Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Sadie Welch - Obituary

Miss Sadie Welch
August 8, 1902
East Liverpool Tribune

Miss Sadie Welch, aged 19 years, died at her home on East Market street at 5:15 Friday evening (August 8, 1902), of consumption. The funeral services were held at her late home Sunday, interment being made at Township Line cemetery. The funeral was in charge of Rev. J. G. Reinartz.

Jane Warrant - Obituary

Mrs. Jane Warrant
August 10, 1902
East Liverpool Tribune

Mrs. Jane Warrant, aged about 40 years, died Sunday Morning (August 10, 1902) at her home in Pine Grove. She formerly lived in the Nicholson addition at Wellsville, and had been ill for several years. She leaves a husband and six children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon’ interment in the Pine Grove cemetery.

Elizabeth Sharp - Obituary

Mrs. Elizabeth Sharp
August 5, 1902
East Liverpool Tribune

Mrs. Elizabeth Sharp, aged 78 years, one of the oldest and most prominent resident of this city, died at her home on lower Fourth street, at 11 o’clock Tuesday evening (August 5, 1902). Death was due to the infirmities of old age. The funeral services were held at 1 o’clock this afternoon Interment being in Riverview cemetery.

Henry Sebring - Obituary

Henry Sebring
August 4, 1902
East Liverpool Tribune

Henry Sebring, 75 years old, one of the oldest and best known residents of Vanport, died Monday night (August 4, 1902). He was a member of the Vanport Presbyterian church. Mr. Sebring was born in Butler county and went to Beaver county with his parents in early childhood. In October, 1851, he was married to Miss Margaret Shane, who, with eight children, survives him. They are: George, of Beaver, John, of Vanport, and Ingram, of Sebring, O.; Mrs. D. C. Anderson, of East Liverpool, O., Mrs. E. H. Douds, of Vanport, and the Misses Mary, Caroline and Ella Sebring, at home.
Mr. Sebring was well known in this city, having frequently visited his daughter here.

Monday, December 22, 2008

PAUL HENRY ADAMS - Obituary

Paul Henry Adams,78, of Kelly Avenue died today at 6:30 in City Hospital following a six week illness.
Born here June 18, 1895, he was a son of the late William Adams and Flora Belle Dunn Adams. He was a lifetime resident.
Mr. Adams was employed as a dipper for 34 years by the Taylor, Smith & Taylor Company. He was a member of the Yellow Creek United Presbyterian Church, Kittanning Masonic Lodge 244, Glenmoor American Legion Post 736 and the IBOP.
Survivors include his widow Mrs. Maude Burbick Adams, at home; two step-sons, Frank Blakely and William Blakely of East Liverpool; two daughters, Mrs. Theodore (Harriet) Masterson of San Antonio, Texas and Mrs. Albert (Martha) Lynch of Cleveland, four grandchildren and one one great grandchild.
Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home with the Rev. James A. McCollam officiating.
Burial will follow in Yellow Creek United Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon and night.

Contributed by Deborah Wall

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Upcoming Additions

Bill and Donna Gray have very graciously shared their collection of postcards of the local area and largely, Rock Springs Park with us. In January, I will be adding this collection as well as some from Cookie Sisco's collection to the Photo Album Pages at the Genealogy Pit Stop web site. Bill has provided many names and a complete photo for the Harker Pottery Workers. That will also be added to the photo albums.

We will also begin making plans for the 2009 Genealogy Fair. The details will be posted on the web site as they fall into place. Lots of exciting things are being planned.

Happy Holidays from everyone at Genealogy Pit Stop!

Monday, December 8, 2008

Mrs. Julia Whitney - Obituary

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Mrs. Julia Whitney, 2126 Ohio Avenue died at 10:45 a.m. today at City Hospital, following a six-month illness. She was 83, and had been a resident of this area about 50 years. She was born in Monroe County.

She leaves five daughters, Mrs. Wilma Tice, Mrs. Juanita Brewer, Mrs. Bessie Call, Mrs. Naomi Call and Mrs.Ida Heron, all of East Liverpool; two brothers, John Gotchell of Barnsville and William Gotchell of Amsterdam; a sister Mrs. Alma Mahoney of East Liverpool, and 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

The Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments.

East Liverpool Review
Feb. 25, 1965 - Thursday

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Mrs. Julia Whitney

Services for Mrs. Julia Whitney, 2126 Ohio Avenue who died Thursday, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home.

The Rev. H. Gene Toot, co-pastor of the Trinity United Presbyerian Church will officiate and buried will be in Columbiana Memorial Park.

Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and tonight.

Feb. 26, 1965 - Friday

Contributed by Deborah Wall