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Sangster, Dr. A. J. - August 12, 1875 - Dr. A. J. Sangster - Died, at Jacobsport, Sunday August 8th, 1875, at 10 o'clock, A.M., of paralysis, Dr. A. J. Sangster, brother of Col. C. F. Sangster, in the 69th year of his age. Submitted by: Sandy Payne

Sangster, Miss Sarah E (Gore) - April 17, 1900: Coshocton Age - Miss Sarah E (Gore) Sangster was born in Loudoun county, Va., March 30, 1820. Feb. 24, 1845 she was united in marriage with Charles F. Sangster, of Fairfax county, Va. with whom she lived a model wife and mother until past the advanced age of 80 years, when at her home her home in West Lafayette, O., she came to a peaceful end on Friday morning, April 13, 1900. Of this gentle life little needs be said to any who knew it. Tenderness unselfishness, tranquility and faithfulness are terms which acquaintances freely use in characterizing this life. Speaking of her life and character one said. "It is a case in which eulogy could not be extravagant. "The husband and seven children survive her, and with them a large number of friends join in sincerest sympathy. The funeral services were held at the family residence, Rev. J. G. Exline assisted by Rev. W. L. Wells, D. D., officiating. The body was then taken for interment to the Plainfield cemetery. Submitted by: Sandy Payne

SCHEIDE, Miss Catherine - Progressive Age March 9, 1859, Wednesday - Died, very suddenly, of Iristpelas on Saturday morning last, Miss Catherine, daughter of Mr. Frederick SCHEIDE of this place, aged 18 years. Her funeral sermon was preached in the M.E. Church on Sunday, by Rev. Davidson. We have seldom seen a larger funeral. She was much respected by a large circle of acquaintances. Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

Schmitz, - October 31, 1927 - Mrs. Mat Schmitz- Mrs. Mat Schmitz, 66 of Ridgeville, died Sunday evening after an illness of several years. She leaves her husband, four daughters, three sons and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 9:30 am from St. Peter's church in North Ridgeville. Burial will be made in St. Peter's cemetery. Submitted by: Sandy Payne

Schmueser, John - From The Coshocton Tribune 22 September 1962 (Saturday) - J. E. Schmueser - John E. Schmueser, 82, Zanesville, who married a former Coshocton woman, now deceased, died Thursday at Good Samaritan hospital in Zanesville. Mr. Schmueser, a professional photographer for more than 50 years, was a senior partner in the Ideal Art Studios in Zanesville. His wife, the former Mary Lou Wimmer, died in 1939 as the result of a fall down a flight of stairs at the family home. Surviving are three daughters and three brothers. Services will be held at 10 am. Saturday at St. Thomas Catholic church in Zanesville. Burial will be in Mount Olives cemetery there - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Schmueser, John Jr. - From The Times Signal, Zanesville Ohio 17 October 1937 (Sunday) - Youth Dies at Home Saturday After Illness - John J. Schmueser, 14, Succumbs to Long Illness; Funeral Tuesday John J. Schmueser, 14-year-old Son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Schmueser, 311 Pine Street, died at the family home at 7:45 o'clock Saturday evening following a lingering illness. He was a student in the seventh grade of St. Nicholas School and was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. His father is the owner of Ideal Art Studio. Surviving besides the parents, are three sisters, Ann, Mary, and a twin sister, Joan. The body is at the Keck funeral home but will be removed to the home this, (Sunday), afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the St. Nicholas Church Tuesday morning at 9:00 o'clock. Burial will be in Mt. Olives cemetery. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Schrock, Mrs. Albertine - October 31, 1927 - Mrs. Albertine Schrock -Mrs. Albertine Schrock, a former resident of Elymia, and mother of Otto E. Schrock, 263 Harwood street, passed away Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.C. Beer, 2194 E. 56th Street, Cleveland. She is survived by nine children. Funeral arrangements will be made later. Submitted by: Sandy Payne

Schumacher, Mrs. Adam - June 2, 1932

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Schmueser, Mary Lou Guinther - From The Coshocton Tribune 4 January 1939(Wednesday)- Fall is Fatal to Zanesville Woman, Coshocton Native Mrs. Ed Schmueser 68, died of a fractured skull as the result of a fall down stairs at her home in Zanesville, this morning, relatives in Coshocton were informed at noon today. Mrs. Schmueser, the former Mary Wimmer, was a native of Coshocton County, born here March 4, 1870. She was a member of the Catholic Church, and a faithful attendant in Zanesville. Complete details of the accident had not been given here today, first information stating that her skull was fractured when she struck a hall tree at the bottom of the steps in her home. Her husband had left the home for his work before the accident and the body was discovered by neighbors making a friendly call, who entered the house when they could not arouse her. In addition to the husband, three children, Joanne, Anne, and Mary; one brother; Frank, of New Jersey, and two sisters, Miss Alice Wimmer, N. 14th. st. Coshocton, and Nora Wimmer, who lived with her at Zanesville, survive. Ed Wimmer, Coshocton Druggist, is a cousin. Funeral arrangements had not been made this afternoon.
From The Zanesville Signal 4 January 1939 - Fall Fatal to Pine Street Woman - Mrs. Mary L. Schmueser, 52, of 211 Pine st., was killed instantly at 10:30 o'clock this morning when she fell down a flight of stairs at her home. Death was attributed to a broken neck. The woman, wife of J. E. Schmueser, Ideal Art company photographer, was carrying blankets down the stairs when she tripped and fell. Her head struck a hat rack at the base of the steps, it was said. Mrs. Schmueser's two younger daughters, Anne and Joan, were playing in another part of the house at the time, but rushed to their mother's aid when they heard her fall. The girl's summoned the neighbors and a physician. Mrs. Schmueser was dead, however, when the physician arrived. Coroner Ray McDaniel said death was instantaneous. A Native of Coshocton County, Mrs. Schmueser moved with her family to this city 14 years ago Surviving in addition to her husband and her younger daughters is another daughter, Mary of the home; two sisters, Miss Nora Wimmer also of the Pine street address, and Miss Alice Wimmer, Coshocton, and a brother, Frank Wimmer, of Plainfield, N. J. The body was removed to the Keck funeral home. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

John E. Senter - FRESNO -- John E. Senter, 93, of Township Road 178, died at 11:32 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002, at his residence. Born on June 4, 1908, in Coshocton, he was a son of the late Clarence and Sarah Belle (Randles) Senter. Before retiring, he was a farmer, a school bus driver, and a White Eyes Township trustee. He is survived by a daughter, Beverly "Peg" (Kenneth) Lawrence of Massillon; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Reddick of Coshocton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two half sisters, Iona Moore and Betty Wright, both of West Lafayette; a stepsister, Mona Perkins of Coshocton; several nieces and nephews; a caregiver, Betty V. Gilmore; and a special friend and neighbor, Mike Bailey of Fresno. He was preceded in death by wives, Mable (Reddick) Senter-Haxton and Evelyn (Gilmore) Senter; a son, Richard E. Reddick; a daughter, Annabelle Stone; a brother, David Senter; two sisters, Maude Eberwine and Edna Wisenburg; a half sister, Dorotha Sowers; and a foster son, Leslie Gilmore. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002, at Free Funeral Home in Coshocton with Pastor Ivan Ford officiating. Burial will be at Coshocton County Memory Gardens. Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, and until time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Originally published Wednesday, May 22, 2002

SHAFFER, Mrs. Hazel I. - 83, formerly of Mulvane St., Newcomerstown, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Rose Lawn Nursing Home, West Lafayette, where she had been a patient a year. Born March 11, 1886, in Orange, she was a daughter of U. S. and Rose Huff. Her husband, Robert Shaffer, died in November 1951. Mrs. Shaffer was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving are two grandchildren, Dr. Robert Chapman, Bloomington, Ill., and Mrs. John Harding, Newcomerstown, and six great-grandchildren. A daughter, six brothers, and a sister are deceased. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ourant Funeral Home, Newcomerstown, in charge of Rev. William O. Calvert. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery at West Lafayette. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. (Obituary dated January 26, 1970)

SHAW, Benjamin F. - Progressive Age November 16, 1859, Wednesday - Died on the 9th of November, 1859, Benjamin F. son of Walter and Lucy SHAW, aged two months and 11 days. (Note from transcriber: Walter SHAW married Lucy VALENTINE Nov 1, 1855 in Coshocton Co) - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

SHAW, Mrs. Shaw - The Coshocton Age Friday May 4, 1866 - Mrs. Shaw, wife of Judge B.R. Shaw, of this place, died on Monday morning last. The funeral took place on Wednesday and was largely attended by relatives and friends. - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

SHELDON, Ruth - Progressive Age April 6, 1859, Wednesday - Died at Mt. Sidney Ohio, March 15, Ruth, wife of Rev. H. O. SHELDON. Since 1820 they have resided successively Peru, Heron County; Mansfield, Wooster, Norwalk, Berea, Roscoe, Loudonville, and Sidney. She gained devoted friends everywhere; those who knew respected and loved her; those who knew her best loved her most. She suffered eighteen months before death. She lived and died a Christian. - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

Shepler, September 7, 1876: Coshocton Age - Mr. Peter Shepler, one of the old residents of Mill-Creek township, died August 22d, in the 80th year of his age. Submitted by: Sandy Payne

Shumacher, Henry - March 16, 1876: Coshocton Age - Henry Shumacher- We learn from our friend Otho N. Shaw, that Henry Shumacher, o young man formerly a resident of Coshocton, died at Lakeport, Lake County, California, on the 23d or December last. Submitted by: Sandy Payne

Shumacher, Richard M. - February 23, 1983, page 3: The Coshocton Tribune - Coshocton Age - Richard M. (Rich) Shumacher- RICHARD M. SCHUMAKER - Richard M. "Rich" Schumaker, 71, or 1145 E. Main St. died 12:10 am today at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility following a five month illness. Born July 1, 1911 in Coshocton, he was a son of the late William F. and Minnie Schlarb Schumaker. For several years he was associated with the Todd Grocery Store on Chestnut Street and in the early 1940s he joined the Coshocton Police Department and served as Chief of Police from November 1951 to 1964. He was a 1929 graduate of Coshocton High School. He was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ, American Legion, Veterans of Foreigh Wars Post 1330. Fraternal Order of Police, a veteran of the United States Navy, serving 1944-45 in World War II. He was twice married; first to Norma E. Minner, she resides in Coshocton. He then married Bernice Pew on June 30, 1963. She preceded him in death March 1, 1971. Surviving are a stepson, Charles L. Pew of Fresno; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Marilyn Schumaker) Bordenkircher; a step-daughter, Donna Gross of Columbus, nine stepgrandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Funeral service is 2 pm Friday at Given-Dawson Funeral Home with Rev. W.O. Keeler officiating. Burial will follow in Coshocton County Memory Gardens.

SIMMONS, Harold - about 58, a resident of Chili, died at noon today at County Memorial hospital, where he was taken Wednesday night. Arrangements are in charge of the Bonnell funeral home, West Lafayette. (Death notice dated December 7, 1961)

Slayton, Miss Gustie Stith - March 9, 1876: Coshocton Age- Miss Gustie Stith Slayton, a very bright, interesting and much beloved young lady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Slayton, died on last Monday morning, after a lingering illness, of consumption. Thus one of the brightest gems of the household passed away from earth to be crowned in the immortal world with the purest didems of eternal happiness. Early, bright, transient, chaste as morning dew, She sparkled, was exhal'ed and went to Heaven. The deceased was in the 17th year of her age. The parents have the sympathy of the community in their sad affliction. Funeral services at the residence on Chestnut street, this afternoon, at 4:00 o'clock. Submitted by: Sandy Payne

Smith, Joseph W - From the Times Recorder, Zanesville Ohio 19 September 1963 (Thursday) - Joseph W. Smith 79, of 412 High Street, New Lexington, died at 4:40 pm. Wednesday at Good Samaritan hospital where he had been a patient for a month. Mr. Smith was born December 2, 1882 at New Straitsville, a son of Joseph S. and Iodin Drinkwater Smith. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Methodist church and local 4369 of United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are his widow, Addie, two sons, Frank of Crooksville, and Virgil of Junction City, two daughters, Mrs. James Fergason and Mrs. John Fergason, both of Crooksville, three step-children, Mrs. Albert Wharton of Cambridge, Joseph Studer of Orient, and Bennie Studer of New Lexington, 21 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren, six brothers, Thomas of St. Petersburg, Fla. John of Columbus, Earl of Rose Farm, Charles of McConnelsville, William and Frank both of Crooksville, three sisters, Mrs. Howard Quinn of McLuney, Mrs. George Comarminty of Zanesville and Mrs. Pearl Hinkle of New Lexington. Friends may call after 7 pm. today at the Smith home. Services will be at 2pm. Saturday at Deaverton Methodist church with Chute- Belford Funeral home in charge - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com

Smith, Mrs. Margaret - The Coshocton Age Friday Dec 18, 1868- Died at the residence of Mrs. Hawley in Coshocton Tuesday the 15th inst., Mrs. Margaret Smith. The funeral will take place this Thursday afternoon at 2 o?clock. - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

SPRAGUE, Sophia - Progressive Age July 1, 1857 Wednesday - In Keene, on Tuesday, June 9th Sophia SPRAGUE, consort of John Sprague, aged 63 years, 8 months and 15 days. The deceased was born in Londonderry Co., N. H. on the 23rd of September, 1793, where, also she was married to her now bereaved husband; shortly after which they removed to Ohio and settled in Keene, Coshocton Co, where they have ever since resided and are among the oldest residents. The deceased was highly esteemed by all who knew her, as an affectionate wife, a fond and indulgent mother, and a kind sympathizing neighbor ? She leaves a husband, five sons, two daughters and an entire community to mourn her loss. Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

STINSON, Mrs. - The Progressive Age, March 14, 1860 Wednesday - The wife of Benjamin STINSON, formerly postmaster of this city was burnt to death by the breaking of a fluid lamp. - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

STOCKMAN , Dr. S. T. - The Progressive Age May 30, 1860, Wednesday - Dr. S. T. STOCKMAN for some time past afflicted with Consumption, died at his residence in this place, yesterday morning. His funeral will take place at 2 o?clock, p.m. today. (see second obit below)
Coshocton County Democrat June 13, 1860 Wednesday - Died of Consumption on the 28th Dr. Samuel T. STOCKMAN aged 26 years. The subject of the above notice was born in Harrison County, O. January 30, 1834. His parents subsequently removed to this county. Some nine or ten years ago he accompanied his father on a visit of some of the more Western States. On their return through Indiana, both were taken sick with Typhoid Fever; then prevalent in that region, in which his father died; and it is supposed at that time, through a long and tedious convalescence, that he contracted the germs of that disease which ultimately terminated his earthly existence. For several years he pursued the study of Medicine with vigor and ability and by his progress in the science connected therewith, he gave promise of being not only a useful member of the profession, but an ornament thereof. By protracted mental exertion in a constitution not wholly recovered from disease, his healthy began to suffer, and he was obliged to suspend the studies of his chosen profession and seek other avocations. He engaged in the Drug business, in which he became an expert, and continued in that calling, in intervals, until within a few months of his death. He was confined for several months to his room, and mostly to his bed. On the approach of the warm weather he rode several times a short distance, which seemed to brighten up his countenance with a hope of a partial recovery, but like the momentary blaze of a dying fire, this hope was illusionary. He continued to sink until the energies of life were exhausted and he finally yielded his spirit into the hands of Him who gave it, as calmly as the setting of a summer?s sun, without a murmur or a struggle. Dr. STOCKMAN had resided in this place and Roscoe for a number of years, and by his suavity of manners and his correct and honorable deportment had endeared himself to numerous acquaintances. He leaves a lovely wife and two interesting children, who, together with a large circle of friends, will long mourn his loss. (Note from transcriber. Samuel T. Stockman married Rachel Wisser April 19, 1855 in Coshocton Co. On the 1860 census taken June 18, Rachel Stockman (age 25) and two small Stockman children, Henry S (4) and Frances (1) are living in Coshocton Co with Jacob and Elizabeth Wisor ? most likely Rache?s parents) - Submitted by: Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net

Stubbs, Brother William - March 16, 1876: Coshocton Age - Brother William Stubbs - Died - Brother William Stubbs died at his father's residence, Coshocton County, Ohio, March 3d, 1876, aged 17 years. For only a few weeks he enjoyed the christian religion, and had taken up the cross of the meek and lowly Jesus. He was not ashamed to confess what Jesus had done for him, and thus grew in holiness, and retained until the close of his life the sweet spirit of Christ, and the pure life of faith in the blood that cleanseth. He was an excellent young man, loved by all. The ranks of the followers of Jesus on earth, have lost a bright and shining light. But we hope one more pure spirit is joined to the number of the blood - washed by the throne of God. Blessed brother may his short life of faith and purity be imitated by the rest of the family, and all mankind. R.F.P. Submitted by: Sandy Payne

Studer, Matthew - From the Zanesville Signal 12 January 1933 - Funeral Services Friday Matthew Studer, 51, who died Tuesday afternoon from loss of blood following a fall down an outside stairway, a sliver of wood having pierced his jugular vein, will be laid to rest in the city cemetery Friday morning following funeral services at St. Rose Catholic church here at 9 o'clock. Studier’s death occurred at the home of his father-in-law, Joseph Rapp. West Water Street. Besides the widow, three children and a brother survive. - Submitted by:Kelly ImKellybar@aol.com