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Sanborn,
Clarence
Funeral
services will be held here Tuesday for Chalres L. Sanborn, 40, father of 10
children, who committed suicide late Friday night at his home in New
Lexington by firing a shotgun blast into his heart. Sanborn had been employed
at the New Lexington foundry and was described as highly nervous. He had been
under treatment at the Athens hospital for the mentally ill until a year ago.
Sheriff Clair Butts said Sanborn sat on the edge of his bed and tripped the
trigger on the gun with his foot. He was a member of the United Brethren
Church here and was affiliated with Crooksville Aerie of Eagles, No. 1979.
Surviving are his widow, Mary Ervin Sanborn; two sons, Jackie and Richard,
and a daughter, Peggy, all of the home; five stepdaughters, Mrs. Donald Brown
and Mrs. Albert Brown, both of this City; Mrs. Ernest Norris, New Lexington;
Mrs. Chester Storts, New Lexington, and Mrs. Fred Drumm, Columbus; two
stepsons, Howard and Robert of the home, and five sisters, Mrs. James Burley,
Mrs. Georgia Wright, and Mrs. Frank Savage, all of this city; Mrs. Richard
Hughes, London, O., and Mrs. Elsie Liff, of Zanesville. Services will be held
at 1 p.m. Tuesday in United Brethren Church with Rev. J. E. Huston,
officiating, and burial will be made in Crooksville Cemetery. Friends may
call at the residence Sunday evening.
Source: Unknown
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Sanborn,
Jack
Jack
L. Sanborn, 71, of 124 Somerset St., New Lexington, died Monday, Nov. 26,
2001, at Sunbridge Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 6, 1930,
in Crooksville, a son of the late Clarence and Mary Ann Erwin Sanbrown. He
was a retired employee of Ludowici-Celadon Tile Co., where he had worked for
41 years and a member of United Pentecostal Church of New Lexington.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Barbara Shreves Sanborn, four daughters,
Mrs. Jackie (Cleve) Burgess of New Lexington, Mrs. Nancy (Clarence) Hutchens
of New Lexington, Mrs. Sharon (Terry) Phillips of New Lexington and Mrs.
Robbin (Douglas) Clemons of Keyeser, W. Va.; four grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard of Florida. He was preceded in
death by his parents, six sisters, and four brothers. Calling hours will be 2
to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Chute-Wiley Funeral Home, 118 S. Jackson St.,
New Lexington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the
Rev. Richard Young officiating. Burial will be in Rehoboth Cemetery.
Source:
Unknown
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Sanborn,
Marilyn
Marilyn
Sanborn, 51, of New Lexington, died Monday Feb. 11 at her home following a
two-year illness. She was born Oct. 16, 1933 in Moxahala, a daughter of Ina
Robinson Musick of Corning and the late Elza Musick. Mrs. Sanborn, a lifetime
resident of New Lexington, was employed by Hamilton Standard of New
Lexington, was a member of Bristol United Methodist Church and the church
choir. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Richard of
the home; two sons, Mike of Zanesville and Rick of Bristol; three brothers,
Donald of Newark, Jack of Lancaster and Larry of Columbus; three sisters,
Mrs. Violet Pauline Demp of Congo and Miss Rose Ann Musick of New Lexington
and four grandchildren. Friends called at the Roberts Funeral Home in New
Lexington where services were held with the Rev. Joseph Burnett officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Memory Gardens near New Lexington.
Source:
Zanesville Times Recorder, February, 1985
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Seiler, Celia
Clark
Mrs. Celia Clark Seiler, of Hollister,
formerly of Shawnee, died in Grant Hospital in Columbus, Tuesday of last week
following an operation for the removal of gall stones. Mrs. Seiler,
accompanied her sister, Mrs. Mark Rothery, to the hospital several days
previous. She was found to be
suffering from gall stones but did not undergo an operation until
Tuesday. Mrs. Seiler has been in poor
health for a long time and while at the hospital decided to have an
examination. She also was found to be
suffering from gall stones and one hour after her sister had been operated
upon, Mrs. Seiler underwent a like operation, followed by death. The deceased
was born in Shawnee, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Clark and
granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Palmer, all of whom are deceased. She is survived by her husband, two
brothers and five sisters. She was an
outstanding women in her community and was ready and willing at all times to
respond to the needs of the ill and distressed giving freely of her time and
means that suffering might be alleviated. Funeral services were held at the Holy Cross Church in
Glouster, Thursday morning at 9 o’clock with Rev. Father Kessler saying the
mass. Interment was made in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Source: The
People's Advocate, May 4, 1934
Submitter: Rob Dishon
Sowers,
Benny
Benny
L. Sowers, 65, of Zanesville, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, at Riverside
Hospital, Columbus, following an extended illness. Born July 15, 1933, in
Roseville, he was a well-respected businessman in Zanesville for over 25
years as the owner and operator of Ben Sowers Aluminum Company. Mr. Sowers
was extremely well thought of throughout the community and was considered to
be a multi-talented and creative individual. Surviving are his wife of 45
years, Norma Brown Sowers of the home; one son, Danny Sowers, one daughter
and son-in-law, Terry and Bill Audiss of Hawaii; one brother and
sister-in-law, Bernard E. and Jo Anne Sowers; one sister, Thelma White; three
grandsons, Canyon, Ben, and Danny; several nieces and nephews; and numerous
friends. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Tag. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Leonard B. and Mary L. Music Sowers. Memorial services
will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 1998, at Bolin Funeral Home, 1271
Blue Ave., with Gary Carson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or to the charity of
one's choice.
Source:
Unknown
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Spires,
Edward
Mrs. David Powers attended the funeral of Edward Spires in
Lancaster Wednesday.
Source: The People's
Advocate, February 2, 1923
Submitter: Rob Dishon
Spohn,
Joel,
Residing
a few miles west of Somerset, died on Wednesday at the age of 88 years. He
was the last survivor in Perry County of the Mexican War. His wife, who preceded
him in death, was a daughter of Peter Overmyer, who laid out New Reading, the
first town in Perry County. The deceased is survived by eight children; Mrs.
Lucy Crist, Millersport; Mrs. Sarah Fisher, Thornville; Mrs. Ella Stith?,
Rushville; Mrs. Melissa Armentrout, Columbus; Mrs. Emma Ridenour, Mrs. Anna
Reid, John and Charles Spohn of Somerset. Burial was made in Ridge Cemetery.
(Binkley
Ridge Cemetery - Reading Twp. - Joel Spohn b. 21 April, 1828
d. 11 October, 1916)
Source: Somerset Press, October
15, 1936 (Twenty Years Ago Article, Joel’s year of death was 1916)
Submitter: susays@columbus.rr.com
Stiff, Sophia
Miss
Sophia Stiff, a former resident of this place, died in a hospital at
Youngstown, Ohio, Thursday of last week.
Her body was brought here for burial and interment was made in Shawnee
cemetery Sunday afternoon. The
deceased was born in Shawnee and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stiff,
both of whom are deceased. She is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Sadie Wilkie, with whom she made
her home.
Source: The
People's Advocate, October 20, 1933
Submitter: Rob Dishon
Stiles,
Daniel
Daniel Stiles, 53, is Victim of
Auto Tragedy - Frank Popovich, 21, is jailed following reccommendation of
coroner's jury he be held for death. - Daniel Stiles, 52 years old of Center
township, near Homer City, was instantly killed when a Graham-Paige sedan,
operated by Frank Popovich, 21, of Blacklick, crashed head-on into him on the
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway between Coral and Rugh Station at 8:30 o'clock on
Saturday night. Death resulted from a fractured skull. According to
information obtained in an investigation conducted by a member of the State
Motor Patrol, Mr. Stiles was walking north along the right side of the
highway. When he attempted to cross to the left side of the road he is
alleged to have stepped in the path of Popovich's car, which was also
traveling north. Popovich made a quick left turn to avoid hitting the man,
but on account of the short distance in chich to operate the car, he was
unsuccessful and the machine crashed head-on into Stiles, hurling him to the
right side of the pavement. Popovich stopped his car and he and his
companions went to the assistance of the injured man. When they turned his
body over they found he had been instantly killed. An examination revealed
Mr. Stiles' skull had been fractured, his left leg broken, and he had
sustained severe body contusions. According to statements made by Popovich
and his companions, Mr. Stiles was staggering along the highway ahead of the car.
When the car had approached within a few feet of him, the men claim Stiles
staggered in front of the car and it was impossible to avoid the crash. A
coroner's inquest investigating Mr. Stiles' death was held in the office of
S. Ren Pollock, representative of the Department of Highways in the Municipal
building here, at 11:00 o'clock yesterday morning by County Coroner Fred W.
St. Clair. After hearing the testimony of witnesses the coroner's jury
recommended that Popovich be held for action by the March grand jury. Mr.
Stiles was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stiles and was born in Center
township in 1880. He lived all his live in the vicinity in which he was born.
He followed the occupation of a laborer. He was a member of the Free
Methodist Church of Homer City. The deceased leaves his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth
Stiles and three children, Daniel at home, Mrs. Olive Gist of Blacklick, and
Mrs. Ella May McClain of Indiana. The funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
Source: Indiana Evening Gazette,
February 15, 1932
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Stiles,
Harvey
Funeral services were conducted
on Saturday afternoon, followed by interment in the Armagh Cemetery for
Harvey F. Stiles, aged 70, of Brushvalley township, who died on Thursday at
the home of his sister, Mrs. Emma Young, of Dilltown, from a complication of
diseases from which he had suffered for sometime.The deceased, who was a
retired farmer, is survived by his widow and these children: Albert Stiles of
Indiana, Blair Stiles of Homer City, Mearlin, Carl, Boyd, and Edgar Stiles of
Dilltown; Mrs. Harvey Matkin of Belsano, Bruce Stiles of Ebensburg, and
Walter Stiles of Johnstown. He also leaves 24 grandchildren and a sister,
Mrs. Emma Young, of Dilltown.
Source: Indiana Weekly Messenger,
October 15, 1936
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Stiles,
Merlin
Merlin H. Stiles, 66, of New
Lexington, a retired construction worker, died at 8:45am Wednesday (Dec. 18)
at his home following an apparent heart attack. He was born May 21, 1902, in
Indiana County, Pa., a son of Harvey and Ida McCluen Stiles. Surviving are
his widow, Ruby Bell Stiles; four sons, Leonard Stiles of Fort Wayne, Ind.,
Franklin D. Stiles of Heath, Harvey W. Stiles of Claysville, Pa., and Ira
Stiles of New Lexington; a daughter, Mrs. Doris Carney of Dillontown, Pa.;
three step-sons, Rolland Nutter of New Lexington, Kenneth Nutter of
Lancaster, and William Nutter of Bremen; thre step-daughters, Mrs. Glenna
King of Buckeye Lake, Mrs. Della Shipp of Jerome, and Mrs. Florence Hill of
New Lexington; 21 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; four brothers, Bruce
Stiles of New Lexington, Carl Stiles of Cramer, Pa., and Walter and Boyd
Stiles of Johnstwon, Pa. Services will be held at 1pm Saturday at Chute-Wiley
Funeral Home in New Lexington with Rev. John Colwell officiating. Burial will
be in New Lexington Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6pm
today.
Source: Zanesville Times
Recorder, December 19, 1968
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Stiles, Michael
Michael Stiles, a well-known
resident of Indiana County, died on Friday afternoon, November 11, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. William Young, of Dilltown, aged 68 years, 8
months, and 27 days. Death was due to a complication of heart disease and
liver trouble. Mr. Stiles was a native of Indiana County, where he spent his
early days. From this place he enlisted as a member of Company G, 206th
regiment, P.V.1. in the Civil War. The surviving brothers and sisters are:
John Stiles of Dilltown; Charles Stiles of Mechanicsburg; and Mrs. Emma
Cramer of Armagh. The surviving children are: Mrs. William Young of Dilltown;
Mrs. Belle Johns of Mechanicsburg; Mrs. David Dearmin of Brushvalley; David
Stiles of Vintondale; Daniel Stiles of Homer City; Harvey, Armor, and Lawin
Stiles of Dilltown. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren. The funeral took
place last Sunday afternoon from the Baptist church at Dilltown. Interment
was made in the Armagh Cemetery.
Source: Indiana Evening Gazette,
November 18, 1910
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Stiles,
Richard
Richard E. Stiles, 24, of
Shawnee, died at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1987, in University Hospital in
Columbus. Mr. Stiles was a 1980 graduate of Miller High School and attended
the University of South Carolina. He was employed with Dan River Inc., in
Danville, Va. And was a member of the Hocking Valley Tabernacle. Mr. Stiles
was born Feb. 12, 1962, in Nelsonville, a son of Glenn and Wilma Simpson
Stiles. Surviving in addition to his parents are three brothers, Larry Stiles
of Lancaster, Greg Stiles of Corning, and Kevin Stiles of Nashville, Tenn.;
six sisters, Sheryl Stiles, Brenda Stiles, Vonda Stiles, and Traci Stiles,
all of the home, and Mrs. Jack (Treva) Gould of Stewart; maternal
grandmother, Laverna Simpson of Shawnee; and maternal great-grandmother,
Phobie Stickdorn of Logan. Friends were received Thursday and Friday at the
Humphrey Funeral Home in Shawnee. Services were held Saturday at the Hocking
Valley Tabernacle with the Rev. E.V. Baker officiating. Burial was in the
Shawnee Cemetery.
Source: Unknown
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Stiles,
Ronald
Ronald B. Stiles, 51, of 123 N.
High St., New Lexington, died at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 1995, at his
residence. Mr. Stiles was born Nov. 28, 1943, in Indiana County, Pa. He was a
U.S. Army veteran and employee of the Baillie Corporation. Mr. Stiles was a
member of Local No. 1790 UAW and New Lexington Eagles No. 2070. Surviving are
his fiancée, Melinda Dodson and her children, Nicole, Patrick, and Nial
(J.R.); four daughters, Vicki Stiles, Shelby Stevenson, and Melissa Stiles of
New Lexington, and Rebecca Altier of Junction City; two brothers, Glen Stiles
of Shawnee and Wayne Stiles of Mineral Ridge; five sisters, Twila Gramling,
Lois Mills, and Bonnie Shiplett of New Lexington, Judy Bradford of
Nelsonville, and Betty Deerfield of Grayson, Ky.; and eight grandchildren.
Mr. Stiles was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Viola Mitchell
Stiles. Services were held Monday at Chute-Wiley Funeral Home, 118 S. Jackson
St., New Lexington, with the Rev. Ralph Post officiating. Burial was in
Wesley Chapel Cemetery, with full military rites.
Source: Unknown
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Stiles,
Taylor Bruce
Mr. Stiles, 57, New
Lexington, died Friday at Good Samaritan Hospital following a long illness.
He was born Dec. 19, 1911, in Indiana County, Penna., a son of Harvey and Ida
McCluen Stiles. He was a heavy equipment operator for Peabody Coal Co.
Survivors include three sons, Wayne, Swedland, Penna., Glen, Shawnee and
Ronald, New Lexington; five daughters, Judy of the home, Mrs. Bonnie
Shiplett, New Lexington; Mrs. Twila Gramling, Falls Church Va.; Mrs. Betty
Lou Deerfield, Grayson, Ky., and Mrs. Lois Gibbon, Shawnee; three brothers,
Carl, Cramer, Penna.; Walter and Boyd, both of Johnstown, Penna., and 25
grandchildren. His wife, the former Viola Mitchell, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Sunday p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene with
Rev. Franklin Dunkle officiating. Burial was made in New Lexington Cemetery
by the Chute-Willis Funeral Home.
Source: Unknown
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Stiles,
Viola
Mrs. Viola V. Mitchell Stiles,
53, of New Lexington was dead on arrival at Good Samaritan Hospital Friday
afternoon with injuries suffered in a two-car collision at 1pm on
rain-slickened Ohio 345 at Saltillo. She sustained a crushed chest and
internal injuries. Also injured in the collision was the other drive, Thomas
L. Dumolt, 17, of New Lexington Route 2. He complained of chest pain and knee
injuries. Dumolt was dismissed after treatment at Good Samaritan. Mrs. Stiles
was taken to the hospital in a Chute-Wiley ambulance from New Lexington.
Perry County Sheriff Tom Wilson said Mrs. Stiles' northbound car slid left of
center when she apparently applied her brakes at a hillcrest. The two cars
collided head on. Mrs. Stiles, who was alone, reportedly was en route to
Zanesville on a shopping trip she was employed as a nurse's aide at Good
Samaritan. She was born Dec 18, 1913, in Indiana County, Pa, a daughter of
the late Charles and Elsie Gressley Mitchell. Mrs. Stiles was a member of New
Lexington Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are her husband, Bruce Stiles,
five daughters, Misses Bonnie and Judy Stiles, both of the home, Mrs. Twila
Gramling of Falls Church Va., Mrs. Betty Lou Deerfield of Grayson, Ky., Mrs.
Lois Gibbons of Shawnee; three sons, Wayne Stiles of Swedland, Pa., Glen of
Shawnee, and Rolland of Somerset; three brothers, Wilbur Clarence and Blair
Mitchell, all of Indiana County, Pa., five sisters, Mrs. Florence Stiles,
Mrs. Mary Seasock, Mrs. Leora Cramer, Mrs. Dorothy Brendlinger, all of
Indiana County, Pa., and Mrs. Pearl Juart of Niles, and 21 grand-children.
Friends may call after 7pm today at Chute-Wiley Funeral Home in New
Lexington. Services will be held at 2pm Monday at New Lexington Church of the
Nazarene with Rev. Franklin M. Dunkle officiating. Burial will be in New
Lexington Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church an hour before
services.
Source: Zanesville Times
Recorder, October 7, 1967
Submitter: bajistaferoz@yahoo.com
Stine, Mrs. C. N.
Mrs. C. N. Stine, age 71 years,
formerly of this place, died at her home in Somerset Sunday morning. She is survived by one son William and two
daughters. Her husband and two sons
Garland and Thomas preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at Holy Trinity
church in Somerset Tuesday morning and interment made in the church cemetery.
Source: The People's Advocate, March 8, 1935
Submitter: Rob Dishon
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