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7 Jan 2010 Ada May "Mamie" w/o late Wesley J. Hick                 7 May 2007 Elizabeth Naomi w/o  late Thomas T. Bolling
23 Dec 2004 Harry Samuel h/o Deloris Hendershot                       3 May 2005 Deloris Hendershot w/o late Harry S. Kestner
10 Oct 1995 Irven Eugene (Bud) h/o Blanche Jones                         6 May 2004 Isabel Emma d/o William & Naomi

Kestner, A.H. - Wednesday evening, Dec. 31st, at 7 1/2 o'clock, A.H. Kestner, aged 39 years, 2 months and 11 days. Funeral from the northeast corner of Main and Canal streets at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, the 4th inst. Friends are invited to attend without further notice. Cincinnati Daily Gazette (OH) January 1, 1874

Wolfe, Anna M. "Nanny" - Anna M. "Nanny" Wolfe, 74, of Finksburg, died Monday evening, May 5, 2003, at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown. Born Novemer 30, 1928 in Edgewood, Harford County, she was the daughter of the late William H. Kestner and Naomi Gunther Kestner. She was a member of Sandymount United Methodist Church and the Sandy Villagers. Her hobbies were sewing and quilting. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Robert A. Jones ofFinksburg; sisters Betty Bolling, Ada Hicks and Isabelle Spalding; a brother, Harry Kestner; grandchildren Michele Silverman, Soctt and Maggie Jones; and great-grandchildren Angela, Rachel, Jessup and Ethan. A memorial service will be held at 6 pm.m Saturday at Sandymount United Methodist Church, 2101 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, with her pastor, the Rev. Glen L. Arnold, officiating. Interment of ashes will be in Sandymount Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Sandymount United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2101 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD 21048. The Fletcher Funeral Home, 254 E. Main St., Westminster, is handling arrangements. Carroll County Times May 7, 2003

Coxon, Annie K. - On July 18, 1933 at her home, North Point Road, near Eastern Avenue, Annie K. (nee Kestner); in her forty-ninth year, beloved wife of John F. Coxon. Funeral from above residence on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery. The Sun July 20, 1933 Balto., MD

Kestner, August - On December 2, 1952 at his late residence, South Forty-sixth Street, August, in his eighty-first year, beloved father of Joseph Kestner. Funeral services from the home of Wendell J. Dippel, South Highland Avenue, on Saturday at 2 P.M.. Relatives and friends invited. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The Sun December 6, 1952

Kestner, Augusta S. - On February 22, 1920, after a short illness, Augusta S., aged 7 years, 5 months and 13 days, beloved daughter of August and Mary Kestner (nee Lloyd). Funeral from her late residence, South Curley Street, Wednesday afternoon, February 25, at 3 P.M. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery.
  Sad and sudden was the call;
  Oh, how hard I tried to save you darling,
  But prayers and tears were all in vain,
  To save your life I could not do;
  Happy angels came and clasped our darling's hand
  From this world of toil and pain.
  God needed one more angel child
  Amidst His shining band.
  And so He bent with loving smile
  And clasped our darling's hand.
BY HER LOVING FATHER AND MOTHER, SISTERS AND BROTHERS
The Sun February 23, 1920 Balto., MD

Kestner, Betty Marie- In loving memory of Betty Marie Kestner who passed away Jan. 14, 2004, in Longwood Fla. She is survived by her daughter, Lynne (Richard): sons, Mark (Wendy) and Paul (Karen); grandchildren, Aaron, Ariel, Lauren and Kate. Funeral mass will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004 at St. Bartholomew Church in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, followed by Rite of Committal at 10 a.m. at Woodvale Cemetery in Middleburg Heights. Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries.  Akron Beacon Journal (OH) February 4, 2004

Kestner-Blische, Augusta Victoria - On March 19, 1945, at her late residence, Poplar Avenue, Augusta Victoria, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Charles Kestner. Funeral from the Ullrich Funeral Home, 2004-08 Orleans Street on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery. The Sun March 22, 1945 Balto., MD

Kestner, Bruno - On December 27, 1929, Bruno, husband of Mary Kestner. Funral from Turner's Parlors. 1442 North Broadway, Saturday at 3 P.M. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. The Sun December 28, 1929 Balto., MD

Kestner, C.W. - On November 18, 1920, at his residence, Oakhurst Place, C.W. Kestner in his 64th year, beloved husband of Katie L. Kestner. Funeral from the above residence Saturday, November 20, at 3 P.M. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery
The Sun November 20, 1920 Balto., MD

Tuifer, Caroline - On June 6, 1930, Caroline (nee Kestner), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late August Tuifer. Funeral from the William Cook Funeral Home. St. Paul and Preston Streets, on Monday at 3:30 P.M. daylight time. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. The Sun June 7, 1930 Balto., MD

Kestner, Caroline J. - On July 11 at 5:30 P.M. at her late residence, Frederick Avenue, Caroline J. in her 70th (?) year, widow of the late F. William Kestner. The Sun July 12, 1901 Balto., MD

Kestner, Catherine- On January 18, 1971, Catherine (nee Witz), beloved wife of the late John J. Kestner and devoted mother of Mrs. Dorothy Wiegmann and Charles Kestner. Services at the Bernard Dabrowski Funeral Home, 2818 East Baltimore Street on Thursday at 11 A.M. Interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.
The Sun January 1, 1971 Balto., MD

Kestner, Charles H. - On August 14, 1980, Charles H., beloved brother of Dorothy Wiggman. Dear friend of Evelyn Cobbs. Friends may call at the Bernard Dabrowski & Son Funeral Home, 2818 E. Baltimore Street on Thursday from 7 to 9 PM and Friday from 3 to 5 PM. Prayer service on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment in Parkwood Cemetery. The Sun August 15, 1980

Kestner, Charley Richard - September 1 at 10 o'clock A.M., Charley Richard Kestner, aged 1 year, 3 months and 28 days. Friends are invited to attend without further notice on Sunday, September 3, at 3 P.M.
Cincinnati Commerical Tribune September 2, 187 Ohio

Kestner, Dolores E. - Dolores E. Kestner (nee Ponto)  age 72, of Parma, beloved wife for 46 years of Richard M.; loving mother of Derek (Karen), Brad (Terri) and Christin; cherished grandmother of Juliana and Lilly; loving sister of Carl (Lee) Ponto, Phyllis Tewksbury, and the late Carol Weiss; and aunt of four. Passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010. Memorials may be forwarded to a charity of choice. Funeral Service, at the Funeral Home, on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 7501 Ridge Rd., Parma, From 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. on Tuesday. 440-842-7800 The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH) April 5, 2010

(Kestner), Doris Fischer- Doria Elizabeth was welcomed to her heavenly life on Holy Saturday, April 3, 2010. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Only three weeks prior, on March 13, she enjoyed celebrating her 88th birthday. The singing of "Happy Birthday" delighted her and brought a tear to her eye. She said she never thought she would live this long!  Doris had a bad knee from falling on Mingo Trail in Sand Run Park while on a hike with her daughter's second grade class outing in the spring of 1967. Doris also had gray hair, which she attributed directly to her two sons. The second of nine children, Doris was predeceased by her parents, Edmund and Katie McGuiggan Fish, her sisters and brothers and her daughter Judy. She is survived by her children: Mary and William Powell
Akron Beacon Journal (OH) April 9, 2010

Kestner, Elsie M. - On December 3, 1966, Elsie M. (nee Wareheim), the devoted mother of Mrs. Ruth Franco; alos survived by five grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services at the Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home, Inc., 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale), on Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday and Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.  The Sun December 6, 1966 Balto., MD

Kestner, Harry F. - On June 3, 1986 Harry F. of Glen Burnie, MD, beloved husband of Mary F. (nee Barton) dear father of Arthur B. Kestner, loving grandfather of Barton Kestner and Terri Lynn Kestner. Friends may call at the Raymond C. Fink Funeral Home Glen Burnie, MD from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 on Tuesday and Friday-Moose Services will be held 7:15 Friday evening. Services 10 A.M. Saturday. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to American Cancer Society or Arundel Hospice 517 Benfield Road Severna Park, MD 21146--Glen Burnie Lodge No. 1456, Loyal Order of the Moose, deeply regrets the loss of our brother Harry F. Kestner. Walter Cogle Governor.
 The Sun June 5, 1986 Balto., MD

Krauss, Henrietta - On August 5, 1951, Henrietta (Yetta) (nee Kestner), beloved wife of William P. Krauss. Funeral services will be held at her home, North Pulaski Street on Wednesday at 2 P.M. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery.
The Sun August 7, 1951 Balto., MD

Kestner, Henry J. - On July 5, at his residence, Wilkens Street, Henry J. Kestner, in his 69th year. Interment Private.
The Sun July 7 1899 Balto., MD

Kestner, Henry J. - On the afternoon of September 21, 1907, at his late residence, Wilkens Street, Henry J. beloved son of Fredericka and the late Henry J. Kestner. Funeral from the above residence this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery. The Sun September 24, 1907 Balto., MD

Kestner, Hilda A. - On October 22, 1973, Hilda A., devoted sister of Mrs. Gertrude Barnett, Mrs. Hazel Dodge and Mr. Harry Kestner. Also survived by a niece, Mrs. Dorothy Schoonmaker, and a nephew, Arthur B. Kestner. Friends may call at the Raymond C. Fink Funeral Home of Glen Burnie at Crain Highway and 5th Avenue S.W. on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services and Interment Private.--The Retired Teachers Association, of Baltimore County regrets the passing of one of its members, Hilda Kestner, and extends deepest sympathy to the family. Edna Krast, President, Retabco.
The Sun October 25, 1973

Kestner, Jacob - On February 24, 1955, Jacob, of South Robinson Street, beloved husband of Jennie Kestner (nee Parvin) Funeral services from the John A. Moran Funeral Home, 3000 East Baltimore Street (corner of Potomac Street) on Monday, February 28, at 11 A.M. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The Sun February 28, 1955 Balto., MD

Kestner, Jean Alma- 84 of Springfield passed away Wednesday morning, December 31, 2008 in the Villa Springfield. She was born September 19, 1924 in Edison, Ohio, the daughter of Ellery and Erma (Campbell) Merwine. Jean was a very devoted and proud mother of her six beloved sons. Surivors include her sons and spouses, Jim Cobb, Lonnie (Sharon) of Springfield, Darrel (Annette) of Blacklick, Ohio, Larry (Lorraine), James (Barbara) and Stephen (Leslie) Kestner all of Springfield; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Betty and Donna Merwine both of Springfield and Mary Lou (William) Tritle of Springfield; a brother and sister-in law, Paul (Pat) Merwine of Springfiled; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Leonard Kestner in 2004. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2009 from 2-5 p.m. in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday att 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Burial Park. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com  Springfiled News-Sun (OH) January 3, 2009

Kestner, Jennie P. - On May 3, 1962, Jennie P. (nee Parvin) of Chestnut Avenue, Towson, beloved wife of the late Jacob Kestner. Funeral services at the William Cook Mansion, St. Paul and Preston Streets, on Saturday at 11:30 A.M. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The Sun May 4, 1962 Balto., MD

Kestner, John J. - On June 21, 1962, John J. of North Clinton Street, beloved husband of Mrs. Catherine Kestner (nee Witz) and beloved father of Mrs. Dorothy Wiegmann and Mr. Charles H. Kestner. Funeral services at the Bernard Dabrowski Funeral Home, 2818 East Baltimore Street on Monday at 1 P.M. Interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 PM Saturday. The Sun June 24, 1962 Balto., MD

Kestner, John Philip - On Thursday April 2, 1874 at 6 o'clock, John Philip Sr., aged 79 years, 10 months and 2 days. Funeral from residence, northeast corner of Main and Canal Streets. Sunday afternoon, April 5 at 1 1/2 o'clock. Friends invited to attend. Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. April 4, 1874

Kestner, Joseph - On March 21, 1958, Joseph, in his fifty-eighth year, beloved son of Mary and beloved brother of Mrs. Carey Meisenhalder and Mrs. Elizabeth Glynn. Funeral services from his mother's residence, Souty Forty-sixth Street, on Tuesday at 2 P.M. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The Sun March 23, 1958 Balto., MD

Kestner, Katie L. - On September 10, 1948, Katie L. (nee Jackson), of West Saratoga Street, beloved wife of the late C. William Kestner. Funeral services will be held at William J. Tickner & Sons, North and Pennsylvania Avenues, on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery. The Sun September 14, 1948 Balto., MD

Kestner, Lyria C. - Lyria C. Kestner Age 97, of Massillon, died Friday, August 2011, at Brewster Parke. She was born in Lewisville on Dec. 29, 1913, to the late George and Mary (Young) Smith and married Otto H. Kestner on April 10, 1934. He died Feb. 4, 1974. She was a member of the Stanwood Community Church and enjoyed gardening, quilting and bowling.
She is survived by a son Glenn Kestner, of Massillon; a daughter Wilda (Robert) Budklew of Winchester, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Greg (Chris) Kestner of Massillon, Doug Kestner of Massillon and Anita (Bruce) Alford of Ruston, La., and three great-grandchildren, Corey and Griffin Kestner and Daniel Alford. In addition to her husband , she was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m at the Spidell Funeral Home in Brewster with Rev. Dale Boston officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park in Massillon. There will be no calling hours. A memorial website has been created by the funeral home and may be accessed at www.spidellfuneralhome.com where you may share a memory or sign the guestbook. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to any charity. The Independent (Massillon, OH) August 29, 2011

Kestner, Mary - On November 9, 1930, Mary Kestner, beloved daughter of the late Henry and Fredericka Kestner. Funeral services will be held at her cousin's residence, Mrs. W.P. Krauss, North Pulaski Street on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery. The Sun November 10, 1930 Balto., MD

Kestner, Mary A. - On August 22, 1960, Mary A. (nee Lloyd) of South Forty-sixth Street, beloved wife of the August Kestner and mother of Mrs. Elizabeth McGlynn and Mrs. Anna K. Meisenhalder. Services at Charles S. Zeller Funeral Home, 6224 Eastern Avenue on Thursday at 2 P.M. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Visiting hours 2 to 10 P.M.
The Sun August 24, 1960 Balto., MD

Kestner, Oscar - On the 5th instant, Oscar Kestner, eldest child of William and Caroline Kestner, aged 7 years and 9 months. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral, which will take place from the residence of his parents, corner of Wilkens Street and Frederick Avenue, this (Monday) afternoon at two o'clock, without further notice.
The Sun August 7, 1871 Balto., MD

Kestner, William - On Friday, May 1, William Kestner, aged 57 years, aged 57 years 2 months and 27 days, beloved husband of Caroline Kestner. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral from his late residence, corner of Frederick Avenue and Wilkens Street on Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment at Loudon Park Cemetery.
The Sun May 2, 1885 Balto., MD

Kestner, William H. - On July 25, 1979, William H., of Chase, Md., beloved husband of the late Pearl Kestner, devoted father of Ada Hicks, Irvin Kestner, Isabelle Spaulding, Harry Kestner, Elizabeth Bolling and Anna Wolfe. Dear friend of Louise Deigert. Funeral services from the Burzdzinski Funeral Home, 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex (Beltway exit 36) on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment in Cokesbury United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visiting hours, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society.
The Sun July 26, 1979