• Richard K. Harris Courtesy Eleanor Carman

  Grandson Richard Kenneth "Dick" Harris (1942-2014) was born on Jan. 14, 1942 in Columbus. He was an alumnus of Columbus South High School and went on to a four-year apprenticeship with the electrical trade union. He joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 683 and held a membership for half a century.  On June 1, 1963, he was joined in wedlock with Etta Mae Blankenship (1945- ? ), daughter of Opal Wedemeyer. Their union stood fast over a remarkable 51 years. They lived in Delaware near Columbus, and their two children were Stephanie L. Watson and Jeffrey Kenneth Harris. He was employed by several companies over the years in management positions. Said an obituary, he "was often called 'The Great One' by his co-workers for accomplishing impossible work tasks and often times finishing jobs early and under budget. His 'go-getter attitude' and willingness to help others followed him into his community work. With Dick's leadership skills he always believed he could make a difference in whatever he was doing." During the 1980s, he gave of his time with the Olentangy Athletic program and, as president of the booster club, helped raise funds to purchase a special type of high-intensity lighting for the football stadium. He was a Little League baseball and football coach and for 40 years refereed high school and college basketball under the auspices of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and Central Ohio Basketball Officials Association. He also held the position of "assigner" for the Columbus Public Schools City League Basketball program. He and Etta were members of the Grace Brethren Church. When time allowed, he liked to boat, fish, hunt and travel and took a special relish in playing pranks on friends. Richard endured a lengthy and losing battle with diabetes. Sadly, at the age of 51, he died on June 1, 2014, on the day marking their 51st wedding anniversary. Co-officiating his funeral rites were Pastors Jim Custer and Tim Waggoner. His remains were lowered into the sleep of all time in Oller Cemetery in Delaware. On one side of their grave marker is the epitaph "Now enjoying the gift of eternal life" and on the other paraphrased scripture from Hebrews 6:19, "Anchored in Heaven by Jesus."

  Great-granddaughter Stephanie L. Harris wed Mark Frederick Watson. They are the parents of Madeline Watson and Michael Watson. 

  Great-grandson Jeffrey Kenneth Harris ( ? - ? )

• Grandson John Robert Harris (1944-1986) was born on Jan. 30, 1944. He was divorced. John's trio of children were Robert Harris, Kathy Harris and Kimberly Ann Harris. His homeplace in the mid-1970s was in Columbus. He passed away at the age of 42, in Columbus, on April 28, 1986. Interment was in Obetz Cemetery.

~ Son Earl William Younkin ~

Pickaway County News

Son Earl William Younkin (1889-1956) was born on March 13, 1889.

He wed Florence Burkhead (Aug. 14, 1891-1983).

Their five children they produced together were Hazel M. Younkin, Edgar Younkin, Warren Charles Younkin, Omer Younkin and William Earl Younkin Jr. 

The 1920 census shows the Younkins living on a farm in Harrison Township, Pickaway County. By 1930, with the nation locked in the grip of the Great Depression, Earl obtained employment as a truck driver for a transfer company in Columbus. The 1920 census shows Earl, Florence and sons Edgar, Warren and Omer making their home on North Fourth Street in Columbus. That year, 30-year-old Laura Roop was a roomer in their household. Their postal address in 1928 was 583 Mithoff Street.

Howard was named in his father's 1950 obituary, and at that time their home was in South Bloomfield, OH.

Earl died on Sept. 4, 1956. In his obituary, the Pickaway County News said "Born and raised in Pickaway County, his many friends in South Bloomfield will miss his usual friendly greeting. Earl like people and they, in turn, liked him." He was laid to rest in the Harrison Township Cemetery, with Rev. Paul Lindsey officiating the funeral services in the South Bloomfield Methodist Church.

Florence outlived her husband by 27 years. At Thanksgiving 1962, she spent the day with her son Edgar and family as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Hix in Circleville. She was plucked away by the angel of death, at the age of 91, on July 20, 1983. 

Daughter Hazel M. Younkin (1915-1928) was born in 1915 in Scioto Township, Pickaway County. Sadly, she barely only lived into her teens. She contracted an abscess in the "space of retzius" -- the area between the bladder and pubic area followed by an infection of blood poisoning called "pyemia." Death enveloped her in Columbus' Grant Hospital on Nov. 9, 1928, just two days after her 13th birthday. Her remains were laid to rest in South Bloomfield.

Son Edgar H. "Eddie" Younkin (1918-2007) was born on Jan. 30, 1918 in South Bloomfield, Pickaway County. He married Reva Crawford (1918- ? ), daughter of Andrew C. and Lucy J. Crawford of Columbus. Their union endured the highs and lows of an extraordinary 66 years. Three children in this family were Ronald A. Younkin, Diane Basil and Brenda Brubaker. The Younkins lived in Columbus, where Edgar earned a living as a truck driver for four decades with E.J. Snyder Transfer Company and Grant Trucking. They also owned Eddie's Lounge and the Adobe Lounge. They are known to have spent Thanksgiving Day 1962 at the Circleville home of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Hix. Said an obituary, "Reva was a loving, caring, giving person who cherished her family and adored her friends." Edward passed away at home at the age of 89 on Oct. 30, 2007. Pastor Rick Baumberger officiated the funeral rites. His remains were lowered into eternal repose in Pleasant Cemetery in Mount Sterling, Madison County, OH. His obituary in the Columbus Dispatch said that "Edgar was as strong willed in life as he was facing death. He loved and lived for his family and voiced his love for them to the end." He was survived by five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Reva survived him by two years. At the age of 91, she was gathered away in death, in Mount Carmel Medical Center, on July 25, 2009. Pastor Baumberger again led the funeral services. 

• Grandson Ronald A. Younkin (1941- ? ) was born in about 1941. He married Janice.

• Granddaughter Diane Younkin (1946- ? ) was born in about 1946. She wed Robert "Bobby" Basil.

• Granddaughter Brenda Younkin ( ? - ? ) was joined in wedlock with (?) Brubaker. Their marriage came to an end, and she was the longtime fiance of Howard Kerr.

Son Warren Charles Younkin Sr. (1920-1990) was born on Nov. 9, 1920 in South Bloomfield Township. In young manhood he lived at 632 Linwood Avenue and was employed as an applicator. Warren was twice-wed. On June 22, 1940, at the age of 19, he first was united in wedlock with 17-year-old Ellen L. Bellamy (Feb. 5, 1923- ? ), daughter of William and Josephine (Simon) Bellamy. Rev. George Gressel officiated. They became the parents of three -- Mary Louise Marbaugh, David W. Younkin and Warren "Charles" "Sonny" Younkin Jr. Their marriage dissolved in divorce, and she remarried to Frank Edward Carey and resided in Norwich, Franklin County. Warren's second bride was Doris Doersam (Dec. 20, 1918-1992). One son of the pair was Gary L. Younkin. The family made its dwelling-place in Columbus. As with his brother Edgar, Warren was employed as a bus and truck driver. The federal census enumeration of 1950 shows the Younkins making a home with Doris' widowed grandfather, Edwin Graham, in Columbus, with Warren working as a bus driver. He made news in June 1976 when his vehicle, loaded with 47,000 lbs. of dry, bagged cement, turned over after "he apparently fell asleep at the wheel of his car, drove off the southbound lane of Route 23 into  the median," said the Circleville Herald. Fortunately, he "was able to crawl from the wreckage of the truck. He sustained multiple lacerations and abrasions and was taken to Ross County Medical Center by the Kingston Emergency Medical service..." He survived his injuries and lived for another 14 years. Doris earned income as an assembler at North American Rockwell. They held a membership in St. Johns Evangelical Protestant Church. The angel of death cleaved him away on Feb. 15, 1990. Burial was in Columbus' beautiful Green Lawn Cemetery. Doris survived as a widow for two-and-a-half years. She surrendered to death on Oct. 19, 1992. Rev. Paul Baumer led the funeral rites, with an obituary appearing in the Columbus Dispatch.

• Granddaughter Mary Louise Younkin (1942- ? ) was born in about 1942. She was young when her parents divorced. In 1950, at the age of eight, she lived with her mother and stepfather Frank E. Carey in Norwich, Franklin County, OH. She was an alumna of Hilliard High School. She appears to have been married twice, first to Byron D. Odell Sr. (Sept. 4, 1937- ? ). Their brood of seven children included Pamela Eger, SuEllen Gabel, Rebecca Irene Barley, Byron D. Odell Jr., Kathleen Haydocy, Mary Margaret Crawford and Elizabeth Broskie. Their union ended in divorce. Then in 1982, at the age of 40, Mary Louise entered into marriage with Lee Allan Marbaugh ( ? - ? ). He brought a stepson to the union, Deric Marbaugh. The Marbaughs settled in Columbus and were the parents of Michelle Rae Marbaugh. Said an obituary, Mary Louise "was a 4-H Club advisor for many years. She was a talented seamstress, passionate reader, and a skilled puzzle solver." She was diagnosed with cancer and died at the age of 66 on Jan. 16, 2008. Her body was donated to the anatomical department of Ohio State University for research into a future cure for cancer. In the obituary, the family asked that any contributions be made to Mt. Carmel West Hospice or the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

  Great-granddaughter Pamela Odell wed Ron Eger. They are the parents of Jeff Eger, Craig Eger and Nicholas Eger.

  Great-granddaughter SuEllen Odell married Ed Gabel. The two children of this family are Rachel Gabel and Sarah Gabel.

  Great-granddaughter Rebecca Irene Odell was joined in wedlock with (?) Barley. Together, they bore a family of four -- Jenie Barley, Erica Barley, Kristin Barley and Mark Barley. Later, she was a companion of Marty O’Neil.

  Great-grandson Byron D. Odell Jr. was united in matrimony with Cheryl. Born to this union were Ryan Odell and Brandon Odell.  

  Great-granddaughter Kathleen L. Odell entered into marriage with P.J. Haydocy. They produced two offspring -- Ashlee Haydocy and Paul Haydocy.

  Great-granddaughter Mary Margaret Odell married Bill Crawford. Their one known child is Riley Crawford.

  Great-granddaughter Elizabeth Odell wed Tim Broskie. They are the parents of Logan Borskie, Mitchell Broskie and Brady Brosky.

  Great-granddaughter Michelle Rae Marbaugh was a companion of Jeremy Murray.

  Step-great-grandson Deric Marbaugh tied the knot with Launa.

• Grandson David W. Younkin (1942- ? ) was born in 1942. He grew up in Norwich, OH with Frank E. Carey as his stepfather. He was united in the rite of matrimony with Judy.

• Grandson Warren "Charles" "Sunny" Younkin Jr. (1943-1965) was born on Oct. 14, 1943. Sadly, he died at the age of 21 on Sept. 21, 1965. Burial was in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Hilliard. The cause of his untimely death is not known.

• Grandson  Gary L. Younkin (1947- ? ) was born in about 1947 and grew up in Columbus. As an adult, he enjoyed attending stock car races with his uncle Junior and was named in the uncle's Columbus Dispatch obituary in 2008. He was married to Patricia "Pat" ( ? -? ) and planted themselves in Canal Winchester, OH. Their duo of offspring were Joseph Younkin and Michael Younkin.

Son Omer Younkin (1924-1990) was born in 1924. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He first tied the knot with Laurellen Elizabeth Lintner (Feb. 11, 1924-1986). The couple did not reproduce. They lived in Reynoldsburg, near Columbus. Laurellen was employed by Rockwell International as a personnal supervisor. They belonged to the Perace Lutheran Church of Gahanna. In the late 1970s, the pair began spending their winters in Tarpon Springs, FL, at the address of Lot 236, Cypress Point Campground. Sadly, Laurellen died in Pinellas County, FL just four days before Christmas 1986. Her remains were transported to Ohio for interment. Another second bride was Nanette ( ? - ? ). Omer was spirited away in death in Columbus on July 23, 1990. Burial was in Mifflin Cemetery in Gahanna.

Son William Earl "Junior" Younkin Jr. (1932- ? ) was born on March 8, 1932. He was united in marriage with Rosemary ( ? - ? ). The pair did not reproduce. Said the Columbus Dispatch, "Earl was a devoted son, brother, uncle and lover of animals. He was an avid Buckeye and Clipper fan and loved to attend stock car races with his nephew, Gary." He was named in the 2007 obituary of his brother Edgar. Earl died in Villa Angela in Columbus, at the age of 76, on Oct. 11, 2008. His obituary appeared in the Dispatch. , naming his extended family of survivors as his "sister-in-law, Reva; nephews, Ronald (Janice) Younkin, Gary Younkin; nieces, Diane (Bobby) Basil and Brenda Brubaker (Howard Kerr); cousins, Maxine Younkin, Irene Younkin and Marge Wilson; several great nieces and nephews..." Burial was in Harrison Township Cemetery. The family asked that any memorial gifts be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice or Cheshire Cats.

~ Son Howard Wilson Younkin ~

Son Howard Wilson Younkin (1894-1964) was born on Jan. 12, 1894 in Pickaway County.

Circa 1915, he entered into marriage with Tessa Green (Jan. 11, 1892-1963), daughter of Henry and Sara Jane (Murphy) Green of Scioto Township.

Together, they bore had six children -- Gladys M. West, Floyd Edwin Younkin, Carl F. Younkin, Marjorie Wilson, Lola Faye Mumaw and Russell H. Younkin. 

In 1920, they lived on a farm in Harrison Township, Pickaway County, where Howard worked as a grange laborer. By 1930, they had relocated to a farm in Scioto Township, Pickaway County. When named in the obituary of Howard's father in 1950, the family was in Commercial Point, OH, and they remained there for good.

Pickaway County News, 1963 Courtesy Ohio Historical Society

Howard and Tessa belonged to the Scioto Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church. He also held a membership in the Commercial Point Men's Community Club and she to the church's Chapel Ladies' Aid group and local chapter of the Womens Christian Temperance Union. She belonged to the Chapel's Ladies Aid Society and the local chapter of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. In August 1932, the family attended a reunion of the Green clan at the home of George Adkins.

She passed away at age 71 on April 20, 1963. An obituary in the Circleville Herald said that Rev. Carl Groff led the funeral rites, with burial in Harrison Township Cemetery.

Howard followed her to the grave a year later, on June 26, 1964. The Herald published an obituary. At the time of their deaths, they had produced 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Daughter Gladys Evelyn Younkin (1915-2001) was born on April 26, 19195. She married Kelley Lou West (Jan. 12, 1915-1994). Three children of this couple were Lou Ann Boone, Phil West and Steve West. Kelley is known to have served in the U.S. Army during World War II. The Wests were in Ashville for decades and spent winters in Florida. They held a membership in the Commercial Point United Methodist Church and she belonged to the Sewing Guild at Riverside Hospital. Sadly, at the age of 79, Kelley passed away on June 17, 1994. Gladys died at the age of 86 on Aug.18, 2001. Burial was in Circleville's Heavenly Hills Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Hopkins officiating. An obituary in the Columbus Dispatch said she was survived by 10 grandchildren, a dozen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

• Granddaughter Betty Jean West ( ? - ? ) entered into marriage with Harvey Carstens. In 2001, they were in Inverness, FL.

• Granddaughter Lou Ann West ( ? - ? ) wed Dale Boone. They settled in Ashville.

• Grandson Phillip Richard West (1942-1994) was born on March 1, 1942. He married Judy ( ? - ? ). Their trio of daughters were Teresa L. West, Tracy Layne West and Toni Larae West. The family  dwelled in Grove City, OH. Phillip died at the age of 52 on March 24, 1994.

• Grandson Steve West ( ? - ? ) was joined in wedlock with Pam. Their home was in Groveport, OH.

Floyd Younkin

Son Floyd Edwin Younkin (1917-1997) was born in 1917. He was a 1935 gradaute of Scioto Township High School. In young manhood he dwelled near Commercial Point, Pickaway County and then relocated to Columbus. There, he was employed circa 1940 with Ace Lumber and Coal Yards. On Sept. 7, 1940, Floyd was united in the bonds of holy matrimony with Mary "Irene" Pontius (Nov. 23, 1920-2015), daughter of Turney Leroy and Corilla Ula (Valentine) Pontius of Thatcher, OH. The nuptials were held in the Avondale United Brethren Church of Columbus, presided by the hand of Rev. D.S. Mills. News of their marriage was printed in the Circleville Herald, which said that "White satin fashioned the bride's gown, a tiny yoke of exquisite lace and a row of satin covered buttons marching down the back being features of the classic model. The skirt fell in soft lines from the tight midriff to form a modified train. Her lovely finger-tip length veil was of cascaded tulle and was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms." Floyd and Mary Irene stayed together for a remarkable 56 years until the separation of death. Irene was an alumna of Pickaway Township High School and then worked for the Ohio State Department of Public Welfare before accepting a new position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Together, the Younkins became the parents of three -- Ronald P. Younkin, Janice Benjamin and Scarlett Ebenhack.

Booklet, 2000

The Younkins dwelled in Columbus, at the address of 499 North Warren Street in 1941 and at 2432 Berwick Boulevard in 1957. As of 1946, in Columbus, Floyd is believed to have owned Greenlawn Trailer Camp and received a permit to expand its laundry and sanitation facilities. Over time, he was elected first vice president of the Ohio Trailercoach Association. Then circa 1951-1952, he held the post of president of the Trailercoach Dealers National Association. The family, in company with Irene's parents, is known to have attended the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle. Floyd became president of Greenlawn Realty Company and founded Greenlawn Mobile Home Sales and Park, Greenlawn R.V. Center, Scarlett Manor, Rose Hill Terrace and Enchanted Acres Communities, all of Columbus, OH.  He also founded Dycom Industries, Inc., of West Palm Beach, FL.  Both Floyd and Mary Irene were inducted into the Hall of Fame of the National R.V. Mobile Home and Park Developers Association, and he was a member of the Ohio State University Presidents Club, among other accomplishments.  

In his honor, his family donated funds for the Floyd E. Younkin Branch Library of the Pickaway County District Public Library, dedicated on Dec. 16, 1999. When the library reached its 15th anniversary, the family posed for a group photograph in the Circleville Herald. The family also underwrote the Younkin Success Center at Ohio State University, dedicated June 6, 2000. They also provided funding for a theatre in the round in Elkhart, IN, today named the Floyd E. and Mary Irene Younkin Theatre, and the new Ohio 4-H Center. Among her charities was the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation. Mary Irene remained in Columbus for the balance of her years. In 2000, she was honored as Ashville's Woman of the Year. She died at the age of 95 on Dec. 5, 2015. At her death, said the Dispatch, she was chair of Greenlawn Realty Company, co-founder of Greenlawn Mobile Home Sales and Park; Greenlawn R.V. Center, Scarlett Manor, Rose Hill Terrace, Enchanted Acres and Facilities, and Greenlawn Companies Executive Office Complex. A funeral service was held at Enchanted Acres Community Center, jointly led by Rev. Dr. William Snider and Pastor Steve Combs, followed by interment in Forest Cemetery in Circleville.

• Grandson Ronald P. Younkin (1941- ? ) was born in 1941 in Grant Hospital in Columbus. He married Linda. Over the years he has served as a board director of Dycom Industries of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, founded in 1969, a publicly owned company providing engineering, construction and maintenance services to the telecommunications and utility industry. He also in 1981 was named president and CEO of his father's business, Greenlawn Mobile Home Sales. In 2010, he was appointed to the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission.

• Granddaughter Janice Younkin ( ? - ? ) was born in 1957 in Mt. Carmel Hospital. She wed Robert Benjamin. She has been active with the Ohio State University's annual Pharmacy Alumni and Friends Golf Outing.

• Granddaughter Scarlett Younkin (1957- ? ) was born in 1957 in Mt. Carmel Hospital. She entered into marriage with Dr. Thomas Ebenhack. Thomas is a veterinarian who owns Canal's Edge Veterinary Clinic in Circleville. In 2015, he brought a second veterinarian into the practice, Circleville native Dr. Katherine Crist. Scarlett has served on the board of directors of Haven House of Pickaway Co., Inc. and been active with Circleville Junior Women.

Carl and Phyllis Younkin Courtesy Erica Younkin

Son Carl Frederick Younkin (1919-1977) was born on Jan. 22, 1919. He was a graduate of Scioto Township High School. Carl was employed as a young man with his brother Floyd in the Ace Lumber and Coal Yards of Columbus. On June 19, 1940, he was joined in wedlock with Mabel "Phyllis" Valentine (Feb. 20, 1921-2006), daughter of Floyd L. and Bess (Haren) Valentine of Stoutsville, OH. Their nuptials were conducted by the hand of Rv. C.F. Froderman in First Methodist Church of Louisa, KY. The Lancaster Eagle-Gazette and Circleville Herald both announced the marriage and said the bride wore "a blue printed chiffon with white accessories." Phyllis was an alumna of Stoutsville High School and the Cameron School of Cosmetology. During World War II, Carl joined the U.S. Army. The family put down roots in Columbus and then settled in Commercial Point. Their pair of children were Sharon Lee Younkin and David Rodney Younkin. Phyllis was active with the Scioto Chapel and its annual homecoming program, including performing piano music. Said the Columbus Dispatch, she was "a member of Brookwood Presbyterian Church. She had been an active volunteer for the Kidney Foundation and a passionate musician, belonging to the Columbus Damenchor as both singer and pianist for over 30 years." Sadly, at the age of 58, Carl died on Jan. 29, 1977. His remains lie in eternal repose in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Columbus. Phyllis as a widow moved to California. She died at the age of 84 at Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, on Feb. 1, 2006. The remains were shipped back to Ohio for interment at Forest Lawn. Andrew Hoover led the funeral rites, and the Dispatch published an obituary.

• Granddaughter Sharon Lee Younkin (1941- ? ) was born on Christmas Eve 1941. She was joined in matrimony with Richard "Dick" Glass ( ? - ? ). The couple migrated to California and has dwelled in Alamo, CA. They are the parents of Robert Glass, Eric Glass and Julia Melito.

  Great-grandson Robert Glass wed Mistie.

  Great-grandson Eric Glass married Amy.

  Great-granddaughter Julia Glass entered into marriage with David Melito. 

• Grandson David Rodney Younkin (1947- ? ) was born in 1947 at Grant Hospital. News of his birth was trumpeted in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. He was united in wedlock with Shirley Boes ( ? - ? ), daughter of Louis A. and Dorothy (Kuhn) Boes. The Younkins have made their residence in Centerville, OH. Two children of this union are Marc Younkin and Erica Younkin. David has been a member of the Desert Bluegrass Association.

  Great-grandson Marc Younkin put down roots in West Chester, OH.

  Great-granddaughter Erica Younkin received her degree in advertising from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She moved to New York City, working as a freelance writer and marketer, and then was employed as a digital marketing producer at Nickelodeon and as a marketing manager with Outside Magazine. She eventually relocated back to join the staff of the University of Colorado as assistant director of online marketing and then joined General Mills' natural/organic division to market the product LÄRABAR®, an organic snack bar of nuts, fruits and spices. In 2013, she founded her own agency, BRANDcrafted Marketing, and in 2017 became a member of the Women's Foundation of Colorado Empowerment Council. She was featured in the Foundation's "Profile in Philanthropy" in June 2022. 

Greeting card, early 1900s

Daughter Marjorie J. Younkin (1920-2014) was born on Nov. 17, 1920 in Ashville, Pickaway County. She was a 1938 graduate of Scioto Township High School and resided at Commercial Point as a young woman. On Aug. 4, 1941, by the hand of her uncle Rev. Leslie Green, she entered into marriage with Harold Francis Wilson (Aug. 31, 1918-2003), son of Colt Wilson of near Ashville. They exchanged vows at the home of her parents, decorated with an "abundance of lovely summer garden flowers," said the Circleville Herald. Marjorie wore "an afternoon street dress of poudre blue..., her flowers being pink rose buds." They became the parents of two -- Michael Wilson and Gary E. Wilson. Also an alum of Scioto High, Harold worked for Rail and Light Company at the time of marriage. The newlyweds' first home was in the Lulu Garner Apartment. Harold is known to have served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and to have trained at Patterson Field in Fairfield, OH. In time he attained the rank of staff sergeant. Circa 1964, the Wilsons made their residence in Ashville, OH. Marjorie is known to have been active in the Scioto Chapel Ladies Aid with her mother and mother-in-law. Her other memberships included the Village Chapel United Methodist Church, Ashville Womens Civic Club, Daughters of America, TOPS Club of Ashville and the Sunshine Girls. She was employed for 24 years with the State Teachers Retirement agency. Sadly, Harold passed away on July 16, 2003. Marjorie lived for another 11 years and endured the death of her son Gary in 2005. She died in Columbus' Mt. Carmel West Medical Center at the age of 93 on Feb. 20, 2014. Rev. Kevin Pees and Rev. Thomas Scoby jointly officiated the rites. In an obituary in the Columbus Dispatch, the family requested that any memorial gifts be made to the Floyd Younkin Library or Village Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund. The pair sleep for the ages in Heavenly Hills Cemetery in Circleville.

• Grandson Michael Wilson ( ? - ? ) wed Sandra Trimble. They put down roots in Ashville.

• Grandson Gary E. Wilson (1948-2005) was born on March 26, 1948 in Columbus. He was a 1966 graduate of Teays Valley High School. He then joined the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Gary married Carol Sue Worley ( ? - ? ). She appears to have brought several stepchildren into the union -- Robert Krooner, Kenneth Krooner, Kevin Krooner and possibly also Kethleen Cochrane, Karen Livingston and Kristine Boyd. The Wilsons made their residence in Columbus. Said the Columbus Dispatch, "He was a member of the Ohio State Red Coats and worked at Nationwide Arena for the Columbus Blue Jackets." Sadly, at the age of 57, Gary died on Aug. 14, 2005 as a patient in Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Pastor David Wells presided at the services. An obituary in the Dispatch said he was survived by a dozen grandchildren and asked that any memorial contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Ohio. Carol Sue made her home in Hilliard, OH as a widow in 2014.

  Step-great-grandson Robert Krooner wed Theresa. They live in Pickerington.

  Step-great-grandson Ken Krooner married Karin. They migrated to Virginia Beach, VA.

  Step-great-grandson Kevin Krooner was joined in wedlock with Melissa. They were stationed in 1005 at Fort Campbell, KY.

  Step-great-granddaughter Kathleen was united in matrimony with Bill Cochrane. They planted themselves in Plain City, OH.

  Step-great-granddaughter Karen entered into marriage with Roy Livingston. They relocated to Tampa, FL.

  Step-great-granddaughter Kristine wed Todd Boyd. They put down roots in Lewis Center, OH. 

Bird's-eye view of Circleville, Ohio

Daughter Lola Faye Younkin (1923-1997) was born on June 25, 1923. She married Charles Imler Mumaw Jr. (May 17, 1923-2001), a native of Pickaway County and the son of Charles Imler and Maria E. (Cannon) Mumaw Sr. The pair's two known children were Dennis Mumaw and Cheryl Huner. Charles in young manhood was employed with automotive dealderships in the Circleville area. The couple in 1956 partnered with W.E. and Isabelle Christopher to open their own business, Circleville Motors Inc., a Mercury dealership. It was located on Route 23 north of Walnut Creek Pike on a property of two acres. In 1960, the Younkins and Christophers dissolved their business. As of 1964, Lola Faye dwelled in Columbus.She passed away on Sept. 20, 1997 at the age of 74. Charles outlived her by four years. He died on July 12, 2001. They sleep under the sod of Forest Cemetery.

• Grandson Dennis Mumaw (1948-2014) was born on Aug. 3, 1948. He was joined in marriage with Virginia "Ginny" ( ? - ? ). Their trio of offspring were Amy Jo Mumaw, Matthew D. Mumaw and Michelle M. Mumaw. Following in his footsteps in the automobile industry, he worked for dealerships and as a parts manager for General Motors for more than three decades. Said an obituary, "He was well respected for his professional knowledge and exceptional ability to remember long parts numbers. He was an active member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Hilliard for over 20 years, serving on the Church Council, in the adult choir and the Fishermen men's choral group. Subsequently, he became a member of Northwest United Methodist Church in Upper Arlington, where he also joined the adult choir. He was a longtime member of the Loyal Order of Moose Fraternal Organization and enjoyed working in the Lodge kitchen for the monthly Omlette Breakfast and special meal functions." At the age of 66, Dennis died during heart surgery in Columbus' Riverside Methodist Hospital  on Sept. 29, 2014. A memorial service was held in the family church, with an obituary appearing in the Columbus Dispatch.

  Great-grandson Matthew D. Mumaw married Monica.

  Great-granddaughter Amy Jo Mumaw ( ? - ? )

  Great-granddaughter Michelle M. Mumaw ( ? - ? )

• Granddaughter Cheryl Elaine Mumaw ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). She was a 1963 graduate of Circleville High School and then took a secretarial course of study at Columbus Business University. Upon graduation, she was hired as a receptionist and secretary in the Cleveland office of General Electric Company. On Nov. 6, 1965, she was united in wedlock with Norbert H. Huner ( ? - ? ), son of Herbert Huner of Napoleon, OH. The wedding ceremony was held in Circleville's Trinity Lutheran Church, by the hand of Rev. Carl Zehner. The Circleville Herald published her bridal portrait and said  she "wore a floor length gown of silk taffeta designed with an Aloncon lace bodice, Sabrina neckline trimmed with pearls and crystals and long sleeves tapering to points over her hands. The chapel train featured inserts of lace and taffeta. A crowd of seed pearls and crystal held her veil of silk illusion and she carried a cascade bouquet of white fugi, button mums and white carnations with a detachable corsage of carnations and white frosted grapes." Norbert was an alumnus of Napoleon High School and Tri-State College in Indiana and employed as a civil engineer with Austin Company in Cleveland. Circa 1973, they dwelled at 361 Worman Drive in Gahanna, OH. Cheryl was active with her high school class reunions.

Son Russell H. Younkin (1929-2003) was born on Jan. 12, 1929. He was a graduate of Scioto Township High School. Russell resided in Commercial Point, Pickaway County in young manhood. He is known to have been employed in 1941 with the Civilian Conservation Corps at Newark. Then by 1948, he was a mechanic at the Pickaway power plant. At the age of 19, on June 25, 1948, he tied the marital knot with Nancy Ann Green ( ? - ? ), daughter of William J. Green of Orient, Pickaway County. Rev. Ralph Young officiated at the ceremony held in the Harrisburg Methodist Church. News of their marriage license and then wedding was published in the Circleville Herald, which reported that the bride wore "a formal gown of white satin and a fingertip veil of illusion held in place by a tiara of lilies-of-the-valley and lace. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and carnations." Nancy was an alumna of Scioto Township High School and then an office training school in Columbus. At the time of marriage, she was employed by a life insurance firm. Their three daughters were Kathy Younkin, Beverly Younkin and Pamela Younkin. The Younkins' home in 1964 was in Orient. Russell passed away on Aug. 10, 2003. Nancy outlived him by five years and surrendered to the angel of death on Sept. 3, 2008. Interment was in Muhlenberg Township Cemetery in Darbyville, Pickaway County. The artwork on the face of their grave marker shows scenes of fishing and water-skiing.

• Granddaughter Katherine "Kathy" Younkin (1952-2007) was born on Sept. 15, 1952 in Columbus. She was a 1970 graduate of Teays Valley High School. She wed Jerry Lee Moody ( ? - ? ), son of Charles "Pete" and Letty Moody. Their union endured for a span of 37 years. Jerry worked in maintenance and lived in Ashville at the time. The pair's three children were Heather Laracuente, Jerry Lee Moody Jr. and Timothy Moody. The Moodys made their residence in Grove City, OH. Katherine was employed for more than two decades at the Buckeye Ranch. She also is known to have been a subscriber to the Younkin Family News Bulletin published by the late Donna (Younkin) Logan. Sadly, Katherine passed away at home at the age of 54 on March 11, 2007. Rev. Coyte Carrol led the funeral rites, with interment in Muhlenberg Township Cemetery. An obituary was published in the Columbus Dispatch.

  Great-granddaughter Heather Moody tied the knot with Marcos Laracuente.

  Great-grandsonand Timothy Moody 

  Great-grandson Timothy Moody married or has been a companion of Susan Kohne.

• Granddaughter Beverly "Sue" Younkin (1950-2018) was born on July 27, 1950 in Columbus. She was a 1968 graduate of Teays Valley High School. Beverly appears to have been single throughout her life and dwelled in Columbus. She was employed over the years with Ohio Bell and retired from the company. She died at the age of 67 on Feb. 22, 2018. Burial was with her parents in Muhlenberg Township Cemetery. In an obituary, the family asked that any memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association. 

• Granddaughter Pamela Jo "Pam" Younkin ( ? - ? ) was a 1974 graduate of Teays Valley High School. As a young woman, she was employed by the medical practice of Drs. Miller and Mechenbier in Columbus. On June 17, 1978, she entered into marriage with Mark A. Puckett ( ? - ? ), son of Carl E. Puckett. The wedding was conducted in the Commercial Point Methodist Church. The happy couple was pictured in an announcement in the Circleville Herald, which said that she wore "a formal length gown of white bridal satin covered with silk organza daisy trim. Her veil of illusion was attached to a bridal cap of white roses accented with baby's breath. She carried an arm bouquet of white roses and baby's breath." At the time, Mark earned a living in Columbus wth W.W. Williams Company. One child born of this union was Lindsey Puckett.

  Great-grandchild Lindsey Puckett ( ? - ? ) 

~ Son Everett "Hobart" Younkin ~

Son Everett "Hobart" Younkin (1896-1972) was born on Sept. 21, 1896 in Commercial Point, Pickaway County. 

He first was united in matrimony with Gladys (?) (1903- ? ). 

Then circa 1926, at the age of 29, he 23-year-old married Gertrude M. (Fisher) Boord (July 28, 1902-1971), daughter of C.E. Fisher. At the time both resided in Dayton, Montgomery County, OH. The couple moved to Columbus by 1931.

Neither marriage resulted in offspring. 

Said the Columbus Dispatch, Hobart was a " truck driver for Commercial Freight [and] ... and employed at the Larry Boord Insurance Co. as building manager." Gossip column articles in the Morgan County Democrat for 1931 and 1932 show that the pair often spent weekends visiting with her parents. They also traveled back to Hobart's native Pickaway County to see his brother Howard.

Their address in the early 1970s was 2130 Victoria Avenue in Dayton.

Sadly, Gertrude passed away at the age of 69 on Nov. 26, 1971. An obituary was printed in the Dispatch, naming her cousins Lloyd and Larry Boord of Columbus and Leland Boord of Arizona among her survivors. 

Hobart died just a few months later, on Jan. 28, 1972, and they are buried at Harrison Township Cemetery. The Dayton Daily News published an obituary.

~ Daughter Mildred Clara (Younkin) Hoover ~

Daughter Mildred Clara Younkin (1899-1964) was born on Nov. 21, 1899 in Derby, Pickaway County, OH.

She married James Garfield Hoover (Aug. 12, 1900-1977), a native of Pickaway County and the son of John and Louella (Duvall) Hoover. 

Pickaway County News, 1964 Courtesy Ohio Historical Society

James was a carpenter in the building construction industry. Circa 1930, they made their home along Goose Pond Road in Scioto Township, Pickaway County. Later they lived in Columbus, Franklin County (1943) and in South Bloomfield, Pickaway County.

The couple were the parents of seven children -- James Rowland Hoover, Geraldine Hoover, Paul Hoover, Cleo Furr, Willard "Rudy" Hoover, Christina Naegele and Dorothy "Imogene" Hoover.   

Heartache shook the family repeatedly at the untimely deaths of four children. The toll began in 1918, when infant daughter Geraldine died from meningitis at age three months, six days on Aug. 27, 1918 -- again on Aug. 23, 1919, when newborn son Paul died from an unclosed flaplike opening in the heart -- and once more in 1927 when son James caught a cold and died of bronchial pneumonia at age five months on Dec. 4, 1927. The tender infants' remains were placed into eternal rest in South Bloomfield Cemetery and marked with one stone, bearing the carving of a lamb at the top. The family again was plunged into unspeakable grief when 12-year-old daughter Dorothy "Imogene" died from rheumatic heart disease in 1943.

The family residence circa 1950 was in Lockbourne near Columbus. James earned a living at that time as a carpenter in the steel coatings industry, while son Willard, unmarried at age 23, worked as a farmer.

Mildred passed away in Grant Hospital at the age of 64 on March 14, 1964. Word was sent to relatives in Circleville, and an obituary appeared in the Circleville Herald. The headcount of her survivors was six grandchldren and one great-grandchild. Her funeral was held in the South Bloomfield Methodist Church, followed by interment of the remains in Harrison Township Cemetery. Also at rest in the family plot are daughter Imogene and son Willard.

James outlived her by 13 years and remained in Columbus at the address of 4024 South Parsons Avenue. With his health in decline, he was admitted to Mount Carmel Hospital. There, he surrendered to the angel of death on July 9, 1977, at age 77. News of his passing was announced in the Circleville Herald. Rev. John Currens presided over the funeral rites. 

Daughter Cleo Hoover (1921-1994) was born on July 28, 1921 in South Bloomfield, Pickaway County. She wed Sherman H. Furr (May 2, 1915-1974), son of Isaac H. and Elizabeth C. (Hoover) Furr. The Furrs planted themselves in Columbus and were the parents of a son, Richard J. Furr. Sherman spent his career as an interior decorator, repairman and house painter. The federal census enumeration of 1950 shows the family in Columbus, with Sherman's 20-year-old brother Boy living under their roof and helping with Sherman's business. Sadly, Sherman died in Columbus at the age of 59 on Oct. 31, 1974. The Lima (OH) News published an obituary. Cleo lived for another two decades. At the age of 73, she passed away on Oct. 4, 1994. Burial was in Harrison Township Cemetery in South Bloomfield.

• Grandson Richard J. Furr (1938- ? ) was born in about 1938. He grew up in Columbus.

Son Willard "Rudy" Hoover (1924-1998) was born on July 25, 1924. He resided with his parents in Hamilton near Columbus in 1950 and labored as a farmer. Rudy may have been married at some point. He succumbed to the spectre of death on Feb. 20, 1998. Burial was in his parents' plot in Harrison Township Cemetery.

Daughter Christina Eve Hoover (1928-2015) was born on Christmas Day 1928 in South Bloomfield, Pickaway County. On May 7, 1949, she was joined in wedlock with Rex William Naegele (June 28, 1923-2019), originally from St. Louis, Gratiot County, MI and the son of Ray and Mabel (Husted) Naegele. Their union endured the ups and downs of an extraordinary 65 years. During World War II, Rex served with the Ameritime Services in 1941 and 1942 and then joined the U.S. Army. His service continued until discharge in 1946. Five children borne of this marriage were Cheryl Pizzuti, Rex A. Naegele, Denise Sunderland, Deborah "Debby" Naegele and Christina K. "Christy" Cassidy. Their home for decades was in Columbus. Rex was employed for 35 years by B&L Motor Freight, a Central Ohio trucking company, and retired in 1980. Christina, said the Columbus Dispatch, "loved to cook, read, play cards and enjoyed the company of her family and friends. Her smile was warm and her laughter sounded like a melody." In Rex's free time, he enjoyed cooking and was known for his generosity and kindness. The angel of death cleaved Christina away at the age of 86 on Jan. 21, 2015. The remains were brought to her native county to sleep for all time in Harrison Township Cemetery. Rex outlived his wife by four years. He died in Columbus, on Nov. 28, 2019, at the age of 96. The headcount of his survivors included a dozen grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

• Granddaughter Cheryl Lyn Naegele (1952-2017) was born on March 5, 1952 in Columbus. She was an alumna of Northland High School and in time joined St. Michael's Catholic Church of Findlay, OH. She wed Michael Pizzuti ( ? - ? ). They made their dwelling in Findlay, OH. The trio of children born to their union were Jennifer Prueter, Dominic Puzzuti and Anthony Pizzuti. The marriage ended in divorce, and Cheryl moved to Columbus. The Columbus Dispatch said that she "was a very talented decorator and enjoyed painting, gourd art, knitting and crafts. Cheryl was a loving, wonderful mom who always put everyone else first and loved her dogs Rags and Wimbledon." Sadly, she died at the age of 65 on April 11, 2017. In an obituary in the Dispatch, the family requested that any memorial contributions be made to the City Mission of Findlay.

  Great-granddaughter Jennifer Pizzuti ( ? - ? ) wed Nicholas "Nick" Prueter.

  Great-grandson Dominic Puzzuti ( ? - ? ) married Leeann.

  Grat-grandson Anthony Pizzuti ( ? - ? )

• Grandson Rex A. Naegele ( ? - ? ) married Lyn. They have resided in Springfield, OH.

• Granddaughter Denise Naegele ( ? -? ) entered ito marriage with Stephen "Steve" Sunderland. They settled in Columbus.

• Granddaughter Deborah "Debby" Naegele ( ? - ? ) has dwelled in Fort Pierce, FL and Columbus, OH.

• Granddaughter Christina K. "Christy" Naegele ( ? - ? ) was joined in wedlock with Kevin Cassidy. Circa 2015, they were in Westerville and in 2019 in Columbus.

Daughter Dorothy "Imogene" Hoover (1931-1943) was born on April 21, 1931 in Pickaway County. In her youth she dwelled with her family in Columbus. Sadly, her life only took her into her 13th year. She was afflicted with rheumatic heart disease and died at home in Columbus on June 23, 1943. An obituary was printed in the Circleville Herald. The body was taken to Shadeville Methodist Church for funeral services, followed by burial under the sod of South Bloomfield Cemetery. 

~ Daughter Edith (Younkin) Mithoff ~

Daughter Edith Younkin (1903-1980) was born on Jan. 11, 1903.

She was joined in wedlock with Clarence Roof Mithoff (Sept. 6, 1900-1974). 

Columbus Dispatch, 1980 Courtesy Ohio Historical Society

The Mithoffs resided in Columbus, Franklin County, OH and later at Lancaster, Fairfield County, OH. They often spent weekends visiting at the home of her parents in the Circleville area.

They had three daughters -- Helen Schwartz, Annetta "Louise" Land and Beatrice Ford.