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"Fremont News Messenger"
12/5/1970 edition p2, column 4
Manbeck Services
CLYDE------Allen Manbeck, 93, retired Thompson township farmer, died Thursday night in Biebricher House, Bellevue, where he had been a patient several years. Mr. Manbeck was born June 5, 1877 in Snyder county, Pa, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel H. Manbeck. He was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ, Fireside. He spent his married life in Thompson township. His wife, the former Minnie Swander, died in 1959.
Surviving are sons, Raymond, St Petersburg, Fla, and Irvin of Akron, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Harris funeral home, Bellevue, Saturday from 7 to 9 pm. The Rev Ralph Leisher will conduct funeral services Sunday at 23 pm in the mortuary with burial in Block cemetery.
"Clyde Enterprise" newspaper
9/24/1953 edition p8, c5
Funeral services were held at the Evangelical Reformed Church at Fireside, Monday afternoon for Mrs. A.W. Manbeck, 74, of south of Clyde, who passed away at Bellevue Hospital, Friday morning from the effects of a stroke she had suffered some time ago. She was born in Seneca Co.
Burial was made in Block Church cemetery in Adams township. Mrs. Manbeck was always interested in church work and it was her one ambition to see the dedicaton of the new Fireside church which will be next Sunday.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Irvin of Youngstown, and Raymond of Cleveland, and one sister, Mrs. W.U. Manbeck of York township, also by five grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death.
"The News Messenger" newspaper
Fremont, Ohio,
Tuesday Dec 9, 1980, edition pg 8, c3
BELLEVUE---Funeral services for Edna Manbeck, 87, 5611 Sandusky County Road 177, will be at 2 pm Thursday with the Rev. Gilbert Shilling officiating in the Harris Funeral Home. Mrs Manbeck, who had been ill for five weeks, died at 11 pm Monday in Bellevue Hospital. Born in Adams Township in Seneca County on Aug 20, 1893, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Elvira Gooding Swander. She married Warren U. Manbeck Dec. 28, 1913, at Fireside Church, and they spent their married life in York Township. She was preceded by her husband on Jan 23, 1974.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Garol (Harriet) Frailey, Bellevue, and Mrs Eloise Peacock, North Ridgeville, two sons, Elwood and Leonard, both of Bellevue, 11 grandchildren, and 23 greast-grandchildren. Mrs Manbeck was a member of the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, the Ladies' Missionary group of the church, the York Granger, and the York Circle. Friends may call at the Harris Funeral Home from 2 until 4 pm and from 7 until 9 pm Wednesday. Burial will be in the York Free Chapel Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church.
"Fremont News Messenger"
2/6/2001 edition, p2, c1
June 29, 1915-Feb 5, 2001
Elwood Manbeck, 85, of Bellevue, died Monday at Bellevue Care Center. He was born in Seneca County to Warren U. and Edna (Swander) Manbeck and graduated from York High School in 1934. He married Ruth E. Kleckner on March 5, 1937, in Covington, Ky, and she survives. Mr Manbeck was a lifelong farmer and served on the board at First National Bank in Bellevue for 25 years. He had also been a board chairman. He was a member of St Paul's United Church of Christ where he served as president of the church council. He was a former secretary of Sandusky County Soil Conservation District, was a member of the Sandusky County Cattle Feeders Association, former president of the Bellevue Farmers Co-op and president of the York School Board of Education for 11 years.
Also surviving are sons Stanley E. of Bellevue; daughters Mary Jo Durbin of Fountain, Colo, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother Leonard V. of Bellevue; and a sister Harriet Frailey of Bellevue. Sister Eloise Peacock is deceased. Visitation: 7 to 9 pm today and 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday. Harris Funeral Home, Bellevue. Services: 11 am Thursday, St Paul's United Church of Christ. Burial: York Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials: To the church, 428 Kilbourne St, Bellevue, 44811, or Hospice of Memorial Hospital, 430 S. Main St, Clyde, 43410
Thursday, December 1, 1921
August Mann was born in Bavaria, Germany, July 20, 1846, and when he was 13 years of age, his parents came to America, first locating at Cleveland, Ohio. Here they lived four years, then moved to a farm near Tiffin. August 29, 1867, he was united in mar riage to Mary Magdalena Hepp. To this union were born nine children; twin boys died in infancy; John in 1888, and Emma, several years after her marriage to Thomas Noon. Surviving to mourn his departure are: Mrs. Mary Crandall, husband and family, Marine City, Michigan; Charles, his wife and family, and Joseph and wife, rural 2, Attica; Mrs. Rose Ault, husband and family, New Washington; William, wife and family, Mansfield; Mrs. Frances Welsch, husband and family, Bellevue; Linus Bishop, a foster son---son of Mrs. Mann\rquote s deceased sister, and husband---who had been with them from early babyhood, Mansfield; also an aged sister in Cleveland, and many minor relatives, joined by a host of friends. Mrs. Mann preceded her h usband to eternity, more than five years. Mr. and Mrs. Mann came from Tiffin to Attica in 1882, he for a number of years working at his trade, shoemaking, for Frederick Uhle, and later for R. Keller. In 1905 he purchased the stock of footwear from G. H. Hamilton, in which business he was engaged when overtaken by the death messenger, Tuesday, November 22, 1921. July 20, 1921, he celebrated his 75th natal anniversary, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. August Mann endeared himself to all who k new him, and through honesty and integrity in business, won the high esteem of everybody. He always loosened his purse strings to every good cause. He was faithful to his Master and religious faith. His death came as a shock to the whole community, and in his passing Attica and his church have suffered a great loss. His funeral was held Friday, November 25 from St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic church, Rev. Father Linz officiating, assisted by Revs. Fathers Kuenert of New Washington, and Munich of Reed. Amidst Autumnal sunbeams his mortal remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the church cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of neighbors and friends. From a distance at the funeral were: Children, Mrs. Mary Crandall, husband and son, Mar ine City, Mich: Mr. Charles Mann and wife, Mr. Joseph Mann and wife, Mrs. Rose Ault, husband and children, New Washington; Mr. and Mrs. William Mann, Mansfield; Mrs. Frances Welsch, husband and children, Bellevue; Linus Mann, foster son, Mansfield; Thomas N oon, son-in-law, and children, Carey. Three nephews, George, Carl, and Lewis Shiedermeirer, Cleveland; from Tiffin, Joseph Motry and sons, Otto and Samuel and daughter. Gene, Frank and Jacob Hepp, Mr. Ritz, Mrs. Irvin King, Austin Houck, Joseph Immele, Henry Shultz, Leo Hummer, Mrs. Daniel and son, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Daniel and baby son, Miss Loretta Mang: Miss Celia Ault, North Auburn; Peter Foos, Bellevue; Anna Simonas, Carey; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Falter and Henry Foos, New Washington.
The family here extend sincere thanks to all who ministered to him and to the business men for closing during the funeral hour and for their beautiful floral tribute.
TIFFIN DAILY TRIBUNE
FEBRUARY 16, 1899
MANN-At his home, four miles west of the city, Wednesday night, Feb. 15,
1899, at 11 o'clock, Martin Mann, aged 92 years and ten months. Old age was the cause of death.
He was born in Germany. For the past six years he was an invalid.
The funeral will take place from St. Joseph's Catholic church, Saturday morning, at nine o'clock.
Mary Mann
Died At Her Home in Attica Wednesday. Death Was Caused by Cancer Of Stomach---Funeral Will Be Held Saturday, September 30th At Attica, Ohio
Mrs. August Mann, of Attica, Ohio, highly esteemed and highly respected resident of Attica, and well known in New Washington, died at her late residence very unexpectedly Wednesday following a 17 months illness. The immediate cause of her death was due to a cancer in the stomach.
The death of Mrs. Mann, came as a shock to many New Washington people. The seriousness of her illness was not realized until but a short time before her death.
Mrs. August Mann, (nee Mary Magdalena Hepp) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hepp, was born in New Riegel, November 1---1842, and died September 27---1916, aged 72 years, 10 months, and 28 days. She was married to Mr. August Mann in New Riegel in 1846 , after which they had moved to Tiffin, where Mr. Mann had been engaged in the shoe business for 15 years. They then moved to Attica where she resided until date of death. She leaves to mourn her bereaved husband and ten children as follows:
Mary Crandall, of Marine City, Michigan, Charles A. Mann, of New Washington, Ohio, Joseph Mann, of Attica, Ohio, Rt. 2, Mrs. Henry Alt of this city, Will Mann who was formerly employed at The Miller Mdse. Co. but now resides in Sandusky City, Mrs. Ge orge Welsch of Attica, and one foster son, Linus Bishop at home.
Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death.
The funeral services will be held from St. Peter's and St. Paul's church at Attica, Ohio, on Saturday September 30th, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Lintz officiating. Burial will be made in the Attica Cemetery.
Tiffin Daily Tribune
Friday, 29 May 1908 page 8, column 2
DIED -- Marble -- Mrs. Amelia, widow of the late Edward Marble, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Hufford, 312 North Sandusky street, Friday morning, May 29, 1908, at four o'clock. The deceased was aged sixty-three years and was born four miles south of this city, April 17, 1845. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas Lauer, of Bascom, and was a life long resident of this county. Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs. Edward Hufford and Mrs. O. O. Swander, of this city, and three sisters, Mrs. Chester Bernard, of Tiffin, and Mrs. James Stuart and Mrs. Rueben Focht, both living south of this city. The funeral will be held at the late home of the deceased, Sunday afternoon, at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. Albert C. Shuman.
Seneca Advertiser
Thursday, June 4, 1908 page 8, column 3
Marble -- Mrs. Amelia Marble, widow of the late Edward Marble, died at her home at No. 312 North Sandusky street Friday morning at 4 o'clock after an illness of about three months from a complication of diseases. The deceased was born in Scipio township April 17, 1845, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lauer, being aged 63 years.
Her maiden name was Amelia Lauer.
She was united in marriage in 1871 to Edward Marble who died nearly 16 years ago.
She has been a resident of this city for about 35 years.
Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs. E. F. Hufford and Mrs. O. O. Swander, both of this city, and three sisters,, Mrs. Reuben Foght and Mrs. James Stewart both residing south of the city.
Funeral services at the house Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock conducted by Rev. A. C. Shuman; interment in Greenlawn cemetery.
Tiffin Daily Tribune
Monday, 24 October 1892 page 5, column 4
MARBLE -- At his home, on Charlotte steet, Monday, Oct. 24, 1892, at 1 o'clock P. M., Edward Marble, aged 53 years, 2 months and 21 days, of consumption.
The funeral services will take place at 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. H. Brown.
He served in the late was and was a member of Co, K, 49th O. V. I., and served three years.
He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.
Seneca Advertiser
Tuesday, October 25, 1892 Page 3, column 5
Edward Marble died of consumption at noon yesterday at his residence in the Mechanicsburg addition, aged over fifty-three years.
He was a member of Company K, Forty-ninth regiment, General Gibson;s command, for over four years during the late was and left the service with an honorable record as a soldier.
He leaves a widow and two children.
Funeral from the house at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. H. Brown.
Wednesday, November 13th, 2002
Findlay Courier Newspaper, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio
CAREY -- Gerald E. "Jerry" Mathias, 66, of 811 E. Findlay St., Carey, died at 11:53 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002 at his residence.
He was born Feb. 8, 1936 in Tiffin to Jess and Alma (Runion) Mathias. He married Anna May Laugherty on Feb. 17, 1954, and she survives.
Also surviving are a son, Jerry II in West Virginia; five daughters, Mrs. Ownie (Robin) Hamden, Toledo; Mrs. Everett (Laura) Stapleton, Forest; Mrs. John (Scarlett) Dosh, New Riegel; Mrs. Jeffery (Belinda) Horn, Arlington; and Mrs. Thomas (Tabetha) Daum, Findlay; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mattie Kilen and Jane Thaxton, both of Tiffin; and Margaret Cross, Lexington; and a brother, Paul of Nekoosa, Wis.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin; a brother, Norval; and a sister, Berniece Biller.
Mr. Mathias worked at P&A Industries, Findlay.
He was affiliated with the Protestant faith.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. The body has been cremated.
Memorials may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 415 College St., Findlay, 45840.
Arrangements are by Beach Funeral Home, Carey.
Funeral services for John F. "Jack" Mathias, 79, of 915 E. Sandusky St., will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, the Rev. Stephen Majoros officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, with military rites by Hancock Veterans Memorial Squad.
Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. today and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where a rosary will be recited at 8:45 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Mathias died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2002, at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center.
He was born Oct. 26, 1922, in Bowling Green to Harry and Gertrude (Schwartz) Mathias. He married Joan Crane on July 15, 1950, and she survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Matthew C. of Franktown, Colo.; James G. of Tipp City; and Gregory J. of Boise, Idaho; two daughters, Melissa M. Humphress and Mrs. Gerald (Renee) Leguire, both of Findlay; 30 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a brother, Richard J. of Shreveport, La.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Tobias; and two brothers, James and Donald.
Mr. Mathias retired in 1982 as a long line supervisor for AT&T and Ohio Bell Telephone Co. after 40 years.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Amphibious Engineers 594th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment in the Pacific Theater.
He attended traditional Latin Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Toledo, and Society of St. Pius X in various locations. He was a member of Leo XIII Assembly 839 Knights of Columbus, serving as past grand knight; Ralph D. Cole Post 3 American Legion; National Rifle Association; and Telephone Company Pioneers. He was assistant scout master of Boy Scouts Troop 319 and past president of Findlay High School Booster Club.
He was a 1941 graduate of Findlay High School.
Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 3 scholarship fund, 120 W. Front St.
Wednesday, April 17th, 2002
Findlay Courier Newspaper, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Mathias, 81, of 1318 Payne Ave., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, the Rev. Scott Salee officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mathias died early Saturday, March 27, 1999, at her residence.
She was born July 22, 1917, in Alvada to Noah and Lenora (Thomas) Saltzman. She married Clay W. Mathias on Jan. 18, 1942, and he died Aug. 22, 1982.
Surviving are a son, Noah J. of Findlay; four daughters, Mrs. Ron (Frossie) Dauer, Dunkirk, Dawn Brim, Mrs. Harry (Romona M.) Betz, Mrs. Carroll (Jewel) Lanning, all of Findlay; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Max Boyles, Carsonville, Mich., Joseph Saltzman, Alvada; and a sister, Mrs. Marion (Isabelle) Bacher, Patalaska.
Mrs. Mathias was a homemaker.
She was a 1936 graduate of Vanlue High School. She volunteered with several organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America, Findlay YMCA, Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary, where she was past chairwoman for the Candy Stripers program, and at Fox Run Nursing Home.
A member of Liberty Baptist Chapel, Mrs. Mathias taught Sunday school and was involved with mission work.
Memorials may be made to the Hancock County Agency on Aging.
Monday, March 29th 1999
Findlay Courier Newspaper, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio
NEW RIEGEL -- Norbert G. Mathias, 78, of 6521 S. Seneca County Road 591, New Riegel, died at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 1998 in the emergency department of Mercy Hospital, Tiffin.
He was born Sept. 9, 1919 in Big Spring Township, Seneca County, to Joseph and Theresa (Simonis) Mathias. He married Dolores E. Brodman on June 1, 1946 in Frenchtown, and she survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Molyet, Findlay; Mrs. Kenneth (Rita) Hohman and Mrs. Robert (Mary) Shultz, both of Tiffin; Mrs. Raymond (Theresa) Chaney, Kansas, Ohio; two sons, Mark of Carey; Paul of New Riegel; and 26 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymund, Leon, Edward and Paul; and two sisters, Martha Welborn, Inez Miller.
Mr. Mathias was a retired farmer and also a sales representative for DeKalb Seed Co.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Frenchtown, where he was a member of the former Holy Name Society.
He was a life member and treasurer for more than 20 years of American Legion Post 354, and a life member of Moose Lodge 872, both in New Riegel. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Frenchtown, the Rev. Conrad Sutter officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m. Friday at Stombaugh Memorial Funeral Home, Carey, with a rosary service at 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to Masses at the church, to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Thursday, July 16th 1998
Findlay Courier Newspaper, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio
Funeral services for Roy R. Mathias, 90, of 355 Chase Road, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, the Rev. Martin Nassr officiating. Burial will be in St. Wendelin Catholic Cemetery, Fostoria.
Visitation will be held from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. Mathias died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 1998 at Winebrenner Village.
He was born April 6, 1908 in Rockingham County, Virginia to William and Sarah (Strawderman) Mathias. He married Wanda M. Orians on Aug. 6, 1938 in Tiffin, and she died Feb. 21, 1994.
Surviving are a son, Gene of Findlay; three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Marilyn) Runion and Mrs. Robert (Donna) Decker, both of Findlay; Mrs. John (Carol) Coleman, Cliffton, Va.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ted, in Virginia; and a sister, Pauline Biller, in Virginia.
He also was preceded in death by four brothers, Louis, Jess, Walter and Joseph; and five sisters, Helen Whitmer, Effie Fadley, Minnie Wilt, Mary Rinker and Clara Dillard.
Mr. Mathias was a custodian for the Fostoria City Schools for 20 years.
He was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria.
Monday, September 14th 1998
Findlay Courier Newspaper, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio
DIED OCTOBER 29, 1911
PASSED AWAY SUNDAY AT THE HOME OF HIS SON IN NORWALK---FUNERAL TUESDAY MORNING.
John Matthias, sr., died Sunday evening at the home of his son John in Norwalk, at the advanced age of 91 years. Death was due to infirmities of old age.
The elder Mr. Matthias made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Louis Schneider of Frank, Seneca County. A few weeks ago he started on a visit to a number of relatives, and two weeks ago, while visiting at the some of a granddaughter, Mrs. Carrie Cook in Monroeville was taken ill. He was taken to the home of his son in Norwalk and gradually grew worse until the end came. The aged man enjoyed excellent health throughout his long life and the day before he was taken ill walked twelve miles and thought little of it.
Mr. Matthias was born in Luxemborg, Germany, Nov. 1, 1820. He was united in marriage in his native town to Miss Margaret Slexter, and with his family came to this country when he was between 35 and 40 year s of age. The family spent three years in New York State, after which they came to Ohio, the balance of the lives of both Mr. and Mrs. Matthias being spent at Frank, where he followed the occupation of a farmer. Mrs. Matthias died thirteen years ago.
The deceased is survived by four of eight children as follows: Mrs. Louis Schneider, of Frank, John Matthias, jr., and Mrs. Margaret Hackney, of Norwalk and Mrs. Jacob Rummel of Boughtonville.
A sister, Mrs. Barbara Bennett, aged 93, and a brother, Henry Matthias, aged 74, both of Terre Haute, Ind., also survive. The family tree extend into the fifth generation, there being 82 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
The funeral took place from St. Paul's Catholic Church in Norwalk, Tuesday morning at half past eight o'clock and the internment was in the family lot in the Catholic cemetery at Frank.
From "Marion Star" newspaper, Marion, Ohio
Thursday, January 24, 1963, pg. 17
Upper Sandusky--James M. Mays, 84, retired oil driller of Upper Sandusky RR4, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday. He had been ill two years.
Born July 11, 1878 in Lovell, Wyandot County, he was the son of David and Susan Kootz Mays. He was a member of Lafayette Lodge 70 F & AM at Zanesville.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Edith B. Bennett Mays, a son Maurice J. Mays of the Upper Sandusky RR address and four grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Bringman & Co. Funeral Home here. Rev. Frederick F. Santachi will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge cemetery west of Sycamore. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Seneca Advertiser (Tiffin, Ohio) dated June 8, 1897
"DEATH OF OLD RESIDENTS"
" 'Lecturing Jimmie' McDaniel and Bernard Kleinfelter Lay Down Life's Burdens" James H. McDaniels, died at his late home, 125 Douglas street, at 11 o'clock Saturday night aged seventy-five years, ten months and 20 days. He was only ill a few hours and death resulted from appoplexy. The funeral takes place from the house at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Interment will be made in Stoner's cemetery.
The deceased was born in Richland county, Pa., July 15, 1821. When a young man he came to Seneca county, where he married and the union was blessed with three children, but mother and the children died within a short time. In December, 1853, he was again married to Miss Caroline Jones, and to them were born six children, five of whom with their mother survive. "Lecturing Jimmie" as the deceased was familiarly called, was a man of many noble traits of character. Twelve years ago, during the Murphy movement in this city, he signed the pledge and remained ever true to the good resolution he made. Since that time, when his health permitted, he was almost a daily visitor to the various offices in the Court house and he never tired of telling his drunken experiences before he signed the pledge. He seemed to delight in his success in conquering "his old enemy" as he would refer to his battle with King Alcohol. His reference to the old life he lead always embodied kindly admonitions and pity for those who are victims of drink and he would always close a "temperence lecture" with these words: "I pity the man, who is a victim of drink, from the bottom of my heart and would advise this cure: When the temptation to drink takes possession of you say: 'God, help me to resist;' then go to the nearest pump or faucet and take a drink of water.'"
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DIES IN HOME HERE
April 2, 1939
Charles Albert McDonald, 76, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday in his home at 93 North Sandusky Street. He had been ill for a few days with heart disease.
Mr. McDonald was born near Ft. Seneca Feb. 16, 1863, and was a son of David and Martha Jane (Burrier) McDonald. He was married March 24, 1887 to Effie E. Loose and is survived by his wife, two sons, Russell and Virgil, both residing in Liberty Twp., north of Tiffin, and the following brother and sisters: Mrs. Gust Bender, Mrs. Laura Wright, and William McDonald, all of Tiffin. There are three grandchildren. Mr. McDonald was a member of the Ft. Seneca M.E. church throughout his life.
Funeral services are to be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, in the residence and will be conducted by the Rev. V. Hainen, of Forest, and the Rev. ________ of Bettsville.
McDonald--David McDonald, who for many years resided on a farm near the village of Fort Seneca, died at his home, No. 133 North Sandusky St., Wednesday afternoon, aged sixty-eight years. He was a resident of the city for about two weeks and was for the past ten days with congestion of the brain. The deceased is survived by a wife and family. Wife, Jane McDonald
(Note: Died 1904)
AGE 8
DAUGHTER OF JOHN M.& EMMA (VANNATTER) McDONALD
Sept. 4, 1858 - July 15, 1866
An accident occurred near Old Fort Seneca in this county, on Sunday, July 15th, the particulars of which is as follows: Several little girls, whose ages ranged from eight to fourteen years, were bathing in the Sandusky River, when Effie McDonald, aged eight, accidentally got in beyond her depth and was drowned. As soon as the other girls became aware that she was drowning they screamed for help, and their cries attracted the attention of the unfortunate girls brother Wilson, aged ten years, who arrived just as she was sinking for the last time. He plunged into the river, and did all in his power to save this little sister. The conduct of the little fellow was indeed heroic, as he came near loosing his own life in trying to save his sister. But his efforts were in vain and he came to the shore and gave the alarm. The body was recovered about half and hour after she was drowned.
Effie McDonald was a very bright and intelligent child, the only daughter of John M. and Emma McDonald. Her loss is deeply felt in the family and the parents have the sympathy of the whole community.
PIONEER SHOEMAKER
CALLED BY DEATH
Funeral service for Ezra McDonald aged 76, pioneer resident of Bettsville wass held on Saturday at the Bettsville Methodist church conducted by Rev. J. E. Drummond. The interment was made at the Bettsville mausoleum.
McDonald died Thursday at the East Side hospital Toledo following an operation he underwent last week. He was married in 1865 in Tiffin to Miss Lydia Baugher. He was born in Seneca county, and with the exception of three years in Wood county he spent his entire life in the vicinity. He was a shoemaker and followed that trade for many years in Fort Seneca, later moving to Bettsville. His wife died in 1911.
He leaves two daughters, Mrs. L. J. Weaver, Painesville? and Mrs. A.A. Muler, Toledo and five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. There also are two brothers, John, residing south of Tiffin, David, Ind. and two sisters, Mrs. Susan Walters and Mrs. Rebecca Leatherman.
Ezra died Feb. 15, 1917
MCDONALD- Mrs. Jane McDonald, 78 years, widow of David McDonald died at her home, 360 No. Sandusky St. this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Her death followed an illness of two days although she had suffered several years from stomach troubles.
She was born in Maryland, Dec. 16, 1840, and was married to David McDonald Jan. 21, 1861, her husband died Nov. 16, 1904. they lived on a farm near Ft. Seneca before moving to this city. Four children survive her. They are: Charles, living north of the city; Mrs. Anna Bender, William, living south of this city, and Mrs. Laura Wright, Tiffin. One daughter died in infancy.
Her funeral will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the Elenezer Evangelical church and interment will be at Fairmount Cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Ezra McDonald was held at Bettsville, Tuessay. Mrs. McDonald at an advanced age died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. Miller in Cy____ after a long illness. Her maiden names was Lydia Baugher and she was born in Pennsylvania. She came to Pleasant twp., when quite young where she was married and where she and her husband resided until _______ years age when they moved to Bettsville. About one year ago they ______________________.
Note: She died Mar. 26, 1911
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Leander Baugher, Mrs. Moses Estep and Mrs. Ada kern and children have returned home from Bettsville, where they attended the funeral Tuesday of their sister, Mrs. Lydia McDonald, the wife of Ezra McDonald. Her death occurred Sunday and she was aged seventy seven years. Her husband, two children and five grandchildren survive her.
Funeral to be held in Fostoria, Friday
Orton M. McDonald, 84, retired farmer and native of Seneca county, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1952 in his home at Bloomdale. He had been in failing health for several years and had been quite ill during the past few weeks.
Born at Ft. Seneca July 19, 1868, Mr. McDonald was the last surviving member of the large family of John M. and Emma (Emily) Vannatter McDonald. He was married to Elizabeth Jones and her death occurred 12 years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J.E. Steininger, of the city, two sons, Paul McDonald and Ward McDonald both of Bloomdale, and 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Services are to be held in the Harrold Funeral home in Fostoria at 2 p.m. Friday, and will be followed by burial in Fountain cemetery, Fostoria. Friends may call at the Harrold funeral home after Thursday noon.
Gone to Her Reward Mrs. Theresa McDonald, aged eighty-two years, died at her late home in at Fort Seneca at 8:30 o'clock Saturday evening.
The deceased was one of the best known and most kindly of women in Seneca County. She was born in Frederick County, Md. and came to the county in 1835, settled in Fort Seneca and has lived there ever since--nearly sixty-on years. During all these years many a neighbor of Mrs. McDonald has enjoyed her bounty, kind ministrations and motherly solicitude. It was such tenderness yet firm determination, to better mankind, as evidenced by the deceased and her kind, who have gone before, that has made Seneca County the prosperous community it is considered today.
Three children survive: Mrs. W.L. Stackhouse, Kansas; Mrs. A. H. McDowell, Ft. Seneca; and J. R. McDonald of this city.
Funeral services take place in the M.E. Church in Fort Seneca Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment is in Pleasant Union Cemetery.
(Note from submitter: She was born: Jan. 6, 1814, Frederick Co., Md. and died: Feb. 29, 1896, Seneca Co., Ohio)
Wilson D. McDonald, one of Tiffin's most prominent business men and a life-long resident of Seneca Co., died at his home on West Market Street, Sunday morning, may 7, 1910, at 9:10 o'clock, aged 53 years and 10 months. His death was due to anemia from which he has been suffering for ten weeks. The deceased was born on a farm west of Ft. Seneca and at the age of nineteen years he moved to Tiffin. He learned the carriage making trade and later embarked in the business for himself. He was the sole owner of the McDonald carriage works, a business he has conducted for fifteen years. He was singularly successful in his chosen calling and through his untiring efforts, built up a prosperous business. He was married in 1881 to Miss Mary E. Bridinger who survives him. He is also survived by three children: Ralph E. McDonald of Canton; Earl W. McDonald living at home, and Mrs. D.R. Searles, of French, New Mexico: Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, who reside north of the city, and three brothers, Orton McDonald, residing west of the city, Chester McDonald of Kansas, O., and Milo McDonald, of Zanesville, and one sister, Mrs. Otto Bour, who lives south of this city. The deceased was member of Pickwick Lodge No. 175, Knights of Pythias, and the obsequies will doubtless be held under their auspices.
Note: Name & date of newspaper not given
Mrs. Nancy McEwen died Sunday at her home three and one half miles east of Rehobeth, in Jackson township. Death was due to tuberculosis. Her age was 56 and she is survived by two sons. The funeral was held from Rehobeth church Tuesday.
FOSTORIA -- Funeral services for Aileen Y. McPherson, 84, 456 Sunset Drive, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Jeffrey Waite officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery.
No visitation will be held.
Mrs. McPherson died at 3:52 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at Medical College of Ohio in Toledo.
She was born Oct. 30, 1914, in Fostoria, to Roy and Laila (Drenner) Hoffman. She married Charles R. McPherson on May 8, 1936, in Fostoria, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1979.
Surviving are a son, Gary C. of Powell; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Marla) Reep, Cicero, N.Y.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Frank (Royetta) Kirian, Fostoria.
She was also preceded by a sister, Lucille Swartz.
Mrs. McPherson, a Fostoria High School graduate, was a homemaker.
She was a member of the High Street United Methodist Church and the Fostoria Women's Club.
Memorials may be made to the Elevator Fund at the church, 243
Friday, July 30th 1999
Findlay Courier Newspaper, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio
Tiffin Daily Tribune, Tiffin Ohio
April 9, 1923 - Page 5, Column 2
James C. Messer, aged 71, died Sunday evening at 10:30 o'clock in the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wagner, 206 South Sandusky street. His death came after an illness of eight weeks. Death was due to Bright's disease.
Mr. Messer was born in Summit county, Ohio, in 1852. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Messer. He had been making his home in this city for the past 50 years. He was married to Miss Mary Staley 48 years ago. He was the last member of his family.
Besides his widow, he leaves the one daughter, Mrs. John A. Wagner, of this city.
Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Wagner home, 206 South Sandusky street. The service will be in charge of the Rev. George Douglass-Young. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery.
Tiffin Daily Tribune, Tiffin Ohio
July 14, 1931 - Page 10, Column 1
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary J. Messer who died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Wagner, will be held Thursday afternoon.
The service is to be in charge of the Rev. Russell E. Francis, rector of Old Trinity church. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery.
MAY 29, 1934
Beloved mother of Mrs. Arthur L. Roberts, Chicalgo, Ill.,Mrs. Fred J. Meyer, Golden, Col., Carl, George and Louis Wiedenmeier, passed away at her son's residence, 3206 Berkeley Rd., Cleveland Heights, Sunday, May 2, 2:20 a.m. Funeral from the Flynn-Froelk Co. Funeral Home, 13104 Euclid Ave., Wednesday, May 30, and from St. Ann's Church, corner of Cedar and Coventry Rd., at 9:30 a.m.
Tiffin Daily Tribune, Tiffin, Ohio
December 13, 1916
Mrs. Jacob Immele went to Cleveland this morning to attend the funeral of the late Emil Messerli, a brother-in-law. Mr. Messerli died Monday at a hospital in Cleveland from diabetes. He was also afflicted with gangrene and was preparing for an operation when he died. He was 56 years old and was well known to many of the older residents of Tiffin. His wife, who survives him was before her marriage, Miss Kate Mann, of Tiffin. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Former Bellevue homemaker
Theresa C. Missler, 89, formerly of Kilbourne Street, Bellevue, died Sunday March 28, 1999, in Norwalk Memorial Home.
She was born June 26, 1909, in St. Stephens, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Emma Wilhelm) Reiderman. Her husband of 68 years, Philip Missler, whom she married Feb. 3, 1931, in St. Stephens Catholic Church, St. Stephens, survives.
Survivors also include: four sons, Andrew J. Missler of Oberlin, Eugene R. Missler of Norwalk and Marvin L. and Gerald R. Missler, both of Bellevue; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Marjorie) Carroll of Clyde and Mrs.James (Violet Ann) Jacobs of North Baltimore; 29 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson, three step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Catherine Brown of Bellevue and Rita Meyer of Phoenix, Ariz.
Preceding her in death were a son, Clinton E. Missler; four brothers, Sylvester, Edmund, Louis and Clement; two sisters, Mary Tiell and Leona Neff; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Missler, a homemaker, was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Bellevue and its Rosary Alter Society.
A Mass of Resurrection will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bellevue Catholic Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the Foos and Son Funeral Home, Bellevue 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, where the Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Prayers also will be recited at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the church or a charity of the donor's choice.
MONDAY, March 29, 1999
Advertiser Tribune Newspaper, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
"Bellevue Gazette" newspaper
May 29, 1940 edition Bellevue, Huron Co, Ohio
West Lodi Resident Dies at Home After Illness of One year
Mrs Goldie Manbeck Mittower, wife of Thurman Mittower, aged 38 years, died at the family home in West Lodi at 1:30 pm Tuesday afternoon. She had been bedfast for a year and on Monday suffered a stroke which hastened her death. She was born in Thompson twp, the daughter of Mr and Mrs A.W. Manbeck, on July 16, 1902. On Jan 5, 1927 she was united in marriage to Mr Mittower and since their marriage the couple had lived in Reed twp. She is survived by her parents, her husband, and three children, the oldest of whom is aged 11 years, Marjorie, Arlene, and Colvin, and two brothers, Ray Manbeck, of Cleveland, and Ervin Manbeck, of Akron. In her girlhood she joined the Fireside Evangelical and Reformed church.
Services will be held from the home at 1:30 Friday afternoon and from the church at 2 o'clock. The Rev. B.E. Wynn, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Block cemetery.
"Fremont News Messenger" newspaper
Aug 30, 1960
BELLEVUE, O.---Funeral services for Thurman M. Mittower, 56, Reed township trustee and farmer, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Foos Funeral Home and burial will be in the Block cemetery at Republic. He died in Bellevue hospital Sunday.
Mr Mittower is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Carl Wohlfarth, Toledo, and Mrs Robert Sellers, Tiffin, two sons Calvin A. MIttower, Bellevue, and Edward Mittower, at home, seven grandchildren and one brother Raymond Mittower, Bellevue.
Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin
Sister M. Jovita Morman, 76, Sisters of St. Francis, Tiffin, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002, in St. Francis Convent, Tiffin.
She was born May 25, 1925, in Miller City, to the late Joseph and Mary Gertrude (Schmenk) Morman.
Surviving are: two brothers, Joseph Morman of Marion and Vincent Morman of Mansfield; and two sisters, Sister Gertrude Morman, Tiffin Franciscan and Sister Damien Morman, Tiffin Franciscan. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were four brothers, the Rev. Edmund Morman, SVD; the Rev. Wilbert Morman, SVD; Adolph Morman and the Rev. Richard Morman; and two sisters, Mae Recker and Sister Anita Morman, Tiffin Franciscan.
Sister Jovita was received into the Order of St. Francis in 1942, professed her First Vows in 1944 and her Final Vows in 1947. She received her education in Joliet College of St. Francis, Joliet, Ill.
Sister Jovita was a teacher from 1946-1961 in the following locations: Edgerton, Fort Jennings, New Cleveland, St. Sebastian and New Washington. From 1962-1964 she was a teacher, superior and a principal in Peru, Ohio. From 1965 to 1978 she taught at Miller City, Waynesville, N.C., St. Sebastian, Attica Local and Seneca Huron. In 1979, in St. Louis, Mo. she was a participant in the Theology of Religion Life Program. In 1980, 1981, 1983 and 1984 at St. Anthony Villa, Toledo, she was a tutor, religion teacher and coordinator of Sunday liturgies. 1982 in Carey, she assisted in the Pilgrim House. From 1985-1992 she served as pastoral associate in Edgemont, McIntosh and Ardmore, S.D. In 1992, she returned to Tiffin where she was organist, minister of service and a driver for St. Francis Home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin. Her nephew, the Rev. Kenneth Morman, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Francis Convent Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Sunday at St. Francis Convent Chapel, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin. A wake service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Convent.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hannay-Traunero Funeral Home, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (419) 447-3113.
From the Advertiser Tribune, Tiffin, OH
H.E. Mullican Taken by Death
Funeral Services to Be Held Tuesday
Howard E. Mullican, 83, of 21 Hall street, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 1952 at the Seneca County Home. He was taken to the Home last Monday after he fell and injured himself.
He was born in Maryland May 9, 1868 to James and Victoria (Lare) Mullican. He farmed for several years in Seneca County and resided most of his lifetime here.
He is survived by a sister Mrs. William Wiles, Tacoma Park, Md. and two brothers, James L. Mullican, Tiffin, and George Mullican of Lake Worth, Fla.
He was a member of the Trinity E and R church here.
The Rev. John W. Myers will conduct funeral services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bame funeral home and burial will be made in Fairmont cemetery.
Friends may call at the Bame funeral home.
James Mullican Funeral Monday
Served For Many Years as Laird Building Fireman
James Levi Mullican, 95, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday January 2, 1959, in his home at 356 Water Street. He had not been ill, and his death in his sleep last night was unexpected.
A resident of Tiffin since youth, Mr. Mullican was employed for many years as a fireman in the Laird Building. He was born in Frederick, Md. May 8, 1863, to James and Victoria (Lare) Mullican.
Survivors are a son James H. of New Cumberland, PA; and a sister Mrs. Helen Wiles, of Tacoma Park, Md.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Bame funeral home and will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Paul Kohler. Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery. Friends may call at the Bame funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
UPPER SANDUSKY -- Dorothy M. Mundy, 76, of 9768 County Highway 111, Upper Sandusky, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at Wyandot Manor Nursing Home, Upper Sandusky.
She was born Dec. 5, 1923 in Wyandot County to Gilbert and Fern (Payne) Karcher. She married George Edward Mundy on Feb. 7, 1941 in Tiffin, and he died May 19, 1974.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis "Butch" of Upper Sandusky; Tom R. of Paulding; a daughter, Mrs. Glen (Sandy S.) Smith, Upper Sandusky; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Roma Kinley, Upper Sandusky; Illah Jane Wells, Cardington; Alma Kolarik, Arlington; and Mary Tiell, New Riegel.
She was preceded in death by a son, Joe E.; a daughter, Janice E.; two brothers and a sister.
Mrs. Mundy retired from the former Millington Plastics in 1968.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Spring Grove Cemetery, Carey, the Rev. Ron Renauro officiating.
No visitation will be held.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wyandot County.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Bringman-Clark and Co. Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky.
Thursday, April 6th 2000
Findlay Courier Newspaper, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio
Tiffin Daily Tribune, Mon., 5 Dec 1887, page 4, col. 5 MUSGRAVE--At his late residence in Seneca township, on Friday, Dec. 2, 1887, Elijah Musgrave, aged 84 years. The deceased was one of the pioneer residents of Seneca county. The funeral took place from the M. E. Church, in McCutchenville, on Sunday, Dec. 4.
Seneca Advertiser, Thurs., 7 May 1868, page 3, col. 4
Died: April 24th after a painful and protracted illness, in the 56 year of her age, Harriet, wife of Elijah Musgrave, of Seneca Township.
Advertiser-Tribune,
Fri., 4 Aug 1978, page 4A
Dwight S. Needs, 64, of 204 Main St., Mt. Blanchard, died at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 1978 in Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
He was born July 31, 1914, in McCutchenville, Wyandot County, to Avery C. and Florence (Gier) Needs. His mother survives in Wharton. Also surviving are a son, Fred S. Needs; and a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Baughman of Carey. Needs was a truck driver retired from Hobbs Trucking in Findlay and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Carey.
The Rev. Melvin Summy will conduct services at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Bristoll Funeral Home in Carey. Burial will be in Smithville Cemetery, northeast of Upper Sandusky. Visitation at the funeral home will be after 2 p.m. today.&Memorails may be made to any organization of the donor's choice.
Tiffin Tribune
July 9, 1928
Page 1, Column 1
DEBORAH NEELEY DIES IN DAUGHTER'S HOME
Mrs. Deborah Ellen Neeley, 76, widow of Jesse Neeley, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. L, Gittinger, on the Portland road. Her death followed an illness of a year.
Mrs. Neeley was a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Enoch Clouser and was born in Berks county, Pa. She came to this county with her parents as a child of six years. Her father was long employed as sexton of Greenlawn cemetery.
Mr. Neeley died six years ago. Four sons and two daughters survive. They are: Effenger Neeley of Missoula, Mont., Ezra Neeley of Watson, Mrs. W. L. Gittinger, Orol Neeley and Edison Neeley, near Tiffin, and Mrs. Ethel Corole, near Defiance. Sixteen grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held at Egbert's church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Advertiser Tribune
November 7, 1958
"Effenger"
Native of County Died in Montana
E. A. Neeley Spent Early Part of Life Here
E. A. Neeley, native and former resident of Seneca county, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1958 in his home in Missoula, Mont., according to word received by relatives here.
Born in this county Dec. 2, 1874, Mr. Neeley would have been 84 his next birthday. He was a son of Jesse and Deborah Ellen (Clouser) Neeley. He spent the first half of his life here and then went to Missoula where he was a carpenter and contractor until he retired. He was married here to Maude Askins and is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. Irene, Allen, and Betty, all residing at Missoula; two brothers and two sisters, Ezra E., Mrs. Alta A. Gittinger, and O.F. Neeley, all of Seneca county, and Mrs. Ethel Cowle, Defiance.
It was expected here that funeral services and burial would be held in Missoula.
Seneca Advertiser
March 23, 1882
James Neeley, an old pioneer resident of Pleasant township, this county died on Monday the 13th, at the advanced age of 61 years, 4 months and 15 days. The funeral services took place on Wednesday, and the remains are interred at Egbert's Church, followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives.
Neikirk--At his home, in Scipio township, Sunday, Aug. 31, 1890, Daniel Neikirk, aged about 90 years. The funeral takes place on Tuesday. He was one of the early pioneers of Seneca county, and one of the last of the sturdy race of men who
braved the terrors of the then Western forests, full of wild beasts, and still inhabited by the bands of Seneca Indians, of three-quarters of a century ago. "Uncle Dan," as he was familiarly known by all, was born in the State of Maryland, a short distance from the Pennsylvania State line, December, 1800, and was consequently in his ninetieth year at his death.
He was the last of a family of eleven children, ten sons and one daughter.
He was of Dutch ancestry, the Neikirks having fought under the famous William of Orange in the memorable "Revolt of the Netherlands" against the infamous Philip II of Spain.
His grandfather emigrated to American in the fore part of the last century and his sons acted "well their part" in the stirring times incident upon the Revolution.
Some of the family served during the War of 1812.
His father, Michael Neikirk, came to the wilds of Seneca county with his family during the "twenties" and settled near the old "Indian Trail"," leading from Upper Sandusky to Sandusky City, now the Kilbourn road. Daniel took an active part in the early affairs of this county.
He married at the age of thirty.
His widow and (we belive) all his children, of whom there are a large number, survive him.
During his life he was a devoted Christian and a member of the English Lutheran church and although for years he has been unable to attend church, his chief delight was to talk on Scripture themes and about the life that was to come.
From the 1 September 1910 Seneca Advertiser:
Twenty Years Ago
From The Advertiser Files This Date 1890
The funeral of Daniel Neikirk, a Scipio township pioneer, occurred at Republic.
The Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin, OH
Sun., 22 Oct 1995, page 5A
Autumnwood Care resident
Edith C. Neikirk, 84, a resident of Autumnwood Care Center, died there at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 1995. Arrangements are pending at the Hannay-Nemeth Mortuary.
The Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin, OH
Mon., 23 Oct 1995, page 5A:
Tiffin State Hospital retiree
Edith C. Neikirk, 84, 38 Blair St., died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 1995 in Autumnwood Care Center, following a long illness. She was born July 7, 1911, in Bucyrus, to Walter T. and Clara Maude (Montz) Hussey.
In 1935, she married John F. Neikirk. He died in 1963.
Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Judith) Sobeck of North Canton; two sons, John F. Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn, and Walter F. of Tiffin; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mabel Hussey and Mrs. Edward (Clara Louise) Lydey, both of Tiffin and Mrs. William (Phyllis) Simonis of Bradenton, Fla.; and tow brothers, Earl Hussey of Sycamore and Bobby Hussey of Carey.
She was preceded in death by: tow sons, Charles Johnston and Richard A. Neikirk; a sister, Mary Angel; and three brothers, John N., Harry and Burke Hussey.
Mrs. Neikirk, a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, was employed as an aide at the former Tiffin State Hospital, retiring in 1981.
She also was a Mobile Meals volunteer.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Hannay-Nemeth Mortuary, with the Rev. Don Kraps officiating.
Burial will follow in Mexico Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
JOHN NEIKIRK, 53, DIED EARLY TODAY
The Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin, OH
Thurs., 20 June 1963, page 4, column 1
Owned Heating and Appliance Firm; Rites Saturday
John F. Neikirk, 53, 38 Blair Street, owner of the Tiffin Heating and Appliance Company and a resident of this city for 23 years, died at 2:55 this morning, June 20, 1963, in Mercy hospital, where he was admitted last Monday after suffering cerebral hemorrhage.
Born in Republic, March 22, 1910, he was the son of Freeman W. and Della (Mason) Neikirk.
He was married June 6, 1935, in Virginia, to Virginia Edith Hussey.
His wife and mother survive.
Also surviving are a stepson, Charles Frederick Johnston, Tiffin; two sons, Walter, Tiffin; John, Jr., Sandusky; a daughter, Judith Ann, Tiffin; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Shuff, Tiffin; Mrs. Dwight Moyer, Bloomville; Mrs. Raymond Smith, New London; three brothers, Carol, of Bucyrus; Lawrence, of Republic; Woodrow, of Chillicothe, and one grandchild.
Mr. Neikirk attended Ebenezer EUB church.
Services will be Saturday at 2 p.,. in the Barrie funeral home with the Rev. H. Joe Grimm officiating. Burial will be in Mexico cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
The Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin, OH
Mon., 25 Mar 1946, page 12, column 4
Richard Allen Neikirk, seven-months-old, son of John and Edith (Hussey) Neikirk, of 38 Blair street, died at 9:28 a. m. Sunday in Mercy hospital, two hours following admittance for the treatment of pneumonia. He had been ill for three days.
The infant was born here Aug. 27, 1945. He is survived by his parents, a twin sister, Judith Ann, brothers, Walter Franklin and John Neikirk, Jr., a step-brother, Charles Frederick Johnston, and grandparents, Mrs. Della Neikirk, Republic, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hussey, of Sycamore.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday in the Myers funeral home and will be conducted by the Rev. R. F. Haskins. Burial will be in the Mexico cemetery.
Richard Allen Neikirk Buried on Tuesday
Funeral services for Richard Allen Neikirk, seven-months-old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Neikirk were conducted by the Rev. R. F. Haskins in the Myers funeral home at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial was in Mexico cemetery. The pall bearers, all uncles of the child, were Robert Hussey, Harry Hussey, Earl Hussey and Bert ((should be Burke)) Hussey.
Relatives here from out of the city were Mrs. Della Neikirk, Republic; Mrs. and Mrs. Walter Hussey, Harry Hussey and Earl Hussey, Sycamore; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hussey and Mr. and Mrs. William Simonis, Carey; Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Neikirk, Bucyrus; Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Moyer, Bloomville; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Summers, Fostoria; Mrs. Carl Schwilk, Mrs. Winnie Mouser, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Crane and Mrs. Daisy Etherton, all of Upper Sandusky.
Was member of long lived family. led an exceptionally active life.
Abner Niebel, aged 92 years, 5 months and 12 days, one of Tiffin's oldest and most respected residents, died at the home of his son, John W. Niebel, 289 North Sandusky street, at 8:20 o'clock, thursday night. He was taken suddenly ill a week previous to his death and had been in a serious condition since that time.
Mr. Niebel was born in Pennsylvania, November 10, 1822, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Niebel. Sixty-eight years ago he was united in marriage to Miss. Elizabeth KRUITZSINGER, who died in 1905. In 1860 Mr. Niebel removed from Pennsylvania to Tiffin, where he had since resided. He is survived by three children, John W., Henry and Simon Niebel of this city.
Mr. Niebel came from a long lived family. He was one of five brothers and all but one of them lived to be over ninety years of age. At the time of their deaths the brothers were aged 97, 95, 91 and 88 years and the age of the deceased was 92 years. Mr. niebel was an exceptional man both physically and mentally up until a week before his death, when he was taken ill. He was a man who did not believe in idleness ans was always busily engaged in work during his entire lifetime even on the day when he was taken ill he insisted on cleaning up the yard at the home of his son.
The funeral will be held at the John W. Niebel home at 2:30 o'clock, Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. M. Prickett, of the Ebenezer Evangelical church, officiating. Interment will be made in Green Lawn cemetery.
Tiffin Daily Tribune, 23 April 1915]
Mary Ann Niederkohr, 83, of 2024 Greendale Ave., died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, at her residence.
She was born June 21, 1915, in Frenchtown to Frank J. and Matilda J. (Welter) Kirian. She married Paul C. Niederkohr on July 30, 1938, in Frenchtown, and he died March 17, 1991.
Surviving are a son, Jerry H. of Findlay; a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Joyce Ann) Paniaqua, Findlay; two grandsons; and a brother, Emil of Tiffin.
She also was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Niederkohr was a homemaker.
She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Findlay, and the church's Rosary Altar Society.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation, Carey, the Rev. Arthur Young officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Carey.
Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. today at Stombaugh Memorial Funeral Home, Carey, where a rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m.
Memorials may be made to St. Francis Home for the Aged, in care of the funeral home.
Friday, December 4th 1998
Findlay Courier Newspaper, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio
Mary Ann Niederkohr
Tiffin resident's sister
Mary Ann Niederkohr, 83, of 2024 Greendale Ave., Findlay, died at her residence at 3:40 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998. She was born June 21, 1915, to Frank J. and Matilda J. (Welter) Kirian, both deceased. On July 30, 1938, she married Paul C. Niederkohr in St. Nicholas Church in Frenchtown, OH; he died March 17, 1991.
Survivors include: a son, Jerry H. Niederkohr of Findlay; a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Joyce Ann) Paniaqua of Findlay; a brother, Emil Kirian of Tiffin; and two grandsons, John and Joseph Paniaqua.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Niederkohr was a homemaker and member of the St. Michael Parish, Findlay, and the Rosary Altar Society of the Parish.
The Rev. Arthur Young will officiate the 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, Mass of Christian Burial at the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation, Carey. Burial will be at St. Mary's cemetery, Carey.
Visitation hours are from 6-9 p.m., tonight at the Strombaugh Memorial Funeral Home, Carey. A Rosary Service will be held at 8:30 tonight at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the St. Francis Home for the Aged, c/o the funeral home
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1998
Tiffin Tribune Newspaper, Tiffin Seneca County, Ohio
Dropped Dead
John T. Norris Passes Away, This Morning , While Preparing for a Journey
John T Norris, a well known and highly respected resident of this city, dropped dead at his home at 177 Coe Street this morning, about two o'clock, of heart disease. Mr and Mrs Norris were preparing to visit their daughter at Youngstown, and Mr Norris had gone int the kitchen for something when he fell dead and was shortly afterwards discovered lying on the floor by his wife. The deceased had been in poor health for the past two years, but was feeling as well as usual Wednesday.
The deceased was born in Scipio township sixty nine years ago last May and was the son of the late Lott and Luranah NOrris, among the earliest pioneer settlers of the county who came to Seneca county in an early day and settled in Scipio township on the farm now owned by Mr. Norris. He spent his entire life in this county, living on his farm until about eight years ago, when he retired and moved to this city. On October 14, 1861 Mr. Norris was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Hall. To this Union were born eight children, two of whom are dead, ALlen Norris, of Scipio township, dying about six weeks ago and Ralph, the other son dying when about six years of age. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon, when brief services will be held at his late home at one o'clock and about two o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church at Egbert's where the deceased since early manhood has been a member and always taken and active part. The interment will be made in Egbert cemetery.
Mrs. M.A. Percival died at her home in Brock Sunday night at 11 o'clock after a very brief illness. Death resulted from paralysis of the bowels.
Minerva Ann Neikirk was born in Republic, Ohio, June 9, 1841, and died at Brock, Nebr., on December 13, 1914, at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 4 days.
In 1862 she moved with her parents to Napoleon, Ohio, where 4 years later she was married to Wm. Baker. To this union three children were born-Mrs. Jessie Knapp, of Brock, Nebr., Mrs. C. Foley, who died March 21, 1910 and Mr. Robert Baker, of Redfield, S.D.
In 1884 she moved to Albion, Nebraska, and about 6 months later went to Stewart [sic], Nebraska, where she was married to B.F. Percival. She lived with her husband on a homestead near Stewart until they came to Cook, Nebr. in 1891. Her[e] they lived on her husband's old farm for several years, and later moved into the town of Cook where her husband died in 1902. Shortly after this she came to Brock where she has lived ever since.
In young womanhood she began the Christian life and joined the Congregational church, later uniting with the Evangelical church and has always tried to be faithful to her Lord and Savior. She had a great mother heart and practically raised three groups of children-her own three, and five children of her second husband and when her daughter Mrs. Foley died she cheerfully took the responsibility of caring for three of her children.
She leaves to survive her one brother-L.C. Neikirk of Bryan, Ohio, one sister, Miss Amanda Neikirk of Redfield, S.D.; also one daughter, one son, 14 grandchildren and two great grand children.
The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the M.E. church. The Rev. W.L. Hadsell conducted the services. Interment was made at Lafayette cemetery.
Brock Bulletin; Brock, Nebr.; December 18, 1914
Tiffin Daily Tribune,
Dec. 02, 1897, Thursday Evening, Page 4 Column 3
Another of Seneca county's pioneers passed, quietly away at his home in Republic, Wednesday, about 12 o'clock. Mr Platt ate his breakfast of oyster soup and coffee and was feeling as well as usual. About noon Mrs Platt ran for her daughter, Mrs J L Cole and when they returned to the house they found him sitting in his chair unconscious and he soon passed to the great beyond. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church, Friday morning, at 10 o'clock.
Joel W Platt was born in Steuben county, NY, Jan 12, 1809, and came to Seneca county, Ohio, in 1834 and was married to Amanda Norton, June 1, 1834. To this union were born six children--three sons and three daughters, four of which survive him--Mrs M E Way, Mrs A Maria Cole, of Republic, J C Platt of Missouri, and Styles Platt, of Fostoria. The oldest son, Edson, died in the army. He leaves also sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Mrs Platt, his faithful companion of sixty-three years, survives him and is in her eighty-seventh year. She is able to do her light housekeeping. Mr Platt's postoffice address has always been Republic, since he came to Ohio. He was a charter member of the Republic Baptist church. He has always been an honorable, upright citizen, beloved by all who knew him. During his life he has suffered from many hardships. At one time while at work he fell from a ladder, breaking his arm and injuring him on his head. He had his second eyesight and was able to read the newspapers without the aid of glasses. At times he would be unable to hear a person's voice and perhaps the next day be able to hear common conversation.
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Tiffin Daily Tribune,
Dec 09, 1897, Thursday Evening, Page 4 Column 3
Miss Dora C Berry and Heath K Cole, of Tiffin, and Mrs Lota Hall and daughter, of Fostoria, attended the funeral of the late Joel W Platt, Friday.
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Seneca Advertiser,
Dec 07, 1897, Tuesday, Page 1 Column 2
Joel Platt, one of the oldest and best known residents of Scipio township, died at his home at Republic on Wednesday, aged about eighty-five years. The funeral took place Friday. He had been a resident of Seneca county for fully sixty years and leaves a widow and four children.
Advertiser Tribune (Tiffin Oh),
Monday, Dec 31, 1973 pg 4A col 7
John Platt, 76, formerly of 95 W Market St, died Sunday morning, Dec 30, 1973, in the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky [Oh], where he had lived since 1970.
He was born May 8, 1896 in New Cumberland, Pa to John and Bertha (Kraft) Platt. His wife, the former Thelma Seislove, is a patient in Riverfront Manor Nursing Home. Also surviving are a brother, Walter F Platt of 85 E Davis St and a half sister, Beatrice Bortner of Baltimore. One brother and two sisters are deceased.Mr Platt was a retired mason's tender. He served in the famed Rainbow Division during World War I
The body is in the Turner-Engle Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 10 am Wednesday. Burial will be in Fairmont Cemtery. Visitation at the funearal home will be after 7 pm Tuesday.
Tiffin Daily Tribune,
July 18, 1903, Saturday, Page 8 Column 2
PLATT--At the home of her daughter, Mrs John L Cole, Thursday, July 16, 1903, at 7 o'clock pm, Amanda Platt, aged 87 years and 6 months.
The deceased was one of the pioneer residents of Seneca county, having lived in Republic for seventy years. She was born in Tompkins county, New York and was the mother of four children who survive her : Mrs Way and Mrs Cole of Republic, Styles Platt, of Tiffin and Joseph Platt of South Dakota.
The funeral took place, Friday, at one o'clock, in the Baptist church at Republic.
Seneca Advertiser,
July 23, 1903, Thursday, Page 8 Column 1
PLATTE Mrs Amanda Platte [?] of the late Joel Platte, of Republic, died Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs John Cole, in that village. Mrs Platte had been ill for several years and was nearly 90 years old. Funeral occurred Friday, Rev [R]ebb, of Attica, conducting the services.
Seneca Advertiser,
July 23,1903, Thursday, Page 4 Column 4
Again the death-angel has entered our midst and taken one full of years and good works. Rachel Amanda Platte was born in Ulysses, Tompkins county, New York. February 09, 1816, and departed this life at the home her daughter, Mrs John L Cole, July 15, 1903, aged 87 years, five months, and six days. She moved with her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Norton, to Scipio township in 1833, coming by way of Lake Erie, the journey lasting two weeks. On June 4, 1834, she was married to Joel W Platte, who died six years ago, at the ripe old age of 84. Moving to Republic in 1841, the family occupied the third building erected in the village, and the house later was added to and became the family home. Mrs Platte received her mail at the postoffice at Republic for more than 70 years. She joined the Baptist church in 1838, being the first member received by baptism after its organization. "Malice toward none and charity for all," was practiced through her long and useful life. He home was open to the friendless and all who came received a cordial welcome. She gave freely of her means and died rich in good deeds and the love and veneration of all who knew her. Too much can not be said in praise of this good woman. Having received a fine education before coming to Ohio, she kept herself so well informed on educational affairs and current events that she was considered authority even in her old age. Previous to her death the family was represented by five generations ; four children, Mesdames C A Way and John L Cole, of Republic ; Joe N, of Sheridan, Wy, and J Stiles, of Tiffin; fourteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and three great great grand children. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Bebb, at the Baptist church. Each generation in the village has representatives that were once members of her Sunday school class. Covered with flowers she had so dearly loved through life, she was laid to rest in Farewell Retreat cemetery.
Advertiser Tribune,
October 26, 1934, Friday, Page 1 Column 1
J Stiles Platte, 76, Thursday night at his home on Tomb street. Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm at the residence.
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Advertiser Tribune,
October 26, 1934, Friday, Page 8 Column 4
J Stiles Platte Funeral Sunday
J Stiles Platte, 76, died Thursday night shortly after eleven o'clock at his home 223, Tomb street. Although he had been in ill health for over a year, his condition did not become critical until three weeks ago.
A native of Republic, the deceased was born Jan 09, 1858, the son of Joel and Rachael Amanda (Norton) Platte. He was married in 1883 to Miss Phyllis M Davey, who survives. Three children were born to this union, two of whom survive; Mrs H K Stofer of Marion and Mrs Ray Graveldinger of Tiffin. One brother, Joseph Platte of Muscatine, Ia, and four grandchildren also survive. Heath K Cole and Frank Way of Tiffin and Mrs Roll Loudenslagel of Bellevue are nephews and niece of the deceased.
Mr Platte was employed for a period of 40 years with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co, and served as a Tiffin Car inspector for 22 years. He was retired with a pension in 1923.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, 2 pm at the residence by the Rev E C Suit, Interment will be in Farewell Retreat cemetery, Republic.
Advertiser Tribune,
Friday , Feb 23, 1945, Page 12 Column 1
Philippa M Platte, ill 3 months, dies ; Funeral Services to be Held Saturday
Mrs Philippa M Platte, 79. Of 8 Liberty street, widow of J Stiles Platte, died at 1:15 pm Thursday, Feb 22, 1945, in the Eschbach Convalescent Home. She had been seriously ill for the last three months.
Mrs Platte was born at Ironton, O, Nov 14, 1865 and was a daughter of Henry and Mary E (Henry) Davey. She was married in Tiffin June 2, 1883, to J Stiles Platte and his death occurred in October, 1935. She was the mother of three daughters, two of whom are deceased. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs Ray Graveldinger, Tiffin, and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs Platte was a member of Ebenezer Evangelical church.
Funeral services are to be held at 2 pm Saturday in the Hoffmann Memorial and will be conducted by the Rev R F Haskins. Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hoffmann Memorial.
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