The Piqua Daily Call
Jan. 2, 1945
Mrs. Colleen Suessman Fromm, 71, 602 Spring street died at 7:20 a. m.
Monday at Piqua Memorial hospital where she had been a patient since
November 22 and in failing health for several months.
Born in Cincinnati September 24, 1873, she was the daughter of August J.
and Caroline Horst Suessman, natives of Germany. She came to Piqua after
her marriage to August Fromm and the latter part of her life resided at
1227 Park avenue, establishing herself at the Spring street residence
about a year ago. She was a member of St. james Episcopal church and
most active in church work. Her nearest surviving relatives are two
nephews, Emery Dutcher of San Francisco and Riley Dutcher of
Minneapolis, Minn. Her husband and two brothers preceded her in death.
The Rev. Paul J. Gehm will conduct services Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the
Wagner funeral home with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home after noon on Wednesday.
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Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Cofield, 83, widow of William Oscar
Cofield, died Saturday at her on 817 S. Main street from the effects of a
fractured hip, which she suffered September 11.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Madison Home For Funerals
on W. High street, burial to be in Forest Hill cemetery.
She was born in Nevada, Iowa, June 17, 1861, but had resided in Piqua 60
years. For 24 years she was employed at the Orr Pelt & Blanket Co.,
here. The daughter of James and Nancy Perry Cofield, she was a member of
the Church of Christ in Shelby county the home of her mother. Surviving
are two children, Miss Rowene E. Cofield and Miss Bonnie E. Cofield at
home, two brothers, and a sister, and one son, Larry having preceded her
in death. Friends may call at the funeral home until time for services
Wednesday.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Jan. 3, 1945
Mrs. Catherine Holler, 83, widow of Michael Holler, died
at 6:05 a.m. today at the home of her son Frank Holler, 500 South Wayne
street, where she had been ill for ten months.
Born in Minster February 13, 1861, she was the daughter of Barney and Mary
Hinders Vocke. She had lived in Piqua for 60 years and was married
November 25, 1885. She was a member of the St. Boniface church, of the
Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of St. John and Clara Sodality. She leaves her
son Frank of Piqua; two grandsons, Paul Holler of Troy and James Holler,
with the navy in the South Pacific. Three great-grandchildren and a number
of nieces and nephews also survive.
The Rev. A. C. Monter will conduct services Friday at 9 a.m. at the church
with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. The body was taken to the Conley
funeral home and prepared for burial and will be returned to the residence
Thursday when friends may call any time after noon until the hour of the
funeral. Members of St. Clara Society of St. Boniface church and St.
Margaret's Auxiliary will meet for prayers at 7:30 o'clock Thursday
evening at the Holler residence, 500 S. Wayne street
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The Piqua Daily Call
Jan. 4, 1945
Bradford
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the
Sam Trowbridge home, 504 E. Main street, for George Trowbridge, 73, who
died there Tuesday night from the effects of a stroke he suffered while
attending a sale at the Harry Alexander farm, Route 2, Greenville
recently. The Rev. G. E. Weaver will officiate with burial to be in
Gettysburg cemetery.
A native of Darke county, Trowbridge had been active in farming for more
then 50 years, The brother Sam of Bradford and a sister, Mrs. Nora Schneck
of Chattanooga, Tenn., are the only immediate survivors.
D. Frank Wyatt, 79, retired farmer, died at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at his residence, 825 Boal avenue, where he had been in ill
health for two years.
Born December 21, 1866, south of Mt. Jefferson, he was the son of Joseph
and Mary C. Wyatt. He had resided on a farm west of Piqua for 20 years and
in this city for seven years. He was married November 29, 1900. He was a
member of the Houston Christian church.
Survivors are his wife Laura; three sons, Joseph, in California, Frederick
of Piqua and Paul of Greensbecurer, Md.; sister, Mrs. Laura Holbert of
Piqua, and three brothers, George of Piqua, Charles of Dayton and Reuban
of Lansing, Mich. *Funeral arrangements are pending word from the son in
Maryland. The body was taken to the Wagner funeral home.
* Burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Jan. 9, 1945
Following failing health of the past 14 months, Hazel May
Collins, 59, died at Piqua Memorial hospital at 1:50 o'clock this morning
after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage at her home, 229 First street at 9
o'clock Monday evening. The daughter of Samuel and Jennie Derr Collins,
she was born August 5, 1885 in Piqua and had resided here all her life.
She had been employed at the Atlas Underwear company for 38 years and was
a member of the Grace Methodist church.
Survivors are an aunt Mrs. John White of Dayton; two nieces, Mrs. George
Fox and Mrs. Herman Cordes and two nephews. Floyd and Donald Collins of
Indianapolis. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the
J.C. Cron and sons funeral home, the Rev. A. K. Wilson officiating with
burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral Wednesday
afternoon and evening and until the hour of rites Thursday.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Jan. 10, 1945
Mrs. Mary Catherine Norris Wilson, 68, wife of Charles
Wilson, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at her home, 114 N. Main street. She
had been in failing health for seven years.
Born in Piqua April 20, 1876, she was the daughter of Daniel and Susan
Kennedy Norris and had lived here all her life.
She is survived by her husband and two brothers, Forrest E. Norris of
Vandalia, route 1, and Edward J. Norris of Dayton. The Rev. J. W. Kuck
will conduct services Friday at 3 p.m. at the J. C. Cron and Sons funeral
home with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral
home, Thursday afternoon and evening and Friday.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Jan. 13, 1945
Although she had not been well for several years, the
death of Mrs. Emma Belle Stickler, 82, wife of James G. Stickler, came as
a great shock to her wide circle of friends when they learned that a heart
attack had resulted fatally after only a day's illness at her home, 627
Boone street.
Born October 3, 1862, in Springcreek township, she was the
daughter of Elihu and Margaret Russell Sanders. She had lived in Miami
county all her life and was married December 5, 1880, she and her husband
having celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary just a month ago.
She was a member of the Presbyterian church and of the Sunshine Circle.
She had lived in Piqua for 38 years. She leaves her husband, a son C.
Foster Stickler; two daughters, Mrs. Howard H. (Mary) Miller of Detroit
and Mrs. Howard d. (Ellen) Rice of Piqua; four grandchildren, and four
great-grandchildren. A daughter, Bernice, died in 1909.
The Rev. John C. Inglis will conduct services at 2 p.m. Monday at the J.
C. Cron and Sons chapel with burial in the cemetery at Fletcher. Friends
may call at the funeral home Sunday afternoon and evening and Monday until
time of services.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Jan. 25, 1945
Covington
Mrs. Emma Rose Hickman, 75, route 1, widow of Wilbur
Hickman, died at Piqua Memorial hospital Wednesday where she had been a
patient for 14 weeks. She had been ill for a year.
The daughter of Moses and Mary Koonts Exter, she was born September 3,
1869 in Darke county and was married December 18, 1889, her husband
preceded her in death. She was a member of the Covington Congregational
Christian church.
Surviving are a son Ralph at home; three daughters, Mrs. Glenna Jackson
and Mrs. Irene Shafer, both of Covington route 1 and Mrs. Florence Minnich
of Brookville; a sister, Mrs. Belle Rench of Covington; nine grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the
Routzahn funeral home. The Rev. Ray O. Shank officiating, with burial in
Highland cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight, Friday
and until the hour of services Saturday.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Jan. 27, 1945
John Henry Banning, 65, employed at the Jackson Steel Tube
company but associated for many years with the Morrow Transfer company,
who resided at 331 McKinley avenue, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday at Piqua
Memorial hospital where he was admitted January 19.
Born in Piqua September 18, 1879, he was the son of Henry and Sarah Dill
Banning. He had lived here all his life and on October 30, 1901, was
united in marriage with Edna Mae Brown, who survives him.
He leaves his wife, Edna Mae; four sons, John of Gallipolis, Arthur of
Piqua, Harry of Fletcher and Leo of Piqua; three daughters, Mrs. George
(Nellie) Arnett, Mrs. Raymond (Sarah) Edwards, both of Piqua, and Mrs.
Willard (Gladys) Chester of Maplewood, a sister, Mrs. William Brucken of
Pontiac, Mich., and 12 grandchildren, a brother, William died November 20,
1944.
The Rev. A. K. Wilson will conduct services Monday at 2 p.m. at the J. C.
Cron and Sons chapel with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call
Sunday afternoon and evening and Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Esther Reutter, of Bradford, 90, died at the home of
her son-in-law William f. Whittmer, E. Church street Friday after an
extended illness.
A son Max of Newark is the only immediate survivor. Funeral services will
be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Cheater Stocker funeral home, the
Rev. E. A. Leason officiating. Burial will be in Harris Creek cemetery.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Jan. 31, 1945
Troy
Rev. Paul Gehm of the St. Paul's Evangelical church of
Piqua will officiate at services Thursday, 1:30 p.m. at the residence and
at 2 p.m. at the St. John's church in Troy for Mrs. Frieda Dora Kruger
Pfister, 67, who died at her home, 620 S. Clay street Monday. Burial
will be in Riverside cemetery.
Born in Hanover, Germany, she was the widow of John C. Pfister, the couple
having been married in St. Petersburg, Russia in June of 1896, coming to
Troy in May, 1898. Survivors include four sons, Herman, Christian A.,
Charles and Paul all of Troy; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Ewing, Lockland; and
seven grandchildren.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Feb 2, 1945
Fletcher
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at
the Suber funeral home for Marilyn Jean Gross, eight month old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gross, who died at the home of her
parents Thursday morning of pneumonia. The Rev. Mr. Snyder of Lima will
officiate with burial to be in Port Jefferson cemetery.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Feb 5, 1945
Troy
Services for Mrs. Lola Deeter Bruce, 79, native of
Troy, who died Sunday at her home, 105 S. High street, Covington, after a
heart attack were held at the Irvin funeral home today with burial in
Riverside cemetery. She was a resident of Troy until three years ago.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Feb 6, 1945
Funeral services for Charles Daniel Beaver, will
beheld Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the J. C. Cron and Sons funeral,
in charge of Rev. Norman R. Gutry with burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Wednesday and Thursday until time
for the services.
Mrs. Anna Tracy Miller Huston, 61, wife of Albert
Huston, died at her home two miles east of Piqua on the Urbana road, Route
36, where she had been afflicted with a heart condition for five years and
bedfast since last Thursday.
Born in Piqua, July 15, 1883, she was the daughter of John and Katherine
Copp Miller, and had resided in and near Piqua all her life.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, Charles, Robert and Albert
Huston, Jr.; five daughters, Mrs. Fred P (Marie) Miller, Mrs. Alva
(Katherine) Williams, Mrs. Dwight (Louise) Purk, Mrs. Walter (Laura)
Stengle and Miss Mildred Huston, all of Piqua, route 3, two sisters, Mrs.
Hary Harboldt of Piqua, route 2, and Mrs. Laura Nicodemus of Piqua
and 10 grandchildren. A son Arthur, died in 1918.
The Rev. Norman Gutry will conduct services at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the
residence with burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
The body was taken to the Finfrock funeral home and will be returned
to the residence where friends may call Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Feb 12, 1945
A. J. Scvhlanzer, 64, died at 11 p.m., Sunday at
his residence, 640 S. Wayne street, where he had been bedfast since
October and in failing health since July when he retired from business.
Born in Indianapolis May 4, 1880, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. J.
Scvhlanzer. He was married to Miss Norene Gillespie on June 3, 1902, and
came to Piqua 40 years ago. He had been engaged in the automotive electric
repair business for 23 years, with his shop at 513 N. Main street. He was
a member of St. Mary's church.
Surviving are his wife, Norene; a daughter, Miss Irene Scvhlanzer; four
brothers, Joseph, Edward and William of Indianapolis and Frank of
Goldfield, Nev., and two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Snyder of Indianapolis and
Mrs. Clara Blair of Lansing, Mich.
The Rev. Robert Van Kaenel will conduct services at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at
St. Mary's church with burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
The body was removed to the J. C. Cron and Sons funeral home and was taken
to the residence this afternoon where friends may call until time for the
funeral.
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The Piqua Daily Call
Feb 21, 1945
Robert Frank Mikolajewski, 35, died at 4 p.m.
Tuesday at his residene, 529 South street, where he had been ill for seven
years. Born in Piqua October 18, 1909, he was the son of
Peter and Amelia Kettles Mikolajewski and had lived here all his life. His
mother died May 11, 1911, when his brother Henry was born. Later his
father was united in marriage with Miss Grace Gogghagan, who has been a
devoted and beloved mother to these boys as well as the children she bore
later.
Robert was a core maker at the Favorite Stove and Range company. He was a
member of St. Mary's church and of the Faternal Order of Eagles.
Surviving are his parents, with whom he resided; four brothers, Henry and
John of Piqua; Pvt. William, with the Air Corps in England, and Pfc.
Charles, with the U.S. Marines in the South Pacific, and five sisters,
Betty, Virginia, Frances, Mary Jean and Joan all at home.
Rev. Robert Van Kaenel will conduct services at 9 a.m. Friday at St.
Mary's church with burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
The body was taken to the Conley funeral home and will be returned to the
residence Thursday when friends may call until the hour of services. ------ The Piqua Daily Call
Feb 26, 1945
Richard L. Kipp, 33, of Greenville, member of a
well known Piqua family, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday at Lima, following an
illness of 18 months.
Born here November 5, 1911, he was the son of Fred and Frances Becker Kipp.
He lived in Piqua until he was 17 years of age, when he moved with his
family to Greenville. He was a member of St. Boniface church and was a
window trimmer by trade. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Manix and
Mrs. Grover Menkel, both of Greenville, and a nephew, John Fred Manix. The
Rev. A. C. Monter will conduct services at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Boniface
church with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. The body was brought to the
Finfrock funeral home this morning. Friends may call there until the time
of the funeral. Hanford Kerr, 77, member of a Miami
county pioneer family, died Saturday at 8 p.m. in the St. Elizabeth
hospital where on Friday he had undergone surgery for the amputation of
the leg at his knee. He had suffered an infection of the right foot for
the past two years.
Mr. Kerr was born in Monroe township, the son of Perry and Susan Kessler
Kerr, and was educated in the Miami county schools. He was engaged in
farming in Miami county until 15 years ago, when he went to Florida and
engaged in nursery business in that state.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Sadie Swartsel of Shiloh, Mrs. Anna
Tenney of Toledo, and Mrs. Edna Beckett of Cleveland; a brother-in-law, D.
E. Blackmore of Troy. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2:20 p.m. in
Polk Grove church with burial made in the cemetery there. --------
West Milton Record
Nov. 17, 1909
Death Notice:
J. W. Penny, of Laura, aged 72, died last Saturday of cancer of the
stomach. The funeral was held from the Laura Christian Church on Tuesday
conducted by Rev. E. Pemberton.
West Milton Record
Aug. 4, 1948
Dr. A.H. Haworth-Found Dead in Bed at Troy Home Friday. Burial at
Potsdam--Dr. Albert H. Haworth, 78, native of Union Township and first
Miami County Health Commissioner, died in sleep at his home 114 North
Market Street, Troy, Friday morning, apparently from a heart attack. His
wife became aware of his death when she went to call him at 7:45 a.m.
It was the opinion of the family that he had died about 4 or 5 o'clock.
He suffered a severe heart attack five months ago, but had recently
appeared in good health.
He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1896and
had practiced medicine more than 50 years, the earlier years being in
Potsdam, New Madison and West Milton. His home and office in West Milton
were at Main and Hayes Streets, the property now owned by L.W. Brumbaugh.
He and Mrs. Haworth moved to Troy in 1920 after his appointment as the
first health commissioner of Miami County, a position he held until
1925. No longer in public service, he began private practice in Troy.
Dr. Haworth was a member of the American Medical Society and it's state
and county organizations; of Masonic lodge here and former member of the
local Congregational Christian Church.
He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Haworth on September 23, 1869, and on
May 16, 1895 was united in Marriage with Lida A. Welbaum of Potsdam.
They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1945.
Surviving besides the widow, are two sons, Eldrid, near Phillipsburg,
and Russell, a practicing dentist in Troy, three grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; a brother, Preston, of Dayton and two sisters, Mrs.
Amos Surber, Pitsburg and Mrs. Theodore Swank, West Milton, R. 1.
Services were held at the Fisher Funeral Home, Troy, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday
with Rev. Frank Thomas, Greenville, in charge. Entombment was made in
the private mausoleum, erected in Potsdam Cemetery a few years ago, for
Dr. and Mrs. Haworth.
West Milton Record
April 30, 1947
Obituary:
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in his late home for
Clarindon Haworth, 79, retired farmer, who died at his resident at the
west edge of Milton at 3 a.m. Saturday. Rev. S.A. Blessing was in charge
of the last rites and interment was made in the Potsdam Cemetery in
charge of Hale funeral directors.
Mr. Haworth had been ill for quite some time with a heart condition. He
was a lifelong resident of Miami County and is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Ella Haworth; son, Lee of Brookville; daughter, Mrs. Mabel Maier,
Dayton; two sisters, Mrs. Amos Surber, Pitsburg; Mrs. Theo Swank, West
Milton R.1; two brothers, Dr. A.H. Haworth, Troy, T.C. Haworth of
Dayton; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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Miami Union
Dec 19, 1951
Obituary:
Richard O. Penny, Retired Fireman, Dies in Hospital--Richard O. Penny,
62, retired Troy Fire Dept. employee, of 113 1/2 North Market Street,
died Friday at 7:45 a.m. at the Stouder Memorial Hospital where he had
been a patient for the past six days. He had undergone surgery
Tuesday.
A native of Laura, Mr. Penny was born Sept. 17, 1889, a son of Wesley
and Sarah Muck Penny. He married Evora Jane Abshire in 1936 after the
death of his first wife. He was a mamber of the Eagles lodge.
Mr. Penny was employed as a fireman for the city fire department for
31 years, retiring because of illness on May 1 of this year. He was
promoted to the position of lieutenant on July 1, 1948, and served in
that capacity until Aug. 1, 1948.
Surviving are his wife; three children, William Penny of Troy, Willard
Penny of West Milton and Mrs. Robert Brown of Detroit, Mich.; one
brother, Harry Penny of Pleasant Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Maud Dunkel
of Dayton, Mrs. Emma Coate of Corfu, N.Y., and Mrs. Lillie Hellman of
Ithaca, Mich.; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Fisher Funeral
Home with Rev. A.C. Decker, pastor of the First Congregational
Christian Church, officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
( Contributed By Norita B. Shepherd Moss)
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Lima News
Mar 28, 1984
New Bremen, Oh
William Hollingsworth, 71, a
resident of the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys, died at 5:14 p.m.
Monday at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Jun 10, 1912, in
New Bremen, the son of Frank and Elnora (Bruns) Hollingsworth. Mr
Hollingsworth was the former owner of the Hollingsworth Hotel in New
Bremen. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Services will be
at 10 a.m. Thursday at Gilberg Funeral Home, Rev. James O. Byrne,
officiating. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City.
(Submitted by Linda Dietz)
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Daily Call
Jan 2, 1945
Troy
. Jan. 2 — Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the
Christian church in Laura for Mrs.
Libby Welbaum,62. who died at Stouder Memorial hospital Saturday
of injuries suffered in an auto, accident Christmas Day. Burial was in
Mote cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Carl Welbaum, Bruford
Welbaum and Ora Welbaum all of
Dayton
, and Albert Dewey of
Troy, and by two brothers, John Westfall of Covington, Ky„ and Arthur
Westfall of Greenville
.
Submitted
By
Linda
Dietz
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JAN
3, 1945
PIQUA
DAILY CALL
EXTENDED
ILLNESS
PROVES FATAL TO
CATHERINE HOLLER
Mrs.
Catherine Holler, 83. widow of Michael Holler, died at 6: 05 a. m. today
at the home of her son Frank Holler, 500 South Wayne street, where she
had been ill for ten months. Born in Minster Feb 13,1861, she was the
daughter of Barney and Mary (Hinders) Vocke. She had lived in Piqua
for 60 years and was married Nov. 25, 1885. She was a member of St.
Boniface church, of the Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of St. John and Clara
Sodality. She leaves her son, Frank of Piqua;. two grandsons Paul Holler
of
Troy
and James Holler, with the navy in the South Pacific. Three
great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The Rev. A. C.
Monter will conduct services Friday at 9 a. m. at the church with
burial in Forest Hill cemetery. The body was taken to the Conley funeral
home and prepared for burial and will be returned to the residence
Thursday when friends may call any time after noon until the
hour of the funeral. Members
of Si Clara Society of St. Boniface church and St. Margaret's Auxiliary
will meet for prayers at 7:30 o'clock Thursday evening at the Holler
residence, 500 S. Wayne street.
Submitted
By
Linda
Dietz
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Piqua
Daily Call
Jan 3, 1945
Troy,
Jan. 3.—Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel (McCandless) Stickel,
57, wife of Steven Stickel, 111 North Market street, who died Tuesday at
her home following a heart attack, will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday in
the Irvin funeral home with burial in
Riverside
cemetery. A native of
Troy
, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCandless. Surviving
besides her husband are three sisters, Mrs. Peter Comery of
Detroit
; Mrs. Charles Cherry of Marion, Ind.. and Mrs. Roy Severs, Route 2,
Troy
.
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Name
of Deceased: Sophia Gibson
County Name: Miami
State: OH
Newspaper: The Daily Call and Daily Leader
Submitters Name: J. Anglebrandt
Obit: The Daily Call
Piqua, Ohio Dec 18 1891
Death of Mrs. Sophia Gibson.
At half past two yesterday afternoon at her late residence No. 820 W.
Water, occurred the death of Mrs. Sophia Gibson, widow of the
late Joseph Gibson, to whom she was married on October 8th 1816.
The deceased was a daughter of Stephen Depray. One of the early settlers
of Piqua, was born April 15, 1824, and had resided here all her life,
being 67 years, 8 months, and 2 days old. The funeral will occur
from the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, of which she was a faithful
member, tomorrow morning at 7:45 o’clock, Interment at the Catholic
Cemetery.
Daily Leader Piqua Ohio
Friday Dec 18, 1891
Death of Mrs. Sophia Gibson.
Mrs. Sophia Gibson died at her home No. 820 west Water street, at
6 o'clock last evening of La Grippe, aged 67 years 8 months and 3 days.
Mrs. Gibson was born in Piqua on April 15th, 1824. Her maiden name
was Sophia Dupray. She was united in marriage to Joseph Gibson on
the 8th of October, 1846.
Funeral services will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic church
Saturday morning at 7:45 o’clock, Rev. Edward Hickey, officiating.
Interment at the Catholic cemetery.
Piqua
Daily Call
Feb 6, 1945
Mrs.
Anna
Tracy
Miller Huston, 61, wife of Albert Huston, died at 3:15 p. m. Monday
at her home two miles east of
Piqua
on the
Urbana
road. Route 36, where she had been afflicted with a heart condition for
five years and bedfast since last Thursday.
Born
in
Piqua, July 15, 1883, she was the daughter of John and Katherine Copp
Miller, and had resided in and near
Piqua
all her life.
She
is survived by her husband; three sons, Charles. Robert and Albert
Huston, Jr.; five daughters, Mrs. Fred P. Miner (Marie), Mrs. Alva
Williams (Katherine), Mrs. Dwight Purk (Louise), Mrs. Walter Stengle
(Laura) and Miss Mildred Huston, all of Piqua; a brother, Joseph Miller
of Piqua, route 3, two sisters. Mrs. Hary Harboldt of Piqua, route 2,
and Mrs. Laura Nico-
demus of
Piqua
and 10 grandchildren. A son,
Arthur, died in 1918.
The
Rev. Norman Gutry will conduct services at 2:30 p. m. Friday at the
residence with burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
The body was taken to the Finfrock funeral home and will be returned to
the residence where friends may call Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Name of Deceased: Edward Goldsmith Kingham
County Name: Miami
State: Oh
Newspaper: Piqua Daily Call
Submitters Name: Rick Kingham
Obit: Edward G. Kingham, of Casstown, died Thursday at the State
Odd Fellows Home in Springfield, where he had been for the last three
months.
He was born September 26, 1830 in Oxfordshire, near London, England, and
was ten years of age when he came with his parents to America and
settled near Franklin. Until two years ago Mr. Kingham had lived in
Casstown, when he went to make his home with a son at Conover.
Mr. Kingham was a member of the Odd Fellows at Casstown and the Lutheran
church in that village. He was a well known broom manufacturer during
his life. Frank C Roberts took charge of the remains on Friday and the
funeral services were held at the Casstown Lutheran church at 2:00
o’clock Saturday afternoon, with the Rev. H.L. Meister of the First
Lutheran church in charge
Name of Deceased: Elfreda Lucile Kingham
County Name: Miami
State: Oh
Newspaper: Miami Union
Date: 6/22/1911
Submitters Name: Rick Kingham
Obit: Elfreda, the five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Kingham of Casstown, died shortly after midnight after an illness of
several months due to a tumor. She was a bright happy little girl
and her parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The funeral was
held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Casstown Lutheran church,
the Rev. C. E. Paulus of Troy officiating. A large company was in
attendance.
Name of Deceased: Mary Kingham
County Name: Miami
State: Oh
Newspaper: Piqua Daily Call
Date: 4/8/1932
Submitters Name: Rick Kingham
Obit: Mrs. Mary Kingham died yesterday at her home in Conover after
a lingering illness. She was a native of Xenia where she was born in 1857.
Her death occurred at the age of 75 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Frank
funeral parlors in St. Paris. Burial will take place in the cemetery at
Casstown.
Name of Deceased: Edward Goldsmith
Kingham
County Name: Miami
State: Oh
Newspaper: Piqua Daily Call
Submitters Name: Rick Kingham
Obit: Edward G. Kingham, of Casstown, died Thursday at the State
Odd Fellows Home in Springfield, where he had been for the last three
months.
He was born September 26, 1830 in Oxfordshire, near London, England, and
was ten years of age when he came with his parents to America and settled
near Franklin. Until two years ago Mr. Kingham had lived in Casstown, when
he went to make his home with a son at Conover.
Mr. Kingham was a member of the Odd Fellows at Casstown and the Lutheran
church in that village. He was a well known broom manufacturer during his
life. Frank C Roberts took charge of the remains on Friday and the funeral
services were held at the Casstown Lutheran church at 2:00 o’clock
Saturday afternoon, with the Rev. H.L. Meister of the First Lutheran
church in charge
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