MC Vital Statistics 1978-1997
1987XXXXX
DEATH
Name: Hazel M. Rohr, nee Matheny
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
January 1987
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Hazel M. Rohr, 84, of 307 Eastern Avenue,
Woodsfield, died January 22, 1987 in the Willow Haven Nursing Home, Zanesville, Ohio.
She was born March 1, 1902 in West Virginia, the
daughter of the late Homer J. and Mollie Diagoo Matheny.
She was a retired
elementary school teacher and a member of the United Methodist Church of
Woodsfield.
Preceding her in death
was her husband, Lawrence Rohr in
September 1980.
Surviving are one
daughter, Mrs. Robert (Emily) Watters of Zanesville; two sons, Arthur Philip
Rohr of Atlanta, Georgia, Homer Rick Rohr of Columbus, Ohio; six
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Friends were received
and services 1 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 1987 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, Ohio; minister Noah Oxley, of the United Methodist Church of
Woodsfield officiating. Interment was
January 26 at the convenience of the family in the Old
Heavener Cemetery,
Buckhannon, West Virginia.
January 24,
1987X
DEATH
Chester K. Watson
Source: Daily
Jeffersonion
Barnesville-Chester K. Watson, 94 of 26390 Putney Ridge Road,
Quaker City, died at 2 a.m. Saturday (Jan 24,
1987) at his home.
He was born Oct. 7, 1892 in Guernsey County, son of the late William H. and
Rachel Perry Watson.
Mr. Watson was a farmer and a Protestant
by faith. He was a 56-year member of the Guernsey County Farm Bureau.
His wife Freda, preceded him in death on
May 4, 1980.
He leaves two sons, Virgil Watson of Quaker City
route and Victor Gene Watson of Canton;
two daughters, Mrs. David (Ernestine) Gutherie of Columbus and Mrs. William
(Bonnie) Polinko of St. Clairsville; 15 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday
at Campbell-Plumly Funeral home, Barnesville, where services will be at 2:30
p.m. Monday with Rev. Ron Miller officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery,
Quaker City.
1987
DEATH
Name: Homer T. Weber
Source: Memory card
Issue: January 30, 1987
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Homer T. Weber, born
September 15, 1903; died January 30, 1987; services at 2 p.m. Monday, February
2, 1987 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home; Minister Gary Wilson officiated;
interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, OH.
Christy, Raymond
Born Oct 22, 1906
Died Feb 1987
Woodsfield
1987XXXXX
DEATH
Name: Nathan Earl Bolon
Source: The Monroe County
Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio
February 1987
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Nathan Earl Bolon , 82,
of 201 Hancock Avenue,
Woodsfield, died February 2, 1987 in Lake
Medical Center
Hospital, Leesburg, Florida,
of an apparent hear attack. He was born March 16, 1904 at Jerusalem, Ohio
son of the late Harvey and Laura Thomas Bolon.
He was a retired
steelworker and member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.
he is survived by his
wife, Mary Claus Bolon, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be
received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Thursday, where services
will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday with
Minister Ronald Laughery of Belpre officiating. Burial in the Jerusalem Cemetery,
Jerusalem, Ohio.
Holliday, Clarence
Born Feb. 26, 1908
Died Feb. 1987
Jerusalem
1987
DEATH
Name: Gladys G. Winland, nee Hendershot
Source: The Monroe County
Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
February 1987
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Gladys Gertrude
Winland, 82, of route 1, Rinard Mills, Ohio, died February 14, 1987 in Marietta Memorial
Hospital following an
extended illness. She was born near Marr,
Ohio on August 21, 1904, a
daughter of the late Samuel D. and Laura Martin Hendershot.
Mrs. Winland was a
graduate of Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio, and retired in 1968 with
more than 30 years teaching experience in various elementary schools in Monroe,
Noble and Washington counties in Ohio. She was also a
member of the Creighton Ridge Church of Christ near Sycamore Valley, Ohio.
Mrs. Winland was a member of the Monroe
County and also the Washington County
Retired Teachers Associations and was also a former 4-H advisor in Bethel Town
ship, Monroe County, Ohio.
On June 26, 1935, she
married Warren M. Winland, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Martin
LaVerne Winland of Route 2, Lower Salem; one sister, Miss Bernice Hendershot of
Route 1, Rinard Mills; one brother, Clyde M. Hendershot of Route 1, Rinard
Mills; one grandson, Randy Winland of Marion; and two great-granddaughters,
Elizabeth Winland and Rebecca Winland of Marion.
Friends were received
at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held February 16
with Minister James Gallagher officiating. Burial in Creighton
Ridge Cemetery
near Sycamore Valley.
1987
Monday 23
Feb. 1987 Jeffersonian
Lillian E. Neuhart, 84,
of Old Washington, died at 5:10 P.M. Saturday (Feb. 21, 1987) at her home
following a long illness.
She
was born March 3, 1902, in Calais,
the daughter of Spencer and Loubertha Atkinson Carpenter. Mrs. Neuhart was a
Methodist by faith.
She
leaves her husband, Bert, who she married in August 1920; three daughters, Mrs.
Oscar (Helen) Baker of the Freeport area, Marjorie Kuhnash of Burlington, Iowa
and Patsy Smith of Cambridge; three sons, Earl Neuhart of the Quaker City area,
Kenneth and Jackie Neuhart, both of Old Washington; three sisters, Sally Miller
of Quaker City, Thelma Kane of Arizona and Edrie Marguntie of California; 24
grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
One
sister, three brothers, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild preceded her
in death.
Friends
may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. today at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, where
services will be at 1 P.M. Tuesday with the Rev. Donald Legg officiating.
Burial will be in Guernsey
Memory Gardens.
Monday 23 Feb. 1987 Jeffersonian.
1987
DEATH
Name: Freda L. Rubel
Source: Memory card
Issue: March 7, 1987
Collection
of Beryl (Christman) Claus
Freda L. Rubel, born
January 31, 1900; passed away March 7, 1987; services at Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, on Wednesday, March 11, 1987 at 1 p.m.; officiating Minister James
Gallagher; interment Calais Cemetery.
Schneider, Josephine
Born Mar 22, 1901
Died Mar 1987
Woodsfield
Potts, Wilson
Born Dec. 3, 1922
Died Apr. 1987
Woodsfield
Huffman, Kathleen
Born Apr 22, 1920
Died Apr 1987
Woodsfield
Yoho, Edgar
Born May
14, 1918
Died Apr.
1987
Woodsfield
Winland, Arthur
Born Mar 24, 1903
Died Apr 1987
Lewisville
1987X
DEATH
Name: Lela G. Wilson
Source:
Memory card
Issue: April 28, 1987
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Lela G. Wilson, born
November 7, 1910; died April 28, 1987; funeral services Friday, May 1, 1987 at
1:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem United Methodist Church; clergyman Reverend Gordon
Densmore; interment Jerusalem Cemetery.
1987
DEATH
Name: Melissa E. Smith
Source: Memory card
Issue: May 9, 1987
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Melissa E. Smith, born
April 27, 1901; passed away May 9, 1987; services at Hartshorn Ridge Church of
Christ, Wednesday, May 13, 1987 at 2 p.m.; officiating Virgil Long and Phillip
Grear; interment Hartshorn Ridge Church Cemetery; arrangements by Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Scott, Maude
Born Oct. 28, 1912
Died May 1987
Woodsfield
Smith, Martha
Born 16 Nov 1912
Died June 1987
Sardis
Cain, Rosie
Born Dec 25, 1898
Died June 1987
Woodsfield
1987
Cain, Rosie
b: December 25, 1898
d: June 1987
residence: Woodsfield
1987
Watch of LHS 1923 grad Ida Yoe Day died Jul 1987
Biles, Phyllis
Born June 13, 1946
Died July 1987
Woodsfield
1987X
DEATH
Name: Lewis W. Claus
Source: The Monroe County
Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio July
1987
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Lewis W. Claus, 75, of 60340 Somerton Highway, Barnesville, Ohio
formerly of Jerusalem, Ohio,
died July 1, 1987 in Barnesville
Hospital. He was born
September 28, 1911 at Miltonsburg, son of the late William and Laura Neisz
Claus.
He was a retired
employee of Consolidated Aluminum Corporation, Clarington, and a member of
Moose Lodge 1304, Eagles, VFW, all at Barnesville, and Masonic Lodge 354 at
Somerton.
He was preceded in
death by his wives, Leora Claus and Grace Claus; two brothers, Lawrence and
Paul Claus, a sister, Mildred.
Surviving are three
daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Linda) Crawford of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Mrs. Byron (Myra) Morris of Akron,
Ohio, and Mrs. Oscar (Darlene) Smith of Barnesville; a sister, Mrs. Earl
(Leona) Skaggs of Bethesda; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Friends were received
at Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services were held July 3
in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Milhoan, Trella
Born
Mar. 26, 1909
Died July
1987
Beallsville
1987
DEATH
Name: Ida Lillian Day, nee Yoe
Source: The Monroe County
Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, July
1987
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Ida Lillian Day, 83 of Stafford, Ohio died July
2, 1987 in the Marietta
Memorial Hospital,
following a short illness. She was born near Lewisville, Ohio
on February 10, 1904, a daughter of the late Janie Yoe.
Mrs. Day was a member
of the Lewisville United Methodist Church,
Lewisville.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, Joseph Day, on March 14, 1962; also one daughter Wanda
Day in infancy and one grandson.
Surviving are three
daughters, Mrs. Louis (Rosemary) Masteller of Columbus, Ohio, Miss Hazel Day of
the home, Claribel Thompson of Stafford; four sons, Emerson Day of Killbuck,
Ellis Day and Dennis Day, both of Canton, and Harry Day of Woodsfield; 15
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Friends were received
at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held July 6 with
the Reverend Stephen Sparling of the Stafford United Methodist Church
officiating. Burial in Stafford
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 586, Woodsfield,
OH 43793.
Herman, Laura
Born Nov
25, 1910
Died July 1987
Woodsfield
Milhoan, Trella
Born Mar. 26, 1909
Died July 1987
Beallsville
1987XXXXX
DEATH
Name: William Floyd Blair
Source:
Memory card
Issue: July 7, 1987
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
William Floyd Blair,
born July 9, 1919; passed away July 7, 1987, Lewisville; services at Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, Friday, July 10, 1987 at 1 p.m.; officiating
Reverend Harold Green and Dr. Reverend
Gary Wilson; interment Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield,
Ohio.
1987X
DEATH
Name:
Philip
Buss Christman
Source: The Monroe County
Beacon
Woodsfield, Ohio, July, 1987
Collection
of: Marcella Hoff Weber
Philip Buss Marion
Christman, 74, of Route 1, Lewisville,
died July 5, 1987 at his home following an apparent heart attack. He was born June 12, 1913, a son of the late
Philip F. and Cora Gutberlet Christman.
Mr. Christman was a
1950 graduate of Wilmington
College, graduating with
a B. S. degree in education. He was a retired school teacher serving 40 years
in various Monroe
County schools. He was a
U. S. Army veteran serving during World War II, member of Monroe Lodge No. 189
F. & A. M., Woodsfield, Ohio, member of the Ohio State Teachers
Association, National Teachers Association, Monroe County Teachers Association
and was a lifetime member of the D. A. V. Columbus, Ohio Chapter.
on January 3, 1942, he
married Kathryn Herbert, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Philip W.
Christman of Middletown and Jerry I. Christman
of new York City, New York;
one brother, Benjamin H. Christman of Batesville,
Ohio; one grandson, Erik J. Christman of Middletown.
He was preceded in
death by one sister and five brothers, Florence Neuhart, Irvin, Bernard,
Walter, Vernon
and Herman Christman.
Friends were received
at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio where the services were held on
Wednesday, July 8, 1987 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Reverend Gary Wilson of the Trinity United Church of Christ officiating.
Burial in the Middle Church Cemetery,
near Lewisville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Heart
Association, 110 South Paul Street,
Woodsfield, OH
43793. Masonic
services were held July 7 at the funeral home.
1987
Wilfred C. Frank, 61, of 2495 Archer Lane, died at 11:54 a.m.
Wednesday, July 8, 1987, at Bethesda
Hospital following a
short illness.
He was formerly employed by Custom Coil and The Dura Corp. He was U.S. Army
cavalry veteran of WW II.
Mr. Frank was born Jan. 31, 1926, In Zanesville,
a son of Herman J. and Olive Stimpert Frank.
He is survived by his wife, Marie E. Bates Frank, whom he married on April 11,
1953; two sons, Charles D. Frank of Zanesville and James W. Collin of
Lancaster; four daughters, Mrs. Joann Dunnaway of Newark and Darlene Sue Frank,
Charlene Ann Frank and Arlene Marie Frank, all of Zanesville; two brothers,
Harold W. Frank of Zanesville and Elmer F. Frank of Oregon; one sister, Mrs.
William (Bonnie) Archer of Zanesville, and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at DeLong and Baker Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Robbins, Ida
Born Mar 1, 1903
Died Aug 1987
Woodsfield
Sloan, James
Born Oct.
8, 1907
Died Aug 1987
Woodsfield
Rosenlieb, Mary
Born July 12, 1903
Died Aug 1987
Woodsfield
Brummell, Sylvan
Born Aug 10, 1924
Died July
1987
Beallsville
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Nellie L. (Morris) Matz
Mrs. Nellie L. Matz, 71, of 1011
Orange Road, Ashland,
died at her home Aug. 13, 1987. She was born in Pennsboro, WV,
on Aug. 14,1915, the daughter of Adolph and Emma Barker Morris.
Mrs. Matz lived in Ashland
the past 30 years and was a member of the Steele Avenue Church of Christ.
She was married Nov. 08, 1933 to Willie T. Matz, who survives. Also surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Normalee) Wilson and Mrs. Troy (Bertha) Cranmore,
both of Ashland; two sons, Walter of Ashland and
Clyde of polk 17 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; five sisters,
Kathryn Piatt and Bertha Longdon , both of Ashland;
Edna Huntsman of Toronto; Nettie Brown and
Estelle Schaub of Lewisville; and one brother
Clarence Morris of Ashland.
Services were held Aug. 15 at Steele Avenue Church of Christ with pastor Travis
Irwin officiating. Burial in Ashland
County Memorial
Park. Denbow-Primm funeral home was in charge of
arrangements.
Hastings, Nina E.
Born Feb. 15, 1908
Died Sept. 15, 1987
Woodsfield
Henthorn, Everett
Born May 27, 1895
Died Sept. 1987
Beallsville
Rush, Sam
Born Feb. 28, 1894
Died Sept. 1987
Graysville
Hess, Harry
Born Dec 15, 1915
Died Sept. 1987
Sardis
Gibbons, Thelma
Born
July 26, 1910
Died
Sept. 1987
Woodsfield
Menkel, Hulda
Born May
5, 1903
Died Sept.
1987
Woodsfield
1987
DEATH
Name: Luella H. Neibch
Source:
Memory card
Issue: September 26, 1987
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Luella H. Neibch, born January 3, 1897; died September 26, 1987;
services at 1 p.m. Monday, September 28, 1987 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home;
minister Dr. Reverend Gary Wilson; interment Middle Church Cemetery, near
Lewisville, Ohio.
Hartline, Albert
Born Nov. 20, 1913
Died Oct. 30, 1987
Cameron
Ring, Lillie O.
Born Oct. 28, 1908
Died Nov 2, 1987
Woodsfield
Beisel, Harry C.
Born Mar. 12, 1914
Died Nov. 9, 1987
Sardis
1987
DEATH
Name: Helen G. Reed
Source: Memory card
Issue: November 17, 1987
Collection of Beryl Christman Claus
Helen G. Reed, born
March 21, 1930; passed away November 17, 1987; services at Brubach-Watters
Funeral Home, Summerfield, Ohio on Thursday, November 19, 1987 at 10 a.m.;
officiating Reverend Harold Green; interment Eastern Cemetery.
1987
DEATH
Name: Elmer E. Claus
Source: Memory card
Issue: December 7, 1987
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Elmer E. Claus, born
February 7, 1924; passed away December 7, 1987; services at the Reed Funeral
Home on Thursday at 12 noon on December 10, 1987; Reverend Lewis M. Crawford
officiating; burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.
1987
DEATH
Name: Carolyn
Nuzum, nee Hettig
Source: The Monroe County
Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield,
Ohio, December 1987
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Carolyn Dorothy Nuzum, 87, of
Holiday Avenue, Woodsfield, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 1987 at
Route 3, Woodsfield following an extended illness. She was born in Monroe County
on December 15, 1900 a daughter of the late Henry and Eva Matz Hettig. She was a graduate of the Bethesda
School of Nursing, Cincinnati and had worked for
many years at Barnesville
Hospital as a registered
nurse. She was also a member of the St.
Paul s United Church of Christ, Woodsfield.
On November 7, 1974 she married
Palmer Nuzum who survives of Woodsfield. Also surviving are five stepdaughters,
Mrs. Thelma Shaw of Lumberport, W. Va., Mrs. Betty Hunt, Warren; Mrs. Ellen
Porch, Alliance; Mrs. Minerva Worthem, California, and Mrs. Goldia Douglas,
Ravenna; five stepsons also survive, Eugene and Harold Nuzum both of Alliance,
Howard Nuzum, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Herman Nuzum, Clarksburg, W. Va.; several
step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one
stepson and one stepdaughter.
Friends were received at the
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield Thursday where funeral services were held
Friday, December 18, 1987 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Richard M. Wright of the St.
Paul s United Church of Christ officiating. Burial followed in the Friendship Cemetery,
Lewisville.
Sloan, Beatrice L.
Born Mar 17, 1917
Died Dec 11, 1987
Woodsfield
Hupp, Georgia L.
Born Dec 1, 1901
Died Dec 21, 1987
Woodsfield
Gerheim, Leonard
Born
Nov. 11, 1917
Died Dec.
22, 1987
Woodsfield
Hines, Mabel C.
Born Mar 12, 1907
Died Dec 28, 1987
Lewisville
1987
DEATH
Name: Alfred
C. Wichterman
Source: The Monroe
County Beacon
Woodsfield, Ohio, December, 1987
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Alfred C. Wichterman,
74, of Crestline,Ohio,
died December 30, 1987 at his mone following a short illness.
Born March 30, 1913 in Ravena, Ohio,
he had been a Crestline area resident for 43 years. He was a member of the Taylortown Community Church
where he served as a deacon and a trustee. He was a former carpenter with the
Burkhart Building Co. and was a farmer for many years. Alfred spent his early
life in Clarington, Ohio
and graduated from Clarington
High School.
Survivors include his
wife, Freda, with whom he celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary March 1987; a
son, Richard, of Port Charlotte,
Florida; a daughter,
grandchildren; two brothers, Ray of Bellevue, Michigan and Roy of Athens;
nieces; and nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, Albert and Louise (Walter) Wichterman; a brother, Paul;
and a sister, Dorothy Hudson.
Funeral services was
held at Taylortown
Community Church
with the Reverend F. Joseph Obrachta, his pastor, officiating. Interment will
be in Mansfield Park.
Friends were received
at the Barkdull Funeral Home where the family received friends prior to the
service at the Church. Memorial expressions may be made to the Church for the
Emanuel Mission in Wanblee,
South Dakota, and can be left at
the funeral home.
1988
Watch for LHS 1925 grad
Virgil DeVoe died Jan. 1988
Schumacher, Madeline
Born Jan 31,1915
Died Jan 13, 1988
Woodsfield
Bewley, Donald H.
Born Nov. 16, 1922
Died Jan. 5, 1988
Stafford
1988
Virgil Douglass, son
of Atha Mae Betts and Oscar B. Douglass
Hot
Springs, Ark. - Word
has been received of the death of Virgil Glenn
Douglass,
78, of Hot Springs, Ark., who died Jan. 12, 1988, at a hospital
in
Hot Springs following heart surgery.
He was a native of Batesville, son of O.V.
and Atha Mae Betts Douglass.
He
was a 16-year resident of Hot Springs. He was a retired jockey agent, an
Army
veteran of World War II and a Methodist by faith.
He was preceded in death by one brother
Ray Douglass.
He leaves his wife, Francis O. Douglass of
Hot Springs; a
stepson, Joel
F.
Leway of Renton, Wash.;
a sister, Mable Coultas of Quaker
City; two
grandsons
and one niece, Mrs. William Douglass of Barnesville.
Services were Jan. 15 at Caroth Funeral
Home Chapel with the Rev.
Joseph
Wilkerson officiating. Caroth Funeral
Home Chapel was in charge of
cremation.
[Source:
article shared by Evelena Brown, no date]
1988
Potts, Norman W.
Born Jan. 14, 1917
Died
Jan. 19, 1988
Woodsfield
1988
Elmer Francis Frank, 67,
of Pendleton, Ore.,
died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1988, at St.
Anthony Hospital
in Pendleton.
Mr. frank operated Bronco Tavervan in Pendleton for 15 years. He was a
veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army.
He was born Aug. 27, 1920 in Lewisville,
Ohio, to Harman [sic] Jay and
Olive Jane Stimpert Frank.
His wife, Charlotte Randall Frank, died July 20, 1981. They were wed Feb.
2, 1940.
Mr. Frank was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
Surviving are one stepdaughter, Sharon Pettit of McCleary,
Wash.; one stepson, Dick Davis of Boulder, Colo.; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. William (Bonnie) Archer
of Zanesville; and one brother, Harold W. Frank of Zanesville.
Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements.
1988
PARIS, CHALMER
F
Born December 30, 1899
Died February 26, 1988 Graysville
Reed, Thomas H.
Born Oct. 7, 1908
Died Mar. 5, 1988
Woodsfield
1988XXXXX
DEATH
Name: Herzel H. Matz
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, March,
1988
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Herzel H. Matz, 80, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
formerly of Woodsfield and Chillicothe,
died March 2, 1988 at his home. He was born July 25, 1907 in Monroe County,
the son of the late William F.
and Mary Ann Schaub Matz.
He was a former marshal
and a correction officer of the Chillicothe Federal Reformatory.
He was preceded in
death by two brothers, Louis A. Matz, Leland M. Matz; one sister, Sarah M.
Borns.
He is survived by his
wife, Freda Crawford Matz, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; one son, James F. Matz,
Lebanon; one daughter, Mrs. Al (Peggy Lynn) Brown of Murray, Kentucky; one
stepson, Tom Hickenbotham, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; one stepdaughter, Mrs.
Charles (Jean) Rice, Palm City, Florida; one brother, Ralph E. Matz,
Chillicothe; one sister, Thelma M. Matz, Woodsfield; 11 grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were
held March 6 at the Hunter Funeral Home, Hollywood,
Florida.
Graham, Dorsey
Born
Apr. 12, 1891
Died
Mar. 14, 1988
Woodsfield
Yaus, Keith
Born
Jan. 19, 1915
Died
Mar. 9, 1988
Clary, George F.
Born Mar 23, 1905
Died Mar 15, 1988
Woodsfield
1988
DEATH
Name: Celena
F. Taylor
Source:
Memory card
Issue: March 2, 1988
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Celena F. Taylor, born
March 5, 1989; died March 2, 1988; services at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 1988
at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio; minister Dr. Reverend Gary
Wilson; Interment Middle Church Cemetery near Lewisville, Ohio.
1988XXXXX
Obituary: 30 March 1988
Jeffersonian
Caldwell: Clarice Mendenhall 79, of Caldwell died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Caldwell.
She was born July 10, 1908, daughter of the
late Garfield and Tessie Bates Danford.
She was a member of First Church of Christ of Caldwell, Sharon Grange
and the Good Neighbors Club. She and her
husband had operated the Western Auto Supply Store in Caldwell for a number of years.
She was preceded in death by her husband
Calvin in 1983 and by one son, one grandson, one brother and one sister.
She leaves three daughters, Mrs Herbert (Jean)
Ramsey and Mrs Dana (Geneva) Foraker, both of Caldwell and Mrs Robert (Janet)
Bertram of Elkhart, Ind, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, three sisters,
June Danford of Caldwell, Ardith Mendenhall of Sarahsville RD 1, and Helen Day
of Quaker City,
Friends may call fron 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at McVay Funeral Home in Caldwell,
where services will be Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor James Farrett and Dale
Harlow officiating. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery.
Obituary:
Monday 20 October 1924 Jeffersonian
Charles
R Danford, age 12 years, son of Mr and Mrs Garfield Danford of near
Batesvile, died Sunday evening at 5:30 o'clock at the Cambridge hospital.
The body was removed to the Stevens morgue
and prepared for burial and Monday was taken to the late home.
One week ago the boy was stricken with
appendicitis and Tuesday was removed to the hospital where he underwent a
surgical treatment. Peritonitis had
developed and death resulted.
1988
DEATH
Name: Homer
J. Hines
Source:
The Monroe
County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, April,
1988
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Homer J. Hines, 89,
formerly of 713 Bruce Street,
Ashland, died April 11, 1988 at Samaritan Hospital, following a short illness. He
was born in Lewisville,
January 7, 1899, and was the son of John A.
and Elizabeth Matz Hines.
Mr. Hines, formerly of Monroe County,
moved to Martins Ferry in 1924. He has resided in Ashland since 1935.
He was employed as a
machinist for the F. E. Myers Company for 29 years retiring in January, 1965.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ashland, a charter
member of the Stem Wesleyan Sunday School Class. He was a former Sunday school
teacher in Lewisville
for many years, and was a member of the Quarter Century Club of Myers.
On October 12, 1926, he
was married to Grace G. DeVoe, who preceded him in death on February 1, 1977.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Denver T. Hines in April, 1935; one
grandson, Craig V. Hines, on July 30, 1952. He was then married to Freda J.
Karth on February 20, 1980, who survives.
Also surviving are a
son, John O. Hines, of Ashland; one stepson
Harold R. Eddington of Ormond Beach,
Florida; two granddaughters and
one step-granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; and two
step-great-grandchildren.
Services were held
Thursday, April 14, 1988 at 11 a.m. at the Denbow-Primm Funeral Home with
Reverend Kenneth Bibbee officiating. Burial in Ashland Cemetery.
Haslam, John W.
Born Dec . 27, 1915
Died Apr. 17, 1988
Clarington
1988
DEATH
Name: Henry
William Smith
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian
Issue: Cambridge, Ohio, April
27, 1988
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Henry William Smith,
92, of 1275 Marion Melmore Road,
Bucyrus, Ohio,
formerly of Lewisville, Ohio,
died at 6:10 a.m. Monday, April 25, 1988 in Marietta
Memorial Hospital,
Marietta, Ohio.
He was born March 16,
1896 at Lewisville,
son of the late George and Mary E. Young Smith. He was a retired farmer and
attended the former St. John s Evangelical and
Reformed Church in Lewisville.
He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War I and was a former member of American
Legion Post 87 of Woodsfield.
On September 30, 1920,
he married Belle Winland Smith, who preceded him in death on July 2, 1965. He
also was preceded in death by one daughter, Wilhelmine Smith; one brother and
three sisters.
He leaves two sons,
Clarence J. Smith of Lewisville and George Laverne Smith of Austinburg; one daughter,
Mrs. Delmer (Mary Grace) Christman of Bucyrus; three brothers, Charles and
Elmer Smith, both of Dalton, Ohio, and Fred Smith of Summit Acres Nursing home
in Caldwell, Ohio; two sisters, Freda Smith of Dalton and Lyria Kestner of
Massillon, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2
to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home near Woodsfield, where services will be
at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 1988, with the Reverend Dr. Gary Wilson
officiating. Burial will be in Friendship
Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio,
with full military rites conducted at the gravesite.
Helbling, Marie
Born Mar. 15, 1898
Died Apr. 28, 1988
Woodsfield
Kemp, Virgil E.
Born June 27, 1932
Died May 25, 1988
Beallsville
Kindelberger, Wilma E.
Born Sept. 13, 1914
Died Mar 17, 1988
Beallsville
Hickman, Velma G.
Born Sept. 18,
1908
Died June 1988
Graysville
Haslam, Thomas J.
Born Jan. 19, 1943
Died June 6, 1988
Cameron
1988
Watch for LHS faculty Arthur Kuhn died June 11, 1988
Hines, Lonnie
Born Jan 29, 1910
Died June 14,
1988
Woodsfield
Henthorn, Pearl M.
Born Mar. 5, 1892
Died June 1988
Beallsville
Ring, W. D.
Born Aug 24, 1934
Died June 15,
1988
Woodsfield
Smith, Freda K.
Born May 14, 1904
Died June 19, 1988
Woodsfield
1988
Guy Wilson Schaub
Guy W. Schaub, 70, of Route 1, Lewisville, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 6,
1988 at his home following an extended illness.
He was born at Woodsfield, Ohio on May 18,1918, a son of the late Fred and
Belle Shorts Schaub.
He was a retired farmer and truck driver. He was a member of the Woodsfield
united Methodist church and was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War
II.
Surviving are his wife, Estelle Lendon Schaub of the home; one daughter , Mrs.
John (Bonnie) Eichhorn of Barnesville; one son and daughter -in-law, Larry and
Betty Schaub of Route 1 Lewisville.; five step-daughters, Alvaretta Luyster of Flushing,
Betty Matson of Newark, Cora
Blackstone of Lewisville, Elsie Bonam of Wooster, Frances Lendon of Mansfield;
one step-son Carl Lendon of Malaga; two sisters Lillian Burkhart and Margaret
Young, both of Woodsfield; one brother, Eugene Schaub of Woodsfield; 25
grandchildren;12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one step-son Leonard Lendon Jr.
Friends will be received at the Watters funeral home, Woodsfield, 9:
00a.m--9:p.m. Friday where funeral services will be held at 2:p.m. Saturday
with pastor Leo Smithberger of the Woodsfield free Methodist church
officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio
with full military rites to be observed at the graveside.
OOOOO
Obituary:
Friday 1 July 1988 Jeffersonian
Mary L
Britton, 97, formerly of Senecaville R.D. 1, died Thursday June 30, 1988 at
Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell.
She was born April 27, 1891 in Seneca
Township, Noble County, daughter of the late Rolen Danford and Nancy
Wilson. She was a homemaker and a
Protestant by faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Thoburn Britton, one brother and five sisters.
She leaves two daughteers, Mrs Robert Lela
Mills of Mansfield and Mrs Dale Verna Webster of Quaker City; seven
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchilden and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9
p.m. today at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home in Quaker City, where services will be
at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with the Rev John Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery.
Meek, Mabel V.
Born Jan
9, 1911
Died July 30, 1988
Woodsfield
Hughes, Donald
Born June 13, 1903
Died July 2, 1988
Woodsfield
1988
DEATH
Name: Reverend
Wilmer C. Grunwald
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
July 1988
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Reverend Wilmer C.
Grunwald of Winesburg, Holmes County, Ohio, 80, died July 30, 1988 at his home.
He had retired from
active ministry in 1973 in Lester Prairie, Minnesota. He was born August 26,
1907 in black Creek Wisconsin, the son of the late August and Ann Melchert
Grunwald.
Reverend Grunwald was a
1932 graduate of Eden Theological Seminary and did graduate work at Oberlin
School of Theology. He also had served Churches in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
Buffalo, New York and in Valley City,
Lewisville and Trail Run, Ohio. His wife Francis A. died February 14, 1981.
Surviving are a
daughter and a son, Mrs. William (Karen J.) Taylor of Brantley, Alabama and
Larry C. of Berea, Kentucky; a brother, Albert of St. Charles, Illinois; eight
grandchildren; three brothers are deceased.
Memorial services were
held August 3 at St. Paul United Church of Christ at Navarre with the Reverend
Otto Gerber officiating. Burial at Train Run cemetery.
The family suggests
contributions be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ of Navarre memorial
fund.
Jones, Ethel M.
Born Nov 11, 1900
Died July 19,
1988
Jerusalem
Clark, William A.
Born Apr 6, 1930
Died July 29, 1988
Woodsfield
Click, Della
Born Aug 8, 1909
Died July 1988
Woodsfield
Graeb, John O.
Born
Dec. 27, 1903
Died
Aug. 20, 1988
Woodsfield
Kindall, Wilford B.
Born Mar 1, 1911
Died Aug 1, 1988
Woodsfield
Kautz, George H.
Born May 16, 1907
Died Aug 12, 1988
Woodsfield
Howell, Lewis
Born Aug 1, 1910
Died Sept. 1, 1988
Sardis
1988
DEATH
Name: Lawrence
G. Curly Lisk
Source: Memory card
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Lawrence G. Curly
Lisk, born November 28, 1904; died September 5, 1988; funeral services on
Thursday, September 8, 1988 at 2 p.m. at Bauer and Turner Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, Ohio; officiant Reverend James Gallagher; funeral conducted by
McIntire, Davis and Greene Funeral Home and Bauer and Turner Funeral Home;
burial Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio.
1988X
DEATH
Name: Ruth
Dennison, nee Hunnell
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, September, 1988
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Ruth Hunnell Dennison,
65, of 45850 Pfalzgraf Road, Woodsfield, Route 4, died Friday morning September
23, 1988 at the University Hospital, Columbus.
She was born June 24,
1923 in Franklin Township, Monroe County, a daughter of the late John and Vada
Pfalzgraf Hunnell.
She was a member of the
United Methodist Church of Woodsfield.
She was preceded in
death by one brother, Robert Burns Hunnell.
She is survived by her
husband, William H. Dennison of
Woodsfield, Route 4; two daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Vada) Horn, and Mrs. Robert
(Iolene) Sawyers, both of Woodsfield, Route 4; two sons, William Dennison, II
and Curtis Dennison, both of Woodsfield; 13 grandchildren; 5 great
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Reed, Woodsfield and Mrs. Bernard
(Ethel) Walton, Akron, Ohio.
There was no viewing or
visitation. A memorial service was held 7 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 1988 at
the United Methodist Church, Woodsfield with Reverend Dennis Bewley
officiating. Burial was held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.
1988
DEATH
Edwin
Kahrig
Edwin
Kahrig, the son of Phillip and Louisa Pfalzgraf Kahrig died September 15, 1988.
Henning, Viola C.
Born Feb. 10, 1907
Died Sept. 20,
1988
Woodsfield
1988
DEATH
Name: John A. Kindelberger
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield, Ohio, September, 1988
Collection of Beryl Christman Claus
John A. Kindelberger,
86, of Beallsville died Wednesday, September 28, 1988 in Barnesville Hospital.
He was born March 6, 1902.
He was a retired farmer
and timber worker, and a Protestant.
He was preceded in
death by his wife Wilma, on March 17; an infant daughter, Sandra Sue.
Surviving are three
sons: Charles, Dale and Robert, all of
Beallsville; a sister, Rose Powell of Barnesville; two grandsons.
Friends were received
Friday September 30, 1988 at Harper Funeral Home, Barnesville, Ohio.
1988
watch for LHS faculty Myron G.
Harmon
died Oct. 88
Hill, Alice I.
Born Dec 16, 1907
Died Oct. 1988
Woodsfield
1988
Clinton Hudson Hall
Clinton Hudson
Hall, 62, of Parkview Apartments, Powhatan Point died October 12, 1988 at his
home. He was born October 19, 1924 at Glencoe son of the later Robert J. and
Cora Mae Lendon Hall, Sr. He was a farmer mechanic for Jonathan Logan
Company, Barnesville, a veteran of WW II, a member of the American Legion at
Powhatan Point. Surviving are son, Samuel Hall of McDonough, Ga., a
daughter Kitty Jo Hall of Tuezon, Arizona, a step-son Wilford Andrew Motoskia
of Beallsville. Four brothers Robert Hall of Colerain, Richard, and
Kenneth Hall of Glencoe, and William E. Hall of Tucson, Arizona, two sisters
Audrey Usenick of Glencoe, Kay Burgey of Warwood, W.Va. and 1 grandson.
Repco, A.
Born Oct. 11, 1933
Died Oct. 15, 1988
Woodsfield
Prowell, Ethel M.
Born Feb. 24, 1909
Died Oct. 14, 1988
Woodsfield
1988
JULIA A.
LANDEFIELD
Julia A.
Landefield, age 92 of Woodsfield died earl Monday morning, October 23,1988 at
the Americare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born
October 27,1897 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late James and Rozella
Nalley Lowe.
She was
preceded in death by her husband, Charles Landefield,Oct 1984; four
sisters--Nellie Conger, Ida Lowe,Sarah Williams and Molly Swarthout.
She is survived
by one step-daughter; Lavara Reed of Hillsdale, Michigan; several neices and
nephews.
Friends were
recieved at The Bauer- Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were
held Wednesday with Virgil Brainard officiating. Interment was in Miltonsburg
Cemetery.
1988
Ruth Alice Hodge, nee Hennen
Mrs. Ruth A. Hodge, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and formerly of Dorr, died
Saturday, Nov. 5, 1988 in Corpus Christi.
Mrs. Hodge was born Nov. 19, 1912, in West Virginia, the daughter of William
and Edna Hennen. Surviving are four children, Harold Jr. and Phyllis
Hodge, Allegan; bonnie Mellema, Decatur; Aneta and Larry Vollink, Dorr; flora
Askern, Decatur; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; on brother and one
sister, Paul Hennen and Helen Morgan both of Ohio. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Harold, Sr. in 1987.
Memorial services will be Saturday, Nov. 19, 1988, at 19 a.m. at the Gorden
Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, a Trust 100 Firm. Interment will be
announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society or the American Heart Association.
Ruth Alice Hodge, nee Hennen (2nd obituary)
Source:
Dorr, Michigan
DORR -- Ruth A (Hennen) Hodge, 75, formerly of Dorr, died Saturday in Corpus
Christi, Texas.
She resided at Mathis, Texas.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. at Gorden Funeral
Residence, Hopkins Chapel. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials
may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association
Mrs. Hodge was born Nov. 19, 1912, in West Virginia.
Survivors include: one son, Harold Jr. of Allegan; three daughters
-- Bonnie Mellema and Flora Askren, both of Decatur, and Mrs. Larry
(Anita) Vollink of Dorr; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a brother,
Paul Hennen of Ohio; and a sister, Helen Morgan of Ohio. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Harold Sr. in 1987
Ritchie, Oscar
Born Aug.
6, 1911
Died Nov 9, 1988
Sardis
Gehrig, John
Born Mar. 27, 1917
Died Nov. 2, 1988
Hannibal
Christy, Elma
Born Jan 29, 1904
Died Nov 13, 1988
Woodsfield
1988X
DEATH
Name: Freda L. Froehlich, nee Ackerman
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, December, 1988
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Freda L. Froehlich, 84,
36328 Flatrock Road, Barnesville, died December 8, 1988 at her residence. She was born August 24, 1904 in
Belmont County, the daughter of the late Henry and Louise Christman Ackerman.
She was a member of the Somerton United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in
death by three brothers: Sam, George, and Roy Ackerman, and one
great-grandchild.
Surviving are her
husband, Fred of Barnesville; two daughters, Mrs. Willis (Patricia) Yarnall of
Somerton; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Fisher, Mrs. Trella Froehlich of
Barnesville, and Mrs. Stella Neptune of
Shawnee Mission, KS; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Services were held
December 10 at the Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home in Barnesville with the
Reverend James Schoonover officiating. Burial was in Crestview Cemetery,
Barnesville, Ohio.
Smith, Florence G.
Born June 4,
1913
Died Dec 7, 1988
Woodsfield
1988
DEATH
Name:
John Guy Hopton
Source
The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, December, 1988
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
John Guy Hopton, 93, of
Beallsville, Route 3, died December 11, at the Americare Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield. He was born May 23, 1895 in Monroe County, a
son of the late John and Joanna Jane Trembly Hopton. He was a retired farmer
and a former trustee of Adams Township, also a former Monroe County Commissioner.
He was a member of the Mount Zion Church of Christ.
He was preceded in
death by his wife Anna Eberle Hopton, October 1984.
He is survived by four
sons; Clyde Hopton, Beallsville, Wilfred Hopton, Mansfield, Robert Hopton,
Rittman, Clifford Hopton, Orville; one
daughter, Ruth Groves, Orville; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
Friends were received
at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield from 2-9 December 13 where
services were held December 14 with Minister John Hamilton officiating.
Interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Beallsville.
Mellott, F. E.
Born Nov 3, 1935
Died Dec 15, 1988
Clarington
Huffman, Nevada E.
Born Dec
20, 1892
Died Jan 1989
Woodsfield
Burkhalter, Josie S.
Born Nov 3, 1901
Died Jan 2, 1989
Woodsfield
Inherst, Glenda
Born Apr 28,
1915
Died Jan 8, 1989
Jerusalem
Carpenter, Bessie L.
Born Sept. 27,
1910
Died Jan 7, 1989
Jerusalem
Wohnhas, Paul R.
Born
Sept. 7, 1905
Died Jan. 1989
Sardis
1989
Rose Edyth Devore, 96, 302 South Sycamore Street
Woodsfield, died early January 6, 1989 at the Barnesville Hospital. She
was born Sept. 6, 1892 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late August and
Matilda Kessor Frank. She was a member of the Graysville United Methodist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest G. Devore, 1942, and also
four brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by one son, Delven W. Devore, Woodsfield; three grandsons, Lynn
Devore, Reston, VA; David Devore, Solon; Richard Devore, Silver Lake; one
great-grandson, Drew Devore, Solon.
Friends were received at the Bouer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield Saturday
where services were held Sunday with Rev. Stephen Sparling officiating.
Interment followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
1989XXXXX
MARY JANE ALLEN
Mary Jane Allen--77--of Box 195, Woodsfield ,
Rt.4, died January 17,1989 at theWtezel County Hospital in New
Martinsville,WVa. She was born Sept. 24,1911 in Monroe County, a daughter of
the late Daniel and Molly Hendershot Stewart.
She was a member of The Mt. Olive Methodist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband
Harley Allen, December 1982 and also 4 brothers; Chester,John,James and Charles
Stewart; three sisters, Daisy Stewart, Lula Mae Stewart and Lucinda Ault; one
half-sister Susie Henthorn.
She is survived by three daughters;Mrs.
Clyde(Molly) Hupp of Woodsfield Rt.4 , Mrs Robert (Dorothy ) Willis of Ashaland
and Mrs. Leander (Eva Jean)Hupp of Ashland; one son-Guy Allen of Martins Ferry;
8 grandchildren;9 gr-grandchildren; two brothers- Oscar Stewart of Rittman and
Burl Stewart of Bowerstown; two sisters Mrs. Clarence(Viola) Bertschy of West
Salem and Della Day of McMechon, WVa.
Burial was in
Mt. Olive Church Cemetery
1989
Miller, Harry
D.
Born
Mar. 24, 1894
Died
Jan. 19, 1989
Clarington
Mehler, Josephine
Born Apr 23, 1906
Died Jan 20, 1989
Woodsfield
Smith, Delsie M.
Born Nov 28, 1905
Died Jan 21, 1989
Graysville
Blieu, Lucy A.
Born Aug 22, 1895
Died Jan
27, 1989
Woodsfield
1989XXXXX
DEATH
Name:
Clarence G. Matz
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, OH,
January 1989
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Clarence G. Matz, 100,
formerly of 614 Western Drive, Wooster, died January 24, 1989 at Horn Nursing
Home, where he had been a resident for the last four years.
Services were held
January 27 at Custer Funeral Home, Wooster with Reverend Armin C. Bizer and
Reverend Richard Wierwille officiating followed by burial at Sherwood Memorial
Gardens.
Matz was born in 1888
to Philip and Elizabeth (Ripper) Matz in Monroe County. He moved to Wooster in
1924 from Lewisville.
He worked for various
oil fields, a sheet metal shop, Rubbermaid, and later for the City of Wooster
at the Sewage Treatment Plant.
He was an Army veteran
of World War I, a 70-year member of the Woodsfield Masonic Lodge, and WW I
Legion in Wooster, active in I. O. O. F., and a member of Trinity United Church
of Christ.
He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Carl (Kaye) Hess and Mrs. Carl (Betty Lee) Byler, both of
Wooster; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
His wife, Elsa Harmon
Matz, died in 1984. Two brothers and four sisters also died previously.
Hayes, Anna
Born Aug. 13, 1898
Died Feb. 1989
Sardis
1989X
DEATH
Name: Arthur Christman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs., Feb. 9, 1989
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Arthur F. Christman,
86, 6398 Millersburg Road, Wooster, died Tuesday, January 31, 1989 at his
residence following a sudden illness.
He was born in
Lewisville, Ohio in 1902 to George L.
and Magdalena Matz Christman and married Mary Jane Buss on November 10, 1950.
She survives.
He was owner and operator
of Christman Motor Sales car dealership in Millersburg and enjoyed building
grandfather clocks.
Surviving in addition
to his wife are three children, Mrs.
Willard (Leota) Buss of Apple Creek, Earl of Wooster and Faye Fittler of
Houston; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul
Christman of Cambridge; and five sisters, Elma Burkhart, Esther Claus, Laura
Kahrig, Gertrude Kahrig and Beryl Claus, all of Lewisville.
Preceding him in death
were his parents and one brother, Clarence Christman.
Services were held
Saturday, February 4, 11 a.m. at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home in
Wooster, Ohio with the Reverend Stephen Steiner officiating. Burial of ashes
was in Moreland Cemetery, Wooster.
Memorial contributions
may be made in Moreland United Methodist Church of Christ, 138 E. Moreland
Road, Wooster, OH 44691 or to the St. Peter s United Church of Christ, 68 W.
Main St., Apple Creek, OH 44606 in his
memory.
1989XXXXX
Alma Lucile Menkel Bigler HIghman
Alma L. Bigler
Highman, 89, formerly of 210 Center Street,
Woodsfield,
died Feb. 13, 1989 at Senic Hills nursing home, Gallipolis. She
was born June
23, 1899, at Woodsfield, a daughter of the late Edward
and Emma
Menkel. She was a member of the United Methodist church,
Woodsfield, VFW
auxiliary, American legion auxiliary, Woodsfield and a
long time
member of the former I. O. O. F. lodge of Woodsfield.
She was
preceded in death by her first husband Lawrence Bigler,
her second
husband A. H. Highman and one son, Lawrence Bigler, Jr., is survived by two
daughters, Grace Drepperd, Merritt Island,
FL., Thelma
Blanchard, CA.; two sons, Ray Highman, Reynoldsburg,
Gilbert Bigler,
Indiana; several grandchildren, several
great-grandchildren
and several great great-grandchildren.
Friends were
received Feb. 15 at the Bauer-Turner funeral home
where services
will be held today a 11 a.m., with Rev. Dennis Bewley
officiating.
Interment in the Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
1989
DEATH
Name: Lyle J. Weisend
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio
February 16, 1989
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Lyle J. Weisend, 77, of
Route 1, Lewisville, Ohio, died at 10:59 a.m. February 13, 1989 in the Ohio
Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, West Virginia, following an extended illness.
He was born at
Lewisville August 22, 1911, a son of the late Clem and Josephine Nauer Weisend.
He was a retired employee of Consolidate Aluminum, Hannibal, a member of St.
Sylvester s Catholic Church, St. Francis Society and the Purgatorial Society.
He was preceded in
death by two brothers, Paul and Harold Weisend, and one sister, Emma Weisend.
He is survived by his
wife, Pauline Burkhart Weisend of the home whom he married June 20, 1936; one
son, David Weisend of the home; four daughters, Patricia Vanderaar of Berea,
Betty Glynn of Glendale, Arizona, Susan Pickens of Ithaca, New York, and Mary
Rumburger of Summerville, West Virginia; one brother, Neil Weisend of
Woodsfield; three sisters, Hilda Zwick of Canton, Ohio, Rita Gallagher of
Quaker City, Ohio, and Mary Eschliman of Massillon, Ohio; nine grandchildren.
Friends were received
at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Mass of Christian Burial was
celebrated February 16 at St. Sylvester s Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with the
Reverend George Adams as celebrant. Burial followed in the St. Sylvester s
Catholic Church Cemetery at Woodsfield. Rosary Devotions were recited at 8:30
p.m. February 15 at the funeral home.
Catlett, Rena V.
Born Apr 26, 1912
Died Feb. 2, 1989
Woodsfield
Scott, Wilma E.
Born May 20, 1908
Died Feb. 17, 1989
Woodsfield
1989XXXXX
DEATH
Name: Dorothy V. Brown
Source:
Memory card
Issue: February 20, 1989
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Dorothy V. Brown, born
May 12, 1912; died February 20, 1989; services Thursday, February 23, 1989 at
11 a.m.; clergy officiating Reverend G. C. Simon; Final resting place Powhatan
Cemetery, Powhatan Point, Ohio; funeral conducted by Bauknecht Funeral Home,
Shadyside, Ohio.
1989
DEATH
Name: Lawrence L. Landefeld
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
February, 1989
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Lawrence L. Landefeld,
80, 49517 Keylor Hill Road, Woodsfield, died February 20, 1989 at his home. He
was born October 6, 1908 in Monroe County, Ohio, a son of the late John W. and
Cora M. Reich Landefeld. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Jerusalem
Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by one daughter Linda Frances
Landefeld; a foster son, James W. Williamson, two great-grandsons, Gerald William
Hossman, Jr. and Charles Marvin Hossman, and a brother, Irving J. Landefeld.
Surviving are his wife
Juanita Clift Landefeld of Woodsfield; one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Darlene)
Thornberry, Somerton; three granddaughters, Mrs. Gerald (Darla) Hossman, Malaga,
Ohio, Mrs. Jeff (Wendi) Miller, Somerton, Ohio, Miss Tracy Thornberry,
Somerton; two great-grandsons, Jeremi Hossman, Malaga; Joshua Hossman, Malaga;
two sisters, Mrs. Aaron (Martha) Brown, Woodsfield, Mrs. Clyde (Lucille)
Wittmer, Barnesville, Ohio.
Friends were received
at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield February 22 where services were
held today with Ministers James W. Gallagher and Warren Lallathin officiating.
Interment in the Miltonsburg Cemetery.
Memorial contributions
may be sent to Jerusalem Church of Christ or Monroe County Heart Fund.
Blue, Lot
Born Apr 16, 1899
Died
Feb. 23, 1989
Beallsville
Hartshorn, Chauncey C.
Born Oct. 27, 1896
Died Mar. 18, 1989
Woodsfield
Pryor, Fred
Born Apr. 24, 1895
Died Mar. 29, 1989
Woodsfield
Indermuhle, Willetta A.
Born May 30, 1900
Died Mar 30, 1989
Sardis
Rothacher, Clarence H.
Born Nov 15, 1902
Died Mar 5, 1989
Sardis
1989
DEATH
Name: Roger William Seebach
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
May 1989
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Roger William (Bill)
Seebach, 67, of 33536 Devoe Ridge Road, Lewisville, Ohio died May 26, 1989 at
this home. He was born July 21,1922 in Monroe County, Ohio, a son of the late
Herman and Myrtle Moffett Seebach. He was a retired employee of the Conalco
Corp., Hannibal, Ohio, a veteran of World War II, a member of the D. A. V., a
member of the Masonic Lodge of Stafford, Ohio, and also a member of the Trinity
United Church of Christ of Lewisville.
He was preceded in
death by three brothers, Elmer, Vernon and Earl Seebach.
He is survived by his
wife Ruth Christman Seebach; one son, Scot Seebach, Malaga, Ohio; two
daughters, Shirley Saffell and Connie McCloud, both of Lewisville; six
grandchildren; one brother, Gerald Seebach of Woodsfield; two sisters, Wilda
Rose, Massillon, Ohio and Mary Lou Brenner,
Gahanna, Ohio.
Friends were received
at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield where services were held at 1 p.m.
May 29 with Reverend Gary Wilson officiating. Interment was in the Middle
Church Cemetery, Lewisville. Masonic Lodge service was at 7 p.m. May 28 at the
funeral home.
Reischman, Leo S.
Born Mar. 22, 1910
Died Mar. 21, 1989
Woodsfield
Holtsclaw, Lillie M.
Born Feb. 24, 1898
Died Mar 1989
Clarington
(James Joseph Zwick was born on 01
Mar 1933 in Lewisville, Monroe Co., OH.. He died on 26 Mar 1989 in Canton,
Stark Co., OH.. )
Source: The
Repository Canton, Ohio Tuesday, March 28, 1989
James J. Zwick,
age 56, formerly of Sherman Church Ave. SW, and more recently of 152-43rd
St. SW, Canton,
was pronounced dead on arriva lSunday at Guernsey Memorial Hospital in
Cambridge after
having an apparent heart attack.
He was born in
Lewisville, OH and had lived in Canton since 1951. Employed by the Timken
Company with 38
years of service, member of Golden Lodge and St. Mary's Catholic Church.
An Army veteran
of the Korean War. Survived by his wife, Rita; one daughter, Krista A. Zwick
of the home;
five sons, David of Canton, Donald, Michael and Robert, all of the home, and
Ronald
of East Sparta;
one grandson, Michael of Canton; three sisters, Kathleen Mays of Canton, Many
Ring
of Woodsfield
and Mrs. Roger (Donna) Stanley of North Carolina; one brother, Francis of
Harrisburg,
OH.
Mass of
Christian Burial will be Thursday at10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church
with Fr.
Gerald Sommer,
M.S.C.as Celebrant. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday
2-4and
7-9 p.m. in the
Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on S. Cleveland Ave.
April 5, 1989
DEATH
Shirley A.
Leach
Source: Daily
Jeffersonion
Summerfield-Services have been scheduled
for Shirley A. Leach 53, of 52327 Brownfield Hollow Road, Quaker City, who died
Tuesday (April 4, 1989) in University Hospital, Columbus, following a short
illness.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Thursday at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, where services will
be at 1:p.m. Friday with the Rev. William Pickenpaugh officiating. Burial will
be in the Calais Cemetery, Calais.
She was born Nov. 11, 1935, near
Summerfield, daughter of the late John and Katie Wehr Wise.
She was preceded in death by three
brothers and one grandson.
Mrs. Leach leaves her husband, Homer Rex
Leach; three daughters, Mrs. Gary (Penny) Reed of Caldwell, R. D. 4, Mrs. Rick
(Betty Ann) Howiler of Temperanceville and Mrs. Bill (Patty) Masciarelli of
Summerfield; two sons, Jeff Leach and Mike Leach, both of the home; four
brothers, Sylvan Wise and Robert Wise both of Summerfield, R. D. 1, Royden Wise
of Caldwell, R. D. and Jerald Wise of Woodsfield, R. D. 3; two sisters, Lavina
Woodby of Tennessee and Sara Lou Snyder of Summerfield, R. D. 1; and seven
grandchildren.
Gardner, Willard E.
Born July 1, 1918
Died Apr 21, 1989
Woodsfield
1989
DEATH
Name: Ray A. Ring
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield,
Ohio, May 1989
Collection
of Beryl Christman Weber
Ray A. Ring, 84, of
Lewisville,Ohio, Route 2, died May 28, 1989 in Barnesville Hospital,
Barnesville, Ohio. He was born in Monroe County, Ohio, a son of the late George
B. and Anna M. Switzer Ring. He was a retired school teacher and a member of
Lewisville Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two
sisters.
Surviving are his wife,
Grethel Hill Ring; a son, Dean of Canton, Ohio; a daughter, Charlene McConnell
of Lewisville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Friends were received
at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield where services were held at 1 p.m. May
31 with Reverend Harold Green officiating. Interment was in Ring Cemetery, New
Matamoras, Ohio.
1989X
DEATH
Name: Herman (Pet) Christman
Source: Memory card
Issue: March 6, 1989
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Herman (Pet) Christman,
born September 10, 1897; died March 6, 1989; services 1 p.m. Friday, March 10,
1989 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home; minister James Gallagher; interment Calais
Cemetery, Calais, Ohio.
March 9, 1989X
DEATH
Herman
Christman
Source: Beacon
Herman (Pet) Christman, 91, 31477
Christman Ridge Road, Lewisville, died March 6, at the Barnesville Hospital.
He was born Sept. 10, 1897 in Monroe
County, a son of the late Jacob and Mary Ackerman Christman. He was a retired
farmer. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Homer and Clem Christman, and
one sister Freda Renker.
He is survived by one brother, Harry
Christman, and one sister, Mrs. Lawrence (Ella) Kahrig, both of Lewisville;
several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield from 3-9 p.m. today where services will
be held at 1 p.m. Friday with Minister James Gallagher officiating. Interment
will be in Calais Cemetery.
Merriner, Irene V.
Born
June 16, 1918
Died Apr.
1989
Sardis
Menkel, Mary E.
Born May 14, 1898
Died Apr. 1989
Woodsfield
1989
F. Raymond Drake
F.
Raymond Drake, 76, formerly of Barnesville, died Wednesday (April 12, 1989) at
Phoneix. Ariz. He was born in Woodsfield, a son of the late William Garfield
Drake and Jenny Bird Drake. He was a Methodist.
Surviving
are his wife, Ethel Drake; two sons, Ray of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Larry of
Oxford, AL; three daughters, Dories Merritt, Bonnie Drake and Alice Ballabin,
all of Phoenix; five brothers; Bill of Brecksville, WV, George and Charles,
both of Barnesville, Thurman and Carl of Bardington, FL; six sisters, Myrtle
Hudson of Barnesville, Lillian Huntsman of Columbus, Florence Little of West
Lafayette, Edna Parker of Leesburg, FL, Betty Eikleberry of Streetsboro, and
Kathryn Eikleberry of Ravenna; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and a
great-great-grandchild.
Friends
will be received at the Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm
Monday, where services will be held at 11 am Tuesday with brother James
Gallagher officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda.
1989X
DEATH
Name: Pauline C. Christman, nee Kahrig
Source: Memory card
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Pauline C. Christman,
born March 20, 1912; died April 14, 1989; services 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16,
1989 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home; minister Reverend Kenneth Workley; interment
Middle Church Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio.
Robert
Pfalzgraf Sr.
Robert Pfalzgraf Sr., 78, Parkersburg,
died at his home Saturday morning after a brief illness.
He was born in Rockport, son of the late
C. C. and Martha Brown Pfalzgraf. He was
a retired truck driver with the West Virginia Department of Highways.
He is survived by four sons, Dale
Pfalzgraf, Birmingham, Ala., Robert Pfalzgraf Jr., Parkersburg, Paul Pfalzgraf,
Lubeck, John Pfalzgraf, Vincent, Ohio; one daughter, Betty Snyder, Rockport;
one stepson, Gary Holbert, Nashville, Tenn.; one stepdaughter, Naomi Fisher,
Vienna; three brothers, Harold Pfalzgraf, Belpre, Raymond Pfalzgraf,
Parkersburg; eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and eight
step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Freda Jeffers Pfalzgraf, a son and a brother.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the
Matheny Funeral Home in Mineral Wells with the Rev. Everett Snyder
officiating. Burial will be in the
Rockport (Big Tygert) Cemetery.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday and
Monday until time of services.
[Source:
Parkersburg News, Parkersburg, West Virginia, April 16, 1989]
Ring, Ray A.
Born May 20, 1905
Died May 28, 1989
Lewisville
1989
Watch for LHS 1930 grad Orville Burkhart died 6/9/89
1989XXXXX
DEATH
Name: Willie T. Matz
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio June 1989
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Willie T. Matz, 79, of
1011 Orange Road, Ashland, Ohio, died June 19, 1989 in the Samaritan Hospital
in Ashland following a short illness. A native of Monroe County, Ohio, he was
born June 8, 1910, the son of Charles and Mary Ann Niebch Matz. A resident of
Ashland for the past 32 years, he was a former employee of the Eagle Rubber
Company retiring in 1972. Mr. Matz was a member of the Steele Avenue Church of
Christ in Ashland.
On November 8, 1933 he
was married to Nellie L. Morris who predeceased him on August 13, 1987.
Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Paul (Normalee) Wilson and Mrs. Troy (Bertha) Cranmore, both of
Ashland; two sons, Walter of Ashland and Clyde of Polk; 17 grandchildren; 34
great-grandchildren; one brother, Harry Matz of Dalton.
Services were held June
21 at 2 p.m. from the Steele Avenue Church of Christ with Travis Irwin,
minister, officiating. Burial was in the Ashland County Memorial Park.
1989
DEATH
Name: Lenora J. Neuhart, nee McKelvey
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio
June 1989
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Lenora J. Neuhart, 61, of 108
North Sycamore Street, Woodsfield died June 21, 1989 at the Americare Nursing
& Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield. She was born December 16, 1927 near
Woodsfield, a daughter of the late Guy S. and Marie Craig McKelvey. She was a
member of the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, the Ecila Circle of the Church,
the Eastern Star Lodge of Woodsfield, the VFW Auxiliary and the Garden Club of
Woodsfield.
She was preceded
in death by her first husband, Edward
Kindall in 1947; two brothers, Everett McKelvey and Wade McKelvey.
She is survived by her
husband, Monroe County Auditor James Neuhart; two sons, Nelson Kindall,
Pembroke Pines, Florida and Seymore Neuhart, Alexandria, Virginia; two
daughters, Deborah Neuhart, Tallmadge, Ohio and Pandora Minder, Jerusalem,
Ohio; one sister, Gloria Whittaker, Woodsfield; one brother, Guy McKelvey, Jr.,
New Lexington, Ohio; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Friends were received
at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield where services were held at 11
a.m. June 24 with Ministers Bert Loper and Gene Sharp officiating. Interment
was in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield. Eastern Star service was at 7 p.m.
June 24 at the funeral home followed by VFW Auxiliary service at 7:30 p.m.
Family requests
memorial contributions be made to the Ecila Circle of the Woodsfield
Presbyterian Church, the activity fund of the Americare Nursing Center of
Woodsfield, or the American Cancer Society Monroe County Unit, 111 South Main
Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793.
Workman, Herbert L.
Born
Jan. 22, 1916
Died
June 2, 1989
Jerusalem
Rea, Madge
Born June 11, 1896
Died June 24, 1989
Clarington
1989
DEATH
Name: R. J. Lawley
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio
June 1989
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
R. J. Lawley, 59, of
Lima, Ohio died June 22, 1989 at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima. He was born
November 1, 1929 in Newton County, AR. to Arlie D. and Lucille Robertson Lawley. His mother
survives in New Philadelphia.
On May 18, 1979 he
married Sharon Delong who survives. He
was a station operator at Buckeye Pipeline, working there for 40 years; an Army
veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving under the rank of Master Sergeant; a member of the 180th Infantry, 101st
Airborne; a member of VFW Post 1275, National Rifle Association and the Berean
Bible Baptist Church.
He is survived by, in
addition to his wife, one son Randall J.
Lawley, of Lima; one daughter, Lou Ann Lawley of Lima;one stepdaughter Mrs. Brian (Deb) Adams of Lima; and two stepsons, Randy Sutherland of Lima
and Brian Sutherland of USAF, ND; one brother
Arlie D. Lawley of Aurora, Ohio; one sister Mrs. Vernon (Virginia) Craig of New Philadelphia,
Ohio; three step-grandchildren, Jennifer Adams, Darryl Sutherland and Bradley
Adams.
Services 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 24, 1989 at Siferd Westwood Chapel, Lima, Ohio; officiating
Reverend Charles DuPree; burial 3 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 1989 at Friendship
Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions
may be made to American Cancer Society.
1989
DEATH
Name: Roy L. Landefeld
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio
June 1989
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Roy L. Landefeld, 93,
of Woodsfield, died June 22, 1989 in the Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville,
Ohio.
He was born April 4,
1896 in Monroe County, Ohio, a son of the late John and Mary Walters Landefeld.
He was the former owner of the Landefeld Buick, Pontiac Garage of Woodsfield
for 60 years. He was a member of the St. Paul s United Church of Christ of
Woodsfield, a veteran of World War I; also a member of the American Legion Post
No. 87 of Woodsfield, VFW Post 5303 of Woodsfield, the 40 & 8, and the
Masonic Lodge No. 189 of Woodsfield.
He was preceded in
death by his wife Alberta Friday Landefeld in July, 1985; four brothers; one
sister.
He is survived by one
son, Howard Landefeld of Woodsfield; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Phyllis)
Shreve of Woodsfield; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
Friends were received
at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield where services were held June 26
with Reverend Richard Wright officiating. Burial was in Miltonsburg Cemetery
with full military honors.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the St. Paul s United Church of Christ Memorial Fund of
Woodsfield.
Slonaker, Willard M.
Born May 28, 1915
Died June 28, 1989
Woodsfield
1989
Watch for LHS 1929 grad Mildred Lafferre Anderson died 7/12/89
Hvizdzak, Andy
Born May 4, 1922
Died July 3, 1989
Beallsville
1989
DEATH
Name: Fred J. Smith
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
August, 1989
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Fred J. Smith, 81, of
Main Street, Summerfield, Ohio died at 10;15 a.m. July 31, 1989 in the Summit
Acres nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio.
He was born near
Lewisville, Ohio on February 9, 1908, a son of the late George and Mary Young
Smith.
He was a retired oil
field worker and was a Protestant by faith. He was also a U. S. Army veteran
serving during World War II.
He was preceded in
death by his wife, Tharcilla Kuhn
Larrick Smith on November 13, 1963, two brothers, William and Henry Smith and
three sisters, Anna Heddleson, Matilda Huff, and Kate Schneider.
Surviving are one
stepson, J. K. Larrick of Cambridge, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Ila Carpenter of
Summerfield; two brothers, Charles and Elmer Smith, both of Dalton, Ohio; two
sisters, Freda Smith of Dalton, and Lyria Kestner of Massillon, Ohio; and five step-grandchildren,
Janet O Brien of Belle Valley, Ohio, Janeen Wise of Summerfield, Jane Smith and
Liz Dimmerling, both of Caldwell, Chris Larrick of Germany; nine step-great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends were received
at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, from 6-9 p. m. August 1,
where funeral services were held at 11 a.m. August 2 with Fred McGee
officiating. Burial followed in the St. Michael s Catholic Church Cemetery,
Carlisle with full military graveside
services.
Rausch, Hilda E.
Born May 18, 1907
Died Aug. 9, 1989
Woodsfield
Merckle,
William R.
Born
July 16, 1905
Died
Aug. 4, 1989
Sardis
1989
DEATH
Name: Charles M. Hoff
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
August 1989
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Charles M. Hoff, 84, of 48463 SR
800 North, Woodsfield, died August 12, 1989 at his home. He was born January
22, 1905 in Monroe County, a son of the late Charles and Laura Claus Hoff.
He was a retired school
bus driver, a member of St. Paul s United Church of Christ of Woodsfield, K. of
P. Lodge of Woodsfield, Moose Lodge of Woodsfield and the Elks Lodge of
Sistersville, West Virginia.
He was preceded in
death by his first wife Dorothy Riser Hoff in 1961; three sons, Eluid, George,
and Loren Hoff; one daughter, Antha Hoff; and his second wife, Elizabeth Ward
Hoff in 1974.
He is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Paul (Melinda) Henthorn of Woodsfield; one son, Charles Hoff,
Jr. of Kearneysville, West Virginia; three grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy
Griffith, Lakeland, Florida; four stepdaughters; 10 step-grandchildren.
Graveside services were
held at 10 a.m. August 16 at Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield with Reverend Gary
Wilson officiating. Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield was in charge of
arrangements.
Kemp, Inez M.
Born Oct 4, 1910
Died Aug 4, 1989
Jerusalem
Highman, Geneva
Born Sept. 27, 1908
Died Aug 14, 1989
Woodsfield
1989
GRACE
E. JACKSON
Grace E. Jackson---80--- of 432 Bever St,
Wooster, formerly of Monroe County, died August 14,1989 at Wooster Community
Hospital. She was born June 17,1909 in Sardis, a daughter of the late James
Abraham and Mary Angelica Henthorn Eikelberry.
She was a member of The West Union Church of
Christ.
She was preceded in death by three brothers;
Homer, George and Clarke Eikelberry.
She is survived by three daughters; Mrs.
Lester(Marie) Lallathin of Wooster, Carolyn Kindle of Graysville, Mrs. Don
(Mabel) Frase of Creston; two sons, Harold Jackson and Elmer Jackson,both of
Graysville. 10 grandchildren, three sisters; Clara Mozena of Woodsfield, Nellie
Howell of Sardis and Hazel Edington of Wooster.
Burial was in West Union Cemetery
1989XXXXX
STELLA
BUCHANAN
Stella Buchanan age 88 of 402 Eat Marietta
St., Woodsfield, died Thursday afternoon, August 24,1989 at The Americare
Nursing Home. She was born March 5,1901 at Woodsfield, a daughter of the late
Alfred E. and Rosa Schaffer Bonam.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank
Buchanan,April11,1963.
She is survived by 1 son; Wm.A. Buchanan of
Woodsfield; 2 daughters: Helen Burkhart
of Woodsfield and Loretta Wickbacher of Canton, 3 grandchildren and 4
gr-grandchildren.
Burial was in Friendship Cemetery in
Lewisville, Ohio.
1989
Watch for LHS 1916 grad Pearl Distler Polen died Sept. 1, 1989
Kemp, William R.
Born Mar 7, 1907
Died Sept. 4, 1989
Beallsville
1989X
DEATH
Name: Frank E. Neuhart
Source: Memory card
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Frank E. Neuhart, born
April 19, 1906; died October 9, 1989; services Meek Funeral Home Thursday,
October 12, 1989 at 2 p.m.; clergyman Evangelist Abe Miller and Evangelist
Woody Biggs; interment Senecaville Cemetery.
1989
Watch for LHS 1949 grad Vernon Craig died Oct., 1989
1989
DEATH
Name: Wick M. Gardner
Source: Memory card
Issue: October 9, 1989
Collection of Beryl Christman Claus
Wick M. Gardner, born
September 7, 1913; died October 9, 1989; services at Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, Ohio on Wednesday, October 11, 1989; officiating Reverend Steve
Sparling; interment Rinard Mills Cemetery.
1989
DEATH
Name: Charles V. Polen
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
October 1989
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Charles V. Polen, 78,
of 46168 SR 145, Lewisville, Ohio died early Sunday evening, October 15, 1989
at the Barnesville Hospital. He was born February 14, 1911 at Woodsfield, a son
of the late William C. and Minnie Buchanan Polen.
He was a retired
plumbing and electrical contractor; a
member of Lewisville Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge No. 189 of
Woodsfield; a 32nd Degree Mason; a member of the Scottish Rite of Cambridge,
Ohio the Aladdin Temple of Columbus, Ohio, the Monroe County Shrine Club,
Monroe County Park Board, and the Regional Planning Commission.
He was preceded in
death by one brother, Clelland R. Polen in 1986.
He is survived by his
wife, Lela DeVoe Polen of Lewisville; one sister, Mrs. Geneva Paulus of
Woodsfield; several nieces and nephews.
Friends were received
at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield where services were held Wednesday
at 1 p.m., October 18 with the Reverend Lester
Flauhaus officiating. Interment was in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Mason Lodge service was at 7:30 p.m. October 17 at the funeral home.
Rist, Cora A.
Born Sept. 28, 1898
Died Oct. 24, 1989
Woodsfield
1989
DEATH
Name: Edwin L. Crum
Source: Memory card
Issue: 1989
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Edwin L. Crum, born
1910; died 1989; arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield-Summerfield,
Ohio.
1989
DEATH
Name: Charles Edward Tillett
Source: Memory card
Issue: October 29, 1989
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Charles Edward Tillett,
born October 25, 1896; died October 29, 1989; services at Thorn-Eberle Funeral
Home, Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.; clergyman Reverend John Kimbler; interment
Salesville Cemetery.
Hendershot, Lowell C.
Born Feb. 17, 1919
Died Nov. 1989
Beallsville
Schumacher, Gretchen E.
Born Jan 9, 1909
Died Nov 12, 1989
Woodsfield
Clark, Evelyn E.
Born Jan 29, 1926
Died Dec 4, 1989
Clarington
Dec 1989X
DEATH
Ralph F. Starr
Source: Monroe
County Beacon
Ralph F. Starr, 81, of Miltonsburg-Calais
Road, Summerfield, died at 1:45 a.m. Dec. 22 in the Barnesville Hospital,
Barnesville following an extended illness. He was born March 27, 1908 near
Calais, a son of the late Walter and Laura Goodhart Starr. He was a retired
farmer.
He was preceded in death by two sisters,
Belva Starr and Settie Carpenter.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Christman
Starr of the home whom he married Dec. 30, 1933; one daughter, Darla Starr of
Gahanna; one son, Kenneth Starr of Columbus; one sister, Mrs. Otto (Murl)
Burkhart of Woodsfield Route; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Friends were
received at the Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield where services were
conducted at 1 p.m. Dec. 26 with Rev. Bill Pickenpaugh officiating. Burial
followed in Calais Cemetery, Calais.
1990
Paul J. Huffman
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, January 1990
Paul J. Huffman, 74, of Route 1, Lewisville Road, Lewisville, Ohio formerly of
Harriettsville, Ohio August 10, 1915, at his home. He was born near
Harriettsville August 10, 1915, a son of the late Leo John and Christine
Ann
Singer Huffman.
He was a retired school teacher in the former Elk Local School District at
Harriettsville and Switzerland of Ohio School District in Monroe County. He was
a graduate of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, a member of St. Josephs Catholic
Church at Burkhart, Ohio and a member of the Elk Township Grange at
Harriettsville.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Harley, William, Gilbert, and Carl
Huffman; two sisters, Kathryn Seebach and Pauline Kohler.
Surviving are his wife, Lorene Zwick, whom he married May 27, 1940; two
daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Mary) Dupoy of Route 1, Beverly, Ohio and Mrs. Steven
(Chriss) Baker of Route 3, Woodsfield; four sons, Larry Huffman of Route 2,
Marietta, Ohio, Robert Huffman of Route 2, Lowell, Ohio, Reverend David Huffman
of Steubenville, Ohio, and Mark Huffman of Route 1, Graysville, Ohio; one
sister, Mrs. James (Mildred) Kessler, of Ewington; one brother, John Huffman of
Harriettsville; 22 grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
1990X
DEATH
Name: Opal L. Johnson (nee Stephen)
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
January 1990
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Opal L. Johnson, 81, of
5325 13th Street SW, Canton, Ohio died January 15, 1990 in Canton following a
brief illness. She was born in Calais, Ohio June 14, 1908. She moved to Canton
in 1941 and retired in 1973 from Gray Drug Store. She was a member of the 38th
Street Church of Christ.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, George Frank Johnson, October 22, 1964; a son, Everett E. Johnson, 1934.
Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Janet) Kinney of Massillon, Ohio and Mrs. Phyllis
Liolios of Canton; and Louis S. Johnson of Massillon; one brother, Clesson
Stephen of McKeesport, Pennsylvania; three sisters, Mrs. Helma Christman of
Miltonsburg, Ohio, Mrs. Grand (Maxine) Christman of Woodsfield, and Mrs. John
(Neva) Gray of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Services were held
today at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home in Canton with Minister Lance
Lindenberger officiating. Burial was in
West Lawn Cemetery in Canton.
1990
DELLA
L. GATTEN
Della L. Gatten--76-- of 19124 Cadis Road,
Lore City died Jan.19,1990 at Barnesville Hospital , Barnesville,Ohio. She was
born May 23,1913 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ethel
Carpenter Dailey.
Surviving is her husband Delbert.
Burial was in Sunset View Cemetery Londonderry
1990
DEATH
Name: Paul J. Huffman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
January 1990
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Paul J. Huffman, 74, of
Route 1, Lewisville Road, Lewisville, Ohio formerly of Harriettsville, Ohio,
died at his home. He was born near Harriettsville August 10, 1915, a son of the
late Leo John and Christine Ann Singer Huffman.
He was a retired school
teacher in the former Elk Local School District at Harriettsville and
Switzerland of Ohio School District in Monroe County. He was a graduate of Ohio
University, Athens, Ohio, a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church at Burkhart,
Ohio and a member of the Elk Township Grange at Harriettsville.
He was preceded in
death by four brothers, Harley, William, Gilbert, and Carl Huffman; two
sisters, Kathryn Seebach and Pauline Kohler.
Surviving are his wife,
Lorene Zwick, whom he married May 27, 1940; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Mary)
Dupoy of Route 1, Beverly, Ohio and Mrs. Steven (Chriss) Baker of Route 3,
Woodsfield; four sons, Larry Huffman of Route 2, Marietta, Ohio, Robert Huffman
of Route 2, Lowell, Ohio, Reverend David Huffman of Steubenville, Ohio, and
Mark Huffman of Route 1, Graysville, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. James (Mildred)
Kessler, of Ewington; one brother, John Huffman of Harriettsville; 22
grandchildren.
Friends were received
at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
1990
DEATH
Name: Ethel E. Christman
Source: Memory card
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Ethel E. Christman,
born September 16, 1893; death February 7, 1990; services 1 p.m. at Saturday,
February 10, 1990 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio; minister
Reverend Dennis Bewley; interment Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio.
1990X
Ethel
E. Christman
February
7, 1990
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
Ethel E. Christman , 96 , of 364 Holiday
Avenue, Woodsfield, died February 7, 1990 at her home. She was born September
16, 1893 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late John A. and Catherine Latta
Paulus.
She was a member of The St. Paul's United
Church of Christ, Woodsfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
David S. Christman in April, 1956.
Surviving are one brother, John L. Paulas
of Massillon; one sister, Edna Niesz of Massillon; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday, February 10 at
1p.m. at The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Bewley officiating.
Burial followed in Friendship Cemetery in Lewisville.
1990X
DEATHXXXXX
Name: Elbert W. Betts
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, February 1990
Collection
of Mary Eva Betts Christman
Elbert W. Betts, 83, of
Lewisville, Ohio, died Monday morning, February 12, 1990, at his home.
He was born October 10,
1906 in Monroe County, Ohio, son of the late Charles Franklin and Rosa Crawford
Betts. He was a retired employee of the Ohio Department of Transportation,
Monroe County Division, and a member of Buchanan Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in
death by one sister and four brothers: Sara Marie Betts, August 21, 1941;
Clarence Harmon Betts, June 21, 1940; George Harold Betts, November 2, 1939;
Vearl Otto Betts, December 24, 1944; Woodrow Franklin Betts, November 26, 1922.
Mr. Betts leaves his
wife, Zelda Weber Betts; five sons, Darrell Betts of Newark, Ohio; Delmas
Betts, Russell Betts and Gary Betts, all of Lewisville, Ohio, and Ronald Betts
of Spotsylvania, Virginia; one brother, John Junior Betts of Columbus, Ohio;
three sisters, Lela Betts Christman of Barnesville, Ohio; Louise Betts Morris
of Woodsfield and Mary Eva Betts Christman of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; 20
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2
to 9 p. m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where the
services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 1990 with minister
Reverend L. Gene Sharp officiating. Burial will be in Buchanan Cemetery.
1990
SYLVIA
GRAY
Sylvia Gray--75--of 327 West Vine Street,
Canton,Illinois, died at 8:36 a.m. July 14,1990 in St. Francis Medical Center
in Peoria, Illinois. She was born April22,1915 in Woodsfield to Elam and Lillian
Hall Dillon.
She is survived by two daughters; Edna
Maliongas of East Peoria,Illinois and Marjorie C. Christy of Canton, Illinois,;
three sons; Gordon Christy of rural Cuba, Illinois, Alfred Christy and Forrest
Christy of Canton, Illinois. She raised one grandson, Andy Christy. She ia also
survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 gr-grandchildren; two sisters; Alice
Willison of Woodsfield and Dora Lovett of Lodi,Ohio. ;one brother, Leland
Dillon of Parker,WV.
Services were held at Murphy-Sedgewick Memorial
Home in Canton, Illinois.
Memorials are donor's choice.
1990
ETHEL
E. CHRISTMAN
Ethel E. Christman--96-- of 364 Holiday
Avenue, Woodsfield died February 7,1990 at her home. She was born Sept.16,1893
in Monroe County,a daughter of the late John A. and Catherine Latta Paulas.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Church
of Christ in Woodsfield,Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
David S. Christman in April 1956.
Surviving are one brother; John L. Paulas of
Massilon;one sister,Edna Niesz of Massilion. Several neices and nephews
complete the family circle.
Burial was in Friendship Cemetery Lewisville, Ohio
1990
DEATH
Name: Ward C. Young
Source: Memory card
Issue: February 17, 1990
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Ward C. Young, born
August 15, 1912; died February 17, 1990; services 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 20,
1990 Bauer-Turner Funeral Home; minister Reverend Dr. Gary Wilson; interment
Middle Church Cemetery, near Lewisville, Ohio.
1990X
DEATH
Name: Ervin E. Stallings
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, March 1990
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Ervin E. Stallings, 87,
RD 1, Summerfield, Ohio, died Monday, March 19, 1990 at home. He was born,
November 22, 1922, near Summerfield, a son of the late Edmund and Rosa
Christman Stallings.
Stalling retired after
32 years of teaching in Noble and Monroe counties. Including Batesville,
Summerfield, Lewisville and Noble Local school districts.
He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member
of the American Legion Post at Summerfield, Summerfield Lodge No. 425 F. &
A . M., Carlisle Grange, and a member of the Ohio State Noble County Retired
Teachers Association.
He was preceded in
death by a son, Randall Allen and two sisters.
Surviving are his wife,
Betty Stevens Stallings; a daughter, Cynthia Stallings at home; two sisters,
Edith Bishop of Caldwell and Lulu McDonald of Grove City, Ohio.
Services were held at 1
p.m. Thursday, March 22nd , with the Reverend Bill Pickenpaugh officiating.
Burial followed in Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, where full military graveside
services were conducted.
1990X
DEATH
Name: Elmer G. Christman
Source: The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 1990
Collection
of Mary Eva Betts Christman
Elmer G. Christman, 89,
of 76 Maple Street, Apple Creek, Ohio died March 15, 1990, at Horn Nursing Home
in Wooster, Ohio.
Born May 5, 1900, at
Lewisville, Ohio, son of Jacob and Rachel Matz Christman.
He moved to Wayne
County in 1949 and retired in 1965 after 16 years as a food truck driver for
Apple Creek Developmental Center.
Mr. Christman was a
member of St. John s Evangelical and Reformed Church at Lewisville and Killbuck
Valley Sportsman Club at Holmesville, Ohio.
His wife, Clara Claus
Christman died in 1966.
Mr. Christman is
survived by two sons, Melvin Christman of Holmesville and LaVerne Christman of
Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Gadd of Apple Creek, with whom he
made his home; two grandsons and two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs.
Oneda Ludwig of Woodsfield, Mrs. Ruby Mann of Jerusalem, Ohio and Mrs. Vernon
(Gladys) Reich of Lewisville.
Preceding him in death
were an infant son, a great-grandchild and three sisters.
Services will be held
Monday, March 19, 1990 at 1 p.m. at
Trinity United Church of Christ in Lewisville with the Reverend John Bruce
officiating.
Burial will be in St.
John s Middle Church Cemetery near Lewisville.
Calling hours are at
Custer Funeral Home in Wooster from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and at the Church in
Lewisville one hour before services.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society, 560 Winter Street, Wooster, OH
44691.
Rinard, Reah
Born Sept. 3,
1904
Died Mar 31, 1990
Graysville
Riley, Starling G.
Born Dec 18, 1921
Died Apr 11, 1990
Beallsville
Bowery, Harry
Born Oct. 23, 1899
Died Apr 1990
Woodsfield
Meyer, John E.
Born June
2, 1923
Died
July 12, 1990 Clarington
1990XXXXx
DEATH
Name: Robert
(Miles) Burns
Source: Memory card
Issue: July 15, 1990
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Robert (Miles) Burns,
born January 26, 1907; died July 15, 1990; services Senecaville United
Methodist Church, Tuesday, July 17, 1990 at 1 p.m.; clergyman Pastor Donald
Glass and Reverend Myron Guiler; interment Senecaville Cemetery, Senecaville,
Ohio; arrangements by Meek Funeral Home.
1990
Watch for LHS faculty, George Philpot died Aug. 1990
1990
DEATH
Name: Zelda Christman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
August, 1990
Collection of Beryl Christman Claus
Zelda Christman, 82, of
206 Fourth Street, Woodsfield, Ohio died August 1, 1990 at Guernsey Memorial
Hospital, Cambridge. She was born July 20, 1908 at Rinard Mills, a daughter of
the late Lydia Jane Gardner.
She was a member of St.
Paul s United Church of Christ, Woodsfield.
She was preceded in
death by two sisters and one brother.
Surviving are one
son,of Woodsfield; one granddaughter, Kathy Dimmerling, of Woodsfield and one
great-grandson, Bret Dimmerling of Woodsfield; several nieces and nephews.
Friends were received
at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home where services were held August 4 at 1 p.m.
with Reverend Dennis Bewley officiating. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield.
1990
DEATH
Name: James T. Coss
Source: Memory card
Issue: August 7, 1990
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
James T. Coss, born
March 17, 1909; passed away August 7, 1990; services at Watters Funeral
Home,Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, August 9, 1990 at 2 p.m.; officiating Rusty
Atkinson; interment Miltonsburg Cemetery.
1990X
DEATH
Name: Lawrence H. Christman
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, September 1990
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Lawrence H. Christman,
87, Bucyrus, died September 13, 1990, in Heartland of Bucyrus, Ohio.
The son of Jacob and
Anna Claus Christman, he was born August 6, 1903, in Monroe County, Ohio. He
married Martha (Campbell) Christman June 1, 1935. She survives.
Also surviving are
three children: Mrs. Thomas (Carol) Creger and Mrs. Gerald (Jeanette) Harris,
Bucyrus, and Dale Christman, Galion, Ohio; five half-brothers; Thurman
Christman, Jerusalem, Ohio; Delmar Christman, Nevada; Wilbur Christman,
Caledonia; Edward Christman, Bolivar; and Robert Christman, Bucyrus, Ohio; a
half sister, Louise Bowers, Bucyrus; 13 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death
were a brother, Ernest Christman, and a sister, Celesta Welty.
A member of Zion Chapel
United Methodist Church, Lawrence moved to Crawford County in 1925. He was
employed by the Elger Pfleiderer family for seven years and then bred and
raised Angus cattle on his farm.
Funeral services were
held in the Wise Funeral Home with the
Reverend Jack Hay officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Sulphur
Springs.
Burns, Alvie E.
Born Feb. 15, 1895
Died Sept. 15, 1990
Sardis
1990
DEATH
Name: Lonnie R. Henthorn
Source: Memory card
Issue: September 23, 1990
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Lonnie R. Henthorn,
born September 6, 1943; death September 23, 1990; services private 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio; minister Richard
Wilson; interment Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
1990
DEATH
Name: Lewis E. Weber
Source: Newspaper clipping Oct., 1990
Collection of Beryl Christman Claus
Lewis E. Weber, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 1990.
Born on March 24, 1916
in Lewisville, Ohio, he was a resident of Akron for the past 40 years. He was a
retired cabinetmaker.
He was a good and
decent man who cared deeply for his family and is survived by his beloved wife,
Mary; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Alma of St. Charles, Illinois;
David and Jane of Mogadore, Ray and Patti of Bath; Gregory and Diana of
Coventry, and Lowell and Janet of Wadsworth; 11 grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his brother, Elmer, and is survived by brother, Paul of Universal
City, Texas; sisters, Catherine Weber of Brookville, Florida, Marjorie
Cadwallader of New Port Richey, Florida, and Dorothy Pettit of Akron.
Services will be held
Friday, 11 a.m., at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Road, with Pastor
Rich Messenger officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends
may call at the funeral home Thursday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Should friends
desire , memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Association, or American
Cancer Society, 3085 West market Street, Suite 101, Akron, Ohio 44333.
Riser, James F.
Born Sept. 24, 1915
Died Oct. 23, 1990
Jerusalem
1990
DEATH
Name: Carl E.
Piatt
Source: Memory card
Issue: October 26, 1990
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Carl E. Piatt, born
April 12, 1929; died October 26, 1990; services at 1 p.m. Monday October 29,
1990 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio; minister Rev. Michael
Gates; interment Low Gap Cemetery.
1990X
DEATH
Name: George W. Kahrig
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, November, 1990
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
George W. Kahrig, 81,
34801 Township Road 39, Lewisville, Ohio, died in the Barnesville Hospital on
October 31, 1990. He was born November 14, 1908 in Monroe County, Ohio, a son
of the late Phillip and Louisa Pfalzgraf Kahrig.
He was a retired farmer
and member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Lewisville.
He was preceded in
death by a daughter, Viola Kahrig Paulus; a brother, Edwin and a sister,
Pauline Kahrig Christman.
Surviving are his wife,
Laura Christman Kahrig; three sons, Wayne, of Wooster, Ohio, Meredith of
Woodsfield, and Wilfred of Creston, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Letha)
Shipe of Senecaville, Ohio, Mrs. Otto (Lillian) Kaiser of Strasburg, Ohio, and
Mrs. Fred (Edilene) Coblentz of Medina , Ohio; four brothers, Ben of Byesville,
Ohio, Homer of Salesville, Ohio, Alfred and Lawrence both of Lewisville; three sisters, Marie
Kahrig Brooks of Mantua, Ohio, Mrs. Clem (Sophia) Kahrig Reischman of
Barnesville, Ohio, and Minnie Kahrig Walters of Marietta, Ohio; 21
grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren.
Friends were received
at the Bauer=Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held at 1:30
p.m. November 3, with Russell Atkinson officiating. Burial followed in Middle
Church Cemetery, near Lewisville.
Robinson, James A.
Born Dec
26, 1898
Died Oct. 31, 1990
Woodsfield
Cagey, Nora
Born Oct. 15, 1901
Died Dec 30, 1990
Woodsfield
Bennett, Cecil B.
XXXXX
Source:
Newspaper clipping, Monroe County Ohio, December 1990
Cecil B. Bennett, 85, Lutz, FL, died Dec. 12, 1990 at University Community
Hospital, Tampa, FL.
He was born at Jerusalem, Dec 3, 1905, son of the late Benoni S. and Mary E.
Rice Bennett.
He was a member of the Church of Christ, where he attended at the 53rd Street
congregation in Tampa. He was a retired merchant from Bedford, OH and had lived
in Florida since 1953.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Jackie Bennett, Rochelle, IL,
two granddaughters, Kristi and Kelli Bennett, also of Rochelle; a sister, Ruby
Friday, Jerusalem, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian Wilson Bennett, in 1971;
his second wife, Martha McKee Bennett, 1981; an infant son; two half-brothers
and three half-sisters.
Funeral services were held Dec. 17 at Wiley's Funeral Home, Tampa. Burial was
in Memory Gardens, Tampa.
Hudson, C.
Born May 29, 1938
Died Jan 1991
Woodsfield
Witschy, Gail
Born May
29, 1904
Died Feb.
1991 Woodsfield
1991 XXXXx
Charles Franklin Blackstone Jr.
Charles
Franklin Blackstone Jr., 29, 4977 Avery Road, Amlin, OH, formerly of
Lewisville, died Feburary 9, 1991, in Mount Carmel West Hospital,
Columbus, as the result of an automobile accident. He was a graduate of Skyvue
High School, a construction worker, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
near Lewisville. He was born at Barnesville August 3, 1961, a son of Charles
Franklin and Wanda Blackstone, who survive of Route 2, Lewisville.
Surviving
in addition to his parents are his wife, Carol Bish Blackstone of the home;
three daughters, Jessica Lee, Nichole Lynn Blackstone, both of Lewisville, and
Sabrina Blackstone of Amlin; a stepson, Donald Bish, Lewisville, three brothers
survive, Gregory, Mitchell and Jason, all of Lewisville; four sisters, Mrs.
Keith (Rebecca) Geehring and Karen Blackstone, both of Lewisville, and Mrs.
Elson(Marilyn) Hinkle and Pamela Blackstone, both of Woodsfield; paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Blackstone, Lewisville, and several nieces and
nephews.
He
was preceded in death by one brother, Mark A. Blackstone in 1978.
Friends
were received February 12, at Watter's Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Funeral
liturgy and Mass celebrated at 11 a.m. February 13, in St. Joseph Catholic
Church with Rev.Samuel Saprano as celebrant. Interment in St.Joseph Catholic
Cemetery, Lewisville. Vigil services were held at 7:30 p.m. February 12 at the
funeral home.
1991
DEATH
Name: Ollie M. McConnell, nee Gildow
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs., Feb. 28, 1991
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Ollie M. McConnell, 92,
Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio, formerly of Stafford, Ohio, died at
10:15 a.m., February 20, 1991, at Summit Acres Nursing Home following an
extended illness.
She was born October 4,
1898 in Elk Township, Noble County, near Carlisle, a daughter of the late Zenas
H. and Matilda Feldner Gildow.
She was a member of the
Crum Ridge Church of Christ.
Surviving are two sons,
Charles R. McConnell, Stafford, and Lewis G. McConnell, Lewisville; two
brothers, Walter Gildow, Caldwell, and Edward Gildow, Belle Valley, Ohio; two
sisters, Mrs. Walter (Wilma) Binegar, Caldwell, and Iva Knight, Zanesville,
Ohio; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, William Floyd McConnell, October 1974; one son, John C.
McConnell, June 1972; one brother, Thomas Gildow, and four sisters, Grace
Gildow, Ella Cale, Lou Miller and Minnie Murray.
Friends were received
at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where funeral services were held at 1
p.m. February 23 with Evangelist Bernard Mason officiating. Burial followed in
Stafford Cemetery, Stafford.
1991
DEATH
Name: Estella M. Sherer
Source: Memory card
March
23, 1991
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Estella M. Sherer, born
February 24, 1907; died March 23, 1991; services Tuesday, 2 p.m., March 26,
1991 at Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Crestline, Ohio; officiating clergy
Reverend Roger Phillips; interment Oakwood Cemetery, Bucyrus, Ohio.
Mellott, Wilda
Born Mar. 20,
1924 ?????
Died May 17,
1991
Woodsfield
WILDA L.
MELLOTT (nee Conner)
Wilda L.
Mellott --67--of 400 Eastern Ave., Woodsfield, Ohio died suddenly Friday May
17,1991 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born March 20,1925 at Marr, Monroe
County, Ohio, a daughter of Leland Herbert and Elsie Hendershot Conner.
She was a
member of The Cameron Church of Christ.
She was
preceded in death by her husband, Vernon C. Mellott-who died May 16,1991 and
one sister, Mildred Conner. One son Michael L. Mellott-Woodsfield---one
daughter Andrea McCillian; brother Paul Conner; two sisters-Marjorie Henthorn, Shadyside--Faye
Mellott--Richardson, Texas.
Burial was in
Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio
1991X
DEATH
Name: Margaret L. Christman
Source: Memory card
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Margaret L. Christman,
born February 13, 1924; died May 22, 1991; services 1 p.m. Friday, May 24, 1991
at St. Paul s United Church of Christ, Woodsfield, Ohio; minister Reverend
Michael Dowd; interment Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio; arrangements by
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.
1991 XXXXX
DEATH
Name: Blanche Blair, nee Wallenfelsz
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, June 1991
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Blanche Wallenfelsz
Blair, 87, of Lebanon, died June 8, 1991 in Marie Antoinette Pavilion.
She was born October
12, 1902, in Liberty Township,
Washington County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Henry and Augusta Garretson
Wallenfelsz.
She was a graduate of
Bartlett High School with the class of 1922 and received her degree from Ohio
University. She had been a teacher in the public schools in Washington and
Monroe Counties.
She was a member of the
Lebanon United Methodist Church and the Lebanon Ladies Aid.
She was married to
Marion A. Blair who preceded her in death on May 17, 1979.
She is survived by two
daughters, Ruth Irene Fields, Dayton, Ohio, and Doris Mae Kahrig, Columbus,
Ohio; one son, Sheldon Blair, Marietta, Ohio; seven grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were
held June 12 at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with Reverend Kurt Landerholm officiating.
Interment was in Salem Township Cemetery.
1991
Kennon
E. Caldwell
June
27,1991
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
Kennon Eldred "Doc" Caldwell ,81,
Malaga, died June 27, 1991 in Barnesville Hospital.
He was a retired school bus driver and
mechanic for The Switzerland of Ohio School District and a member of The First
Christian Church of Beallsville.
Surviving are two daughters; Mrs. Kenneth
(Doris) Turner, Barnesville and Mrs. Carl (Faye) Lendon, Malaga ; one sister
Bernadine Perkins of Belmont ; four grandchildren Darrell and Shelia Turner of
Barnesville and Zacharey Allen and Erica Nicolle Lendon of Malaga.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Lizzie Mobley Caldwell in 1978; six brothers, Everett, Newell, Loris, Dale,
Orville and Edison and three sisters; Lona Thomas, Artie Caldwell and Fay
Douglass.
Interment was in Beallsville Cemetery,
Beallsville, Ohio.
1991
DEATH
Name: Grace L. Jones
Source: Memory card
July
17, 1991
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Grace L. Jones, born
March 8, 1919; died July 17, 1991; services Saturday, July 20, 1991 at 10 a.m.
at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, Ohio; officiating Reverend Charles
McNatt; interment Hillside Memorial Park.
1991
DEATH
Name: Paul L. Egger
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio
July 1991
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Paul L. Egger, 79, 224
South Main Street, Woodsfield, died July 20, 1991 upon arrival at Wetzel County
Hospital, New Martinsville.
He was born October 1,
1911, near Miltonsburg, Ohio, a son of the late Albert and Ola Steed Egger.
He was owner and
operator of Egger s Barber Shop in Woodsfield and was a barber for 45 years. He
was a member of the Church of Christ and a
U. S. Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his wife,
Hazel Hoover Egger whom he married March 1, 1941; one son, Frank Egger,
Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Wilda Turner of Moundsville and several nieces and
nephews.
Friends were received
at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held July 23 with
Ministers John Hamilton and Virgil Long officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn
Cemetery., Woodsfield.
Reder, Mona
Born May 7, 1913
Died July 30, 1991
Woodsfield
1991
DEATH
Name: Oleta A. Fisher
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio July 1991
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Oleta A. Fisher, 88,
215 South Paul Street, Woodsfield, died July 20, 1991, near Atwater, Ohio.
She was born April 28,
1903, at Alledonia, a daughter of the late Joseph and Amanda Atkinson Reed.
She had resided with
her daughter in Rootstown for the past two years due to illness. She was a
member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield American Legion
Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Woodsfield, and had been active with the Senior
Citizens Group, Woodsfield.
Surviving are one
daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Wilma) Potter, Rootstown; one sister Gladys Wickham,
Summerfield; two grandsons, Mark Potter, Sterling Heights, Michigan, and Terry Potter of Action, Massachusetts and five
great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband,
Charles W. Fisher on February 10, 1971; four brothers Moody, Oscar, Oliver and
Sidney Reed and one sister, Mr. Ed Lucas.
Friends were received
at the Watters Funeral Home Woodsfield, where services were held July 23 with
Minister Harry Summers officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield. American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary services were held at
the funeral home.
1991X
DEATH
Name: Minnie L. Weber
Source: Memory card
July
28, 1991
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Minnie L. Weber, born
October 30, 1909; died July 28, 1991; services 1 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 1991
at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home; minister Reverend Dr. David Nikkel; interment
Buchanan Cemetery.
1991
DEATH
Name:
Minnie P. Lumbatis
Source:
Newspaper clipping, Aug. 1991
Provided
by Eloise Lumbatis January
Minnie P. Lumbatis, 86,
of 313 Eastern Avenue, Woodsfield, died at 10:38 p. m. July 31, 1991, in the
Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio.
She was born on July
21, 1905 at Lewisville, a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Denbow Weber.
She was a retired cook
for the Woodsfield Elementary School and a member of the Woodsfield United
Methodist Church.
She is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Loren (Eloise) January of Woodsfield; three grandchildren, Mrs.
Matt (Kimberley) Schaber, Woodsfield, Timothy January, New Matamoras, and Mrs.
Gary (Beth) Rasco, Garland, Texas; and nine great-grandchildren, Vanessa and
Natham Schaber, Woodsfield; Stephen, Stacey, Andy, and Nicole January, New Matamoras;
Robin, Christopher and Heather Rasco, Garland Texas.
She was preceded in
death by her husband Harold S. Lumbatis in 1972, two sisters, Lulu Foehrenbach
and Lillie Lafferre, and three brothers, Earnest, Elmer, and Carl Weber.
Friends were received
at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, from 7-9 p.m. August 2. Private
graveside services were held at the convenience of the family in Friendship
Cemetery, Lewisville.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Woodsfield United Methodist Church, 136 North Main Street,
Woodsfield.
Rosenlieb, Sara K.
Born Apr 22, 1913
Died Aug 14, 1991
Sardis
Hunnell, Raymond F.
Born Nov 15, 1915
Died Aug 1, 1991
Woodsfield
1991
Rex
D. Pfalzgraf
Rex Dewane Pfalzgraf, 78, of Fort Gaye, W.
Va., died at his residence Sept. 4, 1991.
He was born in Wood County, the son of the
late Claremont C. Pfalzgraf and Martha Brown Pfalzgraf.
He is survived by one sister, Mary E. Post
of Parkersburg; two
brothers;
Harold E. Pfalzgraf of Belpre and J. Raymond Pfalzgraf of
Parkersburg;
and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Lawrence Pfalzgraf and Robert Pfalzgraf.
Private services will be held 11 a.m.
Saturday at the Leavitt Funeral
Home
of Parkersburg with the Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial will be at the
Limestone Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after
7 p.m. Friday.
[Source:
The Parkersburg News, Parkersburg, West Virginia, Friday, September
6,
1991]
1991
DEATH
Name: Jacob W. Jake Rubel
Source: Memory card
September
27, 1991
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Jacob W. Jake Rubel,
born February 17, 1900; passed away September 27, 1991; services Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio on Monday, September 30, 1991 at 1 p.m.; officiating
Minister James Gallagher; interment Calais Cemetery.
1991
DEATH
Name: Eunice
Christman, nee Hannahs
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
October 1991
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Eunice Hannahs
Christman, 76, of 3438 Miltonsburg-Calais Road, Woodsfield, died early on the
morning of October 26, 1991 at the Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio.
She was born June 15,
1915 in Monroe County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Glen and Patience Carpenter
Hannahs. She was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ in Lewisville,
Ohio.
She is survived by her
husband, Eldon Christman, Woodsfield; one son, Ron Christman, Deltona, Florida;
one daughter, Glenda Reich, Miltonsburg, Ohio; one brother, Lloyd Hannahs,
Quaker City, Ohio; four grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by two brothers, Harold and Wayne Hannahs.
There was no
visitation. Private services were held October 28, at the Trinity United Church
of Christ, Lewisville with the Reverend Ed. Thurmond and Reverend Gary Wilson
officiating. Burial was in the Middle Church cemetery with Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home, Woodsfield in charge of arrangements.
Family requests
memorial contributions be made to The American Cancer Society, Monroe County
Unit, 106 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793, or Trinity United Church of
Christ, Lewisville-Northern Road, Lewisville, OH 43754.
1991
DEATH
Name: Freda
E. Christy
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio October 1991
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Freda E. Christy, 92,
of 107 East Church Street, Woodsfield, Ohio died at 10:45 p.m. October 6, 1991
in the Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio.
She was born near
Graysville, Ohio on January 19, 1899 a daughter of the late Forrest and Nettie
Whitacre Mobberly.
She was a member of the
Church of Christ and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and had assisted
her husband in may activities throughout the years.
She is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Fred (Ethel) Dougherty of Woodsfield, Mrs. Emerson (Marjorie)
Scott of Willcox, Arizona, Mrs. Glenn (Donna) Baker of New Albany, and Mrs.
Cyril (Shirley) Weagle of Chico, California; two sons, Robert R. Christy of
Dayton and Tommy Lee Christy of Lewisville; one sister Mrs. Mabel Earley of
Wheeling, West Virginia; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by her husband Thomas A. Christy on June 13, 1979.
Friends were received
at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield from 3-9 p.m. October 9 where funeral
services were held at 1 p.m. October 10 with Ministers Harry Summers and John
Hamilton officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Route 1,
Graysville.
1991XXXXX
Helen Marie McMahon, nee
Bachman
Source: Monroe
County Beacon
Helen M. McMahon, 87, of 51436 State Route 145, Jerusalem, OH (formerly of
Woodsfield) died at 8:25 p.m. October 25, 1991 in the Barnesville Hospital,
Barnesville.
She was born near Antioch on Feb. 28, 1904 a daughter of the late Joseph Albert
[correct is Joseph Alexander] and Emma Nelia Barkes Bachman.
She was a graduate of Muskingum College, New Concord and was a retired school
teacher having taught for 35 years in the Switzerland of Ohio School District.
She was also a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Patricia) Hendershot of Jerusalem;
two sons, William Richard McMahon of Ocean Springs Mississippi and Ralph
McMahon of Dallas, TX; one brother, Ralph Bachman of Kenner, LA; two
granddaughters and three grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry McMahon on August 6,
1974 and one brother Harold Bachman.
Friends were received at the Watters Funeral Home Woodsfield from 2-9 p.m. Oct.
29 and funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Oct. 30 with Minister John Hamilton
officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Society in care of Upper
Arlington Senior Center, 1945 Ridgeview Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
1991
Jacob Lumbatis
Jacob Ward (Bodie) Lumbatis,
76, 46007 State Route 145, Lewisville, died early Thursday in Woodsfield
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 20, 1915, in Monroe County,
son of the late Elza and Emma Feiock Lumbatis.
He was retired master mechanic,
a member of Operating Engineers 18 at Akron, Lewisville Fire Department,
Friendship cemetery Association at Lewisville, Stafford Lodge 300 F & AM
and Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge.
He was preceded in death by a
sister and a grandson.
Surviving are his wife, Beulah
Gray Lumbatis; three sons, Richard and Gale, both of Lewisville, and David of
Canal Fulton; two daughters, Mrs. Dellano (Jeannie) Roe of Lewisville and Mrs.
Martin (Marlene) Crum of Madison, Tennessee; three brothers, Charles of Dalton,
Alabama; Lewis (Hoss) of Carrollton, and Dale (Fuzz) of Lewisville; four
sisters, Mildred LaDavia of Wichita, Kansas; Ruby Lumbatis of Paradise,
California; Mary Weber of Akron, and Ruth Holmer of Barberton; 14
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; six
step-great grandchildren.
Friends will be received 3-9
p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Private services and burial
will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Cancer Society, Monroe County Unit, 106 North Main Street,
Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.
1991
HARRY
W. PATTERSON
Services
were held Saturday at 11A.M. in Uhrich-Hostettler Funeral Home for Harry W.
Patterson,66, of 215 W. 2nd.St. who died Sept.27,1991 in Timkin Mercy Hospital.
Born in New Matamoras, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Laura E.
Hendershot Patterson and resided here since 1953.
He
was a retired clay worker and carpenter.
Surviving
are his wife, the former, Dorothy L. Swaney, whom he married Oct.23,1944 ; four
daughters and four sons,;Darrel(Patricia) P. Carathors, Diane P. Dubert, Mrs.
Charles(Melody)J. Meese, Robert L. and Richard S. all of here , Crystal A.
Patterson of Rosewell, Frank W. of Tuscarawas and Harry D. of Canton ; a
step-daughter, Mrs. Jack (Ida Belle) Caldwell of Tuscarawas, 11 sisters and a
brother; Myrtle Lippencott of Rt.1 of here, Nancy McBeth of Dennison, Delbert
of Tippeccanoe, Goldie Block of Columbus, Geneva Graham of New Matamoras, Betty
H. Ashley of Rayland, Lula Adams of Krebs, Okla., Bessis Ikes of Romulus,
Mich., Helen Porter of Palm Bay , Fla., Ruby Puntenney of Arvada, Colo., Alma
Jean Jackson and Shirley London of Texas.
1991
George C. Drake
George
C. Drake, 80. Barnesville-Bethesda Rd, Bethesda, formerly of Barnesville, died
Oct. 21,1991 In Barnesville Hospital. He was born Feb. 8, 1911 in Monroe Co., a
son of the late William Garfield and Jenny Bird Morris Drake. He was a
retired carpenter and retired post office employee. He was a member of Barnesville's
Main Street United Methodist Church.
He
was preceded in death by two sisters Margaret Huntsman and Mary Hittle; and two
brothers, Thurman and Raymond Drake.
Surviving
are his wife, Beatrice Carpenter Drake; three brothers, Charles of Barnesville,
William of Fairmont, WV. and Carl of Bradenton, FL; six sisters, Lillian
Huntsman of Columbus, Florence Little of West Lafayette, Edna Garvin of
Leesburg, FL, Betty Eickelberry of Streetsboro, Kathryn Eickelberry of Ravenna,
and Myrtle Hudson of Barnesville; several nieces and nephews.
Services
are being held today, oct 23, at noon from the Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home,
Bethesda, with Rev. Carl Orphanides officiating. Burial will follow in
Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.
1991X
DEATH
Name: Marie C. Green, nee Neuhardt
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, October 1991
Collection
of Mary Eva Betts Christman
Marie C. Green, 72, of
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, formerly of Lewisville, Ohio died October 27, 1991 at her
home.
She was born May 22,
1919 at Lewisville, a daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha Christman
Neuhardt. She was retired from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
She is survived by two
sisters, Nadine Knowlton of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Delys Bodenhausen,
Springfield, Missouri; two brothers, Richard Neuhardt, Lewisville and Vernon
Neuhardt, Wooster, Ohio.
She was preceded in
death by her husband Edward Green in 1991.
Friends were received
at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield on October 30 from 1 p.m. until
the time of service at 2 p.m. with Minister Russ Merrin Officiating. Burial was
in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
1991
DEATH
Name: Bernard H. Schumacher
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, November 1991
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Bernard H. Schumacher,
former Monroe County Commissioner, died at home November 7, 1991 at the age of
78. He was a resident of 407 Holiday Avenue, Woodsfield.
In addition to serving
as commissioner, he served as Center Township trustee and was a member of the
GMN Tri-County Board.
Schumacher served the
County as commissioner from 1975 to 83 and from 1985 to 89. He opted not to
run for the 1990-94 term.
During his years in
office, Schumacher was involved with many improvement projects for the County.
Included in the list are the Achievement Center and MACO buildings, the
Department of Human Services building, Monroe County Clinic, Americare
Woodsfield, currently known as the Woodsfield nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, and Monroe County Care Center improvements.
Upon his retirement
from public office, Schumacher had said he hoped the future of Monroe County
included an elevator in the three-story courthouse. He also hoped for County
water and sewer systems.
We ve got to have
these utilities in order to draw industry into the County, Schumacher had said
on his final day as County commissioner.
Schumacher was a
self-employed water hauler serving the local four-County area. he was a retired
farmer and schoolbus driver for the Switzerland of Ohio School District.
He was a member of the
Holy Name society, the Knights of Columbus, and the Saint Sylvester Catholic
Church at Woodsfield.
He was born January 20,
1913, near Woodsfield.
He is survived by his
wife, Florence C. Kress Schumacher, whom he married December 27, 1945, and five
daughters, Adeline Jones, Silver Springs, Maryland; Vera Roth and Bernice Baker
of Woodsfield; Alice Goddard, Beallsville, Ohio; and Anna Hupp, Caldwell,
Ohio.
November 8,
1991X
DEATH XXXXX
Clarence H.
Ackerman
Source: Daily
Jeffersonion
Barnesville- Clarence H. Ackerman, 89 of
55510 Washington St., Somerton, died Thursday (Nov. 7, 1991) at Barnesville
Hospital.
He was born May 10, 1902, in Somerton son
of the late Henry and Louise Christman Ackerman. He retired from Timken Roller
Bearing, Canton, and was a member of Somerton United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by three
brothers, George, Samuel and Roy Ackerman; and one sister Freda Froehlich.
Mr. Ackerman leaves his wife, Mildred
Dewar Ackerman; two sons, Clarence J. Ackerman of Somerton and Paul W. Ackerman
of Jerusalem; three sisters, Mary Fisher of Barnesville; Stella Nepturne of
Kansas and Trella Froehlich of Somerton; five grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Saturday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, where services will be
at 12:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Susan Yackey officiating. Burial will be in
Somerton Cemetery.
Smith, Erma M.
Born Aug 20, 1914
Died Nov 9, 1991
Woodsfield
Berger, Clarence E.
Born Mar. 31, 1934
Died Jan. 1992
Hannibal
1992 OOOOO
John Allen
Betts, son of John R. Betts and Joyce Allen Betts; gr-son of John
L. Betts
John Allen Betts, 8, son of John R. and
Joyce Allen Betts of 20705
Wadsworth Road,
Salesville, died at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 12, 1992) at
his home.
He was born June 29, 1983 at Zanesville,
and was a second-grade student
in the East
Guernsey Local School District. He
attended Antrim United
Methodist
Church.
He
was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Eileen Betts.
In addition to his parents, he leaves two
sisters, Valerie Betts of
Salesville and
Lisa Betts of the home; maternal grandparents, Howard and
Hellen Allen of
Florida; paternal grandfather, John L. Betts of Whipple;
great-grandparents,
John E. and Irene Betts of Quaker City and Phoebe Ann
Hoit of
Cambridge; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to
9 p.m. Friday at Bundy-Law
Funeral home
where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Donald
Fairchild
officiating. Burial will be at Friends
Cemetery, Quaker City.
Memorial may be made to Guernsey County
Cancer Society.
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article shared by Evelena Brown; no date of article]
Winkler, Fred J.
Born Aug 26, 1901
Died Jan 20, 1992
Clarington
Hickman, Ray E.
Born June 12,
1907
Died Jan 1, 1992
Beallsville
1992
DEATH
Name: Harry J. Christman
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, February 1992
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Harry J. Christman, 87,
of 3147 Route 2, Lewisville, died February 14, 1992 at Barnesville Hospital,
Barnesville, Ohio.
He was born march 2,
1904 in Monroe County, Ohio, a son of the late Jacob and Mary Ackerman Christman.
He is survived by his
wife, Goldie Grace Slack Christman; two sons, James of Barnesville, Ohio and
Donald of Canton, Ohio; five daughters, Mary Stephens of Warren, Bertha Tucker
of Canton, Michigan, Sylvia Miser and Zelda Rohrabaugh, both of Cambridge,
Ohio, and Barbara Kehl of Salesville, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Lawrence (Ella)
Kahrig, of Lewisville route; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in
death by a son; three brothers, Clem Christman, Herman (Pet) Christman, and
Homer Christman; a sister, Freda Renker; three grandchildren.
Friends were received
February 16 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, where services were
held at 1 p.m. February 17 with Minister James W. Gallagher officiating. Burial
was in Calais Cemetery, Calais, Ohio.
1992X
DEATH XXXXX
Name: Earl E. Betts
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, March 12, 1992
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Earl E. Betts, 80, of
33878 Betts Road, Jerusalem, Ohio, died March 9, 1992 in Barnesville Hospital,
Barnesville, Ohio. He was born November 29, 1911 near Calais, Ohio.
He was a retired
employee of Timken Roller Bearing, Canton, Ohio, and a member of the Church of
Christ of Boston, Ohio.
He is survived by his
wife, Jessie Wehr Betts; three sons, Richard Lewis of Malaga, Ohio, Robert
Allen and Kenneth Edward, both of Jerusalem; two daughters, Eva Jean Sampson of
Belmont, Ohio and Sheryl Ann Pierce of Jerusalem; a brother, Robert W. of
Quaker City, Ohio; three sisters, Josie Leach of Barnesville, Juanita Neuhart
of Barnesville and Florence Starr of Fairview; 12 grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, Theodore and Saloma (Sally) Christman Betts and a
brother, Benjamin.
Friends were received
March 10 at the Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville where
services were held at 2 p.m. on March
11, 1992. Officiating was Evangelist James Gallagher. Interment was in Calais
Cemetery, Calais, Ohio.
Indermuhle, Delbert W.
Born May 1, 1920
Died Mar 12, 1992
Sardis
1992X
DEATHXXXXX
Name: Daniel Bradley Betts
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs., Mar. 12, 1992
Collection
of Mary Eva Betts Christman
Daniel Bradley Betts,
19, of 33653 State Route 78, Lewisville, Ohio died March 7, 1992, near Malaga
Ohio, from injuries received in an automobile accident.
He was born August 16,
1972 at Barnesville, Ohio, a son of Russell and Mary Joyce Kuhn Betts who
survive of Lewisville.
He was a 1990 graduate
of Skyvue High School, Graysville, Ohio and was attending Columbus College of
art and Design, Columbus, Ohio. He was an employee of Concourse Hotel in
Columbus and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville.
Surviving in addition
to his parents are three sisters, Mrs. Douglas (Valerie) Henthorn of
Reynoldsburg, Mrs. Kyle (Lisa) Lumbatis, Newark, Ohio, and Mary Beth Betts of
the home; four brothers, Timothy and Tony
Betts both of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Nathan and Aaron Betts both of the
home; maternal grandparents, Leander and Genevieve Kuhn of Lewisville; paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Zelda Betts, and one nephew, Derek Tyler Betts of Woodsfield.
He was preceded in
death by his paternal grandfather, Elbert Betts.
Friends were received
at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield on March 9 where vigil services were also
held.
Funeral liturgy with
Mass was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. March 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Lewisville with Monsignor George Adams as the celebrant. Burial followed in
Chapel Hill Cemetery near Lewisville.
Herndon, Thelma L.
Born Aug 14, 1900
Died Apr 1992
Woodsfield
1992
Mary E. Hosmer nee Wilson
Mary
E. Hosmer , 69, 1510 Spruce Ave., died at 5:31 a.m. of an apparent heart attack
at Wilson Memorial Hospital.
She
was born Sept. 29, 1922, in McConnelsville, daughter of Howard and Fausta
(Anderson) Wilson. (She died April 6, 1992)
In 1961 she was married to John R. Hosmer. He survives.
Other survivors include three sons, John Hosmer II of Sidney, Jack Matson of
Newark, and Chris Johnson of Tipp city; three daughters, Mrs. Luther (Janot)
Fitch of Louisa, KY, Mrs. Dowel (Lois) Derr of Bradford, Oh. And Rosemary Mees
of Sidney; two step daughters, Cindy Abner of Piqua and Carol Franke of
Ansonia; 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, George and
Gene Wilson, both of Newark.
Two brothers, a sister and two great-grandchildren are deceased.
Mrs. Hosmer was baptized in the first Baptist faith. She was a manager of the
Spruce Avenue Apartments Complex.
Services will be held Wednesday at 1p.m. at the Cromes Funeral Home with the
Rev. William Hovestreydt officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Point Cemetery,
Pasco, oh.
Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Carpenter, C. F.
Born July 19,
1940
Died Apr 15, 1992
Lewisville
Roth,
Emma
Born Aug 21, 1901
Died May 7, 1992
Woodsfield
Clara
L. Franks -- Caldwell - Clara Louisa Franks, 103 of lower, Salem R.D. 1, died
Friday (May 15, 1992) at her home. She was born Sept. 19, 1888, in Elk
Township, near Harriettsville at her current residence, daughter of the late
Henry and Catherine Ulman Franks. She was a homemaker and farmer, a
member of Stafford United Methodist Church and the Noble Court Senior
Citizens. She was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers.
Miss Franks leaves several nieces and nephews.
Beisel, John W.
Born Apr. 1, 1921
Died May 13,1992
Clarington
1992X
DEATHXXXXX
Name: Eva Brownfield, nee Christman
Source: Memory card
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Eva Barbara Brownfield,
born October 22, 1912; died May 16, 1992; services Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home,
Bethesda, Ohio at 1 p.m. May 19, 1992; officiating Reverend Warren Lallathin;
interment Holly Memorial Garden, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
Ricer, James B.
Born Feb. 25,
1907
Died May 30, 1992
Woodsfield
Cline, Alice P.
Born Feb 3, 1910
Died June 3, 1992
Graysville
Henthorn, William C.
Born Nov 14, 1921
Died July 1992
Woodsfield
1992XXXXX
Provided
by Betty Lendon Matson
Lola
V. Austin
July
6, 1992
Lola V. Austin ,87, of The Woodsfield
Nursing Home, formerly of 343 West Marietta Street died July 6, 1992. She was
born December 7, 1904 at Smithfield, WVa. the daughter of the late Elijah and
Elizabeth Barker Morris.
Surviving are four daughters; Vivian
Whillatch of Wheeling,WVa., Opal Wilson and Nancy Miller of Ashland and Ruth
Lowe of Florida ; six sons,Marion and Gene of Woodsfield, William of Stuebenville,
Joseph of Sardis, Allen of St. Clairsville and Raymond of Toronto.
Preceding her in death was her husband,
William Edward Austin, September 1967 ;
three brothers; Wesley, Jack and Dennis Morris and one grandson, Mark
Austin.
Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield,Ohio
Repco, George
Born May 14, 1920
Died July 25, 1992
Clarington
1992
DEATHbXXXXX
Name: Lawrence Jerome Brubach
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio,
Thurs., Jul. 30, 1992
Collection
of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
Lawrence Jerome
Brubach, 79, of Ocean City, Maryland, died July 6, 1992 at his home.
He was born in
Miltonsburg, Ohio, a son of the late William B. Brubach and Rosa Burkhart
Brubach.
He owned and operated
the Hamilton Tavern in Baltimore for more than 30 years. He was also employed
by the Baltimore City Bureau of Recreation and Parks for 15 years.
He was a member of
Ocean City Knights of Columbus, Ocean City Lions Club, Ocean City Elks Club,
American Heart Association, Ocean City Senior MAC Center, Caine Woods Community
Association, American Association of Retired Persons, Hamilton Business Men s
Association, Hamilton Democratic Club, Clifton Pleasure Club and St. Luke s
Catholic Church in Ocean City. He was a past president of the Gibbons Club.
He is survived by his
wife, Dorothy P. Brubach; a son, Jerry Brubach of Finksburg, Maryland; two
daughters, Rose Chester of Bel Air, Maryland and Kris Gomez of West Chester,
Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, Michael Chester, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, David Chester of
Woods Hole, MA, Laura Chester of Miami, Andrew Gomez of West Chester, and Brian Brubach of Finksburg; two
step-grandchildren, Michael Gomez and Edward Gomez of West Chester; a great-granddaughter,
Hilary Chester of Gaithersburg; two
brothers, Albert Brubach of Bridgeport and Paul Brubach of Woodsfield; two
sisters, Marie O Connell and Lillie Calvert, both of Woodsfield; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass was held
at St. Luke s Catholic Church on 100th Street in Ocean City with the Reverend
William Porter officiating. Interment followed at a later date.
Contributions may be
made to American heart Association, 800 E. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21801, or to
Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21801.
Arrangements were
handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland.
Wohnhas, Gaye
Born
July 5, 1907
Died
July 12, 1992 Sardis
MILDRED E RIGGENBACH
Born Feb. 9, 1923
Died July 26, 1992
Sardis
1992
DEATH
Name: Clyde E. Landefeld
Source: Memory card
July 27, 1992
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Clyde E. Landefeld,
born September 13, 1912; died July 27, 1992; services 1 p.m. Thursday, July 30,
1992 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio; minister Reverend Ed
Thurmond; interment Miltonsburg Cemetery, Miltonsburg, Ohio.
Merrifield, Robert H.
Born
Dec. 30, 1929
Died
Aug. 19, 1992 Clarington
Berisford, Albert
Born Dec. 15, 1895
Died Aug. 7, 1992
Woodsfield
Rutter, Freeda
Born May 2, 1924
Died Sept. 1992
Sardis
King, Mary
Born July 7,
1915
Died Sept. 6, 1992
Woodsfield
Smithberger, D.
Born Nov
8, 1984
Died Sept. 1992
Woodsfield
1992
Lela Rossini nee Lendon
Lela Rossini,
72 Fairpoint, died Thursday evening, October 8, 1992, Thursday evening at
Wheeling Continuous Care Center, Wheeling. She was born January 29, 1920
at Belmont daughter of the late Wilbur and Lucy Bumgardner Lendon. She
was a Methodist and a member of the American-Polish Club at Fairport. She
as preceded in death by her husbands, Everett Wesley and Robert Rossini.
Surviving are three sons, Robert Wesley of Lafferty, William Wesley of Maynard
and James Wesley of Belmont; a daughter, Ruth Ann Juriga of Cleveland; two
brothers, Lesley Lendon of Dennison and Earl Lendon of Florida; a sister Helen
Stewart of Carrollton; three grandchildren. Friends will be received at
the Beck Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Sunday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where
services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Linda Masters officiating.
Burial follows in Henrysburg Cemetery.
1992
DEATH
Name: Norma G. Reischman
Source: Memory card
October
8, 1992
Collection
of Beryl Christman Claus
Norma G. Reischman, born April 7, 1928; died
October 8, 1992, Woodsfield; services 1 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 1992 at
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio; minister Brother Gale Yoho;
interment St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery.
1992
Watch for LHS 1929 grad Ralph Bach died 10/12/92
Boyle, Alice K.
Born Apr 28, 1898
Died Oct. 14,
1992
Woodsfield
Blake, Nellie M.
Born Dec 7, 1922
Died Nov. 8, 1992
Sardis
1992
FRANCIS ''WHITEY'' PAULAS
Francis E. (Whitey) Paulas --61-- of 1474
Rathburn Road ,Wooster, Ohio and also of Moose Ridge Road of Woodsfield,Ohio
died Friday October 23,1992 near S.R. five miles south of Woodsfield as a
result of an oil fire. He was born June 16,1931 in Monroe County, Ohio; son of
Grace Fisher Paulas of Wooster and the late Francis Samuel Paulas.
He was the owner / operator of "Whitey
Paulas Garage" of Wooster and oil field opeator in Monroe County. He was a
member of the Masonic Lodge of Wooster.
In addition to his mother; Grace Paulas of
Wooster ; one son Sam Paulas of Wooster , two daughters; Susan Stevens of Woodsfield
and Mary C. Price of Wooster survive.
Also one sister; Elizabeth Dillon of Wooster.
6 grandchildren,1 gr.gandchild complete the family circle.
Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield,
Ohio.
1992
DEATH
Name: Paul R. Turner
Source: The Monroe County Beacon
Woodsfield,
Ohio, November 1992
Collection
of Marcella Hoff Weber
Paul R. Turner, 87, of
101 N. Paul Street, Woodsfield, died October 31, 1992 in Barnesville Hospital,
Barnesville, Ohio. He was born March 31, 1905 in West Sunbury, Butler County,
Pennsylvania, a son of the late Harvey
and Etta Campbell Turner.
He was a retired
funeral director, cofounder and former owner of Bauer-Turner Funeral Home and
Furniture Store in Woodsfield. He was also a former president and
vice-president of the Woodsfield Savings and Loan and was a Monroe County
corner for over 30 years. He was a member of Woodsfield Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by two
sons, Ronald and Dave, both of Woodsfield; four grandchildren, Jeffrey and
Brian Turner, Ashley Schumacher and Allison Turner, all of Woodsfield; three
great-great-grandchildren, Paul Douglas Turner, Elizabeth Turner and Alexandra
Turner, all of Woodsfield.
He was preceded in
death by his wife, Georgia Willison Turner on September 23, 1986; three
brothers and a sister.
Friends were received
November 2 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held
at 8:30 p.m. Graveside services were held November 3 at Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield.
Richter, Ella E.
Born June 15, 1932
Died Nov 13, 1992