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Re: Van Fleets of Youngstown

scottmatlick — 2013-05-24 01:04:17Z

Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for the tip about Google news archive! I did find both obits there. :-)

Re: Van Fleets of Youngstown

scottmatlick — 2013-05-24 00:54:57Z

Thanks so much for the info on Oak Hill cem.!

Re: Van Fleets of Youngstown

elizabethdhanebury68 — 2013-05-23 19:09:57Z

June of 1893 Vindicator is online at google news archives. They have June 12 and 13 and 14
This link should get you the 12
(I think the link is preventing this from being posted so contact me if you can't find it.

And you are equally in luck for Jane, they have 22 Oct on.

Re: Van Fleets of Youngstown

dck516 — 2013-05-23 09:32:33Z

They are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH

Van Fleets of Youngstown

scottmatlick — 2013-05-23 08:50:07Z

I'm looking for obits or burial info for this couple who died in Youngstown and had been longtime residents there: John Van Fleet (14 Oct 1807 to 12 Jun 1893) and his wife, Jane (Douglass ) Van Fleet (28 Dec 1811 to 22 Oct 1897). Anyone with access to cemetery records or obituary indexes?

Nicholas Osborn 1729-1814

wallercp — 2013-05-20 18:36:29Z

I am trying to find the names of the parents of Nicholas Osborn. Nicholas is my husband's 5th great-grandfather. His wife Margaret Cunnard is buried in Virginia and Nicholas is buried in Mahoning Co., Ohio. I would appreciate any help.

Margaret Samuels Bare

Contribution — 2013-05-19 13:42:21Z

DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. – Margaret “Betty” Bare, 90, formerly of Canfield, Ohio and Crown Point, Indiana, passed away in 2013.

She was the wife of 60 years of the late E. Edward Bare; loving mother of Judy (Art) Frigo, Jim (Connie) Bare, Melanie (Joe) Oberting, and Bob (Karen) Bare; proud grandmother of Mark (Renae) Frigo, Betsy Grom, Dan Frigo, Caroline, Meredith, Brittany and Jennifer Bare, Ruth (Garrett) Jolly and Ellen and Sam Oberting; great-grandmother to Luke and Maggie Frigo and Noah Grom; sister-in-law to Martha Sedlock; and aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty was born in Ada to the late Cyrus and Elsie Samuels (Sheller).

She was the loving sister of the late Tom Samuels and proud aunt to his sons, John, Jim and the late Bobby Samuels.

Betty loved the fine arts. She had studied voice and was a soloist for many weddings and church events until total deafness silenced her voice. She was an artist and many homes were graced by her gifts. She painted until severe macular degeneration no longer allowed it. Homes, no matter what the size, truly were her castles. Besides a late career selling real estate, even her retirement cottage she took pride in decorating.

Betty was able to pass away of her colon cancer surrounded by the beauty of her own bedroom.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Canfield Ohio Historical Society, www.canfieldhistory.org or to Heartland Hospice, www.heartlandhospicefund.org

Services will be privately held.

James D. Maderitz

Contribution — 2013-05-15 14:52:54Z

GIRARD – James D. Maderitz, 81, passed away May 13, 2013, Monday evening, at St. Elizabeth Health Center, surrounded by family.

“Jim” was born in Youngstown, Ohio July 19, 1931, the son of Ralph and Rose (Scirocco) Maderitz.

Jim was a graduate of St. Rose School, Girard High School Class of 1949, and Heidelburg College Class of 1953.

Jim served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Campaign.

Jim started in the recording and entertainment industry during the mid 50s and 60s. He worked promotions with the top recording artist of the day.
During this period, Jim produced the hit recording of “Rama Lama Ding Dong” by the local Edsel Group and published the song through his Jimbo Publishing.
The song ranks today as a worldwide Doo Wop Classic.

Jim then served as a teacher and supervisor at the experimental Mahoning Valley Vocational School, whose mission was to work with disadvantaged youth from the State of Ohio.

Jim was then appointed in 1974 as the Director of the Trumbull County Juvenile Court and served until 2001. Jim also served as the court’s project director for the drafting of the Domestic Relations Juvenile Court Building.

Jim served on various state and local juvenile committees. He also served as President of the Girard Free Library board.

Jim married Dolores “De” Reyes on Aug. 29, 1959. De passed away Dec. 25, 1995.

Jim leaves behind son, Gregory R. (Renee) Maderitz of York, Pa.; his daughter, Marla Rose (Lee) Stauffer of Girard, OH; his grandchildren, Gregory, Nicholas, and Christopher Maderitz, and Sahara, Hayden and Dane Stauffer; his brother, Joseph Maderitz of Youngstown, Ohio; and his close friend, Betty Kist of Ashtabula, OH.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, De; and his son, James Maderitz.

Jim’s family will receive family and friends on May 16, 2013, Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the McClurkin Funeral Home.

A funeral Mass will be held on May 17, 2013, Friday, at 10 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church.
There will be prayers at 9:30 a.m. Friday morning at the McClurkin Funeral Home, prior to the church Mass.

Mahoning

Louise Johnston Wagner

Contribution — 2013-05-14 15:21:13Z

Louise Eleanor Wagner, 97, died Friday afternoon, May 10, 2013, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

Louise was born Sept. 9, 1915, in Calla, Ohio a daughter of Clyde and Lizzie Arner Johnston.
She was raised in Boardman, Ohio and lived most of her adult life in Struthers, OHIO.

A 1933 graduate of Boardman High School, she was a member of Christ Our Savior Parish, St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Struthers.

Louise was talented with embroidery, weaving, and bobbin lace. She was co-founder of Heritage Lace Guild, was a life-time member of Youngstown Area Weavers Guild, and a former member of the Youngstown Chapter of Embroidery Guild of America.
Louise published numerous international articles, and was honored to have her work, a lace Christmas tree, displayed at the Smithsonian Institute of American Crafts.
In her free time, she taught crafts, embroidering, weaving and bobbin lace in the area.

Louise also enjoyed reading, gardening and cooking.

Her husband, Paul Edward Wagner, whom she married March 4, 1935, died Oct. 17, 1988.

Louise is survived by four daughters, Joan L. (John) Ciliberto of Poland, Ohio, Patricia A. (Donald) Archer of Lakewood, Colorado, Virginia J. (Gerald) Kordelski of Elyria, Ohio, and Elaine M. (Frank) Walizer of Laurel, Md.; two sons, Paul E. (Jerilynn) Wagner of Sebastapol, Calif. and Timothy J. Wagner of Paso Robles, California; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents and husband, Louise was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth VanDyke, Mildred Boyer, and Thelma Wigal; and one infant grandson.

A prayer service will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers, Ohio followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas.

Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery.

Friends will be received Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff at both Hospice of the Valley and Masternick Memorial Health Care Center for their compassionate care.

Donations may be sent in Louise’s name to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512 or St. Vincent DePaul Dining Hall, 208 W. Front St., Youngstown, OH 44501.

Visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

Mahoning

Barbara Jean Dent Wilson

Contribution — 2013-05-14 15:15:52Z

Barbara Jean Dent Wilson, 79, departed this life Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Mrs. Wilson was born Jan. 2, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Marion Moss and Sharlie McReynolds and reared by her grandparents, Charles and Edna Baker Dent.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran church and served as its scripture reader and was secretary for the NAACP.

She was a 1951 East High School graduate and received a certificate from Penn-Ohio College.

She was a majorette for the VFW and Buckeye Elks.

She was an avid bowler with the F.D. Mason Bowling League, church league, Swan Mixed League, Monday Nite Mixed League and many other leagues.
She was the first Black woman in Youngstown to receive the TNBA Singles Handicap Championship in the Central Regional Tournament in Milwaukee.

She leaves four daughters, Sharlie Stubbs-Stevens of Youngstown, Tammie Wilson-Riddle, with whom she made her home, Denise A. (Qullias) Mitchell of Atmore, Alabama and retired Navy SH I (SW/AW) Tia Wilson-Williams of Jacksonville, FL.; a son, Richard D. Wilson Jr.; a sister, Marion “Toni” (Robert) Byrd; a brother-in-law, Cleveland G. Hightower Sr., all of Youngstown, OH; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; stepfather, O’Neal “Fox” McReynolds; sisters, Edna Ratliff, Elnora Hightower and Sylvan Clinkscale; and a great-grandson, Reginald L. Hough III.

Funeral services will be at noon on Thursday, May 17, 2013 at the Zion Lutheran Church.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the church.

Arrangements are being handled by the F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc.

Mahoning

Everett Johnson 1919-2013

Contribution — 2013-05-14 14:52:13Z

YOUNGSTOWN – Mr. Everett Johnson departed this life May 9, 2013, at his residence in Youngstown.

Mr. Johnson was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Grand Chain, Illinois, a son of John and Bertha Freeman Johnson, coming to the Mahoning Valley many years ago.

He was employed as a machinist at Valley Mold & Iron Corp., retiring after 27 years of loyal service.
He was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church and as the son of a Baptist preacher, he received the Lord at an early age.

He was a loving husband to his wife, Lenzola Howell Johnson, who accompanied him to such places as Athens, Greece and Africa.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving daughter, JoAnn Taylor of Grand Rapids, Michigan; his sister, Mary Jones of New York; seven grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and 11 brothers and sisters.

Friends may call Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Washington Funeral Home.

A funeral service celebrating the life of Mr. Everett Johnson will be held Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the New Bethel Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends on Friday one hour prior to services at the church.

Please visit jewashingtonfuneralservices.com to leave condolences or to sign the online guestbook.

Ministry of comfort provided by the J.E. Washington Funeral Services Inc.

Interment will be at Tod Homestead Cemetery.

Re: Looking for proof of Frank SILLIMAN's ancestry

elizabethdhanebury68 — 2013-05-14 01:06:34Z

We can't help you with out some more information. Have you searched each census at familysearch.org for Charles Perry Silliman? When was he born, my grandfathers were born in the 1880's your could have been born in 1950, it changes everything.

Re: Looking for proof of Frank SILLIMAN's ancestry

vsarriola — 2013-05-14 00:09:51Z

My grandfather was Charles Perry Silliman, my Father was John Charles Silliman. I am looking for my ancestors and would like to know from which Silliman family they come from. My great Uncle was Calvin Silliman from the Silliman University in the Phillipines.Were my ancestors in the Civil War and Independance War? From what European Country are they from? I heard Scotland, Ireland or England.

Re: looking for death certificate info for Josephus and Martha Marquett

stevemtno — 2013-05-11 02:38:13Z

Hi Stacey,

Yes, the Marquett(e) name has taken on many variations over the years. I would say anything you have access to is worth checking out... thanks!!

Steve

Re: looking for death certificate info for Josephus and Martha Marquett

adg0417 — 2013-05-10 23:07:55Z

I have been running too. Glad that the material was beneficial. Curious if all of the various spellings are related. If they are, there were Marquettes (different spelling I think) in the History of Mahoning County and simular books, so there may be more information). The names did not match what the gentleman was looking for here, but I filed that thought away. Let me know if I need to check that out.

Betty Jane Hunsinger Ruane 1917-2009

Contribution — 2013-05-10 14:15:46Z

POLAND, OH – Betty Jane Ruane, 92, passed away Oct. 31, 2009.
She was born on the east side of Youngstown, Ohio on Sept. 9, 1917 to Freas and Rebecca Hunsinger.
Betty’s family moved to the Wickcliff area and she graduated from Fitch High School in 1935.

She worked at the Ravenna Arsenal during World War II and met Thomas L. Ruane, to whom she was married on Sept. 22, 1943.
They lived together on the west side of Youngstown until Tom’s death in 1989.
She worked at Conroy’s Market for many years and was a member of the Austintown Community Church.

She leaves her son, Thomas F. (Tim) Ruane and his wife, Donna; her nieces, Joyce Pogony and Virginia Shanabarger; and nephews, Miles, Donald and Fred Hunsinger, along with many great and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Her two brothers, Kenneth Z. and Ronald J. Hunsinger, preceded her in death.

The family would like to offer special thanks tothose at Sunrise Assisted Living who attended to her care and comfort.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Youngstown.

Friends and family may call at the church beginning at 10 a.m.

As a tribute to Betty for her life-long love of gardening, the family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Mill Creek Metro Parks and sent to Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave. Youngstown, OH 44509.

Kenneth A. Clark 1933-2013

Contribution — 2013-05-10 13:41:21Z

Kenneth A. Clark, 79, passed away Wednesday morning, May 8, 2013 at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center surrounded by his family, “the love of his life.”

“Ken” was born Nov. 23, 1933, in Summerhill, Pa., (Cambria County) a son of William and Agnes Brunmert Clark.

He attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from East High School, Youngstown, Ohio in 1952.
He never forgot his east side roots and never lost his love and loyalty for his East High School and friends.

He worked on the sports alumni committee and installing bricks at the new East High School.

Ken served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer from 1956 to 1958, where he was stationed in Germany.

Ken was known by friends and family for his famous words, “whatever.”
He was a coach in the Mill Creek Baseball League for 12 years, coaching the Gas House Gang.
He also coached football for the Westside Bears.

Ken was a member of the A.O.H., the Mahoning Valley Gaelic Society of which he was a charter member and officer since 1961. He was elected Mahoning Valley Gaelic man of the year for 1983 to 1984.

Ken started with Pete Gabriele the St. Patrick Day Parade in 1979. He received the Bill Ackerman Award in 1994 and was the parade Grand Marshall in 1997.

Ken was a long standing member of St. Brendan’s Church, participating in church and school booster functions. He was also past president of the Chaney Booster Club. Ken officiated basketball and volleyball.

He was employed for 39 years by the Youngstown Diocese as supt. of Calvary and Resurrection Cemeteries and was known as “Mayor of Silent City.”

Ken was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Eleanor Palotsee Clark, whom he married on Sept. 27, 1958; three sons, Ken (Mary Jo) of Struthers, Ohio, Jeff (Lori) of Canfield, Ohio and Terry (Cindy) of Austintown, OH; six grandchildren, Shannon, Amanda, Emily, Bryan, Brady, and Jared; two brothers, Bill (Greta) Clark and Tom (Lou) Clark; a sister, Betty Lally; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Kevin Clark in 1979; a brother, Ted; and two sisters, Trudy and Kay.

Friends may call Saturday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.
The Clark family has entrusted the arrangements of their loved one to the care of the Szabo & Sons Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Brendan’s Church.

Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, beside his son, Kevin.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be given to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Mill Creek Park, 7574 Columbiana Canfield Rd, Canfield, OHIO 44406.

Veteran

Sherry Riell Chessin

Contribution — 2013-05-09 13:37:10Z

NEW CASTLE, PA. – Sherry Riell Chessin passed away the morning of Wednesday, May 8, 2013, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on Dec. 4, 1952, in Erie, Pa., Sherry was a daughter of Martin and Rosalie Riell.

She was a member of Rodef Sholom Synagogue in Youngstown, Ohio and Temple Tifereth Israel in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

She was employed for over 23 years at the Human Services Center as a case worker and managed care coordinator.
She took pride in knowing that her work helped others improve their quality of life Previously, she was employed as a physician’s receptionist and as an assistant manager of a retail shop.

Sherry was a 1970 graduate of Academy High School in Erie and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in 1974.

She was a founding board member of the Children’s Advocacy Center and a founding board member of Promises for Pets, which she named.
She was a member of the Lawrence County Task Force on Child Abuse/Partners in Prevention, a board member of Temple Hadar Israel, a former Girl Scout troop leader.
Sherry loved travel, photography, reading and fashion, but most of all she treasured the times spent with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Neil Chessin and their two daughters, Dayna Leigh Chessin and Andrea Beth Chessin, both of Columbus, Ohio; her parents, Martin and Rosalie Riell of Aventura, Fla.; her sister, Alisa Silverman of Brockway, Pa.; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Debby and Jerry Yarov, of Columbus, OH; two nephews; one niece; and two great-nieces.

Sherry was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, as well as her in-laws.

Visitation will be held Friday from 9:45 to 11 a.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa.

A service will follow immediately at 11 a.m. at the funeral home and will be officiated by Rabbi Frank Mueller of Rodef Sholom Synagogue.

Burial will follow the service at Tod Cemetery in Youngstown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of American, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 401, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, or to the charity of choice.

Please visit www.cunninghamfh.com to view this obituary and offer online condolences.

Re: ahnentafel - Samuel Benjamin Jarrell Jr. (1923-2011);WV>Oh

slorida727 — 2013-05-07 14:03:11Z

I might be able to help you on the generation.you listed winnie Artrip. My bloodline is artrip and I've followed it up to as far it until there was no one.else left I could trace. It does get confussing... James harvey artrip Sr.'polly'' kiser parents of winny for the notes on the 1860 census of russell co va she was born feb 4 1827.

Re: looking for death certificate info for Josephus and Martha Marquett

stevemtno — 2013-05-07 13:57:52Z

Hi Stacy,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I've been busy with school (finals this week).

Yes, I received the copies you sent - thank you!!!!!!

I can't believe how things have opened up from the info you sent! My tree is literally exploding with new info!

I'll give you a call later today after I get home from school.

Thanks again for everything...

Steve

Mary Ann Bryant

Contribution — 2013-05-07 13:19:43Z

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH – Ms. Mary Ann Bryant, 55, who departed this life Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at her home.

Ms. Bryant was born Sept. 30, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Jesse and Sarah Ferguson Bryant.

She was a 1975 graduate of South High School and a graduate of Youngstown State University and ITT.

She had been employed as a Social Services Aide II with Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services.

She was a member of the Fifth Avenue Community Church, where she was a faithful and supportive member of the church. She was the founder of its Card Ministry and Fifth Avenue Community Newsletter on Facebook, a member of the Sunday School and Audio Ministry.

She enjoyed photography, music and computer work. She was also a member of the AARP.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her nephews, Keith Bryant of Youngstown and Kevin Purifoy of California; an aunt, Carrie McKinney; and a host of great-nephews, cousins, other family, church family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and Jesse Bryant.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home
Services will be today, May 7, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

Re: Cliffe obituary, please?

MargeCounterman75 — 2013-05-07 11:42:06Z

No, thank you anyway!! I got it!!

Re: looking for death certificate info for Josephus and Martha Marquett

adg0417 — 2013-05-07 04:40:45Z

I am guessing you received the paperwork I sent?

Re: Cliffe obituary, please?

adg0417 — 2013-05-07 04:37:17Z

Hi. Let me know if this is still needed. I will be going to the library this week.

Re: Lookup - Vol II of Oak Hill Cemetery, Burial Records (Youngstown)

reedme — 2013-05-04 01:39:32Z

Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for your message.

Yes, that is the Henry Harris (d. 1900) that I am interested in. I had theorized that he was the son of John & Mary Harris of Bilston, Staffordshire, England. However, the FamilySearch.org site shows that a Henry Harris died in Pittsburgh in 1894 - and that Henry was a son of John & Mary Harris of England.

I would love to figure out the parental names for Henry Harris of Youngstown - and I am hoping that the burial records have this information.

-Mark

Re: Lookup - Vol II of Oak Hill Cemetery, Burial Records (Youngstown)

elizabethdhanebury68 — 2013-05-03 22:13:06Z

Is this you man at Oak Hill? I don't have access to the burial records but hope this might help you sort.

ame: Henry Harris
Age: 68
Birth Date: Nov 1831
Birthplace: England
Home in 1900: Youngstown Ward 3, Mahoning, Ohio
[Mahoning]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1880
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Eliza Harris
Marriage Year: 1872
Years Married: 28
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Henry Harris 68
Eliza Harris 47
Nellie Harris 21
Harriet Harris 20
Vera Harris 16
Caroline Harris 10

Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Youngstown Ward 3, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: 1300; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1241300.

If it is, maybe working with the marriage can help you

Name: Eliza Harris
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 30 Jun 1910
Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
Residence Place:
Address:
Gender: Female
Age: 57
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: Wh.
Occupation: Retired
Birth Date: 09 Oct 1852
Birthplace: England
Birth Year (Estimated): 1853
Burial Date: 02 Jul 1910
Burial Place:
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Father's Name: John Skeldon
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Name: Harriet Perry
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: England
Spouse's Name:
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
File Number: fn 33576
GS Film number: 1952395
Digital Folder Number: 004021019
Image Number: 01105
Sources

Citing this Record

"Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X88H-Y4C : accessed 03 May 2013), Eliza Harris, 1910.

Name: Eliza Skeldon
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1850
Registration district: Dudley
Inferred County: Staffordshire
Volume: 18
Page: 320

Lookup - Vol II of Oak Hill Cemetery, Burial Records (Youngstown)

reedme — 2013-05-03 18:49:35Z

Hello,

Does anybody out there have Volume II of the Oak Hill Cemetery Burial Records book from Mahoning OGS? If so, perhaps you can assist me with a quick lookup?

The man's name is Henry Harris and he died 27 December 1900 in Youngstown. He was born around 1835 in England.

He is supposed to be buried in Oak Hill Cemetery and I am hoping to learn the names of his parents from burial records. I believe that he is related to me and I would very much like to prove/disprove by learning his parents' names.

Thank you so much!

Mark Reed
Davisburg, MI

Re: Lookind for descendants of Jacob BAILEY

TTerry48881 — 2013-05-02 11:54:59Z

I am back on ancestry.com I casn invite you to my tree.
Tim

Rev. Charles Ricardo Walker

Contribution — 2013-05-01 15:22:40Z

LOUISVILLE, KY. – Rev. Charles Ricardo Walker, 57, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Parkway Medical Center.

Rev. Walker was the former pastor of the Progressive Baptist Church in Warren, Ohio and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Youngstown, Ohio.
He was associate minister and member of the Temple of Faith Baptist Church.

He leaves to forever cherish and hold dear his memory, his daughter, Tara Walker-Pollock (Dennis); his mother, Freddye Walker; three sisters, Iris Johnson, Juana Hopson and Gerri Ramsey (Rod); a friend of the family, Marie Clay; and a host of family and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Aaron Walker Jr. and two brothers, Jerome and Aaron III.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon at the church.

Services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at noon at the Temple of Faith Baptist Church, 1703 Bicknell Ave. in Louisville, Kentucky.

Local arrangements are entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

Joseph Ralph Cavarozzi 1929-2013

Contribution — 2013-04-25 23:25:35Z

Cavarozzi Joseph "Joe" Ralph Cavarozzi, 83, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Alter Care of Hilliard, Ohio with his family by his side.

He was born December 11, 1929 in Youngstown, OHIO to parents Raffaele and Ersilia Cavarozzi.

Joseph graduated from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in 1952 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Joseph was an Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War.
Joseph worked as an architect and was involved in many notable projects throughout the Central Ohio area and was certified and worked in many other states.
After being self-employed for 43 years Joe closed his office in Grandview Heights Ohio in December of 2011.

Joseph was preceded in death by his father Raffaele Cavarozzi, mother Ersilia Cavarozzi, wife Constance Cavarozzi, sister Rosemary Cavarozzi.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Jean A. Cavarozzi; son, Chris Cavarozzi (Karen) and daughter, Jane Cavarozzi (Kara Tripp); step-children, Kathy Fuhrman, Karen Hexter (Robert), Dewey Johnson (Alice), Steven Johnson (Vickie), Tracie Gasbarro, Rocky Gasbarro (Dena) and Vince Gasbarro; grandchildren, Makena Cavarozzi, Gianna Cavarozzi, Marco Cavarozzi, Shannon Hexter, John Huddy, Randy Huddy.

Family will receive friends Friday, April 26, 2013, from 5-8 p.m. at THE JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212.
Family and friends are asked to gather for his funeral at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel (within the grounds of St. Joseph Cemetery), 6440 S. High Street, Lockbourne, OH.
Burial to follow.

Gifts may be made in lieu of flowers to WCBE 90.5, Central Ohio's NPR Station Joseph Cavarozzi Memorial Fund, 540 Jack Gibbs Blvd. Columbus OH 43215 or Ohio University.
Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

Mahoning

ahnentafel - Samuel Benjamin Jarrell Jr. (1923-2011);WV>Oh

WileyAlston_Jarrell — 2013-04-25 17:37:09Z

A caveat - please remember the further back we get the "fuzzier" the
data gets!

Please remember the reason I do this is to continue to gather data!
Your assistance and cooperation will be appreciated!

I'm looking for additional data (middle names, dates, places, spouses,
significant and insignificant others, children and cemeteries) on the
following:

ahnentafel - Samuel Benjamin Jarrell Jr. (1923-2011);WV>Oh
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3
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12 Samuel Benjamin JARRELL Jr. b:17 Aug 1923, Wayne Co WV; M:(26
May 1950) June MINASSIAN (Mennssian); d:13 May 2011, Austintown,
Mahoning Co OH;
buried Four Mile Run Cemetery;
occ. WWII - US Army Air Corp.
13 June MINASSIAN (Mennssian) b:30 Jun 1918, Youngstown, Mahoning
Co OH; d:13 Jun 2005, Austintown, Mahoning Co OH;
buried Four Mile Run Cemetery.
--------------------------------- GENERATION 5 ----------------------
24 Samuel Benjamin JARRELL b:16 Jan 1890, Effie, Wayne Co WV; M:(16
Oct 1913) "Maggie" Margaret SMITH; living 1910, enumerated with
parents, Wayne Co WV.
25 "Maggie" Margaret SMITH b:roughly 1890.
26 John MINASSIAN b:____; M:??? ???.
27 ??? ??? b:____.
--------------------------------- GENERATION 6 ----------------------
48 Harrison JARRELL b:1 Mar 1849, Effie, Wayne Co WV; M:(6 Feb 1869
Wayne Co WV) Martha Ellen Samantha VINSON; d:21 Mar 1918, of
indigestion, Wayne Co WV;
[Note: some sources show dob 7 Mar 1849].
49 Martha Ellen Samantha VINSON b:22 Nov 1854, Effie, Wayne Co WV;
M:(6 Jan 1923 Wayne Co WV) Robert Austin LYNCH; d:4 Feb 1948,
Kenova, Wayne Co WV;
buried Jarrell, family Dunlow, Wayne co WV Cemetery;
[Note: some sources show dob 22 Nov 1853].
--------------------------------- GENERATION 7 ----------------------
96 Rev John E. JARRELL b:27 May 1806, Russell Co VA; M:(14 Dec 1827
Lawrence Co KY) Elizabeth (Rebecca) BROMLEY; d:18 Nov 1884,
Wayne Co WV;
buried Lambert, family Cemetery;
occ. Baptist Minister;
farmer;
[Note: died of Flux; age at 81 years 9 mos, 11 days].
97 Elizabeth (Rebecca) BROMLEY b:25 Nov 1811, Lawrence Co KY; d:18
Sep 1898, Wayne Co WV;
buried Lambert, family Cemetery;
[Note: died of old age at 86 years 9 mos, 26 days].
98 James M. VINSON Jr. b:25 Dec 1814, Cabell Co KY; M:??? SPERRY;
M:Vicie Ann WILEY; M:(before 1842) Sarah Ann PARSONS; d:circa
1858, in or near Cincinatti, Hamilton Co OH;
[Note: unknown birth order].
99 Sarah Ann PARSONS b:____, MO; M:??? SPERRY.
--------------------------------- GENERATION 8 ----------------------
192 Lazarus DAMERON (Damron) b:1766 to 1777, Floyd county, Kentucky
or, Russell Co VA; M:(met) Jane (Vashti Jane) JARRELL; M:(circa
1788 Russell Co VA) Nancy Elizabeth SHORT; d:1829, Virginia,
now, Cabell Co WV;
[Note: some sources show dob 1775; dod 1820].
193 Jane (Vashti Jane) JARRELL b:circa 1787, VA; M:(met) ??? ???;
d:circa 1870, Wayne Co WV;
[Note: not listed by all sources;
highly suspect lineage].
194 William BROMLEY b:1782; M:(before 1811) "Polly" Mary SHORT;
d:1865.
195 "Polly" Mary SHORT b:1786; d:1870, KY.
196 James VINSON b:circa 1785, SC; M:(11 Apr 1810 Floyd Co KY) Rhoda
Ann (Elizabeth) SPERRY; d:29 Jan 1828, Virginia, now, Cabell
Co WV;
buried Vinson, family Cemetery.
197 Rhoda Ann (Elizabeth) SPERRY b:circa 1796, VA; M:(before 1830
met) Stephen MARCUM; d:6 Apr 1860, Salt Peter, Wayne Co WV;
buried Vinson, family Cemetery;
[Note: some sources show dod 21 Apr 1860].
--------------------------------- GENERATION 9 ----------------------
384 Moses DAMERON (Damron) b:1730, VA; M:(circa 1745 VA) Aggie OWL;
d:1812, KY;
[Note: some sources show dob 1703].
385 Aggie OWL b:circa 1733.
386 William JARRELL (Jarrel/Garrell) b:1740, Rowan Co NC; M:(3 Jan
1770 recorded in Craven and, Rowan Co NC) Susannah PARKS; d:1818
to 1821, Prater Creek, Floyd Co KY;
387 Susannah PARKS b:2 Sep 1751, probably, Rowan Co NC; d:before 28
Oct 1825, Prater Creek, Floyd Co KY;
[Note: some sources think she may have been born Virginia].
392 Lazarus VINSON b:circa 1770; M:(circa 1789) ??? JARRELL (Jared).
393 ??? JARRELL (Jared) b:circa 1770.
394 Benjamin SPERRY b:circa 1767, CT; M:Winnie ARTRIP; d:25 Dec 1855
395 Winnie ARTRIP b:circa 1771.
--------------------------------- GENERATION 10 ----------------------
768 Lazarus DAMERON b:1690, Northumberland Co VA; M:(18 Oct 1726)
Elizabeth SMITH; d:14 Feb 1748/9, Albemarle Co VA;
buried Dameron, family Cemetery;
[Note: note alternate mother].
769 Elizabeth SMITH b:1690, Northumberland Co VA; d:VA.
772 Henry JARRELL b:1720 to 1730, Craven Co NC; M:??? ???; d:1818;
[Note: this ancestry is highly speculative].
773 ??? ??? b:____.
774 John PARKS b:18 May 1706, Essex Co VA; M:(20 Aug 1732 Orange Co
VA) Mary SHARPe; d:1793, Wilkes Co NC;
[Note: Cherokee].
775 Mary SHARPe b:20 Aug 1715, King George Co VA; d:12 Mar 1761,
Albemarle Co VA.
790 John Harvey ARTRIP b:circa 1742, Roanoke county or, Spotsylvania
Co VA; M:Susannah ???.
791 Susannah ??? b:roughly 1742.
--------------------------------- GENERATION 11 ----------------------
1536 George the immigrant DAMERON b:1635, ENGLAND; M:(1679) Elizabeth
DENNIS; M:(before 1690 probably, VA) Elizabeth BURBERY; d:1698,
VA;
[Note: some sources show dob c 1647].
1537 Elizabeth BURBERY b:____, VA; M:??? DENNIS; d:VA.
1538 Richard SMITH b:____, VA; M:(VA) ??? ???; d:VA.
1539 ??? ??? b:____; d:®probably¯, VA.
1544 John JARRELL b:1722; M:??? ???;
[Note: not mentioned in fathers will].
1545 ??? ??? b:____.
1548 Thomas PARKS b:1670 to 1675, old Rappahanock Co VA; M:(before
1706) Sarah MILLER.
1549 Sarah MILLER b:roughly 1675; living 18 May 1706, Essex Co VA.
1550 Elisha "the immigrant" SHARP b:____, probably, ENGLAND;
M:(before 1715) Margaret PROCTOR.
1551 Margaret PROCTOR b:1680, Spotsylvania Co VA; d:1760, King George
Co VA.
1580 Colbert "the immigrant" ARTRIP b:1700 to 1720, possibly,
ENGLAND; M:Mary ???; d:before 7 Jul 1752, Spotsylvania Co VA.
1581 Mary ??? b:roughly 1720.
--------------------------------- GENERATION 12 ----------------------
3072 Lawrence the immigrant DAMERON b:before 1615, ENGLAND; M:(before
1635 probably, ENGLAND) Dorothy the immigrant ???; d:1660,
Northumberland Co VA.
3073 Dorothy the immigrant ??? b:____, ENGLAND; d:circa 1691, VA.
3088 Thomas "the immigrant" JARRELL (FitzGerald/Jarrett) b:circa
1673, England or, IRELAND; M:(Isle of Wight Co VA) Ann ATKINSON;
d:before 22 Feb 1740/1, Isle of Wight Co VA;
[Note: arrived in Isle of Wight in 1693].
3089 Ann ATKINSON b:____; d:before 1741.
3096 John PARKS b:circa 1644; M:??? ???.
3097 ??? ??? b:____.
3098 Simon MILLER b:____; M:??? ???.
3099 ??? ??? b:____.
--------------------------------- GENERATION 13 ----------------------
6144 George DAMERON b:____; M:??? ???.
6145 ??? ??? b:____.
6176 Thomas "the immigrant" JARRELL (FitzGerald) b:circa 1635,
probably, ENGLAND; M:(Surry Co VA) Joan (Jean) COOK; M:(29 May
1661 Northampton Co VA) Margaret KNIGHT; d:Surry Co VA;
6177 Joan (Jean) COOK b:roughly 1635.
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Fredrick F. Bennett

Contribution — 2013-04-24 14:57:55Z

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Services were held Monday, April 15, 2013, at the Rosadale Funeral Home for Mr. Fredrick F. Bennett, 70, who passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

Fred was born Oct. 20, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of James A. and Robertha Blunt Bennett.

Fred attended North High School and served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
He was free spirited, loved music and would befriend anyone.
Fred loved truck driving and committed 16 years of service to the Yellow Freight Trucking Company.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Donnetta Bennett of Charlotte; children, Fredrick Bennett of Salisbury, N.C., Charice L. Bennett of Youngstown, Crystal Bennett of Hubbard, Ohio, Lamont Bennett of Cleveland, Ohio, Devereaux Bennett of Fredrick, Md., and Tiant Bennett of Charlotte; stepdaughter, Renee Tidwell of Clarksburg, W.Va.; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Carrie Walker, Connie DeBouse, Uleda Joyce Bennett and Cynthia Bennett, all of Youngstown, and Paula (Earlee) Nelson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers, James Bennett and Julius (Germaine) Bennett, both of Youngstown, OH; and a host of family and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Derick Bennett I; great-grandson, Derick III; a brother, Reginald Bennett; and sister, Andromeda Clay.

Local arrangements are by the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

Mahoning

Veteran

Re: looking for death certificate info for Josephus and Martha Marquett

stevemtno — 2013-04-19 04:03:30Z

Sounds great... Thanks!

Re: looking for death certificate info for Josephus and Martha Marquett

adg0417 — 2013-04-19 02:50:22Z

Not related. Helping out a friend. That 1887 date for Josephus' death is close. I will check it out in the morning at the courthouse and contact you.

Re: looking for death certificate info for Josephus and Martha Marquett

stevemtno — 2013-04-19 02:35:35Z

I don't have a death date for Josephus at all. I have a death date of August 1901 for Martha.

Let me know what other info you have. I'll be happy to share what I know in return.

Are you related? Josephus and Martha were my great great grandparents.

Steve Marshall

Re: looking for death certificate info for Josephus and Martha Marquett

adg0417 — 2013-04-19 00:43:40Z

Forgot that I took a picture of the info. Josephus Marquette b. 1822 NY interred 2/4/1887 Oak Hill Cemetery Youngstown. He supposedly died after being kicked by a horse. Ohio did not keep death certificates until 1908. I am going to see if I can go to the courthouse in the morning and get the death card. We tried to locate an obituary or a write up today but none was found. Let me check another source. In the cemetery book there is a notation for a Martha...will see what I can find since she died later. Still waiting for the gentleman I helped to day to contact me. On the marker at the cemetery, the last "E" was omitted.

Re: looking for death certificate info for Josephus and Martha Marquett

stevemtno — 2013-04-18 23:42:22Z

Hi Stacey,

Yes, I'm still looking for death cert info. I have Martha's mother's name now, but it's always good to confirm things.

I can give you a call tomorrow, or you can call my cell when it's convenient for you (314-795-1354) or email me at stevem at thenightowl dot com.

Thanks!!

Steve

Re: looking for death certificate info for Josephus and Martha Marquett

adg0417 — 2013-04-18 22:19:33Z

Hi. I think I just helped one of your relatives this morning!!! Both are intered at Oak Hill Cemetery in Youngstown, Ohio. I do not have the books available at this time. Let me touch bases with the gentleman I helped this morning. If you still need the info, please respond or feel free to call my cell at 330-518-1733. Stacey

Clara Martin Barrett

Contribution — 2013-04-18 15:04:47Z

YOUNGSTOWN – A funeral service celebrating the life of Ms. Clara M. Barrett will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Ms. Barrett departed this life April 13, 2013, at Hospice House in Poland.

Ms. Barrett was born Nov. 19, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Lester and Nancy Harris Martin.

She was a graduate of The Rayen School and was formerly employed with Park Vista Nursing Home, retiring in July of 2012 after 42 years of dedicated service.

She was the proud owner and operator of CB Catering.

She was a faithful member of the church, where she served as a member of Nurse’s Guild, Senior and Chancel Choir, Hospitality Ministry, Usher Ministry, After-School program, Women’s Day and Recreation Committee, Convention Ministry and Senior Mission.
She was an honorary member of Willing Workers and served as cook for Wednesday night youth Bible study and Vacation Bible School.
She was an active member of Northern Ohio Baptist District Association.
She was the former president of the Booster’s Club, member of the Red Hatters and dedicated her time to the Harding Foster Grandparent Program.
She looked forward to her annual trip to the National Baptist Convention, where she sang in the choir.

She enjoyed shopping, cooking and traveling. She was a kind and caring person who will be truly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving sons, Vernon L. (Jeanette) Barrett Sr. of Boardman and Melvin Barrett of Youngstown, Ohio; two brothers, Lester (Gloria) Martin Jr. of Liberty and Larry ( Lasonja) Martin of Pickerington; three sisters, Linda Hall of Liberty, Berdia Smith of Youngstown, and Leanne (Derrick) Flanagan of Warren, Ohio; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends may call Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Washington Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends Saturday, one hour prior to services at the church.

Please visit jewashingtonfuneralservices.com to leave condolences or to sign the online guestbook.

Cliffe obituary, please?

MargeCounterman75 — 2013-04-17 15:30:14Z

I would like the first page of an obituary article that appeared in the Vindicator on 2-1-1939 for Dr. Earle W. Cliffe, 54, Physician 25 Years, Dies. I have page 2, column 3 but I need page 1, please?

margecounterman@frontier.com

Re: 1976 Andrew Hruska obit

elizabethdhanebury68 — 2013-04-15 18:30:50Z

For Nov 5 there are 31 numbered pages, I found obits but not for Andrew. As google counts the pages the obits are on page 3. And bare announcements are on page one.

Re: 1976 Andrew Hruska obit

oldohioschools — 2013-04-15 02:00:11Z

Thanks but they only have the the first three pages of the newspaper and the deaths are on page 8.

Re: 1976 Andrew Hruska obit

elizabethdhanebury68 — 2013-04-15 01:54:34Z

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=pqgf-8x9CmQC&dat=1...

It is too late tonight for me to hunt it but 1976 should be at the above site -smile- Do check 3 days since Obit and funeral report can contain different information. It is wonderful when you find new people in the funeral report of attendees from out of town - smile

1976 Andrew Hruska obit

oldohioschools — 2013-04-15 00:55:06Z

I am looking for the obituary of Andrew Hruska who died 4 Nov 1976 in Youngstown. Thank you!

Teresa E. Kunovich

Contribution — 2013-04-14 19:52:22Z

Teresa E. Kunovich, 89, formerly of North Kimberly Road in Austintown, Ohio passed away Friday evening, April 5, 2013, at Omni Manor.

Teresa was born Oct. 13, 1923, in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of the late Galleni and Mary Virgalitto Lenefonte, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1942 graduate of Rayen High School.

Her husband, John Kunovich, whom she married Feb. 12, 1949, passed away Dec. 22, 1996.

Mrs. Kunovich leaves two sisters, Rose Rakocy of Boardman, Ohio and Katherine Jones of Youngstown; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Lenefonte; and a niece, Mary Ann Stover.

Per Teresa’s request, there are no calling hours or services.

Interment will take place at a later date at Tod Homestead Cemetery in Youngstown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E., Green, OH 44685, in memory of Teresa.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown.

Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send condolences online to Teresa’s family

Mahoning

Bambina Pecchia Petrolla 1924-2013

Contribution — 2013-04-11 16:57:19Z

YOUNGSTOWN – Bambina L. “Babe” Petrolla, 88, passed away nday evening, April 8, 2013, with her loving family by her side.

She was born June 24, 1924, in Alanno Pescara, Italy, the daughter of Battista and Italia (Verrocchio) Pecchia, and moved to America in 1929.

Babe was an excellent homemaker and seamstress, and she worked out of her home for many years. She was also a proud Notary Public and learned to use the computer very well at the age of 75.

She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, and enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, working in her flower garden and traveling to Italy and Australia to visit with her relatives.

Babe’s family will miss all her excellent Italian cooking and baking from the homemade pasta’s and breads to all the birthday cakes she made for her grandchildren.

Her husband, James D. Petrolla, whom she married April 14, 1945, died June 12, 2003.

She leaves behind to hold on to her precious memories, her children, Sandra (Joseph) Cattaneo of Boardman, Michele Walley of North Lima, Ohio, Jas.Darlene) Petrolla of Poland; 10 grandchildren, Carla, Joy and Joseph (Rhonda) Cattaneo, Leanne (Eric) Zelesnak, Stacey (Michael) Kiene, Hogie and Skye Walley, and Genna, Krista and Jimmy Joe (fiancé Nomiki Frangopoulos) Petrolla; six great-grandchildren, Deena, Connor and Gabriella Cattaneo, Chase and Riley Zelesnak and Carlina Walley; two brothers, Mario Pecchia of Poland and Cosmo Pecchia of Boardman; and two sisters, Annette Cardon of Canfield and Theresa DeGaetano of Cleveland, Ohio

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Friends may call on Friday, April 12, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Youngstown,
Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Petrolla family.

Mahoning County

Chris A. Johnson

Contribution — 2013-04-11 16:26:34Z

BOARDMAN – Chris A. Johnson, 91, died Monday evening, April 8, 2013 surrounded by family.

Chris was born Aug. 8, 1921, in New Castle, Pa., a son of Albert and Helen (Muzz) Johnson.

He was a graduate of Struthers High School, Struthers, Ohio. He attended Kent State and Youngstown State University and received his Bachelors degree in Engineering.
He later received his Masters in Education from Westminster College.
He was an engineer for East Ohio Gas Company until beginning his teaching career at East Palestine Middle School. He was an art teacher, a career he loved for 27 years.

Chris was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the 45th Division under General Patton and served in Europe. Among his decorations and citations were Good Conduct Medal, six Bronze Stars and one Bronze Arrowhead. Chris was honorably discharged in October of 1945.

Chris was a talented artist and saw beauty in everyday life that many others would take for granted. A member of the Water Color Society of Youngstown, he was an accomplished water colorist, as well as photographer and wood carver. He and his wife Evelyn enjoyed gardening and traveling.
In their 39 years of marriage they traveled all over the World. On their honeymoon they traveled to all of the National Parks in the United States.

Chris leaves his wife, the former Evelyn Mae Everett Skopic, whom he married June 1, 1974; one son, Chris (Sara) Johnson of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; two stepdaughters, Kathy (John) Syphard of Boardman and Holly Prystash of Columbus; 11 grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, Gretchen, John, Heather, Molly, Daniel, Kevin, Sarah, Greg, and Nicholas; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Chris was preceded in death by his stepson, David Skopic, and great-granddaughter, Cora Ratliff.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland, Ohio.

Friends will be received Friday from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. at the funeral home.

Visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

Re: Formal Organization Of Church And Churchyard 1833

jamesfry76 — 2013-04-05 21:52:10Z

I don't see the name, Kobel, in Springfield Twp., or in Beaver Twp. Cemetery Records.

The St. Peter Cemetery (Schray) is located on Columbiana Rd. about 1 1/4 miles northeast of New Springfield and Rt. 165. It is fully visible on the southeast side of the road across the road from a large farmhouse.

The church building is long gone. It was dismantled in 1940. There is a monument that was erected to commemorate the site.

I suggest you contact the Mahoning Co. Genealogical Society because there are notes that reference the records of the church when the dates are different than what is shown on the stones.

Re: Formal Organization Of Church And Churchyard 1833

kieferhome — 2013-04-05 21:17:22Z

Thank you for your detailed information. Who would have
the records from the church? Trying to find burial site
for Samuel Kobel (b. 5 Apr 1867 d.21 Dec 1922). Would you know the exact location of the site where the church was located that I might visit. Very excited to receive your information. Thank you again!

Formal Organization Of Church And Churchyard 1833

jamesfry76 — 2013-04-05 20:43:56Z

From: Springfield Township, Cemetery And Death Records, Mahoning County, Ohio, Series No. 2, compiled and edited by Margaret Miller Simon, Mahoning County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society, Youngstown, Ohio, 1995

"Jacob Muckenfuss and his wife deeded a half-acre of land to Frederick Schroy, Dsvid Rukenbrode, Jr., and
Geo. Baugher, Directors of St. John's Meeting House. The members were largely German-born settlers who had emigrated after 1800 and who adhered to the Lutheran Pietist philosophy which emphasized personal Christian living rather than the orthodox doctrine. Prior to the organization of St. John's Pietest Church, the members had briefly embarked on a Utopian experiment in semi-communal living. In 1841 St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church was organized just down the road from St. John's. Many of the members were from the same families as those at St. John's and it was locally known as the Shroy (Schray)church. St. John's Church of Lutheran Pietists passed out of existence in the 1870's when most of the original members were gone, although there were scattered burials in the churchyard well into the 1900's. After nearly a century of existence St. Peter's Church was disbanded in 1940."