"Crestline- Mrs Alma E. Parr, 77, wife of Calvin Parr of four miles west of Crestline, died at Crestline Memorial Hospital at 2:45 Thursday morning. She had been admitted to the hospital Dec 27 after suffering a stroke.
She was born on July 22, 1881, in Vernon Tp., Crawford Co., the daughter of W. A. and Catherine Weaver Bilsing. She was married to Mr Parr on June 15, 1905.
He survives with one daughter, Mrs Charles Cooper of Fostoria, and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Parr was a member of the First Methodist church here where funeral services will be held at 2pm Monday. The Rev Don Adams, pastor of the church, will officiate and burial will be in Biddle Cemetery near Crestline. Friends may call after 3 pm Saturday at the funeral home." Marion Star, 2 Jan 1959
"Galion- Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery for the remains of Mrs Georgia Shumaker Philp, who died Aug 5 in Panama City, Fla. Services were held there and the body was cremated.
Mrs Philip [sic] was born in Galion on the Shumaker homestead on Fairview Ave., which she owned at the time of her death. She was a daughter of William and Samantha Whitman Shumaker. She was graduated from Galion High School in 1904 [sic] and was married to George J. Philp who preceded her in death.
Mrs Philp and her husband lived in Pennsylvania and Flint, Mich., and came to Galion in 1926. They moved to Panama City in the 1930s.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs Forace [sic] F. Holland of Panama City, and 2 grandchildren." Marion Star, 12 Aug 1969
"New Washington, John Peter Pifher, 79, a retired farmer of North Auburn, died yesterday morning at his home on Bathwood Rd. after a short illness.
Surviving, besides his wife, are nine children, Mrs Vesta Studer of North Auburn, Mrs Veronica Whiteman of Galion, Mrs Sylvester Durnwald of Galion, Mrs George Wechter of North Auburn, Mrs William Mirtis of Norwalk, John Pifher Jr. and Mrs Claude Etsweiler, both of Mansfield, Miss Isobel Pifher of Buffalo, NY and Mrs Clarence Hay of Monroeville; three brothers, one sister, Mrs Frank Wechter of Norwalk, 49 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.....
services...at Mother of Sorrows Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery." Mansfield News Journal, 22 July 1948
"Funeral services for Harry A. Pounder, 70, vice-president of the Galion Lumber company, who died at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home, 339 West Atwood street, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thurs afternoon in the home.
Rev. R. E. Porter will officiate and burial... will be made in Fairview cemetery.
Mr. Pounder was born in England, Aug 14, 1862, the son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Pounder. He came to the United States at the age of 17 years and had resided in Galion for the past 50 years. He was employed by the Atlanta and Great Western railroad at one time.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Wilson Pounder; three sons, Edwin, Reuben, and Donald; three brothers, Malcolm and Ted of Elkhart, Ind., and Wilbur of Chicago, and two sisters, Mrs Lily DeFrees, San Francisco, Cal., and Mrs Marie Stevenson, Portland, Ore.
He was a member of the Presbyterian church, the Masonic and K. of P. Lodges." Mansfield News, 1932, Dec 28
George W. Ream, 75, resident of Bucyrus nearly 40 years, died at his home on Plymouth Road, Monday night at 6:30 following a stroke a week ago. He was born in Cranberry Tp. 10-9-1860, the son of Thomas and Mary Smith Ream. He married Sophia Kurtz 10-15-1891. She died 20 years ago. He is survived by one son, Irvin Ream of Crestline, two sisters, Mrs. Susan Kurtz of Bucyrus and Mrs. Catherine Orewiler of Sulphur Springs, and one grandchild, Francis Ream. He was a member of the St. John's Reformed Church and was formerly employed by Roehr Mill and also at the W.A. Riddell Co. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery.
"Ervin E. Ream, 54, a life-long Bucyrus resident, died at 10 am Sat in City hosp here following a five day illness. The deceased was bron [sic] Nov 1, 1896 in Bucyrus, the son of George and Sophia Kurtz. He was marr. Apri 15, 1920 to Mary Topper, who survives, together with a son, Francis, at home. A sister is dead.
Mr Ream was employed for many years as a molder at the Shunk Mfg. Co. here. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church..... Burial will be in the church cem...." Marion Star, 13 Aug 1951
"Mrs Mary Ream, 73, of 232 Wayne Ave was dead on arrival at Community Hosp at 11:30 pm Fri. Death was due to a coronary attack. She was born in Oxford, PA May 14, 1897, a daughter of William and Martha Fink Topper. Her husband, Ervin E. Ream died Aug 11, 1951.
She had resided most of her life in this community.
Surviving are a son Francis, at home; a brother..... burial will be in the Holy Trinity Cemetery...." Marion Star, 15 Aug 1970
"Galion- The body of Mrs Mattie A. Reisinger, 87, a pioneer resident of Galion to the Snyder funeral home for funeral services, Sunday at 2:30 pm. Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery. She died at Gahanna, a suburb of Columbus, Thursday night, at the home of Dr. H. L. Collins. Mrs Reisinger was born in Galion, April 8, 1957 and was married to Homer D. Reisinger, here, Galion dentist, who died in 1886" Marion Star, 3 June 1944 (Saturday)
"Galion-- Funeral services for William H. Reynolds, 57, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home in Cleveland at 9:45 am Monday will be held in Galion..... Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery...
Mr Reynolds had not fully recovered from a heart attack which he suffered last Sept. He was district supervisor for the Texaco Oil Co. for a number of years but had been a salesman of auto parts for the last 10 years. He served with the airforce during WW1.
Born near Crestline, Jan 7, 1899, Mr Reynolds was the son of Charles H. and Emma Katherine Bippus Reynolds. He was confirmed in the First Lutheran Church of Galion and was graduated from Galion HS in 1916. ..
Surviving are his widow, the former Marjorie Myers of Galion whom he married Sep 10, 1931; a sister, Mrs Lowell Ness of Galion; his stepmother, Mrs Charles Reynolds of Galion, an aunt, Miss Martha Reynolds of Bucyurs, and a number of nieces and nephews." Marion Star, 29 May 1956
"Death. Bucyrus, Feb 28-- Mrs. Chester Ricker, 39, died at her home, six miles east of Bucyrus on the Olentangy-rd., Sunday night at 8:30 o'clock, after giving birth to twin daughters, last Tuesday. The daughters were named Margaret and Marjorie. They survive along with the husband and six other children, Mary, William, James, George, Dorothy and Junior. Four sisters, Mrs. Carl Miller, Bucyrus; Mrs. Carl App, east of Bucyrus; Mrs. James Fout, Dayton, and Mrs. Sidney Christman, North Robinson, and one brother, E. E. Smith, east of Bucyrus, also survive.
Mrs. Ricker, before her marriage, was Eva C. Smith, the daughter of William and Mary (Stailey) Smith. She was born in Whetstone township October 10, 1888, and was married to Chester Ricker 19 years ago.
Funeral services will be held from the home Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock with Rev. Mr. Royer, pastor of the North Robinson Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Campbell Cemetery." 28 Feb 1928, Marion Star
"Chester W. Ricker Sr, 73, of 524 S. Boston St., died at 5:04 pm Monday in Galion Comm Hosp where he had been seriously ill since Saturday.
He was born June 6, 1888 in Bucyrus to William and Alemia Edler Ricker.
He was married to Eva Christine Smith who died Feb 1928. He then married Maude Worden Roelle on May 19, 1944 in Galion. She survives.
He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church and was employed as a machinist at the National Grave Vault Co. until his retirement.
Surviving in addition to his widow are 4 sons and one daughter, William C. Ricker of Bucyrus, James E Ricker of Crestline, Chester J. Ricker of Galion and George Ricker of Orient and Mrs Ray Allen of W. Liberty. 13 grandchildren also survive.
Also surviving are 9 step-children... and two sisters... Burial will be in Campbell Cemetery near Galion..." Marion Star, 11 July 1961
"William C. Ricker, 53, of Bucyrus, RD 3, was dead on arrival at Galion Community Hospital this morning after suffering a heart attack at his home.
He was a farmer, worked at the Galion Farm service store and was a member of the Crawford County Coon Hunters and Sportsmen. Survivors: wife, Gene, step-mother, Mrs. Maude Ricker of Galion; daughters Miss Fay Lee an Miss Scherry Lynn, both at home, son Bill Eugene, at home, brothers, James of Ontario, Chester of Galion, and George; and sister, Mrs Ray Allen of West Liberty.
Services: 1 pm Monday from the Volk-Richardson Funeral home Galion, the Rev Paul Gay officiating. Burial in the Campbell Cemetery, west of Galion. Friends call in the funeral home after noon Saturday." Mansfield News Journal, 7 Jan 1966
"Henry Riddlebaugh Passed away at the County Home at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening" summary: aged 93 years and 1 month. The body was taken to the home of his son, James in Galion, where the funeral service will take place. Henry was born in Germany and was admitted to the county home on 4-27-1905. His wife died many yrs ago and his survived by 2 sons and a daughter.
Bucyrus News-Forum, Friday, 27 July 1917
"Hospitalized Wed after suffering a stroke, Henry E. Riddlebaugh, 79(?), of 331 1/2 N Walnut st, died in Community Hosp. at 12:40am today, He had been ailing the past 10? years.
The son of Jacob and August Helfrich Riddlebaugh was born in Galion June 16?, 1889. His parents preceded him in death along with a son, a daughter, 2 bros and a sister.
He was united in marriage Sep 9, 1934 with the former Laura Hopkins, who survives with a daughter, Margaret Schell, also of Bucyrus. There are 10 surviving grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren
Three sisters also survive. They are Mrs David Fahl, Bucyrus, Mrs Edwin Phillips and Mrs Mary Harrison, both of Galion.
Mr Riddlebaugh spent most of his life in this area retiring as a conductor of the NY Central RR.
He was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Ch. and of the K&P Lodge.
Funeral services... Rev M. P. Paetznick officiating. Burial will be made in Oakwood Cem." Bucyrus T-F, 8 March 1969
"The body of a Bucyrus serviceman, Sgt 1/c Charles A. Riddlebaugh, who lost his life as a result of fighting in Korea, is being returned to the United States... Sgt Riddlebaugh, was the husband of Mrs Mildred I. Riddlebaugh of 812 Earl Street, Bucyrus...." Marion Star, 13 Aug 1951
"Graveside services were conducted at Oakwood cem yesterday for Sgt Charles A Riddlebaugh, Bucyrus' first fatality in Korea. Military rites were conducted by the local post of the 37th Infantry Division Assn and Rev MP Paetznick... officiated.
Sgt Riddlebaugh, a former employe of the WA Riddell Corp was killed in action Jly 26, 1950. A national guard officer here for many years, he served as a captain in the Philippines during WW2.
Surviving are his widow, Mildred, a son, Alan, a brother, Henry, all of Bucyrus, and three sisters, Mrs Edward Phillips and Mrs Lloyd Harrison, both of Galion, and Mrs Carl W. Rehm of near Bucyrus." Marion star, 30 Aug 1951
James J. Riddlebaugh Obit Summary:
obit summary, Marion Star, 26 Dec 1945:
Children surviving: William, Mrs Lottie Ross, John, Ralph and Mrs Dora Kochheiser, all of Galion, Lewis of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Mrs Elma Johnston of Ashland, Mrs Alice Grogg of Ashland, Charles of Shelby; Bros and Sisters: John of Logan, Ohio, Mrs. Elizabeth Angle of Logan, Ohio, Mrs. Therese Snyder of Lancaster.
James J. died Galion Hosp. Monday afternoon. His wife, Olive Norman, died in 1932. He was a fireman at the Auto Call Co. at Shelby.; born Sep 5, 1807 Hocking Co., Ohio. He resided at 301 South street and was ill for 5 weeks. Burial Fairview.
"Galion-- Services for William J. Riddlebaugh, 78, formerly of Galion,...... Mr Riddlebaugh, a WW1 army veteran, died at 2 am Thur in the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky. He was a native of Bucyrus.
Born July 21, 1893, he was one of 10 children of James and Olive Norman Riddlebaugh.
Surviving are a brother, Ralph of Tiffin, and a sister, Mrs Gale (Alice) Grogg of Fredericktown. 4 bros. and three sisters preceded him in death.... Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery..." Marion Star, 11 Feb 1972
"Mrs Daniel S. Rider, a highly esteemed resident of Scott, died at her home last evening after a brief illness. Mrs Rider was aged 68 years and is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs Albert Keith, of Scott, two sosn, WM Rider, of FT Wayne, adn CD Rider, of South Market Street, and two brothers, William Shumaker, of Bremen, and Eli Shumaker, of Galion. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at Grand Victory Church." 11 Feb 1931, Van Wert Daily Bulletin
"Mrs Joseph W. Robertson, 68, an active church and social service worker, died at her home, 222 South Metcalf st., at 9:25 pm Thurs following a short illness. She was born in Crawford-co and came to Lima in 1901. She was the mother of the Rev. Clayton A. Robertson, pastor of the Calvary Lutheran Church, Louisville, KY.
Mrs Robertson was a member of the St Luke's Lutheran church and of the missionary society; of Floral Guild society, Trinity chapter, no.16, Eastern star; Stella Rebecca Lodge, I. O. O. F., and the Pythian sisters.
..... Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery...
Surviving are her husband, another son, R. E. Robertson, of Dayton, and a daughter, Miss Hazel Robertson. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs Eugenia Knisely and Miss Ella Mager [sic], both of Lima." Friday 5 Mar 1937, Lima News
"Mr and Mrs Perry Warden, Mr and Mrs Ralph Warden and family, Mrs J. D. Warden, Mrs Mabel Shawber, Mr and Mrs J. H. Weaver, Mrs Sarah Magers, Charles Magers, Mr and Mrs Emery Eckstein and family, and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Magers, motored to Lima Saturday and attended the funeral rites held for the late Mrs Dora Magers Robertson, a former resident of the Leesville community, who died at her home in that city Thur. evening following a brief illness with influenza." Mansfield News Journal, 13 March 1937
"Galion, Sep 26-- Funeral services for Mrs Ella M. Robinson, 64, wife of J.B. Robinson will be held Satur... Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery...
Mrs Robinson had been ill only a day and a half. She suffered a heart attack Monday evening and died Wednesday noon at her home.
Surviving besides the husband are three sons, B. Austin Robinson of Galion; J. Harold Robinson at home, and Clarence W. Robinson of Akron. There are 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers...." Marion Star, 26 Sep 1940
"Galion, Mar 27-- James Chalmer Robinson, 87, a retired farmer, died this morning at Good Samaritan hospital here of infirmaries of age. A native of North Robinson, he had made his home with a son J. B. Robinson of Galion. Surviving are three sons including the one in Galion, six grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Snyder funeral home." 27 Mar 1940, Marion Star
"Galion- Bertram Austin Robinson, 51, manager of the Galion Transfer Co., died at 1:10 pm Monday in galion City Hospital following a heart attack.
Born June 2, 1901, in Galion, he was a son of J. Bert Robinson and Ella M. Wolford Robinson. Nov 19, 1920, in Bucyrus, he married Martha Catherine Reed. In 1920, he was graduated from Galion High School. He was a member of the Church of Christ and of the Masonic Lodge in Galion, an dof Alladin Temple and Shrine in Columbus.
Surviving are his widow, and his father who lives in Galion, and children, Mrs Quentin Cahill of Avon Lake, Mrs Richard Gardner of Chillicoth, Mrs Paul Beaulieu of Galion, Mrs Lewis Grutsch of Tampa, Fla., and Miss Constance Robinson at home, and brothers, Harold Robinson of Galion and Clarence Robinson of Akron who is now with his family in Italy as a representative of an Akron business. The father left recently for Europe to visit the Clarence Robinsons.
... Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery..." Marion Star, 29 July 1952
"Bucyrus-- Nelson Rothaar, 57, of 701 Perry St., died early Sun morning at Nevada, O., at the home of a daughter, Mrs George Frank where he had resided for the past six weeks. He had been in ill health two years.
Mr Rothaar was born Dec 27, 1895 in Crawford Co. He was married June 8, 1922 to Alverda Candel who died in 1945. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs Harold Kissling, of Bucyrus; Mrs Ronald Risinger, of Mansfield; Mrs George Frank and Mrs Eugene Hoover, both of Nevada, O.; one son, Richard of Bucyurs; six bros., Fred of Lykens; Milton of Bucyrus; Perry of Chatfield Tp; Nevin, of Bloomville; John and Vernon, both of Carothers; two sisters, Mrs Calvin Souders of Bucyrus; Mrs Cecil wake of Dallas Tp.
Mr Rothaar was employed as a machinist at the WA Riddell Corp here until his retirement eight years ago. He was a veteran of WW1 and a resident of Bucyrus since 1944. He attended the church of the Nazarene and was a member of the DAV... burial will be in Brokensword cemetery..." Mansfield News Journal, 14 Dec 1953 (Monday)
Obit Summary: Neven (Ted) Rothhaar, 72, apt. 30, Plymouth Village, Plymouth, died today, July 3, 1981, in Bucyrus Community Hosp after a long illness.
Born in Chatfield TP. to Adam and Mary (Kirgis). Married Loretta Wilson 2-17-1934 in Tiffin. She survives. Two brothers Harry, Bloomville, and Milton, Bucyrus, and a sister, Mrs Freda Souders, St Petersburg Fl, also survive.
Retired farmer, member of College Hill United Church of CHrist. Burial College Hil Cemetery
"Bucyrus- Mrs Edith Royer, 57, wife of Joseph M. Royer of Bucyrus, died at 2:45 pm Wed in Bucyrus City Hosp. Ill two years, she was in the hospital since May 14.
Born Feb 7, 1899, in Bucyrus, she was a daughter of Christian and Fredericka Leonberger Kloepfer. Her marriage was July 4, 1920. She was a member of Eastern Star Lodge.
Surviving with her husband are her son Robert W. Royer of Bucyrus, a granddaughter and a brother and two sisters, Fred C. Kloepfer and Misses Carrie and Gertrude Kloepfer, all of Bucyrus. Two bros and a sister preceded her in death.....
Rev M. P. Paetznick will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery..." Marion Star, 28 June 1956
"Mrs Louise Lutz Rush, 90, a former Bucyrus resident, died yesterday at the home of her son, James K. Rush of North Plainfield, NJ. She had been ill several months.
She was born in Chatfield on July 23, 1863, the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Kalb Lutz. Her husband Frank J. Rush, died in 1920.
While living in Bucyrus, she was a member of the Good Hope Lutheran Church. She made her home with her son for the past seven years.
Surviving are two sons, Ward J. of Detroit and James, and a daughter, Mrs Ralph Hartline of North Canton.... burial in Oakwood Cemetery..." Marion Star, 3 Feb 1954