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Catherine Stouffer was born in 1884 in Ohio. She died on 30 December 1889 in Ohio.

Orville Simon Cullar was born on 16 December 1900 in Mahoning Co., OH; son of Noah and Cora (Ziegler) Cullar. He married Lois V. Stouffer, daughter of John C. Stouffer and Hannah Alivia Bauman, on 2 December 1925. Orville Simon Cullar died on 29 September 1977 in Salem, Columbiana Co., OH,

Carol Margaret Cullar was born on 5 July 1928 in Salem, Columbiana Co., OH. She married Raymond Carl Taylor on 16 August 1949. She died on 14 February 2019 in Columbiana Co., OH,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Carol Taylor, 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 14 with her loving family at her side.

Mrs. Taylor was born on July 5, 1928, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of Orville and Lois (Stouffer) Cullar. She married Raymond C. Taylor on August 16, 1949, and together they would raise three children.

Carol was a long time member and organist at the Leetonia Mennonite Church. She enjoyed cooking and sewing, but her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends. Carol liked to watch game shows, especially The Family Feud and Cash Cab.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her children L. Royce of Nashville, TN, Lyle (Suzanne Picinich) of Youngstown, and Cindy (Tracy) Schultz of Columbia, SC; ten grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond who passed January 1, 2013, and an infant great-grandson Noah.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 18 at 12:00 PM at Leetonia Mennonite Church, 764 Columbia St., Leetonia, Ohio, 44431.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday from 11am-12pm, at the church.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.

She was buried in February 2019 in Columbiana Cemetery, Columbiana, Columbiana Co., OH, Findagrave #196867533.

Raymond Carl Taylor was born on 5 May 1928 in Greenford, Mahoning Co., OH; son of William E. and Edith Merle (Charlton) Taylor. He married Carol Margaret Cullar, daughter of Orville Simon Cullar and Lois V. Stouffer, on 16 August 1949. Raymond Carl Taylor died on 1 January 2013 in Boardman, Mahoning Co., OH,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

BOARDMAN- Raymond C. Taylor, 84, of Columbiana, passed away at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Boardman on January 1 with his family at his bedside.

Raymond was born on May 5, 1928 in Greenford, the son of William and Edith (Charlton) Taylor. He was the eldest of nine children.

A graduate of Fairfield Central High School, Raymond joined the Army Air Force in 1946. He served in occupied Japan after WWII as Staff Sargent and later earned the title Air Traffic Controller before being honorably discharged in 1952.

On August 16, 1949, Raymond married the former Carol Cullar. He was a longtime member of Leetonia Mennonite Church and served as lay minister for the former Hope Mennonite Church in Columbiana. He also served as an elder of Leetonia Mennonite Church.

Mr. Taylor was an active member of the Columbiana American Legion post #290. He was post commander in 1993 and was the chaplain for many years at this and other posts. He was a lifetime member of the honor guard and presented many flags to widows after military services over the years. He was very proud of his country and would often be called upon to sing the National Anthem at public events.

Raymond worked as an operating engineer, working out of Mahoning County local #66 for over 40 years. He specialized in heavy crane operation. He also would work as a Salvation Army bell ringer and was the voice of the Columbiana Street Fair. One of his favorite jobs was as Santa Claus, which he did for over 25 years, for whoever needed a visit from Santa.

Raymond leaves to cherish his precious memory, his wife, Carol; a son, Lynn Royce of Nashville, TN; a son, Lyle (Suzanne Picinich) of Youngstown; a daughter, Cindy (Tracy) Schultz of Irmo, SC; 10 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters, Lois Sauerwein, Eileen (Donald) Leffel, and Linda Van Dyk, all of Columbiana; a sister, Marilyn (Dallas) Gallagher of Lisbon; a brother, Arlen (Jeanne) of FL; and brothers Randall (Ellen) and Dale(Barbara), both of Columbiana.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leon Taylor, in 2012.

Interment will be in Columbiana Cemetery. Following the committal service at the Columbiana Cemetery Chapel where a military honor service will be conducted by American Legion Benjamin Firestone Post 290 of Columbiana.

He was buried in January 2013 in Columbiana Cemetery, Columbiana, Columbiana Co., OH, Findagrave #103145773.

Catharine "Kate" Donelson was born on 28 March 1831 in Pennsylvania; daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Brode) Donelson.¹ She died on 16 September 1898 in Ashland Co., OH.

She was buried in September 1898 in Jeromesville Cemetery, Jeromesville, Ashland Co., OH, Findagrave #66181382.

Jacob Clippinger was born on 10 April 1858 in Fulton Co., PA.¹ He married Rhoda Ann Hollinger after June 1883; Rhoda was first married to Solomon Garn (1841-1883) and had a son, Ammanous Thomas Garn (1865-1941.) He died on 27 October 1931 in Ashland Co., OH.

He was buried in October 1931 in Bethel Cemetery, Jeromesville, Ashland Co., OH, Findagrave #175926920.

Rhoda Ann Hollinger was born on 26 October 1846 in Jeromesville, Ashland Co., OH; daughter of Jacob and Sarah M. (Brown) Hollinger. She married Jacob Clippinger, son of Pvt. James Kirkpatrick Clippinger and Catharine "Kate" Donelson, after June 1883; Rhoda was first married to Solomon Garn (1841-1883) and had a son, Ammanous Thomas Garn (1865-1941.) Rhoda Ann Hollinger died on 23 August 1938 in Stark Co., OH.

William L. Clippinger was born in 1889. He died in 1961.

He was buried in 1961 in North Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Stark Co., OH, Findagrave #75753160.

Blanche M. Stoner was born in 1891; daughter of Henry N. and Susan (Gaber) Stoner. She died in 1957.

She was buried in 1957 in North Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Stark Co., OH, Findagrave #75753159.

Mary Belle Clippinger was born on 8 March 1857 in Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 3 February 1900.

She was buried in February 1900 in Saint John Lutheran Cemetery, Summerhill, Cambria Co., PA, Findagrave #173721651.

Emma Virginia Clippinger was born about April 1860 in Fulton Co., PA.¹

McClellan Clippinger was born about 1862 in Pennsylvania.¹

Elizabeth Clippinger was born about 1864 in Pennsylvania.¹

William Clippinger was born about 1866 in Pennsylvania.¹

Edgar Clippinger was born about 1868 in Pennsylvania.¹

Charles Wesley Smith was born in 1855; son of Dr. Andrew and Elizabeth (Pheasant) Smith. He died in 1917.

He was buried in 1917 in Saint John Lutheran Cemetery, Summerhill, Cambria Co., PA, Findagrave #173721664.

Mary Odessa Smith was born on 7 July 1881. She died on 14 February 1947 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA.

Gertrude E. Smith married Wilson Gates on 1 December 1896 in Blair Co., PA.

Wilson Gates married Gertrude E. Smith, daughter of Charles Wesley Smith and Mary Belle Clippinger, on 1 December 1896 in Blair Co., PA.

Blair Levi Gates was born on 15 August 1924 in St. Clairsville, Bedford Co., PA. He married Catherine LaVerne Price in September 1950 in Cumberland Co., PA, He died on 13 November 1978 in Cumberland Co., PA.

He was buried in November 1978 in Bedford County Memorial Park, Bedford, Bedford Co., PA, Findagrave #66476297.

Blair Levi Gates lived in 1942 in St. Clairsville, Bedford Co., PA. He began military service on 10 May 1943 in Altoona, Blair Co., PA, WW II service, U.S. Army, discharged 26 JAN 1944, and a second enlistment from 25 AUG to 29 OCT 1945, per Pennsylvania WW II Compensation record (Ancestry.com).

Catherine LaVerne Price was born on 23 December 1923; daughter of David Lloyd and Ada Margaret (Dunkle) Price. She married Blair Levi Gates, son of Wilson Gates and Gertrude E. Smith, in September 1950 in Cumberland Co., PA, Catherine LaVerne Price died on 29 June 2007

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Catherine L. Gates, 83, of Bedford, died at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born in Bedford, a daughter of David L. and Ada Margaret Dunkle Price. She was married to Blair Gates and he preceded her in death on November 13, 1978. She is survived by the following family, a son, Larry Gates and companion Kim Dunkle Hillegass of Bedford; two daughters, Cheryl widow of Jerry Bussard of Everett and Judy wife of Wayne Allen of Alum Bank, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two sisters; Ellen widow of Gilbert Hahn, Dorothy Jean widow of Robert Weyant, one brother Bernard married to the former Roxy Barnes. She was preceded in death by a grandson Jimmy Howsare, a niece: Donna Leo, three brothers: Donald, Frederick, and Earl Price, and an infant brother Kenneth.

She was buried in July 2007 in Bedford County Memorial Park, Bedford, Bedford Co., PA, Findagrave #20226951.

Louise Marie Phillips was born on 6 May 1924 in Fredericktown, Knox Co., OH.¹ She married Leland Lavern Hoops in 1943; Peggy remarried to John L. Fuller 12 DEC 1987 at El Paso Co., TX. She and Leland Lavern Hoops were divorced in August 1981 in Orange Co., CA. She died on 15 September 2005 in Buckhannon, Upshur Co., WV.

She was buried in September 2005 in Cutright Chapel Cemetery, Tallmansville, Upshur Co., WV, Findagrave #47668653.

Leland Lavern Hoops was born on 19 May 1923 in Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI. He married Louise Marie Phillips, daughter of Laurin Armstrong Phillips and Ruth Deolny Larimore, in 1943; Peggy remarried to John L. Fuller 12 DEC 1987 at El Paso Co., TX. Leland Lavern Hoops and Louise Marie Phillips were divorced in August 1981 in Orange Co., CA. He died on 29 August 2006 in Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK.

He was buried in September 2006 in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, Findagrave #52233496.

Nancy Louise Hoops was born on 20 May 1944 in Wauseon, Fulton Co., OH. She married Vernon Ward Jackson, Jr., on 1 November 1964 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. She died on 17 October 2023

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Nancy Louise Jackson, a beloved mother, devoted Navy wife and cherished grandmother, passed away on October 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wauseon, OH to the late Leland and Louise Hoops, Nancy grew up in Huntington Beach, CA alongside her four siblings.

Nancy was a graduate of Phineas Banning Senior High School in 1962 and went on to study at Anderson College in Long Beach, CA. On November 1, 1964, she married the love of her life, Vernon Ward Jackson, Jr, who preceded her in death on June 3, 2008. Together, they created a loving family where Nancy was the dedicated anchor of their Navy family. With 29 years of service, they were stationed in various locations, including Okinawa, Japan, Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA. They finished their time with the Navy at Purdue University ROTC and settled into civilian life in West Lafayette, IN. Nancy was loved and admired for her ability to create a sense of home for those she served in various capacities in the Purdue Residence Halls.

Nancy was a woman of strong faith and extended the love of Jesus to all she came across including her family, church friends, the nurses in the hospital, and the teller at the grocery store. Her kindness and compassion were evident in every area of her life. Her love extended to her involvement in supporting various ministries such as Compassion International and With Love From Jesus as she so enjoyed impacting those in need whether through words or practical gifts.

Nancy's greatest joys in life were her family and her role as a grandmother. She leaves behind two children; six grandchildren; and three siblings. Her family was a source of immense pride and happiness, and she cherished every moment spent with them. Her warm smile, caring spirit, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

There will be two memorial services held in honor of Nancy; one in North Carolina and one in Indiana.

Visitation will be from 10:30-11:30 AM (family only at 10 AM) on Saturday, October 21, 2023 with funeral service from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM at Shepherds Church, 6051 Tryon Road, Cary, NC 27518. Family will receive friends from 4:00-4:30 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Traders Point Christian Church, 6590 S Indianapolis Road, Whitestown, IN 46075. Celebration of life will be at 5:30 PM. Graveside service will be at 11 AM on October 24, 2023 at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 W 350 N, West Lafayette, IN 47906.

She was buried in October 2023 in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, Findagrave #238794880.

Vernon Ward Jackson, Jr., was born on 8 May 1945 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN; son of Vernon Ward and Florence M. (Harvey) Jackson. He married Nancy Louise Hoops, daughter of Leland Lavern Hoops and Louise Marie Phillips, on 1 November 1964 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. Vernon Ward Jackson, Jr., died on 3 June 2008 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Vernon W. Jackson Jr., 63, of West Lafayette, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born May 8, 1945, in Anderson, he was the son of the late Vernon W. Sr. and Florence M. Harvey Jackson. He graduated from Purdue University and had lived in West Lafayette for the past 22 years.

He married Nancy L. Hoops on Nov. 1, 1964, in Long Beach, Calif., and she survives.

Mr. Jackson retired from the Navy in 1992, after serving for 29 years. He then became the manager of Follett's Book Store.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, American Legion, John Purdue Club and Purdue Alumni Association.

He enjoyed yard work, and Purdue football and basketball.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Vern Jackson III (wife: Kristi) of Zionsville; a daughter, Karen L. Doidge (husband: Dennis) of Apex, N.C.; a brother, Jim H. Jackson of Erie, Pa; and two sisters, Darlene Freeman (husband: Don) of Springfield, Mo., and Mary Sterrett of Anderson. Surviving are 6 grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa and Jonathan Doidge and Taylor, Madison and Jacob Ward Jackson. He was a Purdue football and basketball season ticket holder for 22 years.

Published in Lafayette, Indiana Journal & Courier.

He was buried in June 2008 in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, Findagrave #27431720.

Vernon Ward Jackson, Jr., began military service in 1963 Vietnam War era service, U.S. Navy, 29 years of service.