Arthur J. (Art) James, 62, of 1710 south Sixth, parole officer for the Ohio Welfare Department, died in General Hospital Friday at 5:30 pm as the result of a heart attack suffered Thursday night. Announcement of his death came as a shock as he had seemingly been in his usual health. Mr. James returned home Thursday after a business trip to Chillocothe and Jackson, told his wife that he was not feeling well, but still insisted upon attending evening services at St. Lawrence. He returned home immediately after services, continued ill and was removed to the hospital early Friday, serious until death. Mr. James died approximately 2 hours after his sister, Mrs. John Monnig of Sixth and Buckhorn Street, passed away. He had been with the Ohio Welfare Department for 14 years and was well known through out his territory of Lawrence, Scioto, Meigs and Ross Counties. The deceased was born in Ironton August 15, 1886 and spent most of his life here. He was a son of the late Clark and Mary Ann James, natives of Hanging Rock, attended St. Lawrence School and in early life was a moulder at the Foster Stove company here. Later he engaged in the grocery business, operating stores on north fifth and at seventh and buckhorn streets. He was a lifelong member of St. Lawrence church, was a member of Watterson Council, Knights of Columbus and was prominent in the former Ancient Order of Hibernian lodge here. Mr. James is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lucy McEnerney-James, two daughter, Mrs. John Hacker of Ironton and Miss Mary James of Columbus, one sister, Mrs. L. G. Bias of Huntington. Two brother, George and Walter James and two sisters, Mrs. Harry Shelton and Mrs. John F. Monnig, who preceded him in death. The bodies of Mr. James and his sister, Mrs. Monnig are at the O'Keefe Funeral Home, where friends may call after 6 pm today. Double funeral services will be conducted in St. Lawrence Church Monday morning at 9 o'clock by Rev. Joseph Pickard, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. 

A lingering illness was ended Monday night at about 9:15 o'clock when peace everlasting came to Mrs. James Carlan, at her home on Hecla Street between Sixth and Seventh. The decedent was one of Ironton's best known residents and a pioneer of this county, having resided in the old furnace districts in the western end of Lawrence County for many years or until the family came to Ironton a number of years ago. She was a devoted mother and reared a large family, which was ever her care and in them her chiefest interest centered. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Nora Roy, of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Thomas McMahon of Covington, KY., Misses Genevieve, Margaret and Nellie at home and Messrs. Dennis of Indiana Harbor, Ind., and Thomas, of Ironton. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at St. Lawrence church with interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery

JAS. CARLIN DIED TODAY James Carlin died at ten o'clock this morning at his home on Hecla Street between Seventh and Eighth streets, after a long illness with Bright's Disease. The deceased is survived by the following children: Thomas and Nellie Carlin and Mrs. Frank McNerny at home, Miss Margaret Carlin of Columbus, Mrs. Thos. McMahon of Covington and Dennis Carlin of Gary, Ind. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

The girl was about four months and four days old but the many friends of the family will be sorry to learn of their bereavement. Funeral services will be held this afternoon with interment in Sacred Heart cemetery. O'Keefe and Co., in charge.

This obituary is taken from the MORNING IRONTONIAN dated September 1, 1923. It is transcribed exactly as written.
Note: Record of death from O'Keefe Funeral home states date of death as 31 Aug 1923. It also notes her name as Jane Louise instead of Jane, age 4 months and 9 days. Daughter of James J. Boyce.

Frank Boice, who has been in failing health for some time and who has been confined to his bed for the past few weeks, died at seven o'clock Saturday night at the home of his mother, Mrs. Catherine Boice on Hecla Street. The deceased was employed at the O'Keefe & Co Undertaking establishment as an upholsterer and later at the J.J.B. Plumbing Company at Fourth and Railroad. This business is owned by his brother, who is now in the U.S. Navy and overseas at present.

The deceased has made his home with his mother and was never married. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus lodge and was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him.

Mr. Boice is survived by his brokenhearted mother and five sisters, and one brother, who are, Mrs. James Burns, Mrs. Fred Lentz, Mrs. C. A. Mayne, Mrs. Henry Goldcamp, of Ironton. Mrs. Alvin Burns of Ashland, and James Boice of the United States Navy.

The funeral service were held this morning at the St. Lawrence Church and were largely attended. The Knights of Columbus attended the services in body. Interment occurred in Sacred Heart cemetery.

This obit was taken from the Semi-Weekly Register, 17 September 1918 Tuesday.

                                 JAMES BOYCE

James Boyce, 56, Ironton resident and quite well known here, died Monday evening at 6:30 at Veterans hospital at Chillicothe. Death was due to a heart attack. Mr. Boyce was born and reared in Ironton, a son of the late Daniel and Katherine Boyce and for a number of years was engaged in the plumbing business here. His genial disposition and ready wit endeared him to host of friends and he was widely known through the tri-state area. Fifteen years ago he became supervisor of plumbing at the Chillicothe institution and retired from that position last year. Surviving are his widow, Helen Sullivan Boyce, four sons and one daughter; Charles, James, Daniel, Jack and Ann Boyce. One son William, died in action in World War II. He is also survived by the following sisters: Mrs. Charles A. Mayne, Mrs. Henry B. Goldcamp, Mrs. Margaret Burns, Ironton, and Mrs. Jean Burns, Ashland. During the first world war he served in the US Navy and was active in the affairs of the Chillicothe Post of the American Legion. During his residence here he was a member of St. Lawrence Church. The body was returned to his residence at Chillicothe today and on Wednesday will be brought to the O'Keefe funeral home here.

                       KILLED BY TRAIN

Daniel Boyce one of the veteran residents of Ironton employed as lamp tender for the Norfolk & Western railroad company, was run down and killed, late Tuesday afternoon, while crossing the net-work of tracks at the round house. He apparently did not see or hear the approaching train.
Although (illegible) were shouted to him.

The deceased was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He leaves a large family, all grown.

NOTE: Daniel Boyce was husband to Katherine O'Keefe Boyce

              DEATH CLAIMS MRS. DAN BOYCE

Well Known Resident of North Side Died Today.

Mrs. Katherine O'Keefe Boyce of 621 Hecla Street died at her home this morning at 5:45 o'clock after an extended illness. She had been ill since Christmas and had been critical recently.

Mrs. Boyce was the last member of her family, her parents and all brothers and sisters having preceded her in death. She is survived by five daughters and one son, Mrs. Mary Lenz, Mrs. Nellie Mayne, Mrs. Henry Goldcamp and Mrs. James J. Burns all of Ironton, Mrs. Jean Burns of Ashland and James Boyce who is at present employed at Chillicothe.

Mrs. Boyce was born in Pennsylvania but came to Ironton with her parents when she was a child. She had since resided here and was one of the best known and highly beloved residents of the North Side. She was united in marriage here to Daniel Boyce, who preceded her in death twenty-seven years. She was a beloved mother and neighbor and there were expressions of sorrow on all sides when it became known the "Grandma Boyce" has passed to a well-earned reward. She was an ardent member of St. Lawrence church and one of the oldest members of the Altar and Rosary Society.

Mrs. Boyce was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John O'Keefe. They preceded her in death as did her four brothers and two sisters, James, William, Thomas, John, Margaret and Susan. Her husband, Daniel Boyce, was an employee of the N & W, meeting death on Aug. 18, 1903 when struck by a train near Big Etna. Several children also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at St. Lawrence Church, probably Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Burial will be made in Sacred Heart cemetery under direction of O'Keefe and Co.

Seventy-three years old, of 116 Oakland Avenue, died yesterday at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 am tomorrow at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church by the Rev. James F. Tierney. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Conway was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church. She was born August 18,1885 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Michael and Mary McEnerny. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Shepherd, with whom she made her home; a sister, Mrs. George Riedel, of Russell, KY.; a brother, Frank of Oregon; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Edward Conway, died in 1941. The body is at the Steele Funeral Home where friends may call after noon today. The rosary will be said there at 8 PM tonight by the Ladies Guild of Our lady of Fatima Church. Active pallbearers will be Clarence Meisel, Alfred Meisel Jr., Raymond Hage, Felix Hage, and Campbell Hage. Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Leary, Earnest Garland, Douglas Chambers, Carl Ballangee, James Wilkes, Irvin Merritt, and Howard Sparks

Fifty-two years old, 116 Oakland Avenue, who died Sunday night, will be buried in the Spring Hill Cemetery following requiem high mass to be solemnized at 10 A. M. tomorrow at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. The Rev. James F. Tierney will officiate. Active Pallbearers will be Paul Williams, Joe Yates, H. A. Hawes, Raymond McGhee, Robert Puthoff and Jack For, Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Austin, Basil Brangham, Maooly Powers, Ike Stein, Clayton Carter, Willie Workman, Gene Adkins. The body is at the Steele Funeral Home, where the rosary will be said at 7:30 P.M. tonight.

Franklin Pierce Shepherd, fifty-two years old of 116 Oakland Avenue, died at his home last night after a brief illness. He was employed as an accountant with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway and was a member of the National Machine Accountants Association. He attended Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife: Mrs. Margaret Shepherd; two sons, Edward, in the Army, and Irvin at home: three daughters, Jean with twins, Lorranine and Elizabeth all at home; a foster son, William Walters; a sister, Mrs. Lee Harmon and a brother, Melvin Shepherd both of Prestonsburg, KY. 

Obituary published in: The Herald Dispatch of Huntington, WV.
Published: 20 May 1957

McENERNY, Genevieve; 362 Kossuth St. Leaves husband, Frank; daughters; Patricia, Carolyn. Sons; Paul, Daniel. Brothers; Dennis and Tom Carlan. Sisters; Mrs. W.J. Roy, Mrs. Thomas McMahon, Mrs. Gilbert V. Davis, Miss Nell Carlan. Body at Cook and Son Chapel. Services 10 am Saturday. St. Mary's Catholic Church Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery in Lockbourne.

From the Columbus Dispatch dated, Friday 19 July 1940. Genevieve was born in Ironton, Ohio, Lawrence County on October 4, 1896 to James Carlan and Jennie Boyce.

Patricia Gene (nee McEnerny) Jessing, 58, died Wednesday, April 26, 1978 in Klamath Falls. Survivors include: husband, Louis C. Jessing, Klamath Falls, Ore.,; daughters, Susan A. Walin, Pamela J. Parsons, both of Klamath Falls, Ore.; Phillip C. Jessing, Eugene, Ore., Ted C. Jessing, Montaque, Calif., Louis M. Jessing, Daniel F. Jessing, Larry L. Jessing, all of Klamath Falls, Ore.; sister, Carolyn Ramirez, Klamath Falls, Ore. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, April 28, 1978, at 7 PM in O'Hair's Funeral Chapel. Resurrection Mass will be held Saturday, April 29, 1978 at 10 am in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Concluding services will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Obituary published in the Herald and News of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

A Klamath Falls man injured in a bike accident June 4 died Wednesday evening at Merle West Medical Center.

Daniel F. Jessing, 28, 5655 Harlan Drive, had been in critical condition in the critical care unit of the hospital with head injuries since the accident.
 

Funeral arrangements will be announced by O'Hair's Funeral Chapel

Daniel F. Jessing, 28, died June 10, 1981 in Klamath Falls, OR. Complete funeral arrangements at O'Hair's Funeral Chapel.

Ironton, OH., Oct. 7 - Theodore McEnerny, 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. McEnerny, former residents of this city, was almost instantly killed in from of his home in Columbus, Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a hit-skip auto driver. Mr. and Mrs. McEnerny formerly resided at 4th and Hecla Streets here by have been living in Columbus for the past few years. Mrs. McEnerny was formerly Miss Genevieve Carlan of this city. The following account of the accident is taken from the Ohio State Journal of Columbus.

"A 5 year old boy was killed Sunday by a hit-skip driver and a 21 year old Worthington youth, died as a result of injuries suffered late Saturday night in a collision."

"Struck down by a hit-skip motorist, Theodore McEnerny, 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. McEnerny, 345 E. Gates Street, died in Mercy Hospital Sunday afternoon, shortly after the accident.

Frank Christopher McEnerny, 71, died here April 6, 1963. Survivors; Daughters. Patricia Jessing and Carolyn Ramirez both of this city, sister, Gertrude Conway, and Mary Riddle (correct spelling is; Riedel), both of Ohio; also 13 grandchildren. Requiem Mass at St. Pius Church Tuesday, April 9, at 9:30 am. Recitation of Holy Rosary at St. Pius Church Monday, April 8, at 8 PM Concluding services at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Ward's Funeral Home in charge.

Taken from the Herald and News of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Requiem mass for Paul F. McEnerny, 33, of 2284 Crater Lake Hwy., who died at a local hospital Monday, will be held at Sacred Heart church at 9 am Friday with the Rev. Father William McLeod officiating. Internet will be in Siskiyou Memorial Park

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be hold at Perl funeral home Thursday at 7 PM

The deceased, owner of Economy Auction House a Medford resident for the past four years, was born at Ironton, O., on May 13, 1922. he was a member of the Sacred heart church, Knights of Columbus and Toastmaster's club.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; two daughters, Mary Kathleen and Ann Michele; his father, Frank, and two sisters, Mrs. Louis Jessing and Caroline Ramirez, all of Klamath Falls.

Taken from the: Medford Mail Tribune dated 26 Oct. 1955

Mrs. Bridget Halloran McMahon, wife of John McMahon of 612 Buckhorn Street, died at her home this morning at 4:15 o'clock after a week's illness with pneumonia. She was a lifelong resident of Ironton and announcement of her passing caused sorrow in countless homes.

Mrs. McMahon was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, an neighbor. She was ever interested in her family, friends, church and community and was of the highest ideals. Announcement of her illness last week caused concern to friends but none were prepared for announcement of her death. 

Mrs. McMahon was born in Ironton on January 31, 1858, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Halloran. She spent all her life in Ironton and was untied in marriage on November 20, 1879, to John McMahon. Their union was a happy one and Mrs. McMahon has cooked forward during recent months, to the coming November. At that time she and Mr. McMahon planned to conduct a celebration of their Golden Wedding anniversary. Ten children were born to this union, five of whom died in infancy. One daughter, Mollie, sacrificed her life to the gods of war, making the supreme sacrifice on October 4, 1918, while employed as a nurse at Camp Jackson, SC. The death of this beloved daughter was a great sorrow to Mr. and Mrs. McMahon, and the latter especially failed perceptibly after that blow. Three months ago., another great blow came to test her staunch heart and she grieved deeply over the sudden death of her beloved grandson, Thomas Ullrich. She was never the same after the second great sorrow of her life and her system was unable to throw off an attack of pneumonia which developed one week ago.

Mrs. McMahon, one of Ironton's few Gold Star mothers, was always deeply interested in civic affairs, was well read and was an ardent worker at St. Lawrence church She was president of the Altar and Rosary Society for many years and was a tireless advocate of advancement. Above all she was a mother and wife; an ideal, beloved woman.

She is survived by her heartbroken husband and four children; Robert and Clara at home. Thomas of Covington, KY., and Mrs. Harry Ullrich of Ironton. Nine grandchildren are also bereaved.

Funeral services will be held at St. Lawrence church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Burial will be made in Sacred Heart cemetery under the direction of O'Keefe and Company.

Ironton Tribune, Monday 30 September 1929

William J. Roy, 75, who had been confined to his home at 206 E. Main street for a number of years, passed away of a heart seizure at 8 o'clock Monday morning. He was a retired farmer and salesman.

Mr. Roy was born March 2, 1887 near Fort Wayne, Indiana and had lived in North Judson since 1949, coming here from San Pierre. In 1910 at Hammond, Ind. he married Lenora C. Carlan, who survives. Other survivors are two sons, William P. and Richard of North Judson and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lewis of Gary and 14 grandchildren.

Friends paid their respects at the McCormick Mortuary. The Rosary was recited Wednesday evening.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Rev. L. S. Krause, officiating. The remains were taken to the Calvary Cemetery in East Gary for interment.

North Judson News, Thursday, October 25, 1962

Ironton Register, 15 March 1900, Thursday - page 1

Mrs. Nora, C. Roy, 77, of 206 E. Main St. died at 1 PM, Sunday, May 1st, in the Little Company of Mary Health Facility, San Pierre.

She was born June 27, 1888 in Ashland, KY., and had lived here since 1949 to William J. Roy, Hammond who died Oct. 22 1962.

Among survivors are two sons, William and Richard, both of North Judson; one daughter, Mrs. J. W. (Bette) Lewis is of Columbus, Ohio; 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Friends called at the McCormick Funeral Home where a rosary was recited at 7:30 PM, Monday

Services were conducted at 10:00 am, Tuesday in S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with Rev. L. S. Krause pastor, officiating and burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Portage.

Mrs. Roy was a member of the church and of the Christian Mother's Society.

North Judson News, Thursday, May 5, 1966

A resident of the Calumet region since 1903, Daniel L. Carlan, 69, of 315 Belmont Pl., Munster, IN, retired superintendent of stores at Inland Steel Co., died Friday night at his home after a long illness.

Carlan, who was a native of Ironton, Ohio, was employed at Inland Steel for 35 years, from 1905 until his retirement because of illness 11 years ago. From 1912 to 1944, when he moved to Munster, he lived in Indiana Harbour and East Chicago. He was a member of the Inland Club for 25 years.

Surviving are the widow, Ruth; a son, James Boyce Carlan, of Munster; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Luddy of Hammond and sisters, Mrs. Mary McMahon of Covington, KY, and Miss Nellie Carlan, of Columbus, Ohio; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 9 am Monday from the Burns Funeral home, 5840 Hohman Ave., Hammond with rites in St. Thomas More Church, Munster, at 9:30 am. the Rev. Robert Weiss will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, in Gary.

Thomas J. Carlan, Oct. 30, age 68 years, husband of the late Elizabeth nee Klein; father of Miss Elizabeth (Betty) Carlan, Mrs. Arthur (Joan) Johnson of Minneapolis, Mrs. Vernon (Joyce) Umphrey, and James: grandfather of two; brother of Mrs. William (Nora) Roy of North Judson, Ind. Member of Inland Steel 25 year club. Resting at Tews Funeral Home, 79th street and Phillips avenue. Funeral at 9 am, Friday, from parlors to SS. Peter & Paul church, 91st and Exchange avenue, Mass 9:30 am Interment St. Mary's SO 8-6959

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Louemma Mayne were held this afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. William Russell of Third and Elm Streets. The services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Hampton and were attended by many friends and relatives of the deceased interment occurred in Woodland Cemetery under direction of Gholson and Sons.

Ironton Semi-Weekly Register, 14 January 1919

A War Dept. telegram received yesterday by Frank C. McEnerny, 401 Clinton, reported his son, Pfc. Dan McEnerny, had died in Korea of a grenade wound on May 8. Young McEnerny was a member of Co. B. 9th Infantry regiment.

There has been no knowledge of his whereabouts in Korea since he was transferred there from Japan last November.

The 21 year old former Sacred Heart Academy student was active in football and other sports while attending school here.

He joined the Army three years ago, and has been overseas for more than two years. According to the telegram, young McEnerny's death was caused by "a fragment lodged hear the heart from a grenade exploded in fire."

His family had received a letter from him dated May 1 - one week before he was killed.

Young McEnerny's survivors besides his father include a brother, Paul McEnerny; two sisters - Carolyn and Mrs. Louis Jessing all of Klamath Falls. OR.

Herald and News, Klamath Falls, OR, 23 May 1951, Page 1

Louis Charles Jessing, 79, died Oct. 28, 1998, in Klamath Falls. Cause of death was not provided. 

A memorial service will be at 11 am Saturday in St. Pius X Catholic Church with Father Frank Buckman officiating. Cremation was by Klamath Cremation Service. Visitation is until 8 PM today in O'Hair's Funeral Chapel.

Mr. Jessing was born Dec. 28, 1918, in Columbus, Ohio, to Louis and Edith (Frank) Jessing. He graduated from high school in Columbus. He served in the military during World War II. After marrying Patricia McEnerny, he moved to Klamath Falls in 1947 and worked for Southern Pacific Railway Co. until retiring in 1981.

Among Mr. Jessing's interests were reading, both fiction and non-fiction books, traveling to Reno. Alaska and Florida, working in his yard, and playing cards, especially poker, pinochle and solitaire.

Survivors included his daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Dale Walin and Pamela and Harley Inman of Klamath Falls; sons and daughters-in-law, Philip and Nancy Jessing of Eugene, Theodore and Dorothy Jessing of Newburg and Louis and Rosemarie Jessing of Klamath Falls; son, Larry Jessing of Klamath Falls; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife on April 26, 1978, a son, Daniel Jessing in 1981, and a grandson, Phillip Charles Jessing.

Mrs. Thomas Wade, aged 82 years, died Tuesday at her home on Beaver street of old age.

Akron Beacon, February 20, 1898.

NOTE: This person in this obit is formerly Mary McMahon who married John McEnerny. Her Wade surname was from her second marriage to Thomas Wade.

Akron Beacon Journal, Thursday, January 26, 1905 , page 3.

Akron Beacon Journal, Sunday 17, 1921

He had been ill several years. A retired pottery worker, Mr. Wilkins came to this country 30 years ago from England.

Akron Beacon Journal, Monday July 7, 1947, page 9

IRONTON REGISTER 17 MARCH 1887

Henry Coster, Aged 71, dies Saturday Morning --- Final Services at St. Francis Xavier Church.

The funeral of Henry Coster, town of Harding farmer, who died Saturday after a long illness, will be held tomorrow morning from Schram's Funeral Parlors to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

Interment will be in the catholic cemetery.

Mr. Coster, who was 71 years old, had lived in the town of Harding since 1921 when he came here from Russell, KY. He was born at New York on March 9, 1863, the son of Holland immigrants.

He is survived by his widow, the former Caroline Wheeler, and two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Gilk, Merrill, and Mrs. Minie Dickson. He is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Merrill Star Advocate - Nov.. 6, 1934; p4, col 2