Selected Families and Individuals

Notes


Leon Claude VanSickle

On September 12, 1918, 20 year old farmer, Leon Claude Vansickle (dob Jan. 25, 1898) of RR 1. Green, Clay Co., Kansas registered for the military draft. His physical description is given as medium height, medium build, gray eyes and light brown hair. His place of employment is given as "home" and his nearest relative is given as his father.

In 1930, 32 year old farmer, Leon C. VanSickle lived with his wife of 5 years in a rented home in May Day Twp., Riley Co., Kansas. Leon and Louella were both born in Kansas as were Louella's father and Leon's mother. Louella's mother and Leon's father were both born in Ohio. They owned a radio.


Leuella B. Adams

Although it has not been proven, it is believed that Louella VanSickle is the daughter of William and Rachel Adams based on year of birth, middle initial and parents birthplaces.


Karen D. Burkhart

Karen Burkhart Jordon's obituary appeared in the Canton Repository on May 28, 2005
Karen D. Jordon, 55, of Rittman, died Thursday, May 26, 2005 at her home. She was born on May 12, 1950, in Wadsworth to John F. and Bernadine (Crum) Burkhart and was a life resident of Rittman.
She graduated from Rittman High School in 1968 and attended the University of Akron. Karen worked at ComDoc in Green, Ohio for over 20 years. She was an intricate part of all aspects of the company. Numerous awards of gratitude, sales over $1 Million, and President Club trips were given to Karen during those years. Her leadership and mentoring of countless individuals will be a legacy that will last for years to come. She helped implement and design countless processes and plans that helped lead ComDoc to where it is today.
She was a wonderful friend and her loyalty to those she was close to could not be compared. She was a member of Wadsworth Eagles #2117 Auxiliary and served as their secretary for 9 years. She enjoyed working in the kitchen, raffles, and football. Karen had a special gift for giving. At Christmas she loved to shop for the 150-plus kids who attended the Eagles Club Christmas party. If she ever caught wind of someone's need, she would take care of it; even doing so anonymously. She loved to help her ComDoc partners succeed in their jobs and business. She gave of her heart, wisdom, time and finances to help her family through good times and bad.
She was loved by her father, John Burkhart and his special friend, Janie Massie, of Rittman; brothers, Dave (Lori) Burkhart of Rittman, and Darrell Burkhart of Lansdale, PA; son, SSGT Steven (Donny) Cotton, serving with the U. S. Army in Germany; daughter, Tracy (Bill) Goebel of Massillon; and nine precious grandchildren whom she treasured, Garret, Nickilas, Camry, Justin, Seth, Erica, Eliza, Evan and Evianna.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernadine Burkhart; sister, Carol Bozsik; and grandson, Trenton Cotton.
Services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, 211 N. Metzger Ave., Rittman, with Pastor Rory Wineka officiating. Burial will be in Rittman Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-6 P.M. on Sunday at Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman, and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 63445, Cincinnati, OH 45263-4445.


Karen D. Burkhart

Karen Burkhart Jordon's obituary appeared in the Canton Repository on May 28, 2005
Karen D. Jordon, 55, of Rittman, died Thursday, May 26, 2005 at her home. She was born on May 12, 1950, in Wadsworth to John F. and Bernadine (Crum) Burkhart and was a life resident of Rittman.
She graduated from Rittman High School in 1968 and attended the University of Akron. Karen worked at ComDoc in Green, Ohio for over 20 years. She was an intricate part of all aspects of the company. Numerous awards of gratitude, sales over $1 Million, and President Club trips were given to Karen during those years. Her leadership and mentoring of countless individuals will be a legacy that will last for years to come. She helped implement and design countless processes and plans that helped lead ComDoc to where it is today.
She was a wonderful friend and her loyalty to those she was close to could not be compared. She was a member of Wadsworth Eagles #2117 Auxiliary and served as their secretary for 9 years. She enjoyed working in the kitchen, raffles, and football. Karen had a special gift for giving. At Christmas she loved to shop for the 150-plus kids who attended the Eagles Club Christmas party. If she ever caught wind of someone's need, she would take care of it; even doing so anonymously. She loved to help her ComDoc partners succeed in their jobs and business. She gave of her heart, wisdom, time and finances to help her family through good times and bad.
She was loved by her father, John Burkhart and his special friend, Janie Massie, of Rittman; brothers, Dave (Lori) Burkhart of Rittman, and Darrell Burkhart of Lansdale, PA; son, SSGT Steven (Donny) Cotton, serving with the U. S. Army in Germany; daughter, Tracy (Bill) Goebel of Massillon; and nine precious grandchildren whom she treasured, Garret, Nickilas, Camry, Justin, Seth, Erica, Eliza, Evan and Evianna.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernadine Burkhart; sister, Carol Bozsik; and grandson, Trenton Cotton.
Services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, 211 N. Metzger Ave., Rittman, with Pastor Rory Wineka officiating. Burial will be in Rittman Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-6 P.M. on Sunday at Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman, and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 63445, Cincinnati, OH 45263-4445.


William Lee Bosold

William Bosold was married at the time of his death.