indianapolis; a son, Michael L. Lucas of Indianapolis; two sisters; a brother; and five grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Lucas.

        She was a homemaker.

        A service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home in White River Township.  Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. to time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in White River Township.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

[Submitter's Note:  Below is another obituary.]

 

Lucas, Geneva Lou Lucas, nee Padgett

Source:  The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Monday, 22 Mar 1993

        GENEVA  LOU  PADGETT  LUCAS, 57, Indianapolis, died Saturday.  Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Forest Lawn/Wilson-St. Pierre Funeral Home, Greenwood West, with calling from 12:30 p.m. until services.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Indiana.  Survivors:  husband, Jack L. Lucas; son, Michael L. Lucas; daughter, Connie Jo Scott; brother, Cleo Padgett; sisters, Geraldine Weile and Wanda Rossman; five grandchildren.

 

Lucas, Norman L. Lucas

Source:  The Columbus [Indiana] Republic; 13 Jul 1993

Died     Monday

Norman   L.   Lucas

Funeral   Thursday

        Funeral for Norman L. Lucas, 68, of Fairview Drive will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Myers Funeral Service, Reed and Jewell Chapel on 25th Street, with the Rev. Marvin Jewell officiating.  Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8:30 a.m. until service time Thursday.   Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

        Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

        Mr. Lucas died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 12, 1993, at his home.

        He retired as a track foreman for Conrail after 32 years.  He was a World War II Army veteran and received the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic/Pacific Theater Ribbon with a Bronze Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Victory Medal of World War II and the Good Conduct Medal.  He was a member of TOPS, Indiana Day Lily-Iris Society, Channel 35 CB Club and Columbus Ostomy Association.

        Born May 22, 1925, at Linton, he was the son of Clara Smith Lucas of Garden City and the late Sherman Lucas Sr.  He married Betty Bowman Bishop Feb. 15, 1947.  She survives.

        Survivors also include a son, Edward L. Lucas* of North Vernon; brothers, Sherman C. Lucas Jr. of Columbus, Robert D. Lucas of Lafayette and Bill D. Lucas of Taylorsville; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by a daughter, Darlena Lucas Abner.

*Submitter's Note:  Edward L. Lucas is Edward L. Bishop, the son of Betty Bowman Bishop and her previous husband.  In the obituary for Darlena Abner, it says that Darlena is survived by "a half brother, Edward Bishop of North Vernon route 2."  The U.S. Public Records uses the BISHOP name.

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1

Name:          Edward L Bishop

Phone Number:      346-6105

Address:      RR 2, N Vernon, IN, 47265 (1981)

[3220 E Pvt Rd 405 S, North Vernon, IN, 47265 (1996)]

 

Lucus, Clara J. Lucus,* nee Smith

Lucas, Clara J. Lucas,* nee Smith

Source:  The [Columbus, Indiana] Republic; 4 Nov 1993

Clara   J.   Lucus    Funeral    Friday

        Funeral for Clara J. Lucus, 86, of William Street will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Myers Funeral Service, Reed and Jewell Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Lay officiating.  Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Friday.  Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

        Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. 

        Mrs. Lucas died at 8:26 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1993, at Columbus Regional Hospital.

        She was a member of Linton Christian Church and TOPS and was an honorary member of Ramblers Camping Club.

        Born Sept. 10, 1907, in Linton, she was the daughter of Thomas and Rose Auburry Smith.  She married Sherman C. Lucus Feb. 24,** 1923, at Bloomfield.  He died Oct. 26, 1981.

        Survivors include sons, Sherman C. Lucas Jr. of Columbus, Willis D. Lucas of Taylorsville and Robert D. Lucas of Lafayette; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by a son, Norman L. Lucas; a brother, John Smith; sisters, Irene Allen, Lula Cyrns and Delpha Smith; three granddaughters; and one grandson.

Submitter’s Notes:

        *Both spellings of LUCAS and LUCUS are seen with this family.  Clara’s Social Security Death Index is under the name LUCAS, whereas this obituary shows it as LUCUS with the sons going by LUCAS.

        **Sherman’s obituary gives the marriage date as Feb. 21.

 

Ludwig, Oneda Ludwig, nee Christman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, March 1993
    Oneda M. Ludwig, 96, of Woodsfield, died at 11 p.m. March 23, 1993, in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 13, 1897, near Lewisville, a daughter of the late Jacob and Rachel Matz Christman.
    She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Woodsfield where she was a member of the Women’s Guild. She was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star Lodge 268 Woodsfield and an honorary member of the Lydia Temple 199 Pythian Sisters in Woodsfield and also a member of the Gideons International.
    She is survived by two sons, Philip E. Ludwig of Woodsfield and Elwood Hossman of New Matamoras, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. George (Eileen) Kremer and Mrs. John (Myra) McGuire, both of Beallsville, Ohio; two sisters, Ruby
Mann of Jerusalem and Mrs. (Gladys) Reich of Lewisville, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jess Hossman; her second husband, Gilbert Ludwig, in 1975; one brother, Elmer Christman; three sisters, Bertha Neuhardt, Edna Young and Zelda Rubel.
    Friends were received at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield on March 26. Friends were then received from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. March 27 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Woodsfield with the Reverend Michael Dowd officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
    Eastern Star Lodge 268, Woodsfield, held services March 26, followed by Pythian Sisters 199, Woodsfield.
    Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 301 S. Main St., Woodsfield, OH 43793. 

 

Lyle, David Lyle

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 3 Sep 1993

        David Lyle, 39, 15th Street, Wheeling, died Monday, Aug. 30,* 1933 [sic--1993], in Bellaire.  He was born Dec. 21, 1953 in Moundsville.

        He was a volunteer for the Homeless Collision [sic--Coalition] of Wheeling, the Salvation Army of Wheeling, a student at the West Virginia Northern Community College and a Protestant.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the VFW Post No. 437, Moundsville.

        He was preceded in death by his father, Charles (Bob) Lyle; his paternal grandparents, Clair and Rella Lyle.

        Surviving are a daughter, Charlene of Bellaire; his stepmother, Audrey Lyle of Moundsville; a sister, Carol Robinson of Moundsville; a brother, Robert Richmond of Moundsville.

        Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Grisell Funeral Home, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, where funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Jeffrey L. Martin officiating.  Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville.  Moundsville Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services.

*Submitter's Note:  Other records give Aug. 29, 1993 as the death date:

        Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007

Name:          David Eugene Lyle

Death Date:           29 Aug 1993

        U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

Name:          David Lyle

Death Date:           29 Aug 1993

 

Lynch, Windy Lee Lynch

Source:  The Ennis [Texas] News; 22 Mar 1993

        Funeral services for Windy Lee Lynch were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Keever Chapel with Rev. Gary Webster of the Bible Baptist Church officiating.  Interment was in Myrtle cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary with the following serving as pallbearers:  Kenneth Lynch, Manuel Rodruquez, Michael Lewis, Cecil A. Lewis, Jr., Lynn Lewis and Larry Lewis.

        Miss Lynch, 13, died Wednesday morning, March 17th, at her home.

        She was born Aug. 16, 1979 in Arlington the daughter of Danny R. and Violet Ann Lewis Lynch.  She moved to Ennis with her parents at the age of three.  She was a 7th grade students [sic] at Ennis Junior High School where she was a member of the choir.  She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church.

        She is survived by her parents, Danny Lynch of Ennis and Violet Lynch; a brother, Danny R. Lynch, Jr. of Ennis; a sister, Araina Clawson of Ennis; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Lewis of Ennis and Mr. and Mrs. Buford Hollifield of Blooming Grove; and a number of aunts and uncles.

 

Mahoney, Mary Virginia Mahoney, nee Hofelich

Source:  The Courier-Journal, [Louisville, Kentucky] - Wednesday, 1 Dec 1993

        Mary Virginia Mahoney, 59, died Tuesday at Audubon Regional Medical Center.

        She was the former Mary Virginia Hofelich, a retired nurses' aide and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

       Survivors:  four sons, Willie Mahoney of Palmyra, Ind., David Gabbert of Mount Washington and Wayne and Jerry Mahoney, both of Jeffersontown; two daughters, Susie Mahoney and Sharon M. Savage; her mother, Margaret Smith of Fern Creek; three brothers, Ricky Hofelich of Atlanta, Jimmy Hofelich of Houston and Michael Hofelich of Mount Washington; five sisters, Judy Blissett of Taylorsville, Martha Carey of Crestwood, Margaret Branham of Fern Creek and Joyce Carey and Jean Hilbert, both of Jeffersontown; and 14 grandchildren.

        Funeral:  11 a.m. Thursday, Foreman Funeral Home, 10600 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown.  Burial:  Jeffersontown Cemetery.  Visitation:  2-9 p.m. Wednesday.

        Memorial gifts:  American Diabetes Association.

 

Mallett, James H. Mallett

Lakeland, Florida------James H. Mallett of Lakeland died Thursday (Aug 19, 1993) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was 81. Born in Stafford, Ohio, on March 2, 1912, he came to Lakeland from Mansfield, Ohio, more than 20 years ago. He was a licensed funeral director for more than 60 years and worked 20 years with Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home. He was an Army veteran of world war II and a member of the American Legion Post 16 of Mansfield. He was a member of the 40 & 8 club and the Voyager 20 Club. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lakeland. He was proceeded in death by his wife Eunice (Ullman) Mallett, in 1990. He is survived by his daughter, Martha Mossbarger, Lakeland; a brother, Joseph Mallett, Stafford, Ohio; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 10:30 this morning at the Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Road, Lakeland.

 

Martin, Dana Eugene Martin

Source:  The New Castle [Pennsylvania] News; 1 Dec 1993

Dana Martin,   53;   ex-trucking,   coal   firm   worker

        Dana Eugene Martin, 53, of Slippery Rock RD 2, Worth Township, died at his home at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 1993, following a sudden illness.

        He was born in Craigsville, W.Va., on Jan. 9, 1940, to Clarence Murl and Elenora Maxine Plummer Martin.

        Surviving is his wife, the former Suzanne Bennett. They were married Sept. 25, 1970.

        Mr. Martin formerly worked for Gajda Trucking and Star Coal Co.

        He was a member of the Worldwide Church of God.

        He is also survived by six children, Robin Lynn Hammon of Richwood, W.Va, Debra Ellen Martin of Harrisville, Shelby Jean Lowe, Rebecca Rose Martin and Crystal Gaye Martin, all of Slippery Rock, and Dana Martin Jr.  at home; two sisters, Bonnie Berge of Kent, Wash., and Joanne Gibbons of Ashland, Ohio; four brothers, Lonnie Martin of Slippery Rock, Bobbie of Ashland, Oho, Jimmy and Charles,, both of Craigsville; and six grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a grandson, Steven Martin.

        Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Slippery Rock, where visitation will be observed Friday from noon until service time at 2 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Mark Davis, pastor of Plain Grove Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in North Plain Grove Cemetery.

 

Martin, Katherine E. Martin, nee Coss

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 6 Sep 1993

        Katherine E. Martin, age 75, died Sunday morning after a six month illness.  Born in Barnesville, OH, she had been a Canton resident most of her life.  She retired in 1983 from the Canton City Water Department.  Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Janette Martin of San Francisco, CA and Larry and Cindy Martin of Canton; three sisters, Martha Allison of Scottdale, PA, Ruth Palmer of St. Clairsville, OH and Sarah Hickenbottom of Kimbolton, OH; brother, Charles Coss of Uhrichsville, OH.  Preceded in death by brother, James Coss.  Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Lamiell Funeral Home with Fr. John R. Lody officiating.  Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.  Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aultman Hospice Program.                                                 (Lamiell, 456-7375)

 

Matz, Clyde J. (Shorty) Matz
Source:  The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Feb. 4, 1993
    Clyde J. (Shorty) Matz, 56, of 500 Middle Street, Polk, Ohio, died January 31, 1993, at his residence after a lingering illness. He was born on September 7, 1936, in Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio to the late Willie T. and Nellie L. Morris Matz.
    He moved to Ashland, Ohio from Monroe County and had been an area resident for the past 38 years. He was retired from Eagle Rubber as a group leader in 1984, after 29 years service. He was affiliated with the Paradise Hill United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Polk Volunteer Fire Department and had been active in the community with several youth programs.
    He is survived by his wife, Florence JoAnn Miller, whom he married October 14, 1955; three sons, Rocky L. and Ronald L., both Ashland and Ray W. of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Norma Lee) Wilson and Bertha Cranmore, both of Ashland; one brother, Walter S. of Zanesville; six grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held February 3 at 11 a.m. in the Denbow-Primm Funeral Home, Ashland, with Reverend Dan Loomis officiating. Burial followed in the Ashland Cemetery. 

 

Matz, Harry J. Matz (2^nd obit – see 1^st obit above)
Source--Newsclipping
Published--1993
    Harry J. Matz, 86, of West Schultz Street, Dalton, formerly of Lewisville, died May 28, 1993.  He was the son of the late Charles and Mary Neibch Matz.  He worked as an operating engineer.  He was a founding member of the Lewisville Volunteer Fire Department from 1956--1991. He was Mayor of Lewisville for 43 years and a member of Stafford Masonic Lodge.
    He is survived by a son, Wilfred "Whitey" Matz of Dalton; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Hoff Matz, in 1992; one brother, Bill Matz.
    Funeral services held June 3 at 2 p.m. at Monbarren Funeral Home in Dalton with Reverend Tim Hull officiating. Burial follows in Dalton Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Dalton United Methodist Church or Lewisville Volunteer Fire Department.

 

Matz, Harry Jacob Matz (1^st obit – see 2^nd obit below)
Source--unknown
Harry Jacob Matz was born December 3, 1906, and married Clara Hoff August 30, 1930, by Rev. Edward Brueske. Harry and Clara made their home in Lewisville, Ohio. Harry worked for the state and was the mayor of Lewisville. They sold their home and had a public sale of their personal goods on Saturday, June 23, 1979. Paul Weddle and Kenneth Bigley were the auctioneers. Clara died June 4, 1992, and Harry died, age 86, on May 28, 1993. Services were held in the Monbarren Funeral Home, Ic., at Dalton, Ohio at 2:00 p.m. Sunday , May 30, 1993. Officiating was Rev. Tim Hull and burial was in the Dalton Cemetery.   [information furnished by Lena Kahrig Pettit and Bertha Matz Cranmore]

 

McBride, Joyce Deborah McBride, nee Williamson

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 19 Feb 1993

        FOGGERTOWN, Ky. -- Joyce Deborah Williamson McBride, 31, of Foggertown, near Manchester, Ky., died Wednesday (Feb. 17, 1993) at Manchester from injuries received in an automobile accident.

        She was born Oct. 3, 1961, at Marietta to John D. and Janis Dianne Pitts Williamson.  She was a graduate of Marietta High School and Marietta College.  At the time of her death, she was teaching school at Winchester, Ky.

        Mrs. McBride had formerly been employed by the Washington County Department of Human Services at Marietta.  She later taught school at Spencer, W.Va., and taught Native Americans at Kingman, Ariz.  She was elected twice to "Who's Who in American Education" and at the time of her death was serving on the 4-H Council in Kentucky and was on the Foster Care Review Board.  She was a member of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church at Williamstown.

        In addition to her parents of 601 Caroline Ave., Williamstown, Mrs. McBride is survived by her husband, the Rev. John H. McBride; one daughter, Jessica Erinne McBride at home; her mother-in-law, Hazel McBride of Foggertown; one brother, John D. Williamson of Williamstown; and her maternal grandmother, Louise Pitts of St. Marys, W.Va.

        Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Christ Memorial Episcopal Church at Williamstown with the Rev. Jack Nielson and the Rev. Dianne Wisemiller officiating.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery at Williamstown.  Friends may call from 7 p.m. Saturday until noon Monday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, where the family will be present to meet friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Jessica Erinne McBride Education Fund, c/o Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, 409 Columbia Ave., Williamstown, W.Va. 26187.

 

McCort, Bernard M. McCort

Source:  Barnesville Enterprise, Barnesville, Ohio; 18 Aug 1993

        Bernard M. McCort, 73, Star Nursing Home, Morristown, died Monday evening, August 9, 1993 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry.  He was born Feb. 2, 1920 in Barnesville, a son of the late Guy Raymond and Margaret Mae Bunting McCort.

        He was a retired coal miner and pipeline worker; member of the Church of Christ, and an Army veteran of World War II.

        One sister, Sylvia Ankrom, preceded him in death.

        Surviving are his wife, Maxine Miller McCort; one stepson, Russell Miller of Belmont; one stepdaughter, Diane Wells of Fairview; five brothers, Raymond of Quaker City, Reuben, Hubert, Glenn and Donald, all of Barnesville; five stepgrandchildren and eight stepgreat-grandchildren.

        Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home with Ev. M. Gale Yoho officiating.  Burial was made in Crestview Cemetery.

 

McCort, Raymond McCort

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 17 Nov 1993

        Raymond McCort, 75,  264 Broadway St., Quaker City, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1993 at his home.  He was born May 21, 1918 in Belmont County, son of the late Ray and Maggie Bunting McCort.

        He was preceded in death by a brother, Bernard McCort and a sister, Sylvia Ankrom.

        Surviving are his wife, Shirley Eschbaugh McCort; twin sons, Michael of Reynoldsburg and Mark of Quaker City; one son, Marvin of Barnesville; one daughter, Phyllis Walton of Canton; one stepson, Jeffrey Castello of Follansbee, W. Va.; two stepdaughters, Valerie Hensley of Cambridge and Shari Lori of Caldwell; four brothers, Glenn, Donald, Reuben,* and Hubert, all of Barnesville; one sister, Thelma Lucas of Barnesville; and nine grandchildren.

        Services were held Thursday at the Campbell-Plumly-Milburn funeral Home with Rev. Glen Smith officiating.  Burial followed in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City.

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

 

McCurdy, William C. McCurdy

Source:  The Madison [South Dakota] Daily Leader; 9 Aug 1993

        Funeral services were Aug. 7 for William C. McCurdy, 58, Garretson, former Winfred resident, who died Aug. 4, 1993, at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.  The Rev. John Reidman officiated in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at Garretson, and burial was in Winfred Cemetery at Winfred.

        McCurdy was born Aug. 22, 1934 at Winfred.

        Casketbearers were Ronald, Richard and James Wise, LeRoy Demary and Curtis  Stockwell.  Organist was Jolene Barber, and the congregation sang hymns.  Lunch was served at the church following the funeral service.

        The Minnehaha Funeral Home supervised arrangements.

 

Mellott, David Lee Mellott

Source:  The Greenville [Ohio] Daily Advocate; 2 Mar 1993

        David Lee Mellott, 50, of Hart Ave., Greenville, died Monday at Grandview Hospital, Dayton.  He had been failing in health.

        Mr. Mellott was born July 1, 1942 in Belmont County, son of the late David and Elizabeth (Sprowl) Mellott.

        He was a member of the Fourth Street Church of God of Greenville.

        Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Litten) Mellott; two sons, Michael Mellott and Brent Mellott, both of Greenville; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Roselee) Glenn of Greenville and Helen Mellott of Barnsville [sic--Barnesville]; one grandson; and brothers and sisters.

        A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Fourth Street Church of God, with the Revs. Sam Shilot and William Ward officiating.

        There will be no public visitation.  Arrangements are being handled by Krietzer Funeral Home, Arcanum.

        Memorial contributions can be made to the Darke County Cancer Society.

 

Mendenhall, Ardith Marie Mendenhall

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; 2 Feb. 1993

CALDWELL----Ardith Marie Mendenhall, 87, of 50621 Route 147, Sarahsville, died Monday (Feb. 1, 1993) at her home.
She was born Feb. 28, 1905, in Noble County, daughter of the late Garfield and Tessie Bates Danford. She was a homemaker and owned and operated a family farm with her late husband. Mrs. Mendenhall was a member of Mt. Ephraim United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a Republican and presiding judge and clerk at the Center East voting precinct for many years and a former Tri-School and Shenandoah Band Mother.

Mrs. Mendenhall was preceded in death by her husband John H. Mendenhall, on Dec. 11, 1979; a daughter, Mildread Lucille Mendenhall; two brothers and three sisters.

She leaves two daughters; Mrs. Austin (Ruthanne) Hannahs and Mrs. Glen (Wilma Marie) Bates, both of Sarahsville R.D. 1; a son and daughter-in-law, John Wayne and Wilma Mendenhall of Quaker City; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews, brother and sisters-in-law.

Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at McVey-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell, where services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Marjorie King officiating. Burial will be Mt. Ephriam Cemetery.

 

Mercer, Clarence Ralph Mercer

Mercer, C. Ralph Mercer

Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 12 Feb 1993

        MERCER, C. Ralph, 74, of 1210 Ninth St., Moundsville, died Thursday in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale.  He was a retired foreman of the former Solvay Chemical Co., Moundsville, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Moundsville, and an Army veteran of World War II.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence S. and Etta Taylor Mercer.

        Surviving are his wife, C. Jean McGann [sic--McCann] Mercer; two sons, R. Alan of Ohio and Roger B. of Moundsville; a brother, Carl D. of Philippi, W.Va.; a sister, Gail Nisperly of Glen Dale; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. 

        Friends received 7-9 p.m. Friday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lute-Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday.  Interment in Wood Hill Cemetery, Moundsville.

 

Mercer, Helena Grace Mercer, nee Burke

Source:  The Gaston [North Carolina] Gazette, 10 Jan 1993

        MOUNT  HOLLY -- Helena Grace Burke Mercer, 57, 127 Greendale Drive, died Jan. 9, 1993, at her residence.

        She was a native of Bedford, Pa., daughter of the late Fred and Genevieve Thomas Burke, and mother of the late Jack Andrew "Andy" Mercer Jr.  She was an electronics technician at Gaston County Dyeing Machine Co., Mount Holly, and was a member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church. 

        Survivors include her husband, Jack Andrew Mercer Sr.; a son, Steven Gregory "Steve" Mercer of Mount Holly; two daughters, Debra Ann Mercer of Mount Holly and Terri Lynn Mercer of High Shoals; a brother, James Burke of Redlands, Calif.; three sisters, Lucy Mellott of State College, Pa., Diana Anderson of Bedford, Pa., and Patricia Widney of Newport News, Va.; and three grandchildren.

        The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Max Pendleton at 2 p.m. Monday at Catawba Heights Baptist Church.  Burial will be in Hillcrest Gardens.

        The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly.

        Memorials may be made to Catawba Heights Baptist Church, 311 Belmont-Mount Holly Road, Mount Holly 28120.

 

Mercer, Hilda J. Mercer, nee Logsdon

Source The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 15 Nov 1993

        MERCER, Hilda J., 90, of Moundsville, died Saturday in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale.  She was a member of Hillview Terrace Church of Christ, Moundsville. 

        She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles South, in 1948; two sons, Harry South in 1969, and Harley South in 1966; her parents, Reuben and Rosa Conner Logsdon; two brothers, Oscar and Arthur Logsdon.

        Surviving are her husband, Gale A.; a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Berta Lee) South Hummel of Moundsville; a sister, Juanita Horner of Akron, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

        Friends received 7-9 p.m. Monday and 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes, Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville.  Arrangements are incomplete.*  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart  Association, 331 McClain Building, Wheeling, W.Va., 26003.

*Submitter's Note:  The arrangements are detailed in the next day's paper below:

 

Mercer, Hilda J. Mercer, nee Logsdon

Source The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 16 Nov 1993

        MERCER, Hilda J., 90, of Moundsville, died Saturday in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale.  Friends received 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes, Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville, where services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday.  Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart  Association, 331 McClain Building, Wheeling, W.Va., 26003.

 

Mercer, Joseph A. Mercer

Source:  The Weirton [West Virginia] Daily Times; 7 Jun 1993

Joseph  A.  Mercer, 62,  formerly  of  Weirton

        NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. -- Joseph A. "Joe" Mercer, 62, 10- mile Road, New Martinsville, formerly of Weirton, died Friday, June 4, 1993 at his residence.

        He was born Jan. 8, 1931, in Tyler County, W.Va., a son of the late Otto and Eunis (Skinner) Mercer.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, four brothers and a step-great-daughter.

        Retired from Weirton Construction Co., he was also an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of New Cumberland VFW Post 3526.

        He was a Protestant by faith.

        Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou (Rice) Mercer; one daughter Linda Gail Hass of Mingo Junction, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Darlene Hurst of Jerusalem, Ohio, and Mrs. Richard (Bonita) Dailey of New Cumberland; a stepson, Eugene Dennis of New Martinsville; four brothers, Irwin Mercer of Weirton, Earl Mercer of the New Manchester, Harley Mercer of Sistersville, Ohio, and Oran Mercer of Arizona; two sisters,  Marie Leek of New Cumberland, and Linda Sue Mercer of Arizona; four grand-daughters and one great-granddaughter; eight step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

       Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne, W.Va. with the Rev. Terry Poland officiating.  Interment in Simpson Cemetery, Middlebourne.

 

Mettler, Mary M. Mettler, nee McDonald

Source:  The Toledo [Ohio] Blade; 5 Jun 1993

Lenawee County, Mich.

        Mettler, Mary M., age 71 years of Hudson, MI, died June 4, 1993.  The Brown VanHemert Funeral Home.

 

Miller, Karl H. Miller

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 7 Jan 1993

        Karl H. Miller, 72, died Jan. 6, 1993.

        He was born in Akron and had lived the last 44 years in Cuyahoga Falls.  He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific, and was a retired draftsman from Kleco Corp. with 24 years of service.

        Mr. Miller is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathryn of Cuyahoga Falls; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Debbie of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl Ann and Jim Dogan of Akron; grandchildren, Jackie, Candy, Valerie, Christian and Shelby; brother, Richard Miller of Cuyahoga Falls.

        Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Billow Falls Chapel, 23rd Street and Falls Avenue, with Rev. James R. Bebee officiating.  Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park.  Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society,3624 W. Market St., Akron 44333; the Salvation Army, 190 S. Maple St., Akron 44302; or one's favorite charity.  (Billow Falls Chapel, 867-4141.)

 

Moore, Ernest H. Moore, Jr.

Source:  The Charleston [West Virginia] Gazette - 31 Dec 1993 [as posted on findagrave. com]

        Ernest H Moore Jr, 66, of Dixie, Fayette County, died December 30, 1993, at home following a short illness. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a pastor of the Bell Creek Community Baptist Church at Dizie, with five years of service. He was a former pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Ramsey and of Sycamore Baptist Church in Indore.

        Survivors: wife, Edna Miller Moore; sons, Jack Ray Moore of Belva, Michael Wayne Moore of Dixie and David Scott Moore at home; daughter, Leann Neal of Dixie; step-daughter, Jo Claire Hazelton of Urbana, Ohio; brothers, Hugh Moore of Hico, Denver Moore of Oak Hill, Darrell Moore of Belva and Clarence Moore of Lizemore; and 9 grandchildren.

        Services will be Saturday at 1 pm at Bell Creek Community Baptist Church in Dixie with the Rev Fred Christian officiating. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memory Garden at Victor. Friends may call at Pennington Funeral Home from 6-9 pm Friday. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent to the Bell Creek Community Baptist Church, Dixie WV 25059.

 

Morath, Francis W. Morath

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

        MORATH, Francis W.; b: 6 Dec 1913, Pike Co., Il.; d: 6 Feb 1993, Quincy, Il. (Blessing Hosp); Bu: Hersman Cemetery, Mt. Sterling; M: Nina Greiwe on 20 Jan 1950 in Quincy, Il.; FA: Guy Morath; MO: Elsie Kauder; Resident of Versailles, Il.; Survived by his wife; two sons: Jemes [sic?] L. of Jacksonville and William F. (wife, Jennifer) of Stockbridge, Ga.; a brother: Lyndle Morath of Jefferson City, Mo.; two sisters: Florine Martin of Versailles and Ray (Patricia) Cole of Decatur; and two grandchildren.; Preceded by two brothers: John and an infant brother.

 

Morris, Donald E. Morris

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; Wednesday, 22 Dec 1993

        Donald E. Morris, age 56, of Canton, passed away Monday evening in his residence following an extended illness.  Born August 29, 1937 in Canton, OH.  He was formerly employed by Morris Paint and Decorators.

        Preceded in death by his wife, Norma Morris in 1981.*  Survivors include his parents, Hubert and Marie (Neuhart) Morris of Canton; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Harold Reese of North Canton; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Linda Morris of North Canton; stepchildren, Donald and Lareda Clapper Jr., Todd and Barb Clapper, Tim Clapper, Robert Clapper and Joyce Hughes, all of Canton, and Sharon and Bill Stoughton of Butler, PA; 12 grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter.

        Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Sell officiating.  Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park.  Friends may call Wednesday in the funeral home 7-9 p.m.

(Reed, 477-6721)

*Submitter’s Note: Norma died in March, 1979.

 

Morris, Ellen Faulknier Morris, nee Smiley

Source:  The Daily News Leader, [Staunton, Virginia]; Thursday, 11 Nov 1993

        Mrs. Ellen (Smiley) Faulknier Morris, 75, widow of Ralph Jack Morris of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died at 6:31 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 9, 1993) in the Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio.

        She was born Sept. 19, 1918 in Augusta County, a daughter of Thomas Herbert and Lillian Mae Smiley.

        Mrs. Morris attended New Providence Presbyterian Church of Rockbridge County while in this area.  She was a nurse's home care aide prior to retiring.

        She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Lee Faulknier.

        Survivors include five sons, Charles A. and John W. Faulknier, both of Charlottesville, Gordon M. Faulknier of Kents Store, Kenny D. Faulknier of Ruckersville and Sidney W. Faulknier of Charlottesville; three daughters, Mrs. Joyce M. Lakos of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Mrs. Minnie B. Evans of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Mary Ellen Langston of Richmond; three brothers, Herbert B. Smiley of Evansville, IN, Earl Frank Smiley of Staunton, and Guy A. Smiley of Cincinnati, OH; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy V. Kucich of San Francisco, CA, and Mrs. Ruth S. Hunter of Staunton; 16 grandchildren; three great grandchildren, and her dearest friend, Mrs. Delores Mooney.

        A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Lawrence A. Wingfield.  Burial will be in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

        Pallbearers will be Tom Brown, Brian Faulknier, Michael and Steve Jones, Mark Hutchins and Joe Lakos.

        The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home and other times at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Evans, 1646 Meridian St., Charlottesville.

        It is suggested that those desiring may make memorial donations to the Eddy Wayne Ministries, P.O. Box 9078, Akron, OH 44305.

 

Morris, Robert E. Morris

Source: The Salem [Ohio] News; Tuesday, 21 Sep 1993

Robert   Morris,   Crane    Deming    employee

        SALEM -- Robert E. Morris, 55, of 1822 S. Lincoln Ave. died at 12:46 p.m. Monday at his home.

        Born June 17, 1938 in Woodsfield,* he was the son of the late Alva and Eva (Wickham) Morris.

        Mr. Morris had resided in Salem most of his life and had been employed at Crane Deming Company for 28 years.  He was a member of the Eagles Club and an avid bowler.

        Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ron (Connie) Geist of Salem; a sister, Mrs. Karl (Leona) Weber of Hanoverton; three brothers, Herald Morris of Salem, Ralph Morris of Damascus and Roy Morris of Edmond, Ore.; and four grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by two sisters, Cecilia Douglas and Opal Schultheis.

        Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Robb officiating.  Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery.

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

*Submitter's Note:  The Birth records CD 1921-1940, p 132, photographed at the Monroe County, Ohio, courthouse, shows he was born in Summit Twp., not in Woodsfield.

 

Mullens, Lee Otis Mullens

Source: as posted on findagrave.com; 16 Dec 1993

        Lee Otis Mullens died Dec. 14, 1993, at Richwood Area Medical Center after a long illness.

        He was a retired coal miner and a member of UMW. He was a lifelong resident of Nicholas County.

        Surviving: nephews, Hal, and Billy Elliott, both of Tioga.

        Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Tioga Christian Church, with the Rev. Robert L. Friend officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Tioga. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at White Funeral Home, Craigsville.

 

Nannarone, Dominic D. Nannarone

Source:  The Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer; Friday, 7 May 1993

NANNARONE

DOMINIC C. NANNARONE, darling son of John A. and Janet L., dear brother of Brandy, Kimberly, and John, dearest grandson of Gino and Phyllis Nannarone, Bessie and Tom Stier, and Ernest Donham, and dear nephew.  Died Wednesday.  Services will be Saturday, May 8, 1993 at 11 a.m. at JOHNSON-ROMITO, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, (RT. 91 AT POST RD.), TWINSBURG, OH. (232-1441), where friends will be received from 10 A.M. UNTIL SERVICE TIME.  Interment in All Saints Cemetery.  

 

Naylor, Virgil Lewis Naylor

Source:  The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News; Thursday, 11 Nov 1993

        Virgil Lewis Naylor, 61, of George Street, Parkersburg, died Nov. 9 1993, in the intensive care unit at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

        He was born in Mineral Wells, a son of the late Fred and Mary Stewart Naylor.  He was U.S. Air Force veteran and was employed with International Industries/Bensons of Mineral Wells.  He was formerly employed at American Viscose, Daugherty's Propane, O. Ames and Parkersburg Marble Factory.  He was a member of the Serepta Baptist Church.

        Surviving are his wife, Isa [sic--Ica] E. Daugherty Naylor; six sons, Lewis Naylor, Franklin Naylor, Craig Naylor, Phillip Naylor, Charles Naylor and Carl Naylor, all of Parkersburg; four daughters, Mary Jo Hickel of Coolville and Karen Powell, Jan Parson and Diane Merinar, all of Parkersburg; 24 grnadchildren [sic--grandchildren]; two great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Nora Butcher of Bradenton, Fla., Dorothy Collins of Mineral Wells and Ethel Baker, Leta Buchanan and Berna Smith, all of Parkersburg.

        He was preceded in death by one son, Ernest D. Naylor; one daughter, Sherry Ellen Naylor; and three brothers, Lee Naylor, Edward Naylor and Robert Naylor.

        Services 2 p.m. Friday.  Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, the Rev. Michael Lamb officaiting [sic--officiating].  Burial Naylor Cemetery, Mineral Wells.

        Visitation 2-9 p.m. Thursday and until 2 p.m. Friday.

 

Neuhart, Charles Neuhart

Source:  Monroe County, Ohio, newspaper; Oct. 1993

        Charles Neuhart, 96, of Route 1, Quaker City, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1993, in Barnesville Hospital.  He was a retired farmer, a member of Calais Church, and an Army veteran of World War I.

        Surviving are a son, Neil of Quaker City; two daughters, Mrs. John (Coralee) Garrett of Quaker City and Mrs. James (Mary Lou) Waldie of Clarington; a brother, Bert of Old Washington; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

        He was prededed in death by his wife, Florence Christman Neuhart, in 1982; his parents, Joseph W. and Emma Cline Neuhart; three brothers, Robert, Joseph and Frank; three sisters, Olive Steele, Bertha Flood and Gertrude Harris.

        Friends were received at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home, Quaker City where services were held Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1993.  Interment in Batesville Cemetery.  Military graveside services were conducted by the Batesville American Legion.

 

Neuhart, George Edward Neuhart

Source:  Newspaper clipping; 23 or 24 March 1993

NEUHART

        GEORGE  EDWARD, 93, passed away March 22, 1993 in Atlanta, Georgia where he had moved after his place of residence in Miami, Florida was severely damaged by Hurricane Andrew.

        Born in Woodsfield, Ohio; he, his wife, Lusetta, and four children came to Miami in 1930.  A barber by profession, he operated his own shop, retiring at the age of 83.

        His beloved wife, Lusetta, preceded him in death in 1979.  He is survived by his loving children, George F. Neuhart and Paul E. Neuhart (wife Gracemary), Atlanta, Georgia; Lusetta Smith, Gainesville, Florida; Rosemary Roache (husband Robert); Mimai, Florida; and Barbara Altonjy (husband George), Lincoln Park, New Jersey; & by 24 grandchildren & 27 great-grandchildren.

        The family will receive friends between 7-8:30 PM Friday, March 26, at VAN ORSDEL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 11200 Kendall Drive, with a wake service beginning at 7:30 PM.  A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 AM, Saturday, March 27th, at:  St. Richard Catholic Church, 7500 SW 152 Street, Miami.  Interment will follow at Woodlawn Park North, 3260 SW 8 St, Miami.

 

Neuhart, Gracemary Neuhart, nee Forsyth

Source:  The Gwinett [Georgia] Post-Tribune; 31 Mar 1993

NEUHART

       Gracemary Neuhart, 65, of Lilburn, died Sunday, March 28, 1993. 

        She is survived by her husband, Paul Neuhart; six children, Marian Kahan of Lansdale, PA., Victoria Cunneen of Lilburn, Peter Neuhart of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Susan Davis of Winder, Christopher Neuhart of Sioux Falls, SD and Catherine Neuhart of Lilburn; and 11 grandchildren.

        Mrs. Neuhart was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and worked as a volunteer at the St. Vincent DePaul Second Time Around store.          Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial gardens.

        Those desiring may make donations to the American Cancer Society, 4225 Phil Niekro Parkway, Suite 108, Norcross, GA 30092.  Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Inc., Snellville, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Neuhart, Wiley O. Neuhart

Source:  Cambridge Jeffersonian [Cambridge, Ohio]; Wednesday, 16 June 1993

        QUAKER CITY--Wiley O. Neuhart, 95, of Calais R.D. 1, Quaker City, died Tuesday [June 15, 1993] at Barnesville Hospital.

        Mr. Neuhart was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Shepherd Neuhart, on Aug. 31, 1975, a brother Jim Neuhart, a sister, Sally Eschbaugh, and a grandson, Todd Wehr.

        He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Wehr of Quaker City, Mrs. Bonnie Flood of Zanesville and Mrs. Jon (Louise) Krause of Wisc.; three sisters, Shirley McPeek of Barnesville, Mary Bowles of Quaker City and Gladys Timmons of Somerton; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild.

        Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home, where services will be at 1 P.M. Friday. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery.

 

Parr, Opal Irene Parr, nee Hollingsworth

Source:  The Ottumwa [Iowa] Courier; 26 Jan 1993

        OTTUMWA -- Opal I. Parr, 93, of Ottumwa Manor died at 7:54 p.m. Jan. 24, 1993, at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.

        She was born March 13, 1899, in Rose Hill to Ira and Myrtle Kincade* Hollingsworth.  She married Charles M. Parr on March 13, 1918, in Oskaloosa.  He died Jan. 25, 1969.

        She had been a resident of Monroe and Keokuk counties and Ottumwa for 49 years and was employed at Broadmore Cafe and Jaegers Supper Club.

        She is survived by a son, Carroll of Ottumwa; a daughter, Erma Conder of Des Moines; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Leonard Hollingsworth of South English.

        She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Lauren; three brothers, Howard, Willard and Chester; and two sisters, Ethel Hayes and Maxine Bond.

        The service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home in Ottumwa, the Rev. Richard Quinlan of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

        Pallbearers will be grandsons.

        Visitation will begin after 10 a.m. today at the funeral chapel.  Family visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

        Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.

*Submitter’s Note:  The family name is usually seen spelled as KINKADE.

 

Paulus, Stella M. Paulus nee Schaub

The Canton Repository

Stella Marie Paulus, age 76, formerly of 1115 Wertz Ave., SW, Canton, and  more recently residing with her daughter, Sue Lutz in Canton, passed away Saturday morning [SUBMITTER'S NOTE: 20 September 1998] at the home following an extended illness. Born in Canton on December 16, 1921, she was the daughter of the late, Wesley W. and Stella (Kennedy) Schaub. She was a 1939 graduate of McKinley High School. Preceded in death by a son, Larry Paulus and her husband, Sylvester "Hank" Paulus, who passed away December 1, 1993. Survivors include two daughters, Mazella Sue Lutz of Canton and Sandra Jane Franklin of Eact Rochester, OH; son, Jams A. Paulus of Perry Twp.; brother, Wesley W. Schaub Jr. of Jackson Twp.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grand-children. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at ll a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home. Burial will be in Melscheimer Cemetery.

 

Paulus, Sylvester A.  Paulus

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 2 Dec 1993

        Sylvester A. "Hank" Paulus, age 75, formerly of 1115 Wertz Ave, SW, Canton and more recently a resident at the Hanover House, passed away Wednesday morning at the Hanover House following an extended illness.

        Born June 17, 1918, in East Sparta, he was the son of the late Sylvester Z. and Catherine M. (Ankney) Paulus.  He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy on the LSM 338, Amphibian Forces and was a retired electrician retiring from the IBEW Union #540 after 36 years of service.  He was a member of the IBEW Union #540 and the Spring Valley Golf Club.

        He was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Bungard and a son, Larry Paulus.  Survivors include his wife, Stella Mae (Schaub) Paulus to whom he had been married for 53 years in Feb. 1993; two daughters, Mazella Sue Lutz of Canton and Sandra Jane Franklin of East Rochester, NY;* son, James A. Paulus of Perry Township; four brothers, Joseph, Howard, Harold and Virgil Paulus; three sisters, Edith Rohrer, Mary Harmon and Hester Slutz; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

        Funeral services will be conducted Friday 2:30 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home.  Burial will be in he Melscheimer Cemetery,  Calling hours at the funeral home on Thursday (tonight) 7-9 p.m.

(Reed, 477-6721)

*Submitter's Note:  His daughter Sandra lived in East Rochester, Columbiana Co., Ohio.

 

Phillips, Daniel N. Phillips, Sr.

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 23 Apr 1993

        Daniel N. Phillips Sr., 60, 819 Walnut Street, Martins Ferry, died Tuesday in East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry.  He was born Dec. 31, 1932 in Martins Ferr [sic--Ferry], son of the late Hugh and Anna Hails Phillips.

        He was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen and John and a sister, Betty Rutan.

        Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Phillips; a son, Daniel N. Jr. of Martins Ferry; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Thelma) Cox of Huntington, W. Va., and Mrs. Todd (Chris)* Kelly of Martins Ferry; a stepson, Gerald Schlaupitz of Martins Ferry; two brothers, Hugh Jr. and Ron, both of Martins Ferry; two sisters, Wilma Doughty and Madeline Doughty, both of Martins Ferry; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

        Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Thomas Cresap officiating.  Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.

*Submitter's Note:  According to this record, Chris would also be a stepchild:

Ohio, Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007

Name:          Todd M Kelly

Age:   25

Birth Year: abt 1964

Residence County:           Belmont

Spouse's Name:      Christi V Schlaupitz

Spouse's Age:         23

Spouse's Birth Year:        abt 1966

Spouse's Residence County:       Belmont

Marriage Date:      30 Sep 1989

Marriage License County:         Belmont

Certificate Number:         57806

Volume Number:    14278

 

Piatt, Charles R. Piatt

Charles Ralph Piatt, 71, of 60 E. Third St., Ashland, died august 10, 1993 in Griffith Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 09, 1921 in Woodsfield, the son of Charlie and Emma Parks Piatt.

He has resided in Ashland for the past 40 years, moving there from Woodsfield. He was employed as a production line worker having worked in the rubber industry. He was a veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his wife Kathryn Morris, whom he married August 13, 1946. One daughter (Genevieve) Hossman of Mansfield; one son Donald of Ashland; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Bright and Elizabeth Alleman of Woodsfield; two brothers, Elmer of West Salem and Frank of Ashland.

He was preceded in death by one grandson, David Hossman.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Diabetic Association, 1803 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, OH 432i2.

The Denbow-Primm funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

 

Pope, Geneva Pope, nee Tucker

Source:  The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Tuesday, 16 Nov 1993

        GENEVA  TUCKER  POPE, 73, Shelbyville, died Saturday.  Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Murphy Funeral Service, Shelbyville, with calling from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.  She was the widow of George Maurice Pope.  Survivors:  daughters, Tanya Imel, Cherice Byard, Rebecca Shepard, Alena Creekmore, Carol Law and Kelley Boles; sons, Edward Tucker and Tommy Bailer; stepson, Terrence Pope; stepdaughter, Barbara Heffner; father, Addie Roe Tucker; sister, Betty Newton; brother, Donald Tucker; 37 grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren.

 

Pope, Robert Pope 

Source:  The Kokomo [Indiana] Tribune; 13 or 14 May 1993

        INDIANAPOLIS -- Robert A. Pope, 69, Veteran's Affairs Hospital, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 1993, in the hospital.

        Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home at Edinburgh.  The Rev. Randy Brown will officiate.  Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.  Friends may call from noon until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

 

Price, Mary J. Price, nee Sims

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Sunday or Monday, 11 or 12 Jul 1993

        BYESVILLE -- Mary Jean Price, 68, of 54932 Garvin School Road, Cumberland, died at 11:15 p.m. Saturday (July 10, 1993) at Guernsey Memorial Hospital.

        She was born June 26, 1925, in Woodsfield, daughter of Pearl and Lorena Christman Sims.  She was Presbyterian by faith.

        Mrs. Price was preceded in death by a son and four sisters.

        She leaves four sons, Dennis Price, John Price and Michael Price, all of Cumberland, and Joseph Price of Palm Beach, Fla; seven daughters, Vicky Bronson and Beth Hall, both of Dover, Fla., Patty Pitcher of Bellville, Carol Brooker of Cumberland, Debbie Hughey of Rinard Mills, Cindy Clodfelter of Buffalo and Tammy Price of Tampa, Fla.; a brother, Gerald Sims of Woodsfield; two sisters, Vera Scott of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Ruth Kennedy of Arizona.

        Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at McGaughy-Black Funeral Home, where services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Evangelist Woody Biggs officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary, Cambridge.

 

Prunty, Willard E. Prunty

Source:  The Democrat and Chronicle, [Rochester, New York] - Tuesday, 31 Aug 1993

Prunty, Willard E.

        On Aug. 30, 1993 in Rochester, N.Y.  Survived by his wife, Leona M.; 3 daughters and 2 sons, Erma McGarry, Gates, Arnosia Butler, Gates, Jennings Prunty, Spencerport, Gary L. Prunty and Pamela K. Prunty both of Rochester; 1 brother, Junior Lesley Prunty, WV; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

        Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Alhart Funeral Home, 3068 West Main St., Caledonia where Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.  Interment, Mumford Rural Cemetery.  Memorials to a charity of your choice.

 

Reed, Dessie P Reed nee Okey

Dessie Pearl Reed, 74, of Summerfield Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio, formerly of Rt 1, Summerfield, died Saturday, May 8, 1993, at Guernsey Memorial Hospital, Cambridge. She was born June 20, 1918 near Stafford, a daughter of the late Clarence Orville and Ida Mae Crum Okey.

She was a member of the Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, near Lewisville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Reed; one brother, Clarence Okey.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Judy)Blackstone of Summerfield; one brother, Bernard Okey of Summerfield; six sisters, Beulah White of Byesville, Ethel Schell of Caldwell, Svlvia Balick of Cleveland, Freda Woodford of Marietta, Opal Garey and Fanchion Ramsey, both of Canton.

There will be no visitation. Private funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday May 10, at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, Ohio, with the Rev. Charles McRobie officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Rt 1, Summerfield, Ohio.

 

Reed, Geraldine V. Reed, nee Van Dyne

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 30 Jun 1993

        Geraldine V. Reed, 78, 201 W. Church St., Barnesville, died Wed., June 23, 1993 at her home.  She was born April 19, 1915 in Barnesville, a daughter of the late Harry and Etta Friday Van Dyne.

        She was a retired clerk of the former K.V. Store in Barnesville.

        She was preceded in death by a brother, J.W. Van Dyne.

        Surviving are one son, Larry D. Harris of Barnesville; one daughter, Gerry Smolarek of Sterling Heights, Michigan; two sisters, Imogene Phillips of Barnesville and Marcella Heskett of Los Altos, Calif.; and two grandchildren.

        Graveside services were held Saturday at Northern Cemetery, Barnesville.  Arrangements were held by the Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library.

 

Reed, Kenneth Reed

Source:  The Ottumwa [Iowa] Courier; 14 Jan 1993

        OTTUMWA -- Kenneth E. Reed, 80, of 1519 Locust, died at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 1993, at his home.

        A resident of the Kirksville and Ottumwa areas all of his life, he had worked at John Deere Ottumwa Works for 30 years, retiring in 1979.*  He served in World War II with the Marine Corps.  He was a Past Master and 50-year member of Formal Lodge No. 442 AF&AM in Kirksville, a member of Wapello White Shrine No. 47,* Post Commander and member of O.B. Nelson Post No. 3 of American Legion, Past Fifth District Commander American Legion Department of Iowa, and a member of Walter B. Schafer Post No. 775 of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

        He is survived by his wife; a stepdaughter, Frances DeBurn of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Orin Keith.

        The service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Reece Funeral Home, the Rev. Ramon Booth of Central Assembly of God Church in Cedar Rapids and Park Sullivan Fifth District Chaplain of American Legion Departmernt of Iowa officiating.  Burial will be in Westview Cemetery at Kirksville.  Military rites will be conducted by O.B. Nelson Post No. 3 of American Legion at the grave.

        Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday with masonic services at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.

        Memorials may be made to Formal Lodge No. 442 AF & AM and O.B. Nelson Post No. 3 of American Legion.

*Submitter's Notes:  These numbers were unclear on my copy of the obituary and may not be accurate.

 

Reich, Arthur E. Reich
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio April 1993
    Arthur E. Reich, 79, of the Bishop H. Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling, West Virginia formerly of Miltonsburg-Calais Road, Woodsfield, died April 14, 1993, at Wheeling Park Medical Center. He was born January 29, 1914, in Monroe County, Ohio a son of the late Edward and Bertha Claus Reich.
    He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Woodsfield.
    He is survived by one son, Lewis Reich of Ocala, Florida; two daughters, Alice Kerns, of Glen Dale, West Virginia and Debra Nelson of Shawano, Wisconsin; one brother, Vernon Reich of Lewisville; six grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Melba Hoff Reich in March 1983.
    Friends were received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, April 16 and services were held April 17 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Randall Gehres officiating. Burial followed in the Miltonsburg Cemetery. 

 

Rhodes, Dora Mabel Keller Rhodes, nee Wiegers

Source:  The Daily Sentinel, (Grand Junction, Colorado); Sunday, 12 Dec 1993

March 25, 1907 -- Dec. 11, 1993

        Dora Mabel Rhodes, 151 E. Third St., Palisade, died of natural causes Saturday in Palisades Living Center.  She was 86.

        A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Sperber officiating.  Cremation preceded services.

        Mrs. Rhodes was a homemaker.

        She was a resident of the Grand Junction area since 1974.

        She was born March 25, 1907, to Albert Wiegers and Bartha McAdams in western Nebraska, where she spent her childhood and attended school.

        She married Clark A. Rhodes in 1950* in Denver.  He died in 1974 in Coshocton, Ohio.  She was previously married to Herbert F. Keller.  They divorced.

        Mrs. Rhodes lived in Nebraska, eastern Colorado, New Castle and Ohio before moving to Grand Junction.

        She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Grand Junction.  She belonged to the Older American Center and was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Grand Junction.

        Mrs. Rhodes' special interests were bingo, playing cards, and visiting with her many friends.

        Survivors include two sons, Herbert Keller of Grand Junction, and Clayton Keller of Collinsville, Okla.; one brother, Floyd Wiegers of Fort Collins; a sister, Irene McPherson of Boise, Idaho, 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

        A daughter, Netha Lehr, a grandson, Michael Keller, and 10 brothers and sisters are deceased.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Grand Junction Chapter, 3390 G. Road, Clifton 81520.

*Submitter's Note:  In this excerpt from her husband Clark's obituary below an exact date for the marriage was given:

Rhodes, Clark A. Rhodes

Source:  Coshocton [Ohio] Tribune; 20 Mar 1974

. . .  On July 10, 1945, he was married to Dora Keller, who survives.

 

Rice, Mureldine Rice, nee Alltop

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 4 Aug 1993

        RICE, Mureldine Alltop, 73, of Middlebourne, died Tuesday in Wheeling Hospital.  She was a member of Faith Temple, Middlebourne.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. Sr. in 1990; her parents, Arch and Jessie Roberts Alltop.

        Surviving are three sons, Paul David and Larry Lee, both of Martins Ferry and Ernest R. Jr. of Middlebourne; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Jessie Marie) Knepper of Grier [sic–Greer], S.C., Mrs. Rudy (Rena Mae) Bauer of Chicago, Betty Jones of Barnesville and Leona Kay Adams of Moundsville; five sisters, Nettie Johnson, Annie Walker, Eleanor Danehart and Shirley Roberts, all of Martins Ferry, and Dorothy Gump of Middlebourne; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

        Friends received 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Iams Funeral Home, 833 Third St., New Martinsville.  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Faith Temple.  Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville.

 

Richert, Grace M. Richert nee Turner

Source:  Ashland Times Gazette, Ashland,Ohio; 10  Dec 1993

        Former Polk resident Grace M. Richert, 88, of Salem, died Thursday [9 Dec 1993] in Salem Community Hospital following a short illness. She was born Sept. 1, 1905, in Woodsfield, the daughter of William F. and Anna Latta Turner.  She graduated from Cleveland City Hospital School of Nursing in1930 and did private duty nursing in Ashland for 40 years.  She lived in Polk from 1950 until 1976 when she moved to Zephyrhills, Fla.  She moved to Salem in October 1992. She was a member of Ashland Chapter 92, Order of Eastern Star, and the Oriental Shrine in Zephyrhills.

       She was married Feb. 11, 1932 to Arthur W. Richert, who preceded her.

 

Richey, Stella L. Richey, nee Fishback

Source:  The News Examiner, [Connersville, Indiana]; 27 May 1993

        Stella L. Richey, 80, of Connersville, died Wednesday, May 26, 1993, at Fayette Memorial Hospital.

        She was born Oct. 28, 1903, in Williamstown, Ind., the daughter of William and Amanda Britton Fishback.  She married Edward Richey on March 30, 1923.  He preceded her in death in 1959.

        Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Norwald* of Greensburg, Mrs. Ralph (Ethel) Fisher of Connersville, Mrs. Clifford (Gladys) Fussner of Milroy, and Mrs. Charles (Norma) Clark of Anderson; one step-daughter, Mrs. Virginia Houston of Homer; and 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by three sons, two stepsons, two daughters, one stepdaughter, three sisters and three brothers.

        Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Burns Funeral Home in Milroy.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.  Burial will be in Old Milroy Cemetery.

*Submitter’s Note.  Robert’s last name is spelled    NARWOLD    in the U.S. Public Records Index, the Social Security Death Index, and in his own obituary.

 

Roach, Mary Kathryn Roach, nee Miller

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; Monday, 30 August 1993

        BARBERTON---Mary Kathryn (Miller) Roach, 89, died August 28, 1993.

        Born in Marr, Ohio, she resided in Barberton and Canal Fulton for most of her life.  She was a 50-year member of Eastern Star Jeannette Chapter 212 O.E.S.

        She is survived by daughter, Vera Appel of Alta Loma, Calif.; sons, John Roach of Canal Fulton, Dr. Donald Roach of Erie, Pa., Norman (Jack) Roach of N. Canton, Gene Roach of Atlantic City, N.J.; 19 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

        Funeral service Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman Funeral Home, Dr. Donald Roach officiating.  Burial Greenlawn Cemetery.  Visitation TODAY, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., with Eastern Star service at 8 p.m.

        (Campfield-Hickman, 745-3161.)

 

Schwaben, Harry F. Schwaben

Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - January 22, 1993

TALLMADGE -- Harry F. Schwaben, 83, died Jan. 19, 1993.

Mr. Schwaben retired in 1972 from the B.F. Goodrich Co. with approximately 30 years service. He was born in Washington Township, Ohio, and lived 48 years in Tallmadge. Mr. Schwaben also worked many years as a school crossing guard in Tallmadge and was a member of the Tallmadge Grange.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae, and is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Harry J. and Stanice of Tallmadge, Edward and Harriett of Tallmadge, Keith and Shelley of California; sisters, Pearl Thomas of West Virginia and Mary Knowlton of Woodsfield, Ohio; brothers, Henry of Indiana and Roy of Tallmadge; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 339 Southwest Ave., with Rev. Larry T. West officiating. Burial at Tallmadge Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, and one hour before service on Saturday. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, TALLMADGE, 376-4251.)  

 

Scott, Ishmael W. Scott

Source:  newspaper clipping, probably from the Tell City [Indiana] News; November, 1993

        TELL  CITY -- Ishmael W. Scott, 68, died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1993, at his residence, 1209  12th St., Tell City.

        A native of Tell City, he was born Sept. 21, 1925, the son of Roy W. and Hattie (Hurst) Scott.

        He was retired and was owner of Scott Insurance Co. for 48 years.

        He was united in marriage Feb. 11, 1948, to the former Helen Simpson, who survives.

        Mr. Scott was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 137 and was a past secretary of the Tell City Masonic Lodge 623, F&AM.

        Surviving are his wife, Helen; a brother, William E. Scott of Lakeland, Fla., and several nieces and nephews.

        Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Finch Funeral Home in Tell City.  Brother Robert Bybee officiated.  Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Tell City.

        Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.

 

Sersich, Edward J. Sersich

Source:  The Warren [Ohio] Tribune Chronicle; 3 Aug 1993, 7B:1

        WARREN -- Edward J. Sersich, 78, of 1320 Mahoning Ave. N.W., died Monday at 1:59 a.m. in Community Skilled Care Center.

        He was born Feb. 28, 1915, in New York, N.Y., a son of John F. and Freada Austin Sersich.  He lived most of his life in the Warren area.

        Mr. Sersich was employed 10 years as a machine press operator for Wean Engineering, retiring in 1974.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II, a member of the Westside Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, where he taught Sunday School, and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

        His first wife, the former Esther Mendenhall, whom he married April 28, 1937, died Jan. 13, 1973.

        He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Brown; three daughters, Kathryn Ohl of Middlefield, Patricia Sersich, and Carol Ann Sersich, both of Warren; two sons, Edward J. Jr., and John E., both of Warren; three brothers, Anthony of Pittsburgh, William and Leo, both of Warren; a sister, Marie Sanders of Warren; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

        A sister, Dorothy Moseley, a brother, Robert, and a twin brother, John, are deceased.

        The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, where calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight.

        Burial will be in Crown Hill Burial Park.

 

Shilling, Vivian E. Shilling, nee Kurtzman

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News Register; 4 May 1993

        SHILLING, Vivian E. Kurtzman, 65, of 170 Idabelle Avenue, Wheeling, died Monday in Wheeling Hospital.  She was a retired registered nurse for Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling Hospital and Peterson Hospital and a member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William D., on Dec. 13, 1990; her father, Raymond Kurtzman; a brother, Dale Kurtzman.  Surviving are a son, James K. Smith of Wheeling; a daughter, Mrs. Scott (Becky) Rodocker of Wheeling; a stepson, William S. Shilling of Wheeling; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Melvin (Gloria) Hough of Wheeling; her mother, Juanita Stackhouse Kurtzman of Clarington; five sisters, Mona Oiler of Clarington, Mrs. Donald (Lida) Jones and Mrs. Earl (Ruth) Billiter, both of Sardis, Sandra Sweeney of New Martinsville and Romaine Camusi of Santa Monica, Calif.; a brother, Lloyd Kurtzman of Moundsville; six grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren.  Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger St., Elm Grove, Wheeling, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday.  Interment in Stone Church Cemetery, Wheeling.  Memorial contributions may be made  to the Wheeling Amateur Hockey Association, Box 156, 957 National Road, Wheeling, W. Va. 26003.

Submitter's Note:  Below is another death notice.

Vivian E. Shilling, nee Kurtzman

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News Register; 4 May 1993

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        SHILLING -- On Monday, May 3, 1993, VIVIIAN E. KURTZMAN SHILLING, in her 66th year.

        Surviving include six grandchildren, James, Robert and Christopher Smith, Caitlin and Shilling Rodocker, and Michael McCamic, all of Wheeling.

        She was a graduate of O.V.G. H. School of Nursing and a tutor for the Ohio County School System for nine years.

        Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger St., Elm Grove, Wheeling, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Arthur Tucker officiating.  Interment in Stone Church Cemetery, Wheeling.

        Memorial contributions may be made  to the Wheeling Amateur Hockey Association, Box 156, 957 National Road, Wheeling, W. Va. 26003.

 

Sisson, Alvin Leon Sisson

Source:  Brown Co., Indiana Obituaries 1984-1994, Vol. 3, p 519 [Dec. 1, 1993)

        Alvin Leon Sisson died Friday, November 26, 1993, at his home on Greasy Creek Road.

        He was 68.

        He was born February 7, 1925, in Johnson County to Virgil and Nellie Chitwood Sisson.  Mr. Sisson was one of 18 children.

        During World War II he served in the Pacific with the United States Army.  He received two Purple Hearts after being wounded twice on Okinawa on May 10, 1945, and May 21, 1945.

        He worked as a set-up man at Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, retiring in 1983 after 34 years with the company.

        In 1947 he and Mable L. Voland were married.  She survives.

        Other survivors include three sons, Albert L. Sisson of Pensacola, Florida, Bruce A. Sisson of Nashville and Harold E. Sisson of New Whiteland; two daughters, Beverly D. Harvey of Columbus and Debra Joanne Sisson of Knoxville, Tennessee; six brothers, Robert and Harry Sisson, both of Clifford, Thurl D. Sisson of Martinsville, Lloyd and Lester Sisson, both of Nashville, and Chelsea Sisson of Helmsburg; 10 sisters, Marjorie Collett of Louisiana, Emma Butler and Phyllis O'Quinn of Indianapolis, Mary Frownfelter of Georgia, Virginia Mathis of Nashville, Helen Underwood of Martinsville, Carolyn Mathis of Columbus, Marilyn Kirtz of Mt. Healthy, Indiana, and Rebecca Scrougham of Helmsburg; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

        Two sisters preceded him in death.

        The Reverend Otis Downs conducted a service Tuesday afternoon at the Serenity Chapel on State Road 135 North.  Burial was in Nashville's Greenlawn Cemetery.

 

Sivard, Gladys M. Sivard, nee Kinney

Source:  The Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer - Tuesday, April 13, 1993

GLADYS   M.   SIVARD,   81,   WAS   A   HOMEMAKER   IN   LODI

        Gladys M. Sivard was a resident of Lodi from 1948 until she entered a nursing home in Ashland.

        Mrs. Sivard, 81, died yesterday at Ashland Samaritan Hospital.

        She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Medina and in Ashland.

        Mrs. Sivard is survived by a daughter, Birdie Barnes of Rochester, Wash.; sons, Stephen of Lodi and Bryan of Akron; five grandchildren; a sister; and three brothers.

        Services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Parker and Son funeral home, 210 Medina St., Lodi.

 

Slusher, Jeanette Marie Slusher, nee Wallman

Source:  as posted on findagrave.com with this citation: Obituary courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska; Sep 1993

       Services for Jeanette Marie Slusher, 47 of rural Martell who died September 26, 1993 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lincoln were Wednesday, September 29 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Hickman. Rev. Ron Drury officiated.

        Burial was in the Roca Cemetery.

        Jeanette Marie Slusher was born August 16, 1946 in Beatrice, Nebraska. She was the first child of Thees and Marie Wallman.

        She attended country school in Princeton and graduated from Cortland High School in 1964. She then attended Dana College, graduating cum laude in December, 1967. She received her master’s degree in counseling from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

        Throughout her 25 year career, she taught English and was a counselor in Blair, Adams, Waverly, Norris and Filley. She took a year off from education to work for the Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse where she wrote a

curriculum on drug and alcohol use prevention. She returned to counseling in the public schools at Everett and Park Middle Schools in Lincoln, but continued her work with drug and alcohol prevention through the “Just Say No” program.

        She worked with Luther League, the Youth Service Corps and was youth coordinator for the Central District of the American Lutheran Church. The Slusher home was also open to youth involved in these activities and to international students during the 1990-91 school year while Christel Lundstrom of Finland lived with them.

        For 10 years, she battled breast cancer. During these years she counseled others suffering from cancer.

        While at Dana, she was inducted into the Alpha Chi Honorary Society and Who’s Who Among American College and University Students.

        She was a charter member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church where she was involved in several aspects of congregational life. She taught Sunday School, Bible School and confirmation classes. She served on various church

committees and was a member of the Women of the ELCA.

        She married David Slusher August 25, 1967.

        Survivors include her husband, David; son, Kyle; daughter, Theese, parents, Thees and Marie Wallman, all of rural Martell; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Rose Allman of Lincoln; a sister, Debra Wallman of Fremont and a sister and brother-in-law, Malinda and Bob Jepsen of Blair, and two grandsons, Aaron Jepsen and Christopher Jepsen, also of Blair.

        Memorial gifts can be given to the Jeanette Slusher Memorial Scholarship at Norris High School. This scholarship will be given to a drug and alcohol free senior.

       Butherus-Maser and Love Mortuary in Lincoln was in charge of arrangements.

 

Smith, Lucille Smith, nee Morrison

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 15 Jun 1993

        Caldwell---Lucille* Smith, 55, of 40814 Crum Ridge Road, Caldwell, died 11:55 a.m. Monday (June 14,1993) in Marietta Memorial Hosp. after an 18 month illness.

        She was born Oct. 29, 1937 to Mae Walker Morrison of Caldwell Route 1 and the late Howard E. Morrison. She was a member of the Crum Ridge Church of Christ.

        In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband Frank, whom she married May 25, 1957; two sons, Brent of Marietta and David at home; two sisters, Mrs James (JoAnn) Parks of Summerfield and Mrs Karl (Sally) Guiler of Canal Winchester; and two brothers, Dana Morrison of Caldwell and Ben Morrison of Hartville.

        Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Crum Ridge Church of Christ at Caldwell Route 1 with Evangelist Claude Davis officiating.

        Friends may call at the Watters Funeral Home at Woodsfield from 2 to 9 p.m. today and from noon to time of services on Wednesday.

Submitter’s Note: On other documents her name is listed as “Verda Lucille.”

 

Smith, Paul L. Smith

Source:  Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio] obituary book 1993, p 20

        Paul L. Smith, 77, of 310 Eastern Avenue, Woodsfield, died the evening of Feb. 27 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV.  He was born April 4, 1915 in Woodsfield, a son of the late W.B. Smith and Estella Schumacher Smith.

        He was a former owner and operator of Smith Dry Cleaning, a former clerk of the Village of Woodsfield and a former County Auditor of Monroe County.  He was a member of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Woodsfield and also the Masonic Lodge of Woodsfield.

        He is survived by his wife, Doris Christman Smith of Woodsfield; one son, Tom Smith of Woodsfield; two brothers, Lloyd P. Smith and William E. Smith, both of Woodsfield; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Hazel) Brophy of Columbus; one grandson, Steven Smith of Newark; one niece and two nephews.

        He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hilda Hamilton Smith.

        Friends were received March 1 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield where services were held at 1 p.m. March 2 with Rev. Michael Dowd officiating.  Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Smith, Virginia M. Smith, nee Green

Source:  The Arizona Republic, [Phoenix, Arizona]; Saturday, 16 Oct 1993

        Virginia M. Smith, 68, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Oct. 13, 1993.  She was born in Centerila [sic--Centralia], W. Va.  Survivors include her daughter, Mary; sons, Donald, and George; mother, Pauline; four sisters; three brothers; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

        Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas Road.  Services: 10 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

 

Snyder, William M. Snyder

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; 18 Feb 1993*

CANAL  WINCHESTER  BOY  SHOT   HIMSELF,   CORONER  SAYS

        CANAL  WINCHESTER -- William Snyder, 17, of Rt. 674 died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in the head, said Fairfield County coroner Dr. Thomas Vajen.

        Snyder was found in his room yesterday at 11:31 a.m.  Vajen said he would conduct an autopsy today.

*Submitter's Note:  See obituary below.

 

Snyder, William Michael Snyder

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; 19 Feb 1993

SNYDER

        William Michael "Mickey" Snyder, age 17, of Canal Winchester, Wednesday, at the residence.  Senior at Canal Winchester High School.  Preceded in death by grandmother Vivian Snyder.  Survived by parents, William A. and Monica Snyder, Canal Winchester; sister, Andi Snyder; grandparents, Mr. William F. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kunkel; aunts and uncles, Phylis [sic–Phyllis] Jean and Roger Cleland, Karen and Charles Buhrts, Sheila Timmons, Holly and Darrell Ross, Debbie and George Leady, Kim Snyder, Denise and Chris Cunningham, Mary and Robert Binns, Martha and Dan Tayloe; uncles and aunts, Joseph Kunkel, Mark and Debbie Snyder, Jeffery and Debbie Snyder; cousins, Cory and Christopher Tayloe, Joey and Geoffrey Kunkel, Erin Binns, Ryan and Chad Leady, Mark and Shanna Snyder, Nicholas, Kala and Erick Snyder, Darrell and Darla Ross, Eddie, Deanna, Cory and Scott Timmons, Traci, Christopher and Kyle Cunningham, David and Todd Snyder, Rick, Dianna and Cheri Buhrts, Ralph, Cathy, Frank, David, Brenda, Sherry, Leslie, Timothy, Wayne, Anna May and Quinn Paxton; many other relatives and friends.  Preceded in death by best friends Sean, Lamont and Monty.

        Memorial Mass Saturday 11 a.m. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 5684 Groveport Rd., Groveport, Oh.  Private interment Franklin Hills Memorial Gardens.

        Family request memorials to Children's Hospital, 700 Childrens Dr., Columbus, Oh 43205, in Mickey Snyder's memory.  Arrangements by SHOEMAKER  FUNERAL  HOME.

 

Spicer, Walter T. Spicer

Source:  Brown Co., Indiana Obituaries; Vol. 3:  1984-1994 (Oct. 27, 1993)      [PHOTO]

        Walter T. Spicer, 77, died Sunday, October 24, 1993, at his home on State Road 135 North.

        During World War II Mr. Spicer was a master technical sergeant with the United States Marines.

        He was captured during the defense of the Bataan-Corregidor island area, and the Japanese held him as a prisoner of war from May 6, 1942, until September 3, 1945.

        He received the Purple Heart, a Presidential Unit Citation, the Distinguished Unit Badge with Oak Leaf Cluster and a Good Conduct Medal.  He was a member of the Martinsville American Legion Post 230.

        After the war Mr. Spicer worked for the Apex Ventilating Company in Indianapolis.  He retired in 1981 as a maintenance supervisor after 35 years with the company.

        He was a member of the Nashville Christian Church.

        Mr. Spicer was born February 24, 1916, in Johnson County to William Virgil and Mary C.Voland Spicer.

        He married Florence "Sally" Canatsey January 21, 1949, in Carrolton, Kentucky.  She died February 8, 1985.

        Survivors include two daughters, Suzanne R. Folley of Martinsville and Pamela Spicer of Indianapolis; a son, Phillip  J.Spicer of Indianapolis; a brother, Carl Spicer of Greasy Creek Road; a sister, Sarah L. Harden of Nashville; and two grandchildren.

          Services were to be held at 11 a.m. today in the Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown.  Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery.

 

Stanley, Ray M. Stanley

Source:  The San Antonio [Texas] Express-News  - Tuesday, June 29, 1993

Ray M. Stanley: Stanley retired from Air Force

        Ray M. Stanley retired after 20 years in the Air Force and then worked in civil service for 20 years.

        He was a devoted family man, said his son-in-law, Vance G. Safley of San Antonio.

        Stanley, 60, died Thursday at a local hospital from thyroid cancer.

        Born in Parkersburg, W.Va., he attended San Antonio College and Southwest Texas State University, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees.

        Stanley married his high school sweetheart, Ava Lee Doughtery, on July 31, 1952. They had three children.

        "He was a very devoted family man who, during his early career, worked multiple jobs to provide for his family," Safley said.

        Stanley and his family often moved during his military career but settled in San Antonio in 1967, five years before he retired as a technical sergeant. He then started his civil service career at Lackland AFB.

        Most of his civil service work was at Lackland AFB, with the exception of three years at Randolph AFB, said his daughter, Cheryl Stanley.

        Stanley held several jobs in the technical training division at Lackland and also was chief of the operations division. He was a career program administrator at Randolph.

        "He touched many lives in his civil career," said a former co-worker, Rose Sullivan of San Antonio."He was a mentor to a great number of people."

        Stanley also had a reputation for fairness, his daughter said. "He treated people fairly in times when they weren't being treated fair."

        After he retired in 1992, Stanley devoted much of his time to landscaping projects, his daughter said.

        "He had quite the green thumb," she said. "He would plant acorns, and now his yard is full of oak trees. He would watch trees grow and then cut them down to plant others," she said.

       Stanley used the wood from the trees to pursue another interest woodworking, his daughter said. He carved belt buckles, she said.

        He had a keen wit, his daughter said. "He always was one to inject humor in disagreements and make us think that what we were arguing about wasn't that important, that things could be worse."

        Stanley also enjoyed the outdoors and would take his family on camping trips, Safley said.

        "I wouldn't call him a mountain man, but he very much enjoyed the outdoors and camping. He had a trailer that the family would go in," he said.

        Additional survivors include his wife; another daughter, Cynthia Stanley of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a son, Jeffrey Stanley of San Antonio; a sister, June Miles of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, Alan Stanley of Charleston, S.C.; and a grandson.

        Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday in Chapel 3 at Lackland with the Rev. Sammie Swim officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

 

Stebelton, Herbert W. Stebelton

Source:  The Modesto [California] Bee - Thursday, November 4, 1993

July 21, 1932 -- Nov. 1, 1993

        Herbert W. Stebelton, 61, of Modesto died Monday at Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Sacramento.

        Mr. Stebelton was a native of Ohio and lived in Modesto 10 years. He was a sheet metal worker 40 years and was a shop foreman for Hassman Enterprises in Santa Clara. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-54.

        He is survived by his wife, Carol Stebelton of Modesto; children, William V. Stebelton of Modesto, Donna Linn of Westley and James A. Stebelton of Goldsboro, N.C.; brother, Vernon Stebelton of Fredericksburg, Ohio; sisters, Margaret Raney of Amanda, Ohio, Corrine Leighty of Lake Bill, Ohio, Ruby Bloom of Wooster, Ohio, and Jeanine Lackey of Perrysville, Ohio; and eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

        A funeral service is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ceres Chapel of Franklin & Downs. Burial will follow at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the chapel.

 

Steed, Carlos Steed
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, October 1, 1993
    Carlos H. Steed, 86, formerly of Jerusalem, Ohio, died Wednesday in the
Starr Nursing Home, Morristown. He was a farmer and a member of Somerton Church of Christ.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda W. Steed; his parents, Harper and Minnie Williams Steed; a brother, Lance.
    Surviving are a daughter, Marie Steed of Jerusalem; a brother, John of Barnesville, Ohio.
    Friends were received Thursday at Campbell-Plumly -Milburn funeral Home, Barnesville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Interment in Somerton Cemetery, Somerton, Ohio. 

 

Stewart, David Nelson Stewart

Source: The Newark [Ohio] Advocate; Friday, 30 Apr 1993

TWA  ticket  supervisor

        Services for David Nelson Stewart, 57, of Pataskala, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Warren F. Kauber Funeral Home, Inc., with the Rev. Paul Snoddy officiating.  Burial will be in Jersey Cemetery, Pataskala.

        Mr. Stewart died April 28, 1993, in Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus.  He was born April 7, 1936, to the late Edwin Farrell Stewart and Ellen Rose Birden* Stewart.

        He was a member and deacon of the Tri-Village of Christ; and a member of the Jersey Township Zoning Board.  He was a ticket supervisor for TWA Airlines.

        Surviving are his wife, Gloria Lee Stewart; three daughters:  Kelly Spurlock of Blacklick, Barbara Corns of Columbus, and Sherril Stewart of Pataskala; a son, David N. Stewart of Jersey, Ohio; and six grandchildren.  One brother is deceased.

        Friends may call from 6 to 9 tonight in the funeral home.

*Submitter's Note:  This name is spelled VIRDEN on several other ancestry records: 

     1920 United States Federal Census

     West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971

     West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938

     U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

 

Stickle, Eugene L. Stickle

Source:  The Toledo [Ohio] Blade; 12 Sep 1993

Gene    L.   Stickle

       Eugene L. Stickle, 87, of Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, died Friday, September 10, 1993 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  He was born on March 19, 1906 in Sidney, OH to Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Bertha (Emig) Stickle.  He was married on September 5, 1943 in Fayetteville, NC, to Fannie A. Keller.  Mr. Stickle was a WW II Army Medical Corp veteran and had worked for over 34 years with Doehler Jarvis, retiring as an inspector in 1966.  He was also a member of Glenwood Lutheran Church.

        Surviving is his wife, Fannie; son, Eugene R. Stickle of Gladwater, TX; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; half brothers, George and Robert Tighe; half-sisters, Mrs. Donnabelle Carter, and Mrs. Isabelle Neigebauer.

        Friends will be received at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg (874-3133), after 2 p.m. on Monday where Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, September 14, 1993 at 11 a.m. with burial in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

 

Stull, Collie E. Stull

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times, Monday, 5 Jul 1993

        Collie E. Stull, 68, of Groves Avenue, Marietta, died Saturday (July 3, 1993) at The Arbors of Marietta.

        He was born in Pennsboro, a son of the late Fred and Mary Stull.  He was employed at Atlas Lumber Co. for 15 years.  He was a member of the Non-Digressive Church of God, and attended the Marietta Bible Center.

        Surviving are his wife, Alice Holland Stull; three sons, Everett Stull of Wingett Run; Dwain Stull of South Carolina; and Harley Stull of Williamstown; two daughters, Minnie Lightfritz and Mary Myers, both of Marietta; two stepsons, Leroy Ward of Wingett Run, and Victor Ward of Marietta; one brother, Warren Stull of Newport; and several grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by one son, Jesse Stull; and seven brothers and sisters.

        Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Virgil Waugh officiating.  Burial is in East Lawn Memorial Park.

        Visitation will be from Monday morning until the hour of services Tuesday.

 

Trage, Alice M. Trage, nee Cannon

Source:  The Forest Park [Illinois] Review; Wednesday, 15 Dec 1993

Alice   Trage,   87,   resident   for   75   years

        Alice M. Trage, 87, of Forest Park, died Dec. 9, 1993 at Oak Park Hospital.

        Mrs. Trage was born in Chicago and had lived in the community for 75 years.  She was employed as a secretary at Trage Brothers.  She was a member of the Infant Welfare Circle and St. Bernardine Women's Club.

        Mrs. Trage was the mother of Thomas, John and the late Edmund; grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of three.

       Funeral Mass was celebrated Dec. 13 at St. Bernardine Church, the Rev. John Fearon presiding, with interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorials are appreciated to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago.  Arrangements were handled by Ahern Funeral Home.

 

 

Trott, Stephanie Trott, nee Myers

Source:  The Greenville [South Carolina] News; Friday, 24 Dec 1993

        EASLEY -- Stephanie Myers Trott, 35, of 223 Dayton Drive, died Dec. 23, 1993.

        She was an employee of Smith Dray Line & Storage Co. Inc. and a member of St. Matthias Lutheran Church in Easley.

        Surviving are her husband, Donald Eugene Trott of the home; her parents, Paul and Mary Sheeler Myers of Jacksonville, N.C.; a sister, Jennifer Dustin of Caledonia, Mich.; and three brothers, Jeffrey Myers of Panama City, Fla., Gregory Myers of Greensboro, N.C., and Jon Myers of Jacksonville, N.C.

        Services:  2 p.m. Sunday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, N.C., conducted by Jones Funeral Home, 303 Chaney Ave.  Burial will be in Dogwood Memorial Cemetery, Mayesville [sic--Maysville], N.C.

        Visitation:  1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the church.

        In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1010 E. North St., Bldg. D, Suite 6, Greenville, S.C. 29601, or to St. Matthias Lutheran Church, 501 Powdersville Road, Easley, S.C. 29640. - The Mackey Mortuary.

 

Turner, Frank Turner Jr.

Source:  The Springfield [Ohio] News-Sun; Thursday, 9 Dec. 1993

        FRANK  TURNER,  JR., 71, of Springfield, died Tuesday, December 7, 1993, at 3:35 p.m. in Community Hospital.  He was born July 28, 1922 in Hominy, Oklahoma, the son of Frank, Sr. and Nettie Mae (Watson) Turner.  Mr. Turner was a retired mill operator. 

        He is survived by three daughters, Charlotte Woodruff, Peggy Clark, both of Springfield, and Kathy Whitt of Urbana; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Linnie Mae Elix and Pauline Talbert, both of Springfield; brother, Robert E. Turner of Louisiana; a special niece, Sandra Whipp; and several other nieces and nephews.

        He is preceded in death by a sister Orabelle Arnold; two brothers, Ray and Tom Turner; and a great-granddaughter, Charlene N. Cole. 

        Friends may call Thursday 5-8 p.m. in the LITTLETON  &  RUE  FUNERAL  HOME  where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Timothy Dotson of the First Church of Christ in Christian Union officiating.  Interment in Rose Hill Burial Park.

 

Ullman, Raymond H. Ullman Jr.

Raymond H. Ullman Jr., 66, of 206 Emerald Street, Marietta, died Fridsay, May 21, 1993 in Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. He was born June 26, 1926 near Stafford Ohio, the son of the late R. Herbert and Mary (McConnell) Ullman. He was a graduate of Stafford High School and Mountain State Business College. He had served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of American Legion Post 64; Washington County Scottish Rite Club; Scotish Rite Society; Valley of Cambridge; Norwood United Methodist Church; and Pioneer City Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. He has been employed by Quaker State Oil Company for 39 Years and was regional manager at the time of his retirement. He was proceded in death by one sister Mrs. James (Eunice) Mallett. On Sept 17, 1947 he married Ruby Cline who survives with one daughter, Marianne Carter, of Parkersburg; and one sister, Mrs. Donald (Irene) Hogue, of Lewisville, Ohio. Funeral services were held Monday, with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

 

Valencic, John P. Valencic

Source:  The News Sun, Waukegan, Illinois; 5 May 1993

VALENCIC

        John P. Valencic, 62, of Waukegan died Saturday, May 1, 1993 at Victory Memorial Hospital.

        He was born in North Chicago on October 19, 1930 and had resided in Waukegan all of his life.  John Valencic worked at J.D. Plating* in North Chicago for 17 years, and also at W___ Enterprises at Elk Grove Village for 8 years.  John was manager and bartender*  of S________ Hall for 10 years.  John Valencic brought pride and joy and happiness to many people in preparing and cooking lamb, and ____* in the Old World Slavic tradition for many years.  He was a member and past director of Slovenia National Home, member and past Secretary of C.F.U. St. Mary's Lodge #75*, member of Carpenter's Union of Elk Grove Village, and a member of A.A.R.P.  John was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the U.S. Air Force.

        Survivors include his wife, Beverly (nee Jones); 1 daughter, Susan (John) Hover of Round Lake Beach; 4 sons: John and David Valencic of Riverside Foundation, Lincolnshire, Illinois, Robert Valencic of Charleston, Illinois, and a special son, Michael (Carol) Abraham of Zion; 2 stepsons, Jody (Julie) Abraham, Zion, Dwayne (Patti) Engelhardt, Clinton, Iowa; 3 step-daughters:  Therese* Abraham, Minden,* Nevada, Taffy (Tom) Pfaelder,* Franklin, Indiana, Sherry (Greg) Howells,* Sycamore, Illinois; 21 grandchildren, a great grandchild; 1 brother, Louis Valencic and 1 sister, Stephie (Yochko)* Mustapic,* both of Argentina; and several nieces and nephews. John Valencic was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Lillian, in 1963;** his mother, Rosa, in 1944, and his father Louis Valencic in 1967.*

       Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 1993, at 3  P.M. at the funeral home with the Rev. John Hover, son-in-law of John Valencic, officiating.  Interment to follow in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville.  Friends may call on Tuesday after 5 P.M. and until 8:30 P.M. at the PETROSIUS  FUNERAL  HOME, Tenth St. near Sheridan Road.

Submitter's Notes:  My copy of this obituary was of terrible quality.  Throughout the entire obituary each letter was surrounded with tiny dots.  Using google to ascertain names of places and businesses, I think most of my translation here is correct.  However, names with an asterisk and dates with an asterisk are only my best guess.  Some words I could not figure out at all.

          *  my best guess

        ** The Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988 gives the date for Lillian's death as June 14, 1964.

 

Vaughn, Carroll Paul Vaughn

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Wednesday, June 30, 1993

        CHLOE, W. Va. -- Carroll Paul Vaughn, age 52 years, of Chloe, W. Va., died June 28, 1993 at his residence following a long illness.

        He was born in Chloe, W. Va., on July 13, 1940, son of the late John Burton and Mary Ann Yost Vaughn.* Mr. Vaughn had been employed by Republic Steel.

        Preceded in death by infant twins, he is survived by wife, Pamela Woods Vaughn of Chloe, W. Va.; sons, Elvin Hixon of Mt. Zion and Matthew Overstreet of Akron; sisters, Geneva Snider [sic--Snyder] of Akron, Ruth Yost** and Mabel Smith,** both of Chloe, W. Va., and Ruby Hensley** of New Philadelphia; and one grandchild.

        Funeral service Thursday, 11 a.m. at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, Rev. Robert Shannon and Rev. Glenn Rogers, Jr. officiating. Burial at East Liberty Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 6 to 9 p.m., TONIGHT. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Submitter's Notes: 

         * His parents spelled the last name VAUGHAN.

        ** These three are half sisters, children of his father.

 

Voland, Francis Voland

Source:  The Chronicle-Tribune [Marion, Indiana]; Thursday, April 15, 1993

        HOUSTON--Francis "Bud" Voland, 65, Houston, died Tuesday in Houston.

        Mr. Voland was born in Indiana and was a former Marion resident.

        He is survived by his wife, Phyllis J. (Reel); two sons, Francis "Buddy," Indiana, and Danny, Wabash; three daughters, Linda Slighter, Indiana, Melissa Voland, Sciotoville, Ohio, and Tracy Voland, Houston; two brothers, Quendal C., Sciotoville, Ohio, and Ira A. Jr., Gas City; three half brothers, Larry Finnell [sic] Lakeland, Fla., and Jim and Jerry Voland, both of Indiana; three half sisters, Olga Weimer, Iowa, Carol Ann Height, Peru, and Mary Hammond, Kokomo; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

        Graveside services were in the Houston VA Cemetery.

        The Waltrip Funeral Home, Houston, is in charge of arrangements.

                                              July 27, 1927 - April 13, 1993

 

Voland, Ira (Pooch) Voland Jr.

Source:  The Twin City Journal Reporter [Gas City, Indiana]; 1 Dec 1993

        Ira (Pooch) Voland Jr., 64,  220  E.S.  E St., Gas City, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1993, at 10:53 p.m. at Marion General Hospital.

        Mr. Voland was born March 31, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Voland at Greentown.  He married Terry Woody, who survives.

        He retired in 1990 as a serviceman for Indiana Gas Company following 38 years of service.

        He was a member of Gas City VFW Post 6728, Marion American Legion Post 10, Grant County Amvets Post 5, Marion, and Steelworkers of America.

        Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his son, Randy of Marion; four daughters, Mrs. James (Scherry) Picco of Tampa, Fl., Mrs. John (Cindy) Heller of Indianapolis, Teresa Voland of Gas City and Patty Creech of Marion; three brothers, Quendil of Ohio, Jerry of Marion and Jim of Colorado; three sisters, Carol Hight of Peru, Mary Hammond of Kokomo and Augie; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

        Funeral service was held today, Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Needham-Storey Funeral Service, Gas City.  The Rev. Charles McCallum officiated with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Gas City.

 

Wallace, Billie Mae Wallace, nee Payne

Source:  The Okmulgee [Oklahoma] Daily Times; Thursday, 10 Jun 1993

        Billie Mae Wallace, 68, of Okmulgee, died Tuesday, June 8, 1993 in Highland Park Manor Nursing Home of Okmulgee.  She was born May 2, 1925 in Council Hill, Okla. to Elijah and Bertha Payne.

        She married Robert Allen Wallace on January 12, 1943, in Van Buren, Ark.  She was a seamstress and housewife.  Mrs. Wallace was a Charter Member of the Fellowship Baptist Church.

        Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Bob Wallace; both parents; two brothers, Harvey and Babe Payne; and three sisters, Zelma Lawrence, Delta Hayes, and Bernice Collins.

        Survivors include four daughters, Donna Heffley, Sharon Curry, and Janet Holcomb, all of Sand Springs, and Connie Lock of Okmulgee; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Seward (Tiny) Payne of Okmulgee; one sister, Elizabeth Greenlee of Oklahoma City; numerous nieces and nephews.

        Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 1993 at McClendon Funeral Home.  Bro. Don Gaither will officiate assisted by John Reich.  Interment will be in the Morris Cemetery under the directions of the McClendon Funeral Home.

 

Weaver, Judy K. Weaver, nee Henico

Source:  The Bloomington [Indiana] Herald-Times; May 19, 1993

        LINTON -- Judy K. Weaver, 50, of Linton, died Monday at Greene County General Hospital.

        Born Jan. 31, 1943, in Linton, she was the daughter of Henry and Thelma (Cox) Henico.  She was employed by Crane and a former employee of Keller's Aluminum.  She was a member of the 12th Street Church of God and American Legion Frank Courtney Post 22 Auxiliary.

        Survivors include her husband, James A. Weaver; three sons, Tony Frye and James Weaver Jr., both of Linton, and Timothy Weaver of Fort Meade, Fla.; two daughters, Jana Moore of Linton and Ava June Weaver of Indianapolis; her stepfather, William Holder of Linton; one sister, Janet Taylor of Linton; two brothers, Dennis Henico of Linton and Jack Henico of Indianapolis; and 11 grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by one son, Kenny Frye, and her parents.

        Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton with the Revs. Kenneth Baker and Hallie Miller officiating.  Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until services Thursday at the funeral home.

 

Wells, Florence R. Wells, nee Christman

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 24 Mar 1993

        Florence R. Wells, 66, of 36340 Bethesda Street Extension, Barnesville, died Monday, March 22, 1993 at Barnesville Hospital.  She was born Dec. 29, 1926, in Monroe County, daughter of the late Walter F. and Lulu Wehr Christman.

        She was a retired seamstress having worked several years in the garment factories in Barnesville.

        She was preceded in death by an infant son, Clesson R. Wells, a brother, Clyde Christman and two sisters, Janice Powell and Neva Christman.

        Mrs. Wells leaves her husband, Rollie F. Wells; a daughter, Etta Jo Burkhart of Woodsfield; two brothers, W. Ralph Christman of Jerusalem and Don Christman of Summerfield; four sisters, Kathryn Miller of Cuyahoga Falls; Eva Pearl Kennon of Barnesville; Doris Green of Cambridge; Peggy Jo McLaughlin of Barnesville; and a granddaughter, Chasidy Burkhart of Woodsfield.

        Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, March 24, at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home where services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Charles Kirkpatrick officiating.  Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery.

 

Williams, Mary G. Williams, nee Alexandrou

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 9 Aug 1993

        Mary G. Williams, age 68, of North Canton died Sunday at Aultman Hospital.  She was a resident of North Canton for 38 years and a member of the Church of the Enunciation in Akron.

        Survived by her husband, Joseph of the home; daughters, Carol Custer of Richville, OH and Crystal Davis of North Canton; sons, Arthur Williams of Georgia and Joseph Williams III of California; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and brothers, Peter and Nick Alexandrou both of Akron.

        Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday in the Karlo & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Opfer officiating.  Burial in North Canton Cemetery.  Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 pm in the funeral home.

(Karlo & Sons, 499-6207)

 

Wise, Lynn D. Wise

Source:  The Tampa [Florida] Tribune - Monday, September 13, 1993

        LYNN D. WISE, 73, of Clearwater died Friday at home. A native of Wadestown, W.Va., he moved here in 1965 from Charleston, W.Va. He was an automotive parts salesperson for Central Garage in St. Petersburg. He was a member of Hope Presbyterian Church and a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.

        He is survived by his wife, Alyce M.; three sons, Gregory, Craig, both of Englewood, Dean of Belleair Bluffs; a brother, Harold of Morgantown, W. Va.; a sister, Lillian Tilton of Largo; and five grandchildren.

        Moss Feaster Funeral Homes, Fort Harrison Chapel, Clearwater.

 

Witham, Allen W. Witham, Sr.

Source:  The Post-Tribune [Indiana]; 15 Oct 1993

                     ALLEN  W.

                  WITHAM,   SR.

Age 54, of Gary, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 1993.  Survivors:  wife, Rebecca; 7 children, Allen Witham, Jr. of Evansville, Ind., Scott (Amy) Witham of Chandler, Ind., Sgt. Edward (Shelly) Witham with the U.S. Army, William (fiancee Tina) Witham, at home, Michele (Ron) Smith of Gary, Marsha (Rocky) Lucas of Tennessee, PV2 Dan (Ruthie) Djordjevich with the U.S. Army; 5 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Phillip (Chris) Witham of Highland, Larry (Carolyn) Witham of Virginia, Robert (Janice) Witham of Hammond.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 16, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. at the Kulper Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Don Good and Rev. Bill Hayes officiating.  Burial Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.  Friends may meet with the family Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Kulper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd. (2 blocks south of Ridge Rd.), Highland.  Mr. Witham was a member of the Temple Baptist Church and retired from Inland Steel with 20 years of service.

 

Wittenbrook, Donald Wittenbrook
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, March 1993
    Donald E. Wittenbrook, 77, of 208 Ohio Street, Woodsfield, died at 5:45 a.m. March 29, 1993, in the Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville. He was born May 31, 1915, at Armstrong Mills, a son of the late Charles and Mary Reed Wittenbrook.
    He was a retired state inspector for the Ohio Department of Transportation in Monroe County. He was a member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church near Lewisville and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a charter member of the V. F. W. Post 5303, Woodsfield.
    He is survived by his wife, Doris M. Winland Wittenbrook, whom he married on November 24, 1937,; several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by one sister, Naomi Hines in March 1986.
    Friends received at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield on March 30 and funeral services held at 2 p.m. March 31 with the Reverend Don Hitchcock officiating. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield, Ohio with full military graveside services.

 

Workman, Charles H. Workman

Source:  The Dover-New Philadelphia [Ohio] Times Reporter; 28 Feb or 1 Mar 1993

        BOLIVAR -- Charles H. Workman, 91, died Saturday in Morning View Health Care Center at New Philadelphia following a brief illness.

        He had been a Strasburg resident for three years, living with his daughter Gladys Baker.  Prior to that he was a Bolivar area resident all of his life.  His hobbies were quilting, gardening and hunting.

        His wife, the former Jessie L. Leach, died in 1976.  Four brothers, a sister and a granddaughter also preceded him in death.

        Surviving in addition to Mrs. Baker are three sons and three other daughters, Bessie McCoy and Charles J., both of Canton, George R., Paul and Esther Leyman, all of Bolivar, and Clara Mae Kleyman of Strasburg; three half sisters; 21 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

        Services will be held Tuesday at 11 in Lebold Funeal Home with Rev. Harold Hemminger Sr. officiating.  Calling hours are Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.  Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery at Canton.

 

Wright, George F. Wright

Source:  Obituaries and Death Notices for Laclede County by The Laclede County [Missouri] Historical Society, p. 171; November, 1993

        Graveside services for George F. Wright were held Tuesday, November 16, 1993 at Mt. Rose Memorial Park, with Rev. L.J. Elam officiating.  Services were under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Lebanon, Missouri.

        George F. Wright, son of William Thomas Wright and Mary Elizabeth Newberry Wright, was born June 14, 1908 in Laclede County, Missouri, and departed this life November 12, 1993 at his home in Lebanon, following a long illness.

        On January 21, 1939, he was united in marriage with Eula Kinkade and to this union was born one son, Eddie.  He was preceded in death by his son and also by his wife.

        At the age of seventy-six years, George professed his faith in Christ and united with the First Baptist Church in Lebanon.

        George lived in Laclede County all of his life with the exception of a few years spent in the state of California.  He retired from the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department where he was employed as Foreman.

        He is survived by one brother, Newberry Wright of Emerson, Iowa, and several nieces and nephews.

        George was also preceded in death by his parents; six sisters, Hazel Thompson, Mabel Brown, Georgia Huls, Ruby Smiths, Ethel Taylor and Edith Lewis; and five brothers, Roy, Pink, Wilburn, Bud and Lynn Wright.

 

 

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