George Breiding's obituary appeared in the Charleston Daily Mail on 11 Feb 2007
George Breiding, 89, naturalist and teacher, died peacefully at his home in Morgantown on Feb. 2, 2007. He remained alert, active and busy until his final moments.
George was born in Wheeling on August 11, 1917. At an early age he developed a love for the outdoors. He became deeply interested in nature study, wildlife and resource conservation, and in particular, ornithology, the study of birds. This interest was to last a lifetime and he shared it with all those he met.
George used his constantly expanding knowledge to educate others about the world of nature, wildlife and resource conservation. His lifelong teaching passion was evangelical in its scope, longevity and importance and he touched the lives of thousands of people while spreading the gospel of loving, understanding and appreciating the world of nature.
He is survived by his six children, Joan, Susan, Sutton, Michael, Wayne and William; two grandchildren, William Taymor and Miguel Marqueda; and Jane Rector Donaldson, his former wife.
Pursuant to his wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Burial will be in the family plot at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
In his memory, a scholarship fund is to be established for Oglebay Institute's Junior Nature Camp. Memorial donations should be sent to: Oglebay Institute, George Breiding Scholarship Fund, 1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003.
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The following wedding announcement appeared in the Zanesville Signal on 17 Feb 1947:
MARGUERITE WAGNER MARRIED TO GLENN MANGIN THIS MORNING
Before an altar decorated with ferns and candles Miss Marguerite Wagner
became the bride of Glenn Mangin at St. Thomas Catholic Church this morning.
Rev. Father J. M. Reilly officiated at the double ring rites.
The bride wore a gown of white brocaded satin designed in princess style with
long sleeves and a bustle back ending in a train. Her veil was fingertip length and
she carried gardenias on a prayer book which had been her grandmother’s.
Miss Mary Wagner, sister of the bride, was maid of honor in a blue net dress
fashioned with full skirt and short sleeves. In her hair she wore white carnations
and she carried a bouquet of red roses and baby breath.
Bridesmaids were Miss Janet Baker and Miss Mary Moore. Miss Baker was
dressed in yellow net and carried yellow roses and Miss Moore was dressed in
pink net and carried pink roses. Their frocks were fashioned like the maid of
honor’s and they also wore carnations in their hair.
William Wagner, brother of the bride, was the best man and ushers were Frank
Baker and David Wagner.
A wedding breakfast was held at the YWCA after the ceremony for the immediate
families and a few close friends.
The bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wagner of 1246 Eastman street were to
entertain with a small reception in their home this afternoon. When the couple left
for three weeks’ wedding trip, the bride planned to wear a gray suit with gray acces-
sories and her bridal corsage.
Mrs. Mangin attended St. Nicholas high school and is employed with the Bell
Telephone company. Mr. Mangin served with the armed forces in the Pacific during
World War II and is now employed at the Line Material company. He is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mangin of 1503 Adamsville road and the couple will make
their home at that address for the present.
Glenn Mangin's obituary appeared in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 30 Nov 2004:
ZANESVILLE -- Glenn E. Mangin, 81, of East Fultonham, died Sunday, Nov.
28, 2004, at Genesis Good Samaritan emergency room.
He was the son of the late William and Elsie Jenkins Mangin. He was a mem-
ber of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, VFW and the American Legion. He
retired after 39 years of service in 1985 from the McGraw-Edison Co. as a coil
winder. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served three years with the
963rd Engineers Division serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.
Surviving are his wife, Marguerite T. Wagner Mangin of the home, whom he
married Feb. 17, 1947; seven children, Cathy (John) Sines of Zanesville, Marla
Joseph of East Fultonham, Christina (David) Hamill of Roseville, Glenna (Ben-
jamin) Ahn of Zanesville, Kevin Mangin of the home, Annette (Jeff) Boykin of
Zanesville and Jonathan (Mi Young) Mangin of Moore, Okla.; 17 grandchildren,
Sherry, "Bunky" and Carrie Sines, Heath, Heather and Joel White, Keely, Tony
and Skyler Hamill, Valerie andChristopher Ahn, Bree, Kyle and Sydney Boykin,
Tiffany and Aaron Waters and Abigail Mangin; 16 great-grandchildren; and a sis-
ter, Clarabelle "Topsy" Burkhard of Zanesville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Melissa Jane Mangin;
and a sister, Geraldine Lacy.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the Hillis & Hardwick
Funeral Home, 935 Forest Ave.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2,
2004, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Father Luke Turon as cele-
brant.
Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
To send a personal condolence note or sign the on line register book visit
www.hillishardwickfh.com.
The following article appeared in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 7 Apr 1959:
GIRL DROWNS IN POND NEAR HOME
A 22-month-old girl was drowned shortly after noon Monday when she slipped into a pond at the family home, 1503 Adamsville road.
Dead is Melissa Jane Mangin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Mangin.
The tragedy occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m. The fire department rescue squad was sent to the scene where the child was found lying beside the pool after her mother had waded into the water to pull her from the pond. The water was said to be about two feet deep.
The fire department’s resuscitator was used until a Hillis ambulance arrived at the scene and took the child to Good Samaritan hospital.
Hospital attendants and doctors worked for more than an hour to revive the youngster. She was pronounced dead at 2:10 p.m.
The pond, located approximately 40 feet from the Mangin home, is about 20 feet wide.
The Mangin child was born in June 4, 1957.
Besides her parents, she is survived by four sisters, Mary Catherine, Marla Kay, Christine Joanne and Glenna Ellen, and a brother, Kevin William, who was born last March 13.
Also surviving are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D.O. Wagner of 1246 Eastmar street and William M. Mangin of the Adamsville road address.
The body was removed to the DeLong and Baker Funeral Home where friends may call after 5 p.m. Tuesday.