On August 24, 1918, 21 year old Urban Henry Crock (dob: August 20, 1897; pob: Caldwell, Ohio) of 1720 Agnew St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania reigistered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card, his nearest relative was Mrs. Eva C. Crock of 1720 Agnew St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He worked for the Gulf Refining Co., Bigelow station, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His physical description is given as tall, medium build, light blue eyes and light brown hair. There is a note stating that his "Right leg [was] amputated at knee - 18 years."
In 1920, Ervin Crock lived with his mother and younger siblings in Pittsburgh. He worked as a laborer in a machine shop.Obituary from the Zanesville Signal, 11 Aug 1928
NEPHEW DIED
Summerfield -- George Smithberger m route 2, was
notified Friday of the death of his nephew Urban Crock, 29,
Pittsburgh, Pa., a former resident of Fulda.
Surviving are his widow and child of the home, his
mother, Mrs. Eva Crock and one sister and several brothers
in Pittsburgh. Funeral services and burial will be held
Monday in Pittsburgh.
In 1930, 33 year old widow Margaret Crock lived as a boarder in the home of Robert Shearn at 206 South Euclid Avenue in Pittsburgh (8th Ward, Bloomfield), Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Margaret and her parents were born in Pennsylvania. Margaret worked as an operator for the phone comapny. Margaret's son Robert lived with his widowed grandmother Eva Crock at the time of the census.
n 1930, 32 year old James P. Crock lived with his wife Martha H. (27) in a renter home at 737 Kennedy Avenue, Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania. Living with them were their children Robert C. (8) and Nancy H. (5 mos). Robert attended school. According to the census, James was 30 and Martha was 25 when they married meaning that they had been married for 2 years. James and his parents were born in Ohio; Martha and the children and Martha's parents were born in Pennsylvania. James worked as a handyman at an electric plant. The family did not own a radio.
Clara is not listed with the family in the 1930 census.
Obituary
Clarence J. Paumier, age 95, of Louisville,
passed away Friday morning, Nov. 11 in his home
following a recent illness.
He was born December 24, 1898 in Louis-
ville, the son of the late Lawrence and Josephine
(Monnie) Paumier. He was a retired dairy farmer
and operator of Brookside Farms. He was a charter
member of the Louisville Rotary Club and the Cath-
olic Order of Foresters and a member of St. Louis
Church.
Mr. Paumier is survived by his wife, Mary
(Crock) of the home, two daughters and sons-in-
law, Mrs. John (Barbara Schumacher of Louisville,
and Mrs. Henry (Carolyn) Scheetz of Canton; a son,
and daughter-in-law, David and Patricia Paumier
of Oxnard, CA, a sister, Marcella Lozier of Louis-
ville, and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters,
Martha West, Margaret Paumier, and Mildred Zim-
merman; and two brothers, Alfred “Hal“ and Francis
Paumier.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
today at 10:00 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic Church in
Louisville with Rev. Father Raymond Thomas officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends called
Wednesday afternoon with the family present from 6-9
p.m. at the Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home in Louisville.
K. of C. services were conducted at 8:45 p.m.
From page 1 of the Louisville Herald on 9 Jul 1936:
The Misses Mary and Rosa Crock, Helen Knopf,
Florence Smith, and Ruth Hankey of Louisville and Miss Ida
Eshelman of Hartville took a two week’s automobile trip
through the eastern and New England States and Canada,
last week.
Mary Crock Paumier was a teacher. Her obituary appeared in the Canton Repository . . Canton, OH . . October 2001Mary Crock Paumier, age 97, of Louisville, loving mother, grandmother and great-
grandmother, passed away Monday, October 1, 2001, in Louisville. Mary was born in
Fulda, OH, on April 23, 1904, to the late William and Barbara Crock. She graduated
from Kent State University and taught at Fairhope, Edgefield and North Nimishillen
Schools, retiring in 1974. Mary was an active member of St. Louis Catholic Church, St.
Ann's Altar and Rosary Society, Mission Club, and Retired Teachers (STRS). She
taught Catholic Christian Doctrine at St. Louis Church (CCD). Mary enjoyed playing
cards, gardening, her family and friends, and doing for others.
Mary leaves behind a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. David and Patricia Paumier of Oxnard,
CA; a daughter, Carolyn Scheetz of Canton; a son-in-law, John Schumacher of Louisville;
two sisters, Eleanor Evrard of Louisville and Rita Schneider of North Canton; a sister-in-law,
Joanne Crock of Louisville; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded
in death by her husband, Clarence L. Paumier who passed away in 1994; her daughter,
Barbara Schumacher who passed away in 1997; her son-in-law, Henry Scheetz who passed
away in 1999; two sisters, Rosa Kramer and Lucy Smith; and a brother, Joe Crock.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic
Church with Msgr. Ken Miller officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends
may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Friday one hour prior to services at the
Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home in Louisville.
Mary's family wishes to express they're (sic) thanks to the staff at St. Joseph Care
Center and all those who attended to her care and who visited her. Their special care and
attention will always be appreciated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to the Activity Fund at St. Joseph Care Center of the St. Louis Church Building Fund.
Obituary:
Eugene J. “Jim” Evrard, age 92, of Louisville, passed away
Thursday evening, Sept. 9, at Joseph T. Nist Geriatric Center
following a lengthy illness.
He was born March 14, 1901 in Louisville, the son of the
late Louis and Cecelia (Paumier) Evrard.
He was a former employee of the Superior Sheet Steel Co.
where he worked as an electrician for 35 years. He later retired
from the Buxbaum Rubber Co. following 10 years of service.
He was a member of Knights of Columbus Louisville Council
#2530, the Louisville AARP, and the Greater Canton Retirees.
Mr. Evrard was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church where
he served as an usher and eucharistic minister for many years.
Mr. Evrard is survived by his wife, Eleanor A. (Crock) of the
home; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Leritz of St. Louis, MO;
two sons, William of Akron and John of North Canton; eight
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by a sister, Marie Bresson.
In the Louisville High School graduating class of 1924, there was one award each for First Honors and Second Honors. Eleanor Agnes Crock graduated with second honors.
Eleanor Crock Evrard’s obituary was published in the Canton Repository on 12 Oct 2005:
Eleanor Crock Evrard, age 100 of Louisville, passed away Monday, October 10, 2005 in St. Joseph Care Center following a recent illness. Eleanor was born in Fulda, Noble County, Ohio on August 19, 1905 to the late William and Barbara (Crum) Crock. When Eleanor was three years old, the family moved to Louisville to a farm her father owned on Crock Road, so named for the family. She grew up with five sisters and one brother. She went to the Belfort Elementary School and graduated from Louisville High School. Eleanor then went on to graduate from Kent University. Eleanor was teaching at Fairhope grade school when she met and married Jim Evrard, son of Louis and Cecelia (Paumier) Evrard, on June 19, 1934. At that time married teachers were asked to relinquish their positions.
Eleanor and Jim raised a family of three, two sons, William of Akron and John (Suzanne) of North Canton, and daughter Mary (Thomas) Leritz of St. Louis, MO. They were also the proud grandparents of eight grandchildren, Debra Duffy, Donald Evrard, Julie Fleenor, Michael Evrard, Ann Oliver, Marie Floretta, Thomas Leritz and William Leritz.
Jim proved to a perfect husband for his active lady. He supported her in her many charitable works outside the home as well as helping her with the children and many household tasks. Fifteen years after Eleanor had to give up her teaching, a former principal at Fairhope needed someone to teach in Waco and called her - and she accepted. Four years later, Mr. Russell Strausser called her; he thought she might like teaching closer to home. That began 22 years in the Louisville school system during which time she was awarded many honors. She received a certificate of Honorary Life Member of the Ohio Congress of Parent and Teachers, Inc., by the Louisville Elementary PTA. In 1973, she was awarded Elementary Teacher of America by her principal.
She continued to teach until she was 70 years old. After retiring, she found a way back into teaching by becoming a teacher’s aid at St. Paul School in North Canton. She also made time to visit the sick and was often seen volunteering at St. Joseph Care Center and the local hospitals. Her innovative mind led her to offer a story-book hour every week at her home for the children of the neighborhood.
Eleanor was active in St. Louis Catholic Church and school. She was general chairman and president of the St. Louisville School Guild and was president of St. Ann’s Altar and Rosary Society, the Mission Club and in the Retired Teachers Association. She taught Catholic Christian Doctrine at St. Louis Church, attended daily mass and was a Eucharistic Minister.
Eleanor lost her husband September 9, 1993 at the age of 92. They had the good fortune of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends. They had also traveled quite extensively, visiting many countries abroad including the Holy Land.
Eleanor is preceded in death by four sisters, and a brother, Mary Paumier, Rosa Kramer, Amelia Kagle, Lucy Smith, and Joseph Crock. She is survived by her sister, Rita Schneider of North Canton.
Eleanor always enjoyed telling jokes, playing bridge, cooking, reading, gardening, exercising, shopping and helping others. She loved her family very much and was very proud of them. Eleanor will always be remembered as a warm and kind lady with a bright smile for everyone she met - a smile that revealed her inner beauty and vivacious spirit.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic Church with Msgr. Ken Miller officiating. Friends may call Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home in Louisville. Memorial contributions may be made in Eleanor’s memory to the Activities Department and Sisters of St. Joseph Care Center, 2308 Reno Drive, Louisville Ohio 44641. The family would like to thank the Sisters and staff at St. Joseph Care Center for the living care given to their mother.
The following article appeared in the Zanesville Signal on January 1, 1945: Sgt. Joseph W. Crock of Lewisville, O. has been
serving in England for 10 months as an assistant arma-
ment flight chief with the 36th Fighter Group. He helps to supervise a crew of seven airplane
armorers in the inspection, maintenance and repair of
all weapons on a flight of P-51 Mustangs. They make a
close check of the armament mechanisms before and
after each bomber escort and strafing mission against
the enemy. Sgt. Crock joined his present squadron in No-
vember, 1943. He attended Lewisville high school and
Ohio State university. Prior to entering the Army Air Forces,
he was a vocational agricultural instructor at Zanesville.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Crock of Lewisville.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
This letter home was published on page 1 of the Louisville Herald on 20 Apr 1944
Somewhere in England
April 10, 1944
Dear Folks,
Words can’t express how much I enjoy reading the Herald.
The news about the boys in the service is very interesting.
This is a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky. Took a bicycle
ride this afternoon. I will soon be an accomplished wheeler. Ha! Ha!
Yesterday three fellows and I went on a hike. We stopped at
a farm house. They were threshing wheat. They had an old type thresh-
ing machine, an International tractor, and no blower. Grain came out in
the rear of the separator. The wheat was wonderful looking. The stray
is very long. Then we helped him thresh. The farmer showed us his
fattening cattle. He told us if the cows come near our airplanes we should
steal a little fresh milk. Ha, ha! Oh! What a fun day we had! With love.
Joe Crock
(Joe was a corporal in the Army Air Corps.)-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Obituary source Canton Repository . . 4 Sept 2000Joseph W. Crock Sr., age 81, of Louisville, loving father,
grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away Saturday September
2, 2000 in Altercare of Louisville Nursing Home following and exten-
ded illness.
Joe was born January 19, 1919 in Fulda, Ohio, the son of
the late William and Barbara (Crum) Crock. He was a graduate of
Louisville High School and Ohio State University. Joe was a farmer
and a former teacher for the Plain Local School District, retiring in 1977
following 30 years of service. He was a Army Air Corp. veteran of
WWII and a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville.
Joe leaves behind wife of 53 years, Joan Regina (Schrader)
Crock of the home whom he married May 17, 1947; three daughters
and sons-in-law, Jean and Mark Caldwell of North Canton, Jane and
David Dilk of Aurora and Barbara and Thomas Funke of Perrysburg;
two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph W. and Rebecca Crock Jr. of
Louisville and James G. and Jann Crock of Golden, CO; three sisters,
Mary Paumier of Louisville, Eleanor Evrard of Louisville and Rita
Schneider of North Canton; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He is preceded in death by infant son, John; and three sisters,
Lucy Smith, Rosa Kramer and Amelia Kagle.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at
10:30 a.m. in Sr. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church
cemetery. A private viewing for the family will be held Tuesday morning
one hour prior to services at the Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home in Louisville.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Church or Altercare
of Louisville.
Obituary:
Joan R. Crock, age 85 of Louisville, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2008 in St. Joseph Care Center following an extended illness. Joan was born January 31, 1923 in Canton to the late Edward and Mary (Violand) Schrader. She was a graduate of Louisville High School and St. Mary of the Springs College Class of 1946. Joan worked as a social worker for Catholic Charities before her marriage to Joseph W. Crock Sr. on May 17, 1947. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville.
Joan is survived by three daughters, Jean (Mark) Caldwell of North Canton, Jane (David) Silk of Aurora and Barbara (Thomas) Funke of Perrysburg; two sons, Joseph W. (Rebecca) Crock of Louisville and James G. (Jann) Crock of Golden, CO; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Joseph W. Crock Sr. who passed away in 2000; an infant son; two sisters, Theodosia J. Soehnlen and Beatrice I.
Seiser and six brothers, Thomas, Raymond, Joseph, Amedus, Robert and Bernard Schrader. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic Church with Msgr. Ken Miller officiating.Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. A private viewing for Joan's family will take place from 10-11:00 a.m. at the Paquelet- Falk Funeral Home in Louisville. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph Care Center for the loving care given to their mother during her years at the nursing home. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Joseph Care Center, 2308 Reno Drive, Louisville, Ohio 44641.
From page 1 of the Louisville Herald on 9 Jul 1936:
The Misses Mary and Rosa Crock, Helen Knopf,
Florence Smith, and Ruth Hankey of Louisville and Miss Ida
Eshelman of Hartville took a two week’s automobile trip
through the eastern and New England States and Canada, last
week.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Obituary:
Rosa M. Kramer, age 81, formerly of 613 N. Walnut St.,
Louisville, passed away Monday, May 29 at St. Joseph Hospice.
Born in Braddock PA October 3, 1907, to the late William and
Barbara Crum Crock, she worked for 34 years as an elementary
school teacher in the Canton and Louisville School systems, re-
tiring in 1976. She taught at Fairhope Elementary School for 13
years. A member of St. Louis Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar
& Rosary Society, she taught CCD at St. Louis for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis, in 1966.
She is survived by one daughter, Jane Kramer, of Columbus, two
sons, Lawrence Sr. of Louisville and Richard of North Canton; six
grandchildren; one brother, Joseph Crock of Louisville, 5 sisters, Mrs.
Mary Paumier and Mrs. Eleanor Evrard - both of Louisville - Mrs.
Amelia Kagle of Canton, Mrs. Lucy Smith of Tucson, Ariz., and
Mrs. Rita Schneider of North Canton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held today, Thursday,
at 10:00 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church
cemetery. Calling hours were on Wednesday at the Paquelet Funeral
Home. Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Joseph Hospice.
Jane Kramer was living in Columbus, OH in 1989.
Obituary:
Lucy (Crock) Smith, age 76, of Tucson, AZ passed away Wednesday Nov. 8 [1989] after an extended illness. She was born in Louisville, daughter of the late Barbara and William Crock and was a graduate of Louisville High School in 1930 and Mercy School of Nursing as an R.N. in 1933. She was a supervisor and also an industrial nurse.
She is survived by her husband, Mahlon; daughter, Nancy; son, Brian; sisters Mary Paumier, Eleanor Evrard, both of Louisville; Amelia Kagle of Canton, Rita Schneider of North Canton; brother Joseph Crock of Louisville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rosa Kramer, in May 1989.
Services and burial were held in Tucson, AZ.
Social Security number issued in Ohio prior to 1951.
In 1930, 19 year old Amelia Crock was a nursing student at Mercy Hospital in canton and lived at 723 Market Avenue North in Canton, Stark Co., Ohio with other nursing students and several Sisters of Charity. Amelia and her parents were born in Ohio.
Social Security number issued in California prior to 1951. This conflicts with her obituary, which refers to Amelia as "a lifelong resident of Stark County.
Obituary
Amelia M. Kagle, age 84, passed away Wednesday
evening Nov. 9, 1994 at St. Joseph Hospice, Louisville, OH.
A lifelong resident of Stark County, she was a retired Regis-
tered Nurse, graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing,
Class of 1931. Amelia practiced her profession for more
than 50 years. She was born May 25, 1910, daughter of
the late William and Barbara Crock.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John
J. Kagle in 1986, sisters Rosa Kramer and Lucy Smith, and
nephew John Preston. She is survived by sisters Mary
Paumier, Eleanor Evrard, Rita Schneider; brother, Joseph
Crock; and 20 nieces and nephews.
She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church,
St. Peter’s Women’s Club, National Council of Catholic Women,
Knights of Columbus Women’s Club, Canton Women’s Club,
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association and
Horace Mann Senior Center.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:30 a.m. at
St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father John C. Finigan as
Celebrant. Visitation was Friday and Saturday at Lamiell
Funeral Home. Burial was in St. Louis Cemetery, Louisville.
There was a Wake service Friday. Memorials in her name
can be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church or St. Joseph
Hospice.
Records conflict on date of birth:
28 Oct 1919 -- Snider
29 Oct 1919 -- Social Security Death IndexRecords also conflict on date of death:
27 Nov (no year) -- Snider
27 Dec 1971 -- Online Ohio death certificate index
Dec 1971 -- Social Security Death Index
Living in North Canton, OH in Oct 2001