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1941 Return to Top of Page and Index of Years
Margaret E. Claus (nee Hoff)
Source: Newspaper clipping of February 1941
Life is a drop from the river,
That rises in mist o er the lea,
A moment in space of quiver,
Then falls on the breast of the sea,
It was- It is-now gone forever,
Yet lives through eternity.

Margarite E. Hoff Claus, the eldest daughter of Frederic and
Margarite Zimmerle Hoff, was born on May 7, 1861, in
She was united in marriage with Charles Claus, on June 14,
1883, who was her companion through 58 years of married life.
She leaves to mourn her sad departure her aged
companion; two children, Oswald A. Claus, of Pittsburg; and Bertha Reich, of
Miltonsburg, Ohio; the following grandchildren, Mrs. Charlotte Brown and Miss
Mildred Claus of Longview, Texas; Arthur Reich, of Miltonsburg and Vernon Reich
of Lewisville; four great grandchildren, Richard and Charles Brown and Alice
and Janet Reich
. The following sisters and brother survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, of
Miltonsburg; Mrs. Mary Zerger, of Woodsfield, and Fred W. Hoff, of
The deceased was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed
Church, being baptized and confirmed at an early age. She was also a member of
the Senior Women s
Brief funeral services were held at the family home, Monday
afternoon at 2:00 o clock, followed by additional services at
The death of Anna Burkhart, well know Temperanceville
woman, occurred at her home on Monday (Oct 16, 1941)
following several months of failing health. Deceased, a daughter of John
William Burkhart and Mary McLaughlin Burkhart, was born January 28, 1889, at
Temperanceville, where she lived the most of her life. For seven years
she was employed at the Mt. de Chantel academy in
Miss Burkhart is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Nicholas
Burkhart,
The body in charge of Foglesong funeral directors, Barnesville, after
preparation for burial, was moved back to the home. Wednesday morning at
9 o'clock funeral service was conducted by Father Heilman in St. Mary's
Catholic Church, Temperanceville, and interment was made in
Moffett, Oliver Moffett
Source--Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio
Published--February 1941
Moffett, Oliver, son of
Peter and Martha Moffett, was born near Antioch, Ohio, July 4, 1865, and passed
away at his home on East Church Street, Woodsfield, Wednesday evening, January
29, 1941, being at the time of his death, 75 years, 6 months and 25 days of
age. He lived in
ago.
He was united in marriage with
Edna Eikelberry on July 26, 1905 and to this union two children were born: Mrs.
Freda Cecil, of
Mr. Moffett was a kind husband
and father, a good neighbor and true friend. He was interested in others and
always willing to help in time of need.
He leaves to mourn, his wife,
two children, one brother, J. Wesley Moffett, of
"Sweetly rest from all thy labor,
Far from every grief and pain;
We will often think about you,
While we here on earth remain."
Funeral services were conducted at the
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank all who assisted us in any
way during the illness and at the time of the death of our husband and father.
We appreciate the kindness of those who gave flowers and those who
furnished cars and also appreciate the courtesy of Bauer and Turner. We
thank Brother Traylor for his words of comfort and thank him and Mrs. Traylor
for their songs. MRS.
MOFFETT AND CHILDREN
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Mrs. Phillip Zerger (apparently
from the obit below, nee Hoff)
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, May
28, 1942
Mrs. Phillip Zerger, aged 69 years, passed away at 7:30
o clock, Thursday morning of last week, May 21, 1942, at her home on Oaklawn
Avenue, Woodsfield. She had been seriously ill but her condition was thought to
be improving satisfactorily and her death came as a severe shock to her family
and scores of friends.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Herman and
Raymond, both of Woodsfield; four grandchildren, Doris, Ruth, Paul and Junior
Zerger all of Woodsfield; one brother, Fred Hoff of
Funeral services were held at 2:00 o clock Sunday afternoon
at the Galbraith funeral home in charge of the Reverend John H. Hose, pastor of
Elizabeth Rasche
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Dec.
17, 1942
Mrs. Elizabeth Rasche, aged 84 years, of Burlington, Iowa,
passed away in a hospital at Burlington on Thursday night, December 10, 1942,
due to a broken hip sustained about two weeks prior to her death.
She is survived by five children and one sister Mrs. Kathryn
Arnold of Woodsfield. Mrs. Charles F. Bott, of east of Woodsfield is a niece.
Mrs. Rasche was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Neuhart of
Woodsfield.
Funeral services were held at
Margaret Midcap, nee Stewart, Former Monroe Countian Dies
Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o clock, services were conducted in the Balswenger
Chapel of the Bertschy Memorial mortuary in Wheeling for Mrs. Margaret Stewart Midcap, 64, wife of
David Midcap and a resident of Wheeling for a some years, who succumbed to a
lengthy illness early Thursday morning of last week, at her home, 208 Market
Street, Wheeling. Rev. __ R. Bennett, pastor of the Methodist church
at Benwood, W. Va., conducted the service and interment was made at
F. C. Stewart Frederick Clark Stewart, aged 61, of
Barnesville Enterprise - April 23, 1942; page 4- OBITUARY
John Richard Johnson for the
past 32 years an employee of the Watt Foundry, died Friday morning at 2 o'clock
at his home at
They were the parents of ten
children, one son, Victor, preceding his father in death. Bereaved by Mr.
Johnson's death are the widow, the following children, Allen Johnson of
Lewisville, R. D., Mrs. Louise Stephens, Mrs. Nettie Taylor, Mrs. Arizona
Morris, William Johnson, Miles Johnson, Okey Johnson, and Tallmadge Johnson,
all of Barnesville, and Miss Juanita Johnson of the home, 22 grandchildren,
three great-grandchildren, and one brother, James Johnson of Summerfield, R. D.
Gray, James M.
Rites Held Sunday
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, October 15, 1942
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
James M. Gray, aged eighty
years, passed away last Friday afternoon at four o'clock, at his home, west of
Woodsfield, on the Woodsfield and Lewisville road. He had been ill for several
years and serious for a few weeks.
He is survived by his widow and
one daughter, Miss Mary of the home besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on
Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the late home, with Rev. Theodore Peterson
officiating. Burial was made in The Oaklawn Cemetery with W. P. Galbraith in
charge.
Mr. Gray was a self-reliant
industrious citizen, honorable and friendly in all his relations with others.
As a business man, both in a store near Graysville and in a retail feed
business, near his late home, he enjoyed the high confidence of his patrons.
Mr. Gray was a member of The
Methodist Church but for the past several years was prevented by illness from
attendance at church services.
Gertler, Philip Gertler
Philip Gertler Dies at Ozark
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, September
1942
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Phillip W. Gertler, aged 75
years, passed away at his home at Ozark at 3:30 o'clock this Thursday morning,
September 10, 1942. He had suffered a paralytic stroke on last Thursday
morning.
Surviving are his wife; one
daughter, Mrs. Newell Paine, of the home; two grandsons, Larry William and
Frank Gertler Paine, also of the home; one brother, George Gertler, Woodsfield,
and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore of Ozark.
Short funeral services at the
home Saturday afternoon will be followed by final rites at
Mr. Gertler was a member of
Source: Summerfield News, Thursday 5 March 1942,
The death of
Delilah, aged seventy-three years, wife of Alonzo Carpenter, occurred recently
at her home at
Alice V. Morris - nee Carpenter
Source: The
QUAKER CITY--Feb.
5---Services for Mrs. Alice V. Morris, 74, wife of R. M. Morris, near Calais,
who died Tuesday night at the Heskett House Rest Home, Cambridge, will be held
Friday at 1 P.M. at the home with additional rites at the Seneca Valley Church
of Christ. Rev. J. V. A. Traylor will
be in charge and burial will be in
Mrs. Morris was
the daughter of Richard L. and Sarah Miller Carpenter and spent the greater
part of her life in
Surviving the
deceased are her husband; one daughter,
Mrs. Fred Rubel of Summerfield Rt 2;
one brother, Lawson Carpenter of Barnesville and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah
King of
Published in the
Paul A. Hinton Jr., infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hinton, died at
The body arrived in
Source:
Jefferson Davis Staley, 79, passed away at his home at
He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth Staley and the
following children: Mrs. Stella Sibel,
of Cleveland, O.; Mrs. J.A. Goudy, of
He was a member of the
Funeral services will be held at the
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John S. Jeffries
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, Jan.
28, 1943, Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
John Simon Jeffries, of Avella, Pennsylvania, an oil well
driller, died in Bellaire City Hospital at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21,
1943, of last week of burns sustained early that day when his clothing caught
fire while he was at work on a drilling operation on the Harry E. Warren farm,
between Businessburg and Jacobsburg.
Mr. Jeffries, a tool dresser, was engaged in pulling tools
from the well when the accident occurred. He is said to have stepped back into
an open gas flame, used as a light which ignited his clothing. He ran from the
scene and was fatally burned before a fellow workman would reach him. The burns
extended over a major portion of the body.
Deceased was a native of
The body was brought to the home of Orville Willison at
Woodsfield, Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock
at the Woodsfield Church of Christ, with the Reverend Charles Rock
officiating. Burial was made in the
Neuhart Ridge cemetery.
Mr. Jeffries was about 41 years of age.
Roy McFarland
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue:
Roy McFarland, aged 35 years, passed away at his home on
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Lloyd and Wayne of the
home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. McFarland of Hannibal, Ohio; two sisters,
Mrs. F. D. Pfalzgraf of Woodsfield and Mrs. Frank Hamilton of Wireton,
Pennsylvania; three brothers, Floyd McFarland of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, and
Paul and Walter McFarland of Youngstown, Ohio, besides many more distant
relatives and scores of friends.
Short funeral services were held at the Bauer & Turner
funeral home Monday afternoon followed by final rites at
Many friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Anna K. Ludwig (nee Hehr)
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, June 1943
Mrs. Anna K. Ludwig, nee Hehr, was born in Summit township,
Monroe County, Ohio, June 22, 1874, and died suddenly June 23, 1943, of a heart
ailment while visiting a brother, Edward Hehr, in Wheeling, West Virginia. She had attained the age of 69 years and one
day.
Mrs. Ludwig was baptized and confirmed in the Faith of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church, of which she remained a consistent member
until death.
On February 14, 1898, she was untied in marriage with John
S. Ludwig and to this union, two children were born: Mrs. Helen Egger, of
Surviving are her two children; five grandchildren; three
sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Forbes and Mrs. Freda Larkin of Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania; Mrs. Charley Ihlenfeld of Wheeling; four brothers, William Hehr
of Lewisville; Edward and Ben Hehr of Wheeling, and John Hehr of Canton, Ohio.
Short services were held in the home of Gilbert J. Ludwig at
2:00 p.m. and final rites at 2:30 p.m. at the Evangelical and Reformed Church,
Woodsfield, on Saturday, June 26th, with her pastor, Reverend John H. Hose,
officiating. Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.

Her soul to him who gave it rose,
God called it to its long repose,
Eternal Rest.
Although our Mother s sun is set,
Her light shall linger round us yet.
Bright, radiant blest.
Catherine Kilburn (nee Kahrig)
Source: Newspaper clipping, Issue: November 1943
Catherine Kahrig Kilburn, was born July 11, 1873, and after
a several months illness passed away at her home near Lewisville, Ohio on the
morning of November 2, 1943, being at the time of her passing 70 years, 4
months and 18 days of age.
On March 27, 1894, she was united in marriage with Henry
Kilburn, and to this union three children were born: Homer, Mrs. Anna Claus and
Charles, all of the vicinity of
At an early age she was confirmed at
Caroline (Lena) (Frank) Veiock -- One of Tarentum, Pa.'s best known residents, Mrs.
Caroline Veiock, 76, of 609 Third avenue, died in Allegheny Valley Hospital at
8:20 Thursday evening, March 25th, 1943. She had complained of not feeling well on Wednesday, but her
illness was not considered serious until Thursday afternoon. At 8:00 p.m. she was rushed to the hospital.
She was born in
Mrs. Veiock was held in high esteem by
a host of friends, to whom her passing came as a great shock. Possessed of a friendly, cheerful
disposition, she was thoughtful and considerate of all with whom she came in
contact.
Survivors include two sons, Frank at
home, and Harry, of Marion, Indiana; four daughters, Mrs. Stella Horan, at
home; Mrs. Helen Laux, of Tarentum; Mrs. Ida Perry, of Massillon, O., and Mrs.
Mary Evans of Harrisburg; a brother, Charles Frank, of Bellaire, and a sister,
Mrs. Hattie Menkel, of Woodsfield; seven grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Mrs. Veiock was the widow of the late
George Veiock.
Funeral services were conducted at the
late home at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. John E. Shaughnesy, pastor
of the
English, Minnie (Griffin) English
Mrs. Minnie English Dies Friday
July 8, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon matson
Mrs. Minnie Griffin English, 56,
died here Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Meek
of Eastern Avenue. Death followed a brief illness of heart trouble.
Brief funeral services were held
Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meek home, with additional rites at The Church of
Christ with J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Burial was made in
Born at Rinard Mills, a daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Griffin, the deceased is survived by six
children; Mrs. Meek with whom she resided; Mrs. Warren Smith of
Graysville; Mrs. Paul Drum of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Bernard
Forshey of Lower Salem; George and Claude English of Canton; five
brothers; Ellsworth, Marion and Russell Griffen of Rinard Mills, Emmett
of Friendly, West Virginia and Otis of Holidays Cove, W. Va..; also two
sisters, Mrs. Al Drum of Senecaville, Ohio and Mrs. Everett Smith
of Whipple, Ohio. One sister, Mrs. Lewis Lallathin, preceded her in
death, and four children preceded their mother in death.
When we say reverently "She
was a good mother, neighbor and friend" in reference to a loved one who
has passed to The Great Beyond, we pay high tribute to that personality. That
is what those who knew her best and enjoyed her friendship say of Mrs. English.
She was loyal and steadfast and the interests of her family and faithfulness to
her church were first in her consideration.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of many friends in their loss of a devoted mother.
Johnson, Harry M. Johnson
The Spirit of Democracy
Dated, January 14, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Funeral services were held on
Wednesday afternoon for Harry M. Johnson, 41, who was fatally injured in an
automobile accident Sunday morning near New Philadelphia. Brief services were
held at his late residence near
Surviving are his wife, Nellie
Johnson; one son, Lloyd of the home; and his mother, Mrs. Anna Johnson,
Sycamore Valley; five sisters, Mrs. Shelia Massie, Mrs. Ethel Unger, Harrietsville;
Mrs. Ella Thurla of Cambridge; Stella Hubbard of Zanesville; and Hattie
Smithberger of Sycamore Valley. One brother, Clarence Johnson, of Conneaut,
also survives.
Mr. Johnson was employed in the
oil fields of
Hine, J.F. Hine
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, Sept. 2, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson,
J. F. Hine, son of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Balzar Hine, died in
The body will be brought to The
Galbraith Funeral Home, Friday morning and will remain there.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock in St. Sylvester's Catholic Church in
charge of Rev. Fr. J. G. Mehler. Interment will be made in the family
burial lot in
Dietrich, John C. Dietrich
Prominent Clarington Resident is Taken
Died, December 30, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
John C. Dietrich, 66, of
Clarington died at his home Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. He was prominent in
that community where for the past 30 years he had operated The Clarington
Creamery.
Deceased was a son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dietrich. He was a member of The Evangelical and Reformed
Church of Clarington and of The Masonic Lodge of that place.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Alice Clark Dietrich, a daughter, Mrs. Walter McFarland of Youngstown, and
sons, Harold of Jackson Army Base, Jackson, Miss., and Paul of
Maxwell Field, Ala.; Miss Bertha Dietrich of Clarington, and five
brothers; Charles, Louis and Wesley, all of Clarington; Adolph of Belmont and
Dan of Canton; also two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Friday afternoon, with Rev. W. J. Hausmann, Wheeling, officiating. Burial
was made in
Harper, Floyd Harper
Floyd Harper Dies In Japanese
Source: Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Royden Harper of
Pvt. Harper was inducted into
the Army in
Pvt. Harper was born near
He was a member of The
Evangelical and Reformed Church in
In addition to his father, he is
survived by two brothers who are in the armed forces: Cpl. Virgil Harper of
Crum, Mrs. Campsadell Armi Crum nee Truex
Died:
February 12, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Campsadell Armi Truex Crum
was born November 9, 1861, and died February 12, 1943, aged 81 years, 3 months
and 3 days. She was the mother of 13 children, of whom survive. There is
also 60 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Eight grandchildren and
3 great-grandchildren preceded her in death.
Cline, Mrs. William F. Cline
Mrs. Cline
Dies at Mingo Junction
Source: Spirit of Democracy, dated September 9, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. William F. Cline, aged 88
years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emery Edwards at Mingo
Junction, on Saturday morning, September 4. The body was brought to her late
home at Low Gap and remained there until Tuesday afternoon when funeral
services were held at The Christian Union Church. Burial was made in the church
cemetery in charge of Galbraith Funeral Home of Woodsfield.
Mrs. Cline is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Edwards in whose home she died, Mrs. James Gray of
Woodsfield, Mrs. Barnett Williamson of Okmulgee, Okla., and Mrs.
Everett Smith of Rinard Mills, and two sons, Luther Cline of Plainview
and John Cline of Low Gap. Her husband died seven years ago.
Source: The
Lloyd E. Leach, 34, near Temperanceville, was fatally
injured at 10 P.M. Saturday when struck by a truck on the
District headquarters of the patrol here said the accident
was investigated by patrolmen from the Bridgeport sub-station and that the
truck driver, Ray House, near Batesville, told officers Leach was lying in the
highway and that he did not see the man in time to avoid striking him.
Leach was attended at the scene by Dr. J.L. Romans,
Batesville, and the physician accompanied the victim to Swan hospital, death
occurring en route. Leach was reported to have been crushed through the chest.
The accidents in which the brothers lost their lives occurred only a few miles
apart.
Leach is survived by his widow; five children, Leach,
Herbert, Russell, Dale and an infant daughter born last Wednesday; six
brothers, David and Ellis, Summerfield R.D.; Acel and Barney of Quaker City;
John of Cleveland and Arch of U.S. Army New Guinea; three sisters, Mrs.
Harriett Carpenter, Quaker City R.D. and Mrs. Kate Floyd, Caldwell and Mrs.
Jennie Flood of Batesville and his father, Sam Leach, near Batesville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 P.M. at the home
of his father,
Source:
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 P.M. at the Eberle
Funeral Home ,
Mr. Leach, popular and well known young farmer, residing
six miles north of
Mr. Leach suffered a fractured skull, fractured right
shoulder, possible fracture of right hip and numerous cuts and bruises,
patrolmen said.
The victim is survived by his widow, Sylvia: four children,
Leona and Leola, twins, William and Robert of home; six brothers, David Ellis,
Summerfield R.D., Barney and Acel, Quaker City R.D., Lloyd, Temperanceville
Star Route, John, of Cleveland and Ruch, U.S. Army, New Guinea; three sisters,
Mrs. Harriett Carpenter, Quaker City R.D., Mrs. Kate Flood, Batesville and Mrs.
Jennie Flood of Batesville; his father Sam Leach of Summerfield. His mother and
one sister are deceased.
Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs.
Leach's cousin Pvt. Robert Wise of Camp Bulter, N.C.; Mr. and Mrs. Slater Peake
and family, Cecil Magruder and family and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schultz and
family all of Wheeling WVa; Mrs. Raymond Johnson and daughter Betty, George
Weishar of Newark; and an aunt of Mrs. Leach, Mrs. Russel Duer of Piqua, Ohio,
who is staying the week with her.
Cain, James W. Cain
Source:
James W. Cain Rites Saturday
Services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock
at the Olszta funeral home for James W. Cain, veteran of World War I, who died
Thursday in the Veterans hospital at
The family residence is at
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Cain, two
sons, Kenneth Robert Cain at home, and Arlington E. Cain with the U. S. Navy;
one daughter, Miss Regina Cain, Bellaire, O.; four sisters, Mrs. Frank DeBolt, Wheeling;
Mrs. Howard Dunfee, Bellaire, O.; Mrs. Margaret Wright, Bellaire, O., and Mrs.
Eugene Grossenback, Woodsfield, O.; his father, Isaac Cain, Clarington, O.; his
grandfather, James W. Cain, Clarington, O.
Source:
Beallsville---Sept. 27. Miss Arvilla Carpenter passed away in the
Source:
Woodsfield, O., Sept. 28--Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at Beallsville for Miss Arvilla Carpenter, 74, in charge of Rev.
Williams, of the Bethesda Christian Church. Burial was made in the
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Shuman, Mrs. Luella Shuman
nee Hoskins
Source--Wheeling Intelligencer Thursday, November 30, 1944
Mrs. LUELLA SHUMAN Succumbs Wednesday Shuman , Mrs. Luella Wickers
passed away at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Wetzel county hospital at New
Martinsville. She was born in
Surviving are these children; Homer V. Wickers of Woodville, O.; Mrs.
Vaine L. Smittle of New Martinsville; two brothers, F. W. and R. G. Hoskins of
Hoyt, Perry H. Hoyt
Source--
Hoyt , Perry H. , 68, of
Surviving are his wife, Mary
Luvedo Hoyt; three children, Harry and Frank of Wheeling and Mrs. Walter Custer
of
Henry Philip Claus
Source: Newspaper clipping, Issue: 1944
Henry Philip Claus, departed this life Monday, March 20,
1944, at his home near Middle Church at the age of 73 years, 10 months, and 20
days. Although his death was sudden, he
had been in failing health since undergoing operation a year ago.
He was born May 1, 1870, in
Surviving Mrs. Claus are his wife, three sons: Everett
Claus, of Lewisville; Walter Claus, of Akron; Emil Claus, of Bucyrus; one
daughter, Mrs. Hulda McDonough, of Akron; eleven grandchildren, two great
grandchildren, two sisters; Mrs. Ann Friday, of Columbus; Mrs. Elizabeth
Wilhelm, of Parkersburg, W. Va., and three brothers: Herman Claus and Clarence
Claus, of Hornick, Iowa, and Edward Claus, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Two sisters, Mrs.
Louise Scheurr, of
Just recently Mr. and Mrs. Claus together with the family observed
their golden wedding anniversary.
Here at last, and over yonder
Just within the pearly gates
Watching still for loved ones coming --
Now our father peacefully waits.
When we, too, shall cross the river,
And on earth no longer roam,
May we reunite together
Safe at last, in that bright home.
Thomas Franklin (Frank) Conley aged 78, life-long resident
of Monroe County, died Wednesday morning, September 19th at six
o clock at his home on Sardis, Route 1.
He had been ill for two years. A
son of the late Jess and Sarah Conley of
Source: MONROE CO., OH OBITUARIES, Vol. 2 , page 37
Mrs.
Mary Newhart Latta, 72, mother of Dr. R.H. Latta of Graysville, died Friday
evening at her home in Graysville following an illness of several weeks.
Mrs.
Latta had spent her entire life at Graysville and in Monroe Co. Her
husband, Dr. A.F. Latta, died some years ago. Survivors are her son, Dr.
R. H. Latta; and two brothers, Frank Newhart & Willis Newhart of
Batesville.
Funeral
services were held at the home in Graysville Monday afternoon at 1:00 in charge
of Minister J.V.A. Traylor of the
Besides
her church affiliation, Mrs. Latta was a member of the Order of Eastern Star,
of Woodsfield. They conducted the ritualistic service at the cemetery,
commemorating the virtues of their departed sister.
Mrs.
Latta was loved and highly respected in her home community. Endowed by nature
with a fine personality, and motivated by a fine Christian spirit, she won and
kept the friendship and good will of a wide acquaintance. Her passing to
her heavenly reward is mourned by scores of friends beyond the family
circle." (11 August 1944)
Winfield Scott Gatten
Source: The Monroe County Beacon,
Winfield Scott Gatten, oldest son of
Joseph Thomas Gatten and Hannah Jane Highman Gatten, was born at
Mr. Gatten leaves to mourn his
departure, besides his wife, one son, Oliver Thurman Gatten, of
He was preceded in death by his father
and mother; one brother, Oliver Gatten; one sister, Mrs. Tabitha Jane Gray, and
one grandson, Jack Edwin Farley, who passed away August 31, 1942, exactly two
years before his own death.
His entire life was spent in
Mr. and Mrs. Gatten resided on a farm in
Devout, patient, informed, charitable of
faults in others, faithful to his friends and his convictions, of him it can be
truly said that he remained faithful to the end. Like the crashing of the
mighty tree on the horizon, his sudden passing leaves a void in the family
circle, the community, and the church, a void that will not be soon or easily
filled.
Green grew the
grass above thee:
Friend of our
better days.
None knew thee
but to love thee;
Nor named thee
but to praise.
Busche, Herbert Busche
Herbert
Busche Is Killed in Accident, June 1, 1944
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Herbert Busche, 33, was
instantly killed in an automobile accident on The Clifford Ring Hill near Low
Gap about eleven o'clock Sunday night. It is believed that a broken axle caused
the car to turn over a steep embankment while going down the hill.
Mr. and Mrs. Busche, who live at
Gypsum,
In the car with Mr. and Mrs.
Busche were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dillon and their daughter, Miss Carrie Dillon.
Miss Dillon sustained a broken leg, and Mrs. Dillon, serious injuries.
Both were taken to
Surviving Mr. Busche are his
wife, Mrs. Gladys Dillon Busche; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Busche of New
Matamoras, Route 2; one sister, Mrs. Bernadine Hensel of New
Matamoras Rt.2; and two brothers, of the home; and Ralph Busche, S-2c of
Gulfport, Miss.
Devore, Clair Devore and James
Ullman
Two Boys Drown Sunday Near Stafford
Died, June 8, 1944
Clair Devore Loses Life In Attempt To Rescue James Ullman:
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
A double drowning shocked the
Stafford-Lewisville communities Sunday afternoon when two fine young men lost
their lives in Clearfork Creek, about two miles southeast of Stafford. They
were James Henry Ullman, who would have been 22 years of age on June 29 and
Clair Devore who was 17 years old last November 6. Devore, a fairly good swimmer
was in the water, which in places was 12 to 15 feet deep. He cautioned his
friend not to come out too far and Ullman replied that he would wade close to
the bank. As he was wading he suddenly disappeared, apparently stepping
into a deep hole. Devore went to aid him and both were drowned.
This is according to three ten
year old boys, Donald and Charles Hines and Junior Robbins who were sitting on
the bank. They summoned help and Leonard Hines and William Hawkins arrived
almost immediately and Ullman was taken out of the water in about 15 minutes,
but he couldn't be saved while Devore was in the water about 45 minutes.
Devore was graduated this year
from the
Ullman is survived by his
father, Walter Ullman and one sister. Mrs. Dorothy Kestner of Port
Source: Barnesville Whetstone,
John R. Carpenter,
well known resident of
Funeral services was held on Saturday afternoon in
Source: The
JULIUS H. MEEKS, AGED 66, CALLED
Julius Henry Meeks, aged 66 years, died at this home
Immediate survivors include his widow Emma M., at home;
five sons, Kenneth of Burbank, Calif., George a Corporal in the U.S. Army;
Russell at Portland, Ore., Earl at Seattle, Wash., and Clement in the U.S. Navy
;and a daughter, Mrs. E.M. Johnston of Bellingham; three brothers, Tom and
Weaver of Portland and Rolley of Marysville, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. J.H.
White and Mrs. George Ralston of Portland; Mrs. Warren Beatty of Molalia Ore.,
and Mrs. Ray Faust of Seattle and three grandchildren.
Funeral will be arranged by Harlow-Hollingsworth.
Source: The
Submitter's Note: This later edition of the newspaper
contained the above information plus the following information.
The remains will be forwarded by
Harlow-Hollingsworth Company to the
Bonney-Watson Funeral Home the evening of Friday, August 11, where
funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 12 at 2 P.M.
Source: The
Joseph Woodring, former resident of
old residents of
Christman, Ida Christman nee Paulus
Source: The
Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; Thursday, 27 Jan 1944
MRS.
L. P. CHRISTMAN DIES WEDNESDAY
Mrs.
Louis P. Christman died at the home of her son, Dr. Nova A. Christman on
Eastern avenue Wednesday, January 26 at 10:30 o'clock. Mrs. Christman had been ill for several
months.
Ida
Paulus Christman was a daughter of J. A. Paulus and the late Mrs. Paulus and
was born near Woodsfield. She had spent
her entire life in this community. She
was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church.
Mrs.
Christman is survived by her husband, five sons and one daughter: Dr. Christman, in whose home she died;
Walter and Roy Christman, of near Woodsfield, and Clayton and John Christman
and Mrs. Freda Hamilton, of the home, near Woodsfield. Also surviving are her father, J. A. Paulus,
of Woodsfield Route 3; five brothers, Asher, of Woodsfield; Sam and Chester, of
Woodsfield R. 3; Herbert of Cleveland, and John of Canton; two sisters, Mrs.
Ethel Christman, of near Woodsfield, and Mrs. Edna Niesz, of Woodsfield.
The
body was removed to the Bauer-Turner funeral home and will remain there, where
short funeral services will be held at 1:30 Saturday p.m. EST, followed by additional services at St. Paul's
Evangelical and Reformed church. Rev.
Walter Trogler, pastor of the church will officiate. Interment will be made in Oaklawn cemetery.
Paulus, John A. Paulus
Source: The
Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 23 Mar 1944
JOHN
A. PAULUS DIES
SUNDAY
John A.
Paulus, prominent Center township farmer died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Clarence Niesz on Sunday morning, March 19 at five o'clock following a few days
illness. He had been removed to his
daughter's home a few days ago from his farm home on Woodsfield Route 3. He was born near Woodsfield on May 6, 1866
and was a son of Francis and Rosalie Schwartz Paulus.
On February
27, 1889 he was united in marriage with Catherine Latta, who preceded him in
death, five years ago. One daughter,
Mrs. Ida Christman, also preceded him in death on January 6,* 1944.
Surviving are five sons and two daughters: They are Asher, Woodsfield; Sam and Chester, of Woodsfield R. 3;
Herbert, of Lakewood and John, of Massillon; Mrs. Ethel Christman, of
Woodsfield R. 3 and Mrs. Edna Niesz at whose home he died. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, one
grandson, Pfc. Fred Paulus is with the armed forces and is stationed at Chatham
Field, Georgia. There are eight great
grandchildren.
Funeral
services were held at St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church on Tuesday
morning preceded by short services at the Bauer-Turner funeral chapel. Services were in charge of his pastor, Rev.
Walter Trogler. Mr. Paulus had been a faithful and active member of this church
since 1890. Interment was made in Oak
Lawn cemetery.
Mr.
Paulus was a man of pleasing personality, kind and friendly in his attitude,
and his home was known for its atmosphere of neighborly hospitality, especially
before the death of his wife whose kindness matched that of her husband in
their home life. In such homes is the American
way of life found at its best and scores of friends beyond the family circle
also regret his death even at the age of four-score and eight years young. Pleasant memories of his kindness will long
be a priceless heritage of both family and friends.
*Submitter's
Note: The obituary for his daughter Ida
Christman stated she died on January 26, 1944.
Last
modified 5/31/2009 by BK.
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Charles Ackerman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, June 11, 1945
Charles Ackerman, aged 75, passed away at his home on West
Marietta street, Saturday evening at six o clock. He had been in failing health
for several weeks but only seriously ill since last Tuesday.
He was united in marriage with Margaret Knoch, who passed
away in October 1921. He later married Lida Spence, who survives.
Also surviving besides his wife, are one daughter, Mrs.
Louis R. Schumacher, of Woodsfield Rt. 1; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Clarence
Lafferre, of Robinson, Illinois; one sister, Mrs. Charles Brubach, and one
brother, Henry Ackerman, both of Woodsfield; also several grandchildren.
The body was brought to the Galbraith Funeral Home where
funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o clock, with the
Reverend Walter R. Trogler, of St. Paul s Evangelical and Reformed Church,
officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery,
Pvt. Russell Morris entered into eternal rest
March 03, 1945. Mr. And Mrs. Adolph Morris, of Lewisville, route 2,
received a telegram from the war department on march 19th, stating their son, Pvt.
Russell a. Morris was killed in Germany on March 3rd.
Private Morris, who entered service October 14,
1942, received his basic training in
Russell was born July 03,1921 at
Just
within the pearly gates
Watching
still for loved ones coming
Now
our son and brother waits.
When
we too, shall cross the river
And
on earth no longer roam
May
we reunite together
Safe
at last in that bright home.
Source:
The Zanesville Ohio Signal, dated, 20 Feb 1945
(John
Reischman was born on 25 Feb 1871 in
WOODSFIELD -- Funeral services were held Monday
morning in
Home of Woodsfield. Mr. Reischman died
at the home of his son, Leo, on Friday [16 Feb 1945].
He
is survived by two sons, Leo of the home, and Gilbert of Bridgeport.  Also surviving are one
brother, Peter of Woodsfield Route 3 and three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Baker of
Woodsfield Route 5, Mrs. Joseph Burkhart of Barnesville, and Mrs. Anna Harper
of Cambridge.
Dietrich, William E. Dietrich
William E.
Dietrich Dies At
Died, January 19, 1945
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Saturday afternoon,
Mr. Dietrich was born April 28,
1866, being one of a family of twelve children born to the late John and Sarah
Dietrich, who moved from a farm near Welcome,
Both parents lived to realize
the glory of age, that of seeing their children out in the world making good,
and took a just pride therein.
Recognized by reason of
character, ability and personality, Mr. Dietrich served his community in
various capacities. Not only was he a faithful member of The Methodist Church
at Hannibal, but he served on the church board for many years, also as member
of the township school board and as township trustee, he was instrumental in
securing
better school facilities and road improvement in his community. From 1912
to 1916 he served as county commissioner and at the time of his death was a
member of the county board of education, and had been for nine years. In both
larger spheres he was an advocate of improvement and progress.
Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich took life
in its stride, including the solicitude of those in military service of two
wars. His son, Donald C. Dietrich, now treasurer and general manager of The
Wheeling Wholesale Grocery Co. and member of
Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at The Rush Funeral Home in Clarington in charge of his
pastor, Rev. Kenneth Evans, and were largely attended. Sympathy and esteem of
friends were evidenced by many floral offerings from individuals and
organizations.
Interment was made in the family
lot in The Buckhill Cemetery, near the late residence.
Up to the day of his death, Mr.
Dietrich's habitual energy, self-reliance and desire to be useful characterized
his daily life. He refused to retire in the usual sense of the word, and was
carrying a farm program worthy the effort of a man many years his junior.
Feiock, John W. Feiock
Dies at Hebron
Published January 11, 1945
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Many friends in Monroe County
regretted last week to learn of the death of John. W. Feiock, 78, at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Marion Robinson at
Mr. Feiock was born Sept. 30,
1866 in
Twenty-two years ago he moved to
Kindness, justice and fairness
in his relations with people were outstanding characteristics of his
personality, always. He was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical & Reformed
Church in Lewisville and also of Hebron Lodge F. & A.M.
Besides his widow, Louisa
(Friday) Feiock, he is survived by one daughter, Eunice, Mrs. Marion
Robinson; a grandson, Paul Robinson, in The U.S. Navy. and one
brother Charles E. Feiock, of
Funeral services were held at
the home, Saturday afternoon with Rev. Weed officiating. Final rites were held
at St. Peter's Church at
The near relatives appreciate
sincerely the sympathy extended and the many kindnesses of friends and
neighbors.
Source: OBITUARIES OF
John William Dougherty, son of Friend J. and Louisa Ellen
(Nalley) Dougherty, was born near
Graysville, Ohio, January 1, 1905, and died December 16, 1945, at the
Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va., where he was taken December 4,
being at the time of his death, 40 years, 11 months and 15 days of age.
On April 16, 1924, he was united in marriage with Josie
Marie Mayfield.
Surviving near
relatives are his mother, of Graysville; his wife and daughters, Mrs. Ruth
Hogue and Mrs. Phyllis Haught, of Antioch; his four grandchildren, Kaye,
Carolyn, and William Hogue and Richard Haught all of Antioch; four brothers,
David Dougherty, of Antioch; Ralph Dougherty of Graysville, and Harry and Frank
Dougherty, of Parkersburg, W.Va.
He was preceded in death by his father, one brother,
Clarence, and one sister, Mrs. Ida Cline.
On June 26, 1933, he became a member of the
Except for seven years spent with Empire Pipe Line Co. at
For the last several years he suffered patiently from
disabilities resulting from a back injury.
Everything known by doctors was done for his relief but in vain for---
There is a Reaper whose name is
Death,
And with his sickle keen,
He reaps the bearded grain at a
breath,
And the flowers that grow between.
Patient, lovable, friendly Bill is with us here no more,
but, he too, has left his footprints on the sands of time, and his gentle and
kindly spirit in the hearts and minds of those who knew him.
Funeral services were held at the Antioch Methodist church
at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.L. Baker, of
Barnesville, a former pastor of the
the
Pall-bearers for the service were his brothers, Harry,
Ralph and David Dougherty; his nephew Kenneth Dougherty; and his sons-in-law,
Norman Hogue and Jack Haught.
Source:
Mrs. Elma McElfresh Johnson, aged fifty-six years, died at
the home of her son, Earl Johnson, on
She was the daughter of the late Wilson and Zimma
Carpenter McElfresh, was born in
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon in the
In
Memory
Truax, Mrs. Nora Truax [Nora B. Stephen b:
1890 d: 1944 (dau. of Ulysses S. (obit) and Emily
Stephens) married Edward E. Truax]
Source--Newsclipping
Published--1945
In loving memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Nora Truax, who
departed this
life one year ago today, June 28, 1944.
On and oft, my heart does wander
To a grave and far away,
Where they laid my dear mother
Just one year ago today.
When the evening shadows are falling
And I am sitting all alone,
There comes to me a longing
If only she could come back home.
A happy home we once enjoyed,
How sweet the memory still,
But death has left a lonliness
The world can never heal.
Sleep on, dear Mother,
Sleep on and be at rest,
The ones who of you are thinking
Are the ones who loved you best.
A daughter-------Mrs. Ralph Dillon.
Samuel Hart
Plumer Click here for Obituary and BioSketch
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Mrs. Martha Hissom Cooley, 84, wife of Daniel W.
Cooley, died Sunday afternoon, December 29th, at 12:15 o clock at
her home on
Bennett, Elias Jackson Bennett
Source:
Spirit of Democracy,
Well Known Evangelist Dies in Barnesville--Evangelist Elias Jackson Bennett.
widely known throughout this district, died at his home at
Surviving are his wife, Clara M. Bennett; four sons, George L. Bennett of
Darby, PA.; Benoni F. Bennett of Denver, Colo.; Carl E. Bennett of the U.S.
Merchant Marine and Lt. Col. Elias F. Bennett of Arlington, Va. Five
grandchildren, one brother, Marion Bennett of Cleveland; one half-brother,
Cecil Bennett of Bedford; Two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Shepherd and Mrs. Katherine
Eddy of Barnesville; and a half-sister, Mrs. Ruby Friday of near Jerusalem,
also survive. Mr. Bennett was a member of the W. Main Street Church of Christ
in Barnesville.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the
Caroline Yoho, nee Young
DEATH: Caroline Yoho, d. 6 May 1946, Center Twp., b. 29 Mar 1861, Monroe
Co.,
Pneumonia, Housewife, Parents. Fred Young, father.
(Source: Monroe Co., Ohio Health Department Book ? - extracted by Clarice
& John Stanley, 2/18/1988)
Christian
Adam Matz was born on March 27, 1864 near
Source:
The Louisville Herald, dated 14 Feb 1946
(John Zwick was born on 04 Dec 1868 in
John ZWICK, 77, a retired farmer, died Saturday in
the home of a son, Clarence Zwick of
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Emma Zwick; nine sons,
Clarence, John, Harry, Homer and Francis all of Louisville, Roman of Massillon,
Ralph and Marion of Canton and Edward of Harrisburg; two daughters, Mrs. A. M.
Kramer and Mrs. Romia Rothermel of Canton; five brothers, Peter, George, Joseph
and Charles of Lewisville, Monroe County, and Michael of Louisville; one
sister, Mrs. Rosie Smithberger of Noble County; 33 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
The body will be taken today from the Paquelet
panors to the home of Clarence Zwick.
Services
will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. in
The
Jerry Richard Latta, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon J. Latta of
The body is at the McCreery-Kreighbaum funeral home at
Barnesville
Enterprise 6 March, 1946
Nancy Wilson Danford died at the age of 91 at
the home of her daughter, Dulcie, near Salesville. She was a member of the
Source: 1946 newspaper
clipping
Mrs. Jennie Mercer, 72, died Sunday,
January 20, 1946 in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hackathorn at
Source: OBITUARIES OF
Benjamin Okey Mayfield was born December 14, 1871 at Iuka,
Tyler Co.,
On March 11, 1900 he was united in marriage with Catherine
Duffy who preceded him in death on November 13, 1938. Three children were born to this union: Mrs Love Fisher of
Mr. Mayfield came to
He was a member of the
Surviving besides his children are five grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren; one brother, R.G. Mayfield, of Charleston, W.Va. and
two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Ankrom of Sistersville, W.Va., and Mrs Sarah Wise of
New Martinsville, W.Va.
Sunset and evening star
and one clear call for me;
and may there be no mourning at
the bar, when I put out to sea.
Funeral services were conducted from the Haudenschield
Funeral Home at Antioch, with additional services at the Antioch Methodist
Church on Saturday arfternoon, June 15th, at two o'clock with Rev. J.L. Baker,
of Barnesville, officiating. Services
were conducted by Monroe Lodge No. 189 F.&A.M. at the
John R. Stephen, 63, of
He was born in
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mattie Stephen of the home,
four sons, Kyle of Canton, Orion, who is in the navy, and Vernon and Neal of
the home; three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Forshey of Guernsey, O., Mrs. Thelma Uppole
of the home; and Mrs. Florence Bunting of Quaker City; two brothers and four
sisters.
The body
has been taken to the Eberle funeral home in
Clarington,
O.--Caroline Roth Dierkes, 87, died Wednesday afternoon, at the farm home near
Oak Grove. Surviving are her husband, Fred Dierkes, 88, four sons, Clyde of the
home, Edward, and Wesley, North Jackson, and Frank, Clarington, a number of
grandchildren including Mrs. Paul Bonar whom Mrs. Dierkes has mothered since
her infancy. There are also some great grandchildren. Mrs. Dierkes was the last member of the Roth family which
included Mrs. Jacob Ischy, Fred and John Roth of
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the home, and from the
Apostolic church on Baptist Ridge where burial will be made.
Belinda Evelyn Rouse nee Nalley
Source: Newspaper in 1946 "Mrs. Rouse Dies At
Murphytown At Age 101 Years; Native Of
Mrs. Belinda Evelyn Rouse, one of
A native of
Five
of the fourteen children born to Mrs. Rouse survive. They are Mrs. John Kay Dye of this city; Mrs. A. A. Main of Erie,
Pennsylvania; Mrs. John Treadway, with whom she made her home; Mr. Russell
Rouse of Davisville, and Charles A. Rouse of Sydney, Arkansas. Also surviving
are 40 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. [See also, Belinda
Evelyn Rouse (Nally)]
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Herman Jay Frank, 61, of
Mr. Frank had been employed at
Hazel-Atlas Plant No. 2. A resident of
Surviving are his widow, Olive Jane
Frank, five sons, Elmer of Seattle, Harold of Pershing Road, Clarence, Robert
and Wilfred, all of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Harry Orr of Gratiot and Miss
Bonnie Frank, also of the home; five brothers, Freeman and Osal, both of
Louisville [sic](Lewisville), Wesley and Price, both of Ashland, and Oscar of
Woodsfield; a sister, Mrs. Rosa DeVore of Woodsfield, and six grandchildren.
The body has been removed to the
Dean-Swope funeral home. Burial will be
in Memorial Park.
Lyda Ackerman (nee Spence)
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, Monday, Feb. 10, 1947
Mrs. Lyda Ackerman, daughter of James and Elizabeth Spence,
was born November 5, 1874, and died Saturday night, February 1st, in the
Schmidt Clinic, in Robinson, Illinois, at the age of 72 years, two months and
twenty-six days.
Mrs. Ackerman had been a resident of Woodsfield until
January 19 when she left to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Clarence
Lafferre in Robinson. She took seriously ill on the 22nd.
On November 13, 1923, she was united in marriage with
Charles Ackerman who preceded her in death June 10, 1945.
Surviving are the one daughter, Mrs. Lafferre, and one
stepdaughter, Mrs. Louis R. Schumacher, of Woodsfield; seven grandchildren; one
sister, Mrs. Jennie Denbow, of
Funeral services were held at the Galbraith funeral home on
Wednesday afternoon, at two o clock, with the Reverend Walter Trogler, of St.
Paul s Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating. Burial was made beside her
husband in Oaklawn cemetery,
Warfield, Roena Elenor Warfield (nee McMahon)
Source:
Newspaper clipping, Belmont County Ohio, May 1947
Mrs. Warfield, 89, Dies Thursday [correct is 08 May 1947]--Mrs. Roena Warfield,
89, died Thursday night at 11:30 in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Adams, Neffs. The body was taken to the Walter C. Bauknecht funeral home, and
will be removed to the residence of a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Dixon, Neffs.
Services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in charge of Evangelist C. W.
Rock, and burial will follow in
Mrs. Warfield was born near Woodsfield Dec. 24, 1857, a daughter of the
late Isaac McMahon. She had resided in the Neffs vicinity for 60 years. Her
husband, Joel Warfield, died 18 years ago. She was a member of the
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Emma Miller, Mrs. Martha F. Adams, Mrs. Lillian Ann Dixon [correct is Lydia Ann], and Mrs. Icithine Dailey [correct is Iciphene], all of Neffs; a brother William J., Barnesville, 22 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Christina J. Dillon nee Cline
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated, June 23, 1947
Mrs. Christina Dillon, 55, wife of Charles Dillon,
of New Matamoras, died Sunday morning, June 15th, at 2:30 o'clock in
Surviving are her husband and twelve sons and
daughters. They are: Mrs. Wm. Cross, of Woodsfield; Mrs. Wm. Huffman, Mrs.
Manuel Eckelberry, Mrs. James W. Cline and Mrs. Denzil Rinard of New Matamoras;
Mrs. Ralph Scott, of Alliance; Mrs. Charles Durant and Mrs. Roy Bauer, of
Canton; Charles Dillon, Jr., Robert Dillon, Edwin Dillon and William Dillon, of
the family home. There are 11 grand children.
Brothers and sisters are Stewart Cline, of
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two
o'clock at The Jericho
Church. Interment was in the cemetery nearby.
Martha Viola Gatten
nee Smith
Source: The Monroe County Beacon,
Mrs. Martha Viola Gatten , 72,
widow of the late Winfield Gatten, died Saturday afternoon at the home of her
son, Thurman Gatten, on
Surviving are one son, Thurman Gatten,
at whose home she died; five daughters, Mrs. W. W. Willison, Mrs. Ralph Farley
and Mrs. Harry Hoover of Akron; Mrs. John Cramblett and Mrs. Thomas Simmons, of
Woodsfield and three brothers, Harvey Smith of Graysville and Charles and John
D. Smith of Woodsfield.
Mrs. Gatten was a member of The Church
of Christ. Funeral services were held
on Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the Galbraith Funeral Home, with Minister E.
Gaston Collins officiating. Burial was in
Source: newspaper clipping
Charles
A. Mercer died Tuesday evening at 6:45 PM at
He was a member of the Methodist Church of Paden City,
WV. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pearl
Mercer; four sons, Russell of Rines Ridge, WV, Burl of Powhatan, Ohio, Charles
and Dale Mercer both at home; seven
daughters, Mrs. Lillian Wright, of Follansbee, Mrs. Sadie Neely and Mrs. Mary
Goodrich both of Moundsville, WV, Mrs. Hilda Bostic of Ft. Benjamin, IN, Mrs.
Gail Roberts of Procter, WV, and Miss Juanita Mercer at home; 26 grandchildren;
a sister Mrs. Ollie Snider of Paden City, WV; four half-sisters, and four
half-brothers. The body is at Grisell's
pending arrangements for services.
Source:
Mrs. Juanita Neuhart Betts, 24, wife of Lester Betts, of
The daughter of James and Hazel Mercer Neuhart, she was
born near Batesville, Jan. 4, 1923.
Besides her parents
and her husband and son, she is survived by five brothers, Ralph Neuhart of
Cambridge, Ray Neuhart of Batesville, Jimmy and Jack Neuhart of near Quaker
City and Richard Neuhart, near
Batesville.
Source:
Woodsfield--Funeral services will be held in the
Bauer-Turner Funeral home for Fred Richner of
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elsie Schulz Richner,
whom he married in 1912, and nine children: Mrs. Russell Craig, of Woodsfield,
Route 4; Mrs.Clarence Riley of Woodsfield, Route 5; Emmett Richner of
Cleveland; Mrs. Harland Altman of Wheeling; Mrs. John Finnerty, Charlotte, Mrs.
Lawrence Beaver, Lucy and William, all of Wheeling.
John Monroe Stephen obituary # 1
Source: New
Funeral services were conducted at the Assembly of God
church Saturday afternoon Nov. 29, 1947 for John Monroe Stephen, a resident of
New Sharon IA during the past 62 years who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26,
1947, in the hospital at
Rev. R. McGhghy had charge of the service and burial was in
the
John Monroe Stephen Obituary # 2
John Monroe Stephen, son of A. J. Stephen
and Margaret Stout Stephen, was born Oct. 21, 1861 in Monroe Co.,
On July 17, 1883, he was married to Sarah Morris daughter
of Levi and Rebecca Jane Morris at
When 23 years of age he, with Mrs. Stephen and son Oliver,
moved to New Sharon IA where he resided the past 62 years with the exception of
the months that he spent in the home of his son-in-law and daughter Walter and
Bessie Hook of Allerton IA. In his younger years Mr. Stephen worked in the coal
mines, made cement blocks, and worked for the telephone company. He will be
missed by those who knew him and loved him.
Memorial Record [from funeral
home]
John Monroe Stephen, born
October 23, 1861, died November 26 1944.
Services held Assembly of God
church, New Sharon, IA, Nov. 29 1947,
2 pm; minister Rev G R McGhghy.
Interment in
Pall bearers: Arthur Watters grandson, Cecil Watters grandson, Bernard Watters grandson ,
Teddy Calland grandson, Robert Stephen grandson , and Keith Stephen grandson.
Flower attendants: Mrs. Ed Criss & Mrs Harrison Ver Steggh.
Musical selections: Old
Rugged Cross, Will the Circle Be Unbroken and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.

Where earthly griefs are over,
Where pain shall be no more
To peace past understanding
God has opened wide the door.
Peace be to God.
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Anna L. Gramlich (nee Ackerman)
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, February 23, 1948
Mrs. Anna L. Gramlich, age 46, of Adamsville road,
Zanesville, Ohio, Route 5, died Thursday evening, February 19th, at six o clock
at Good Samaritan hospital in Zanesville, following complications from an
operation three weeks ago.
A native of Woodsfield, she was the daughter of the late
Conrad and Louise Cecil Ackerman. A member of the Pilgrim Evangelical and
Reformed Church, Mrs. Gramlich resided in
Surviving are her husband, Charles C. Gramlich; a son,
Edward Gramlich, of
The body was brought to the Bauer and Turner funeral home on
Sunday morning where funeral services were held at two o clock Sunday
afternoon. Reverend Walter Trogler, of
Herman J. Egger
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, December 1948
Herman J. Egger, age 67, well known and prosperous farmer of
the Lewisville community, died in Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday
evening, December 14, 1948. Having been in failing health for some time, he was
admitted to Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, December 7th, undergoing a major
operation last Thursday.
The body was brought to the
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Claus Egger; one
daughter, Mrs. Gladys Landefeld, of
Short funeral services will be held at the home Saturday
afternoon at one o clock, with additional services at the
Lucinda Belford was born May 12, 1864, and passed away Sunday, August 22,
1948, at the age of 84 years, three months and ten days. She was the daughter of the late Caspar and
Frances Hendershot and the last of a
family of ten children. On May 16,
1883, she was married to Henry Belford and was the mother of four children, all
surviving her. Mr. Belford preceded her
in death May 12, 1939. She was a life
long member of the Locust Grove church and was regular in attendance as health
permitted. Mrs. Belford will be missed
in the home, church and the community, as she was interested in her friends and
her family. Surviving are two daughters
and two sons, Mrs. Sadie Hoskinson of Sardis, Mrs. Cleora Tenley of Sardis,
Oliver Belford of Fly and Arthur Belford of Sardis, fifteen grandchildren, 38
great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
So then, good night, Mother, only good night
Turn thy dear face to the mansions of light.
Life is so wonderful, life such as thine,
Death cannot end it, Good night, Mother mine.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at one
o clock at the Rush Funeral Home with final services at the
Calvin Hendershot, 74, resident of twenty-seventh and
JAMES
V. JOHNSON STRICKEN IN HOME (brother of Adam D. Johnson) Quaker City-Oct.
4
James V. Johnson, 89, a native of Monroe County but
a resident of near this community 41 years died at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday in his
home here after an illness of several weeks. He was born May 29, 1862 and
spent most of his life farming. He was the last of seven children and a
member of the Quaker City Methodist church. Besides his widow, Jennie
Stephens Johnson he is survived by a daughter, Miss Helen of the home. A
son, Paul, died Aug. 16, 1948. The body is in the Eberle funeral home
where services are to be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial
will be in Friends cemetery.
James V. Johnson, 89, died Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, at
his home in
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon, dated April 5, 1948, Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit
Abner Highman, son of Duncan and Sarah M. Highman,
was born in
His illness began a year ago which he bore patiently
until the end. All that medical skill and tender care could do was done, but
God saw fit to call him from this world unseen to us.
He was united in marriage with Phoebe Drake on
January 10, 1889, and to this union six children were born, all of whom
survive: Otto Highman, of Woodsfield, Route 2; Alonzo Highman, of Ashland,
Ohio; Jay Highman of Lewisville, Ohio, Route ; David Highman, Mrs. D. S.
Williams and Mrs. A. E. Cline, of Woodsfield, Route 2.
Also surviving besides his wife and the children,
are the following brothers; Oliver Highman of Woodsfield, Route 2; Hamilton
Highman of Woodsfield; and Oscar Highman of near Graysville, Ohio; twenty-seven
grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren and a host of more distant
relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and
the following brothers and sister; William Highman, James Highman, Clarence
Highman and Mrs. D. E. Hartshorn.
Mr. Highman was a successful farmer, a faithful
husband, a good neighbor, and a loving father. His passing is a hard burden to
bear by the family, but we submit to Him who doeth all things well.
He was a member of the
Brief funeral services were held at the late home
Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o clock, with additional services at two o clock at
he
Glenn Leroy Highman
Source: The
Glenn Leroy Highman, age 62,
Survived by his wife Edna Hoover Highman. Two
daughters, Mrs. Ronald Schnegg, Clarington, Rt. 1; Mrs. Melvin Truex,
Friends were received at The Bauer Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield where services were held March 10. Burial was in The Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Ministers Russell Eddy and Charles Hendershot officiated.
Source:
The
Funeral services will be held at The Bauer and Turner
Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at two o'clock for Pfc. Leland D. Highman who was
killed in action in
The services will be conducted by Rev. Wm. M. Miller, of The Methodist Church.
Full military honors will be conducted by Monroe County Post No. 5303, Veterans
of Foreign Wars. Burial will be in
Pfc. Highman was inducted into The Army, March 6,
1941, from
Leland was born on February 16, 1919, and was
reared on Conner Ridge near Woodsfield. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Martha
Haynes Highman Glock, and a daughter, Velma Louise, age six years, of West
Jefferson, Ohio; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Highman; and the following
sisters and brothers; Mrs. O. T. Gatten, of Lewisville, Rt. 2; Mrs. William
Hines, of Lewisville, Star Route; Glenn Highman, of Woodsfield; Gerald Highman,
of Lewisville, Route 2; Edsel Highman of near Graysville, and Mrs. Albert
Dalrymple, on Woodsfield, Route 2
Spouse Edna Hoover
Sylvester Oliver
Highman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated, Monday, February 16, 1948
Sylvester Highman, 54, merchant in Sarahsville for
forty years, died suddenly Sunday night, February 8, at 10:30 o'clock of a
heart attack at his home. He had been enjoying his usual health and death
occurred about one hour after he was stricken.
Mr. Highman was born near Woodsfield, a son of Duncan and Emily Williams
Highman, and was a member of The Conner Methodist Church near Woodsfield.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Truax
Highman; one son, Lowell Gray Highman, student at Ohio University,
Athens; three brothers, Herman Highman, of Chicago; A. G. Highman, of
Ashland, and Clem Highman, of Zanesville; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Bradley
of Newark; Mrs. Inez Schumate and Mrs. Rita Singer, both of Zanesville. One
brother, Knox Highman, died eight years ago.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at
the family home with
burial in The Valley View Cemetery at
Source: The
Services for Otto Carpenter, 51, Uhrichsville, who died
Friday at
Surviving are his wife
Harriet, six sons, Clayton of the Army of occupation in Germany, Willie,
Leonard, Junior, Tommie and Dennis Jack of the home; four daughters, Mrs.
Arthur Henry, Uhrichsville, Wilma Lee, Wanda Grace and Linda Marlene, of the
home; two brothers, Lewis, Quaker City and Joseph, Summerfield and three
sisters, Ocie and Goldie of near Quaker City, and Mrs. Rebecca Leach,
Summerfield. *My note: 2 Apr 1948
Source:
Edna Ellen Smith Dies In Hospital Edna Ellen Smith, daughter of Charles Andrew Kinkade and Cordelia
Delano Atwood, was born in
Published in the
JOHN WILLIAM MORRIS,
son of John A and Sarah A Morris, was born near
James and
four sisters: Eliza, Harriet, Mary and Ida; all preceding
him in death. On March
18, 1885 Mr.
Morris was united in marriage to Ella A
Grant. To this
union five children were
born: Forrest V who died in 1933, Earle
B of
Elizabeth Bartenschlag nee Yockey
Source: Monroe County, Ohio,
newspaper
Elizabeth Bartenschlag, daughter of Philip and Elizabeth
Yockey, was born in Wheeling, W. Va., January 1, 1868, and departed this life July 17, 1948, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Pickens, at Lewisville, Ohio, being at the
time of her death 80 years, 6 months
and 16 days old.
In early childhood she moved
with her family to Monroe County, Ohio, near Middle Church. Later the family
moved to Wayne Township.
She
was united in marriage with Fred Bartenschlag on April 29, 1890, who preceded
her in death over sixteen years ago. To this
union five children were born. One daughter, Rosa, preceded her in death
in infancy. Surviving are two sons and two daughters: Walter Bartenschlag, of Lewisville, Alonzo
Bartenschlag, of Canton; Mrs. Lucinda Pickens, of Lewisville, and Mrs. Florence
McVey, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren and
six great grandchildren.
In addition
she leaves to mourn her departure a sister: Mrs. Mollie Dinger, of Wheeling, W.
Va.; three half-sisters, Mrs. Laura
Truitt and Mrs. Howard Beam, of Columbus, Indiana, and Mrs. Martha Dennis, in California; two
half-brothers, William Yockey, of Columbus,
Indiana, and T. J. Yockey, of Fairview, Ohio; also a host of other relatives and friends.
At
an early age she became a member of the Lewisville St. Peter's Evangelical and
Reformed Church, and retained her faith and hope until called home.
The
family has lost a good and loving Mother. She was always unmindful of herself
but ever kind and considerate of others.
Funeral
services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon, July 20, with short services
being held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Pickens, at 1:30 o'clock,
followed by final rites at the Lewisville St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed
Church. Rev. Walter Trogler, of Woodsfield, assisted by Rev. Floyd Workman, of
Lewisville, officiated. Interment was made in the family lot in the Friendship
Cemetery beside her husband.
Source: MONROE COUNTY, OHIO OBITUARIES, Vol 1, p 32,
citing paper of Thursday, March 11, 1948
Mrs. Frank Turner, 64, former resident of Woodsfield, Ohio,
who died in Bay City, Mich.* The body
will be brought to the Galbraith funeral home, Woodsfield, tonight. Services in the chapel Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Interment in Woodsfield. Surviving are nine* children,
Roger, Bernice, Katherine, Bessie, Nabel,** Nellie, Mary, Billie,
Virginia and Ward Turner.
Submitter's Notes:
* This is only a fragment of a sentence so perhaps the full
article is not here.
** The article says
nine children survive but 10 names are listed.
*** This is elsewhere seen as
MABEL.
Source: Noble County Leader, Caldwell, Ohio;
Thursday, 27 May 1948
Last rites were held Saturday for William R. (Rufer) Day,
71, who passed away at his home in Summerfield. Rev. Marie Tschappat officiated
at the services with burial in Eastern Cemetery by the Brubach Funeral Home.
Four sons survive. They are Kyle and Earl Day,
Summerfield: Merle, of Caldwell; and Bert of Massillon.
Brothers and sisters left to mourn his passing are
Sherman of Barnesville; Cale, of Mount Vernon; Mrs. Hattie Mason, Kent; and
Mrs. Lizze Pepper, of Summerfield.
Source: Zanesville [Ohio] Time Recorder; Monday, 14
June 1948
Funeral services for Elmer Hannahs, 81, of near Calais,
who was found dead at his home Friday were held Sunday afternoon at the home of
a daughter, Mrs. Mattie Stephens of Calais.
Burial was made in Calais cemetery by the Brubach funeral home, Summerfield.
According to Monroe County Coroner Paul Turner, death was
probably caused early Friday by a heart attack.
Surviving are six brothers, Demp of Summerfield; Thurman,
Charles, Liston and Friend of Quaker City and Will of Newcomerstown; two
sisters, Mrs. Katie Brownfield of Newark and Miss Minnie Hannahs of Columbus,
three sons, Miles of Senecaville; Forrest of Summerfield and Ervin of Calais;
two daughters, Mrs. Louise Carpenter of near Summerfield and Mrs. Stephens.
Source: OBITUARIES OF MONROE COUNTY, OHIO, compiled
by Kathry Schafer Romick, p 45; citing newspaper of Thursday, December 2, 1948.
Miss Louisa Eggensperger, 83, life resident of Monroe
county, O., and member of a pioneer family died Wednesday at 2 a.m. in the home
of her niece, Mrs. T.C. Thomas, West Forty-First Street, Shadyside.
A daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Ann Eggensperger, she
was born in Switzer** township, Monroe county, July 15, 1865. She was the last member of her immediate
family, four sisters and five brothers having preceded her in death.
In addition to Mrs. Thomas surviving is another niece, Mrs.
T.P. Kurtzman, a number of great-nieces and nephews, also several
great-great-nieces and nephews.
The body was removed to the Toothman funeral home in
Jacobsburg, O., where brief services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 1
o'clock, followed by additional rites in the Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed
church at Clarington at 2 o'clock. The
Rev. Fred Zimmerman, pastor, will officiate and interment will be in Case
cemetery, near Clarington.
**Submitter's Note: This should be Switzerland
Township.
Source: Fort Morgan [Colorado] Times; 3/2/1948, page
1
Mrs. Margaret Matteson, wife of Lewis A. Matteson of Brush,
died at
Ebenezer hospital Sunday where she had been ill for the past eight
days.
She was 85 years of age and had been a resident of Morgan
county since 1888.
Mrs. Matteson was born in Ohio July 18, 1862.
Besides her husband she is survived by six sons and two
daughters. Benjamin Oldemeyer of Mercedes, Texas, John Oldemeyer of Brush,
Herman Oldemeyer of Sioux City, Iowa, Michael Oldemeyer of Chico, Calif.,
Clarence Oldemeyer of Brush, Mrs. Alice Hanson of Oakland, Calif. and Mrs.
Fleda Ohls??? Of Brush.
One sister, Mrs. Lydia Bundy of Armona, Calif. survives.
There are 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Funeral
services will be held from the Brush Rankin Presbyterian church with Dr. A. G.
Wallace officiating. Interment will be in the Brush cemetery. Frezieres Funeral
Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in the Evansville
Indiana Courier and the Evansville Indiana Press
Isaac S. Rowley, 76, of
Gentryville, Ind., a retired employee of International Steel company, died at
10 0'clock yesterday morning at Deaconess Hospital.
Surviving are the wife, Mrs.
Katie Rowley; three sons, Truman of Evansville, Ind., Wesley of
Gentryville, Ind. and Jean (Gene) of Gary, Ind.; four daughters, Mrs.
Bertha Witham, Mrs. Margaret Hendricks, Mrs Laura Higgins, all of Evansville,
Ind., and Mrs Roberta Miller of Hammond, Ind.; one brother, John W. Rowley
of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Arnold of Chrisney, Ind. and
Mrs. Saphronia McMahon of Tell City, Ind.; and 13 grandchildren.
The body is at the Schaefer
Funeral Home, Evansville, Indiana.
Source: Cambridge Jeffersonian [Cambridge, Ohio];
Thursday, 13 May 1948
BYESVILLE, MAY 13--Harry M. Morris, 44, 259 S. Fifth
Street, died Wednesday at 3 P.M. at Grant Hospital, Columbus, following an
operation.
Mr. Morris was born in Noble County, a son of the late John
and Jane Morris, and was a resident of Byesville for the past 23 years. He was
a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Angeline Carpenter; five
sisters, Mrs. George Distler, Lewisville, Miss Golda Morris, Summerfield, Mrs.
Ada Reed, Akron and Mrs. Rose Miracle and Mrs. Mary Denbow, both of Byesville;
and three brothers, Henry and Homer, Summerfield and Wilburt, Byesville.
The body was removed to the Herlan Funeral Home and will be
taken to the residence Thursday evening. Services will be conducted Saturday at
2 P.M. at the Assembly of God Church by Rev. Rice Snider. Burial will be in
Greenwood Cemetery.
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Freeman C. Frank --
The Death Angel has visited our community again and claimed a loving husband,
kind father and a good neighbor and friend.
Freeman C. Frank was born in Monroe
County, Ohio, February 13, 1888, and departed this life September 7, 1949,
being at the time of his death 61 years, 6 months and 25 days of age.
He was united in marriage with Marie
Smith on May 6, 1916. To this union
were born three children: Carl, of Akron; Mabel and Rosena, of the home.
Mr. Frank was a member of the Mt. Zion
Methodist church, and was always interested in Christian ideals in his home and
community. He had not been in good
health for the past twelve years but had gradually become worse the last three
months of his live.
Besides his wife and children, he
leaves to mourn his departure a daughter-in-law, Opal; one sister, Mrs. Rosa
Devore, of Graysville; four brothers, Oscar Frank, of Woodsfield; Wesley Frank,
of Ashland; Osal Frank, of near Lewisville, and Price Frank, of Graysville;
also a host of other relatives and friends.
He will be sadly missed in his home
and community, but his family will rest in assurance that God does everything
well.
Funeral Services were held at the
Methodist church in Lewisville on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 10, with Rev. Floyd
Workman, pastor of the chruch, officiating.
Burial was made in the Friendship Cemetery by Funeral director, W. P.
Gardner, of Stafford.
Mary L. Gertler (nee Zerger)
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, March 1949
Mrs. Mary Louise Zerger Gertler, 81, former resident of
Beallsville, died Thursday night, March 31st, at 11:30 o clock at her home, 354
East Beechwold Blvd., Columbus, following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Gertler widow of John Gertler, prominent Beallsville
merchant, left the Beallsville community two years ago. She was a member of the
Beallsville chapter of Eastern Star and the Woodsfield Rebekah Lodge and the
Beallsville Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are two sons, Dr. W. V. Gertler, of Coshocton,
Ohio and C. E. Gertler, of Columbus, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. John (Minnie)
Decker, of East Liverpool, Ohio; Mrs. A. L. (Anna) Salazar, of Huntington Park,
California; Mrs. Whitney (Salena) Crawford, of Detroit, Michigan, and Miss
Viola Gertler, at home; two brothers, J. W. Zerger, of Hopedale, Ohio, and
Phillip Zerger, of Woodsfield; eleven grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
The body was brought to the lowers and Campbell funeral home
in Beallsville Saturday noon.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at one o clock
in the Beallsville Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the Barnesville
Memorial Park, Barnesville, Ohio.
John W. Denbow
also: Nora B. Denbow (nee
Wise)
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, September, 1949
John W. Denbow, son of Levi and Rachel Denbow, was born near
Lewisville, Ohio, July 11, 1863, and departed this life July 26, 1949, aged 86
years, 15 days.
Nora B. Denbow, nee Wise, daughter of Shepherd and Sarah
Wise, was born near Lewisville on February 8, 1869. Departed this life March
25, 1949, age 80 years, one month and 17 days.
They were united in marriage March 26, 1896. This union was
never broken until it was severed by the grim reaper in the death of Nora B. on
March 25, 1949. She was laid to rest in the friendship cemetery, at Lewisville
March 28, 1949. After lingering for four months John W. also answered the call
of the grim reaper and joined his companion of 53 years in that land beyond
death s sea.
They united with the Methodist Church in Lewisville June 2,
1897, where they remained faithful members until death.
She is survived by one brother, C. C. Wise of Mt. Vernon,
Ohio besides a host of relatives and friends. One brother
and three sisters having preceded her in death.
He is survived by one brother C. C. Wise, of Zanesville,
Ohio, one sister Bertha Wise of Mt. Vernon and also by many relatives and
friends.
Reverend Floyd Workman, their pastor and Reverend O. E.
Vice, officiated.
Wallace William Longfellow
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, September 1949
Wallace William Longfellow, son of William and Lydia
Longfellow, was born at Macksburg, Ohio on September 22, 1886, and departed
this life in the Martins Ferry Hospital September 22, 1949, being at the time
of death 62 years and 11 months of age. He was of a family of four children all
of who have preceded him death.
He was united in marriage with Laura Bach on February 9,
1909. To this union were born three children; Paul of the home, Kermit of
Strasburg, Ohio and Mrs. Glen Geldmacher of Lewisville, Ohio. Besides his wife,
he is survived by his three children, four grand children, several nieces and
nephews.
He had been in failing health for the past few years and had
been in a serious condition for the past few months. His death however was a
severe shock to his family and many friends.
Reverend Floyd Workman officiated and The Gardner Funeral
Home was in charge.
Eleanor Zwick (nee Baker)
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, March 1950
Mrs. Eleanor Zwick, 65, died at nine o clock on Thursday
evening, March 30, 1950, at her home in Lewisville, Ohio.
Born in Monroe County, Ohio, she had lived there most of her
life. She was the daughter of William and Opeloma Baker.
Surviving are her husband, P. W. Zwick; three sons, Sennen
Zwick, of the home; Ural Zwick, of Zanesville, Ohio; and Hugo Zwick, of
Columbus, Ohio.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at nine o clock at
St. Joseph s Church at Burkhart, Ohio with the Reverend Martin of Carsile,
Ohio, officiating. Burial was in the Church cemetery with the Brubach funeral
home in charge.
Eugene D. Conley, born at Benwood, Monroe
County, April 7, 1881, departed this life at the age of 68 years, two months
and 25 days. He was the son of Jesse
and Sarah Mathias Conley.
His early life was spent in the vicinity of Sardis, Ohio, also Paden
City, W. Va., but he had been a resident of 1119 Grandview Street, Wheeling, W.
Va., since 1919. After several years as
an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad, he retired seven years ago due to ill
health. He had been seriously ill only
nine days and died about 45 minutes after being admitted to the hospital. He became a member of the West Union Church
of Christ several years ago. Funeral
services were conducted by Minister J. V. A. Traylor at West Union Church of Christ Monday morning, July 4, at
11 o clock. Burial was in the church
cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Julia Ann Sales Conley, one son,
Ralph W. Conley of Parsons, W. Va., four brothers, George Conley of Fly, Mason
Conley of Sardis, Dorman Conley of New Martinsville, Elmer Conley of Shadyside,
also one granddaughter. (7/1/1949)
Source:
Newspaper clipping, Belmont County Ohio, January 1949
William McMahon Dies In Hazelton, Pa. William
McMahon, former resident of Key Ridge, died Saturday night [correct is 15
January 1949] at 10 in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Earl B. Wetzel, Hazelton,
Pa., following an illness of nine weeks.
The deceased was born in Monroe County, May 15, 1872, a son of Isaac and
Jeanette [correct is Jennetta] Hanlon McMahon, and was united in marriage to
Nora A. Howell [correct is Powell] who preceded him in death. Mr. McMahon was
the last of a family of 11 children.
The body will arrive at the Toothman funeral home at Jacobsburg Tuesday evening
where friends may call.
Funeral services will be held from the St. Joe Church of Christ Thursday
afternoon at 2 with Evangelists Lewis Smith and Edward Houston in charge.
Interment will take place in the Bethel cemetery. Please omit flowers.
Source: not known
Lou Ellen, age 78, died suddenly at 8:30 Saturday morning on December 10, 1949,
at her home, 635 West Main Street in Ashland, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. G.J.
Ludwig and William Matz, of Woodsfield; Mrs. Rachel Christman, Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Young, of Lewisville, Route, paid their respects at the Matz home
on Sunday. Funeral services were held at two o clock Monday afternoon, December
12, from the Gilbert Funeral Home in Ashland, Ohio. Rev. Adam Gault, of
Spencer, officiated. Burial was made in Ashland Cemetery.
Source: OBITUARIES OF MONROE COUNTY, OHIO, Volume 2,
p. 16:
Andrew Spencer Morris, son of
Andrew J. and Elizabeth Beardmore Morris, was born at Sycamore Valley on
September 7, 1878, and departed this life at Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio,
on November 25, 1949, being at the time of his death 71 years, 2 months and 18
days of age. On October 8, 1898 he was
united in marriage with Pearl Zelda Kinkade, of near Sycamore Valley, Ohio. To
this union were born nine children, six sons and three daughters. On January 21, 1894 he obeyed the gospel
under the teaching of Elder Ezra Barkes of near Graysville, and remained
faithful until death. October 15, 1911,
Brother Morris was appointed deacon of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, and
he faithfully attended the duties of this office for more than thirty-eight
years. On July 27, 1949 his faith to duty was rewarded by being appointed to
the Eldership which position he was filling at the time of his death.
He was preceded in death by
his father and mother, two brothers and five children as follows: Earl,
Maywood, Edward, William and an infant son.
Mr. Morris leaves to mourn
his departure his wife, Mrs. Pearl Kinkade Morris; one son, Isaac Morris of
Mantua, Ohio; three daughters, Mildred Okey and Myra Anderson of Graysville,
and Ethel Bishop, of Woodsfield; one brother, George Morris of Illinois; one
sister, Anna Mobberly, of Sycamore Valley; fourteen grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
In the death of Brother
Morris the family has lost a kind husband and father, the community a good
friend and neighbor, and the church a true and loyal worker. On Wednesday, November 30, he was laid to
rest in the beautiful cemetery at Pleasant Ridge, almost in the shadow of the
church where he had labored and worshipped for more than fifty years. May we
all live so as to meet beyond the shadows.
Funeral services were held in
the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ at one o'clock, with Minister J.M. Cochran
and Forrest Mobberly officiating.
Source: The Times Recorder Thursday, November 10,
1949
Simon Piatt, 72, prominent Monroe County farmer,
died Wednesday morning (November 9, 1949) at the home of a nephew, Harley
Allen, Woodsfield Rt 4. Death followed a long illness. The son of John and Mary Piatt, he is
survived by four brothers, Jacob, of Woodsfield Rt. 4, Lorenz of Woodsfield Rt. 1, Albert of Lewisville Rt. 2 and Charles of
Woodsfield.
The body has been removed to the Schumacher funeral
home in Woodsfield, where it will remain for services Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Rev. J.V. Traylor will officiate and burial will be in Mt.
Carrick cemetery.
Elizabeth Florentine Schwallie nee Burkhart (March 16, 1884 - January 4, 1949)
Mrs. Elizabeth Schwallie, age 65 died at 1:30
o clock Tuesday morning on January 4, 1949 at her home in Lewisville Route one,
after becoming ill on Monday night.
Surviving are her husband, Edward C. Schwallie; two
daughters, Mrs. Emma Crum, of Caldwell, and Mrs. Mildred Crnm, of Pittsburgh;
five Sons, Lawrence, George, Raymond, Clarence and Andrew, of Canton; four
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Teresa TU1~1, of Wheeling, and Mrs. Cecelia
Schwaliie, of Louisville; and a brother, Simon Burkhart, in Montana.
Mrs. Schwallie was the daughter of the late Andrew
and Rosa Burkhart, and was a life resident of the Burkhart community.
Funeral services will be held on Friday morning at
nine o clock in St. Joseph s Church at Burkhart, with Rev. C. 1. Finan
officiating. Interment will be in the Chapel Hill cemetery with the Brubach
funeral home, Summerfield, in charge.
Source: Tyler County Journal - 7 Apr 1949 Tyler County Obituaries, Vol 3, page 47
Joseph Mercer - age 77, died at his home on Ten Mile Creek on 30 Mar
1949. Deceased was married to Nancy L.
Fiest, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are three sons: John
W. Mercer, Otto Mercer and Leroy Mercer all of New Martinsville, WV. He is also survived by three brothers: Jerry and Phillip Mercer, both of
Moundsville, WV; and Bert Mercer of New
Martinsville; and one sister, Mrs. Pearl B. Mercer of Moundsville,WV.
Funeral services were held from the home of the
deceased. Burial in the Mercer Cemetery
(Wolf Pen) on Ten Mile Creek, Tyler Co, WV.
Source: The Cambridge [Ohio]
Jeffersonian; Thursday, 3 Feb. 1949
R. M. (Mat) Morris,
84, died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jacob Rubel, Rt. 2,
Summerfield, following a six weeks illness.
His wife, Alice Carpenter Morris died Feb. 3, 1948. He was born in Monroe County, Oct. 27, 1864,
and had lived all his life in that county.
Surviving are one
daughter, Mrs. Rubel, with whom he had resided, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Eberle Funeral Home, Quaker City, and will be
returned to the family home Saturday afternoon. Services will be held Sunday at 2 P.M. in the Seneca Valley
Church of Christ. Burial will be made
in the Calais Cemetery.
Source: Barnesville [OHIO] Whetstone; Thursday, 29
September 1949
Oliver H. Carpenter, retired farmer of Calais, died in the
Ohio Valley Hospital, Tuesday, September 27, at 11:50 P.M. following an illness
of several months.
He was born August 5, 1870 in Calais, the son of
Cookson and Babara Carpenter. He was well-known in that community and
Barnesville where he has lived for a number of years.
Surviving are three sons, Wayne of Akron, Asher of
Redondo, Calif., and Lester of Canton. One daughter, Mrs. Loren Mayberry,
Barnesville.
He is also survived by ten grandchildren; one brother
O.S. Carpenter of Zanesville and two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Stephen, Akron and
Mrs. James Brownfield, Calais.
He was a member of the West Main Street Church of
Christ.
Funeral services will be held from the Campbell
Funeral Home Friday at 1:30 P.M. with Evangelists Harry Postlewaite officiating.
Burial will follow in the Calais Cemetery.
Source: The Quaker City [OHIO] Home Towner; Friday,
15 April 1949
FORMER MISSIONARY,
SALESVILLE NATIVE, DIES
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Udell Latta, 69,
were conducted in Granville last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev.
Harry E. Kruener, pastor of the Granville Baptist church, officiating. Burial was made at Granville.
Mrs. Latta, wife of Rev. J. T. Latta of Granville, died at
her home on Thursday of last week. She
had been ill since early January.
The daughter of Charles Heidelbach and Emily Peters Udell, she was born at
Salesville on Nov. 9, 1879, and was married to John Tilton Latta, Sept. 9,
1905. Mrs. Latta was baptized in the
Salem Baptist church by the Rev. Mr. Kerr, and taught in the country schools in
Guernsey and Belmont counties for several years.
She later attended the Chicago Baptist Mission Training
School, and with her husband sailed for Burma, Oct. 1905, as missionaries
serving under the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. They arrived in Burma in December 1905 and
proceeded to Thronez, Burma, where they served as missionaries until April 1,
1940.
Mrs. Latta was a member of the Baptist
church in East Cleveland. She is
survived by the husband of the home and the following daughters and one son: Mary Elizabeth Latta Becker, Dayton; Margery
Genevieve Gibson, Rochester, Minn; Miriam Lois Latta of the home; Emma Merrill
Webber, Applegate, Ore., John David Latta, M.D., Danville, Ky. One son, Walter Udell Latta, died in
infancy. One sister, Mrs. Carrie
McCourt and one brother, Grover Udell, both of Cambridge R.D. survive. Mrs. Laura Galligher and Andrew J. Galligher
are deceased. Walter and Emma Udell of
New Gottengen are aunt and uncle of the deceased. Her husband is a relative of P.T. Morris, Salesville R.D.
Source: Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon; 18 April 1949
Clem F. Stimpert, 67, former resident of Woodsfield, died at
his home in Blackwell, Oklahoma, Monday afternoon, April 11th following a heart attack.
The body arrived in Byesville on Friday morning and was removed
to the Herlan Funeral Home where services were held Sunday afternoon at one
o'clock with Rev. Floyd Gaugler officiating.
Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Surviving the deceased is his wife Ethel
Stimpert, and one son, Rolland Stimpert,
of Blackwell. Harold H. Herlan,
owner of the Herlan Funeral Home is a nephew of the deceased.
Source: The Zanesville [Ohio] Times Recorder;
Tuesday, 1 March 1949
MRS. LATTA SERVICES
Funeral services for Mrs. R. H. Latta,
wife of Dr. R.H. Latta of Graysville, who died Sunday, will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Graysville Methodist Church. Rev. Floyd Workman will officiate, and
burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Faber, Mrs. Mary Faber (nee--Matz)
Source--Newsclipping
Faber, Mrs. Mary (Matz), 69, wife of Amiel Faber of
Lewisville died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Radon, Lewisville,
Thursday morning, August 25 following an illness.
Short funeral services were held at the family home
followed by final rites at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church (Middle
Church) Sunday afternoon with Reverend Elmer A. Gradwohl of St Paul's
Evangelical and Reformed Church in Woodsfield officiating.
Interment was made in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield by
the Gardner Funeral Home of Stafford.
Mrs. Faber was born near Lewisville on June 19, 1860,
one of a family of twelve children of Ludwig and Christina Meckling Matz. She
spent most of her life near Lewisville, living in Woodsfield only a few years.
She became a member of Middle Church by the rites of
confirmation in her youth and remained a faithful member all her life.
On December 24, 1905 she was united in marriage to
Amiel Faber and he and the following children survive; Mrs. George (Edith)
Radon and Mrs. Arthur (Lucille) Reischman, both of Lewisville, Clyde of
Massillon and Mrs. Robert (Martha) Falls of North Lawrence and Paul Faber of
the home and nine grandchildren. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Lena and
Mrs. Rachel Christman and Mrs. Elizabeth Hines, all of Lewisville, Mrs. Amelia
Neuhart of Woodsfield and Mrs. Elma Legg of Massillon and two brothers,
Attorney L.E. Matz and William Matz, both of Woodsfield.
One son, Harold; one sister, Mrs Leibfarth and three
brothers, Phillip, Chris and Herman preceded her in death.
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Sylvia Walters (nee Tubaugh)
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio June 1950
Mrs. H. J. Walters, 200 Ohio Street, Woodsfield, the former
Miss Sylvia Tubaugh, died Saturday morning June 3, 1950, in the Bethesda
hospital in Zanesville, Ohio. She had undergone a surgical operation there a
week
previously.
The body was brought to the Schumacher funeral home and
remained there where funeral services were held Monday afternoon at three
o clock. Her pastor Reverend William Miller of the First Methodist Church
officiated. Interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
A daughter of the late Thomas and Caroline Imhoff Tubaugh,
she was born near Clarington and spent her entire life in Monroe County, Ohio.
On September 20, 1922, she was married to H. J. (Dick)
Walters and since that time had resided in Woodsfield where she was active in
the Methodist Church in the W. S. C. S. and Mispah class of the Church, the
American Legion Auxiliary and the Eastern Stars.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Robert (Yvonne) Ross of Cleveland, Ohio, one brother, J. G. Tubaugh of
Ashley, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Elizabeth) Lapp of Clarington, Mrs.
George (Lula) Morris, her twin of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Harry (Carrie) Bott of
Woodsfield; one niece, Miss Nancy Morris of Pittsburg and two nephews, Dr. Henry
Lapp of Utica and Harold Lapp of Warrer. Many friends are saddened by her
death.
On Sunday evening at 8:00 the Eastern Star Lodge held their
ritualistic service at the funeral home, honoring the memory of their deceased
sister.
Oswald A. Claus
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio August 1950
The body of Oswald A. Claus arrived in Newark Wednesday
evening from Longview, Texas and was brought home where it will remain until
Friday when services will be held at two o clock. the Reverend George Varns of
Lewisville, Ohio of the Evangelical and Reformed Church will officiate and
burial will be made in Oaklawn cemetery, in Woodsfield.
Mr. Claus, a former resident of Woodsfield, died Tuesday
morning, August 22, 1950, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hickman Merritt in
Longview following a long illness.
Mr. Claus was born near Monroefield, a son of Charles and
Margaret Hoff Claus. He spent most of his life in Monroe County, moving to
Pittsburgh several years ago where he was in the insurance business. For the
past two years he has resided with his daughters in Texas. He was a member of
St. John s Evangelical and Reformed Church near Lewisville by the rites of
Confirmation.
In addition to Mildred Merritt he is survived by another
daughter, Mrs. Richard (Charlotte) Brown; four grandchildren; one great
grandchild, all of Texas; and one sister, Mrs. Edward (Bertha Claus) Reich, of
Sycamore Street. His wife, Minnie Ludwig Claus preceded him in death in
1930.
Margaret E. Green (nee Lowther)
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, October 1950
Margaret E. Green was born November 30, 1866, departed this
life October 6, 1950, being 83 years, 10 months and 6 days of age.
She was married to William Green December 2, 1889, and to
this union seven children were born.
Surviving are Nova Green of California; Ellis and Vernon
Green of West Lafayette; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild; three
sisters, Mrs. Ida Stoehr of Woodsfield; Mary Mann, and Leta Daily of Orange,
California; two brothers, George Lowther of Atlantic, Pennsylvania, and John
Lowther of Claysville, Pennsylvania.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William, two
daughters, Myrtle Green and Stella Green; one son, Emmet Green and a host of
other relatives and friends.
In early life, she obeyed the Gospel at Hines Chapel and was
a faithful and devoted Christian.
The body laid to rest in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
Services were conducted by Brother Thomas A. Christy and the
funeral was in charge of Gardner Funeral Home.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to
all who in any way assisted them in this their sad bereavement.
Rev.
J. T. Latta,of Granville, who was born near Calais, died Sunday, March 19th
[1950], at his home following a lingering illness. Rev. Latta was a
former Baptist missionary to Burma, India. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in the Granville Baptist Church.
Interment was in a Granville cemetery.
Rev. J. T. Latta (2nd
obituary)
Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, 30 Mar 1950
W.G. Udell, Cambridge R. D. 6, received word of the death of
Rev. J. T. Latta, of Granville, who died Sunday at his home in Granville,
following a lingering illness. Rev.
Latta was a former Baptist missionary to Burma. He was well known in Cambridge.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the
Granville Baptist church. Burial will
be in a Granville cemetery.
Source: The Canton Repository - 1950
George W. Schaub, 91, died Saturday afternoon, April
1st at his home north of East Sparta, Ohio, following an illness of three
weeks. He was born near Lewisville, Ohio, July 31, 1858, and had resided
in East Sparta for the past 46 years. He was employed at the East Sparta
brick plant for many years, retiring at the age of 81. He was a member of
the St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, near Lewisville.
He
was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Herlan on December 1, 1881.
Mr. Schaub leaves his widow; a daughter, Mrs. David
H. [H is an error in the newspaper; should be W.] (Effie Jane) Latta, of
Canton; two sons, Homer C. Schaub, of East Sparta, and Wesley W. Schaub, of
Canton; eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Two brothers,
Henry and Andrew Schaub, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3:00 o'clock
in the Gorden funeral home. Rev. Leroy Miller officated. Burial was
made in the Melsheimer [sic] Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Neibch, of Lewisville; Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Matz and
son Lewis, of Woodsfield, attended the funeral services. [George Schaub died 1 Apr 1950]
Source: Canton Repository - 1950
WIDOW
FOLLOWS HUSBAND IN DEATH AT EAST SPARTA----April 18----(Special)----
Mrs. Lucy L. Schaub of East Sparta died Monday
morning, 16 days after her husband, George Schaub, was taken in death.
The couple had been married 68 years. Each was 91. Mrs. Schaub died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. David Latta of 2200 Broad ave, NW, Canton, where she had been
visiting 10 days. She had been partially crippled since breaking her hip
11 years ago. Born near Woodsfield, she had resided here 46 years and was
a member of the East Sparta Methodist church.
Surviving, in addition to her daughter, are two
sons, Homer C. Schaub of East Sparta and Wesley W. Schaub of Canton; eight
grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in
the Gordon funeral home by Rev. Glenn Hall. Burial will be in
Melshimer [sic] Cemetery near North Industry. . . [Lucy (Herlan) Schaub
died 17 Apr 1950]
WOODSFIELD-Jacob Piatt retired farmer, died
unexpected Monday morning, January 2, 1950, at the home of a nephew Harley Allen of Woodsfield,
Rt. 4. He was the son of John and Mary
Truax Piatt.
Surviving are three brothers, Albert of Lewisville
Route 2, Lorenzo of Woodsfield Route 1 and Charles of
Woodsfield.
The body has been removed to the Schumacher funeral
home in Woodsfield where services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Rev. J.V. A. Trayler will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Carrick
cemetery.
Monroe
County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, Monday, February 27, 1950
Russell Rodney (Jake) Highman was born near Bremen,
Ohio, June 20, 1911, and departed this life at his home on South Sycamore
Street, Woodsfield, Ohio, on January 12, 1950, being at the time of his death
38 years, 6 months and 22 days of age.
He graduated from Woodsfield high
School in 1930 and was a member of the Church of Christ. He spent most of his life in Woodsfield,
Ohio, and vicinity, where he made many friends by whom he will be sadly
missed. Russell was sincere,
kind-hearted, unselfish and friendly on life's road. He was deeply devoted to his parents, being always interested in
doing things to make them happier.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Highman of Woodsfield; one brother, Walter Highman, of Canton,
Ohio. Besides these he leaves several
aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted by
Brother J.W. Hawkins, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Sunday afternoon,
January 15 at 2:00 o'clock. Burial was
made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield Ohio.''
Nights
are gloomy by the lamp light
Something missing from the room
It
is our dear son Russell
Gone and left us to remain.
We
seem to hear his footsteps
But it is only a dream
For
he is sweetly sleeping
Far from earth's sorrow and care.
Russell
is gone but not forgotten
Never will his memory fade
Sweetest
thought shall ever linger
Around the grave where he is laid.
Yes
we know you had pain and sorrow
While on earth with us you stayed
But
know all this is over
Since your trip o'er Gordon's made.
Many
friends speak words of comfort
Speak of good deeds you have done
And
we often talk together
Of the happiness we had.
Beneath
our eyes he faded slowly
Growing day and day more frail
Bearing
sweetly all his suffering
Without murmur or complaint.
Monroe
County Beacon, Woodsfeild, Ohio, Monday, June 26, 1950
Walter L. "Abe" Highman, of Canton, Ohio,
formerly of Woodsfield, , died suddenly of a heart attack April 21, 1950, in
Miami, Florida while vacationing there.
Mr. Highman was born near Woodsfield on February 28, 1907, son of Harry
F. and Stella Cronin Highman.
On March 6, 1944, he was united in
Marriage with Miss Evelyn Schramm, of Louisville, Ohio who survives. Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Highman, of Woodsfield. He was
preceded in death by his brother, Russell Highman, January 12, 1950.
Abe, as he was known by his friends,
attended the Woodsfield schools where he was active in all sports. After graduating from the Wo0odsfield high
school he was a popular barber and orchestra leader here for several years
before going to Canton in 1942 where he was employed by Hercules Motor
Company. The last few years he had been
employed by the Ellsworth Barber Shop in Canton.
Of a kind and generous disposition
always ready to help others he will be sadly missed by his many friends
everywhere. He was a member of the
Church of Christ.
The body was brought to the
Schneeberger and Son Funeral Home in Canton Saturday night and on Monday was
brought to the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield where services were
held Tuesday afternoon with Minister J.V.A. Traylor officiating. Interment was in Oaklawn cemetery,
Woodsfield, Ohio.
Deep
down in our hearts there's a picture,
Worth
more than silver and gold;
It's
the picture of our dear husband and son,
Whose memory will never grow old.
We hear
no more the voice we loved,
We see no more his face;
But
everywhere within our homes,
We
see his vacant place.
Alonzo Cline
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Monday, May 15, 1950
Alonzo E. Cline, son of Christian and Martha
Cline, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, January 3, 1892, and passed to his
eternal rest April 6, 1950, being at the time of his death 58 years, 3 months,
and 3 days. He was united in marriage
with Arrena Highman on January 11, 1913, and to this union were born six sons
and four daughters, who survive.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and the following sons
and daughters: Denzil and Hilton Cline of Ashland, Ohio; Mrs. Herbert Shafer,
of Ashland, Ohio; Mrs. Ferrel Vanwy, of Newark, Ohio; Mrs. Brady Turner, of
Woodsfield, Route one; Robert Cline, of Woodsfield; Herbert, Edison,
Kenneth, Miss Wilma Cline, and a little granddaughter, Janet, of the home;
three brothers, Charles R. Cline, of Elberton, Georgia; Herman Cline, of
Woodsfield, Route 2, and Harley Cline, of Sistersville, W.Va.; two sisters,
Mrs. Harry Crawford, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and Mrs. Leland Hogue, of
Newark, Ohio; thirteen grandchildren and many other relatives and
friends.
He was a member of The Conner Ridge Methodist Church and was
active in church work serving as Superintendent of the Sunday School for many
years. Mr. Cline spent his entire life
in Wayne Township, engaged in teaching in the public schools of Monroe County
and in operating his farm. Since his retirement after thirty-seven years of
teaching in the public schools, he had taught G. I. farm school at Graysville,
Ohio. Lonnie was an industrious farmer
and an earnest kindly teacher. Hundreds of boys and girls throughout Monroe
County stand in sorrow today, feeling keenly the loss of a great teacher and a
good friend. Quietly and sincerely he went about his work, implanting the great
truths of life upon the minds of young folks that will live on and on. Their
lives have been made richer by his having lived.
Lonnie was well known and highly
respected in our community. Many are the words of encouragement and good advice
he has given to his friends and neighbors. He will be sadly missed in our
community and in the home. His wife, children and little grandchildren will
miss his wise counsel and his gentle hand.
We, who are left, shall not question the infinite wisdom of Almighty
God. We shall try, to so order our lives, that we may meet our husband and
father in a brighter world than this, where sickness and heartaches are
unknown.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock at The Conner Ridge Methodist Church, with Rev. E.
Merle Long, officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery at Woodsfield, with The
Gardner Funeral Home of Stafford in charge.
Edward C. Schwallie (January 18, 1878 - August 27, 1950)
Edward C. Schwallie, 72, died on Sunday, August 27th, at his home on Lewisville, Route 2. Mr. Schwallie was a farmer by occupation and was a life resident of Monroe County. He was the son of the late Peter and Teresa Ulrich Schwallie.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Emma Crum, of Caldwell, and Mrs. Mildred Crum, of Pittsburgh, PA.; six sons, George, Raymond, Clarence and Lawrence Schwallie, all of Canton; and Edmond and Andrew Schwallie, of the home; two sisters, Miss Florentine Schwallie and Mrs. Cecelia Burkhart, of Lewsville, Route 1; five brothers, Frank and John Schwallie, of North Canton; Ignatius Schwallie, of Louisville, Ohio; Theodore A. Schwallie, of Temperanceville, and Vincent Schwallie of Woodsfield. His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Burkhart Schwallie, preceded him in death January 4, 1949.
A Requiem High Mass was solemized in St. Joseph s Catholic church at Burkhart Wednesday morning at nine o clock, with the Rev. Joseph Finan officiating. Burial was in Chapel Hill cemetery with the Brubach Funeral Home. Summerfield in charge.
Morris, Barbara Christman Morris
Published December 1950
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Barbara Christman Morris,
87, died early Saturday, December 16, 1950, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Freda Swank, near Salesville.
A daughter of Phillip and
Rosenna Pfalzgraf Christman, she was born in Monroe County, September 22, 1863.
She had made her home with her daughter for the past nine years.
Mrs. Morris was a member of The
Salem Baptist Church. Her husband, Charles T. Morris, died December 30, 1909.
Surviving are five sons,
P.T. Morris, near Salesville; Frank T. Morris, of Warren; Allen
Morris, of Forkland, Alabama; F. R. Morris, of Elyria, and Rodney Morris,
of Cambridge; two daughters, Mrs. Freda Swank, at whose home she died,
and Mrs. Beryl Dearth, of Warren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Miller of near Quaker
City, and one brother, George L. Christman, of Lewisville. One daughter is
deceased.
Funeral services were held at
The Eberle Funeral Home in Quaker City on Tuesday. Burial was made in Greenlawn
Cemetery.
Martha Jane Jones, daughter
of Samuel and Minerva Thomas was born near Hannibal, Ohio, October 24, 1867 and
passed away May 1, 1950 at the home of her son Homer of Sardis, O. Being at the
time of her death 82 years, 6 months and 7 days
She was united in marriage
to Joel Jones on December 30, 1883. To this union eight children were born. Her
husband and two children preceded her in death.
Left to mourn her passing
are two daughters and four sons; Mrs. Alice Myers of Lamira, O; Everett of
McMechen, W.Va.; Orville, of Bridgeport, Ohio; Mrs. Anna Smith, Leroy and Homer
of Sardis, Ohio; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a host of
relations and friends.
She became a member of the
West Union Church of Christ in 1885 and remained a faithful member, attending
services when health permitted.
Funeral services were held at West Union Thursday afternoon May 4, with evangelist Elmer Taylor officiating. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery there with the Rush Funeral Home of Sardis, Ohio in charge.
Source: The Cambridge [Ohio]
Jeffersonian, Wednesday 1 March 1950
BARNESVILLE---The death of
Mrs. Sarah F. Roe occurred at her home on Quaker City R. D. 1, Tuesday at 5
A.M., following a long illness. She was
born in Monroe County on March 13, 1869, a daughter of James W. and Mary
Carpenter Warner.
Surviving are the following
children; Miss May C. Roe of the
home; Miss Virginia Roe of Covington,
Ky., Mrs. Ed Patterson of Barnesville, Vernon Roe of Cleveland and Warner Roe of
Aurora, ILL.; two grandchildren and the
following brothers and sisters, James
Warner of Cambridge rural. Alva Warner of Barnesville rural, Fred Warner of Zanesville, M. H. Warner of Delaware, Mrs. Ella Brownfield and Miss Jennie Warner,
both of Jerusalem Route.
The body was taken to the Campbell Funeral Home where last rites will be
conducted Thursday in charge of Evangelist Robert Cooper. Interment will be made in Crestview
Cemetery.
Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Tuesday, 3
Sept. 1950
SENECAVILLE---SEPT.
5---Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Calais Methodist Church
for Mrs. Civilla Starr, 67, who died Sunday afternoon at the home of her
daughter Mrs. James Leach, Senecaville R. D. 1, following a short illness. Her husband, Charles, died in 1940. She was a member of the Calais Methodist Church.
Surviving are two
children: Mrs. Leach, at whose home she
died; a son Everett of Woodsfield R. D.
3: three step-children, Sylvester Starr
of Crestline; Wellington of Summit
Station and Henry of Senecaville; a brother Gilmore Stephens of Temperanceville. A son Irwin is deceased.
Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. W. O. Landefield,
Woodsfield, Mrs. Louise Wheatly of
Senecaville and Mrs. Martha Goodwin of Barnesville. Rev. Merle Tschappat,
pastor of the Calais Methodist Church officiated and burial was in the
Calais Cemetery.
Drake, Ellen
Jane nee Gallagher
Source Newsclipping
Drake, Mrs. Ellen Jane, 75, widow of John Drake, died Sunday afternoon in her home on Harvey Avenue, following an eight month illness. Mrs. Drake was a native of Woodsfield, where she was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gallagher in March 1875. She resided in East Liverpool 19 years. She was a member of the Woodsfield Methodist Church.
She leaves three daughters; Mrs. Olive Watson of Bulgar, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Alice Owings of New Straitsville, and Miss Helen Drake at home; a son, Brady Drake of Coraopolis; a sister, Mrs. Samantha Drake of Woodsfield, and 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Rites will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Kelly Funeral Home by Reverend Paul C. Bailey, pastor of the Boyce Methodist Church. Burial will be in Calcutta United Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends may call tonight at the funeral home.
Donald 42,
died very suddenly Thursday afternoon after becoming ill at his home at 228
West North Street. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at Beeson Clinic. Bonam who had lived in Wooster for the past
ten years was employed at Bauer manufacturing Co. for 8 years. He was born in Woodsfield, Ohio a son of
Henry and Caroline Bonam of Woodsfield some 20 years ago he was married to
Bertha Thomas who survives him.
Also surviving are his
parents of Woodsfield, two brothers Charles of Wooster and Clarence of
Woodsfield, two sisters Mrs. Grace Hooper and Mary Cline both of Woodsfield.
Coroner L.A. Adair said
today that the body was taken to Cleveland for more complete examination to
determine the cause of death .The coroner and other medical men here were
uncertain without more complete information.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. est. at the Plainview
Church of Christ south of Woodsfield.
Burial will be in the church Cemetery.
The family will be receiving friends at the Mohn
& McComas funeral home Saturday evening between 7 and 9. Died August 24,1950
Mobberly, Dr. Ollie Ottmer Mobberly
Source--Online Obituaries
Published--July 1950
Mobberly, Dr. Ollie Ottmer - Dr. Mobberly, 69, a practicing
dentist
here for 35 years, died Saturday at his home, 1236 Broadview Ave., He was
a graduate of Ohio State University Dental College and was a professor in
the college 25 years, leaving there 10 years ago. He was an honorary member and
past master of the University Lodge of Masons. Survivors include his wife,
Zilva, six daughters, Mrs. Ethel Richarson, Mrs. Elouise Gloyd, and Mrs. Erma
Leonard of Columbus; Mrs. Edith Kelley, Laurelville, Ohio; Mrs. Evelyn Hoover,
Greenville, Ohio.,and Mrs Erlean Skare, Iowa City, IA; nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Deyo Funeral Home until Tuesday morning when the
remains will be taken for services and burial to Pleasant Ridge, Monroe County.
(Date of Death--July 22, 1950)
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