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Wade, Benton F. - MANSFIELD - Former Mansfield resident Benton F. Wade, 82, of Sandusky, Ohio, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1997. Mr. Wade was born March 9, 1915, in Ashland, Ohio, to Gladys and George E. Wade. he retired from the Westinghouse. Mr Wade was a member of many Masonic organizations in Mansfield as well as Ohio. He was a 50 year plus member of the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, AMVETS Post #26, a Past Master of Venus Lodge #152 F&AM, Mansfield High Twelve Club #408 , the Order of the Amaranth, In-Ruth Chapter, a Past High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio, Grand Council Royal and Select Mason of Ohio, Past Illustrious Master Mansfield Council #94; Mr. Wade was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly & Edward Carnicom of Ashland, Ohio; and Leora & George Haag of Granville, Ohio; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Jon Wade of Bloomingdale, Georgia; a sister, Susan Zegarsky of Huber Heights, Ohio; and a number of cousins. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Treva Wade, in May of 1989; on brother, George Wade. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to donor's choice in honor of Ben Wade. Submitted by Ellen. Mansfield News Journal: 31 December 1997, p. 6A]

Wachtel, Clarence R. - Clarence R. Wachtel, age 8? of 7555 Twp. Rd. 455, Loudonville, Ohio died Thursday afternoon at Kettering Hospital ?? Loudonville. He was born August 15, 19?? in Holmes County and was the son of John and Ida Mark?? Wachtel.He was a retired self employed trucker. Survivors are his wife, Lil?? Snyder Wachtel whom he married January 31, 1931; 3 sons, Harold Wachtel of Loudonville, Paul Wachtel of Wooster and Richard Wachtel of Crestline; one daughter--Mrs. Edw?? (Delores) Baum of Loudonville and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville conducted by Rev. Ro?? Pfleuger. Burial was in Ripley Cemetery near Prairie, Ohio. Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[The Loudonville Times, June 19, 1935]some of this was not readable.

Wagaman, Charles S. - Died:February 24, 1951. He was born January 18, 1884.Submitted by Jack.

Walker, W. Harrison - Ashland - W. Harrison Walker, 82, of 1147 King Rd., died at his home yesterday afternoon of a heart attack. A native of Gambier, he was a resident of the Ashland area since 1919 and retired in 1953 from the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Ashland and the Fuel Gas Co. Club. He is survived by his wife Flossie; a son, Otis of (incomplete) Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[Mansfield News Journal--pg 16--Dec. 24, 1970]

Wallace, John - John Wallace, of near Hayesville, Ashland County, dropped dead in a field near his home Thursday afternoon. Deceased was about 60 years of age and was well known to citizens of this city [Mansfield] and county. Funeral will be held at Perrysville at 2 p.m. today.RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 22 June 1895, Vol. LXXVIII, No. 6 Submitted by Amy

Wasson, Amanda (Goff) - Mrs. Joseph Wasson, who has been sadly afflicted for some years, died Wednesday morning at two o'clock. Her funeral will occur Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.ASHLAND PRESS: 10 March 1881, Vol. XXXV, No. 34 Submitted by Amy

Wallace, Mattie L. - Miss Mattie L. Wallace died this morning at 9 o'clock at her home, 293 West Fourth Street. She has been a great sufferer having been ill about a year and a half. She was a sister of Mrs. D.R. Francis and Dr. W.W. Wallace. Miss Wallace was born in Westmoreland County, Pa. and has resided in Mansfield for a number of years. The body will be taken Wednesday to Ashland for burial. Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 15 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 94]

Walters, Daisy Nell - Mrs. Walters, wife of H.L. Walters, aged 33, residing on Walnut Street, died Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock after a very short illness. Mr. & Mrs. Walters came to Plymouth from Mansfield about six years ago, and he has ever since been employed at the J.D. Fate plant, and during their sojourn in our midst have made many warm friends. The deceased was very active in church work and its activities from which she will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held from the Lutheran church, Wednesday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Smith, after which her body was taken to Mansfield on B.&O train No. 16 to the home of Mrs. Fred Walters, of 143 South Main Street, where a short funeral service was held, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. S.P. Long and burial in the Mansfield Cemetery. Mrs. Daisy Nell Walters was born in Ashland, O., Jan. 29, 1882. She departed this life Nov. 28 (about 3 o'clock in the afternoon) aged 33 years and 10 months. She was a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Nell of Ashland, O., with whom Mrs. Walters lived until she was 16 years old. From there she went to Mansfield and lived with her sister, Mrs. Hively, until the time of her marriage. She was united in marriage with Mr. Howard Walters, Jan. 29, 1902 -- the anniversary of her birth. Seven years ago she moved to Plymouth where she resided until death.  She united with the Methodist church at the age of 12 years. In Mansfield she united with the First Lutheran church. She became a member of the Plymouth church, July 18th., 1907, of which she remained a communicant member until death. She is survived by her husband, two sisters, and four brothers. Submittedy Amy. [Plymouth Advertiser: 04 December 1915, Vol. 63, No. 2]

Weare, Jennie C. (Gorham) - DIED -- Mrs. Jennie C. Weare died at the residence of her father, J.M. Gorham, Friday afternoon, January 28, 1881. Mrs. Weare was a lady well known here; was a lady of fine attainments and her death, sudden as it was, caused universal sorrow. Four children, of ages of 1? to 8 years are left behind to mourn the loss of a mother who was attentive to their wants and comforts. The funeral took place from the father's residence Sunday, Jan. 30; the sermon being preached by Elder R.G. White.ASHLAND PRESS: 03 February 1881, Vol. XXXV, No. 29 Submitted by Amy

Weaver, Jack Eugene - Jack Eugene Weaver, 45, of 224 Loudon Avenue, Loudonville, died Thursday, August 11 at Tiffin State Hospital after a long illness. Born April 2, 1932, in Knox County, he was a former employee of the A.L. Garber Co., and a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Loudonville. Survivors include his parents, Frank and Betty Hess Weaver of Loudonville; and his grandmother, Mrs. Ethel B. Hess of North Lawrence. Private graveside services were held Saturday morning at the Loudonville Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Pflueger officiating. There were no visiting hours. Banks-Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Mary Anderson. (Loudonville Times: 18 August 1977, Pg 7)

Webster, Daniel J. -- Daniel Jud Webster, 83, of this city died at Samaritan hospital at 5:25 a.m. today after a short illness. Mr. Webster was born in Ashland county on October 22, 1857, the son of Daniel and Jane Lauderdale Webster. He resided in Wayne county for a number of years and returned to Ashland 20 years ago. Prior to his death Mr. Webster had resided with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mowery, 607 Sandusky Street. He was a member of the Ashland Trinity Lutheran church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Emmett Long and Mrs. Claude Mowery of Ashland; a son, Daniel S. Webster of Memphis, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Kathryn and John Webster of Ashland, and Stephan Webster of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Jeanette Buck of Bucyrus and a brother, Columbus Webster of Akron. Mr. Webster was preceded in death by his wife and a son, Clark J. Webster. The body will be taken to the Mowery residence, 607 Sandusky street, Thursday evening where friends may call. Funeral services will be held there at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dr. A.H. Smith will officiate with Rev. H.H. Lentz assisting. Interment will be made in Reedsburg cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Denbow-Bear Funeral Home. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Ashville Times-Gazette, 3-12-1941, front page].

Weddell, Charles A. - Charles A. Weddell, only son of ex-City Civil Engineer John B. Weddell, died very suddenly this morning at 3 o'clock at the home of his parents, on Marion Avenue. Though he had been ill for two weeks he was not confined to the house all the time nor was his illness thought to be serious. Tuesday evening he was taken very ill and rapidly grew worse. Later in the night he became unconscious. His father was at Shelby Tuesday and when Charles' condition was found to be so serious Mr. Weddell was telephoned for, arriving here about 11:30 o'clock. At 3 o'clock this morning the young man passed away. The cause of his death was heart failure. He was 25 years old last September. The earlier years of his life were spent at Ashland. Later he moved with his parents to Galion and about four years ago removed to this city, which has been his home since that time. He leaves a wife. The body will be taken to Ashland Friday for burial. Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 11 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 93]

Weddle,J.E. - Perrysville. J.E. Weddle, an old and respected citizen of this community, died Monday, aged 66 years. Submitted byAmy. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield): 28 June 1898, Vol. 14, No. 54]

Weddle, Maggie - Perrysville. Miss Maggie Weddle died at 1 o'clockThursday morning, aged 35 years. Submitted by Amy. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 24 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 44]

Weedman, Sophrona (Richards) - Death once more reigns in our midst and we mourn the loss of a highly valued citizen. Mrs. Saphrona Weedman whose severe illness from Typho-malarial fever has been mentioned in theses columns departed this life Sunday morning , Nov. 2 1896 at 12:40 O?clock. Her death had been expected to occur at any time for several days past and therefore was not sudden but rather of a lingering nature. Funeral services conducted by the pastor Rev. J.D. Lea On Wednesday afternoon and the remains were placed to rest in the cemetery at this place. Saphrona Richards was born in Orange Twp., Ashland County on June 6, 1936 and was therefore aged 60 years, 4 months, and 18 days. She was wedded to Dr. George Weedman Nov. 25, 1854 and to them were born one son Dr. Charles and one daughter Miss Eliza who still survive. she was an earnest and faithful member of the M.E. Church and was always found ready to aid the poor and needy and her kind ministrations will hereafter be sadly missing in our community. She was an influential member of the ladies Aid Society of the M.E. church and efforts both officially and president and otherwise as a private member resulted in doing much charitable good. Her husband preceded her in death some six years ago he having died Sept. 5, 1890 and since then she with Eliza has continued to live on the old homestead where she died. she was highly esteemed as a neighbor and citizen and her death leaves a space in our society as a whole that will scarcely be evenly filled. UNKNOWN PAPER Submitted by Bill

Weiler, Ann - Mrs. Ann Weiler died at her residence one mile west of Rowsburg, August 29, 1879, aged 48 years, 10 months and 18 days. She leaves a husband and two daughters to mourn her loss. HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 11 September 1879, Vol. 5, No. 11 Submitted by Amy

Wertman, Clay - Clay, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.S. Wertman, died Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, aged 7 months and 19 days.ASHLAND PRESS: 24 July 1879, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1 Submitted by Amy

Wertman, George - ASHLAND – George Wertman, aged 35, died suddenly at his home north of the city. He retired in good health at 11 o’clock Wednesday night and at 2 o’clock Thursday morning his sister was awakened by his heavy breathing and before help could be summoned he was dead. [Mansfield News: 20 May 1899]

Wertman, Mildred M. - Ashland - Mildred M. Wertman 75, of 621 Bruce St., died unexpectedly Thursday morning at Samaritan Hospital. She was born near Mount Vernon on April 6, 1920, and was the daughter of Guy and Maude Rhinehart Belt. She has resided in the Ashland area since 1947 moving here from Cleveland. She was a former secretary in the Fort Hayes business office in Columbus and was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Wesleyan Ruth Circle at the church. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was married on Sept. 16, 1967 to Richard V. Wertman, who survives her. She is also survived by one son Steve Pealer of Big Fork, Mont. There will be no calling hours. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Ashland....(incomplete) Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Bev Craig. (Mansfield News Journal, Saturday, 6 May 1995, p.12A)

Wertman, William - DIED - At his late residence, 3? miles north of Ashland, Nov. 4th., 1880, Mr. Wm. Wertman, aged 65 years, 5 months and 6 days. He was only confined to his bed two days. Deceased had been a resident of Ashland County since its formation. A man universally beloved by all who knew him. A good citizen and an honest man. A loving husband and a kind and affectionate father. He leaves a widow and five children to mourn his loss. ASHLAND PRESS: 18 November 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 18 Submitted by Amy

Westman, Daniel - Ashland, O., Sept. 18 - Daniel Westman, one of the best known and most respected residents of Ashland County, died this afternoon at his residence north of Ashland. Mr. Westman was 69 years of age and has lived in this part of the state all his life and is well known. He was the father of six children and of robust health. This notice will be a surprise to his acquaintances over the state. Submitted by Amy [Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 23 September 1893, Vol. LXXVI, No. 18 - as re-printed from the Ohio State Journal]

Whissamore, Aaron -JEROMESVILLE - Died - Aaron Whissamore, in the 81st. year of his age, near Jeromesville, on the 3d. inst.ASHLAND PRESS: 15 January 1880, Vol. XXXIV, No. 26 Submitted by Amy

White, Mrs. H. -- Windsor. Mrs. H. White, an aged and well known lady residing near Ashland, was laid to rest at the side of her husband, who was a soldier in the civil war. The interment took place in the Franklin Cemetery last Thursday. Submitted by Amy. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 26 April 1898, Vol. 14, No. 33]

Wickham, Dorothy R. - ASHLAND - Dorothy R. Wickham, 91, formerly of Ashland, died Monday, March 29, 2004, at Glendora Healthcare Center in Wooster, after a brief illness. Graveside memorial services will be held at a later date. Heyl Funeral Home in Ashland is handling arrangements. Dorothy was born Dec. 8,1912, in Nankin to George W. and Iva E. (Markel) Steinmetz and married Harold Wickham on Sept. 21,1929. He died Nov. 14, 1989. (Wooster: The Daily Record.com, 31 March 2004)

Wicks, Henry - Saturday.Henry Wicks, an old and well known resident of Polk, died Thursday evening after a short illness. Mr. Wicks was Mayor of Polk for several years and afterward served two terms as commissioner of Ashland County. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio):; 06 January 1894, Vol. LXXVI, No. 34]

Williams, Marjorie C. - Ashland. Private grave side services for Marjorie C. Williams will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Ashland Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Frees officiating. There will be no calling hours. Mrs. Williams, 84, of 1720 Richard Drive, Apt. E, died Saturday morning in Samaritan Hospital. She was born Nov. 18, 1904 in Lorain, the daughter of Elmer E. And Margaret Carpenter Wells. Mrs. Williams was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker. She worked as a nurse?s aide at Samaritan Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L., in August 1953. Surviving are two sons, John Robert of Mansfield and Richard of Laconia, N.H.; three grandchildren; and one brother, John Wells of Potomac, Md. Gilbert-Van Hove Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Ashland Time Gazette: December 5, 1988.]

Wilson, Charles - DIED -- Mr. Charles Wilson died at the residence of Mr. T.W. Hughes, West Walnut Street, on Tuesday afternoon, in the 86th. year of his age. Mr. Wilson came to Perry Twp., this county, in 1810, being then fifteen years old. He was the father of Mrs. Z. Greenewald of this place Source: ASHLAND PRESS: 20 January 1881, Vol. XXXV, No. 27 Submitted by Amy

Wilson, Robert D. - Butler. The mortal remains of Robert D. Wilson, who died at the home of his son in Loudonville, Wednesday, aged 77 years, 10 months and 12 days, were interred in the Bunker Hill cemetery Friday, with the Rev. W.W. Anderson officiating. Deceased conducted a blacksmith shop on Pine Run for many years. [Semi-Weekly News: 19 February 1897, Vol. 13, No. 15]

Wiltrout, Jonas - Ashland. Jonas Wiltrout, pioneer citizen of this place, died at his home Tuesday evening, aged 73.  Submitted by Amy. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 20 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 43]

Winans, Vangie Parr - Perrysville. Word was received Tuesday evening of the death of Mrs. Vangie Parr Winans, of Galion. Her remains were taken to Loudonville, Wednesday, according to her wish, where the funeral services were conducted in her church home, and where, three years ago, she became a happy bride. The interment was here Thursday. Mrs. Winans was born here twenty-one years ago, and was known and loved by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  Rev. W.W. Anderson, of the Presbyterian church, conducted the services. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner: 26 May 1894, Vol. LXXVII, No. 2]

Winters, Floyd D. - [Ashland Times-Gazette: 02/05/1985]

Wireman, Andrew -Andrew Wireman died almost instantly Sunday night, death resulting from a second stroke of apolexy. Mr. W. was a well-to-do farmer residing six miles east of this place, and was one of the pioneers of the county. Deceased was eighty-three years of age, and possessed robust health up to the time of his death. He will be greatly missed in this locality, as he has been identified with the growth and prosperity of this section for many years. The funeral will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial at Ashland. ASHLAND PRESS: 29 October 1899 Submitted by Madeleine mmwdgw@juno.com