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Matilda A. Frank, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Keesor, was born
near
On April 6, 1884, she was united in
marriage to August Frank, who preceded her in death 14 years ago. To this union 10 children were born, three
died in infancy. Surviving are the following children: Herman, of Zanesville, Ohio; Freemen, of
Lewisville; Wesley, of Ashland; Mrs. F. G. Devore, Graysville; Oscar, Orval
(sic - Osal) and Price, of the home; also eleven grandchildren; one great grand
child; one brother, Amos Keesor and many other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Frank accepted Christ as her
Savior 38 years ago. She had been in
failing health for the past year. All
that loving hands could find to do was ministered, but God saw best to call her
home.
Funeral services were held on Monday,
January 12th by the following pastors:
Rev. E. N. Miller and Rev. C. A. Dougherty. Interment in
Peter Herlan
Source:The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Wednesday, Jan. 14,
1931
The death of Peter Herlan, aged 95 years former resident of
the Burkhart community, occurred Wednesday of last week at the home of his son,
John Herlan, of Pine Hill, Washington County, Ohio. He was a son of Jacob and
Jane Herlan, and besides the son is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Eliza
Mendenhall ,near Pine Hill, and three sisters, Mrs. Louise Stephens, of
Summerfield, Ohio, Route 1; Mrs. Lucy Schaub, of Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Anna
Evert, of Batesville, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon
and interment made at
Sophia S. Bertram, (nee Diehl)
The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio February 18, 1931
At her late home on North Paul street last Thursday
afternoon, February 12, 1931, death came to Mrs. Sophia S. Bertram after
a few weeks illness of pneumonia.
Mrs. Bertram had been a lifelong resident of this community.
She was born August 15, 1860, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
John W. Diehl. She was united in marriage to Jacob Bertram in 1878 whose death
occurred January 5, 1904. To their union were born three sons, one of whom died
in infancy. Surviving are William F. Bertram of the home, and Dr. Louis Bertram
of Chicago; one sister Mrs. Louise Sulsberger, of Columbus, Ohio; three
brothers, J. W. Diehl and F. E. Diehl, of Woodsfield, and F. C. Diehl of Grand
Junction, Colorado.
After her husband’s death Mrs. Bertram took up the active
management of the Bertram Confectionery and remained active in that capacity
almost to the time of her last illness, save for such time as she was absent
because of
similar illnesses.
At an early age she became a member of
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the
late home, and were in charge of the Reverend John Fleming Cash assisted by a
male quartette. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield beside the others of
her family who had preceded her in death. The services were largely attended.
Charles W. Hall
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, March 25, 1931
Charlie Hall one of the best known citizens of Washington township,
Monroe County, Ohio died Sunday afternoon, March 22, 1931 at his home near
Graysville, Ohio. He contracted influenza about two weeks ago and pneumonia
followed it running a rapidly fatal course.
In his immediate family, he is survived by his widow and
three-year old son. There are also two brothers and one sister, Commissioner
Edgar Hall, Harley Hall and Mrs. Frank Lynch.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at Pleasant
Ridge Church of Christ of which he was a member and were in charge of Brother
Thomas A. Christy. Interment in Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
Mr. Hall was a member of the Washington Rural Board of Education, a practicing
veterinarian and oil operator. His life-long residence in the community
sterling character and friendly disposition made hundreds of friends by whom he
will be greatly missed and by whom his death in the prime of life is deeply
mourned.
Sophia Pfalzgraf, (nee Kilburn)
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, April 1931
Mrs. Sophia Pfalzgraf, nee Kilburn was born in Greenup
County, Kentucky, September 11, 1859, the daughter of John Henry and Maria
Sophia Linga Kilburn and passed on to her reward on April 7, 1931, at the age
of 71 years, 6 months and 25 days.
She came to
Her greatest delight was in making the home beautiful for
her husband and children. During her illness she was patient and kind to all
who ministered unto her, having a sweet and heavenly smile on her face to the
last. She has gone to rest. She can never return to us, but we can go to her.
She was confirmed at the
Fred C. Billman
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, September 16, 1931
Funeral services for Fred C. Billman, 39, highly esteemed
citizen of Lewisville, Ohio, were held Saturday afternoon, September 10, 1931,
at 1:00 o’clock at the Bracken M. E. Church in charge of the Reverend Melvin R.
Yoho. Mr. Billman passed away Thursday evening after a short illness of typhoid
fever.
He is survived by his widow, an aged father and six children
as follows: John, Charles and James Billman, Clara, Mary and Myrtle, all of the
home; five sisters, Mrs. Walter Draper, Mrs. Urban Mallett, Mrs. Ben Schell, of
Lewisville; Mrs. Irvin Straight of Antioch, Ohio, and Mrs. John Busch of
McKeesport, Pennsylvania; and one brother, Frank Billman of Lewisville. Many
other relatives and friends mourn his departure.
Mr. Billman was one of
Burial was made in the Friendship cemetery,
Henry J. Neuhardt
Source:Newspaper article Issue: September 18, 1931
Henry J. Neuhardt died September 18, 1931. He was born near
are four children: Mrs. Olga Colburn, Ben J. Neuhardt, Harry P. and Miss Marie
Neuhardt; one brother, George Neuhardt; four sisters, Mrs. Kate Harrigon, Mrs,
Cal Thompson, Miss Lisbeth Neuhardt, Miss Amelia Neuhardt. Services were held
in the M. E. Church in Woodsfield with the interment in Oaklawn cemetery,
George W. Baker
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, October 1, 1931
George W. Baker, aged 81 years, died Tuesday morning
September 29, 1931, at the home of his son Harry Baker, east of town, following
a several months illness. Mr. Baker’s death occurred on his 81st birthday
anniversary.
Short funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at
the home of his son followed by final obsequies at 2:00 o’clock at
As immediate relatives he is survived by his brother, M. W.
“Doc” Baker and a sister, Mrs. Jere Jackson, both of Woodsfield.
A more completer obituary will be published later.
Philip Neibch
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, October 1931
Philip Neibch was born May 15, 1842, in Monroe County, Ohio
and died October 14, 1931, of arterio sclerosis, in his home near Lewisville,
Ohio, the son of John and Elisabeth Neuhart Neibch.
He was baptized and confirmed in
On July 24, 1866, he was united in marriage to Dortha Baker
who died on September 18, 1930. To this union ten children were born, three
preceded him in death. Surviving are children: Mrs. Fred Matz, Mrs. Mary Matz,
John W. Neibch, and b all of
Services were conducted by the Reverend M. R. Yoho of
John W. Crawford
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, December 3, 1931
John W. Crawford, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Crawford, was born near Woodsfield, Ohio on May 13, 1866 and departed this life
at his home in Woodsfield on November 26, 1931, at the age of 65 years, 6
months and 17 days. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawford, the
former coming to this country at an early age from Derry County Ireland. His
mother’s maiden name was Miss Mary Cooper. To their happy union, six children
were born, one son Hugh having preceded his brother John to the better
land.
The brothers and sisters surviving are James Crawford, of
Mr. Crawford grew to manhood on the farm and during the past
several years was associated with his brother Dave in the firm of Crawford
Bros., dealers in lumber and timber.
Mr. Crawford never married and made his home with his
brother and sister after death of his parents. He was industrious and honorable
in his relations with fellowmen and though retiring in disposition those who
knew best respected him most.
At an early age, Mr. Crawford became a member of the
Presbyterian Church Body and was always faithful in his attendance and other
duties therein. At any time and in any way and at any place where service was
needed in his neighborhood, Mr. Crawford was always ready to go and do anything
within his power.
Mr. Crawford was seriously ill only a few weeks, from
stomach and intestinal complications and everything possible was done to
restore his health, not only but his loved ones, but by the best of medical
skill and service. He bore his suffering patiently and with a confidence born
of rectitude and faith, his spirit returned to Him who gave it.
Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the McCue home, in charge
of the Reverend W. H. Petry, pastor of the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, and
were largely attended. Interment in
Deborah Ann Miller nee Kinkade
Source:
SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY,
Once again the
unwelcome visitor Death has visited our home and chose as its victim Deborah
Ann Kinkade, daughter of Andrew and Ann Kinkade.
She was born
near
She was united
in marriage to Abraham Miller July 13, 1861. To this union were born seven
children, four daughters and three sons. Her husband and one daughter Cynthia
preceded her in death several years ago. Those who are left to mourn her
departure are Mrs. Isabelle Miller Wise, of
Mrs. Miller
was a kind and loving mother and was loved by all who knew her. She will be
sadly missed in the home and neighborhood.
Good-bye Grandma, how we'll
miss you,
It's beyond mortal tongue to
tell
But we hope again to meet
you,
Where Christ and the angels
dwell.
Grandma's gone but not
forgotten
Although her face no more we
see,
But some day we hope to meet
her
In that Great Eternity.
There to part with her no
never
In that happy home above,
There to dwell among the
angels,
In that land of peace and
love. -----A Great
Granddaughter, Elizabeth Miller
Davis, Lavina Davis
Death
of Mrs. Davis
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, September 2, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Lavina Davis, aged 79, died
Tuesday night at her home at Round Bottom. She had been suffering for several
months from complications incident to advanced age. Short funeral services will
be held at the home at 1:00 o'clock Thursday, in charge of Rev. J. Fleming Cash
of Woodsfield. Final obsequies will follow at Fletcher's Chapel and interment
will be made in the cemetery at that place.
Mrs. Davis is survived by one
son, W. T. Ruff of Woodsfield. We hope to publish a more complete
obituary notice later.
Crum, A. E. “Bert” Crum
Prominent Beallsville Man Passes Away
September 24, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Funeral services for A.E. “Bert”
Crum, prominent Beallsville resident, an account of whose death may be found in
this issue, were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The services were held
from The Beallsville Church of Christ, and were largely attended, it being
estimated that more than many people were unable to gain admission to the
building. Special music was rendered by The Plainview Choir.
The Knights of Pythias Lodge of Beallsville attended in a body. Business
was at a standstill while the village paid tribute to a respected citizen.
Mr. Crum possessed considerable
musical, ability, being a leader of the devotional services at his church and
was also leader of the Crum String Orchestra.
Drum, Philip Harvey Drum
Death
of P. H. Drum
Published, April 1, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Philip Harvey Drum, known to
hundreds of friends as "Harve" died at the home of his son, Elwood
Drum on High St., Saturday, March 28th, at the advanced age of 79 years. He had
been living retired for several years and was in normal health until a few
weeks before his death.
His wife, who was Miss Mary
Lenora Conger, preceded him in death on January 8, 1929. He is survived by
three sons and three daughters as follows: F. E. Drum and T. E.
Drum, of Woodsfield, ; C.E. Drum, of Woodsfield, Route 5;
Mrs. Fred Keylor, of Woodsfield; Mrs. W. R. Hawkins, of
There are also four brothers and
one sister surviving: David M. Drum and Mrs. Viola Beckett, of Sardis R.
1 ; Eugene Drum, of Ottowa, Kansas; Delbert M. Drum of Woodsfield;
and Linza A. Drum of Washington, D.C.
Funeral services were held at
the Elwood Drum home on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Fleming Cash, of
The M.E. Church. of which he had been a member since youth. He was a regular
attendant of The Men's Bible Class of The M.E. Church at Woodsfield, members of
which served as pall bearers and carried flowers. Minister J. V. A.
Traylor, of The Church of Christ assisted with the service.
English, J. Farrell English
Death of J. F. English
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated November 29, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Farrell English, aged 78 years,
and well known citizen of The Rinard Mills community, died at his home there
early Saturday morning. He had been ill for about two years, following a stroke
of paralysis, and during that long period of suffering was tenderly cared for
by his faithful wife and family.
Besides his widow, he is
survived by three sons and four daughters, also two brothers, Craig English of
Rinard Mills, and George W. English of Woodsfield.
Funeral services were held at
the home on Monday forenoon followed by interment at
We hope to publish a more
complete obituary notice later.
Hannahs, Louis Hannahs
Death of Louis Hannahs
Source: Spirit of Democracy, dated, March 25, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Louis Hannahs , 45 , died Tuesday
morning March 24, 1931, at his home near Miltonsburg. He had recently suffered
a severe attack of influenza.
Surviving are his widow, three sons and
one daughter, besides a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his
departure.
A daughter preceded him in death about
two months ago.
Mr. Hannahs, was one of
Funeral services will be held on
Thursday afternoon from The Valley Church at
Friday,
Henry Friday
Death of Henry Friday
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated October 29, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Henry Friday, 80, died at his home near Maple Avenue, Thursday afternoon of
last week after a lingering illness due to infirmities. Mr. Friday had been a
lifelong resident of Woodsfield community and was well known.
He is survived by his widow,
three daughters and two sons, Oscar Friday and Mrs. Norman Thomas, of
Woodsfield; Clem Friday of Washington, DC; Mrs. George Lutz of
Mr. Friday was a fine citizen
and neighbor and is kindly remembered by many of our older citizens.
Fleahman, William
Fleahman and Fleahman, Mary Jane Fleahman
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, December 10, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Two children of Frank and
Josephine Fleahman of
William was aged 13 and Mary Jane was 9. Another sister, Johanna is
seriously ill at the hospital with the same disease. Louise, 19, a fourth
sister, is recovering from typhoid at the family home. Their father is a well
known painter and a native of Woodsfield.
Denbow, Sarah C. Denbow nee Rose
Death
of Mrs. Denbow
Died: November 24, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. James T. Denbow died at her
home in Woodsfield at 12:20 Tuesday afternoon after an illness of several months,
due to complications incident to advanced age. Her suffering was increased by
injuries sustained in a fall about three months ago. She was taken to The Wells
Hospital in
Mrs. Denbow was brought to her
home here about a month ago, and during that time, her children ministered as
far as humanly possible to her comfort, hoping against hope that she be
restored to her usual health.
She is survived by six sons and
two daughters, as follows: George Denbow, of
Funeral services will be held on
Friday at 1:30o'clock in charge of her pastor, Rev. W. J. Jones at The
Woodsfield M.E. Church, of which she was a devout and faithful member.
Jackson, John W. Jackson
Fatal Accident
Died: July 29, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Injuries sustained in an
automobile crash Saturday evening proved fatal to John W. Jackson, 30, of
Holliday's Cove, W.Va. He died Sunday morning at 5:25 o'clock. Death occurred
at The Wheeling Hospital where he was rushed following the mishap.
The automobile, according to
witnesses, was traveling at a high rate of speed. The machine jumped over a six
foot embankment and plunged into the run. Jackson and Wells were thrown clear
of the auto, which alighted on its top.
Both men were rushed to the
hospital. An examination revealed
Hughes, Maria Hughes
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, January 7, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Maria Hughes, 82, died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ross Knapp, at New Philadelphia, Sunday morning
at 2:00 o'clock. The deceased was the widow of the late Uriah Hughes, Civil War
veteran and former resident of near Stafford, and a sister of the late William
Barnett, who died two years ago at his home in
Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs.
Knapp, at whose home she died and Mrs. Bertha Quigley, of Columbus, with
whom she has made her home since the death of her husband, five years ago.
Funeral services were held on
Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from The M.E. Church at Sutherland and burial
was made in the church cemetery.
Jones, Margaret V. Jones
Death Of Mrs. Jones
Died: July 4, 1931
Published July 8, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Delbert Jones, aged 76
years, passed away at her home on
Mrs. Jones was a splendid woman
and her passing brings grief to her many friends and relatives in Woodsfield
and elsewhere. She was the mother of Sam Jones of baseball fame.
Those left to survive are her
husband, one daughter, Mrs. B. W. Hammett, of
Funeral services were conducted
from the late home Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by Rev. J. F. Cash, pastor
of the
We hope to publish a more
detailed obituary notice later.
Heft, Theodore Heft
Death of Theodore Heft
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, September 2, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
The entire community was
saddened to learn of the sudden death of Theodore Heft, 25, of
His death occurred Friday, following a period of ill health. The remains were
brought to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Heft, Jr.,
He is survived by his parents,
two sisters and four brothers, many other relatives and friends who are
saddened by his passing.
Deceased was a young man of many
fine qualities and had made for himself a legion of friends. He was a member of
The Lewisville Evangelical Church and was liked by everyone.
Funeral services were held from
the home of his parents, Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock in charge of his
pastor, Rev. Edward Brueseke. Burial was made in the
Busche, Philip Busche
Death of Philip Busche
Died: April 8, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Philip Busche, 68, well known
citizen of Sardis, died Tuesday afternoon, news of his sudden death coming as a
shock to near relatives and friends. He was in usual health and had gone up on
the hill after dinner to consider the purchase of a horse.
He had not returned in the
evening in accordance with his regular habit and a search was made. His body
was found in an outbuilding on an untenanted farm near where he had expected to
make his business call. It was evident that he had succumbed to a sudden heart
attack and such is the coroner's report.
His widow, five sons, and a
daughter survive. The daughter is Mrs. Donald Diehl, of Woodsfield.
Funeral services will be held at
the home at 2:00 P.M. Friday. Interment in
Cronin, Mrs. Mary Cronin nee Denbow
Death of Mrs. Cronin, August 12, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
A lingering illness resulted in
the death Wednesday morning of last week of Mrs. Mary Cronin, aged 38, wife of
Emil Cronin, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Denbow, of
Lewisville, Route 4. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son. Kenneth;
one sister, Mrs. Rena Morris, of
Crawford, Edna Crawford nee Houge
Mrs. Raymond Crawford Dies Suddenly
Published August 12, 1931
Died August 8, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Raymond Crawford, aged 22
years, died early last Saturday evening at the family home of Woodsfield, Rt.1.
Mrs. Crawford was a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ronane Houge of Graysville, Rt.1, and besides her parents she is
survived by her husband and two infant sons; one sixteen months and the other
only about one week old. Death was due to complications following childbirth.
Funeral services were conducted
at the home Monday afternoon being in the charge of Evangelist A.E.
Harper, of
Cronin, Warren Clark Cronin
Died: February 24, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Warren Clark Cronin, born
January 10, 1923, departed this life February 24, 1931, being 8 years, 1 month
and 14 days old when he passed away.
He was looking forward with
untold pleasure to this coming summer to spend it in the county where he could
hear the humming of the bees and hear sweet songs flowing from mellow throats
of mocking birds; but now he has gone to that sinless summerland where the
birds are forever singing and the flowers in their beauty never fade over
Jordan's swelling stream, over the silent sea and by the shining shore, waiting
to welcome us there when we too shall bid farewell to time.
He leaves to mourn, father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Cronin; one sister, Helen; one brother Ward;
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ardell Smith, of Parkers Landing, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs.
E.E. Cronin of Woodsfield; also leaves a number of aunts and uncles, cousins
and a host of friends.
Little
We are sad and will
miss him so;
But God in His Infinite wisdom
Knows best and
called him from this world of woe.
So let us all try to live to meet him
In that
beautiful land above
Where we will dwell together forever,
With God and
his angels of love.
Funeral services were conducted
by the writer, J. V. A. Traylor.
Card of Thanks
We wish to take this means of
thanking each and everyone who helped to make our burden lighter during the
time of the death of our beloved son and brother, Warren. Your acts of kindness
and sympathy will never be forgotten.---Mr. and Mrs. Clark Cronin and family.
Source:
Joseph
Mercer of Wolf Pen, passed away at his home on 28 Oct 1931, aged 80 years. He was a son of Jeremiah Mercer who came from
Greene Co, PA about 90 years ago and settled near where the family have since
resided. They raised 12 children, of
whom two survive: Link Mercer of Adonis, WV; Mrs. R.M. Wilson of Martins Ferry,
OH. The deceased was married to Ruth
Leek who, with the following children survive: Martin Mercer of TenMile; Mrs.
Harry Christmas and Mrs. Margaret _________ of OK, Eunice Huffman of
Huntington, WV; Henry Mercer of CA; and
Ross and Will, at home. He was a member
of the
Interment Lazear's Cemetery.
Source: The
DOUGLAS A. M'CURDY SUMMONED
BY DEATH
Douglas A. McCurdy, aged 68** years,
whose home was at 444 Douglas Avenue, West Side, died in a local hospital at
8:40 a.m. on Thursday following a short illness with heart trouble. He was taken ill on Sunday when he was
removed to the hospital.
Douglas Aaron McCurdy was a native of
His wife died in 1917. Surviving are his sons and daughters, Perl L.
McCurdy, Walter McCurdy and Miss Geneva McCurdy of Marietta; L.D. McCurdy of
Cleveland; Mrs. Goldie Smith of Columbus; Mrs. Freda Meeks of Waverly, W.Va.,
and Mrs. Frances McCullick of Williamstown.
Funeral services will be held at the
Doudna & McClure funeral parlors on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in Harmar cemetery.
**Submitter’s note: This
number was difficult to read and might be an error.
Source: Noble
Mrs. Louisa Courtney Carpenter, aged
ninety-two years, widow of the late Robert Carpenter, died at the family home
near Sutherland, Thursday April 30, following a brief illness from paralysis.
She is survived by the following
children all of whom were present during her illness. Alonzo Carpenter of
Sutherlands, Mrs. Etta Devoe, of Lewisville, Mrs. Amanda Spence, of Whigville,
Mrs. Carrie McNeal of Parkersburg, and Lansing Carpenter, of Cherokee, Okla. A
daughter, Mrs. J.W. McElfresh and a son, U.O. Carpenter, have preceded her in
death.
Funeral services were conducted
Saturday, May 2, at 10:30 with Rev. T.I. Hanson, of Byesville, in charge, and
burial was made at Sutherlands.
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Frank W. Diehl
The Spirit of Democracy Issue:
Frank W. Diehl, aged 73, well known retired
Woodsfield business man died at the home of his son, Donald Diehl on
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4:00
and were in charge of the Reverend W. H. Petry of the Woodsfield Presbyterian
Church of which Church decedent was a member, assisted by the Reverend W. Jones
of the Woodsfield Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr. Diehl was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Diehl
pioneer residents of Woodsfield of Woodsfield, and after the death of his
father took over the management of the general store on South main street, the
firm name being F. W. Diehl & Son. Mr. Diehl in the conduct of his business
became widely acquainted and news of his death will be received with sincere
regret by scores of friends.
Two sons,
Robert Diehl of
As a youth Mr. Diehl attended local schools and
Louisa Koehler (nee Pfalzgraf)
Newspaper clipping Issue:
October 18,1932 Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
Louisa Pfalzgraf Koehler was born January 26, 1850, in
Monroe County near Monroefield, the daughter of George Michael Pfalzgraf, Jr.,
and Elizabeth Diehl Pfalzgraf. She died of a gastric ulcer October 18, 1932, in
For the last four years she had been an invalid but bore up
bravely, retaining a clear mind and a pleasant disposition even unto the end,
greeting a visitor a few hours before her death with a cheerful smile and the
clapping of her hands in joy to see a neighbor.
She leaves to mourn her death her aged husband, Frederick
Koehler; one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hoff; one son, George L. Koehler; three
grandchildren, Albert, Vera and Fred Paulus; two brothers, Louis Pfalzgraf, of
Rockport, West Virginia, and George Pfalzgraf of near Monroefield; two sisters,
Eva Christman of near Monroefield and Christina Brownfield of near Antioch. In
addition to these relatives, Nicholas Koehler, Fred Koehler and Mary Reisser
mourn her loss as they had shared her home for a number of years of their life.
Funeral services were held at
Monroe
County Beacon
Louisa Pfalzgraf Koehler, born January 26, 1850, in Monroefield, Monroe County,
Ohio and died October 18, 1932, in Wayne Township, Monroe County, Ohio.
She Married Frederick Koehler on January 26, 1887. Three children were born,
one son and two daughters, one of the latter dying in early infancy. She was a life resident in
Mrs. Agnes J. Caldwell was born in
She was the widow of Martin Caldwell, to
whom she was married in 1850. She became
a member of the Pleasant Hill M. K. church in her early womanhood and has ever
since lived a consistent and active member.
She is survived by one brother and one
sister; James Graham of near Belmont, and Mrs. Julia Taylor, of Armstrong
Mills; two daughters and five sons Mrs. Myra Bilyeu, Mrs. Jane Walters,
Franklin, James William, Albert and Hudson Caldwell of this place; also, 31
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren besides a host of sorrowing friends
and other relatives.
Service was conducted by Revs. C.E. Kelly,
of
We
have lost our darling mother,
She
has bid us all adieu.
She
has gone to live in heaven,
And
her person is lost to view.
Oh,
that dear one, how we loved her;
Oh,
how hard to give her up;
But,
the angels came down for her
And
removed her from our flock.
We
miss thee from thy place.
A
shadow o'er our life is cast
We
miss the sunshine of thy face.
We
miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy
fond and earnest care,
Our
home is dark without thee,
We
miss thee everywhere.
Hoff, Eliud Hoff
Death of Child, March 24, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Last sad rites for Eliud,
3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoff, Jr., of near Woodsfield were held
Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the
Hall, Jimmy Hall
Death of Infant
Died: March 10, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Funeral services for Jimmy Hall,
two day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roe Hall, of
Besides the parents, several
sisters and brothers survive. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire community. Burial was made in
Jackson, Albert Jackson
Died: June 2, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Albert Jackson, aged about 78
years, died Wednesday morning at 5:30 o'clock at the home of his son, John
Jackson of
He is survived by two sons,
Charles and John of Jackson Ridge, besides many other relatives and friends.
His wife preceded him in death about four years ago.
Funeral services will be held on
Friday afternoon at the home at 1:00 o'clock with final obsequies at The
Moffett's Church. Rev. A.O. Horney will be in charge of services.
A more complete obituary will be
published later.
Feiock, William Feiock
Death
of Wm. Feiock
January 21, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
William Feiock, 64, a lifelong
resident of Lewisville, died at his home a mile south of Lewisville on Monday
following an illness with a complication of diseases.
Funeral services were held at
the home on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Rev. E. W. Brueseke officiated. Interment was made in
Surviving the deceased are his
widow, a son, Ned Feiock and a daughter Miss Genevieve Feiock of the home.
Richard Feiock is a grandson.
Griffith, Roswell J. Griffith
Death of Ross J. Griffith
Published January 7, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Ross J. Griffith, aged about 80
years, died at his home at Jerusalem Tuesday morning, January 5, 1932, about
11o'clock.
Funeral services were held this
Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at
The Jerusalem Presbyterian Church with Rev. W. H. Petry in charge.
Interment was made at Ozark.
Crawford, Clara Crawford
Death
of Mrs. Crawford, May 19, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Clara Crawford, age 82
years, died early Sunday morning. She was a splendid woman and her passing
brings much sadness to the home and community.
Surviving are three daughters
and one son, as follows: Mrs. Frank Buckio, with whom she made her home,
in Woodsfield; Mrs. Oscar Headly of Woodsfield, Mrs. Earl Noble, of
Bellaire, and Everett Crawford, of Laings.
Funeral services were held at
the Buckio home on Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock in charge of Rev. W. H.
Petry assisted by Rev. W. J. Jones. Interment was made in
We hope to give a more complete
obituary notice later.
Levina Ann Sorenson nee Kinkade
Source: Stark
The following life sketch and
obituary was read at the service.
Into the home of David and Mary Cronin
Kinkade on October 9, 1857, came a daughter whom they named Levina Ann. In that home were three brothers and two
sisters, Joseph, Andrew, Arounah, Levina Ann and Paulina Jane. But with the birth of the sister, Paulina
Jane, came the death of the mother in 1860.
Later, in 1865, a new mother came into the home, and with the advent of
younger brothers and sisters many and heavy cares developed unto the oldest
daughter, but she was always glad to do what she could.
Early in life she became a Christian,
uniting with the Christian Church. When
she married Edgar D. Claybaugh, Dec. 9, 1875, she became a member of the
February 4, 1887 she was left a widow
with five children to care for and a home not quite her own, but she continued
a cheer-maker, a song-bringer and a noble Christian mother to her children. In March 1890 she was married to Christie
Sorenson and she again assumed a big responsibility in the care of his five
motherless children. To this union three
children were born. But it again seemed
that a time of trial was due for her, for on Dec. 5, 1926, she was again left a
widow, but the widow's God had been her stay and had not left her defenseless.
Quietly and peacefully, after months of
physical suffering and weakness, she slept away, death coming at 10:25 a.m.
Thursday. She leaves to mourn the following
children: Grace G. Claybaugh, Claude C.
Claybaugh, Mrs. Thomas H. Pyle, and Mrs. William O. Goodwin, all of
She was a woman who loved her home and
family intensely although she was quiet and unassuming. Throughout the years, in sunshine or shadow,
in joy or sorrow and often in hardship, she always remained true and faithful
to her God, and always went about her work with a song upon her lips and faith
in her heart.
Source:
It
is with sadness and our hearts filled with grief that we desire to write this
tribute of respect to our loved one. Fred Bartenschlag, son of Frederick and
Christina Bartenschlag, was born near
He
was united in marriage to Elizabeth Yockey on April 29, 1890. To this union
were born five children. One daughter, Rosa, passed into the Great Beyond in
infancy. He was the last of a family of three. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Weber and
Mrs. Christina Claus preceded him in death several years ago.
He
leaves to mourn his departure, his sorrowing wife, two sons and two daughters,
Alonzo and Walter Bartenschlag, Mrs. William Pickens, of Lewisville, and Mrs.
Vernon McVey of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; nine grandchildren and a host of other
relatives and friends.
He
was an honest, kind, loving husband and father. He was always willing to lend a
helping hand and will be sadly missed in the home and community by his many
relatives and friends.
At an early
age, he became a member of the Evangelical
Funeral
services were conducted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Pickens
Sunday afternoon, April 17th, with Rev. E.W.
Brueseke in charge. Interment was made in the family lot in the
Friendship cemetery.
George W. Allen
Source:The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Apr. 14, 1932
George W. Allen, an aged and highly respected citizen of Woodsfield, died about
1:00 o’clock this Thursday morning, April 14, 1932, at his home on West
Marietta street. He was nearly eighty years of age and had not been in good
health for about a year.
The death of his wife, Mahala C. Allen, on October 21st of last year was a
severe shock and a loss he felt keenly every day thereafter. We go to press too
early to give details of the funeral which will be in charge of W. P.
Galbraith.
Spouse: Mahala C. ?
Death: Oct 1931
Children: Samuel (~1876-)
Sarah
A (~1877-)
Mary
M (~1879-)
Elizabeth Hannah Morris nee Pannett
Funeral services for Mrs.
Elizabeth Morris, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Thrasher,
Mrs. Harriet Beal, pioneer resident of
the Colwich neighborhood died Thursday.
She was the widow of the late William Jacob Beal and had lived in
Colwich since 1880. Mrs. Beal is
survived by 3 sons, Albert, Perry and Jim, all of Colwich.
Funeral services will be held at the
Published
in the
Source: Woodsfield News in
the
Mrs. Demarius Ankrom, 81, wife of Wm.
Ankrom, died at the family home near
Caroline Krieger
nee Klebe 1st obit
Source: Martins Ferry
Times-Leader, Friday, 20 May 1932
Mrs. Caroline Krieger, 76, widow of
Charles Krieger, was found dead in bed in the home of Mrs. W. F. Krieger, at
Elm Grove, early this morning. Until three years ago, she had been a
resident of Woodmont. She had been suffering with a heavy cold and
attending physicians believed she was improving. Tuesday, she visited with
her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Darrah, in Martins Ferry, and Thursday was about her
home as usual. Thursday night she retired about 10 o'clock. This
morning at 4 o'clock, her sister-in-law awakened and noticed Mrs. Krieger was
not breathing. She arose, made a hasty examination and then sent for Dr.
Petticord, of
The deceased was born at Clarington,
Nov. 7, 1855, a daughter of Christopher and Elizabeth Boettner Klebe. Her
husband had passed away 22 years ago. She leaves the following children:
John Krieger and Mrs R.L. Woods of R.D. Martins Ferry; Mrs Herbert Darrah of
Woodmont; W.H. Krieger of Colerain; Mrs. Harry Bock of
Caroline Krieger
nee Klebe 2nd obit
Source: Martins Ferry Times
Leader, Saturday, 21 May 1932
Mrs. Caroline Krieger, 76, former resident
of Woodmont, Martins Ferry, died suddenly in the home of her sister-in-law,
Mrs. W.F. Krieger, Elm Grove, Friday, May 20.
The remains were taken to the Heslop and
Sons funeral home, Martins Ferry, and late Friday were moved to the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Herbert Darrah, at Woodmont, where rites will be conducted
Monday, May 23, at 3 p.m. Rev. S.A. Stephan, of Martins Ferry, and Rev.
E.J. Pfeifer, of
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Margaret Ellen McMahon, nee Schneider
Source:
Newspaper clipping,
Margaret Ellen Schneider McMahon was born at Neuhart Ridge on July 18, 1869 and
passed away very suddenly at her home at Kerr Station on September 18, 1933.
She had attained the age of 64 years and two months.
In 1901 she was united in marriage with John McMahon. Two sons, William and
Albert, blessed this union who with their father mourn her sudden death and
loss.
The day before her death she was her usual self, waiting on her family the same
as always. Illness, sudden and acute seized her and death followed shortly.
Beside her immediate family she leaves to mourn her death three sisters, Mrs.
Catherine Millbaugh, of Lower Salem; Mrs. Louisa Hoff, of Antioch, and Mrs.
Anna Christman of Woodsfield, and one brother John Schneider of Woodsfield
Route 1, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
On Wednesday afternoon, September 20, at 2 o'clock a throng of relatives and
friends paid their last tribute of respect to her sterling qualities as a
neighbor, sister, friend, mother and wife. Rev. Henry Fox, pastor of
Card
of Thanks: We desire in this way to express our sincere thanks and appreciation
to our many neighbors and friends for the kind deeds and expressions of
sympathy extended to us during the short illness and at the time of the death
of our dear wife and mother. Such kindness shall always be remembered.--John
McMahon and Sons.