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Sampsel, Dr. J.B.F - Dr. J.B.F. Sampsel died of euremic poison, at Delaware, O., last Friday night, January 7, aged 61 years, 1 month and 24 days. Dr. Sampsel was born in New Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio, Nov. 13, 1819, and has lived in Ashland for forty years. The announcement of death generally is fearful, but when it comes announcing that an old and respected citizen has been suddenly cut down, it is appalling. The announcement of Dr. Sampsel's death here was entirely unexpected, as none but the immediate members of the family had been apprised of his illness, and they knew but obscurely the dangerous symptoms of his diseased. He was sick but a few days, and his own children were not notified in time for relief. His son, Dr. J.V. Sampsel, was there but a few hours, and his daughter did not get there until the next day. e had been a resident here for 40 years and went to Delaware about a year ago to assist his brother in the practice of medicine, until the brother would recover his failing health; this having been done he expected to remove here again in the spring, and spend the remaining days of his life, in attending to his fine farms and to live with his daughter, Mrs. F.C. Semple. The growth and prosperity of Ashland were but a part of his career; what were Ashland's interests have always been his; what would benefit the laborer was his delight; what would alleviate suffering in any of its people was his pride; and in his death the town has lost a benefactor it could ill afford to lose. The schools were for years an object of his concern, and for many years he was a member of the board and nearly all the time President of that body. Public spirited as he was it was but a just recognition of his worth and services that he should take the lead; that he should bear the burden of directing the policy of the schools and shaping their destiny. Mr. Sampsel was an affable, pleasant gentleman in all his dealings and in his social life; no harsh or unseemly expression was heard from his lips without great provocation. But while he had these peculiar qualities he was firm in his convictions and exacting in written or verbal contracts. e was for many years a member of the Disciple Church, and was a warm advocate of its principles and a large contributor to its financial resources. He was always a believer in the doctrines of Jefferson and Jackson, and was one of the leaders in the councils of the Democratic party of the county and state. Though receiving no remunerative office at the hands of the party, he always fought for it because he believed its principles right. He was buried on Tuesday from his home on Center Street, followed to the grave by a large number of his friends. The funeral discourse was preached by Elder R.G. White, assisted by Revs. Robinson, Warner and Grough. ASHLAND PRESS: 13 January 1881, Vol. XXXV, No. 26 Submitted by Amy

Sampsell, Mrs. - POLK -- Mrs. Sampsell died very suddenly last week; her remains were taken to Penfield, Lorain County, for interment. ASHLAND PRESS: 23 September 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 10 Submitted by Amy

Saner, Curtis C. - DIED -- Curtis C. Saner, an estimable young man, 22 years of age, who has always resided here, died Monday morning after a short illness. Curt was an honest, hardworking boy; one who was a general favorite with his associates and one against whom not a harsh word could be said. He was the support of his mother and his loss to her will be deeply and sorely felt. He was a picture of health, being large and strong, but death, with his sickle keen, laid him low. Peace to his memory! ASHLAND PRESS: 07 October 1880,Vol.XXXV, No. 12 Submitted by Amy

Schafer, Maggie -- Maggie, the 18-year-old daughter of Philip Schafer, was drowned in the Jeromesville fork of the Mohican, near the Everhart bridge, one mile west of McZena, and seven miles north of Loudonville, Ashland County, Sunday morning. Maggie and her sister, two years her elder, were on their way to church from their home near McZena, driving in a single buggy. Near the Everhart bridge, the stream being high, they attempted to ford the inundated approach to the bridge and might have succeeded, but a piece of floating timber scared their horse and it threw itself, upsetting the buggy and throwing both young women into a ditch parallel with the stream, where the current was swift and they were swept away. john Long, of that vicinity, saw the mishap and went to the rescue. He succeeded in saving Ann, the older of the two girls, but Maggie had disappeared from view in the angry waters. This happened about 9:30 in the morning and it was not until 5 o'clock in the afternoon that the body of the unfortunate young woman was recovered in a field thirty rods below the scene of the accident and where the water was bout eight feet deep. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Messenger (Bellville, Richland, Ohio): 05 March 1903, Vol. 11, No. 9]

Schaffer, Mary O. - Ashland. Services for Mary O. Schaffer will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in Heyl Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Mohr officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Schaffer, 80, of 625 Center Street, Apt. 313, died Thursday morning at her home. She was born August 3, 1908, in Ashland County, the daughter of Joshua and Margaret Metcalf Lybarger. Mrs. Schaffer had been a resident of Ashland County all of her life. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.& She was a member of the Navy Mothers and a former Gray Lady at Samaritan Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred, in 1980. Surviving are one son, Max of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Dick (Margaret) Moorman of Ashland; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Submitted by Linda and Shirley.Typed by Mary Anderson. (Ashland Times Gazette: 31 March 1989, Pg. 2).

Schaffer, Peter Sr. - Peter Schaffer, Sr. died at his residence one mile west of McKay, on Sunday morning last. He was eighty years of age. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 11 September 1879, Vol. 5, No. 11Submitted by Amy

Scantlebury, Mabel - Submitted by Bev BSpain8301@aol.com

Schaub, Maxine - Maxine Schaub, 73 of 3404 State Route 3, Loudonville, died unexpectedly Monday, March 15 at her home. Mrs. Schaub was born March 25, 1925 in Cambridge, the daughter of Kencil and Margaret (Byer) Myer. She was a 1943 graduate of Cambridge High School. During World War II she served as a fingerprint technician for the FBI in Washington, D.C. In the 60s she was employed with Richardson's Greenhouse, Loudonville, and from 1967-73 worked at Buckeye Mart in Mount Vernon. In the 80s and 90s she served as a home health care giver. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Loudonville; Ashland Chapter 92 of the Order of the Eastern Star, a past worthy matron of Iris Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and past president of District 4, Order of Eastern Star. She was also a former Girl Scout leader, avid bowler, and bingo player. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Linda Schaub of Bellville; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and David Baxter of Grafton; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her brothers, Kenneth "Mac" Myer of Sarasota, Florida, and William Myer of Overland Park, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hank "Heinie" Schaub in 1979, and a sister, Joanne Cope. Funeral services were Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home in Loudonville, conducted by Rev. Robert Hauser. Burial was in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Knox County. Visitation was Saturday before the services. Memorial contributions may be made by the American Cancer Society. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Shelley Hill. [Loudonville Times: Friday, 23 April 1999, page 4]

Schneider, Phillip -Schneider, Phillip

Shoemaker, Eva - Surnames mentioned: CLARK, SHORES ASHLAND TIMES-GAZETTE: 01 December 1969 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Schuck, Stanley – JEROMESVILLE.Stanley E. Schuck, 63, of Ashland, RD 6, died Sunday in Ashland Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Ashland County and was lifelong resident. He was a farmer and a DeKalb salesman. Mr. Schuck was a member f the Jeromesville United Methodist Church, the Hayesville and Hillsdale Boards of Education for 20 years, having served as president for some time. He also was a member of the Ohio School Boards Assn., the Hayesville Lions Club and Ashland Lodge 151 F and AM. Surviving are his wife, Jeanne; two daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Janice) Cox of Reynoldsburg and Barbara, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Harold Mabel Wilson [rest of obituary is cut off] Submitted by Linda and Shirley [Monday 14 February 1977 p. 5 Mansfield News Journal, Mansfield, O.]

Schuster, Mrs. Charles – MIFFLIN TOWN -- Mrs. Charles Schuster, who had been suffering for a long time with dropsy, died last Saturday morning, aged 60 years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F.P. Sanders of Mansfield. Interment in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Monday. Also in the same paper ...Mrs. Charles Schuster died yesterday morning at her home four miles east of this city. She was about 60 years of age. Funeral services were held at her late residence at 1 p.m. today and interment was made at the Dunkard Church Cemetery.Mrs. Charles Schuster RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 21 December 1895, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 32 Submitted by Amy

Scott, Florence – Source: LOUDONVILLE TIMES: 27 September 1934 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Scott, Myrtle Estella – 02 November 1883 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Scott, Helen E. Yeagley – Ashland. Helen E. Scott, 87, formerly of 862 Hillcrest Dr. died Friday, Oct. 6, 1995, in Kingston of Ashland. She was born June 17, 1908, in Wayne County to Francis H. and Irene Elizabeth Yeagley. She was a member of the Grace Bretheren Church of Ashland. She is survived by a brother, John Yeagley of Wooster; seven grandchildren in the Ashland and Mansfield area; 14 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death on January 1958 by her husband, John Scott, whom she married on November 1931; two sons, Rollin Scott and Herbert H. Balliett; three sisters; and three brothers. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Denbow-Primm Funeral Home, 313 Center Street, where funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. by the Rev. Howard Vulgamore. Burial will be in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Ashland County. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie. [Newspaper identity unknown: 7 October 1995, Pg 10A].

Scott, W. D. - Ashland. W. D. SCOTT DIES THIS MORNING. W. D. Scott, 53, prominent farmer and life-long resident of Perry township, died at 5:20 a.m. today at Samaritan Hospital of burns sustained Wednesday morning while he was attempting to extinguish a fire in the basement of his home near England Station. He had been a patient at the hospital since Wednesday morning. Mr. Scott was born July 26, 1881, son of William and Elizabeth Scott, on the home farm where he has spent his entire life. Since early childhood he had been a faithful and loyal member of the Dickey church and had served many years as a church trustee and in other capacities in giving his assistance to the work of the church. He is known through the county as a farmer and stock-buyer. Survivors are his widow, who has been an invalid for the past 26 years; two daughters, Mrs. H. C. Buffenmyer of Ashland and Mrs. Earl Lehman of Polk; three granddaughters, Rosemary and Portia Lehman and Marilyn June Buffenmyer; six sisters and brothers, including S. A. Scott fo Polk, Mrs. Lucretia Snyder of Ashland, Elza Scott of near the home farm, Mrs. Arminda Davault of near the home farm, Mrs. I. J. Gault of Mt. Vernon and Lutellie Scott of Jeromesville. One sister, Mrs. P. E. Countryman and one brother, Bert Scott, preceded him in death. The funeral has been arranged for Monday afternoon. A short service will be held at the home at 2 p.m. Monday, after which the body will be taken to the Dickey church for the regular service to be conducted at 3 p.m. by Rev. Charles Helm assisted by Rev. T. S. Moherman. Interment is to be made in the Dickey cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of George M. Gilbert funeral directors. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Ashland Times Gazette: February 22, 1935.]

Sears - A little son of Lewis Sears was buried yesterday. The young may die, and none are more missed from the family circle. ASHLAND PRESS: 15 April 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 39 Submitted by Amy

Sears, Lodemie - Died Friday Evening. Mrs. Lodemie Sears, After Lingering Illness, is Called Home by Messenger of Death – Funeral Sunday. Mrs. Lodemie Sears, mention of whose critical illness was made in Friday’s Times-Gazette, passed away at her home at No. 23 Sandusky street, about 7:30 o’clock Friday evening. Death resulted from tuberculosis, with which disease she had been a sufferer for over two years. For some time her life has been despaired of. Deceased was born near Ashland Oct. 14, 1866, and was therefore aged 47 years. Her husband preceded her in death about ten year ago and they are survived by one son, Guy Sears, who has been living with his mother. Deceased was a Christian lady, a member of the Christian church and held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. Funeral conducted at the house at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Charles A. Pearce, pastor of the First Christian church officiating, assisted by Rev. Charles F. Yoder of the College Brethren church. Submitted by: klynn. Ashland Times and Gazette: Wednesday, March 13, 1907

Sears, Mrs. Louis - Mrs. Louis Sears died Sunday morning at her home at Ashland after anillness of a number of weeks. For several years Mrs. Sears has been blind. She was the mother of John Sears, of this city [Mansfield]. Funeral services at Ashland, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Submitted by Amy. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 08 March 1898, Vol. 14, No. 19]

Selby, John - MIFFLIN TOWN -- John Selby, who died at his home last Thursday morning, aged 58 years, 5 months and 25 days, was buried Saturday at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. F.P. Sanders of Mansfield conducted the services, which were impressive and the funeral was a sad one. The casket was covered with flowers presented by friends. Mr. Selby leaves a wife, five sons and two daughters. Interment in the Mifflin Cemetery. Mrs. P. Bissman and Mrs. Keller, of Mansfield, attended the funeral. The following week's paper had additional information about Mr. Selby, as follows: The funeral of J.S. Selby, Saturday, Dec. 14, was largely attended. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Sanders, who preached an impressive sermon from the 15th. chapter of First Corinthians and the latter clause of the 54th. verse: "Death is swallowed up in victory." Mr. Selby was born June 17, 1837, was married to Miss Elizabeth Hostetter in 1863. The fruits of this union were 10 children, three of whom preceded their father to the spirit land. Mr. Selby died Dec. 12, 1895, aged 58 years, 5 months and 25 days. He was buried in Mifflin Cemetery. RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 21 December 1895, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 32 Submitted by Amy

Shaffer, Peter Sr. -Peter Schaffer, Sr. died at his residence one mile west of McKay, on Sunday morning last. He was eighty years of age. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 11 September 1879, Vol. 5, No. 11 Submitted by Amy

Shafer, Mrs. Henry - Wednesday. Monday afternoon Mrs. Henry Shafer, a widow living at Ashland, went to the creek, running through that place to gather peppermint. As she did not return in the evening, a search was instituted for her and her body found in the creek. It is not known whether she fell in accidentally or committed suicide, but probably the latter, as she has been despondent for some time. Deceased was 50 years old. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 17 August 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 13]

Shambaugh, Ezra L.---43, RD 1, Perrysville, was dead on arrival at Samaritan Hospital Saturday evening after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home. Born June 23, 1934, in Green Township, Ashland County, he was the son of Roy and Clara Meeks Shambaugh. Mr. Shambaugh was employed as a supervisor for the Gimbel Construction Company in Mansfield. He was a member of the Vermillion Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bertha; two sons, Donald and Riley; two daughters, Sharon Cutlip and Debra Boreman, both of Ashland; four stepchildren; one granddaughter,; his parents, Mr and Mrs Roy Shambaugh of RD 4, Ashland; his grandmother, Mary Jackson, also of RD 4, Ashland; two brothers, Larry and Ron Shambaugh and one sister, Kay Wood of RD 1, Perrysville. Services will be Tuesday at 1:30 pm at the Banks-Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, with the Rev. Ralph Borwell officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. Friends may call tonight and Tuesday until time of service at the funeral home.[Ashland Times Gazette, January 9, 1978]. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Brenda.

SHAMBAUGH, H. MONROE - H. Monroe Shambaugh, 85, of Perrysville, died Saturday evening in Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Shambaugh was born Oct. 5, 1913 in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, the son of Herschel and Mary (Weltmer) Shambaugh. He was a farmer all of his life, and worked for 20 years at the Ohio Brass Co., in Mansfield, retiring in 1977. He is survived by two sisters, Carrie Young of Loudonville and Betty Brennstuhl of Ft. Myers, FL, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and James Shambaugh, and a sister Helen Robinson. Funeral services will be conducted today at 1p.me. in Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville, with Rev. Howard Burnett officiating.Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. Friends may call at the funeral home an hour prior to the services. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Shelley Hill. [Loudonville Times: Friday, 23 April 1999 page 4]

Shambaugh, James C. - Loudonville - James C. Shambaugh, 77, of 803 S. Mount Vernon Ave. died Sunday evening, April 26, 1998, in colonial Manor Health Care Center after a long illness. Mr. Shambaugh was born September 30, 1920 in Green Twp., Ashland County, the son of Herschel and Mary (Weltmer) Shambaugh. He was a member of Local #42 of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, Norwalk, for over 50 years. He was a former resident of Mansfield for 25 years before moving to Loudonville. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Linda and Charles Chapman of Indianapolis, IN, Sandra and Richard Hoeflich of Perrysville, Mary Ellen and Ben Root of Perrysville, and sons: Robert J. Shambaugh of Mansfield, and Roger N.Shambaugh of Indianapolis, IN; 8 Grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren; 1 Brother Herschel Monroe Shambaugh of Perrysville; and 2 sisters: Carrie Young of Loudonville and Betty Brennstuhl of Ft. Myers, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mercile (Schaaf) Shambaugh whom he married on February 6, 1964; his parents; 1 brother: George Shambaugh; and 1 sister: Helen Robinson. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 28th at 1:30 PM in Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville, with Rev. Howard Burnett officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. Friends may call Tuesday, from 12:30 until time of services. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. [Mansfield News Journal: 27 April 1998]

Shambaugh, Martha M.- Perrysville. Mrs. Martha M. Shambaugh, 67, of Rt. 2, Perrysville, died Wednesday afternoon, August 10 in Mansfield General Hospital after a one-week illness. Born September 11, 1909, in Holmes County, she was the daughter of John and Electa Peterman Ayers. A member of the United Methodist Church in Perrysville, Mrs. Shambaugh was a member of the Greentown Historical Society and the Business and Professional Women's Club of Perrysville.  Her husband, George Shambaugh, preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Merle Feightner of Butler; two brothers, Homer Ayers of Rt. 3, Ashland, and Virgil Ayers of Alliance; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Lutz and Grace Ayers, both of Rt, 4, Ashland, Mrs. Mary Wise of Loudonville and Mrs. Anna Amser of Alliance; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Services were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Banks-Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, with the Rev. Robert Ready officiating. Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. Submitted by Linda Shirley.Typed by Mary Anderson. (Loudonville Times: 18 August 1977 Pg. 7)

Shambaugh, Roy - Loudonville. Services for Roy Shambaugh will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, in the Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, with the Rev. Larry Nickell officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville, where the Loudonville Post of American Legion will conduct military rites Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Chapel in Mansfield. Mr. Shambaugh, 73, of 1018 County Road 2075, Ashland, died Wednesday at his home following a long illness. Born Dec. 14, 1913, in Widowville, he was the son of Oscar and Alice Weltmer Shambaugh. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Shambaugh was a 30 year employee of the Eagle Rubber Company, in Ashland, retiring in 1875. He is survived by his wife, the former Clara Meeks; two sons, Larry of Perrysville and Ron, of Lucas; one daughter, Kay Woods of Ashland; 14 grandchildren;eight great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas and Oscar Shambaugh both of Ashland and two sister, Cora Mae Thomas of Ashland and Frances Conkey of Pavonia.; Mr. Shambaugh was preceded in death by one son, Ezra Shambaugh on Jan. 7, 1978.Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Mary Anderson.; [Ashland Times Gazette: 5 March 1998, Pg. 2]

Shank, Carl - Ashland. Carl Shank, 61, Ashland, RD 3, died in Samaritan Hospital this morning. He was a former farmer.Mr. Shank attended the Savannah United Presbyterian Church, was a World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife, Edna; two brothers, Howard of Ashland and George of Perrysville; two step-brothers, William Morr of Ashland and Harry Morr of Mansfield: one sister, Wava in California; and a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Stine of Ashland. Services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Heyl Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Denbow officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery with military graveside services. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Sandy DeLauretis [Mansfield News Journal; 23 Dec. 1969, page 4]

Shearer, Pearl. -- Galion. Mrs. Pearl Shearer, 78, of 741 Boyd Blvd., died Wednesday afternoon in Galion Community Hospital. A native of Utica, O., Mrs. Shearer came to Galion from St. Petersburg, Fla. seven years ago, to make her home with her sister, the late Mrs. Nina Blazer, who died two and half weeks ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jack (June) Spangler of St. Petersburg, Fla., and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Snyder and Kubach Funeral Home by the Rev. Frank MarLett. Burial will be made in Ashland Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Friday afternoon and evening. Submitted by Linda and Shirley Typed by Terri McGrath. [Mansfield News Journal: January 17, 1974, pg. 40.]

Sheehan, Estella --

Sheekly, John - John Sheekly, an inmate of the county infirmary, died Tuesday morning at that institution. He was 75 years of age and had been in the infirmary since last May. The body was taken to Perrysville, Wednesday morning, by Infirmary Director F.M. Hess. The funeral services took place this afternoon at St. John's Church, two miles from Perrysville. Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: 16 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 103]

Sheets, Bertha - Wednesday -- A Galion dispatch says that Miss Bertha Sheets, of Ashland, who was visiting her sister, Mrs. Will Zimmerman at Galion, died Tuesday morning of diphtheria, and was buried Tuesday afternoon. The report came to the Shield that it was Mrs. Zimmerman who died. RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 28 November 1896, Submitted by Amy

Sheets,Nancy (Harper) - DIED -- After a brief illness at the residence of Mr. Samuel Sheets, a son in South Ashland, August 26, 1880, Mrs. Nancy Sheets, aged 84 years, two months and fourteen days. Mrs. Nancy Sheets, whose name before marriage was Nancy Harper, was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, June 12, 1796. Her parents emigrated to Jefferson County, Ohio, in the summer of 1812. While residing there in November, 1814, she married Mr. Joseph Sheets and removed to Uniontown, now Ashland, in November, 1817, where she has resided almost continuously ever since. It was then a mere village, and had but three families residing in it. These were the families of William Montgomery, David Markley and John Croft. Mr. Markley owned a small stock of goods, Mr. Montgomery had a small tavern, and Mr. Croft a small tannery where Whiting & Shearer's manufactory now stands. Its population did not exceed one dozen. Since that time great changes have taken place, as this was sixty-three years ago. The human mind can hardly comprehend it. Yesterday, a wilderness full of wild animals and red men, now the Indian has gone, and luxuriant fields occupy his place in the forest. Mrs. Sheets lived through administration of seventeen Presidents, from Washington to Hayes. At her birth we had thirteen States in the Union, and a population of three and a half millions, now we have thirty-seven States and a population of fifty million in this great republic. Its internal improvements, canals, railroads, pikes, telegraphs, and the like, fill the land. The red man that often visited our village then now finds a home in the far West; well cultured fields are now found where the native forest then was. Ashland, with slight variations, is what the pioneers have made it, and will continue through the generations to come, until by some catastrophe, chaos and the wilderness shall return again. These things attracted the attention of Mrs. Sheets during her lifetime, and she often recapitulated them in her clear way. She often dwelt upon the times of the pioneers and their hardships, and seemed to take a deep interest in the welfare of their posterity. ASHLAND PRESS: 02 September 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 7 Submitted by Amy

Shearer,-- - A little son of Ed. Shearer, of Ashland, killed his baby sister with a revolver. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Star: 11 January 1883, Vol. 6, No. 15]

Shearer, John P. - John P. Shearer, a former resident of near Lakeville, died last Saturday morning at his home in Akron after a prolonged illness with complications of diseases. He was aged 62 years and is survived by his wife, two sons, Harmon and Ray Shearer, a daughter Mrs. O.C. Smith, and six grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church and his pastor from Akron conducted the obsequies with the assistance of Rev. Joshua Crawford of Perrysville and Rev. Tompkins of Lakeville. The funeral took place Monday at 2 p.m. at the Newkirk Church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Newspaper Unknown, Oct. 28, 1909]

Sheets, Jennie -- Shelby [Richland Co., Ohio]. Mrs. Henry E. Sheets died at her home in Ashland last Friday afternoon. The funeral took place Monday. S.A. Sheets and wife and Dr. Sheets, of this city, attended the funeral. Submitted by Amy. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 14 June 1898, Vol. 14, No. 50]

Sheets, Jennie - Mrs. Jennie Sheets, wife of Henry E. Sheets, editor of the Shelby Republican, died Friday evening at the home of her mother, Mrs. Waggoner, at Ashland. She has been ill for a long time and took a trip to Nevada and California some time ago for her health, but was not greatly benefited. She was formerly a teacher in the Ashland public schools. Submitted by Amy. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield): 14 June 1898, Vol. 14, No. 50]

Sheets, Mrs. Alfred -- Mansfield, April 19. Mrs. Alfred Sheets died at Ashland April 18. Funeral, Sunday, April 20, 3 p.m. Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Evening News: 19 April 1890, Vol. 6, No. 38]

Sheldon, Ruth (Brown) Buffington -ASHLAND TIMES-GAZETTE: 13 July 1922 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Sheller, John --DIED -- John Sheller, an old and respected citizen of Vermillion Township, who lately has made his home with Thos. Backhouse, Esq., died on Sunday, February 20th., 1881. He was an old pioneer of the county, had accumulated a large property, was the father of six children and was a man respected for his honesty and worth. ASHLAND PRESS: 24 February 1881, Vol. XXXV, No. 32 Submitted by Amy

Shemberger, Mary--We are called upon once more to chronicle the death of an aged and well-known resident of the western part of the township: Mrs. Mary Shemberger. She had reached the advanced age of 81 years and 8 months, and since the year 1844 had lived in the same house up to the time of her death, which occurred March 15th. Her funeral was attended by many relatives and friends. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 20 March 1879, Vol. 4, No. 38 Submitted by Amy

Shenberger, George H. – George H. Shenberger, 81, of Mifflin, died at his home Monday evening following illness of several months. The son of Milton and Lydia Grunewald Shenberger, he was born in Mifflin, March 1, 1895. Mr. Shenberger was a retired farmer and worked for the Mifflin TownshipTrustees. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Cora Yeater of RD 1, Jeromesville. Services will be held at Fickes Funeral Home, Jeromesville, Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert F. Hall officiating. Burial will be in Vermillion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Submitted by Gibbyray. AshlandTimes Gazette: 31 August 1976

Shenberger, Helen J.---Former Ashlander Helen J Shenberger, 83, died at Rockynoll Presbyterian Home in Akron Saturday evening where she had resided since 1972. Born in Ashland, Aug. 20, 1894, she was the daughter of Allen W and Blanche Cowan Fritzinger. Mrs. Shenberger was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Ashland Garden Club and the Quest Club of Ashland. On Oct 28, 1919, she married Raymond W Beach and resided in Bucyrus until 1935. Following her first husband's death in 1936, she married Harry R Shenberger Sr., on May 25, 1939. He preceded her in death in 1966. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Job (Barbara) Pastor of Stow and Mrs. Elmer (Patricia) Fischer of Sarasota, Fla.,: one stepdaughter, Mrs. Richard (Shirley) Conover of Nighland Heights; one stepson, Harry R Shenberger, Jr., of Ashland; 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. William J (Dorothy) Becker of Fort Worth, Texas. Graveside services will be held at Ashland Cemetery at 11 am Wednesday with the Rev. Robert F Hall officiating. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church. Denbow-Primm Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Ashland Times Gazette, January 9, 1978]. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Brenda.

Shenberger, Junior Leroy - Ashland - Junior Leroy Shenberger, 71, of 1763 Ohio 60 died Friday evening, Dec. 3, 1999, in Colonial Manor Health Care Center after a long illness. Mr.Shenberger was born October 21, 1928 in Mifflin, the son of Roy and Elizabeth Bowen Shenberger. He had served briefly with the United States marine Corps and had been a resident of Heartland Home for 23 years before moving to Colonial Manor. He was an associate at Dale-Roy Workshop for many years. Surviving are his brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard & Esther Shenberger of Lexington, Mervin and Nellie Shenberger and Val and Pat Shenberger, all of Mansfield; and Jim and Betty Shenberger of Beaverton, Oregon; Rachel Thomas of Minnesota; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Sam Shenberger. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday 10 AM in Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville, with Roger Jones officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Home, 1763 Ohio 60, Ashland 44805. The Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville is in charge of funeral arrangements. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Georgia. [Mansfield News Journal - Dec. 7, 1999 - page 8A]

Sheriff, Valentine> - Valentine Sheriff died at his home near Hayesville, Wednesday after a long illness, aged 74 years. He leaves a wife and six children, Jacob Sheriff, Mrs. James Calvert, of this city (Mansfield); Mrs. Daniel Loew, of Cleveland, and William, Albert and Clara Sheriff, who resided with their parents. [(Mansfield, OH) Semi-Weekly News: 19 March 1897, Vol. 13, No. 23]

Shilliday, Norman Hughes – Ashland. Norman Hughes Shilliday, 92, of 826 Ridge Road, died Tuesday afternoon at Brethren Care Nursing Home in Ashland. He was born Oct. 31, 1901, in Edinburg, Ohio, the son of Edward Shilliday and Myrtie J. Hughes. He was a member of Ashland Masonic Blue Lodge and Alpha Zeta fraternity. Mr. Shilliday served as Ashland County’s agricultural extension agent for 33 years, retiring as emeritus agent in 1957. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Ashland. Mr. Shilliday attended Hiram College and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1924. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Appleby Shilliday, whom he married June 1, 1925, a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Calvin Holtkamp of Mansfield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Richard D. and Patricia Cuppy Shilliday of Waterloo, Ill., and Dr. Douglas J. and Norma Woelfling Shilliday of Columbus; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held one hour before funeral services which are Friday at 2 p.m. at Gilbert VanHove Funeral Home by the Rev. Kim Anderson. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Submitted by Linda & Shirley.Typed by Sherry.[Mansfield News Journal: 4 November 1993, p 7C]

Shire, Marie – Mrs. Marie Shire Dies Early Sunday; Services Tuesday. Mrs. Marie Shire, RD 2, Ashland died at her home at 2:40 a.m. Sunday. The daughter of Asle Boley and Ida Mae Wynn, she was born in Holmes county Dec. 31, 1898 and lived in Ashland county the past 30 years. She was married in 1915 to Roy Shire who preceded her in death in 1942.Mrs. Shire is survived by four sons, William of Mt. Gilead, Robert and Harry of Ashland and Louis, address unknown; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Louis Boley of Barberton and Walter of Mansfield. A son, her parents, a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from the Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Joel Winkler, pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance church officiating. Burial will be made in Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home this evening from 7 to 9. Submitted by: klynn [Times-Gazette: Monday, July 25, 1955 pg 12]

Shopbell, Mrs. L.E. (nee Fraunfelter) – Mrs. L.E. Shopbell of Ashland died Saturday morning from the effects of a hemorrhage resulting from a fall from a porch six feet high. She was quite a heavy woman, which contributed to the force and fatal effect of the fall. Mrs. Shopbell was a daughter of Benjamin Fraunfelter, an influential citizen of Ashland County, and a niece of Prof. Fraunfelter of Akron and Dr. Fraunfelter of Canton. RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 14 December 1895, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 31 Submitted by Amy

Shoup, Mary Ann – Mrs. Mary Ann Shoup, wife of Albert Shoup, living two miles south of town, died suddenly on Saturday morning last, it is supposed, of heart disease. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 10 May 1883, Vol. 8, No. 46 Submitted by Amy

Shreffler, Mary – Mrs. Mary Shreffler Dies In Rest Home After Long Illness. Mrs. Mary Shreffler, 79, 2351/2 Orange St., died today of a lingering illness at the Buzzard Rest Home. She was a life long county resident and was born near Jeromesville, Jan 5, 1876. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. John Hosler. She was married to William Rishel who preceded her in death in 1920 and to W. Shreffler, who died in 1938. Surviving her are a son, Clayton Rishel of Rowsburg, a sister, Mrs. Flora Miller of Ashland, a brother, Arthur Hosler, Ashland, and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Shreffler attended the First Christian Church. Services will be at the Denbow-Bear Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Major Hedley A. Burrell of the local Salvation Army officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Submitted by: klynn [Times-Gazette: Monday, July 25, 1955 pg 12]

Shrimplin, Park – [Ashland Times-Gazette: 10/02/1973]

Sigafoos, Harold L. -- Harold L. Sigafoos, 37, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Tuesday in Jacksonville. He was born Feb. 5, 1939, in Ashland county. Mr. Sigafoos was manager of a car wash in Jacksonville and a member of the First Christan Church. Surviving are his mother, Myra Sigafoos of 400 Emerald Ave.; one brother, William S. of 2024 Woodmont Rd.; one sister, Elaine Mason of Ocala Fla. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Wappner Funeral Home. Submitted by Ellen. [Mansfield News Journal: 02 June 1976]

Sigler, Carol. - Loudonville. Carol Sue Sigler, 17, 184 County Road 2575, RD 1, died Sunday evening, May 1, at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, after a one-week illness. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Loudonville, with the Revs. Robert Pfleuger and Wade Wolf officiating. Burial will be at Pioneer Cemetery ear McZena. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville or one hour prior to the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Office Education Association, Ashland County-West Holmes Joint Vocational School, 1783 State Route 60, RD 6, Ashland, 44805. She was born in Loudonville in 1970 to Edward and Marilyn Franks Sigler and was a junior at Ashland County-West Holmes Joint Vocational School in data accounting. She was a member of the Office Education Association at the vocational school and this spring was honored for placing first in regional and third in state contests on Banking Application Skills competitions. She was a part-time employee at Zimm?s Drive-In in Loudonville and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Loudonville. Surviving are her parents; a brother, Thomas of the home; a sister, Mrs. Jeff (Mary Jane) Kahl of Loudonville; paternal grandmother, Martha Baylor of Loudonville; and maternal grandmother, Lucille Franks of Shreve. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper citation, hand-dated 1988.]

Sigler, Charlie R. - Ashland. Charlie R. Sigler, 91, of 208 Dorchester Ave., died early this morning in Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of William Clark and Sarah Alice (Frazee) Sigler and was born in Ashland County Jan. 15, 1881. He had lived his entire life in Ashland and was a retired barber having practiced for over 56 years. He was married Aug. 21, 1916, to Lulu B. Bowerize, w ho survives. Other survivors include one nephew and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, one foster sister and two brothers. He was a former member of the Barbers Union and a former volunteer fireman. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Austin Kesier officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper citation, hand-dated November 3, 1972.]

Sigler, Ethel (Williams) - Ethel Marie Sigler, 76, 234 E. Eighth St., died Sunday at Good Shepherd Nursing Home after a short illness. A resident of Ashland County for most of her life, Mrs. Sigler was born Dec. 9, 1906 in Powell, the daughter of John and Cora (Dominey) Williams. Mrs. Sigler was a homemaker. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Senior Citizens of Ashland and the Ashland County Historical Society. She was married May 28, 1932, to Royal Sigler, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Roy of Kershaw, S.C. and John of Mansfield; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Sara) Oxender and Mrs. David (Grace Ann) Martin, both of Ashland; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Gerwig and Carrie Faver, both of Ashland and Lillian Tolle of Marion; (incomplete).Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Shelley Hill. [Ashland Times: Monday, 10 October 1983]

Sigler, Isaiah - Isaiah Sigler, a pioneer resident of Ashland county, died last Friday at the state hospital in Massillon to which place he was removed several weeks ago from the county infirmary. He was born December 15th, 1827, and was therefore in the eighty-second year of his age. Mr. Sigler lived in Loudonville until the death of his wife, six years ago and he is survived by three sons. The remains were brought to Loudonville on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. and the interment took place direct from the train. Rev. Charles Bebb conducted a brief burial service at the cemetery. W.O. Sigler of Ashland, and J.D. Sigler and wife of Shelby attended the funeral. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Newspaper unknown, Sept. 2, 1909]

Sigler, Lula (Bowerize) - Lula Sigler, 90, of the Good Shepherd Home and formerly of 208 Dorchester St., died Thursday afternoon at Mansfield General Hospitalfollowing a short illness. The daughter of John and Olive Fackler Bowerize, she was born in Ashland County, July 5, 1889. She was a lifelong county resident.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sigler, in November 1972. Surviving are one sister, Frankie Gorham and one brother, Raymond Bowerize, both of Greenwich. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Austin Keiser officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Shelley Hill. [Ashland Times: Friday, 19 October 1979]

Sigler, Royal S. -Royal S. Sigler will celebrate his 90th birthday Tuesday. He was born in Ashland and had lived here all of his life. He was confirmed into Trinity Lutheran Church in 1914. He retired from F. E. Myers and Bros. Co.,after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club, Ashland Senior Citizens, Retman Club and Ashland Stamp and Coin club. He is a board member on the Ashland County Historical Society and the Ashland County Council on Aging. He was a member of the War Manpower Commission and was an instructor of machine shop practices at Ashland High School. He has four children, Roy of Kershaw, S.C., John of Mansfield and Sara Oxender and Grace Ann Martin, both of Ashland. He has eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Shelley Hill [Ashland Times: Monday, 30 March 1992]

Sigler, Russell R. - Services for Russell R. Sigler will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Denbow-Primm Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas McGrath officiating. Burial will be in Vermillion Cemetery, Hayesville. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Sigler, 78, of 12 N. Mechanic St.,Hayesville, died Monday evening in Quality Care Nursing Home, Willard. Born in Hayesville, Sept. 28, 1894, he was the son of David M. and Harriett McKinley Sigler. He had been a resident of Ashland County all of his life and was a former partner of the Ashland Drug Co. and was a former employee of the A. L. Garber Co. Mr. Sigler was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ashland. He was a 60-year member of the Ashland Masonic Lodge 151; Ashland Chapter 67, Royal Arch Masons and Ashland Council 128, Royal and Select Masters. Survivors include two sons , David J. of Toledo and Frederic R. of Washington, Pa.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death Oct. 4, 1968, by his wife, Lucille M. Eighinger Sigler whom he married Sept. 28, 1915. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Shelley Hill. [Ashland Times: Wednesday 18 November 1981]

Sigler, Stella M. - Ashland. Stella M. Sigler, 79, 221 E. Walnut St., died at her home Thursday evening following a lengthy illness. Born in Canton, Oct. 17, 1899, she was the daughter of William and Cora Swinehart. She had resided in Ashland most of her life and was retired from the A. L. Garber Co., where she was employed in the setup department. Mrs. Sigler attended the Gospel Hall of Mansfield. In 1920, she was married to Charles Shoemaker, who preceded her in death in 1948. On Oct. 17, 1953, she was married to Willie O. Sigler, who survives. Also surviving are one stepdaughter, Mrs. Rodney (Letta) Young of RD 2, Ashland; one stepson, William H. M. Sigler of Annapolis, Md.; two sisters, Florence Shoemaker and Ella Leedy, both of Ashland; and seven step-grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. from Denbow-Primm Funeral Home. Burial will be in Red Haw Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper cited, hand dated Fri. 12 Jan. 1979.]

Sikes, Adelaide - Thursday -- Mrs. Adelaide Sikes, relict of Rev. J.R. Sikes, author of the "Biblical Reason Why Prohibition Is Wrong", died at her home in Perrysville Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at St. John's Church, near Newville, at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Dr. H.L. Wiles officiating. RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 21 March 1896, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 45 Submitted by Amy

Singer, John - John Singer, an old and respected resident of Orange Twp., died last Friday. His wife died the Sunday previous. ASHLAND PRESS: 05 August 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 2 Submitted by Amy

Singer, Roy - Nova - A sad accident which caused the death of Roy Singer, one of our most noble and promising young man, occurred on the farm owned by E. F. Markle south west of town on Thursday March 9th. The particulars are as follows; Roy and Andrew Wahl had taken a job of cutting some wood for Mr. Markle and in felling a tree it became lodged, nearly at the ground between three others that wee standing in a row close by. After trimming the tree they began sawing it up in blocks and while at work between the trees where in it was lodged it split and part flying around with great force struck Roy on the forehead and knocked him down. He soon arose and started for Mr. Markle?s residence, with the aid of Andrew where he arrived very much exhausted as he had thrown up a great quantity of blood on the way. He was not supposed to be so very bad at first but in a few hours his eyes were closed, although he did not have much pain until the following day and the doctor was hastily called. All aid and care possible was given him but he soon became unconscious and was so delirious with pain that the strength of five men were required to keep him in bed, as he was unable to see before getting unconscious he could only tell his friends who were present, by their voice. He died on Saturday noon surrounded by the family and many friends. It is a strange fact that the blow did not kill him instantly as the stick that struck him was 15 feet long and 7 inches in diameter. Roy Singer was born on March 18, 1872 and died March 12, 1892 therefore being aged 19 years 11 months and 24 days. He was the oldest son of William and Olive Singer and was always kind and obedient. He had been somewhat unfortunate as regards accidents, having when four years of age, been kicked on the lower jaw by a horse from the effects of which he was seriously ill for several months. He was full of energy and industrious and was just starting out in life having made great expectations for the future. He was one of the chief movers in society and was loved and respected by all his associates. He leaves his parents, four brothers, foster sister an sweetheart to mourn for him. One brother, Fred, who has been attending a school of telegraphy in Wisconsin was telegraphed for and he arrived here on Sunday. After his death his remains were taken to his home where the funeral services were held on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Shillinger of Crawford Co., after which they were placed in the German Reformed Cemetery in Ruggles Twp. ASHLAND TIMES: 17 March 1892 Submitted by Myrna

Sloane, John - "Another of our oldest and best citizens has passed over to the other shore to rest after a long and well spent life. On Thursday the 2d. inst., about noon, John Sloane died of heart disease at his home near this city, aged 70 years lacking eight days. Mr. Sloane was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, but had been a resident of this county about thirty years. He was one of our best known citizens and was worthy of the respect and esteem in which he was held by all who knew him. A life long member of the Presbyterian Church he has for many years been one of the most faithful and efficient elders of the church in this city. He leaves three daughters and two sons, all married, to comfort his aged wife and with her to cherish his memory. They will mourn for him, as is natural, but they have one comforting assurance -- his work on earth was well and faithfully done and the Master has called him from labor to reward." -- Reprinted by the Journal from the Warsaw (Indiana) Republican. Mr. Sloane was a citizen of this township for a number of years, and was well like by all who knew him. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 16 October 1879, Vol. 5, No. 16 Submitted by Amy

Slocum, ---- - Mr. & Mrs. Alf Slocum's baby, the one who drew a prize at the baby show last winter, died Saturday, after a day's sickness, and was buried Sunday ASHLAND PRESS: 17 June 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 48 Submitted by Amy

Slocum, Alfred - DIED -- At his residence one and one-half miles east of Ashland, on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock p.m., July 20, 1880, Mr. Alfred Slocum, of consumption of the lungs, aged 53 years. The funeral takes place today (Thursday) from the residence of the deceased, at 3? o'clock p.m. ASHLAND PRESS: 22 July 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 1 Submitted by Amy

Smalley, John - SUICIDE -- Last Monday morning, John Smalley, of Perry Twp., suicided by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. He was nearly 80 years of age. He has been having some trouble lately with reference to title to his lands, lying just south of Ashland, and it is supposed that this has wrought his mind to such a degree as to cause him to take his own life. He was a bachelor and was quite wealthy. ASHLAND PRESS: 26 August 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 6 Submitted by Amy

Smalley, Silas - SUICIDE -- Silas Smalley, aged 28 years, a nephew of John Smalley who suicided last week, shot himself through the head Sunday at 2 o'clock. His mother went to call him to his dinner from his upstairs room, where he had been sitting during the forenoon, and was answered that he didn't want any dinner. Mrs. Smalley waited a moment to hear if he would pass to anther room, when she heard the report of a pistol, and passing up stairs found him dead. The excitement of course was intense and the grief of the family was inconsolable. He was buried Monday at 2 o'clock. ASHLAND PRESS: 02 September 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. Submitted by Amy

Smilie, Frances - ROWSBURG -- On Saturday, December 13th., of Consumption, Mrs. Frances Smilie, wife of Richard Smilie, in the 30th. year of her age. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Smilie was a devoted Christian woman, quiet and unassuming she filled her allotted sphere; enduring her sufferings with patience, being perfectly resigned to the will of God. Her remains were interred in the new cemetery on Sabbath, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. The funeral sermon was preached in the M.E. Church by Rev. Warner. Mr. Smilie has the sympathy of all his neighbors in his deep affliction. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 11 December 1879, Vol. 5, No. 24 Submitted by Amy

Smith, Clarissa - Mrs. Clarissa Smith, widow of George W. Smith, died Monday morning at 5 o'clock at her home at Ashland, after an illness of a number of weeks. She was born at Rondout, N.Y., and was 67 years old. She leaves two sons, James E. Smith and Amasa P. Smith, of Ashland. Funeral Wednesday at 3 p.m. [Mansfield (OH) Semi-Weekly News: 14 September 1897, Vol. 13, No. 74]

Smith, Clarence - Smith, Clarence

Smith, Clyde L. (Dr.) - LOUDONVILLE TIMES: 03 September 1937 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Smith, Clyde Long - [Loudonville Times: 09/10/1937]

Smith, Henry - NEWVILLE [Richland Co.] -- Henry Smith of Loudonville, a brother of Mrs. John Herzog, died last Saturday evening and was buried Monday. RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 21 December 1895, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 32 Submitted by Amy

Smith, Mrs. John - GREEN TWP. -- Since our last writing, Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Eli Keister of Perrysville, and Mr. John Baker, a well-known resident of the north part of the township, have died ASHLAND PRESS: 07 October 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 12 Submitted by Amy

Smith, William - William Smith, of Jackson Township, was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Oct. 25, 1803, and emigrated to Jackson Twp., then in Wayne County, but now in Ashland County, in May 1824. He was married Oct. 15, 1828. His wife survived five years and died in 1833. Mr. Smith married again Oct. 15, 1835. He remained on the farm until his death, Oct. 10, 1880. Mr. Smith had fine domestic habits. It is believe that he never slept from home a single night for fifty years. His grandfather was a soldier in the war of the revolution, and owned a farm near Philadelphia, which he sold, receiving Continental money in pay for it. The next morning it would hardly purchase sufficient food to feed him for the day. Such were the privations and hardships of those who won independence. May Mr. Smith rest in peace. ASHLAND PRESS: 21 October 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 14 Submitted by Amy

Smith, Bertie Lee - POLK -- Mr. & Mrs. Henry Smith buried their lovely babe, Bertie Lee, on last Thursday. ASHLAND PRESS: 07 October 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 12 Submitted by Amy

Smith, Clyde - Loudonville. Dr. Clyde L. Smith, 52, prominent Loudonville dentist,died suddenly Monday at 1 p.m. at his home on Main Street from a cerebral hemorrhage which he had suffered a few hours previous. Dr. Smith was the son of Jacob and Emma (Long) Smith. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Smith; one son, James; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Heyde, and one brother, Dr. Edward L. Smith, all of this city. The body laid in state at the T. B. Gilbert funeral home until Wednesday noon, after which it was removed to the Smith home where funeral services were held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. J. H. Kuhlman in charge. Burial was made in the Loudonville cemetery and the K. Of P. Lodge had charge of the ritualistic service. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Loudonville Times: September 3, 1937.]

Smith, Clyde - Loudonville. Clyde Long Smith, son of Jacob and Emelie Smith, was born in Loudonville June 9, 1885, and was baptized Sept. 14 of the same year. He was confirmed in Zion Lutheran church April 2, 1899, by Rev.M. R. Walter. He graduated from Loudonville high school in 1903, since which time he spent the greater part of his life practicing his profession in Loudonville. He was a member of Hanover lodge No. 155 F.& A. M. and of the O. E. S. Also the K. Of P. And the Pythian Sisters.Funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday morning at 10:30 byRev. J. H. Kuhlman, with ritualistic services at the grave by the chaplain of the K. Of P. Those to mourn his loss are his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Costello Smith, son James, one sister, Mrs. J. M. Heyde, and a brother, Dr. E. L. Smith of Loudonville. "Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom; Lead thou me on. The night is dark and I am far from home; Lead thou me on. Keep thou my feet, I do not ask to seeThe distant scene, one step enough for me. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Loudonville Times: September 10, 1937.]

SMITH, CLYDE L. - Dr. Clyde L. Smith, 52, prominent Loudonville dentist, died suddenly Monday at 1 p.m. at his home on Main street from a cerebral hemorrhage which he had suffered a few hours previous. Dr. Smith was the son of Jacob and (unreadable) (Long) Smith. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Smith; one son, James; a sister, Mrs. Nettie (unreadable), and one brother, Dr. Edward L. Smith, all of this city. The body laid in state at the T. B. Gilbert funeral home until Wednesday noon after which it was removed to the Smith home where funeral services were held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. J. H. Kuhlman in charge. Burial was made in the Loudonville cemetery and the K. of P. lodge had charge of the ritualistic service. [Loudonville Times, Friday, 3 September 1937]

Smith, Della (Hartman) - Della Smith nee Hartman, was born in Troy Twp., Ashland county, O., September 18, 1853, and departed this life April 2, 1917, aged 63 years, 6 months, and 14 days. In 1874, she was united in marriage to A. M. Bassett. To this union were born three children, Mortimer F., Melvin H., and George N., one son Melvin having preceded her to the spirit world eight years ago. On September 18, 1890, she was again united in marriage to G. A. Smith and for almost twenty-seven years they trod life's pathway together sharing with each other its pleasures and disappointments, until death came and claimed for its own. Most of her life has been spent at or near the place of her birth where she acquired and retained many intimate friends. At the age of fourteen she was converted and joined the United Brethren church at Nova, remaining a faithful and consistent member up to the time of her death. Besides the bereaved husband and two sons she leaves to mourn her loss five brothers, six sisters, two grand children and a host of other relatives and friends. Oh how sadly we will miss her. No more well hear her gentle voice, with the angels she is watching. To welcome those she left behind. The funeral was held at Nova U. B. church on Wednesday April 4 conducted by Rev. W. M. Whitehair, assisted by Rev. L. B. Dear of Lake Fork and interment was made in the large vault in the Nova cemetery. Submitted by Joyce. [Ashland Times Gazette: 11 April 1917]

Smith, Marguerite - Mrs. Marguerite Smith, 83, former resident of Loudonville, died Sunday evening at the home of her stepson William M. Smith in Columbus, after a short illness. She was born December 27, 1899 in Good Hope, and was the daughter of William and Lena Kneisley Hixon. She and her late husband William operate a printing company in Loudonville and were former owners and publishers of the Loudonville Times. She is survived by a daughter, Ruth Breslin of Columbus; one step-daughter, Martha Christine Kincheloe of Columbus; one step son, William Smith of Columbus; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville. Burial was in Loudonville Cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. [Loudonville Times: 28 January 1982]

Smith, Ruth Bower - Mrs. Ruth Bower Smith, 35, died this morning at 12:30 at her home in Wooster after a long illness. The deceased was born in Clinton township in Ashland county the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Bower of Wooster, former residents of Jeromesville. Survivors include her husband Charles, two daughters Marjorie and Mildred, her parents, and three sisters, Mrs. E. S. Spotts, Mrs. L. W. Orr and Mrs. Ray Merriman all of Wooster. Funeral services are to be held Monday afternoon. Short services will be held at the late home of the deceased at 1:300 after which regular services are to be held at two o'clock at the English Reformed church at Wooster. Burial will be made in the Wooster cemetery. [Ashland Times-Gazette; Friday, 4 November 1932, page 1]

Smith, Sumner T. – Loudonville. Memorial services for Sumner T. Smith, 70, formerly of 127 S. Pleasant Drive, who died Wednesday evening in the San Antonio Nursing Home at Kenton, will be held Friday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. in the Loudonville United Methodist Church by the Rev. George Lee. Mr. Smith was born June 4, 1912, in Fayetteville, TN, and was an employee of the Ohio Department of Transportation, retiring in 1972. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of the ____________ . Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie. [Mansfield News Journal: Saturday, 27 November 1982, Pg. 5A]. Note: Obituary incomplete.

Smith, Wreathel H. - Ashland. Mrs. Wreathel H. Smith, 58, of Ganges Five Points Rd., the wife of William P. Smith, died early this morning at her home after a one-week illness. Mrs. Smith was born Oct. 9, 1913 at Grantsville, W. Va., and lived in this area since 1951. Surviving besides her husband are four sisters, Mrs. B. F. Tatterson, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. A. R. Bertka of Deltona, Fla., Mrs. Eugene Haley of Kingsport, Tenn., and Mrs. Madge Bailey, of Parkersburg, W. Va.. Funeral arrangements in charge of the Wappner Funeral Home are incomplete. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Mansfield News Journal, February 26, 1972, pg 3.]

Snively, Josephine Juliann (Breitenbucher) - [unknown paper: 08/30/1940]

Shoock, Philip - DIED -- Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 1879, at 2 o'clock, Philip Shoock, aged 78 years, 1 month and 17 days. The funeral will take place from his late residence on North Street, Hayesville, at 10 o'clock a.m. to-day. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 21 August 1879, Vol. 5, No. 8 Submitted by Amy

Snook, John Jr. - Mention was made three weeks ago of an accident to John Snook, Jr., in which he sustained a painful injury. He died Sunday morning and was buried last Monday. He leaves a wife and three children who were dependent on his support. John was an industrious, hard-working man and his demise at this time is a sore affliction. ASHLAND PRESS: 22 January 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 27 Submitted by Amy

Sours, Ella L. - Ella L. Sours, 79, formerly of the Jeromesville area died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at Castle Sunset View Nursing Home in Millersburg. She was born Jan. 16, 1922, in Ashland to Peter and Loviebell Hites Motter. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ina Bell and Robert Stryker of West Salem; a son and daughter-in-law, Clarence and Deb Sours of Killbuck; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ray Motter, of Albuquerque, N.M. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Sours, in 1974; a daughter, Nancy McCracken, in 1978; four brothers and three sisters. Friends may call today, Oct. 16, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville. Services will be Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with pastor Robert Stryker officiating. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the family and left at the funeral home. Submitted by Linda & Shirley [Ashland Times Gazette]

Spade, Mrs. Ralph - Mrs. Ralph Spade died last evening at her home three miles east of Jeromesvillefollowing an illness of several days. She is survived by her husband and six children. Private funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday at 2 p.m. Friends may view the body to the funeral car before the services tomorrow. Submitted by klynn. [Ashland Times Gazette: 03 November 1930]

Spafford, Harrison - Another brave soldier was mustered out of this life to join the ranks of the great unknown when Harrison Spafford, of Company B., 102nd O.V.I., passed away. He was born October 31, 1839, and died January 29, 1911, aged 71 years, 2 months and 28 days. He was married to Hannah Jackson March 15, 1866. To this union were born three children, two daughters and one son, Elizabeth, who died at the age of 35 years, Celesta Ray, living near Ashland and William Spafford, of near Hayesville. He was the grandfather of twelve grand children, one having preceded him in death. He was discharged from the service of the United States May 20th, 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio. He was one of the survivors of the great Sultana boat which blew up on April 27, 1865. He was thrown into Libby prison as a prisoner of war between three and six months. The funeral services were held in the Brick church at Hayesville, of which the deceased was a member, Tuesday, January 31, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Harland, who preached a very touching and interesting sermon. He was laid to rest in the beautiful Hayesville cemetery. He was buried with the honors of war, his comrades of the G. A. R. marching in a body in front of his casket to the cemetery where they held services at the grave. The deceased lived one mile east of Hayesville. The house of his death was paralysis. Thus another old soldier has answered the last roll call. He leaves a widow, two children, eleven grand children one sister and a host of friends to mourn his departure. We wish to thank all who assisted us in any way during the sickness and burial of our husband and father, to the minister for his words of comfort, also to the choir for their music, to those who brought flowers and to the G. A. R. MRS. H. SPAFFORD AND FAMILY. ASHLAND TIMES-GAZETTE: 08 February 1911 Submitted by Lloyd lmcornel@sssnet.com

Sponaugle, John - Word has been received in the death of John Sponaugle, husband of Marilyn (McFerren) Sponaugle. Mrs. Sponaugle is the daughter of Carl McFerren of Wooster, a former Albion resident. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Baker Funeral Home in Berea. Interment will be in Johnstown. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Ashland Times-Gazette, Wednesday, September 22, 1971, p. 3]

Spotts, Kenneth L. - Kenneth L. Spotts, 82, of 1715 Olive Court, died Thursday morning in Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Ashland County, July 21, 1912, the son of Earl and Mina Fickes Spotts. He was a member of Polk United Methodist Church and an associate member of Drummond Island Lutheran Church. He had resided in Tiffin for 28 years and was manager of Seneca, Wyandot and Crawford County Countrymark. He was a former mayor of Polk. He was a member and past president of Polk Lions Club, Sullivan Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star for 50 years. He was also a member of Albion Grange for many years. Surviving are his wife, Miriam Row Spotts, to whom he was married April 27, 1934; two daughters, Marlene Lacy of Warren and Anita Bell of Akron, one son, Lowell of Okemos, Mich., and six grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Fickes Funeral Home, Jeromesville, with the Rev. Dairel L. Kaiser officiating. Burial will be in Jeromesville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the services. Submitted by Linda & Shirley [Ashville Times-Gazette, Friday, December 23, 1994, p. A. 6]

Sprang, Mary E.--59,155 East Pleasant Street, Perrysville, died Friday afternoon in her homeof an apparent heart attack. Byerly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Brenda. [Ashland Times Gazette, May 4, 1985]

Spreng, Donna Jean - Services for Donna Jean Spreng will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Trinity United Church of Christ in Loudonville, conducted by the Rev. James Bennett. Burial will be in the Loudonville Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville, and one hour prior to the service on Friday. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ or the Loudonville Emergency Squad. Mrs. Spreng, 67, of 562 Snyder Drive, Loudonville, died Tuesday afternoon of an apparent heart attack. Born April 17, 1926 in Ashland County, she was the daughter of Robert R. and Elva Mae Bird Fluke. Mrs. Spreng was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, where she was the organist for many years. She was also a member of the church choir, Women’s Guild, past member of the church council and a Red Cross volunteer. She was married July 24, 1943 to Donald H. Spreng, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Ronald E. of Loudonville, Kenneth R. of Denver, Colo. and David L. of Jeromesville; five grandchildren; and one sister, Norma Goodin of Enon. She was preceded in death by two grandsons. [no source provided]

Spreng, Eldon E. -Surnames mentioned: SHAFFER, SPRANG, BRUBAKER LOUDONVILLE TIMES: 30 April 1948 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Spreng, Eldon E.- Eldon E. Spreng, 62, died Friday morning at his home in McZena. He was in his usual health and was ready to go to work when he was stricken and death was instantaneous. He was a plumber by trade and was associated with Floyd and Milo Shaffer in business. He is survived by his wife;, six brothers, Fred Sprang of Mansfield, George Sprang of Wooster, Neal, Harold, Ray and Ben of Shreve; two sisters, Mrs. Floyd Shaffer of McZena and Mrs. Ada Brubaker of North Canton. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church in McZena Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. Rev Carl F. Betz officiated. Submitted by Linda and Shirley, typed by Dina--[The Loudonville Times, Fri., April 30, 1948--pg 12]

Sprott, J. Byron -- Ashland -- J. Byron Sprott, 92, of Savannah, died Wednesday night in Ashland Samaritan Hospital after a one-month illness. Born in Orange Township, Ashland County, he was a lifelong resident of the county. Mr. Sprott farmed for many years and later worked in New London at Newlon retiring in 1954. A member of the United Presbyterian Church of Savannah, he was ruling elder for 47 years. A former Orange Township Trustee Mr. Sprott was also clerk and a member of the board of education and former Savannah village clerk. He is survived by his wife, Erma; a daughter; Mrs. Kenneth (Olive) Coy of Greenwich, RD 2; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and two nieces. Services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Saturday at the Denbow - Primm Funeral Home. The Revs. Russell Arthur, Charles R. Munson and Douglas S. Denbow will officiate. Burial will be in Savannah Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Friday at the funeral home. Submitted by Linda & Shirley [Mansfield News Journal: 16 December 1971, p. 14]

Stafford, Lillian -- Lillian Stafford is survived by her husband Howard, to whom she was married Jan. 1, 1930. His name was omitted from the obituary in Wednesday’s Times-Gazette. Mrs. Stafford, 82, of 2763 Ohio 60, Loudonville, died Tuesday morning in Colonial Manor Health Care Center, Loudonville, following a long illness. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church, Loudonville, conducted by the Rev. Floyd Baker. Burial will be in Loudonville Cemetery. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville. Submitted by Linda & Shirley [Ashville Times Gazette, 2-10-94, p. 6A]

Stafford, Nathan L. - Nathan L., 82, Widowsville resident passed away early Monday at his home. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from Hammonds Methodist church in Widowsville by his pastor Rev. Richard R. Thomas Jr. Intterment will be made in Hayesville cemetery. Friends may call at the family home in Widowsville. Submitted by LInda and Shirley. [Mansfield News-Journal: 27 May 1952]

Stafford, Rhea C. - Jeromesville -Mrs. Rhea C. Stafford, 81, of Ashland, RD 4, died at the Good Shepherd Home in Ashland Sunday evening. She was born in Ashland County Sept. 29, 1897. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Mifflin. Survivors include one son, William J. of Ashland, RD 4; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Fickes Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Robert F. Hall. Burial will be in Vermillion Cemetery in Hayesville. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. [Mansfield News Journal, 19 February 1979, p. 5.]

Stahl, Levi - DIED -- Last Sunday evening at 7? o'clock, Levi Stahl, aged 62 years, 2 months and 2 days. He had been an extreme sufferer for many years, having been afflicted with inflammatory rheumatism. He was a man well known in the community and was highly respected. ASHLAND PRESS: 22 April 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 40 Submitted by Amy

Stalheber, Mrs. Tobias - DIED -- Mrs. Tobias Stalheber died at her residence on West Washington Street, on Sunday evening, of cancer in the stomach, aged about 52 years. She was a kind mother and an affectionate wife. Her disease was protracted and severe. She was buried on Tuesday from the residence. ASHLAND PRESS: 16 December 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 22 Submitted by Amy

Staman, Frank K. - Frank K. Staman, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.K. Staman, of near Mifflin, died Sunday night about 11 o'clock at the home of Mr. & Mrs. M.A. DePue, corner of Third and Diamond Streets. Mr. Staman has been in ill health for some time and last year spent the winter in California in the hope that he might be restored to health, but found no benefit there. For several weeks he has been taking treatment here. The cause of his death was consumption. He was 22 years of age and unmarried. He was an ambitious student and studied at Ashland college and the University of Wooster until by reason of failing health, he was forced to give up his studies. The remains were taken today to his home, north of Mifflin. Funeral services at 1 o'clock Tuesday at Mifflin. [Mansfield News: 06 May 1901, Vol. 17, No. 52] Submitted by Amy Armstrong

Staman, Frank K. - The funeral services of Frank Staman, of whose death here an account was given in Monday's News, will be held Thursday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.K. Staman, north of Mifflin. Interment will be made at Ashland. [Mansfield News: 07 May 1901, Vol. 17, No. 57] Submitted by Amy Armstrong

Stark, ----- A little son of Mr. Stark, who lives in the eastern part of town, died Monday, and was buried Tuesday. ASHLAND PRESS: 29 July 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 2 Submitted by Amy

STAUFFER, W. PHILLIP - 84y, Died at Home (Loudonville) – 5/1956 - Brother of Amanda Stauffer, and T.B. Stauffer- Burial: Hayesville Cemetery - Source: Mansfield News Journal: 01 June 1956 Submitted by Amy Armstrong.

Stauffer, John - 23 August 1894 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Staley, George - George Staley, of Perrysville, died Tuesday night, aged 75 years. Deceased was formerly a resident of this locality. Funeral will take place today, Friday, at North Liberty. Submitted by Amy Armstrong. [Bellville Messenger: 08 June 1906, Vol. 14, No. 19]

Stemm, Mrs. - Mrs. Stemm, wife of Barnabas Stemm, of this place, aged 30 years, 2 months and 13 days, died Sabbath morning, of Consumption. She leaves a husband and two children, one an infant, to mourn her loss. The funeral took place from the Baptist church, on the 5th. inst., at 2 p.m. The deceased had been a member of the Baptist church for a number of years. Peter Stemm, brother of the husband of the deceased, and family, was present at the funeral. ASHLAND PRESS: 15 April 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 39 Submitted by Amy

Steiber, Charles - Loudonville, Feb. 5 ... The expected death of Mr. Chas. Steiber of consumption, occurred this morning about 8 o'clock at the American House. His brother, Will, of Wooster, was telegraphed yesterday and came and was with him when he died.Submitted by Amy.& [Richland Shield & Banner: 09 February 1889, Vol. LXXI, No. 38]

Stelzer, Blanche - Mrs. Blanche Marie Stelzer of R.D.1 Loudonville, died Wednesday morning at Samaritan hospital, Ashland, as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage which she suffered Tuesday. She was the daughter of George and Alice Haines Hallman, and was born May 23, 1888 in Morrow county. She was married April 8, 1920 to Henry Stelzer, who survives her. She is also survived by three daughters, Mrs. George Swinehart of Euclid, Ohio, Mrs. Ray Smeltzer, R. D. 5, Ashland, and Mrs. Robert Echelberger of R. D. 5; one brother , Charles Hallman of R. D. 1, Fredericktown; and three grandchildren. She was a member of the Presbyterian church at Chesterville and also of the Rebekah Lodge of that village. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. EST, at the Denbow-Bear funeral home in Ashland. Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[The Loudonville Times, Friday, April 30, 1948--pg 12]

Stentz, Peter - Peter Stentz was buried last Monday, from the residence of Isaac Coleman, Esq., of Clear Creek Twp. He formerly lived in Orange Township and was the father of a family. May he rest in peace. An obituary will be given next week. A more thorough obituary appeared in the following week's paper, dated 04 March 1880 (Vol. XXXIV, No. 33) ... Peter Stentz was born in Green Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, November 14, 1807. His father, Daniel Stentz, emigrated to Fayette County, Pennsylvania, when he was six months old. In 1829, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ranshaw. In 1832, they moved to New Lisbon, Ohio, and from thence to Orange Township, Ashland County, Ohio. He purchased the premises owned respectively by Edward Wheeler, Jacob Cline and John Richards. He enjoyed the acquaintance and friendship of Daniel Summers, James Clark, Samuel and John Richards, Joseph and George Fast, Henry Heiffner, Philip Biddinger and others , whom he esteemed very highly. Mr. Stentz was the father of 9 children, all are living, with the exception of one, and are settled in life. He also had two brothers and three sisters, all but one have left the shores of time. Mr. Stentz was for many years a member of the Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Ohio; subsequently he united with the M.E. Church at Troy Center, and as far as circumstances would permit, attended the means of grace at that place. In his last sickness his sufferings were intense, but he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. A short time before his death when asked in reference to his spiritual enjoyment, he said: "I am trusting and resting in Jesus." He gave clear evidence to the last that the messenger of death found him prepared and ready to depart in peace. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Geo. W. Walker, assisted by Rev. S.Z. Kaufman, in the M.E. Church at Troy. After the services his remains were laid by the side of kindred forms, in the cemetery north of that place. ASHLAND PRESS: 26 February 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 32 Submitted by Amy

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Stephens, Thad Campbell - DIED -- "Asleep in Jesus" Friday morning, March 26, 1880, Thad Campbell, only child of Harold I. and Dollie Stephens, aged 4 months and 4 days. ASHLAND PRESS: 26 March 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 36 Submitted by Amy

Stevens, Mrs. - Mrs. Stevens died of consumption, Wednesday.; Interment took place in the Perrysville Cemetery, on Friday.Submitted by Amy. [Worthington Enterprise: 26 June 1890, Vol. II, No. 30]

Steward, Charles William - Charles William "Bill" Steward, 71, of 206 Morgan Ave., died unexpectedly in Samaritan Hospital Wednesday afternoon He was born in Ashlandcounty, Sept. 28, 1922, the son of Harley and Minnie Bender Steward. He had been a mechanic at U-Brand Corp. Surviving are his wife, Viola Chance Steward, to whom he was married June 28, 1942; three daughters, Mrs. Terry (Dotty) Irwin of Polk, Donna Harris of Pinellas Park, Fla., and Penny Stinson of Houston, Texas; one son, Larry of Gallipolis; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also surviving are five sisters, Mildred Williams, Mrs. Jack (Thelma) Reep, Mrs. William (Mary) Aten, Mrs. Lowell (Margaret) Van Winkle and Mrs. Max (Vera) Whitmer, all of Ashland; and two brothers, John and Howard, both of Ashland.Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Fickes Funeral Home, Jeromesville, with pastor Travis D. Irwin officiating. Burial will be in Jeromesville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.Submitted by Ellen. [Times Gazette:06 January 1994]

Stewart, E.L. - Perrysville. E.L. Stewart died Thursday, June 7th., at a hospital in Columbus, where hehad gone for special treatment He had undergone an operation to relieve the pressure upon his brain, which was caused by an accident several years ago, and seemed to be in a fair way to recover. But he grew worse and in ten days after the operation he died. His heart-broken wife was with him. The funeral occurred Monday, the interment being at St. John's. Mr. Stewart made a good fight for life, his temperance habits doing him good service to the last. His wife and two children have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner:; 16 June 1894, Vol. LXXVII, No. 5]

Stillwagon, George -MIFFLIN -- George Stillwagon died at his residence in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Thursday, Feb. 20. He was born in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25, 1822. He came to Ohio with his parents in an early day and settled in Richland County, in what is known as the Yeaman Settlement. He was married to Miss Nancy Ackerman, March 25, 1860. He was the father of J.W. Stillwagon; Mary Fletta Augusta, wife of C.B. Hout; Estella, wife of Abraham Boyer; and Effie, wife of William Kuhl. He united with the Lutheran Church of Mifflin under the pastorate of Dr. H.L. Wiles, and has ever since been a consistent and active member of that church. He was a member of Concord Lodge, I.O.O.F., No. 325, and of Ashland Encampment of the same order. RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 29 February 1896, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 42 Submitted by Amy

Stitzel, Celia - Celia Stitzel, of Loudonville, age 26, daughter of J.A. Stitzel, suicided on Feb. 5, by tying a towel around her neck and to one of the rafters of the out-house. Cause is not known. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Independent (Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio): 08 February 1894, Vol. 6, No. 39]

Stitzel, Henry - The body of Henry Stitzel, of near Loudonville, who so mysteriously disappeared from a sick bed some three months ago, has been recovered. The body was found by a man named Cal Parsons, stuck fast in a drift, about three miles below Rochester, on the farm of K.B. Cummings, in the waters of the Walhounding river. Submitted by Amy. [Worthington Enterprise: 24 April 1890, Vol. II, No. 21]

Stitzel, Florence - Mrs. Florence Stitzel died at her home west of Perrysville, Monday, of last week of typhoid fever, aged 34 years, 7 months and 21 days. She leaves a husband, Lewis Stitzel, and 6 children to mourn her loss, the youngest child being only three months old. Interment in the Loudonville Catholic Cemetery. BUTLER ENTERPRISE (Butler, Richland Co., Ohio): 29 September 1905, Vol. 17, No. 34 Submitted by Amy

Stoler, Jacob - Some Jeromesville Deaths JEROMESVILLE -- Death has been in our midst quite frequently of late, although no epidemics have prevailed. It has taken off Mrs. Martin, wife of Samuel Martin; Jacob Stoler, brother of Walter Stoler, who was confined at the Infirmary for a number of years on account of insanity, but for the past three years has been taken care of by his brother; Mrs. Hosler, who died at her son John's, who lives on the McDonald farm. During the funeral of John's wife, and in coming home she was thrown out of the buggy and has been on the decline ever since, and has lately been partly deranged. Susan Ely died of heart disease at her brothers, Wm. Noggle, where she has lived for some time past. She was nearly 80 years old. ASHLAND PRESS: 16 December 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 22 Submitted by Amy

Stoner, Mary Helen Griffith – Mansfield. Mary H. Stoner, 71, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 9, 1997, in Med-Central/Mansfield Hospital. Born March 25, 1926, in Huntington, W. Va., she lived in Mansfield for 70 years. She retired from Therm-O-Disc in 1990 after 22 years of service and was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, the UTK Club and the Y Handy Helpers. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, John O. Stoner; a son, Terry A. Stoner of Mansfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Claudia and Forest Schuck of Ashland and Sue and Carl Heuberger of Hampton, Va.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Elmire Good Griffith, and a sister, Margaret Fry. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Finefrock Funeral Home where services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Marcus Buehrer. Burial will be in Oak Grove Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to her church. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie. [Mansfield News Journal: 11 July 1997, P. 10A]

Stoodt, Steve - Loudonville---Steve Stoodt of 106- 1/2 E. Washington St., died early this morning in an auto accident north of Loudonville on Honeycreek Road. Arrangements are pending at the Byerly Funeral Home Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[Mansfield News Journal--pg 7A--Feb. 23, 1990]

Stoodt, Steven A. -- Loudonville---Services for Steven A. Stoodt, 22, of 105-1/2 E. Washington St. will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Byerly Funeral Home by the Rev. Howard Burnett. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Mr. Stoodt died Friday morning in a truck accident on Ashland County Road 775 north of Loudonville. Born Sept. 27, 1967, in Mansfield, he was employed at 7-7, Wooster. Surviving are his parents, Cynthia (incomplete) Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[Mansfield News Journal--pg 11--Feb. 25, 1990]

Stoudenheimer, Ona E. -- Ona E. Stoudenheimer, 89, of 212 pearl St. Ashland, died Saturday morning, April 1, at Samaritan Hospital in Ashland. She was born in Wayne County Nov. 24, 1910, the daughter of William H. and Bertha Etzwiler Moses. Her foster parents were John and Katie Etzwiler. Mrs. Stoudenheimer had been a member of the Lakefork United Methodist Church for more than 78 years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women of the church. She is survived by a son, Ronald Stoudenheimer of Ashland; three granddaughters, Debra Weaver and Karin Banghart, both of Ashland and Lori Janeviclus of Chicago; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; four sisters, a twin sister Opal Hall of Big Prairie, Nina Becker of Congress, Olive Dessenberg of Lakefork and Cotta McFarland of Perrysville. She was preceded in death in 1988 by her husband of 58 years, Robert Stroudenheimer; a daughter, Donna Newcomer in 1990; four sisters and three brothers. Services will be held at the Lakefork United Methodist Church Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Don Young officiating. Burial will be in the Lakefork Cemetery. Friends may call at the Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Home Health Care. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Paper unknown, 4-03-00, p. 8A.]

Mrs. Mary Stover, Mother of Hayesville Milliner, Dies. Hayesville -- Mrs. Mary J. Stover 91, mother of Ed Stover well known Hayesville Milliner died in her South St. home at 6:10 PM after and extended illness. Born south of here and was a lifelong resident of this community and a member of the Hayesville Methodist church. The widow of William L. Stover, Mrs. Stover leaves a brother, William L Jarvis, as well as her son. Services will be held at the families residence with her Pastor Harry Dotson, officiating . Burial will be in Hayesville Cemetery with Denbow and Bear funeral home of Ashland Cemetery. Friend may call at the funeral home after noon on Friday. Submitted by Marge. [Mansfield News Journal: 16 March 1951]

Stout, George - Tuesday. George Stout, aged about 60 years, fell dead of heart disease at his home in Ashland, Sunday evening.Elmer Stout, a son of the dead man, was taken to the Toledo asylum yesterday. The father and son had a violent quarrel Saturday, which is supposed to have been the indirect cause of the old gentleman's death. Submittedby Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner: 26 May 1894, Vol. LXXVII, No. 2]

Stover, Abula May - DIED -- On Saturday, August 12, 1882, Abula May, daughter of Winfield and Mary M. Stover, aged 11 months and 16 days. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 17 August 1882, Vol. 8, No. 8 Submitted by Amy

Strausbaugh, ---- (Fulmer) -- Mrs. Hugh Strausbaugh 58, 1118 Cleveland Ave. died unexpectedly at 11:45 A.M. today. Denbow funeral home is in charge of the arrangements which are incomplete. Submitted by James. [Ashland Times Gazette: 20 December 1957] *This was the submitter's grandmother. Her children with John Albert Fulmer (her first husband), were: Betty, Donald and Beverly.

Streit, Fred - FredStreit of Near Red Haw is summoned -- Passes away at home of Daughter North of Nankin – Funeral Saturday -- At the age of 73 years, 8 months and 25 days, Frederick Streit, who for 38 years was a farmer, residing in Perry Township, two miles west of Red Haw, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jacob Koppler, two miles north of Nankin, after having been in ill health for the past two years. He was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Godfrey Smith Streit and was born in SwitzerlandMarch 5, 1852. In 1883, he came to the United States and to Ohio, locating in Wayne County. Later he moved to the farm west of Red Haw. In 1876 he was united in marriage with Miss Ann Smith. To this union were born seven children, all of whom survive as follows: Godfrey Streit of Lorain; Mrs. Benjamin Morr, Ashland; Charles Streit, Lorain; Mrs. Jacob Koppler, north of Nankin; Mrs. Emma Scott of Mansfield; Mrs. Benjamin Eighinger, Ashland; and Benjamin Streit of Cleveland-Polk Rd. There are 25 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one brother, Rudolph Streit living two miles from Red Haw. Mrs. Streit preceded her husband in death May 14, 1922 For two years, Mr. Streit made his home with his son, C.A.Streit at Lorain and on March 28 last came to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Koppler where he was staying at the time of his death. He was a member of the Trinity EvangelicalChurch in Perry Township. Funeral services are to be held on Saturday. The friends are to meet at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Koppler, north of Nankin at 12:30 PM After a short service, the body will be taken to the White Church where at 2 o’clock regular services will be conducted and interment made. Submitted by Bev. [unknown paper: unknown date]

Streit, Mary - Mrs. Mary Streit is Summoned Sunday Morning -- Passes Away at Her Home East of the City in Her 73rd Year -- Mrs. Mary Streit, aged 72 years, 9 months and 24 days, wife of Frederick Streit, passed away at 7:30 o’clock Sunday morning at her home 5 miles east of the city, after an illness of two months.The deceased is survived by three sons; Godfrey and Charles A. of Lorain and Benjamin of Red Haw also four daughters, Mrs. Jacob Koppler of Nankin, Mrs. Charles Scott, Polk and Mrs. Mary Moore and Mrs. Ben Eighinger of this city. One son preceded his mother in death as an infant. Twenty-two grandchildren are also living to mourn her loss.Short funeral services conducted by Rev. T.B. Hovernate assisted by Rev. Wengerd will be conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock and the regular services will follow in the Trinity Evangelical White Church east of this city where burial will also be made. Submitted by Bev. [unknown paper: unknown date]

Strine, Ralph L. — Ashland. Ralph L. Strine, 62, of 330 Dorchester, died at Samaritan Hospital Tuesday night after a three-month illness. Born in Mansfield, he had lived in Ashland most of his life. Mr. Strine was manager of the data processing department of F.E. Myers and Bro. Co. for 27 years, retiring in July, 1973. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army, a member of American Legion Harry Higgins Post and a member of the F.E. Myers and Bro. Quarter Century Club.Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Denbow-Primm Funeral Home by the Rev. Thomas Snyder. Burial will be in Vermillion Cemetery, Hayesville. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland County Cancer Assn.Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Mansfield News Journal, 21 May 1975, p. 8]

Strong, Mrs. — Mrs. Strong, wife of the postmaster of Loudonville, was found dead in her bed Wednesday morning. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 19 April 1883, Vol. 8, No. 43 Submitted by Amy

Strong, Ella M. Wilcox - Mrs. Ella M. Wilcox Strong, 81 died at her home in North Georgetown at 6:15 p. m. Wednesday after a two-year illness of a heart ailment. She was born in Polk, Ashland County, Ohio, February 11, 1872, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Stratton Wilcox. She was married to Homer A. Strong at Loudonville, November 12, 1892. He survives, together with one daughter, Mrs. Oscar Hanson; two sons, Homer E. of Macedonia, Ohio, and Elmer L of Akron; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one brother, Grant Wilcox of the state of Washington. She had lived in the North Georgetown vicinity for 15 years, coming from Akron. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Akron. Funeral service will be at 11 a. m., Saturday at the Akron Church in charge of Rev. Keith, pastor of the church. Burial will be at Loudonville. Friends may call at the Arbaugh-Pearce Funeral Home Friday evening. Submitted by Judy. [Salem Ohio News: 06 August 1953]

Stubbs, William G. - The body of William G. Stubbs, whose death was announced last week, arrived Tuesday evening at 10 o'clock, and to the infinite comfort of his relatives and friends was found to be in a perfect state of preservation. Mr. Will Luce, of Sacramento, accompanied the remains, for whose transportation perfect arrangements had been made by the Wells Fargo Express Company. The funeral services will be held at the residence of his father, Mr. J.D. Stubbs, on Center Street, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Next week we will publish a full account of the services, and a biographical sketch of Mr. Stubbs. -- Re-printed from the ASHLAND TIMES. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 09 December 1886, Vol. 12, No. 23 Submitted by Amy

Stubbs, Col. J.D. - Col. J.D. Stubbs, a well known and highly respected resident of Ashland, who has been very ill for some time past, died Friday morning. He was about 78 years of age. He leaves a wife and family. He was the father of John Stubbs, of San Francisco, third vice-president of the Southern Pacific railroad; David Stubbs, of San Francisco, who is an official of the Occidental and Oriental Steamship company; the Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Stubbs, president of the Nevada State University at Reno, Nev.; Mrs. J.L. Dorland and Miss Mary Stubbs, of Ashland.Submitted by Amy. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 19 April 1898, Vol. 14, No. 31]

Studer, Alcide E. - Alcide E. Studer, 63, a farmer of RD 1, Loudonville, died Sunday evening at Kettering Hospital. Born July 16, 1900, in Switzerland, he came here in 1950. A member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Perrysville, he is survived by a son, Ted of Loudonville; three grandchildren; six half brothers, Lester Krebs of Stow, William and HermanKrebs of Ravina and Edwin, Alfred and Richard Krebs, all of Loudonville; five half sisters, Mrs. Louise Pearce and Mrs. Lillian Gongwer, both of Loudonville, Mrs. Evelyn Root, and Mrs. Marie Easterday, both of Perrysville, and Mrs. Emma Stutzman of Ravina. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Banks Funeral Home in Loudonville with Rev. Hans B. Jentsch officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 16 September 1963]

Studer, Anna M. - Anna M. Studer, 53, of RD 1, Loudonville died Monday at the Kettering Hospital after a long illness. Born Aug. 31, 1909 in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, she came to this area in 1950. She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church at Perrysville. Survivors include her widower, Alcide; one son, Theodore of RD 1, Loudonville; three grandchildren. Funeral services willbe at 1 p.m. Thursday from the Banks Funeral Home in Loudonville conducted by Rev. Hans B. Jentsch. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Perrysville. Submitted by Gary.[Ashland Times Gazette: 28 May 1963]

Studer, Theodore - Theodore Studer, 76, retired MPP supervisor - Loudonville - Theodore Studer, 76, of Riverside Drive, Loudonville, died Sunday, April 25, 2004, in Colonial Manor Health Care Center, Loudonville, after a one-year illness. Mr. Studer was born Jan. 13, 1928, in Moutier, Switzerland, and was the son of Alcide and Emma Lina Ludi Studer. He had lived in the Loudonville area since 1950, emigrating from Switzerland. He was a veteran of the Swiss Army and the Korean War. He was supervisor of the pattern shop at Mansfield Plumbing Products, retiring in 1979. In Switzerland, he was a trained pastry chef and while living in Florida from 1979 to 1994, he worked as a pattern maker. He is survived by his wife Ursula Schiller Studer, whom he married Nov. 24, 1955; his son and daughter-in-law, Roland and Virginia Studer of Loudonville; two daughters and son-in-laws, Marianne and Ron Hall, and Ramona and Mark Emery, all of Loudonville; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Rhonda and John Graham, Bryan and Amy Hall, Carrie and Chuck Bender, Ginger and Brian Harris, Rick Virgili, Dan and Courtney Strouse, Katie Strouse and Zeb Brechheisen; and seven great-grandchildren, Crystal, Cynthia, Kyle and Morgan Graham, Tucker and Alec Bender, and Owen Harris. Private family services and burial will be at a later date. Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville, is assisting the family with services. Online condolences may be made to the family at w2ww.Byerly-Lindsey.com. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 26 April 2004]

Sturts, Mary M. - Ashland. Mary M. Sturts, 75, of 752 County Road 1302 died Saturday evening in Ashland Samaritan Hospital following a short illness. She was born May 16, 1904 in Ashland and as a lifetime area resident. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie Denu. [Mansfield News Journal: 29 August 1983] Note: "incomplete" notice.

Swain, Carl H. - Carl H. Swain, 74, of 510 E. North St., Loudonville, died Monday afternoon in Colonial Manor Health Care Center No. 1 following a long illness. The son of Harold and Cecil Morris Swain, he was born Jan. 14, 1920 in New Philadelphia. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a retired 27-year employee of the Flxible Corp. in Loudonville. Mr. Swain was a member of the Loudon Post 257 of the American Legion, Loudonville; a former member and past commander of the American Legion Post 749, Jeromesville; a life member and past commander of VFW Post 8586 in Perrysville, a charter member and life member of the Amvets Post in Polk, and a member of the 40 et 8 in Ashland, Hanover Lodge in Loudonville and Grotto Lodge in Mansfield. Surviving are his wife, Rose Lallathin Swain, to whom he was married April 12, 1969; three brothers, Roy, Donald and Kenneth, all of Jeromesville and one sister, Mrs. James (Bernice) Dreibelbis of Jeromesville. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Perrysville, conducted by William Sutterlin, chaplin of the VFW. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion of Loudonville and the VFW of Perrysville. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central Ohio Inc. 1200 E. Main St. Ashland. Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Ashland Times-Gazette, Tuesday, 4-19-1994, p. 6A]

Swain, Jacob E. - The great monster of death has once again visited our quiet village and lessened our number in the person of an old and respected citizen, Jacob Swain, father of Jas. Swain, of Mohican. The deceased who died on Monday night of last week, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Saml. Van Niman, was about eighty five years of age. The remains were conveyed, on the Thursday following, to the Fairview cemetery eight miles south-east of this place for internment. The early part of his life was spent in the service of his master, holding membership with the M.E. church. He was a man highly respected and stood very prominent in the community in which he lived. The obsequies were conducted by Rev. Thompson, pastor of the M.E. church, of this place. Some very notable and marvelous reminiscences of a remarkable nature have been told by him that happened over half century ago. His being master of the rifle in his day, kept his family in a constant and inexhaustible supply of venison and other wild game. It has been said that he has killed more deer than any other man in the county, shooting and killing as many as a half dozen in a day. A shot from his rifle on one occasion brought a large buck to the ground and as he approached the animal to bleed it, it sprang to its feet and made a deathly dash at him and being a man of great physical power, seized it by the horns and a deadly combat ensued. Had it not been for the crack of his rifle being heard by his large dog that was chained at home arousing the family and his prompt release by Mrs. Swain bringing timely assistance, the victor might have been otherwise the victim. The dog arrived at the scene, with great sagacity attacked the animal which was soon compelled to succumb. The only way the victor could manage the infuriated animal was by encircling a large tree and by the aid of the dog and his knife soon relinquished his hold and the prize was his. Submitted by George. [Ashland Press: 17 Feb. 1887]

Sughrue, John - Last Friday afternoon at two o'clock death called John Sughrue, an old resident who lived on the Orange road at the edge of Ashland. He had been growing more and more feeble for some months. Mr. Sughrue was one of the respected old Irish citizens of this place. He came here over 40 years ago with others of his race to work on the Atlantic and Great Western railroad when it was built, and with them settled here. He was born in Ireland 77 years ago his last birthday. He was married for 52 years, his widow still surviving him in feeble condition at the age of 74. Mr. Sughrue has a good record as a soldier, serving for four [3] years as a member of Co. G, 23d O.V.I., the regiment that had two presidents and many distinguished men. Two daughters, Mrs. Helen Cornell, of Wisconsin, [Ellen Connell of Minnesota] and Mrs. Kate Shea of Warren, Ohio survive him. He was a believer in the Catholic faith, and was laid to rest in consecrated ground in Mansfield Sunday afternoon. The pallbearers were his comrades in arms. Capt. M. B. Deshong, Frank Koontz, David Mercer, Cyrus McConnell, John Stoner and Charles Shriver. ASHLAND PRESS: 31 July 1901 Submitted by Florence Flomys@aol.com

Sughrue, Julia (Sullivan) - Mrs. Julia Shugrue [Sughrue], an aged lady living northeast of town on the Orange road, died Sunday morning at 3:30 o'clock, or erysipelas, after two weeks' illness. She was born in Ireland seventy-five years ago, and had lived in this community for over a quarter of a century. Two children survive her, Mrs. D. Shea of Warren, Ohio and Mrs. Ella [Ellen] Connell whose home is in Minnesota. Undertake Mowery shipped the ramains of the deceased to Mansfield Tuesday morning, where funeral services were held according to the rites of the Catholic Church and interment made beside her husband who died about 18 months ago." Notes from submitter: Records of interments at St. Peter's Parish, 104 West First St., Mansfield Ohio, 44903 show that John Sughrue died 26 Jul 1902 and was buried 28 Jul 1901. Julia Sughrue is shown as dying on 15 Mar 1903 and buried 17 Mar 1903. Both are buried in Grave #74 in the Catholic part of Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Ohio. In the same plot are their daughter Katherine (Sughrue) Shea, her husband Daniel Shea, and Mary Driscoll, who may be the granddaughter of John and Julia (Sullivan) Sughrue ASHLAND PRESS: 18 March 1903 Submitted by Florence Flomys@aol.com

Summers, Elizabeth Alberson - DIED -- At her home in Orange Township, on Friday, Nov. 7, 1879, of cancer in the stomach, Elizabeth Summers, aged 50 years and 4 months. A good wife; a loving mother; an exemplary Christian and a faithful friend is gone. Elizabeth Summers whose maiden name was Alberson, was born in Harrison County, and came with the family to Ashland County in the spring of 1837. Her's was the life of all the pioneers -- personal pleasures were lost sight of in the reality of pressing duties. She married in 1860, Jacob Summers, with whom she lived in perfect happiness until her death. When young she united with the church of which her father had been an honored pillar, the Presbyterian, and never by word or deed, did she dishonor her choice. She died in the full hope of a blessed immortality. She did wish to stay with her husband and four daughters, that she might help them, might counsel her daughters for good in their growing years, but when told that her time on earth was short, she yielded that God's will, not hears, should be done. Her sickness was long and painful, and was borne with fortitude and resignation. She died as she had lived, a Christian. << scripture deleted >> Her remains were followed to the grave by a very large concourse of people, and an excellent sermon was preached by Rev. J.W. Cummings, from the text, "So help me to number my days, that I may apply my heart unto wisdom". ASHLAND PRESS: 13 November 1879, Vol. XXXIV, No. 17 Submitted by Amy

Suter, Peter - LOUDONVILLE, O., DEC. 27 -- Peter Suter committed suicide last night by hanging himself in an old building just southwest of town. This was the second attempt he has made upon his own life. His first trial, which was made last summer, was frustrated by his being discovered and cut down in time to save his life. He has been married about a year and has no children, is about 40 years old and the cause is supposed to be family troubles. RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 05 January 1889 Submitted by Amy

Sutter, Edward -Funeral service will be held Tuesday for Edward. W. Sutter,???? of RD 4, Ashland who had????saltwater taffy concessions at ????fairs throughout the nation. Mr. ????Sutter died Saturday at Samaritan Hospital after an extended illness. The Rev. Samuel Peard will officiate for the 2:30 p.m. survive to be held at Wappner Funeral Home in Mansfield. Mr. Sutter was a member of the Elks of Mansfield, Masonic Lodge, and was past president of Mansfield Shrine Club. He was also in charge of the Mansfield Sesquicentennial in 1958. Survivors include his widow, Florence; two daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Kollkohn of Perrysville and Mrs. Sharon Motter of Hayesville; three grandchildren; two brothers, John of Arizona and Charles of Pennsylvania and two sisters, Mrs. Helen Daugherty of Ontario and Mrs. Mary Normant of Mansfield. Burial will be in the Mansfield Cemetery. Friends may call this afternoon and evening at the funeral home. Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[Ashland Times Gazette, Monday, Sept. 20, 1971]parts of this were unreadable.

Swain, Royd E.---67, of Wooster, died Sunday at Wooster community Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 11, in Blachleyville, he was the son of Roy and Bessie Ewing Swain. Mr. Swain was a former service station owner and an employee of Jolliff and Messmore service station in Wooster. He was also employed at Timken Co. and Salem Brouthes in Wooster. From 1952 to 1968, he was employed as a dispatcher for the police department in Wooster, transferring to the Wayne County Sheriff's Department as a dispatcher. He retired in 1975. Mr. Swain was a member of the Central Christian Church of Wooster. Surviving are his wife, Ann Kerr Swain, two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Sally) Kennedy of Glendale, Arizona; Mrs. Donald (Patricia) Rickett of Greenfield, Ind,; one foster son, Dan Robison of RD, Wooster; one stepson, three grandchildren and one step grandchild; and two sisters, Ruth Bonar of Wooster, and Mrs. Clyde (Mabel) Acker of Wooster. He was preceded in death by one son, William and one daughter, Betty. Services will be Wednesday, at 10:30am in McIntire Funeral Home, Wooster with burial in Blachleyville Cemetery. [Ashland Times Gazette, January 9, 1978.] Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Brenda.

Swain, Verna Mae - ASHLAND- Verna Mae Swain, 76, 1515 Center Lane Drive, died Wednesday evening, March 28, 2001, at her home. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Gibson officiating. Burial will be atJeromesville Cemetery Friends may call Sunday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home, or one hour prior to the services. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of Ashland, 405 Cottage St., Ashland, or Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1605 County Road 1095, Ashland 44805. She was born March 6, 1925, in Ashland County, to George and Floy (Whitmer) Steigerwalt and married Roy Swain. He died April 15, 1995. She had worked at Philway Products Inc., and was a member of First Christian Church of Ashland, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8586 Auxiliary of Perrysville and a memberand past president of American Legion Post 749 Auxiliary of Jeromesville. Surviving are sons, Ray (Patsy) Heyde of Texas, and Ken (Linda) Heyde of Wellington; grandchildren, Matt, Kerry, Jeff and Toni Heyde; and brothers, Karl and Walter Steigerwalt of Ashlandand Ray Steigerwalt of Anderson, Ind.Submitted by Ellen. [source unknown]

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Sweet, Charles A. - Ashland. Charles A. Sweet, 64, of 354 Ohio 302, Polk, RD 1, died at his home Thursday. He was born Feb. 24, 1915, in Ashland County and lived in the county all his life. He was employed at the Ashland High school athletic department laundry and previously had been a National Latex Employee. Mr. Sweet was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and past president of the Polk Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Ora; two sons, C. Mike of Polk and J. Sheffield of Ashland; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Hofer of Polk; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his mother, Mrs. Nina Sweet of Ashland; four brothers, Leroy of Savannah and Glenn, Robert;, and Wil____________. Obit incomplete. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Mansfield News Journal, January 4, 1980, pg. 7]

Swigart, Clyde - Mrs. George Butts, of Springmill Street, has received word of the death of Clyde Swigart, of Nashville, Ohio. Mr. Swigart died at his home Thursday. He is survived by two sisters and a brother, all of Nashville. Funeral services will be held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Burial will be made in the Nashville Cemetery. 15 March 1929 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Swineford, ---- - The ameture telephone is at last heard from. A son of Wm. Swineford, living east of Ashland, while operating his ameture telephone line Tuesday, it was struck by lightning the current passing into the room and killing him instantly. At the other end, it knocked a man over stunning him. Too much care cannot be exercised with these lines, and should be so constructed that in case of storm to be disconnected from the phone and connected to the ground wire. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 14 June 1883, Vol. 8, No. 51 Submitted by Amy

Swineford, ---- -A child of Mr. & Mrs. William Swineford, died on Sunday, at their residence four miles east of Ashland, and was buried Monday. ASHLAND PRESS: 03 February 1881, Vol. XXXV, No.29 Submitted by Amy

Swineford, Curtis Wilbur -- NEW CONCORD - Curtis Wilbur Swineford , 78, of Evergreen Village, died Tuesday morning at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, after suffering a heart attack at his home.Services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at New Concord United Methodist Church with Dr. Allan Zagray officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Wooster Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Mock-Miller Funeral Home, New Concord. He was born in 1905 in Ashland to Charles Wilbur and Stella Binkley Swineford. He was a retired employee of Greyhound Bus Line of Detroit, Mich., had resided in New Concord since 1973 and was a member of New Concord United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club and Evergreen Club. He was an army veteran of World War II, serving in Germany, and was a member of the VFW and American Legion Surviving are his wife, the former Marie Dilgard Swineford; a daughter, Mrs. Judson (Patricia) Ellertson of New Concord; a son, Charles Wilbur Swineford of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Georgia) Noggle of Wapasso, Fla., and Mrs. Doran (Mary) Miller of Auburndale, Fla.; two brothers, Donald Swineford of Wooster and Richard of Ashland; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two brothers died previously. Submitted by Ellen. [Wooster Daily Record (Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio): 09 March 1983, p. 35]

Swineford, Marie V. - NEW CONCORD - Marie V. Swineford, 89, formerly of Lakeside Drive, died Sunday, July 18, at New Concord Nursing Center. Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the New Concord United Methodist Church with the Rev. Craig Redecker officiating. Burial will be at Wooster Cemetery at 2 p.m. Friends may call today from 2-4 and 7-9 at Mock-Miller FuneralHome, 63 W. Main St., New Concord. She was born in Wayne County to Jacob and Laura (Heichel) Dilgard and married Curtis W. Swineford in 1926. He died in 1983. She moved to New Concord in 1973 and was a retired secretary. She was a member of the New Concord United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Daughters of America, Order of Eastern Star, Evergreen Club, Homemakers Club and the Wesleyan Circle Surviving are two children, Mrs. Judson (Patricia) Ellerton of New Concord and Charles W. of Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, one grandson, one sister and three brothers died previously. Submitted by Ellen. Wooster Daily Record: 20 July 1993, p. B9]

Swineford, John - John Swineford died at his home in Ashland, Thursday morning, Dec. 9th., 1880, aged 85 years, 8 months and 14 days. He was born in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, March 25, 1795. "His father, Peter Swineford, removed to Montgomery Twp. in 1819, and settled one mile and a half south-east of Ashland. In February, 1823, he married May, daughter of the late Jacob Young, and having erected a cabin, commenced to improve his farm. He remained on the homestead until 1857, when he moved to Ashland." His family, now living, are Peter, Austin, Hannah, Mrs. J.F. Fulkerson, and Mrs. W.C. Frazee. He was a man universally respected and a good citizen. The deceased lived a life of honest toil. He endured many of the hardships incident to the early settlement of the country. He was an affectionate husband, a kind father and a good neighbor. He was a sincere believer in religion, and he made the precepts of the Bible the rule of his life. He was raised under the influence of the Lutheran church, and during a large part of his life was an active member.He was buried last Saturday, and was followed to his grave by a large concourse of friends and citizens. ASHLAND PRESS: 16 December 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 22 Submitted by Amy

Syler, Ivan - The death of Iva [sic.] Syler occurred at 3:25 Saturday morning at Charles' Mill. He was well known in this city as engaged in the flour and feed business. He had suffered from pneumonia and intestinal paralyses which ended in exhaustive brain trouble after a 10 weeks' illness. Funeral at the Mt. Zion Lutheran church three miles north of Lucas at 9 o'clock Monday, April 5. Submitted by Amy. [[(Mansfield) Semi-Weekly News: 06 April 1897, Vol. 13, No. 28] Submitted by Amy

Syler, Ivan - Butler. The funeral procession of Ivan Syler, of Charles' Mills, passed through town Monday en route to Ankenytown where interment was made. Mr. Syler was well known here. Submitted by Amy. [[(Mansfield) Semi-Weekly News: 06 April 1897, Vol. 13, No. 29] Submitted by Amy