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Monroe County Obituaries

1995

 

 

 

 

Anderson, Anita  Anderson, nee Carskadon

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch - Wednesday, May 31, 1995

        Anita (Carskadon) Anderson, age 60, died* at her Puyallup home on May 16. She was born on March 12, 1935 in Columbus, Oh. and married Graig W. Anderson Jr. in Columbus on October 10, 1953. Anita lived in the Puyallup area for the past 22 years and assisted Andy in his Pacific Realty in bookkeeping areas. They also owned and operated a mobile home park in Texas where she served as V.P. of Finance. Although busy in business affairs she always found time to devote to her children and grandchildren.

        Survived by son, Mark (Julie) Anderson of Puyallup; daughters, Debbie (Randy) Johnson of Puyallup, Susan (Bob) Dolhanyk of Vancouver, Wash. and Cheryl Anderson of Tacoma; sister, Beverly Ball of Columbus, Oh.; brother, Thomas Carskadon Jr. of Worthington, Oh. Also survived by 7 grandchildren.

        Services were held Tuesday May 23, 1 p.m. at the Puyallup Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements entrusted to POWERS  FUNERAL  HOME of Puyallup, 206-845-0536.ANDERSON.

*Submitter's Note:  Below is an article about their deaths.

 

Anderson, Graig W. "Andy" Anderson, Jr.

Source:  The  Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch  - Wednesday, May 31, 1995

Lt. Colonel Graig W. (Andy) Anderson Jr., (USAF Ret.)

        Lt. Colonel Graig W. (Andy) Anderson Jr., (USAF Ret.), age 62, died* May 16, in his Puyallup home. He was born December 13, 1932 in Columbus, Oh. At age 19 he entered the U.S. Air Force and rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was a F-4 Combat Fighter pilot during the Viet Nam conflict. On October 10, 1953 he married Anita Carskadon in Columbus, Oh. Graig earned his B.A. degree and later his M.B.A. from the University of Washington. He also attended several military schools in the Air Force. Graig and Anita lived in Puyallup for the past 22 years. He was owner and broker for Pacific Realty for the past 8 years. They also owned and operated a mobile home park in Texas. Graig was active in a number of civic and realator activities and organizations.

        Survivors include son, Mark (Julie) Anderson of Puyallup; daughters, Debbie (Randy) Johnson of Puyallup, Susan (Bob) Dolhanyk of Vancouver, Wash. and Cheryl Anderson of Tacoma. Also survived by 7 grandchildren.

        Services were held Tuesday May 23 at 1 p.m. in the Puyallup Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements entrusted to POWERS FUNERAL HOME of Puyallup, 206-845-0536.

*Submitter's Note:  Below is an article about their deaths.

 

Anderson, Graig and Anita (Carskadon) Anderson

Source:  http://www.murdervictims.com/voices/anderson.html

Unsolved Homicide of Graig W. (Andy) Anderson, Jr. and

Anita Anderson, Husband & Wife

TRULY A SHOCKING MYSTERY

    The Anderson's story is derived mainly from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and the News Tribune.

    Until the evening of May 17th, 1995, the Anderson's - parents of four and grandparents of seven - spent their last 15 years of winters in Texas managing a 55 acre RV Park and summers managing their real estate business. Until recently, they hadn't considered the aspects of retirement or at least slowing the pace down a little.

    The two had attended their grandchildren's Spring Concert at school the evening of May 16th. After the Concert, they were seen leaving the school, presumed to be driving directly to their home to retire for the night. The next day there were neither return calls or any answers to telephone calls to their home. After being missed that day, their daughter drove to their home concerned for their whereabouts. The bodies of retired fighter pilot Graig W. "Andy" Anderson, 62, and his wife, Anita, 60, were found by their daughter and son-in-law that night in the Andersons' upscale South Hill home in Pallyup, Washington.

    Andy and Anita were found together, both shot in the head multiple times, on the couch in their living room. The police detective stated that "the victims could have been deceased for 24 hours" suggesting they may have been shot after they arrived home on May 16th from the Spring Concert.

    The Anderson's lived in a quiet neighborhood that had been showcased in the County's first "Street of Dreams" home show. Like most homes in the Manorwood West subdivision, their brick two-story home had a stately façade with a professionally landscaped trimmed lawn. Nothing in the home appeared missing, there was no indication of any forced entry and no indication of any struggle.

    Police have indicated to relatives that the victims may have known the perpetrator(s). Additionally, the County's Medical Examiner stated that this type of shooting is a sign of a "professional hit".

    There is a significant reward available on this case. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Tacoma-Pierce County Crime Stoppers at 253-591-5959 or the Puyallup Police Department tip line at 253-841-5427. Calls will be kept confidential.

*Submitter's Note: Below is another article online.  At the web site (when I found it in 2014) there was a televised video of their daughter Deborah Johnson and detectives asking for help in finding the killers.  A $100,000 reward had been posted.

 

Anderson, Anita and Graig Anderson

Source:  http://www.tpcrimestoppers.com/case.php?id=367

Unsolved Homicides - 1995

Victims Anita & Graig Anderson

        Puyallup Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of 62 year-old Graig "Andy" Anderson and his 60 year-old wife Anita.

        At 8:40 p.m. on May 17th, 1995, family members discovered the bodies of victims Andy and Anita Anderson inside of the victims' home in the 3700 block of 21st St. SE in the City of Puyallup.  Both of the victims had been shot multiple times by unidentified suspect(s).  There were no signs of forced entry and no known items were missing from the residence.

        Andy and Anita Anderson were last seen alive at approximately 8:30 p.m. on May 16th, 1995, at a school concert at Cascade Christian School in downtown Puyallup.

        Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near the Anderson's residence on or around May 17th, 1995.

 

Anderson, Hyacinth A. Anderson, nee Jarboe

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press - Wednesday, June 28, 1995

        TELL CITY, Ind. - Hyacinth A. Anderson, 76, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday at Perry County Memorial Hospital.

        She was a homemaker.

        Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Coonce of Gainesville, Fla.; six sisters, Frances Sabelhaus of Lewisport, Ky., Elizabeth Evans of Cannelton, Freida Reinhardt of Seymour and Anna Labhart, Rose Brumfield and Clara Litherland, all of Tell City; three brothers, Lloyd, Eugene and Robert, all of Tell City; and five grandchildren, James, Jennifer, Megan, Rachel and Stephen Coonce.

        Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to service time Friday at the funeral home.

 

Anderson, James W. Anderson

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press - Saturday, February 4, 1995

        TELL CITY, Ind. - James W. Anderson, 87, died Friday at Perry County Memorial Hospital.

        He retired after 40 years as a dock hand for the Teamsters Union.

        Surviving are his wife, Hyacinth; a daughter, Elizabeth Coonce of Gainesville, Fla.; three sisters, Elizabeth Nethery of Kentwood, Mich., Thelma McCutchan of Indianapolis and Edith Brower of Monticello, Calif.; and five grandchildren, James, Jennifer, Megan, Rachel and Stephen Coonce.

        Services will be at 1 p.m. EST Monday at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.

 

Ankrom, Leonard G. "Benny" Ankrom

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 4 Oct 1995

        Leonard G. (Benny) Ankrom, 75, of 335 Hunts Avenue, Barnesville, died Tues., September 26, 1995 at the Barnesville Hospital.  He was born June 2, 1920 in Calhoun County, W.Va., son of the late Charles Uriah and Myrtle Grable Ankrom.

        He was a retired machinist for White Engine (Hercules Inc.) of Canton; a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army, and member of VFW Post 2792 of Barnesville.

        He was awarded the EAME Service Medal, ETO Ribbon with eight battle stars, Bronze Arrowhead, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, and the French Fourragerre Military decoration awarded to men of the Third Division, Seventh Army, the only division to receive the decoration in World War II.

        He was preceded in death by eight brothers:  Charles U., Thomas A., Joseph P., John E., Earl B., Kenneth, James W. and Bernard L. Ankrom; and three sisters, Edith L., Martha E. and Mary E.

       Surviving are his wife, Virginia Wells Ankrom; one son, Benny L. Ankrom of Barnesville; three sisters, Bessie L. Gatchel of Barnesville, Jackie Holland of New Philadelphia, and Sarah E. Kirlin of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

        Funeral services were held Friday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home with Ev. M. Gale Yoho officiating.  Burial followed in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

 

Ayrton, Denzil C. Ayrton

Source:  The Star-Gazette, [Elmira, New York]; Wednesday, 12 Apr 1995

Denzil   D.   Ayrton,

mining   firm   retiree

        RALSTON, Pa. -- Denzil Charles Ayrton, 57, of Ralston, died Tuesday, 11 Apr* 1995.

        Mr. Ayrton retired from the Antrim Mining Co. after 17 years, and was previously employed by The Jones and Brague Mining Co.  He attended Troy schools and served in the Army.

        Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, is handling arrangements.

*Submitter's Note:  On his tombstone in the Beech Flats Cemetery in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, the inscribed death date is March 11, 1995.

 

Bading, Carol Joan Bading

Source:  The St. Louis [Missouri] Post-Dispatch; 29 May 1995

        BADING, CAROL  JOAN, Sat., May 27, 1995, age 44 years, at home, from A.L.S. Disease (Lou Gehrig's Disease).  Beloved sister of Robert Leslie (Judy) Bading, Bruce F. Bading and Sharon A. Suchy.

        Memorial service at later date.  Remembrances preferred to Muscular Dystrophy Assn., 7503 Big Bend Blvd., 63119.  Arrangements by MAYER  FUNERAL  HOME.

 

Baker, Clarence Melvin Baker Jr.

Source:  The Orlando [Florida] Sentinel; Thursday, 21 Sep 1995

        CLARENCE MELVIN "PEANUT" BAKER JR., 36, 228 N. Beaumont Ave., Kissimmee, died Friday, Sept. 8.  Mr. Baker was a carpenter.  He was born in Ashland, Ohio.  Survivors:  daughter, Melody Lynn, Florida; son, Brian D., Florida; mother, Luella "Helen," Wooster, Ohio; brothers, George M., Mifflin, Ohio, Larry, Shreve, Ohio, John, Wooster; sisters, Shirley Bordner, Florida, Patricia Bryan, Mount Vernon, Ohio.  McIntire, Davis and Green Funeral Home, Ohio.

 

Baker, Marsha Lynn Baker, nee Carpenter

Source:  The Cambridge (Ohio) Jeffersonian; Tuesday, 14 Feb 1995

        WOODSFIELD----Marsha Lynn Baker, 45, of 29612 Route 78, Lewisville, died Monday (Feb. 13, 1995) at her home.

        She was born July 30, 1949, at Barnesville, daughter of Burdette "Smucker" and Leah L. Leach Carpenter.

        She was a homemaker and had attended Belmont Technical College, St. Clairsville. She was a member of Calais Church.

        In addition to her parents, she leaves a son, Jeremy David Baker of the home; two daughters, Jodie Ann Baker of the home, and Mrs. Brian (Karen) Lynn Back, of Temperanceville; two sisters, Linda Warner and Melody Warner both of Summerfield; three brothers, Lloyd and Mick Carpenter, both of Summerfield, and Jeffery Carpenter of Sarahsville; two granddaughters; several nieces and nephews.

        Friends may call from 2 to 9 P.M. Wednesday at Watters Funeral Home, where services will be 1 P.M. Thursday with Pastor Jim Brown officiating. Burial will be in Calais Cemetery.

 

Barnes, Wayne F. Barnes

Source:  The East Liverpool [Ohio] Evening Review; Monday, 13 Mar 1995

Wayne   F.   Barnes,   87

        ROCHESTER, Pa. -- Services will be held Tuesday for Wayne F. Barnes, 87, of Beaver Street, who died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, March12, 1995, at the Medical Center of Beaver following a brief illness.

        He was born in East Liverpool July 31, 1907, a son of the late John and Margaret Croxall Barnes.

        He moved from East Liverpool to Rochester in 1935.  He was employed years by the Duquesne Light Co. under contract held by Broadway Maintenance and maintained the street lights in Pittsburgh 26 years before retiring.  He was a member of the Rochester First Baptist Church.

        He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Cronin Barnes, whom he married July 20, 1931; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Grace) Brehm of Freedom, Pa., and Mrs. David (Darlene) Dougherty of Rochester; five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

        The Rev. Edward Heist of the church will conduct the services at 3:30 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.

        Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight and until the services Tuesday.

 

Barnhart, Larry "Barney" Barnhart

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Saturday, 30 Dec 1995

        CADIZ -- Larry "Barney" Barnhart, 75, of Cadiz, died Friday (Dec. 29, 1995) at Harrison Community Hospital.

        He was born July 6, 1920, in Cadiz, son of the late David Franklin and Sophie Marie Mazeroski Barnhart.

        He was retired from Consolidated Coal Co., Cadiz.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Scott United Methodist Church, Cadiz.  He also was a member of Cadiz Eagles, Aerie 2162, Cadiz American Legion Post 34 and United Mine Workers of America.

        He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Barnhart.

        He leaves his wife, Linda Sickle Barnhart of Cadiz; two sons, Bradley W. Barnhart and Larry F. Barnhart II, both of Cadiz; two daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Julie) Polen of Cadiz and Linda Greer of Michigan; a brother, Don Barnhart of Cadiz; a sister, Betty Sproull of Piedmont; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

        Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday.

        Burial will be in Cadiz Union Cemetery.

 

Beasley, James R. Beasley

Source:  The Owensboro [Kentucky] Messenger-Inquirer - Friday, January 20, 1995

        TROY, Ind. - James R. Beasley, 62, of Troy, Ind., died Thursday, Jan. 19, 1995, at St. Joseph Hospital in Huntingburg, Ind. He was born in Midway, Ind., and was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Harold Beasley; and a sister, Bernice Beasley.

        Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Dora Beasley; a son, David Beasley of Dale, Ind.; three daughters, Linda Litherland of Tell City, Ind., Jamie Braunecker of Lamar, Ind., and Karen Beasley of Troy, Ind.; four grandchildren; and a brother, Don Beasley of Owensboro.

        Services are at 2:30 p.m. CST Sunday at Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport, Ind. Burial will be New Hope Cemetery in Grandview, Ind. Visitation is after 1 p.m. CST Saturday at the funeral home.

        The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society, the Visiting Nurses Association, the Heart Association or New Hope Baptist Church in Newtonville, Ind. Memorial contribution envelopes are available at the funeral home.

 

Bessey, Jay L. Bessey

Source:  The Porterville [California] Evening Recorder; Monday, August 7, 1995

          A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Myers Chapel in Porterville for Jay L. Bessey, 82, of Strathmore who died here Saturday.

          A service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Porterville with the Rev. Scott Townsend officiating.

          Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Porterville.

          Born in Codell, Kan., Mr. Bessey moved to California in 1917 and attended Porterville High School and Porterville College. He received his teaching credential in 1935 from La Verne College and completed his master’s of science in education from University of Southern California in 1960.

          He served for 29 years as an elementary principal and superintendent in Pleasant View, Strathmore, Farmersville and Lindsay school districts. He was also a teacher and administrator in the Ontario and Cucamonga school districts in Southern California.

          A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he served as branch president and was a member of the bishopric for several years. Mr. Bessey created the first sports banquet at Strathmore High School and was also the founder of the Tulare County Teachers Credit Union. He also organized the first elementary school farm in Tulare County. Upon retirement, he spent time growing oranges and olives.

          Mr. Bessey served as president of the Tulare County Principals Association and was a board member of the Strathmore Cooperative Association. In his spare time, he officiated basketball and football games.

          Mr. Bessey is survived by his wife, Helen Bessey of Strathmore; two sons, David Bessey of Strathmore and Merritt Bessey of West Valley City, Utah; two daughters, Alice Shephard of Porterville and Barbara Campbell of Orem, Utah; five brothers, Ronald Bessey of Porterville, his twin Ray Bessey of Tulare, Roscoe Bessey of Corcoran, Gerald Bessey of Oroville and Corlis Bessey of Patterson; three sisters, Elaine Frodsham of Oxnard, Nadine Hardaway of Lebec and Dorene Landers of Tulsa, Okla.; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

          Mr. Bessey was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

 

Bigley, Larry Dean Bigley

Source:  newspaper clipping, Marietta, Ohio; 20 or 21 May 1995

        DALZELL -- Larry Dean Bigley, 47, of Dalzell died at 11:22 p.m. Friday (May 19, 1995) at the home of his fiancee, Mary Steorts, on Garfield Avenue in Marietta following a lengthy illness.  He had been cared for at the Steorts home since May 5, 1995.

        He was born Oct. 1, 1947, in Lodi to William and Hattie Bigley.  He came to Lower Salem with his parents as a child.  His home has been in Dalzell for the past four years.

        He attended Salem Liberty High School and was a U.S. Army veteran serving four years and being stationed in Germany 18 months.  He worked at Vogue-Swift Cleaners until his retirement because of ill health.  He had previously been employed by the Sante Fe Oil Co.  He was a trustee of Liberty Township and had been a caretaker of Paw Paw Cemetery.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 64 and helped many of his friends throughout his life.

        He is survived by one daughter, Valery Townsend of New Matamoras; one son, Doug Antill of Caldwell; his parents of Germantown; two brothers, Lester Bigley and his wife, Vickie, of Lower Salem and Kelsy Bigley and his wife, Rose of Joplin, Mo.; his fiancee, Mary Steorts of Marietta; two granddaughters; two brothers, Lester of Lower Salem and Kelsy of Josplin, Mo., his friend, Mary Steorts;* and several nieces and nephews.

        He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard, Eugene and Fred Bigley; and one sister, Carolyn Baker.

        Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Smith officiating.  Burial with military rites is in Paw Paw Cemetery.  Friends may call up until time of services at the funeral home.

*Submitter’s Note: This phrase is repeated within the obituary.

 

Binegar, Verna Mae Binegar, nee McPeek

Source:  Marietta [Ohio] Times; weekend edition, 4-5  Mar 1995

        MARIETTA -- Verna Mae Binegar, 68, of Marietta Route 4, a former resident of Newport Route 1, died at 3:23 p.m. Thursday (March 2, 1995) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

        She was born May 15, 1926, at Sheet's Run, Grandview Township, to Gordon and Lulu Hutchison McPeek.  She had spent her early life in Grandview Township and attended New Matamoras schools.  She was a born again Christian and was a member of the Faith Gospel Church, formerly Dart Gospel Church, and had been a Sunday School teacher in the kindergarten department for 25 years.  She attended the O'Neill Day Care Center and found enjoyment in the activities program there.

        She is survived by four sons, James Russell Binegar and his wife, Nancy, of Newport Route 1, Donald Lee Binegar of Newport Route 1, David Bryan Binegar and his wife, Kathy, of Newport Route 1, and Jerry Dean Binegar and his wife, Karen, of Newport Route 1; five daughters, Shirley Ann Hamilton and Marla Galatea Binegar, both of Marietta Route 6, Marilyn Dione Mason and her husband Ronald Eugene Sr., of Marietta Route 4, with whom she had been making her home recently, Cheryl Janice Thomas and her husband, Cecil, of Newport Route 1, and Kyla Maye Kidd and her husband James, of Marietta; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dean McPeek of East Liverpool and Gordon "Junior" McPeek of Newport Route 1; two sisters, Kathleen Binegar of New Matamoras Route 3 and Wanda Jean Hammatt of Belmont, W.Va.; a number of nieces and nephews; and her mother-in-law, Carrie Binegar of Newport Route 1.

        On March 14, 1943, she married Kenneth Russell Binegar who died Sept. 30, 1972.  Also preceding her in death are her parents; and three brothers, Harry McPeek, Truman McPeek and Marvin McPeek.

        Services are 2 p.m. Monday at the Calvary Community Church in Belpre with Pastor Ken Fullerton officiating.  Burial is in East Lawn Memorial Park.  Friends may call from noon Saturday until noon on Monday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta, and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church.

 

Blann, Jane L. Blann, nee Christman

Source: The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction [Colorado]; 9 Feb 1995

Oct. 25, 1917  --  Feb. 6, 1995

        Jane L. Brann of Loma died of natural causes Monday at Family Health West Nursing Home in Fruita.  She was 77.

        Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday in Martin Mortuary.

        A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Loma Community Church with the Rev. Fred Voltmer officiating.

        Private burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

        Mrs. Blann had taught school on Mormon Mesa and one year on Georgia Mesa.  She also was a homemaker.  She was a Loma resident since 1946.

        She was born Oct. 25, 1917, to Glenn J. and Vera M. Crites Christman in Duchesne, Utah.  She spent her childhood and graduated from high school in Grand Junction.  She attended Mesa College and received her teaching certificate from Western State College in Gunnison.

        She married Arthur E. Blann in 1941 in Grand Junction.  He survives.

        Mrs. Blann was a member of several card clubs in the valley.

        She enjoyed playing cards and traveling.

        Mrs. Blann attended and was active in Loma Community Church.  She taught the adult Sunday School class for 20 years.

        Other survivors include a son, Ralph of San Antonio, Texas; a grandson, Sean Blann of San Antonio; and a stepgrandchild, Dede Anderson of Pennsylvania.

        A brother, Ralph Christman, is deceased.

 

Bonner, Ruth M. Bonner, nee Schell

Source:  The Ravalli [Montana] Republic; 6 Jun 1995

        Ruth M. Bonner, 76, of Stevensville died Sunday, June 4, 1995 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.

        She was born Feb. 17, 1919 in Meade County, Kan., the daughter of Lloyd and Jessie Schell.  She was raised and educated in Kansas.

        On Nov. 28, 1941, she married Eldredge S. Bonner in Leoti, Kan.

        The couple owned and operated a motel and pool hall in Leoti until 1964, when they moved to Colorado.  There, they owned a liquor store for 15 years.  After her retirement, she moved to Deer Lodge, Drummond and then Stevensville.

        Surviving are three sons, Gene Bonner of Stevensville, Bill Bonner of Marinette, Wisc., and Robert Bonner, of El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Janet Dierks, of Leoti; three sisters, Dorothy Foos, of Gove, Kan., Jessie Wallace, of Agate, Colo., and Esther of Plains, Kan.; a brother, John Schell, of Plains, Kan.; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982 as well as a sister, Lena, and a brother, Roy.

        Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Fairview Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colo.

        Local arrangements are by the Dowding* Funeral Home.

*Submitter's Note:  These words are smudged and may not be accurate.

 

Briggs, Emmie R. West Briggs, nee Manning

Source:  The Times Recorder, [Zanesville, Ohio] - Wednesday, 29 Nov 1995

        WOODSFIELD -- Emmie R. West Briggs, 60, of 46156 Ohio 145, Lewisville, died at 9:22 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 1995, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va.

        Mrs. Briggs was born June 2, 1935, near Lafayette, Ga.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Lewisville United Methodist Church in Lewisville.

        Surviving are her husband, Gilbert E. Briggs of the home; three sons, Pymm West of Magnolia, Miss., Robert West of Slaughter, La., and John West of Norwich; a stepdaughter, Pamela Briggs of Columbus; two sisters, Laura Carpenter of Acworth, Ga., and Opal Garbreath of LaFayette, Ga.; two half-sisters, Angie Monroe and Hattie Miller, both of Georgia; a brother, Clarence Manning of LaFayette, Ga.; and eight grandchildren.

        Mrs. Briggs was preceded in death by her parents, William L. and Octavia Manning; two brothers, Cortland Manning and Tom Manning; and two half-brothers, Mitchell Manning and Deforest Bailey.

        Calling hours will be 2 to 9 p.m. today, at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 Ohio 78 West, Woodsfield.

        Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 1995, at the funeral home, with Lorna Brownfield officiating.  Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1327 Market Ave., North Canton, OH 44714.

 

Britton, Elizabeth Ann Britton, nee Goshen

Source:  The Dayton [Ohio] Daily News; November 10, 1995, pg. B6,

        BRITTON, Elizabeth Ann, 73, formerly of Dayton, in Ogden, Utah, Nov. 2. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Anthony Catholic Church. (Meyer-Boehmer & Feucht)

 

Brock, Mary Katherine Brock, nee Snider

Source:  The Fresno [California] Bee; 4 Jan 1995

        Graveside services for Mary Katherine Brock, 66, of Fresno, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Belmont Memorial Park.  Mrs. Brock, a homemaker for 40 years, died Sunday.  Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Tinkler Mission Chapel.

 

Brown, Claude W. Brown

Source:  The Ravenna [Ohio] Record Courier; Sunday, 10 Dec 1995

Claude    

Brown,    

79,     dies

Led     Brady    Lake

24    years      as     mayor

       BRADY LAKE -- First as a volunteer fireman, later as a village councilman and then as mayor, Claude Brown was an active participant in Brady Lake life.

        Mr. Brown, 79, died Saturday at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna after a long illness.

        Starting in 1951, Mr. Brown served for 22 years as a member of the Brady Lake Volunteer Fire Department, leaving the department in 1971.  That was the same year that he first ran for the office of mayor, beating the incumbent George Ney.

        Mr. Brown served as mayor of the village for 24 years, retiring in November.  At that time he was the oldest mayor in Ohio.

        During an interview this November, Beulah, his wife of 48 years, described her husband as a workaholic, saying it was not unusual to see Brown outside mowing lawns, raking leaves, plowing snow and doing countless other jobs trying to maintain the appearance of the village he loved and served for so many years.

        During his tenure as mayor, Mr. Brown was proud  to have been able to maintain the streets, having all the roads blacktopped and had kept the village economically sound.

        Born June 23, 1916 in Monroe County, he was the son of Chauncey and Cecelia (Hoffer) Brown.

        In addition to his political service, Mr. Brown worked at Ametek-Lamb Electric for 38 years before his retirement in 1981.  He was also a member of the Brady Lake Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years.

        Besides his wife, survivors include daughters, Virginia Ward of Jaegar, W. Va., Pauline Stutzman of Brimfield, Linda Wilson of Byesville, Peggy McFadden of Norfolk, Va., Patty Miles of Charlotte, N.C., Pamela Miller of Ravenna, Penny Kegg of Jamestown, N.Y. and Patsy of Juneau, Ala.; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles of Byesville and Virgil of Ava and sister, Betty Hashman of Kent.  His brothers, Lester and Ralph, and sister, Ruth Ritterback [sic--Ritterbeck], died previously.

        Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Shorts Funeral Home in Ravenna.  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Brady Lake Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jake Puckett and the Rev. Joseph Lallathin officiating.  Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent.

        Memorials may be made to the Brady Lake Baptist Church.

 

Brown, Ethel A. Brown, nee Dunn

Source:   Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Friday, 24 March 1995

        SUMMERFIELD--Services are scheduled for 2 P.M. Sunday at East Union United Methodist Church for Ethel A. Brown, 70, of Caldwell, who died Wednesday [March 22, 1995] at Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville.

       The Rev. Mark Slay and Vonda K. Lee will officiate. Burial will follow in Center Free Methodist Cemetery, Sarahsville.

       Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Saturday at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, and one hour prior to services at the church.

       Mrs. Brown was born Dec. 3, 1924, at Woodsfield, daughter of the late Thomas and Louise Nalley Dunn. She was a homemaker and member of East Union United Methodist Church.

       She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene and Robert Dunn; and two sisters, Nellie Blake and Mary Brown.

       Mrs. Brown leaves her husband, Charles H. Brown, who she married June 5, 1941; four daughters, Mrs. Wikie (Patty) Thompson of Woodsfield, Kathy Couch and Connie Brown, both of Byesville and Cheryl Cazzell of New Concord; six sons, Chester Lester Brown of Summerfield, Terry and Robert Brown, both of Caldwell, Jerry Brown of Summerfield, Mike Brown of Byesville and Kevin Brown of Sarahsville; 29 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

 

Brown, Eugene M. Brown, Sr.

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Tuesday, July 11, 1995

        Eugene M. Brown Sr., age 59, of Brimfield, died Saturday at Robinson Memorial Hospital.

        Born July 28, 1935, in Birch River, W. Va., he was the son of Frenchie and Maggie (Fox) Brown. He was a long time resident of the area, and had retired in 1987 from General Motors.

        Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Hazel L. (Morris); sons, Eugene Jr. of Leetonia, Ky., and David of Ravenna; daughters, Catherine Clements of Kent and Thresa Lenart of Paris Twp.; 11 grandchildren; and close family friend, Diane Johnson. He was preceded in death by a son, Darryl Lee in 1994.

        A memorial service will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Kent Chapel, with Mario Vincinguerra officiating. Inurnment will be at Restland Cemetery in Brimfield. (Wood-Kortright, Kent, 678-4433.)

 

Brown, Larry Brown

Source:  The Californian; Wednesday, 27 Dec 1995

Larry   Brown,

Salinas  resident

        Larry Brown of Salinas died Monday at Colonial Manor following a brief illness.  He was 62.

        Mr. Brown was a native of Carmel and lived in Salinas for 17 years.

        Mr. Brown is survived by his mother, Betty Sanchez of Salinas.

        Funeral services will be held at a later date.  Burial will be at Garden of Memories cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Struve and Laporte Funeral Home.

 

Brown, Lawrence Brown, Jr.

Source:  photo of published obituary on findagrave. com; 20 Jun 1995

        GREENWICH -- Lawrence Brown Jr., 61, died Sunday evening, June 18, 1995, in Cleveland Clinic after a sudden illness.

        Mr. Brown was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Ashland.

        A 1952 graduate of Greenwich High School, he was the owner of Brown Builders in Greenwich from 1953 until 1987, when he retired due to an illness.  He was past president of the Board of Public Affairs and past member of the Greenwich Village Council.

        Mr. Brown was a member of the Greenwich United Methodist Church and a long-time 4-H adviser for the Greenwich Trail Blazers Saddle Club.  He was involved with the Greenwich Boy Scouts for many years and was former Scout master of Troop 225.  He was a member of the Fairfield 261 F&AM, a former volunteer fireman for Tri Community Volunteer Fire Department, and a past member of the Rotary Club.

        He is survived by his wife, Deborah Barre Brown, whom he married Aug 29, 1952; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael V. and Laural  [sic? - Laurel?]  Brown of Wooster and 1st Sgt. Larry A. and Kelly Brown of Germany; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia A. and Gerald Fishbaugh of Wellington; his mother, E. Blanche Brown of Greenwich; eight grandchildren; a brother, Lorin Brown of Greenwich; and a sister, Sally Dupee of Wellington.

        He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence E. Brown, in 1990.

        Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Eastman Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Clarke Hogue III of Greenwich United Methodist Church and the Rev. Tom Jones of Orangeville United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenwich United Methodist Church, 16 E. Main St., Greenwich 44837 or to the Tri Community Volunteer Department, Greenwich.

 

Brown, Ralph Chester Brown

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian:  Friday, 14 April 1995

        BYESVILLE---Ralph C. Brown Sr., 69, of Conquer Hill Road, died Friday [April 14, 1995] at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville.

       He was born May 28, 1925, in Noble County, son of the late Chance and Celia Hofer Brown. He was a truck driver for 41 years with R.B.W. Trucking, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5180, Marietta.

       Mr. Brown was preceded in death by a brother and sister.

       Mr. Brown leaves his wife, Dorothy Andexler Brown, whom he married May 25, 1949; three sons, Richard Brown, of Minneapolis, Minn., Ralph Brown Jr. and Randy Brown, both of Byesville; a daughter, Mrs. Mickie Huffman of Caldwell; three foster daughters, Susan Sklenar of Medina, Becky Slay of Akron and Karla Harris of Cambridge; three brothers, Claude Brown, of Ravenna, Charles Brown of Carlisle and Virgil Brown of Ava; a sister, Betty Hashman of Kent; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

       Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Sunday at McGuaghy-Black Funeral Home, where services will be 11 A.M. Monday with the Rev. Harold Green officiating.

       Military graveside services will be in MT. Tabor Cemetery, Noble County.

 

Brubach, Joseph S. Brubach
Source:   The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, July 1995
    Joseph S. Brubach, 81, died July 12, 1995, at Timken Mercy Hospital. He was born in Lewisville, Ohio on September 5, 1913. He had lived in Akron for many years before moving to Jackson Township five years ago, where he resided with his eldest son and family.
    He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army during World War II in Europe. He was a retired salesman for Superior, Independent and McKesson Drug companies.
    Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Joan, Bruce and Beverly, Joe and Sandi; a daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Bill Horner; nine grandchildren, Kerry Scott, Dawn, Kristin, Greg, Bart, Holly, Christa, and Lindsay and also a great-granddaughter, Evan.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys, in 1983, after 45 years of marriage.
    Friends were received July 14 at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial was held July 15 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2603 Benton Street, Akron with Father Thomas McGovern
officiating.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Service Hospice Program, 1200 McArthur Dr., Akron, OH 44320. 

 

Bunting, Charles Filbert Bunting

Source: News Clipping  [probably from the Barnesville, Ohio Enterprise];  September, 1995

          Charles Filbert (Tubby) Bunting, 64, of 300 Pike St. Barnesville, died Thursday evening, Sept. 7, 1995 at Barnesville Hospital. He was born Nov. 2, 1930 in Morristown, son of the late Elmer K. and Lela B. Davis Bunting.

          He was employed by Belmont County Engineers and was a former bus driver for Washington Township School District. He had been a member of Barnesville Village Council since 1973 and served as its president since 1985. He was past commander and life member of VFW Post 2792 of Barnesville, past president of Rolling Hills Saddle Club, past president of Shamrock Saddle Club, and was a coach for several women’s softball teams in the Barnesville area.

          He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving as a Corporal in the U. S. Army.

          He was preceded in death by one brother, Randall Bunting.

          Surviving are his wife, Sara Marie Crooks Bunting; one son, Dale Bunting of Barnesville; one daughter, Melodie Hendershot of Barnesville; three brothers, Richard and David Bunting of Barnesville and Roger Bunting of Beallsville; four sisters, Virginia Waggle, Patty Starr, Sandra Reed and Judy Carpenter, all of Barnesville; four grandchildren, Brande Bunting, Cortne Bunting, Chris Hendershot and Amber Hendershot, all of Barnesville.

          Friends were received Sunday afternoon and evening at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services were held Monday morning with Ev. M. Gale Yoho and Ev. Kim McFarland officiating.

           Burial followed in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville, Barnesville.

          Military graveside services were conducted by Belmont County Council of VFW.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

 

Burch, Bessie Ann Burch, nee Dillon

Source:  Jefferson County, Ohio Obituaries 1995-1996; 12 Jan 1995

Bessie     Burch     dies     at     102

        STEUBENVILLE -- Bessie Ann (Dillon) Burch, 102, of Riverview Nursing Home, 925 North Fourth St., Steubenville, formerly of Follansbee, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1995, at Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville.  She was a homemaker.

        She was born June 15, 1892, in Woodsfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert and Sarah Dillon.  She also was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Raymond Burch, who died in 1958; two sons, Robert Sr., who died in 1983, and Charles, who died in 1993; one great-grandson, Joseph Sizemore; three brothers; and three sisters.

        Surviving are eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

        She was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church, Follansbee.

        Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main St., Follansbee, and from 12 p.m. until services at 1 p.m. Friday at the Open Door Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Buchanon officiating.  Private interment will be held at St. Johns Cemetery.

 

Burns, Trevor Barry Burns (T. Barry Burns)

Source:  The Star-Democrat, (Easton, Maryland) - Monday, 11 Dec 1995

        CAMBRIDGE -- T. Barry Burns of Cambridge died Sunday, Dec. 10, 1995.  He was 70.

        Born at Mineola, N.Y., he was the son of the late Trevor and Margaret McCracken Burns.

        He was a graduate of Cambridge High School.

        As a young man, he worked in the family peach orchard on White Hall Road.  He later worked as an insurance and real estate salesman. He and his wife, Dora Greene,* operated the Anchor Inn for several years.  His wife died in July 1978.

        He was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Navy from Sept. 1942 until March 1946.  He was in the South Pacific and served as radioman aboard the U.S.S. Grimes.

        He was a member of the Cambridge Moose Lodge and the American Legion.

        Mr. Burns is survived by one son, Michael B. Burns, of San Diego, Calif.; and two brothers, John T. Burns of Seaford and Robert A. Burns of Bloxom, Va.

        Services will be held at the Thomas Funeral Home Wednesday at 1 p.m.  Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday one hour before the service.

        Burial will be in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery.

        Memorial donations may be made to the Antioch United Methodist Church, c/o Jeanette Pomeroy, 2060 Dailsville Road, Cambridge, Md., 21613.

*Submitter's Note:  The family name is seen spelled as GREEN in many records.

 

Butcher, Fred L. Butcher

Source:  The Evening Review, East Liverpool, Ohio; Friday, 23 Jun 1995

Fred L. Butcher, 59

        NEWELL -- Fred L. Butcher, 59, of Grant Street died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 1995, at the emergency room in City Hospital following a lengthy illness.

        He was born Feb. 15, 1936, in Fairmont, W.Va., a son of the late Harrison Ernest and Louizel Shreve Butcher.

        A resident of Newell 28 years, he was an inspector eight years at the former Crucible Steel Co.

        He is survived by his wife, Madeline Bragg Butcher, whom he married Feb. 17, 1968; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Diane) Graves of Chester, Mrs. Roger (Karen) Potts of Wellsville and Mrs. Frank (Linda) Allison of Newell; three sons, Fred L. Butcher Jr. of East Liverpool, John Butcher of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Kenneth Butcher of Newell; two stepdaughters whom he raised, Mrs. David (Pamela) Roach of Fairview, W.Va., and Mrs. George (Tammy) Barckhoff of Midland; a stepson whom he raised, Donald Lamp of Chester; four sisters, Mrs. Earl (Ruth) Henry and Mrs. Glenn (Hazel) Kindle of East Liverpool, Pauline Wood of Chester and Anna Mac Layman of Cleveland; a brother, Howard L. Butcher of Marengo, Ohio; 25 grandchildren and a great-grandson.

        He was preceded in death by three brothers, James T. Butcher, Russell Butcher and John Butcher.

        Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Dawson Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens.

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

 

Buterbaugh, Lloyd A. Buterbaugh

Source:  The Erie [Pennsylvania] Times-News  - Thursday, February 16, 1995

Lloyd   A.   Buterbaugh,   75

U.S. Army veteran of World War II

        Lloyd A. Buterbaugh, 75, 5300 Nash Road, West Springfield, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1995, at Saint Vincent Health Center.

        He was born in Indiana, Pa., May 21, 1919, son of the late Sylvester and Ella Learn Buterbaugh.

        Mr. Buterbaugh had lived in the Erie area since 1938 and had been employed as a bartender in various private clubs. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe.

        He was a member of American Legion Post 121 in Chester, W.Va., and enjoyed gardening and working in grape vineyards.

        Survivors include his wife, Dora Cronin Buterbaugh; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Walter (Glenda) Javens of West Springfield; a stepson, Frank Cordray of Erie; three sisters, Genira Stiles and Ruth McComb, both of Indiana, Pa., and Margaret Learn of Vandergrift, Pa.; two brothers, Boyd Buterbaugh and S. Ralph Buterbaugh, both of Harborcreek; and seven stepgrandchildren, 11 stepgreat-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

        Friends may call at the G.R. Bailey Funeral Home, 4396 Iroquois Ave., Lawrence Park, today from 7 to 9 p.m., and may attend a service there Friday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Larry Reitz of South Harborcreek United Methodist Church officiating.

        Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery.

 

Butt, Leland "Red" Butt

Source:  The Mount Vernon [Ohio] News; 1 Mar 1995

        MOUNT  VERNON -- Leland "Red" Butt of Ames Street, Mount Vernon, died Monday, February 27, 1995 at the Knox Community Hospital following an illness of several months.  He was born February 8, 1925 in Mount Vernon, the son of J. Samuel and Mary (Hunt) Butt, and had been a lifetime resident of Centerburg and Mount Vernon communities.  He was a retired employee of the P.P.G. Corporation and the Kelsey Hayes Corporation in Mount Vernon.  He was a member of the Victory Church of Christ.

        He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Edna Payne Butt; two daughters, Mrs. David (Carol) Swain and Mrs. William (Linda) Smedley, both of Mount Vernon; four grandchildren, Chris and Courtney Swain and Joe and Nichole Carter; two step-grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Smedley; two great-grandchildren, Ashlee and Jesse; and one half-brother, Jack Butt.

        Friends may call Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Dowds Wiggins Snyder Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.  Mr. Ron Bushong and Mr. Tom Postle will officiate.  Burial with Military Honors will be in the Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.

 

Caldwell,  Larry A. Caldwell Sr.

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Tuesday, July 25, 1995

        Larry A. Caldwell Sr., 49, passed away July 23, 1995 after a short illness.

        He was born in Massillon and was a life resident of Akron. Mr. Caldwell was employed for 25 years with Ken-Tool.

        He is survived by sons, Larry Jr. and fiancee, Jessica; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Chad Savage; grandchildren, Kyle Caldwell and Corey James Savage; mother, Iva Caldwell; brothers, John Clifton of Canton, Robert Caldwell of Santa Ana, Calif.; sisters, Ernestine Wise and Barbara Jean Snyder of Canton, and Nelle Rose of Colorado Springs.

        Funeral service Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, Dr. Charles E. Billington officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and one hour prior to service time Thursday.(Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

 

Campbell, William M. "Mac" Campbell

Source:  as posted on findagrave.com by: Rochelle Riordan; December 1995

        William M. "Mac" Campbell, 99, Shelbyville, died Sunday afternoon at the Heritage House Convalescent Center.

        Born September 23, 1896, in Jennings county, he was the son of Charles [M] and Artie (Neal) Campbell. On July 15, 1913, he was married to Fern M. Poe, and she preceded him in death in 1969. On December 12, 1971, Mr. Campbell married Edna Kincaid Baker, who preceded him in death in 1981.

        Mr. Campbell worked for Allison Division of General Motors as a line worker for 15 years before retiring in 1964. He then worked for Welch Custom Kitchen Cabinets until he was 86 years old. He was a member of UAW, Local 933, and the Vine Street United Methodist Church.

        Surviving are three sons, Albert R. Campbell, Sun City, California; Rolland Campbell, Indianapolis, and Forest Wayne Campbell, Griffith, Indiana; four daughters, Marian Louise Gaines, Port Charlotte, Florida; Bernice Coste, Detroit, Michigan; and Mary Katherine Campbell, and Barbara Kay Campbell, both of Shelbyville; 22 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

        Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by one daughter, two sons, five brothers and one sister.

        Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Murphy Funeral Service with the Rev. Francis Applegate officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Vine Street United Methodist Church or the Shelby County Heart Association.

 

Cantrell, Cecil Dale Cantrell

Source:  The Springfield [Missouri] News-Leader; Tuesday, 30 May 1995

        MANSFIELD -- Graveside services for Cecil Dale Cantrell, Mansfield, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in New Hope Cemetery, north of Seymour, under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield.

        Mr. Cantrell, a broiler maker, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center South.

 

Capps, Elizabeth Capps, nee Brown

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Saturday, November 18, 1995

        Elizabeth "Tizzy" Capps, 81, passed away Nov. 15, 1995.

        Mrs. Capps lived in the Suffield area most of her life, and was employed as a waitress at E. J. Hamad's Restaurant. She was a member of Fairhaven Baptist Church, and was past president of the Suffield Women's Garden Club.

        Chapel service and burial Monday, 1 p.m., at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Rd., Akron, with Pastor W. David Rosenberger officiating. Friends may call at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Fairhaven Baptist Church, 3575 Tisen Rd., Akron 44312.(Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

 

Christman, Dorothy E. Christman, nee Morris

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 24 Jun 1995

        Dorothy Ellena Christman, age 82, of Canton, died Friday morning at her home following an extended illness.  She was born October 24, 1912, in Monroe County, OH, and came to Canton in 1935.  She was a devoted and beloved wife, mother and grandmother.  She was an LPN and a 1963 graduate of  Timken Mercy School of Nursing.  Preceded in death by her husband, Irvle A. Christman; her mother and father, Wilda and Homer Morris of Summerfield, OH; two brothers, George and Harold Morris; two sisters, Edna and Yuvonna Morris.  Survived by six children, Warren Christman, Mrs. Ronald (Joann) DiNarda, Judy Zucal, Sally Greene, Mrs. Donald (Carol) Tolbert, and Mrs. Clark (Sue) Froelich, all of Canton; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Jane Charles of Canton; four brothers, Hubert Morris of Canton, Guy Morris of Zanesville, Lawrence Morris of Summerfield; numerous nieces and nephews.  Services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on South Cleveland Ave. with Stephen Kimbrel officiating.  Burial in Melscheimer Cemetery.  Friends may call Monday 7-9 p.m.

(Kreighbaum-Sanders, 484-2525)

 

Christman, Wanda Lee Christman, nee Barnett

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch;Tuesday, March 14, 1995   

        Wanda Lee Christman, age 58, of Columbus, Oh., formerly of Summerfield, Oh., died at 4:27 a.m. Monday March 13, 1995 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Oh.

        She was born in Summerfield, Oh. on March 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Charles and Molly Barnes Barnett.  She was an employee of the Liebert Corp. in Worthington, Oh. and was also a protestant by faith.

        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 infant brothers.

        Survived by her husband, Nolan L. Christman, whom she married on September 3, 1956; sons, Lyndon Christman of Zanesville, Oh. and Eric Christman and his wife, Brenda of Dublin, Oh.; sisters, Mrs. Ronald (Kathleen) Hannum of Summerfield, Oh. and Mrs. Bernard (Barbara) Biedenbach of Lewisville, Oh.; brothers, Ronald Barnett and his wife, Judy of Sarahsville, Oh., Jack Barnett and his wife, Janelle, all of Summerfield, Oh., Charles Barnett and his wife, Brenda of Senecaville, Oh.; grandchildren, Grant Christman, Clint Christman and Sarah Christman, all of Zanesville, Oh. and Kyle Christman of Dublin, Oh.

        There will be no visitation.  Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday March 15, 1995 at the BRUBACH-WATTERS FUNERAL HOME, 202 Main St., Summerfield, Oh. with Evangelists Flavil R. Miller and Clinton Round officiating.  Burial will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Oh.      

        Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Monroe County Unit, P.O. Box 586, Woodsfield, OH.  43793.

 

City, Evelyn Irene City, nee Stewart

Source:  The Terre Haute [Indiana] Tribune-Star; 8 Jul 1995

        CLINTON -- Evelyn Irene City, 78, of Clinton, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 1995, in Clinton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  She was born May 19, 1917, to Samuel J. Stewart and Bessie F. Murphy Stewart.  Survivors include two sisters; two brothers; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  Private services were July 7, 1995.  Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery.  Karanovich Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

 

Claus, Gilbert J. Claus
Source:   The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, March 1995
    Gilbert J. Claus, 90, of Route 2, Lewisville, Ohio, died March 21, 1995 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 6, 1904 in Monroe County, Ohio, a son of the late Fred Claus and Caroline Haffner Claus.
    He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ, Lewisville and a member of the Trinity Men’s Brotherhood.
    Surviving are one son, Alvin Claus, Wooster, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Roscoe (Virginia) Wilhelm, Lewisville and Mrs. William (Vivian) Paulus, Woodsfield; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Christman Claus, April 28, 1994, also three sisters and five brothers.
    Friends were received March 24 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held March 25 with the Reverend Richard Wilson officiating. Interment in the St. John’s Cemetery (Middle Church), near Lewisville. 

 

Clevenger, Robert E. Clevenger

Source:  The Pantagraph [Bloomington, Illinois]; 12 Nov 1995 [on line]

        RUTLAND - The Funeral Of Robert E. Clevenger, 65, of 210 N. High St., Rutland, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Winterrowd-Hagi Funeral Home, Streator.  Burial will be in Rutland Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  He died at 1:41 p.m. Friday (Nov. 10, 1995) at Lida Home, Minonk.  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

       He is survived by wife, Mary Lou (Leonard) Clevenger; two stepdaughters, Nancy McMillian, Long Point; and Diane Morgan, New Albany, Ind.; four sons, Ed and Robert Clevenger, both of Rutland; Kenneth Clevenger, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and Daniel Clevenger, Arizona; four brothers, Norman Clevenger, Long Point; Rolland Clevenger, Lake Wildwood; Roy Clevenger, Rutland and Donald Clevenger, Streator; seven grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild.

 

Clift, Darrin Boyd Clift

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 20 Dec 1995

        Darrin Boyd Clift, 35, Sarahsville, died Thurs., Dec. 14,1995 as a result of a dozer accident at Christman Quarries, Lewisville.  He was born April 29, 1960 in Marietta, son of Charles Boyd Clift of Mt. Ephraim and the late Sandra Faye Neuhart Clift.

        He was an operator of heavy equipment and graduated from Muskingum Technical School, Zanesville.  He was a member of Coburn United Methodist Church, Zanesville, and attended the Mt. Ephraim U.M. Church.  He was a Mason.

        He was preceded in death by a brother, Nathan Clift.

        In addition to his father he leaves five brothers and two sisters-in-law, Keenan C. and Sheryl Clift, Dwayne F. Clift and Anthony R. Clift, all of Florida, Charles T. Clift of Mt. Ephraim, and Patrick M. and Carol Clift of Chandlersville; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell (Juanita) Clift of Carlisle; maternal grandmother, Waive V. Richardson of Zanesville; two nieces; several aunts and uncles.

        Services were held Monday at Murphy McCurdy Funeral Home, Caldwell, with Rev. Steven Court officiating.  Burial was in Mt. Ephraim Cemetery.

 

Coleman, Dorothy Coleman, nee Dill

Source:  The Herald-Sun, [Durham, North Carolina] - Sunday, February 19, 1995

        BURLINGTON -- Mrs. Dorothy Dill Coleman, 55, of 2564 McKinney St., died Friday, Feb. 17, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro after a brief illness.

        A native of Rockingham County, Mrs. Coleman was the daughter of the late Jesse Dill. She was a registered nurse and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

        The funeral will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church by the Rev. Michael Lorentsen. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.

        Mrs. Coleman is survived by her husband, Mr. Neil E. Coleman; a daughter, Mrs. Carolina C. Brittain of Orange Park, Fla.; three sons, Mr. Mark Dill Coleman of Asheboro, Mr. Shawn Patrick Coleman of Graham and Mr. Michael Neil Coleman of the home; her mother, Mrs. Mae Saunders Dill of Reidsville; a sister, Dr. Shelby Bennette of Black Mountain; and two grandchildren.

        The family will receive visitors from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Rich & Thompson Mortuary. A Christian Prayer Service also will be held during visitation Monday night. At other times, the family will be at the residence.

 

Coplan, Hilda E. Coplan nee Kenney

Source: Unspecified newspaper clipping; probably November 1995

        Hilda E. Coplan, 67, of 44404, twp 363, Woodsfield, died Nov. 11, 1995 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was born in Monroe Co. Aug.11, 1928, a daughter of the late Francis M. and Cora Gill-Kenney. She was a member of the Goudy Church of Christ, Woodsfield.

        She is survived by her husband, William Coplan, Woodsfield; one son, Mark Coplan, Woodsfield; one daughter, Carol Coplan, Woodsfield; one brother, Lester Kenney, Ambridge, Pa.; three sisters, Pearl Bliske, Helen Kramer, both of Wheeling, and Lucille Reinbau, Ambridge, Pa.; two grandchildren, Lisa Childs and Danielle Coplan; two great-grandchildren, Ben and Tiffany Childs.

        She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gertrude Wavra and Augusta Smoot.

        Friends were received Nov. 14 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.   Services were held at 1 p.m., Nov. 15, with Glen Harris officiating. Interment in the Goudy Cemetery near Woodsfield.

 

Cox, Floyd J. "Archie" Cox

Source:  The Bloomington [Indiana] Herald-Times; July 12, 1995

        LINTON -- Floyd J. "Archie" Cox, 39, of Linton, died Monday in an auto accident in Greene County.

        Born June 11, 1956, in Sullivan, he was the son of Curtis and Irma (Cunningham) Cox.  He was a carpet cleaner and mechanic for Jack O'Haver's and had worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for 10 years.  He was a member of the Linton Bass Club.

        Survivors include his mother of Linton; one brother, Danny Cox of Linton; one sister, Carolyn Floradis of Linton; two stepsisters, Terry Robinson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Vicki Robinson of Sacramento, Calif.; three nieces and one grand-nephew.

        He was preceded in death by his father; his stepfather, John A. Cox; and his grandparents, Floyd and Myrtle Cox, and James and Vinona Cunningham.

        Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton.  Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.

        Friends may call 4-9 p.m. today and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.

 

Cronin, Roxie Garnet Cronin, nee Cunningham

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 29 Dec 1995

        ST.  MARYS,  W. VA. -- Roxie Garnet Cunningham Cronin, 81, formerly of St. Marys Route 2, died Wednesday (Dec. 27, 1995) at Marietta Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

        She was born Dec. 18, 1914, in Poynette, Pleasants County, W.Va., to Thomas Edward and Elva Boley Cunningham.  She was a member of Glendale United Methodist Church in Glendale community, Ritchie County, W.Va., and Glendale Farm Women's Club.

        She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Rippe of Parkersburg and Charlotte Remish of St. Marys; four grandchildren, Renee Harkness and Kelly Remish, both of St. Marys, Michele Rippe of Cumberland, Md., and Rich Remish of Washington, D.C.; one great-grandson, Matthew Harkness of St. Marys; and one brother, P.E. "Buzz" Cunningham of Belmont, W. Va.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Brady E. Cronin, in 1990; and four brothers, Russell Cunningham, Archie Cunningham, Burl Cunningham and James Cunningham.

        Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Kyle A. Stewart officiating.  Burial is in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Finch, Ritchie County, W. Va.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

 

Culver, Ernest Culver

Source:  The Wausau [Wisconsin] Daily Herald; December 1995

        Ernest Culver, 80, Woodsville,* Wash., former Merrill resident, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1995, in Woodsville,* Wash.

        He was formerly employed by the Lincoln County Highway Department.

        Survivors include one son Larry (Shirley) Culver, Woodsville,* Wash.; one daughter, Carol (Forrest) Walter, Harram Valley, Tenn.;** two granddaughters;

one brother, LaVern (Petherna)*** Culver, Merrill; one sister, Leota Berndt, Merrill.

        Funeral arrangements are pending in Washington.  Burial will take place in New Jersey.****

        Waid Funeral Home, Merrill, assisted the family with arrangements.

Submitter's Notes:

           * No city in Washington by the name of WOODSVILLE comes up on Google search.  There is, however, United States Public Records Index listings for both Larry and Shirley Culver in Woodinville, King Co., Washington.

          ** No city in Tennessee by the name of  HARRAM VALLEY comes up on Google search.  There is, however, United States Public Records Index listings for both Carol and Forrest Walter on Orchard Valley Drive in Harriman, Tennessee.

         *** In her own obituary, the name was spelled PERTHENA.

       **** Burial was in Merrill Memorial Park, Merrill, Wisconsin.

 

Czuprun, Vera I. Czuprun, nee Kirkbride

Source:  Lorain Co., Ohio, newspaper; 28 Sep 1995

                                      Vera Czuprun, 76, day-care center aide

        NORTH   RIDGEVILLE--Vera I. Czuprun (nee Kirkbride), 76, of North Ridgeville, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1995, in Lorain Community/St. Joseph Regional Health Center, East Campus, following a lengthy illness.

        She was born May 27, 1919, in Newport, Ohio, and had been a North Ridgeville resident for 33 years.

        Mrs. Czuprun was a member of Beth-El Baptist Church, Elyria, where she worked and helped out in the nursery/day-care center.  She enjoyed walking by Lake Erie with her husband and planting flowers for her church.

        Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Fred; sons Charles W. Dennis of Vermillion and Wayne Dennis of Spencer; six grandchidren and four great-grandchildren; and sister, Elva Ramsier of Grafton.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Marie; sister, Evelyn; and brother, Merle.

        Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bogner-Busch Family Chapel, 36403 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville.  Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral chapel.  Dr. Harold Garland will officiate.  Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.

        Contributions may be made to Beth-El Baptist Church, 10170 W. Ridge Road, Elyria; or Lorain Community/St.Joseph Regional Hospice, 205 W. 20th St., Lorain.

 

Deaton, Willis M. J. Deaton

Source:  The Arizona Daily Star; Monday, 22 May 1995

        DEATON, Willis M.J., Jr. "Billy", 28, died on May 19, 1995.  Survived by his mother, Nancy McFarland, of Las Vegas, NV; father, Willis M.J. "Bill" Deaton, Sr. of Vail, AZ; sisters, Dawn Marie Long, Nicole Deaton; brother, Aaron Deaton, all of Las Vegas, NV; grandmother, Maggie Pollock of Tucson; niece and two nephews, Chelsey, Alexander and Christopher Long.

        Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 1995, at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco.  Interment will follow st Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery.  Friends may call at BRING'S  BROADWAY  CHAPEL, 6910  E. Broadway, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, with Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m.

 

DelSignore, Ronald M. DelSignore

Source:  The Youngstown  [Ohio] Vindicator; 31 Dec 1995

RONALD   M.   DEL SIGNORE,   44

        YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Fortunato Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Dominic Church for Ronald M. DelSignore, 44, of 228 E. Florida Ave., who died of cancer Saturday morning at his home after a long illness.

        Mr. DelSignore was born May 26, 1951, in Warren, a son of Joseph and Lottie Ostrowski DelSignore.  He came to Youngstown as a child.  He was an independent steel hauler for 20 years.

        He was a member of the church and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, where he received a Purple Heart.

        Besides his father and stepmother, Joseph and Frances DelSignore of Hubbard, and his stepfather and mother, Donald and Lottie Creque Sr. of Boardman, he leaves his wife, the former Sandie Finley, whom he married Sept. 15, 1977; three sons, Christopher and Jason, both at home, and Ronald Jr. of Struthers; two brothers, Robert of Poland and Joseph of Hubbard; two stepbrothers, John and Donald Creque, both of Youngstown; a half brother, Brian DelSignore of Poland; two sisters, Mrs. Shirley Smith of Austintown and Mrs. Beverly Vargo of Naples, Fla.; and four stepsisters, Mrs. Cynthia Miketa of Boardman, Miss Cheri Creque of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mrs. Maria Kilar of Hubbard and Mrs. Donna Lee in Virginia.

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

 

Denney, Elsie Denney, nee Johnson

Source:  The Oskaloosa [Iowa] Herald; 24 Jun 1995

        Elsie Denney, 97, of Oskaloosa died Friday at Mahaska County Hospital.

        Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp* Funeral Chapel with Pastor Alvern Boetsma of Good Chapel officiating.  Burial will be in Forest Cemetery.  Visitation will begin 9 a.m. Sunday at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkam* Funeral Chapel.  Family will be present from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

        Mrs. Denney was born on April 4, 1898, southeast of Barnes City, Mahaska County, to Andy and Nellie Fry Johnson.  She married Nick Denney on March 14, 1916, in Oskaloosa.  He preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 1960.

        Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Dorothy Denney, of Oskaloosa; a sister, Wilda Denny, of Sigourney; nieces and nephews.  She also was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, May Howard; and a brother, Emanuel Johnson.

*Submitter’s Note: The name of the funeral chapel was spelled differently in each sentence.  The correct spelling of the last name listed is LANGKAMP.

 

DeVoe, Grace Ora DeVoe nee Weber

WOODSFIELD---Grace Ora DeVoe, 80, of Devoe Ridge Road, Lewisville, died Thursday (April 13, 1995) at Akron General Hospital.

She was born Jan. 28, 1915, at Lewisville, daughter of the late Charles Solomon and Ora Crum Weber. She was a member of Lewisville United Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star 268, of Woodsfield.

Mrs. Devoe was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil J. Devoe, on Jan. 5, 1988.

She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Rose) Girard and Mrs. David (Lois) Weis, both of Akron and Mrs. Rand (Sharon) McFarland of Savory, ILL; five brothers, Ralph Weber of Woodsfield, Alton Weber of Woodsfield, Merle Weber of Phoenix, AZ, Edsel Weber of Orville and Roger Weber of Wadsworth; and eight grandchildren.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 P.M. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, where services will be 11 A.M. Saturday with the Rev. Lester Flahaus and Lorna Brownfield officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville. 14 April 1995 Jeffersonian.

 

Dickensheets, William R. Dickensheets, Sr.

Source:  The Tampa [Florida] Tribune; Friday, August 25, 1995

        WILLIAM  R.  DICKENSHEETS  SR., 55, of Tampa died Wednesday at home. A native of Mier, Ind., he moved to this area in 1993 from Lake Wales. He was a warehouse manager, U.S. Navy veteran and deacon of Church of God Prophecy of Pinellas. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; a daughter, Lisa Shawler of Gas City, Ind.; two sons, William Jr. of Haines City and Jimmy of Miami; two brothers, Rolland of Tampa and Kenneth of Marion, Ind.; two sisters, Mary Riddell of Tampa and Marsha McVay of Lewisburg, Tenn.; and five grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

 

Dobbs, Doyle "Wayne" Dobbs

Source:  The Wooster [Ohio] Daily Record; 14 Nov 1995

        GALION -- Doyle "Wayne" Dobbs, 42, of Galion, formerly of Rittman, died Friday, Nov. 10,* at his residence.

        There will be no services.  The body will be cremated.

        Surviving are his wife, Candy "Connie" Dobbs of Galion; his mother, Roxie Dobbs; two brothers, Walter Blaine and Charles Dobbs, and three sisters, Sandie Emery, Sara Clayton and Doris Long, all of Moundsville, W. Va., and two sisters, Debra Fairchild and Terri Higgins, both of Rittman.

        His father, Walter Dobbs, and a sister, Virginia Jones, died previously.

        The Crawford County Coroner could not be reached for comment on the cause of death at press time.

*Submitter's Note:  Ancestry.com's Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 gives the death date as Nov. 12, 1995.

 

Donley, Genevieve L. Donley, nee Swank

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 29 Nov 1995

       Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home, Quaker City, for Genevieve L. Donley, 78, of Sandusky, who died Sunday, Nov. 26, 1995 at Provident Hospital, Sandusky.  The Rev. James Lee will officiate and burial will be in Friends Cemetery.

        Friends may call today, Nov. 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

        She was born Dec. 28, 1917, in Gibson Station, daughter of the late Emmett and Freda Morris Swank.

        She was a homemaker and Methodist by faith.

        She was preceded in death by a brother.

        She leaves her husband, A. Robert Donley, whom she married June 24, 1939; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Linda) Carpenter of Quaker City and Kaye Matter of Sandusky; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

 

Driggs, Timothy Allen Driggs

Source:  The Chillicothe [Ohio] Gazette; 4 Nov 1995

        Timothy Allen Driggs, 29, of Route 772, died Thursday night as the result of an automobile accident near his home.

        He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Nancy Brown Wingo and Wayne A. "Tony" Wingo, Frankfort; father and stepmother, David M. and Marsha Driggs, Chillicothe; infant son, Zachary Taylor Haney Driggs, Chillicothe; brother and sister-in-law, David M. Jr. and Debbie Driggs, brother, Anthony Alan Driggs, all of Chillicothe; sisters, Rama Driggs, Chillicothe and Catrena Driggs, Piketon; half-sisters, Michelle and her husband, Alonzo Detty, and Jennifer Hughes, half-brothers, Jason and Joseph Hughes, all of Chillicothe; stepbrother Jason Wingo, Frankfort; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a brother, Johnny Ray Driggs.

        Tim was a member of the Chillicothe Baptist Church.

        Funeral services are to be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Ware Funeral home with Rev. John Burris officiating.  Burial will follow in the Hay Hollow Cemetery.  Friends may call at Ware's from 6-8 p.m. Monday.

 

Dzigorski, Arthur S. Dzigorski

Source: Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; Tuesday, May 16, 1995

        Arthur S. Dzigorski, 72, died May 14, 1995.

        He was born in Akron and had lived in California from 1948 to March, 1990.  He was a member of Adoniram Lodge 517 F&AM, Consistory and Shrine.

        Mr. Dzigorski is survived by his wife, Helen Delores, whom he married in 1948; children, Gary Dzigorski of Washington State, Nancy Helmbold of Laguna Beach, Calif., and Linda Dzigorski of Santa Cruz, Calif.

        Memorial service Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at the Billow Falls Chapel, corner of 23rd St. and Falls Ave., with Rev. David C. Craig officiating.  Inurnment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park.  Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m.  Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital, San Francisco, Calif.  (Billow Falls Chapel, 867-4141.)

 

Eddy, Kenneth Eddy
Source—Newsclipping

Eddy, Kenneth, 73, Belmont, died January 12, 1995 in Barnesville Hospital. He was born December 3,1921 at Bellaire, son of the late Herbert and Lurie Arter Eddy. He was a retired employee of both the B.& O. Railroad and the Belmont Hills Country Club, and was a Methodist by faith.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow and William Eddy. Surviving are his wife, Frances Berberich Eddy; three daughters, Sharon Habig of Bethesda, Karen Sue Woods and Debbie Moore, both of Belmont; two brothers, Charles of Bannock and Clarence of Atlanta, Georgia; one sister, Lucille Myers of Martins Ferry; five grandchildren.

Friends were received at Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Friday, where services were held Saturday afternoon. Burial was made in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

 

Eisengart, Larry C. Eisengart

Source:  The Pittsburgh [Pennsylvania] Post-Gazette - Thursday, August 31, 1995

        EISENGART, Larry C., 37, of Pittsburgh, died Aug. 29. John F. Slater Funeral Home, Brentwood.

 

Fearing, Judith A. Fearing, nee Konen

Source:  The Dayton [Ohio] Daily News;  December 17, 1995,  pg. B9

FEARING, Judith A., age 59 of Riverside, passed away Thursday, December 14.  She is survived by her husband, Chuck Fearing; daughter and son-in-law, Terryjo and Don Boehmer of Dayton; daughter and son-in-law, Traci and Jim Woodall of West Carrollton; son, Jesse and wife, Stacey Fearing of Dayton; grandchildren, Rebekha and Elizabeth Boehmer, Adam Fearing and Jacob Woodall; father, Fred Konen of Huber Heights; a special group of friends from Clearwater Beach, Florida and many nieces, nephews and friends.  She was preceded in death by step-father, Robert Lively and mother Clotilda Lively.  Judy was retired from Ponderosa as a payroll supervisor.  Funeral services will be held at 9:30 A.M. Monday at the Tobias Funeral Home, Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Ave.  Entombment at the Miami Valley Memory Gardens.  Friends may attend calling hours at the funeral home from 3-6 P.M. on Sunday.  If you desire, make contributions to the charity of your choice.

 

Fisher, Elmer Merle Fisher

Source:  The Tribune Chronicle, Warren, Ohio; 16 Aug 1995

        VIENNA -- Elmer Merle Fisher, 88, 1375 Sodom-Hutchings Road, died of kidney failure Tuesday at 2 a.m. in Warren General Hospital.

        He was born May 1, 1907, in Monroe County, a son of the late Marion and Elizabeth Buchanan Fisher, and had lived here for eight years, moving from Lewisville.

        Mr. Fisher retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation, Monroe County Division.

        He was a member of Buchanan Presbyterian Church in Lewisville and Vienna United Methodist Church.

        His wife, Laura Weber Fisher, died in1981; two sisters, Ethel Fisher and Margaret Carpenter; and a grandson are also deceased.

        A son, Merlin of Fowler; daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Moyer of Vienna; sister, Mrs. Evelyn* Paulus of Wooster; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren survive.

        Shafer-Winans Funeral Home in Cortland handled the arrangements.

        Material contributions can be made to the Vienna United Methodist Church.

*Submitter's Note:  His sister that married Francis "Samuel" Paulus was Grace Olive.

 

Fleming, James E. Fleming

Source:  The Shreveport [Louisiana] Times; 7 Dec 1995

        SHREVEPORT, LA - Graveside services will be conducted at Centuries Memorial Park, 8801 Mansfield Rd., Shreveport, La. for Mr. James E. Fleming, 53, of Shreveport, on Friday, December 8, 1995 at 11 a.m.  Officiating will be Rev. Thomas McKee Williams.

        Mr. Williams entered into rest on Tuesday, December 5, 1995 at Willis-Knighton Medical Center after a lengthy illness.  He was born in Virgie, KY and has lived in Shreveport for thirty one years.  Mr. Fleming served in the U. S. Air Force, he was presently manager of Pipeline Products for Lavalco with 31 years of service.

        He is survived by his wife, Marlene Fleming; two sisters, Norma Henson and Bootsie Fleming, both of Dayton, Ohio; mother-in-law, Frances DeNoon; sister-in-law, Mary Ann DeNoon,; nephew, Timothy Paul DeNoon all of Shreveport; and an aunt-in-law, Billie Jane Bays of Waco, TX.

        Honorary pallbearers will be L. J. Yago, Paul Spikes, Clint Boyce, Bill Newsome, Danny Trainer and Tim DeNoon.

        Visitation will be at Centuries Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 

Foust, Ada E. Foust, nee Morris

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 30 Oct 1995

Ada E. Foust, 75, of Canton, passed away October 28, 1995, in her home. Born October 13, 1920 in Woodsfield, OH, daughter of the late Freda Morris. She had been a Canton resident since 1953.  She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.  Preceded in death by her first husband, Heber O. Ankrom in 1956 and second husband, Ralph E. Foust in 1993.  She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and John Phillips of Illinois, Maxine Williamson and Delores and James Wissmar, all of Canton;  sister, Betty McCammon of Woodsfield; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Arnold Funeral Home, Canton, with Pastor James Snyder officiating.  Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.  Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 p.m. in the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.                                         (Arnold, 456, 7291)

 

Fox, Charlotte L. Fox

Source:  The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon; 22 Jul 1995

        Charlotte L. Fox, 36, of 48419 Ketzel Hill Road, Sardis, died June 16, 1995 at her home.  She was born Aug. 28, 1958 at Steubenville, a daughter of Bert, Sr. and Margaret Fiala Fox of Sardis.

        She was a Protestant by faith and an employee of the MACO Workshop, Woodsfield.

        Surviving are her parents, three brothers, Bert Fox, Jr., Samuel Fox, Danial [sic--Daniel?] Fox, all of Sardis; three sisters, Norma Pernick of Jacobsburg, Rose Butler of Clarington and Margaret Smith of New Martinsville.

 

Franchville, Jesse Franchville

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press; Friday, October 20, 1995

        TELL CITY, Ind. - Jesse Alvin Franchville, 68, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday at his home.

        He was a retired maintenance foreman at Tell City Chair Co., and was a former volunteer firefighter with the Tell City Fire Department for more than 20 years.

        A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2939 and American Legion Post 213.

        He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.

        Surviving are a daughter, Betty Jean Boyce of Shelbyville; a son, Daniel Franchville of Tell City; four sisters, Mary Hewitt of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio, Betty Nicholson of Frankfort, Ky., Margie Hudson of Shelbyville and Sister Mary Noel Franchville of Ferdinand; two brothers, Cosmos Franchville of Tell City and Damian Franchville of Portage; three grandchildren, Jack Jr. and Jason Boyce and Tina Martin; and a friend who cared for him, Mary Evelyn (Jarboe) Franchville of Tell City.

        Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery, where Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2939 will conduct military rites.

        Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Huber Funeral Home Tell City Chapel, where a prayer service will be at 6:30 p.m. today.

        Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association or to American Cancer Society.

 

Franklin, Betty Jo Arant Franklin, nee Casteel

Source:  The Danville [Illinois] Commercial-News; 31 Jan 1995

        Betty Jo Franklin, 73, of Savoy, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Monday (Jan. 30, 1995) at Carle Arbours in Savoy.  She was born Aug. 19, 1921, in Oakwood, the daughter of James and Blanche Hidenrite* Casteel.  She married Howard Arant April 12, 1942.  He preceded her in death.  She later married James Franklin.  He preceded her in death.  Survivors include a daughter, Zane Noble of Champaign; two grandchildren, Sean Fackler and Shannon Fackler, both of Champaign; a sister, Barbara Lenhart of Hudson, Fla.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

        She retired in 1983 from Danville Area Community College bookstore.  She was a member of Central Christian Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Elks Auxiliary, and Co-Ed Sunday School Class.

        Services 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pape Memorial Home & Gardens; Officiating:  Pastor Mark Tisch; Burial:  Spring Hill Cemetery; Visitation:  one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

*Submitter’s Note: Her mother’s maiden name was KINKADE.

 

Freitag, Willard K. Freitag
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, January 1995
    Willard K. Freitag, 67, of 48313 State Route 800, Woodsfield, died January 20, 1995, in the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was born near Woodsfield on August 25, 1927, a son of the late Oscar and Anna Reich Freitag.
    He was a retired carpenter and farmer, and a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Woodsfield. He was also a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local 3, Wheeling and was a U. S. Army Veteran.
    Surviving are his wife, Betty McConnell Freitag, whom he married on November 11, 1950; three daughters, Mrs. Willard (Linda) McConnell, Mrs. Darrell (Debbie) Craig, both of Woodsfield and Mrs. David (Teresa) Walker of Columbus, Ohio; one son, Ronald Freitag of Flagstaff, Arizona; two sisters, Mrs. James (Hazel) Hines of Barnesville and Elizabeth Longfellow of Strasburg; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Freitag; one infant brother, Paul Roger Freitag; and one grandson, Bruce McConnell.
    Friends were received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 SR 78 West, Woodsfield January 23. Funeral services were held January 24 with the Reverend Donald Rock officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Buckeye Home Health, South Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793. 

 

Fultz, Marion Sally Fultz, nee Adkison

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Sunday, May 14, 1995

        Marion "Sally" Fultz, 56, of Akron, died May 11, 1995 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley.

        Born in Cowen,* W. Va., she lived in the Akron area since 1957. She worked as a realtor for Lantern Realty.

        She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Richard; sons, Michael Fultz and Stephen (Beverly) Fultz; brother, Burton Adkison; sisters, Helen Clark and Virginia Flickinger, all of Akron, and Louise Angelo of California.

        Calling hours Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Schermeser Funeral Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. (Route 619). Funeral service Monday, 10 a.m., at the funeral home, with Rev. Bruce Bequette officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

(Schermeser, Suburban South Chapel, 724-9351.)

 

Gallaher, Ruth D. Gallaher, nee Cronin

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 12 Jun 1995

        Ruth D. Gallaher, 85, 162 First St., Powhatan Point, died Saturday, June 10, 1995, at home.  She was born in Ritchie County, W. Va., daughter of the late Jonathan and Adelia Cassidy Cronin.

        She was Protestant.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Gallaher; two daughters, Betty Coss and Wilma Lodi; two brothers, Bradford and Arius Cronin; two sisters, Mary Slager and Anna Jackson.

        Surviving are two sons, Forest and Howard, both of Powhatan Point; two daughters, Vera Horvath of Wilson, Ohio, and Wanda Glasgow of Powhatan Point; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; a greatgreat-granddaughter.

        Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauknecht Funeral home, Powhatan Point, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. David Brookman officiating.  Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point.

 

Glackman, Dorothy A. Glackman, nee Hall

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; Thursday, 16 Feb 1995

        Dorothy A. Glackman, 85, 928 N. Knightown Road, died today at Major Hospital.

        Mrs. Glackman was born Dec. 13, 1909, in Canaan to Clarence and Lettie (Hall) Hall.  She was married March 10, 1934, to Charles C. Glackman who preceded her in death in April 17, 1957.

        She was a Shelbyville resident most of her life and worked as a seamstress from 1965 to 1975 for Bryant Roth.

        Mrs. Glackman belonged to Fellowship Baptist Church.

        Survivors are two sons, Gerald Glackman and Norman Glackman, both of Shelbyville; a sister, Esther Williams, Shelbyville; and a grandson.

        Six brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.

        Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Lewis Creek Baptist Cemetery, Shelby County, with the Rev. Frank Smith officiating.  Carmony-Ewing Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

 

Ghaster, Austin R. Ghaster

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Sunday, October 15, 1995

        Austin R. Ghaster, six weeks, of Akron, died Oct. 13, 1995.

        He is survived by parents, Joseph Ghaster and Yvonne Murphy; paternal grandparents, Randall Ghaster and Janice Ghaster; maternal grandparents, Arthur Murphy and Katherine Murphy; great-grandparents, Geraldine Murphy, Bonnie M. Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Price, and Ted Ghaster; great-great-grandparents, Harold and Bertha Adams; aunts and uncles, Jason, Joshua, Jonathan, Veronica, and Shannon, all of Akron.

        Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Schlup-Pucak Funeral Chapel, Kenmore Boulevard at Eighth Street, where funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Rev. Howard D. Powell officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. (Schlup-Pucak, 745-3131.)

 

Gilliland, Ruth “Louise” Gilliland, nee Chapple

Source:  The Perry County [Indiana] Library obituary file, published in local paper, May 1, 1995

        Tell City, Ind. -- Ruth Louise Gilliland, 75, died at 4:10 a.m. Friday at McAllen, Texas.

        She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church.  She was a 1939 graduate of Tell City High School.

        Surviving are two daughters, Judy Reeve of McAllen and Donna Benson of Hobart; two sister, Agnes Siscel and Betty Mayfield, both of Evansville; her mother, Rose Chapple of Tell City; four grandchildren, Ashley Reeve, Mark Benson, Mike Benson and Lisa Smerdon; and three great-grandchildren.

        Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Finch Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

[Submitted by Paula Hinton Frichtl.]

 

Givens, Ottie C. Givens, nee Conkey

Source:  The Lancaster [Ohio] Eagle-Gazette; Tuesday, 24 Jan 1995

        Ottie C. Givens, 51, Lancaster, formerly of Columbus, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 1995, at Main Street Terrace Care Center.

        She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy Givens and Charles Brownlee of Columbus, Malissa and Theodore Nichols of Newark and Julie A. Collins of Lancaster; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jason A. Collins of Lancaster and John E. and Tracy Givens of Fairborn; nine grandchildren; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna Carter, Janelle Lanning, Janice and Leo Lanning and Dorothy Clark, all of Lancaster, Sharon and Ed Gerhard of West Rushville, Charlene and Jim Friesner of Lancaster and Mary Jo and Raymond Bailey of Athens; brother, John Conkey of Lancaster; two special friends, John M. Collins of Columbus and Virginia Browning of Gahanna; many nieces and nephews; and many friends.

        She was preceded in death by her grandson, Travis Givens; parents, John F. and Alberta Cline Conkey; two brothers, Fred L. and Gene Conkey; and sister, Lois Rosser.

        Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home chapel, Lancaster, with the Revs. Alvin B. Conkey and Ron Rosser officiating.  Burial will be in Forest Rose Cemetery following the service.

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

 

Glasgow, Gene Glasgow

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 17 Aug 1995

        Gene Glasgow, 58, 120 Second St., Powhatan Point, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1995, at the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born March 21, 1937 in Shadyside, son of the late Charles and Minnie Bennington Glasgow.

        He was a truck driver, a member of the U.S. Navy Reserves and a member of the Captina Sportsman's Club.

        He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles, and a sister, Roberta Burggy.

        Surviving are his wife, Wanda Bennington* Glasgow; two sons, Gene Jr. of Powhatan Point and William of St. Clairsville; two daughters, Sabrina Algeo of Reynoldsburg and Tabatha Kubancik of Benwood, W. Va.; two brothers,  Marty Glasgow of Shadyside and Tony Glasgow of Jacobsburg; a sister, Mary Kocher of Powhatan Point; seven grandchildren.

        Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Powhatan Point, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, where services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Tim Fleeman officiating.  Burial will be in Powhatan Cemetery.

*Submitter's Note:  His wife was Wanda Lucille Gallaher.

 

Campolattara,  Anthony Campolattara

Source:  The Daily Herald, [Arlington Heights, Illinois] - Tuesday, December 19, 1995

        Visitation, services and interment for Anthony Campolattara 62, of Schaumburg, will be private.

        He was born Sept. 19, 1933, in Chicago.

        He died Saturday, Dec. 16 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center.

        Mr. Campolattara was senior distribution manager at Motorola with 37 years of service.

        Survivors include his wife Joyce (nee Tyler); his son Brian (Lyn) Campolattara; three daughters; his stepdaughter Terri (Thomas) Trauth; his brothers Tobias Campolattara, Ralph Caliendo and Francis Caliendo; his sister Theresa, and seven grandchildren.

        Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association.

        Arrangements were made by Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, Schaumburg. For information (708) 882-5580.

 

Goodhart, John F. Goodhart
Source:  The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, April 1995
    John Franklin Goodhart, 85, formerly of 444 N. Fifth St., Cambridge, Ohio, died Sunday, April 23, 1995, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.
    He was born September 29, 1909, at Graysville, Ohio, son of the late Wilbert and Mary Louise Rubel Goodhart.
    Mr. Goodhart was a former owner/operator of a grocery store in Cambridge and a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Robert T. Secrease Memorial VFW Post 84, and Disabled American Veterans, all of Cambridge.
    He leaves several cousins including Mary Christman of Columbus.
    Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, where services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday with Evangelist Myron Guiler officiating.
    Military graveside services will be conducted by the Guernsey County Veterans Council in Calais Cemetery, Calais, Ohio. 

 

Goodin, Gwen Marie Goodin

Source:  Lebanon, Missouri, newspaper; Oct 1995

        Services were held in memory of Gwen Marie Goodin on Tuesday, October 17, 1995 at Colonial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Downing officiating.  Music was provided by soloist Rusty Shadel and organist DeLores Shadel.  Selections were "No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus" and "Amazing Grace."  Burial was in the McBride Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel.

        Gwen Marie Goodin, daughter of Edward F. and Lorna Nash Goodin, was born in Fort Wayne, IN on February 28, 1975 and departed this life October 14, 1995 in Lebanon as the result of an automobile accident.

        In 1993, Gwen graduated from Lebanon High School.  She had been employed with H.D. Lee Company in Lebanon.

        Gwen was baptized and attended the Fairview Methodist Church.

        She is survived by her parents, Ed and Lorna Goodin, of the home; one sister, Dawn Goodin, Springfield; two brothers, Kirk and Cason Goodin, of the home; maternal grandparents, Veldah Trosper, Green Valley, AZ, and Clifford Nash, Marion, In; and other relatives and friends.

        Gwen is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Elma and Edward Goodin, Sr. and also by a step-grandfather, Paul Trosper.

        She enjoyed camping, fishing, and often brought home stray animals to raise.

 

Goodwin, Carmen J. Goodwin, nee Egbert

Source:  The Peoria [Illinois] Journal Star - Sunday, November 19, 1995

        TOULON -- Carmen J. Goodwin, 80, of 300 N. Olive died at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 1995, at her home.

        Born Sept. 19, 1915, in West Jersey Township, Stark County, to Arthur and Nellie Daniels Egbert, she married George C. Goodwin on June 24,* 1935, in Davenport, Iowa. He died in 1978. Two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.

        Surviving are one son, John D., one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Carol) Winans, and one sister, Naomi Kallman, all of Toulon; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

        She was a member of Toulon United Methodist Church.

        Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at DeBolt-Kidd Funeral Home in Toulon. The Rev. Paul Wier will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Toulon Cemetery.

        Memorials may be made to her church.

*Submitter's Note:   In the obituary posted for her husband George, the marriage date is given as June 27, 1935.

 

Graham, Goldie Gladys Graham nee Hensel

Goldie Graham, 84, of the Rittman Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died Wednesday, Apri112, 1995 at the nursing center.

Services will be Friday at l p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, Wooster, with the Rev. Charles Abney officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  Friends may call tonight from 7-9 at the funeral home.

She was born in 1910 in New Matamoras to George W. and Mary Jane Hensel and married Fadel Graham on Aug. 24, 1938.  He died in 1973. She was a member of the Nold Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are daughter and son- in-law, Dolores and Donald Starner of Loudonville, sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Dorothy Graham of Rittman, Gerald "Jack" and Roxie Graham of Marshallville and daughter, Marie Garver of Wooster; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brothers, and sisters-in-law, Harold and Marie Hensel and Henry and Judy Hensel and one sister, Bertha Cline; all of New

Matamoras.

In addition to her husband, one son, Carl, one grandchild, and two brothers, Ralph and Delbert Hensel died previously.

 

Green, Ruth Ellen Green, nee Darnell

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; Thursday, 28 Dec 1995

        Former Shelbyville resident Ruth Ellen Green, 89, Bloomington, died Tuesday in Bloomington Hospital.

        She was born Sept. 13, 1906, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Alphine and Ellen L. (Levens) Darnell.  On June 10, 1927, in Indianapolis, she married Paul E. Green, who died Nov. 10, 1977.

        Mrs. Green was employed during the 1940s and 1950s as women's page editor, a columnist, and a reporter for The Shelbyville News.  She was a news editor in the late 1940s with WSRK radio in Shelbyville.

        She was a manager with Lords' Apparel Shop in Shelbyville from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s.  She also gave private piano, organ and voice lessons from 1948 to 1975.

        Mrs. Green was a member of Naamah Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, where she was past matron.  She was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church, Bloomington, and a former member of the First Baptist Church in Shelby County.  She was active in church affairs, serving as a Sunday school teacher and was choir director at the two Shelby County churches in the 1960s and 1970s.

        Mrs. Green is survived by a son, James L. Green, Bloomington; a daughter, Maryellen May, Bloomington; a brother, Frederick P. Darnell, Southport; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

        Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home with the Rev. Marty Travelstead officiating.  A funeral service will also be at 11 a.m. Friday in Allen Funeral Home, Bloomington.  Burial will be in Van Pelt Cemetery on Saturday.

        Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Allen Funeral Home, Bloomington, and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday in Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home.

 

Guinn, Violet Lucille Guinn, nee Randles

Source:  findagrave web site; August, 1995

        Services were held in memory of Violet Lucille Guinn on Wednesday, August 2 1995 in the Cantlon Chapel with Rev. Ernest Beck officiating. The Bible Holiness Singers provided the music, accompanied by Mrs. Jennifer Martin, pianist.         Interment was in the White Oak Pond Cemetery under the direction of the Cantlon Funeral Home of Buffalo.

        Escorts were Charles W Grace, Robert Grace, Thomas Grace, and Bert Turner.

        Violet Lucille (Randles) Guinn, daughter of the late William S and Minnie A Norris Randles, was bom in Corston,* Nebraska on October 1,1914 and died July 30, 1995 in St John's Regional Health Center at the age of 80 years, nine months and 29 days.

        On February 8, 1935, Violet was married to Herbert Lavern Weaver, Herbert died August 21, 1947.

        On February 1, 1964, she was married to Fred Quinn, Fred died October 17, 1976.

        She is survived by one nephew, Charles William Grace, Independence, Kansas; four great-nephew and niece, Thomas Grace, Phillipsburg, Robert Grace and Donna Doyle, both of Lebanon, and Charley Grace, Independence and a host of friends and her church family, all of whom will sadly miss her.

*Submitter’s Note: Her marriage record gave her birth location as Crofton, Nebraska.

 

Gutberlet, Ray V. Gutberlet

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 9 Mar 1995

        MARIETTA -- Ray V. Gutberlet, 84, of Glendale Apartments died at 8:22 a.m. yesterday (March 8, 1995) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

        He was born Sept. 15, 1910, in Whipple to John and Caroline Mosser Gutberlet.  He moved with his parents to Moss Run when he was a small child.  He and his wife came to Marietta to make their home after their marriage.  He had been employed at Washington County Farm Bureau for two years before opening the Big Four Feed Store on Third Street in 1937.  He operated the store for more than 30 years until his retirement.  He was later employed by the Burns Detective Agency at the Ohio Power Plant in Beverly.  He had also sold Case farm machinery.  He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church; a 57-year member of Masterton Lodge 427, F&AM, in Lebanon; and a life member of B.P.O.E. Lodge 477 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 458.

        He is survived by his wife, Emma Gertrude Patterson, whom he married Sept. 24, 1935.  Mr. and Mrs. Gutberlet would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1995.  He also is survived by a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great- nephews.

        He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, DeLoss Gutberlet and Guy Gutberlet; and two sisters, Mrs. Laura Oliver and Mrs. Daisy Prunty.

        Services are 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at McClure-Shafer Funeral Home in Marietta with Pastor Marvin Haught officiating.  Burial is in East Lawn Memorial Park.  Friends may call from 6 p.m. today until time for the services at the funeral home, where Masonic services are 7:30 tonight.

 

Hall, Gladys Earl Hall, nee Gooch

Source:  The Daily Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) - Wednesday, March 8, 1995

HALL

        Gladys Earl, 85, passed on to our Heavenly Father early Monday morning in a private residence. Mrs. Hall was a beautician in OKC for 30 years. She is survived by her roommate, Helen Johnson (niece) and many cousins and nephews. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 1995 at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Chapel. Interment will be 1:00 p.m. at the Knowles Cemetery in Crescent, Ok.

 

Halloran, Harold H. Halloran

Source:  The Greensburg [Indiana] Daily News; 18 Jul 1995

Harold   H.   Halloran,   80

        Harold H. Halloran, 80, Franklin, Ind., died Sunday, July 16, 1995, at Franklin United Methodist Home.

        Born Oct. 13, 1914, in Indiana, he was the son of John and Mabel (Vawter) Halloran.  He was a member of the Greensburg United Methodist Church.  He married Mary Kathryn (Laws) Halloran on July 8, 1936, in Sandusky, and she preceded him in death on July 6, 1989.  He was employed with General Electric in Shelbyville and retired in 1976.  He lived in Greensburg for 30 years and prior to that in the Adams area.  He has lived two years at the Franklin Methodist Home.

        He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Beverly Ann) Wolfe of Wilmington, Del.; three grandchildren, Deborah Hutchinson of Maryland, and Lisa Wolfe and Barbara Pollard, both of Wilmington; and two great-grandchildren.

        Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home, with the Rev. Charles Berdel officiating.

        Burial will be in South Park Cemetery.

        Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

        Memorials may be made to Greensburg United Methodist Church.

 

Harden, Sarah Harden, nee Spicer

Source:  Brown Co., Indiana Obituaries 1994-1999, Vol 4, p 236  [citing 23 August 1995 newspaper; picture included]

                    Former child model Sarah harden, 85, dies in Bloomington

        Life-long Brown County resident and former child model Sarah Louisa Spicer Harden died Monday, August 14, 1995, at Bloomington Hospital.

        Mrs. Harden, 85, lived on Pittman House Lane.

        She was born July 22, 1910, in the family home on Greasy Creek Road.  Her parents were William Virgil and Mary Christena Voland Spicer.

        She and Thursten Harden were married April 16, 1927, in Brown County.  He died September 15, 1969.

        As a child, Mrs. Harden posed for several Brown County artists, most notably Will Vawter.

        She posed for sketches by Mr. Vawter when she was 8 years old.  Those drawings were used to illustrate the publication of James Whitcomb Riley's Little Orphant Annie poems.

        In a May 1995 interview with The Democrat, Mrs. Harden said Mr. Vawter gave her 50 cents for posing.

        "That was a lot of money for a little girl," she told the newspaper.

        Also in the interview, she said the thought of any notoriety about being Little Orphant Annie didn't bother her, "I didn't think anything about it." she said.

        Mrs. Harden was a member of the Belmont Pentecostal Church and the Brown County Historical Society.

        She worked as a housekeeper for various Brown County artists, including Glen Cooper Henshaw.

        Survivors include five sons, Charles Harden, and Marshall Harden, both of Bloomington, Richard Harden and Bruce Harden, both of Nashville, and Dale Harden of Ellettsville; five daughters, Christena Reynolds of Jackson, Mississippi, Mary Alice Elliot, Louetta Reynolds and Miriam Altop, all of Bloomington, and Almeda Harris of Nashville; a brother, Carl Spicer of Nashville; 33 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

        The Reverend Frank Gott conducted a service, Thursday, August 17, at the Dustin-Bond Serenity Chapel on State Road 135 North.

        Burial was in Washington Township's Green Valley Cemetery.

        Memorials may be made to the Bloomington Hospital Foundation of the Brown County Historical Society.

 

Hart, Charles Rodney Hart

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press - Saturday, March 4, 1995

Charles    Rodney    Hart,    43

        LINCOLN CITY, Ind. - Charles Rodney Hart, 43, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Professional Care Rehabilitation Center in Dale after an illness.

        He was a member of Dale Nazarene Church.

        Surviving are his wife, the former Sharon Thompson; two sons, Jason and Nathan, both at home; his father, Charles Hart of Dale; two sisters, Kathy Seifrig of Dale and Jane Dyson of Evansville; and two brothers, Nick of Gentryville and Keith of Wadesville.

        Services will be at 2 p.m. CST Monday at Fuller Funeral Home in Dale, with burial in Chinn Cemetery west of Dale.

        Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

 

Hearn, Donna Mae Hearn, nee Herlan

Source:  The Grand Rapids [Michigan] Press; Monday, 22 May 1995  

        HEARN -- Donna Mae Hearn, aged 63, of Jenison, beloved wife, precious mother, hugging grandmother, went to be with her Lord unexpectedly Saturday, May 20, 1995.

        She is survived by her husband, Lloyd of 42 wonderful years; three daughters, Deb (Gary) Riggs, Sheryl Zuidema, and Vicky (Ray) Mayo; her two sons, Dan (Judy) Hearn, Rick (Jan) Hearn; 11 grandchildren; her father, Joseph Herlan; her two brothers, John (Sue) Herlan, Neil (Sandra) Herlan, all of Marretta [sic--Marietta], OH; her sister, Helen Farson.

        Funeral service for Mrs Hearn will be held Wednesday 11 AM at Grandville Church of Christ, 3725  44th St. with the Rev. Charles Young officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet the family at the Matthysse & Kuiper Funeral Home, Chapel of the Fountain, 4145 Chicago Dr., Grandville Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM.

 

Hendrickson, Glen Hendrickson

Source:  The Bismarck [North Dakota] Tribune - Wednesday, February 8, 1995

        WATAUGA, S.D. -- Glen L. Hendrickson, 81, Watauga, died Feb. 6, 1995, in the Lemmon nursing home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. MST Thursday at Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home, Lemmon, with burial at 3 p.m. Thursday in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis.

        He is survived by his wife, Leona; and two sisters, Willa Woodward, Watertown, and Eldonna Dayton, Concord, Calif.

 

Henninger, Elsie J. Henninger, nee McKinney

Source:  The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Thursday, 28 Dec 1995

        ELSIE  J.  McKINNEY  HENNINGER, 83, Martinsville, died Dec. 25.  She was a homemaker.  Services:  2 p.m. Dec. 29 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park North Mortuary, with calling from noon.  Entombment:  Washington Park North Mausoleum.  She was the widow of Clyde Thomas Henninger.  Survivors:  son David A. Henninger; daughter Sandra J. Staggs; several brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Hense, William "Harold" Hensel

William "Harold" Hensel, 81, of River Park Manor, New Matamoras, died Oct. 15, 1995, at Louis Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg.  He was born in Monroe County, a son of the late George and Mary Stacy Hensel. He was a 1933 graduate of Matamoras High School, had attended Great Lakes Metalsmith School and was a U.S. Navy-veteran of World war II.  He was a member of VFW Post 6387, Jolly Grange Matamoras Senior Citizens, and Matomoras Church of Christ.  He was a former member and elder of Brownsville Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife, Marie C. Dye Hensel; one son, Gene Hensel of New Matamoras; three grandsons; one brother, Henry Hensel of New Matamoras; and one sister, Bertha Cline of New Matamoras.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Goldie Graham; two brothers, Ralph Hensel and Delbert Hensel; and two grandchildren.

Services were 11 a.m. Oct. 18, Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras. Burial Unity Cemetery, with military rites.

 

Herlan, Joseph R. Herlan

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 22 and 23 July 1995

        NEWPORT -- Joseph R. Herlan, 95, of Newport Route 1 died at 1:20 a.m. Friday (July 21, 1995) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

        He was born Jan. 21, 1900, at Schley to John A. and Martha Cummings Herlan.  He had spent most of his life in Independence Township.  He was an oil field worker and had been employed at the Quaker State Oil Refinery in St. Marys until his retirement in 1965.  He was a member of the Newport Church of Christ.  He had played in the Old Timers State Softball Tournament in 1977, 1978 and 1979, and had been awarded several plaques for being the oldest player participating.

        On Sept. 11, 1926, he married Edith G. Eddy, who preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 1993.  Two sons and one daughter survive, John Herlan and his wife, Sue, and Neil Herlan and his wife Sandra, all of Newport and Ellen Farson of Ravenna, Mich.; 13 grandchildren including Deborah Riggs who was reared in the Herlan home; and 22 great-grandchildren; one sister, Carrie Binegar of Newport; one son-in-law, Lloyd Hearn of Jenison, Mich.; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Herlan of Baldwin, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.

        In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Herlan Hearn; two sons, Robert Herlan and Lowell Herlan; one sister, Bertha Bowersock; one brother, Clyde Herlan; a half-brother, John O. Herlan; a half-sister, Cora Goddard; and his son-in-law, Carl Farson Jr.; and his grandson, Bryan Keith Herlan.

        Funeral services are 1 p.m. Monday at the Newport Church of Christ with Robert Patterson officiating.  Burial is in Eddy's Ridge Cemetery.  Friends may call at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home from noon on Saturday until Monday morning and at the church one hour prior to the services.

 

Hilliard, Roy G. Hilliard

Source:  Wayne Co. [Illinois] Press; 6 Feb 1995

        Roy G. Hilliard, 93, of Rt. 1, Geff, died at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 1995, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

        He was a retired farmer and oilfield pumper.  Mr. Hilliard had an apple orchard west of Geff.

Was At Way-Fair

        He had been a resident at Way-Fair Restorium for the past five years.

        Mr. Hilliard entered Fairfield Memorial Hospital Jan. 2 and later had moved to Skilled Care on third floor.

        Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne, with Bro. David Waggoner officiating.  Interment was in Oak Valley Cemetery west of Geff.  Visitation was conducted at the Hosselton Funeral Home Saturday evening.

Born at Geff

        He was born at Geff Oct. 23, 1901, the son of David and Lucinda Schell Hilliard.

        On Dec. 5, 1922, in Fairfield, he was married to Helen Pearson.  She passed away Apr. 30, 1994.  Also preceding him in death were his parents, five sisters and six brothers.

        He was a member of the Oak Valley Free Will Baptist Church.  Mr. Hilliard served as Democratic Central Committeeman for Berry Township for a number of years. 

        Memorials may be made to donor's choice.

The Survivors

        Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Harlan (Wilma) Yates, of Cisne; a son, Carl Hilliard, of Geff; one grandson; two great-granddaughters; and one great-great granddaughter.

 

Holcomb, Dennis Holcomb

Source:  photo of newspaper clipping posted on findagrave; ca 26 Feb 1995

        LITTLE BIRCH -- Dennis Holcomb, 82, of Little Birch died Feb. 25, 1995 at Hill Top Nursing Home, Oak Hill, after a long illness.

        He was a native of Holcomb, Nicholas County, and a retired coal miner.  He was a member of UMW and Sutton Moose Lodge.

        Surviving:  sons, John of Georgia, Buhl of Tacoma, Wash., Jarrel of Gainesville, Va.; daughters, Avanell Simmons of Summersville, Geneva Hampton of California, Barbara Lich of Hudson, Fla., Bertha Roig and Nina Kemp, both of Elyria, Ohio, Ina Dancy of Madison, Dian Field of Ovapa; sister, Myrtle Hunt of Deerfield, Ohio; half sister, Virginia Pearl Hamrick of Charleston; 32 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.

        Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, with the Rev. Raymond Butcher officiating.  Burial be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Wilson Ridge, Clay County.  Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Holcomb, Pearl P. Holcomb, nee Tyler

Source:  The Record-Courier, Ravenna, Ohio; 23 Oct 1995

        WINDHAM -- Pearl P. Holcomb, 76, died Sunday at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna after a long illness.

        Born Dec. 14, 1918 in Arcola, W.Va., she was the daughter of Jonas and Della (Coon) Tyler.  She had been a Windham resident since 1954.

        Mrs. Holcomb retired in 1966 after 10 years as a finisher for Walker China in Bedford.

        She was a member of the Windham Baptist Church.

        Survivors include her husband, Donald, with whom she would have celebrated her 60th anniversary on Nov. 1; sons, Donald of Florida, Robert of Freedom, Paul of Streetsboro and James of Garrettsville; daughters, Ms. James (Ruth) Owens of Windham and Mrs. Ernest (Carol) Bradley of Garrettsville; 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, John and Thurman, both of West Virginia, and Clifford and Freddy, both of Ohio; and sisters, Carol Cascarelli, Mary Ann McElwain, Linda Stickle and Sharon and Karen, all of West Virginia;  Her son, Michael, daughter, Katherine, five brothers and one sister died previously.

        Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p. m. Tuesday at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel.  Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Windham Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joseph Board officiating.  Burial will be in Windham Cemetery.

        Memorials may be made to Windham Baptist Church.

 

Holcomb, Ruth M. Holcomb, nee Weber

Source:  The Rocky Mountain News [Denver, Colorado]; 11 May 1995

        RUTH  M.  WEBER  HOLCOMB, 79, of Aurora died May 6.  Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 11, at Aurora-Chase Chapel; cremains will be buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

        Born in Louisville,* Ohio.  Married Clifford Holcomb, 1964.  Homemaker.

        Survivors:  daughter Cheryl Nix of Oklahoma; son Charles Hiell of Ohio; sisters Wilda Calahan of North Carolina, Flo Underwood of Florida; brother Harry Weber of Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

*Submitter’s Note: She was born  in Lewisville, Ohio, which is in Monroe County, not in the Louisville that is in Stark County.

 

Holiday, Dale Eugene Holiday

Source:  newspaper clipping, probably from the Marietta [Ohio] Times; April 1995

        MARIETTA -- Dale Eugene "Gene" Holiday, 59, of Marietta Route 2 died at 5:54 p.m. Wednesday (April 19, 1995) at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.

        He was born May 28, 1935, in Graysville to Cecil and Velma Wise Holiday.  He grew up in Graysville and later lived in Marietta.  He served in the U.S. Army for eight years, two of which were in Iceland.  He had attended the Number 9 Church and had been active in the I Can Cope program of the American Cancer Society.  He was also a pony puller for many years.  He had been employed at the Crystal Ice Company and later at Marietta Concrete Company and at Pattin Manufacturing Company until his retirement because of ill health.

        He married Olivia Shumar, who preceded him in death in 1980.  One son and two daughters survive this marriage.  Cecil "Charlie" Holiday, Stephanie Dennis and Delores Holiday, all of Marietta.  Also surviving are three grandchildren, Olivia Holiday, Sean Holiday and Taylor Dennis, all of Marietta.

        On. Aug. 5, 1991, he married Roxie Clark Cantwell, who survives with two stepsons and one stepdaughter, Dave Cantwell, Jim Cantwell and Barbara Cantwell, all of Canton.  Also surviving are five stepgrandchildren, Tonya Dawson, David Cantwell Jr., James Cantwell Jr., Traci Cantwell and Lisa Cantwell, all of Canton.

        His mother died when he was a child and he was reared by his father and stepmother, Mary Jacobs Holiday.  She survives at Sycamore Valley.  He is also survived by two brothers and six sisters, Roger Holiday of Lowell, Robert Holiday of Marietta, Marion Block of Johnstown, Pa., Nancy Tidd of Lower Salem, Linda Holiday of Sycamore Valley, and Ada Offenberger of Whipple, Mary Carpenter of Gnadenhutten and Hester Leasure of Caldwell; and a number of nieces and nephews.

        Services are 1 p.m. Monday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with Richard Workman officiating.  Burial is in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Monroe County.  Friends may call from 4 p.m. Saturday until time of services Monday at the funeral home.

 

Hooper, Grace M. Hooper nee Bonam

Grace M. Hooper, 85, of 507 High Street, Woodsfield died July 2, 1995 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.  She was born in Antioch May 1, 1910 a daughter of the late Henry and Caroline Nalley Bonam.  She was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.

Survivors are one son Chester Hooper of Woodsfield; one brother Charles Bonam of Wooster; four grandsons, Stephen Hooper of Woodsfield ,Danny Hooper of Lewisville, Bruce Hooper of Columbus and Terry Hooper of Marietta, 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dorsey Hooper in 1972 two brothers Clarence Bonam and Donald Bonam and one sister Mary Cline and one daughter in law Burnice Hooper.  Friends were received July 4 at Bauer and Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield where services were held July 5 with Min. Harry Summers officiating. Interment was in the Antioch Cemetery, Antioch.

 

Hopper, James F. Hopper

Source:  The Herald & Review (Decatur, Illinois) - Thursday, November 16, 1995

        MONTICELLO - James F. Hopper, 69, Monticello, died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 1995). World War II Navy veteran. Member: First Christian Church, Monticello, Piatt County VFW Post 5346. Survivors: wife, Patty; sons, James “Butch” of Champaign; Kim, Chicago; daughter, Paula Wheeler, Chicago; stepson, Ron Mayfield, Chicago; stepdaughter, LeeAnn McCue, West Springfield, Mass.; sisters, Irene Sumner, Cocoa, Fla.; Goldie Sarver, Silver Springs, Fla.; two grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren. Preceded by: parents and one sister.

        Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Christian Church, Monticello. Visitation: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church. Burial: Monticello Cemetery with military rites. Arrangements by: Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello. Memorials: First Christian Church, Monticello, or Senior Center Peace Meals.

Hubrich

 

Howard, Gerald Charles "Jerry" Howard

Source:  The Colorado Springs [Colorado] Gazette - Saturday, October 14, 1995

        GERALD  CHARLES  "JERRY"  HOWARD, 81, a retired teacher who had taught in Manitou Springs and other Colorado schools, died Oct. 11, 1995, at a local hospital.

        Friends may call from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Blunt Mortuary, 2229 W. Colorado Ave. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the mortuary, with the Rev. A. Eugene Rushing officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, 1000 S. 26th St., with the Oddfellow Lodge 77 officiating.

        Mr. Howard was born Oct. 27, 1913, in Colorado Springs to Charles D. and Emily J. (Jackson) Howard.

        He was married June 4, 1941, in Colorado Springs to Catherine Louise (Phelps) Howard, who lives in Colorado Springs.

        He also is survived by two sons, Frank P. of Salem, Ore., and David C. of Nashville, Tenn.; a brother, Ken of Colorado Springs; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

        Mr. Howard received a bachelor's degree from Colorado College and completed extensive graduate work at several schools.

        He served in the Army during World War II.

        He had been a lifelong resident of Colorado and had taught in numerous schools throughout Colorado, including Ignacio, Hudson and Kiowa. He was superintendent of schools in Mosca and Ramah and taught for more than 20 years in Manitou Springs schools. He also coached basketball in schools in Mosca, Ramah and Kiowa.

        After retiring, he became a real estate agent for Century 21. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Independent Order of Oddfellows Lodge 77.

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

 

Hudson, Ronald D. Hudson

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 17 May 1995

        Ronald D. Hudson, Sr., 67, 331 W. Walnut St., Barnesville, died Wed., May 10, 1995.   He was born May 6, 1928 in Marietta, son of the late Louis George and Freda B. Richey Hudson.

        He was preceded in death by a daughter, Freda Mae Hudson; one grandson, Charles E. Briggs III.

        Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Drake Hudson; one son, Ronald D. Hudson, II of Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters, Wanda J. Briggs, Mt. Joy, Pa., Penny C. Sharp, Bethesda, Jennie B. Strauss, Somerton; one sister, Rosalyn Gallagher, Barnesville; 10 grandchildren.

        Funeral services were held Saturday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Woods officiating.  Burial was made in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville.

 

Hunnell, Charles H. Hunnell

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; 3 Apr 1995

        Charles H. Hunnell, age 63, of Grove City, died Sunday, April 2, 1995 at home.  He was a retired associate of Michael's Finer Meats, and a member of Grove City United Methodist Church, Humboldt Lodge #476, F.& A.M., Paschal Post #164, American Legion,  Columbus-Grove City Lodge #37, BPOE, and Moose Lodge #11, and was an Army and an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict.  Survived by wife, Leah Sue; son, Chad E. Hunnell, at home; brothers, James (Ozzie) Hunnell, CA, and Daniel Hunnell, Delaware; sisters, Mae Clark; Pataskala, and Betty White, Fl.; several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City where services will be Wednesday 10 a.m. with Rev. Earl Newburg officiating.  Military graveside services and interment to follow at Northlawn Memory Gardens.  Masonic Service Tuesday 8 p.m.

 

Huntsman, Harry Earl Huntsman 

TORONTO - Harry Earl Huntsman, 85, of RD 1, Toronto, died Friday, July 28, 1995, at St. John Medical Center in Steubenville.

He was born March 2, 1910, in Boston, a son of the late Allen and Melissa Jane Davis Huntsman. He was married to Edna Mor

ris Huntsman, who survives. Huntsman was a retired employee of Nelson Tree Service in Dayton and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6906.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, Marvin of Sacramento, Calif., Harry L. of Barnesville and Joseph of Jonesboro, Ga.; five daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Sylvia) Spencer of Toronto, Mrs. Harold (Betty) Baker of Lower Salem, Mrs. Ray (Thelma) Hicks of Channelview, Texas, Mrs. Francis (Edna) Lucas, of Bethesda and Mrs. James (Janet) Rock of Toronto; one sister Mrs. Clarence (Bertha) Morris of Ashland; 49 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Charles H. and Francis M.; one daughter, Martha Howell three brothers; seven sisters; three grandsons; and one great, great grandson.

Calling hours are from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Clarke Funeral Home, 32 Main St. Services will be held there Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Wayne Hogue officiating. Burial will follow at Island Creek Cemetery.

 

Huntsman, Harry Earl Huntsman

Harry Earl Huntsman,85, Rt.1, Toronto, died Fri. July 28,1995 at St. John's medical center, Steubenville. He was born March 02, 1910 in Boston, Oh., son of the late Allen and Melissa Jane Davis Huntsman.

He was a retired employee of Nelson Tree Service, Dayton, and a member of Toronto Post 6906.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Charles H. and Francis M. Huntsman; one daughter, Martha Howell; three brothers, seven sisters, three grandsons; and one great-grandson.

Surviving are his wife, Edna Alma Morris Huntsman; three sons Marvin of Sacramento, California; Harry (Dyner) Huntsman of Barnesville, Oh and Joseph (Sonny) of Jonesboro, Ga.; five daughters; Mrs. Clifford (Sylvia) Spencer of Toronto, Oh; Mrs. Harold (Betty) Baker of Lower Salem, Oh; Mrs. Ray (Thelma) Hicks of Channelview, TX;

Mrs. Francis (Edna) Lucas of Bethesda, Oh; and Mrs. James (Janet) Rock of Toronto, Oh; one sister Mrs. Clarence (Bertha) Morris of Ashland, Oh; 49 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren

Friends were received at Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto, where services were held Monday afternoon with Rev. Wayne Hogue officiating. Burial was in Island Creek Cemetery, Toronto.

 

Huntsman, Rose M. Huntsman, nee Bunting

Source:  Monroe County, Ohio newspaper

        Rose M. Huntsman, 87, 396 Dewey Avenue, Barnesville, died September 5, 1995 at the Woodsfield Nursing Home.  She was born March 4, 1908 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late John William and Lucetta Morris Bunting.  She was a member of East Main Street Church of Christ.

        Surviving are a son, Ted Huntsman of Barnesville; two daughters, Nancy Skinner and Barbara Tetlow, both of Barnesville; a sister Sylvia Pierce of Cleveland; 8 gr.; 5 gr. gr. grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn K. Huntsman; a son, Harold; six brothers, Lawerance, Tom, Roy, Elmer, Wilbur, and Charlie Bunting; three sisters,

Angie Butler, Hazel Carpenter, and Maggie McCort; and three grandchildren---Crestview Cemetery--Barnesville.

 

Hupp, Dorothy M. Hupp, nee Graham

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 22 May 1995

        ST.  MARYS,  W.  Va. -- Dorothy M. Hupp, 73 of St. Marys died Saturday (May 20, 1995) at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta after an extended illness.

        She was born Sept. 16, 1921, in Washington County to Bert and Etta Morris Graham.  She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Hope Circle of the church.  She was a member of the Amity Rebekah Lodge 83 of St. Marys, W. Va., the Pioneer Homemaker Club, the Senior Citizens, and was retired from the A&P Company.

        She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Paul R. Hupp; one son, Richard B. Hupp and his wife, Sharon, of St. Marys; two grandchildren, Richard B. Hupp Jr. of Clifton Forge, Va., and Kristi Carpenter of Belmont, W. Va.; three great-grandchildren, Alexis Rae Carpenter and Derek Lowell Carpenter, both of Belmont, W. Va., and Erika LeAnne Hupp of Clifton Forge, Va.; five sisters, Betty Holland of St. Marys, Anna Mary Woodward, Frances Boyher, and Hazel Moldovan, all of Warren, Ohio, and Marcelene Olson of Peoria, Ariz.

        She was preceded in death by her parents.

        Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter Fuenral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating.  Burial is in Pleasants Memorial Estate, Eureka, W. Va.   Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and up until the time of services tomorrow at the funeral home.

        Rebekah Memorial Services are 7:30 tonight at the funeral home.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary's United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 100, St. Marys, W. Va., 26170.

 

Jackson, Oscar D. Jackson

Source:  The Tulsa [Oklahoma] World - Thursday, November 2, 1995

BRISTOW -- Oscar D. Jackson, 93, retired from Tinker Air Force Base, died Tuesday.* Graveside services 10 a.m. Thursday, Woodland Cemetery, Cleveland. Hutchins-Maples.

*Submitter's Note:  Both the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 and the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 posted on ancestry.com give the date of death as Wednesday, November 1, 1995.  However, if he was buried on Thursday, November 2, the Tuesday day given in this obituary might be accurate.

 

Jackson, Willard T. 'Will' Jackson

Source:  newspaper clipping, unknown location, probably Hampstead, North Carolina; 11 Nov 1995

        Willard T. "Will" Jackson of 98 Red Bird Lane, Hampstead, NC, died Friday, November 10, 1995, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

        He was born in Hartsville,* Ohio, on July 10, 1930, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jackson.

        Will was a graduate of Kent State University, a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea, and was a retired Commercial Loan Officer with Chemical Bank.  He was an avid golfer, a member of the Belvedere Mens Golf Association, and a member of the Coastal Seniors Golf Association.

        Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Carter Jackson of the home.

        Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, November 13, 1995, in Andrews Mortuary, Hampstead chapel, by Rev. Casimir Sabol.

        Interment will follow in Sea Lawn Memorial Park.

        The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Andrews Hampstead Chapel and at other times at the home, 98 Red Bird Lane, Hampstead.

        Memorials may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 810 Princess St., Wilmington, NC 28401.

        Andrews Mortuary, Hampstead

*Submitter's Note:  This should be spelled HARTVILLE.

 

Joseph, Donald E. Joseph

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 23 Jan 1995

        Donald E. Joseph, age 68 of Massillon died January 21, 1995.  He had been under a doctors care.  He was born in Canton and was a life resident of the area.  He was a WW II Navy veteran.  Retired as a Senior Systems Analyst from the former Republic Steel and for the past 20 years had worked as an Independent Contractor for LTV Steel and Republic Engineered Steel.  Mr. Joseph had previously been very active with the Washington High School Band Parents.  Survived by his wife, Cheryl A. (Meyer); daughters, Mrs. Donald (Tammy) Landers of Akron, Donna J. Joseph of the home, and Mrs. Michael (Dawn) Cronebach of Massillon; sons, Gary M. Joseph of North Canton, Craig L. Joseph of Cape Girardeau, MO and Douglas H. Voshel of Massillon; four grandchildren; mother, Clara Joseph of Canton and a sister, Mrs. Donald (Jacquelyn) Hough of Canton.  Preceded in death by his father Stanley Joseph.  Services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM at ATKINSON-FEUGHT-SHAIDNAGLE in Massillon.  Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion.  Calling hours are 6-9 PM Tuesday in the funeral home.  Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1327 North Market Ave., Canton, Oh 44714.

(ATKINSON-FEUCHT-SHAIDNAGLE, 833-4193)

 

Juvan, Frank I. Juvan

Source:  The Billings [Montana] Gazette; Friday, 10 Feb 1995

        LIVINGSTON -- Frank I. Juvan, 67, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1995, at the Deaconess Medical Center in Billings of natural causes.

        Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Franzen-Davis-Bebee Chapel in Livingston with interment in Mountain View Cemetery.

 

Kehrt, Grace E. Kehrt, nee Tuley

Source:  The Shelbyville [Indiana] Times; Saturday, 28 Jan 1995

        Former Shelbyville resident Grace E. Kehrt, 75, died at noon Friday at the Sheffield Manor Convalescent Center in Franklin.

        Born April 9, 1919, in Rush County, she was the daughter of Henry C. and Jennie (Fishback) Tuley.

        Mrs. Kehrt farmed with her husband in Shelby County from 1937 until 1974 and worked for Roselyn Bakery in Shelbyville from 1974 until she retired in 1982.

        She was a member of Shelby Senior Services and was an officer with Charles Major Manor.  She was a former member of the Vine Street Methodist Church formerly in Shelbyville.

        Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Teresa) Glenn of Greenwood and Sandra Woodall of Shelbyville; one son, Michael Kehrt of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Alice Blocher and Eva Greenfield of Shelbyville and Katherine Riley of Murray, Ky.; four brothers, Bill Tuley of Morgantown and John, Charles and Robert Tuley of Shelbyville.

        Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Carmony-Ewing Harrison St. Funeral Home.  Friends may visit from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

        The burial will be private.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

 

Kenney, Cecil Mervin Kinney

WESALCO, Tex. ---- Cecil Mervin Kinney, 73, 1501 S. Airport Drive, Lot 224, Wesalco, Texas,  formerly of Apple Creek, died Friday morning, Aug. 25 [submitter's note: 1995] at Wooster Community Hospital.

Memorial services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at McIntire, Davis and Greene Funeral Home with the Rev. William Valentine officiating.  The body has been cremated.  There will be no calling hours and the family requests that there be no flowers.

He was born in 1922 in Graysville to Homer and Lizzie (Allen) Kinney and married Phyllis Dillon on July 10, 1946.  She survives.  He had graduated from Graysville High School and served with the U.S. Army during World War II.  He had owned and operated the former Kinney Gulf Service in Wooster.  He had also worked as an engineer at the Apple Creek Developmental

Center and as a stationary engineer at the V.A. Hospital at Brecksville.  In 1965, he transferred to the V.A. Hospital at Wood, Wis. where he retired in 1984.  He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Texas.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Vicky Meyer of Milwaukee, Wis.; two grandsons; and two brothers, Forrest "Wempy" of Burbank and Harry "Cap" of Lodi; and a sister, Ethel Frank of Woodsfield.  [Submitter's note:  a picture of Cecil Kinney accompanies this article.]

 

Kilburn, Freeman G. Kilburn
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, January 1995
    Freeman G. Kilburn, 91, of 33720 Fantasy Lane, Lewisville, Ohio died January 8, 1995, at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 1, 1903, in Monroe County, Ohio a son of the late Gustav and Mary Kahrig Kilburn.
    He was a retired employee of the former Strickling Vault Company, Woodsfield. He was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ, Lewisville and also the Trinity United Church of Christ Men's Brotherhood.
    He is survived by four sons, Ralph Kilburn, of Marana, Arizona, Harold Kilburn, Donald Kilburn, and Dale Kilburn all of Lewisville; one sister, Sylvia Armstrong, of Beloit; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Grace Todd Kilburn in 1982, a grandson, Randal Kilburn; one brother, William Kilburn and two sisters, Estella Christman and Lydia Claus.
    Friends will be received 3:30 to 9 p.m. January 11 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield where services will be held at 1 p.m. January 12, with the Reverend John Bruce officiating. Interment in the St. John’s Middle Church Cemetery, near Lewisville, Ohio. 

 

Kinkade, Edna Mae Kinkade, nee Allen

Source:  The Daily Gate City (Keokuk, Iowa); 31 Mar 1995

Edna   Mae   Kinkade

June  7,  1925 -- March  30, 1995

        KAHOKA, Mo. -- Edna Mae Kinkade, 69, of rural Kahoka, died Thursday, March 30, in University Hospital, Columbia, Mo.

        She was born June 7, 1925, in Fairmont, Clark County, Mo., to John Robert and Lula May Phillips Allen.

        She married Robert E. Kinkade on Nov. 21, 1945.  He survives.

        Other survivors include a son, Paul Kinkade of rural Kahoka; two daughters, Mrs. William (Maria) Schieber of Wellington, Mo., and Mrs. Marcia Munford of Burlington; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild, cousins, other relatives and friends.

        She was preceded in death by her parents and a son-in-law.

        She graduated from Wyaconda High School in 1943 and attended Kirksville State Teachers College.

        She was a former member of the Clark County Extension Council, the Enterprise Extension Club and 4-H.  She was an active member of the South Wyaconda Baptist Church where she served as church pianist and as a Sunday School teacher.  She had been a G.A. leader and Vacation Bible School teacher for many years.  She had held several positions in the mission of the church.

        Mrs. Kinkade was one of the original member of the Lewis and Clark Gideon Auxiliary and a recent member of the Daughters of Union Veterans.

        She had taught in several rural Clark County Schools until 1947 and had been a teacher's aide at Black Hawk Elementary School for the past 24 years.

        Services will be Sunday, April 2, 1:30 p.m. at the South Wyaconda Baptist Church, located southwest of Kahoka, with Revs. Ernest Deatrick, Dan Diehner, and Donald Waterman officiating.

        Burial will be in the Ballard Cemetery.

        Visitation will be after 9 a.m. Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home and the family will meet with friends from 7-9 p.m.

        Memorials may be made to Huntington's Foundation, Gideon's or the donor's choice.

        Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Kinkade, Robbye Kinkade, nee Woods

Source:  The Northwest Arkansas Times [Springdale, Arkansas]; Monday, 25 Dec 1995

        Robbye Woods Kinkade 93, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, Dec. 23,1995, at Northwest Nursing Center.

        Born Jan. 15, 1902, in Hamburg, she was the daughter of James Robert and Linnie Stell Woods.

        She was a professor of elementary education at the University of Arkansas and Jacksonville University.  She held memberships in the Association for Childhood Education, Delta Kappa Gamma and Kappa Delta Pi.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Springdale.

        Survivors are two sons, E. Ted Kinkade of Lowell and W.L. "Bill" Kinkade of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Allie Mae Trotter of Austin, Texas, and Elizabeth Taylor of Hamburg; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

        Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Cemetery in Fayetteville with the Rev. Charlie Foster officiating.  Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - noon Tuesday at Sisco Funeral Chapel.

        Memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Fund, c/o First Baptist Church, 1709 Johnson Road, Springdale 72762.

 

Kinney, Cecil M. Kinney

Source:  as posted on findagrave.com; Aug 1995

     WESALCO, Tex.----Cecil M. Kinney, 73, 1501 S. Airport Drive, Lot 224, Wesalco, Texas,  formerly of Apple Creek, died Friday morning, Aug. 25 [submitter's note: 1995] at Wooster Community Hospital.

     Memorial services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at McIntire, Davis and Greene Funeral Home with the Rev. William Valentine officiating.  The body has been cremated.

     There will be no calling hours and the family requests that there be no flowers.

     He was born in 1922 in Graysville to Homer and Lizzie (Allen) Kinney and married Phyllis Dillon on July 10, 1946.  She survives.

     He had graduated from Graysville High School and served with the U.S. Army during World War II.

     He had owned and operated the former Kinney Gulf Service in Wooster. He had also worked as an engineer at the Apple Creek Developmental Center and as a stationary engineer at the V.A. Hospital at Brecksville. In 1965, he transferred to the V.A. Hospital at Wood, Wis. where he retired in 1984.

     He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Texas.

     Surviving in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Vicky Meyer of Milwaukee, Wis.; two grandsons; and two brothers, Forrest "Wempy"* of Burbank and Harry "Cap" of Lodi; and a sister, Ethel Frank of Woodsfield.

*Submitter's note:  In other articles this name is spelled “Wimpy.” A picture of Cecil Kinney accompanies this article.

 

Kirkman, Glen Elwood Kirkman

Source:  The Herald-Chronicle [Winchester, Tennessee]; Monday, 13 Feb 1995

        KIRKMAN, Glen Elwood, age 75, of 105 Broadrick/Tullahoma, a truck driver for Nightway Transportation Co., died Feb. 11 at Harton Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be conducted today (Monday), Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. from Tullahoma Funeral Home with interment in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.  Tullahoma Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Kirkman, Glen Elwood Kirkman

Source:  The Tullahoma [Tennessee] News; 15 Feb 1995, page 5

        Kirkman, Glen Elwood, 75, of 105 Broadrick St., Tullahoma, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 1995, at Harton Regional Medical Center. A native of Cambridge, Ohio, he was a truck driver for Nightway Transportation Co., and a member of the Teamsters Local 710. Survivors include his wife Hazel Hilliard Kirkman, Tullahoma; four daughters, Lillian Pence, Phoenix, Ariz., Mary Fletcher, Las Vegas, Nev., and Delorris Bates and Glendal Smith, both of Winchester; 15 grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 1995, at Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Philip Swinford officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Tullahoma Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

Knight, Clifford B. Knight

Source:  The Youngstown [Ohio] Vindicator; 29 Jul 1995

Clifford     G.     Knight,     69

Had   worked   at   Ross   Radio,  Sheet   &   Tube

        Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Clemente-McKay Funeral Home, Struthers, for Clifford B. Knight, 69, of 4055 South Ave., who died of respiratory failure Thursday in St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center.

        Mr. Knight was born Sept. 18, 1925, in St. Marys, W. Va., a son of Brady and Maude Coen Knight, and came to this area as a child.  He graduated from Struthers High School, where he played football.

        He retired in 1991 from Ross Radio, where he had worked 15 years.  Earlier, he had worked at the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co.

        He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and was a member of VFW Post 3307 and the St. Anthony Society.

        Besides his wife, the former Mary Gozur, whom he married June 10, 1946, he leaves a son, Robert in Illinois; a daughter, Ms. Carol A. Dailey of Port Byron, Ill.; and five grandsons.  Two brothers, Oral and Glen, and a sister, Mrs. Lula Shaw, are deceased.

        Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where the VFW will have a service at 7 p.m.

 

Knori, Carl William Knori

Source:  The Alliance [Ohio] Review; 27 Jun 1995

        Carl William Knori, 87, of 2131 Western Ave., died at 6:20 a.m. today at Altercare of Alliance following a brief illness.

        He was born in Alliance on April 21, 1908, to Carl and Elsie (Zumbrunnen) Knori and lived in this area most of his life.

        Mr. Knori had worked at Barclay Machine Co. in Sebring and retired in 1977 from Electric Furnace Co. in Salem.

        He was a member of First Immanuel United Church of Christ where he had sung in the choir 80 years.

        Surviving are his wife, Mary L. Knori, whom he married March 28, 1937; a daughter, Pamela Neilson of Alliance; a sister, Trudy Fike of Brighton, Colo.; and one grandson.

        In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Olga Schrenk and a brother, Arthur Knori.

        Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Immanuel United Church of Christ with the Rev. Alden Blake officiating.  Burial will be in Marlboro Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Walton-Schrader Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service, from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Immanuel United Church of Christ.

 

Kress, Karl F. Kress   

Source:  Monroe Co., Ohio newspaper; Oct 1995

        Karl F. Kress, 81, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Maple Avenue, Woodsfield, died early Oct. 23, 1995, at the Park Health Center, St. Clairsville.  He was born in Sistersville on March 30, 1914, a son of the late Frederick and Margaret Bosold Kress.

        He was the owner of the former Karl Kress Motors, Inc., Woodsfield.  He was a member of the St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield and a former member of the Woodsfield Lions Club.

        Surviving are three sons, David of Bethlehem, Penn., Philip and Richard, both of St. Clairsville; two daughters, Louise Hughes of Woodsfield and Barbara Maybury of Westerville; two brothers, George of Woodsfield and Oscar of Twinsburg; three sisters, Florence Schumacher of Woodsfield, Edith Reischman of Miltonsburg and Alice Buckalew of Woodsfield; 11 grandchildren.

        He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Paulus Kress on Nov. 4, 1968; one brother, Gilbert and one sister, Marie Cornett.

        There was no visitation.  Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Oct. 25 with Father Virgil Reischman and Father James Dunfee officiating at the St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield.  Interment was in the St. Sylvester Church Cemetery.  Vigil Services were held Oct. 24 at the funeral home.  Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield in charge of arrangements.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Sylvester Central School, 119 Wayne St., Woodsfield, Ohio 43793 or the St. Mary Central School, 230 W. Main St., St.  Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

 

Kuhn, Lester Phillip Kuhn

(Lester Phillip Kuhn was born on 28 May 1912 in Kuhn, Monroe Co., OH. He died on 21 Sep 1995 in Louisville, Stark, Ohio.)

Lester P. Kuhn, age 83, of Louisville, passed away on the evening of September 21, 1995, following a lengthy illness. Lester was born May 28, 1912, in Kuhn, Ohio, the son of the late John N. Kuhn and Mary (Burkhart) Kuhn. He was a member of St. Louis Church and a former quality control inspector for the Babcock & Wilcox co., retiring in 1976. Lester was a member of the Lake P’NA Sportsman Club and an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener.

Survivors include his wife, Helen (Schott) of the home, two sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Linda Kuhn of Middleburg Heights and Bob and Pam Kuhn of N. Canton; a sister, Anita Crum of Caldwell; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister Gertrude, and three brothers, Cornelius, Arthur, and James.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville with Rev. Father Frederick Slaven officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Friends called Sunday evening at the Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home in Louisville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

 

Lattea, Jeanous Lattea

Source:  The Coshocton [Ohio] Tribune; 16 Jan 1995

        PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Jeanous Lattea, 60, of 8824 N. Sixth St., formerly of Kimbolton, died Friday, Jan. 13, 1995, in Phoenix.

        Born May 15, 1934, in Randoff [sic--Randolph Co.,] W. Va., he was the son of the late Mack H. and Ruby (Gregory) Lattea.

        He was married to Mildred Dailey, who preceded him in death on June 29, 1990.  He later married Emma Swogger, who survives.

        He was a retired carpenter.

        Survivors include a son, David Lattea of Kimbolton; a stepson, Joe Calhoun of Kimbolton; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Joseph (Patricia) Stull of Port Washington; three brothers, George Lattea of Parkersburg, W.Va., Freddie Lattea of Pleasant City, and Emlous Lattea of Barberton; three sisters, Marjorie Lattea of North Carolina, Mrs. Larry (Eva) White of Kimbolton, and Darlene Sweeney of Akron; a grandchild; and four stepgrandchildren.

        Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Addy Funeral Home in Newcomerstown.  Burial will be in the Irish Ridge Cemetery in Kimbolton.

        Calling hours are noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral home.

 

Leach, Carmen Leach, nee Carr

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; January, 1995

        OKLAHOMA  CITY, OK---Word had been received of the death of Carmen Leach 55, of Midwest City, OK., who died Friday (Jan. 6, 1995) at Midwest City Hospital after a brief illness.

        She was born Sept. 5, 1939 at Oklahoma City, daughter of the late Walter E. and Dorthothy Louise Carr. She was a bartender for the Midwest City American Legion.

        Mrs. Leach leaves her husband, Robert Leach; a son John Leach of Piedmont; a daughter, Robin Leach, and a brother, Dean Carr, both of Oklahoma City.

        Services will be 10 A.M. Monday at Eisenhauer Bill Funeral Home, 5005 SE 29th St. Oklahoma City. OK.

 

Leach, Roy Earl Leach

Source:  Cambridge [OHIO] Jeffersonian, Tuesday, 28 Nov. 1995

          QUAKER CITY---Roy Earl Leach, 76, of Quaker City, died Tuesday (Nov. 28, 1995) at Barnesville Hospital.        He was born Dec. 14, 1918, in Calais, son of the late Ace and Rebecca Carpenter Leach. He was an employee of the Ohio Department of Transportation for 20 years, where he worked as a highway inspector. He was a member of Christian Church and American Legion Post 415, Summerfield.           He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.         He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward.     He leaves his wife, Mildred Slemobski* Leach, whom he married June 26, 1945; two sons, Stanley Leach of Quaker City and John Leach of Cambridge; a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Carolyn) Chandler of Navarre; two sisters, Edna Stephen of Canton and Mary Baker of Lewisville; a brother, Rodney Leach of Massillon; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.           Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home, Quaker City, where services will be 1 P.M. Friday with the Rev. Bill Pickenpaugh officiating.     Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City. Military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post 415.

 *SUBMITTER'S NOTE:  This spelling may be an error.

 

Leek, Ethel Marie Mae Leek, nee Mercer

Source:  The Evening Review [East Liverpool, Ohio]; Friday, 10 Nov 1995

        NEW  CUMBERLAND --  Ethel Marie Mae Leek, 66, of Second Avenue, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 1995, at home following a lengthy illness.

        She was born in Tyler Co., W. Va., July 29, 1929, a daughter of the late Otto and Eunice Skinner Mercer.

        Her husband, James Junior Leek, died in 1991.  She also was preceded in death by a son, Friend Benjamin Leek in 1983; a sister, Virginia Neff; and five brothers, Joe Cumbridge,* Donnie Cumbridge,* Wilbert Cumbridge, Lloyd Mercer and Boyd Mercer.

        She is survived by four daughters, Margaret Ammons and Mrs. Richard (Wilma) Burton of New Cumberland, Cathy Leek of Newell and Linda S. Mercer of Chandler, Ariz; a son, James Otto Leek of New Cumberland; four brothers, Earl Mercer of New Manchester, Harley Mercer of Steubenville, Irvin Mercer of Weirton and Oran Mercer of Chandler, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

        The Rev. Richard McCartney will conduct services at 11 a.m. Monday at the Turley Funeral Home.  Burial will be in New Cumberland Cemetery.

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

*Submitter's Note:  I think that the name "Cumbridge" was a mistake in the listing here for Joe and Donnie.  This obit lists 5 brothers that predeceased her and four more living.  The living do not include brothers Doney Mercer who died in 1942 or Joe Mercer who died in 1993 so they must have been the Joe Cumbridge and Donnie Cumbridge listed as preceding her in death.  If they had been "Cumbridge," the total number of brothers would have had to be eleven.

 

Leffler, Gilbert L. Leffler

Source:  The Miami [Florida] Herald; Wednesday, 18 Jan 1995

        Leffler, Gilbert L., 68, of Lake Worth, died January 11.  Memorial services 4 p.m. Saturday, All County Funeral Home and Crematory.

 

Lemon, Comella Lemon, nee Keller

Source:  The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News - Sunday, June 18, 1995 [ posted on  findagrave. com*]

        Comella Lemon, 82, of the Willows Nursing Home, Parkersburg, died June 16, 1995 at the nursing home.

        She was born in Webster County, a daughter of the late Luther and Venia Green Kellar. [sic—Keller]

        Surviving are three sons; Jerry Lemon of Parkersburg, James Lemon of Kansas City, Kan and Steve Lemon of Belleville; five daughters, Carolyn Simmons and Janice Anderson both of Parkersburg, Aleda Dunn of Tucson Ariz, Earlene Cox of Pettyville, and Shirley Vandergrift of Lorraine OH; one sister, June Giles of Parkersburg; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Audra Lemon; one daughter, Regina Lemley; one great-grandchild; four sisters and three brothers.

        Services 1 pm Monday, Lambert-Tatum Funeral Home, Parkersburg, the Rev Robert P May Sr officiating. Burial in Sunset Memory Gardens.

        Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm today and 9 am - 1 pm Monday.

*Findagrave Note: The obit listed her father as Frank (incorrect) other names spelled as found in the obit.

Lendon, Mary Elizabeth Lendon nee Urwin

Mary Elizabeth Lendon, 89, Boardman St., Bethesda, died Thurs., Oct. 26, 1995 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born in Martins Ferry, Sept. 27, 1906, daughter of the late Clarence and Ivy Mae Anderson Urwin.

She was a member of Morristown Methodist Church, former Sunday school teacher, member of United Methodist women, and former 4-h advisor in Morristown.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Fisk Lendon, Sr.; two daughters, Gertrude and Della May; a stepdaughter, Lela Rossini, and three stepbrothers.

Surviving are three sons, Wilbur F. Lendon of Dresden, James Lendon of Canfield, and George Lendon of Bethesda; three daughters, Mrs. Dorthea Zupan of Millersburg Heights, Mrs. Jessie Smyth of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Marte and Marte (Martha) of Bethesda; two stepsons, Leslie Lendon of Dennison and Earl Lendon of fort pierce, fla; a stepdaughter, Helen Stewart of Carrolton; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Hartfile of Lima and Mrs. Margaret Tucker of Miami, Fla.; two stepsisters, Mrs. Mae Oktabetz of Bellaire and Mrs. Clara Kotopka of Colerain; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and several step grandchildren.

Friends were received Friday at Kelly - Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda, where services were held Saturday morning with Pastor Jerry Wenger and Rev. Karl Fitch officiating. Burial was in Belmont Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Morristown Mountain Climbers 4-h club, P. O. Box. 186. Morristown, Ohio

43759.

 

Leo, Dorothy Ann Leo, nee Goodheart

Source:  newspaper clipping; 3 Jan 1996             

        On Dec. 29, 1995, Dorothy Ann (Goodheart) Leo passed to the arms of her precious Lord, the same way that she had lived, surrounded and held by the people she loved and those who loved and cherished her above all else, her family.

       She died in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Colleen and Martin Harris of Laurel.

       Dorothy (Dot) was born April 4, 1927, to Ervin J. and Mildred (Miller) Goodheart in Harlem.  She along with her brothers and sisters spent her early years on the family farm on the Big Flat north of Harlem.

        The family moved to town during her teens, where she graduated from Harlem High School.  During high school she worked as an operator for the local phone company and after graduation transferred to the Chinook office.

        She then married and from this marriage she received what she called her five greatest gifts from God, her children.

        Divorced with five children ages two weeks to six years old, she returned to Harlem to raise her gifts from God.  On Aug. 17, 1959, she married Jim Leo in Harlem, who with courage and love, joined her in the task of raising their family.   During these lean years they both worked several jobs at a time to provide for the needs of their famly.  Their courage, unselfishness, hard work, and self sacrifice have served as an example and an inspiration to their children.

        Over the years countless friends, old and new, and family, enjoyed her love, company and coffee at her kitchen table.  To many, being at Dot's was just like being at home, and at times, for some even better.

        Dot never met a stranger that didn't become an endeared friend.  She had a truly warm and loving heart that touched old and young alike.   Throughout her life hundreds of children knew her as "Grandma Dot."

        Her loving husband, Jim, preceded her in death in December of 1981.  After her retirement, Dot was able to do what gave her the greatest pleasure.  She traveled constantly to be with her children and her beautiful and precious grandchildren.

        In her spare time she even managed to squeeze in a few games of bingo.  She was a familiar face to one and all, whether it was at a grandson's basketball game in Shelby, a granddaughter's swim meet in Roundup, a granddaughter's graduation in Seattle, or a grandson's graduation in Tennessee.

        Throughout her years, to the last day of her life, she would always make the comment "What did I ever do to deserve such wonderful children and family?"  We know the answer if she didn't.

        It should be the other way around as we told her more than once, "What did we do to deserve a beautiful mother, grandmother, and friend like you?"  She was her true humble self to the end.  She was a lady truly blessed who will be missed by more people than we'll be able to count.

        Dorothy was active in her community with her church, the VFW Auxiliary and VFW bowling.  She worked at Buttrey's Food, Kennedy's Bar, the VFW and Tubbs Oil Co.  She was always there with a helping hand to others, and at times, before they were aware that they needed it.

        Memorials may be sent to the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Harlem or the Big Sky Hospice in Billings.

        Dorothy is survived by sons, Ervin and daughter-in-law Marcia Booth of Roundup, Harvey Booth of Gainesville, GA. and Murl and daughter-in-law Judy Booth of Shelby; daughters Colleen and son-in-law Martin Harris of Laurel, Bonnie and son-in-law Gary Johnston of Warner Robbins, GA.;

        Her very precious grandchildren, Kelsy and Whitney Booth of Roundup, Shay, Ricci and Nicky Booth of Kent, Wash.; Fred Harris and wife Julie of Ronan; Rob and Jennifer Booth of Shelby; Brent and Gregory Johnston of Warner Robbins, GA.; brothers, Swede and his wife Lois Goodheart of Malta; Pete and his wife Sandi Goodheart of Cape Giardeau, MO;

        Sisters Beverly Richman and Shirley Richman, both of Harlem; Marie and her husband, Earl McCracken of Great Falls and Carol Cornett of Lodi, TX and many nieces and nephews.

        Rosary was recited Tuesday in St. Thomas Catholic Church of Harlem.

        Mass will be today at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas Catholic Church with burial following in the Harlem Cemetery.

        Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook.

 

Lonas, Walter "Ed" Lonas

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times;  5 December 1995

        BELPRE -- Walter E. "Ed" Lonas, 54, of O'Neil Street died Monday (Dec. 4, 1995) at Selby General Hospital in Marietta after a brief illness.

        He was born Feb. 9, 1941, in Athens County to Walter and Evelyn H. Sams Lonas.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, owned and operated Ed's Service All in Belpre for the past 10 years and was formerly employed at Montgomery Ward.  He was an avid model builder, having built several models with his daughter that were displayed in the area.  He was a member of Roman Kynd Rock Band and Belpre Heights United Methodist Church.

        He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Carolyn L. Lonas; one daughter, Erica Lonas, at home; one son, Anthony Lonas of Florida; three grandchildren; two sisters, Janet Hess and Judy Lonas, both of Athens and several nieces and nephews.

        He was preceded in death by his parents.

        Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Belpre Heights United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul McGuire officiating.  Burial is in Rockland Cemetery in Belpre.  Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. today at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre and one hour prior to the services on Wednesday at the church.

 

Lowry, Gail Lowry nee Stalling

Gail Lowry, 79, of Wintergreen Road near Old Washington, died Tuesday (Jan. 31, 1995) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 4, 1915, near Salesville, daughter of the late Cylde and Blance Danford Stallings.  She was a former employee of A&P, RCA, Lakes Market and Bargain City.  She was a member of Old Washington Presbyterian Church.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Guy Arthur Lowry, in 1977.  She leaves a son and daughter-in-law, William G. and Jean Lowry of Old Washington; a sister, Mrs. Foster (Ildreth) Hayes of Old Washington; three grandchildren, Timothy, Steven and Gregory Lowry, all of Old Washington; and four great grandchildren, Kimmy, Zachary, James and Raine Lowry, all of Old Washington.

Friends may call Thursday at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, where services will be 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. John Arnold officiating.  Burial will be in Guernsey Memory Gardens.

 

Lynch, James C. Lynch

Source:  The Lawton [Oklahoma] Constitution; Tuesday, March 14, 1995

        Graveside service for James C. Lynch , 72, Lawton, was held at 2 p.m. Monday in Faxon Cemetery.
        Mr. Lynch died Friday at his home following a lengthy illness.
        Burial was under direction of Becker Funeral Home.
        He was born April 11, 1922, in Faxon. He married Geneva Kinkade on April 28, 1961, in Lawton. Mr. Lynch was a member of Disabled American Veterans.
        Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters: Sondra Sue Lynch, Mesa, Ariz., and Lynda Kay O'Neal, Enid; a son, James C. Lynch Jr., Lawton; two brothers: Lester, Medicine Park, and Gary, Roswell, N.M.; two sisters: Billie Sallee, Marlow, and Barbara Swyden, Lawton; and three grandchildren.

 

Matz, Thelma M. Matz
Source:   The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, September 1995
    Miss Thelma M. Matz, 86, of 310 North Main Street, Woodsfield, died September 26, 1995, at Barnesville Hospital. She was born December 12, 1908, near Lewisville, Summit Township, Monroe County. She was the daughter of the late William F. Matz and Mary Ann Schaub Matz.
    She was the former auditor of Monroe County, Ohio, a retired employee of the Monroe County Department of Human Services, a member of the St. Paul Women’s Guild, former board member and executive director of the Monroe County
Cancer Unit for more than 30 years, past president of Rebekah Lodge, member of VFW Auxiliary 5303 and a charter member of the Woodsfield Business and Professional Women’s Organization.
    Surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Dorothy Matz, Chillicothe; five nephews, William E., Roger A., James F. and Marvin M. Matz and Thomas Hickinbotham; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Herzel (Freda) Matz of Murray, Kentucky; four nieces, Jean Rice, Mary Grace Stewart, Marta Kay Dale and Peggy Lynn Browne.
    She was preceded in death by three brothers, Herzel, Louis, and Leland Matz; one sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Francis Borns; one nephew, David Matz.
    Friends were received September 29 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held September 30 with the Reverend Donald Rock officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Monroe County Unit, 106 North Main St., P. O. Box 586, Woodsfield, OH 43793 and to the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 301 South Main St.,
Woodsfield, OH 43793. 

 

McCabe, Robert McCabe 

Robert McCabe, 76, 306 S. Lincoln Ave., Barnesville, died Thurs, Nov. 9, 1995 at Bellaire City Hospital. He was born July 18, 1919 in Monroe County, son of the late Lawrence and Lona Riley McCabe.

He retired from Barnesville Village Street Dept. and Howell's Machine Shop.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Brown McCabe on April 8, 1992; two daughters, an infant and Sandra Kay McCabe; two brothers, Merle and Audie A. McCabe; one sister, Grace Francis.

Surviving are a sister, Avajean McCabe, Cadiz; nieces and nephews.

Friends were received at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home where services were held Monday with Ev. M. Gale Yoho officiating. Burial was in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville.

 

McCardle, Audra Marie McCardle, nee Wilson

Source:  The Martins Ferry, Ohio, Times Leader; 17 Jul 1995

        Audra Marie Wilson McCardle, 68, Evergreen Care Center, Lincoln City, Ore., died Thursday, July 13, 1995 at the Center.  She was born Nov. 20, 1926 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late J. Albert and Hazel Stead Wilson.

        She was a patient care giver and nursing home volunteer and a member of the First Baptist Church, Martins Ferry, Ohio.

        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Wilson and Betty Dowdell.

        She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Al (Kathy) Wedgeworth and a son, Robert J. Miller Jr. both of Lincoln City, Ore.; two brothers, Charles Wilson of Massillon, Ohio, and Rev. James Wlson of Scottsville, Va.; three sisters Alberta Thornton of Pinellas Park, Fla., Bernice Speidel and Mrs. Paul (Debbie) Curnes, both of Martins Ferry; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

        Friends will be received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Locust & Third St., Martins Ferry, with the Rev. Robert Romick officiating.  Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.

 

McCort, Ruben E. McCort

Source:  The Barnesville Enterprise, Barnesville, Ohio; 26 Jul 1995

        Ruben E. McCort, 71, 405 W. Church St., Barnesville, died Sun., July 23, 1995 at Barnesville Hospital.  He was born Nov. 14, 1923 at Barnesville, son of the late Guy Raymond and Maggie Mae Bunting McCort.

        He retired from Ormet and was an Army/Air Force veteran of World War II.  He was a member of the VFW Post 2792 at Barnesville and Eagles Aerie 4252 at Barnesville.

        He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha J. McCort; two brothers, Bernard M. and Raymond F. McCort; one sister, Sylvia Ankrom; a granddaughter, Bobbie Jo Pickens.

        Surviving are two sons, Guy Ruben McCort and Donald E. McCort, both of Barnesville; four daughters, Mary Jane Pickens of Salesville; Marlene  Dugan and Arlene Ann McCort, both of Barnesville, and Darlene Rushin of Jerusalem; three brothers, Hubert, Glenn and Donald McCort, all of Barnesville; one sister, Thelma Lucas of Barnesville; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

        There were no calling hours.  Funeral services were held July 25 at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home with Ev. M. Gale Yoho officiating.  Burial was made in Southern Cemetery.

 

Meneely, Helen Bette Virginia Meneely, nee Roush

Source:  The Press-Enterprise, [Riverside, California] - Saturday, September 23, 1995

        Services for Helen "Bette" Virginia Meneely, 76, will be noon Monday at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary Chapel in Riverside. She died Thursday of pulmonary disease at her home in Lake Elsinore.

        Friends may call from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park.

        Mrs. Meneely, who was born in Clarksburg, W.Va., lived in Lake Elsinore for 15 years. She was a homemaker for 28 years. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, playing cards and bingo.

        Mrs. Meneely is survived by her husband, Kenneth E.; two daughters, Nancy L. Evans of Moreno Valley and Patricia Mittman of Lake Elsinore; a stepdaughter, Cheryl Weinch of Follansbee, W.Va.; three stepsons, Robert Meneely of Parris Island, S.C., David Meneely of Houston, Texas, and Kenny Meneely of Huntington, Md.; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Martha Jean Birchfield of Bellingham, Wash.

        The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Ramona Hospice, 27851 Bradley, Suite 125, Sun City, 92586 or the American Lung Association.

 

Mercer, Alma Myree Mercer, nee Clark

Source:  The Long Beach [California] Press Telegram; 19 Sep 1995

        MERCER, Alma Myree, died September 14, 1995 at home.  Born August 26, 1896 in OK, she resided here the past 67 years.  She had been a  public school teacher.  She is survived by her son  R.* Graham Mercer; 1 grandson, Robert, & 2 great grandchildren.  Funeral Service Wednesday, 11:30 am at Rainbow Chapel, Rose Hills,  Visitation today, 2-8 pm at Dilday-Mottell's, 421-8411.

*Submitter's Note:  His first name was Rolater.

 

Mercer, Foster M. Mercer

Source:  unknown newspaper; Aug 1995, as posted on findagrave.com

        Foster M. Mercer, 76, of Fort Myers, passed away on August 15, 1995. He came to the Fort Myers area in 1981 from Wheeling, W. Va., after working more than 30 years with the B&O Railroad. Foster serviced as a S/Sgt. with the 3111th U.S. Army Signal Battalion in Europe during WW II. As a result of his military service he was a life member of American Legion Post #1, Wheeling, W.Va., and a member of VFW Post 10097 and Voiture 1567 of the 40/8 at Fort Myers Beach.

        He enjoyed membership with St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church on Fort Myers Beach.

 

Mercer, Foster Mercer

Source:   Ohio County, West Virginia, obituary file for Wheeling Intelligence and Wheeling News-Register; 24 Aug 1995

        MERCER, Foster, 76, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Wheeling, died Aug. 15 in Fort Myers.  He was a retired employee of the Chessie Railroad System, and a veteran of World War II.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Genevieve Mercer.  Surviving is his wife, Vernelle Mercer.  Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville.  Arrangements by Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, Fort Myers.

 

Mercer, Helen Virginia Mercer, nee Leeds

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 2 Feb 1995

        MERCER, Helen Virginia Leeds, 74, formerly of Moundsville, died Wednesday in Annapolis, Md.  She was a retired elementary school teacher in Ohio County School Systems, and a member of Warwood United Methodist Church.

        Surviving are a daughter, Prudence, Holoski of Annapolis; two grandchildren, Laura Holoski of Annapolis and Dan Holoski of Westminster, Md.

        Friends received 7-9 p.m. Friday at Burke-Bodey Funeral Home, 2101 Warwood Ave., Wheeling, where services will be held Saturday.  Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

 

Miller, Dorlene Miller, nee Friede

Source:  The Havre [Montana] Daily News; 9 May 1995

        Dorlene R. Miller, 73, Chinook, died Saturday, May 6, 1995, at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home due to natural causes.

        Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in the American Lutheran Church of Chinook, with burial following at the Kuper Memorial Cemetery.

        Miller was born to Rudolph and Rennie (Young) Friede on Nov. 18, 1921, in Zurich.

        She attended schools at North Fork Grade School, freshman year at Chinook High School and graduated from Harlem High School.

       Dorlene married Floyd F. Miller on July 5, 1941 in Great Falls.  They lived in North Caroline, Butte and Renton, Wash. while her husband was in the military service.

        They came to Chinook in 1948 and she was active in raising the family and worked in a clothing store.

        Her husband preceded her in death in 1989.

        She is survived by one son, Larry Miller of Chinook; three daughters, Lorraine Schwenke, of Zortman, Judy Brady of Big Piney Wyo., and Mitzie Huft of Plentywood; one sister, Joyce Magda of Chinook; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

 

Miller, Robert John Miller, Jr.

Source:  FINDAGRAVE [flat stone with all the indented information below inscribed]*

          ROBERT JOHN MILLER, JR.

          OCT. 13, 1939  -  AUG. 27, 1995

          ARRIVED IN NEW MEXICO AUGUST 1966 FROM INDIANA

          HE WAS AN OPTOMETRIST AND A PATRIOT

          HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS LOVING WIFE NANCY AND HIS CHILDREN

          LORI, MICHELE, AMY, SHELLY AND JAY

Robert John Miller, Jr

Birth:           Oct. 13, 1939

Indiana, USA

Death:          Aug. 27, 1995

Truth or Consequences

Sierra County

New Mexico, USA

Burial:

Dusty Cemetery

Socorro County

New Mexico, USA

*Submitter’s Note: Although this is not an obituary as normally published in a newspaper, the engraving on the stone included much of the same information so I included it with the obituary section of this web site.

 

Mollohan, Hazel Mollohan, nee Santy

Source:   as posted on findagrave.com; The Grantsville [West Virginia] Calhoun Chronicle; August 31, 1995

        Hazel Mollohan, 78, of Floe, Clay County, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 1995, at Roane General Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late Enoch and Dealie Yost Santy. She was a retired postmaster of Floe Post Office.

        Surviving are her husband, Roy O. Mollohan; three sons, Bobby Mollohan and Buddy Mollohan, both of Chloe, and Billy Mollohan of Strange Creek; one brother, Dorsel Santy of Akron; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Johnson; and one brother, Glen Santy.

        Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, Nebo.

 

Moose, Mary Margaret Moose, nee Mercer

Source:  The Morning Sun, [Isabella Co., Michigan]; 5 Feb 1995

        Mary Margaret Moose, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, beloved wife and mother, died Friday, Feb. 3, 1995, at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant.

        Funeral serivces [sic--services] will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Helms Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Dr. Stephen Shugert officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.

        Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. and on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.  Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

        She was born March 11, 1928, in Moundsville, W.Va., to James William and Edna (Croston) Mercer.  She married Richard Gibson Moose in Moundsville, W.Va., on Sept. 20, 1947.

        An area resident since 1952, Mrs. Moose was a secretary for Moose Builders in Mt. Pleasant.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and a longtime member of the Women's Association of the First Presbyterian Church.

        She is survived by her husband, Richard G. Moose of Mt. Pleasant; two children, Christopher Moose and his wife, Rachelle Lynn of Shepherd, and Beth Ann Gandia and her husband Jose of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren, Savannah Moose and Tyler James Recker Moose; two brothers, James William Mercer and his wife Mary Ann of Clearwater, Fla., and Donald Mercer and his wife Betty of Sandwich, Ill.

        She was preceded in death by both parents.

 

Morris, Alta Morris, nee Taylor

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press - Friday, July 21, 1995

Alta    Morris,    89

        LINCOLN CITY, Ind. - Alta Morris, 89, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Professional Care Rehabilitation Center in Dale.

        She was a homemaker.

        Surviving are three daughters, Bernice Duncan of Boonville, Mable Thompson of Lincoln City and Thelma Wilder of Dale; a son, Ivor of Boonville; two brothers, Revis Taylor of Huntingburg and Russell Taylor of Gentryville; 22 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

        Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Fuller Funeral Home, with burial in Chinn Cemetery west of Dale.

        Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Morris, Dora L. Morris nee Belford

 Source--News Clipping Published--August  1995

WOODSFIELD--Dora L. Morris, 61, of Kindall Road died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, August 28, 1995 at her residence.

She was born September 3, 1933, near Fly to Arthur and Harriet Talbot Belford. She was a homemaker and a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ in Woodsfield.

She is survived by her husband, whom she married April 7, 1954, Freeman Morris; three daughters, Ethel Morris and Missy Morris both of Woodsfield; and Jeannie Rodgers of Massillon; three brothers, Walter Belford of Florida, Sam Belford of Massillon and William "Bill" Belford of Alliance; one sister, Vera Hubbard of Alliance, one half-sister, Betty Edwards of New Matamoras; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Evangelist Harry Summers and Reverend Tommy Mills officiating. Burial is in Locust Grove Cemetery near Sardis. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

 

Morris, Fern R. Morris nee Truax
Source—Newsclipping

Morris, Fern R., 78, 44924 Morris Lane, Beallsville, died Monday, July 3, 1995 at her home. She was born February 4, 1917 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late John and Lorina Henthorn Truax. She was a member of the Mount Zion Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marlene; two brothers, Wayne and Emmett Truax; one sister, Wilma Kindelberger. Surviving are her husband, Clifford Morris; one son, Ellis of Beallsville; one brother, Carl Truax of Massillon; four sisters, Edna Kirkbride of Woodsfield, Mildred Gates of Beallsville, Betty Phillips of Apple Creek and Erma Parker of Jerusalem; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Friends were received at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held Friday with Minister Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial was made in Mount Zion Cemetery, near Beallsville.

 

Morris, Fern R. Morris, nee Henthorn/Truax

     Fern R. Morris, 78, 44924 Morris Lane, Beallsville, died Monday, July 3, 1995 at her home. She was born February 4, 1917 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late John and Lorina Henthorn Truax.

     She was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of Christ.

     She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marlene; two brothers, Wayne and Emmett Truax; one sister, Wilma Kindelberger.

     Surviving are her husband, Clifford Morris; one son, Ellis of Beallsville; one brother, Carl Truax of Massilon; four sisters, Edna Kirkbride of Woodsfield; Mildred Gates of Beallsville, Betty Phillips of Apple Creek and Emma Baker of Jerusalem; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

     Friends were received at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held Friday with Minister Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial was made in Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Beallsville.

 

Morris, Florence Morris, nee Line

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch - Wednesday, December 27, 1995

NORTH   RIDGEVILLE   GAS   EXPLOSION   KILLS   WOMAN,   DESTROYS   HOME

        A woman was killed and her husband was seriously injured when a natural gas explosion demolished their ranch home early yesterday, authorities said.

        The body of Florence Morris, described as in her 60s, was found after a seven-hour search of the debris of her $175,000 home.

        Her husband, Charles Morris, 68, suffered multiple injuries and was listed in guarded condition.

        Assistant Fire Chief Andy Wagner said Morris apparently went outside to check for a gas leak and sent his wife to the kitchen to check. A spark from the furnace, an electric switch or a water heater may have ignited gas collecting in the home shortly before 1 a.m., he said.

        The cause of the leak wasn't determined immediately, Wagner said.

        The blast caused $4,000 to $5,000 in damage to three nearby homes, Wagner said.

Submitter's Note:  Below is another article.

 

Morris, Florence Morris, nee Line

Source:  The Lorain [Ohio] Journal; 27 Dec 1995

House     explodes

Woman,  67,   killed,   husband   hurt;   gas   leak   suspected

By Sharon Turco, Morning Journal Writer

        NORTH  RIDGEVILLE -- A 67-year old woman was killed moments after arrviing home from a family Christmas party when her Otten Road home exploded early yesterday and collapsed around her.

        Florence Morris' husband, Charles Morris, was outside checking the gas meter at the time of the blast and was critically injured when the explosion threw him 15 feet,  North Ridgeville Fire Department officials said.

        Yesterday investigators spent the day sifting through the rubble that was once the Morris home.  There wasn't much left except the charred remains of pictures that neighbors were collecting to save for the family and a lone Christmas wreath in front of the rubble.

        "I knew them for years -- our kids grew up together, said neighbor Ford Smith.  "I just talked to Chuck.  He was so optimistic telling me about how his wife was in chemotherapy and had whipped the cancer she had.  I can't believe this happened."

        Smith, who was sleeping at the time of the 12:47 a.m. explosion yesterday, said at first he thought the explosion was in his own home, but when he opened his door all he could see was a huge fire.

        "Chuck's house was gone; it was just a big ball of fire," Smith said.

        Neighbors, many of whom had grown up with the Morris family and their children and were home visiting for the holidays, ran out to see if they could help.

        "I was just about to turn off the lights when i heard a huge boom and they went out by themselves," said Calvin Dick, who lives next door to the Morris'.  "I grabbed my fire extinguisher, but when I ran outside, I saw that my little fire extinguisher wouldn't do any good.  Charlie's house was almost completely gone."

        Florence and Charles had just arrived home from celebrating Christmas with other family members when they smelled gas, said Assistant Chief Andy wagner.

        Charles, who had just taken out the trash, went to check the gas meter, while Florence stayed inside to see if the smell was coming from the kitchen.

        Moments later the house exploded, crumbled into the basement, and erupted into flames.

        "We arrived on the scene and the house was totally collapsed in the basement," Wagner said.  "The walls blew out and then the floor and roof just collapsed into the foundation."

        Charles was blown 15 feet backwards away from the home, and neighbors heard him calling for help and screaming that his wife was still inside.

        Charles was taken to EMHR Regional Medical Center in Elyria, and then taken to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland where a hospital spokeswoman said he was in critical condition last night.

        "He had an eye injury, an arm injury and some chest injuries," Wagner said.  His neighbors thought quickly, and seeing that a greenish yellow gas continued to pour out of the burning house, neighbors helped Charles escape further harm by dragging him to the street.

        "I lived two houses down," said 17-year-old Rob Smith.  "When I opened the door I could hear Mr. Morris yelling for help and I ran over to help some of the neighbors pull him far away from the house."

        It took more than seven hours to uncover Florence's body, said Wagner.

        "We had to go slowly, piece by piece, because we knew there was a victim in the house," Wagner said.  "We were there from 12:47 a.m. until 11 a.m."

        Lorain County Coroner Paul Matus said the cause of death was incineration.

        "She died almost instantaneously," Matus said.

        Neighbors who were caroling Christmas night passed by 3855 Otten Road because the Morris' were not home, but they did notice the unusual smell of gas in the air.

        At the time they didn't think anything of it, but when they were awakened by an explosion early yesterday, the pieces came together.

        "All the way down the street we could smell an awful smell, like sewer and gas," said Rachel Whitsel, 14, who was caroling with neighbors.

        The cause of the explosion is believed to be a gas leak, said Wagner, But Columbia Gas officials said it hasn't been determined.

        "We're still investigating," said Tom Hauck, a spokesman for Columbia Gas.  "We're working with the local fire depertment [sic], but it appears to be from a gas leak in the service line, which is the line from the street into the house."

        Columbia Gas workers checked out the area for other leaks, but didn't find anything, according to Hauck.  But that was little comfort to some neighbors.

        "The fire department may say it's OK now," said Pete Gadus, who lives at 38548 Otten, which is directly across the street from the Morris'.  "But I had a similar fire this past summer."

        A fire erupted July 31 in Gadus home.  Although the fire department hasn't confirmed a cause, Gadus said he suspects a gas leak.

*Submitter's Note:  Below is the obituary for Florence Morris:

 

Morris, Florence Morris, nee Line

Source:  The Lorain [Ohio] Journal; 2 Jan 1996

Florence   Morris,  68,  former   nurse's   aid

        NORTH  RIDGEVILLE -- Florence "Flo" L. Morris (nee Line), 68, of North Ridgeville, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1995.

        Born June 7, 1927, in Greenfield, Ohio, Mrs. Morris lived in the North Ridgeville area her entire life.

        She was a 1946 graduate of North Ridgeville High School.

        Mrs. Morris had been employed as a nurse's aid for Good Samaritan Nursing Home.  She retired after 19 years of service.

        She was a member and trustee of the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars post 1079, where she was also a member of the ladies marching unit.  She was a former member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in North Ridgeville; and bowled on two senior leagues at Center Ridge Lanes.

         Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Charles H.; daughters Diane (Robert) Perry of Grafton and Deb (Jon Lottman of LaGrange; sons Richard and Charles, both of LaGrange; five grandchildren; a sister, Doreen (Chester) Stellar of Creston, Ohio; and a brother, Phil (Ila) Line of Modesto, Calif.  She was preceded in death by her parents Phillip and Mabel Line; and her brothers Robert and Albert.

        Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bogner-Busch Family Chapel, 36403 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, where the Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W. post 1079 will conduct a memorial service Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.  Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Judith Tisserand, of First Congregational United Church of Christ, North Ridgeville, officiating.  A private burial will be held Friday in North Ridgeville Cemetery.

        Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 43099 N. Ridge Road, Elyria, 44035.

Submitter's Note:  Above are two articles about the explosion that cost her life.

 

Morris, Hubert W. Morris Sr.

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; Sunday, 5 Nov 1995

        Hubert W. Morris, Sr., age 78, of 3191 Landscape Circle NW, Canton, passed away Saturday morning in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness.  Born in Summerfield, OH on November 23, 1916, he had lived the greater portion of his life in the Canton area and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Marine Corp.  He formerly had owned and operated for 55 years the Morris Painting and Decorating Co., until retiring in 1993.  He was a member of the Market Heights Community Church and a member of North Canton Elks Lodge.

        Preceded in death by two brothers; three sisters, and a son, Donald Eugene Morris, who passed away in 1993.

        Survivors include his wife, Marie (Neuhart) Morris of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Hubert W., Jr. and Linda Morris of North Canton; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Hal Reese of North Canton; three brothers, Lawrence Morris of Quacker [sic--Quaker] City, OH, Lewis Morris of Summerfield, OH, and Guy Morris of Zanesville, OH; sister, Mary Jane Charles of Canton; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six step-grandchildren.

        Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Sells officiating.  Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park.  Calling hours at the funeral home Monday 7-9 p.m. and one hour before the services on Tuesday from 12-1 p.m.

(Reed, 477-6721)

 

Morris, Melvin L. Morris

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository - Tuesday, 31 Oct 1995

        Melvin L. Morris, age 66, of Canton, passed away in the home early Saturday morning following an extended illness.  Born August 11, 1929, in Ashland, OH, to the late Edward and Veda Morris.  Mr. Morris was a member of Freedom Gospel Church, a Korean Conflict Army veteran, a former truck driver for W.L. Logan Co. and a member of the Locksmiths Assoc.

        Survivors include his wife, Violet of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Joyce Morris of Canton; grandchildren, Michelle Holmes of Texas, and Michael and Myranda Morris, both of Canton; two great-grandchildren, Justin and Gilbert Holmes of Texas; one brother, Harley Morris of Florida; and one sister, Lavonne* Grenz of Utah.

        Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Bragg officiating.  Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.  Calling hours in the funeral home Wednesday 9 - 11 a.m.

(Reed, 477-6721)

*Submitter's Note: 

       The same obituary was run in the 30 Oct 1995 edition of the Canton Repository, except in that issue Lavonne is referred to as "Bonnie Grenz of Utah."  In the 1940 census and in her mother's obituary, she is listed as "Lavonne," but her own obituary posted on this website in 2016 reads:  "Beatrice L. Morris Grenz, 'Bonnie'  was born January 15, 1927 in Graysville, Ohio on a cold and snowy day, delivered by an old horse and buggy doctor. . . ."

      Her mausoleum engraving shows full dates of birth and death with the name as BEATRICE "BONNIE" GRENZ.

 

Morris, Mildred Morris, nee Greathouse

Source:  The Charleston [West Virginia] Gazette ; March 4, 1995, pg P7B [as posted on findagrave.com]

        MILDRED MORRIS, 79, of Euclid, formerly of Webster County, died March 1, 1995 in Richmond Heights Hospital after a long illness.

        She was a 35-year resident of Euclid, a homemaker and a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Cowen W Va.

        Surviving: sons, Benjamin of Burton, Robert of Euclid; daughter, Karen Cantrell of Madison; brother, Grover Greathouse of Gloversville, NY; sisters, Alice Goings of Whitesboro, TX, Vonie McCorkle of Tulsa OK, Flora Morris of Euclid; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

        Service will be 11 am Monday at Adams Funeral Home, Cowen with the Rev Okey Wayne officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Cowen. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Sunday at the funeral home.

 

Mueller, Richard Mueller

Source:  The Toledo [Ohio] Blade; 15 Jan 1995

article written by Mark Zaborney

        LAMBERTVILLE -- Richard Mueller, a longtime Toledo area marketing and public relations executive, died of kidney failure Friday in Lake Park health care center, Sylvania.  He was 68.

        Mr. Mueller, a Bedford Township resident more than 30 years, had been in ill health since November, his daughter, Sharon Trabbic, said.

        For 15 years, Mr. Mueller worked for the former Ohio Citizens Trust Co., beginning in 1962 as the bank's first director of public relations.  He was made assistant secretary to the bank board in 1964, assistant vice president in 1969, and a bank vice president five years later.

        One of his duties was making complicated banking data understandable to nonbankers, his wife, Janice, said.

        "He was just intrigued by all the financial reports, the whole public-relations concept.  He liked to write, and he was an excellent writer, very expressive.  He did speech writing for banking executives."

        In 1974, Mr. Mueller received the Advertising Club of Toledo's Silver Medal Award for his contributions to the field.

        Most recently, Mr. Mueller owned a marketing and consulting firm, Marketing Counsel, which he operated from his home.

        Before that, he had been vice president and head of public relations with Communications Concepts in Toledo.

        Mr. Mueller also found time for civic and charitable activities.  He was a member and past president of the Bedford Township Economic Development Corp.  He had been a board member of the United Way of Monroe County.

        He was a former president of the Toledo Jaycees, and in four consecutive years, he was voted one of Toledo's "Ten Outstanding Young Men."  He had been board president of the Toledo Hearing and Speech Center and was a former officer of the local chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, the Advertising Club of Toledo, and the Press Club of Toledo.

        Mr. Mueller was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and attended the University of Toledo, where he was editor of the Campus Collegian.  A navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Mueller was editor of a naval newspaper.  He also was former editor and business manager of the West Toledo Herald newspaper.

        Also surviving are daughters, Shirley, Linda, and Anne Schellentrager; son, Richard, Jr., and six grandchildren.

        The body will be in the Ansberg-West Mortuary, Toledo, after 2 this afternoon.  Services will be 11 a.m. tomorrow in St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Toledo.

        The family asks that gifts be made to the church Memorial Fund or a charity of the donor's choice.

Submitter's Note:  Another article appeared in the same edition of the Toledo Blade giving much of the same information.  However, the paragraph about his survivors was different, and it is typed below.

        Mr. Mueller is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janice; and children, Sharon (Michael) Trabbic, Shirley (Joseph) Schellentrager, Richard (Mieze) Mueller, Jr., Linda (Martin) Schellentrager, and Anne (Jeffrey) Schellentrager, and 6 grandchildren, Chris and Greg Trabbic, Patrick Byram, Mary and Laura Schellentrager and Eric Schellentrager.  He is also survived by 4 nieces.  Mr. Mueller was preceded in death by his brother, Curtis A. Mueller.

 

Myers, Stephen John Myers

Source:  The News-Journal, (Mansfield, Ohio); Friday, 2 Jun 1995

        MANSFIELD -- Stephen John Myers, 37, of 26 Sunnyslope  Drive died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, May 31, 1995, in the emergency room of Mansfield General Hospital.

        Mr. Myers was born Nov. 6, 1957, in Ashland and was a lifetime resident of the Mansfield area.

        A 1978 graduate of Malabar High School, he was a former employee of Progress Industries of the Richland County Rehab Center and more recently with DelTronics.

        He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.  He was also a member of several area handicapped people's clubs.

        He is survived by his parents, John and Beverly Brown Myers of Mansfield; a sister, Pamela A. Grimes of Lucas; two brothers and a sister-in-law, James H. Myers of Lucas and Kevin and Kristi Myers of Mansfield; and his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Fulk of Ashland.

        He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Calastia Myers, and maternal grandfather, Gilbert H. Brown.

        Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bellville Snyder Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.  Burial will be in Bellville Cemetery.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the family through the funeral home.

 

Nelson, Alberta M. Nelson, nee Martin

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 23 Oct 1995

        NELSON,  Alberta M. "Lady Luck" Martin, 73, of Center Street, Moundsville, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 1995 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale.  She was a member of the Moundsville Baptist Church.

        She was preceded in death by her parents, James Martin and Martha Lucas Martin Morgan Dobbs; two sisters.  Surviving are her husband, Wilford F. Jr.; two sons, A. W. and Wilford F. III, both of Moundsville; two daughters, Connie Lynn Nelson of Weston, W.Va., and Susan G. DeCola of Moundsville; a brother, Melvin L. Morgan of Middle Grave Creek; a sister, Lavada M. Hyatt of Moundsville; three grandchildren.

        Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes, Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville.  Arrangements are incomplete.*

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

 

Nelson, Alberta M. Nelson, nee Martin

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 24 Oct 1995

ENTERED   INTO   REST

        NELSON  -- On Sunday, Oct. 22, 1995, ALBERTA  M.  "LADY LUCK"  MARTIN  NELSON, in her 74th year.

        She was a former den mother for the Cub Scouts and was known by her CB handle as Lady Luck.

        Friends received 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes, Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. J. Thomas Steele officiating.  Entombment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Sherrard.

 

Neuhart, Herbert D. “Bert” Neuhart

Source:  Thursday, 9 March 1995, The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian

          Herbert D. "Bert" Neuhart, 95, of Red Carpet Health Care Center, formerly of Old Washington, died 11:43 P.M. Wednesday (March 8, 1995) at South Eastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.

          He was born March 10, 1899, in Monroe County, near Calais, son of the late J. Willis and Emma Cline Neuhart.  He was a retired farmer and race horse trainer,  a Methodist by faith and a member of the U.S. Trotting Association.

          Mr. Neuhart was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Carpenter Neuhart,  They were married Aug. 20, 1920.  Also deceased are a son, Kenneth Neuhart, four brothers, three sisters, two granddaughters and two great-granddaughters.

          He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Oscar (Helen) Baker of Freeport,  Marjorie Kuhnash of Quaker City and Mrs. Bill (Patsy) Lafferty of Newcomerstown;  two sons, Earl Neuhart of Quaker City and Jackie Neuhart of Old Washington;  24 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

           Friends may call from 6 to 9 P.M. Friday at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, where services will be 11 A.M. Saturday with Evangelist Herman Giesey officiating.  Burial will be in Guernsey Memory Gardens.

 

Neuhart, Ralph E. Neuhart

Source: Cambridge [OHIO] Jeffersonian,  Monday, 4 December 1995

          Ralph E. Neuhart, 84, of Creston Rd., Cambridge, died at 9:30 P.M. Sunday (Dec. 3, 1995) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.

          He was born Sept. 28, 1911, in Batesville, son of the late Forest A. and Hazel Mercer Neuhart.     He graduated from Batesville High School and attended aviation school at Lincoln Naval Base. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II as a gunner on a bomber for almost three years. He worked in Pittsburgh, Pa., and came to Cambridge, where he and Ralph Loader opened the former Autoport Inc., Clark Street (where Orme Hardware is now located) of which he was co-owner and operator.

          He was a member of the Ninth Street United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge 448 of Cambridge, Guernsey Lodge 632 F&AM and the Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge.

          He was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.     Mr. Neuhart leaves his wife, Zelma E. Mummey Neuhart, whom he married 21 Nov. 1936; a sister, Mrs. Hubert (Marie) Morris of Canton; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Irene Neuhart of Batesville; and several nieces and nephews, including Denise Neuhart of Cambridge.

          Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Tuesday at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, where services will be at 11 A.M. Wednesday with the Rev. Barbara R. Weinke. Masonic services will be at 7:30 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Guernsey Memory Gardens with military graveside rites conducted by the Guernsey County Veterans Council.

 

Norris, Loretta Ann Norris, nee Sampson

Source:  The Circleville [Ohio] Herald; Saturday, July 8, 1995

        Loretta Ann Norris, 56, of Circleville passed away Thursday, July 6, 1995, at Park Medical Center, Columbus.

        She was born Nov. 11, 1938, in Marietta, to Kenneth W. and Eloise Morris Sampson.  She was a housewife and a member of Zion United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Sampson; husband, Dale Norris; and son, Kenneth Howard Norris.

        She is survived by daughters, Teresa (Charles) Isaac of Ashville and Robin Norris of Columbus; mother, Eloise Sampson of Ashville; sister, Nancy Sampson McCabe of Ashville, brother, Thomas Sampson, Ashville; granddaughters, Tonia and Nicole Gilmore; nieces; nephews; aunts; and uncles.

        Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at the Oliver Funeral Home in Ashville where service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 10, with Pastor Bruce Engelman officiating.  Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Garden.  Memorials may be made to Central Ohio Diabetes Association.

 

Oldemeyer, Clarence Oldemeyer

Source:  The Fort Morgan [Colorado] Times; Friday, August 4, 1995

          Clarence Oldemeyer, 97, dies.

          Clarence Oldemeyer, 97, former Brush resident, died Thursday at Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs.

          Oldemeyer was born March 20, 1898 on a farm near Brush to Hein and Margaret Oldemeyer and spent most of his life in the area, moving to Colorado Springs in 1988 to live with his daughter.

          He attended Colorado A&M College in Fort Collins and left to serve in the U.S. Army during WWI. After the war, he returned to college where he received his B.S. degree in animal husbandry in 1919. During college, Oldemeyer was a charter member of Sigma Chi and a member of Alpha Zeta, an honorary agricultural fraternity.

          On Feb. 7, 1921, he married Gayle King in Fort Collins and that year they moved back to Brush to begin their married life on the farm west of Brush.

          While living in Brush, Oldemeyer was very active in the community. He and his wife were active members of Rankin Presbyterian Church. He also served on the Re-2J School Board for 18 years, was on the board of the Rural Fire Protection District, several ditch water companies and crop growers organizations. He was a member of the American Legion Sagebrush Post, the “Last Squad” of the American Legion, Brush Masonic Lodge AF and AM #123, and the Order of the Eastern Star #93.

          Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Beverly) Decker of Colorado Springs; two sons, Dr. Robert Oldemeyer, Longmont and Dr. Donald Oldemeyer of Nyssa, Ore.; 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle, who died April 19, 1978, his parents, four brothers and two sisters.

          Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Rankin Presbyterian Church, 420 Clayton St., Brush. Interment will follow in the Brush Memorial Cemetery. Heer Mortuary of Brush is in charge of arrangements.

          Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to Pikes Peak Hospice, 3630 Stinton Road, Suite 302, Colorado Springs, 80907-5098 or to the Rankin Presbyterian Church in Brush.

 

Olsen, John E. Olsen

Source:  The Fort Worth [Texas] Star-Telegram - Sunday, October 22, 1995

        NORTH  RICHLAND  HILLS - John Elias Olsen, 82, a retired engineer, died Saturday* in North Richland Hills.

        Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Monday at Moore Funeral Home.

        Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

        Memorials: North Richland Hills Baptist Church Mission Fund.

        Mr. Olsen was born Oct. 3, 1913, in Denver, Colo.

        He was a member of Christ Baptist Church in Denver, Colo.

        Survivors: Wife, Melvinia Jefferies Olsen of North Richland Hills; son, Kieth [sic–Keith] Olsen of Torino, Italy; three daughters, Carol Goodman and her husband, Harding, of Colleyville, Janet Stanford and her husband, Dennis, of North Richland Hills and Sally Smith and her husband, Michael, of Merimack, N.H.; four grandchildren, Michelle Tharp of Oklahoma City, Okla., Chris Stanford of Austin, Dayton Stanford of Dallas and Jennifer Olsen of New York City; one great-grandchild, Ainsley Tharp of OklahomaCity, Okla.; several nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins.

Moore Funeral Home

Arlington, 275-2711

*Submitter's Note:  Saturday would have been October 21.  These records shown on ancestry.com said he died October 20:  Texas Death Index, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, and U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, plus his inscription shown on findagrave.com.

 

Padgett, Nellie A. Padgett, nee Candler    

Source:  The Bloomington [Indiana] Herald-Times; June 3, 1995

        LINTON -- Nellie A. Padgett, 80, of Linton, died Thursday at her residence.

        Born June 21, 1914, in Linton, she was the daughter of William and Bertha (Simms)* Candler.  She was a homemaker.

        Survivors include four daughters,** Joretta Dixon, Lola Mae Lubker, Linda Lou Padgett and Lauretta Padgett, all of Linton; one son, Robert Padgett Jr. of Linton; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Padgett, in 1988; one daughter, Sandra Lou Peltier; one brother, three sisters and one grandson.

        Services will be 1 p.m. today at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton with Eugene Pound officiating.  Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 9 a.m. until services today at the funeral home.

Submitter's Notes: 

        *Her mother's maiden name was HOOPS, but her name was Sims when she died.  This is from her obituary:

Source:  The Linton [Indiana] Daily Citizen; Wednesday, 2 Jun 1948

MRS.   BERTHA   SIMS

CALLED   BY   DEATH

        Mrs. Bertha Candler Sims, 73 years of age, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laura Leek . . . .

        ** Some of these are stepchildren.

 

Parker, Floyd Parker

Source:  The Tulsa [Oklahoma] World  - Tuesday, March 21, 1995

        Floyd Parker, 84, steel mill employee, died Sunday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Woodland Cemetery. Mark Griffith Memorial-Riverside.

 

Patterson, Thomas O. Patterson

Source:  The Peoria [Illinois] Journal Star - Monday, December 11, 1995

        TOULON -- Thomas O. Patterson, 82, of Toulon died at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 1995, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, where he had been a patient since Dec. 2. Born June 6, 1913, in Milwaukee to Thomas Roy and Margaret Klein Patterson, he married Katherine L. Goodwin on Sept. 18, 1937,* in Toulon. She survives.

        Also surviving are one son, Bill of Toulon; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. He operated a dairy farm in Toulon and delivered milk for Meadow Gold Diary in Kewanee. He later was a custodian for Toulon Grade School for 20 years before retiring.

        Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Toulon Cemetery. The Rev. David L. Lynn will officiate. There will be no visitation. DeBolt-Kidd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

        Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or to the American Cancer Society.

*Submitter's Note:  Her obituary gave the marriage date as September 14, 1938.

 

Paulus, Grace O. Paulus,  nee Fisher    

Source:  Monroe County, Ohio, newspaper clipping; Dec 1995

       Grace O. Paulus, age 96, of Wooster, formerly of Moose Ridge Road, Woodsfield, died Dec. 2, 1995 at Wooster.  She was born in Monroe County, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1899, a daughter of the late Marion Fisher and Elizabeth Buchanan Fisher.  She was a member of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Woodsfield.

        She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Dillon, Wooster; one daughter-in-law, Mary Paulus, Wooster; five grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Samuel Paulus; one son, Francis E. Paulus; one brother, Elmer Merle Fisher and two sisters, Ethel Fisher, and Margaret Carpenter.

        Friends were received Dec. 5 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held Dec. 6, with Pastor Donald Rock officiating.  Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Perdue, Beatrice M. Perdue, nee Joseph

Source:  The Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer; 28 Mar 1995; pg. 6 sec. B

PERDUE

        BEATRICE  M.  PERDUE, beloved wife of the late Hollie Perdue, dear mother of Charles and Gary, grandmother of Valerie, Gary Jr., Jeff, Jenny, and Megan, great-grandmother of Timmy.  Died Sunday, March 26.  Burial will be at Boone Memorial Cemetery, Madison, W. Va., 2 p.m. Thursday.  Friends may call at THE  HANDLEY  FUNERAL  HOME,  DANVILLE,  W.VA.,  WEDNESDAY  6-9 P.M.

 

Radcliff, George A. Radcliff

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 25 Oct 1995

        NEWPORT -- George A. Radcliff, 72, of Newport died Monday (Oct. 23, 1995) at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.

        He was born June 22, 1923, in St. Marys, W.Va., to Cameron C. and Jessie Brown Radcliff.  He was a 1941 graduate of St. Marys High School.  He was a member of St. Marys Presbyterian Church, where he had served as an elder.  He also was a member of the Vienna Sky Sharks.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He retired as service manager of the former Hughes Auto Sales in Marietta and formerly was sales manager at Clovis Motor Co. in St. Marys and Biggio Ford in Steubenville.

        He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Clela West Radcliff; two sons, Keith W. Radcliff of Wintersville and Mark A. Radcliff of St. Marys; four grandchildren, Ryan and Renee Radcliff of Wintersville, and Molly and Cady Radcliff of St. Marys; his mother of St. Marys; and one sister, Mary Nell Mylar of Vienna, W.Va.

        He was preceded in death by his father.

        Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Paul Van Horn and the Rev. Dan Simmons officiating.  Burial is in Willow Island Cemetery in Willow Island, W.Va.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 to 11 a.m. Friday.

        Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 389, St. Marys, W.Va.  26170.

 

Reiman, Sharon Reiman, nee Gum

Source:  The Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer; 26 May 1995

REIMAN

SHARON REIMAN (nee Gum), loving wife of Frank, beloved mother of Janet Vannatter (Mike), Kimberly Robinson (Mike), Christine Nizzo (Mike), Richard Robinson Jr. (Tara), Frank Jr., Susan, Richard Gum Jr. and Laura Gum, beloved grandmother of 13, great grandmother of one, sister of James Gum, the late Richad Gum Sr. and good friend to many.  Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 5386 LEE RD., NEAR BROADWAY, MAPLE HTS., where services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m.  VISITATION FRIDAY 6-9 P.M.  

 

Richner, William F. Richner

Source:  Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer; 17 Jun, 1995, pg. 9 sec. B

William Richner, manager for Olympic Steel Tube

        PENFIELD  TOWNSHIP --  William F. Richner was a manager for Olympic Steel Tube, formerly known as Berger Industries Midwest Division in Cleveland, where he worked for 32 years.

        Mr. Richner, 62, died of complications of lung cancer Thursday at his home in Penfield Township.

        He was born in Laings, Ohio, and graduated from Woodsfield (Ohio) High School.

        Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Joanne; daughters, Tonya Lynch of North Olmsted and Vickie Haselberger of Wellington; son, Mark, of South Bend, Ind.; four grandchildren; four sisters; and a brother.

 

Riffle, William A. Riffle

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 29 Nov 1995

        William A. Riffle, age 73, of Canton, passed away Monday afternoon in his residence following a one year illness.  Born June 6, 1922 in Kemper, WV, to the late Joseph and Ettie (Wilson) Riffle.  Retired in 1965 from LTV Steel, where he had worked as a crane operator for 15 years.  An avid stock car driver for many years and a World War II Army veteran. 

        Preceded in death by sister, Eva Stephens West.  Survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Kevin Lorenze, with whom he made his home;  one sister, Clara Leibrand of Parkersburg, WV; five brothers, Roy of Friendsville, Eugene of Ellenbourgh, WV, Edward of St. Marys, WV, Charles of Parkersburg, WV, Ronald of Columbus, OH; five grandchildren, Ron, Ray, Ryan, Rhonda Williams, Rick Poe; five great-grandchildren, Ron Jr., Miranda, Chelsea, Marissa Williams, Marina Hoover.

        Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Waltner-Boehmer-Simchak Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond L. Tucker officiating.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.  Calling hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

(Waltner-Boehmer-Simchak,

                455-0293)

 

Rinearson, Thomas L. Rinearson

Source:  The Franklin [Indiana] Daily Journal; Monday, 11 Dec 1995

CRAWFORDSVILLE

        Thomas L. Rinearson, 44, died Thursday in Crawfordsville.  He was a resident of Crawfordsville.

        He was born Feb. 17, 1951, in Muncie.  His father was Ronald James.  His mother is Margaret Rovene (Cummins) Rinearson of Farmland.  Other survivors include two sons, Aaron and Adam Rinearson of New Whiteland; two daughters, Angela Rinearson of New Whiteland and Carol Rinearson of Indianapolis; the children's mother, Amonica Rinearson of New Whiteland; one brother, James Rinearson of Muncie; two sisters, Debra St. John and Thresa Hines, both of Muncie; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father in 1993.

        He attended schools in Muncie and graduated from Monroe Central High School in 1970.

        He worked as a computer programmer for R.R. Donnelly and Sons in Crawfordsville.

        He attended Crawfordsville Church of God.

        A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Adams Street Chapel of Parson Mortuary in Muncie.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.

 

Robertson, John Robertson

Source:  The Tulare [California] Advance-Register; Friday, July 14, 1995

John Robertson, 85, self employed.

        Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Tulare First Baptist Church, 460 Cherry St., for John D. Robertson, 85, Tulare, who died Thursday at home. Burial will be at North Tulare Cemetery.

        Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and 8 to 9 a.m. Monday at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel.

        He was born in Chickasha, Okla., and lived in Tulare for 72 years. He was a self-employed oil distributor for 40 years.

        He was an active member at Tulare First Baptist Church.

        He is survived by his wife, Berta Robertson, Tulare; three sons, Dennis Robertson, Joshua, Texas, Bruce Robertson, Garden Grove, and Ronald Robertson, South Lake, Texas; one daughter, Marilyn Mills, Redland; one step-daughter, Susan Fiechper, San Diego; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

 

Rogers, Dixon Carle Rogers, Sr.

Source: apps.westpointaog.org/Memorials/Article/14086/ written by COL (Ret.) William E. Burr II and MAJ Daniel E. Rogers

        Dixon Carle Rogers was born in Kahokia, MO, to Daniel Carle and Emma Eunice Dixon Rogers.

        In November 1920, the family moved to Jefferson City, and in August 1927, to Fayette, MO. Dixon attended Fayette High School for 4 years. At the age of 14, he joined the Paul H. Linn United Methodist Church.

        He attended Central College in Fayette for 3 years. Both in high school and in college he engaged in debate and oratory. While in college, he worked on the student newspaper and ran on the college track team.

        Dixon began his association with the military at age 16 when he enlisted in Company M of the Army Air National Guard, headquartered in Fayette. In 1941, after attending the Sevendi Corps Area West Point Preparatory' School at Ft. Snelling, MI, he earned a National Guard appointment to the U.S. Military Academy.

        “Buck,” as his classmates called him, adjusted easily to West Point. A classmate wrote in the Howitzer, “Buck was one of those men who didn’t worry too much about being military. Not indifferent, he just took things in stride. One of the few who could whistle at ‘Reveille’ during Gloom Period, he always got a laugh out of life. Buck will always be a valuable asset to whatever outfit he’s with.” As a cadet, Dixon participated in the camera and squash clubs.

        Upon graduation on 6 Jun 1944, Dixon was commissioned into the Infantry. After completion of the basic course at Ft. Benning, he joined the 222d Infantry of the 42d Division and served with that organization through the end of WWII in Germany and Austria.

        After the war, he remained with the division in Austria, where he met “a WAC lieutenant named Thelma M. ‘Tommie’ Thompson who became my wife in 1948.” They married on Tommie’s birthday, 29 Jul 1948, at Ft. Benning, GA, where Dixon was attending the Infantry Officer’s Advanced Course.

        In subsequent assignments he was witii the 14th Infantry at Ft. Carson, CO, had a stay in Alaska, and served in the Korean War during which he was wounded.

        After recovering, Dixon had assignments at Ft. Ord, CA; Phoenix, AZ; the 4th Division in Germany; the French First Army; Saudi Arabia; Omaha, NE; Ft. Leavenworth, KS; and finally, in 1963, back to Ft. Benning on the staff and faculty of the Infantry School.

        He wrote in the Class 30-Year Book, “In that tour a love for teaching was discovered and the decision was made for a final move to become a junior high and high school teacher.”

        So, in 1965, LTC Rogers retired from a military career during which he had served in two wars and earned die [sic--the] Legion of Merit, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with an Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

        In 1967, Dixon received a grant from the National Science Foundation, which enabled him to earn a master of natural science degree from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion.

        He went on to serve on the faculties of Central Methodist College and Boonville, Knob Noster, Brunswick, and Harrisburg High Schools, all in the Fayette vicinity.

        He maintained his military affiliation, serving in the 42nd Rainbow Division Association as Legislator, Committee Chairman, and National President. He enjoyed working the family farm. Photography was another of his interests.

        Tommie died on 15 Jun 1994. Dixon died on 19 Jun 1995. He was preceded in death by his father and his youngest brother Clyde.

        He is survived by his mother; his sisters Sarah Borg and Martha Hollman, of Fayette; and his brodier [sic--brother] Dan of Deerwood, MD. He also is survived by his children Sarah, Dixon II, Dan and his wife Karen Westhoff, and grandchildren Amanda Marie Morrow, Emily Fern Morrow, Steven Lee Morrow, Carle Michael Rogers, Carle David Rogers, Laura Elizabeth Rogers, Brett Daniel Rogers, and Bethany Jean Rogers.

        Dixon took great pride in serving our country, community, and family. To say I am proud of the contributions made by the men and women with whom my father served would only be a starting point. It is because of him that I am serving in the military. Like my father, I also was enlisted, a member of the Active Duty Army, Missouri and Soudi [sic--South] Dakota National Guard, received my commission from Ft. Benning, and now serve in the Air Force as a judge advocate. I fully expect to follow his footsteps into retirement and teaching.

        Always challenging and questioning, a simple “yes” or “no” never satisfied him unless it was the answer he was giving.

 

Rutan, Don L. Rutan

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 18 Aug 1995

        Don L. Rutan, 41, Cemetery Road, Martins Ferry, died Sunday, Aug. 20,* 1995, in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling.  He was born June 10, 1964* in Martins Ferry, son of the late Raymond B. Rutan Sr. and Betty L. Phillips Rutan.

        He was a vehicle sign painter and a U.S. Marine veteran.

        He was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene Rutan.

        Surviving are three daughters, Valene, Leeza and Barandi **  Rutan, all of Yorkville; two brothers, Raymond B. Jr. and Terry L., both of Martins Ferry; a sister, Betty I. Waide of Martins Ferry.

        Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. today at Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Madlynne Weber officiating.  Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.

Submitter's Notes: 

        * This paper is dated August 18.  He died the previous Sunday, August 13, not August 20 as reported here.  All these records give August 13, 1995 as the date of death:  the Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007, the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, and the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.  Also his birth was 1954, not 1964 as reported here, according to the same records and also according to  the Ohio, Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007.

        ** Other records show this might be BRANDI.  I do not know which is correct.

 

Sams, Edwin A. Sams

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 26 Jan 1995

        Edwin A. Sams, age 74, of Canton, passed away Wednesday morning in the home following an extended illness. 

        Born in Jackson Co., WV, he had been a resident of Canton for the past 40 years.  He was retired having been a self employed carpenter and was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Sams, in 1989 and a step-son, George Gray, in 1994.

        Survivors include step-daughter, Mary Susan Cottrill of Canton; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ernest Sams of Canton; stepsister, Mary Catherine Bunch of Tennessee; numerous nieces and nephews. 

        Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Melscheimer Cemetery.  Calling hours in the funeral home Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

(Reed, 477-6721)

 

Sargent, Marcella Lynn Sargent, nee Doan

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 21 and 22 Jan 1995

        MARIETTA -- Marcella Lynn "Marcy" Doan Sargent, 37, of 719 Seventh St. died at 4 p.m. Friday (Jan. 20,1995) of cancer at her parents' home where she had lived.

        She was born Jan. 9, 1958, at Marietta to Delmer F. and Dora Morningstar Doan.  She was a Protestant by faith.

        Ms. Sargent was an avid animal lover, especially German shepherds and cats.  She had been a member of the Antique Auto Club.  She was active in 4-H at one time and had worked with Girl Scouts for several years.  She was very talented in wood working, making teddy bears and other stuffed animals, flower arranging, and decorating eggs by quilting flowers.  She was a 1976 graduate of Marietta Senior High School.   She had been employed by McDonalds and Stacy Farms.  She had attended the Victory Christian Center of Marietta and the Lighthouse Assembly of God of Vienna, W. Va.

        She is survived by three daughters, Ammie Mae Sargent, Megan Leigh Sargent and Rachael Diane Sargent, all of the home; her parents; two brothers, Gary O. Doan of Lowell Route 1 and James D. Doan and his wife, Janelle, of Columbus; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Barbara J.) Palmer of Marietta Route 4 and Peggy Morrison of Marietta; and several nieces and nephews.

        She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Alberta Morningstar Marshall; her grandparents, Fred and Ethel Doan; and one nephew.

        Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at Hadley Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Williams officiating.  Burial is in Moss Run Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Strecker Cancer Center, 400 Matthew St., Marietta, Ohio, 45750.

 

Schaedler, Nellie L. Schaedler, nee Morris

Source: The Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, Iowa) - Tuesday, January 2, 1996

        Nellie L. Schaedler, 77, of St. Louis Park, Minn., formerly of Dubuque, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 1995, at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park.

        Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Church of the Most Holy Trinity, St. Louis Park, with burial in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel, St. Louis Park.

[Submitter's Note:  Below is a more complete obituary but without the name or date of the newspaper.]

 

Schaedler, Nellie L. Schaedler, nee Morris

Source:  copied by a ROAGK volunteer; name of newspaper not available; January, 1996 [died in 1995]

        SCHAEDLER, Nellie L. age 77 of St. Louis Park, member of Church of the Most Holy Trinity Mission of Sowing Society and NARFE; preceded in death by husband, Elmer. 

        Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Tom & Margaret Schaedler; daughter and son-in-law, Sue & Mike Brown; grandchildren, Jon Schaedler, Adam, Jessica and Erin Brown; sister and brother-in-law, Mary & Earl Holman and many friends. 

        Funeral services Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from Gearty Delmore Patk Chapel, Wooddale Avenue at Excelsior Blvd.  Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, 3946 Wooddale Ave.  Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  Friends may call Wednesday, 3-6 p.m.  Prayer service 6 p.m.  Memorials preferred to American Heart Association.

[Submitted by Paula Hinton Frichtl.]

 

Schell, Juanita P. Schell, nee Harris

Source:  The Daily Clay County [Illinois] Advocate; 28 Nov 1995

        Juanita P. Schell, 69, of Flora, died at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov 27, 1995, at her daughter's home in Flora.

        Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora.  Bro. William Parish will officiate at the services.  Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Clay County Cancer Fund.

        Mrs. Schell was born on Sept. 23, 1926, in Holdenville, Okla., the daughter of Wince P. and Alma H. (Gentry) Harris.  She was formerly employed at Wal-Mart and Flora IGA.  She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Flora American Legion, VFW and Eagles.

        Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie and Kathy Schell of Cape Coral, Fla., Dennis and Pam Schell of Olive Branch, Miss.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Billye and Jerry Young of Flora, and Linda and Ronnie Stinson of Clayton, Ind.; one brother, Ely "Boley" Harris of Flora; one sister, Oleta Kintz of Phoenix, Ariz.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

        She was preceded in death by her parents.

 

Schindler, Clarence Edward JAKE Schindler

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; Dec 1995

C. E. "Jake" Schindler

        C. E. "Jake" Schlinder [sic], 72,  52661 SR 536, Clarington, died Dec. 15, 1995 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W. Va.  He was born July 27, 1923 in Clarington, a son of the late Felix and Christina Luedy Schindler.

        A member of Zion United Church of Christ, Sardis, he was a retired mill-wright from Ormet Corp., Hannibal.

        Surviving are his wife, Margery  Dennis Schindler; two sons, Tony Schindler, of Clarington and Kenny Schindler, of Pittsburgh; three daughters, Cathy Schindler, of Erie, Pa., Penny Ensinger, of Sardis and Kelly Haught, of St.Clairsville; two sisters, Alberta Tisher, of Rittman and Loretta Marty, of Ashland; a brother, Carl Schindler, of Rittman, three grandchildren.

        In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Schindler and a brother, Lester Schindler.

        Friends were received at the Rush Funeral Home, Clarington, Dec. 17, where services were held Dec. 18, with the Rev. Robert Loring officiating.  Burial followed in Mount Union Cemetery, Clarington.

 

Schindler, Frederick L. (Fritz) Schindler

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; Saturday, 14 October 1995

        Frederick L. (Ftitz) Schindler, 56, of Akron, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 1995, at Akron City Hospital.

        Mr. Schindler was born in Sardis, Ohio, on Oct. 17, 1938, and had lived in Akron most of his life.  He was the owner of the D & K Beer Distributing Co. and, prior to that, was employed by the Ford Motor Co.  He was a member of the Uniontown Congregation of Jevovah's*  Witnesses, and was well known in the Springfield Township area.

        He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ella, and brother, Sylvester (Hess), and is survived by his wife, Pauline (Polly); sons, Douglas, Frederick, and Randall (Randy); daughter, Kimberly; grandson, Douglas Jr., all of the home; brothers, Vernon (Renate), Charles (JoAnn), Alvin (Betty), and Harry (Lana); numerous nieces and nephews; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Martha Spellman.

        Friends may call at the Rossi Funeral Home, 552 N. Main St., Akron, Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be Monday, 11 a.m. at the Rossi Funeral home.  Interment at Hillside memorial park.            (Rossi, 376-4323.)

*Submitter's Note:  This is usually seen as Jehovah's Witnesses.

 

Schreiner, Gertrude Melita Schreiner, nee Schindler

Source:  The Independent-Record, [Helena, Montana]; Monday, 21 Aug 1995

        Gertrude Melita Schreiner, 95, died Aug. 18 at Broadwater Health Center of natural causes.

        She was born Aug 13, 1900, in Sardis, Ohio to John and Rose (Kurtzman) Schindler.  She married Henry Schreiner in 1920 in Miles City.  They came to Townsend and farmed in what is now Canyon Ferry Lake in 1937.  Later they moved to town.

        Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Deep Creek Cemetery in Townsend.  Connors Funeral Home in Townsend is in charge of services.

 

Seeds, Marie Gustavus Seeds, nee Lange

Source:  The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; Sunday, May 21, 1995

SEEDS

Marie Gustavus Seeds, age 90, of Columbus, Friday, Kobacker House Hospice at Riverside.  Preceded in death by loving husband, Vaughn.  Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Thomas Keefe; grandchildren, Michelle (Timothy) Thomas, Jodelle (Thomas) Cunningham, Patrick (Stephanie) Keefe and Meagan Keefe; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Bree and Brock Thomas, Kevin and Dustin Cunningham, all of Columbus; niece, Laralu Smith of New York, N.Y.  Friends may call Sunday 6-8 p.m., SHOEMAKER  FUNERAL  HOME, 2830 Cleveland Ave. at Lakeview Ave.  Graveside Funeral Service Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad St., Galloway, Ohio, Monday 1:30 with interment to follow.  Rev. Steve Rice officiating.  Those who wish may contribute to Kobacker House, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43214 in Mrs. Marie Seeds' memory.

 

Shafer, Ronald Gene Shafer

Source:  The Martins Ferry, Ohio, Times Leader; 7 May 1995

        Ronald Gene Shafer, 51, Young Lane, St. Clairsville, died Friday, May 5, 1995 at his home.  He was born August 2, 1943 in Woodsfield, a son of the late Henry and Sadie Mary Henthorn Shafer.

        He was a self-employed mechanic.

        Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Speidel Shafer; two daughters, Elizabeth Diane Twarog of Flushing and Rhonda Lynn Shafer of Martins Ferry; four brothers, Henry Shafer of of Piedmont, Richard Shafer of Crescent, Wayne Shafer of Georgia, and Walter Taylor of Maynard; two sisters, Hilda Wymer of Martins Ferry and Janet Hawkins of Florida; two grandchildren.

        Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Monday a 11 a.m., with the Rev. William Popa officiating.

 

Shields, Frances L. Shields, nee Daugherty

Source:  The Mentor [Ohio] News Herald; 23 Mar 1995

        Services for Frances L. (Daugherty) Shields, 68, of Mentor, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., Parkersburg, W. Va.

        Mrs. Shields died March 22, 1995, at Richmond Heights General Hospital.

        Born Feb. 21, 1927, in Parkersburg, she had lived in Parkersburg and Cleveland before moving to Mentor 30 years ago.

       She was a member of Headlands Baptist Church in Mentor.

       Survivors are her husband, James E.; daughters, Charlene Shields of Mentor, Charlotte (David) Raico of Madison; sons, Gary of Mentor, Alan of Parkersburg and Brian of Mentor; grandchildren, Cory and Jessica; sisters, Ica Naylor of Parkersburg, Ruth Toncray of Belpre, Edith (Edward) McDonald of Parkersburg and Virginia Smith of Parkersburg; and brothers, Robert Daugherty of Parkersburg, Gilbert (Joyce) Daugherty of Parkersburg and William "Bill" Daugherty of Belpre.

        Her sisters, Mary Black, Ada Clegg, Betty Naylor and Patsy Daugherty, are deceased.

        Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Brunner, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kimes Funeral Home.

        The family suggests contributions to Frances Shields Memorial Fund, c/o Headlands Baptist Church, 5025 Forest Road, Mentor, 44060.

 

Simpson, Stephen Koert Simpson

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press - Tuesday, February 21, 1995

Stephen  Koert  Simpson,  48

of  Tell  City,  Indiana

        TELL  CITY, Ind. - Stephen Koert Simpson, 48, died at 4 p.m. Sunday at his home. His death was an apparent suicide.

        He was a self-employed accountant.

        He graduated from Tell City High School in 1964 and Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1975, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity.

        He entered the Army in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post 213 and Veterans of the Vietnam War Post 8.  He received two Bronze Stars, a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Air Medal and Combat Infantry Badge.

        Surviving are his wife, the former Yvonne Rice; a daughter, Rebecca Caroline Simpson of Newburgh; a son, Stephen Zachary Simpson of Newburgh; his parents, Leo and Goldie Simpson of Tell City; and three brothers, Kenny of Fishers, and Bill and Richard, both of Tell City.

        Services will be at 10 a.m. EST Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

        Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home.

 

Simpson, Todd H. Simpson

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Thursday, December 7, 1995

        Todd H. Simpson, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1995.

        He was a member of Community Baptist Church and Barberton Moose. He had worked for the City of Akron in Urban Planning.

        He is survived by loving wife, Frances; son, Todd of Akron; daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Bruce Ricks of Cuyahoga Falls, Cathy and Brian Milhoan; granddaughter, Celina Milhoan of Akron; sister and brother-in-law, Otta and Chuck Pine of Mogadore; brothers-in-law and wife, Ronald and Retha Doyle of Alliance, and Mickey Doyle of Akron; sisters-in-law and husbands, Catherine and Charles Knight of Tallmadge, Joanne Story of Mogadore, Janet and Frank Lloyd of Akron.

        Funeral services at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Adams Funeral Home, 791 E. Market St., where friends may call Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Rev. Paul Bloom officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to Haven of Rest Mission. (Adams, 535-9186.)Your Golden Rule Funeral Home.

 

Snider, Wilbur H. Snider

Source:  The Fresno [California] Bee; 20 Sep 1995

        SNIDER, WILBUR  H.  --

Graveside services for Wilbur H. Snider, 76, of Fresno, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Belmont Memorial Park.  Mr. Snider, a steel worker for Weirton Steel for 25 years, died Monday.  Visitation will be from 2 to  9 p.m. today at Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory.

 

Snyder, Elmer L. Snyder

Source:  Brown County, Indiana, Obituaries, Vol 4, p 515, from Brown County Democrat of 18 Jan 1995

        Brown County native Elmer L. Snyder died Monday, January 9, 1995, at Columbus Convalescent Center.

        A resident of Columbus, he was 86.

        Mr. Snyder was born November 5, 1908, in Brown County to George and Sarah Volland* Snyder.

        He and Gladys Dorval Bell were married September 10, 1930, in Nashville.  She survives.

        Mr. Snyder previously worked for the Indiana State Highway Commission for 13 years.  He had retired as a foreman from Burnside Gravel Redi-Mix Company, where he had worked for 27 years.

        He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Columbus.

        Mr. Snyder was a United States Navy veteran of World War II.  He served with the Seabees.

        Other survivors include a daughter, Patricia Meier of Columbus, a sister, Burnice Miller of Martinsville; and two granddaughters, Teresa Walker of Indianapolis and Traci Sitterding of Columbus.

        He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Basim and Emma Mathis; and two infant brothers.

         The Reverend Mark R. Teike conducted a service Wednesday, January 11, at the Myers Funeral Service, Reed and Jewell Chapel, in Columbus.

        Burial was in that city's Garland Brook Cemetery.

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

*Submitter’s Note:  This name is usually seen spelled as VOLAND.

 

Snyder, Iva I. Snyder, nee Fearing

Source:  The Dayton [Ohio] Daily News; 9 Jan 1995

        SNYDER, Iva I., age 98, of 3595* Cactus Ln., Mt. Dora, FL, died Thursday, January 4, 1995.  Born in Plain City in 1896, moved to Dayton in 1913, then to Mt. Dora, FL in 1980.  She was employed for years by the International Envelope Co., was past president of the Grandmothers Club and a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church. 

        Preceded in death by husband, Charles B.  She is survived by 2 sons, Charles E. of Mt. Dora, FL and William K. of Union, OH; grandchildren, Jack Snyder of Durham, NC, Pamela Ross of Newhall, CA, Sheri Ziobro of Kingston, TN; and 6 great grandchildren.

        Funeral services 11 A.M. Wednesday, Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home, 1632 Wayne Ave.  Rev. Harvey B. Smith officiating.  Private interment Memorial Park Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  The family will recieve [sic–receive] friends from 10 A.M. Wednesday until time of service at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Otterbein Church.

*Submitter's Note:  This could possibly be 3505.

 

Stalder, Oma L. Stalder

Source: Newspaper Clipping; May 1995

        Oma L. Stalder, 105, 37129 Muskingum Street, Sardis died Sunday, May 28, 1995 in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield. She was born March 2, 1890 at Sardis, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Eliza Hossman Stalder.

        She was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ, Sardis.

        She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Edward Stalder and a sister Clara Bachman.

        Surviving are a niece Mrs. Lester (Clara) Clay of Canton and several grand nieces and nephews.

        Friends will be received at the Rush Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Wednesday, May 31, 1995 at 2 p.m with the Rev. William Hibbs in charge.

        Burial will follow in Salem Church Cemetery, Sardis.

 

Staley, Carol Ann Staley nee Ice

Source:  Wetzel Chronicle, New Martinsville, WV; 11 Jan 1995

        Carol Ann Staley, 51, of Chiselfinger Ridge, New Martinsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, at home after a battle with cancer.  She was born in Wheeling Aug. 14, 1943, a daughter of Ruth (Ice) Cain and the late Ray Ice.  She was a member of the first graduating class from Valley High School, Pine Grove, in 1961, a member of the Chapel of Victory Church, Pine Grove and was involved in many church activities throughout the years.

        Surviving are her husband, Jerome E. "Jerry" Staley; four children, Mrs. Mike (Kimberly) Latimer, Mrs. John (Julia) Hohman, Mrs. Arza (Carla) Bennett and Jerome Staley II; nine grandchildren, Rob, Alana, Lindsay, Alisha, Alex, Ashley, Brooke, Krista and Miranda; her mother, Dale (Ruth) Cain; two sisters, Mrs. Duke (Loretta) Hoit and Mrs. Roland (Genevieve) Noland; two stepsisters, Mrs. Joe (Joy) Aldridge and Mrs. Joe (Marybeth) Henthorn; two brothers, Ray Ice and Norman Ice; 26 nieces and nephews.

        Friends were received on Thursday from 3-9 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove, where services were held at 1 p.m. Friday.  Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville.  The family would like to thank the many friends who cared so deeply and helped so much during this difficult time.

 

Staley, George L. Staley

Source:  The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 19 Mar 1995

        George L. Staley, 91, formerly of Martins Ferry, died Thursday, March 16, 1995, in Heartland-Lansing Care Center, Bridgeport.  He was born July 11, 1903 in W.Va., a son of the late Martin V. and Mary Ann Thomas Staley.

        He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant, and a Protestant.

        He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys M. Duke Staley; a son, Martin Staley; four brothers, Sam, Fred, Dick, and Emmanuel Staley; two sisters, Lucinda Phillips and Goldie Keller.

        Surviving are a son, Jerry of Martins Ferry; two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Lois) Collette of Martins Ferry and Mrs. Roger (Rose Mary) Gildow of Texarkana, Tx.; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-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 Monday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Thomas Magary officiating.  Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery.

 

Staley, Leslie C. Staley

Source:   Wetzel Chronicle, New Martinsville, W.V.; 8 Nov 1995

        Leslie C. Staley, 95, of Middlebourne, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the New Martinsville Health Care Center.  He was born April 30, 1900, in Porters Falls.  He was a retired construction worker and a farmer.  He was a member of the Elk Fork Church of Christ.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson and Elizabeth Thomas Staley; his wife, Vashti Fluharty Staley; two sons, Jeff and Richard Staley; one daughter, Jean Fetty; one grandson, Terry Lee Lancaster.

        Surviving are two sons, Karl of Reader and Robert of Middlebourne; one daughter, Wanda Lancaster of Porters Falls; 11 grandchildren; one step-granddaughter, 19 great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.

        Friends were received at Iams Funeral Home, New Martinsville, where services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, with Evan. Paul Casebolt officiating.  Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville.

 

Stallings, Ellis Stallings

Jonesville, Mich. - Ellis Stallings, 76, of Brown Rd., Jonesville, Mich., died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 1995) at the Ann Arbor Venterans Administration Hospital.  He was born Jan. 21, 1919, in Salesville, son of the late Grover and Dulcie Danford Stallings.  He retired in 1985 from C. A. Perry Oil Field, and had formerly worked the oil fields in northern Michigan.  He was a veteran with the U. S. Army infantry during World War II.  He attended Moscows Plains United Methodist Church and was a member of Quincy American Legion Lodge 157 and Hanover-Horton Post 1155 VFW. 

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Glenna Terwilliger, in 1987; and a brother, Lester in February 1995.  Mr. Stallings leaves his wife, Betty Campbell Stallings, whom he married Sept. 18, 1945; three daughters, Darlayne Nead of Castro Valley, Calif., Denise Christy of Jonesville and Diane McLaren of Brookston, Ind.; a son, William of Jonesville; and seven grandchildren. 

Friends may call Thursday at the Eagle Funeral home, where services will be 1 p.m. Friday.  Burial will be in Moscow Plains Cemetery.

 

Stallings, Lester D. Stallings

Quaker City _ Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home for Lester Daniel Stallings, 80, of Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, who died Monday (Feb. 13, 1995) at the nursing home.  The Rev. John Kimbler will officiate.  Military graveside services will be conducted by the Belmont County Veterans Council in Friends Cemetery.

Friends may call Thursday at the funeral home.  Barnesville VFW Post 2792 will have services at 7 p.m. 

Mr. Stallings was born Dec. 14, 1914, in Monroe County, son of the late Grover and Dulcie Danford Stallings.  He was a former driller for Union Rotary in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and a pumper for Fayette Drilling at Hillsdale, Mich.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, attended Salesville United Methodist Church, and a member of Barnesville VFW Post 2792 and Eagles Aerie 386, Cambridge. 

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor Smith Stallings on June 14, 1954, and a son, David.  Mr. Stallings leaves his wife, Ruby Walters Stallings of Marietta, whom he married Aug. 17, 1962; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Willa Jean) Garringer of Petoskey, Mich.; a stepson, Clyde Hall of Marietta; two stepdaughters, Mrs. James (Ethelyn) Woodruff of Vincent and Mrs. Greg (Linda) Jaques of Marshall, Mich.; a brother and sister-in-law, Ellis and Betty Stallings, of Jonesville, Mich.; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

 

Starr, Florence Gertrude Starr, nee Betts
Source: Monroe County Beacon, March 1995
    Florence Gertrude Starr, age 78, of Quaker City, Ohio, died Sunday, March 5, 1995, at her residence. She was born April 7, 1916, the daughter of the late Theodore and Saloma (Sally) Christman Betts.
    Retired Lab Technician with 28 years at the Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio. Attended Fairview Church of Christ, Fairview, Ohio.
Preceded in death by husband Rodney F. Starr, February 8,1978; son Mark Starr, September 18, 1977; and brothers Benjamin Betts, 1929, and Earl Betts, March 9, 1992. Survived by sons, Franklin Starr of Bryan, Ohio, Roger Starr of Cambridge, Ohio, Neil Starr of Columbus, Ohio and David Starr of Casper, Wyoming; brother Robert Betts of Quaker City, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Josephine Leach and Mrs. Wanetta Neuhart, both of Barnesville, Ohio; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call Wednesday, March 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home, Quaker City, Ohio, where funeral services will be held Thursday, March 9, at 1 p.m. with clergyman Evangelist Warren Lallathin officiating.  Burial at Friends Cemetery, Quaker City, Ohio. 

 

Stephens, Clarence Stephens

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press - Sunday, January 29, 1995

Clarence    "Butch"    Stephens,    84

        DALE, Ind. - Clarence "Butch" Stephens, 84, died at 9:19 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville.

        He retired in 1970 from Kraft Foods in Dale after 32 years.

        Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Minnie Peckinpaugh Stephens; two daughters, Mary Byers of Chandler, and Audrey Byers of Dale; two sons, Marvin Frank Stephens and Clarence Lee Stephens, both of Dale; a sister, Susan Yates of Pacific, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and a great-great- grandchild.

        Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fuller Funeral Home, with burial in Chinn Cemetery in Warrick County.

 

Stimpert, Hazel M. Stimpert, nee Schultheis
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, January 1995
    Hazel M. Stimpert, 88, formerly of Barber Ridge Road, Lewisville, Ohio, died January 27, 1995, in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield. She was born on October 9, 1906, at Lewisville, a daughter of the late William and Rena Keylor Schultheis.
    She was a homemaker and a member of the Lewisville United Methodist Church at Lewisville.
    Surviving are her husband, Herman F. Stimpert whom she married on December 10, 1924; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Betty) Mahoney of Woodsfield; one son, William R. Stimpert of Barnesville; and nine grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Herman Stimpert, Jr., and Richard Stimpert; three sisters, Lyria Schultheis, Edna May Schultheis and Latrena Winter; one brother, Floyd Schultheis.
    Friends were received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 SR 78 West, Woodsfield, January 29 with the Pastor Wayne Teafatiller officiating. Burial followed in the Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitations Center, c/o Activity Center, 37390 Airport Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793. 

 

Swallie, Golda Luella Swallie         1995

Golda Luella Swallie, 86, 318 Pike St., Barnesville, died Friday, Jan. 27, 1995 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born May 8, 1908 in Boston, Ohio, a daughter of the late James Allen and Melissa Jane Davis Huntsman.  She was a member of Boston Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Allen Derward and James Floyd Swallie; two daughters, Sharon Clark and Pauline Milhoan; three brothers, Jim, Lester and Arthur Huntsman; four sisters, Pearl Burkhart, Estalla Brown, Edna Stephens, and Bessie Davis.

Surviving are her husband, Leroy Swallie; five sons, Ronald of Bridgeport, Clesson of Piedmont, Donald, Richard and Jim, all of Barnesville; four daughters, Mrs. Earl (Luella) Howell of Marshallville, Mrs. Harley (Dauline) Tubaugh of Ravenna, Mrs. Oscar (Dorothy) Gray of Greensboro, NC, Mrs. James (Mary) Smithberger of Lewisville; a brother, Earl Huntsman of Toronto; a sister, Bertha Morris of Ashland; 43 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild.

Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. William Worcester officiating. Burial in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville.

 

Swank, Freda M. Swank, nee Morris

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; 13 May 1995

        QUAKER  CITY -- Freda Marie Swank, 100, formerly of Main Street, Quaker City, died Friday morning (May12, 1995) at Providence Hospital, Sandusky.

        She was born Dec. 7, 1894, near Gibson Station, daughter of the late Charles and Barbara Christman Morris.  She was a retired farmer and homemaker, a member of Quaker City United Methodist Church and Kennonsburg Grange.

        Mrs. Swank was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Swank, on June 18, 1973; a son, Willis Swank; and four brothers, Allen, Richard, P.T. and Frank Morris.

        She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Genevieve) Donley of Sandusky; a brother, Rodney Morris of Cambridge; a sister, Mrs. Beryl Dearth of Warren; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

        Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home, where services will be 1 p.m. Monday.  Burial will be in Friends Cemetery.

 

Swiger, Aubrey Harbert Swiger

Source:  The Charleston [West Virginia] Gazette; 18 Feb 1995 [as posted on findagrave.com]

        Aubrey Harbert Swiger, 99, of Beckley, formerly of Weston and Cowen, died February 17, 1995, in a local hospital.

        He was a former meat manager for A&P Co., Weston and a former manager of Case Department Store, Cowen.

        Surviving: son, Ralph of Beckley; grandchildren, Marjorie Harvey of Glen Allen, Va,, Mrs Jamie Ferguson of Sisterville, Cathy Hults of Fairmont, David Allen Swiger of San Jose, CA, Charles Swiger of Hampton, VA; six great-grandchildren.

        Memorial service will be 11 am Monday at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev Robert Debnam and the Rev J Paul Rader officiating. The body will be cremated. Burial will be 3 pm Monday at Odds Fellows Cemetery, Cowen.

       The family requests memorial contributions be made to Beckley Presbyterian Church, 203 S Kanawha St, Beckley WV or Cowen Methodist Church.

 

Tatum, Leslie L. Tatum, nee Thornton

Source:  The Tampa [Florida] Tribune; Friday, 30 Jun 1995

        LESLIE  L.  TATUM, 56, of New Port Richey died Thursday at home.  A native of Pleasant Grove, Ohio, she moved to this area 40 years ago.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church in New Port Richey.

        She is survived by her husband, Charles; two sons, Jeff and Greg, and a daughter Lisa, all of Tallahassee; and her mother, Alberta Thornton, and a sister, Virginia Faler, both of Pinellas Park.

Dignified Funeral Alternatives, New Port Richey.

 

Templeton, Betty June Templeton, nee Brown

Source:  The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Thursday, August 17, 1995

TEMPLETON

Betty June, 66, Oklahoma City, died Aug. 14, 1995. Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, Baggerley Funeral Chapel. Burial Gracelawn Cemetery.

 

Thayer, Gilbert J. Thayer

Source: The Plaquemines Gazette Obits for 1995, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana - as posted on findagrave.com; ca 1 Sep 1995

        Gilbert J. Thayer, U.S. Navy Retired, of Belle Chasse, on Thursday, August 31, 1995 at 8 a.m. Beloved husband of Pauline Greene Thayer. Father of Hebert Thayer of Lafayette and Roger Thayer of Belle Chasse. Son of the late Bessie and Howard Thayer. Brother of Virginia Greene of Sutton, WV, the late Frances H. Greene and Hebert W. Thayer.

        Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Age 70 years. A native of Sommersville, WV, and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 35 years. Religious services held at the chapel at Mothe Funeral Homes, Harvey. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park.

 

Thomas, Charles E. Thomas, Jr.

Source:  The Burgettstown [Pennsylvania] Enterprise; 5 Apr 1995

        Charles E. Thomas Jr., 58, of Burgettstown, died Thursday, March 23, 1995, in his home.

        He was born Oct. 2, 1936, in Burgettstown, a son of the late Charles E. and Frances M. DeCook Thomas Sr.

        Mr. Thomas was a retired employee of LTV Steel of Aliquippa.

        He was on the board of directors of Grandview Cemetery, Florence.

        Surviving are his wife, Doris Marshall Thomas; a daughter, Karen Fischer of Avella; a son, Randy Thomas of Paris; three brothers, Jerry Thomas of Joffre, and Sam and Dennis Thomas, both of Burgettstown; three sisters, Loretta Thomas, Dolores Rupani and Janet Thomas, all of Burgettstown; three grandchildren, Harry Joe and Kelly Jo Fischer of Avella, and Charles William Harrison of Paris; a step-granddaughter, Lynn Queen of Paris; and several nieces and nephews.

        Deceased are two sons, Charlie E. Thomas III, who died Aug. 5, 1977, and Harry H. Thomas, who died April 7, 1987.

        Friends were received in the Lee and Martin Funeral Home, where services were held Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. James Boyer officiating.  Interment was in Grandview Cemetery, Florence.

 

Thomas, Delorace G. Thomas, nee Binegar

Source:  Marietta [Ohio] Times; 1 November 1995

        MARIETTA -- Delorace G. Thomas, 74, of Route 8, Summit Drive, died at 6:56 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 31, 1995) at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

        She was born June 17, 1921, at Schley, Ohio, to Clarence and Carrie Herlan Binegar.  She had spent her early life in the Newport area and had attended Newport High School.  During World War II, she had been employed at the Ravenna Arsenal and had also worked at Fenton Art Glass Company.  She was a CB'er with the handle of "Fix-It-Lady" and also enjoyed her flower garden and her church.  She was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church where she had been a teacher in the kindergarten department of the Sunday School. She was also a member of the Reno Garden Club, the Little Muskingum Volunteer Fire Department  Auxilliary, and she and her husband had both been members of the Frontier CB Radio Club.

        On April 6, 1941, she married James Edwin Thomas who preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1995.

        She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte L. Jordan, and her son-in-law, James Jordan of Marietta Route 1; her mother of Newport Route 1; four sisters, June Wigal and her husband, Carroll, of Marietta, Phyllis Bowersock and her husband, Lawrence, of Rinard Mills, Monna Bond and her husband, Jerry, of Newport, and Patricia Lamp and her husband, James, of Newport; three brothers, Merle Binegar and his wife, Eva, of Antioch, Orvil Binegar and his wife, Bobbie of Eureka, W.Va., and Lyle Binegar and his wife, Sandra, of Newport; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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

        She had made her home with her daughter and son-in-law since the death of her husband.

        Services are at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Valley View Baptist Church with the Rev. Duane McCracken officiating.  Burial is in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home from today until noon on Thursday, and one hour prior to the services at the church.

        Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley View Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Route 1, Box 371, Longacre Street, Reno, Ohio, 45773.

 

Thomas, James Edwin Thomas

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 25 Feb 1995

        MARIETTA--James Edwin Thomas, 75, of Route 8 Summit Drive, died at Marietta Memorial Hospital at 12:50 p.m. Friday (Feb. 24, 1995).

        He was born Oct. 7, 1919 at Fay, Ohio, a son of the late Harvey and Margaret Davis Thomas.  He was a graduate of Lawrence High School and had been employed at Willow Island plant of American Cynanamid until his retirement.  He also had been engaged in farming.  He was a born again Christian and was an active member of the Valley View Baptist Church.  He had been a member of the Little Muskingum Volunteer Fire Department until his health failed, and was a "CB-er" whose  handle was "Weatherman."

        On April 6, 1941, he married Delorace Binegar, who survives with one daughter, Charlotte Jordan and her husband James of Marietta Route 1 and one brother, John Thomas Sr. of Reno Star Route and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Effie Edgar, Dorothy Warren and an infant sister, Carrie Thomas.

        Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at the Valley View Baptist Church with Pastor Duane McCracken officiating.  Interment is in East Lawn Memorial Park.  Friends may call at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home from 7 p.m. Satuday until Monday morning and at the church for one hour prior to services.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley View Baptist Church, P.O. Box 301 Reno, Ohio, 45773.

 

Thompson, Carl Thompson

Source: The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana - Monday, April 17, 1995

        CARL  "JIM"  THOMPSON, 74, of Paulding, Ohio, died yesterday in Syracuse.

        The Paulding County native was a veteran of World War II and retired after 25 years at General Portland Cement Co.

        Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; sons, Robert and James, both of Syracuse, and Richard of New York City; sister, June Dohoney of Paulding; brothers, Richard and Don, both of Paulding; and a grandchild.

        Services are 10 a.m. (Ohio time) Wednesday in Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, where calling is 4 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, and 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be with military honors in Live Oak Cemetery.

        Memorials are gifts to charity.

 

Thurston, Richard A. Thurston

Source:  The Tampa [Florida] Tribune - Thursday, December 21, 1995

        RICHARD A. THURSTON, 44, of Okeechobee, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Saturday.

        He is survived by a daughter, Amanda of St. Petersburg; his parents, Paul and Dora "Kathy" of Okeechobee; a brother, Paul "Mike" of Okeechobee; two sisters, Deborah Orndorff of Spring Hill and Linda Francis of Bradenton; and his paternal grandmother.

Buxton Funeral Home, Okeechobee.

 

Troxell, Margaret Young Troxell, nee Hilliard

Source:  The Wayne Co.  [Illinois] Press; 23 Jan 1995

Margaret Young Troxell, 78, Dies At Deaconess; Rites Set

        Mrs. Margaret Young Troxell, 78, of Fairfield, died at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. at 2:24 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 1995.

        Mrs. Troxell worked at Fairfield Memorial Hospital for nine years and also drove a bus for the Career Development Center for a time.

Rites Tuesday

        Funeral rites will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday from the Oak Valley Church west of Geff, with Rev. Clifford Hicks and Rev. James Boggs officiating.  Burial will be in the Oak Valley Cemetery.  Visitation will be conducted 6 to 8 Monday evening (tonight) from the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.  A Rebekah service will be conducted at 7:45 this evening.

        She was born at Lostant, Ill., Dec. 17,* 1916, the daughter of Francis and Grace Porter Hilliard.

        On Sept. 6, 1947, she was married to Thomas Young.  He died July 20, 1970.  Then on Mar. 23, 1975 she was married to Maynard Troxell.  He preceded her in death Sept. 17, 1975.

        Mrs. Troxell was a member of the Royal Neighbors and Inez Rebekah Lodges here and a member of the Oak Valley Church.

The Survivors

        Surviving are three sons, Ivan Young, of Keenes; and William Dale Young and Burl Young, both of Fairfield; two step-daughters, Helen Windland of Rochelle; and Marie Schabacker, of Florida; one sister, Marie Rutger, of Fairfield; a step-sister, Hazel Tennyson, of Fairfield; and 10 grandchildren.

*Submitter’s Note: The Social Security Death Index gives her birth as December 16.

 

Vanauker, June J. Vanauker, nee Hackathorn

Source;  The Youngstown [Ohio] Vindicator; 11 Feb 1995

JUNE   J.   VANAUKER,  62

Had  worked   at Meines   Florist,  Struthers

        NORTH  JACKSON -- Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Lane Funeral Home, Canfield, for Mrs. June J. Vanauker, 62, of 5038 S. Salem Warren road, who died of heart failure Friday at Salem Community Hospital.

        Mrs. Vanauker was born June 27, 1932, in Bergholz, Ohio, a daughter of James and Margaret Mercer Hackathorn.  She had worked at Meines Florist in Struthers.

        She was a member of the Bergholz Church of Christ and attended Ellsworth Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the Kings Daughters Sunday School Class.  She was also a member of Ellsworth Extension Club.

        Besides her mother of Bergholz, she leaves her husband, John F., whom she married Oct. 31, 1954; a daughter, Jean Bright of Albion, Pa.; a sister, Geneiveve Cizman of Bergholz; and four grandchildren.

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

 

Wagner, Dorothy Wagner, nee Beller

Source:  The Dover-New Philadelphia [Ohio] Times Reporter; 5 Apr 1995

        Dorothy Beller Wagner, 91, of 49 Cheshire Dr., Glen Carbon, Ill., died Monday, April 3, 1995, at 8:52  p.m. in Anderson Hospital at Maryville, Illinois.

        Born in Dover, April 11, 1903, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Cora Maude Miller Beller.

        Surviving are her husband, Ross A. Wagner of Glen Carbon, Ill,; a daughter, Rebecca Jane and Robert J. Decker of Glen Carbon; a sister, Florence Kessler of Springfield; and a granddaughter, Susan Christine Decker of Fayetteville, Ark.

        She attended First United Presbyterian Church at Collinsville, Ill.

        She was a school teacher at Dover High School and Elementary School.  She was a member of the American Assn. of University Women Collinsville Branch and held a dual membership in the American Assn. of University Women Birmingham, Mich., Branch.  She was also a member of Collinsville Women's Club, Birmingham Area Senior Coordinating Council, Sigma Kappa, Miami University of Ohio, Birmingham Historical Society, Senior Center of Edwardsville and Rotary Ann of Birmingham.

        She was a former member of First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, Mich., the Moravian Church at Dover and the First Presbyterian Church Phoebe Circle of Birmingham, Mich.

        Services will be held in Herr Funeral Home at Collinsville, Ill., Wednesday (today), April 5, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. with Dennis Johnson officiating.  Burial will be in Roseland Park at Royal Oak, Mich.

 

Walker, Gilbert R. "Gib" Walker

Source:  The Elyria [Ohio] Chronicle Telegram; 24 Sep 1995

Walker  services

Was  Wellington  resident

        A memorial service for Gilbert R. "Gib" Walker, 76, of Wellington will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church, 125 Grand Ave., Wellington.

        The Rev. Joel Kettering will officiate.  Mr. Walker died Thursday at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria after being ill for several weeks.

        Interment will be private at Greenwood Cemetery in Wellington.  Memorials may be made to the church.

        Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Norton Funeral Home, 370 South Main St., Wellington.

        Born in Avon, Mr. Walker lived in Wellington since 1981.

        He worked for the Production Credit Association in Fostoria for 31 years, retiring in 1960.

        He was a member of the church.

        Survivors include daughters, Joyce King of Cedarville, Ohio, and Peggy Ziegler of Wellington; sons, Ronald and Richard, both of Cedarville; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Evelyn Sones of Idaho Springs, Colo., and Donna Rowland of Ashland.

       He was preceded in death by his wife, H. Marie Walker, in 1991; his parents, Walter and Ann Walker; and a sister, Luella Mayes.

 

Watson, Leroy "Pete" Watson

Source:  The Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 18 / 19 Aug 1995

        Leroy "Pete" Watson, 82, of 431 Bank St., died Thursday afternoon at his residence following a long illness.  He was born in Ashland, March 23, 1913, the son of John W. and Anna DeLong Watson.  He had resided in Ashland County all of his life.  He had been employed as a pressman for General Motors, Ontario plant for 24 years, retiring in1980.  He was a member of United Auto Workers Union 549.  He had been a former employee of Faultless Rubber Co. for 11 years.

        He was married July 21, 1944 to Genevive M. Jackson, who survives.  Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Darrell (Mary Ann) Arnold of Polk; five sons, Anthony L. of Ashland, Alfred M. of Widowville, David P. of Mansfield, Clifford E. of New London and Wayne R. of Baltimore, Md.; 11 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, William of Mansfield.

        Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Denbow-Primm Funeral Home with Travis Irwin officiating. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Steele Avenue Church of Christ, 323 Steele Ave., Ashland 44805 or Hospice of North Central Ohio Inc., 1200 E. Main St., Ashland 434805.*

*Submitter's Note:  If this is a zip code, it has one too many digits.

 

Wehr, Everett C. "Pete" Wehr

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; 19 Oct 1995

        QUAKER  CITY -- Everett C. "Pete" Wehr, 42, of Oakland Boulevard, Cambridge, died Wednesday (Oct.18, 1995) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.

        He was born Oct.13, 1953, in Barnesville, son of Leona "Jackie" Yanosik of Quaker City and the late Gilbert Wehr.

        He was a supervisor at the Cambridge post of the Ohio Department of Transportation .

        He was co-owner of H&W Metal Co., Quaker City, and owner of the W.L.W. Racing Team.  He was a well-known local racer since 1990.

        He was a member of Central Christian Church, Quaker City, the Quaker City Fire Department and Elks Lodge 448 of Cambridge.      

        He leaves a son, Timothy Wehr of the home; a daughter, Rachael Wehr of the home; a brother, Kevin Wehr of Quaker City; a sister, Lou Ann Leach of Quaker City; a grandmother and stepgrandfather, Sylvia and Vernon Foraker of  Quaker City; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

        Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home, Quaker City, services will * 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Patrick Hayes officiating.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Quaker City.

*Submitter's Note:  There seems to be a word missing from the obituary at this point.

 

Welcher, Donald V. Welcher Sr.

Source:  The San Francisco [California] Chronicle - Thursday, September 14, 1995

       Donald V. Welcher Sr., owner of Welcher and Associates advertising agency and former co-publisher of the Post Newspapers, died in his sleep September 6 at his Oakland home. He was 74.

        Born in Hanford in the San Joaquin Valley in 1920, Mr. Welcher was the youngest of three children of African American pioneers to California. His father, Lloyd Welcher, graduated from Tuskegee Institute as a diesel engineer in 1911. Soon after, the elder Welcher moved his family to Hanford, where he opened an automotive garage.

        In the early 1940s, Mr. Welcher attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was one of only three black students at the college. He made history as Drake's first black football player.

        In 1944, he married a fellow student, Jean Dye. The following year, he graduated with a degree in education, and the couple moved to San Francisco.

        Mr. Welcher got a job at Booker T. Washington Community Center, where he worked primarily with teenage boys' clubs. He combined his community work with advertising sales for the Sun Reporter newspaper, an effort that led to his establishing the San Francisco Independent newspaper.

        He later worked with attorney Tom Berkley as co-publisher and general manager of the Post Newspapers, based in Oakland. He eventually established his own advertising agency.

        He is survived by his wife; three children, Donald Vincent Welcher Jr., Darya Satterfield and Lisa Welcher; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

        Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, 11th and West streets in Oakland.

 

Wheeler, Samuel Wheeler

Source:  The Barnesville Enterprise, Barnesville, Ohio; 6 Dec 1995

        Samuel Wheeler, 73, Bethesda, died Sat. Dec. 2, 1995 at Wheeling Medical Park.  He was born Dec. 8, 1921, a son of the late Stanley and Laura Mae VanDyne.

        He was a retired welder for Watt Car and Wheel; member of Barnesville VFW, Bethesda Senior Citizens, and Belmont Ridge Christian Church.  He was an Army veteran of World War II.

        He was preceded in death by a brother, Everett Wheeler, and a sister, Inez Schafer.

        Surviving are his wife, Dorotha Wheeler; three sons, Samuel Wayne, Barnesville, and David Earl and Rodney Dean, both of Bethesda; a stepdaughter, Evelyn McKeen of Lamira; a stepson, Robert Gatten, Belmont; eight grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren.

        Friends were received at Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda, where services were held Tuesday with Rev. Joe Coma officiating.  Burial was in Armstrongs Cemetery, Armstrongs Mills.

 

Wilson, Richard L. Wilson

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Thursday, September 7, 1995

        Richard L. Wilson, 48, of Akron, passed away Sept. 5, 1995.

        Mr. Wilson was employed by the Medina County Achievement Center. He was a member of the Firestone Park United Methodist Church and the Fraternal Order of Foresters.

        He is survived by his loving wife, Connie M.; sons, David A., Jeffrey L., and Brian A., all of Akron; sister, Sharon Woolsey of Florida.

        Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m., at the Firestone Park United Methodist Church, 250 N. Firestone Blvd., with Pastor Bill Norman officiating. Calling one hour prior to service, 10 to 11 a.m., at the church. Inurnment at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Firestone Park United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. (Schermesser Funeral Home, South Main Street Chapel, 724-9351.)

 

Winland, Marie N. Winland, nee Vossen

Source:  The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 19 Mar 1995

        Marie N. Winland, 65, 521 Wallace St., Brilliant, died Saturday, March 18, 1995 at her home.  She was born in Wheeling on April 5, 1929, a daughter of the late Jacob and Marie Guegold Vossen.

       She was a retired advertising specialist with Sears, Roebuck & Company at Steubenville and a member of Brilliant United Methodist Church and the Ladies Oriental Shrine of Steubenville.

        She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas E. Winland Jr.

        Surviving are her husband, Thomas E. Winland; a son, David of Brilliant; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Tina Marie) Weldon of Barnesville and Mrs. Roger (Jessie Lou) Smith of Chesterfield, Va.; a brother, John Vossen of Monroeville, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Harvey (Marcella) Ashton of Martins Ferry, Evelyn Jackson of Bridgeport, and Mrs. James (Shirley) Jackson of Gault, Calif.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

        Friends will be received today 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Vink Ivey officiating.  Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.

        Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice Inc., 1 Ross Park, Steubenville, Ohio 43952.

 

Wood, Cornelia A. Wood, nee Neuhardt

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; 31 Jul or early Aug 1995

        BARNESVILLE -- Cornelia A. Wood, 93, of Barnesville, died Saturday (July 29, 1995) at Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell.

        She was born Aug. 8, 1901, in Barnesville, daughter of the late William and Kate Neuhardt Friday.

        She was a retired employee of McCoy Pottery in Roseville and a member of the Franklin Avenue Church of Christ, Roseville.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman Wood; two brothers, Ellwood and Homer Friday; three sisters, Ella VanDyne, Nettie Coss and Frances Tucker.

        She leaves a brother, Paul Friday, of Barnesville.

        Services were at 1 p.m. today at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home.  The Rev. Charles Kirkpatrick officiated.  Burial was in Crestview Cemetery.

 

Wood, Goldie Halene Wood, nee Holcomb

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Monday, May 1, 1995

        Goldie Halene Wood, 70, of Creston, died Thursday, April 27, 1995, at Barberton Citizens Hospital after a long illness.

        She was born Oct. 30, 1924 in Widen, W. Va., to the late Arthur and Mamie D. (Smith) Holcomb, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Big Union Baptist Church in Dille, W. Va.

        She was preceded in death by her husband, and is survived by daughters, Betty Tinnel of Craigsville, W. Va., Nina Rogers of Covington, Ky., Brenda Lewis of Cincinnati, and Linda Ball of Creston; sons, Phillip Wood of Rittman, David Wood of Mt. Olive, Ky., Dale Wood of Cincinnati, Morgan Wood of Mt. Olive, Ky., Frankie Wood of Rittman; sister, Rebecca Barton of Little Rock, Ark.; brother, William Holcomb of Cincinnati; 33 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.

        Services will be held Tuesday, May 2, at 11 a.m., at Big Union Baptist Church in Dille, W. Va., Rev. Lee W. Myers officiating. Visitation at the church TODAY, from 6 to 9 p.m. Burial at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery in Hookersville, W. Va.

 

Woods, Hazel E. Woods, nee Duckworth

Source:  The Marion [Indiana] Chronicle Tribune; 16 May 1995

        JONESBORO -- Hazel E. (Harness) Woods, 78, 906 S. Race St., Jonesboro, died at 11:10 a.m. Sunday in Marion General Hospital.

        Mrs. Woods was born in Brown County.  She was a homemaker.  She was a member of Owens-Illinois Auxiliary, Marion-Grant County YWCA and was a 16-year member of Paranite, Jonesboro.

        Survivors include a brother, Allen Duckworth, Gas City; and a sister, Alberta (Mrs. Bill) Roach, Gas City.

        Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Needham Storey Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, with the Rev. Charles McCallum officiating.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Gas City.

        Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Yanosik, Joseph Yanosik

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian;  Wednesday, 18 Oct 1995

        QUAKER  CITY--Joseph Yanosik, 74, of Bell Nursing Home, Kimbolton, formerly of Salesville, died Monday (Oct. 16, 1995) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.

       He was born Feb. 16, 1921, in Sencaville, son of the late Mike and Anna Smee Yanosik.  He was a coal miner and member of the VFW Post at Kipling.  He was also a member of Barnesville Moose Lodge 1304 and he attended Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, Byesville.  He was a U.S.  Army veteran of World War II.

        He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Yanosik in 1968.  Also a brother is deceased.*

        He leaves a brother Elmer Yanosik of Salesville;  a sister-in-law, Alberta Yanosik of Quaker City;  two nieces, Shirley Marlene Lippert of Salesville and Florence Ann Crawford of Coshocton.*

        No calling were observed, graveside services were conducted at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at Greenwood Cemetery, Byesville, with Pastor John Kimbler officiating.  Military graveside services were conducted by Guernsey County Veterans Council.  Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home, Quaker City, was in charge of arrangements.  Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. 

*Note from Terry Willis on findagrave.com:           

AN EDIT TO THIS OBIT:

HE ALSO HAS A DECEASED BROTHER: JOHN YANOSIK.  FLORENCE ANN CRAWFORD IS OF CAMBRIDGGE, OHIO.  HE ALSO HAS A NEPHEW: JOHN MICHAEL YANOSIK OF QUAKER CITY, OHIO.

 

Yoder, Carl Eugene Yoder

Source:  The Free Press Standard, [Carrollton, Ohio]; Thursday, 31 Aug 1995

        Carl Eugene Yoder, 61, of 283 E. Main St., Carrollton, died in his home Aug. 24 after a lengthy illness.

        Born Nov. 3, 1933, at Cameron, W. Va., he was a son of Mrs. Helen (Karr) Yoder of Moundsville, W. Va., and the late Ottis C. Yoder.

        He was a member of the Simpson United Methodist Church of Moundsville, W. Va., and attended the First United Methodist Church of Carrollton, Carroll County Vets Club and the F.O.E. of Carrollton.  He. was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He graduated from Moundsville High School in 1951.  He had been in pipeline construction since 1951 and was superintendent for the ARB Pipeline of Bakersville, Calif.  He worked on pipeline construction in 48 states, including the Alaskan pipeline.  Carrollton had been his home since 1971.

        On Nov. 30, 1957, he married Joyce E. Mercer, who survives, along with two daughters, Mrs. Vic (Carol) Power of Carrollton and Mrs. Dale (Jane) McPeters of Midland, Texas; one son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Shelly Yoder of Bolivar; two brothers, Ottis B. Yoder of Napa, Calif. and Larry L. Yoder of Fallon, Nev.; two sisters, Mrs. Dan (Doria) Walton and Mrs. Paul (Delma) Brown, both of Moundsville, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Scott Matthew, Christina Marie and Amanda Jane Power, Jennifer Joyce McPeters and the expected child of Rodney and Shelly Yoder.

        Funeral services were held Aug. 28 in Allmon-Dugger Funeral Home at Carrollton.  Rev. David Blood officiated.  Burial was in Westview Cemetery where full military services were conducted by the V.F.W., American Legion and D.A.V.

        Contributions may be made to Carroll County Hospice, 1040 Trump Rd., NW, Carrollton, Ohio 44615.

 

Yost, Charles "Henry" Yost

Source:  The Calhoun Chronicle, Grantsville, West Virginia; 13 Jul 1995 [as posted on wvgenweb.org/calhoun]

        Charles "Henry" Yost, 98, of Chloe, died Monday, July 3, 1995, at Capital City Nursing Home, Charleston, after an extended illness.

        He was born in Douglas, a son of the late Jerry and Matilda Hoover Yost. He attended Walker United Methodist Church, near Chloe.

        Surviving are three sisters, Ellen Wiseman of Duck, Sadie Powell of Ripley, and Wavaline Arnold of Parkersburg; and his caregiver, Ruth Yost of Chloe, with whom he resided.

        He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dealie Santy and Anna Vaughn; and three brothers, Thomas Yost, Theadore [sic–Theodore] Yost, and Fountain Yost.

        Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Yost Cemetery, near Chloe.

 

Young, Thomas Young

Source:  The Redding [California] Record Searchlight  - Thursday, January 26, 1995

        Thomas Lee Young, 80, of Mount Shasta died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1995, at Laurel Crest Manor in Mount Shasta.

        No services will be conducted.

        Born Sept. 2, 1914, in Jackson, Mo., he moved to Siskiyou County in 1979 from Redding.

        He was a millwright for Champion International in McCloud and a World War II Army veteran.

        Survivors include son Billy of Mount Shasta; sisters Gladys Bruce and Inez Duchene, both of Redding, and Pat Beck of Riverside; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

        Memorial contributions may be made to McCloud Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 351, McCloud, CA 96057.

        Arrangements are being handled by Mount Shasta Memorial Chapel.

 

Zachea, Edna Zachea, nee Seibel

Source:  The Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer; 12 Apr 1995

ZACHEA

        EDNA ZACHEA (nee Seibel), beloved wife of the late Louis A. Sr., loving mother of Louis A. Jr. (Constance) of Las Vegas, grandmother of six, great grandmother of seven, sister of Helen Gallagher, Lil Nusbaum, Irene Esa.  Services Thursday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at the Funeral home.  Interment Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery.  Friends may call at THE TOMON & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 4722 PEARL RD. (N. OF BROOKPARK) on WEDNESDAY FROM 2-4 AND 7-9 P.M.

 

 

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