1869: 5 October, William Jefferson Fickes married Sarah Ann Ashbaugh in Tuscarawas County, OH.
The earliest Fickes traced thus far is the addition of Jacob Fickes and Maria Brown, parents of John B. Fickes. Newspaper articles now available online cited below give details that are backed up by vital records.
Information gleaned from these newspapers entries include:
▸ John B. Fickes lived in New Portage, Summit Co, and sold his home to move to New Philadelphia in October 1888, aged 58.
▸ Grandma Fickes lived in New Portage, Summit Co, and received visits from John B. Fickes after he moved to New Philadelphia, accompanied by his son, William, who lived in New Philadelphia.
▸ Grandma Fickes’ name was Maria, she was a widow and her husband was Jacob Fickes.
▸ Jacob Fickes served in the War of 1812.
▸ Grandma Fickes was also visited by Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Kauffman, of South High street, Akron. Spelling of last name varies.
▸ Grandma Fickes lived with Mrs. Emily Shaw.
▸ John B. Fickes seemed to be a widower, as no wife is mentioned in these newspaper entries.
▸ John B. Fickes had a cousin, John, who lived in Cumberland, West Virginia. Cumberland is very close by, being in the sliver of West Virginia panhandle which separates Pennsylvania and Ohio in the area of Steubenville, OH.
Jacob Fickes
1823: August 19, Marriage of Jacob Fickes and Maria Brown in Jefferson Co, OH. They probably lived near Steubenville.
Pension record for Jacob Fickes, veteran of the War of 1812, tells us that:
1815 ▸ February 9. Enlistment date of soldier, Jacob Fickes. He was a Private with Captain Fowler’s Company, Virginia Militia. He came in at the very end of the war.
1815 ▸ March 11. Discharge date of soldier. He received Bounty Land – will look into this.
1823 ▸ Marriage of soldier to Maria Brown in Jefferson Co, OH.
1853-1855 ▸ Residence of soldier was Jefferson Co, OH.
1864 ▸ October 10. Death of soldier, Jacob Fickes, at Kilgore, Carroll Co, OH.
1883 ▸ Residence of widow was Akron, Summit Co, OH.
1885 ▸ March 12. Death of widow.
1850: October, Census for Knox Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, lists two consecutive Fickes (Fichas) households:
1740 –
James, age 25, male, Laborer, born Ohio
Mary, age 20, female, born Ohio
Daniel, age 3, male, born Ohio
1741 –
Jacob, age 54, male, Laborer, born Pennsylvania
Maria, age 40, female, born Ohio
Rosamund, age 22, female, born Ohio
John, age 20, male, born Ohio
Harvy, age 18, male, born Ohio
Maria, age 14, female, born Ohio
Elizabeth, age 12, female, born Ohio
Jacob, age 15, male, born Ohio
Wm, age 3, male, born Ohio
My theory is that James is a son of Jacob, listed immediately below. James is listed with his wife Mary and 3-year old son, Daniel.
The next property is Jacob, most likely the father of James. Jacob is listed with his wife Maria, and children from Rosamund through Jacob. John, age 20, would logically be John B. and the last child, Wm, age 3, quite possibly, William Jefferson, the son of John and grandson of Jacob.
John B. Fickes
1830: 14 September, born in Pennsylvania
1848: 19 September, married to Caroline Miller in Jefferson county, Ohio. (search continues for additional verification)
1848: son, William Jefferson, born 14 November.
????: Caroline Miller Fickes presumably died.
1850: 31 October, married to Matilda Vantilburg in Ashland county, Ohio.
1852: October, daughter, Lucinda, born.
1857: daughter, Jane, born.
1860: Census, Canal Dover, Dover Twp, Tuscarawas Co, household includes John Fickes (29) Carpenter; Matilda (31), Lucinda (10), Wm (7), Jane (3).
1870: Census, Pierce P.O., Pike Twp, Stark Co, household includes John Fickes (39) Wagon Maker and Matilda Fickes (53) Keeping House.
1880: Census, New Portage, Norton Twp, Summit Co, household includes John Fickes (57) Laborer and Matilda (63) Keeping House.
1888: John B. sold his house and belongings in New Portage to move to New Philadelphia, where his son William lived. The Summit County Beacon and the Akron City Times reported the return visits made to visit Grandma Fickes and other relatives and friends until 1890.
Marriage recorded for a John Fickes and Caroline Miller in Jefferson county, Ohio.
Note below that William J. Fickes death certificate, below, lists his mother’s name as Miss Miller, with no other information known.
Marriage certificate for John Fickes and Matilda Vantilburg in Ashland county, Ohio.
1860: 16 August, Census for Loudon Township, Carroll County, Ohio, lists Jacob Fickas household:
1361 –
Jacob, age 65, male, Laborer, born Pennsylvania
M (Maria), age 53, female, born Pennsylvania
R (Rosamund), age 30, female, born Ohio
M (Maria), age 24, female, born Ohio
E (Elizabeth), age 22, female, born Ohio
Jacob, age 19, male, born Ohio
Wm (William), age 15, born Ohio.
Rosamund’s age is off by a bit and the census taker didn’t bother to spell out the names of the female children.
William Jefferson Fickes
1848: 14 November, born Steubenville, Jefferson county, Ohio. His father was John B. Fickes and his mother’s maiden name was Miller.
1850: 31 October, John B. Fickes, father of William J., remarried Matilda Vantilburg.
1869: 5 October, William J. Fickes and Sarah Ann Ashbaugh married in Tuscarawas county, Ohio.
1870: Census, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas co, William (21) Laborer and Anna (16) Keeping House.
1870: Census, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas co, William Ashbaugh (46) with wife Matilda (45) and son John (19) listed directly above William and Anna Fickes.
1871: 24 March, son, William Orin, born. The name in the birth records is Emmet O., so there must have been a name change.
1873: 10 May, son, John Wesley, born. The name in the birth records is John Oscar, so there must have been name change.
1874: 25 November, daughter, Estella B. born.
1877: daughter, Laura Anne born.
1878: 12 August, Annie Ashbaugh Fickes died and was buried in Fair Street cemetery, New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Children of William J. Fickes and Sarah Ann Ashbaugh.
Fickes & Warner
1880: 15 February, William J. Fickes marries Sarah Olive Warner in Barberton, Ohio.
Death certificate for William Jefferson Fickes.
Name of Mother is “Miss Miller” with her place of birth unknown.
Unknown newspaper
Married
On the 5th of October, 1869, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by the Rev. J.R. Coffman, Mr. Wm. J. Fickes to Miss Sarah A. Ashbaugh, all of Tuscarawas county, O.
The Stark County Democrat
Canton, Ohio
Wednesday, 4 May, 1870
pg3
Transfers of Real Estate.
John Fickes to John B. Shilling, 80 acres in Tuscarawas tp, 7500
1878: 12 August, the death of Sarah Ann Ashbaugh Fickes, wife of William J. Fickes.
Unknown newspaper
In Memoriam.
Died in Lockport, August 12th, 1878, Mrs. Sarah A., wife of Wm J. Fickes, Esq., aged 24 years 8 months, and 6 days. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. William Ashbaugh, at whose residence she died. She left, besides her deeply bereaved husband, four infant children, and a large circle of friends to mourn her early demise. Mrs. Fickes was a woman of many excellent qualities, which greatly endeared her to those who had the advantage of her acquaintance. She was amiable, kind, confiding and intent on doing good according to her opportunities. She was a christian; having been received into the fellowship of the Lutheran Church by Dr. Steck, on the first Sabbath he spent in New Philadelphia in the spring of 1876. Her funeral, which was largely attended, occurred on the 14th inst., her pastor, Dr. Steck, officiating. The bereaved have the [illegible] consolation, in this case, that their loss is her gain.
A Friend.
The Daily Times
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Thursday, 9 January, 1879
pg 3
List of Interments in the New Philadelphia Cemetery, from the 6th of June, 1878, to the 31st day of December, 1878.
The following is a list of the interments in the N.P. Cemetery for the six months ending December. 31, 1878, as taken from the books of the Sexton, John W. Knisely, and furnished us by him:
July 4, 1878; child of Adam Reardon.
July 6, infant twins of Charles Slagel.
July 20, infant of William Walton.
Aug. 2, Mrs. Wm. Havnar, (country.)
Aug. 7, infant of S. Sedgwick, Lockport.
Aug. 10, child of Godfrey Stutts.
Aug. 14, Mrs. Wm. Fickes, Lockport.
Aug. 15, Mrs. Gilbert Davis.
Aug. 22, Gilbert Davis.
Sept. 10, Mrs. Wm. Campbell.
Sept. 11. child of Peter Smith. (country.)
Sept. 15., child of John Bigler.
Sept. 20, child of Thos. Skiils, country.
Sept. 22, child of Al. Voshal.
Sept. 27, Mrs. Kennedy.
Oct. 8, John Wade.
Oct. 13, child of James Schweesy.
Oct. 26, Mrs. David Wills.
Nov. 3, infant of Fred. Kislig.
Nov. 11, Joseph Strayer.
Nov. 12, James Lile.
Nov. 13, child of Samuel Stettler.
Nov. 25, Jacob Freitag.
Dec. 8, Wm. Heusel, country.
Dec. 8, Simon Hufnagle.
Dec. 23, infant of Bark Wallace.
The Dayton Herald
Dayton, Ohio
Tuesday, 16 December, 1884
pg 2
The Courts
Common Pleas Court.
8,206. Ann J. Musser vs. Wm. J. Fickes et al. Action for $1,030, and foreclosure of mortgage.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 15 August, 1888
pg 2
New Portage.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kauffman, of Akron, visited over Sunday with John B. Fickes.
1888: 17 August, 82nd birthday of Grandma Fickes. This would be John B. Fickes’ mother, Maria Fickes, widow of Jacob Fickes.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 22 August, 1888
pg 3
New Portage.
Quite a number of the neighbors surprised Grandma Fickes on Friday last by calling upon the lady to remind her that she had reached the 82d millstone. The old lady was the recipient of some useful articles. The afternoon was pleasantly enjoyed, her visitors wishing many happy returns of the day. Mrs. Fickes is the widow of the late Jacob Fikes, who served in the war of 1812, and she is well preserved for her years.
Akron City Times
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 26 September, 1888
pg 3
New Portage.
John Kauffman and wife of South High Street, Akron, have been visiting for a few days with John B. Fickes.
Akron City Times
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 26 September, 1888
pg 3
New Portage.
We are sorry to learn that our respected fellow townsman, John B. Fickes, contemplates leaving this section very shortly and will visit his relatives and friends in different parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Iowa for the winter and will then form some definite plan for his future guidance. He is selling his household furniture and his carpenter and wagon making tools, and also his residence which is a six roomed house, and lot. His public sale commences at 10 o’clock a.m. sharp, on Saturday, Oct. 6th. We are sorry to lose our neighbor, but wish him prosperity in his future home.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 10 October, 1888
pg 2
New Portage.
Wm. Fickes of New Philadelphia, has been here visiting his father, Mr. John Fickes, the past few days. He returned home on Saturday.
Mr. J.R. Kauffman, of South High street, Akron, spent Saturday in town with his brother-in-law, Mr. John B. Fickes, who is expected to leave town shortly for a visit.
The sale of furniture, etc., at J.B. Fickes was fairly attended considering the inclement weather, and that another sale was being held a short distance away, moderate prices ruled the sale. The house and lot was offered for sale, but was bought in for the owner by A.H. Shaw for $800.
Akron City Times
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 17 October, 1888
pg 3
New Portage.
J.B. Fickes left town Thursday to visit for a time with his son William and family, at New Philadelphia. He has the good wishes of several old friends.
Akron City Times
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 17 October, 1888
pg 3
New Portage.
I.H. Dague has moved his family into the house of John B. Fickes on the Norton Center road near the Central school.
Akron City Times
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 12 December, 1888
pg 3
New Portage.
John Fickes, of New Philadelphia, and formerly a citizen here, has been in town a few days the past week visiting relatives and friends. He feels better and is gaining very fast.
Akron City Times
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 17 October, 1888
pg 3
New Portage.
J.B. Fickes left town Thursday to visit for a time with his son William and family, at New Philadelphia. He has the good wishes of several old friends.
The Daily Times
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Thursday, 14 March, 1889
pg 3
Mr. Wm. Fickes, south of city, is very sick with heart disease.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 10 April, 1889
pg 2
New Portage.
Rumored that G.N. Eby will shortly move into the John Fickes house, now occupied by I.H. Dague. Rob Roy.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 24 April, 1889
pg 2
New Portage.
Geo. Eby has moved into the John Fickes house.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 12 June, 1889
pg 2
New Portage.
John Fickes, of New Philadelphia, has been here visiting relatives and friends the past week.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 12 June, 1889
pg 3
Fragments.
John B. Fickes, formerly of New Portage, while in the city a few days ago asked The Beacon to throw out for settlement a question about the big frost of ’58 that killed nearly all vegetation in this section. Mr. Fickes contends that it came on the night of June 5, 1858. Some of his friends insist that it was June 4, and there are a few who say it was in 1859.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 7 August, 1889
pg 1
Old Soldiers Preparing For A Grand Time.
The 20th annual reunion of the Sherman Brigade will be held at Meyer’s Lake, near Canton, beginning on Tuesday, Aug, 13 and breaking camp on the 16th Sherman’s Brigade was organized by Hon. John Sherman in the Fall of ’61 and comprised the 64th, 65th O.V.I., McLaughlin’s Squadron of Cavalry…
4th V.P., J. Fickes, Squachon; …
NOTE: DOUBLE CHECK THIS.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 7 August, 1889
pg 2
New Portage.
Aug. 6.—John B. Fickes of New Philadelphia, was in town the past week visiting relatives and friends.
1889: 17 August, 84th (83rd?) birthday of Grandma Fickes. This would be John B. Fickes’ mother, Maria Fickes, widow of Jacob Fickes.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 21 August, 1889
pg 2
New Portage.
Mr. and Mrs. John Coffman, of Akron, attended the surprise party given on Saturday to Grandma Fickes, who reached the 84th milestone on life’s journey that day. A large number of relatives and neighbors called during the day which was immensely enjoyed by all concerned.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 18 September, 1889
pg 8
Local Notes.
Mrs. Wm. Fickes of Missouri, is visiting Mrs. J.R. Coffman, 1120 S. High street.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 9 October, 1889
pg 2
New Portage.
Mr. John B. Fickes, New Philadelphia, has been attending the Fair and visiting his relations and friends here the past week. We are glad to see John looking so well.
1889: Grandma Fickes (Maria, widow of Jacob), age 83, is living with Mrs. Emily Shaw.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 16 October, 1889
pg 2
New Portage.
Mr. John Fickes of New Philadelphia, is in town visiting at Mrs. E. Shaws’ where his mother resides, she being 83 years old and quite smart.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 11 December, 1889
pg 2
New Portage.
Mrs. Margaret Koffman, of Akron, visited her mother Saturday, at the residence of Mrs. Emily Shaw, where her mother, Mrs. Maria Fickes, makes her home.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 1 January, 1890
pg 11
Strawburg.
Lively Batch Of News From New Portage.
Correspondence of The Beacon
John B. Fickes, a former resident of this place, accompanied by his son William, of Philadelphia, is visiting his mother at New Portage. John Fickes a cousin of the former, from New Cumberland, is also visiting friends at this place.
The Akron Beacon Journal
Akron, Ohio
Friday, 3 January, 1890
pg 4
New Portage.
Those Visited And Visiting Of That Town.
Correspondence of The Beacon
John Fickes and son William, of New Philadelphia, and John Fickes, of Cumberland, W.Va., were the guests of Grandma Fickes on Saturday and Sunday.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Friday, 8 January, 1890
pg 5
New Portage.
John Fickes and son William, of New Philadelphia, and John Fickes, of Cumberland, W.Va., were the guests of Grandma Fickes on Saturday and Sunday.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 22 January, 1890
pg 2
New Portage.
Mr. A.S. Johnson, our tonsorial artist, and Miss Myrtle A. Reed, of Kent, Ohio, were married at the residence of Mr. Eugene Sawdy at 4 o’clock p.m. Jan, 19, by the Rev. O.W. Holmes, of the M.E. Church, Kent. After the ceremony was performed the happy couple left for Mr. A. Johnson’s residence, the home of the groom. The happy couple arrived at New Portage Tuesday on train 1 and have taken up their abode here in the house owned by John Fickes. Mr. Johnson had the house furnished and everything in shape before he brought his bride to New Portage. May they live long and happy together.
The Akron Beacon Journal
Akron, Ohio
Tuesday, 11 March, 1890
pg 2
That Mysterious Syndicate.
More Talk About The New Portage Land Deal.
New Portage Correspondence of The Beacon.
John Fickes, of New Philadelphia, called on friends here last week.
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, Ohio
Wednesday, 12 March, 1890
pg 3
New Portage.
John Fickes, of New Philadelphia, called on friends here last week.
This is the final news bit found on John Fickes.
William Jefferson Fickes
Unknown newspaper
1926
Death Claims Wm. Fickes, 77
Was Prominent Resident of S.S.
William J. Fickes, 77, retired coal miner and resident of this city most of his life, died yesterday at 8:30 p.m. at his home at 128 West Blake street, South Side, of carcinoma of the face following two years’ illness.
Mr. Fickes who was one of the best known residents of the South Side, was born near Steubenville, November 14, 1848. He was married twice. Miss Sarah H. Ashbaugh to whom he was married October 5, 1869, has been dead 48 years. His wife, formerly Miss Sarah O. Warner, to whom he was wedded February 5, 1880, survives together with eleven children, William O., Akron; John W., this city; Mrs. George Weidner, this city; Mrs. Charles Miller, Canton; Mrs. L.E. Kaiser, this city; Mrs. Bert Quillen, this city; Jesse, Ray, Clarence and Arthur, all of this city and Miss Bessie, at home.
Thirty-three grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and a half sister, Mrs. F.A. Bigler, Bolivar, also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the residence followed by services at 2:30 p.m. at the South Side M.E. church. Rev. Oscar M. Adam will officiate. Burial will be made in East avenue cemetery.
Charles Herbert Fickes
Unknown newspaper
1937
Funeral services for Charles H. Fickes, 56, native of Tuscarawas co and son of Mr and Mrs. John W. Fickes of Dover, who died Saturday at his home at 837 Mahoning ave, Youngstown from a heart attack, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the King Funeral Home in Youngstown. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight.
Mr. Fickes, an engineer for the Youngstown & Northern Railroad, was stricken after getting out of his locomotive while at work in McDonald. He was born in Goshen June 10, 1896, the son of John W. and Martha Forbes Fickes and went to Youngstown in 1924.
He served on the police department vice squad before becoming an engineer in 1937. He was a licensed pilot and flew at the former Jones Airport. He was a member of the B. of L. F & E. and of Sulgrave Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 696.
Surviving are his wife, the former Mina Rick; his parents; three sisters, Miss Jessie Fickes of New York City, Mrs. Robert Quails and Mrs. John Keating, both of Los Angeles and a brother, John M. Fickes of Dover.
William Orin Fickes
The Akron Beacon Journal
Akron, Ohio
Thursday, 18 January, 1900
pg 8
Real Estate.
Property Transfers In City and County.
William O. Fickes et al, to M.W. McLane, village of Cuyahoga Falls, being southwest 1/4 of lot No. 5, block 33, $500.
The Daily Times
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Friday, 8 October, 1909
pg 2
Talk Of The Town.
A child of Mr. and Mrs. William Fickes of West Fair street is suffering with a severe attack of typhoid fever.
The Daily Times
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Monday, 14 February, 1910
pg 8
Society.
Birthday Party.
Mrs. Mary C. Keiser, in honor of her sixty-fourth birthday delightfully entertained a number of her friends at her home on North Broadway Sunday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. William Mills and children of Cuyahoga Falls, Mr. and Mrs. I.O. Butts and son, Mr. and Mrs. William Fickes and children and Miss Florence and Charles Kaiser.
The Daily Times
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Monday, 20 February, 1911
pg 4
Society.
Birthday Celebrated.
An elegant birthday dinner was served at the home of Theodore Kaiser, Sunday, complimentary to the birthday of his mother, Mrs. Mary Kaiser. There were many children and grandchildren present. Mrs. Kaiser was the recipient of many pretty birthday presents. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Mills and children and Cuyahoga Falls, Mrs. William Fickes and children of Akron, Mr. and Mrs. John Vantillburg of Coshocton, and Mrs. Eva Steinbach of Mineral City.
The Daily Times
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Saturday, 17 February, 1912
pg 1
[with photo]
Son Of Former Local Couple Is Summit County’s Champion Baby
A babe of six months who romps at day and sleeps at night and is declared by doctors to be near physical perfectness at his age—that is Ralph Orin Fickes, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fickes, 169 Shelby avenue, Cuyahoga Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Fickes are former New Philadelphia residents, having lived here until two years ago. Mrs. Fickes is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Keyser, 144 North Third street this city.
Dr. F.D. Smith, of Akron read of lusty babies and suggested to Fickes that he take the measurements of his six-month-old baby. Fickes did and wondered at the result. The baby was as large as others more than twice his age.
The measurements are: Heighth, 27 inches, weight 22 pounds, chest 19 inches, head 18-1/2 inches, forearm 6-1/2 inches, waist 19 inches, calves 7 inches, thighs 10-1/2 inches, wrist 4-1/2 inches.
Baby Fickes weighed 13 pounds at birth. The signs of health exhibited at birth increased with age. At six months he has two teeth, and likes mashed potatoes, water, bread and milk and fruit.
“He seldom sleeps more than two hours a day and has never kept us awake at night,” says his father. “He holds to a stick while I lift him from the floor and romps around like other children. He usually laughs and seldom cries.”
Mrs. Fickes says Ralph is just an ordinary baby, ordinarily raised. Neither she nor her husband have ever been ill to any extant. They eat lots of fruit and vegetables and little meat.
“The baby receives such care as his mother thinks is necessary to keep him clean and neat,” says his father. “His mother is a handy lady and is always there to give him care. But she has no frills or new ideas in the way of caring for infants.”
The Daily Times
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Wednesday, 14 June, 1944
pg 3
50th Anniversary Sunday, June 18
Mr. and Mrs. William O. Fickes, who were born and reared in New Philadelphia, but have resided in Akron for a number of years, will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary, Sunday, June 18th, at their home at 648 Carpenter street, Akron. Open house will be held in the afternoon from two until four o’clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Fickes have five sons and four grandchildren, all of whom reside in Akron and will be present for the golden wedding anniversary. The sons are Lawrence, Gerald, Karl, Robert and Ralph.
Mr. Fickes is 73 years old and Mrs. Fickes is 68 years old. Their marriage took place in Barberton.
The Daily Times
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Wednesday, 18 April, 1951
pg 16
Obituaries and Funerals
William O. Fickes
William O. Fickes, 80, native of this city and a retired cabinet maker, died today at his home, 648 Carpenter st, Akron, following an illness of several months.
Mr. Fickes had resided in Akron for 56 years in the North Hill district. He was a member of the Lutheran church here and he and his wife celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last June.
Surviving are his wife, Nannie: five sons, Lawrence L., Gerald E., Robert W. and Ralph O., all of Akron, and Karl L. Fickes of Litchfield Park, Phoenix, Arizona; six grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Estella Weidner of Columbus, Mrs. Laura Troyer of Canton and Mrs. Bessie Schlafley of this city; and three brothers, Ray and Clarence, both of this city, and Arthur Fickes of Canton.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Billow Chapel at 118 Ash st, Akron, with Rev. Arthur S. Maly officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park at Akron.
John Wesley Fickes
Unknown newspaper
1952
New Philadelphia – Funeral services for John Wesley Fickes, retired coal miner, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Kaserman funeral home. Rev. James Fisher will officiate. Burial will be in East Avenue Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9.
Mr. Fickes suffered a heart attack Wednesday while walking across South Side Bridge, according to Coroner Philip Doughten. He had resided on Riverview Place.
He was a member of the Lutheran Church and had resided most of his life in New Philadelphia.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Martha Fickes; one son, John of Dover; three daughters, Miss Jessie Fickes of New Philadelphia and Mrs. Robert Quails and Mrs. John Keating, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; three half brothers, Ray and Clarence Fickes of New Philadelphia and Arthur Fickes of Canton; a half sister, Mrs. William Schlafly of New Philadelphia; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Bessie L. Fickes
Unknown newspaper
1972
Mrs. Bessie L. Schlafly, 76, of 325 5th st. NW, New Philadelphia, a former employee of the old Graff Grocery Store on the Southside, died Sunday night in Union Hospital.
She resided at the 5th st. address eight years and formerly lived on the Southside.
Born at Strasburg, a daughter of the late William and Sarah Olive Warner Fickes, she was a member of New Philadelphia Emmanuel Lutheran Church, its Ladies Bible Class and Dorcas Group and was the last charter member of the Companions of Foresters of American.
Her husband, the late William Schlafly, died in 1967.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Thelma Jeanne) Geltz of Dover; a son, Warren Eugene of New Philadelphia; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Six brothers and four sisters also are deceased.
Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. C. King Wynkoop officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The family requests memorials be made to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church building fund.