1920-1930 Rambo obits from Zanesville, Ohio newspaper
There is a lot of Rambo family information in the old Zanesville (Muskingum) county, Ohio, newspapers. I'm posting all of the obits I could find from 1920-1930, but there are many from 1931 forward. There are also many marriages, family reunions, and misc. info. If anyone is looking for particular information, I would be glad to see if I can anything. (I'm not related. I just kept coming across this family's info, and thought this might be helpful to someone.)
HARVEY E. RAMBO, The Zanesville Signal, December 15, 1923
Funeral services for Harvey Ellsworth Rambo, aged 51, who died Friday at Roseville, will be conducted at the home there at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The services will be under the anspices of the Knights of Pythias and interment will be made in the Roseville cemetery.
Mr. Rambo was a valued employee of the Southeastern Ohio Electric Railway Co. and is survived by his widow and three daughters; Mrs. Anna Hicks of the home, Mrs. W.L. Garrett of East Fultonham, Mrs. G.A. L(e?)ntenschiager of Massillon, and six grandchildren.
DR. HARRY RAMBO, The Zanesville Signal, May 15, 1924
"Dr. Harry Rambo Called By Death At Denver, Col."
"Body Brought Here Friday Morning"
"His Wife Critically Ill In California"
Relatives in this city were notified late Wednesday of the death of Dr. Harry M. Rambo, aged 30, only son of Dr. C.M. Rambo, of South Fourth street, which occured in a sanitarium in Denver, Colo., at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning from a lingering illness following influenza and pneumonia, contracted while in the service of his country during the World war. Mrs. C.M. Rambo and his sister, Miss Florence Rambo, were at his bedside when he died.
Shortly before the death of Dr. Rambo, his sister received a telegram announcing that his wife, Mrs. Pearl Holden Rambo, was critically ill in San Diego, where she has been for the past several week taking treatment. Miss Rambo left immediately for California, while Mrs. Rambo will accompany the body of Dr. Rambo to this city.
Dr. Harry Rambo was born on North Seventh street, but at an early age was taken to Memphis, Tenn., where he received his education, graduating from the Central high school of Memphis. Immediately he entered the University of Tennessee, completing his course in six years, four years of which were spent in the study of medicine in the medical department of the University of Tennessee. He was graduated from the university in 1917 and became an intern in the Memphis General hospital.
When the United States entered the World war, Dr. Rambo volunteered in the medical service and was sent to Fort Ogelthorpe, and later was transferred to Hoboken, N.Y., to enter the transport service. He was made first lieutenant and remained in transport service throughout the war. On his last trip across the Atlantic, he contracted influenza, which developed into pneumonia from which he never fully recovered.
Following his discharge from the army Dr. Rambo came to Zanesville and opened an office on South Fourth street, opposite the office of his father, but after practicing for about a year was forced to give up his profession because of ill health. Several months ago he went to the western states in hopes his health might be improved, but his condition grew steadily worse.
In 1918 he was united in marriage to Miss Pearl Holden, daughter of the late Dr. James L. Holden.
Besides his widow, Dr. Harry Rambo is survived by his father, Dr. C.M. Rambo, prominent physician and surgeon of this city, and one sister, Miss Florence Rambo.
Dr. Rambo was affiliated with the Masonic lodge, being a member of the Blue Lodge in Hoboken, N.J., and the chapter, council, grotto and commandery in this city. He was also a member of the B.P.O. Elks and the Modern Woodmen of America.
The body will arive in Zanesville at 10:40 o'clock Friday morning and will be taken to the home of Dr. C.M. Rambo on South Fourth street, where the funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The remains will be placed in a crypt in the Woodlawn cemetery, and the services at the crypt will be private. Cyrene commandery No. 10, Knights Templars will have charge of the services.
MRS. PEARL HOLDEN RAMBO, The Zanesville Signal, October 27, 1924
The funeral of Mrs. Pearl Holden Rambo, who died in California, will be conducted at the St. Nicholas Catholic church at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning and interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery.
The Zanesville Signal, November 7, 1924
Miss Florence Rambo and Dr. C.M. Rambo are the chief beneficiaries for life by the will of Mrs. Pearl Holden Rambo on file in the probate court of Muskingum county. The estate is estimated to be worth $75,000 and consists of real estate in Zanesville, Columbus and San Diego, Calif.
By the will a resident property at 1050 Bryden road, Columbus, is left Dr. C.M. Rambo, father of Dr. Harry Rambo, deceased husband of Mrs. Pearl Holden Rambo. After his death this property goes to Miss Florence Rambo, sister-in-law of the (illegible)
A heart set with diamonds and pearls is left a friend, Mrs. (Margorfe?) Pedicord Dollison of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
All the rest of the estate goes for life to Miss Florence Rambo at her death to become the property of Nancy Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Green of Montclair, N.J. Miss Florence Rambo is named exectrix.
Mrs. Henderson Green, whose daughter eventually inherits the estate, is a sister of the late Princess Anastasia, formerly Nonnie Stewart Leeds.
(There is a legal notice from November 26, 1925 for The First Trust & Savings Bank, administrator of the estate of Pearl H. Rambo vs. Nancy Green. Part of it says...the personal estate of said decedent is insufficient to pay her debts and the inheritance tax assessed against the succession of the said Nancy Green....)
MRS. MARIETTA (RAMBO) CHERRY, The Times Recorder, July 6, 1925
Mrs. Marietta Cherry, 72, wife of the late Alonzo M. Cherry, passed away at her home at White Cottage at 12 o'clock Sunday night. She had been in poor health for a number of months. Four sons, Clyde, Hugh and C.P. Cherry of White Cottage, Edward of Logan and one daughter, Mrs. Clyde Smitley, of Cleveland, survive. Two brothers, A.L. Rambo of White Cottage and Orla Rambo of Zanesville, and one sister, Mrs. J.L. Weaver, of Fultonham are left to mourn her death. Funeral services will be announced later.
MRS. MARTHA A. RAMBO, The Times Recorder, January 9, 1926
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha A. Rambo, 81, who died last Wednesday from hardening of the arteries, were held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence in New Philadelphia. Burial was made in the New Philadelphia cemetery.
G. JACOB RAMBO, The Zanesville Signal, January 28, 1929
Funeral services for G. Jacob Rambo, 57, of 701 Putnam avenue, who died in Good Samaritan hospital Saturday morning were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at United Brethren church, Crooksville. Burial will be made there. The body has been removed from the Dean funeral home to the late residence.
(Additional info from January 26)
He is survived by four children: Stella, Fern, Delbert and Mary Lou, all of the home; his father, Bert Rambo, Crooksville; two brothers, Cyril Rambo, of the home; and two sisters, Mrs. B.S. Harry, Michigan, and Mrs. F.D. Sharkey, Zanesville.
MRS. SARAH RAMBO, The Times Recorder, January 8, 1930
A stroke of apoplexy suffered 10 days ago, resulted in the death of Mrs. Sarah Rambo, aged 83, well known and highly respected resident of Sal(tillo?), at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, E.H. Rambo.
Mrs. Rambo was the widow of Andrew Rambo, who died about nine years ago. Surviving are the following children: E.H. Rambo, at whose home she died; Mrs. Margaret La Follette, Mrs. Hattie Sowers, Mrs. Edith Wood, Charles and Guy Rambo, all of Crooksville, Mrs. Rilla Pemberton, of Roseville, and Mrs. Cora Tipton, of South Zanesville. There also survive 36 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren and two brothers, R.M. and Ross Crawford of Florida.
The funeral will be conducted at the Crooksville M.E. church, of which the deceased was a life-long member, at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Sollers will officiate and burial will be made in Crooksville cemetery by Cannon & Cannon.
CHARLES LEWIS RAMBO, The Times Recorder, April 3, 1930
"Chas. Rambo, Boy In School Dies, at South Zanesville"
"Arrival of Grandparents From Florida Awaited for Burial"
Charles Lewis Rambo, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Rambo, died at 3:50 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the family home, 115 East King street, South Zanesville, after a lingering illness of several months' duration.
The deceased was a pupil in the South Zanesville public school and is survived by the parents and a brother. Glenn at home; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rambo of Maysville avenue, who are at present visiting in Florida; and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Carl Harmon of Pear street.
Funeral arrangements will not be completed until arrival of the grandparents from Florida. A.I. Trimmer in charge.
MARY MAGDELINE RAMBO, The Times Recorder, October 14, 1930
"Mary M. Rambo Is Found Dead in Bed by Mother Monday Evening"
Crooksville, O., Oct 13-Mary Magdeline Rambo, eight-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Rambo, of Milligan's Bend, two miles south of Crooksville, was found dead in bed at 6 p.m. Monday. She had been smothered to death.
The mother placed the child in bed while she prepared the evening meal and when she had finished her work, went to the bed to care for the baby. The infant was found dead under the covers.
Besides the parents she is survived by one brother and one sister: Russell and Jeanette Rambo, at home, and her paternal and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dell Rambo and Mr. and Mrs. George Derringer, all of Deavertown. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Cannon & Cannon, of Crooksville, in charge.