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Ethel REDLIN Vinopal

Lace_Lynch — 12 May 2008 1:17:46 GMT

ETHEL HELEN VINOPAL (nee Redlin), age 88, of Solon, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Susanne Winters, Kenneth Edward Vinopal and Joanne (Robert) Antibus. Dear grandmother of Robin (Cleav) Peavy, Bobara Pastor, Wendy and Doug Antibus. Great-grand-mother of Ryan David, Kyle Edward, Caroline Redlin and Camden. Sister of Norma Redlin, Doris Tesar and the late William Redlin, Adeline Krakora and Alma Redlin.
Ethel served her country in the U.S. WAC during WWII.
She died Friday, May 9, 2008. Private family services to be held. Friends will be received at JOHNSON-ROMITO, 521 BROADWAY AVE., BEDFORD, Ohio, TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008 FROM 6-8 P.M. Entombment at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Betty J. GASSAWAY Smith 1923-2008

Lace_Lynch — 11 May 2008 11:34:18 GMT

ZANESVILLE, OHIO - Betty Jane Gassaway Smith, 85, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at the Hernando Pasco Hospice in Hudson, Florida.

She was born in Jan. 23, 1923,in Redding, to the late Layfette and Margaret Frances Meckley Gassaway. Betty lived at 1226 Ridge Avenue in Zanesville with her husband, Roy, for more than 40 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She cooked and was a waitress in the area for several years. She served her country during World War II as a member of WAC, stationed in Japan working as the chief clerk in the hospital.

She is survived by a son, Orley (Teresa Ann) Smith of New Bloomington; daughters, Teresa "Teri" (Jackson) Clements of Brookville, Fla., Annette "Sis" (Bernard) Morris of Newark, Ohio and Patricia "Patty" (Donald) Lacey of Columbus, Ohio sisters, Violet Smith, Dorothy Brandfast, Delores Webb and Ella Nora Caudill; and a brother, Franklin Gassaway; sister-in-law, Annette Faye Weiser; and brother-in-law, McKinley "Mac" (Delores) Smith; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orley "Roy" Lewis Smith; daughter, Cynthia Marie Smith; and a brother, Lafayette Gassaway Jr.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at The Snouffer Funeral Home, 1150 W. Military Road, Zanesville, Ohio.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, in the Snouffer Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Mark Noe officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Zanesville, Ohio.

Ruth Nearhoof Rulli 1908-2008

Lace_Lynch — 28 Apr 2008 12:33:58 GMT

NILES, OHIO – Ruth E. Rulli, 100, formerly of Girard, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home.

Ruth was born Feb. 5, 1908 to the late Willard and Catherine Brown Nearhoof in Yeagerstown, Pa.

Ruth worked for the Army Airforce Intelligence in Boston during WWII and as an Army WAC.

She owned and operated The Children’s Shoppe in Girard from 1940 to 1962.

Ruth was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard, Past Commander of the American Legion Auxiliary in Warren, Girard Senior Citizens Past President, Past Trustee and Music Director for 15 years, and a former Trustee for the Girard Historical Society.

She is survived by her daughter, Ruth (Ben) Thomas of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Sherry Drummond of Girard, Ben (Kennetha) Thomas of Spring, Texas, Bob Thomas of Dove Canyon, Calif., and Shelly (John) Szilagyi of Victoria, Texas; great-grandchildren, Michael Drummond of Girard, Jennifer (Rob) Glenn of Houston, Amanda Thomas of Silsbee, Texas, Scott (Cindy) Milligan of Chicago, Keisha Johns of Spring, Autumn Thomas of Dove Canyon, John (Tabitha) Szilagyi of Victoria and Ben Szilagyi of Spring; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ruth Nearhoof of Liberty Twp.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Rulli, whom she married in 1924 and who died May 16, 1985; four sisters; and three brothers.

Private services were held on Saturday at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard.

The family would like to thank Niles Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home for their love and exceptional care they gave to Ruth.

Material contributions can be made to the Niles Shepherd of the Valley.

Interment will be at Girard City Cemetery.
Youngstown Vindicator

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LUCILLE KISER (KIZER)

Cheryl — 4 Apr 2004 4:41:26 GMT

I am told that Lucille KISER or KIZER served in the WAACs during World War II (born approx 1912 in Arkansas). She was the daughter of my 2G-Aunt, ANNA KISER (HUFFMAN). Her father JAMES KISER took the children (Alva, Susan, Amelia, James, and Lucille) to South Carolina after her mother died in 1912 - they were orginally from the area. Later they moved to North Carolina. He father remarried and had a child, Myrtle - whos mother died in childbirth. He remarried again to Myrtles aunt (his sister-in-law) and had 5 more children. Lucille did not have a good childhood and I'm told she ran away when she was about 15. I found her living in a boarding house in Gastonia in 1930, she was working in a local mill under Lucille A. Kiser.

Family from her fathers third marriage told me that the story is that Lucille joined the WAACs and that she even returned to her father or your brothers funeral (can't recall which - but in the 50's) wearing her uniform - she was a high ranking officer. she had a friend with her - but noone recalls her name. that was the last time anyone from that side of the family heard or saw from her.

It would be great to know what happened to Lucille. If you have any information please post it here or email me directly. Thank You - Cheryl

Mona TANNER Williams 1924-2008

Lace_Lynch — 26 Mar 2008 11:18:04 GMT

Mona Williams, 83, of Newark, Ohio died March 25, 2008, at the Newark Healthcare Center.

She was born April 25, 1924, in Bridgeport, Ala., to the late Jim and Maxine Tanner.

Mrs. Williams was a veteran of World War II, having faithfully served her country in the United States Army Women's Army Corps (WAC).

She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Richard) Melvin of Zanesville, Ohio and Karen Soisson of Lancaster, Ohio; two sons, Henry R. (LaDonna) Williams of Grove City, Ohio and Rick (Dot) Williams of Hebron, Ohio; two grandchildren, Wendy Williams of Grove City and Dawn Bennett of Bradenton, Fla.; three great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Williams, on Nov. 3, 2007; three sisters; and two brothers.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta Funeral & Cremation Service, 59 N. Fifth St.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2008, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Newark, Ohio.

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Amelia CORNA Charnesky 1921-2008

Lace_Lynch — 3 Mar 2008 2:47:34 GMT

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 Wick Haven, Pa., 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, 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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Dorothy PAINTER Swingle 1921-2008

Lace_Lynch — 5 Feb 2008 2:46:36 GMT

Dorothy Jean Swingle, 86, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, with family by her side.

She was born July 11, 1921, in Davenport, Iowa, a daughter of the late Luther and Grace Painter. She graduated from Zanesville High School and attended Bridgewater State Teachers College, Boston University of Music, Ohio University and Meredith Business College in Zanesville. During World War II, she served 19 months with the Women's Army Corps in the finance department. From 1967 to 1978, Jean was a secretary at Grover Cleveland Junior High School in Zanesville. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Stovertown, Ohio where she served as organist for many years and was actively involved in the Lutheran Church Women. She was also a member of the Philo/Duncan Falls Lioness, Farm Bureau and volunteered at Bethesda Hospital and Salvation Army.

She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Karen) Showers and Vince (Linda) Showers; daughters, Leslie (Gary) Williams and Susan Showers; stepsons, David (Sue) Swingle, Al (Nancy) Swingle, James (Gail) Swingle and John (Teri) Swingle; stepdaughters, Ruth (John) Fabian and Joanne (Paul) Miller; a brother, Howard Painter. Surviving also: 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennett Swingle, who passed away March 12, 1998; a daughter Elizabeth Grace; three sisters, Patty, Eleanor and Francis; and one brother, Ray.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 5, 2008 at Thompson-Farus Funeral Home in Duncan Falls, Ohio and one hour preceding the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Stovertown. The Rev. Catrina Hawkins will officiate and burial will follow in Stovertown Lutheran Church Cemetery.

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Philomene Krzeminski Koltoniak - 1921-2007

Lace_Lynch — 14 Jan 2008 10:00:14 GMT

Philomene Koltoniak, 86 years, of Petersburg, Michigan, died Sunday, November 18, 2007, in the Franciscan Care Center, Sylvania, OH. The daughter of Joseph and Anna (Suwinski) Krzeminski she was born May 11, 1921, in Toledo, Ohio. Philomene served her country in WWII as a medic and truck driver in the U.S. Army and received the Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, WAAC Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and Meritorious Unit Award. She married Felix J. Koltoniak May 29, 1948, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Temperance. He preceded her in death May 6, 1988. She worked as a press operator at the former Sharon Manufacturing in Temperance for 24 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary 225, and a charter member of Women In Military Service of America. Philomene is survived by her loving children, Jerry (Peggy) Koltoniak; Cynthia (Terry) Dvorsky; grandchildren, Aaron (Tanya) Dvorsky, Dori Spano, Barrett Dvorsky, Dustin Koltoniak, Lorn Koltoniak; 2 great- grandchildren Madison and Jacob Spano; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by grandson Justin Koltoniak March 15, 1985 and 2 brothers. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 2 until 8 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, MI, where the wake service will be Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church where she will lie in state in the Narthex after 10 a.m. celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Brian Hurley, with interment following in the church cemetery. VFW Post #9656 and American Legion Post #191 will handle joint Military Honors at the Cemetery.

Published in the Toledo Blade on 11/20/2007

Obit. Edith Doctor Jobe - Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Recipient

Lace_Lynch — 22 Nov 2007 1:03:57 GMT

Aug 1, 1916 - Sept. 27, 2004

A funeral service for Edith D. Jobe, 88, of Granville, (Ohio) will be held at 10:30 a.m.Thursday at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Bob Beyer and Minister Carol Kirk officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Ohio, where the Licking County Veteran's Alliance will provide military honors.
Mrs. Jobe was born in Akron, N.Y., to the late Timothy and Irene (Carpenter) Doctor. She died on Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.
Edith was raised on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation and also in Spencerport, N.Y.
She served her country faithfully by serving in the United States Army during World War II. She graduated from Joliet Junior College; was a devout member of the Licking County Veteran's Alliance; Women's Army Corp 3; Ohio Order of Eastern Star; American Legion Post 85; prior Girl Scout Leader; she was the first female Granville school bus driver; was the Grand Marshall of the 2004 Granville Fourth of July Parade; and was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame on Nov. 6, 2003 by Gov. Bob Taft; and was an avid traveler, extensively covering all 50 states and all provinces in Canada.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Paul Hudnall of Newark (Ohio) and niece T. Jane Doctor.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Jobe, whom she married on Feb 23, 1946, and who passed away Jan. 28, 2001; and one son David Jobe.

The Newark Advocate, Newark, Ohio

WAAC

SWRipley2 — 26 Jul 2007 9:25:23 GMT

Violet Doris Walter b.1922. Does anyone remember my Aunt? She served in the WAAC's. and was formerly in the Land Army

Mary Hewitt nee Nyhan & Ernest Hewitt late of Sandhurst Berkshire UK

susansmith520303 — 12 Jun 2007 10:54:20 GMT

seekig information about Mary Hewitt who was born in Emly tipperary, ireland and her first husband, Ernest. Mary was in the Flying Corps as was her husband. Seeking information about them re their lives in ireland and Sandhurst Berkshire up to Ernests death 1923 and Mary's death (then Mrs. Wareham) in 1968. Writing family history of Mary Nyhan and Ernest Hewitt and require as much help as possible please

Penny?

KateWescott — 9 Apr 2007 4:48:07 GMT

My grandfather said her uniform is most likely the Army. Her name is Penny and she is from Chanute(?), Ill. and the date is 1943 Christmas. I don't know anything farther than this. I want to know if anyone knows of her and if they could possibly tell me the connection between her and my great-uncle George Bloom of DuBois, PA. He was stationed in France and Germany and He was trained in Florida. I know he was wounded, but other than that I know nothing more and I know nothing of her significance as to why he kept her picture, because he never married.

Lillian M. Morrison, PFC WW ll

nookomis — 8 Jul 2005 4:54:11 GMT

I am trying to find any information that I can about my mother's military service in the WAAC during WW ll. She served from July 15, 1944 until her honorabe discharge on October 19, 1945 as a Prvate First Class. Her records were destroyed by the fire at the National Personnel Records Center in MO. She lived in Duluth, MN at the time she entered military sevice. I think she served someplace in Florida and upon discharge retured to MN.

Sgt. Ann Jill Tarkowski Women's Army Corps.

Laurie Galle — 22 Jul 2005 10:13:04 GMT

My great Aunt Ann Jill Tarkowski had a plaque among her final effects that has raised a number of questions. The plaque has the following information on it:
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Army Service Forces
Service of Merit
Manhattan District
Women's Army Corps
Sgt. Ann Jill Tarkowski

We knew she had left Wisconsin and been in the Military but no one knew when or where or what she did. We had no idea she was ever in New Mexico! I have looked up some general information about both Los Alamos, Women's Army Corp and Manhattan District but none of this information gives me specific info about her or her duites, when she was in and out. Can anyone give me more help?
Laurie

Aux. Eliz.Pressley A601136

genette75 — 5 Feb 2006 4:27:33 GMT

I have a letter written by the above to Marie Miller dated April 17, 1943. She was in Des Moines attending Administration school for six weeks. She makes a great statement in the letter "But for all of this running around, I'm not sorry I joined. It's all an experience of a life time."

Kenya 1956

Al Hopkins — 14 Dec 2005 3:19:04 GMT

Does anyone remember Kathleen Taylor W/385824.

She was staioned in Kenya in 1956 in the payroll dept. She was a bit of a pin up (some pics where used on a recruitment poster) and she met her red cap hubbie in the Wheelem Inn.

If you have any info please email me as we are trying to do a "this is your life for her 70th birthday in 2006
Thank you

Hobby Caps

Jennifer Harrington — 16 Apr 2005 1:02:50 GMT

Hello,
I am a former JROTC student from Lillington, NC and I am looking for a WWII WAAC Hobby cap and am hoping for some leads on where I can find one. We represent every war the United States has ever been in and our WWII section is our largest section yet we have very few WAAC items to represent with and we have no WWII WAAC head gear and E-Bay has nothing. I would be greatful for any leads that can be given..thank you.

Marion Dutton WACS 57 - 61

dpmill799 — 4 Apr 2005 9:19:00 GMT

Anyone remember my Mom? I'd love to hear from you!
Thanks - Dianne Miller

Mary Dedman Bowen

Leila Atwood — 9 Mar 2005 7:44:41 GMT

I am searching for any information on Mary Dedman Bowen originally from Lexington, KY or Paris, KY who would haved served with the WAAC, 6th Company 4th Regiment, possibly out of Mississippi or Alabama. Have picture of Mrs. Bowen dated Feb. 10, 1943 at Daytona Beach with her unit. Mrs. Bowen passed away in 1992 and received military rites and her grave is marked with a Military Marker. Her daughter submitted her records at time of death and these have been lost. She is now trying to find out about her mothers' military service but the VA says there is no record. We would appreciate any help or information that anyone could supply.

Thank you,

Leila Atwood & Sharon Leach

1942- 1946

garnet1773 — 16 Jan 2005 2:28:00 GMT

Unsure of the actual start date...But my Grandmother did her basic at Ft. Dix, NJ and then was off to Ft. Bragg where she met my Grandfather.
Her name was Corinne (Corky) Davis. I am hoping that someone has pictures of my Grandmother from when she was in uniform. Our family has none. My Grandmother passed away 5 years ago. But I am still trying to memorialize her as she deserves to be. Her time in service was a point of pride for her and it started a tradition in her grand-daughters that several of us have served (the boys can't say the same!)
If anyone has any info I would REALLY appreciate it.
Thank You,
Jennifer

WAAC-EJS

Emily — 1 Dec 2004 2:08:37 GMT

Hi everyone! I bought a WAAC ring off of ebay and I am trying to track who the ring belonged to. The initials inside the ring are E J S. IF any one has any information about a WAAC with those initials, I would be most greatefull!

Please send any information to Emmy900@aol.com

Thank you!

Alice Maud Hartley

mumofharry2003 — 21 Jul 2004 8:31:25 GMT

I'm afraid that the few details I have are sketchy at best!
She joined the Army around 1938, but I have no idea where Alice was based.
I am assuming that she left due to having her oldest son in 1944. We know he and his youngest brother were fathered by a man named William Saer, who was also in the Army, but I cannot find him anywhere!
There is also no record of a marriage between Alice and William. Or birth certs for their sons.

Do you remember My Mom( WAAC)

briwendy — 15 Nov 2004 9:17:31 GMT

Can anybody out there remember my mother in the womans
army 2nd world war Nellie Elizabeth Swift she lived in Blake Lane Sparkbrook B'Ham.
with her brother Harry, Sister Marge
Florence Beatrice (nee) Wingrove Mom & Dad Harry Lewis Swift. Any Info at all. Thanks Wendy