William Charles "Chuck" Waldron
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name William Charles Waldron [William D Waldron]
Birth Date Mar 1984
Residence Date 2002-2019
Address Po Box 148
Residence Gary, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24836
Second Residence Date 2011-2020
Second Address 6333 Black Diamond Hwy
Second Residence Gary, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24836"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"William “Bill” Waldron, 67, of Gary WV, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home. Bill was born May 20, 1951 in Iaeger, WV. He was the son of the late Robert Arch Waldron and Lillian Crabtree Waldron Blaylock."In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, three brothers, Robert, Charles, and Larry Waldron.
"Survivors include, his wife of forty-three years, Connie Waldron of the home, two sons, Larry Waldron and Wife Johanna of Winston-Salem, N.C., William “Chuck” Waldron and wife Kristan of Gary, WV, one daughter, Laura Ray and husband Andrew of Charlotte, N.C., three brothers, George Waldron and wife Libby of Welch, WV, David Waldron and wife Karen of Austin TX, Danny Blaylock of Bluefield, WV, four sisters, Nancy Blaisdell of Gary, WV, Linda Dickens, and husband Del of Kalamazoo, MI, Betty Sloboda and husband Steve of Cleveland, OH, Edwina Caldwell and husband Bucky of Myrtle Beach, S.C., he had three precious grandchildren that he loved and enjoyed very much, Jared, Connor, and Kinsey. He had a golfing buddy Kenny Fowler (Killer) that he spent many times golfing with; and two of his best and closest friends, Cliff Smith, and Tim Ellison. In keeping with his request the body has been cremated.
"A Memorial Service will be held in his honor on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 12 Noon at Gary # 10, Gary Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Virgil Green Officiating. Those wishing to visit with the family are asked to be at the Gary # 10, Gary Pentecostal Holiness at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. A light lunch will be served in the fellowship hall by friends of the family...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Connie D Waldron
Event Date 01 Jan 2009
Event Place Gary, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 31 Dec 1956
Address Gary, West Virginia 24836
Address Date 01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Gary, West Virginia 24836
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996
3rd Address Gary, West Virginia 24836
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1993-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives William Oscar Waldron
Affiliate Identifier 171309355"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Larry W Waldron
Birth Date 19 Oct 1978
Residence Date 1996
Address PO Box 148
Residence Gary, WV
Postal Code 24836-0148"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Larry Wayne Waldron
Birth Date Oct 1978
Residence Date 2002-2020
Address 4980 Springhouse Farm Rd
Residence Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code 27107
Second Residence Date 2004-2006
Second Address 3951 Sugar Creek Dr Apt 112
Second Residence
Second Postal Code 27106
Third Residence Date 2000-2004
Third Address 3951 Sugarcreek Dr Apt 112
Third Residence Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code 27106
Fourth Residence Date 2000
Fourth Address 4931 Thales Rd Apt A1
Fourth Residence Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code 27104"
3. North Carolina, U.S., Voter Registration Records, 1900-2023; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Larry Wayne Waldron
Gender Male
Race White
Registration Age 45
Birth Date 1978
Birth Place West Virginia
Registration Date 28 Aug 2000
Registration Place Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
Residence Street Address 4980 Springhouse Farm Rd
Residence Place Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Residence Postal Code 27107
Municipality Unincorporated"
1. North Carolina, U.S., Voter Registration Records, 1900-2023; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Johanna Hayes Waldron
Gender Female
Race White
Registration Age 48
Birth Date 1975
Birth Place North Carolina
Registration Date 12 Jan 2001
Registration Place Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
Residence Street Address 4980 Springhouse Farm Rd
Residence Place Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Residence Postal Code 27107
Municipality Unincorporated "
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Johanna L Hayes
Birth Date 26 Nov 1975
Residence Date 1996
Address 2015 Hayes Rd
Residence Creedmoor, NC
Postal Code 27522-8681 "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #;64 005325; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Arch Waldron; age 59; born 14 Mar 1905 in Panther, WV; married; retired miner; living at
Welch, WV; son of George and Jenette (Bailey) Waldron; died 5 Apr 1905 in Welch Emergency
Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute pulmonary edema with heart failure; buried 8 Apr 1964 in
Lockhart Cemetery, Panther, WV; informant, Lillian Crabtree.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Family Ties That Bind; 16 Dec 2018; maintained by Mountie.
"Robert Arch Waldron
Birth 14 Mar 1905
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Apr 1964 (aged 59)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Lockhart Memorial Cemetery
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 195398904"Additional Information Posted:
"Robert Arch Waldron, retired miner, 59, of Welch, died Sunday in a Welch hospital. Born at Panther, he was a son of the late George and Jeanette Bailey Waldron. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Crabtree Saldron (sic). four daughters, Nancy Linda, Betty and Edwina. all of the home; five sons. Pfc. Robert Waldron with the U. S. Army in Germany, George, William, Larry and David, all of the home; three brothers, Virgil Waldron of Asheville, Ohio. Earl Waldron of Huntington and William Waldron of Panther; three sisters, Carrie Davis of Ashland. Ky., Pearl Mullins of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Georgia Bickford of South Gate, Mich, The body remains at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch pending completion of arrangements."Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield, West Virginia
Tuesday, April 7, 1964 – Page 6"Burial Details
Death Certificate
Son of George and Jeanette Bailey Waldron
Occupation Retired Miner"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 131; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Cornelius; age 57; born 25 Aug 1910 at Black Wolfe, WV; widowed; two previous marriages;
living at Gary, WV; son of Samuel and Almedia (Wilson) Blaylock; married on 25 Jun 1968 in Big
Sandy, WV; Lillian Earl Waldron; age 42; born 4 Apr 1926 at Twin Branch, WV; widow; one previous
marriage; living at Box 892, Welch, WV; daughter of Lewis and Clarissa (Blankenship), Crabtree.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mountie; 11 Aug 2020.
"Lillian Earl Crabtree Waldron
Birth 4 Apr 1926
Twin Branch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Oct 1999 (aged 73)
Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Burial Crabtree Cemetery
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 214322464"Additional Information Posted;:
"
Lillian was the daughter of Lewis Edgar and Clarissa Blankenship Crabtree. She married Robert Arch Waldon on 27 April 1942. She later married Robert Cornelius Blaylock."Inscription
"BELOVED MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER & GREAT GRANDMOTHER
LILLIAN EARL WALDRON BLAYLOCK NEE CRABTREE
APR 4, 1926 - OCT 8, 1999"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mountie; 29 Aug 2020.
"Robert Earl Waldon
Birth 11 Mar 1943
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Mar 1997 (aged 53)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 214982372 "
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F, Hylton; 6 Aug 2010; maintained by Mountie.
"Larry Wayne Waldron
Birth 5 Dec 1953
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Dec 1973 (aged 20)
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Burial Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 56085240"
1. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Charles Monroe Waldron
Birth Date 8 Dec 1955
Birth Place Welch, West Virginia
Death Date 3 Feb 1963
Death Place Hampton Roads, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date 5 Feb 1963
Burial Place Panther, West Virginia
Cemetery Name Lockhart Cem.
Death Age 7
Occupation Child
Race White
Marital Status Single
Gender Male
Residence Hampton Roads, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name Arch Waldron
Mother Name Lillian Crabtree
FHL Film Number 800215"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '63 002257; WV Archives Website,
Charles Monroe Waldron; age 7; born 8 Dec 1955 in Welch, WV; never married; living at Hampton
Roads, WV; son of Arch and Lillian (Crabtree) Waldron; died 3 Feb 1963 at Hampton Roads, WV;
due to cor pulmonal viral pneumonia; buried 5 Feb 1963 in Lockhart Cemetery, Panther, WV;
informant, Arch Waldron, Hampton Roads, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Susan; 25 Aug 2018; maintained by Mountie.
"Charles Monroe Waldron
Birth 8 Dec 1955
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Feb 1963 (aged 7)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Lockhart Memorial Cemetery
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 192570091"Additional Information Posted:
"7 years old
COD: coronary pulmonale
Father: Arch Waldron
Mother: Lillian Crabtree"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 28B; Image 30 of 45;
Family #279/291.
Listed as George B. Preston; age 28; born in VA; married at 21; Negro; motorman in coal mine; head
of household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 28B; Image 30 of 45;
Family #279/291.
Listed as Lizzie B. Preston; age 26; born in WV; married at 19; Negro; in household of husband,
George B. Preston.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 28B; Image 30 of 45;
Family #279/291.
Listed as Rosalee Preston; age 3 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, George B.
Preston.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 28B; Image 30 of 45;
Family #279/291.
Listed as James R. Preston; age 1 yr, 6 mons; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, George B.
Preston.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 192; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Montgomery; age 21; born and living in Johnstown, OH; single; son of Robert and Ova
(Koon) Montgomery; married on 30 May 1957 at Sabine, WV; Etta Byars; age 19; born in Beckley,
WV; single; living at Ravenscliff, WV; daughter of Pink and Cora Byars.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 192; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Montgomery; age 21; born and living in Johnstown, OH; single; son of Robert and Ova
(Koon) Montgomery; married on 30 May 1957 at Sabine, WV; Etta Byars; age 19; born in Beckley,
WV; single; living at Ravenscliff, WV; daughter of Pink and Cora Byars.
2. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Etta Byars went to be her Lord and Savior on May 16, 2018 at Bower Hospice House, Beckley, WV."She was born at Corrine, WV on December 24, 1939.
"She was preceded in death by her son David Montgomery, her parents, Pink and Cora (Tolliver) Byars, brothers Mickey Byars, Bob Byars and wife Jean, Benny Byars and wife Lora, sister Orpha and husband James (J.B.) McKinney.
"Those left to cherish her memory are: daughter Lisa Montgomery, son Ricky Montgomery, daughter-in-law Angie Montgomery, grandchildren Richard Montgomery and Monica Montgomery, sister Betty (Acie) Wesley, brother Freman (Patty) Byars, sister-in-law, Ruby Byars McMillion; and a special niece Joy (Joe) Day, and many other nieces and nephews, family members and friends.
"Etta graduated with honors from Christian Service Training Institute, San Diego, CA.
"Services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Ravencliff Church of God (Old Oak Grove Church of God) Milan with Rev. Jamie Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Bell Cemetery, Bud Mountain...."
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Monroe Mitchem
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Phestion (sic, Pageton), West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1922
Residence Place: Bwd, Marshall, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 180
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Anthony Ticich
Household Members:
Name Relationship
George Monroe Mitchem Self (Head)"
2. Ohio Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book 170; Page 517; WV Archives Web Site.
George Monro Mitchem, Jr; age 45; born 22 Jun 1921 in Pageton, WV; divorced; one previous
marriage; living at 728 9th St, Benwood, Marshall Co, WV; son of George Monroe and Louise (King)
Mitchem; married on 18 Jun 1966 in Wheeling, WV; Merl Mae McCracken; age 53; born 18 May
1913 in Wheeling, WV; two previous marriages; 1st ended by divorce; 2nd by death; living at 4110
Wood St, Wheeling, Ohio Co, WV; daughter of Victor Leon and Martha A. (Crawford) Schoenian.
3. Ohio, Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George M Mitchem
Age: 56
Birth Year: abt 1922
Residence County: Belmont
Times Married: 1
Spouse's Name: Josephi Pebler
Spouse's Age: 43
Spouse's Birth Year: abt 1935
Spouse's Residence County: Belmont
Spouse - Times Married: 1
Marriage Date: 27 Jun 1978
Marriage License County: Belmont
Certificate Number: 29261
Volume Number: 9429"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Ticich Jr
[George M Mitchum Jr]
[George Mitchem Jr]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1922
Birth Place: Pageton, West Virginia
[Pagelion Mcd??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 23 May 1997
Father: George Milchum
Mother: Lorrine King
SSN: 235144560
Notes: May 1939: Name listed as GEORGE TICICH JR;
Dec 1946: Name listed as GEORGE M MITCHUM;
03 Jun 1997: Name listed as GEORGE M MITCHEM"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George M. Mitchem
SSN: 235-14-4560
Last Residence:
43906 Bellaire, Belmont, Ohio, USA
BORN: 18 Jun 1922
Died: 23 May 1997
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
6. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Monroe Mitchem Jr
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1922
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Death Date: 23 May 1997
Death Time: 08:27 PM
Hospital of Death: Out of State Hospital
Death Place: Ohio, USA
Certificate: 400763
Age at Death: 74
Certifier: Other
Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient
Injury in Ohio: Yes
Type Place of Injury: Unspecified Place
Social Security Number: 235-14-4560
Father's Surname: Mitchem Sr
Education: 11
Primary Registration District: 9000"
7. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Mitchem
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 13 Jun 1922
Death Date: 23 May 1997
SSN: 235144560
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 28 Sep 1942
Release Date 1: 7 Dec 1945"
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Thats My Cuz; 22 Sep 2017.
" George Monroe Mitchem, Jr
Birth 18 Jun 1922
Pageton, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 23 May 1997 (aged 74)
Ohio, USA
Burial
Davis Cemetery
Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio, USA "
1. Ohio Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book 170; Page 517; WV Archives Web Site.
George Monro Mitchem, Jr; age 45; born 22 Jun 1921 in Pageton, WV; divorced; one previous
marriage; living at 728 9th St, Benwood, Marshall Co, WV; son of George Monroe and Louise (King)
Mitchem; married on 18 Jun 1966 in Wheeling, WV; Merl Mae McCracken; age 53; born 18 May
1913 in Wheeling, WV; two previous marriages; 1st ended by divorce; 2nd by death; living at 4110
Wood St, Wheeling, Ohio Co, WV; daughter of Victor Leon and Martha A. (Crawford) Schoenian.
1. Grayson Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #664; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lewis Jesse Kilby; age 24; born 4 Nov 1892 in Rugby, VA; farmer; living in Rugby, VA; dependent wife
and two children; tall with medium build; brown eyes and brown hair.
2. 1940 Census, Lancaster Co, PA; Providence Township; E.D. 36-136; taken 15 May 1940; Page
2462A; Imagr 15 of 16; Household #129A.
Listed as Louis J, Kilby; age 46; born in NC; married; 5th grade education; lived in Lancaster, PA on
1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
3. Lancaster Co, PA; Death Certificate #47643; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lewis J. Kilby; age 69; born 4 Nov 1890 in Ashe Co, NC; married; husband of Della Testerman; living
in Quarryville, PA; carpenter; son of Troy H. and Cosby (Spencer) Kilby; died 7 May 1960 in Lancaster
General Hospital, Lancaster, PA; due to arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried 10 May 1960 in
Rawlinsville Mennonite Cemetery, Rawlinsville, PA; informant, Mrs. Lewis Kilby, Rt #1, Quarryville, PA.
4. "Rickert" Family Tree; Posted by VARickert; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Louis Jesse Kilby
1890–1960
Birth 4 NOV 1890 • Wilson Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death 1960 • Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA"
1. 1940 Census, Lancaster Co, PA; Providence Township; E.D. 36-136; taken 15 May 1940; Page
2462A; Imagr 15 of 16; Household #129A.
Listed as Della Kilby; age 46; born in NC; married; 8th grade education; lived in Lancaster, PA on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Lewis J. Kilby.
2. "Rickert" Family Tree; Posted by VARickert; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Della Testerman
1892–1968
Birth JULY 20, 1892 • Grayson Co Virginia
Death 1968"
1. "Rickert" Family Tree; Posted by VARickert; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Zollie Blanche Kilby
1918–
Birth OCT 19, 1918 • Ashe Co, North Carolina
Death Unknown"
1. "Rickert" Family Tree; Posted by VARickert; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Blannie Virginia Kilby
1920–
Birth OCT 20, 1920 • Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Death Unknown"
1. 1940 Census, Lancaster Co, PA; Providence Township; E.D. 36-136; taken 15 May 1940; Page
2462A; Imagr 15 of 16; Household #129A.
Listed as Harrison R. Kilby; age 13; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in
Lancaster, PA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lewis J. Kilby.
2. "Rickert" Family Tree; Posted by VARickert; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Roby Harrison Kilby
1926–
Birth JULY 14, 1926 • Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Unknown"
1. 1940 Census, Lancaster Co, PA; Providence Township; E.D. 36-136; taken 15 May 1940; Page
2462A; Imagr 15 of 16; Household #129A.
Listed as William W. Kilby; age 11; born in PA; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in
Lancaster, PA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lewis J. Kilby.
2. "Rickert" Family Tree; Posted by VARickert; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Wlliam Worth Kilby
1928–2007
Birth NOV 13, 1928 • Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Death 7 AUG 2007 • Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America"
1. 1940 Census, Lancaster Co, PA; Providence Township; E.D. 36-136; taken 15 May 1940; Page
2462A; Imagr 15 of 16; Household #129A.
Listed as Dorothy R. Kilby; age 9; born in PA; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
Lancaster, PA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lewis J. Kilby.
2. "Rickert" Family Tree; Posted by VARickert; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Dorsie Ruth "Dot" Kilby
1930–
Birth NOV 2, 1930 • Lancaster city, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Death Unknown"
1. 1940 Census, Lancaster Co, PA; Providence Township; E.D. 36-136; taken 15 May 1940; Page
2462A; Imagr 15 of 16; Household #129A.
Listed as Roger E. Kilby; age 7; born in PA; no education; attending school; lived in
Lancaster, PA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lewis J. Kilby.
2. "Rickert" Family Tree; Posted by VARickert; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Roger Ernest Kilby
1933–
Birth JAN 11, 1933 • Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Death Unknown"
1. 1940 Census, Lancaster Co, PA; Providence Township; E.D. 36-136; taken 15 May 1940; Page
2462A; Imagr 15 of 16; Household #129A.
Listed as Gerald E. Kilby; age4; born in PA; in household of father, Lewis J. Kilby.
2. "Rickert" Family Tree; Posted by VARickert; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Gerald Eugene Kilby
1935–
Birth OCT 27, 1935 • Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Death Unknown"
1. Tavoletti Family Tree; posted by Tee T; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Ivan W Steffy
Ivan W Steffy
1893–1984
Birth 15 JUL 1893 • Ephrata, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Death 12 FEB 1984 • Manheim, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA"
1. Tavoletti Family Tree; posted by Tee T; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Effie W Strohm
1890–1955
Birth 5 MAY 1890 • Stevens, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Death 27 DEC 1955 • Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA"
1. "Intelligencer Journal-Lancaster New Era" ; Lancaster, Claude S. Steffy, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday morning at the Lancaster General Hospital following a short illness. Born in Lancaster and a lifelong area resident, he was the son of the late Ivan W. and Effie Strohm Steffy. Claude was the husband of Lucile Williams Steffy; together they celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on February 2nd.
Claude served in the United States Army during World War II. He also served the City of Lancaster as a police officer for 25 years, retiring in 1970 as a sergeant. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Lancaster where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher, the Fraternal Order of Police and the American Legion Post 34.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Lucile; his three daughters: Claudette L., wife of John J. Murphy of Conestoga, Paula W., wife of Jerry I. Stoner of Manheim, and Dorothy I., wife of Peter J. Torland of Elizabethtown; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and his brother, Richard Steffy of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by five sisters: Ruth Stoner, Catherine Kilby, Betty Ewing, Marcella Sabatino and Pauline Steffy and three brothers: Roy, Leon and Melvin Steffy.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Life Celebration Memorial Service from Brethren Village Chapel, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA on Monday at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Richard S. Hill and the Rev. J. Mark Tedford officiating. Interment will be private.PA; Saturday, 10 Mar 2012...."
"
1. 1940 Census, Lancaster Co, PA; Providence Township; E.D. 36-136; taken 15 May 1940; Page
2462A; Imagr 15 of 16; Household #129A.
Listed as Ford J. Kilby; age 16; born in WV; 1 yr HS education; attending school; lived in
Lancaster, PA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lewis J. Kilby.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Henry Ford Kilby
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1924
Residence Place: Providence Township Quarryville, Pennsylvania, USA
Registration Date: 1942
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 6
Next of Kin: Louis Kilby
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Henry Ford Kilby Self (Head)
Louis Kilby Father"
3. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John H F Kilby
Birth Year: 1924
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
Enlistment Date: 12 Nov 1943
Enlistment State: Pennsylvania
Enlistment City: Harrisburg
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Unskilled construction occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 08
Weight: 000"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Ford Kilby
[John Henry Kilby]
[John Kilby]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1924
Birth Place: MacDowell CO, West Virginia
[Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date: 5 Jan 1996
Father: Lewis J Kilby
Mother: Della Testermen
SSN: 198145068
Death Certificate Number: 004534
Notes: Aug 1941: Name listed as JOHN FORD KILBY;
10 Dec 1985: Name listed as JOHN HENRY KILBY;
22 May 1998: Name listed as JOHN H KILBY"
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Kilby
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1924
Death Date: 5 Jan 1996
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 198145068
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 3 Dec 1943
Release Date 1: 17 Jan 1946"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John H. Kilby
SSN: 198-14-5068
Last Residence:
17565 Pequea, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
BORN: 26 Jan 1924
Died: 5 Jan 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)"
7. "Rickert" Family Tree; Posted by VARickert; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"John Henry Ford Kilby
1924–1996
Birth JAN 24, 1924 • Ashe County, North Carolina
Death 5 JAN 1996 • Pequea, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America"
1. Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Catherine Steffy
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1924
Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1942
Marriage Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Father: Ivan Steffy
Mother: Effie Steffy
Spouse: Lloyd Fink
Film Number: 002025130"
2. Tavoletti Family Tree; posted by Tee T; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Catherine S Steffy
Catherine S Steffy
1923–1996
Birth 11 APR 1923 • Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Death 4 JAN 1996 • Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA"