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Dague, Frederick - DEATH AND BURIAL OF FREDERICK DAGUE -- At Mansfield last Friday morning, after a long illness, Frederick Dague, aged 68 years, passed away. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Ruth Dague. Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Beelman Sharp chapel by the Rev. R. E. Tuiloss and the body brought to Ashland for burial. Submitted by klynn. [Ashland Press: 25 December 1918, front page]

Darling, Mrs. Marion - Perrysville. Mrs. Marion Darling died of consumption Monday, at the home of her father, Mr. Cole, near Bunker Hill. She was buried at St. John's Wednesday.Submitted by Amy.[Richland Shield Banner (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 18 January 1890, Vol. LXXII, No. 35]

Darling, Rhea Pauline - Miss. Rhea Pauline Darling, age 77, of 110 South Bridge Street, Perrysville, Ohio, was found dead at her home Thursday, August 11, 1977. She was born August 2, 1900, in Ashland County and was the daughter of Herby and Jennie R. Echelberger Darling. She retired in 1965 from the Mansfield Sanitary Inc., in Perrysville.She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Perrysville, the Perrysville Women's Club and a charter member of the Stillman Kelly Music Club. Her only survivors are cousins.& Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Banks-Byerly Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Ready officiated. Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Perrysville.Submitted by Linda Shirley. Typed by Mary Anderson. (Loudonville Times: 18 August 1977, Pg 7)

Darling, Robert - Robert Darling, an old resident in the vicinity of Perrysville, was found in an insensible condition near Kirkwood Davis' house on the 5th. inst. He was kindly cared for by Mr. Davis and medical aid was summoned, but he died the next day while being removed to his home. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Star (Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio): 21 December 1882, Vol. 6, No. 12]

Dalton, Emily - Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Jane Dalton of Shreve were held there at the Morgan funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Monday. She was 86 years of age and the mother of Dr. E. N. Funk of Shreve who died recently. Survivors are a half brother, Harry Canan, and a sister, Miss Florence Canan, both of Loudonville. Submitted by Linda and Shirley-typed by Dina _possibly the Loudonville Times, 1940-no name or date for the paper.Daubenspeck, Edna

Edna R. Daubenspeck - Ashland - 83, formerly of Mansfield, died Saturday, May 26, 2001, at Brethren Care in Ashland. Mrs. Daubenspeck was born in Mansfield on Nov. 2, 1917, to Virgil and Elsie Terman Baker. She was retired from National Latex in 1975 and F.W. Woolworth in 1991. She was a member of the Ontario Free Methodist Church. Mrs. Daubenspeck married Russell J. Daubenspeck on Dec. 3, 1938, and he preceded her in death in 1966. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nacy K. And Leonard Paul of Texas; and Mary Lou and Terry Lucal of Wooster; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Daubenspeck of Mansfield, John and Julie Daubenspeck of Ashland; five sisters, Be__ Franks, Elea__ Danals and Ruby Ohly, all of Mansfield; and Caroline Pe__ of Loudenville; one brother, ___Baker of Michigan; ___grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David A. Daubenspeck; and a grandson, Joshua John Daubenspeck. Friends may call from 7 to __ p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at Finefrock-Williams Funeral Home, 350 Marion Ave. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at the funeral home. Pastor Jerry Mitchell will officiate with burial to follow at Mansfield Cemetery. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie Denu. [Ashland Times Gazette: Tuesday, 29 May 2001, P. 6A]

Davis, Isaac - Isaac Davis was born in New Holland, Lancaster County, Pa., August 10, 1802. When quite young, he was apprenticed to learn the art of weaving. In consequence, his education was neglected, and he could neither read nor write. At the age of nineteen years, he went to Juniata County, where he remained some years working at his trade. In the year 1823, he married Miss Fanny Stoner of that county. That lady survived until 1876, when she deceased, aged about 80 years. In 1834, Mr. Davis came to Mifflin Township, then in Richland County, and purchased a farm of 80 acres, in section one of Benjamin Hershey. The land at that time was nearly all in its native forest. He and his sons, in after years, cleared the land and reduced it to a state of excellent culture. Mr. Davis made weaving a business for many years. In this respect he was a useful citizen. He was a good weaver, and by his industry and skill, made sufficient to support and educate his sons and pay for his farm. When he arrived in Mifflin Township, he found John Hewey, William Hewey, Henry Roland, Peter Brubaker, John Brubaker, Sol. Wertman, Abraham Doty, James Andrews, Leonard Croninger, Benjamin Hershey and Father Gongwer, who had preceded him as pioneers. Nearly half a century has passed since he arrived. Great changes have taken place. Nearly all these pioneers have paid the debt of nature, only one or two of his old neighbors yet live. For several months the health of Mr. Davis has been gradually failing, and finally terminated in consumption of the lungs. In his prime he weighed about 300 pounds. He became greatly emaciated before death. He was a member of the "River Brethren Church" about 35 years, and was an exemplary Christian. He died on Friday evening, Dec. 18, 1879, and was buried at the Mennonite Church in Mifflin Township, on Saturday, Dec. 20. The family of Mr. Davis consisted of nine children: Susannah, single; Samuel, married to Catherine Roland; Mary, wife of Dillman Switzer; George, single; John, married to Margaret C. Day; Isaac, married to Sarah Hilburn; Abraham, married to Mary Kagey; William, married to Rebecca Sechrist who is deceased, and again to Barbara Callen; Fanny, married to Jacob Hetler. Mr. Davis had 44 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. ASHLAND PRESS: 25 December 1879, Vol. XXXIV, No. 23 Submitted by Amy

Davis, R.S. – While Prof. J.C. Davis and wife of Shelby were on a visit to his father’s at Savannah, attending the wedding of Mr. Davis’ sister, his father, R.S. Davis, died very suddenly, on Sabbath morning of last week, about nine o’clock. It is supposed some disease of the heart occasioned his death. The marriage and funeral in the family were but one week apart. [Shelby (OH) Independent News: 03 December 1874, Vol. 7, No. 6]

Davis, Jacob - Loudonville, O., Jan. 29 - The suspicion of foul play in the case of Jacob Davis, missing from here since Saturday, was quieted today at about 1 o'clock by the finding of his body in the creek about half a mile below town where it had been carried by the current to a deep place. The remains were brought to the undertaking establishment of Henry Gilbert, where they will be prepared for burial. Nothing had been taken from his clothing and as some money was found on his person it is now supposed that he must have fallen into the creek on his way home, while in a drunken condition. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield Banner (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 02 February 1889, Vol. LXXI, No. 37]

Decker, S. Elza – The remains of S. Elza Decker of Galion who was killed near Pavonia Monday night, went through this city (Mansfield) at 2:02 today en route to Ashland. The remains were taken from there to Rowsburg, Decker's old home, where they were interred. The funeral was conducted under the auspices of Buckeye Lodge 35, B. of R.T. A number of members of Richland Lodge, this city (Mansfield) attended the funeral. Source: RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 25 May 1895, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 2 Submitted by Amy

Dee, Kenneth H. – Kenneth H. Dee Services Today. Funeral services for Kenneth H. Dee, 39, of Mohicanville, who died at the Crile Veterans hospital Saturday morning were held at 2 p.m. today at the Fickes funeral home with the Rev. J. W. Melick officiating. Burial was in Jeromesville cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mabel, one daughter, Judy and three sons, Kenneth, Jr., James and Danny, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Maude Potter; two sister, Mrs. Mildred Oswalt of Butler and Mrs. Helen Sigler of Doylestown and one brother, James of Doylestown. Submitted by: klynn [Times Gazette: Monday, December 13, 1954 page 2]

Davis, R.S.– While Prof. J.C. Davis and wife of Shelby were on a visit to his father’s at Savannah, attending the wedding of Mr. Davis’ sister, his father, R.S. Davis, died very suddenly, on Sabbath morning of last week, about nine o’clock. It is supposed some disease of the heart occasioned his death. The marriage and funeral in the family were but one week apart. [Shelby (OH) Independent News: 03 December 1874, Vol. 7, No. 6]

Derrenberger, Gust A. - - Loudonville. Gust A. Derrenberger, 95, of Loudonville, died Saturday, December 14, at the Loudonville Nursing Home. In 1944 he had retired as a trackman for the Penn Central railroad. The son of John and Barbara Nehf Derrenberger, he was born on January 3, 1879 in Holmes county and had lived in the Loudonville area all his life. Mr. Derrenberger was a member of the Zion Lutheran church and the Modern Woodmen of America. He was preceded in death by two wives and six brothers and sisters. Survivors include: one son, Glenn Derrenberger, Loudonville; a step-son, Clarence Plenge, Mansfield; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the Banks-Byerly Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Richard Freseman. Burial was in the Loudonville Cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Loudonville Times: December 19, 1974.]

Derrenberger, Mary A. - Mary A. Derrenberger, 88, of Rt. 2, Loudonville, Ohio died Tuesday morning in the Holmes County Home, Millersburg, after a two year illness. She was born in Ashland County April 9, 1895 and was the daughter of Phillip and Margaret Kaylor Schaffer. She is survived by three sons, Charles Morris of Wooster, Wayne Morris of Rt. 2, Loudonville, and James Morris of Meeker, Ohio; three daughters, Evelyn Kendall of Columbus and Reda Simon and Fern Fletcher, both of Newark; one step-daughter, Evelyn Marshall of Howard; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-granchildren; two step-grand-children; and two sisters, Martha Crow and Clara Graven, both of Ashland. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville with Rev. Wilmer Ballou officiating. Burial followed in the Loudonville cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[The Loudonville Times, Feb., 8, 1984]

Derrenberger, Maude - Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Derrenberger, 72, were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Wappner funeral home in Mansfield. Burial was made in Loudonville cemetery. Mrs. Derrenberger, widow of the late George Derrenberger, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Morris in Mansfield after several months illness. Born in Loudonville March 25, 1868, Mrs. Derrenberger is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Morris; a son, Harley, of Detroit; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[PossiblyThe Loudonville Times, 1940] no name or date for paper.

Deffendorfer, Daisy - At the home of her grandparents, Mr. Shenberger's, on Dec. 26th., of croup, Daisy Deffendorfer, infant daugher of Charles Deffendorfer, aged 3 months and 25 days. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 16 January 1879, Vol. IV, No. 29 Submitted by Amy

Derrenberger, Barbara Neff - LOUDONVILLE DEMOCRAT: 09 October 1919 Submitted by Sara SJMSR1@cs.com

Derrenberger, Bertha Irena Gruver - LOUDONVILLE DEMOCRAT: 02 August 1907 Submitted by Sara SJMSR1@cs.com

Derrenberger, Gust - LOUDONVILLE TIMES: 19 December 1974 Submitted by Sara SJMSR1@cs.com

Derrenberger, John - LOUDONVILLE TIMES: 15 July 1926 Submitted by Sara SJMSR1@cs.com

Derrenberger, Leo - [ATG: 31 January 1967]

Derrenberger, Nannie Roseborough - LOUDONVILLE TIMES: 18 October 1963 Submitted by Sara

DeShong, Maria – Miss Maria DeShong, sister of Exchange Postmaster M.B. DeSong, of Ashland, died at her home in that place, Tuesday afternoon. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock at the M.E. Church in Ashland and will be conducted by the Rev. P.B. Stroup. [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: 11 December 1896, Vol. 12, No. 97]

Devor, Quinby O. – DIED -- July 20th., 1880, Quinby O. Devor, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. L.J. Devor, aged 8 months and 2 days.<< scripture omitted >>ASHLAND PRESS: 05 August 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 2 Submitted by Amy

Diefendorf, S.S. - S.S. Diefendorf, died at Hayesville, the 14th. inst. He founded the Vermillion Institute at that place in 1849, and was connected with it ever since. He was one of the first educators in the State and lived a devout Christian. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Star (Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio): 21 February 1884, Vol. 7, No. 21]

Dilgard, Clarence Henry - Clarence Henry Dilgard, 55, 151 W. Main St. died at Samaritan Hospital Friday afternoon, after a short illness. The son of Peter and Cora Long Dilgard, he was born in Ashland County, Aug. 15, 1904 and lived in the county all his life. He was formerly a battery service man. Mr. Dilgard was married in 1922 to Hazel Allenbaugh. He is survived by three sons, Doyle, in service overseas, Paul of Ashland, Jerry of Massachusetts; his mother, Cora Long of Hayesville; three brothers and two sisters; six grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. A son Forest, his father and a brother preceded him in death. Mr. Dilgard was a member of the EEUB Church, of Army Air Force World War II and formerly a member of the American Legion at Loudonville.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Heyl-Robbins funeral Home with full military service in charge of District Chaplain, Merrit McClain of the American Legion. Burial will be in the Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Submitted by Ellen. [Ashland Times Gazette: 16 May 1959, p. 7]

Dilgard, John C. - Former owner of Dilgard Auto Parts, John C. Dilgard died Friday after a short illness at the Otterbein Home, Lebanon. Mr. Dilgard, 75, was born in Mohican Township, Sept. 7, 1901, the son of Peter A. and Cora Molter Dilgard. He moved to Ashland in 1916 and entered the automotive business with the Ashland Buick Co. in 1919. He later was employed in the Carl Brown Electric Shop. In October 1921, he started his own automotive repair business and in 1928 Dilgard Auto Parts was established at the Cleveland Avenue location. Mr. Dilgard sold the business in 1968 and shortly thereafter retired.On July 9, 1923, he was married to Beulah Cottrell, who preceded him in death on Sept. 24, 1973. On Nov. 21, 1974, he married Erma Stevens, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Betty Keener of Ashland and Ruth Hall of LaGrange; two sons Charles Dilgard of Lebanon and Richard Dilgard of Kettering; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Glenn of Ashland and Ralph of Mansfield; and two sisters, Esther Nell of Dothan, Ala., and Flora Schoenian of Loudonville. Mr. Dilgard was a member of the former United Brethren Church of Ashland where he served as superintendent of the Sunday School, treasurer of the church, member of the board of trustees and actively supported the building program. He was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotarians of Ashland and the Gideons. Mr. Dilgard founded the Bolen's Tractor Service in Ashland. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Otterbein Chapel with the Rev. Gordon Core officiating. Burial will be in Otterbein Home Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Otterbein Home. Submitted by Ellen. Ashland Times Gazette: 10 October 1976

Dilgard, Josephine - Mrs. Josephine Dilgard, 43, 518 Cherry Street, died in her sleep Saturday. Born in Ashland, June 1, 1908, she was the daughter of George V. and Josephine Crawford Stover and was a lifelong resident of this city. On Sept. 28, 1927, she was united in marriage with Waldo R. Dilgard, who survives her. Also surviving are; one daughter, June Louise Armbruster of Ashland; one son, James Leroy at home; her mother, Mrs. Josephine Stover of Ashland; six sister, Mrs. Karl R. Wertman, Mrs. Helen Wise, Mrs. John Edwards, Mrs. Julia Gerwig and Mrs. Wayne Kreis, all of Ashland, and Mrs. Curt Treen of Akron; two brothers, George V. Stover II and Harold Stover of Ashland. She was preceded in death by her father and two brothers. Mrs. Dilgard was a member of the Third Street Church of the Brethren, and of the Melody Music Club. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Denbow and Bear Funeral home, Rev. J. C. Inman will officiate. Burial will be made in Ashland cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday night. Submitted by Ellen. Ashland Times Gazette: 13 August 1951, p. 5]

Dilgard, Ray W. - Ray W. Dilgard, 83 of Garfield Heights, died Tuesday at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights after a short illness. Born in Ashland on Dec. 30, 1899, he was the son of Carl and Maude Dilgard. He moved to Garfield Heights approximately 45 years ago. He had been employed as dispatcher for the Sohio Gas Refinery in Cleveland. Survivors include one half-brother, Woodrow Eagle of Ashland. Services will be Thursday morning at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Garfield Heights. Burial will be at Ashland Cemetery at approximately 11 a.m. Thursday. Submitted by Ellen. [Ashland Times Gazette: 02 February 1983]

Dilgard, Ray W.- Former Ashlander Ray W. Dilgard, 83, of Garfield Heights, who died Tuesday in Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights was the son of Frank and Maude Dilgard. His father was incorrectly identified in the obituary notice which appeared in Wednesday's Times Gazette.
Services were Thursday in Ashland Cemetery. Submitted by Ellen.[Ashland Times Gazette: 04 February 1983]

Dilgard, Waldo R. - Waldo R. Dilgard, 90, 1350 King Road, died early Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Good Shepherd Home of Ashland. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Denbow-Primm Funeral Home; Ashland, with the Rev. Thomas McFarren officiating. Burial will be at Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 1140 Claremont Ave., Ashland or Good Shepherd Home, 622 Center St., Ashland 44805 He was born in 1904 in Ashland to Montis and Ada (Harris) Dilgard.
He was a 1922 graduate of Ashland High School and a 1926 graduate of Ashland College. He was a 38 - year employee of the Ashland Post Office, a former attendance officer for the Ashland School system for 19 years and prior to that was the co-owner of Dilgard Greenhouses. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, the United Gleaners Sunday School class and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Fort Myers, Fla., and the Welcome Sunday School class there, the American Postal Workers Union, the American Federation of State and County Employees and the COPA Club. Surviving are his wife, Rheba (Kissinger) Dilgard; three children, Mrs. William (June) Armbruster of Ocala, Fla., James of Dublin, Barry of Houston, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews of Wooster. His first wife, Josephine Stover Dilgard, died previously. Submitted by Ellen. [Wooster Daily Record: 23 February 1995, p. C7]

Dininger, Joan - Loudonville. Services for Mrs. Joan Dininger, 36, of Loudonville, RD 1, who died Tuesday night at the Ashland Samaritan Hospital, will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Banks Funeral Home in Loudonville.; The Rev. Samuel Justice will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Perrysville. Friends may call at the funeral home today and Friday until the time of services. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Mansfield News Journal: January 17, 1974, pg. 40.]

Dirlam, Henry - Ashland County relatives have received word of the murder of Henry Dirlam, formerly of Sullivan, and a brother of Edward Dirlam of this place. The murdered man lived in Montana, and in a dispute over a line fence was shot, his assailant committing suicide after his crime. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Messenger: 02 October 1903, Vol. 11, No. 39 as reprinted from the Ashland Gazette]

Doerrer, Oscar - Mifflin. Our community was greatly shocked on hearing of the sudden and unexpected death of Oscar Doerrer, of Ashland last Saturday. He was well known in this vicinity and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a young man of good moral character and will be greatly missed by his many friends. Quite a number of people from here attended the funeral services conducted by the Revs. Smith and Stroup, of Ashland, at Stones Church Monday afternoon. [(Mansfield, Ohio) Semi-Weekly News: 26 March 1897, Vol. 13, No. 25]

Donley, John -DIED -- At his home in Orange Township, Saturday night, June 26, 1880, of general debility, John Donley, aged 63 years, 3 months and 6 days. John Donley was born in Orange Twp., March 20, 1817, on the old Wertz Farm, and married Miss Sarah A. Alberson, March 11, 1845. He then removed to near Nashville, Holmes County, where he remained one year and came back to Ashland County. He moved to his present home in 1850, and has resided there ever since -- 30 years. He was the father of eight children. Seven of them: Calvin, Susan, Edward, Jennie, Rachel, Lizzie and Clara are living. Frances died when but a small child. In 1830 the school house was built in Donley's district, and he and his brother Thomas were the first scholars; Elijah Banning the first teacher. The principal old citizens in the district were the McConnells, the Clarks, the Flukes, the Hestors, the Murphys, the Mackerels, Robt. Mickey, Peter Bedding, Sr., William McConnell, Thomas McConnell, John Burge, Isaac Mickey, Daniel Summers, Thos. Donley, Robt. Culberson, John Bishop and Jacob Hiffner. John Donley was a man of strict integrity, and a man who loved his family. No man, with whom he associated, ever had cause to charge him with double dealing. He was honest to a fault and scorned deception. He was widely known, for he was a man of more than ordinary ability and intelligence. He had strong likes and dislikes, but when apologies were made none forgave him more quickly. His life was that of a Christian. For many years he had been a leading member of the Orange Presbyterian Church, and for the past fourteen years has been a ruling Elder. Through storm and shine he went to his beloved church and never faltered in its support. He amassed a good competency by his own hard work. But the greatest prize he left was that of a pure character, an unblemished reputation, and an unsullied record. These, to his sorrowing wife and children, are far more prized than all else. He was followed to his last resting place by all his neighbors and friends, who thus testified their appreciation of his goodness and worth. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Kelly of Savannah, assisted by Revs. Cummings and Jones. Peace to his ashes.ASHLAND PRESS: 01 July 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 50 Submitted by Amy

Dow, Francis (Sanders) - Francis Sanders Dow, daughter of Peter and Hanna Sanders, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., January 10, 1824. She came to Stark County with her parents in 1833. She was united in marriage with Philetus Dow, January 14, 1866. She was converted and baptised in the Baptist church at Loudonville about 1860. Some time after this she united with the United Brethren church to which faith she has been faithful. She died May 6, leaving a husband, two sisters and four brothers, aged 82 years, 3 months and 26 days. Funeral services were held at the late home conducted by Rev. Higby, after which interment was made at Plum Run cemetery following a brief service conducted by Rev. Arthur Workman. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Messenger: 18 May 1906, Vol. 14, No. 16 reprinted from the Loudonville Democrat]

Dow, Frances (Sanders) - Daughter of Peter and Hannah Sanders, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., January 10, 1824. She came to Stark County with her parents in 1833. She was united in marriage with Philetus Dow January 14, 1868. She was converted and baptized in the Baptist Church at Loudonville about 1860. Some time after this she united with the United Brethren Church to which faith she has been faithful. She died May 6 leaving a husband, two sisters, and four brothers. Aged 82 years, 3 months, and 26 days. Funeral services were held at the late home conducted by Rev. Higby after which interment was made at Plum Run Cemetery following a brief service conducted by Rev. Arthur Workman. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Brenda. [Ashland Times: 10 May 1906]

Downs, George - DIED - At his father's residence Monday morning, Dec. 27, George Downs, aged 31 years. George has been a sufferer many years but has borne it patiently and with fortitude. He was a young man of good promise and was well liked by his associates. ASHLAND PRESS: 30 December 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 24 Submitted by Amy

Drouhard, Lawrence - Loudonville--A private memorial Mass for Lawrence Drouhard, 65, of Lakeville, RD 1, who died Monday, will be held this Friday at the Drouhard home. Friends can visit there on that day from 4 to 6 p.m. A second memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Massillon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Drouhard Memorial Fund for Deserving Students in care of the Loudonville-Perrysville School District, 210 East Main St., Loudonville. Arrangements are in charge of the Banks-Byerly Funeral Home. Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[Mansfield News Journal - May 23, 1979, pg 15]

Duck, Nancy Ann - DIED -- At the residence of her mother near the Hammond Church, October 9th., 1879, Mrs. Nancy Ann Duck, aged 28 years and 9 months. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 16 October 1879, Vol. 5, No. 16 Submitted by Amy

Dudte, Kenneth E. - ASHLAND TIMES-GAZETTE: 01 July 1997 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Dudte, Carl F. - Loudonville. Carl F. Dudte, 81, of Ashland Road, Loudonville, died early yesterday morning at Holiday Nursing Home in Loudonville after a long illness. He was the owner of the C. F. Dudte Coal and Building Supplies until his retirement in 1960 and was a life-long resident of Loudonville. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he had served as chairman of the church council and president of the Luther League. He was a charter member of the Loudonville Rotary Club, serving as president an 1929 and 1930. Mr. Dudte was active in Boy Scout work for 25 years, was a member of the Loudonville Fire Department for 30 years and served as a director of the Ashland County Automobile Club and was a member for nearly 50 years. Mr. Dudte was president of the Loudonville Red Cross Chapter for two years and had served in the same position with the Loudonville Chamber of Commerce and was on its board of directors for several years. He had been a delegate to the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, served on village council for two terms and in the 1930’s organized the local Work Progress Administration in Loudonville and supervised the building of Riverside Park. He was instrumental in getting Mohican State Park increased from 800 to 2,000 acres. As a partner of H. H. Young, he helped found the Fixible Co. here. He also served on the board of directors at Kettering Hospital and held memberships in the Independent Order of Odd fellows, the Knights of Pythias, the Toastmaster Club, the Loudonville Wildlife Club and the Ashland County Wildlife and Conservation League. He also belonged to the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Merle Aldenferer, Mrs. Mary Riynock, and Miss Kathryn Dudte, all of Loudonville; two brothers, Paul and Seth, both of Loudonville; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Jenkins of Oji, Calif., Mrs. Orpha Taumler of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Bertha Snyder and Mrs. Viola Kaylor, both of Burbank, Calif., and Mrs. Evelyn Ramsey of Akron; four granddaughters and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Banks Funeral Home in Loudonville with the Rev. Richard Freseman officiating. Burial will be in the Loudonville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home any time. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie. [Mansfield News Journal: 1 June 1971, Pg. 7].

Duncan, Frank - Ashland, Dies of Accident Injuries - Ashland - Frank Duncan, 83, of 160 Lee Ave., died last night in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, Ky., of injuries suffered a week ago at Carlisle, Ky. On his way to Orlando, Fla., for the winter, Mr. Duncan was injured in a one-car collision, Tuesday. Born Oct. 14, 1872, in Floyd County Va., he lived in Ashland County the past 35 years. He was a carpenter and contractor in Ohio and Illinois for over 50 years, retiring about 15 years ago. He was married in 1897 to Suzanne E. Gardner, who survives. Other survivors include four sons, Edward W. and Walter, both of Ashland, Vernon, of Chicago, and Otto, of Delaware; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Martin of Albuquerque, N.M., Mrs. Joe Widra, of Carlisle, Pa., Mrs. John Kent, of Arlington Heights, Ill, and Mrs. Norman Saxler, of Huston Tex.; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Denbow-Bear Funeral Home here, Rev. Clarence Fairbanks, pastor of the First Brethren Church will officiate. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. (Mansfield News Journal: October 15, 1955, p.14).

Duncan, James G. - Perrysville--Services for James G. Duncan, 83, of 114 E. Third St., who died Saturday, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Byerly Funeral Home in Loundonville by the Rev. Roger Naftzger. Burial will by in Greenlawn Cemetery at Perrysville, where the American Legion will conduct military rites. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the Hanover Masonic Lodge will conduct rites at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Duncan as born in Scio, Ohio, on Feb. 23, 1900, and was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War I. He owned and operated the Duncan Drilling Co. in Perrysville for 43 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Perrysville, the Loudon Post of the American Legion, the 40 et 8 Club in Ashland, the Hanover Masonic Lodge in Loudonville and Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, Edna Toms Duncan; three sons, Dr. Robert Duncan of Crestline, James R. "Dick" of Perrysville and Dr. Ross Duncan of West Palm Beach, Fla., eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren; and a brother, Dr. Clell Duncan of Cincinnati. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie Denu. [Mansfield News Journal: 29 Aug, 1983]

Duncan, Mamie - ASHLAND- Mamie Duncan, 87, a resident of Good Shepard Home, died Saturday morning at her residence after an extended illness. She was born June 25, 1905, in Detroit, Mich., living in the Mansfield area most of her life. She was a retired teacher from Mansfield and Lucas schools and was a member of First English Lutheran Church. Surviving are two sisters, Laura Craig of Orlando, Fla., and Davina Slater of Wooster; 13 nieces and nephews; and a number of grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents David W. and Cora Keever Duncan; and a brother, David W. Duncan. There will be no calling hours. Gravside services will be held at Zehner Cemetery by the Rev. Dale Schaefer. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice. The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Jess. [Source: Mansfield News Journal 01 Dec 1992 A-4]