Obituaries & Death Notices: Sn

Snader, Jacob -- Jacob Snader died about noon Saturday at his home on North Sugar Street. He has been in ill health for some time. The deceased is best remembered as clerk at the Wiler House, in which capacity, both in day and night service, he was engaged for a number of years. He subsequently lived in Akron but returned here several years ago. He leaves a widow. [Semi-Weekly News: 07 December 1897, Vol. 13, No. 98]

Snapp, Frono M. -- Died at Mansfield, Ohio, January 27^th., 1884, Frono M. Snapp, consort of Peter Snapp, of this city. The deceased was born in Shenandoah Co., West Virginia, May 11, 1814, was of French extraction and the daughter of one Dr. Sonanstine, who for many years was a practicing physician of that and adjoining counties. She was married to Peter Snapp in the county of her birth, April 22d., 1831, and later removed to this county in the vicinity of Rome and lived there until within a few months since, when she, with her aged partner , came to this city to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Nelson Ozier, at whose residence she quietly and peacefully departed this life on last Sabbath night, at the ripe old age of three score years and ten. She was the mother of ten children, nine of whom, with their esteemed father, mourn the loss of an ever loving and faithful wife, a watchful, earnest and well wishing mother; and more, the kind old pioneer lady will be fondly remembered by all who knew her as one of those kind of ladies in whom was embraced all of those motherly and Christian virtues which characterized her constant companionship, with those who well knew and survived her. Esteemed by all in life, mourned by all in death, she has left in the tender memories of husband, children, and friends, the fond remembrance of a noble useful and enduring life on earth. [Ohio Liberal: 30 January 1884]

Snapp, Peter --- SNAPP -- At the residence of his son-in-law, Nelson Ozier, in this city, on Monday at 10 A.M., Peter Snapp, aged 76 years. The deceased was born in Shenandoah county, Virginia, March 12th., 1808, where he resided until 1836, when he removed to this county and located in Bloominggrove township, where he lived and engaged principally in farming until about one year ago, when he came to this city and has since lived with his daughter, Mrs. N. Ozier. Mr. Snapp held various offices of trust in his county and township, having last served as County Commissioner for the six years ending in the fall of 1879. In 1831, Mr. Snapp was married to Miss F.A. Sonanstine, with whom he lived happily and raised a family of ten children, of whom nine survive. Mrs. Snapp's death occurred but a few months ago. The funeral of the deceased took place to-day at noon in the village of Rome. [Ohio Liberal: 02 April 1884]

Snapp, Peter -- Peter Snapp, ex-County Commissioner, is dead. -- [Bellville Star: 10 April 1884, Vol. 7, No. 28]

Snavely, Alta -- Butler. Miss Alta Snavely, aged about 24 years, eldest daughter of Peter Snavely and wife, died Monday night at the home of her grandfather, Joseph Snavely. The funeral took place on Wednesday at the Easterly church. -- [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield): 04 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 10]

Snavely, Joseph -- Joseph Snavely, of near Hastings, took a paralytic stroke Sunday morning and died Monday afternoon. They found him unconscious when they went to call him for breakfast. The obsequies took place Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the residence. Interment was made at Worthington Chapel. Rev. Fisher conducted the funeral services. Mr. Snavely was a pioneer resident being 81 years and some months old. -- [Bellville Messenger: 18 September 1903, Vol. 11, No. 37]

Snavely, Joseph -- Washington. Joseph Snavely, of Hastings, who was found unconscious in bed Sunday morning, supposed to have had a paralytic stroke, died Monday. His age was nearly 83 years. -- [Bellville Messenger: 18 September 1903, Vol. 11, No. 37]

Snavely, Joseph -- Joseph Snavely was born in Franklin County, Pa., March 30, 1822, died Sept. 14, 1903, aged 81 years, 5 months and 14 days. He came to Richland County with his parents when 17 years of age. He remained at home until 22 years of age. He then went to Stark County to learn the trade of making grain cradles. After 2 years returned to assume the management of the farm for his father. Later he purchased the farm from the other heirs and settled up the estate without employing an attorney. He has since resided on the old homestead. His career has been an active, useful and honorable one. Mr. Snavely was united in marriage to Sarah Good and to them were born 9 children. His companion with two children, preceded him to the spirit world. He has been an active member of the U.B. church for more than 50 years and has filled almost all of its offices. For 20 years he was the superintendent. He always labored earnestly to promote the interest of the church and the cause of Christ. The path he made in life's journey has been marked with good deeds by fidelity to duty and by faithfulness to friends and family. <scripture omitted> -- [Bellville Messenger: 25 September 1903, Vol. 11, No. 38]

Snavely, Joseph -- Joseph Snavely, of near Hastings, took a paralytic stroke Sunday morning and died Monday afternoon. They found him unconscious when they went to call him for breakfast. The obsequies took place Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the residence. Interment was made at Worthington Chapel. Rev. Fisher conducted the funeral services. Mr. Snavely was a pioneer resident being 81 years and some months old. [Butler Enterprise: 18 September 1903, Vol. XV, No. 36]

Snavely, Mrs. George -- Mrs. George Snavely was born in Richland County, April 11, 1858, and died Wednesday, August 16, 1905, of appendicitis, after an illness of about two weeks. The deceased was 47 years, 4 months and 5 days of age. She was united in marriage to George Snavely, Jan. 8, 1878, and to this union were born seven children -- five sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held at Worthington Chapel, Friday, Aug. 18, at 11:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Spracklen. Interment at the church cemetery. -- [Butler Enterprise: 25 August 1905, Vol. 17, No. 29]

Snavely, Mrs. Joseph -- Butler. Mrs. Joseph Snavely died Wednesday of last week after a long illness, aged 75 years, 9 months and 20 days. The funeral took place at Easterly on Friday at 10 o'clock with the Rev. Biddle, of Johnsville, officiating. -- [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield): 07 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 2]

Snavely, Peter -- Butler. Peter Snavely, aged 48 years, died Wednesday after a long illness with typhoid fever. The funeral took place Friday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. T.C. Biddle, of Johnsville, officiating, the remains being deposited in the Easterly Cemetery. He leaves a wife and several children. -- [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: 25 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 97]

Snedeker, Frank -- At an early hour this morning, Frank Snedeker, of this city, was found lying in a critical condition beneath the Pennsylvania railroad bridge which crosses the Sandusky river a short distance east of Upper Sandusky. He was unconscious and from the nature of his injuries it will be impossible for him to survive. Both his legs were broken, and he was fearfully maimed, beside suffering internal injuries. In some manner during the night he had fallen through the bridge, a distance of 35 feet. It was not known at first who he was, but a recommendation signed by the Monroe Stone Company of Mansfield, on which the name of Frank Snedeker was given, was found on his person. A telegram was sent to Pennsylvania freight agent Chester Miller this morning asking about Snedeker. Snedeker is about 35 years of age and has been of a roving disposition. During the winter he has usually been an infirmary charge and has stayed at the county infirmary charge and has stayed at the county infirmary. His mother resides at Toledo. If he dies the body will likely be buried at Upper Sandusky and the expenses paid by this county. [Semi-Weekly News: 02 November 1897, Vol. 13, No. 88]

Snedeker, Frank -- Frank Snedeker, who was injured a few days ago by falling through the Pennsylvania railroad bridge at Upper Sandusky, died at that place Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. [Semi-Weekly News: 05 November 1897, Vol. 13, No. 89]

Snider, Harry A. -- Harry A. Snider, 67, died last night at his home, 166 West Fifth St., following an extended illness. He was born May 29, 1887, near Mansfield, and lived in this vicinity his entire life. He was an employee of the Ohio Public Service Co. and the Ohio Edison Co. for 23 years as a lineman, retiring seven years ago. He was a member of the First Christian Church and a charter member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Mansfield. Surviving are his wife, Edith Calver Snider; a daughter, Mrs. Dean Majors at home; a sister, Mrs. George Mentzer of Lexington, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Wappner Funeral Home where services will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. by his pastor. Rev. Ben F. Hagelbarger. Burial will be in the Mansfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home starting this evening. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. [Mansfield News Journal: 15 March 1955]

Snider, Ida Jane -- d. 12/3/1867 at Mifflin Twp.; 8m; b. Mifflin Twp.; d/o Abraham & Auranora Snider; white; cause: inflammation of lungs; res. Mifflin Twp. [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Snider, Jacob -- Millsborough. Jacob Snider died Saturday and was buried Monday. Funeral from his son Andrew's, near Spring Mills. [Semi-Weekly News: 26 February 1897, Vol. 13, No. 17]

Snider, Mrs. Peter -- Independence. The widow Snider, wife of Peter Snider, deceased, died last Monday night after a brief illness at her home on Possum Slide. -- [Bellville Star: 13 July 1882, Vol. 5, No. 41]

Snoddy, James -- d. 6/1885, consumption; 38y, 3m; bur. Mansfield Cemetery [Mansfield Herald: 07 January 1886]

Snody, Benjamin -- Newville. Benj. Snody, a pioneer of Worthington Township, dropped dead at Adam Berry's house Sunday morning. He went to bed as well as usual Saturday evening, got up in the morning and dropped dead at the door as he was coming in from his sleeping room. He was well advanced in years and had no family. Heart trouble is supposed to have been the cause of his death. -- [Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 04 November 1893, Vol. LXXVI, No. 24]

Snook, Charles -- Charles Snook, 61, died at his home in Mifflin Township Thursday at 1 p.m. Death was due to complication of diseases. He is survived by his wife, one son, two brothers, two daughters and three sisters. Funeral services will be held from his late home Monday at 9:30 a.m., conducted by Rev. Mr. Bright with burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery. [Mansfield Shield: 01 February 2013]

Snook, Charles, Sr. -- After an extended illness Charles Shook passed away Thursday at one o'clock, aged 61 years. Mr. Snook is survived by his wife (Mary Ann), one son Carl, two daughters, Mrs. Van Smith (aka: Josephine) and Mrs. Art Maglott (aka: Susanna), five grandchildren, one brother August Snook, and three sisters, Mrs. Albert Keifer, Mrs. Frank Kiefer and Mrs. Dell Cook, also survive. The funeral services at the home at 10 o'clock Monday, conducted by the Rev. George Bright were largely attended. Burial was made in the Mt. Zion cemetery. [Mansfield Daily Shield: 05 February 1913] Will dated 1/14/1913. [Mansfield Daily Shield: 14 February 1913]

Snook, Charles -- Notes: Born in Prussia, 1851. Died 30 January 1913. Submitted by Jack.

Snook, Myrtle H. - Mrs. Myrtle H. Snook, 38, wife of Ray A. Snook, died early Sunday morning at her home in Mifflin Township, after an illness of several months. She was born in Lucas, Apr. 1, 1894, and spent her entire life in that vicinity. She was an active member of St. Paul�s Lutheran church, of Lucas. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, William, at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Donald Rummel, Lucas. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Harris, Lucas, also survive together with two brothers, Wilson Harris, Lucas, and Trever Harris, Perrysville, and a sister, Mrs. Essie Dine, of Lucas. Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday at 2:30 o�clock with Rev. M. G. Bishop officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of Wappner funeral directors. Submitted by Jean and Faye. [The Mansfield News-Journal; Mansfield, Ohio: Monday, January 9, 1933]

Snow, Maggie -- bur. 5/1/1874 at Mansfield Cem.; 50y; res. Taylorsville, I. [Richland Shield & Banner: 09 January 1875]

Snowden, James -- James Snowden, of Newman's Addition, died of brain fever, Monday night. He will be buried today. -- [Mansfield Herald: 04 June 1885, Vol. 35, No. 29]

Snyder, ---- -- bur. 2/1888 at Mansfield Cem., erysipelas, 9d [Mansfield Herald: 31 January 1889]

Snyder, ---- -- Saturday. A six-months-old child of Daniel Snyder, who lives four miles south of the city, died early this morning. Funeral tomorrow at 10 o'clock. [Richland Shield & Banner: 13 February 1892, Vol. LXXIV, No. 38]

Snyder, ---- -- Washington. The infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Snyder died February 5th. Interment at Emanuel Cemetery the 7th. [Richland Shield & Banner: 13 February 1892, Vol. LXXIV, No. 38]

Snyder, ---- -- Bellville. The little child of Mr. & Mrs. Snyder, of Johnsville (OH), died Saturday. Mrs. J.J. Oberlin, Mrs. Snyder's mother, was summoned there Saturday, but before she reached their home the little one had died. [Semi-Weekly News: 05 February 1879, Vol. 13, No. 11]

Snyder, ---- -- Mifflin. Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Snyder lost their oldest child on last Sabbath by death from membranous croup. It is but one week since they buried their youngest child. -- [Mansfield Evening News: 13 March 1890, Vol. 6, No. 6]

Snyder, Abbie T. -- Died, at Ottawa, Kansas, on June 23d., 1876, Abbie T., infant daughter of George W. and Mattie T. Snyder, aged one year, three months and nineteen days. << verse omitted >> [Shelby Independent News: 13 July 1876, Vol. 8, No. 38]

Snyder, Amanda (Burns) -- Butler. No less shocking and sad was the death of Mrs. Amanda Snyder which occurred at the home of her father, Jacob Burns, Friday morning at 3 o'clock -- sad because she leaves three little children to miss her, sad because 10 or more years have elapsed since she went to her home in Idaho and her visit back to her parents' home was so no doubt looked forward to with a happy and joyous heart. But she was stricken down soon as she arrived and death soon came to relieve her of her pain. The interment was in the Chestnut Grove cemetery at 12 o'clock on Sunday. Her husband did not arrive for the funeral. It was presumed he had not received word of her death as their home is 90 miles from the railroad. [Semi-Weekly News: 19 November 1897, Vol. 13, No. 93]

Snyder, Amanda (Burns) -- Mrs. William Burns Snyder died Friday at Pavonia, thousands of miles away from her home and husband, as the result of exposure. Her husband and family lived on the Nez Perces [sic.] Indian reservation in Idaho, 90 miles from a railroad station. They had taken a farm there and had but one year to reside on it to make it theirs. Mr. Snyder teamed between his home and the station and her mother, Mrs. David Burns, wrote, asking that she come home to escape the rigors of the winter. She started with her three small children. They were storm-stayed 18 hours in the northwest and the children were compelled to run about in the cars to keep from freezing. After 11 days they arrived in this city and she could not talk aloud. She was taken to her father's house and Friday morning died. Sunday she was buried in her father's burying ground. [Semi-Weekly News: 19 November 1897, Vol. 13, No. 93]

Snyder, Andy Sr. -- Jackson Twp. Mr. Snyder, father of Andy Snyder, Jr., was interred at the Mt. Bethel cemetery, Tuesday. Services conducted by the Rev. Mumma, pastor of the Mt. Bethel church. [Semi-Weekly News: 05 March 1897, Vol. 13, No. 19]

Snyder, Artie Florence -- The death of two daughters within the space of two hours is the unusual circumstances which saddens the heart of the mother, Mrs. Ransford Wilcox, of 134 Johns Avenue, today. On Wednesday evening at about 8 o'clock the death of Artie Florence Snyder, aged 22, occurred at the home of her mother and early Thursday morning a telegram was received conveying the intelligence that another daughter, Mrs. Hattie R. Shaw, aged 29 years, wife of Perl Shaw, had died at her home in Detroit shortly before 10 o'clock on the same evening. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw formerly resided in this city and the remains will be brought here for burial, arriving tonight, when they will be taken to the Wilcox home on Johns Avenue. A double funeral will be conducted on Saturday forenoon at 10 o'clock at Emanuel church, east of the city, the Rev. Bruce Brown, of the First Christian church, officiating. -- [Butler Enterprise: 29 September 1905, Vol. 17, No. 34 as re-printed from the Thursday edition of the Mansfield News]

Snyder, Augusta Nunamaker -- 88Y; d. 4/6/1954 at home, Mansfield; b. 9/25/1865 at Mansfield; d/o John & Susanna (Keiser) Nunamaker; wid/o William E.; bur. Mansfield Cem. [MNJ 4/7/1954]

Snyder, Barbara Ann -- DIED -- At Newville, Jan. 19th., Barbara Ann Snyder, aged 51 years. -- [THE MANSFIELD HERALD: 31 January 1884, Vol. 34, No. 11]

Snyder, Barbara Ann (Rummel) -- Newville. Barbara Ann Snyder, daughter of Lewis Rummel, was born September 6, 1832 in Wyandot Co.; was married to J.D. Snyder, August 1, 1852. The result of the marriage was 5 sons and 2 daughters, three of whom are married. She died January 19, 1884, aged 51 years, 4 months and 13 days. Cause of death, palpitation of the heart and nervous prostration. Mrs. Snyder was a resident of Richland Co. for over 40 years and was always known as an industrious, economical, hard-working woman. She was buried last Sabbath at Four Corners, a large concourse of relatives and friends following her to her last resting place. Elder Neal, of Mansfield, conducted the funeral services. -- [Bellville Star: 24 January 1884, Vol. 7, No. 17]

Snyder, Carrie Evalene -- Died, in Ottawa, Kansas, of cholera infantum, August 31st., 1873, Carrie Evalene, infant daughter of George and Mattie J. Snyder, aged 6 months and 7 days. << verse omitted >> [Shelby Independent News: 25 September 1873, Vol. 5, No. 48]

Snyder, Casper -- Mifflin. Casper Snyder, after four weeks' sickness, died Monday forenoon at 10 o'clock. The deceased was born in Lancaster, pa., April 13th., 1807. He came to Richland County in 1834 and was at the time of his death the oldest pioneer resident in Mifflin Township. His wife (Sarah) preceded him fifteen years ago. Six children, five daughters and one son, remain to mourn his death. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.G. Smith. Interment at the Koogle Cemetery on Wednesday at 10 o'clock. [Richland Shield & Banner: 05 March 1892] *aka: Kasper Snyder.

Snyder, Catherine -- Friday. Mrs. Catherine Snyder, aged 80 years, died at the residence of her son-in-law, W.H. Myers, 115 Blanche Street, at 3:30 yesterday afternoon. The deceased had lived in this city for about forty years and was well known to all the older residents of this section. The funeral will be held from the residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev. H.L. Wiles will officiate. Interment in the Mansfield Cemetery. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 13 January 1894, Vol. LXXVI, No. 35]

Snyder, Chalmer Henry - Mansfield - Chalmer Henry Snyder, 82, of 763 W. Fourth St. died unexpectedly early Sunday morning at home. He was born July 10, 1908, in Galion and had lived in the Mansfield area all of his life. Mr. Snyder was retired from Westinghouse after 37 years. Surviving are his wife, Grace Clark Snyder; three daughters and sons-in-law, Roma and John Them and Shirley and Harold Pruner, all of Mansfield, and Janet and Marvin Gerhart of Galion; a son Donald Snyder of Mansfield; a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Pam Snyder of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Myrtle Humbert of Shelby; 15 grand-children, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel W. Snyder, in 1978. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Richard Folger of Mansfield Baptist Temple. Burial will be in Pavonia Cemetery. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Bev Craig. (Mansfield News Journal, Monday, 8 April 1991, p.4A)

Snyder, Cristina -- d. 11/22/1867 at Mifflin Twp.; 2y, 8m; b. Mifflin Twp.; d/o J.S. & Christina Snyder; white; cause: inflammation of lungs; res. Mifflin Twp. [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Snyder, David -- David Snyder (London) died on Wednesday morning. [Shelby Independent News: 08 February 1872, Vol. 4, No. 15]

Snyder, David -- DIED, on Wednesday, February 7, 1872, Mr. David Snyder, of London, aged 85 years. [Shelby Independent News: 15 February 1872, Vol. 4, No. 16]

Snyder, David -- d. 2/7/1872 at London village, Cass Twp.; 72y; married; b. Pennsylvania; farmer; white; cause - palsy; res. Cass Township [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Snyder, Emma -- Mrs. Emma Snyder, widow of John Snyder, died quite suddenly at the family home on North Broadway at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday forenoon. She was 69 years of age. Mrs. Snyder, at an early hour, complained of having passed a restless night, but members of the family were not alarmed as she had been ailing for some time. She leaves a sister surviving her, Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson of Michigan, and four children, two sons and two daughters. Mrs. Snyder would have come in possession of about $5000 from a brother's estate about the first of next October. The funeral was held Thursday forenoon. [Butler Enterprise: 14 July 1905, Vol. 17, No. 23 - as reprinted from the Shelby News]

Snyder, Esther -- bur. 4/9/1874 at Mansfield Cem.; 32y; res. Mansfield [Richland Shield & Banner: 09 January 1875]

Snyder, Ezra -- Ezra Snyder, a Civil War veteran and uncle of Mrs. A.J. Shafer of this city, died Tuesday at his winter home at Somerfield, Fla., after a long illness. He was a member of the G.A.R. and served from start to finish in the war of '61. The body will be taken to his home in Grand Rapids, Mich. for burial. [Mansfield Daily Shield: 18 December 1912]

Snyder, Frances -- 85Y; d. 12/24/1955 at Madison Hosp., Mansfield; Newville resident most of her life; Bellville resident 1950-1955; bur. Bellville Cem. [MNJ 12/25/1955]

Snyder, Frank -- bur. 4/7/1875 at Mansfield Cem.; 4y [Richland Shield & Banner: 15 January 1876]

Snyder, Friend G.�Mansfield. Funeral service for Friend G. Snyder, 55, of 212 Seventh Ave., who died Thursday night at Peoples Hospital, will be held at 10 a. m. Monday at the Wappner Funeral Home. The Rev. William J. Willard, pastor of the Open Bible Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Pavonia Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Born Sept. 3, 1905 in Crawford County, he spent the greater part of his life in Richland County. He was an employe[e] of the Mansfield Tire and Rubber Co. for 17 years working in the tread room. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cora Bilbee Snyder; one step-son, Robert Sacks of Ashland; Three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. John Humbert of Mansfield, RD 2, three brothers, Orville Snyder of Greensboro, N. C., Hoyt Snyder of Ashland and Chalmers Snyder of Shelby, Road. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Mansfield News Journal, Sunday, 25 December 1960, p. 3]

Snyder, Harley -- Funeral Set. Rites for Accident Victim to be conducted Thursday. Funeral services for Harley B. Snyder, 50, who died Monday as the result of a fractured skull, suffered when he fell from a load of hay to a barn floor at his father's farm near Bellville Saturday, will be conducted Thursday at 5 p.m. Services will be at the funeral home in Butler with Rev. Thomas Lasley and Rev. W. A. Hewitt pastor of Butler Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Bellville cemetery. Mr. Snyder is survived by his widow, Myrtle, one son, Sgt. Donald Snyder, Camp Bowie, TX; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Snyder, and one grandchild. Submitted by Kathy. [Mansfield News Journal: 22 June 1943, p. 9]

Snyder, Harry -- Lucas. Harry, eldest child of Wm. Snyder, died Sunday evening. Interment at Emanuel Cemetery on the 11th. Myrtle, the only remaining child, is reported very low. Two deaths in a family in one week is sad beyond description. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 15 March 1890, Vol. LXXII, No. 43]

Snyder, Henry -- Henry Snyder, the North Main street grocer, died Monday evening about 6:30. For nine months he has been a sufferer of rheumatism, but about a week ago he was able to be out. While in the hot sun he was overcome by heat and has since been declining from summer complaint, which was the immediate cause of death. He would have been 50 years old October 10th. next. He leaves a wife, son and two daughters. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 3:00, Rev. Sumrell officiating. Deceased was a brother of Geo. W. Snyder, agent of N.Y., L.E. & W., R.R. [Mansfield Herald: 14 August 1890, Vol. 40, No. 39]

Snyder, Irena -- d. 5/1885, nervous prostration; 84y; bur. Mansfield Cemetery [Mansfield Herald: 07 January 1886]

Snyder, Irena G. -- bur. 10/17/1878 at Mansfield Cem., lung fever; 3m, 17d [Ohio Liberal: 8 January 1879]

Snyder, Irene -- The funeral of Mrs. Irene Snyder, widow of the late Samuel Snyder, and mother of Geo. W. Snyder and Mrs. M.B. Bushnell, took place at her late residence at the corner of Third and Sugar Streets Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. -- [Mansfield Herald: 14 May 1885, Vol. 35, No. 26]

Snyder, Jacob -- d. 1/16/1868 at Mansfield; 53y; b. Columbus, Ohio; laborer; cause: consumption; white; res. Mansfield [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Snyder, Jacob -- Jacob Snyder died at his home near Ebenezer Church Thursday night of last week, after a short illness of Bright's disease, aged about 62 years. Mr. Snyder was born in Pennsylvania and all his relatives reside in that state. His brother, Moses, and sister, Lizzie, and grandson, of Pennsylvania attended the funeral. He leaves a wife and nine children, four married and five single. A short service was held at the house and the funeral services were held at Windsor Sunday, six miles east of Mansfield, conducted by Rev. O. Spreng, of Butler. Interment near Windsor. -- [Butler Enterprise: 14 July 1905, Vol. 17, No. 23]

Snyder, Jeanette "Jenetta" (Sheehy) -- Pleasant Valley. A large concourse of friends and relatives attended the obsequies of Mrs. Jeanette Snyder at St. John's Friday afternoon. The deceased was 20 years, 10 months and four days of age and was married a year ago in January. She had hoped that soon she and her young husband would move to Butler and thought until nearly to the last that she would soon be well. Thus the bright young life went out but will long be remembered by her schoolmates and associates. We tender our tenderest pity to the heartbroken husband and bereaved friends. [Semi-Weekly News: 27 October 1896, Vol. 13, No. 19]

Snyder, Jeanette "Jenetta" (Sheehy) -- Pleasant Valley. The people of this neighborhood were much grieved Thursday to hear of the death of Mrs. Jenetta Snyder. She has been ailing for several months with a malady of consumptive nature, but in the last two weeks, had grown worse very rapidly and died Wednesday evening about 10 o'clock. The funeral services will be held at St. John's Friday afternoon. [Semi-Weekly News: 02 March 1897, Vol. 13, No. 18]

Snyder, Jeanette "Jenetta" (Sheehy) -- Butler. The many friends of Mrs. Ezra Snyder were pained last week to hear of her death, which occurred on Feb. 24 at her home near Newville, aged 20 years, 10 months and 4 days. The funeral took place on Saturday at the St. John's Lutheran Church, the pastor, the Rev. Cramer, officiating. Deceased was a daughter of James Sheehy, of this place, and would have inherited a large sum of money on reaching her 21st. birthday. [Semi-Weekly News: 05 March 1897, Vol. 13, No. 19]

Snyder, John -- Bedtick Valley. John Snyder, who formerly resided west of Newville, but who went to Findlay in the early spring, where he expected to make his home, died at that place Friday morning Aug. 2. The evening of the same day his remains were accompanied by his wife to the home of his son, Milton Snyder, east of Newville, where the funeral took place Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of friends. Interment at Four Corners church. [Mansfield News: 07 August 1901, Vol. 17, No. 134]

Snyder, John D. -- Butler. John D. Snyder, aged about 60 years, a former resident of this locality, died Friday at Findlay (OH). The remains were brought to the home of his son, Milton Snyder, near Newville, from whence the funeral took place Sunday at 10:30. Services were conducted by the Rev. O.C. Kramer, of Perrysville at the Pleasant Valley church and interment was made in Four Corners cemetery. [Mansfield News: 09 August 1901, Vol. 17, No. 136]

Snyder, John W. -- John W. Snyder, while digging a well for Alfred Gotshall, north of Shelby, was overcome by damp and died before he could be rescued. He was aged 55 years. [Mansfield Herald: 19 September 1889, Vol. 39, No. 44]

Snyder, John W. -- KILLED BY FIRE-DAMP -- Shelby, O., Sept. 13 -- A remarkably sad casualty happened near this place this morning at about 8 o'clock, resulting in the death of John W. Snyder. Mr. S. is a well digger and was cleaning the well of Alfred Gotshall, four miles north of this place, when he called to the men above to pull him out, as he was being overcome with fire damp. The men promptly obeyed, but when about half way out he became unconscious, released his hold on the rope and fell back in the well - dead. His body was recovered with grappling irons and brought to his home here. His wife has been working in Mansfield and was expected home today on a visit. She will arrive in time to attend her husband's funeral instead. This is not the only sad feature of the case. On last Saturday the body of Mr. S's son, Sherman F., arrived here from Dakota for burial, he having died there under suspicious circumstances. The son's funeral was held Sunday. J.W. Snyder, the deceased, was about 55 years old, was a veteran of the late war and leaves a wife and five children. He was the father of "Chick" Snyder, now serving time for many crimes in the Ohio penitentiary. The father, however, was an excellent citizen. No arrangements have been made for the funeral. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 21 September 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 18]

Snyder, Leroy -- Mr. & Mrs. Emanuel Snyder were in a very sad and peculiar manner bereft of one of their little twin boys Monday. Leroy ran a large splinter into one of his limbs, the fore part of last week. It was not bothering him much and no one knowing of it being there, blood poisoning set in on Saturday which was followed by lock-jaw, causing great suffering, until his spirit fled at 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 12. [Semi-Weekly News: 20 July 1897, Vol. 13, No. 58 as reprinted from the Lucas column of the Loudonville (OH) Advocate]

Snyder, Louie Earl -- 77Y; d. 1/31/1954 at home, Plymouth; Plymouth resident 1944-1954; b. 12/20/1876 at New Haven, OH; h/o May; bur. New Haven Cem. [MNJ 2/1/1954]

Snyder, Louise -- Miss Louise Snyder, aged 41 years, died Tuesday, May 4, at 11:30 a.m. at the home of her brothers, 52 Daisy Street. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the rev. H.L. Wiles. [Semi-Weekly News: 07 May 1897, Vol. 13, No. 37]

Snyder, Maggie -- Thursday. Miss Maggie Snyder, aged 18, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Snyder, died of consumption at the residence of her parents, two miles east of the city, yesterday. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the German Lutheran church. Rev. H.L. Wiles and Rev. L. Leemhuis officiating, after which the remains will be interred in the Mansfield Cemetery. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 25 April 1891, Vol. LXXIII, No. 49]

Snyder, Marion L. -- d. 8/27/1966; b. 3/10/1897; bur. Bellville Cem. [memorial card on file at the Butler / Clear Fork Historical Museum]

Snyder, Mary Elizabeth. - Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Snyder, widow of Wm. B. Snyder, died last night at midnight at her home on Second street in Shelby, aged 70 years, 10 months and 4 days. She was ill for only a few weeks with gastritis. She was born in Stark county and went to Shelby with her parents when 3 years of age. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Mary R. Kirk, of Old Fort, O.; Mrs. Eva L. Barber, of Defiance, O. and Norris Snyder, of Shelby. Funeral from the home Friday morning at 10 o�clock, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Eglin of the Methodist church. [The Mansfield News: Wednesday, May 29, 1912]

Snyder, May -- MURDERS MOTHER OF FOUR, FATHER THEN KILLS SELF -- TEMPORARY INSANITY LEADS MANSFIELD MAN TO COMMIT CRIME -- WOMAN SHOT WHILE SHE WATCHED BABY -- HARRY SNYDER SLAYS HIS WIFE AND THEN TAKES HIS OWN LIFE -- As she sat on the porch of her little home last Friday afternoon, Mrs. May Snyder, aged 32, watched her youngest child, Mary Jane, just two years old, at play. As she watched the romping of the baby her husband, Harry Snyder, aged 35, temporary insane through jealousy crouched behind a screen door a few feet away and leveled a shot gun at her. There was a deafening roar and the woman crumpled up in her chair. Snyder turned into the house and placing the gun against his breast, fired the second time. Neighbors called the police and Snyder was taken to General Hospital where he died an hour later. Mrs. Snyder was dead when people living in the neighborhood reached the porch. Some one pulled a white sheet over the body of the mother whose lifeless body remained seated in the chair, and her life blood trickled over the porch where a few minutes before her baby had been playing. Authorities conducting an investigation learned that Snyder was crazed by jealousy which friends of the family assert was absolutely groundless. The father had been employed at the plant of the Mansfield Sheet & Tin Plate Company and until a week before the tragedy had been considered a hardworking, home-loving citizen. Early in the week he complained of not feeling well and stayed at home. Saturday he did some repair work to an automobile and then entered the house. Mrs. Snyder was sitting on the porch awaiting time for the preparation of the evening meal. The couple are survived by four children: Charles 12; Ray 5; John 4 and Mary Jane 2. [Richland County Leader: 10 August 1922, Vol. 3, No. 33]

Snyder, Melvin M. -- 87Y; d. 4/13/1955 at Knox Co. Hosp.; bur. Greenlawn Cem., Perrysville [MNJ 4/15/1955]

Snyder, Mrs. -- Monday. Mrs. W.G. Patterson of Bartley Avenue, was called to Ashland this morning by a telegram announcing the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Snyder, at the age of 91 years. [Richland Shield & Banner: 21 November 1891]

Snyder, Mrs. C.B. -- George Knofflock received a dispatch Monday morning from Chris B. Snyder at Massillon, announcing the death of the latter's wife at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder resided in Mansfield for many years, but for two years have been living in Massillon. They have three sons and one daughter living. Mrs. Snyder is a sister of Mrs. H.W. Lemon. Mrs. Snyder was well known to all the older residents of Mansfield. There is no advice at hand as to the time or place of the burial. -- [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: 13 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 102]

Snyder, Mrs. C.B. -- The remains of Mrs. C.B. Snyder, who died at Massillon, Monday, were brought to this city, Wednesday noon. Funeral from the residence of W.A. Snyder, 85 East Johns Street, Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 3:30 p.m., the Rev. Dr. Meese, officiating. -- [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: 16 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 103]

Snyder, Mrs. Daniel -- Mrs. Daniel Snyder died Sunday near Lucas at the age of 80 years. The funeral will take place Tuesday at 10 a.m. [Mansfield Herald: 09 October 1890, Vol. 40, No. 47]

Snyder, Mrs. Daniel -- Mrs. Daniel Snyder, who lives near Lucas, died early last Sunday morning. -- [Worthington Enterprise: 09 October 1890, Vol. II, No. 45]

Snyder, Mrs. Daniel -- Monday. Mrs. Daniel Snyder, who lives near Lucas, died early Sunday morning. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 10 a.m. from the residence of her husband. [11 October 1890, Vol. LXXIII, No. 21]

Snyder, Mrs. Joseph -- Mansfield, June 06. Mrs. Joseph Snyder died suddenly of apoplexy at her home in Shelby Thursday evening, aged about 50 years. She seemed to be enjoying the best of health until the fatal stroke occurred. -- [Mansfield Evening News: 06 June 1890, Vol. 6, No. 79]

Snyder, Mrs. Thomas -- Thursday. Mrs. Thomas Snyder died yesterday at the home of her husband on Wood Street after a long illness. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock tomorrow, Rev. H.L. Wiles, officiating. The deceased was the mother of Dr. Charles Snyder and of Miss M. Snyder, a teacher in the public schools. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 20 July 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 9]

Snyder, Myrtle -- Mifflin. The last of the entire family of children, three in all, of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Snyder died last Friday morning of lung fever and whooping cough. The remains were buried in the Emanuel Cemetery last Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Snyder have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 22 March 1890, Vol. LXXII, No. 44]

Snyder, Nancy Jane -- Newville. Mrs. John Snyder died Sunday at 12 o'clock, of consumption. -- She was buried Monday at Four Corners. [Richland Shield & Banner: 30 March 1889, Vol. LXXI, No. 45]

Snyder, Nancy Jane -- Wednesday. Nancy Jane, wife of J.D. Snyder, of Newville, died March 24th., aged 41 years, six months and eight days. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 30 March 1889, Vol. LXXI, No. 45]

Snyder, Peter -- Died at his residence in Worthington Township, Richland Co., O. of kidney disease, Mr. Peter Snyder, on Wednesday morning, Jan. 26th., 1876, aged 70 years, 9 months and 21 days. Mr. Snider (sic) was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania and emigrated with his parents to Richland County, in the fall of 1815 -- was married to Elizabeth Good, July 11th., 1828, and settled in Worthington Township, where they have lived ever since, and by hard work and strict economy (undergoing the hardships and deprivations incident to pioneer life) had accumulated a good property which he now leaves to his aged widow and children 7 in number -- having also 41 grandchildren living. In politics Mr. Snyder was a Jacksonian Democrat and never was known to vary his vote. In religion he was a firm believer in the Bible as the revelation of God, was a member of the Church of Christ some 40 years and for many years an Elder of the Church and died a happy and peaceful death. his funeral took place on Thursday at 10 a.m., and was attended by a large circle of friends and neighbors who followed him to his last resting place. funeral discourse by Rev. Mr. Gallaher. [Richland Shield & Banner: 05 February 1876]

Snyder, Peter -- Crestline. Peter Snyder, a resident of Crestline for many years, died at his residence on Columbus Street, April 30, at the ripe old age of 92 years and one month. [Semi-Weekly News: 18 May 1897, Vol. 13, No. 40]

Snyder, Rebecca Albright -- Mrs. Rebecca Albright Snyder died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Adam Beach of Galion, at the age of 79. Mrs. Snyder was born in Whetstone township and spent most of her life there. Some time ago she fell breaking an arm, and had also lost the power of speech. Pneumonia was the immediate cause of death. She is survived by several children and grandchildren. The funeral will be Thursday at 9:30 at the home. [Mansfield (OH) Daily Shield: 14 April 1909]

Snyder, Sammy -- The oldest child of Henry Snyder, Sammy, was buried on Monday. The funeral took place from their residence on North Main Street. [Ohio Liberal: 28 May 1879]

Snyder, Samuel -- bur. 5/24/1879 at Mansfield Cem., dropsy; 9y, 3m, 19d [Ohio Liberal: 09 July 1879]

Snyder, Samuel -- Saturday. Samuel Snyder, of Mifflin Township, died last evening of typhoid pneumonia. He had been sick about two weeks. His age was about 40 years. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 11 May 1889, Vol. LXXI, No. 51]

Snyder, Samuel -- Samuel Snyder died quite suddenly at West Union, Illinois, Friday morning of last week. His death was the result of a paralytic stroke. His body was brought to Robinson and buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. T.P. Stewart, pastor in charge of the Radical U.B. church. Mr. Snyder left Robinson Tuesday afternoon for West Union where he expected to spend several weeks visiting relatives. He reached there Wednesday evening in perfect health. Thursday he was preparing to go to the country and went to the depot, loaded his trunk and started to put on his overcoat. While thus engaged he was stricken with paralysis and fell. He was carried to the home of a nephew, E.A. Snyder, and medical aid was given him, but of no avail. He gradually grew worse and died at 1:15 Friday morning. His nephew writes that he did not suffer any pain and only fell asleep from which he never wakened. Samuel Snyder was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, December 16, 1828. While a child he removed with his parents to Richland County, Ohio, at which place he remained until 1862 when he removed to Brown County, Kansas, where he lived the balance of his life with the exception of three years, two of which were spent in Ohio and one in Oregon. He was united in marriage with Miss Catharen McCuen, of Richland County, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1857. Four children were born to them, one of the children dying in its youth. The mother died in 1900. The remaining members of the family are Frank and W.O. Snyder and Mrs. James Clendenen. -- [Bellville Messenger: 03 February 1905, Vol. 13, No. 3 as reprinted from the Robinson (Kans.) Index, January 12, 1905]

Snyder, Sarah (Pluck) -- Wednesday. Mrs. Sarah Snyder, widow of the late James B. Snyder, died at 6 o'clock this morning at the home of Geo. W. Bristow, 398 Bowman Street. Mrs. Snyder was 81 years old. She leaves three children, John Scholl and Mrs. Thomas Johns, of this city, and a Mrs. Haffer, who resides in Michigan. The deceased was a sister of J.N. and Nicholas Pluck and Mrs. Wm. DeHart, of this city. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Interment at Caesarea. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 09 December 1893, Vol. LXXVI, No. 29]

Snyder, Sherman -- Sherman Snyder, late of Shelby, died in Dakota, and his remains will arrive at Shelby today. [Mansfield Herald: 05 September 1889, Vol. 39, No. 42]

Snyder, Sherman F. -- SHELBY. The remains of Sherman F. Snyder who died in Dakota, Sept. 3rd., arrived hers Saturday and were interred on Sunday, Elder Bowell, of Mansfield, conducting the services. Snyder seems to have died under suspicious circumstances. He went from this place to Dakota about five years ago and took up a squatter's claim, for which he would have received a deed in a few days had he lived. A few days before his death his parents received a letter from him in which he stated that he was well and expected after getting his deed during the present month to visit them about Oct. 1st. On Sept. 3rd. a telegram was received announcing his death and at the request of his parents his body was shipped here and arrived as stated above. Snyder while residing here, it is said, was an inoffensive and industrious young man and it is the opinion of many that he was foully dealt with by some party or parties who desired to possess themselves of his claim. No autopsy was held, a thing that should have been done under the circumstances, in order to shed light, if possible, upon what is generally regarded as a mysterious death. The friends are thinking seriously of sending an attorney to Snyder's late residence to look after his claim, and to learn, if possible, the manner in which he came to his death. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 14 September 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 17]

Snyder, Susan -- d. 8/27/1871 at Franklin Twp.; 75y, 6m, 3d; b. Pennsylvania; married; house keeper; white; cause - liver complaint; res. Franklin Township [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Snyder, Thomas G. -- Thomas G. Snyder, a resident of Mansfield for more than 60 years, passed away Monday afternoon at 3:00 at his home, 41 Wood street, at the advanced age of 81 years. Mr. Snyder was born at Stoughstown, Cumberland county, Pa. Nov. 5, 1820, and lived there until he was a young man, when he came to Ohio. That was before the das of the great railroads and it was a long and tedious journey across the mountains and through the country to this county. He was a carpenter and ____ and worked at that trade until of late years. He has lived in his present home for a great many years. Many of the streets in that part of the city were fields when he settled there. He was married to Anna Margaret Brickman, who died July 17, 1889. Mr. Snyder leaves two sons, Dr. C.N. Snyder, of Wood street, and Edward Snyder, a contractor at Chicago; and two daughters, Miss Anna M. Snyder, a teacher in the Mansfield high school, and Miss Cora Snyder. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Frank D. Findley, of the United Presbyterian church, Wednesday afternoon at 2:00. Services and interment private. [Mansfield News: 19 November 1901, Vol. 17, No. 222]

Snyder, William H. -- Tuesday. William H. Snyder died at his home, No. 228 North Main Street, at 6:30 last evening. The deceased has been afflicted with rheumatism for the space of nearly one year, but the direct cause of his death was due to being overcome with the heat about two weeks ago. Mr. Snyder was in the grocery business on North Main Street and was a good citizen. He was about 50 years of age and leaves a wife and three children. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from the residence on North Main Street, Rev. H.A. Sumrell officiating. George W. Snyder, passenger and freight agent of the Erie R.R. company at this point is a brother of the deceased. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 16 August 1890, Vol. LXXIII, No. 13]

Sodders, John -- John Sodders, boss car inspector of Toledo (OH), formerly of Crestline, had his hand cut off and was squeezed through the hips Tuesday week. He died Wednesday morning at the N.W.O. yards. He leaves a family. [Mansfield Herald: 21 October 1886]

Solomon, John -- Mansfield. John R. Solomon, 67, of 503 Birchlawn Blvd., Mansfield, died September 30 in a car-bus accident near Jeromesville. Mr. Solomon was born April 26, 1919, in Butler. He graduated from Loudonville High School and had been a resident of Mansfield most of his life. He was employed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for 17 years, retiring in 1970. He was a graduate of the Cleveland College of Mortuary Science and a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. Mr. Solomon was a member of St. Peter�s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus 687, and the Father Clement Falter Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was founder of the Greater Mansfield Philatelic and Numismatic Society and a member of the American Numismatic Association, the Ashland Coin Club, the Fostoria Coin Club and the Pennsylvania and Ohio Coin Club. He was a member of the Ohio State Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association and the American Legion Post 257 of Loudonville. He had been active in the Boy Scouts since 1932 and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is survived by his wife, Eva Mayer Solomon; one sister, Mary Styers of Mt. Vernon; and one brother, Elmer of Wooster. Funeral service was held October 4 at St. Peter�s Catholic Church. He was buried in Colonial Gardens, with members of the Join Veterans Council conducting military services at the graveside. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper cited, dated Oct. 9, 1970]

Soloman, Lois -- Mansfield. Mrs. Lois E. Soloman, 71, of 110 Blymyer Ave., Mansfield, sister of Mrs. Edward Evans of Bellville, died Dec. 28 in Mansfield General Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Soloman was born in Loudonville and had lived in Mansfield for the past 40 years. She was a retired employee of T & A Thrift-T Mart and was a member of St. Luke�s Lutheran Church. Services were Monday at the Wappner Funeral Home. Burial was in Loudonville Cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper cited, dated Jan. 3, 1980.]

Somerby, Lizzie (Odell) -- Mrs. J.L. Somerby, formerly Miss Lizzie Odell, died at her home, Los Angeles, Cal., Saturday, Nov. 19. -- [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: 02 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 99]

Sommers, Mary Alice Cullison -- Mrs. Mary Alice Sommers, wife of Charles Sommers, died this morning at 5:15 at her home in the Carpenter-Ozier block, on East Fourth street, after having been ill for some time with cancer. About fifteen months ago she had an operation performed for the removal of cancer. Her maiden name was Mary Alice Cullison, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. N.W. Cullison, of Mt. Vernon, where she was born Jan. 14, 1854, and was married there twenty-four years ago to Charles Sommers, who with one son, George Sommers, of this city, survives her. The family has resided here for the past seven years. Mrs. Sommers was a member of the Episcopal church. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. A.B. Putnam, of Grace Episcopal church Friday morning at 9:00 at the late home of the deceased on East Fourth street. The remains will be taken at 10:15 on the B. & O. Friday morning to Mt. Vernon and services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Hull of the Episcopal church at the home of Mrs. Thomas Hillier, sister of the deceased, at 6 Park street. One other sister of Mrs. Sommers is Mrs. Charles Beazel, of New Castle, Pa. Mrs. Sommer's father died only about 6 months ago at Mt. Vernon. [Mansfield Daily News: 24 October 1901, Vol. 17, No. 200]

Sonders, ---- -- Ganges. Mr. Sonders, an aged and exemplary citizen of this community, died Tuesday. The deceased was entirely helpless for over a year, but was only dangerously ill for a brief time. He bore his affliction patiently until the last. His wife preceded him to the peaceful world a number of years ago. He leaves several children and a host of friends to mourn his departure. The funeral services was conducted by the Rev. Loose, interment at the London Cemetery. -- [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: 15 July 1898, Vol. 14, No. 59]

Sonnanstine, Cornelius F. -- Fellow Lodge members issued resolutions of respect in the 27 October 1854 edition of the Plymouth Advertiser (Vol. 2, No. 1)

Sonnanstine, J.F. -- Saturday. Major J.F. Sonnanstine, well known in this city, died at his home in McConnellsville, O., Thursday afternoon, of heart trouble. Mr. Sonnanstine was Major of the 65th. O.V.I. and served throughout the late war with great credit and bravery. He was a prominent officer of the Sherman Brigade and was permanent president of that association. The deceased had a number of relatives residing in this city, including Mrs. Nelson Ozier and A.P. Sanker, who will attend the funeral. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 03 November 1894, Vol. LXXVII, No. 25]

Sonnanstine, Mrs. J.F. -- Saturday. Mrs. J.F. Sonnanstine, Sr., of Bloominggrove Township, died on Thursday last at 6 o'clock p.m., aged 78 years and 6 months. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 11 o'clock at the Disciple church at Shenandoah. Mrs. Sonnanstine was one of the early residents of Bloominggrove Township, and her father laid out the town of Shenandoah. Her husband has been dead for twenty years. She was the mother of 16 children, of whom 13 are living, all of whom are expected to be present at the funeral tomorrow. Deceased was a member of the Disciple Church. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 09 March 1889, Vol. LXXI, No. 42]

Sonner, Anna C. -- bur. 9/23/1876 at Mansfield Cem.; 14y, 3m, 10d; res. Mansfield [Richland Shield & Banner: 13 January 1877]

Sonner, Anna M. -- Mrs. Anna M. Sonner, wife of John P. Sonner, one and a half miles northeast of town died Monday morning at 12:30. Funeral from her late residence Wednesday at 1 p.m. Deceased was born in Germany, April 7th., 1807, and came to Mansfield in 1844. She leaves one son, W.H., and two daughters, Mrs. J. Schambs and Mrs. John Frietchen. Her husband also survives her. [Mansfield Herald: 19 September 1889, Vol. 39, No. 44]

Sonner, Anna Maria -- Tuesday. The funeral of Mrs. Anna Maria Sonner will take place at the German Evangelical Church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 21 September 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 18]

Sonner, Christian -- bur. 6/29/1876 at Mansfield Cem.; 38y, 4m, 6d; res. Mansfield [Richland Shield & Banner: 13 January 1877]

Sonner, Edward -- Died, Sept. 21, at 3 a.m., Edward Sonner, aged 33 years, at the home of his father, J.A. Sonner, in Washington Township. Funeral Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the German church, Washington Township, conducted by the Rev. N. Leman. [Semi-Weekly News: 22 September 1896, Vol. 12, No. 77]

Sonner, Harry -- d. 8/1885, cholera infantum; 7m; bur. Mansfield Cemetery [Mansfield Herald: 07 January 1886] *recorded in the source paper as Harry Soner.

Sonner, Mary Ann -- Monday. Mrs. Mary Ann Sonner, wife of John P. Sonner, died at the home of her husband, one and a half miles northeast of the city last night, of old age. The deceased was born at Nassau, Germany, April 8, 1807. She was married in 1837 and came to this country seven years later, residing in and about Mansfield ever since. She was the mother of four children, three of whom are still living. These are Wm. Sonner, Mrs. John Schambs and Mrs. Katherine Freitchen. The funeral will take place from her late home Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rev. F. Buesser officiating. Mrs. Sonner was a member of the German Evangelical church. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 21 September 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 18]

Sonner, Mary L. -- bur. 4/1877 at Mansfield Cem., congestion of the brain; 61y, 11m, 17d; res. Mansfield [Richland Shield & Banner: 05 May 1877]

Sonners, John P. -- Thursday. John P. Sonners, aged 77 years and 9 days, died at his residence, one and one-half miles northeast of the city, last evening of la grippe. The funeral services will be held at the house Saturday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, Rev. Buesser officiating. The deceased came to this country from Germany in 1844, and settled in Washington Township. There he remained until 1860 when he moved to the farm on which he died. He leaves one son and two daughters, Mrs. Sonners having died in September 1890. Mr. S. was a Democrat and prominent in the affairs of his section. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 02 May 1891, Vol. LXXIII, No. 50]

Sorg, Sigmund -- Sigmund Sorg departed his life last night at 7 o'clock. He had been suffering with lung trouble for more than a year, but was able to be around until a short time ago, when he became much worse and was compelled to take to his bed. Mr. Sorg was born in Bardan, Hungary, March 16, 1840, and came to the United States in 1864. He came to Mansfield to reside permanently in 1866 and leaned the watch-making trade, which he followed up to the time of his death, being associated with S. Engwiler on North Main Street. In March, 1864, he was united in marriage to Mary Steiner, of Wayne County, but no children blessed the union. Ever since coming to Mansfield Mr. Sorg has been at the had of "The Believers in Christ" church and his work has been so faithful that his death is a sore affliction to that congregation. His wife, father and mother, were at his bed side when he died. Rev. Andrew Brown, of Toledo, will conduct the funeral services at the late residence, No. 670 Park Avenue West, Thursday, at 2 p.m. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 21 October 1893, Vol. LXXVI, No. 22]

Sorgen, Benjamin F. -- 78Y; d. 3/10/1955 at People's Hosp., Mansfield; blacksmith & carpenter on railroad; b. 12/24/1876 at Hardin Co., OH; h/o Mona; bur. Bellville Cem. [MNJ 3/11/1955]

Sotzen, ---- -- Died, on last Sabbath, infant daughter of Jacob & Elizabeth Sotzen, of this place. [Shelby Independent News: 04 April 1872, Vol. 4, No. 23]

Sotzen, ---- -- Died, on Thursday, August 13th., infant son of J.J. & Elizabeth Sotzen, aged about two months. [Shelby Independent News: 21 August 1873, Vol. 5, No. 43]

Sotzen, Elizabeth -- Tuesday. Elizabeth Sotzen, of Shelby, died at the Toledo Insane Asylum yesterday. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 30 November 1889, Vol. LXXII, No. 28]

Sotzen, Mary Ann Patman -- Mrs. Mary Ann Patman Sotzen, aged 48 years, died Monday in her home in Shelby after an illness of more than two years. Until her marriage to Harry Sotzen, in 1904, she lived in Bellville. She is survived by her husband, her mother Mrs. Hannah Patman, four sisters -- Mrs. Harry Alexander, Mrs. William Etz, Mrs. Eugene Brentlinger, all of Bellville, and Mrs. Roy Norris of Mansfield. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. [Richland County Leader: 24 June 1921, Vol. 2, No. 28]

Sotzin, Mary -- Shelby - Mary, daughter of J.J. Sotzin, dead. -- [Bellville Star: 25 December 1884, Vol. 8, No. 13]

Souder, Mary -- DIED ... SOUDER ... At Shelby, March 15th., Mary, wife of George Souder, aged 68 years. [Mansfield Daily Herald: 17 March 1886, No. 304]

Soulen, Margaret A. -- d. 3/3/1954 at Memorial Hosp., New York City; Mansfield resident; native of Milwaukee, WI; w/o Harry B. [MNJ 3/4/1954]

South, William -- bur. 6/1886 at Mansfield Cem., 49y; cancer [Mansfield Herald: 15 July 1886]

Southall, Enoch (Nick) - Funeral services for Enoch (Nick) Southall, 77, of 396 West Fifth Ave., who died Wednesday in Mansfield General Hospital, will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors by the Rev. Raymond Butler of the Central United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Mansfield Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Bev Craig. (Thursday 9 September 1978, Mansfield News Journal, Pg. 20)

Southard, Jack -- Mansfield. Jack Raleigh Southard, 87, of 1041 Donawood Dr., Mansfield, father of Willie Southard, Rt. 3, Bellville, died Thursday morning, April 3, in Mansfield General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Southard was born in Princeton, Ky., and lived in the Mansfield area since 1946. He was a retried employee of Empire Reeves and was a member of the Delano Lodge. Surviving is another son, James Southard of 1041 Donawood Dr., Mansfield; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Miss Lula Southard of Princeton, Ky. Services were Saturday at the Wappner Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Donald Holtzapple, pastor of the Diamond Hills Baptist Church. Burial was in Mansfield Cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper cited, dated April 10, 1975.]

Southard, Lillie Mae -- Mansfield. Mrs. Lillie Mae Southard, 74, formerly of 1378 Mansfield-Lucas Road, Mansfield, died Wednesday, March 31, at Ashland Samaritan Hospital following a long illness. Among the survivors is one son, Charles of Ankenytown and one brother, Robert Halloman, of Bellville. Services were Saturday at the Wappner Funeral Home. Burial was in Mansfield Cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper cited, dated April 8, 1976]

Sowers, Jane (Delamater) -- d. 10/30/1867 at Lexington; 28y, 6m, 8d; b. New York; d/o Peter Delamater & Mary Brink; white; cause: consumption; res. Lexington [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Sowers, Jannie -- d. 10/30/1867 at Lexington; 29y; married; white; cause: consumption; res. Lexington [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Sowers, Lucetta -- Mrs. Lucetta Sowers died Wednesday morning of last week and her remains were interred in the old German graveyard on the Thursday afternoon following. Her age of 66 years, one month and 2 days. The funeral was preached by Rev. A. Lantz, of Lexington. [Worthington Enterprise: 24 April 1890, Vol. II, No. 21]

Sowers, Samuel -- Amoy. Samuel Sowers, formerly of this place, was buried in Williams County, last Sunday. [Semi-Weekly News: 03 September 1897, Vol. 13, No. 71]

Sowers, Susan -- Lexington, April 15 -- Died on Sunday evening, April 11th., at her home in Lexington, Mrs. Susan Sowers, widow of Moses Sowers. She was born in Bermington Co., Vermont [sic], November 25, 1801; came with her father's family to Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio, in 1816 and married Moses Sowers in 1829. They came to Lexington in October, '32, and has been a resident of this place ever since. The funeral took place from her late home at 2 pm. on Tuesday and was largely attended by her many friends. Rev. C. Cuttler, of the Congregational church, of which she had been a member for over thirty-five years, officiating, her son, B. Sowers, her brother, J.U. Bloomer, and her two nephews, J.S. Davis and B.J. Bloomer acting as pall bearers. Mrs. Sowers was the oldest resident of this place except Thos. Cook. Among those present from abroad in notice were J.S. Davis and Mrs. Clara Sowers, Monroeville; Mr. Samuel Wilkinson, Mr. Chas. Bloomer, Mrs. Kate Rose, Miss Carrie Brown and Mrs. P. Breckenridge, Norwalk; Mr. J.U. Bloomer, Galion; Mrs. Dr. Hathaway, Toledo; Mrs. Frank Sowers, Mrs. Retta Garrett and Miss Bricker, Shelby; Mr. B.J. Blomer, Newark; Mr. & Mrs. Levi Zimmerman, Mr. & Mrs. F.M. Proctor, Mr. G.M. Wilkinson, Mr. Jas. Carrothers, Mansfield; Mr. & Mrs. J. Smurr, Nankin; Mrs. Dr. Kiennrman [sic], Tiffin. The following letter was received by her sons from Rev. Wm. Anderson and was read at her funeral by his request. Mr. G.M. Sowers, her oldest son, was not able to attend the funeral being confined to his home by sickness. <<letter of memorial omitted here but is included in original newspaper>> [Mansfield Herald: 22 April 1886]

Sowers, William -- Wm. Sowers, father of Gus. Sowers, died at the Infirmary of general debility, last Friday, and was buried at the old German churchyard on Sunday, aged 67 years, 7 months and 21 days. [Worthington Enterprise: 18 September 1890, Vol. II, No. 42]

Southard, Randal -- Mansfield. Randal Scot Southard, 18, of River Falls, Wis., grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Glen Southard of Bellville, died Nov. 21 following a farm accident when the tractor he was operating overturned on him. Southard was born April 20, 1966, in Mansfield, where he had been a resident until moving to River Falls 18 months ago. He was a graduate of River Falls High School and while in Mansfield had attended Ontario High School. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vic (Helen) Waisley of St. Louis, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Bill F. (Evelyn) Southard of Mansfield; one brother, Sean W. Southard of St. Louis; three stepbrothers, James Thorpe, Scott Thorpe, and Tony Thorpe, all of Mansfield; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hoch of Mansfield; and step-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Franks of Jeromesville. Services were Monday at the Finefrock Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Wilbur B. Meiser, retired United Methodist minister. Burial was in Mansfield Memorial Park. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper cited, dated November 29, 1984.]

Sowash, Alice -- Mt. Zion. Mrs. Alice Sowash, wife of H. Sowash, was buried at Mt. Zion last Monday. [Richland Shield & Banner: 22 November 1890, Vol. LXXIII, No. 27]

Sowash, "Grandmother" -- Lucas. Grandmother Sowash, aged 81 years, 8 months and 22 days, dropped dead on Sabbath morning and was buried Tuesday, Rev. Heiberthousen officiating. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 13 September 1890, Vol. LXXIII, No. 17]

Sowash, Howard C.�Mansfield. Howard C. Sowash, 73, of 360 Grace St., died Friday at General Hospital following an extended illness. Born July 8, 1887 in Mifflin township, he spent his entire life in this vicinity. He was [a] retired employe[e] of the Mansfield Tire and Rubber Co., where he worked in the curing room. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Lenora Robinet Sowash, two sons, Arthur and Floyd Sowash; and one daughter, Mrs. A. W. Kaufman, all of Mansfield; two step � sons. Joseph and Floyd Simons; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; four brothers, Delmar, Dewey and Lyle Sowash of Mansfield, and Roy Sowash of Loudonville, and four sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Fryman of Dayton, Mrs. Fay Coughlin if Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Ella Sowash and Mrs. Leota Beer of Mansfield. The body was removed to the Wappner Funeral Home where services will be held at 1 p. m. Tuesday in charge of Dr. Carveth P. Mitchell, pastor of the First Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Mansfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home starting Sunday evening. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Mansfield News Journal, Sunday, 25 December 1960, p. 3] Typist�s Note: The Cemetery Index says he is buried in Section SP-14, Lot 13]

Sowers, Mrs. Fred -- Independence. Mrs. Fred Sowers died last Monday morning. [Bellville Star: 24 November 1887, Vol. 11, No. 9]

Sowers, Susan -- Lexington. Mrs. Susan Sowers died at her home on Main St. the 11th. She was eighty-six years old. Her remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends and relatives. [Bellville Star: 22 April 1886, Vol. 9, No. 30]

Soyez, Horatio L. -- A telegram received this morning by Mrs. Elizabeth Soyez, of 135 East Second street, announced the death of her husband, Horatio L. Soyez, at the Toledo Asylum for the Insane. Mr. Soyez sustained a stroke of paralysis about a year ago and his mind became so affected that it was necessary to send him to Toledo for treatment. Word was received this week that he was suffering with a bealing (sic) on his foot and, although no serious results were anticipated, his death occurred Thursday morning. Mr. Soyez was born in Marietta, 58 years ago, and has resided in Mansfield for nine years. Until recently he conducted a grocery store at the corner of East Second and Hedges Streets. Besides a wife, Mr. Soyez leaves a daughter, Miss Mary Soyez, a teacher in the public schools, and two sons, Adolph and Robert. No arrangements have as yet been made for the interment. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield): 20 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 43]

Soyez, Horatio L. -- The remains of Horatio L. Soyez who died in Toledo Thursday, arrived in the city Friday morning. Funeral services at his late residence, 135 East Second Street, Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment private. [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield): 24 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 44]

Soyez, Mary Cunningham -- d. 9/955 at Evanston, IL; former Mansfield Senior H.S. teacher [MNJ 9/7/1955]

Spade, ---- -- Saturday. The 4-years-old daughter of Daniel Spade, residing on Pleasant Avenue, died at 5 o'clock last evening after a short illness. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family residence. [Richland Shield & Banner: 02 July 1892]

Spade, Emma L. -- d. 2/6/1872 at Worthington Twp.; b. Ohio; 4y, 17d; single; white; cause of death = croup; res. Worthington Township [Richland County Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Spade, Isaac -- d. 2/25/1872 at Worthington Twp.; 55y, 3m, 2d; b. Pennsylvania; married; farmer; white; cause = lung disease; res. Worthington Township [Richland County Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Spade, Mary C. -- d. 2/6/1870 at Richland Co.; 2y; b. Richland Co.; no cause listed: no residence listed [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Spaid, Isaac -- DIED -- Near Bellville, Richland county, Ohio, February 19th., 1872, ISAAC SPAID, aged 60 years. He was a member of the U.B. Church, and died as he lived -- "in the Lord". � [BELLVILLE DOLLAR WEEKLY: 01 March 1872, Vol. 1, No. 1]

Spain, Anna -- Bellville. Mrs. Anna M. Spain, 69, of 135 Main St., Bellville, died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5, at Mansfield General Hospital. Mrs. Spain was born and had spent her lifetime in the Bellville area. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Bellville Church of Christ. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Miller of Butler; three grandchildren; one step-granddaughter, and three step-great-grandchildren. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper cited, dated January 5, 1974.]

Spain, John -- John Spain died at his home last Thursday of consumption after an illness of more than a year. The funeral took place from the M.E. church on Saturday afternoon under the auspices of the G.A.R of which order he was a member. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Austin Philpott. -- [Bellville Star: 14 April 1887, Vol. 10, No. 29]

Spain, Matilda -- d. 3/30/1871 at Bellville; 2y, 8m, ??d; b. Ohio; white; res. Bellville [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Spain, Mrs. A.L. (nee Weirrick) -- Shortly after noon yesterday a report was circulated that a woman had dropped dead very suddenly on North East Diamond Street. Later the first report was augmented and made sensational by the rumor that the cause of death was poison while still another report conveyed the information that the lady had been beaten to death. An investigation of matters showed that the lady referred to is a Mrs. Spain, wife of A.L. Spain, a member of the firm of Reed & Spain, dealers in second-hand goods and doing business at the southeast corner of North Diamond and East Johns streets. The Spain family live in the second story of an old frame building located just south of the business block. By a great deal of questioning the reporter obtained the following information: Mrs. Spain was engaged in getting the noon-day meal, as usual, when the head of the family took a small tin vessel and, with their small child upon his arm, went down to the street to get the daily supply of milk. Upon reaching the street Spain says the milkman was not in sight and, accordingly he unlocked the door of his business rooms and went into wait. At the expiration of not over twenty minutes, the husband thinks, he returned to their rooms to find his wife lying on the floor insensible and dying. He went out on the street and stopped a couple of boys, sending one for Dr. McQuillen and the other for a neighbor, saying, at the same time, that Mrs. Spain was dying. Dr. McMillen arrived shortly after and found the woman dead. The matter created considerable talk and, as the attending physician found the woman pregnant, he sent for Coroner Maglott, who consulted several neighbors and elicited the information that the husband wife did not get along well together, to put it in the mildest form. Spain did not appear to exhibit any great grief and talked in such a disconnected manner that, after a consultation with Dr. McMillen, the coroner deemed it his duty to hold a port mortem and accordingly he summoned Drs. McCullough, Hedges, Harding, and a post mortem was held at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The official result of the examination is withheld and no details can be obtained other than that there was found to be a contusion of the pit of the stomach and a corrosion of the bowels, which would indicate poison and an unnatural cause of death. On being questioned one of the physicians state that they were not satisfied with the results of their investigation, but would give no further information. Coroner Maglott says that he will defer the inquest for a day or two and in the meantime is busily engaged in looking up evidence and witnesses in the case. The neighborly acquaintance of the family seems to be limited and consequently Dr. Maglott is experiencing considerable difficulty in securing information. The deceased was 23 years of age and her maiden name was Weirrick. The family formerly kept the Mansfield House, opposite the Keller House on North Main Street. Telegrams conveying the sad intelligence of the death were sent to James Hutchinson, a brother-in-law of Spain, who resides at No. 936 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, and also to Frank Weirrick, a brother, who lives at 38 Ashland Avenue, Cleveland. There were no new developments in the matter this afternoon. Spain was missing all morning, but at noon he returned. A SHIELD reporter talked with him at the house prior to the funeral. He said that nothing was kept in the house in the shape of poison and that "as God was his judge he had not done his wife any harm." The funeral took place at 3 o'clock this afternoon from his residence. [Richland Shield & Banner: 22 October 1892]

Spane, Susan -- Died, in Jefferson Township, August 26th., Susan, wife of John Spane, aged 48 yeas, 5 months and 21 days. [Ohio Liberal: 08 September 1881]

Spangler, ---- -- Shelby. The five-months-old child of Stephen Spangler died last Friday night of cholera infantum. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. -- [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: 26 July 1898, Vol. 14, No. 62]

Sparks, Bobbie -- Mansfield. Bobbie R. Sparks, 42, of 1039 City View Drive, Mansfield, died Jan. 12 in Mansfield General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Sparks was born July 10, 1945, in Portsmouth, residing in Mansfield most of his life. He was a telephone contractor with Birnip and Sims and a member of Diamond Hills Cathedral. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Connie; two daughters, Melissa and Bobbie Jo, both at home; one son, Ricky of Salt Lake City, Utah; three sisters, Bonnie Smith, Barbara Howard and Terry Miller, all of Mansfield; and three brothers, John of Bellville, James Virgil of Middletown and Michael Joe of Mansfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Verna Sparks. Services were held Friday afternoon at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors by the Rev. C.W. Fisk of Peoples Baptist Church. Burial was in Mansfield Cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [No newspaper cited, dated January 21, 1988.]

Sparks, Virgil P. -- 66Y; d. 6/2/1955 at home, Mansfield; b. 8/15/1889 at Fayette Co., OH; h/o Elma A. Dearth; bur. Mansfield Mem. Park [MNJ 6/3/1955]

Spath, Emma (Eckert) -- Mrs. Emma, wife of Jacob Spath, died at 12:30 this morning after a five months' illness, aged 48 years. The deceased was the daughter of the late John Eckert. Her mother resides with a daughter, Mrs. Oiler, in the Fourth Ward and is aged 91 years. Besides the husband, two children survive her, William and LeRoy at home. George and Andrew Eckert, of near Carlisle, John, of York County, and Henry, of Missouri, are brothers. Mrs. Harry Stambaugh, of Holly, Mrs. Harry Oiler, of Carlisle, and Mrs. Henry Snyder, of Mansfield, are sisters of the deceased. Mrs. Spath suffered greatly, but bore it with great Christian fortitude. She was ready to be with her Savior when He called and had no fear of death. She was a member of the Evangelical church. Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at old graveyard. -- [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield): 31 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 46 - as re-printed from the May 25th. edition of the Evening Sentinel of Carlisle, Pa.]

Spaulding, A.J. -- Lexington. Mr. A.J. Spaulding died at his residence on Monday afternoon in his 75th. year. One by one they fall like the autumnal leaves. --M. [Ohio Liberal: 13 August 1879]

Spayd, William -- William Spayd passed away peacefully on the morning of the 6th. inst., after a short illness. He died at the home of his son-in-law, J.V. Oberlin, and was in his seventy-eighth year. He was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., in 1807, and came with his father's family to Jefferson Twp., in 1821. He married Catharine Huston in 1828, and to them were born five sons and three daughters. Two of their children died in infancy. The rest are yet living. Mrs. Spayd departed this life about seven years ago. Mr. Spayd was for many years a professing Christian, and religion was to him a great comfort in life, and a strong staff in the valley of death. Brief funeral services were held at Mr. Oberlin's residence Sabbath morning, conducted by Revs. Anderson and Squier, of this place, and Rev. Shisler, of Independence. Services were also held at Four Corners' church, by Rev. Shisler, pastor of the church, to which the deceased belonged. Both these services were attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and citizens. He was buried at Four Corners beside his wife, to await the joy of the first resurrection. -- [Bellville Star: 29 January 1885, Vol. 8, No. 18]

Spayde, ---- -- bur. 3/1886 at Mansfield Cem., spasms; 1m, 3d [Mansfield Herald: 08 April 1886]

Spayde, ---- -- Bellville. A three-years-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Spayde, died of croup at their home near this place on Friday. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon. Interment at Beulah Cemetery. [Richland Shield & Banner: 07 November 1891]

Spayde, Anna L. -- BUTLER, Oct. 18 - Mrs. Anna L. Spayde, 77, died Monday at 11:20 p.m. at her home here following a lingering illness. Survivors include her husband, Asa C. Spayde; three sons, Austin, Floyd and Carl Spayde, all of Butler; four sisters, Mrs. Ladima Wohlford of Enid, Okla., and Mrs. Mary Statler, Mrs. Elizabeth Stahl and Mrs. Eunice Cutnaw of Butler, and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Spayde was born Oct. 15, 1855, on a farm three miles east of Butler, a daughter of Josiah and Nancy Horn. She was married June 17, 1880, and had spent her entire life in this community. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical church, of which she was a member. Rev. I. D. Archibald will officiate and burial will be in Four Corners cemetery in charge of the Ira George funeral home. Submitted by Jean and Faye. [The Mansfield News, Page 11: Tuesday, October 18, 1932]

Spayde, Bernard D. � Willard. Bernard D. Spayde, 70, of 640 Conwell Ave., died Monday night at Willard Area Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Butler but lived in Cleveland most of his life. He had lived in Willard for the last five months. He was a former vice president of Dickey - Grable Tool, Dye and Stamping Co. in Cleveland. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church, Engineering Society of Cleveland, Press Metal Institute and Holy Name Society. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Nancy Spayde of Willard; one son, James of Willard; six grandchildren; one brother, Dr. Richard Spayde of Rocky River and one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Bohem of Lakewood. Services will be held Thursday at Our Lady of Angels Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Francis P. Walsh will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland. Friends may call today at the Corrigan Funeral Home, Cleveland. Local arrangements were in charge of the Secor Funeral Home. Submitted by Jim B. [Mansfield News Journal, September 6, 1972, p. 5.]

Spayde, Bertha A. -- 68Y; d. 4/6/1955 at People's Hosp., Mansfield; life-long Bellville resident; bur. Bellville Cem. [MNJ 4/7/1955]

Spayde, Blanche -- Little Blanche Spayde, daughter of J.D. Spayde, residing on West Johns Street, Mansfield, was drowned by falling into a cistern at her home, Wednesday evening of last week. -- [Worthington Enterprise: 26 June 1890, Vol. II, No. 30] *The news article actually listed the father as "J.G." Spayde, but other news items have revealed that this was incorrect, and that the father's name was actually "J.D." Spayde. -- AEA 10/05

Spayde, Blanche -- The family of Daniel Spayde, a laborer residing at 66 West Johns Street, was sadly bereaved yesterday afternoon by the drowning of Blanche, the 5-year-old daughter. About 6 o'clock her father noticed her absence and he called for her. Receiving no response he began searching about the premises, thinking that perhaps she was playing and had not heard his call. The longer he searched the more alarmed he became and at last he peered into the cistern, but could not see anything. He fished around in the water with a rake and in a short time he caught hold of her dress and drew the body out. Death had come some time before, as she had been missed at least 15 minutes. The cistern cover had been removed and she fell in while drawing water. -- [Mansfield Evening News: 19 June 1890, Vol. 6, No. 90]

Spayde, Blanchie -- J.D. Spayde, a sodder by occupation, who resides on West Johns street, in the last house next to the B. & O. railroad, about 6:45 Wednesday evening had occasion to get water from a cistern for mixing it with Paris green to put on potato vines. In the yard were playing a number of children, among whom were four of his own. The children were having a good time and eating a supper under a tree. The cistern is a very deep one located on the northeast side of the house and has water almost up to the trap door. There is no pump in the cistern and only a door with leather hinges. When Mr. Spayde got his water he carefully closed the door and went to the potato patch in the same yard. When he returned in about fifteen minutes Mrs. Spayde asked where Blanchie, the third child, aged between five and six was. None of the children knew, and she could not be found about the house. Mr. Spayde thought that possibly she had fallen into the cistern. He looked in the hole, but could see nothing. He concluded to make a closer search and put down a rake. On the bottom of the cistern he caught the clothes of the child and dragged forth its lifeless body. The property belongs to Johann Connors, who has repeatedly promised to put in a pump, but always failed. Mr. Spayde has lived there for two years and this is the first that he ever knew any but the eldest child to go near the cistern. -- [Mansfield Herald: 19 June 1890, Vol. 40, No. 31] *The news article actually listed the father as "J.G." Spayde, but other news items have revealed that this was incorrect, and that the father's name was actually "J.D." Spayde. -- AEA 10/05

Spayde, Blanche -- Mansfield, June 19. The funeral of Blanche Spayde, the little girl who fell into the cistern yesterday evening, will take place at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. -- [Mansfield Evening News: 19 June 1890, Vol. 6, No. 90]

Spayde, Blanche -- We wish to sincerely thank our neighbors and friends for their assistance and sympathy during our recent trouble in the loss of our little daughter, Blanche. -- Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Spayde. -- [Mansfield Evening News: 21 June 1890, Vol. 6, No. 92] *An additional obituary can be found in the 21 June 1890 edition of Richland Shield & Banner.

Spayde, Catharine (Secrist) -- Bellville. Mrs. John Spayde died at the home of her husband near this place at 9 a.m. on Monday. Mrs. Spayde had been ill for several months, suffering from a complication of diseases that baffled the skill of the best physicians in the county. The funeral took place at the Four Corners church on Tuesday afternoon and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. -- [Mansfield Weekly News: 22 September 1887, Vol. 3, No. 43]

Spayde, Catharine (Secrist) -- Independence. Catharine Spayde, nee Secrist, was born Feb. 28, 1834, and died at her home near Bellville, O., Sept. 19, 1887, aged 53 years, 6 months and 21 days. The chronic afflictions which were taking hold of her system for a year or more, baffled the skill of the best medical aid of the county. Her sufferings were intense, yet she bore them with Christian patience and resignation. The funeral services took place from the home, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. The attendance on the occasion was unusually large. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. J.W. Walkey. The Rev. W.S. Harpster assisted in the services. Sister Spayde was a member of the Trinity class of the Evangelical association. She was converted about thirty years ago at which time she united with the church. On the day previous to her death she gave positive evidence that she was ready for her departure. She leaves a sorrowing husband and four sons with a large circle of relatives. -- [Mansfield Weekly News: 29 September 1887, Vol. 3, No. 44]

Spayde, Catharine (Secrist) -- Bellville. Mrs. John Spayde died at her home north of town on Monday morning after an illness of several months. The funeral took place on Tuesday at 12 o'clock from her late home. The remains were interred at the Four Corners' church. -- [Bellville Star: 22 September 1887, Vol. 10, No. 52]

Spayde, Catharine (Secrist) -- Independence. Mrs. John Spayde, of near Bellville, died Monday at 9 o'clock and was buried at Four Corners Tuesday afternoon. Rev. J.W. Walkey preached the funeral. -- [Bellville Star: 22 September 1887, Vol. 10, No. 52]

Spayde, Catharine (Secrist) -- Independence. Catharine Spayde, nee Secrist, was born Feb. 28, 1834, and died at her home near Bellville, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1887, aged 53 years, 6 months and 21 days. The chronic afflictions which were coming on for a year or more baffled the skill of the best medical talent of the county. Her sufferings were intense, yet she bore them very patiently. The funeral services took place from the home on Tuesday at 1 p.m. The attendance was unusually large. The sermon was preached by Rev. J.W. Walkey in the Zion church, Rev. W.S. Harpster assisting in the services. Sister Spayde was a member of the Trinity Class of the Evangelical Association. She was converted about 30 years ago, when she united with the church. The day previous to her death she gave positive evidence that she was ready for her departure. She leaves a sorrowing husband and four sons with a large circle of relatives to mourn their loss though her gain. [Bellville Star: 29 September 1887, Vol. 11, No. 1]

Spayde, Catherine -- Mrs. Catherine Spayde died Saturday in her home, near Bellville, after a short illness due to heart trouble, aged 42 years. She is survived by her husband, Charles Spayde, six children and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Long, of Bellville. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:00, the Rev. C.D. Secrist, pastor of the Christian church of Lexington, officiating. The sudden demise of Mrs. Spayde came as a sad blow to her family and many friends. [Richland County Leader: 06 May 1921, Vol. 2, No. 21]

Spayde, Donald O. -- 63Y; d. 1/24/1954 at People's Hosp., Mansfield; b. 3/14/1890 at Mansfield; h/o Maude Baxter; bur. Mansfield Mem. Park [MNJ 1/25/1954]

Spayde, Guy E. -- 66Y; d. 6/25/1955 at home, east of Butler (heart attack); b. 4/19/1889 at Bellville; h/o Ruth; bur. Bellville Cem. [MNJ 6/25/1955]

Spayde, Lovetta -- Bellville. Lovetta, 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Spayde, of Washington Twp., was taken sick with membranous croup Monday and died Tuesday noon. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at the Ebenezer church, and interment made in the Brandt Cemetery. [Bellville Messenger: 26 January 1906, Vol. 13, No. 52]

Spayde, Mrs. Samuel -- Mt. Olive. Samuel Spayde's wife was buried at the Four Corners Church on last Sabbath. It was the largest funeral that was ever held at that place. The sermon was preached by Rev. Rife. She died last Friday. [Bellville Star: 18 May 1882, Vol. 5, No. 33]

Spayde, Mrs. Samuel (nee Armstrong) -- Bellville. Mrs. Samuel Spayde died at her home in Fremont on Thursday, July 13th. Mrs. Spayde, whose maiden name was Armstrong, spent the early years of her life in this neighborhood. Her sisters, Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Hines, and three brothers, are all residents of this vicinity. U.F. Armstrong was at her bedside for some days previous to her death and remained until after the funeral. [Richland Shield & Banner: 15 July 1893]

Spear, Brinkerhoff -- 60Y; partner - Horner-Spear Insurance Agency; Ass't Sec.-Treas., Mansfield Mutual Fire Ins. Co.; d. 1/9/1952 at home, Mansfield; b. 9/14/1891 at Jersey City, NJ; Came to Mansfield in 1914 [MNJ: 10 January 1952] {photo}

Spear, Burnice -- Plymouth. Burnice, the 13-year-old daughter of Sol. Spear, the clothier, died about 4 o'clock Monday morning of peritonitis. She had been sick only a few weeks but although everything was done for her she steadily grew worse. Dr. Mitchell, of Mansfield, was here in consultation with Dr. Sykes last week and it was the opinion then that she could not recover. [Semi-Weekly News: 22 October 1897, Vol. 13, No. 85]

Spear, Leah Wilcox -- Mrs. Leah Wilcox Spear, 84, of 180 Euclid Avenue, widow of Brinkerhoff H Spear, died in Larkspur, Colorado, while visiting her son Wednesday evening. Mrs. Spear was born in Mansfield, Ohio, July 12, 1891, and had been a resident here all of her life. She formerly was employed in a supervisory capacity at Ashland College. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution and ELK sewing club. Surviving are two sons, Robert B. of Larkspur, Colorado, and John W, of Marietta, Ohio, seven grandsons and three great-granddaughters. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Finefrock�s. Submitted by Judy. [Mansfield News Journal: 06 November 1975, p. 8]

Spears, Pearl -- 25Y; d. 4/25/1956 at Mary Lang residence; b. 10/11/1931 at Logan, WV; d/o Mrs. Ida Viars (Mansfield); bur. Butcher Cem., Chapmanville, ??. [MNJ 4/26/1956]

Spease, Peter -- bur. 6/3/1876 at Mansfield Cem.; 26y, 2m; res. Washington Twp. [Richland Shield & Banner: 13 January 1877]

Speece, John J. -- John J. Speece died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Kemmler, No. 8 Cemetery Street, at 3:10 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The deceased was born Sept. 23, 1816, and ws therefore more than 81 years of age. Funeral Monday, Oct. 25, at 1:30 o'clock p.m. [Semi-Weekly News: 26 October 1897, Vol. 13, No. 86]

Speece, Katharine -- Thursday. Mrs. Katharine Speece, aged 81, wife of Jacob Speece, died at her home, 6 miles south of the city, yesterday, of old age and a complication of diseases. The deceased leaves a husband, two daughters, Mrs. Fred Kemmler, of this city, and Mrs. Nicholas Straub, south of the city. The funeral will be held from the residence at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Interment in the Mansfield Cemetery. [Richland Shield & Banner: 15 April 1893]

Speece, Peter -- On Saturday evening last, a young man named Peter Speece, who resided five or six miles south of Mansfield, left this city with a load of lumber for Mr. Sickinger's barn, now being built, and about five o'clock, when less than half a mile from Mr. Sickinger's, from some cause, supposed to be the slipping forward of the lumber, the horses started and Mr. Speece was thrown off, the wheels with the full weight of the lumber, passing diagonally over his bowels and right breast. He raised upon his feet, made a few steps in great agony, but fell back and expired in a few minutes after persons came up. He was an industrious young man and seldom indulged in intoxicating drinks; but on this occasion is said to have been indulging some before he left town, and on the way home, which doubtless is the cause of his sudden and terrible death. Coroner McLaughlin summoned a jury on Sunday composed of Mr. S. Charles, Emanuel Garver, George Bowers, Christian Mengert, John Fox and C.C. Charles, whose verdict was that the deceased came to his death by being crushed under the wheels of his wagon while intoxicated. [Richland Shield & Banner: 10 June 1876]

Speer, Gertrude -- Word has been received here of the death of Miss Gertrude Speer, of Blairs Mills, Pa. Miss Speer formerly lived with Dr. and Mrs. A.J. Erwin and attended school here. Miss Speer was 19 years old and death resulted from consumption. [Mansfield News: 03 October 1901, Vol. 17, No. 182]

Speer, Jane -- Independence. Jane Speer, aged 85, died at 10 minutes to 12 o'clock a.m., Wednesday of last week, and was buried Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Independence Cemetery. Rev. Scott preached the funeral. [Bellville Star: 05 November 1885]

Speer, John E. -- Last evening the startling information was received here that Dr. John E. Speer, who for the past year has been associated with his uncle, Dr. A.J. Erwin, in the medical firm of Erwin & Speer, had been shot and killed accidentally at his old home at Blair's Mills, Pa., where h had been recreating, and was expected back here in a few days. The information of the sad affair was conveyed by a telegram received by Dr. Erwin. Aside from the mention of the accident, the telegram stated nothing with regard to the manner in which it occurred and the only additional information was to the effect that the funeral would occur Thursday. The doctor's sisters, the Misses Margaret and Gertrude Speer, left last night for Blair's Mills to attend the funeral. Letters are looked for to tell of the particulars of the accident. Dr. Speer was born at Blair's Mills, Pa., in 1872. He was a son of J.H. Speer and his mother was a sister of Dr. A.J. Erwin. He was a cousin of Dr. Mary J. Finley and also of Mrs. A.B. Lean. He came to Mansfield in 1887 and attended the Mansfield High School, graduating with the class of 1891. He studied two years in the medical department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and one year at medical college at Cincinnati. He then entered the Long Island Hospital Medical college of New York, graduating with the class of '95. After graduating he came back to Mansfield and entered into a partnership with Dr. Erwin. He went to Blair's Mills last July on a visit to his parents and has been there ever since. He was a young man of great promise and had gained for himself an enviable reputation in his chosen profession. He was highly respected by all with whom he was associated and the information of his death was received with profound sorrow by a large circle of friends in this city. [Semi-Weekly News: 30 October 1896, Vol. 12, No. 88]

Speer, John E. -- A letter received by Dr. Finley Thursday from a younger brother of Dr. Speer, to whom the fatal accident occurred on Tuesday at Blair's Mills, Pa., conveys further information regarding the sad occurrence. Dr. Speer was out hunting on the mountains and had the gun which he was carrying cocked. He fell on the weapon which was discharged, shooting him in the thigh. The accident occurred about 10:30 o'clock. He was removed to his home and died at 1:30 o'clock from loss of blood and the shock. He would have returned to Mansfield about a month ago but the physician at his home became very ill and Dr. Speer attended the doctor and took charge of his practice. The doctor had recovered and Dr. Speer had intended coming home in a few days. [Semi-Weekly News: 30 October 1896, Vol. 12, No. 88]

Spence, Bernard Frank -- Funeral services for Bernard Frank Spence, 65, Lohr Rd., who died Tuesday morning in his home, will be held Friday, at 1 p.m. in the Ontario Home of the Wappner Funeral Directors by Dr. Wray C. Smith. Burial will be in the Mansfield Memorial Park. Masonic services will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Spence was born April 12, 1914, in Newark and lived in the Mansfield area most of his life. He was the retired owner of Spence's Trucking Co., and also worked for Moritz Concrete. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, the Frank Marquis Lodge 690 F & AM, Mansfield Council 94, Mansfield Commandery 21, Al Koran Shrine, Mansfield Shrine Club and the Baku Grotto. During World War II, he served with the Seabees. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy I. Harden Spence; one daughter, Mrs. James (Judy) Haselhuhn of Troy, Michigan; one son, James of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one step-son, Thomas G. Maiyer of Ontario; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Michael (Joyce) Riddlebaugh of Mansfield and Mrs. David (Brenda) Marshman of Rocky Face, Georgia; and 12 grandchildren. Submitted by Mike. [Mansfield News Journal: 25 July 1979]

Spencer, Frankie -- Frankie Spencer, a two-months old child of Prof. and Mrs. E.L. Hall, of the Ohio Business College, died Wednesday week of convulsions. The remains were taken to Delaware for interment. [Mansfield Herald: 07 January 1886]

Spencer, George Horton -- GEORGE HORTON SPENCER, one of the old residents of this city, passed away last evening about 9:30 o'clock at his home on W. Grimes St. GEORGE HORTON SPENCER was the son of GEORGE and CATHERINE SPENCER and was born near Rochester, N. Y., March 30, 1830 -- aged 88 years and 6 months. He was converted at an early age and was a Baptist minister for over 50 years. On October 25, 1857, in Richland Co., Ohio, he was united in marriage to DIANA THOMAS. To this union were born eight children, five of whom with the mother have preceded him in death. Those surviving are: THEODOSIA, with whom he made his home; C. B. SPENCER, who resides north of Fairfield, and MRS. A. B. VAN NOSTRAND of Monta Vista, Col. A short funeral service will be held from the home Thursday morning at 10 o'clock and the remains will then be taken to Howard Grove Baptist Church where services will be at 11 o'clock in charge of REV. BUTLER. https://sites.rootsweb.com/~iajeffer. Submitted by Deb. [Fairfield Daily Journal (Iowa): 01 October 1918] Additional burial information: Howard Grove Cemetery, Section 6 -- Penn Township-North side of County Road "H" -- Copied summer of 1963 -- Spencer: G. H. Mar. 30, 1830 - Sept. 30, 1918; Diana, his wife, Mar. 12, 1828 - July 6, 1911 (Thomas) -- Spencer: Sylvester Mansfield, son of G. H. and D. Spencer, Died Mar. 19, 1872 Aged 3 years 2 months and 3 days; Spencer: Lochiel Thadeus, son of G. H. and D. Spencer, Died Mar. 29, 1886 Aged 13 years 6 months and 10 days. https://sites.rootsweb.com/~iajeffer. Submitted by Deb.

Spencer, George Horton -- MR. SPENCER was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the same company with the late B. M. MIKESELL who lived less than a block from him. https://sites.rootsweb.com/~iajeffer. Submitted by Deb. [Fairfield (Iowa) Daily Journal: 04 October 1918, p. 8]

Spencer, Laura P. (Barker) -- DIED, At Milwaukee, Wis., January 22, 1914, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.G. Thomson, Mrs. Laura P. Spencer, aged 84 years. Mrs. Spencer was known to some of our older citizens as the daughter of Messer Barker, one of Plymouth's pioneer business men. Her remains were brought to Plymouth, and funeral services were held at the home of W.A. Clark. The beautiful burial service of the Episcopal Church, of which Mrs. Spencer was a life-long member, was read by Rev. Mapes, of Sandusky, O. Interment at Pioneer's Rest on the Barker family lot. Mrs. Spencer is survived by her three children, Arthur E., of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. J.G. Thomson, of Milwaukee, and Miss Kate Spencer, of Washington, D.C. -- [Plymouth Advertiser: 31 January 1914, Vol. 61, No. 11]

Spencer, Robert -- d. 3/14/1872 at Madison Twp.; 90y, 8m; widowed; b. Duchess Co., NY; white; cause - old age; res. Madison Township [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Spenser, Annie -- bur. 4/11/1879 at Mansfield Cem., spasms; 20y [Ohio Liberal: 09 July 1879]

Sperry, Chilion -- Chilion Sperry, father of Mrs. F.M. Searles, wfie of Rev. Searles, died at the residence of his daughter, last Sunday morning at 1 o'clock. The funeral services were held at the house Monday afternoon. The body was taken to Cleveland for interment. The deceased was 71 years of age. [Ohio Liberal: 26 November 1879]

Sperry, Mrs. Albert -- Mrs. Albert Sperry, mother of Mrs. E.H. Lindsey and Mrs. George A. Rinehart of this city, died at her home on the Evergreen farm in Knox County, at 8 a.m., June 16, at the age of 68 years and 2 days. The deceased was operated on for a tumor by Dr. J.W. Craig, of this city, Dr. Larimore, of Mt. Vernon, and Dr. Rogers, of Utica. Death resulted from a cancer. -- [Mansfield Weekly News: 23 June 1887, Vol. 3, No. 30]

Sperry, Melvin -- Wednesday. The funeral of Melvin Sperry, the Erie engineer who died from an injury received at Ontario last Saturday, was held from his late home in Galion yesterday. Several railroad men from this city were in attendance. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 21 October 1893, Vol. LXXVI, No. 22]

Spiacher, E. -- bur. 1/2/1878 at Mansfield Cem., consumption; 68y, 9m [Ohio Liberal: 06 February 1878]

Spice, Felix N.V. -- The many friends of Mr. Felix N.V. Spice in this city, will be pained to learn of his death, by inflammation of the bowels, in Baltimore, on the 22d. ult. He was highly esteemed in Mansfield, as a correct business man, and will be a sore affliction to his father, who resides here, as well as to his heart-stricken wife. The following notice of his death and standing in the Episcopal Church, and his business habits and standing, is from the Conservative Churchman, of Baltimore, Md.: (please refer to original newspaper for full article) [Richland Shield & Banner: 23 October 1875]

Spicer, George W. -- George W. Spicer, of 21 Howard Street, died very suddenly Friday morning about 9:30 o'clock of apoplexy while he was engaged in chopping wood in the woods on W.M. Hahn's farm, northwest of the city. Mr. Spicer and Henry Church were at work in the woods and Mr. Spicer had been talking only a few minutes before, and was apparently feeling quite well. Suddenly he dropped to the ground. Mr. Church immediately ran to his side and called to some men who were husking corn in an adjoining field. The stricken man did not recover consciousness, but died in a few minutes after he fell. dr. M.J. Finley was called and on arriving found that life was extinct. The body was brought to this city and was taken to the late home of the deceased at 21 Howard Street. Mr. Spicer was about 75 years of age and leaves one daughter, Miss Kate Spicer, who resided with her father. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday from the residence. -- [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: 08 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 92]

Spicer, Mrs. George -- Mrs. George Spicer died Wednesday a.m. at 4 o'clock at her home on Howard Street, aged 72 years. Funeral services Thursday at 2 p.m. -- [Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield): 25 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 16]

Spicer, Sarah -- d. 11/6/1871 of dropsy at Mansfield; 66y; b. Adams Co., PA; housekeeper; res. 2nd. Ward Mansfield [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Spiess, Mary Helen -- 45Y; w/o G. Vernon Spiess; d. 10/7/1955 at home, Mansfield; b. 7/26/1910 at West Virginia; bur. Mansfield Cem. [MNJ 10/7/1955]

Spitler, Durbin -- After having been at home narly a week, during which time his friends had felt encouraged by his condition to build high hopes for his restoration to health and strength, Durbin Spitler, one of the members of Company M, 8th. Regiment, and a well known and most worthy young man, passed away at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Catharine Gilkison, 203 East Third Street, where he boarded. His comrades of Company M, as well as the host of warm personal friends which Durbin had, join with the family in mourning the loss of one who was so worthy and showed such bright prospects for a long and useful life. The cause of his death was typhoid fever. He left Mansfield with the company last April and was well until he reached Montauk Point on his return from Cuba. There he was taken ill Thursday, Sept. 1. In his letters to relatives he spoke of being well. A week ago today he arrived here on sick furlough in company with a number of other sick members of Company M. He seemed to be getting better gradually after arriving home. His parents, Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Spitler, of Tiffin, were with him until the last. He remained conscious until just before his life -- short when considered by the number of years he lived, but long when the good he did is taken into consideration -- came to its close and he bade goodbye to friends and to the scenes of earth, which were opening out before him so splendidly. Saturday he seemed better, but Saturday night he grew worse, but even on Sunday morning he seemed to his friends to be brighter than he was the evening before. However, at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon he passed away. Durbin had been a ember of Company M for some time. Before going with his company to the war, he had been employed at the cold storage plant of his uncle, A.F. Spitler, on East Johns Street. He was born at Bloomville, Dec. 6, 1871, and was therefore 26 years, 9 months and 5 days old. He was an exemplary, manly, Christian character and he was active in Christian work. For a long time before he went away he was one of the ushers at the Baptist Church, a member of the Baptist Sunday school and of the Young People's society. In his letters home to relatives and friends he spoke of his strong faith in religion and asked his friends to pray for him. On every hand tributes are paid to his memory by those who knew him best. During his last illness he received every attention that loving hearts could give. A short service was held this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Gilkison, on East Third Street, and was conducted by the Rev. Frank G. McFarland, of the Baptist church. The pall bearers were comrades of Company M. The funeral party left at 12:12 o'clock today on the B.&O. for Tiffin, where the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, at the home of his father, conducted by the Rev. J.P. Stratton, of the Presbyterian church. It had been intended to have Company M attend the funeral of their dead comrade in a body, but owing to the illness of some of the members of the company and the week physical condition of others, it was thought inadvisable to march and attend in a body, though a number were there to pay the last tribute of respect to the fallen comrade who had passed on to his final reward. The members of Company M who officiated as pall bearers were: Grant Alvord, John Curran, Dennis Lowery, William A. Culp, Oscar Stahl and John C. Culp. -- [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: 13 September 1898, Vol. 14, No. 76]

Spittler, ---- -- Thursday. The twelve-years-old daughter of Mrs. Mary Spittler died of diphtheria at her home, No. 104 East Fourth Street, last night. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock this afternoon. [Richland Shield & Banner: 17 September 1892]

Spitz, Mrs. -- Lexington. Mrs. Spitz was found dead in her bed at 2 o'clock a.m., on last Friday [and] was buried in the beautiful cemetery beyond the Mohican on last Sunday at 2 p.m. A large concourse of friends followed the remains where she was laid to rest. -- [Bellville Star: 10 February 1887, Vol. 10, No. 20]

Spohn, Andrew J. -- 2/1/1955 at Butler; b. 2/18/1870 at Butler; bur. Bellville Cem. [MNJ 2/2/1955]

Spohn, Cora M. -- 76Y; d. 5/18/1956 at Rosemont Home For The Aged; b. 12/7/1879 at Mansfield; wid/o Frank W.; bur. Bellville Cem. [MNJ 5/19/1956]

Spohn, J.J. -- Tuesday. J.J. Spohn, aged 50, died at his home in Butler yesterday, of a complication of diseases. He leaves a wife and 10 children. The deceased was a prominent Democrat, and as such served two terms as township trustee. [Richland Shield & Banner: 13 May 1893]

Spohn, Jacob -- Butler -- Jacob Spohn died Monday from lung trouble. A wife and several children survive him. � [BELLVILLE INDEPENDENT: 11 May 1893, Vol. 5, No. 52]

Spohn, Mary (Litt) -- The death of Mrs. Wm. Spohn which occurred Monday at 1:30 a.m. came in the nature of a shock to her many friends in Butler and vicinity, after a serious illness of only a few days. She had been afflicted with diabetes for some time, but arose Friday morning feeling unusually well. She performed the usual household duties until about 4 o'clock the same afternoon, when she was stricken with the disease in all its seriousness. She never rallied from the attack and passed peacefully away shortly after midnight Sunday, having never regained consciousness from the comatose condition in which she had fallen Sunday. The funeral was held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the family home, and services were conducted at the Evangelical church by Rev. H.C. Berger, under the auspices of Silver Star lodge, D. of R., of which deceased was a prominent member. The beautiful burial service of the order was conducted by Miss Birdella Staunton, Noble Grand, assisted by the subordinate of Silver Star. Interment was made in the Zion Cemetery, north of Butler. Mary (Litt) Spohn was born Dec. 18, 1868, died Nov. 5, 1906, aged 37 years, 10 months and 17 days. She was united in marriage with Wm. M. Spohn, to which union was born five children, four daughters and one son, who, with the husband, survive her untimely demise. The contribution of flowers was large and fine, attesting the high esteem in which deceased was held by her friends and neighbors. The bereft family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their dark hour of sorrow. -- [Bellville Messenger: 09 November 1906, Vol. 14, No. 41]

Spohn, May -- 67Y; d. 5/20/1956 at Mansfield; b. 8/15/1888 at Holmes Co., OH; wid/o William M.; bur. Mansfield Cem. [MNJ 5/21/1956] [source: Memorial booklet on file at Butler / Clear Fork Historical Museum]

Spohn, May -- Mrs. May Spohn, 67, widow of William M. Spohn, died Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Donald R. Reinhart, 139 South Franklin Ave., following an extended illness. She was born Aug. 15, 1888 in Holmes County (OH) but spent the greater part of her life in Richland County. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Mansfield. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Donald R. Reinhart with whom she made her home, Miss Lula Spohn of Shelby and Mrs. A.D. Wells of Ashland, a son, Royd Spohn of Little Washington, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Alta Zody of Perrysville. The body is at the Wappner Funeral Home where services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. by her pastor, Rev. Ben F. Hagelbarger. Burial will be in the Mansfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home starting Tuesday afternoon. [unknown newspaper, May, 1956]

Spohn, Mrs. J.J. -- DIED -- In Worthington Twp., Richland County, Ohio, April 18th., 1872, Mrs. Spohn, wife of Mr. J.J. Spohn, aged 35 years. � [BELLVILLE DOLLAR WEEKLY: 19 April 1872, Vol. 1, No. 8]

Spohn, Mrs. Jacob -- Independence. Mrs. Jacob Spohn, who has been ill for a long time, died Saturday night about 10 o'clock in the 36th. year of her age. She was interred in the Independence Cemetery on Monday and her funeral was preached by Rev. Henry Keller, of near North Liberty. Her funeral was largely attended. May she rest in peace. -- [Bellville Star: 01 July 1886, Vol. 9, No. 40]

Spohn, Mrs. Martin -- Independence. Death relieved Mrs. Martin Spohn last Wednesday from suffering produced by a cancer in the breast. She was buried Friday at the old Hersh Cemetery, Mt. Olive. -- [Bellville Star: 26 July 1883, Vol. 6, No. 43]

Spohn, Susan (Moore) -- Butler. Mrs. Susan Spohn, wife of John T. Spohn, died of lung trouble Friday, after a long illness, and was buried on Monday at Ankenytown. Services by Rev. Bone, of this place. She was 50 years old at her death and leaves a husband and two sons to mourn her departure. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 13 January 1894, Vol. LXXVI, No. 35]

Spohn, Susan (Moore) -- BUTLER -- Grim death entered the family of John Spohn last Friday and carried away the wife and mother, Mrs. Susan Spohn (nee Moore), after a long illness with lung trouble. The funeral occurred on Monday from the Evangelical church, with Rev. Bone in charge of the obsequies. Interment was made at Ankenytown. Deceased was aged 50 years and 2 months. � [BELLVILLE INDEPENDENT: 11 January 1894, Vol. 6, No. 35]

Sponseller, Edgar C. -- Died, Edgar C. Sponseller departed this life Saturday, March 6th., at the age of 14 years, 9 months and 1 day. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. J.E. Stubbs, took place at the Lutheran parsonage on Sunday at 7 o'clock a.m. The remains were taken to Columbiana, O., for interment. -- [Bellville Star: 04 March 1886, Vol. 9, No. 23]

Sponseller, George R. -- Just before going to press this (Friday) morning we learn of the death of Geo. Sponseller, which occurred at the home of his son, south of Plymouth, Thursday evening. Funeral from the home Saturday, 2 p.m. -- [Plymouth Advertiser: 06 November 1915, Vol. 62, No. 50]

Sponseller, George R. -- George R. Sponseller was born in 1840, in Adams County, Pa., and died at the age of 75 years, Thursday, Nov. 4, 1915. He enlisted as a soldier in the Civil War, being a member of Co. C., of the 202nd. Regt. Pa. Infantry. After the war he came to Ohio and Oct. 26, 1876 was married to Miss Julia DuBois, the daughter of the Rev. Hubbard DuBois, a prominent minister of his day in the Methodist Episcopal church. Two children blessed their home, one of whom died in infancy. Mr. Sponseller's married life has been spent almost wholly in Richland County. For five years he lived in Plymouth where less than two years ago he was bereft of his wife who died in the blessed hope of heaven. For a year or more he has been almost an invalid and has made his home with his son, Moody and wife, who have lovingly cared for him to the end. Mr. Sponseller has been a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and shared in the blessed hope of immortality in the mansions above. <<scripture omitted>> The funeral was conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Chas. F. Mott, Saturday afternoon, Nov. 6, at the home, and the burial was in the family lot in Greenlawn Cemetery. -- [Plymouth Advertiser: 13 November 1915, Vol. 62, No. 51]

Spoonhour, Mary -- Died, at the residence of Mr. J. Richards, Lima, Ohio, of consumption, Mary Spoonhour, aged 18 years, 3 months and 23 days. Her remains were brought by Mr. Richards, to Shelby, where her mother resides, for interment, at the request of the deceased, and were deposited near those of her father who died several year ago. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Morthland. [Shelby Independent News: 17 April 1873, Vol. 3, No. 25]

Sprague, Henry -- Henry, the one-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. George Sprague, died Saturday from croup at the family residence, one mile south of Ontario and was interred Monday. [Mansfield News: 07 May 1901, Vol. 17, No. 57]

Sprague, Henry -- Ontario. The 1-year-old child of George Sprague died very suddenly Sunday morning with membranous coup. [Mansfield News: 10 May 1901, Vol. 17, No. 60]

Sprague, Noble Brunson -- Submitted by Fred. [Mansfield News: 05 July 1923] other surnames mentioned: Campbell, Hendricks, Twimley and Edwards.

Sprang, Wesley -- Wesley Sprang - Mansfield - Wesley H. Sprang, 48, of 310 Westlawn Drive, salesman for the Wonder Bread Company, died in Mansfield General Hospital early this morning after a brief illness. Mr. Sprang was born in Mansfield Aug. 9, 1934, and was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church, the Juftak class and was squad leader for ushers in the church. Mr. Sprang was....of the F.H. Marquis Lodge No. 690 F. and A.M. and was active in Cancervise in Mansfield and the Cancer Support Group of Ashland. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in Germany. Mr. Sprang was a route salesman for Wonder Bread Co. for 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Marilee (Paynter) Sprang; one stepson, Ben Strome of Standardsville, Va.; two stepdaughters, Shelia Bise and Sharron Bise, both of Mansfield; one sister, Jane L. Sprang of Mansfield and one step-grandson. He was preceded in death by his father, Oakley H. Sprang Feb. 11, 1983. Funeral services will be held in the Finefrock Funeral Home Thursday at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. Bertil Anderson, pastor of the First English Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Crawford County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call in the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the First English Lutheran Church and or Mansfield Cancer Foundation. Masonic services will be held by the F.H. Marquis Lodge No. 690, F. and A.M. Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Submitted by Linda & Shirley [Mansfield News Journal: April 15, 1983 p. 7A]

Spree, Martin F.H. -- Martin F.H. Spree, 78, formerly of 651 Scholl Rd. died in Rosewood Manor Nursing Home, Galion, early today following an extend illness. Mr. Spree was born in Seymour, Ind., Aug. 30, 1892, and had been a resident of this area 51 years. He was a retired foreman for the Mansfield Structural and Erecting Co., and veteran of World War I. Mr. Spree was a member of the First English Lutheran Church, American Legion, McVey's Post No. 16, Retmen's Club, and Local 550 AFL-CIO. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. LaDonna Bolenbaugh, of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Norma Allwine, Galion, with whom he made his home; one son, Richard, of Mansfield, four sisters, Mrs. Emil Stelzer, Matson, Miss., Mrs. John Shutt, Edna, Texas, Mrs. Cora Webb, El Campo, Texas, Mrs. Louis Shortemmer, Bayton, Texas, one brother, Ed Spree, Edna, Texas, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held in the J.H. Finefrock and Sons Funeral Home, Monday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Walter E. Weber, Associate pastor of the First English Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Mansfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 Sunday. Submitted by Nancy. [Mansfield News Journal: 24 December 1970, p. 16, Col. 2]

Spree, Ruth D. -- MRS. RUTH D. SPREE STRICKEN AT AGE 70 -- Mrs. Ruth D. Spree, 70, of 651 Scholl Rd., wife of Martin F. Spree, died in Mansfield General Hospital Sunday afternoon following an illness of several months. Mrs. Spree was born Dec. 6, 1899 in Mansfield and had been a resident of Mansfield all her life. She was a member of the First Enlish Lutheran Church. Surviving besides her husband are tow daughters, Mrs. La Donna Bolenbaugh of Tuscon, Ariz., and Mrs. Norma Allwine of Galion; one son, Richard of Mansfield; three sisters, Mrs. Wayne Au, Mrs. J.J. Franzen and Mrs. Sam Dobre, all of Mansfield, and three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted in the J.H. Finefrock and Sons Funeral Home Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. J. Brooks Moore, associate pastor of the First English Lutheran Church, officiating. Bruial will be in Mansfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 P.m. Tuesday. Submitted by Nancy. [Mansfield News Journal: 19 January 1970, p. 13, col. 1]

Spreng, Hazel K. -- 68Y; d. 4/5/1955 at Fort Lauderdale, FL; w/o Wilfred J.; b. Lexington; bur. Mansfield Cem. [MNJ 4/5/1955 & 4/6/1955]

Spriggins, James -- CANCER OF THE THROAT -- James Spriggins, a well-known farmer who resided two miles south of Alta, died Friday evening of cancer of the throat. He is survived by his widow and five children, one daughter and four sons. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Submitted by Donna. [Mansfield Daily Shield: 20 November 1905] Additional notes provided by Donna: James D. Spriggins, Jr. b: 10 Jul 1853 in Troy Twp. Richland Co. Oh. d: 15 Nov 1905 in Troy Twp. Richland Co. Oh. & Barbara Fleck b: Mar 1858 in Richland Co. Oh m: 30 Jun 1875 in Richland Co. Oh d: 1922 in Greenville, PA. buried Richland Co. Oh. Father: Peter Fleck Mother: Catherine Guysliman. Their issue: (1) Rollin C. Spriggins b: 8 Apr 1876 in Richland Co Oh d: 8 May 1929 in Richland Co Oh (2) Charles Spriggins b: 3 Jan 1878 in Richland Co Oh d: 23 Sep 1917 in Lexington, Richland Co Oh (3) Anne Spriggins b: 22 Jul 1881 in Richland Co Oh d: 22 May 1883 in Richland Co Oh (4) Alva Spriggins b: 27 Jun 1882 in Richland Co Oh d: 1966 in Florida (5) William Spriggins b: 22 Dec 1886 in Richland Co. Oh d: 9 Jun 1958 in Mansfield, Richland Co. Oh (6) Homer Spriggins b: 19 Feb 1888 in Richland Co. Oh d: 4 Jan 1945 in Mansfield Richland Co. Oh.

Spriggins, Mary - Mary, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Spriggins, 189 South Foster street, died Wednesday and was buried Thursday in the Mansfield cemetery. The funeral services were conducted at the home by the Rev. L. H. Ziemer. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. [Mansfield News: 14 September 1917, page 18]

Spriggins, Nettie C. -- 73Y; d. 6/30/1955 at home, Mansfield; b. 11/12/1879 near Bellville; w/o William; bur. Mansfield Mem. Park [MNJ 6/30/1955]

Sproat, Ephraim -- Monday. The funeral of Ephraim Sproat was held from his late home on Marion Avenue this morning. Interment in the Marlow Cemetery, three and a half miles west of the city. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 12 May 1894, Vol. LXXVI, No. 52]

Sprow, Anna B. -- Mrs. Anna B. Sprow, aged 62 years, widow of Lewis Sprow, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. H. A. Albrecht, 146 West Fourth street, this morning after an illness of several months. Mrs. Sprow is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. A. Albrecht, and Mrs. A. H. Matson of Concord, N. H., and two brothers, C. S. Ackerman and Lewis Ackerman, of this city. She was a member of the Presbyterian church in Mansfield where she has spent her entire life. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Submitted by Jean and Faye. (The Mansfield News, Thursday, January 27, 1921)

Sprow, Catherron [sic] -- d. 8/2/1868 at Sandusky Twp.; 66y; b. Germany; house wife; white; cause: apoplexy; res. Sandusky Twp. [Richland Co. Probate Court Record of Deaths]

Sprow, Mary -- The last will of Mary Sprow, late of Jefferson Township, has been filed for probate. The deceased leaves all of her real and personal property to her husband, Lewis Sprow. She appoints him executor without bond. The will was dated Aug. 3, 1908 and was witnessed by Mamie Hess, William Kauf and F.M. Hess, all of Bellville. [Mansfield Daily Shield: 19 October 1908, p. 2]

Sprow, Viola -- Shelby. Mrs. Viola Sprow, 74, resident of Shelby for 40 years died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Bradley, 1348 Park Ave. East Rd., following an illness of several months. She was a member of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Church at Shelby. Surviving, besides her daughter, are two grandchildren, and a sister, Miss Leona Popenberg of Shelby. Her husband, William, preceded her in death. Services are being arranged by the Dye Funeral Home, Shelby. [Mansfield News Journal: 08 January 1956]

Squires, Minnie Crouse -- d. 6/27/1965 at Richland Hosp.; wid/o Ulysses Grant Squires; b. 11/14/1870 at Harrison Co., MO; mem. Glaze Methodist Church, Harrison Co., MO. [MNJ 6/28/1965]

Sreber, Christian -- bur. 5/1886 at Mansfield Cem., paralysis; 46y [Mansfield Herald: 15 July 1886] *name perhaps should read STREBER.

Sroisher, Grace Redick -- Butler. Mrs. John Sroisher died at her home in San Francisco, Cal., June 13. The maiden name of deceased was Grace Redick and was a former resident of this place. [Semi-Weekly News: 02 July 1897, Vol. 13, No. 53]

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