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Monroe County Obituaries

1941

 

Margaret E. Claus (nee Hoff)
Source: Newspaper clipping of February 1941

    Life is a drop from the river,
    That rises in mist o’er the lea,
    A moment in space of quiver,
    Then falls on the breast of the sea,
    It was- It is-now gone forever,
    Yet lives through eternity.


    On Saturday morning, February 8, 1941, at six o’clock the death angel entered our home and called our dear and beloved wife and mother to her home to eternal rest at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 1 day.
    Margarite E. Hoff Claus, the eldest daughter of Frederic and Margarite Zimmerle Hoff, was born on May 7, 1861, in Washington County, near Lebanon, Ohio.
    She was united in marriage with Charles Claus, on June 14, 1883, who was her companion through 58 years of married life.
     She leaves to mourn her sad departure her aged companion; two children, Oswald A. Claus, of Pittsburg; and Bertha Reich, of Miltonsburg, Ohio; the following grandchildren, Mrs. Charlotte Brown and Miss Mildred Claus of Longview, Texas; Arthur Reich, of Miltonsburg and Vernon Reich of Lewisville; four great grandchildren, Richard and Charles Brown and Alice and Janet Reich
. The following sisters and brother survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, of Miltonsburg; Mrs. Mary Zerger, of Woodsfield, and Fred W. Hoff, of Alliance, Ohio, also five nieces and four nephews.
    The deceased was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church, being baptized and confirmed at an early age. She was also a member of the Senior Women’s Union of the local Church. She led a consistent Christian life and was ready to go when God called her home. She was a kind and loving Mother and was loved and respected by all who knew her. All that could be done was done with kind and willing hands but to no avail; but Mother is in heaven and if we live for our God we shall meet her in her eternal home never more to part.
    Brief funeral services were held at the family home, Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, followed by additional services at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, with the Reverend R. W. Jungfer, Jr., her pastor officiating. Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Anna Burkhart

The death of Anna Burkhart, well know Temperanceville woman, occurred at her home on Monday (Oct 16, 1941) following several months of failing health. Deceased, a daughter of John William Burkhart and Mary McLaughlin Burkhart, was born January 28, 1889, at Temperanceville, where she lived the most of her life.  For seven years she was employed at the Mt. de Chantel academy in Wheeling, but was forced to retire  several months ago on account of ill health.
Miss Burkhart is survived by two brothers and two sisters:  Nicholas Burkhart, Zanesville: Anthony J. Burkhart, Mrs. Mary Gallagher,  Temperanceville, Miss Katherine Burkhart, Mt. de Chantel, Wheeling.
The body in charge of Foglesong funeral directors, Barnesville, after preparation for burial, was moved back to the home.  Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock funeral service was conducted by Father Heilman in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Temperanceville, and interment was made in Beaver Cemetery.

 

Moffett, Oliver Moffett
Source--Monroe County Beacon      Woodsfield, Ohio
Published--February 1941
          Moffett, Oliver, son of Peter and Martha Moffett, was born near Antioch, Ohio, July 4, 1865, and passed away at his home on East Church Street, Woodsfield, Wednesday evening, January 29, 1941, being at the time of his death, 75 years, 6 months and 25 days of age.   He lived in Paden City, West Virginia, quite a while before moving to Woodsfield six years
ago.
         He was united in marriage with Edna Eikelberry on July 26, 1905 and to this union two children were born: Mrs. Freda Cecil, of Paden City, and Sergeant Everett E. Moffett, of Camp Blanding, Florida.
         Mr. Moffett was a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and true friend. He was interested in others and always willing to help in time of need.
         He leaves to mourn, his wife, two children, one brother, J. Wesley Moffett, of Sardis, Ohio, Route 1, and six grandchildren. Besides these, he leaves other relatives and many friends.

      "Sweetly rest from all thy labor,
      Far from every grief and pain;
      We will often think about you,
      While we here on earth remain."

      Funeral services were conducted at the Moffett Church by Minister J.V.A Traylor, Saturday afternoon, February 1st, at 2:00 o'clock. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
      CARD OF THANKS
      We desire to thank all who assisted us in any way during the illness and at the time of the death of our husband and father. We appreciate the kindness of those who gave flowers and those who furnished  cars and also appreciate the courtesy of Bauer and Turner. We thank Brother Traylor for his words of comfort and thank him and Mrs. Traylor for their songs.   MRS. MOFFETT AND CHILDREN

 

Ludwig, John H. Ludwig

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated September 29, 1941

LKP#7

          John S. Ludwig, born June 26, 1869, in Malaga Township, Monroe County, Ohio, departed this earthly life on September 14, 1941, at the age of 72 years, 2 months, and 19 days. He lived on the same farm north of Lewisville his entire life and was known and respected by the whole community.

          He was confirmed at St. John’s (Middle) Church, on March 25, 1883, remaining a faithful member of the church unto the end.

          In 1893, he was united in marriage with Anna Hehr, who survives to mourn his life. To this union two children were born, who also survive the deceased; they are: Gilbert J. Ludwig, of Woodsfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Helen Egger, of Akron, Ohio. There are also five grandchildren.

          Four sisters and one brother of the deceased are left to mourn his loss: Mrs. Caroline Weber, of Lewisville; Mrs. Pauline Egger, of Byesville; Mrs. Clara Steele, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs. Louisa Roth, of Lewisville; and Charles Ludwig, of Lewisville. In addition to the above named there are a host of other relatives and friends.

          Short services were held at his home at 1:00 p.m. and final rites at 2:00 p.m. at the Middle Church Evangelical and Reformed Church on Wednesday, September 17th , with his pastor, Rev. F. A. Reigle, officiating. Burial was made in the Oak Lawn cemetery, Woodsfield.

          Thus a loving husband and father has passed to the Great Beyond. May God keep him in His care.

                             Weep not that his toils are over,

                                  Weep not that his race is run,

                             God grant we may rest as calmly,

                                   When our work, like his is done.

                             ‘Till then we yield with gladness,

                                    Our father to Him to keep,

                             And rejoice in sweet assurance,

                                     “He giveth His loved one sleep.”

          Relatives and friends attending the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Alex Forbes, Mrs. Freda Larkin, Mrs. Clara Steele and John Schrader of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Everet Mossena of Beaver, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ackerman, of Donora, Pa.; Mrs. Sophia McAllister of Scenery Hill, Pa.; Mrs. Evaline Egger and Clifford Egger of Byesville; Ben Hehr and Arthur Hehr of Bridgeport; Edward Hehr, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Ihlenfeld and E. L. Peters, of Wheeling, W.Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ludwig of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ludwig, of Hudson, Ohio; Mrs. Ben Stimpert of Madison, Ohio; Mrs. Lucetta Friday of  Barnesville; Mrs Viola Githens and Ray Githens of Toledo.

 

Betts, Sara Marie Betts

LKP#4

          Death has again entered our home, taking from us our dear daughter.

          Sara Marie Betts, daughter of Charles F. and Rosa E. Betts, was born January 19, 1922 and departed this life at the home of her parents on August 21, 1941, at the age of nineteen years, seven months and two days.

          She was an industrious girl, being always willing to help in the time of need. She was kind and courteous. Her friendly disposition made her many friends by whom she will be sadly missed.

          She leaves to mourn her sad departure her bereaved parents, three brothers and three sisters: Elbert of Jerusalem; Mrs. Raymond Christman of Barnesville; Vearl of Fort Eustis, Va.; Mrs. Ermie Morris of Woodsfield; Junior and Mary Eva of the home. She also leaves an aged grandfather and other relatives and many friends.

          Three brothers, Woodrow, Clarence and George, preceded her in death.

                             “Sweetly rest from all thy labor,

                             Far from every grief and pain,

                             We will often think of you

                             While we here on earth remain.”

          Funeral services were conducted from the home by Minister J. V. A. Traylor, Saturday afternoon, August 23rd at two o’clock. Burial was in Calais cemetery.

 

Farley, Ralph Farley

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1941

LKP#6

          Ralph Farley, aged 43, of 618 Gridley Street, Akron, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, February 22nd , at 3:00 o’clock in an Akron Hospital, following a week’s illness from sugar diabetes and complications. He became ill on Saturday, February 15th , and his condition growing worse he was removed to the hospital on Tuesday. His death was a great shock to his family and relatives.

          Mr. Farley was an employee of the Goodrich Tire and Rubber Company of Akron.

          Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Chloe Gatten Farley; four children, Jack, age 15, Lois, aged 12, and Janet and Joann, twins, aged 7; two sisters and one brother.      

          Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, February 24th at 1:00 o’clock at the late home. Burial was made near Ashland.

          Mrs. Farley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gatten of Woodsfield, Route 2 and has many relatives and friends here to extend their sincere sympathy.

          Mr. and Mrs. Tom Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Willison being sisters of Mrs. Farley attended the funeral services.

 

Hartshorn, Clarissa J. Hartshorn nee Highman

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 23, 1941

LKP#6

          Clarissa J. Highman Hartshorn, daughter of Sarah M. and Duncan Highman was born in Wayne-tp., Monroe County, Ohio, April 3, 1870, and departed this life October 3, 1941, being at the time of her death 71 years and six months of age.

          She spent her entire life in the community where she was born.

          She was united in marriage to David E. Hartshorn on September 24, 1893. To this union one son Allen T. was born who still survives.

          She obeyed the gospel under the preaching of William McVay and remained true to her faith to the end.

          She was the only girl of a family of nine children. Three have preceded her in death; William, David and Clarence. Those surviving are; Abner, Oliver, Hamilton, James and Oscar, all of Woodsfield Route 2.

          She leaves to mourn her departure a loving companion, a son Allen and wife Wilda, and two grandsons, Forrest E. Hartshorn of Ashland and Jimmie of the home, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

          She was a loving companion, mother and neighbor and will be sadly missed in the community.

          Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, October 5th, at the Conner Ridge Methodist Church. Rev. Paul Brodt of Stafford was in charge of the services and burial was made in the church cemetery.

 

Baird, David B. Baird

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1941

          The body of David B. Baird, Jr., 21, of Wheeling, missing since November 16, was found last Tuesday afternoon on the Ohio river shore 3 ½  miles south of Clarington.

          Coroner Paul Turner had the remains removed to Woodsfield where identification was completed. Coroner Turner said that death was apparently due to drowning.

 

Hamilton, G. Wire Hamilton

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1941

          Friends have been notified of the death of G. Wire Hamilton, 88, former probate judge of Monroe county, which occurred recently at his home in Prosser, Wash., where he had resided for a number of years.

          He also served two terms as attorney-general of the State of Washington.

          Surviving are his widow and a son, Paul Prosser, one son and two daughters by a former marriage. Dr. Birch Hamilton, and Marea, of Detroit, Mich., and Florel, of Seattle, Wash., Their mother was the former Miss Emily Bircher of Summerfield.

          Mr. Hamilton was born on his father’s farm two miles west of Lewisville, where he worked until he was eighteen. He graduated from high school and received a teacher’s certificate. Combining teaching and farming he saved enough money to enter Mt. Union College, graduating in 1877. After he graduated from college he continued teaching and studied law in spare time. He attended Cincinnati Law College and graduated there in 1881.

          After practicing law a year in Cincinnati he returned to Woodsfield where he practiced for five years. In 1886 he purchased The Spirit of Democracy and as editor and publisher made it one of the outstanding weekly newspapers of the State.

          He was elected probate judge of Monroe County in 1890 and was re-elected for a second term in 1893. Shortly after his election to his second term as probate judge, he sold The Spirit. After his second term as probate judge expired he entered the law firm of Hamilton & Matz.

          On December 15, 1886 he married Miss Emma E. Bircher, of Summerfield, Noble county. He remarried after the death of his first wife, many years ago.

 

Gates, Mrs. Denzel Gates nee Vanness

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1941

          Mrs. Denzel Gates, aged 20, of Clarington, injured in an auto crash last Thursday night near that place on Route 7 died at 10:00 o’clock on Friday morning in the Wetzel county hospital at New Martinsville. Her head was crushed.

          Her brother, A. D. Vanness of Canton, is in the same hospital with a broken arm, three broken ribs, and a bad eye injury.

          Vanness was home on a visit to be examined for the draft and was teaching his sister how to drive. Near the A. D. Zink residence, south of Clarington, she lost control of the car on a dip in the road and the auto crashed into a tree and was wrecked.

          Mrs. Gates is survived by her husband Denzel Gates; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vanness, of Hannibal and several brothers and sisters.

 

Rush, Edna Rush nee Davis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 18, 1941

          Mrs. Edna Davis Rush, 22, of Sterling, Ohio, was drowned Sunday evening [September 14, 1941] in the Ohio river in an auto that plunged from the barge of the New Martinsville-Duffy ferry. Her husband, Virgil Rush, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rush, of Sardis, and the driver of the car, Geo. Martin succeeded in opening the doors of the car and getting out, but Mrs. Rush who had been seated between the two men, was carried down in the car. Her body was not recovered until the auto had been drawn, from the river. Efforts of resuscitation were then unsuccessful.

          The three had been visiting during the day at the home of Mrs. Rush’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Davis of New Martinsville, and started home about six o’clock. The car was run down the steep embankment to the barge of the ferry, but for some reason the brakes refused to hold and the car continued the length of the barge and plunged off the far end.

          Martin was the first to free himself from the car, and made his way to shore, little the worse for his experience. Virgil Rush next fought his way to the surface and struck out for the shore, where he was rushed to the Wetzel County hospital. He was suffering from shock and his condition was listed as serious.

          In the meantime efforts to get the car from the river were successful and Mrs. Rush’s body was found still within it. Firemen and police were called and made efforts to revive her, but they failed.

          The remains were alter removed to the Rush funeral establishment at Sardis.

 

Fankhauser, Albert Fankhauser

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 30, 1941

          Albert Fankhauser, 23, of Columbus, killed in Manilla a few days ago when an army plane crashed, was a nephew of A. B. Griffith of Beallsville.

          His father, Al Fankhauser, was a former resident of Beallsville where he had operated a mill. Three other youths were killed in the crash, believed to have been caused when the pilot was blinded by floodlights from the landing field.

 

Garden, Audrey Garden

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 27, 1941

          Word has been received by relatives at Sardis that Audrey Garden, son of the late Robert and Pauline Merckle Garden, all former residents of Sardis, had met death in an automobile accident in Wing, Texas.

          Funeral services and burial took place at Augusta, Kansas.

 

Richie, Herbert Richie

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1941

          Herbert Richie, 45, life long resident of the Fly neighborhood, died at his home there on Thursday of last week [November 27, 1941] following illness.

          Mr. Richie was a son of Conrad Richie and of the late Mrs. Iva Rush Richie.

          Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Eva Carr Richie and three children, Wanda, Virgil and Betty Richie; also his father; and one brother and one sister, Hershel Richie and Hazel Richie both of Fly.

          Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove Church near Fly, on Sunday at 2 p.m. and interment was made in the cemetery there.

 

Kirk, Walter F. Kirk

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1941

          Walter F. Kirk, 61, master of the Ohio State Grange, died Saturday [November 29, 1941] in a Columbus hospital from injuries sustained when his automobile struck a tree near Westerville earlier that day.

          Mr. Kirk had visited the granges in Monroe County and Grangers here regret to learn of his death.

 

Hopton, Joanna J. Hopton

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1941

          Mrs. Joanna J. Hopton, aged 88 years, of the Coats station community, passed away Sunday morning [November 30, 1941] at 11:00 o’clock at the home of her son, Guy Hopton, also of near Coats station. She was the widow of John D. Hopton.

          A number of relatives and scores of friends mourn her departure.

          Short funeral services were held at her home at 1:00 o’clock Wednesday morning with final rites at Pleasant Grove Methodist church in charge of Rev. J. B. McGee.

          Burial was made in the church cemetery.

 

Anderson, Mary Anderson nee Fagert

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1941

          Mrs. Mary Fagert Anderson, native of Sardis died at her home in Wheeling Sunday afternoon [ November 30, 1941] following a three year’s gradual decline in health.

          Surviving are her husband William B. Anderson and two daughters, Mrs. Earl E. Seabright of Wheeling and Mrs. Albert Cunningham of Marietta.

          Funeral services were held Tuesday evening and burial was made in a Wheeling cemetery Wednesday morning.

 

Straight, William J. Straight

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1941

          William J. Straight, 63, native of Monroe County, died at his home at Bridgeport, Friday, November 28th.

          Surviving are his wife; two children, Mrs. J. B. Crow of Detroit and William T. Straight of the home.

 

Hill, C. L. Hill

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1941

          Dr. C. L. Hill, native of Monroe county, died Sunday [November 30, 1941] at his home in Hill, N. M., following an extended illness. For many years Dr. Hill was located in Wheeling where he practiced dentistry.

          Funeral services were held and burial made at El Paso, Texas.

 

Littick, W. O. Littick

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1941

          Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at Zanesville for W. O. Littick, 74, prominent newspaper man who died Saturday night

 [ November 29, 1941] at Bethesda hospital, Zanesville. Mr. Littick retired from the presidency of the Zanesville Publishing Company on November 19th, after a newspaper career of 55 years.

 

Killem, Mrs. J. W. Killem

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 26, 1941

          Hayes Dennis of Clarington has been informed of the death of Mrs. J. W. Killem and of the very serious injuries to her husband through a car accident as they were enroute to Cincinnati and Clarington from their home in Texas. The accident happened before they had reached Cincinnati. Mr. Killem is the son of Mrs. Warren Criss by a former marriage, and lived with Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Dennis in Clarington native, and his family live in Cincinnati, where his mother Mrs. William Criss, and his sisters, Miss Lucille and Mrs. Marjorie Gray and son Bob are of Clarington and are on a visit here at this time.

 

Bowman, Allen J. Bowman

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 26, 1946

          Allen J. Bowman, civilian Army inspector, who met with death on the B-26 Martin bomber Saturday [June 26, 1941] at Baltimore, is a son-in-law of Mrs. William Ollom of Clarington, his wife being the former Miss Leona Ollom.

          Elwood Goeddel and Leonard Knowlton arrived in Clarington Sunday morning from Baltimore with word of the tragedy and took back with them Mrs. William Ollom, daughter Mrs. Hubert Knowlton, and Glen Ollom and grandchildren Phyllis Knowlton and Glen Ollom to be with Mrs. Bowman and her ten year old son.

          Funeral services will be held at their home in Whitemarch, Md., with interment in Arlington cemetery.

          Mr. Bowman, who was 35, had made many friends on his numerous visits to Clarington and was especially interested in the young men of that community, securing employment for several, including his nephew, Leonard Knowlton, whose graduation from Clarington High, a month ago he attended taking Leonard back with him the following day.

 

Morris, Asberry Morgan Morris aka Albert M Morris [17 Mar 1873 – 21 July 1941]

Albert M Morris, age 68 years, passed away July 21.  Residence, Edison Hotel.  Survived by wife, Nanny; two daughters, Mrs H A Roush and Mrs Corrine Wiley; four sons, Eugene, Roy, Fielden [Felix] and Kessler of Clarksburg W Va; two sisters and one brother.  Funeral services Wednesday 9 am from the Eckard Funeral Home.  Burial Mt Peace Cemetery.

Published in the Akron Beacon Journal on Tuesday July 22, 1941.

 

Day, Asa R. Day

Source:  Marietta [Ohio] Times; Thursday, 6 Mar 1941

                            ASA  R.  DAY  DIES  HERE  WEDNESDAY

        Asa R. Day, 50, of 122 Court Street, lifelong resident of Marietta and Washington County, died in Memorial Hospital on Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. following illness of one week.  He was admitted to the hospital a short time before he passed away.

        Asa Ray Day was a son of the late Frank Day and of Mrs. Mary Herlan Day of Newport Township.  He was born in Newport Township on March 13, 1890.  Survivors are his mother and three brothers and one sister.  They are John Day and Carl Day of Marietta, Clinton Day of Akron. and Mrs. Elmer Hill of Marietta.

        The body is at the Doudna & McClure funeral home.

        Funeral services will be held at Doudna and McClure's on Saturday at 1 p.m.  Interment will be made in Beech Grove cemetery at Hill's P.O.

 

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