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John
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John Charles "Jack" Minor was born on Nov. 6 or 27, 1889 in Sherodsville, Carroll County, OH, the son of John and Emma (Howell) Minor.
Jack and Nellie Minor
Although he overcame an early physical disability, he later was killed in a coal mining accident, one of many of our cousins who lost their lives in the coal, coke and steel workplace.
He was of medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair.
Jack was born with only one full arm, without the lower portion of his left arm, "but it didn't stop him, or slow him down," recalled a granddaughter.
He made a name for himself as a "one-armed sandlot baseball player in his youth," said the Dover Daily Reporter. He "played in the outfield for several Tuscarawas Co. sandlot teams and did some pitching for the clubs."
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a 22-year-old, on June 10, 1912, Jack entered into the rite of matrimony with 16-year-old Nellie Ramella (1895-1977), a native of Punxsutawney, Jefferson
County, PA, and the daughter of James and May (McGivern) Ramella. Rev. A.M.
Eley, pastor of the First Baptist Church, performed the nuptials. Nellie fibbed
on her marriage license, giving her age as 18. At the time, Jack was employed as
a coal miner and lived in Roswell, Tuscarawas County, OH.
Jack Minor
They together bore a brood of five children: J. Charles Minor, Richard Minor, Emma E. Jones Kail, Raymond E. "Pete" Minor and Joanne Johnson.
The Minors moved to Tuscarawas, Tuscarawas County, OH in about 1916. They were members of the St. James Lutheran Church. In June 1917, with World War I raging in Europe, Jack was required to register for the military draft. At the time, he was a driver for P.J. Corll in Youngstown, Mahoning County, and lived in the city at 1302 South. The registration agent noted on Jack's card that he had "one arm off."
Jack later worked as a coal mine foreman for the Midvale Coal Company, and he belonged to the United Mine Workers of America.
In 1930, when the federal census was enumerated, Jack was listed as a coal miner, and the family lived along Main Street in New Philadelphia.
At
age 56, on March 22, 1946, Jack tragically was killed when "crushed by a
fall of rock while working in the mine," said the Daily
Reporter. He and other men "were sounding the roof of the mine for
loose rock" when he was caught in a sudden rock fall. "He was crushed from the shoulders down and had to be
liberated from nearly two tons of rock by fellow workmen who were in a nearby
room."
Dover (OH) Daily Reporter
His mangled remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran Church cemetery in
Tuscarawas.
Nellie
outlived her husband by more than three decades.
Nellie, later years
She remained in Tuscarawas, and maintained her membership at the St. James church.
Sadly, Nellie passed away at New Philadelphia's Valley Manor Pavilion on Feb. 19, 1977. She was age 81, and was survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
~ Son John "Charles" Minor ~
Son John "Charles" Minor (1916-2012) was born on Feb. 4, 1916 in Tuscarawas, Tuscarawas County, OH.
He wed Beulah Marie Staneart (Dec. 4, 1918-1988), originally from Uhrichsville.
Together, they bore two children -- Judith Miller and Charles Daniel "Danny" Minor.
The Minors resided in Beulah's hometown of Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas County circa 1946. In 1977, they dwelled in New Philadelphia.
Grief cascaded over the family when Beulah passed away in 1988.
Charles died on Feb. 11, 2012, just a week after his 96th birthday, reported the Steubenville Herald-Star. He was survived by four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His remains were laid to rest in Gnadenhutten-Clay Union Cemetery.
Daughter Judith Minor (1940-2019) was born on May 6, 1940. She was an alumna of Uhrichsville High School and attended Asbury College where she obtained a teaching certificate. On July 15, 1962, Judith wed Lloyd Miller Jr. (1941-1992). A duo of offspring in this family were Cindy Colucy and Scott Miller. Judith started her career as a third grade teacher at Midvale Elementary School, and went on to become a teacher's aide at South Elementary School. Lloyd was a 1959 graduate of Hiland High School and received a bachelor's degree from Malone College in 1963 and a master's degree frm Kent State University in 1970. He also obtained additional higher education through Indiana University and Alaska University. His early career was as a teacher at Midvale High School and as principal at Neewcomerstown Middle School. He went on to lead the social studies department at New Philadelphia High School, coaching "Academy Challenge" and organizaing the "God Squad" devotional group for students. Interested in promoting local tourism, Lloyd operated his own business, Personalized Tours of Tuscarawas and Holmes Counties. The Dover Times-Reporter said of Lloyd that "He was the recipient in 1979 of a Martha Holden-Jennings Academic Award. He was an active member of Broadway United Methodist Church where he served on the building committee and as a lay leader and reader, choir narrator and children's music choir director. He also was a member of Tuscarawas Valley United Methodist Men, a lay minster for several area churches and was organizer of the Summer Chaplaincy Program at Atwood Lake campground." The family was plunged into anxiety and then grief when Lloyd was diagnosed with cancer. He surrendered to the illness at the age of 50 on Jan. 23, 1992. The funeral was presided by Rev. Jim Spencer in the family church. Judith outlived him by 27 years. Said an obituary, she "was a faithful and devoted member of the Broadway United Methodist Church where she served as a parish visitor and the church secretary for more than 25 years. She was fondly known as 'Miss Judy' to her Sonbeam and Sonshine Kids choirs. Additionally, Judy was very active with the First Town Days Festival, where she served as the queen’s chaperone beginning in 1984, and for 26 years thereafter. She also was an active board member and former vice-president of the Ohio Festival and Events Association." When she became infirm, she was admitted to reside in the New Dawn Nursing Home in Dover. Death spirited her away at the age of 79 on Oct. 3, 2019. Funeral rites were held in the home church. Burial of the remains was in New Philadelphia's Evergreen Burial Park.
- Granddaughter Cindy Minor was joined in wedlock with Todd Colucy. They have made a home in New Philadelphia and are the parents of Chaz Colucy and Katie Coluzy.
- Grandson Scott Miller studied at Kent State University. He was united in matrimony with Tricia. They planted themselves in New Philadelphia. Two known offspring of the couple are Maddie Miller and Derrek Miller.
Son Charles Daniel "Danny" Minor (1944-2020) was born on March 9, 1944 in Uhrichsville. He was a graduate of Uhrichsville High School. He entered into marriage with Sherri Lynn Wildman (July 1, 1947-2017), daughter of Edward "Bill" and Carrie Gwendolyn (Wetzel) Wildman of Steubenville, OH. The Minors made their homeplace in Weirton, WV and were the parents of two -- Daniel Minor and Michelan Valentine. Danny at one time served in the U.S. Army. Later, he was employed for three decades as a security guard at Weirton Steel Corporation. He also worked for a decade in law enforcement for the City of Weirton Police Department and Hancock County Sheriff, and for a time as county court bailiff, as appointed by Sheriff Ralph Fletcher. They held a membership in the Weirton Covenant Church and Restoration Church of Steubenville. "Without a doubt, his most immense joy throughout his life was spending time with his wife Sherrie spreading the good news of Christ over fifty years through their music ministry," said an obituary. "His commitment to his sacred calling allowed him to perform his duties as chaplain of the Weirton Police graciously. He was known to all as a very 'nice guy.' He spent some of his spare time on the golf course, and if not playing golf, he was watching tournaments on television." In her own right, Sherrie belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Police in Weirton "and was an avid reader and accomplished pianist," said an obituary. Sadly, Sherrie Lynn passed away in Pittsburgh's Montefiore Hospital at the age of 69 on June 20, 2017, Danny outlived his bride by three-and-a-half years. With his health in decline, he was admitted to Weirton Medical Center and died there at the age of 76 on Dec. 17, 2020. Pastor James Foglio of the Weirton Covenant Church led funeral rites, followed by burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
- Grandson Daniel Minor married Chris. They dwell in Fleetwood, NC.
- Granddaughter Michelan Minor tied the marital cord with Mark Valentine. The pair put down roots in Weirton.
~ Son Richard L. "Dick" Minor ~
Son Richard "Dick" Minor (1918-2011) was born on May 5, 1918.
He relocated to California in young manhood and obtained a job with Montgomery Ward & Company in Oakland. There, he met his future wife.
He served in the armed forces during World War II. He is said initially to have passed an examination to join the Air Force, but instead obtained a position as a mailman second class with the U.S. Navy's fleet post office in San Francisco. In 1946, he and his brother Raymond both were stationed with the Navy in San Francisco. He is known to have played on the Navy basketball team.
Circa 1940, he wed Clara Souza ( ? -2022), daughter of Joaquin "Jack" and Marjorie L. "Marge" Souza of Hayward, CA. Their union endured the ups and downs of an extraordinary 71 years together.
The couple's two children were Pattie Stefani and Richard E. Minor.
The Minors put down roots in Clara's hometown of Hayward, where Richard built their home. He continued his work for the post office and retired after 30 years with the position of methods and standards analyst.
Said an obituary in Inside Bay Area, "he built 4 grandfather clocks, was an avid bowler at Dublin Bowl and Castro Valley Bowl. He was a life member of the Castro Valley Rock and Mineral Club. He learned how to water paint and his paintings were on display at local art shows. He loved to travel and took many cross country trips in their trailer, multiple cruises and toured Asia and Europe. He also loved the Oakland A's. He was a giving, loving, gentle, handsome man with twinkling blue eyes."
Richard was gathered away by the angels at the age of 93 on Oct. 21, 2011. He was pictured in his obituary in the Oakland Tribune.
Clara outlived her husband by 11 years. As her health declined, she was admitted to the John Kronstadt Skilled Nursing in Castro Valley. She died at the age of 102 on Sept. 2022. Her obituary was printed in the East Bay Times.
Daughter Pattie Minor is an alumna of Hayward High School. She then received a bachelor's degree in English at Cal State University's East Bay Campus. Pattie was joined in matrimony with Ronald Stefani. In 2011, they lived in Hayward, CA.
Son Richard E. Minor was united in wedlock with Jacqueline. The pair settled in Fairfield, CA. They are the parents of Richard A. Minor and Cindy Minor.
- Grandson Richard A. Minor (1970-1994) was born on July 15, 1970 in Hayward, CA and was a 1988 graduate of Vacaville High School. He never married. Richard resided in Fort Collins, CO as a young man, where he attended the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley. As a student, he was co-founder and treasurer of the Delta Chapter of the National Weather Association of Northern Colorado. Sadness cascaded over the family when he died in Fairfield after a brief illness at the age of 24 on Dec. 19, 1994. His remains were interred in the Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery following a rosary prayer service. His obituary appeared in the Fort Collins Coloradoan.
- Granddaughter Cindy Minor made her dwelling-place in Colorado in 1994.
~ Daughter Emma (Minor) Jones Kail ~
Daughter Emma E. Minor (1920- ? ) was born on Jan. 17, 1920 in Tuscarawas, OH.
She was married twice, first to Josiah Franklin Jones (Jan. 24, 1915-1978), son of Marion and Iva Cora Jones.
The pair bore an only son, Gary L. Jones.
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| Scio Pottery, where Emma and Wilbert Kail were employed |
The United States Census of 1940 lists the Joneses in a rented house in Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas County, with Josiah earning a living as a laborer. His employer as of 1940 was the Ohio Highway Department. Then after the outbreak of World War II, in mid-1942, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He eventually attained the rank of technician 5th grade.
Sadly, the Jones marriage dissolved in divorce in April 1946, on the grounds of her "gross neglect." Josiah was awarded custory of their son. He married again to Donna Gowins and produced three more sons, Glenn Eugene Jones, John F. Jones and David R. Jones. They remained in Uhrichsville.
Then on Oct. 5, 1946, at the age of 26, Emma married Wilbert Louis "Slippery" Kail (April 28, 1911- ? ), son of Stanton and Pearl (Heubner) Kail.
Two daughters born to this union were Janeen Marie Lee Scott and Lu Ann L. Youngman.
When the federal census enumeration was made in 1950, the couple lived in Scio, with Wilbert employed as a jiggerman by a local clay pottery. Scio is where Emma's great-great grandfather, John Minard Sr., had settled as a pioneer in 1817.
Said an obituary, she "worked at the Scio Pottery for over 45 years and she and Slippery owned Kail’s Wholesale Supply out of their home from 1963-1967. Emma loved to dance and taught line dancing until she was 85 at several locations, but spent most of her time teaching at Carrollton Senior Center. She was also a faithful member of the Scio Presbyterian Church."
Wilbert passed away on Sept. 18, 1997.
She succumbed to the spectre of death at the age of 95, at home, on April 30, 2015. She was survived by nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren. Burial was aside her spouse in the sacred soil of Grandview Cemetery, Scio, with funeral rites performed by Rev. Jack Visser.
Former husband Josiah Jones died on May 21, 1978.
Son Gary L. Jones (1938-2005) was born on Sept. 1, 1938. He went to live with his father in Uhrichsville after his parents' divorce. In adulthood, Gary dwelled in Dennison, Tuscarawas County, OH. He died at the age of 66 on Aug. 9, 2005.
Daughter Janeen Marie Kail (1950- ? ) was born in 1950. She was a 1967 alumna of Scio High School and then graduated from Humboldt Airline School of Minneapolis. On Aug. 3, 1968, Janeen first wed Larry Dean Lee ( ? - ? ), son of Denver W. Lee of nearby Bowerston, OH. Rev. Carl Williams led their nuptials, held in the Scio Presbyterian Church. Janeen was pictured in a related announcement in the Dover Daily Reporter, which said that "Fashion features of the floor-length gown ... were a seed pearl and lace bodice, tiers of chantilly lace on the skirt and a detachable train. Her elbow-length veil was held by a headpiece highlighted with seed pearls." Larry was a Conotton Valley High School graduate and served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was employed at the time of marriage by Republic Steel Company in Massillon. Circa 1973, they lived in New Philadelphia and in 1976 purchased a one-plus acre tract in Union Township. Later, Janeen tied the knot with (?) Scott ( ? - ? ). She lived with her mother in Scio in 2015, with evidence suggesting that she has been employed as water department director and income tax administrator for the village in recent years.
Daughter Lu Ann L. Kail is an alumna of Scio High School. She studied at the University of Mount Union, Kent State University at Tuscarawas and Ashland Theological Seminary. Lu Ann married Neil Youngman ( ? - ? ), son of William E. and Hermine L. (Ruof) Youngman. They settled in Beach City, OH. Lu Ann is believed to have served as pastor of the Winfield United Methodist Church until her retirement, followed by posts at United Methodist congregations at Trinity, Scio and North Olmsted. Today she is an ordained elder in the denomination's East Ohio Conference, a certified coach and consultant and a creator of digital content. She is believed to be the author of Treasures of the Heart and Just a Girl.
~ Daughter Joanne (Minor) Johnson ~
Daughter Joanne Minor ( ? - ? ) was born in (?).
Joanne entered into marriage with William Johnson (Sept. 30, 1931-2007), a native of Tuscarawas County. They remained together for a remarkable 55 years until the separation of death.
William was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
The trio of known offspring of their coupling were Tim M. Johnson, Deborah Fakoor and Mark Johnson.
The Johnsons resided in or near Dennison, OH early in the marriage. Later they relocated to Ocala, Marion County, FL. Then in 1977, they pulled up stakes and moved to Bradenton, FL, where they stayed for good. William held a longtime membership in the Tuscarawas post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Sadly, at the age of 75, William died in the Blake Medical Center on Feb. 10, 2007.
The widowed Joanne outlived him and in 2009 was in Bradenton.
Son Tim M. Johnson ( ? -2009) was born in Dennison, OH. He was united in matrimony with Mary Ann Coleman ( ? - ? ) of West Warwick, near Providence, RI. Their home together was on Cross Bow Lane. They became the parents of two -- Marissa Johnson and Monica Johnson. Said an obituary in 2009, Tim "loved working the past eighteen years as a dietitian at Landmark Medical Center and Rehab Hospital of RI. Tim was an avid baseball fan, card collector and had a passion for volleyball." The family was plunged into grief when Tim died at the age of 53 on Oct. 16, 2009. His memorial mass was held at Christ the King Church in Centreville, RI, with an obituary appearing in the Providence Journal.
- Granddaughter Marissa Johnson ( ? - ? ) grew up in West Warwick, RI.
- Granddaughter Monica Johnson ( ? - ? ) spent her early years in West Warwick, RI.
Daughter Deborah Johnson tied the marital cord with (?) Fakoor. In 2009, their residence was in Bradenton, FL.
Son Mark Johnson lived in Bradenton in 2009.
~ Son Raymond E. "Pete" Minor ~
Son Raymond E. "Pete" Minor (1926-2002) was born on May 29, 1926 in Flushing, Belmont County, OH.
He is believed to have served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, or immediately afterward. In 1946, he was stationed with the Navy in San Francisco.
Raymond returned to Ohio after the war. On March 6, 1949, he was joined in wedlock with Doris Haswell (Aug. 25, 1928-2022), one of 16 children of Arthur and Ethel (Hinig) Haswell. Rev. Elwyn Frees presided. Their union held fast over the ebbs and flows of a remarkable 53 years together.
Two daughters born of this union were Renee Edwards and Wendy Hershberger.
The family lived in Doris' hometown of Strasburg, Tuscarawas County. For more than two decades, Raymond was employed in Dover by the Empire-Detroit Steel Division of Cyclops Corporation. The Minors held a membership in the Strasburg United Methodist Church.
Said an obituary, "The 'Tiger Timer' for many years, operating the scoreboard time clock at Strasburg High basketball games, Pete was an avid sports fan [who] loved watching his grandchildren participate for local teams, enjoyed golfing, bowling in leagues and had also officiated football and basketball games. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling with family and friends."
At their silver wedding anniversary in 1974, Raymond and Doris were guests at a dinner party held in Canton's Tom, Dick and Harry's Restaurant.
Sadness blanketed the family when, at the age of 75, Raymond died on April 15, 2002. Funeral rites were presided by Rev. Steven Court, conducted in the family church. Interment was in Strasburg's Union Cemetery.
Doris outlived her husband by almost two decades. In her own right, said the New Philadelphia Times Reporter, "Doris absolutely loved being a Strasburg Tiger [and] enjoyed nothing more than rooting for her beloved Tigers, especially at a girls softball game or sitting in the 'Haswell Section' at a boys basketball game. Most kids can remember Doris from her days of working in the Strasburg High School cafeteria, something she did for more than 16 years. She also enjoyed traveling with Pete throughout the United States, camping, fishing in Canada, crocheting afghan blankets for her family, working outside in her yard, and taking care of her garden and roses."
Her final place of residence was in the Park Village Health Care Center in Dover.
She passed into the arms of the heavenly host at the age of 93 on Jan. 3, 2022. Officiating the funeral service was Rev. Lu Ann Youngman. In an obituary, the family asked that any memorial gifts be made to Community Hospice or to the Strasburg United Methodist Church.
Daughter Renee Minor ( ? - ? ) is a 1970 graduate of Strasburg High School. She went on to study at Raedel College and Secretarial School in Canton. She then became employed in Canton by the law firm Amerman, Burt and Jones. On June 17, 1972, Renee married Steven L. Edwards ( ? - ? ). Their wedding vows were exchanged in Strasburg United Methodist Church by the hand of Rev. Howard Fox. Renee's bridal portrait was published in a wedding announcement in the Dover Daily Reporter, which said that she "carried a lace handkerchief belonging to her grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Minor of Tuscarawas." Steven was a 1969 graduate of Strasburg High and at the time of marriage was majoring in accounting at the University of Akron. One known son of the couple was Justin Edwards. In 2002, they dwelled in Glasgow, KY. The pair continued to be in Kentucky in 2022.
- Grandson Justin Edwards married Mary.
Daughter Wendy Minor wed Jeff Hershberger ( ? - ? ), son of Melvin and Donna Mae Hershberger of Strasburg. They put down roots in their hometown. Two known offspring in the family are Brett Hershberger and Bethany Kahler. Wendy is believed to have been employed over the years as a cafeteria cook by the Strasburg School Board, joining the organization in 1989 and named head cook in 2006. She retired on May 31, 2016.
- Grandson Brett Hershberger entered into marriage with Anne.
- Granddaughter Bethany Hershberger tied the knot with Travis Kahler.
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