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LYDICK OBITUARIES & DEATH RECORDS

 

OBITUARIES

obituaries shown in order of the date reported, earliest date first

1890 -- "Mrs. John Lydick, aged about 40 years residing near Nicholson's Mines, died Tuesday of consumption, leaving a husband and six children to mourn their loss.  Mrs. Lydick formerly lived in Middlebourne, Ohio." (From the Cambridge Jeffersonian Newspaper, Cambridge, Ohio;  Thursday, August 7, 1890)

1892 -- "William Lydick, who formerly resided in Quaker City, died at his home in Moundsville, West Virginia on the 3d inst, of typhoid pneumonia, aged about sixty years."  (From the Cambridge Jeffersonian Newspaper, Cambridge, Ohio;  Thursday, December 15, 1892)

1902 -- Hiram Carpenter Lydick:  "A Pioneer Gone -- This portion of the county was pained Sunday morning to learn of the death of H.C. Lydick this morning in an Omaha Hospital where he had been taken ten days previous for an operation upon a diseased limb.  The remains were brought to Tekamah Sunday afternoon by those of the family who were with him until the last, and taken to the Mr. and Mrs. John T. Show home, the latter being his step-daughter, where they remained until the funeral which took place from the Methodist church in this city today at 10 o'clock a.m.  Rev. John F. Poucher, of Norfolk, who was for several years pastor of the Arizona Methodist church, and a man beloved by the deceased, was called to conduct the funeral services.  The remains were laid to rest in the Tekamah cemetery." (From the Tekamah Journal, Vol. 29, No. 49, Thursday August 21, 1902.  Obituary provided courtesy of Jeff Bush, Oakland, Nebraska).

1902 -- Hiram Carpenter Lydick:  "Hiram Carpenter Lydick was born in Knox County, Ohio, May 25, 1839, and died 17 August 1902, age 63 years, 2 months, and 22 days.  He came to Jefferson County, Iowa with his parents in 1845 where his father died in a year and half after their arrival, leaving a widow and ten children.  As a youth Mr. Lydick was as ambitious and active as he was during his manhood.  He was a great aid to his widowed mother in providing for the large family, and during a long siege of illness, caused by the same trouble which resulted in his death, he hobbled around on crutches and raised a large flock of chickens to aid in the family support.  At the age of seventeen he came to Burt Co. (Nebraska).  His sister, Mrs. Mike Shafer, and her husband came in the fall of 1856 and they selected a claim nearer the river for Mr. Lydick, who followed them, arriving here in June, 1857.  He was accompanied by his brother Jonathan and a sister who stayed a year or more and kept house for them.  they crossed the state of Iowa with an ox team.  Arriving here, the deceased located, as a claim, the farm which in later years, beautifully improved, and made his home.  In 1866 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Strange, at the home of her parents in Arizona Township.  To this union was born ten children, nine of whom, William, Cora, Walter, Alvin, Samuel, James, Rose, "Jake" (H.C.), and Jay, with their mother survive him and will keep sacred his memory.  Of his six brothers and four sisters but one brother, Jonathan, and two sisters, Mrs. M. Shafer and Mrs. E.J. Sage survive him.

During the war of the rebellion (Civil War) Mr. Lydick enlisted in Co. B 2nd Nebraska Regiment.  His company was sent west to look after the warring Indians who were harassing settlers on the border and most of his service was at and near Ft. Kearney.  He was a member of Boomer Post G.A.R. of this city which organization had the funeral services in charge.  Mr. Lydick was a man of indomitable will, ambition and energy.  By industry and excellent business judgment and foresight he gathered together large properties and became a wealthy man.  In public enterprises and matters of agricultural development and advancement he was always a conspicuous figure giving of his means and time most liberally.  During all of his later years he has been prominently identified with the county and state agricultural societies and farmers' institutes.  At the time of his death he was a member of the state board of agriculture and was assigned important work at the coming state fair.  He was a good citizen, a kind and indulgent father and a devoted husband and will be missed not only in the family but in public affairs of the community.  To the energy, perseverance and courage of such pioneers as he, do we who follow later, owe much for the privileges which are now so much enjoyed.  The entire community sympathize with the bereaved family." (From an unidentified Tekamah, Nebraska area newspaper.  Obituary provided courtesy of Jeff Bush, Oakland, Nebraska).

1908 -- Mrs. Elizabeth Lydick:  "New Guilford is mourning the demise of Mrs. Elizabeth Lydick, who was found dead in bed last Wednesday morning.  she was in her seventieth year and had been an invalid for several years.  She is survived by five children.  The funeral occurred Thursday at Wilson's Chapel.  The deceased had been a consistent member of the Christian Union church for 42 years."  (From page 1, Coshocton Weekly Times, Coshocton, Ohio;  Thursday, August 13, 1908)

1913 -- "James L. Lydick, the six-year-old son of John and Gertrude Lydick, 59 Gainor Ave., died at 1:10 Monday morning after a 3 week illness of double pneumonia.  The body was shipped to Wheeling for internment in Greenwood Cemetery." (From page 5, Weekly Advocate, Newark, Ohio;  Thursday, January 23, 1913)

1914 -- John B. Lydick:  "Relatives here have received notice of the death of John B. Lydick, 79 years old, which occurred at his home in Quaker City, Ohio.  Mr. Lydick is well known in Newark, having been a prominent contractor here some years ago.  He constructed the Loudenslager mill, now the Hulshizer mill, and several other buildings in the city.  He was a veteran of the civil war and was honored by his fellow citizens at Quaker City, by being elected mayor of that place.  He leaves a widow and several children among them being Mrs. O. J. Hawkins and Mrs. Thomas Hayes, both of Newark and D. L. Lydick of Newcomerstown, Coshocton county."  (From page 5, Weekly Advocate, Newark, Ohio;  Thursday, February 12, 1914)

1924 -- Frank Lydick -- obituary published August 6, 1924 in the Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio.

1924 -- Betty Louise Lydick -- Betty Louise Lydick, nine months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Lydick of Stone Church Road, died yesterday morning at 1:30 of pneumonia.  The funeral will be held from the home this afternoon at 2 P.M. with Rev. Fields, of the First Christian Church, officiating.  Burial will be in the Stone Church cemetery. (from a clipping in an unidentified Wheeling, WV area newspaper.  Handwritten on the clipping is the date November 29, 1924, but actual date of death from death certificate was November 30, 1924.  Betty was a granddaughter to Skelton & Alcinda Lydick).

1927 -- Alice Virginia Colvig Lydick Scholtz -- "Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Hawkins of East Main Street were notified on Saturday of the death of Mrs. Joseph Scholtz which occurred at her home in Solon Mills, Ill., that morning, April 30, as the result of a two weeks' illness of grippe.

Alice Colvig Scholtz was born in Barnesville July 1, 1858 and was the daughter of J.H. and A.E. Colvig.  She lived here until her marriage to Mr. William Lydick of Quaker City and in a short time afterwards moved to Milwaukee where she resided for many years.  One daughter was born to them, Octa Lydick, who died several years ago.  In 1913 she was married to Mr. Joseph Scholtz who with two stepsons and one step-daughter survives her.  She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Fred Redford, Milwaukee, Mrs. George Quill, Jersey City, New Jersey and Mrs. E.S. Hawkins of Barnesville.

Mrs. Scholtz was a life-long member of the Christian Church and also active in the Woman's Relief Corps, Red Cross and the Y.W.C.A.  She was the first single girl to join the Rebekah lodge in this state.

Funeral was held at Solon Mills on Tuesday and the remains were taken to Milwaukee for burial.  On account of sickness, Mrs. Hawkins could not attend the funeral." (From an unidentified newspaper, 1927, probably Barnesville, Ohio)

1928 -- Wilson Lydick -- age 63, cemetery Wilson Chapel.  obituary published March 23, 1928 in the Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio.

1931-32 -- S.D. Lydick, Enoch John Criswell, Charles Harris:  "It is with grave reverence we attribute these lines to the memory of our comrades, which the Grim Reaper has chosen from our group since our last reunion and claimed:

S.D. Lydick, son of Josiah Lydick and Margret Richmond Lydick, born March 20, 1857, departed this life October 7, 1931 in his seventy-fifth year of age.  He was married 18__, his wife preceding him to the grave several years ago.  Surviving him are three sons and three daughters, Carl, Vane and Howard of Wheeling; Mrs. Grace Toppin, Mansfield, Ohio; Mrs. Frank Teeman, Dallas (WV); and Mrs. Harry Graham, Wheeling.  Also two brothers, John Lydick of Canton, Ohio and Everrett Lydick, Sedalia, Missouri, and a host of relatives and friends.

He was founder and organizer of Lydick reunions in 1928, and his spirit will ever remain in our midst.  His earnest endeavor and resolute courage held the body together, which last year was the largest attended reunion of this group of Lydicks.

Enoch John Criswell, son of Margret Standiford Criswell and Jas. Criswell born April 19, 1875 was called from the home of his sister Mrs. Jas. Mellon, February 23, 1932.  Left to mourn his leave are two sisters Mrs. Mary McGonigal Shinston, and Mrs. Jennie Mellon, Loudersville, and many relatives and friends.  It is not willed that we shall know our time of going, but it was a shock to all to know Enoch had been chosen from our group so soon.  He was in his fifty-eighth year.

Charles Harris, son of Samuel Harris and Mary Allen-Harris* born January 20, 1884 called from this life June 15, 1932.  Surviving him are his wife, two daughters, his aged father, three brothers and two sisters (his mother died several years ago), and numerous friends and relatives.

The entire group feels these losses and extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved families." (from a reading given at the 1932 Lydick Reunion at Alliance, Ohio)

*Website correction/information note from J.E. Dalton -- Charles McClure Harris was the son of Samuel Harris and Mary Elizabeth Richmond.  One of his daughters was Alda Louise Harris.

 

1933 -- Martha Lydick-Wilson, Raymond Standiford:

"Martha Lydick-Wilson, daughter of Samuel Lydick and Nancy Standiford Lydick died at her home in Moundsville in her 59th year of age.  She was married to Harry Wilson, June, 1894.  To this union four children were born:  Mr. Thomas Wilson, Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Nelle and Charles, all of Moundsville.  Mrs. Wilson possessed a very charitable and pleasant disposition and was especially known by her work of charity among the poor and needy.  Besides her husband and children hosts of friends and relatives mourn her passing.

Raymond Standiford, son of Joseph and Sophia Standiford, passed away at the Glendale Hospital, in his 23rd years, February 23, 1933.  Raymond was a very pleasant young man and greatly and sadly missed by all.  Surviving him are his parents, one brother, Joseph, and four sisters:  Mrs. Harrison Chambers, Mrs. Roy Rine, Mrs. Ruth Holmes, and Adda at home." (from a reading given at the 1933 Lydick reunion at Minerva, Ohio).

 

1936 -- Samuel Harris* -- "Samuel Harris, retired county farmer and Civil War veteran, dead.  Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon for Samuel Harris, one of Marshall County's Civil War veterans, who died Thursday evening at his home on Fork Ridge at the age of 89.

Brief services will be conducted at the late home at 1:30 o'clock Monday, followed by additional services at the Fork Ridge Christian Church at 2 o'clock.

Rev. R.J. McCoy, and Rev. O.J. Howearth will officiate.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Earl Francis Post No. 3 American Legion, will conduct ritualistic services at the grave.

Mr. Harris, prominent retired farmer and member of one of the county's oldest families, died following a brief illness of pneumonia.

It is believed he was the last surviving member of the gallant 12th West Virginia infantry.  He enlisted in Company C., 12th Infantry, in 1862 and served to the end of the war.  He participated in the battles of Fort Gregg, Gettysburg and Cedar Creek.

Mr. Harris was the son of the late Uriah and Mary Ann Lydick Harris.  He had, with the exception of the years spent in the army, lived his entire life on Fork Ridge.  He was a member of the Fork Ridge Christian Church and of Caldwell post of the G.A.R.

He is survived by four sons, Oscar L., Isaac E., John R., and James A. Harris, all of Fork Ridge, and a brother, Sheridan Harris, of this city.  Twenty-five grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren also survive." (from an unidentified newspaper clipping, possibly the Moundsville Echo,  estimated January, 1936).

* Website information note from J.E. Dalton -- Samuel's date of death was January 2, 1936.

 

Josiah Everett Lydick -- "Josiah Everett Lydick, well known Sedalian and veteran M-K-T engineer, died at his home, 500 East Fifth Street, about 3 o'clock this morning.

Mr. Lydick became ill last March with the flu.  Resulting complications prevented the return of his usual good health.  Recently though he spent two weeks at the company hospital, Parsons, Kansas, returning last Thursday feeling fine.  Saturday a change came.  He became seriously ill and his condition grew critical, although relatives and friends did not believe death was so near.

Mr. Lydick was born in Glen Easton, W. Va., October 20 1863, a son of Margaret Goshorn and Jesse J. Lydick.  After the war the family moved into Ohio where the son attended school, the father operating an elevator business.  It was there that Mr. Lydick became interested in engineering.

The father sold out the elevator business and moved to a farm near Parsons, Kansas where the son completed his school course.  At the age of seventeen he entered the employ of the MK-T as a time-keeper.

In the Katy Magazine of October, 1935, the cover page carried a full page picture of Engineer Lydick in an engine cab and an article referring to his career said in part:  "The Katy had hardly entered the second decade of its existence when J.E. Lydick, then a mere youth, went to work on one of our section gangs.  It was agreeable work for this strong young man but he had a 'hankering,' as he said, to run one of those engines he saw passing every day.  He figured if he could get work in the shops at Parsons he would find a way to learn about locomotives.  He applied and was given a job as stationary fireman.  A little while later he was stationary engineer.  That was in 1884."

Mr. Lydick four years later became a locomotive fireman and for a period had runs on the old Cherokee and Sedalia divisions.  He was promoted to engineer and remained actively so engaged until his retirement.  He was then the ranking engineer in point of seniority on the St. Louis division.

On February 17, 1885, Mr. Lydick was married to Mary Elizabeth Payne, at Parsons.  She died in Sedalia March 29, 1907.  To this union three daughters were born, Miss Loretta Lydick and Mrs. C.A. Jenkins, Sedalia, and Mrs. O.R. Pregge, Centralia.

Fifteen years after Mrs. Lydick's death, Mr. Lydick married Mrs. Laura Crump, of Jonesburg, Missouri, who survives him.  He also leaves three grandson, Charles, Edward and Tom Jenkins, Sedalia.

Mr. Lydick was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.  He was a man who stood high in the esteem and respect of his employers, co-employees and his friends.  His word was as good as his bond and he was noted for honesty and uprightness in all his affairs.

The body will remain at the McLaughlin funeral chapel where it was taken until after the funeral services which will be at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon." (from an unidentified newspaper, probably from Sedalia, Missouri.  date unknown)

 

1935 -- John W. Lydick -- obituary published January 14, 1935 in the Massillon Independent newspaper, Ohio.

 

1942 -- Skelton Roger Lydick (S.R. Lydick) -- "Retired Marshall County Educator Dies Early Thursday.  In the Crider funeral home, Elm Grove, Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, funeral services are to be held for S. R. Lydick, retired Marshall county educator, who succumbed to an illness Thursday morning at 3 o'clock at his home, Stone Church road, Elm Grove.

The Rev. W.E. Ferrell, minister at the Elm Grove Christian Church, and the Rev. C.S. DeBarr, pastor of the Methodist Church at Glendale, will be the officiating clergymen.  Interment is to be made in Dallas cemetery, Marshall county.

Born at Glen Easton, Marshall county, May 6, 1871, a son of Levi and Elizabeth Standiford Lydick, he was educated in the New Bethel school and West Liberty State Normal college.

he had taught in the Marshall county schools over 40 years prior to his retirement in 1940.

A former resident of Fork Ridge, Marshall county, Mr. Lydick had made his home on Stone Church Road for the past 22 years.

Surviving are his wife, Alcinda Briggs Lydick; four sons, Willis s. Lydick, at home, A. Lyle Lydick of Elm Grove, Arley D. Lydick of Columbus, Ohio, Harry M. Lydick of Buckhannon, W. Va.; three daughters, Mrs. W.R. Kimmins of Dallas (WV), Mrs. Francis Huch of Wheeling, Miss Wilma E. Lydick, at home; one brother, S.M. Lydick of Glen Easton, and 12 grandchildren." (from an unidentified Marshall County, WV newspaper.  date of death was Sept. 10, 1942).

 

1951 -- Willis S. Lydick -- "Willis S. Lydick, well known farmer of the Dallas Pike, Ohio County, died this morning at 7:05 o'clock in his home following nine months illness.

Son of S.R. and Allie Briggs Lydick, he was born on Fork Ridge, Marshall county, September 7, 1900.  He was a member of the Dallas Presbyterian church, an elder in the church and a director of the Ohio county Farm Bureau.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edith Parson Lydick; three daughters, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Allie Briggs Lydick, Moundsville; three brothers, Lyle Lydick, Elm Grove, Arlie Lydick, Powell, Ohio, and Harry Lydick, Weston, W.Va.; three sisters, Mrs. John Denis, Moundsville, Mrs. Willis Kimmins, Dallas, W.Va., and Mrs. Francis Huch, Bethlehem, Wheeling.

Friends are being received at Kepner's, 107 Key Ave., Elm Grove.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete." (from an unidentified Marshall County, WV newspaper, May 19, 1951, page 11).

 

1953 -- Homer J. Lydick -- Age 71, cemetery State Street.  Father Denton Lydick, mother Ida Johnson Lydick, spouse Anna L. Mercer.  obituary published August 4, 1953, Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio.

 

1957 -- Lena Chance Lydick -- Age 76, cemetery West Lawn.  Father Charles Chance, mother Rose Warden Chance.  obituary published April 24, 1957, Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio.

 

1963 -- Alcinda Ellen Briggs Lydick -- "Mrs. Allie E. Lydick, 91, of Sherrard, died at 1:30 a.m., Tuesday, following a lengthy illness.  Born in Marshall County, December 6, 1871, a daughter of David and Alvilda Talbert Briggs, she had taught school in her early life.  she was a former resident of RD 3, Stone Church Rd., Elm Grove, and was a member of the First Christian Church of Moundsville and the Fairview Farm Women's Club.  Mrs. Lydick was a great-great-niece of Lewis Wetzel, pioneer Indian scout.  Her husband, Skelton Lydick, died in 1942.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John Denis of Sherrard, Mrs. W.R. Kimmins, Dallas, Mrs. F.J. Huch, Bethlehem; three sons, Lyle of Mt. Olivet, Arlie of Byesville, Ohio, Harry M., of Gainesville, Fla.; a brother, E.M. Briggs, of Moundsville; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Lilley of Moundsville and Mrs. Della Stanford of Glen Easton, W.Va.; 16 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.  Friends are being received at Kepner's, 107 Key Ave., Elm Grove, where services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Andrew Laney of the First Christian Church, Moundsville, will officiate.  Interment in Dallas Cemetery."  (from an unidentified Marshall County, WV newspaper.  date of death Nov. 5, 1963).

1971 -- "Merrell Tufford --   Newcomerstown --  Merrell Tufford, 69, formerly of here and Dayton, died Wednesday in Tucson, Arizona.  Born April 30, 1901, in Newcomerstown, he was a son of John and Cora Mereley Tufford.  His wife, the former Frances Lydick, died December 14, 1965.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Azula Driggs, Columbus; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren.  Graveside services in charge of the Rev. John Benson will be held at East State Street Cemetery at 1 p.m. Saturday.  Friends may call at Addy Funeral Home here from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday."  (From Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio;  Thursday, March 4, 1971).

1971 -- Albert Lyle Lydick -- "Albert Lyle Lydick, 69, of Keystone Heights, Fla., died Sunday at Gainesville Hospital, Gainesville, Fla.  He was born in Marshall County on Aug. 31, 1902, the son of Skelton R. and Alcinda Briggs Lydick.  He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church of Keystone Heights; the Odd Fellows Lodge of Triadelphia; and was a retired postal worker.  He is survived by his widow, Gertrude Armstrong Lydick; one daughter, __* of Chicago, Ill.; two sons, __* of Wheatridge, Colo., and __* of Largo, Fla.; two brothers, Harry of Gainesville and Arlie of Byesville, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Kimmins of Dallas, W.Va., Mrs. Geneva Huch of Wheeling , and Mrs. Wilma Denis of Byesville; and 11 grandchildren.  Friends received at Kepner Funeral Home, Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.  Services there Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. R. Howard McCuen Jr. officiating.  Interment in Stone Church Cemetery." (from an unidentified newspaper.  date of death, Dec. 19, 1971).

*Living, not disclosed.

 

1981 -- Edith Hazel Parsons Lydick -- "Edith Hazel Parsons Lydick, 75, of 35 13th St., Wheeling (WV), died Saturday.  She was a member and deaconess at Island Christian church and a retired school teacher with the Ohio County Schools.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis S. Lydick, in 1950.  Surviving are three daughters, __* and __* , both at home, and __* of Elm Grove; two sisters, Mildred Winters of Wheeling, and Isabel Bell of Chester; two grandchildren.  Friends received at the Kepner Funeral Home, 1308 Chapline St., Wheeling, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.  Interment in Mt. View Cemetery, Dallas, W.Va." (from an unidentified West Virginia newspaper, 1981.  date of death, January 17, 1981).

*Living, not disclosed.

 

 

1982 -- Gertrude Emma Armstrong Lydick -- "Gertrude A. Lydick, 78, Treasure Island (Fla.), died Sunday, April 11, 1982.  Mrs. Lydick was born in Ohio County, W.Va. and came here nine years ago from Keystone Heights.  She was a Presbyterian.  She is survived by two sons, __* of Belleair, and __* of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; a daughter, __* of Strongsville, Ohio; two brothers, Eugene Armstrong of Defiance, Ohio, and Alvin Armstrong of Elm Grove, W.Va.; a sister, Pearl Orr of Elm Grove; 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.  Baynard-Thompson Beach Memorial Chapel is in charge." (from an unidentified Pinellas County, Fla. newspaper, April, 1982).

*Living, not disclosed.

 

1984 -- Kenneth E. Lydick -- obituary published September 4, 1984, Massillon Independent newspaper, Ohio.

 

1990 -- Francis J. "Tat" Huch -- "S. WHEELING CAFE OWNER HUCH DIES -- Francis J. "Tat" Huch, owner/operator of the Huch Cafe in South Wheeling, died Friday in Wheeling Hospital, at the age of 81.

A resident of Wheeling, he was born May 27, 1909, in Wheeling, son of the late Frank and Anna Burkle Huch.

He was a member of St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Wheeling, and a Navy veteran of World War II.

He also was a member of American Legion Post 1; Wheeling Eagles Aerie 344; the Kain Club and AARP Chapter 2481.

Surviving are his wife, Geneva Lydick Huch; a son __* of Wheeling; a sister, June Doman of Triadelphia; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Friends received noon-3 and 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Kepner Funeral Home, Wheeling.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Wheeling, with the Rev. Dean Borgmeyer as celebrant.  Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.  Christian wake services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday." (from an unidentified Wheeling area newspaper, about 1990).

*Living, not disclosed.

 

1988 -- Harry M. Lydick -- Harry M. Lydick, 76, of Georgetown died May 3 in Austin.

A memorial service for Lydick was held May 6 in the First Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, with the Reverend Jim Mahon officiating.  Burial was in Dallas, West Virginia.

Lydick was born January 3, 1912 in Marshall County, West Virginia, the son of Skelton Roger and Alcinda Briggs Lydick.  He was married to _____*.  His wife, of Georgetown, survives him.

Lydick, formerly of Tallahassee, Florida, had lived in Georgetown for six months.  He was a retired vocational/agriculture teacher who had taught in public schools in West Virginia and Florida.

He was formerly associated with the soil conservation service in West Virginia.

He received his American Farmer degree from F.F.A. at the national F.F.A. convention in Kansas City in 1977.

In addition to his wife, Lydick is survived by a son ____* of Dallas; three daughters, ____* of Georgetown, ___* of Gainesville and ___* of Tallahassee, Florida; a brother, Arlie D. Lydick of Ohio; three sisters, Wilma Denis, Geneva Huch and Lillie Kimmins, all of Wheeling, West Virginia; nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. (from an unidentified Georgetown, Texas area newspaper, 1988).

*Living, not disclosed.

 

2001 -- Geneva Mae Lydick Huch, 91, of Petroplus Towers, Wheeling, formerly of South Wheeling, died Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling.  She was born September 30, 1909, in Glen Easton, W. Va.

She was the daughter of the late Skelton R. and Alcinda E. Briggs Lydick.  She was a Catholic by faith and a former volunteer for Meals On Wheels.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis J. Huch in 1990; four brothers, Willis, Lyle, Arlie and Harry; and two sisters, Wilma Denis and Lillie Kimmins.

Surviving are a son, Francis R. Huch and his wife, ___*; four grandsons (living, names not disclosed); three granddaughters (living, names not disclosed); 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation.  Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. H. Joseph Wilhelm as celebrant.  Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.  Memorial contributions may be made to:  Meals on Wheels, 3536 Eoff St., Wheeling, W. Va., 26003.

Arrangements are by Kepner Funeral Home, 36th and Jacob streets, South Wheeling.  (from an unidentified Wheeling area newspaper, February, 2001; clipping submitted by the Huch family).

 

2005 -- Francis Roger (Tat) Huch, 73, of Wheeling WV, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at his home surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Wheeling WV on January 11, 1932, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Geneva Lydick Huch.
Francis was a graduate of Wheeling High School and the University of Louisville, Louisville KY. He retired as a Commander in the United States Navel Reserve in 1977. He was a retired Maintenance and Facilities Engineer with J. I. Case Co., Burlington, Iowa and a active member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church where he cooked fish at the Friday fish fries and served on the funeral luncheon committee. Francis volunteered for Wheeling Hospital and received the Kenneth J. Pickering Award as Volunteer of the Year for 2001. He also received the Thomas A. Kolibash Jr. Award for Volunteer in Pharmacy for 2000. He was a master at crossword puzzles, a wonderful punster, and enjoyed gardening and walking his loyal dog Romeo.
In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his aunt, June Doman.
Surviving are his loving wife of 51 years, ___* Huch; three daughters (living, names not disclosed); four sons (living, names not disclosed); 17 grandchildren. Francis was the brother in law to Theresa and William Pockl.
Friends will be received on Friday, July 8, 2005 at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Vigil services will be held Friday evening at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 11 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elm Grove. Interment in Mt Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Foundation, Pogue Run Road, Wheeling WV 26003 or Valley Hospice, 98 E. Cove Ave, Wheeling WV 26003. (from Almeyer Funeral Homes website, www.altmeyer.com).

*Living, not disclosed.

 

 

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