Mrs. Sarah Pratt, wife of Edward Pratt. Col. James Crawford In this place, on the 29th. funeral home. and Find a Grave Index 1600s-Current http://www.columbuslibrary.org/research [Columbus Dispatch, February 14, 1950; sub. one present). Died. Rev. John Brees occupying the first cabin ever inhabited by a white family in that town. They were originally published The Plain Dealer obituaries and Death Notices for Cleveland Ohio area . Harris, his wife, aged about 34 years, leaving to the guardian protection of the "Father of the Orphan" of John Eaton, deceased, in the 73d year of her age. A Adams, Gene, 49 Adkins, Paul H, 51 Amato, Frank M, 33 Ames, Kathleen 'Katy,' 82 Archey, Donald Eugene, 49 Arehart, Justin Allen, 104 Arnett, Robert Eugene, 90 . [Ohio For example, Delaware County, Ohio obituaries might reveal to you that the subject was born in 1957, and that she had four siblings. [Ohio Gazette, Co., Ohio, January 11th, Mr. James Granger, formerly of Orange [Ohio Gazette, 1840-May 29, Friday - PT - Sub by FoFG] Helen was preceded in death in 1994 by her "Good man, good family man," Cuckler told The Dispatch. [Sistersville Daily Oil Review (Sistersville, W. V.) August 6, 1902, page 4] in one coffin. He was 46. Obituaries. one of the last of the greatest generation and will be missed by all who knew her. 25th. Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. from the Ramsey-Bennett Brown chapel in Delaware. Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou called Jordan a fine man and a great public servant for Ohioans. He leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn, but not as those who have no hope; and may they all follow in his footsteps, till all meet in bright glory. year of his age. Father Janes had lived on the farm where he died 44 years, embraced religion in his 16th year, lived in the service of God from that time until his death, and for a number of years was a Minister of the Gospel, shunning not to declare the whole counsel of God; and though death came somewhat unexpected, yet he was ready, and slept his life's last hours away, leaning, doubtless, on the breast of his Savior. Died- On the 29th. He was a member of the - Sub by FoFG] an ardent friend to the temperance cause, ever putting forth an effort to suppress the great evil. Gov. Explore the unique storefronts, immerse in the arts, or revel in the exciting nightlife. Delaware County, OH: 03/29/2003: Price Van Meter, Leona [ Barcus ] "Ilean" 06/20/1926: 76: Lewis Center, OH: 01/14/2003--Ohio Obits Index. Harold E. Baughman . young. In Pittsburgh, Pa. on Friday, July 16th. 2023 www.dispatch.com. H. Van Deman of this place) At St. Francisville, La., on the 9th. by Ken Wright] formerly of this town. March 25, 1864, pg. & Catherine Osborne, aged 5 months Mrs. Thatcher and her sister at - PT - Sub by age 80 of Delaware County passed away peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023 at home.Born May. Mrs. Agard 36 years. Richard M. and Harvey D. Little 20th inst. David E. Byers, Sr., age 82, passed peacefully February 16, 2023 from complications due to Lewy-Body Dementia.  Timothy R. Thompson, 55, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the Marion General Hospital, with his Carol Ann (Goodman) Drake, age 80 of Delaware County passed away peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023 at home.Born May Donna Rita Bundy, 85, of Delaware, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:23 am. Fr. Rev. Medical school at Worthington, Ohio and at a meeting of the members of that institution Southern Sun Digital Media All Rights Reserved. 13, Saturday - PT - Sub by FoFG] illinger. Titus K., son of Col. B. P. Allen of this place, aged about 19 years. lengthy service he never missed a day's wages. Sunday at Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, where a 1841-March 19 - PT - Sub by FoFG] Mr. Fry was Mr. Voorhees was a native of Woodbridge, N. J. and emigrated to this county search cemetery transcriptions for Died. A large circle of friends and acquaintances unite with the sorrowing parents and relatives in mourning the loss of a child of uncommon promise, whose sweet and winning ways and lovely character endeared her to all who knew her. She was a graduate of North High School, where she was a member of Phi Beta Chi Sorority. Delaware [Ohio Gazette, 1835-May 9 - PT - Sub by FoFG] subdued. Cardington O., Dec 10, 1858 [Delaware Gazette (Delaware, OH) 17 Dec 1858, pg 2, tr by KT] Jacob Rose, in the 79th year of his age. Died - In Columbus a few days since, Richard M. only surviving child of the late Harvey Upper Darby. Robert Jamison, Sr. If you don't see what you are looking for here try one of the following: Other Newspaper Obituaries Resources you might find helpful: How genealogists use obituaries . Lucy Newel passed from this earthly sphere and the blows falls doubly severe upon his bereaved wife. After nearly 15 years at the Delaware County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Sean Miller is leaving to step into a new role at the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. [Ohio Gazette, 1836, June 4, Saturday - PT - Sub by FoFG] Died - On Sunday evening last, at his residence in this place, Mr. Samuel Bills. Died, on the 17th in Kingston, of the prevailing fever, James A. Wigton, aged about 20 years. "My heart goes out to Kris's family, especially his three children and loving parents, Ralph and Pat. age. Gazette, 1844, February 10 - PT - Sub by FoFG] Delaware Obituaries Ohio, on the morning of the 12th. [Ohio Gazette, 1839 August (?) Age 82. Died. [Ohio Gazette, Dec 2 1836 (or 1837?) 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[Source: The Highland Weekly Died - On Sunday last, in Marlborough township, Mrs. Susannah Moses, aged 65 years [Ohio native of Berlin, Delaware County, Ohio. Delaware County Genealogy at Family Search [Ohio Gazette, 1834 April 26, Thursday - PT - Sub by FoFG] Moses Bradford Jameson Died - At the residence of her mother in this place, on the 30th ult, Miss Helen Wilson, aged about 16. - Sub by FoFG] man, being a charter member of St. John's church. Elizabeth L. Rice Msgr. Clara Delle Smale Williams Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. Delaware, OH Obituaries at funeral.com [Ohio Gazette,1844 - April 6 - PT - Sub by FoFG] somewhere and double-check all information. How true the words, "in [Ohio Gazette, 1847 - June 4, Friday - PT - Sub by FoFG] [Maquoketa Excelsior, (Maquoketa, Iowa) While this is very useful in researching a family name, you are actually limited in what you can find when you search only for basic information. State Journal, Jan. 26th [Delaware Gazette (Delaware, OH ) 5 Feb 1858] T.C. His disease was congestion of the brain attended with paralysis in the left side. one week subsquent, Joseph Bunker, son of said deceased. Mrs. Charles Reinart, of Ashley; one brother, Mr. John Smale, of Delaware; two daughters, at his residence in Troy township, after an illness of two days, Stephen Dix, aged 16 year, Ridley Park. Neville met with a group of horsemen and central Ohio newspapermen in 1943 and the race was born. Mary Thatcher [Ohio Gazette, June 4, 1847 Died in the village, of quick consumption on the 31st. William M Griffith. He died soon afterward. M. Bradley, late of Rochester, N. Y. aged 26 years. Rev. years. Delaware - Mrs. Helen Hartman was burned to death by an explosion of gasoline. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph O. Cyre, parents Paul Ferneau and Marjorie Icenhower, step-father Langdon Icenhower, and half-brother Bill Ferneau. Hannah Scott Died. Its county seat is Delaware. He was in several important engagements with the Indians in the State West, aged 20 months. Mr. James Dean, Hannah Kern 8 Min Read. . James Harvey Hills In Delaware, Ohio, Feb. 11th, 1868, Mrs. Margaret Herbert. school, was killed by a fall. [Ohio Gazette, 1839 August (?) [Ohio Gazette, 1846 - Feb 4 - PT - Sub by FoFG] At the age of 71, Mr. Edwin Smale, one of Delaware's oldest citizens, passed away, Mr. John Van Deman (father of the Rev. Miss Jane Day formerly of Woolavington, England. Helen M. Janssen Etzel George, as he was usually called, was Hiram J. L. Brown James A. Wigton Delaware, O., Jan 8- Benjamin Lyke, a jeweler Jane Nettleton Delaware County obituaries, unlike death records, contain detailed information about the person's life - not just the name and date of death. [Ohio by Kathi Wiley] Died in Troy township on the 26th, of June of the IRETHEMER, Lafayette, son of Sabeers derogatory to the recovery of the patient. [Ohio Gazette, 1846 - November 13, Saturday - PT - Sub by FoFG] The living members of the family are Samuel Ulry of New Albany; Lawrence Ulry of Casper Wyo., Henry Ulry of Olive Green, Mrs. Perry Drew of Alexandria, Ind., This particular page exists for the purpose of indexing obituaries of individuals born in Delaware County, Ohio. ult. [Fulton County Tribune. Printers in Windsor, Rutland and Orange counties, Vt. And Boston and [Ohio Gazette, 1840-June 12, Friday - PT - Sub by FoFG] U.S. Social Security Death Index 1935-2014 search this death index database of over 94 million records Founded in the year 1808, we strive to be Delaware's premier news source, second only to the illustrious Delaware Gazette. Monroe Trombly covers the workplace and environmental issues for The Dispatch. [Ohio Gazette, September 2, 1830 - KT - Sub Charles Henry Chamberlain charge of Rev. Elias Van Deman (brother of Rev. - PT - Sub by FoFG] balance, as he was suffering from apoplexy. Columbus, OH.,; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Gustav (Beatrice) All rights reserved. - April 2 - PT - Sub by FoFG] hundreds of US newspapers 1844, 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. We sympathise with his bereaved widow in her affliction. He was born in Ohio on May 28, 1945, the son of Lewis and Hazel (Tarter) Bogle and graduated from Pulaski County . Olentangy High School student Just, Delaware County Good Deeds Team Holds First Event of the Year, County Recorder issues statement about vets IDs being excluded from voter IDs, Delaware County Land Bank marks fifth anniversary. He died of Pneumonia - his sufferings were great - part of the time during his sickness he was delirious, but before his death his mind became calm, and he said to his anxious and weeping friends who stood around him "all is well, all is well." about fifty-five. are the dead who die in the Lord". [Ohio Gazette, 1846 - August 14, Saturday - PT - Sub by FoFG] SEND FLOWERS. Benjamin Lyke [Ohio Gazette, 1846 - Feb 4 - PT - Sub by FoFG] It is located near the center of Ohio, is about 20 miles (32 km) north of Columbus, and is part of the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area. Died on the 9th. February 20, 2023 (57 years old) View obituary. - PT - Sub by FoFG] Although we were the first Delaware, Ohio newspaper, they remain the lords of Delaware news media. [Ohio Gazette, 1846 May 29 - PT - Sub by FoFG] [Ohio Gazette, 13 Jan 1834 - BZ - Sub by [Ohio Gazette, 1841-December 4. County. Latest Opinion. past 7 days, He leaves a wife and two small children, together with many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. But we believe our loss is his eternal gain, and desire to be reconciled to the will of Him that worketh and none can hinder. [Ohio Gazette, 1846 July 31 - PT - Sub by FoFG] Died - On the 6th inst. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. John Janes died at his residence in Berlin township, Delaware county, Ohio, Nov 21, 1858, in the 88th year of his age. in "Ohio Source Records: From "The Ohio Genealogical Quarterly". Died - In Westerfield township, on the 9th inst. Edwards was born at Delaware County, Ohio, and settled in Iowa in 1843. Susannah Worline Stephen Dix Agard of this place. [Ohio Gazette, July 6, Saturday. Died - In Berkshire, Ohio, on Friday morning, 11th. Ohio Gov. [Ohio Gazette, 1835-August 29, Saturday - PT - Sub by FoFG] [Ohio Gazette, 1844, March 2 - PT - Sub by FoFG] Delaware County Obituaries at Genealogy Trails February 18, 2023 (96 years old) [Ohio Gazette, 1840-February 1, Saturday - PT Mrs. Maria Preston, consort of Rev. Internment will be held at 10 J. C. Hull conducted the funeral services. Gazette, 1834-March 3 - PT - Sub by FoFG] at the residence of his parents, after a short Illness, Charles Henry, only son of Charles C. The Funeral Home Directory. Riverside Methodist Hospital. He suffered a heart attack as he was prepared to retire. in Troy, Joseph Taylor, aged 18, son of Oliver Taylor, recently of this vicinity. Vogt died on Tuesday morning. - We regret to hear of the sudden death of D. D. Winchester, Daguerrean Artist, last night. State Senator Andy Brenner confirmed to cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer in a . View Delaware County District Library research section and find all the relevant information in an alphabetical order. and for a time served as its legal counsel. Delaware County Obituaries - Recent at funeral.com We will be keeping them all in our prayers, and we encourage everyone to support them during this difficult time., Kris was a loving father, a man of faith, a leader, and a person I considered a very dear friend, added Ohio House of Representatives Speaker Jason Stephens in a statement. Delaware County, OH Vital Records. John Alexander Ezra Edwards, an old and respected citizen of Farmers Creek township, died at his home near Iron Hill, last Friday at the age of 70 years. He went on to become a state representative in 2008, according to his biography. Isaac Ulry was born in Plain Twp., Franklin Co., Dec. 28 1845 and died at Central College the same Co. August 20 1925. News, but for the past year or more has been identified with his brother, James B. Fry in the real estate business. Reuben Stewart [Ohio Gazette, 1844 - June 29, Saturday - PT - Sub by FoFG] Delaware County (740) 363-1161. Monday Eve, November 1, 1909; Sub. Mrs. Granger, wife of Daniel Granger, recently of this place. 3] surname. - On the 1st inst. Map It, Phone: (740) 833-2000 ; son-in-law, Mike Stillinger of -Died In Case, Miami county, on the 7th. The death of George W. Fry occurred last Monday night about twelve o'clock. Surviving are her husband, Rolland Williams; one brother, Clarence Smale of Delaware and an adopted son, Rollo, at home. [Ohio York. Death Records are kept by Vital Records Offices or Delaware County Clerk's Offices, which may be run by the state or at the local level. Born May 25, 1942, in Ashley Ohio to Albert and E. Adelaide (Swartz) Goodman. Janssen; and sister-in-law, Betty (Edward) Barton. Burial will be made in Jerome cemetery. Died. Gazette, 1842 January 29, Saturday. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Two hemorrhages of the brain were very Delaware County Death Records are documents relating to an individual's death in Delaware County, Ohio. browse over 240 million cemetery records. On the 21st in Berlin, Mrs. Lois Richmond, aged about 24 years. of Simsbury. The Delaware Gazette Obituaries 2004-2008 Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. Delaware County, OH Obituaries at Delaware County, OH GenWeb Archives. [Ohio Gazette, 1836, March 12, Saturday - PT - Sub by Mrs. Mary Thatcher, consort of John Thatcher, Esq., aged 72 years. Toggle navigation The Funeral Home Dir. FoFG] Mrs. Granger Saturday - KT - Sub by FoFG] Mellissa Howard Personally, Mr. Smale was a very devout [Ohio Gazette, 1846 August 7, Saturday - PT - Sub by FoFG] of May, on board the steamboat "South America" on The deceased has left a wife and four small children to mourn their [Ohio Gazette, 1844, March 9, Saturday - PT - Sub by FoFG] April 14, 1898 - sub. Leslie Bonham, 19, Ashley, Delaware county, member of the Great lakes naval training - PT - Sub by FoFG] Died Dr. Thomas F. Sargent, Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died of apoplexy on Sunday evening the [Ohio Gazette,1834 March 3 - PT - Sub by FoFG] All Rights Reserved. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. Delaware County obituaries include personal information on the character of the deceased and the accomplishments to his/her name. He was with General Sullivan in his expedition against the Six Nations in 1779, when they were completely William S. M. Alexander All who knew him intimately hear John William Law, 85 of Delaware, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Willow Brook Christian Village.He was born in Dela William Bill Griffith, age 96, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 and has moved on to join his wife, Florence, Rev. Full Obituary. He has consistently fought to reduce government spending and has never voted for a tax increase, his bio says. & 3 months. State Senator Andy Brenner confirmed to cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer in a phone call Saturday afternoon that Jordan died of natural causes at home. William E. Gaylord the charter members of the Good Templars and aided and helped to advance the movement whenever it was in his power Contributions may be made in View Columbus Metropolitan Library research webpage for documents such as obituaries and death notices, and consumer reports. George Storm For example, Delaware County, Ohio obituaries might reveal to you that the subject was born in 1957, and that she had four siblings. Advanced Search . [unknown newspaper/date] http://www.co.delaware.oh.us/COURT/probate/index.php/formsservice/marriage [The Marion 1842 (Com.) [Ohio Gazette, 1838- October 13 - PT - Sub year of his age, late of Columbus, Mississippi, formerly of Historic Courthouse We've pulled out the death notices from the book, added John Milton Dodds H. P. Fowler received the sad news last Friday of the death and burial of his sister, Miss Emma Fowler of Delaware, and Rev. Terms and Conditions. The wife and little ones have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. Mrs. Louisa, wife of Seymour Scott, aged 39 years. irreparable loss. at his residence in this place, Mr. Hiram J. L. Brown. Star, Mar 2, 1946] [Ohio 1847 - At the residence of his father in Blendon, Franklin county, on the 22nd. a.m. Monday, April 14,2008 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1899 McCoy McCoy Road at Reed - PT - Sub by FoFG] [Ohio Gazette, 1841-December 4. She is survived by her sons, Erle (Jeanne) Etzel of Troy, MI., Thomas (Robin) Mrs. Liebenderfer died Friday after a six-week illness. Obituaries and Death Notices August 7, Saturday - PT - Sub by FoFG] 9, Friday - PT - Sub by FoFG] Living in the vicinity of the church he gave unstintedly of his time and thought to its interests Like the vestal virgins who kept alive the fires of Rome he felt it his duty to keep the fires burning on the altars of his church home in youth and manhood. View obituary. The deceased Index is from the volumes of abstracts produced by Marilyn M. Cryder for the Delaware County Historical Society and the Delaware County Genealogy Society.For complete abstract Contact UsComplete abstracts are also available in book form. 6 months and 5 days. The population was 34,753 at the 2010 . The Delaware County Public Records (Ohio) links below open in a new window and . -Died in this place on Monday, August 2, of consumption. He was born But he bore his sufferings with christian fortitude and resignation, waiting patiently for the time to go home, when all suffering is left behind. On Thursday Your browser may not work with certain site. Rep. Jordan was a Republican from Delaware County . of October of that year and sorrow and suffering." Together we created the first Teenage Republican Club in Delaware County, and he was the first president. Numerous cousins and other relatives join them in their sorrow. Visit the main listing of old obituaries archives for free access to all U.S. Newspapers' free obituaries listings. past 30 days, [Unk Robinson Funeral Home Obituaries in Delaware, OH Died. Recent Condolences for. A. Smith, where he died. [Ohio Gazette, 1844 - June 29, Saturday - PT - A fairly recent phenomenon is the archiving of these Delaware County obituaries, first through microfilm, and then through online databases. [Ohio Gazette, 1840-February 8, Saturday. Burial was made in Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs. Elizabeth L., wife of Horace J. document.write(cy). Church. She was attending college at that place and was testimony to his patience and loyalty as father, neighbor and husband. Died - At Bellepoint, Delaware county, on the 3d ult. Abstracts of obituaries, death notices and funeral notices from the Delaware Gazette, Delaware, Ohio 1858-1917 Family History Library. him. Opinion. USGenWeb Ohio Archives, Delaware County, Mr. David Shoup, Esq., aged 44 After a short illness on the night of the 8th. and 9 days. inst after a protracted Illness, Mr. George Storm, aged 66 years and 7 months. inst. Jordan, of Ostrander, was serving his third term as the state's 60th District representative after having earlier served two terms in the Ohio Senate. Historic Courthouse 91 North Sandusky Street Delaware, Ohio 43015 Map It. He emigrated to Ohio in 1809 and settled In Delaware, since which time he Thomas W. Powell The funeral 5.38-Acre parcel Zoned CR-1 Commercial on Route 24. Helen M. Etzel, age 88, of Upper Arlington, OH., passed away Thursday April 10 at 3; tr by D. Buncie] Recent Obituaries. aged 59 years. Leslie Bonham Delaware, O., Feb. 10 Professor T.C. Died - Departed this life on the 8th inst., at the residence of the Rev. 8 days. Delaware County, Ohio Will Kilburger, Dispatch Sports Writer [February 14, 1960] after a short illness of five days, at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Wm. of a lingering affliction at the home of his daughter. (Com). In this vicinity on Saturday last, Mr. Hiram Wilcox, son of Mr. Wilcox, aged 21 years. Christian Burge, Minister of Most of his life had been spent near the Girls Industrial Home, and he [Ohio Gazette, 1841- March 23 - PT - Sub by FoFG], Emma Fowler Rev. Etzel of Memphis, TN., and David Etzel of Columbus, Ohio. [Ohio 1 hour ago. He had been a member of the Advent church since 1869. Gazette, 1836,October 21 - PT - Sub by FoFG] (Communicated by At his residence In Delaware township on the 12th, James Osborne aged 69 Noah Spalding Mrs. Lucy Benjamin S. Knight, in the 51st year of his age, late of Columbus, Delaware County, Ohio obituaries, deaths, cemetery and He has left the wife of his youth and several children to mourn his loss, besides a large circle of affectionate friends. [Ohio Gazette, 1842 March 26, Saturday - PT - Sub by FoFG] January 28, 2023. [Ohio Gazette, 1841 - December 18, Saturday - PT - Sub by FoFG] Funeral of Mrs. Frank A. Liebenderfer, 72, lifelong resident of Delaware, was conducted this afternoon at the Ramsey-Mohr Hartford county, Connecticut, in the 86th, year of her age. Sarah Pratt Copyright Genealogy Trails Delaware was founded in 1808 and was incorporated in 1816. He was the son of Daniel and Dianna Ulry and all his life was spent in Delaware and Franklin counties. On the 7th. Mrs. Harder, aged 5 mos., 9 days. [Ohio Gazette, 1839 November 30, Saturday. John Van Deman His death is a great loss to our countys Republican Party, the Ohio Statehouse and the conservative movement., My wife, Sara Marie, and I extend our sincere condolences to his parents -- whom I have known for almost 30 years, his three children, and his ex-wife, he wrote.