Clark County, Ohio Obituaries and Death Notices

Amiss, Rev. John L., a traveling preacher in the Balto conference, d. at Springfield, Ohio, 3 Oct 1832. He leaves a wife and two small children. [National Intelligencer, October 12, 1832 - Submitted to Genealogy Trails By Kim Torp]

Mrs. Eliza Trout, 99, a resident of Clark-co practically all her life, and the oldest citizen in this locality, is dead here today. The aged woman died yesterday after a brief illness. Burial in Myers cemetery. [The Lima News, Jan 8, 1929, Lima, OH - Submitted by Linda Dietz]

Groves, Frank M
Funeral services for Frank M. Groves, 47, who died Thursday evening at his home, 778 S. At;antic-av, Lima, will be conducted at the Coffman Funeral Home, Springfield. Services were held Saturday evening in the home by Allen Council No. 347, Junior Order of United Mechanics, of which he was a charter member. The body will be taken to Springfield Sunday. [The Lima News, Jan 6, 1929, Lima, OH - Submitted By Linda Dietz]

Geeting, L. R.
Injuries suffered a week ago, when he was struck on the head by a pole he was using for a lever in repairing a barn damaged in a windstorm, caused the death last night of L. R. Geeting, 57, Clark-co farmer. Burial in New Carlisle. [The Lima News, Jan 28, 1929, Lima, OH - Submitted by Linda Dietz]

Joseph O. Irwin, aged a few days over 90 years, died here yesterday morning of old age. He was a noted character being for twenty years a steamboat captain on the Ohio and Mississippi.

William Landers Kennedy
August 6, 2009
William "Bill" Landers Kennedy, 65, of Walden Drive, Mountain Top, [PA] passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at the Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.
He was born June 12, 1944 in Clark County, Ohio, a son of the late Robert and Catherine Eyler Kennedy. Bill was a graduate of London High School, London, Ohio, and the Ohio State University, where he received his B.S. in business administration.
He was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Bill was employed for many years as a social worker at Catholic Social Services in Wilkes-Barre.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Robert Kennedy; and by a sister, Margaret Worthington.
Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Maryann Huver Kennedy; children, Shawn Kennedy, State College; Colleen Kennedy, Philadelphia; Casey Kennedy, Atlanta, Ga.; Joseph Kennedy, Mountain Top; brothers, Jerry and James Kennedy, Ohio.
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, 363 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with Msgr. Joseph Kelley officiating. Family and friends are invited to call from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church on Tuesday.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre.
["The Times Leader", Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Sunday, August 9, 2009, Page 8a - submitted by Claire Moran)

Gary Lee Glenn
Gary Lee Glenn, the 11 year old son of John A. and Geneva Knight Glenn of Medicine Park, Okla., and former residents of Tremont City, died in the Fort Sill, Okla., hospital at 4 a.m. Friday as the result of injuries suffered when he was struck by an automobile March 21. Gary was born in Springfield, Nov. 14, 1947. He attended Tremont City school until about two years ago, when his parents moved to Oklahoma. Survivors in this area include a grandmother, Mrs. Lelia Knight of Tremont City; a great-grandfather, Harry E. Neff of Cambridge, and an aunt, Mrs. Janet Delawder of Springfield. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church, Medicine Park. Burial will be in Oklahoma. Gary's body was taken to the Lawton funeral home, Lawton, Okla. [Springfield Daily News, Saturday March 28 1959 - Submitted by: Karen Rathbun]

Pleasant Giddings
Pleasant Giddings, 80, did at 7 a.m. Friday at his home in Donnelsville.
Mr. Giddings was born in Clifton, O., Jan. 21, 1859. Mr. Giddings was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and had been a resident of Clark Co for the past 40 years.
He leaves one son, Albert, of Donnelsville; three daughters, Mrs. Viola Evans, of Springfield; Mrs. Ruth Trieb of Columbus, and Mrs. Esta May Kinsella of Donnelsville; fourteen grandchildren and a great granddaughter. The body was taken to the Jackson Funeral Home and will be removed to the residence Saturday morning. It will be returned to the funeral home Sunday morning for services at 2 p.m., with burial in Enon Cemetery. [Springfield (O) Daily News, Friday Oct. 27 1939 - Submitted by: Karen Rathbun]

Mrs. Ina Giddings
Mrs. Ina Rachel M. Giddings, 50, of Donnelsville, died Wednesday night at the city hospital. She was born and reared in Clark County.
Mrs. Giddings was a member of the Luthern church of Donnelsville. She leaves her husband, Pleasant Giddings, one son, Albert and three daughters, Mrs. C. J. Evans of this city and Mrs. Harry Trieb and Miss Esther May, both of Donnelsville. The body was taken to the Jackson funeral home. [Springfield (O) Daily News, Thursday, May 3, 1923 - Submitted by Karen Rathbun]

Robert W. Downs
Robert W. Downs Jr., 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Downs Sr., Dayton, Rout 10, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Downs of Springfield, died at 2:55 a.m. Saturday in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Dayton, where he was admitted Friday as a patient. Survivors, besides the parents and paternal grandparents, are one sister, Helen; one brother, Melvin, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Brown, of Barbersville, Ky. The body was taken to a Dayton funeral home. [Springfield (O) News-Sun -- Submitted By: Karen Rathbun]

Herman Lewis (Slim) Downs, Jr., of 825 Cypress St. died at 9:50 a.m. Saturday in the Clark County Sanatorium, three days before his 41st birthday. He had been a patient there since September, 1954.

Born April 24, 1915, in Springfield, he was the son of Herman and Edna Knight Downs and lived here nearly all his life. He formerly was employed by the Hill Coal Co. His brother, Sgt. First Class Morgan Downs, was one of Springfield's first fatalities in the Korean conflict, having been killed July 8, 1950, in Korea.

A member of the First Baptist Church, young Herman is survived by his mother, Edna, Springfield; four brothers, Robert W, , Fletcher O.; Charles W., New Carlisle; Merle A., Springfield, and Cecil T., U.S. Army, stationed in Pittsburg, Pa.

His body was removed to the Richards Memorial Home and will be taken Sunday evening to the Cypress st. address. It then will be returned to the Memorial Home Tuesday, where services will be held 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. Edgar F. Drumel of the First Baptist Church and the Rev. Dale Ulery of the Brethern in Christ Church. Burial will follow in Enon Cemtery. [Springfield (O) Daily News - Submitted By: Karen Rathbun]

John Bowser
John Bowser, 81 one of the county's prominent farmers died Monday at his home, the Black Horse Tavern, two miles south of North Hampton. Mr. Bowser has been retired from active farming for a number of years.
He was born in Montgomery County, but had made Clark Co. his home for fifty years. He was a member of the Church of the Brethern of Donnels Creek. He leaves five children: Mrs. Mary Etta Barnhart at home, George H. Bowser, William F. Bowser, A.K. Bowser and I.J. Bowser all of Clark Co.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Brethern. Burial will be made in the Donnelsville Cemetery. [The Springfield Daily News - Submitted by: Karen Rathbun]

George H. Bowser
Funeral services for George H. Bowser, 77, of New Carlisle, Rt.3 will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Richards Memorial Home, with burial in Ferncliff Cemetery. Mr. Bowser died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday in his residence following several years of failing health. Born in Clark Co. Aug 19,1870, the son of John and Mariah Funderburg Bowser, he formerly resided in North Hampton and in Springfield, being a lifetime resident of Clark Co. He was a member of the Donnelscreek Church of the Brethern. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Little of Columbus; 8 sons, Clarence of New Carlisle, Rt.3; Chester of South Vienna, Clyde of Piqua, john of Troy; Cecil, Clinton, Clement, all of Springfield and Carl of Springfield, Rt.2. Three brothers, William of North Hampton, A.K. Bowser of Springfield, Rt. 1, and I.J. Bowser of Michigan; one sister Mrs, George Barnhart of Springfield, and 20 grandchildren. [Springfield (O) Daily News - Submitted by: Karen Rathbun]

Albert G. Aldrich
Albert G. Aldrich, 63 of West Alexandria, Oh. native of Springfield, died at 6:15 p.m.Monday in his home. Born March 23, 1892, son of William and Emma Aldrich. Was a veteran of World War 1, up to 4 years ago was employed as an orderly and guard at the Veterans Hospital in Dayton. Survivors include his widow, Francis Cahill Aldrich, five sons, Elmer of Springfield, and Albert, David, Charles and William of West Alexandria, and a daughter Miss Lois Ann Aldrich also of West Alexandria; brother, Harry of Kenna, LA and five grandchildren. [Springfield Daily News, Oct 11 1955 - Submitted by: Karen Rathbun]

Arthur Glenn Aldrich
Arthur Glenn Aldrich, 8, died of pneumonia at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willliam H. Knight, 1618 W. Pleasant St. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Aldrich. Funeral will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday from the residence. Burial Enon Cemetery. [Springfield (Oh) Daily News, Oct 29 1918 - Submitted By: Karen Rathbun]

Mrs. Lillie A. Bowser
Mrs. Lillie A. Bowser, 78; a native of Clark Co., died at 8:35 p.m. Friday in the home of a son, Clinton Bowser, 970 Gothic Street, where she resided. Born January 30, 1871, she was the daughter of Edmond and Amanda Wilson West and has resided in this county all her life. She was a member of the Wilson Chapel Christian Church near Plattsburg and attended the First United Presbyterian Church of Springfield. Surviving besides Clinton are a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Little of Columbus, seven other sons, Clarence 'W. of New Carlisle, Rt. 3; Chester of South Vienna Rt 1; Clyde of Piqua; John of Pleasant Hill; Carl, Clement, Cecil of Springfield. 21 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Body to Richard Funeral Home. [Springfield (Oh) Daily News, Jun 18 1949 - Submitted by: Karen Rathbun]

WILLIAM T. DIXON
William T. Dixon, 77, died Monday in his Kimbrough, Ala. residence after an illness of seven weeks. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Edna Poling, Mrs. Anna Garrette, Mrs. Elvalee Rice and Mrs. Estella Harris, all of Springfield. The body will be removed to the Richards funeral home Wednesday noon for private services Thursday at 2 p.m.. Burial will be made in Enon Cemetery. [SPRINGFIELD DAILY NEWS, Wednesday Oct 23 1923 - Submitted by: Karen Rathbun]

JACK ARLIN THACKER
Jack Arlin Thacker, four days old, died Wednesday, at 11:30 p.m. at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey C. Thacker, 1618 W. Pleasant st. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Betty and Cora; one brother, Gene; and his grandmotheers. Mrs. Ella Knight, of Springfield; and Mrs. Florence Thacker, of Marion.
The body was removed to the Coffman Funeral Parlor, where services will be held Friday at 10 a.m.. Burial will be made in Fletcher Chapel Cemetery. [Springfield Daily News, Thursday Jan. 16, 1936 - Submitted by Karen Rathbun]

GEORGE W. THACKER
As a result of apoplexy suffered seven days ago, George W. Thacker 50, died at 5:15 p.m. Sunday at his home in the Royal Apartments at 25 E. North St. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Coffman funeral home.
Mr. Thacker was employed by The Standard Plumbing Co. He had been a resident of Springfield for the last 20 years, except for a short time spent in Columbus. He was affiliated with the Central Christian Church.
Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Eliza Florence Thacker; three sons, Elmer of Chillicothe, O., Dewey and Wilbur Thacker of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Crable of this city; two brothers, Joseph Thacker of Springfield and Jonie Thacker of Chillicothe; and a sister Mrs. Lillian Swain of Dayton. [Springfield Daily News - Submitted by Karen Rathbun - Monday Jan. 21, 1929]

FRANCES T (WHITE) SMITH
DEATH REPORTED
Relatives in Springfield has received word of the death of Mrs. Frances T. (White) Smith, formerly of Springfield, in Tippecanoe City, Tuesday, Feb 14. Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mrs. Smith's son, William Smith, 528 S. Third st., Tippecanoe City. Friday, Feb 17 at 2:30 p.m.. Friends and relatives are invited. [Springfield Daily News, Feb. 16, 1933 pg 14 - Submitted by Karen Rathbun]

ANNA E. POLING
Mrs. Anna E. Poling, 69, of 1431 W. Clark st, died at 2:25 a.m. Thursday at the City Hospital. She had been in failing health for a number of years, and seriously ill for the past week.
Mrs. Poling was born in Clark County, Oct 1, 1870, daughter of Isaac and Margaret Jacobs White. She had lived in Clark County her entire life.
Mrs. Poling was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She leaves her husband, Charles; four daughters, Mrs. Harry Sager of Springfield, Mrs. Joe Ziegler of Clark County, Mrs. Luther Knief and Mrs. Orlie Bennett, both of Springfield; five sons, Harvey and Lester Poling of Dayton, and Isaac, Charles and Forest of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Ella Knight of Springfield; two brothers, George White of Springfield and James White of Dayton; 27 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Calvary Baptist Church, with burial in Enon Cemetery. [Springfield Daily News - Submitted by: Karen Rathbun]

CHARLES E POLING
CHARLES POLING DIES AT AGE 80
Funeral services for Charles E Poling, 80, who died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday in his home, 1451 W. Clark st., will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Calvary Baptist Church, with burial in Enon Cemetery. The body was removed to the Richards Memorial Home, and will be taken to the residence Friday evening.
He was born in Clark County July 3, 1864, the son of Granville and Fannie Sperling Poling, and had resided in this county all his life. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist church, and was a retired molder, formerly employed by the International Harvester Co.
Survivors include four sons, Harvey of Dayton, Isaac of New Carlisle, Route 1, Lester and Forrest, both of Springfield, four daughters, Mrs, Effie Sager, Mrs. Rella Knief and Mrs. Margaret Bennett, all of Springfield, Mrs. Bessie Zeigler of Springfield, Route 2; a brother, George of Springfield, Route 4; 27 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.. [Springfield Daily News, Friday Dec 15, 1944 pg 20 - Submitted By: Karen Rathbun]

WILLIAM H KNIGHT
DEATH CAUSED BY PNEUMONIA
William H. Knight Succumbs at Age of 80 Years
Following an illness of one week with pneumonia, William H. Knight, 80 , of 1618 W. Pleasant st. died at his home at 5:10.a.m. Monday.
Mr. Knight leaves his widow, Mrs. Ella Knight; eight children, Harry D. Knight of Tremont, and Arthur O., William H. Jr., Russell E. Knight, Mrs, Jennie Stoneburner, Mrs. Mildred Thacker, Mrs. Nellie Stabler, Mrs. Edna Downs, all of this city, and 18 grandchildren. Born in Springfield, Mr. Knight spent most of his life here. He was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge No. 279, of Yellow Springs, O., for more than 50 years. [Springfield Daily News, Monday April 13, 1931 - Submitted By: Karen Rathbun]

ALBERTA BOWSER
ALBERTA A. BOWSER, 62 died November 18, 1963 in her home. She was born Oct. 19, 1906. Lived 970 Gothic Street. She had been a Springfield resident for forty years. She was a native of Allegheny Co., Pa.; the daughter of Peter and Nettie (Johnson) Knapp. She was the wife of Clinton Bowser, whom died July 12, 1961. A member of First United Presbyterian Church. She leaves a son, Gary Bowser of Pensocola, Fl; a sister, Mrs. Lea Roberts of Washington, C.H.; a brother, James W. Knapp of Bainbridge, Rt. 1. Burial will be in Rosehill Burial Park. [Submitted by Karen Rathbun]

ELMER F. ALDRICH
ELMER F. ALDRICH, 72 of 1350 Vester Ave., died at 1 p.m. Sunday June 23, in his residence. He was born July 9, 1912 in Springfield., the son of Albert G and Jennie M. (Knight) Aldrich. He was formerly with Robbins and Myers. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Marshall (Dolly) Lail, Springfield; 2 sons Elmer L, Huber Heights, and Robert C.G., Springfield; 2 step daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Audrey) Inlow, Des Moines, IA.; Elizabeth Collins, Springfield, one step-son, E. Virgil Circle, Springfield, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother Glenn. His body was taken to the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services wil be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with burial in Enon Cemetery. [SPRINGFIELD NEWS- SUN, about 1984 ( no date provided on newspaper clipping) - Submitted By: Karen Rathbun]

LEANN CAROL RUNNER (STABLER)
LEANN CAROL RUNNER (STABLER) went home to be with the Lord, May 2, 1999, as a result of an aneurysm. She was born February 21, 1968, in Springfield, Ohio and is survived by her parents, Nelson and Carol Stabler of Springfield and a son, Darrian Runner. She is also survived by her sister and
brother-in-law, Andrea and Joe Chaffin of Xenia; grandmother, Gertrude Tuckerman, Springfield; a niece and nephew, Alainia and Adam Bealett; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was blessed with many very special friends; especially, Sharon Woodard and family and Rob Kellum and family. Leann, a graduate of Kenton Ridge High School was active in music, band, and all sports. She attended Ohio State University as a music major, was very active in Youth activities, especially music at First Christian Church in Springfield. Leann was known for her enthusiasm and zest for life, and she had a growing interest in pro-wrestling. Leann was employed by a contractor at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Services will be held at Richards, Raff, & Dunbar Memorial Home on Friday, May 7, 1999, at 10 a.m. with Mr. Dave Cordrey, Senior Minister of First Christian Church will be officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Memorial Home, Memorial donations may be made in memory of Leann to her four year old son, Darrian Runner, at any Security National Bank of Springfield, Ohio. [Springfield News-Sun, Wednesday, May 5, 1999 - Submitted by Karen Rathbun]

FRANK A. "HUCK" BOWSER
FRANK A. "HUCK" BOWSER 80, of Springfield, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 19, 2003, at 7:45 p.m. in Eaglewood Care Center following an extended illness. He was born April 2, 1923, in Springfeld, Ohio, the son of Chester and Ethyl (Rathbun) Bowser. Frank was proud to have served in the United States Navy during World War II. He served his career as a Springfield police officer starting in 1950. He worked various departments from traffic control to the detective division retiring as a Sargeant in 1976. Frank was a past member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 72 and current member of the American Legion Post 787. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Dorothy (Gannon) Bowser; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Linda Bowser; a daughter, Sandra K. Hardman all of Springfield. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Deirdre, Todd and Jeff Bowser, Kevin and Brian Kellum and Jason Hardman; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Frances LeMaster; sister-in-law, Virginia Gannon; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Jean Baird. Frank will be missed by those who enjoyed his friendiness and sense of humor. The family would like to express gratitude and thanks to the staff and workers at Eaglewood Care Center for their loving care of Frank. We are also grateful to the doctors who worked with him especially this last five years. The family will receive friends in the Jackson Lytle and Ingling Funeral Home, North Limestone Chapel. A Dignity Memorial Provider, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday 22, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Scott Bresess officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. [Springfield News-Sun, Thursday, August 21, 2002 - Submitted By: Karen Rathbun]

Catherine Rathbun Garber
CATHERINE RATHBUN GARBER born March 2, 1910 in Springfield, Ohio, died at the age of 90 after many years of failing health. She was a long time resident of Eaglewood Care Center. A life long resident of Springfield, she was the daughter of Pern T. Rathbun and Anna Marie Scanlon Rathbun. She was a long standing member of the First Luthern Church and other various organizations. Her husband Vernon H. Garber preceded her in death in 1996. She is survived by her niece, Sally A. Neumann and husband, George H. Neumann II; three great-nieces, Missy A. Kuptz, Kimberlee J. Caruso, Heather L. Mellor; one great-nephew, George (Chip) Neumann; four great great nephews; two great great nieces all of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania; two cousins, Mae Applegate and Martha Fromm of Springfield, Ohio. Friends may call Thursday, January 22,2004 from 6 p.m. until time of services at 7 p.m. in the Jackson Lytle & Ingling Funeral Home, North Limestone Street. Private entombment will take place Friday in the Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum. [Springfield News-Sun, Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - Submitted by Karen Rathbun]

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