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Alice Clementine Ashcraft was born on 10 November 1911 in Newark, Licking, Ohio. She and Orlo B. Ritchey were married on 25 November 1936.¹ She died on 4 January 2011, at age 99, in Newark, Licking, Ohio.

NEWARK: A memorial service for Alice C. (Ashcraft) Ritchey, age 99, of Newark, OH will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, at Central Christian Church, 587 Mt. Vernon Rd., Newark, with Reverend Rick Rintamaa officiating. The family will be receiving visitors 1 hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Ritchey passed away on January 4, 2011, at the Chestnut House assisted living facility. She was born November 10, 1911 in Newark, to the late Brant and Myrtle (Varner) Ashcraft. She was a member of Central Christian Church where she served in several capacities. A graduate from Newark High School, and Newark Business College, she was employed by the Styron-Beggs Co. for 9 years. Alice married Orlo B. Ritchey on November 25, 1936 and was associated with Ritchey's Grocery for many years. Later she was employed by Superior Aluminum Co. for 32 years until her 1986 retirement.

Alice was a member of the local chapter of AARP, Land of Legend Travel Club, and Franklin and Madison Granges. She served as Girl Scout Troop organizer for East and South Central Districts, as well as a troop leader and committee member.

She is survived by two children, James P. Ritchey of Newark, and Mary Jane (Thomas) Wood of Illinois; seven grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Orlo Ritchey; and sister, Frances (Milford) Tavener.

Special thanks to the Chestnut House where Alice resided for the past 7 years; and to David Koontz, DO, and Hospice of Central Ohio for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made, in the memory of Alice Clementine Ritchey, to Central Christian Church, 587 Mt. Vernon Rd., Newark, Ohio 43055. -

Burial:
Non-Cemetery Burial.

Martha Frances Ashcraft was born on 5 September 1914 in Newark, Licking, Ohio.¹ She died on 30 May 1993, at age 78, in Newark, Licking, Ohio.¹ She was buried in Franklin Township Lutheran Cemetery, Newark, Licking Ohio.¹

Orlo B. Ritchey was born on 12 December 1907 in Licking County, Ohio.¹ He and Alice Clementine Ashcraft were married on 25 November 1936.² He died on 31 October 1999, at age 91, in Newark, Licking, Ohio.¹ He was buried Cremated.¹

Milford P. Tavener was born on 19 December 1912 in Licking County, Ohio.¹ He died on 10 October 1997, at age 84, in Newark, Licking, Ohio.¹ He was buried in Franklin Township Lutheran Cemetery, Newark, Licking Ohio.¹

Helen Martha Quivey was born on 28 June 1896 in Houston, Washington, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on 19 November 1977, at age 81, in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.¹ She was buried in Jersey Presbyterian Cemetery, Jersey, Licking, Ohio.¹

John A. Ashcraft was born on 19 October 1914 in Ohio.^1,2 He and Virginia E. Reynolds were married in 1935 in Brooke County, West Virginia.³ He died on 12 October 1986, at age 71, in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.¹ He was buried in Jersey Presbyterian Cemetery, Jersey, Licking, Ohio.¹

John A. Ashcraft was an Agricultural Laborer.⁴

Russell Evan Ashcraft was born on 28 January 1919 in Licking County, Ohio.^1,2,3 He died on 30 June 1931, at age 12, in Licking County, Ohio.¹ He was buried in Perryton Cemetery, Perryton, Licking, Ohio.¹

Walter Foster Ashcraft was born on 15 October 1923 in Ohio.^2,1 He and Dorothy Marilyn Hitt were married in June 1946.² He died on 30 June 1993, at age 69, in Pataskala, Licking, Ohio.² He was buried in Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Licking, Ohio.²

Neal Stewart Ashcraft was born on 3 August 1929 in Pataskala, Licking, Ohio.^1,2 He died on 20 July 1994, at age 64, in Pataskala, Licking, Ohio.¹ He was buried in Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Licking, Ohio.¹

Virginia E. Reynolds was born on 7 January 1917 in Wexford, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.^1,3 She and John A. Ashcraft were married in 1935 in Brooke County, West Virginia.² She died on 6 December 1986, at age 69, in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.^1,3 She was buried in Jersey Presbyterian Cemetery, Jersey, Licking, Ohio.¹

Dorothy Marilyn Hitt was born on 15 May 1922 in Lucas County, Ohio.¹ She and Walter Foster Ashcraft were married in June 1946.¹ She died on 10 April 1991, at age 68, in Pataskala, Licking, Ohio.¹ She was buried in Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Licking, Ohio.¹

Barbara Ann Ashcraft was born on 20 October 1957 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.¹ She died on 30 December 2000, at age 43, in Granville, Licking, Ohio.¹ She was buried in Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Licking, Ohio.¹

James Johnson Crouch was born in December 1850 in Ohio.^1,2 He died on 25 April 1911, at age 60, in Perryton, Licking, Ohio.² He was buried in Perryton Cemetery, Perryton, Licking, Ohio.²

Clay Evans Crouch was born on 4 March 1886 in Coshocton County, Ohio.¹ He died on 13 January 1972, at age 85, in Licking County, Ohio. He was buried in Frazeysburg Cemetery, Frazeysburg, Muskingum, Ohio.²

Clay Evans Crouch was a Farmer.³

Lillian Alice Crouch was born on 26 June 1882 in Licking County, Ohio. She and Charles Lester Dove were married on 26 October 1907. She died on 7 March 1919, at age 36, in Muskingum County, Ohio.

Lillian Alice Crouch was a School Teacher.¹
The Newark Advocate, March 15, 1919
Mrs. Lillie Alice Dove, died March 7, 1919. Mrs. Dove was the daughter of James and Anthaline Crouch, who at the time of her birth resided near New Carlisle. She was born June 26, 1882, being 36 years, 8 months and 11 days old. She was united in marriage to Charles L. Dove, Oct 26, 1907 and to this union was born one son-Ivan Crouch Dove-who now is 5 yrs old.
Mrs. Dove had not enjoyed good health for the past few months and was taken to Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville, where she passed away.
At the early age of 13, she united with The Church of God in Perryton, OH, being ever faithful. For a number of years previous to her marriage, she was a successful school teacher in Licking County. She was also a member of the local grange. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, Charles L. Dove, little son, Ivan, mother, Mrs. James Crouch, one brother, Clay, and other relatives.
She showed her interest in not only her household in that she was a sympathetic mother and companion, but also in the welfare of the community.
"Thus while the hands are folded," and the task is left unfinished: yet she will continue to live in the minds and hearts of those who knew her best.

Charles Lester Dove was born on 2 August 1881 in Muskingum County, Ohio. He and Lillian Alice Crouch were married on 26 October 1907. He died on 26 November 1929, at age 48, in Muskingum County, Ohio.

The Zanesville Signal, Nov 26, 1929
FRAZEYSBURG MAN SLAYS SELF WITH SHOTGUN CHARGE
Charles L. Dove, 48, prominent Frazeysburg poultryman and farmer, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a shotgun last night. The body was found ay 5:30 o'clock Tuesday morning by his son, Ivan, 15. No motive can be assigned for the rash act. Mr. Dove was prominently known throughout northern Muskingum county and operated a large poulty and livestock farm of about 30 acres. He was prominent in the civil and social life of the town and was identified with various organizations. He was a member of Frazeysburge Lodge No 490. F & A M and a member of Frazeysburg grange. He was also a member of the Disciples' Church three miles north of Black Hand. Besides his widow, Delpha, he is survived by two children, Ivan, 16 and Florence, 15, all of the home; one brother, Calvin Dove, Newark; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie McKee, and Mrs. Minnie McKee, both of Hanover. The body was removed to the Baughman Funeral home, Newark, pending funeral arrangements.

The Newark Advocate, Nov 26, 1929
KILLS HIMSELF WITH SHOTGUN
Frazeysburg man Complains of Hard Work, Then Shoots Self.
Charles Dove, 50, brother of William C. Dove, 72 North Madison Avenue, Newark, shot and killed himself with a shotgun this morning shortly after 5 o'clock at his farm home, one mile west of Frazeysburg, on the Frazeysburg-Newark road. The family was asleep at the time, but was awakened by the report of the gun. Ivan, 15, found his father slumped over on the well curb a few minutes later, with the gun nearby. Mr. and Mrs Dove had recently returned fron a vacation in Alabama and he was apparently in good health, although he has showed signs of nervousness lately. Last night he remarked to his wife that he "couldn't stand this hard work much longer." Upon hearing the explosion, Mrs. Dove remarked that someone probably was out hunting quite early in the morning, but as it was before daylight, she arose and went to the kitchen door and called to her husband, whom she thought had gone to the barn. Receiving no response, she sent her son to find his father. The well is located between the farmhouse and the barn. Death was instantaeous, the charge entering the head and tearing off the top of the skull. Surviving his death are his widow, Delpha Dove, two children, Ivan, 15, and Florence, 14, his brother, W. C. Dove of this city, and two sisters, Mrs Frank McKee and Mrs. Beard McKee, Hanover Rd. He had been married three times, his other wives preceeding him in death. The body was taken to Brice Baughman at Black Run, where it will be prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

The Times Recorder, Nov 27, 1929
CHARLES L. DOVE IS SUICIDE VICTIM AT EARLY HOUR TUESDAY
Charles L. Dove, age 48 years, ended his life early Tuesday morning in a barn on his farm north of Frazeysburg. A shotgun was used and the body was found by a son, Ivan, 16, who had gone to the barn yo investigate the gunshot. Death was instantaneous, as the top of his head had been blow away. Dove was said to have been despondent over illness in the family and reverses on the farm. He arose between 5 and 6 o'clock Tuesday morning and went to the barn to do some chores as was his custom. Other members of the family heard the discharge of the gun and the son went to investigate and found his father dead in the barn. Prominent in poultry in the Frazeysburg vicinty. Dove was well known. He was affiliated with the Mason order, Frazeysburg grange and the disciples' church of Perryton. Surviving are the wife, Delpha, and two children, Ivan and Florence at home; one brother, Calvin, of Newark; two sisters, Mrs. Cora McKee and Miss Minnie McKee of Hanover. Funeral serviceswill br held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the family home. In charge of Rev. Harrison Hoover and burial will be made in Frazeysburg Cemetery, by Baughman of Black Run.

Ivan Crouch Dove was born on 29 November 1913 in Frazeysburg, Muskingum, Ohio.^2,3 He died on 8 February 1998, at age 84.³ He was buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Newark, Licking, Ohio.⁴

Married at time of death.