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Mary Ellen McFarland Moss

Contribution — 2013-05-09 12:13:17Z

FRAZEYSBURG: Mary Ellen Moss, 89, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 2013 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born November 12, 1923 in Frazeysburg, Ohio (Muskingum County) she was a daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Shafer) McFarland.
She was a 1941 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.

Mary proudly served our country during World War II as a part of the United States Army Women's Army Corp (WAAC).

In 2009 she was inducted into the Muskingum County Veterans Hall of Fame, the first woman so honored.

Mary was also the first woman elected to the Tri-Valley High School Board of Education and served for 12 years.

She worked for 22 years in the office of the Ohio Plastics Company of Frazeysburg and she assisted in the operation of Moss Trucking for many years with her husband and son.

Mary was a volunteer at Frazeysburg School for 15 years and was famous for the pies and cookies she baked for all events and fundraisers.
Mary was a member of the Wakatomika Veterans Club and served as the secretary of the Frazeysburg Alumni Association for many years.
She was also active in the Frazeysburg Boosters Club and served as treasurer of the Frazeysburg-Nashport Youth League for 40 years.

Surviving is her son, Clinton L. "Bud" Moss; a sister Lois Robison; and a brother in-law, Larry Hindel, all of Frazeysburg,Ohio along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil D. Moss whom she married June 28, 1941 and who died April 15, 1990; a son, Charles Moss and a sister, Elsie Howard.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Frazeysburg Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 110 West Third Street.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the funeral home with the Rev. Jeff Belt officiating.

Burial will be in Frazeysburg Cemetery with Wakatomika Post 6193, VFW conducting military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to Frazeysburg Volunteer Fire Department, Post Office Box 219, Frazeysburg, Ohio 43822 or to the Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association http://www.armywomen.org/

To sign our online guestbook visit www.vocfh.com.

Co 4, 21st regiment

jfclark819 — 2013-04-26 00:43:14Z

I have my great-aunt's WAAC photo album with information that might help people in their search. Most of the photos are unmarked but appear to be from 1943 in Ft Oglethorpe, GA and Victoria, Canada. Id be happy to scan the pictures for descendants of the women listed below. She trained from 1/28/1943 to 4/5/1943. She next arrived in Seattle 4/25/1943.

Betty Manhan, Winthrop, MA
A. Theresa Kaminsky Scranton, PA
Martha Landes Philadelphia
Rita Lawler Staten Island, NY
Annie Laton, Albemarle, NC
Laura "Skeets" Kazmierczak, Philadelphia
Dorothea Landis, Drexel Hill, PA
Adele L. Elliotte, Richmond, VA
Gertrude H. Gross, Brooklyn, NY
Evalynne Peggy Kyzer, Camden, SC
Mary E Callaghan, Pittsburgh, PA
Dorothy H Kelleher, Mt Kisen, NY
Priscilla Pierce, corporal, Cleveland, Ohio
Corporal Jeanie Kate Wren lavender, Princeton, WV
Nina N. Wilson, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Mary E Galbraith, Anderson, Indiana
Ann D. Borkowski, Trenton, Nj
Ruth K. Bottorff, Neptune, NJ
Georgina C Bows or bous, Ozone Park, NY
Helen A Owens, Atlantic city, NJ
Alyce L Orn, Paskin, Wisconsin
Delian Jones, Atlantic City, NJ
Jean Bowers, Hartford, CT
Esther Sponder, Brooklyn, NY
Mary Tomers, pleasantvile, NJ
Frieda Pulliam, Louisville, KY
Doris B. Collins, Florence, SC

Ada Bellon Hall

Contribution — 2013-04-16 11:43:45Z

Ada E. Hall

MANSFIELD: Ada E. Hall, 91, of Mansfield, Ohio died Monday, April 15, 2013 at her residence.

Born July 11, 1921 in Heil, North Dakota, she was the daughter of Jakob and Attilia (Moos) Bellon.

A veteran of the United States Army, she was employed by Mansfield Tire and had also been a beautician.
She was a member of Mayflower Congregational Church and the American Legion Post #16 and enjoyed baking, crocheting, sewing and gardening.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Elra Hall; a son, Dennis (Stephen Koch) Hall of Laguna Beach, CA; a daughter, Joan Hall of St. Louis, MO; and nieces and nephews, Norman (Cheryl) Diehl of Springfield, IL, Marlene (Dennis) Johnson of Almont, ND, Kenneth (Eunice) Diehl of Elgin, ND, Wayne (Jenny) Diehl of Ralston, NE and Faye (Jerry) Gullion of Alabama.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Diehl.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street, Mansfield, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Mayflower Congregational Church conducted by Pastor Gary Wilson.
Burial will follow in Windsor Park Cemetery where full military services will be conducted by the Richland County, Ohio Joint Veterans Burial Detail.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mayflower Congregational Church.

Online guest registry at www.wappner.com

Anne T. Joseph

Contribution — 2013-02-27 03:51:35Z

Anne T. Joseph, age 93, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
WWII Army Veteran.
Member of St. Mary Catholic Church in German Village, where she sang in the choir.
Preceded in death by husband Edward P. Joseph.

Survived by son, Tom (Patricia) Joseph; granddaughter, Sarah (Michael) Cordingley; grandson, Michael T. Joseph; sister, Betty Contasta; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Church, 684 S. Third St., German Village.
Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio. (Cuyahoga County)
Arrangements under the care of the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI Funeral Home, (614) 444-1185.
To sign and view the on-line register, visit www.MaederQuintTiberi.com.

Published in The Columbus Dispatch from February 27 to February 28, 2013.

Jean Marie Mead Wickum

Contribution — 2013-02-20 03:42:12Z

Jean Marie Wickum, age 93, of Delaware, Ohio died February 18, 2013 in the Sarah Moore Home.

She was born in Meadville, PA on May 24,1919.
Jean served in the WAC during WW II, where she met and married Wilbur C. "Wick" Wickum on September 15, 1945.
Wick died December 25, 1990.
Jean served 21 years as Director of the Mental Health Association. She volunteered at the Andrews House and served as a poll worker.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lloyd Mead, Sr. and Marie Moffett, husband Wilbur C. Wickum, brothers and sisters Wallace Mead, Henry Mead, Lloyd Mead, [r., Marcia Chapman, Mary Ann Brown; and special friend Susan Mussard. She is survived by her brothers and sister, David Mead, John Mead, and Karen Ellison.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, Delaware, Ohio.

A graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Tim Chesser officiating.

Military honors will be conducted by the Delaware County, Ohio Veterans Association.
A memorial service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in The First Baptist Church with refreshments being served immediately following the service.

Condolences may be expressed at www.robinsonfuneralhomeinc.com

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on February 19, 2013.

Re: S "d" 3266 AAF Base Unit (CCTS) Air Corps Wac

tllint63 — 2013-01-07 14:26:18Z

I also contacted the Archives and paid 20.00 for information that I already had. I also did it for my mother at the same time and the price went up to 25.00 so I just passed on that one. I hope you have better luck, my problem is that the information was lost in a fire for them both and they try to put together a file and they don't have much to go on. My question is this; if they have the unit number why can't they give information on the unit? They must have records of where that unit was located and/or served. That is going to be my next research project.

Re: S "d" 3266 AAF Base Unit (CCTS) Air Corps Wac

kirkpat737 — 2013-01-07 00:11:04Z

Right. WWII records are really hard to research. The US government is not exactly user-friendly for research on personnel....
I tried contacting the Archives in (St. Louis?) once before but ran into a brick wall. I think I'll try again.

Re: S "d" 3266 AAF Base Unit (CCTS) Air Corps Wac

tllint63 — 2013-01-06 16:21:00Z

Thanks again, my searches didn't turn up anything. Now how can I find out where this AAF Base was located and what squadron (by number)was she in? I have a really hard time finding military info on both my parents. There evidently was a fire that destroyed all their records.

Re: S "d" 3266 AAF Base Unit (CCTS) Air Corps Wac

kirkpat737 — 2013-01-05 21:03:41Z

Hi,

I found out that "CCTS" means Combat Crew Training Squadron, or School." My Dad served in the 241st CCTS in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1945. Now I'm trying to find out what he did at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, just before that but military records are hard to find....

Re: S "d" 3266 AAF Base Unit (CCTS) Air Corps Wac

tllint63 — 2013-01-05 14:00:36Z

Thanks for the information and if I find out what CCTS stands for I will let you know.

Terry Lintner

tllint17@aol.com

Re: S "d" 3266 AAF Base Unit (CCTS) Air Corps Wac

kirkpat737 — 2013-01-04 20:54:26Z

AAF is probably Army Air Force. My Dad was also in the AAF CCTS but I'm not sure what the CCTS was. I know his subspecialty was Combat Intelligence and he was stationed initially at Sioux City, IA, and then transferred to action in Italy.

If you learn more about CCTS, please let me know.
Thanks.
Doug Kirkpatrick
kirkpat@charter.net

photo in May 1945

bgiacalone — 2012-10-25 05:26:46Z

Would like to get the names of each of these women....

PHOTO of Co7 of 22nd REGT in May 1945

bgiacalone — 2012-10-25 05:25:10Z

This is a lovely photo of these women in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Would like to get identification of all women. They're a few names on the back. I put the last names in the surname box.

Fannie Bradlyn Moskovitz

Contribution — 2012-10-24 23:38:46Z

DANVILLE, CALIF. – Fannie Bradlyn Moskovitz, 92, passed away peacefully at the Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living in Danville on June 30, 2011.

Fannie was the youngest of four children of Maer and Della Bradlyn. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on Dec. 17, 1918.

She was a graduate of South High School.
She then worked in retail in downtown Youngstown before serving in the United States military in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. Following the war, she returned to work at the Penn-Ohio Towel Supply as a switchboard operator.

On July 12,1951, she married David Moskovitz of Canton, Ohio and they later settled in Youngstown, OH.

She worked in various retail stores, including Plaid Stamp Redemption Center, NuMode Hosiery, and Casual Corner at the Southern Park Mall, where she worked until her retirement in 1995.

Fannie spent much of her retirement years traveling to visit family and friends, as well as volunteering at Heritage Manor and the synagogue.
She was a member of the Congregation Rodef Sholom and its sisterhood.
Upon moving to California in 2007, she continued to develop many close bonds with new friends, despite her failing memory.

Fannie was the mother of two daughters, Debbie Flack (David) of Alamo, Calif. and Karen Shagrin (Steven) of Walnut Creek, California, but formerly a longtime Youngstown resident, and grandmother of Brittany and Drew Flack of Alamo and Jennifer and Allison Shagrin of Los Angeles.
She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and nephews, who will miss her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David, who passed away in 1997; her brothers, Isadore and Sam Bradlyn; and sister, Dolly (Sophie) Hermann.

Services will be held at the Congregation Rodef Sholom on Thursday, July 7, at noon.

Friends and family may call half hour prior to service.

Contributions can be made to the Rodef Sholom Mitzvah Fund or Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements are being handled by the Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral Home and Sinai Memorial Chapel in Lafayette, Calif.

Re: What Might She have Been Doing?

JohnStorch — 2012-09-20 20:54:19Z

Update: She was a Tabulating Machine Operator for the 2nd Signal Service Battalion

Norma J. Coletta

Contribution — 2012-09-08 22:14:24Z

Norma J. Coletta, age 90, of Mentor, Ohio formerly of Cleveland, Ohio died Sept. 6, 2012, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 18, 1921, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Ms. Coletta had retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years as a 1st Sergeant, as a general manager from Denny's after 17 years, and most recently from Lakeland Community College after 11 years.
Norma attended Ohio State University before leaving to join the Women's Army Corps. She was in the first contingent of WACs to land on Omaha Beach 30 days after D-Day, received the Battle Star for Semi-Combat and was the first enlisted woman to receive the Meritorious Medal.
Norma was a public information officer and reporter, writing for ""The Turret"" and ""The Traveler"".
She was a member of a local V.F.W. Post and was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 214 in Willoughby, Ohio.
Survivors include her nephew, Michael (Diane) Mele; great-nephew, Christopher Mele; dear friend, Nancy Joyner; and many cousins and other loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Concetta "Tessie" Coletto; sister, Helen M. Mele; and nephew, Peter R. Mele.
Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Church, 12021 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106. (Please meet at the church.)
Family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.
Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio.
Contributions may be made to a veteran's charity of your choice .
Online obituary at www.brunners.com.

.Published in www.News-Herald.com from September 8 to September 9, 2012

Lt. Helen Ballard Gebbie

Contribution — 2012-08-19 23:58:23Z

DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 8/17/10

Helen Ballard Gebbie, 87, formerly of Nashport, OHIO (Muskingum County) passed away peacefully on August 15, 2010 at Liberty Retirement Home, Centerville, OHIO.

Born November 23, 1922 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Nannie (Collier) Ballard.

Helen graduated cum laude from Miami University in 1943. She went on to become an Army Lieutenant during World War II.
After leaving the Army she was a dietician at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio and taught nutrition at Muskingum College.
She finished her working career in 1983 teaching English Literature at Licking Valley High School near Newark, Ohio. Helen was an avid reader and enjoyed photography.
She was devoted to her family and loved living on the family farm.

Surviving are her children, Tom (Karla) Gebbie of Centerville, OH, Philip (Julie) Gebbie of Pittsburgh, PA and Richard (Barbara) Gebbie of Galena, OHIO; three brothers, Cecil Ballard of Asheville, NC, Lee Ballard of Scottsdale, AZ and Jerry Ballard of Nashport, Ohio; five grandchildren, Tom Gebbie, Lori Darrah, Steven Gebbie, David Gebbie and Ian Gebbie; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Foster T. Gebbie, Jr, who died in 1956 and a brother, Jack Ballard. There will be no calling hours. Memorial services will be 11:00am August 19, 2010 at the Frazeysburg Chapel of Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Home, 110 West Third Street, Frazeysburg, OHIO with the Rev. Dan Smith officiating.
Burial will be in Irville Cemetery, Nashport, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420.
To sign our Online Guestbook, visit www.vocfh.com

Armed Infintry Battalion

tllint63 — 2012-07-28 15:11:48Z

Anyone remember Charles (Charlie) Harris or was in his unit?
Tech 5 Co C 49. He served as a foot soldier and I am trying to trace his movements. Looking for survivors (if any) of his unit. Any information would be appreciated.

S "d" 3266 AAF Base Unit (CCTS) Air Corps Wac

tllint63 — 2012-07-28 15:04:40Z

Is anyone familiar with this mailing address? The 3266 could be missing a 1 at the end (32661. It's on my mother's discharge papers which are fading badly and hard to read. Her name was Gemimia Harris (Jerry) from Cincinnati, Ohio. Her papers say she was a medical corsman or corpsman, I have a picture of her checking someone's pass as a MP. She was in just shy of a year. I think there was a fellow named Kidwell that she was friends with. Anyone remember either one or the address. I am trying to put together where she served and update her military information. She's been gone a long time. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Alonzo MacFarlane & Alfretta Hoar.

wolfspiritwoman — 2012-06-20 08:38:33Z

If James Harris reads this please contact me i would like to know the connection you would have to this couple, thank you

Alonzo MacFarlane & Alfretta Hoar.

wolfspiritwoman — 2012-06-20 07:57:42Z

Looking for any info people may have of this couple, who lived in Hillsborough, New Brunswick. Alfretta's life span was 1858 - 1942.

Her daughter was Fannie Bernice (my grandmother)

Re: Cora Louise MILLER Bricker 1922-2010

wolfspiritwoman — 2012-06-20 07:51:01Z

James i was wondering how we may be connected you copied pictures of my great grandfather and grandmother Alonzo & Alfretta Hoar.

Their daughter Fannie was my grandmother.
My email address is wolf_spiritwoman@hotmail.com

I see we do not live that far from each other, I am just north of you in Agassiz, BC
phone number 1 604 791 1224
i would like to talk to see how your family name would have any connection to ours, as I do not see any other people by that name anywhere on your page..

Thank you

Kathy James nee Soady

Thelma Mae Bills Rice

ladymcwilson — 2012-06-19 15:53:48Z

Does anyone recognize the name or WAAC, Thelma Mae Bills Rice, that wa a cryptographer stationed at the G2 Division in Puerto Rico during WWII?
Thanks!
Linda Nix Winn Black

WAAC Stationed in Puerto Rico in WWII

ladymcwilson — 2012-06-19 15:50:41Z

I'm looking for information, or phots of WAAC's stationed in Puerto Rico in WWII? They would have most likely been assigned to the G2 Division of CRYPHTOGRAPHY.
My Aunt Thelma Mae Bills Rice, was stationed there,as well as, an uncle, Franklin O. "Frank" Nix. Does anyone have any information on this unit?
Thanks!
Linda Nix Winn Black
OKC, OK

Re: What Might She have Been Doing?

ladymcwilson — 2012-06-19 15:43:23Z

She was almost definitely decoding, and likely using the first ever ENIGMA CIPHER MACHINE, first used by the US for "cryptographers" to decode messages.
By any chance was she stationed in Puerto Rico? One of the main & most secretive units on the fore-front of G2 in the Army was there, near San Juan & Buyamon.
Her name was Thelma Mae Bills, and she later married a John Patrick Rice. Before she could return home to Oklahoma after the war, she recieved a lobotamy, from the Army, for unknown reasons, other than pneumonia.
If you'd like to know more, you can email me.
Linda Nix Black
billindainokc@cox.net

Women's Royal Air Force service records 1918-1920

Champlain9 — 2012-05-17 08:04:57Z

These may be of use to you?

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/airwomen-ww1.htm

Janice

Ancestry Admin

Helen A. Jakupcin

Contribution — 2012-05-02 13:38:49Z

NORTH LIMA – Helen A. Jakupcin, 94, formerly of the westside, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012, at Assumption Village in North Lima, Ohio.

She was born Feb. 10, 1918, in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) a daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Palchak) Jakupcin.

She was a 1936 graduate of Chaney High School. She played basketball, fast pitch baseball and bowled. She was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army W.A.C., stationed in Ellington, Texas as a dispatcher during WWII.

Helen was formerly employed at Moyers as a seamstress, The Vindicator in the circulation department, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation in the auditing department and Lerners as an office manager in the underwriting department.

The family includes several nieces and nephews, Mary Lou Klempay, Delores Patrick, Julius Bodnar, Edward Bodnar, Richard Bodnar, Delores Campell, Charles Tobias, Donna Cannon, Dr. Gary Jakupcin, Terrence Jakupcin, Ronald Centrello Sr. and Marjorie Severn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Francis Jakupcin and Stephen Jakupcin; sisters Mary Bodnar, Anna Serenko, Elizabeth Tobias and Margaret Centrello; and niece Gertrude Quimby.

She was a member of the Holy Name of Jesus Christ Church, the Jednota Society and the Slovak Catholic Sokol.

Calling hours will be at the Holy Name of Jesus Church on Thursday, May 3, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Her services will be at the Holy Name of Jesus Church Thursday, May 3, 2012.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley.

Arrangements are by the Fabrizio Funeral Home, 619 E. Indianola Ave. in Youngstown, Ohio.

Veronica M. Barnak Janecko

Contribution — 2012-02-02 18:16:16Z

STRUTHERS, Ohio – Veronica M. "Vern" Janecko, 90, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, February 1, 2012 at Briarfield at the Ridge.

Vern was born April 26, 1921, in Campbell, Ohio the daughter of John and Elizabeth Salata Barnak.

She was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.
She was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II with the 3rd Division Air Force in England.

She was employed by Youngstown State University as a secretary in the Placement Office and the university’s radio station, WYSU, retiring in 1976.

She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Struthers, Ohio, past Commander of AMVETS Post 34, VFW 3538 and a charter member of the Women’s War Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Her husband, William, whom she married Aug. 26, 1948, passed away Sept. 2, 2003.

She will be greatly missed and her memory forever cherished by her son, Philip (Kathy) of Canton; a daughter, Betsy of Mineral Ridge; three granddaughters,, Ohio, Danielle (Bradley) Young of Arizona, Allison Janecko of Canton, OH and Kirsten Janecko of Willoughby, OHIO; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and four sisters Ann Barnak, Mary Dulkiewicz, Margaret Dulick and Pauline Gonda.
Funeral services will be held 9:15 a.m. on Saturday at the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell and at 10 a.m. at the Christ Our Savior, St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Struthers, OH.

The family would like to thank the staff at Briarfield at the Ridge.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Women’s War Memorial, Dept. 560, Washington, DC 20042-0560

The Janecko family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.

A military burial will take place at St. John Catholic Cemetery following the Mass of Christian Burial Saturday morning.

Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and send the Janecko family condolences.

http://www.vindy.com/news/tributes/2012/feb/02/veronica-m-ve...

Mahoning County

Re: What Might She have Been Doing?

Champlain9 — 2012-01-06 18:53:15Z

Decoding.

Regards

Pic of Woman in uniform

southms45 — 2012-01-04 17:40:10Z

I found a partially unmarked photo in my grandmother's photos of a woman that appears to be wearing some sort of military uniform. I THINK it would be from WWI but possibly WWII. The postcard picture just says "From Mrs. Geo Wooten; To Mrs. LeBlanc (my grandmother).
Can someone please tell me what sort of uniform this is with a single star on left arm? I hope I can attach the picture properly so you can view it.
Thanks so much.

What Might She have Been Doing?

JohnStorch — 2011-12-13 21:50:32Z

According to my sister, our mom Eleanor Steliga (who was a WAAC during WWII) was in the intelligence division, but doing data entry of some kind. She said that they never told them more than they had to know, so even SHE didn't know how she fit into the big picture. She suspected that her machine was a precursor of the computer. She remembered when the Japanese code was broken, she could hear the celebration shouts in another part of the building in DC.

Re: Cora Louise MILLER Bricker 1922-2010

SergeantJack2 — 2011-11-21 18:18:48Z

Mrs. Bricker was my grandmother's sister. I'm sorry I never had a chance to meet her.

- Jack

Re: WAAC -- Betty Shankland (England 1942-1944)

nao928 — 2011-10-31 01:15:42Z

My grandfather, Tony or Anthony Grabowski, was born in South Milwaukee, WI.

Re: WAAC -- Betty Shankland (England 1942-1944)

Champlain9 — 2011-10-30 16:17:39Z

Nancy where was Tony born?

Regards

Unidentified lady in full H.M.C.S. uniform circa 1953...

Pangela84 — 2011-10-11 23:59:03Z

Hello, I just thought that I would post this picture of an unidentified lady in full navy regalia. It was taken circa 1953 in a Kresgie's department store in Montreal, Quebec. She was the spitting image of my grandmother so, her co-workers begged her to take a picture in the photo booth. At first, they thought my grandmother was playing a prank at work but it was not her afterall! Please let me know if you think this woman was a WAAC, nurse or a woman in the Navy...I don't know much about history but I am learning about the different uniforms and occupations. Thanks! See photo attached.

WAAC -- Betty Shankland (England 1942-1944)

nao928 — 2011-09-24 23:33:33Z

I am looking for any information someone might have regarding Anthony (Tony) Grabowski. He was stationed in England from 1942 to 1944 (approximately)with a WAAC by the name of Betty Shankland (spelling may be incorrect). We are trying to find out about connections he may have had in the Edinburg area during his stay.

Marion Holm Probasco

Contribution — 2011-07-29 12:15:44Z

WILMINGTON, OH: Marion F. Probasco, 91, of Wilmington, OHIO (formerly of Crooksville, Ohio) died July 26, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio.
She was born July 15, 1920 in Nye, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Robert and Tena Hansen Holm.

Ms. Probasco worked at Hull Pottery in Crooksville and at Crysteco in Wilmington. She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Roseville.

She served in the Women's Army Corp during World War II.

She is survived by two sons, James "Jim" (Janet) Probasco of Kettering, OHIO and Richard "Dick" (Connie) Probasco of Wilmington, OHIO; a daughter, Sherry Frisch of Wilmington, OH; three brothers, Herb (Irene) Holm of Superior, WI, Bobby Holm of Amery, WI, and Allen Holm of St. Paul, MN; two sisters, Carolyn Hoppenrath of Edina, MN and Arlene (Dave) Jensen of Port Angeles, WA; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, six brothers and a sister are preceded in death.

Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon, Mon. Aug. 1, 2011 at Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, OH. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, Monday at funeral home.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association 300 Penn Center Boulevard, Suite 602, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. For more information or to sign the registry of condolences, visit www.smithandsonfuneralhomes.com.

Published in the Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio on July 29, 2011

Maryann M. Robitan

Contribution — 2011-07-20 23:51:18Z

MARYANN M. ROBITAN, age 91. Sister of Ann Norris, Julie Colao, Veronica Boris, Agatha May, Rose Robitan, Dorothy Ewanko and the late Matilda Misley, Andrew, Vince, Edward and Michael Robitan; aunt of many.
WWII Army Veteran WAC serving in the South Pacific, member of WAC Chapter 3 in Columbus, OHIO.
Funeral Mass Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Albert the Great Church. (Everyone meet at church). Friends may call at the BABITT FUNERAL HOME, 9350 RIDGE RD. North Royalton, Ohio WEDNESDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M.
Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Published in The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio from July 19 to July 20, 2011

Cuyahoga

Kathryn McCann

Contribution — 2011-07-02 16:47:40Z

WINTER PARK, FLA. – Kathryn M. McCann, 96, passed away on June 26, 2011.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio she moved to Central Florida in 1971. She was a former WAC (Women’s Army Corp) and traveled extensively with her family.

Kathryn is survived by her loving husband, Walter J. McCann, Major, USAF (Ret.); son Tom (Donna) McCann; daughters, Kathleen McCollom and Maureen (Joe) McCarthy; granddaughter Kelly (Jeremy) Hartzell; great-grandson, Henry Hartzell; and brother Joseph (Dorothy) Stacey.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Goldenrod Chapel, 7520 Aloma Ave. in Winter Park, Florida.

Interment
Thursday June 30, 2011
10:00 AM

Glen Haven Memorial Park
2300 Temple Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789

Please visit www.baldwinfairchild.com to view and sign guestbook.

http://www.vindy.com/news/tributes/2011/jun/29/kathryn-m-mcc...

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Survived by: Pat and Maya Naples - Lowellville, OHIO - neice and nephew

Ida Matlock Walker 1920-2011

Contribution — 2011-06-16 23:05:21Z

WARREN, Ohio - Ida B. Matlock Walker, 91, went peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2011.

In African culture, she "went home to her village" - something that she looked forward to and she did it with class and dignity. She was blessed with not only a long life but also with a life that she lived to the fullest.

She was born April 5, 1920, in Jackson, Tenn., the daughter of Oliver and Ida Matlock. She was part of a large family, six brothers, Henry, Richard, Ike, Jessie, John and Ollie, as well as three sisters, Estella Matlock-Davis, Evie Matlock-Jeffries and Lillie Matlock Brown Davis.

After high school, she served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. Additionally, she received numerous citations including the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and American Campaign Medal. She was a member of the American Legion.

After her military service, she embarked on a lifelong mission of caring for others.

She lived in Detroit, Michigan where she worked for many years at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
Furthermore, she resided in Pittsburgh and directed the Three Rivers Youth, a group home of teenagers, until her retirement.
However, her first love was always Warren, Ohio. She returned here often before moving back permanently more than 25 years ago.

She loved to travel and throughout her life took the opportunity to travel to many parts of the world, including Europe and Africa. Her travels enabled her to have a profound global awareness and appreciation of people from various countries.

She was a longtime member of York Avenue Church of God

She and her late husband, Robert Walker Sr., whom she married on July 27, 1957, had one son, Robert Walker Jr. She leaves to celebrate her life and cherish her memory two grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones.

Her husband, son, sisters and brothers preceded her in death.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the York Avenue Church of God, with calling hours one hour prior to the services. The family will receive friends at 225 Robbies Run, Cortland, Ohio which is the home of her niece, Ms. Diana McBride.

Services of comfort were entrusted to Sibley-Murray-Ferebee Funeral Home.

Ruth L. Johnson Coster

Contribution — 2011-06-04 14:33:35Z

Ruth Coster was born on December 11, 1918 in Bonsal, North Carolina to Jarves and Lula (Thomas) Johnson. She was one of six children. She had three brothers: Elwood, Thomas, and Jarves Jr.; and two sisters: Rodney Harrill and Leona Morrison.

She graduated from Mangum High School in Durham County, North Carolina on May 10, 1937. She worked for a time for her sister and brother-in-law that owned an Esso gas station.
She would later join the WACS (Women’s Army Corp Service) so her parents would have a star in their window, which meant that someone from that family was serving in the military. Her brothers were working in an essential business with Standard Oil, so they were excused from service.

Ruth joined the WACS in 1943 and was transferred to New Guinea after completing her training. It was during the training for overseas duty that she met her good friend, Helen Greene Kent. Helen had trained at the University of Central Arkansas and met Ruth after leaving UCA. Ruth and Helen were sent to New Guinea.

It was on a flight from New Guinea to Australia that Helen Kent was killed. On May 13, 1945, a C-47 went down and crashed in the valley of Shangri-La, killing eighteen passengers. There were only three survivors.

Ruth Coster came to UCA in the winter of 2004, and saw the slide show of the WACS who trained at UCA. Included in this slide show are several excellent photographs of Helen Kent.

Ruth currently resides in California.

Helen M. Durr Wall 1920-2011

Contribution — 2011-04-03 22:47:51Z

Helen Margaret Wall, 90, of Wichita Falls, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011.

Helen was bo rn on June 22, 1920 in Akron, Ohio (Summit County) to the late Arthur and Edna (Norton) Durr.
On January 15, 1944, she married John C. Wall; he preceded her in death in 1967.

She was an original Army WAC being a 1st Lt. in the Mess Corps. She attended Century College in Shreveport, Louisiana and later graduated from the University of Akron with a Master's Degree in Special Education.

Prior to moving to Texas, she worked from 1965 to 1970 as a Program Director, Curriculum Coordinator and Assistant Principal for mentally retarded children in Summit County, Ohio.
After moving to Texas, she was the first Director of Mental Retardation Services at MHMR in Wichita Falls, and later organized and became the first Program Director of the Children's Unit at the Wichita Falls State Hospital.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Donovan Wall, one brother and two sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Jon Michael Wall and wife Sue of Ohio, Tony Wall of Wichita Falls and Chris Wall of New York; daughters, Lynne Peters and husband Michael of N. Canton, Ohio, Janie McCauley and husband Jeff of Baytown, and Julie Rozell and husband Darrell of Wichita Falls; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

The funeral liturgy was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic church.

Published in Akron Beacon Journal on April 3, 2011

Re: Aldershot hamshire

Champlain9 — 2011-03-11 18:32:11Z

Go to GITRACE, they will help you.

CG

Re: Awards & Decorations

Linda_Huddleston — 2011-03-10 21:29:57Z

My aunt wrote a detailed account for the Carroll Co. Missouri historical society/museum books, with dates/years of her service from 1942 to retirement in the late 1960s, I believe. Her assignments were in the U.S., Britain and Germany.
I'm lucky to have what she wrote. It's quite detailed as to year and location of service.
She was buried with a military funeral in the family plot in the same county.
I'm hoping to eventually send in her record to the womens monument organization in Washington DC.
There may be other records that I can request, which will fill out her military career. The existing service records are probably available to all of next-to-kin.
Thank you so much for your reply. Please let me know how your research progresses. Linda H.

Ruthie Mae Banks Caesar

Contribution — 2011-03-09 02:22:40Z

Ruthie "Mae-Mae" Caesar

NEWARK, Ohio:
Mae-Mae was born in Cherokee, Alabama (Colbert County) on June 19, 1922 to the late Aaron Banks and Katie Ruthland Banks Harris. She departed this life on March 4, 2011 at the Flint Ridge Nursing Center.

Mae-Mae moved to Newark, Ohio (Licking County) at the age of 12 and attended Newark City Schools, ending up graduating from Central High School in Columbus, Ohio.

Upon graduation, she moved to Dayton, Ohio and became an employee of Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

It was at Wright Patterson that she became interested in and joined the Women's Army Corps during World War II.

After WWII, she returned to Newark, Ohio where she worked in various capacities including catering, homemaking, and receptionist for the City of Newark under the administration of Mayors Baker and Moore from where she retired in 1991.

Mae-Mae as known by family and friends, also served many years of service at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church as a member of several choirs, usher board, youth director, Sunday School teacher, 40 years in the Pastor's Service Club; Colored Women's Federated Club; Queen Ann Chapter #50, Order of Eastern Star; past member of the Newark City Business and Professional Women's Club; TWIG 17 of Licking Memorial Hospital; and was the recipient of several city and state awards for community service.

She is survived by the Glover, Holliday, and Fowler families, along with numerous friends and relatives.

A Celebration of Life Service for Sister Ruthie "Mae-Mae" Caesar will be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 383 Washington Street, Newark, Ohio with Rev. Dr. Charles W. Noble, Sr. officiating.

Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Ohio with the Licking County Veterans Alliance providing military honors.

Family and friends may call at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark on Thursday from 5:00-8:00 PM.

Visit www.CrissSchoedinger.com to share a memory about Mae-Mae or to sign an online guest book.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newarkadvocate/obituary.asp...

Published in The Advocate on March 8, 2011

Re: Awards & Decorations

SabrinaCicchi — 2011-03-07 02:04:18Z

I was wondering how you discovered what awards and medals she earned. My grandmother was a WAC in MA and we are trying to get her tombstone changed at Arlington to reflect her service.

Amelia CORNA Charnesky 1921-2008

Contribution — 2011-03-03 13:13:57Z

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Amelia Charnesky, 87, who passed away Saturday March, 1, 2008 from complications from C.O.P.D.

Amelia was born Feb. 4, 1921 in Wickhaven, Pennsylvania, (Fayette County) the daughter of Dominick and Jessie Corna and came to this area as a child.

She was a graduate of Leetonia High School, class of 1939, and also attended Youngstown College. She served in the Women’s Army Corp and the Women’s Army during WWII, later becoming a nurse.

Her husband, Wesley, whom she married March 29, 1941, passed away Nov. 26, 1991.

She was an avid bowler belonging to several leagues. She also enjoyed roller skating and traveling.

She leaves two daughters and one son, Nancy Muennich of Brookfield, Ohio, Eva Okusewsky of Canfield, Ohio and Wess Charnesky of Youngstown. She also leaves a sister, Penny Garrett of Leetonia, Ohio; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Family and friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Youngstown Vindicator
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Valley Air Base Wales WWII

rosec0949 — 2011-02-08 01:59:39Z

I have my mothers photos from the dispensery at Valley Army base in Wales. If anyone has family who were stationed there and would like copies let me know.
Rose

Mabel Bowling Nelle

Contribution — 2011-02-02 14:11:34Z

Mabel (Bowling) Nelle age 87 of Carroll, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Crestview Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on August 6, 1923 in Shoal, Kentucky, daughter of the late Jeff and Emma (White) Bowling.

Mabel served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during World War II.

She is survived by her two sons, William "Bill" Nelle Jr. and wife Tina of San Francisco, California and Larry "Jeff' Nelle of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Sally Back and Drucilla Greer of London, KY; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Nelle Sr.; parents; and seven siblings.

Funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday at the Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, 436 N. Broad St., Lancaster, Ohio.
Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery, Canal Winchester, Ohio where the Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail will conduct graveside rites.
Friends may call two hours prior to services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Alzheimer's Association , Central Ohio Chapter, 3380 Tremont Road, Columbus, OH 43221.

Published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on February 2, 2011

Mary Lou Wojtowicz Kasek

Contribution — 2011-01-17 23:45:36Z

Mary Lou Kasek, 86, of Youngstown, Ohio who died early Saturday morning at Austinwoods Care Center.

She was born Oct. 12, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Panko and Mary Wojtowicz.
Mary Lou settled in Youngstown, Ohio in 1948, moving from Granite Springs, N.Y.

She was a member of the Mahoning United Methodist Church and a veteran of World War II, serving as a Corporal in the Women's Army Air Corp.
She was also a former auxiliary member of FOE 3298 and VFW Post 4237.

“Mom’s strength included her dedication to her beloved daughter, Mary Ann; the kindness she showed her neighbors including being the first to welcome new residents. Mom had a big heart and would help anyone out.” She also made the best kolaches and enjoyed sharing them with her family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. “Casey” Kasek, whom she married July 26, 1947, and died Nov. 27, 2000; a beloved daughter, Mary Ann Kasek; and grandson Ron J Kasek.

Mary Lou leaves her twin daughters, Diane M Birkner (Gordon) of West Columbia, Texas and Debra L. Stiner (William) of Austintown, Ohio; two sons, Ronald J. Kasek (Rose) of Tyler, Texas and Charles J. Kasek of Youngstown, Ohio; six grandchildren, Marcie Boyd (Toby), Charles Kasek Jr, Michael Kasek, Billy Stiner, Sarah Stiner and Tyler Adamo Kasek.

“The family wishes to thank her care givers for the loving care provided by Austinwoods, and the transition of Mom’s final journey Home by the Hospice of the Valley staff.

Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, for

Visit www.higgins-reardon.com to share condolences with the family.