Sunday, August 16, 2009
Yoho, George Edward L.
He was born July 8, 1939, in Moundsville, the son of the late, Jake Yoho and Alice Olive Long Yoho Daniels.
He was an Army National Guard Veteran; a retired employee from the Moundsville Water Treatment Plant having worked for 32 years, a Mormon by faith, and a member of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ramona Ellen Lilley, and an infant sister, Naomi Helen Yoho.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Alta "Mae" Blake Yoho; two children, Ed, Sr. (Darlene) Yoho, and Brenda (Wayne) Olnick; a grandson, Sgt. Edward L. Jr. (Trisha) Yoho; two great-grandsons, Bryce and Eddie, III; a brother, R. Sidney Yoho; three sisters, Dora Burkey, Alice (John) Gump, and Aurora "Fern" (Lloyd) Lilley; brother-in-law, Paul Lilley; several nieces and nephews; many friends; and his little dog, "Buddy."
Family will receive friends Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville where funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. with Elder Michael Skrzyneki officiating.
Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville, where the Moundsville Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services.
Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com.
(Source: furnished by Betty Cronin, Wheeling Intelligencer, 8 Aug 2009, typed by REH)
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Yoho, Linda L.
She was born April 16, 1947 in Moundsville, WV, a daughter of the late John L. McDonald, Jr. and Mildred M. Warrick Ryan.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Shirley McDonald and her grandparents John and Edith McDonald Sr.
She is survived by her husband Lewis "Jack" Yoho of Moundsville; three sons, Steve McDonald, Lewis Yoho and wife Jody, Robert Yoho and wife Tonya all of Moundsville; one daughter Billie Jo Wise and husband Mike of Moundsville. One brother Timothy McDonald of Washington Lands, WV, and two sisters, Patricia Wayt and husband Larry of Moundsville; Denise Wayne and husband Howard of Proctor, WV; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Linda will be Sunday August 2, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Care Funeral and Cremation Service, 1500 Second Street, Moundsville, WV.
Funeral services will be held in the Care Chapel Monday Augus 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Brian Price Evangelist officiating. Interment to follow in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville.
Online condolences can be offered to the family at: www.carechapel.com.
(Photograph was included.)
(Source: Wheeling Intelligencer, furnished by Betty Cronin, typed by REH)
Monday, May 11, 2009
Alma Lutheran Church and Cemetery

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Henthorn, Lawrence Edward
Lawrence Edward Henthorn
MARRIAGE: Lawrence Henthorn (20) a s/o Robert Henthorn and Sarah E. Cline married Mary Piatt (19) a d/o Howard Piatt and Hulda Headelson on 17 Jan 1933 at Monroe Co., OH.
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)
MARRIAGE: Henthorn - Piatt
A wedding quiet, but impressive in its simplicity was solemnized Tuesday noon at the hotel parlor of the Squire's office where Miss Mary P. Piatt became the bride of Laurence E. Henthorn, Justice of the Peace W.A. Cronin officiating at the exchange of the marriage vows.
Mr. Henthorne (sic) is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Henthorne (sic) of New Matamoras R. 4, while Miss Piatt is the attractive young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Piatt of Graysville R. 1. Both are splendid young people, well and favorably known in their respective communities, where a wide circle of friends are offering congratulations and best wishes to the young couple who are starting married life with every prospect of a pleasant voyage.
(Source: unnamed paper, 19 Jan 1933, reprinted 14 Jan 1983 - furnished by Leona Harrison)
LAND: Public Sale Labor Day, Monday, 7 Sep 1987
We have sold our farm and will offer for sale at Public Auction, the following personal property located 3 miles North of Lower Salem, OH; 3 miles South of Harriettsville, OH; off State Route 145 to Township Road 271. Owners: Lawrence and Mary Henthorn, Route 1, Lower Salem, OH.
OBITUARY: Lawrence E. Henthorn Dies
Lawrence E. Henthorn, 81, of 840 Basswood Avenue, Canal Fulton, [OH], formerly of Noble County died Dec. 30, 1994 at his home. He was born Jan. 8, 1913, in Monroe County, a son of the late Robert J. Henthorn and Sarah Elizabeth Cline Henthorn.
He was a retired employee of B.F. Goodrich Rubber Co., Akron and was associated with the Nazarene Church, Canal Fulton.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Piatt Henthorn, Canal Fulton; one daughter, Mrs. Lemuel (Betty) Kindall, Canal Fulton; two sisters, Ava Travis, New Matamoras, Dorothy Pryor of Marietta; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna and Inez.
Friends were received Jan. 2 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield where services were held Jan. 3 with the Rev. Don Gainer, Jr. officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Graysville, [OH].
(Source: Monroe County Beacon, hand-dated 5 Jan 1995 - furnished by Leona Harrison)
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Henthorn, William T.
Birth information from the IGI.
Birth: Batch #: C514509, Source Call #: 910156
William Henthorn, 18 Jun 1873, Muskingum, OH, son of Ellis H. Henthorn and Laura Tuttle
MILITARY:
William Henthorn served three years with the 3rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Spanish American War in the Phillipines, the Boxer Rebellion in China and with the 148th Infantry Regiment (37th Infantry Division, Ohio National Guard) during the Mexican Punitive Expedition. He continued with that Regiment during the First World War. He rose to the rank of 1st Sergeant of Co. B. He was much decorated: i.e., Spanish War Service Medal, Phillipine Campaign Medal, China Campaign Medal, Mexican Border Service Medal, The Belgian Order, WWI Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal, French C de G., Silver Star with V.
MILITARY: During WWI, he fought in the battles of Ypres Lys, Meuse Argonne,
Lorraine, Champagne Marne, St. Mihiel.
OBITUARY: Veteran of Two Wars Succumbs After Operation - Wm. T. Henthorne Dies at City Hospital, Springfield, Ohio
The Springfield daily papers gave the folowing account of the death and burial of William T. Henthorne, a first cousin of Misses Eldora and Blanche Lang of Woodsfield, [OH].
William T. Henthorne, 48, one of Springfield, Ohio's best known soldiers and a hero of two wars, died at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday night at the city hospital following an operation to remove an obstruction from his bowels.
Henthorne began his career as a soldier in June 1898, when he was enlisted for service in the Spanish American war. Later he served in the Phillipine Islands and was a member of the American expedition into China in the Boxer Uprising. He was one of the first Americans to scale the great Chinese wall when American troops entered Pekin.
Served on Border
At the outbreak of the World War Henthorne again enlisted as a member of Company B, 148th Infantry, Ohio National Guard, and served on the Mexican border as a member of that unit of which he was First Sergeant. Going overseas with his outfit he served throughout the war and took part in every engagement with his company. His service record shows particpations in the Meuse-Argonne, Flanders, Bascarat and Avocourt offensives and other engagements.
Despite his long record for service Henthorne never sustained a wound. He was one of the few men of the 37th division not wounded in action.
Had Many Medals
His list of medals includes a Victory Medal, a Spanish-American War Medal, Chinese Relief Expedition, Phillipine Islands, Border Service and an adjutant's medal of the 37th Infantry received under General Orders while serving with the A.E.F.
At the time of his death Henthorne was caretaker for the Armory of the local Guard units and was First Sergeant of one of the local machine gun companies. He was a member of the Spanish American War Veterans, St. Andrews Lodge of Masons and the Loyal Order of Moose.
He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Henthorne, of 932 Mound St., one brother, C.F. Henthorne of this city and one sister, Mrs. Bessie Bowers also of this city.
Large Funeral
Veterans of five military campaigns, members of St. Andrews Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite body, the Moose lodge, men of the Springfield National Guard companies and hundreds of citizens of Springfield, gathered Friday afternoon to show their respect at the funeral of Sergeant William Henthorne who died Tuesday night at the city hospital following an operation.
Rev. C.F. Irwin, chaplain of the 37th Division, preached the sermon upon the death of this widely-known soldier. Uniformed men acted as pall bearers at the funeral and there were honorary pall bearers from the various organizations to which the Sergeant belonged.
Full military honors were accorded during the final service which was held in Ferncliff cemetery at the lot of old Company B, in the Soldier's mound.
(Source: hand dated newspaper clipping, 8 Dec 1921, from Dener Yoho)
Monday, April 20, 2009
Henthorn, Henry
Henry Henthorn
PARENTS: Eli C. Henthorn and Margaret Hickman
Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington Twp.142-142
Henry Henthorn, 28, OH, miller; Eliza J., 28, OH, keep house
Elisabeth, 7, OH; Quintilla, 5, OH; Victoria B., 3, OH;
John F., 1, OH
Census: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington Twp. #192/196
Henry Henthorn, 37, OH OH OH; Eliza J., 35, w. OH OH OH
Elizabeth A., 16, d. OH OH OH; Victoria B., 13, d. OH OH OH
Charles W., 8, s. OH OH OH; Robert J., 6, s. OH OH OH
Martha M., 3, d. OH OH OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)
RESIDENCES: Henry and Eliza lived on a farm near Rinards Mill, OH.
OBITUARY: Henry Henthorn
Henry Henthorn of Rinards Mill, died 14 Feb 1910, buried Rinards Mill cemetery. born 7 Sep 1842 at Monroe Co., OH. He married Eliza J. Eddy of Antioch on 14 Jan 1863 and they had 10 children, 2 died previously. The 8 survivors are: Mrs L.D. Eaton of Graysville, Tillie Henthorn of Brownsville, Mrs. Archie Harom of Alexandria, OH, Mrs. Ira Horne of Toronto, OH, Charles of Matamoras, Robert of Rinards Mills, James of Lewisville, George of Rinards Mills, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 24 Feb 1910)
Problem: The obit gives the marriage date as 14 Jan 1863 while another source gave the date as 26 Nov 1863 and the "Family Record of Henry Henthorn" listed 1861.
Henthorn Reunion Held at Wolf Run State Park
The annual reunion of the families of the late Henry and Eliza Henthorn was held at the Wolf Run State Park on Sunday, June 30th, [1974].
At noon a delicious dinner was enjoyed and the afternoon was spent visiting, taking pictures, and playing games.
Those attending were:
ASHLAND - Mr. and Mrs. Ira Henthorn; Mrs. Rhea Henthorn and daughter Lois.
COLUMBUS - Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Travis and Chris.
CANAL FULTON - Mr. and Mrs. Lem Kindall, Joyce, Rhonda and David Kindall; Christy and Stephie Markus.
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ross.
AKRON - Tim Ross and Tom Schumaker.
LOUISVILLE - Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Travis and Melissa; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Travis; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stach and Todd.
LOWER SALEM - Mr. and Mrs. Blake Pryor, Jr., Gina and Gregg; Mrs. Blake Pryor, Sr.; Mr. and Mrs. William Pryor and Kari Ann; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Henthorn.
NEW MATAMORAS - Mr. and Mrs. Roy Travis.
Since the last reunion, three marriages, four births, and two deaths were reported.
(Source: Monroe County Beacon, Thursday, 1 Aug 1974 - furnished by Leona Harrison)
Henthorn Reunion Held at Dillon Dam
The relatives of the late Henry and Eliza Henthorn held their tenth annual reunion Sunday, June 29, 1975 at the Dillion Dam Picnic grounds, [near Zanesville, OH].
All enjoyed a picnic lunch at noon after which a meeting was called to order by the president, Dorothy Henthorn, minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary.
Officers were elected for the next year: President, Ivan Harmon, Vice President, Dorothy Henthorn, Secretary and Treasurer, Pamela Stack.
The reunion will be held next year at Shoenbraun Park near New Philadelphia on Sunday, June 27.
The award for the oldest person present was given to Mamie Richards. The award for the youngest present was given to Eric Travis and the award for the ones driving the farthest to attend was given to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pierson. In the afternoon games were played, pictures were taken and all visited, having a good time.
Those attending were:
SEBRING, FLA. - Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pierson and Gene.
COLUMBUS - Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Travis and Christopher, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dillon and Jeffery.
LOUISVILLE - Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Travis and Melissa, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stack and Todd, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Travis and Eric.
NEWARK - Mr. Ivan Harmon, Mrs. Erma Swinehart.
PATASKALA - Mrs. Mamie Richards.
HUBBARD - Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Tobey, Curtis and Eric.
POLK, PA - Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pierson and Terry.
BROWNSVILLE - Mr and Mrs. Ira Henthorn, Mrs. Rhea Henthorn and Lois.
COSHOCTON - Mrs. Betty Honaker.
(Source: newspaper clipping, 14 Jul 1975 - furnished by Leona Harrison)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
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APT Apartment
AVE Avenue
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