Memories that Matter
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Kathy Pinna:
Donald Madden was an actor, known for 1776 (1972), The United States Steel Hour (1953) and Play of the Week (1959). He died on January 22, 1983 in Central Islip, Suffolk, New York at the age of 49.
He was an acclaimed stage actor whose major credits include the title role in Hamlet, setting a record of 113 consecutive performances; Sergius in Arms and The Man; and several seasons with the Joseph Papp Shakespeare Festival.
Donald was nominated for Broadway's 1967 Tony Award as Best Actor (Dramatic) for Peter Shaffer's "Black Comedy".
"1776" (1972) was the only theatrically released film he made: He was one of the few actors in the film version of "1776" who did not portray his role on Broadway. Also, his solo song in "1776" was cut from the theatrical version and was not restored until the DVD release in 1992 and his solo song was not included on the soundtrack album.
Donald played the same character in two versions of "U.S. Steel Hour" "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals" in 1956 and 1963.
Sharon Rekush:
"South Sask. Regiment company D took out an early morning raid while still under the cover of darkness on a long German trench which was heavily fortified. Private John Wathen reported that his best friend Mack was killed instantly by shrapnel just 3 or 4 feet away from him. He described the raid on the Germans as very frightening as shells and bullets were flying everywhere. He described how he tried to drag the injured to safety. He Also said that he knew for sure that his friend Mack Stawnychka was carrying letters and snaps from home (Canada) when he fell."
Deanna Lloyd:
Richard was very active with his local church. Always participated in church activities and assisted in making food for the church. He enjoyed spending time with his children and girlfriend. Very good neighbor and friend. Nobody had anything bad to say about him. Very caring and fun to be around. Enjoyed life and made sure his kids were taken care of even if he went without. He enjoyed cooking all types of Italian food. He also enjoyed taking care of other people and teaching his kids the importance of being kind. He enjoyed washing his minivan he loved so much and taking care of the pool and garden. He was very outgoing. Loved listening to 97.9x.
Frank X Aceves Jr:
Gus was my maternal grandfather. I am Frankie Jr. I was nine when he passed away. His daughter, Melba Joan Aceves, was my mother and she went to be with the Lord on 9/4/2018. I remember meeting my grandfather a few times when our family drove to Florida from California. Sadly, I don't remember much. I do remember my mother cried a lot when he died. As his grandson, I am 64 years old, and I am in ill health with stage IV metastatic pancreatic cancer undergoing targeted immunotherapy. I am in Danville, California. I am writing this just to provide a little family info for any family or friends who might be interested. Gus' great grandchildren, my children, are Christopher Andrew Aceves and Sofia Colleen Aceves. Christopher moved to NYC in March of 2021 to pursue his career in musical theatre and Sofia graduated from UCSB in June of 2023. She currently works in my business as a marketing coordinator. I am a financial advisor with my own private practice.
I wish I got to know my grandfather better. I have many photos of him and I have the folded flag from his military funeral. May he rest in eternal peace.
Jan Robertson:
John was my baby brother. After John graduated he spent the summer with me in Minneapolis and after he returned to Ivanhoe he would visit me. We had a good relationship. We would go shopping, go to antique stores near Ivanhoe, casino by Pipestone, and just visiting, etc. I would talk to him everyday. I miss John and love him. I wish he was still with us. May God be kind to his soul, RIP.
Richard Cobb:
Brother - Joe was my brother who took his life in December 1972. I still greatly miss him to this day. He was a Doctor of Physiology for the University of Oregon where he got his PHD. He received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University in 1956. He went through very difficult times as he went to psychiatrists for many years. I believe he would be alive today if he had access to the medications now available for his bi-polar personality. He was 10 years older than me, but we definitely had a strong connection. I love and miss him greatly.
Jo Ann Farris:
Dr. James Russell Murphree, Sr., age 76, of Ozark, died Monday evening, October 17, 2011, in Dale Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 20, 2011, from Ozark Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Steve King, Reverend Bill Hix, and Reverend Greg Aman officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends Wednesday at the funeral home from 5:00 P. M. until 7:00 P. M.
Dr. Murphree was born September 30, 1935 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Eony Russell Murphree and Elma Scarborough Murphree. He grew up in Prattville, Alabama, graduated from Autauga County High School in 1953, from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in 1957, and from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1960. He practiced dentistry for 51 years, was a member of the American Dental Association, the Alabama Dental Association, a past member of the Academy of General Dentistry, was a member and served as a past President of the Third District Dental Society. Dr. Murphree was a member of Ozark Baptist Church and the Coed I-A Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Ozark Jaycees, an avid Alabama fan, enjoyed gardening and going to the beach. Dr. Murphree served as a dentist in the United States Air Force for two years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Jerry Eony Murphree.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Anderson Murphree of Ozark;
one daughter, Millie Murphree Brinyark of Berry, Alabama;
two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. James R. Murphree, Jr. and wife, Amber of Ozark, Dr. Andy Murphree and wife, Leigh of Hanson, Kentucky;
one sister and brother-in-law, Mollie and Fred Jones of Guntersville, Alabama;
one brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Christine Murphree of Columbus, Georgia;
one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. Louis Anderson III and wife, Ruth of Waverly, Tennessee;
nine grandchildren, Tanner Brinyark, J. P. Brinyark, Helen Elizabeth Brinyark, Tyler Brinyark, Clayton Brinyark, Lorelei Murphree, Lillian Murphree, Jax Murphree, and Aubree Murphree.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ozark Baptist Church, 282 South Union Avenue is on the Holman Funeral Home website:
Pasquale Mele:
School - Daisy was a school mate during the years i attended school in Mt Vernon. Remember one time when we were young, I was being picked on by a bully in the school, for i was small for my age. She jumped in between us, and she was a tall girl and made him back down.
Many years later my cousins visited our church, the two girls had to use a rest room and stopped at a open establishment to use a restroom and happened to run into Daisy, they got to talking and the girls told her they were my cousins and she said to make sure they tell me they were asking about me, and she was wondering what ever happened to me because i left when i was a junior in high school and moved to florida
Steve Mcmahel:
Pappaw - My grandfather -Pappaw- was such a good man. He loved the Lord and served in his church regularly. He loved shuffle board and working with tools. He taught me to be a man and showed me how to sharpen knives and work on cars and enjoy life. You are missed and remembered this 25th anniversary of your going to heaven.
See you soon Pappaw. Give my love to Mammaw and Mom and Dad and Jon and so many others in Glory.
Wendy Tepp:
Grandma Hoppus - Julia Hoppus was my Grandmother. Every Christmas Eve, her home was the one place I saw my extended family. Grandma made her homage tarts , cookies, etc. We’d have a gift-exchange, There were so many of us. She always had love for me. I tried asking her about my Father-‘to no avail. On her last day on earth, I ran to the side of her hospital bed, said “Hi Grandma”, she said “Hi” back”. I thought she’d get better…
Jessica Moulton:
My Great Grandmother - Consuelo Trevino-Flores was my great grandmother. Unfortunately, she passed away when I was two, but I am eager to learn and share as much as I can about her and my great grandfather, Jose Flores. They were both wonderful people who came from nothing and sacrificed all they had to ensure better lives for their family.
Lizzy Canedy:
This is a portrait of my great-grandmother Eva Alice Canedy (nee Call). She was William Floyd Canedy's mother. I don't know much about her as my grandfather didn't know much either but she's a lovely looking woman who died far too young.
I was lucky enough to this photo negative, which itself was a copy made of the daguerreotype in the 1980s, in my family's collection. Even luckier to have a transparent media adapter attachment of a flatbed scanner. This is perhaps the first time this photo has been viewed in almost 40 years, and I'm happy to get to share it with the world.
Lizzy Canedy:
tagged this photo with the topic Portraits.
Jeannie Lynn Engelhart Landry:
Edith J Engelhart died on May 31, 1993 in Nashua, New Hampshire, United States at age 52. Her cause of death is listed as: uterine cancer with metastasis to lymphatics, lungs, abdominal cavity. She passed, unattended, some time between May 30, 1993, and June 1, 1993, in her Abbott Street first floor apartment in Nashua, NH, 03064.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Guy KETTERER which was taken at the Burkholder & Co. Studio in Orrville, OH. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's with Guy appearing to be about 3 years old at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Guy and his family:
Guy David Dewitt KETTERER was b. 8 Oct 1889 in Cleveland or Apple Creek, OH to parents William “Willie” KETTERER (1862-1913) and Sybil Della BARNES (1864-1942) who were married 6 May 1884 in Wayne County, OH. Guy was one of four children born to this couple including Cora E.; Baby Boy; Baby Boy; and Guy David Dewitt KETTERER, all born between 1884 and 1889. Guy married twice, first to Caroline STOCKON (1893-1931) on 2 Apr 1918 in Hillsborough County, FL and second to Anna “Annie” Margaret or Marie SANDS (1874-1958) in 1933 in Pinellas County, FL, they divorced in 1951.
Guy died 28 Jul 1955 in Tampa, FL and is buried in the Westlawn Cemetery in Mount Eaton, OH.
I would like to get this photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topics: and Ohio