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1941 Return to Top of Page and Index of Years
Margaret E. Claus (nee Hoff)
Source: Newspaper clipping of February 1941
Life is a drop from the river,
That rises in mist o’er the lea,
A moment in space of quiver,
Then falls on the breast of the sea,
It was- It is-now gone forever,
Yet lives through eternity.
On Saturday morning, February 8, 1941, at six o’clock the
death angel entered our home and called our dear and beloved wife and mother to
her home to eternal rest at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 1 day.
Margarite E. Hoff Claus, the eldest daughter of Frederic and
Margarite Zimmerle Hoff, was born on May 7, 1861, in
She was united in marriage with Charles Claus, on June 14,
1883, who was her companion through 58 years of married life.
She leaves to mourn her sad departure her aged
companion; two children, Oswald A. Claus, of Pittsburg; and Bertha Reich, of
Miltonsburg, Ohio; the following grandchildren, Mrs. Charlotte Brown and Miss
Mildred Claus of Longview, Texas; Arthur Reich, of Miltonsburg and Vernon Reich
of Lewisville; four great grandchildren, Richard and Charles Brown and Alice
and Janet Reich
. The following sisters and brother survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, of
Miltonsburg; Mrs. Mary Zerger, of Woodsfield, and Fred W. Hoff, of
The deceased was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed
Church, being baptized and confirmed at an early age. She was also a member of
the Senior Women’s
Brief funeral services were held at the family home, Monday
afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, followed by additional services at
The death of Anna Burkhart, well know Temperanceville
woman, occurred at her home on Monday (Oct 16, 1941)
following several months of failing health. Deceased, a daughter of John
William Burkhart and Mary McLaughlin Burkhart, was born January 28, 1889, at Temperanceville,
where she lived the most of her life. For seven years she was employed at
the Mt. de Chantel academy in
Miss Burkhart is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Nicholas
Burkhart,
The body in charge of Foglesong funeral directors, Barnesville, after
preparation for burial, was moved back to the home. Wednesday morning at
9 o'clock funeral service was conducted by Father Heilman in St. Mary's
Catholic Church, Temperanceville, and interment was made in
Moffett, Oliver Moffett
Source--Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio
Published--February 1941
Moffett, Oliver, son of
Peter and Martha Moffett, was born near Antioch, Ohio, July 4, 1865, and passed
away at his home on East Church Street, Woodsfield, Wednesday evening, January
29, 1941, being at the time of his death, 75 years, 6 months and 25 days of
age. He lived in
ago.
He was united in marriage with
Edna Eikelberry on July 26, 1905 and to this union two children were born: Mrs.
Freda Cecil, of
Mr. Moffett was a kind husband
and father, a good neighbor and true friend. He was interested in others and
always willing to help in time of need.
He leaves to mourn, his wife,
two children, one brother, J. Wesley Moffett, of
"Sweetly rest from all thy labor,
Far from every grief and pain;
We will often think about you,
While we here on earth remain."
Funeral services were conducted at the
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank all who assisted us in any
way during the illness and at the time of the death of our husband and father.
We appreciate the kindness of those who gave flowers and those who
furnished cars and also appreciate the courtesy of Bauer and Turner. We
thank Brother Traylor for his words of comfort and thank him and Mrs. Traylor
for their songs. MRS.
MOFFETT AND CHILDREN
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Mrs. Phillip Zerger (apparently
from the obit below, nee Hoff)
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, May
28, 1942
Mrs. Phillip Zerger, aged 69 years, passed away at 7:30
o’clock, Thursday morning of last week, May 21, 1942, at her home on Oaklawn
Avenue, Woodsfield. She had been seriously ill but her condition was thought to
be improving satisfactorily and her death came as a severe shock to her family
and scores of friends.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Herman and
Raymond, both of Woodsfield; four grandchildren, Doris, Ruth, Paul and Junior
Zerger all of Woodsfield; one brother, Fred Hoff of
Funeral services were held at 2:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon
at the Galbraith funeral home in charge of the Reverend John H. Hose, pastor of
Elizabeth Rasche
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Dec.
17, 1942
Mrs. Elizabeth Rasche, aged 84 years, of Burlington, Iowa,
passed away in a hospital at Burlington on Thursday night, December 10, 1942,
due to a broken hip sustained about two weeks prior to her death.
She is survived by five children and one sister Mrs. Kathryn
Arnold of Woodsfield. Mrs. Charles F. Bott, of east of Woodsfield is a niece.
Mrs. Rasche was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Neuhart of Woodsfield.
Funeral services were held at
Margaret Midcap, nee Stewart, Former Monroe Countian Dies
– Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, services were conducted in the Balswenger
Chapel of the Bertschy Memorial mortuary in Wheeling for Mrs. Margaret Stewart Midcap, 64, wife of
David Midcap and a resident of Wheeling for a some years, who succumbed to a
lengthy illness early Thursday morning of last week, at her home, 208 Market
Street, Wheeling. Rev. __ R. Bennett, pastor of the Methodist church
at Benwood, W. Va., conducted the service and interment was made at
F. C. Stewart – Frederick Clark Stewart, aged 61, of
Barnesville Enterprise - April 23, 1942; page 4- OBITUARY
John Richard Johnson for the
past 32 years an employee of the Watt Foundry, died Friday morning at 2 o'clock
at his home at
They were the parents of ten
children, one son, Victor, preceding his father in death. Bereaved by Mr.
Johnson's death are the widow, the following children, Allen Johnson of
Lewisville, R. D., Mrs. Louise Stephens, Mrs. Nettie Taylor, Mrs. Arizona
Morris, William Johnson, Miles Johnson, Okey Johnson, and Tallmadge Johnson,
all of Barnesville, and Miss Juanita Johnson of the home, 22 grandchildren,
three great-grandchildren, and one brother, James Johnson of Summerfield, R. D.
Gray, James M.
Rites Held Sunday
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, October 15, 1942
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
James M. Gray, aged eighty
years, passed away last Friday afternoon at four o'clock, at his home, west of
Woodsfield, on the Woodsfield and Lewisville road. He had been ill for several
years and serious for a few weeks.
He is survived by his widow and
one daughter, Miss Mary of the home besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on
Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the late home, with Rev. Theodore Peterson
officiating. Burial was made in The Oaklawn Cemetery with W. P. Galbraith in
charge.
Mr. Gray was a self-reliant
industrious citizen, honorable and friendly in all his relations with others.
As a business man, both in a store near Graysville and in a retail feed
business, near his late home, he enjoyed the high confidence of his patrons.
Mr. Gray was a member of The
Methodist Church but for the past several years was prevented by illness from
attendance at church services.
Gertler, Philip Gertler
Philip Gertler Dies at Ozark
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, September
1942
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Phillip W. Gertler, aged 75
years, passed away at his home at Ozark at 3:30 o'clock this Thursday morning,
September 10, 1942. He had suffered a paralytic stroke on last Thursday
morning.
Surviving are his wife; one
daughter, Mrs. Newell Paine, of the home; two grandsons, Larry William and
Frank Gertler Paine, also of the home; one brother, George Gertler, Woodsfield,
and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore of Ozark.
Short funeral services at the
home Saturday afternoon will be followed by final rites at
Mr. Gertler was a member of
Source: Summerfield News, Thursday 5 March 1942,
The death of
Delilah, aged seventy-three years, wife of Alonzo Carpenter, occurred recently
at her home at
Alice V. Morris - nee Carpenter
Source: The
QUAKER CITY--Feb.
5---Services for Mrs. Alice V. Morris, 74, wife of R. M. Morris, near Calais,
who died Tuesday night at the Heskett House Rest Home, Cambridge, will be held
Friday at 1 P.M. at the home with additional rites at the Seneca Valley Church
of Christ. Rev. J. V. A. Traylor will be
in charge and burial will be in
Mrs. Morris was the
daughter of Richard L. and Sarah Miller Carpenter and spent the greater part of
her life in
Surviving the
deceased are her husband; one daughter,
Mrs. Fred Rubel of Summerfield Rt 2; one
brother, Lawson Carpenter of Barnesville and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah King of
Published in the
Paul A. Hinton Jr., infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hinton, died at
The body arrived in
Source:
Jefferson Davis Staley, 79, passed away
at his home at
He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth
Staley and the following children: Mrs.
Stella Sibel, of Cleveland, O.; Mrs.
J.A. Goudy, of
He was a member of the
Funeral services will be held at the
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John S. Jeffries
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, Jan.
28, 1943, Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
John Simon Jeffries, of Avella, Pennsylvania, an oil well
driller, died in Bellaire City Hospital at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21,
1943, of last week of burns sustained early that day when his clothing caught
fire while he was at work on a drilling operation on the Harry E. Warren farm,
between Businessburg and Jacobsburg.
Mr. Jeffries, a tool dresser, was engaged in pulling tools
from the well when the accident occurred. He is said to have stepped back into
an open gas flame, used as a light which ignited his clothing. He ran from the
scene and was fatally burned before a fellow workman would reach him. The burns
extended over a major portion of the body.
Deceased was a native of
The body was brought to the home of Orville Willison at
Woodsfield, Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock
at the Woodsfield Church of Christ, with the Reverend Charles Rock
officiating. Burial was made in the
Neuhart Ridge cemetery.
Mr. Jeffries was about 41 years of age.
Roy McFarland
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue:
Roy McFarland, aged 35 years, passed away at his home on
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Lloyd and Wayne of the
home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. McFarland of Hannibal, Ohio; two sisters,
Mrs. F. D. Pfalzgraf of Woodsfield and Mrs. Frank Hamilton of Wireton,
Pennsylvania; three brothers, Floyd McFarland of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, and
Paul and Walter McFarland of Youngstown, Ohio, besides many more distant
relatives and scores of friends.
Short funeral services were held at the Bauer & Turner
funeral home Monday afternoon followed by final rites at
Many friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Anna K. Ludwig (nee Hehr)
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, June 1943
Mrs. Anna K. Ludwig, nee Hehr, was born in Summit township,
Monroe County, Ohio, June 22, 1874, and died suddenly June 23, 1943, of a heart
ailment while visiting a brother, Edward Hehr, in Wheeling, West Virginia. She had attained the age of 69 years and one
day.
Mrs. Ludwig was baptized and confirmed in the Faith of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church, of which she remained a consistent member
until death.
On February 14, 1898, she was untied in marriage with John
S. Ludwig and to this union, two children were born: Mrs. Helen Egger, of
Surviving are her two children; five grandchildren; three
sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Forbes and Mrs. Freda Larkin of Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania; Mrs. Charley Ihlenfeld of Wheeling; four brothers, William Hehr
of Lewisville; Edward and Ben Hehr of Wheeling, and John Hehr of Canton, Ohio.
Short services were held in the home of Gilbert J. Ludwig at
2:00 p.m. and final rites at 2:30 p.m. at the Evangelical and Reformed Church,
Woodsfield, on Saturday, June 26th, with her pastor, Reverend John H. Hose,
officiating. Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
We rejoice alike that her life was full of good deeds.
Her soul to him who gave it rose,
God called it to its long repose,
Eternal Rest.
Although our Mother’s sun is set,
Her light shall linger round us yet.
Bright, radiant blest.
Catherine Kilburn (nee Kahrig)
Source: Newspaper clipping, Issue: November 1943
Catherine Kahrig Kilburn, was born July 11, 1873, and after
a several months’ illness passed away at her home near Lewisville, Ohio on the
morning of November 2, 1943, being at the time of her passing 70 years, 4
months and 18 days of age.
On March 27, 1894, she was united in marriage with Henry
Kilburn, and to this union three children were born: Homer, Mrs. Anna Claus and
Charles, all of the vicinity of
At an early age she was confirmed at
Caroline (Lena) (Frank) Veiock -- One of Tarentum, Pa.'s best known residents, Mrs.
Caroline Veiock, 76, of 609 Third avenue, died in Allegheny Valley Hospital at
8:20 Thursday evening, March 25th, 1943. She had complained of not feeling well on
Wednesday, but her illness was not considered serious until Thursday
afternoon. At 8:00 p.m. she was rushed
to the hospital.
She was born in
Mrs. Veiock was held in high esteem by
a host of friends, to whom her passing came as a great shock. Possessed of a friendly, cheerful
disposition, she was thoughtful and considerate of all with whom she came in
contact.
Survivors include two sons, Frank at
home, and Harry, of Marion, Indiana; four daughters, Mrs. Stella Horan, at
home; Mrs. Helen Laux, of Tarentum; Mrs. Ida Perry, of Massillon, O., and Mrs.
Mary Evans of Harrisburg; a brother, Charles Frank, of Bellaire, and a sister,
Mrs. Hattie Menkel, of Woodsfield; seven grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Mrs. Veiock was the widow of the late
George Veiock.
Funeral services were conducted at the
late home at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. John E. Shaughnesy, pastor
of the
English, Minnie (Griffin) English
Mrs. Minnie English Dies Friday
July 8, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon matson
Mrs. Minnie Griffin English, 56,
died here Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Meek
of Eastern Avenue. Death followed a brief illness of heart trouble.
Brief funeral services were held
Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meek home, with additional rites at The Church of
Christ with J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Burial was made in
Born at Rinard Mills, a daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Griffin, the deceased is survived by six
children; Mrs. Meek with whom she resided; Mrs. Warren Smith of
Graysville; Mrs. Paul Drum of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Bernard
Forshey of Lower Salem; George and Claude English of Canton; five
brothers; Ellsworth, Marion and Russell Griffen of Rinard Mills, Emmett
of Friendly, West Virginia and Otis of Holidays Cove, W. Va..; also two
sisters, Mrs. Al Drum of Senecaville, Ohio and Mrs. Everett Smith
of Whipple, Ohio. One sister, Mrs. Lewis Lallathin, preceded her in
death, and four children preceded their mother in death.
When we say reverently "She
was a good mother, neighbor and friend" in reference to a loved one who
has passed to The Great Beyond, we pay high tribute to that personality. That
is what those who knew her best and enjoyed her friendship say of Mrs. English.
She was loyal and steadfast and the interests of her family and faithfulness to
her church were first in her consideration.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of many friends in their loss of a devoted mother.
Johnson, Harry M. Johnson
The Spirit of Democracy
Dated, January 14, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Funeral services were held on
Wednesday afternoon for Harry M. Johnson, 41, who was fatally injured in an
automobile accident Sunday morning near New Philadelphia. Brief services were
held at his late residence near
Surviving are his wife, Nellie
Johnson; one son, Lloyd of the home; and his mother, Mrs. Anna Johnson,
Sycamore Valley; five sisters, Mrs. Shelia Massie, Mrs. Ethel Unger, Harrietsville;
Mrs. Ella Thurla of Cambridge; Stella Hubbard of Zanesville; and Hattie
Smithberger of Sycamore Valley. One brother, Clarence Johnson, of Conneaut,
also survives.
Mr. Johnson was employed in the
oil fields of
Hine, J.F. Hine
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, Sept. 2, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson,
J. F. Hine, son of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Balzar Hine, died in
The body will be brought to The
Galbraith Funeral Home, Friday morning and will remain there.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock in St. Sylvester's Catholic Church in
charge of Rev. Fr. J. G. Mehler. Interment will be made in the family
burial lot in
Dietrich, John C. Dietrich
Prominent Clarington Resident is Taken
Died, December 30, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
John C. Dietrich, 66, of
Clarington died at his home Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. He was prominent in
that community where for the past 30 years he had operated The Clarington
Creamery.
Deceased was a son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dietrich. He was a member of The Evangelical and Reformed
Church of Clarington and of The Masonic Lodge of that place.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Alice Clark Dietrich, a daughter, Mrs. Walter McFarland of Youngstown, and
sons, Harold of Jackson Army Base, Jackson, Miss., and Paul of
Maxwell Field, Ala.; Miss Bertha Dietrich of Clarington, and five
brothers; Charles, Louis and Wesley, all of Clarington; Adolph of Belmont and
Dan of Canton; also two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Friday afternoon, with Rev. W. J. Hausmann, Wheeling, officiating. Burial
was made in
Harper, Floyd Harper
Floyd Harper Dies In Japanese
Source: Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Royden Harper of
Pvt. Harper was inducted into
the Army in
Pvt. Harper was born near
He was a member of The
Evangelical and Reformed Church in
In addition to his father, he is
survived by two brothers who are in the armed forces: Cpl. Virgil Harper of
Crum, Mrs. Campsadell Armi Crum nee Truex
Died:
February 12, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Campsadell Armi Truex Crum
was born November 9, 1861, and died February 12, 1943, aged 81 years, 3 months
and 3 days. She was the mother of 13 children, of whom survive. There is
also 60 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Eight grandchildren and
3 great-grandchildren preceded her in death.
Cline, Mrs. William F. Cline
Mrs. Cline
Dies at Mingo Junction
Source: Spirit of Democracy, dated September 9, 1943
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. William F. Cline, aged 88
years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emery Edwards at Mingo
Junction, on Saturday morning, September 4. The body was brought to her late
home at Low Gap and remained there until Tuesday afternoon when funeral
services were held at The Christian Union Church. Burial was made in the church
cemetery in charge of Galbraith Funeral Home of Woodsfield.
Mrs. Cline is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Edwards in whose home she died, Mrs. James Gray of
Woodsfield, Mrs. Barnett Williamson of Okmulgee, Okla., and Mrs.
Everett Smith of Rinard Mills, and two sons, Luther Cline of Plainview
and John Cline of Low Gap. Her husband died seven years ago.
Source: The
Lloyd E. Leach, 34, near Temperanceville, was fatally
injured at 10 P.M. Saturday when struck by a truck on the
District headquarters of the patrol here said the accident
was investigated by patrolmen from the Bridgeport sub-station and that the
truck driver, Ray House, near Batesville, told officers Leach was lying in the
highway and that he did not see the man in time to avoid striking him.
Leach was attended at the scene by Dr. J.L. Romans,
Batesville, and the physician accompanied the victim to Swan hospital, death
occurring en route. Leach was reported to have been crushed through the chest.
The accidents in which the brothers lost their lives occurred only a few miles
apart.
Leach is survived by his widow; five children, Leach,
Herbert, Russell, Dale and an infant daughter born last Wednesday; six
brothers, David and Ellis, Summerfield R.D.; Acel and Barney of Quaker City;
John of Cleveland and Arch of U.S. Army New Guinea; three sisters, Mrs.
Harriett Carpenter, Quaker City R.D. and Mrs. Kate Floyd, Caldwell and Mrs. Jennie
Flood of Batesville and his father, Sam Leach, near Batesville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 P.M. at the home
of his father,
Source:
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 P.M. at the Eberle
Funeral Home ,
Mr. Leach, popular and well known young farmer, residing
six miles north of
Mr. Leach suffered a fractured skull, fractured right
shoulder, possible fracture of right hip and numerous cuts and bruises,
patrolmen said.
The victim is survived by his widow, Sylvia: four children,
Leona and Leola, twins, William and Robert of home; six brothers, David Ellis,
Summerfield R.D., Barney and Acel, Quaker City R.D., Lloyd, Temperanceville
Star Route, John, of Cleveland and Ruch, U.S. Army, New Guinea; three sisters,
Mrs. Harriett Carpenter, Quaker City R.D., Mrs. Kate Flood, Batesville and Mrs.
Jennie Flood of Batesville; his father Sam Leach of Summerfield. His mother and
one sister are deceased.
Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs.
Leach's cousin Pvt. Robert Wise of Camp Bulter, N.C.; Mr. and Mrs. Slater Peake
and family, Cecil Magruder and family and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schultz and
family all of Wheeling WVa; Mrs. Raymond Johnson and daughter Betty, George
Weishar of Newark; and an aunt of Mrs. Leach, Mrs. Russel Duer of Piqua, Ohio,
who is staying the week with her.
Cain, James W. Cain
Source:
James W. Cain Rites Saturday
Services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock
at the Olszta funeral home for James W. Cain, veteran of World War I, who died
Thursday in the Veterans hospital at
The family residence is at
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Cain, two
sons, Kenneth Robert Cain at home, and Arlington E. Cain with the U. S. Navy;
one daughter, Miss Regina Cain, Bellaire, O.; four sisters, Mrs. Frank DeBolt,
Wheeling; Mrs. Howard Dunfee, Bellaire, O.; Mrs. Margaret Wright, Bellaire, O.,
and Mrs. Eugene Grossenback, Woodsfield, O.; his father, Isaac Cain,
Clarington, O.; his grandfather, James W. Cain, Clarington, O.
Source:
Beallsville---Sept. 27. Miss Arvilla Carpenter passed away in the
Source:
Woodsfield, O., Sept. 28--Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at Beallsville for Miss Arvilla Carpenter, 74, in charge of Rev.
Williams, of the Bethesda Christian Church. Burial was made in the
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Shuman, Mrs. Luella Shuman nee Hoskins
Source--Wheeling Intelligencer Thursday, November 30, 1944
Mrs. LUELLA SHUMAN Succumbs Wednesday Shuman , Mrs. Luella Wickers
passed away at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Wetzel county hospital at New Martinsville.
She was born in
Surviving are these children; Homer V. Wickers of Woodville, O.; Mrs.
Vaine L. Smittle of New Martinsville; two brothers, F. W. and R. G. Hoskins of
Hoyt, Perry H. Hoyt
Source--
Hoyt , Perry H. , 68, of
Surviving are his wife, Mary
Luvedo Hoyt; three children, Harry and Frank of Wheeling and Mrs. Walter Custer
of
Henry Philip Claus
Source: Newspaper clipping, Issue: 1944
Henry Philip Claus, departed this life Monday, March 20,
1944, at his home near Middle Church at the age of 73 years, 10 months, and 20
days. Although his death was sudden, he
had been in failing health since undergoing operation a year ago.
He was born May 1, 1870, in
Surviving Mrs. Claus are his wife, three sons: Everett
Claus, of Lewisville; Walter Claus, of Akron; Emil Claus, of Bucyrus; one
daughter, Mrs. Hulda McDonough, of Akron; eleven grandchildren, two great
grandchildren, two sisters; Mrs. Ann Friday, of Columbus; Mrs. Elizabeth
Wilhelm, of Parkersburg, W. Va., and three brothers: Herman Claus and Clarence
Claus, of Hornick, Iowa, and Edward Claus, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Two sisters, Mrs.
Louise Scheurr, of
Just recently Mr. and Mrs. Claus together with the family observed
their golden wedding anniversary.
Here at last, and over yonder
Just within the pearly gates
Watching still for loved ones coming --
Now our father peacefully waits.
When we, too, shall cross the river,
And on earth no longer roam,
May we reunite together
Safe at last, in that bright home.
Thomas Franklin (Frank) Conley aged 78, life-long resident
of Monroe County, died Wednesday morning, September 19th at six
o’clock at his home on Sardis, Route 1.
He had been ill for two years. A
son of the late Jess and Sarah Conley of
Source: MONROE CO., OH OBITUARIES, Vol. 2 , page 37
Mrs.
Mary Newhart Latta, 72, mother of Dr. R.H. Latta of Graysville, died Friday
evening at her home in Graysville following an illness of several weeks.
Mrs.
Latta had spent her entire life at Graysville and in Monroe Co. Her
husband, Dr. A.F. Latta, died some years ago. Survivors are her son, Dr.
R. H. Latta; and two brothers, Frank Newhart & Willis Newhart of
Batesville.
Funeral
services were held at the home in Graysville Monday afternoon at 1:00 in charge
of Minister J.V.A. Traylor of the
Besides
her church affiliation, Mrs. Latta was a member of the Order of Eastern Star,
of Woodsfield. They conducted the ritualistic service at the cemetery,
commemorating the virtues of their departed sister.
Mrs.
Latta was loved and highly respected in her home community. Endowed by
nature with a fine personality, and motivated by a fine Christian spirit, she
won and kept the friendship and good will of a wide acquaintance. Her
passing to her heavenly reward is mourned by scores of friends beyond the
family circle." (11 August 1944)
Winfield Scott Gatten
Source: The Monroe County Beacon,
Winfield Scott Gatten, oldest son of
Joseph Thomas Gatten and Hannah Jane Highman Gatten, was born at
Mr. Gatten leaves to mourn his
departure, besides his wife, one son, Oliver Thurman Gatten, of
He was preceded in death by his father
and mother; one brother, Oliver Gatten; one sister, Mrs. Tabitha Jane Gray, and
one grandson, Jack Edwin Farley, who passed away August 31, 1942, exactly two
years before his own death.
His entire life was spent in
Mr. and Mrs. Gatten resided on a farm in
Devout, patient, informed, charitable of
faults in others, faithful to his friends and his convictions, of him it can be
truly said that he remained faithful to the end. Like the crashing of the
mighty tree on the horizon, his sudden passing leaves a void in the family
circle, the community, and the church, a void that will not be soon or easily
filled.
Green grew the
grass above thee:
Friend of our
better days.
None knew thee
but to love thee;
Nor named thee
but to praise.
Busche, Herbert Busche
Herbert
Busche Is Killed in Accident, June 1, 1944
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Herbert Busche, 33, was
instantly killed in an automobile accident on The Clifford Ring Hill near Low
Gap about eleven o'clock Sunday night. It is believed that a broken axle caused
the car to turn over a steep embankment while going down the hill.
Mr. and Mrs. Busche, who live at
Gypsum,
In the car with Mr. and Mrs.
Busche were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dillon and their daughter, Miss Carrie
Dillon. Miss Dillon sustained a broken leg, and Mrs. Dillon,
serious injuries. Both were taken to
Surviving Mr. Busche are his
wife, Mrs. Gladys Dillon Busche; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Busche of New
Matamoras, Route 2; one sister, Mrs. Bernadine Hensel of New
Matamoras Rt.2; and two brothers, of the home; and Ralph Busche, S-2c of
Gulfport, Miss.
Devore, Clair Devore and James
Ullman
Two Boys Drown Sunday Near Stafford
Died, June 8, 1944
Clair Devore Loses Life In Attempt To Rescue James Ullman:
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
A double drowning shocked the
Stafford-Lewisville communities Sunday afternoon when two fine young men lost
their lives in Clearfork Creek, about two miles southeast of Stafford. They
were James Henry Ullman, who would have been 22 years of age on June 29 and
Clair Devore who was 17 years old last November 6. Devore, a fairly good
swimmer was in the water, which in places was 12 to 15 feet deep. He cautioned
his friend not to come out too far and Ullman replied that he would wade close
to the bank. As he was wading he suddenly disappeared, apparently
stepping into a deep hole. Devore went to aid him and both were drowned.
This is according to three ten
year old boys, Donald and Charles Hines and Junior Robbins who were sitting on
the bank. They summoned help and Leonard Hines and William Hawkins arrived
almost immediately and Ullman was taken out of the water in about 15 minutes,
but he couldn't be saved while Devore was in the water about 45 minutes.
Devore was graduated this year
from the
Ullman is survived by his
father, Walter Ullman and one sister. Mrs. Dorothy Kestner of Port
Source: Barnesville Whetstone,
John R. Carpenter,
well known resident of
Funeral services was held on Saturday afternoon in
Source: The
JULIUS H.
MEEKS, AGED 66, CALLED
Julius Henry Meeks, aged 66 years, died
at this home
Immediate survivors include his widow
Emma M., at home; five sons, Kenneth of Burbank, Calif., George a Corporal in
the U.S. Army; Russell at Portland, Ore., Earl at Seattle, Wash., and Clement
in the U.S. Navy ;and a daughter, Mrs. E.M. Johnston of Bellingham; three
brothers, Tom and Weaver of Portland and Rolley of Marysville, Calif.; four
sisters, Mrs. J.H. White and Mrs. George Ralston of Portland; Mrs. Warren
Beatty of Molalia Ore., and Mrs. Ray Faust of Seattle and three grandchildren.
Funeral will be arranged by
Harlow-Hollingsworth.
Source: The
Submitter's Note: This later edition of the newspaper contained
the above information plus the following information.
The remains will be forwarded by
Harlow-Hollingsworth Company to the
Bonney-Watson Funeral Home the evening of Friday, August 11, where
funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 12 at 2 P.M.
Source: The
Joseph Woodring, former resident of
old residents of
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Charles Ackerman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, June 11, 1945
Charles Ackerman, aged 75, passed away at his home on West Marietta
street, Saturday evening at six o’clock. He had been in failing health for
several weeks but only seriously ill since last Tuesday.
He was united in marriage with Margaret Knoch, who passed
away in October 1921. He later married Lida Spence, who survives.
Also surviving besides his wife, are one daughter, Mrs.
Louis R. Schumacher, of Woodsfield Rt. 1; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Clarence
Lafferre, of Robinson, Illinois; one sister, Mrs. Charles Brubach, and one
brother, Henry Ackerman, both of Woodsfield; also several grandchildren.
The body was brought to the Galbraith Funeral Home where
funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, with the
Reverend Walter R. Trogler, of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church,
officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery,
Pvt. Russell Morris entered into eternal rest
March 03, 1945. Mr. And Mrs. Adolph Morris, of Lewisville, route 2,
received a telegram from the war department on march 19th, stating their son,
Pvt. Russell a. Morris was killed in Germany on March 3rd.
Private Morris, who entered service October 14,
1942, received his basic training in
Russell was born July 03,1921 at
Just
within the pearly gates
Watching
still for loved ones coming
Now
our son and brother waits.
When
we too, shall cross the river
And
on earth no longer roam
May
we reunite together
Safe
at last in that bright home.
Source:
The Zanesville Ohio Signal, dated, 20 Feb 1945
(John
Reischman was born on 25 Feb 1871 in
WOODSFIELD -- Funeral services were held Monday
morning in
Home of Woodsfield. Mr. Reischman died
at the home of his son, Leo, on Friday [16 Feb 1945].
He
is survived by two sons, Leo of the home, and Gilbert of Bridgeport. One daughter
preceded him in death several years ago. Also surviving are one brother, Peter
of Woodsfield Route 3 and three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Baker of Woodsfield Route
5, Mrs. Joseph Burkhart of Barnesville, and Mrs. Anna Harper of Cambridge.
Dietrich, William E. Dietrich
William E.
Dietrich Dies At