Louisa Mae Shelley

Other Events:

• Physical Description: Red hair
• Census: 1870, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Shelly, in the household of Henry Shelly
• Census: 1880, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Shelley, daughter, in the household of Henry Shelley
• Census: 1890, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louise Shelley Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Elizia Leeth, wife, in the household of Eleven Leth
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Leeth, wife, 9 children born, 8 living, in the household of Leven Leeth
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Leeth, wife, in the household of Leaven E. Leeth; Address:
  Main Street
• Residence: 1935, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939; Paulding Democrat (Paulding, Ohio), 22 June 1939, p6
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939; The Oakwood News. Oakwood, Ohio, 22 June 1939, p1
• Census: 1940, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Louisa Leeth, wife, in the household of Leven E. Leeth, same residence in 1935
• Newspaper: 31 Mar 1949, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Tipton Couple Will Observe 65th Wedding Anniversary; Address:
  "Paulding County Republican"
• Newspaper: 7 Apr 1949, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Celebrates 65th Wedding Anniversary; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Newspaper: 29 Jun 1950; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio), 29 June 1950, p2
• Obituary: 13 Mar 1952; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio) 13 March 1952, p6
• Obituary: 20 Mar 1952; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio) 20 March 1952, p1
• Newspaper: 20 Apr 1961; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio), 20 April 1961, p12

Notes:

MEMORIES... by Charlotte (Leeth) Beck
When my grandparents lived with us I remember grandma sitting on the porch drinking beer and eating saltine crackers. She would sit in the rocker, rocking back and forth, sipping on her beer and eating crackers until she got a little "tipsy" and giggled. Grandma liked to tell jokes and play practical jokes on people, but, grandpa did not care for either and would become irritated. I remember that she would never lift a finger to help my mother around the house, not even in child birth. My father said grandma was raised in a convent after her mother died but I don't know where or have proof.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Payne, O., Dec. 4, -- Last Wednesday evening occurred the installation of the Hesperian chapter of the Eastern Stars. The installing officer being Past Worthy Matron, Mrs. Clara Graham and Marshall Mrs. Clara Graham and Marshall Mrs. Nellie Evans. the new officers installed were Worthy Matron Mrs. Jennie Hoaglin; Worthy Patron, Mr. Gilbert Miller; Associate Matron, Mrs. Florence Wanl; Secretary, Mrs. Clara Graham; Treasurer, Mrs. Florence Cartwright; Chaplain, Mrs. Mollie Smith, conductress, Mrs. Lola Lautzenheiser: associated condructress, Mrs. Minnie Pugh; Adnh, Mrs. Cora Poland; Ruth, Mrs. Bertha miller; Esther, Mrs. Gertrude Ptak, Martha, Mrs. Louisa leeth; Electa, Mrs. Adelaide Prentice; organist, Mrs. Sarah McHenry; Marshall, Miss Mina McClure, after the ceremony the chapter served a splendid banquet to which their husbands were invited. Col. N. E. Prentice gave a fine reading and Mrs. C. E. Craig, Mrs. K. C. Evans, Supt. A. F. Ptak and Mr. Gilbert Miller gave a delightful musical program. (The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Sunday Morning, December 5, 1915, pg. 5)




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Part XLI
Pioneers
Shelley and Quince Families
Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
(Continued Next Week)

Newspaper:

Leeth-Wren Reunion
Last Sunday the Leeth-Wren families held their reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of northeast of town. Those present to enjoy the day were Mrs. Mary A. Leeth, Phyllis Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hardesty of Paulding; C. L. Davisson and wife, Margaret Kilpatrick and Margaret Ohler of Round Head, Ohio; Mrs Manoah Miller and daughter Deane, Joe Miller and family B. L. Bailey and wife and Chas. Sidle and wife of Auburn, In.; A. V. Silvers and family, Frank Miller and family and Juaneta Leeth of Fort Wayne; Miss Leah Leeth of Detroit; Reed Windgardner and family of Lima; L. E. Leeth and family and Harry Leeth and family of Haviland, O.; C. M. Mayes and wife, W. J. Connor and family and John Leeth of Kansas City, Kansas; Emma W. Mertz and son Forest of Ada, O.; Clara W. Ford and son of Lafayette, O.; C. W. Wren and wife of Marysville, O.; H. F. Armentrout and family, Harry Green and family of Marion, O.; C. B. McColloch and wife of West Mansfield, O.; Jonas Cromley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren and daughter of Antwerp; Soy Leeth and family of Defiance; Jonas Brown and family of Churubusco, Ind.; Chas. Leeth and family of Lancaster, O.; Geo. Williams and family of McComb, O.; Ed Carter and wife of Union City, Mich.; Harold Blank of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Maude B. Mulligan and Iona Outland of Lakewood, O.; Mrs. C. C. Dupler, Dale Stilwell and wife, Fred Wahl, Edward Wahl and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mathias and son Garret, M. M. Leeth and wife, Wm. Wren, Miss Berniece Stiwell, Mis Margaret Otis, S. D. Griswold and family, Earl Leeth and family, Wm. May A. E. Malcuit and wife and D. D. Leeth and family all of Payne.

Newspaper:

On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.
Seven of their eight children were present. John Leeth, of south of Payne; Ethel Maxwell, auburn, Indiana; Charles Leeth, Lancaster; Edith Brown, Rome City, Indiana; Harry Leeth, Haviland; Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Michigan; LaFayette Leeth, Haviland, David Leeth of Auburn, another son was unable to be at home.
The Leeths have 34 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. They have lived most of their life in and around Payne. Mr. Leeth is 84.

Newspaper:

Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday
On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.
Seven of their eight children were present: John Leeth, of south of Payne; Ethel Maxwell, Auburn, Indiana; Charles Leeth, Lancaster; Edith Brown, Rome City, Indiana; Harry Leeth, Haviland; Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Michigan; LaFayette Leeth, Haviland, David Leeth of Auburn, another son, was unable to be at home.
The Leeths have 34 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. They have lived most of their life in and around Payne. Mr. Leeth is 84.

Newspaper:

—To many people, this coming Sunday, April 3rd, won't mean much. It will be just another Sunday. But to Mr. and Mrs. Leven Leeth it will be a very special day, for it will mark their 65th year of married life.Mr. and Mrs. Leeth are pictured above in their home one and one-half miles northeast of Tipton in Blue Creek township. They plan to spend the wedding anniversary day quietly at their home.
—Yes, 65 years ago, in 1884, Lven Leeth and Louisa Shelly were united in the holy bonds of wedlock at the bride
s home, north of Payne in Paulding County. And looking back over those 65 years Mr. Leeth who celebrated his 93rd birthday March 17th, and Mrs. Leeth will be 82 Junde 18th, both agree that they were all good years and happy ones. And they still are, for both Mr. and Mrs. Leeth are in remarkably good health and fine spirits - although they admit that they're beginning to notice their age a bit now and then.
—Paulding County Native
Mrs. Leeth is a true Paulding County native, for she was born near Payne, and has lived here all her life. And although Mr. Leeth can now consider himself as one of the oldest residents in Paulding County, he is not a real native of the place, for he was born in Pike County, and lived in Logan County a number of years before he came to live with his family in Harrison Township.
—Mr Leeth still remembers when he first came to Paulding County in 1872 when he was only 16 years old. The old canal was still in commission at the time, and still being used for freight. However, it was not long before the last boat to leave Antwerp on the canal was loaded with lumber and made the historical last trip. Mr Leeth can lay claim to a distinction of sorts, for he was one of the men that helped load the boat for its last trip.
—Reservoir Incident
Outstanding among the recollections in his mind of the days long since gone by, is one about the blowing up of the reservoir, the waters of which covered the land of several farmers who had their farms taken from them when the reservoir was built.
—He well remembers the feeling and talk that led up to the decision to blow it up, the quiet well organized group of 100 men or so, who loaded a half ton of dynamite into a wagon one night, calmly set the fuses and proceeded to blow the reservoir up. The water poured into the Maumee River, the men got their land back, no one was hurt, and as there was no following investigation, the whole incident turned out very successfully.
—Remembers Civil War
Although to most of us, the Civil War is just something to be studied and read about in school, to Mr. Leeth it is a part of his memories of his childhood. He remembers the day an official rode up to his parents home on a bay horse to serve draft orders on his father and how his mother cried. However, his father did as so many of his time did-and paid the customary bounty (in his case it was $300) to a fellow to act as substitute in his place.
—As a result, his father was still around at the time of Morgan's Raid on the area around Pike County, and was among the number of men who stood guard over various bridges to prevent Morgan from blowing them up.
—Sixty-five years of married life have blessed the Leeth's with a family of nine children )five boys and four girls) and well over-believe it or not-one hundred grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to this amazing figure, they claim three great-great-grandchildren.
—The children are: John Mathias, at home; Ethel, or Mrs. Frances Maxwell, near Fort Wayne; Charles Henry, West Manchester, Ohio; Annie Edith or Mrs. Johnas Brown, Rome City, Indiana; Harry Lindley, Fort Wayne; Rhoda Velta, or Mrs. Alfred Baughman, Holly, Michigan; David Edward, near Payne; and Lafayette Elias, Briceton. A daughter, Gertrude Louisa, died.

Newspaper:

—Mr. and Mrs. Leven Leeth of near Tipton observed their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 3. They were married in 1884, at the bride's home, north of Payne. She was the former Louise Shelley.
—Mr. Leeth was 93 years old on March 17, while Mrs. Leeth will be 82 on June 18.
—Mr. Leeth was a native of Pike county, but has lived in Paulding county since 1872.
Mr. and Mrs. Leeth are the Parents of five sons and four daughters--John Leeth, at home, Mrs Francis Maxwell of near Fort Wayne, Charles Leeth of West Manchester, Mrs. Johnas Brown of Rome City, Ind., Harry L. Leeth of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Alfred Baughman of Holly, Mich., David Leeth of Near Payne and Lafayette Leeth of Briceton. A daughter, Gertrude Louise is deceased.

Newspaper:

John Leeth of Payne and Mrs Georgia Stallbaum spent Friday and Saturday with his sister Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, at Holly, Michigan. Mrs. Baughman, accompained them home to help care for her mother, Mrs. Leeth who is quite ill at the Paulding Hospital.

Obituary:

Mrs. Lovisa Leeth
Dies At Payne
Mrs. Louisa Leeth, 85, widow of Levan Leeth, died early Monday night at her home in Payne after a long illness. Surviving are five sons, John of Payne, Charles of Dayton, Harry of Jerome, Mich., David, Latty, and Lafie, Briceton; four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Milligan of Milford Center, Mrs. Ether Maxwell of Columbia City, Ind., Mrs. Edith Brown, Wawaka, and Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Mich.; 26 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren. The body, at the Evans Funeral Home, will be taken at noon Thursday to the Church of the Nazarene for services at 2 o'clock, the Rev. F. J. Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Wiltsie Cemetery, east of Payne.

Obituary:

Louisa Shelly Leeth, daughter of Henry and Lucinda Leeth, was born June 18, 1866 at Payne, Ohio, and departed this March 10, 1952, at the home of her son, at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 22 days, after a long illness.
She was united in marriage to Leven Leeth, April 3, 1884, and to this union were born nine children-five sons and four daughters.
Her husband preceded her in death a few weeks ago.
She is survived by her sons, John of Payne, Charles of Dayton, Harry of Jerome, Mich., David of Latty, Lafie of Briceton; four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Milligon of Milford Center, Ohio, Mrs. Ethel Maxwell of Columbia City, Ind., Mrs. Edith Brown of Wawaka, Ind., and Mrs. Rhoda Baughman of Holly, Michigan; also 36 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren.
The funeral, in charge of Paul Evans, was held Thursday afternoon at the Church of the Nazarene, the Rev. F. J. Reed officiating. Burial in the Wiltsie cemetery.
The family of Mrs. Louisa Shelley Leeth wishes to thank the friends, neighbors and relatives for their kind expression of sympathy, also for the floral tributes. Especially we wish to thank Rev. Reed, the singers and the ladies that were so good to prepare and serve the dinner.

Newspaper:

Public Auction
Modern Home & Furniture
Payne, Ohio
Saturday Morning April 22nd, 10 A.M.
Location: 314 North Main St. in Payne, Ohio
Modern Family Home & Misc. Furniture
4 Bedroom 2 story modern home, large living room, dining room, kitchen with built in features, ample closet space, complete bath, porches, Basement & Furnace. Basically this home is in good repair but needs redecorated. 2 Car garage and large shaded lot close to the Payne Business district and in a good residential area. This will make someone a good family home with a small immediate cash expenditure for repairs. Make your financial arrangements prior to Sale Date and come prepared to buy.
TERMS: $1000 Down payment Day of Sale. Balance on Delivery of Good Deed & Certificate of Title.
POSSESSION: On or before Settlement in Full.
Furniture: Cash.
Ida Hardesty - Administrator of the Estate of Louisa Leeth - deceased.

Louisa married Leven Elias Leeth on 3 Apr 1884 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Leven (son of John Leeth, Jr. and Nancy Walls) was born on 17 Mar 1856 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, United States; died on 12 Jan 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 16 Jan 1952 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Ditching machine operator
• Census: 1890, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John Mathias Leeth, son, in the household of Leven Elias Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John M. Leeth, son, in the household of Eleven Leth
• Census: 1910, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John M. Leeth, laborer in tile factory, head of household
• Newspaper: 19 Jun 1913; ThThe Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 19 June 1913, p1: Brown Reunion
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; medium height, medium build, gray eyes, and brown hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R.F.D. R2
• Census: 1920, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as J. M. Leeth, operator ditching machine, head of household
• Newspaper: 13 Aug 1925, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Leeth Family Reunion; Address:
  "Paulding County Republican"
• Census: 1930, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John M. Leeth, ditcher, head of household
• Residence: 1935, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939; The Oakwood News. Oakwood, Ohio, 22 June 1939, p1
• Census: 1940, Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as John M. Leeth, owner/ditching machine, head of household
• Physical Description: 26 Apr 1942; White, 5'11", 180 lbs,, Brown eyes, Brown hair, Light complexion
• Military: 26 Apr 1942, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Residence: 26 Apr 1942, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R.F.D. R2
• Newspaper: 29 Jun 1950; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio), 29 June 1950, p2
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1856, p8
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5
• Newspaper: 28 May 1975; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 28 May 1975, p2: Hospital
• Obituary: 4 Jun 1975; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio) 4 June 1975, p20

Notes:

Newspaper:

Brown Reunion
—The Brown reunion was held Sunday, June, 5, near Batson, O.
—The day was spent in games and plays. At the noon hour the tables were spread with many good things to eat.
—Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and son and daughter, Otto and Winona, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown and son Gerald, of Avilla, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Fanando Hewitt and children, of Paulding, Ohio, Donn Stallbaum, wife and children, of Scott, O., Frank Brown, wife and son and daughter Teddie and Leona, of Batson, O., Noah Brown of Dixon, O, Jefferson Brown of Near Batson, John Leeth and wife of Dixon, O., Slim Brown, wife and daughter Woneda of near Balwin, Ind., Jacob Miller and sons, Ira and Clair of Baldwin, In., Mr. Young of Van Wert, O., Joe Flick and son and daughter Willard and Ruby.

Newspaper:

On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.

Newspaper:

John Leeth of Payne and Mrs Georgia Stallbaum spent Friday and Saturday with his sister Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, at Holly, Michigan. Mrs. Baughman, accompained them home to help care for her mother, Mrs. Leeth who is quite ill at the Paulding Hospital.


Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. John Leeth and Mrs. Hetty Leeth Hosted of Richmond, Mich., were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth at north Lewisburg. Ohio

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed a the noon hour.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of Madison Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

Newspaper:

Paulding County Hospital
Patients Admitted: John Leeth, Total Care Nursing Home

Obituary:

JOHN M LEETH
PAYNE -- John M Leeth, 90, Payne, died May 27 in the Paulding County Hospital, about 12 hours after admission.
He was born Dec. 18, 1884 in Payne, a son of Levon and Louisa (Shelley) Leeth, and was a member of the Payne Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are the widow, Veronica; a stepson, James Howard, Woodburn, Ind. Two stepdaughters, Mrs Ellen Lepper, Churubusco, Ind, and Mrs Linda Manley, Paulding; three brothers, Charles, Lewisburg; Dave, Coldwater, Mich, and Lafe, Briceton; two sisters, Mrs Edith Brown, Rome City, Ind. And Mrs Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Mich.
Services were Friday in the Slade Funeral Home, Rev C P Driftmeyer officiated and burial was in Lehman Cemetery.

John married Loretta Brown on 8 Feb 1905 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Loretta (daughter of Alexander Brown and Caroline Owens) was born on 9 Sep 1879 in Noble County, Indiana, United States; died on 4 Jul 1943 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 5 Jul 1943 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Sarah Elizabeth Kipper on 15 May 1944 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Sarah was born on 8 Aug 1898 in Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, United States; died on 15 Feb 1945 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 17 Feb 1945 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Veronica C. Wobler after 1945. Veronica was born on 11 Jun 1912 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Apr 1994 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 11 Apr 1994 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Newspaper unknown
• Census: 1890, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ethel Leeth, daughter, in the household of Leven Elias Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Nancie E. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Eleven Leth
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Ethel Maxwell, wife, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Newspaper: 10 Jun 1913; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 10 June 1913, p1
• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Ethel Maxwell, wife, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Ethel E. Maxwell, wife, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939, Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday; Address:
  The Oakwood News
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Ethel Maxwell, wife, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5
• Residence: 23 Apr 1970, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, United States

Notes:

Obituary:

Ethel Maxwell, 89, 220 W. Union St., Waterloo, died at 12:45 a.m. today in DeKalb Hospital, Auburn. She had been ill 10 days.
She was born in Payne, Ohio, on Sept. 18, 1885 the daughter of Leven and Louisa (Shelly) Leeth. She lived in Waterloo for the past five years, moving there from Kendallville.
She was married on Nov. 29, 1905 to Frank Maxwell in Paulding County, Ohio. Mr. Maxwell died Nov. 3, 1949.
Survivors include seven sons, Lester R. Maxwell, Palatka, Fla.; Laurence E. Maxwell, Wolcottville; Romay E. Maxwell, Waterloo; Harlan D. Maxwell, Sanderson, Fla.; Norbert L. Maxwell, Fort Wayne; Gerald L. Maxwell, Coesse; and Dallas A. Maxwell, Columbia City; three daughters, Mrs. Dale (Arvada) Ruble, Kendallville; Mrs. Helen Van Tuyle, Zephryhills, Fla.; and Mrs. Clarence (Marguerite) Talmadge, Adrian, Michigan.
Surviving also are four brothers, John Leeth, Paulding, Ohio; Charles Leeth, Lancaster, Ohio; David Leeth, Michigan; and Lafayette Leeth, Latty, Ohio; and two sisters, Mrs. Edith Brown, Rome City; and Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, Michigan. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Forty grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, with Rev. Kenneth Napier officiating. Burial will be in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne, Ohio.
Friends and relatives may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Newspaper:

Antwerp News
Mrs. F. Maxwell and daughter Ethel, and sons Lester and Laurence, and the baby, of Grabill, Ind., were over Sunday visitors at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Leeth at this place

Newspaper:

On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed a the noon hour.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of Madison Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

Nancy married Louis Franklin Maxwell on 30 Nov 1905 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Louis was born on 4 Mar 1883 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 3 Nov 1949 in Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Nov 1949 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Gerty Leeth

Other Events:

• Medical Condition: Varicose veins, phlebitis, multiple allergies including sulpher.
• Name: Charlie Leeth
• Occupation: Farmer and Retired Machine Repair Foreman
• Census: 1890, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Charles Henry Leeth, son, in the household of Leven Elias Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Charls H. Leeth, son, in the household of Eleven Leth
• Residence: Jul 1910, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
• Occupation: 1915, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; Papermaker
• Residence: 1915, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  1624 N. Edwards
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1916; The Lancaster Daily Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio), 26 July 1916, p8
• Residence: 7 Dec 1916, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; tall (6' 2"), slender build, brown eyes and dark brown hair
• Military: 5 Jun 1917, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Papermaker; Address:
  Lancaster Board and Paper Co.
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  3rd Street
• Newspaper: 11 Jun 1917; Those Who Registered For Selective Conscription in Precinct A - Fourth Ward
• Military: 23 Jul 1918, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, United States; during WWI, inducted 16 July 1918 and discharged from U.S. Army for medical reasons; Address:
  Camp Sherman
• Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charles H. Leeth, traveling machinist/engineering; Address:
  737 Mulberry Street
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, page 8
• Newspaper: 13 Aug 1925; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 13 August 1925, p8
• Residence: 1927, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  410 West 4th Avenue
• Occupation: 1928, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Master Mechanic; Address:
  Columbus Tire and Rubber
• Residence: 1928, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  849 Oxley Road
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charles H. Leeth, machinist in foundry; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Occupation: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  RD 11
• Occupation: 1934, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1934, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  676 Frederick Street
• Occupation: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 East Mulberry Street
• Occupation: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 East Mulberry Street
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charles H. Leeth, head of household, machinist for manufacturing company; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Occupation: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Physical Description: 25 Apr 1942; white, 5'11", 165 lbs, brown eyes, brown hair and light complexion
• Military: 25 Apr 1942, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Occupation: 25 Apr 1942, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Chrysler Corporation - Airtemp Div.; Address:
  1119 Leo Street
• Residence: 25 Apr 1942, Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R. D. 2, Box 91
• Residence: 13 Sep 1943, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio; Address:
  R. D. #1
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1856, p8
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 10 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5
• Residence: 7 Jun 1977, Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  4910 Heckathorn Rd.
• Obituary: 9 Jun 1977; Palladium-Item (Richmond, Indiana), 9 June 1977, p13
• Obituary: 9 Jun 1977; The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio), 9 June 1977, p6

Notes:

Variations of the surname Leeth include Leith, Leath, Leathe, Leth. Probably Scottish, meaning: dweller at, or near a road or trail marker of some sort'

Charles Henry Leeth, farmer, left home at an early age, working at various jobs in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Louisiana, eventually settling down in Ohio. His first marriage, to Alta Sutton, ended in divorce. On December 7, 1916 he married Mary Gertrude Colvin. To this marriage were born five sons and one daughter. Charles and Gertrude raised their family, along with the children of his first marriage, in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, eventually moving to Miami County, and then Preble County, Ohio.
In 1918 Charles was inducted into the United States Army but after only a few days he was discharged by reason of physical disability: he suffered from serious varicose veins. Charles worked as a Machine Repair Foreman at Chrysler Airtemp Corporation in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio while maintaining a farm in Preble County. He retired from Chrysler and continued farming. Charles ran a small shop , on his farm, where he sharpened scissors and saw blades. He suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 88.

Memories: by Patricia Beck Hormell
Grandpa Charlie liked to make homemade beer and watch wrestling or westerns on television. He would become very animated when watching TV and sometimes we wondered how his recliner survived the pounding on the arms and agitated movement of his legs. He also liked to cook when grandma was away for the day, shopping with my mother. I remember he put together some interesting dishes. One time he used leftover pork to make filling for sandwiches; like ham salad, but with ground pork.
Most people thought grandpa was gruff and strict, but I always got along well with him. In fact, I thought he was just covering up a warm heart. He played jokes on me, let me tag along with him and taught me how to drive. He let me drive the tractor for plowing, planting and spreading manure. I even got to drive the truck, on the road to town, before I was old enough to have a license.
They did a lot of butchering on the farm; cows, pigs and chickens. The part I didn't like was the sound the cows made when they knew they were going to be slaughtered, or the squealing of the pigs when they were castrated. The best part was the good eating - especially the fresh 'cracklins'. Grandpa warmed them in the oven and they were yummy! You can't find anything in the store like the old fashioned, crispy 'cracklins', with most of the fat gone. They were pressed into a form similar to a one layer cake and when warmed the aroma filled the kitchen. Heart stopping good and cholesterol filled I am sure, but no one worried about cholesterol then. While the men finished butchering a cow, Grandma would take the fresh liver to the kitchen where she fried it with onions; the only way I like liver. It tastes different cooked when fresh.
In one farmhouse there was no heat in the upstairs bedrooms; the bed was piled high with blankets, and quilts that grandma hand quilted. In the morning we would grab our clothes and run for the large floor register in the kitchen to get dressed; the only source of heat.
There were many family gatherings with lots of grandchildren running around, plenty of food, and sometimes watermelon iced down in a tub full of ice and water. During the daytime the kids would catch horseflies and play tag; in the evening we chased lightening bugs and played hide and seek. The adults sat in the shade sipping a cool drink, gossiping and talking about "the good old days". During the winter our gatherings moved to the big farm kitchen. Sometimes the women played Canasta and the men moved to the living room to watch TV and swap stories. My cousins and I would bundle up with so many clothes we could hardly move, then go sledding on the hills. At Christmas grandpa dressed like Santa Claus, with his big bag of goodies to distribute - this went very well until I spilled the beans about who Santa really was to my cousins.
As grandpa Charlie aged he did not like to drive. When he was on the road he drove very fast; not stopping for railroad crossings. He told us if he drove fast "he would get there quicker and wouldn't be on the road as long that way". He also was a little forgetful around machinery. He cut the end of two fingers off cleaning out a circular saw - while it was running. One time he slipped while mowing the yard and cut his toes off. He came in and ask grandma for some old rags to wrap his foot in to stop the bleeding. He wasn't going to the doctor (he didn't believe in them) until my uncle literally put him in the car and took him. Yes he was stubborn!

Newspaper:

Claims His Wife Abandoned Him And Their Two Little Children
And He Wants a Divorce and Custody of Both Little Ones And for Whatever Further Relief is Necessary.
—Charles H. Leeth has filed suit against his wife Alta M. Leeth for divorce and custody of their two children Ethel aged four and Sadie age two. He claims that she left him in June 1915 aat Kalamazoo Michigan abandoning her home and children and has refused to return to him. He has placed the children in the care of his mother at Antwerp. C. W.McCleery attorney.

Newspaper:

Precinct A-Fourth Ward
Charles H. Leeth

Newspaper:

Leeth-Wren Reunion
Last Sunday the Leeth-Wren families held their reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of northeast of town. Those present to enjoy the day were Mrs. Mary A. Leeth, Phyllis Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hardesty of Paulding; C. L. Davisson and wife, Margaret Kilpatrick and Margaret Ohler of Round Head, Ohio; Mrs Manoah Miller and daughter Deane, Joe Miller and family B. L. Bailey and wife and Chas. Sidle and wife of Auburn, In.; A. V. Silvers and family, Frank Miller and family and Juaneta Leeth of Fort Wayne; Miss Leah Leeth of Detroit; Reed Windgardner and family of Lima; L. E. Leeth and family and Harry Leeth and family of Haviland, O.; C. M. Mayes and wife, W. J. Connor and family and John Leeth of Kansas City, Kansas; Emma W. Mertz and son Forest of Ada, O.; Clara W. Ford and son of Lafayette, O.; C. W. Wren and wife of Marysville, O.; H. F. Armentrout and family, Harry Green and family of Marion, O.; C. B. McColloch and wife of West Mansfield, O.; Jonas Cromley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren and daughter of Antwerp; Soy Leeth and family of Defiance; Jonas Brown and family of Churubusco, Ind.; Chas. Leeth and family of Lancaster, O.; Geo. Williams and family of McComb, O.; Ed Carter and wife of Union City, Mich.; Harold Blank of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Maude B. Mulligan and Iona Outland of Lakewood, O.; Mrs. C. C. Dupler, Dale Stilwell and wife, Fred Wahl, Edward Wahl and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mathias and son Garret, M. M. Leeth and wife, Wm. Wren, Miss Berniece Stiwell, Mis Margaret Otis, S. D. Griswold and family, Earl Leeth and family, Wm. May A. E. Malcuit and wife and D. D. Leeth and family all of Payne.

Newspaper:

LEETH FAMILY REUNION
The 1925 reunion of the Leeth families and their connections was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, of near Payne.
An extra large number of relatives was in attendance and a fine time was had by all.
Following is a list of those who were present:
Mrs. Mary A. Leeth, Phyllis Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene, Hardesty, of Paulding; O. L. Davission and wife, Margaret Kilpatrick and Margaret Ohler, of Round Head, Ohio; Mrs. Manoah Miller and daughter Deane, Joe Miller and family, B. L. Bailey and wife and Chas. Sidle and wife, of Auburn, Ind.; A. V. Silvers and family, Frank Miller and family and Juaneta Leeth, of Fort Wayne; Miss Leah Leeth, of Detroit; Reed Winegardner and family, of Lima; L. E. Leeth and family and Harry Leeth and family, of Haviland, O.; C. M. Mayes and wife, W. L. Connor and family and John Leeth, of Kansas City, Kansas; Emma W. Mertz and son Forest, of Ada, Ohio; Clara W. Ford and son, of Lafayette, Ohio; C. W. Wren and wife, of Marysville, Ohio; H. F. Armentrout and family, Harry Green and family, of Marion, Ohio; C. B. Colloch and wife, of West Mansfield, Ohio; Jonas Cromley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren and daughter, of Antwerp; Soy Leeth and family, of Defiance; Jonas Brown and family, of Cherubusco, Ind.; Chas. Leeth and family of Lancaster, Ohio; Geo. Williams and family, of McComb, Ohio; Ed Carter and wife, of Union Cityk Mich.; Harold Blank, of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Maude M. Mulligan and Iona Outland of Lakewood, Ohio; Mrs. C. C. Dupler, Dale Stilwell and wife, Fred Wahl, Edward Wahl and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mathias and son Garret, M. M. Leeth and wife, Wm. Wren, Miss Bernice Stilwell, Miss Margaret Otis, S. D Griswold and family, Earl Leeth and family, Wm. May, A. E. Malcuit and wife and D. D Leeth and family, all of Payne.

Newspaper:

On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. John Leeth and Mrs. Hetty Leeth Hosted of Richmond, Mich., were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth at north Lewisburg. Ohio

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed a the noon hour.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of Madison Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

Obituary:

Charles H. Leeth
Lewisburg, Ohio — Charles H. leeth, 87, formerly of here, died Wednesday morning at his home, 4910 Heckathorn road, Brookville, after a brief illness.
He was a veteran of World War I, and was a retired employe of Chrysler airtemp in Dayton. His wife, Gertrude, died in 1969.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Mangio, Columbus, and Mrs. Charlotte Beck, Englewood; three sons, Fred, Brookville, Don, Dayton, and Walter of California; one sister, Mrs. Rhoda Botkins, Michigan; two brothers, Leif and Dave Leeth, both of Latty; 22 grand-children and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Leeth will be at 10:30 a.m. EDT Friday at Kramer-Moeller Funeral Home here, with burial in Arlington Cemetery east of here. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. EDT Thursday at the funeral home.

Obituary:

Leeth, Charles H., age 87, of 4910 Heckathorn Rd. Brookville, O. passed away Wednesday morning at his residence after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude, in 1969. He was retired from Chrysler Airtemp. He is survived by his daughters, Ethel Mangio of Columbus, Ohio, Charlotte Beck of Englewood, O.; sons, fred of Brookville, Don of Dayton, and Walter of Calif.; sister, Rhoda Botkins of Mich.; brother, Leif and Dave of Latty, O.; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Kramer Moeller Funeral Home, 411 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg. Burial in Arlington Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Charles married Alta May Sutton on 16 Jul 1910 in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States, and was divorced in 1916. Alta (daughter of Charles H. Sutton and Sarah Ann Meyers) was born on 28 Jan 1891 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; died on 12 Apr 1964 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Apr 1964 in Jackson County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Mary Gertrude Colvin on 7 Dec 1916 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. Mary (daughter of Sidney A. Colvin and Clara Estella Florea) was born on 16 Jan 1894 in Wayne Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Dec 1969 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 22 Dec 1969 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Annie E. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Eleven Leth
• Newspaper: 19 Jun 1913; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 19 June 1913, p1: Brown Reunion
• Census: 1920, Green Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Edith Brown, daughter-in-law, in the household of Alexander Brown
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
• Census: 1930, Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Anna E. Brown, wife, in the household of Jonas Brown
• Residence: 1935, Wawaka, Noble County, Indiana, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939, Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday; Address:
  The Oakwood News
• Census: 1940, Wawaka, Elkhart Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Anna E. Brown, wife, in the household of Jonas Brown
• Residence: 23 Apr 1970, Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, United States

Notes:

OBITUARY
Anna Brown died Feb. 20 at Sacred Heart Home. She was born in Payne, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1892, the daughter of Leven and Louisa F. Leeth. She married Jonas Brown April 3, 1911 in Paulding, Ohio. He died July 8, 1965. She was a lifetime area resident and was a member of the Brimfield United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Miller, Wawaka, and Wanetta Cook, Rome City; a sister, Rhode Baughman of Holly, Mich.; a brother, David Leeth, Payne, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery

Newspaper:

Brown Reunion
—The Brown reunion was held Sunday, June, 5, near Batson, O.
—The day was spent in games and plays. At the noon hour the tables were spread with many good things to eat.
—Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and son and daughter, Otto and Winona, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown and son Gerald, of Avilla, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Fanando Hewitt and children, of Paulding, Ohio, Donn Stallbaum, wife and children, of Scott, O., Frank Brown, wife and son and daughter Teddie and Leona, of Batson, O., Noah Brown of Dixon, O, Jefferson Brown of Near Batson, John Leeth and wife of Dixon, O., Slim Brown, wife and daughter Woneda of near Balwin, Ind., Jacob Miller and sons, Ira and Clair of Baldwin, In., Mr. Young of Van Wert, O., Joe Flick and son and daughter Willard and Ruby.

Newspaper:

Leeth-Wren Reunion
Last Sunday the Leeth-Wren families held their reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of northeast of town. Those present to enjoy the day were Mrs. Mary A. Leeth, Phyllis Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hardesty of Paulding; C. L. Davisson and wife, Margaret Kilpatrick and Margaret Ohler of Round Head, Ohio; Mrs Manoah Miller and daughter Deane, Joe Miller and family B. L. Bailey and wife and Chas. Sidle and wife of Auburn, In.; A. V. Silvers and family, Frank Miller and family and Juaneta Leeth of Fort Wayne; Miss Leah Leeth of Detroit; Reed Windgardner and family of Lima; L. E. Leeth and family and Harry Leeth and family of Haviland, O.; C. M. Mayes and wife, W. J. Connor and family and John Leeth of Kansas City, Kansas; Emma W. Mertz and son Forest of Ada, O.; Clara W. Ford and son of Lafayette, O.; C. W. Wren and wife of Marysville, O.; H. F. Armentrout and family, Harry Green and family of Marion, O.; C. B. McColloch and wife of West Mansfield, O.; Jonas Cromley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren and daughter of Antwerp; Soy Leeth and family of Defiance; Jonas Brown and family of Churubusco, Ind.; Chas. Leeth and family of Lancaster, O.; Geo. Williams and family of McComb, O.; Ed Carter and wife of Union City, Mich.; Harold Blank of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Maude B. Mulligan and Iona Outland of Lakewood, O.; Mrs. C. C. Dupler, Dale Stilwell and wife, Fred Wahl, Edward Wahl and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mathias and son Garret, M. M. Leeth and wife, Wm. Wren, Miss Berniece Stiwell, Mis Margaret Otis, S. D. Griswold and family, Earl Leeth and family, Wm. May A. E. Malcuit and wife and D. D. Leeth and family all of Payne.

Newspaper:

On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.

Anna married Edward Jacobs on 23 Dec 1909 in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States, and was divorced before 1911. Edward was born on 19 Apr 1887 in Vistula, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Jonas Brown on 3 Apr 1911 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Jonas (son of Alexander Brown and Caroline Owens) was born on 15 Jan 1875 in Indiana, United States; died on 8 Jul 1965 in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 10 Jul 1965 in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry L. Leeth, son in the household of Eleven Leth
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Harry L. Leeth, son, farm laborer, in the household Leven Leeth
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; medium height, medium build, brown eyes and brown hair
• Military: 5 Jun 1917, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; farmer; Address:
  Harrman and Son
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1920, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry Leeth, railroad laborer, head of household; Address:
  River Street
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, p8
• Newspaper: 13 Aug 1925; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 13 August 1925, p8
• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry L. Leeth, laborer in clay works, head of household; Address:
  Vine Street
• Residence: 1935, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939, Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday; Address:
  The Oakwood News
• Census: 1940, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry Leeth, millrite in tile factory, head of household, same residence in 1935
• Physical Description: 27 Apr 1942; white, 5'6", 175 lbs, hazel eyes, brown hair and ruddy complexion
• Military: 27 Apr 1942, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Residence: 27 Apr 1942, Latty, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R. 1
• Obituary: 23 Apr 1970; Newspaper unknown

Notes:

Newspaper:

Leeth-Wren Reunion
Last Sunday the Leeth-Wren families held their reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of northeast of town. Those present to enjoy the day were Mrs. Mary A. Leeth, Phyllis Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hardesty of Paulding; C. L. Davisson and wife, Margaret Kilpatrick and Margaret Ohler of Round Head, Ohio; Mrs Manoah Miller and daughter Deane, Joe Miller and family B. L. Bailey and wife and Chas. Sidle and wife of Auburn, In.; A. V. Silvers and family, Frank Miller and family and Juaneta Leeth of Fort Wayne; Miss Leah Leeth of Detroit; Reed Windgardner and family of Lima; L. E. Leeth and family and Harry Leeth and family of Haviland, O.; C. M. Mayes and wife, W. J. Connor and family and John Leeth of Kansas City, Kansas; Emma W. Mertz and son Forest of Ada, O.; Clara W. Ford and son of Lafayette, O.; C. W. Wren and wife of Marysville, O.; H. F. Armentrout and family, Harry Green and family of Marion, O.; C. B. McColloch and wife of West Mansfield, O.; Jonas Cromley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren and daughter of Antwerp; Soy Leeth and family of Defiance; Jonas Brown and family of Churubusco, Ind.; Chas. Leeth and family of Lancaster, O.; Geo. Williams and family of McComb, O.; Ed Carter and wife of Union City, Mich.; Harold Blank of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Maude B. Mulligan and Iona Outland of Lakewood, O.; Mrs. C. C. Dupler, Dale Stilwell and wife, Fred Wahl, Edward Wahl and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mathias and son Garret, M. M. Leeth and wife, Wm. Wren, Miss Berniece Stiwell, Mis Margaret Otis, S. D. Griswold and family, Earl Leeth and family, Wm. May A. E. Malcuit and wife and D. D. Leeth and family all of Payne.

Newspaper:

LEETH FAMILY REUNION
The 1925 reunion of the Leeth families and their connections was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, of near Payne.
An extra large number of relatives was in attendance and a fine time was had by all.
Following is a list of those who were present:
Mrs. Mary A. Leeth, Phyllis Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene, Hardesty, of Paulding; O. L. Davission and wife, Margaret Kilpatrick and Margaret Ohler, of Round Head, Ohio; Mrs. Manoah Miller and daughter Deane, Joe Miller and family, B. L. Bailey and wife and Chas. Sidle and wife, of Auburn, Ind.; A. V. Silvers and family, Frank Miller and family and Juaneta Leeth, of Fort Wayne; Miss Leah Leeth, of Detroit; Reed Winegardner and family, of Lima; L. E. Leeth and family and Harry Leeth and family, of Haviland, O.; C. M. Mayes and wife, W. L. Connor and family and John Leeth, of Kansas City, Kansas; Emma W. Mertz and son Forest, of Ada, Ohio; Clara W. Ford and son, of Lafayette, Ohio; C. W. Wren and wife, of Marysville, Ohio; H. F. Armentrout and family, Harry Green and family, of Marion, Ohio; C. B. Colloch and wife, of West Mansfield, Ohio; Jonas Cromley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren and daughter, of Antwerp; Soy Leeth and family, of Defiance; Jonas Brown and family, of Cherubusco, Ind.; Chas. Leeth and family of Lancaster, Ohio; Geo. Williams and family, of McComb, Ohio; Ed Carter and wife, of Union Cityk Mich.; Harold Blank, of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Maude M. Mulligan and Iona Outland of Lakewood, Ohio; Mrs. C. C. Dupler, Dale Stilwell and wife, Fred Wahl, Edward Wahl and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mathias and son Garret, M. M. Leeth and wife, Wm. Wren, Miss Bernice Stilwell, Miss Margaret Otis, S. D Griswold and family, Earl Leeth and family, Wm. May, A. E. Malcuit and wife and D. D Leeth and family, all of Payne.

Newspaper:

On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.

Physical Description:
Mashed finger on left hand.

Obituary:

Meets tragic death
PAYNE--Harry L. Leeth, 75, died Saturday at a hospital in Addison, Mich., from burns suffered Thursday—.The aged man was trying to light a bottle gas stove when it exploded. He lived alone in a house trailer at Jerome, Mich.
He was born Dec. 8, 1894, in Payne, Ohio, a son of Eleven and Louisa (Shelly) Leeth.
He is survived by four children, Mrs. Lela Snellenberger, Paulding, O., Mrs. Laurabelle Tatman, Jerome, Mich., Sylvan Leeth, Jackson, Mich., Joe, Manitou Beach, Mich., and Mrs. Dorothy Fegley, Jerome; four brothers, John M., Payne, Charles, Dayton, Dave, Coldwater, Mich., and Lafe, Briceton, O.; three sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, Holly, Mich., Mrs. Edith Brown, Rome City, Ind., and Mrs. Ethel Maxwell, Kendallville, Ind.
Mr. Leeth resided in Payne for a number of years.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at a funeral home in North Adams, Mich. Burial there.

Harry married Eva Reynolds on 10 May 1911 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Eva was born on 7 Mar 1893 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Hazel Marie Sunday on 11 Jul 1914 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Hazel was born on 7 Sep 1893 in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 Oct 1951 in Somerset, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States; was buried in 1951 in Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Rodie V. Leeth, daughter in the household of Eleven Leeth
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda V. Leeth, daughter in the household of Leven Leeth
• Census: 1920, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda Baughman, daughter-in-law, in the household of William A. Baughman; Address:
  Flat Rock Street
• Census: 1930, Providence Township, Lucas County, Ohio, United States; as Rhoda V. Baughman, wife, in the household of William H. Baughman
• Residence: 1935, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939, Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday; Address:
  The Oakwood News
• Census: 1940, Holly, Holly Township, Oakland County, Michigan, United States; as Rhoda Baughman, wife, in the household of Alfred Baughman
• Newspaper: 29 Jun 1950; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio), 29 June 1950, p2

Notes:

Rhoda had more children, names unknown.

Newspaper:

On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.

Newspaper:

John Leeth of Payne and Mrs Georgia Stallbaum spent Friday and Saturday with his sister Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, at Holly, Michigan. Mrs. Baughman, accompanied them home to help care for her mother, Mrs. Leeth who is quite ill at the Paulding Hospital.

Rhoda married William Alfred Baughman on 23 Apr 1916 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. William was born on 13 Feb 1894 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Jun 1956 in Oakland County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 24 Jun 1956 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Newspaper unknown - original clipping
• Retired: Haviland Clay Works Company
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as David E. Leeth, son in the household of Leven Leeth
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; medium height, slender build, grey eyes and black hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 12 Sep 1918; Paper Mill - Larcote Box and Paper Co.
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Fairfield Hotel
• Census: 1920, Corozal, United States Military Forces, Panama Canal Zone; as David Leeth, Private, Troop A, Twelfth Regiment
• Newspaper: 4 Feb 1926; The Lancaster Daily Eagle (Lancaster, Ohio), 4 February 1926, p3
• Residence: 1927, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  410 West 4th Avenue
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as David E. Leeth, nephew, truck driver for saw mill, in the household of Sarah Snoke; Address:
  1246 East Walnut Street
• Occupation: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; driver
• Residence: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  1246 Eash Walnut Street
• Residence: 1934, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  1100 East Main
• Residence: 1935, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
• Occupation: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; plater; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  729 East Main
• Occupation: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; laborer; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Corner of Ewing and Walnut
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as David Edward Leeth, gear washer for Gear Mfg. Co., head of household, residence in 1935 Lancaster, Ohio; Address:
  1924 South Main Street
• Newspaper: 16 Dec 1953; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 16 December 1953, p2
• Newspaper: 14 Nov 1955; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 14 November 1955, p2
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 20 May 1975; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 20 May 1975, p18
• Obituary: 14 Oct 1987; Paulding Progress (Paulding, Ohio) 14 October 1987, p21

Notes:

Obituary:

SCOTT, OHIO — David E. Leeth, 87, died Thursday in Paulding County Hospital, Paulding.
He was retired from the Haviland Clay Works. His wife, Dorothy, died in 1960.
Surviving are three sons, two daughters, a sister, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services are 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. Fort Wayne time) Monday and calling is after 2 p.m. EDT Sunday in Slade Funeral Home, Payne. Burial will be in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

Newspaper:

—Miss Dorothy Lucille Nutter, daughter of Mr. and Mr. Benjamin R. Nutter, of East Chestnut street became the bride of Mr. David E. Leeth of Ft. Wayne Indiana, this morning at eleven o'clock at the Sixth avenue M. E. Parsonage.
—The impressive ring ceremony was performed by Rev. M. V. B. Stump in the presence of Mrs. Mildred Nutter and Mr Don Nutter, sister-in-law and brother of the bride.
—The young couple left by motor for Ft. Wayne, Indiana to spend several days with the grooms parents after which they will reside in Columbus where the groom is employed at the Tire and Rubber Company.

Newspaper:

Train Strikes Truck: Driver Only Bruised
Dixon — David Leeth, 53, of Haviland RFD 1, driver for the Haviland Clay Works, escaped with shock and bruises Tuesday when his tractor-trailer outfit was hit by a westbound Pennsylvania passenger train at the Market Street crossing in Dixon.
Leeth, who was slumped in the demolished tractor cab when members of the train crew found him, was treated at the office of a Payne physician.
According to Allen County, Ind., authorities, the crash occurred a few feet inside the Indiana side of the street which is the state line.
Leeth was northbound and did not observe the train until the tractor rolled onto the westbound tracks.
The tractor was hurled back on the eastbound main tracks and was demolished. There was no damage to the trailer, which was empty, and little damage to the Diesel engine, which proceeded on to Fort Wayne.

Newspaper:

Eleven motorist have been charged in the city and area with traffic violations, according to local police sources.
City police reported the arrest of two men on drunken driving charges and two others on other traffic charges.
Arrested on the drunken driving charges were Dave Leeth, 55 of Haviland and Charles Leroy Andrews, 20, of Ashland. Both were arraigned in Mayor Don J. Underwood's court and assessed fines of $100 each and sentenced to three days in the county jail.

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

Newspaper:

Passerby Rescues Elderly Payne Man From Burning Pickup Truck
A 75-year old Rt. 1, Payne man miraculously escaped death at 11:15 p.m. Monday when his pickup truck ran off a Paulding County road and caught on fire. Two other persons were injured in accidents in Van Wert and on Richey Road.
Van Wert Post, Ohio Highway Patrol, reported David E. Leeth was westbound on Ohio 500, one half mile west of Paulding County Road 87, when his car went off the road at a curve and into a ditch hitting an embankment.
The pickup truck caught on fire while Leeth was unconscious and Richard Richards, 30, of Payne, came along, found the truck on fire and pulled the man from the burning vehicle.
Leeth was taken to Paulding County Hospital by the Payne rescue squad and then to Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne where he was admitted for treatment of a head injury.
The Paulding Fire Department was summoned to the scene to extinguish the fire. The blaze destroyed the interior of the cab and front of the pickup truck.

Obituary:

David Leeth
SCOTT--David E. Leeth, 87, Scott, died at 11:40 a.m. Oct. 8 in Paulding County Hospital, Paulding
He was born Feb. 10, 1900, in Paulding County, the son of Levin and Louisa (Shelley) Leeth. He was a retired employee of Haviland Clay Works County.
Surviving are three sons, Ben of Vista, Calif., Jerry of Homestead, Fla., and Emmett, Middle Point; two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Lee and Mrs. Ruth Baker, both of Scott; a sister, Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, Grand Blanc, Mich.; and 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Dorothy, in 1960; a son Veral; and a grandchild.
Services were Monday in Slade Funeral Home. Burial was in Wiltsie Cemetery.

David married Dorothy Lucille Nutter on 4 Feb 1926 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. Dorothy was born on 2 Apr 1902 in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 May 1960 in Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried in May 1960 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Lafie Leeth
• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Lafeatte Leeth, son in the household of Leven Leeth
• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lafayette Leeth, farmer, head of household; Address:
  Main Street
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939, Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday; Address:
  The Oakwood News
• Census: 1940, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lafie Leeth, laborer, head of household
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Obituary: Aug 1982; Unknown newspaper - original clipping

Notes:

.

Obituary:


OBITUARY
LAFIE LEETH
PAULDING -- Lafie Leeth, 78, Route 2, died Wednesday, July 28, 1982 about 9 a.m. July 24 in Paulding County Hospital where he had been a patient for two days.
—Born April 7, 1904, in Paulding County, he was the son of Leven and Louisa (Shelly) Leeth.
—He was retired state highway employee.
—Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Olive) Lee of Route 2, Paulding; a son, Lafie L. Of Bluffton, Ind.; a brother, David of Scott; two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Baughman of Holly, mich., and Mrs. Edith Brown of Kendalville, Ind.; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
—Preceding him in death were his wife, Olive Price Leeth in 1969, three brothers and three sisters.
—Services were Tuesday in DenHerder Funeral Home with the Rev. John Neiderhause officiating. Burial was in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne

Newspaper:

On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

Obituary:

Paulding — Laffie Leeth, 70 (?), died at 9 a.m. Saturday in Paulding Couty Hospital. Surviving are a daughter and a son. Services are 2 p.m. EDT Tuesday in DenHerder Funeral Home, with calling after 1:30 p.m. Monday

Lafayette married Olive Frances Price on 28 Nov 1928 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. Olive was born on 3 Oct 1911 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Oct 1969 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 27 Oct 1969 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Lester Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Newspaper: 10 Jun 1913; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 10 June 1913, p1
• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lester Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Lester Maxwell, electrician, head of household

Notes:

Newspaper:

Antwerp News
Mrs. F. Maxwell and daughter Ethel, and sons Lester and Laurence, and the baby, of Grabill, Ind., were over Sunday visitors at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Leeth at this place

Family/Spouse: Margarette Luella Hill. Margarette was born on 14 Aug 1912 in Portsmouth City, Virginia, United States; died on 28 Oct 2000 in Ormond Beach, Volusia, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States; as Arvada Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Arvada Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Residence: 1935, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Arvada M. Ruble, wife, in the household of Dale D. Ruble

Notes:

Died:


OBITUARY
Ruble Arvada M, 91, of Kendallville, died Sept. 14 in McCray Hospital. She was born April 21, 1908 in Payne, Ohio to Frank Lewis and Ethel (Leath) Maxwell. On Aug. 21, 1927 in Fort Wayne she married Dale D. Ruble. He died Aug. 21, 1982. A farm wife, she had lived in Kendallville and Noble County most of her life. Surviving are 2 brothers, Gerald of Coesse and Dallas of Columbia City; 3 grandchildren, Darlene Holsinger of Hendersonville, N.C., Cynthia L. Wagner of Middlebury, and Barry Dalton Ruble of Avilla. She was preceded in death by a son, Farold; a grandson, Kevin; 5 brothers, Lester, Lawrence, Norbert, Romey and Harlan; and 2 sisters, Maggie Talmadge and Helen. Graveside services in Monroeville Memorial Cemetery. ~ 9-23-1999

Arvada married Dale D. Ruble on 27 Aug 1927 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. Dale was born on 25 Oct 1901 in Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Aug 1982 in Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Aug 1982 in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 10 Jun 1913; The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 10 June 1913, p1
• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lawrence Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; Laurance E. Maxwell, ulpholster in ulpholstry shop, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Waynedale, Wayne County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Lawrence E.. Maxwell, foreman/copper wire, head of household

Notes:

OBITUARY
Lawrence Maxwell
...Wolcottville -- Lawrence Edward Maxwell, 82, of rural Wolcottville, died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday in Pakview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been ill the past three years and a patient in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla the past week.
...He was born in Payne, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1910, the son of Frank L. And Ethel (Leeth) Maxwell. On Jan. 26, 1933 in Fort Wayne, he married Dorothy Olive Roy, who survives.
...Mr. Maxwell had resided on the LaGrange-Noble County Line Road near South Milford since 1954, moving from Fort Wayne. He retired in 1974 from M.H. Hilt of Fort Wayne, carpenter and refrigeration contractors, for whom he had worked since 1945. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville, American Legion Post 178 in Garett, Kendallville VFW and Carpenters Local 232 in Fort Wayne. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
...Surviving with his wife are a daughter , Karen Slone of Winona Lake; two sons, Edward Maxwell of Fort Wayne, and Roger Maxwell of Kendallville; three sisters, Arvada Ruble of Kendallville, Helen Spangler of Tavares, Fla., and Marguerite Talmadge of Adrian, Mich.; three brothers, Harlan Maxwell of Jacksonville, Fla., Gerald Maxwell of Coesse, and Dallas Maxwell of Columbia City; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
...Three brothers, Lester, Norbert and Romay Maxwell, preceded him in death.
...Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jacob Gall officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
...Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, with the church or to CompreCare Home Health.

Obituary:

Lawrence Maxwell
Wolcottville — Lawrence Edward Maxwell, 82, of rural Wolcottville, died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday in Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been ill the past three years and a patient in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla the past week.
He was born in Payne, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1910, the son of Frank L. and Ethel (Leeth) Maxwell. On Jan. 26, 1933 in Fort Wayne, he married Dorothy Olive Roy, who survives.
Mr. Maxwell had resided on the LaGrange-Noble County Line Road near South Milford since 1954, moving from Fort Wayne. He retired in 1974 from M. H. Hilt of Fort Wayne, carpenter and refrigeration contractors, for whom he had worked since 1945. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville, Americana Legion Post 178 in Garrett, Kendalville VFW and Carpenters Local 232 in Fort Wayne. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Karen Slone of Winona Lake; two sons, Edward Maxwell of Fort Wayne, and Roger Maxwell of Kendallville; three sisters, Arvada Ruble of Kendallville, Helen Spangler of Taveres, Fla., and Marguerite Talmadge of Adrian, Michi.; three brothers, Harlan Maxwell of Jacksonville, Fla., Gerald Maxwell of Coesse, and Dallas Maxwell of Columbia City; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Three brothers, Lester, Norbert and Romay Maxwell, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jacob Gall officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, with the Rosary recited there at 7;45 p.m. Sunday.
Preferred memorials are Masses to the church or to CompreCareHome Health.

Newspaper:

Antwerp News
Mrs. F. Maxwell and daughter Ethel, and sons Lester and Laurence, and the baby, of Grabill, Ind., were over Sunday visitors at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Leeth at this place

Laurence married Dorothy Olive Roy on 26 Jan 1933 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Dorothy was born on 13 Feb 1912 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; died on 3 Jun 2009 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 6 Jun 2009 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Romie Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Romay E. Maxwell, son, farmer, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Romay Maxwell, farmer, head of household, same residence in 1935
• Obituary: 4 Dec 1989; Star 4 December 1989

Notes:

Obituary:

Romay Maxwell
...Waterloo -- Romay E. Maxwell, 76, died in his home at 2419 County Road 31, Waterloo.
...He was a retired Smithfield Township farmer.
...He was born Jan. 5, 1913 in Allen County to the late Frank and Ethel (Leeth) Maxwell.
...He married Esther Smith on March 20, 1937 in Auburn. She survives.
...Other survivors are one son, Fred Maxwell of Auburn; five brothers, Lawrence of Wolcottville, Harland of Jacksonville, Fla., Norbert of Fort Wayne, Gerald of Coesse, Ind., and Richard "Dick" of Columbia City; three sisters, Arvada Ruble of Kendallville, Helen Spangler of Tavares, Fla., and Marguerite Talmadge of Williston, Mich.; and three grandson, Michael, Robert, and Charles Maxwell, all of Auburn.
...One daughter, Nancy Maxwell, and one brother, Lester, preceded him in death.
...Friends may call today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo.
...Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Clark E. hobby. pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran church of Auburn, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, auburn.
...Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. (Star, Monday, December 4, 1989)

Romay married Esther L. Smith on 20 Mar 1937 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States. Esther was born on 6 Jan 1918 in Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; died on 12 Oct 1992 in Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Oct 1992 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Helen Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Helen M. Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Auburn, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Helen Cool, wife, in the household of Robert Cool
• Obituary: 15 Dec 1995; The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 15 December 1995, p3C

Notes:

Obituary:

Auburn
Helen M. Spangler, 80, died Thursday at DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn. Born in Payne, Ohio, she was an Auburn resident. Surviving are a daughter, Rosemarie Fetters of St. Joe; two brothers, Gerald Maxwell of Coesse and Dallas Maxwell of Columbia City; two sisters, Arvada Ruble of Kendallville and Margurette Talmage of Adrian, Miich.; a granddaughter; and a great-granddaughter. Services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville. Calling one hour before services. Burial in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

Helen married Robert George Cool on 24 Nov 1931 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States, and was divorced on 28 Sep 1947. Robert was born on 22 Jun 1910 in Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; died on 5 Sep 1974 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 7 Sep 1974 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Willard Allen Ara VanTuyle on 26 Feb 1949 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Willard was born on 6 Dec 1904 in Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States; died on 24 Jun 1972 in Addison, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Jun 1972 in Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Leon Urben Spangler on 2 Jan 1976 in Lake County, Florida, United States. Leon was born on 3 Aug 1900 in Fulton, Morrow County, Ohio, United States; died on 13 May 1991 in Lake County, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harlan Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Harlan D. Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Auburn, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Harlan D. Maxwell, mill wright, head of household

Harlan married Irene Louise McClellan on 27 Mar 1937 in Dekalb County, Indiana, United States. Irene was born on 16 May 1917 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; died on 16 Oct 2011 in MacClenny, Baker County, Florida, United States; was buried in Oct 2011 in Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: The Daily Telegram - May 5, 1996
• Census: 1920, Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Margurete Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Margaret Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Margaret Maxwell, daughter, in the household of Frank Maxwell

Notes:

Obituary:

Marguerite Talmadge
Adrian - Marguerite Talmadge, 77, of Division Street, Adrian, died Friday, May 3, 1996, at Bixby Medical Center.
She was born March 10, 1919, in Antwerp, Ohio, to Frank and Ethel (Leeth) Maxwell. She was married to Clarence Talmadge on Feb. 14, 1948, in Angola, Ind., and he preceded her in death May 24, 1983. She had been a resident of Adrian since 1960.
Marguerite is survived by a son and his wife, James and Irene Talmadge of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Gerald Maxwell and Dallas Maxwell, both of Columbia City, Ind.; and sister, Arvada Ruble of Kendallville, Ind.
In addition to her husband, Clarence she was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Lester, Lawrence, Ramay, Harlan and norbert; and a sister, Helen.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 1996, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Cox officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 9a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the Anderson Funeral Home.

Margurite married Clarence Talmadge on 14 Feb 1948 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Clarence was born on 7 Apr 1913 in Manitou Beach, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States; died on 24 May 1983 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 28 May 1983 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Norbert Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Norbert Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell

Notes:

OBITUARY
Norbert Maxwell
...Fort Wayne -- Norbert L. "Nobbie" Maxwell, 68, of Fort Wayne, died at 4:14 a.m. Thursday.
...He was born in Fort Wayne may 6, 1923, to Louis F. and Nancy Ethel (Leath) Maxwell. A lifetime Fort Wayne resident, Mr. Maxwell was an Army veteran of World War II.
...Surviving are three sisters, Arvada ruble of Kendallville, Marguerite Talmage of Adrian, Mich., and Helen Spangler of Waterloo; and four brothers, Geral Maxwell of Coesse, Dallas Maxwell of Kendallville, and zHarlen Maxwell of Jacksonville, Fla.
...funeral services were held today in Fort Wayne with the Rev. Saundra Craig of Coesse United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Marion National Cemetery.
...Preferred memorials are to the V.A. Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Gerald Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Gerald Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed a the noon hour.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of Madison Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

Died:


Obituary
—Gerald Lee Maxwell, 88, of Union Township, Whitley County, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Parkview Whitley Hospital where he was admitted a week ago.
—He was born August 16, 1925 in Fort Wayne, Indiana a son of Franklin and Ethel (Leath) Maxwell. His formative years were spent in Auburn. He graduated from Auburn High School.
—Prior to WWII he worked for the Coca-Cola warehouse in Fort Wayne and the Kroger warehouse. On June 17, 1944 he entered the U.S. Army. He served on a B17 Flying Fortress as a ball turret gunner. His group was supplanted by the B29 Super Fortress that eventually ended the war against Japan with the dropping of the atomic bomb. He was honorably discharged April 4, 1946.
—On May 21, 1946 he was united in marriage to Ruth A. Igney. They have always made their home in Union Township. Mrs. Maxwell died December 10, 2009.
—He worked for over 30 years as an Electronic Technician for ITT, Fort Wayne. He was a member of the International Union of Electrical Radio and Machine Workers.
—A 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge 189, he was a past Worshipful Master, a Worthy Patron of the Order of Eastern Star, an Associate Guardian of Job's Daughters and 10 year Girl Scout Leader. He provided maintenance services for the area Girl Scout camp during the summer.
—He was a 60 year member of the Coesse United Methodist Church. He served as a Lay Leader and the Sunday School Superintendant.
—He enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Carriage Travel Club. They traveled extensively throughout the United States. An accomplished carpenter, he enjoyed woodworking building furniture and crafts.
—He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Maxwell of Columbia City.
—A Masonic service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City with Rev. Robert Priest and Kevin Ousley conducting the funeral service immediately following. Burial will be in the Union Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the service Sunday, at the funeral home.

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Washington Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States; as Dallas, son, in the household of Frank L. Maxwell; Address:
  Dupont Road
• Residence: 1935, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Dallas Maxwell, son, in the household of Frank Maxwell

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States; as Herbert Leeth, spouses son, in the household of John W. Loesch; Address:
  714 North West Avenue
• Residence: 1935, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.
• Census: 1940, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as Herbert Leeth, time keeper, head of household, same residence in 1935; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.
• Obituary: 16 Jul 1976; Jackson Citizen Patriot (Jackson, Michigan) July 16, 1976

Notes:

Herbert's mother is Alta Sutton, father not proven. He lived with Charles Leeth as a son.

Obituary:

Died July 15, 1976
Jackson Citizen Patriot July 16, 1976
Herbert Leeth of 114 Bates St., passed away at the residence, aged 66 years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Donald E. (Sally) McClear of Jackson; one son, John W. Leeth of Dearborn; six grandchildren; one sister. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and a retiree of Clark Equipment Co. Mr. Leeth is at the Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home, 1806-1814 E. Michigan Ave. Funeral announcement later.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married Verla Hoaglin on 6 May 1932 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States, and was divorced on 2 Mar 1946 in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. Verla was born on 27 Apr 1914 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; died on 26 Aug 2000 in Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States; was buried in 2000 in Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Ethel M. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  737 Mulberry Street

Ethel married Frank S. Mangio on 8 Dec 1928 in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. Frank was born on 25 Nov 1905 in Italy; died on 23 Jul 1990 in Upper Arlington, Franklin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Babe Leeth
• Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Sadie L. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  737 Mulberry Street
• Census: 1930, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States; as Sadie Leeth, spouses daughter, in the household of John W. Loesch

Other Events:

• Name: June Brainerd
• Census: 1920, Albion Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as June Brainard, daughter, in the household of Fred Brainard; Address:
  South Albion Road
• Census: 1930, Homer Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as June M. Brainerd, adopted daughter
• Residence: 1935, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  9980 Yellowstone
• Census: 1940, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; as June Holtsberry, wife, in the household of Charles Holtsberry, same residence in 1935; Address:
  9980 Yellowstone

Notes:

Name:


Mother is Alta Sutton, father not proven. Adopted by Fred and Viola Brainard - Court ordered adoption.

Mildred married Charles Edwin Holtsberry on 6 Jan 1935 in Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. Charles was born on 5 Aug 1915 in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States; died on 17 Nov 2004 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Nov 2004 in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Physical Description: 5' 1" with brown hair and brown eyes
• Hobby: quilting, crocheting, knitting and many other crafts
• Medical Condition: diabetes mellitus in her later years.
• Occupation: housewife and part time Real Estate Agent
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charlotte L. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Residence: 1935, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Baptism: 5 Mar 1939, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  5th Avenue Church of Christ
• Newspaper: 6 Jul 1939; Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio) 6 July 1939, p4
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charlotte Leeth; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Education: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Lancaster High School
• Graduation: 5 May 1941, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Milton Union High School
• Residence: 1947, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1951, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p 5
• Newspaper: 14 Jun 1964; Lawton Constitution (Lawton, Oklahoma) June 14, 1964
• Correspondence: 29 Jan 1970; letter to classmates
• Property: 1 Dec 1999, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; widow of Thearen Beck, transferred the deed; Address:
  on lot #182 at 825 Barkins Ave.
• Residence: May 2011, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  825 Barkins Ave.

Notes:

Memories... by Patricia Beck Hormell
Mom always had a needle nearby, whether it was a sewing needle, crochet hook or knitting needles. She made quilts, afghans, sweaters, tablecloths, pillowcases, baby clothes, dolls, toys and ornaments. She taught me to sew, embroidery and tried to teach me how to crochet. Eventually mom gave up when I kept wanting to switch hands in the middle, so I went on to learn from a book and we shared patterns. I also learned you just can't switch from left handed to right handed in the middle of a project.
We used to go to the orchards and pick cherries, apples or strawberries for canning and preserving. Mom made the best homemade apple butter and applesauce. With her help I learned to make jelly, can fruits and vegetables, clean and cut up chickens for the freezer, and cook. Spring time was always a busy time around our home.
While I was growing up, mom would have the record player or radio tuned to country music while sweeping or dusting or spring cleaning. When records gave way to CD's and a portable player she plugged in her earphones and still enjoyed country music.

Newspaper:

Group Invited to Shower-Supper
Miss Charlotte Leeth was hostess at informal party the evening of Wednesday, July the fifth, complimenting Mr. and Mrs. William work, whose marriage is of recent date.
Party arrangements included a miscellaneous shower which held choice gifts for the bride.
Supper was served in the late evening.
Music for the occasion was furnished by Rodger McLaughlin.
The company included Mr. and Mrs. William Work, Fred Leeth, Walter Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth, Virgnia Phillips, John Campbell, Florence Moddy, Margaret Moddy, Ralph Howard, Rodger McLaughlin, Donald Leeth and Charlotte Leeth.

Graduation:

The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio), 5 May 1941, p5
Union Township
Members of the senior class of Milton-Union high school will conduct their own commencement exercises at the school Wednesday, May 21. The program will include a historical pantomime of Union township, presented entirely by the seniors. Rev. J. Fletcher Lewis of the Hoffman Memorial Methodist church will address the baccalaureate service in the school auditorium Sunday night, May 18. Thearen Beck and Charlotte Leeth are among the graduates.

The Piqua Daily Call (Piqua, Ohio) p10
Milton-Union has 1941 Class of 54
Commencement Program Announced for Night of May 21st.
West Milton, May 13.—Fifty-four members comprise the 1941, Senior class of Milton-Union high school which will be graduated at commencement exercises Wednesday night, May 21 in the high school auditorium. Listed in the class are Thearen Beck and Charlotte Leeth.

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed a the noon hour.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of ??? Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

Newspaper:

Former Resident Amazed By City
A 78-year old Ohio woman who lived in Lawton before statehood visited here Saturday and expressed amazement at the city's growth since she left 57 years ago.
The visitor was Mrs. Ethel Beck, 78, Port Jefferson, Ohio, whose late husband, Walter H. Beck, built one of the first large farm buildings in Comanche county before statehood.
Mrs. Beck was traveling with her son, Thearen Beck, Englewood Ohio, and his wife, Charlotte, and daughter, Mary Ann, 5. He has been on business trips to San Antonio and Oklahoma City, and they decided to spend the weekend in Lawton to give his mother an opportunity to visit old landmarks of the area.

Correspondence:

Dear Classmates,
Thearen and I was very much surprised to find a package of letters in our mail box. Like everyone else we read them with delight.
We have been married since Dec. "41" and blessed with two daughters. We have a red head who is 27 and a blonde 11 year old. We also hav a 5 year (old) granddaughter.
Our little blonde keeps us hopping because she lives every minute of the day.
Thearen has worked at Bendix 20 years and is a Foreman. He sees Bruce B. when he gets to the Dayton Plant.
We will be looking for these letters with anticipation.
Sincerely
Thearen & Charlotte
I see our class has spread out as much as B. Buckey. Most of us wish we were as thin as Browns hair.
Thearen

Charlotte married Thearen Quentin Beck on 7 Dec 1941 in Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio, United States. Thearen (son of Walter Herbert Beck and Ethel May Vance) was born on 7 Oct 1922 in Anna, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Nov 1999 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 24 Nov 1999 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Fred Leeth
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Frederick C. Leeth, son, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Newspaper: 15 Apr 1936; Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio), 25 April 1936, p2
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Military: 23 Apr 1946, Columbus, Ohio, United States; enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII as a private; Address:
  Fort Hayes
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

OBITUARY
Leeth, Fred C., Sr., age 64, of 148 Brookville-Pyrmont Rd., Brookville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 6, 1989 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was a retired Foreman from the Chrysler Corp. with 31 years of service. He is preceded in death by son, Bruce Leeth in 1976 and granddaughter, Tammy Leeth Bruce in 1989. Survived by wife, Jo Ann, Brookville; sons & daughters-in-law, Fred C. Jr. & Linda, Brookville; Danney Leeth, Portland, OR; Don & Scottye, Brookville; Vince & April, Groton, CT; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Leeth, Moorpark, CA; Glenna & Ron Brubaker, Livermoore, CA; Cindy & Gregg Tipton, Florence, MI; Linda & Ron Myers, Chokia, IL; Darlene Leeth, Brookville; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson, brothers, Don & wife, Helen Leeth, Dayton; Walter & wife, Ruby Leeth, Hisperia, CA; sisters, Charlotte & husband, Thearan Beck, Englewood; Ethel & husband, Frank Manjo, Columbus; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9, 10:30 A.M. from the Gilbert Funeral Home, Brookville. Pastor Roger herrig officiating. Interment Arlington Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday 5-8 P.M. If desired contributions may be made to the Brookville Rescue Squad or Trinity Luthern Church. Envelopes will be provided. (Source: Copy of original found at the Brookville Historical Society, Inc. Brookville, Ohio)

Newspaper:

Ruth Reed played the piano for the mock wedding directed by Miss Relva Boyer. Among the pupils listed in the ceremony was Fred Leeth.

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

Frederick married Marilyn Lois Campbell on 4 Sep 1943 in Wayne County, Indiana, United States, and was divorced on 2 Dec 1963 in Clark County, Ohio, United States. Marilyn (daughter of Labon Merton Campbell and Retha Carmen Rose) was born on 14 Jan 1928 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Jul 2002 in California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Joanne Dorothy Joanne Strausberg before 1965. Dorothy was born on 13 Dec 1934; died on 29 Aug 2019 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 5 Sep 2019 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Dutch Leeth
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Donald R. Leeth, son, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Residence: 25 Jul 1944, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour.

Donald married Helen Louise Flagg on 25 Jul 1944 in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. Helen was born on 25 Mar 1929 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Nov 2008 in Northridge, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 1 Dec 2008 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Walt Leeth
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Walter E. Leeth, son, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street

Notes:

MEMORIES
As a toddler I couldn't pronouce "Walter" and so he became my Uncle Balby. To a young girl he was very exciting and interesting as he owned horses and brahma bulls and was in the rodeo. I remember one time when his horse turned around and bit him on the shoulder while he was tending it in the barn. He would take me rides on a pony--every little girls dream!

Walter married Shirley Jean Campbell in Sep 1949 in Scott County, Kentucky, United States, and was divorced in Mar 1968 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Shirley (daughter of Labon Merton Campbell and Retha Carmen Rose) was born on 22 Nov 1934 in Ohio, United States; died on 16 Jun 1981 in Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried in Jun 1981 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Ruby L. Johnson on 12 Apr 1969 in Covina, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Ruby was born on 23 Sep 1924 in Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi, United States; died on 19 Aug 2005 in San Bernardino, California, United States; was buried in Aug 2005 in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Stillborn: 8 Dec 1931, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• Name: Wanetta Cook
• Newspaper: 19 Jun 1913; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 19 June 1913, p1: Brown Reunion
• Census: 1920, Green Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Waneta Brown, grandaughter, in the household of Alexander Brown
• Census: 1930, Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Wanita Brown, daughter, in the household of Jonas Brown

Notes:

Newspaper:

Brown Reunion
—The Brown reunion was held Sunday, June, 5, near Batson, O.
—The day was spent in games and plays. At the noon hour the tables were spread with many good things to eat.
—Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and son and daughter, Otto and Winona, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown and son Gerald, of Avilla, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Fanando Hewitt and children, of Paulding, Ohio, Donn Stallbaum, wife and children, of Scott, O., Frank Brown, wife and son and daughter Teddie and Leona, of Batson, O., Noah Brown of Dixon, O, Jefferson Brown of Near Batson, John Leeth and wife of Dixon, O., Slim Brown, wife and daughter Woneda of near Balwin, Ind., Jacob Miller and sons, Ira and Clair of Baldwin, In., Mr. Young of Van Wert, O., Joe Flick and son and daughter Willard and Ruby.

Family/Spouse: Emanuel Clarence Cook. Emanuel was born on 28 Aug 1907 in Allen County, Indiana, United States; died in 1973 in Noble County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States; as Phillis P. Brown, daughter, in the household of Jonas Brown

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 14 Jul 1973; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio) 14 July 1973, p2

Notes:

Obituary:

Lela Snellenberger
Paulding — Mrs. Carl (Lela) Snellenberger, 61, died in her home in Paulding at 9:15 a.m. Friday after an extended illness.
Mrs. Snellenberger was born April 28, 1912, in Paulding County, a daughter of Harry and Eva (Reynolds) Leeth. Mrs. Snellenberger's husband survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Mary Ellen Manley of Paulding: two sisters, Wanda Garmyn of Archbold and Mrs. Louise Grimes of Paulding, and two brothers. Charles Keeler of Cecil and John Keeler of Paulding.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Crowell-DenHerder Funeral Home in Paulding, with the Rev. James Parson officiating. Burial will be in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 p.m. today.

Family/Spouse: Carl E. Snellenberger. Carl was born on 13 Jun 1913 in Payne, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Aug 1976 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 10 Aug 1976 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harriett Leeth, daughter, in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  River Street
• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harriet Leeth, daughter, in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  Vine Street

Notes:

Had one son, Emanuel.

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Laurabel Leeth, daughter in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  River Street
• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Laurabelle Leeth, daughter in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  Vine Street
• Name: 24 Jan 1933; LauraBelle Chatman
• Obituary: Mar 1997; Newspaper unknown

Notes:

Obituary:

LauraBelle Chatman
JEROME—LauraBelle Chatman, 78, of Sterling Road, Jerome, died Sunday (March 16, 1997) in the Bay Area Medical Center, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mrs. Chatman was born March 30, 1918, in Haviland, Ohio, to Harry and Hazel (Sunday) Leeth. She was a homemaker and lived in Jerome for many years. She also had lived in North Adams and Deming, N.M.
She married Simon Chatman, Jan. 24, 1933 and he preceded her in death April 18, 1993.
Surviving are five daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Francis Dwyer, Linda Daniels, and Martha and Vincent Webb, all of North Adams, Shirley Inhulsen, Blissfield and Mary and Raymond Harmon, Deming, N.M.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Donald of Jerome and Larry Diane of Jonesville; 34 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild' one sister, Dorothy Fegley, Jerome; and two brothers, Joe and Sylvan Leeth, both of Jackson. She was also preceded in death by one sister, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The funeral 2 p.m. Friday at the Kurtz-Towns Funeral Home, North Adams, with the Rev. Paul Pickell officiating. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jerome Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice.

LauraBelle married Simon Peter Chatman on 24 Jan 1933. Simon was born on 21 Sep 1907 in Union Township, Van Wert, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Apr 1993 in North Adams, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Dorothy M. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  Vine Street

Notes:

FEGLEY, DOROTHY MARIE - Dorothy Marie Fegley of Jerome, Michigan passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born October 17, 1921 in Haviland, Ohio the daughter of Harry and Hazel Leeth. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Fegley; one son, William Fegley and her siblings. She is survived by one daughter, Diana (Hans) Byers of Jerome; five grandchildren, Kim Byers, Jamie (Erin Kimble) Byers, Paula (Tom) Reid, Susan Shaw and Scott Fegley; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Sylvan (Ina) Leeth of Jackson and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Fegley attended the Jerome United Methodist Church. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Dorothy Marie Fegley will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale on Friday, November 12, 2010 beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Hane officiating. Interment will take place in the Jerome Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Hillsdale County. www.Mlive.com/obits
Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home Hillsdale 517-437-0605
Published in Jackson Citizen Patriot on November 9, 2010

Family/Spouse: Paul W. Fegley. Paul was born on 7 Aug 1918 in Ohio City, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; died on 30 Dec 2002 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Jan 2003 in Jerome, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Harry Leeth, Jr., son, in the household of Harry Leeth; Address:
  Vine Street
• Residence: 1935, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Junior Leeth, son, in the household of Harry Leeth, same residence in 1935
• Military: Between 1943 and 1946; Army, WWII, Company C, 569th AAA Battalion

Notes:

Harry Jr. (Uncle Joe) has one daughter, Janet.

Harry married Margaret Moore on 14 Jun 1952 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Margaret was born on 18 Apr 1911 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Robert Baughman, son, in the household of William A. Baughman; Address:
  Flat Rock Street
• Census: 1930, Providence Township, Lucas County, Ohio, United States; as Robert T. Baughman, son, in the household of William H. Baughman

Notes:

Buried:
On 27 July 1948 William A. Baughman filed an Application For Headstone For Military Veterans

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Providence Township, Lucas County, Ohio, United States; as Darth M. Baughman, son, in the household of William H. Baughman
• Residence: 1935, Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, United States
• Census: 1940, Holly, Holly Township, Oakland County, Michigan, United States; as Garth Baughman, son, in the household of Alfred Baughman

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Veryl E. Leeth, great niece, in the household of Sarah Snoke; Address:
  1246 East Walnut Street
• Obituary: 3 Apr 1934; Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio) 3 April 1934, p1

Notes:

Obituary:

LANCASTER LADS 5-YEAR OLD COUSINS BOTH DIE TODAY
Same Affliction Fatal to Boys—Double Funeral Wednesday At Grandparents' Home
Two five year old boys, first cousins, died today in Lancaster, both victims of membranous croup.
The first to die was Veryl Edward Leeth, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Leeth, 1195 E. Chestnut St. who passed away at 12:25 a.m. at his home. He had been ill but a few days. Besides the parents there survive a sister Kathleen of the home and the grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Nutter of the same address.
The other lad Clifford Nutter, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Nutter, 1100 E. Main St. who died at 4 a.m. at the home. He also had been ill but a few days. Besides the parents there survive a brother Max of the home and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nutter 1195 E. Chestnut St. where double private services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment is to be made in Forest Rose cemetery by James H. Sheridan.

Other Events:

• Residence: 1935, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Katherine Leeth, daughter, in the household of David Edward Leeth, residence in 1935 Lancaster, Ohio
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Obituary: 1 Jul 1998; Newspaper unknown

Notes:

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

Obituary:

Kathryn Lee
1931-1998
SCOTT — Kathryn L. Lee, 67, died at 6:55 p.m., Monday, June 22, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert, following an extended illness.
She was born May 14, 1931, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late David and Dorothy (Nutter) Leeth. In 1950, she married Richard F. Lee, who preceded her in death in 1994. She was a retired cook from the former Hometown Nursing Home, Paulding. She attended Scott Pentecostal Church, Scott.
Surviving are three daughters, Nikki Lee, Vivian Akom and Amy Morrow, all of Scott; three brothers, Jerry Leeth of Clairmont, Fla., Emmett Leeth of Middle Point, and Ben Leeth of Kingman, Ariz.; one sister, Ruth Baker of Scott; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Murray; and a brother.
Services were held June 25 at 1 p.m. in Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, with Rev. Don Rogers officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.
Preferred memorials are to Scott EMS or to the donor's choice.

Kathryn married Richard Franklin Lee on 4 Feb 1950 in Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Richard was born on 1 Nov 1926 in Union Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Jun 1994 in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 22 Jun 1994 in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Jake Leeth
• Census: 1940, Jackson Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, United States; as Jerry Leeth, son, in the household of David Edward Leeth
• Newspaper: 12 Jun 1968; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 12 June 1968, page 3
• Newspaper: 20 Dec 1972; Times-Bulletin (Van Wert, Ohio), 20 December 1872, p16

Notes:

Newspaper:


Times-Bulletin
Van Wert, Ohio
12 June 1968, p3
Bond Forfeitures
Jerry E. Leeth, 30, of 321 N. Walnut St., defective exhaust system; $25 bond.

Newspaper:

Heavy Property Damage Is Listed In Area Accidents
...Three persons were injured in several accidents investigated Tuesday and today by the Van Wert Post, Ohio Highway Patrol, and city Police. Property loss was high.
...The patrol reported Jerry E. Leeth, 35, of 310 n. Cherry St. was injured in a one-car accident at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 127, three miles north of U.S. 224.
...Leeth was taken to Van Wert County hospital by the Fire Department emergency squad where he was treated for a lip laceration and eye bruise. He was released.
...Officers stated Leeth was southbound and fell asleep while driving. the vehicle went off the left side of the highway and struck a power pole owned by the Paulding-Putnam REA.
...There was extensive damage to the front section, hood and left side of the automobile. The patrol cited Leeth for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. Sherriff Don Thomas; Department assisted at the scene.

Died:


OBITUARY-2
Jerry Leeth
—Jerry, son of David Leeth and Dorothy Nutter was born in Lancaster, Ohio on Jun 11 1937, and died at home in Weirsdale, Florida on Sunday Dec 15 2013. Jerry was married to Sandra Pontius on May 18 1963 in Van Wert, Ohio. They had one son.
—Jerry worked as an Iron Worker for 45 years. He enjoyed tinkering, watching westerns, and being with his family.
—His surviving relatives are his wife Sandra of over 50 years, his son Neil of Weirsdale, Florida. 2 brothers and 1 sister, Emmett Leeth and wife Becky Closson of Middle Point, Ohio, Ben Leith and his wife Jackie Wright of Kingman, Arizona, Ruth (Baker) of Englewood, Florida. He was preceded by his parents, 1 brother, 1 sister, David and Dorothy, Veryl, Katherine(Lee)
—Jerry will be cremated in Ocala, Florida. There will be no visitation or services.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lafie L. Leeth, son, in the household of Lafayette Leeth; Address:
  Main Street
• Census: 1940, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Lafie Leeth, Jr., son, in the household of Lafie Leeth

Notes:

Died:


OBITUARY
LAFIE LEETH
1929-1997
OSSIAN, inc. -- Lafie L. Leeth, 67, Ossian, died Saturday, May 31, 1997, at Ossian Health Care.
—He was born July 28, 1929, in New Haven, Ind, the of Lafayette and Olive (Price) Leeth. In 1950, he married Gladys Mankey, who died in 1989. He was a licensed journeyman electrician at Franklin Electric for 43 years, retiring in 1994, and attended St. Luke's United Church of Christ.
—Surviving are two sons, Michael of Markle, Ind. And Terry of Bluffton, Ind., six daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Cynthia) Kosinski of East Hampton, Conn., Mrs. Norman (Karen) Bailey of Geneva, Mrs. Allen (Elaine) Newcomb of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Loren (Julie) Jackson of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. David (Jennifer) Meadows and Vickie Leeth, both of Bluffton; a sister, Mrs. Donald (Olive) Lee, Paulding; and 15 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
—Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, in St. Luke's United Church of Christ with Rev. Jerry Flueckinger officiating. Burial will be in St. Luke's Cemetery. Visitation is from noon until 9 p.m. Today at Goodwin Memorial Chapel, Bluffton, and an hour prior to services at the church.
—Preferred memorials are to St. Luke's United Church of Christ or Wells County Chapter American Cancer Society.

Lafie married Gladys Annabelle Mankey on 29 Apr 1950 in Adams County, Indiana, United States. Gladys was born on 5 Sep 1927 in Adams County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Dec 1989 in Indiana, United States; was buried on 22 Dec 1989 in Adams County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Cissy Leeth
• Census: 1940, Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Olive C. Leeth Leeth, Jr., daughter, in the household of Lafie Leeth
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

OBITUARY
Wayne Allan Lee, age 56 died Sunday, June 20 at the Paulding County Hospital, Paulding. He was born July 9, 1953 in Paulding, the son of Don W. and Olive C. (Leeth) Lee. On November 26, 1972 he married Barbara E. Grindstaff, who survives. He was employed for 37 years by Spartech Plastics, Paulding. He was a member of the former Haviland Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, woodworking, playing corn hole, and listening to music. He coached Pee Wee League, enjoyed playing softball, drag racing, hunting, and fishing and was an avid John Deere collector. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lee, Briceton; his father, Donald W. Lee, Briceton; children: Angela Gamble, Ottoville, Wayne A (Mariam) Lee Jr., Chesapeake, VA., and Isaac (Denise) Lee, Briceton; 10 grandchildren: Chelsea, Olivia, Faith, Grace, Tricia, Monica, Wayne III, Jaylynn, Brookelynn and Mason; 2 sisters, Rose (Keith) Wilhelm, Broughton, and Brenda (Bill) Reichard, Paulding; and many cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Olive, grandparents Russel and Mable Lee and Lafie and Olive Leeth. Funeral services will be conducted 10 AM Thursday, June 24 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.

OBITUARY
WAYNE LEE
1953-2010
BRICETON - Wayne Allan Lee, age 56, died Sunday, June 20 at Paulding County Hospital.
...He was born July 9, 1953 in Paulding, the son of Don W. and Olive C. (Leeth) Lee. On Nov. 26, 1972, he married Barbara E. Grindstaff, who survives. He was employed for 37 years by Spartech Plastics, Paulding. He was a member of the former Haviland Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, woodworking, playing corn hole and listening to music. He coached Pee Wee League, enjoyed playing softball, drag racing, hunting and fishing and was an avid John Deere collector.
...He also is survived by his father, of Briceton; three children, Angela Gamble of Ottoville, Wayne A. (Mariam) Lee Jr. of Chesapeake, Va. and Isaac (Denise) Lee, Briceton; 10 grandchildren: Chelsea, Olivia, Faith, Grace, Tricia, Monicia, Wayne III, Jaylynn, Brookelynn and Mason; two sisters, Rose (Keith) Wilhelm of Broughton and Brenda (Bill) Reichard, Paulding; and many cousins and friends.
...He was preceded in death by his mother; and grandparents Russel and Mable Lee and Lafie and Olive Leeth.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 24 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.
...Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com (Paulding County Progress - http://www.progressnewspaper.org/ - 2010)

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed a the noon hour.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of Madison Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

Olive married Donald W. Lee on 20 May 1950 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Donald was born on 31 Mar 1930 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; died on 9 Nov 2016 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 12 Nov 2016 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1935, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.
• Census: 1940, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as Sally Ann Leeth, daughter, in the household of Herbert Leeth, same residence in 1935; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.

Other Events:

• Census: 1940, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as John W. Leeth, son, in the household of Herbert Leeth, same residence in 1935; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.
• Baptism: 17 Mar 1946; St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Other Events:

• Occupation: 2001, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Chief Scientest; Address:
  National Air Intelliengence Command at WPAFB
• Newspaper: 18 Aug 2001; 50th Wedding Anniversary
• Obituary: 30 Apr 2017; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 30 April 2017

Notes:

BIOGRAPHY
...Mangio is originally from Lancaster, Ohio. He attended Ohio State University for an advanced degree in physical metallurgy. He joined Battelle Memorial Institute with headquarters in Columbus, Ohio in 1952, and conducted research on metallic materials. Topics of investigation included solid state diffusion, powder metallurgy and brittle fracture of steels. In 1955 Mangio joined the Air Technical Intelligence Center, the forerunner of the NAIC. He did analysis of foreign developments in materials and manufacturing methods. In 1963 he became chief of the Aerospace Technologies Branch and was responsible for analysis in a range of disciplines. In 1968, as technical adviser of the Data Services Directorate, he was largely responsible for the initiation and development of the Defense Department's Scientific and Technical Intelligence Information Support Program. In 1978 the Foreign Technology Division combined its data services and data automation directorates into the Information Services Directorate with Mangio as technical director. In 1989 the division appointed him to the position of deputy of plans and operations. During the 1991 reorganization that changed the FTD to the Foreign Aerospace Science and Technology Center, he became the chief of the Plans and Policy Office. He assumed his current position in 1997.
...Mangio is author of several publications on the diffusion and dimensional stability of uranium. In addition he has written numerous classified publications and strategic plans.
...1951 Bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, Marquette University

CAREER CHRONOLOGY:
1. 1955 - 1963, analyst, Air Technical Intelligence Center, later Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
2. 1963 - 1968, chief, Aerospace Technologies Branch, Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
3. 1968 - 1978, technical adviser, Data Services Directorate, Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
4. 1978 - 1989, technical director, Information Services Directorate, Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
5. 1989 - 1991, deputy, plans and operations, Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
6. 1991 - 1997, chief, Plans and Policy Office, Foreign Aerospace Science and Technology Center, National Air Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
7. 1997 - present, chief scientist, National Air Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
(Current as of December 1999) (Department of the Air Force, Biography)

Newspaper:

Anniversary
The Mangios
Charles and Barbara Mangio, of 7011 Palmer Road, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a party held in their honor Aug. 18.
The were married in 1951 in Milwaukee, Wis.
He is the chief scientist for the National Air Intelligence Command at WPAFB. She is a retired school teacher from Bethel Local Schools and is a member of the Bethel Board of Education.
Their family includes Kevin, Tina, Chris and Jeff Kampman, Frank and Connie Mangio, Al Mangio and Karen Erickson; Bill, Mary, Victoria, and Will Johnson, Rune, Regina, Arion, Anthony and Veronica Mangio-Carlsson, Rob and Angela Rickey, Barbara Witt, and Charles and Jason Stritenberger.

Obituary:

MANGIO, Charles A. "Chuck" 87, of New Carlisle, passed away Tuesday morning, April 25, 2017 at Koester Pavilion, Troy, following a lengthy illness. How do you summarize a life well-lived and filled with so much meaning? All who knew him would say he was a great husband, father, grandfather, scholar, intellectual, music lover, fast car driver, book lover, humanitarian, and lover of his Whispering Pine Farm. Chuck graduated from Grandview Heights High School in 1947. He attended Marquette University on a football scholarship and graduated in 1951. He began his career in the Air Force in 1958 after working at Battelle Memorial Institute. Chuck retired in 2003 as the Chief Scientist from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center after a distinguished career serving the Air Force in intelligence analysis and information systems. After two years of retirement, he once again made a major contribution to intelligence analysis by being the driving force behind the development of the Framework for Analytic Cognition. He and his wife, Barbara purchased and refurbished Whispering Pine Farm in 1986, realizing one of their long held dreams. They embraced the life of gentleman and gentlewoman farmers. Chuck loved to travel, especially with his children and grandchildren. Chuck relished good food and good wine, so much the better when shared with the company of family and friends. He deeply appreciated music, especially all forms of vocal music and the symphony. Chuck was a loving husband to Barbara for 65 years. He was a wonderful father to seven children: Christina (Kevin) Kampman, Frank (Connie) Mangio, Al Mangio, Barbara Witt (John Zaroba), Mary (Ron) Jackson, Regina Mangio, and Angela Mangio. He was the beloved grandfather to nine grandchildren: John Charles Stritenberger, Jason (Heather) Stritenberger, Arion (Jenny) Mangio, Chris Kampman (Jay Kulpa), Jeff Kampman (Chaz Estell), Victoria Johnson, Will Johnson, Anthony Mangio and Veronica Mangio. He was also blessed with two great grandsons: Avery Baker and Hunter Stritenberger. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ethel Leeth Mangio, and a brother, James Mangio. He is survived by his beloved sister-in-law Joann Mangio and his nieces and nephew and their families in Seattle. We grieve his passing but remember all of the good times we shared and the joy he took in his family, work, and many interests. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Doctors without Borders, the May Festival of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the American Cancer Society, the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, Hospice of the Miami Valley, or the charity of your choice. The family wishes to extend their most heartfelt thanks to Chuck's medical team and caretakers including Dr. Kalahasthy, Dr. Koduri, Dr. Kopp, and the dedicated staff of Koester Pavilion, Hospice of Miami County, and Home Instead.

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• Physical Description: very friendly with blond hair and blue eyes
• Medical Condition: a heart murmer
• Obituary: Dayton Daily News (Dayton Ohio) 5 December 1954, p23
• Obituary: Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 2 December 1954, p1
• Obituary: Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 2 December 1954, p1
• Obituary: Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 3 December 1954, p56
• Obituary: Newspaper unknown
• Name: Kenny Beck
• Residence: 1947, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1952, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio
• Misc: 1953, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; received a certificate from Ohio Pupils Reading Circle
• Residence: 1954, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  8513 N. Main Street

Notes:

Memories... by Patricia Beck Hormell
Kenny was fair, blonde, blue eyed and very, very friendly. He was not shy like me, but talkative and outgoing; like dad he never met a stranger. He liked Hoppalong Cassidy, toy soldiers and toy farm animals. Even though there was a five year age difference, we got along swell together. We shared toys, games and secrets.
I was scared and devastated when I was in the seventh grade and the school principal called me to his office to inform me that my brother had been hit by a car and died. It was a very sad time and I felt lonely. My parents had already bought Christmas presents and had them wrapped and under the tree. The packages were given to a needy family.


Obituary:

Randolph Tp. Boy, 7, Killed In Dash For School Bus
Lad Runs In Front Of Auto On Rt. 48 As Mother Watches
A seven-year-old boy was injured fatally about 8:30 a.m. Thursday when he was struck by an automobile in the 8500 block on N. Main st. (State Route 48), when he dashed across the roadway to meet an approaching school bus, as his mother watched helplessly.
The child, Kenneth Beck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thearen Beck of 8513 N. Main st., was pronounced dead on arrival at Good Samaritan hospital.
John V. Walker, owner of Walker Motor Sales, who also lives on State Route 48, was the driver of the car which struck the child according to Deputy Sheriff Thomas Siegman.
Siegman said the boy and his mother had been standing in front of their home on the west side of the road, waiting for the Randolph tp. school bus. As the child saw the bus approach from the south, he ran across the roadway and in front of Walker's southbound car. Mrs. Beck told Deputy Siegman at the hospital that the accident was not Walker's fault.
The boy was a second grade pupil at Randolph tp. school.
So far this year there have been 38 traffic fatalities in the city and county, 30 of them having occurred in rural areas. At this same time last year, 74 persons had died in traffic accidents with 46 of the deaths reported on county highways.

Obituary:

County Boy, 7, Killed In Run To School Bus
Mother Sees Lad Dart In Front Of Car On '48'
A seven-year-old boy was injured fatally about 8;30 a.m. Thursday when he was struck by an automobile across the road from his home on N. Main st. (State Route 48), when he dashed across the roadway to meet an approaching school bus, as his mother watched helplessly.
The child, Kenneth Beck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thearen Beck of 8513 N. Main st., was pronounced dead on arrival at Good Samaritan hospital.
John V. Walker, owner of Walker Motor Sales, who also lives on State Route 48, was the driver of the car which struck the child, according to Deputy Sheriff Thomas Stegman.
Stegman said the boy and his mother had been standing in front of their home on the west side of the road, waiting for the Randolph tp. school bus, as the child saw the bus approach from the south, he ran across the roadway and in front of Walker's southbound car. Mrs. Beck told Deputy Stegman at the hospital that the accident was not Walker's fault.
Walker had left his home, which is located a little more than a mile north of the scene of the accident, about 8:15 a.m. Deputy Stegman said traffic tests showed Walker was driving not more that 35 miles an hour when the child was struck.
The boy was a second grade pupil at Randolph tp. school.
So far this year there have been 58 traffic fatalities in the city and county, 30 of them having occurred in rural areas. At this same time last year, 74 persons had died in traffic accidents with 46 of the deaths reported on county highways.

Obituary:

Rites For Boy To Be Held Sunday
Services for a seven-year-old traffic victim, Kenneth Beck, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Churchill funeral home, 101 National rd., Englewood.
The lad was fatally injured Thursday after he ran from his mother's side to meet a school bus and ran into the path of an auto in front of his home.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thearen Beck, 8513 N. Main St., and was in the second grade at Randolph tp. school. He is also survived by a sister, Patricia L.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth of Lewisburg and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beck of Sidney.
The Rev. Robert Chiles will conduct the services. Burial will be in Arlington cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday and through the evening.

Obituary:

Fatal: A contradiction of the old wheeze about boys hating school came in a tragic way Thursday. Standing in front of their home at 8513 N. Main St., little Kenneth Beck was waiting with his mother, Mrs. Thearen Beck, for the Randolph tp. school bus. When the seven-year-old lad saw the bus approaching, he started to dash across N. Main (Covington Pike) to meet it. He darted into the path of an auto driven by auto dealer John V. Walker—with both his mother and Walker powerless to prevent the tragedy. The boy's death the city-county toll to 58. It was 73 this time last year.

Obituary:

Boy Killed On Way To School
A small boy who formerly lived in this community was injured fatally last Thursday morning. He was Kenneth Beck, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thearon Beck of 8513 North Main street, Dayton, formerly of Lewisburg, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth of RR 2, Lewisburg.
The lad and his mother were standing in front of their home on the west side of the street (State Route 48), waiting for a bus of the Randolph township schools at Englewood, where he was a second grade pupil. As the bus approached from the south, he dashed across the roadway and into the path of a southbound car driven by John V. Walker, owner of Walker Motor Sales. He was not held, as the investigating deputy sheriff cleared him of any blame for the accident and reported he wasn't driving over 30 miles an hour. The child was pronounced dead on arrival at Good Samaritan hospital.
Kenneth was born at Troy.
Besides the parents and maternal grandparents, survivors include a sister Patricia, 12 years old, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beck of Sidney.
Funeral services were held at Englewood Sunday afternoon with burial following in Arlington cemetery.

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• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

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Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

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• Newspaper: 19 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Obituary: 30 Aug 1976; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 30 August 1976, p13
• Obituary: 1 Sep 1976; Newspaper unknown

Notes:

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

Obituary:

OBITUARY
Leeth, Bruce M., age 22, of Brookville, died Sunday at Good Samaritan hospital. He was a foreman at H. F. Hawkins & Sons Mfg. Co. in Brookville and is survived by his wife, Joan; mother, Mrs. Marilyn Stence of Arieta, Calif.; father Fred Leeth of Brookville; 5 sisters, Peggy Leeth, Glenna Leeth both of Burbank, Calif., Linda Milton of Dayton, Cindy Osborn and Darleen Leeth, both of Brookville; 5 brothers, Fred Leeth Jr., Don Osborn and Vince Leeth, all of Brookville and Dan Leeth of Portland Ore.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell of Santa Cruz., Calif. and paternal grandfather, Charles Leeth of Brookville. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1st, at Hay-Powell * Dexter Funeral Home, 15 Wolf Creek in Brookville. Interment in Arlington cemetery, Pastor Forrest M. Garner officiating. Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Obituary:

Grandson of former resident buried yesterday in Arlington
Funeral service was held yesterday morning at the Hay-Powell and Dexter funeral home in Brookville for Bruce M. Leeth, age 22, the grandson of Charles H. Leeth, farmer local resident.
Mr. Leeth passed away Sunday at Good Samaritan hospital. He resided near Brookville and was a foreman at H. F. Hawkins and Sons Mfg. Co. in that village.
Survivors include his widow, Joan; mother, Mrs. Marilyn Stence of Arleta, Calif.; father, Fred Leeth of Brookville; five sisters, Peggy and Glenna, both of Burbank, Calif., Linda Milton of Dayton, Cindy Osborn and Darleen Leeth, both of Brookville; four brothers, Fred Leeth Jr., Don Osborn and Vince Leeth, all of Brookville and Dan Leeth of Portland, Ore.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell of Santa Cruze, Calif. and paternal grandfather, Charles Leeth of Brookville.
Pastor Forrest M. Garner officiated at the service followed by interment in Arlington cemetery.

Died:

OBITUARY
Leeth, Bruce M., age 22, of Brookville, died Sunday at Good Samaritan hospital. He was a foreman at H. F. Hawkins & Sons Mfg. Co. in Brookville and is survived by his wife, Joan; mother, Mrs. Marilyn Stence of Arieta, Calif.; father Fred Leeth of Brookville; 5 sisters, Peggy Leeth, Glenna Leeth both of Burbank, Calif., Linda Milton of Dayton, Cindy Osborn and Darleen Leeth, both of Brookville; 5 brothers, Fred Leeth Jr., Don Osborn and Vince Leeth, all of Brookville and Dan Leeth of Portland Ore.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell of Santa Cruz., Calif. and paternal grandfather, Charles Leeth of Brookville. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1st, at Hay-Powell * Dexter Funeral Home, 15 Wolf Creek in Brookville. Interment in Arlington cemetery, Pastor Forrest M. Garner officiating. Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

OBITUARY
Grandson of former resident buried yesterday in Arlington
—Funeral service was held yesterday morning at the Hay-Powell and Dexter funeral home in Brookville for Bruce M. Leeth, age 22, the grandson of Charles H. Leeth, farmer local resident.
—Mr. Leeth passed away Sunday at Good Samaritan hospital. He resided near Brookville and was a foreman at H. F. Hawkins and Sons Mfg. Co. in that village.
—Survivors include his widow, Joan; mother, Mrs. Marilyn Stence of Arleta, Calif.; father, Fred Leeth of Brookville; five sisters, Peggy and Glenna, both of Burbank, Calif., Linda Milton of Dayton, Cindy Osborn and Darleen Leeth, both of Brookville; four brothers, Fred Leeth Jr., Don Osborn and Vince Leeth, all of Brookville and Dan Leeth of Portland, Ore.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell of Santa Cruze, Calif. and paternal grandfather, Charles Leeth of Brookville.
—Pastor Forrest M. Garner officiated at the service followed by interment in Arlington cemetery.

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• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

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• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958, Payne, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; Leeth Family Reunion held August 19 at Antwerp Park; Address:
  "The Payne Reflector and Press Review"
• Obituary: 23 Jun 2010; Fort Wayne Newspaper

Notes:

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed a the noon hour.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of Madison Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

Obituary:

Wayne Allan Lee, age 56 died Sunday, June 20 at the Paulding County Hospital, Paulding. He was born July 9, 1953 in Paulding, the son of Don W. and Olive C. (Leeth) Lee. On November 26, 1972 he married Barbara E. Grindstaff, who survives. He was employed for 37 years by Spartech Plastics, Paulding. He was a member of the former Haviland Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, woodworking, playing corn hole, and listening to music. He coached Pee Wee League, enjoyed playing softball, drag racing, hunting, and fishing and was an avid John Deere collector. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lee, Briceton; his father, Donald W. Lee, Briceton; children: Angela Gamble, Ottoville, Wayne A (Mariam) Lee Jr., Chesapeake, VA., and Isaac (Denise) Lee, Briceton; 10 grandchildren: Chelsea, Olivia, Faith, Grace, Tricia, Monica, Wayne III, Jaylynn, Brookelynn and Mason; 2 sisters, Rose (Keith) Wilhelm, Broughton, and Brenda (Bill) Reichard, Paulding; and many cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Olive, grandparents Russel and Mable Lee and Lafie and Olive Leeth. Funeral services will be conducted 10 AM Thursday, June 24 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding. (Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 54004944)