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Source: Lima News 
Jan 4, 1940

Cyrus Benjamin Stose

SPENCERVILLE, .Jan. 4—Cyrus Benjamin Stose, 70, died at his home in N. Main-st at noon Wednesday. Surviving are his wife, Clara; three daughters, Mrs. Ed. Kelley, Mrs. William Steiger  and Mrs. Mark Burnett, all of Spencerville; two sons, Elmer, of Spencerville and Jay, of Mendon; two brothers, Allen, of Van Wert and Charles, of Spencerville; and a sister, Mrs. Emma Moore, of Whiting, Ind. Funeral services will he held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the First Federated church with Rev. P. L. Curtiss, pastor, officiating. C. B. Miller and Son, Spencerville, are in charge of funeral arrangements. Burial in Spencerville cemetery.
(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)


Source: Lima News
Jan 12, 1940

John David Sudmoeller

DELPHOS, Jan. 12 — John David Sudmoeller, 83, died at his home, 702 Bank-st, Thursday night after a long illness. Born of pioneer parents here, Sudmoeller lived in Delphos all his life. His parents came from Germany and were among the early settlers in the community. Sudmoeller was a retired carpenter and widely known thru out this section. He was a member of St. John's Catholic church and was affiliated with the Sacred Heart league and with the Catholic Knights of Ohio. He is survived by his son Clarence of this city and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a. m. Monday in St. John's church. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery. The body was removed from the Jauman-Kolkmeyer mortuary Friday afternoon to the residence.
 (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)


Source: Lima News
Jan 12, 1938

Anna S. Stemen

Complications resulting from a broken hip caused the death of Anna S. Stemen, 85, wife of Isaac C. Stemen. at 5:30 p. m. Tuesday at her home in Elida. Mrs. Stemen, a native of Perry-tp, had resided in Allen-co all her life.Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Ora Stemen. Pryer, Okla. ; Ralph. of Eldorado, Ivan.; two daughters, Mrs, Frank Shrider, Van Wert; Mrs.. Grace Saunders, Chillecothe; and a brother, John Bamngardner, Elida. Time of services has not been
set but they will be held at the Elida M. E. church, with Rev. R. C. Hurley in charge. Burial will be in Salem cemetery. The body will be removed from the Davis-Miller and Son funeral home to the residence Wednesday afternoon.
 (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)


Source: Lima News 
Jan 5, 1940

Mrs. Catherine Stemen

Mrs. Catherine Stemen, 71, of Delphos Route 2, died at 9 p. m. Thursday at her home after an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Stemen had suffered a stroke two weeks ago.She is survived by a son, Dwight, with whom she resided; one daughter, Mrs. Edith Brenneman, of Elida Route 1; two brothers, Martin Stemen, of Pickerington, and
Andrew Stemen. of Chambersburg , Pa. ; a sister, Mrs. F. C. Winglier, Pataskala; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Monday at the Morris chapel, of which she was a member, with Rev. R. 0. Hurley, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Salem cemetery, two miles south of Gomer. The body will be removed late Friday from the Huffer funeral home to the residence.
 (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

Source: The Lima News Allen County, OH
October 1946


Charles L. Scott
Charles Lee Scott, 2 month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Scott, 442 E. Pearl-st, died at 7:30 p. m. Thursday in St. Rita's Hospital after and illness of a week. Born Aug.7, the child is survived by his parents; four brothers ( five) Daniel , George, Perry, and Alex (also Steven Jr.): all at home; four sisters Mrs. Catherine Delph 612 E. Eureka st., and Mary, Helen, and Linda , all at home. His oldest brother James was killed in 1944 in Italy in battle. Final rites will be at 10:30 a. m. Saturday in the Chiles and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Willard Thomas in charge . Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery . The body will remain at the funeral home until buried. in Memorial Park
(Submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss)
Source: The Lima News Sunday
May 7, 1944
Lima Private Killed in Action
James S. Scott dies in Italian Zone
Pfc. James S. Scott, son of Mr.. and Mrs Steve Scott 442E. Pearl St. was killed in action April 12, 1944 in the Italian combat zone. This information was received by his parents in a War Department telegram Saturday. Complete details were not given but a letter of explanation is expected to follow. Scott, an infantryman enlisted in the service Dec. 2, 1942, and received his basic training at Van Dorn, Mich. He was then transferred to Ft. Dix, NJ , and went overseas Dec. 26 , 1943. While in Lima he was employed at Manhattan Cigar store and the Columbia confectionery. A brother Daniel is serving with the Air Corps in Italy. In addition to his parents and Daniel he is survived by four sisters Catherine, Mary, Helen and Linda at home; four brothers George, Perry, Alex, and Steve at home; Mrs. Sarah Goldsmith, grandmother, of Westminster.
Lima News Tuesday May 9, 1944
Killed in Action( picture) _ Pfc James S. Scott , son of Mr and Mrs. Steve Scott 442 E. Pearl St. was killed in action April 12, in the Italian battle area, his parents have learned from the War Department . First announcement of Pfc. Scott's death was made in last Sunday's Lima News.
(Submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss)  (See Article Below here)
Source: Lima News
May 26, 1944

2 AREA MEN DIE . 2 MISSING IN BATTLE ZONES.
Two area soldiers killed in action and two missing in action in the Mediterranean area were included in the casualty list made public by the War Department. Their families have been notified. Reported killed in action are Pfc. James S. Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Scott of 442 E. Pearl St. and Pfc. Joseph M. Giesken ,son of Mrs. Rosa A. Giesken of Delphos Rt. 2. On the " missing" list are Staff Sgt. George A. Deringer , son of Ora J. Deringer of Ada and Sgt. Rasmond  J. Schira son of Charles A. Schira of Carey Route 2.
The Lima soldier was killed April 12 in the Italian combat zone, his parents were notified. He was an infantryman in service since Dec. 2, 1942 and overseas since Dec. 26, 1943. before entering the Army he was employed at the Manhattan cigar store and the Columbia Confectionery Sweet Shoppe.
(Submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss)

 

Source: Lima News
Mar 8, 1940

William Shope

William Shope, 77, retired,, died at H a. m. Friday at his home in Bath-tp, after an illness of seven years. He was a lifetime resident of Allen-co. He is survived by two sons. Henry and Alfred, of Lima Route 1; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Cook, of Canton; four brothers, John, of Lima; Manuel, of Delphos; Centennial, of Wapakoneta, and Andy of Bakerstfeld, Calif., and four sisters. Mrs. Mary Shobe, of Joplin, Mo,; Miss Catherine Shope and Miss Rebecca Shope, both of Delphos and Mrs. A. E. Simms, of Lima. The body will remain at the Davis, Miller and Son funeral home, where services will be held at 10 a. m. Monday. Burial will be in Fletcher cemetery.
(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

 

Source: Lima News
Mar 11, 1940

Michael Sullivan
Michael Sullivan, 77, well-known retired Lima policeman, died at 7:10 a. m. Monday at the home of his cousin. Mrs. Charles Gast, 1071 N. Main-st, after an illness of two weeks. Sullivan, born in Cahireiveen, County Kerry , Ireland , came to the United States at the age of 16 and settled in Lima . For several years he was a professional wrestler at the old Musical hall, Faurot Opera House-bldg. He was appointed to the police force June 4, 1900, and retired Sept. 16, 1922. Sullivan was a member of St. Gerard's Catholic church and Holy Name society. He is survived, besides his cousin, by a sister, Miss Mary Sullivan of Ireland . and several nephews and nieces, among them Sister Mary Aquin. head of Mercy hospital, Toledo . Requiem high mass will be held at the St. Gerard church at a time to be announced. Rev. Joseph Breslin, rector, will be celebrant, and Burial will be in Gethsemani cemetery. Due to sickness in the Gast family, the body will remain at the O’Connell and Doolin Funeral Home until time of services. 
(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)


NOTES:

NOTE #1 - Allen County, OH extracted from Census Records
Ohio 1910 Census Miracode Index
Name Age Race Birthplace
Joseph Goldsmith 40 W Switzerland 
Wife Sarah 31 Ohio
Son Edward 09 Ohio
Son William 08 Ohio
Daughter Jennie 06 Ohio
Daughter Minnie 03 Ohio
Daughter Mildred NR Ohio

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