| Father | Rev. Richard S. Patterson, D.D. (b. August 1866, d. 26 February 1930) |
| Mother | Clara E. Schwartz (b. 9 February 1874, d. 24 July 1978) |
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| Son | J. Ira "Lairdie" Laird, Jr.+ (b. 12 June 1932, d. 30 January 2005) |
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| Father | Rev. Richard S. Patterson, D.D. (b. August 1866, d. 26 February 1930) |
| Mother | Clara E. Schwartz (b. 9 February 1874, d. 24 July 1978) |
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Obituary – The Star-Democrat, Easton, Maryland; Wednesday, 13 MAY 1987 (Newspapers.com):
Dorothy Hoffman
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Dorothy M. Hoffman of Frye Village Retirement Center in Middletown died Monday, May 11 at the center. She was 87.
Born in Woodsboro, she was the daughter of the late Richard F. (sic) and Clara E. Schwartz Patterson. She was the widow of Frederick A. Hoffman.
A member of Christ Church in St. Michaels, she had lived in St. Michaels until she moved to the retirement village about five years ago.
Mrs. Hoffman is survived by her nephew, J. Ira Laird Jr. of Mechanicsburg, Pa., one grand-niece and one grandnephew.
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| Son | J. Ira "Lairdie" Laird, Jr.+ (b. 12 June 1932, d. 30 January 2005) |
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| Father | Jay Ira Laird, Sr. (b. 14 June 1892, d. 26 April 1976) |
| Mother | Anna Elizabeth Patterson (b. 16 January 1894, d. 14 June 1984) |
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| Son | J. Ira "Jay" Laird, III+ (b. 13 August 1964, d. 2 January 2014) |
| Daughter | Jennifer L. Laird+ |
The Evening News, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Monday, 26 JUN 1961; page 5; (genealogybank.com):
Sally Krone To Be Bride
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Krone of 510 Carol St., New Cumberland, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sally Ann Krone, to J. Ira Laird, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ira Laird , of Carlise Pike, Camp Hill.
The bride-elect recei8ved a bachelor of science degree in art education from Kutztown State Teachers College. She attended Syracuse University and is teaching art in the York-Suburban Elementary Schools. She is a member of Beta Chapter of Besta Sigma Phi sorority.
Her fiancé, a graduate of Mercersburg Academy, attended Washington and Lee University and Dickinson College. He is a chartered property casualty underwriter and a corporate officer of Laid-Hagee Co.
A July wedding is planned.
The Evening News, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; 2 AUG 1961; page 2; (genealogybank.com):
Mrs. J. Ira Laird Jr., who was Miss Sally Krone before her wedding Saturday, was honored recently at a bridal shower in the home of Mrs. Ronald Simpson, Camp Hill R.D. 1. Members of Beta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, were the guests.
The Evening News, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 29 SEP 1965; pages 1 & 5; (genealogybank.com):
Picasso of the Camera Wins Prize in World Contest
J. Ira Laird Jr. of Camp Hill, handles a motion picture camera with the same authority that Picasso handles a brush.
He is the Cecil B. DeMille of the amateur camera world and his productions have merited kudos from film societies all over the globe.
Laird, who has been wielding a camera since he was knee-high to a film can, has won such coveted awards in the world of the almighty millimeter as first prize in the nature film competition of the Photographic Society of America which scrutinizes film from all over the world.
AND HIS work has been places on the same level with none other than that Shakespeare of the film, Walt Disney:
"(Laird's film) was beautifully photographed. It was a joy to watch, because you were always discovering new realms in nature itself. . .
"It is conventional in a way, because Disney has done it so often, but in parts it equaled Disney's quality . . .: That was how Kenneth Annakin, an expert on cinematic art, reacted to Laird's film, "The Work of Nature: Through the seasons," at the 25th Scottish amateur film festival back in 1963. This particular Laird creation received eight awards in nine national and international contests to date, And it's still going strong.
LAST YEAR, his film, "The Work of Nature in Florida," won a handful of awards here and abroad, and his latest work, "The Work of Nature: The Microaquatic Realm," just last week was named one of the 10 best films in the 36th annual International Cinema Competition where film aspirants from dozens of countries around the world vie for honors.
And Laird does all the work that goes into a film himself. He gets no help anywhere except in the actual processing. He's the writer, the camera man, the sound man, the narrator, the editor, the director and the producer. "I handle the whole ball of wax myself," Laird said as he sat in the office of a local insurance company where he is an executive.
"And when I'm finished, I send the film, duplicates of course, to various contests around the world."
LAIRD LEANED back in his chair, stopped for a moment as he adjusted his glasses, and added, "I'd probably never entered into international competition if my wife hadn't suggested it several years back. And I'm glad she did."
Laird's most recent trio of films have won over a dozen awards in international competition. The experts think all three are equally good, but he thinks his most recent one, "The Microaquatic Realm," is the best of the bunch.
"I shot this last film over a two-month period in Conodoguinet Creek with the aid of a medical microscope . . . and I think it's the best so far."
He said he is working on a film that will deal with all types of underwater life, from microscopic animals to whales. And he has already taken his equipment beneath the ocean's surface where he has filmed, among other things, whales.
"I'VE DESIGNED special devices for filming under water, especially for this film," he said, adding
"I've also designed a variety of gadgets for the camera, including mountings and lenses - one lense I designed was adapted for use by a large college in California,"
Laird, now in his early 30s, started producing films as an avocation, back in 1947. He got some valuable experience while attending Mercersburg Academy and Dickinson College where he filmed various sporting events.
After completing his education, he started going on various field trips where he filmed the various phenomena of nature. Over about a decade, he collected a pile of film about nature and spliced it together, cutting it down considerably into a finished product, and christened it "The Work of Nature Through the Seasons," And it won award after award.
LAIRD BELIEVES amateur film making should not be taken lightly.
"Amateurs have more time to devote to their film making than pros. And many amateur productions, because of the time element, are sometimes better than the professional's work."
He added that many Hollywood professionals take a close look at what the serious amateurs do and often get some helpful insights into new techniques and devises.
He also said amateur film making involves more chance than professional filming.
"There's an element of chance you have to take when you make a nature film. You usually have only one chance to get a particular shot - if you miss, you might never get that chance again."
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| Son | J. Ira "Jay" Laird, III+ (b. 13 August 1964, d. 2 January 2014) |
| Daughter | Jennifer L. Laird+ |
The Evening News, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Monday, 26 JUN 1961; page 5; (genealogybank.com):
Sally Krone To Be Bride
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Krone of 510 Carol St., New Cumberland, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sally Ann Krone, to J. Ira Laird, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ira Laird , of Carlise Pike, Camp Hill.
The bride-elect recei8ved a bachelor of science degree in art education from Kutztown State Teachers College. She attended Syracuse University and is teaching art in the York-Suburban Elementary Schools. She is a member of Beta Chapter of Besta Sigma Phi sorority.
Her fiancé, a graduate of Mercersburg Academy, attended Washington and Lee University and Dickinson College. He is a chartered property casualty underwriter and a corporate officer of Laid-Hagee Co.
A July wedding is planned.
The Evening News, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; 2 AUG 1961; page 2; (genealogybank.com):
Mrs. J. Ira Laird Jr., who was Miss Sally Krone before her wedding Saturday, was honored recently at a bridal shower in the home of Mrs. Ronald Simpson, Camp Hill R.D. 1. Members of Beta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, were the guests.
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| Father | J. Ira "Lairdie" Laird, Jr. (b. 12 June 1932, d. 30 January 2005) |
| Mother | Sally Ann Krone (b. 16 December 1937, d. 14 April 2007) |
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| Daughter | Brittany Marie Laird |
| Daughter | Taylor Brianna Laird |
| Daughter | Victoria Renee Laird |
| Son | Jeffrey David Laird |
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
J. "Jay" Ira Laird, III, 49, of Lemoyne died Thursday, January 02, 2014 in his home.
He was born August 13, 1964 in Harrisburg to the late J. Ira Laird, Jr. and Sally Ann Krone Laird.
Jay was a Senior Analyst for Aetna Health Insurance, Harrisburg. He was passionate about his work, in particular, working with data and maps.
You could usually find him outdoors. He enjoyed grilling, smoking meats, and cooking for his family. His most recent passions were gardening and bird watching.
Jay loved learning new things and sharing them with his family. He rarely missed an episode of Jeopardy and was always up to date with the weather and current events.
He is survived by his wife: Tammy Jo Crossley Laird; his daughters: Brittany Marie of Lykens, Taylor Brianna at home, and Victoria Renee at home; his son: Jeffrey David at home; his sister: Jennifer Laird Burke (Michael) of New Cumberland; and, his nephews: Joseph and Matthew Burke.
Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland
Harrisburg Patriot News 05 Jan 2014.
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| Daughter | Vickie Lee Johnson (b. 7 November 1952, d. 20 March 2017) |
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| Father | Richard Lee Johnson (b. 21 December 1934, d. 4 August 1983) |
| Mother | LaDonna Ruth Gaultney (b. 19 December 1936, d. 17 November 1952) |
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Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Norman D. Roach
June 18, 1933 - October 23, 2012
McCordsville – Norman D. Roach, age 79, passed away on October 23, 2012 at IU Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on June 18, 1933 in Daviess County, Indiana, he was the son of Elza and Mary (Thomas) Roach. He served in the National Guard. He married Darlene Gaultney on January 24, 1953 in Bedford, IN.
Norman worked for Summit Construction in Indianapolis as a shop manager for many years before retiring in 1999, and had previously worked at Tuttle's Orchard. He was a member or Bethel Baptist Church in Lapel, IN. He collected light houses and enjoyed gardening and fishing.
Surviving Norman are his wife, Darlene Roach of McCordsville; children, Carla Egerton of Anderson, Marla Roach of Fortville, Steven D. (Jennifer) Roach of Fortville; brother, Ronnie (Glenda) Roach of Jonesboro, AR; sisters, Shirley Williams of Olitic, Judy Figg of Elletsville; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 1 great great-greatdaughter. Preceding him in death were his parents, Elza and Mary Roach; brother, Donald Roach; and son-in-law, Jim Egerton.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Fortville. A funeral service will follow the visitation beginning at 7:00 p.m. Additional calling will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Elnora Christian Church with visitation there from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Elnora, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church, 3308 S. State Road 13, Lapel, IN 46051.
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| Mother | Shirley Darlene Gaultney (b. 24 February 1934, d. 16 December 2019) |
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| Father | Rev. Jacob Myer Hoober (b. 19 April 1852, d. 6 September 1910) |
| Mother | Christia Snyder (b. 1852, d. 28 July 1891) |
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| Son | Dr. Lyle G. Willits+ (b. 5 June 1897, d. 18 November 1973) |
| Daughter | Miriam Willits (b. 29 July 1904, d. 3 January 1989) |
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 3 OCT 1962, page 2F, Column 2:
Deaths.
MRS. WILMOT C. WILLITS.
Mrs. Lemma H. Willits, 90, of 1610 West Thirty-seventh, died today at St. Joseph hospital. She was born in Indiana. She was graduated from the conservatory of music at Iowa Wesleyan college, Mount Pleasant, Ia. Her husband, the late Wilmot C. Willits, was a physician here 35 years before his death in 1934. She was a member of the original chapter in Mount Pleasant and of the Kansas City chapter of P. E. O. She also was a member of the co-operative board of past presidents of P. E. O. King's Daughters, and St. John's Methodist church. She leaves a son, Dr. Lyle G. Willits, 1224 West Sixty-second; a daughter, Mrs. Jerome D. Alexander, Omaha; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Wallichs, Sherman Oaks, Calif., and Mrs. Armour McGee, San Fernando, Calif.; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 o'clock Friday at St. John's Methodist church; burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
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| Father | Rev. Jacob Myer Hoober (b. 19 April 1852, d. 6 September 1910) |
| Mother | Christia Snyder (b. 1852, d. 28 July 1891) |
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