Merry Christmas from Akron, Ohio

Merry Christmas
from Helen and Harry Liggett in Akron, Ohio

May you know all the joys we have known through the years

Wedding dinner for Tiffani and Mark

Here’s the invitation for a wedding dinner for Tiffani Terazzi and Mark Wing on December 15 in Beverly Hills CA. The dinner is being hosted by Mark's boss, David M. Conlon, and his mother..

Tiffani,, daughter of Joyce and Bill Terazzi of Bullhead City, Arizona, was married Saturday, August 4, 2007, to Mark Andrew Wing of Stanton, CA.

Tiffani and Mark eloped to Las Vegas to wed. The wedding was performed by the Rev. John H. Langford.

Here are a few of Cecilia Espenchied's Christmas photo shoot at Sears.

Cecilia is the daughter of Lisa (Williams) and Zack Espenchied of New Philadelphia, granddaugher of Barry and Sue Williams of Uhrichsville and great-granddaughter of the late John and Betty (Liggett) Williams.

Latest photo of Wiilliams children

Children of Scott and Diana Williams of Massillon in photo with Christmas card for 2007. From left are Jeffrey, 7, Danielle, 5, Katrina, 4, and Nathan, 4.

They are grandchildren of John E. and Carolyn (Terakedis) Williams III and great-grandchildren of the late John E. and Betty (Liggett) Williams Jr.

True love getting more expensive

True love is getting more expensive–up this year by 4 per cent to $78,100. That's the cost of purchasing the items in the Christmas carol "The 12 Days of Christmas/"

Here's the AP story, but you really need to click on the headline for the fun report.

By DAN NEPHIN, Associated Press Writer
PITTSBURGH – While the origins of the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas” may be a mystery, one thing is certain: It’s getting more costly to buy your true love all the items mentioned.

It would cost $78,100 to buy the 364 items, from a single partridge in a pear tree to the 12 drummers drumming, repeatedly on each day as the song suggests, according to the annual PNC Christmas Price Index compiled by PNC Wealth Management. The cost is up 4 percent from $75,122 last year.

Buying each item in the song just once would cost $19,507, up 3.1 percent from last year’s $18,921. And shopping online would be costlier, with the total for the 364 items costing $128,886, up 2.5 percent from last year’s $125,767. You would spend $31,249 online for each item just once this year.

Though a humorous look, PNC said the index mirrors actual economic trends. PNC has been calculating the cost of Christmas since 1984.

Helping push the cost up this year is the minimum wage hike, which bumped the cost of eight maids a-milking from about $41 to nearly $47.

“They have not had an increase since 1997,” said Jim Dunigan, managing executive of investment for PNC Wealth Management. “The good news is, if you’re a maids a-milking, they will also see an increase in 2008 and 2009.”

Higher food costs pushed the six geese a-laying from $300 to $360. And reflecting higher gold prices, those five gold rings will cost $395, up 21.5 percent from last year’s $325.

“The cost of the gold rings in this year’s Christmas Price Index reflects the general trend of increasing commodity prices in the Consumer Price Index, including gold,” Dunigan said. “In addition, increased fears about inflation and the value of the dollar may have led investors to turn to gold as a safer place to invest their money.”

Not everything is more costly. The price of a partridge ($15), two turtle doves ($40) and three French hens ($45) remained the same, as did seven swans a-swimming, at $4,200, and nine ladies dancing, at $4,759.

Jim Friel loses bid for mayor

Newcomerstown Mayor Jim Carr was defeated by Republican Steven B. Guy, who served as a councilman for 9 1/2 years since the 1980s. Democrat James A. Friel, son of the late Ora and Wilma Mae (Liggett) Friel came in second in the three-man race.

Here are the results with 100 per cent of the three precincts reporting:

Total Votes........................................913
JIM CARR.........................................149.....16.32%
JAMES A. FRIEL (Dem).................209.....22.89%
STEVEN BRUCE GUY (Rep).........555.....60.79%

Click on the headline to read the election story in the Times-Reporter

Jim Friel seeks Newcomerstown mayor's job

Jim Friel, son of the late Ora and Wilma (Liggett) Friel, is one of two candidates opposing Newcomerstown Mayor Jim Carr in his re-election bid Nov. 6.

The winner will serve a four-year term with an annual salary of $10,000. The salary had been $20,000 but was cut in half by a vote of council.

The candidates are independent Carr, Democrat James A. Friel and Republican Steven B. Guy.

At the end of his current term, Carr said he will be the longest serving mayor in village history with eight years. The previous mark was six, he said.

Comments from Carr dominated the story today in the Times-Reporter.

“I want to see things continue forward like they have been,” Carr said. “I hear it’s time for a change, but I’d like to say that under my administration, with good people around me, we’ve accomplished quite a lot. We’ve obtained over $2 million in grants.”

Friel said he is running because “I feel the departments in the village need guidance, and I feel they don’t have that right now. I want to see some changes in the village. There are some issues, such as flooding, our infrastructure, such as streets, water and sewer lines, that need to be improved. You always like to see more jobs, so I’d work the best I can to get jobs and businesses in here. I feel my experience makes me qualified for the job.”

He sees the issues as being infrastructure, jobs and coordinating the departments to work better together. He added the municipal building needs to be improved and made handicapped accessible or another one built.

As for working better together, he said one department needs to know what another is doing so that they can best coordinate use of equipment and making sure something, like a waterline replacement, is done before street paving goes on.

Friel said that while he was on council from January 1998 to December 2001, the village initiated renovations at the wastewater treatment plant renovation, attracted businesses to the community and implemented policy and procedure manuals for departments. While on the board of public affairs, he helped aid in completion of Phase II of the wastewater treatment plant renovation; initiated the County Rd. 15 lift station project and made manhole and sewer line improvements for Mulvane and State Sts.

Guy served as a councilman for about 9 1/2 years since the 1980s and filled in for about 45 days when a previous mayor had to go to China on business. He said he and his family are life residents of Newcomerstown and he is running because he is ‘concerned about the village.

Click on the headline to read the full story.

John Huston funeral is Friday

John Morden Huston

Just prior to his 87th birthday, John passed away.

He was a life-long resident of Akron and will be missed by his wife, Dorothy (Liggett) Huston of 66 years. He also leaves behind, five children, Janice (Frank) Larkin, Diane (Paul) Bailey, Donald (Cinder) Huston, Carol Weiner and John Huston. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, Christine Frost, Bryan, Bret, Brady Stalnaker, Autumn Sharpnack, Jennifer Morrison, John Huston, Robbie, Kenny, Carrie, Kelsey Weiner, Jaime Missurelli, Barbara Green, Jamie House, Donald Huston, Phil, Dennis, Mike, Tim Bailey, Tammy Hofer, Teresa Watkins. Additionally, he leaves numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren.

In the 1930's John became a Master Truck Mechanic while serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps. John was a B-24 pilot during World War II and served with distinction in the European Theatre. After the war, he worked as an instrumentation engineer in the Wheel and Brake Division of Goodyear Aerospace and retired after 43 years.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Ocotber 12, 2007 at the Bokas Funeral Home in Fairlawn, 3653 W. Market St. Calling hours will be Thursday at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Entombment will be at Rose Hill Burial Park.
[The Beacon Journal,, Akron, OH , Wednesday, October 10, 2007, page B6, col. 4]

John Huston dies at 86

John Huston, husband of Dorothy (Liggett) Huston, died Monday night in the intensive care unit at Akron General Hospital. He was 86. John fell three weeks ago and received a head injury. He later developed pneumonia and other complications.

The obituary for John will be in the Akron Beacon Journal on Wednesday,.

John Morden Huston was born November 2, 1920 at home in Akron, Ohio, the son of Ralph Morden Huston and Mildred Martha Kline. He was a 1939 graduate of North High School in Akron and received the Manhood Award there. He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1942 to 1945 as a first lieutenant. He flew a B24 bomber. He worked 43 years at Goodyear Aerospace in Akron. He retired in October, 1983. They had two sons and three daughters and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

John and Dorothy eloped to Greenup, Kentucky, where they were married on November 29, 1941.

Dorothy is the youngest child if the late Percy and Grace (Parker) Liggett. She is the oldest of six living grandchildren of Frank and Nora (Penn) Liggett.

Judie Friel calling hours tonight

Judie L. Friel, 60, of Dennison, O., passed away unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007. Born April 28, 1947, in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Pauline (Berkes) Wolfe.

On Oct. 3, 1970, she married Michael E. Friel who survives her. Judie is also survived by two daughters, Dusti and Deanne Friel of the home; a son, Michael E. Friel II of the home; a granddaughter, Skye Friel; a brother, Charles “Buster” Wolfe and his wife, Deb, of Uhrichsville; dear cousins, Pat Beegle and Gene, Ann, Martha and Joe Wolfe, all of the Findlay area; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffery A. Wolfe.

Judie was Presbyterian by faith and a lifelong resident of the area. She was a graduate of Dennison High School in the class of 1965, a member of the Uhrichsville Moose Auxiliary and an avid fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indians who enjoyed bowling and feeding the wild birds around her home. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, as well as having worked at the Scio Pottery for a number of years.

Services for Judie, officiated by her loving family, will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, in the R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home at Dennison. Interment will follow in Uhrichsville’s Union Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Those wishing to honor Judie’s memory by a charitable contribution may do so to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

R.K. Lindsey (740) 922-1970
[The Times-Reporter, New Philadelphia, OH, Thursday, September 27, 2007 ]

Judith Friel dies in sleep at age 60

Judith Friel, wife of Mike Friel of Dennison, died in her sleep at home Tuesday, September 25.

Judy, who was only 60, had diabetes and was suffering from flu-like symptoms.

Mike was making funeral arrangements today at R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison.

Judith Lynette Wolfe and Michael Edward Friel, were married October 3, 1970 in Dennison Presybterian Church

Judith was born April 28, 1947 in Twin City Hospital, the daughter of Charles Wolfe Sr. and Pauline Berkes, and was a 1965 graduate of Dennison High School.

Tiffani Terazzi weds Mark Wing

It's official. Here's the marriage certificate.

Tiffani Terazzi, daughter of Joyce and Bill Terazzi of Bullhead City, Arizona, was married Saturday, August 4, 2007, to Mark Andrew Wing of Stanton, CA.

Tiffani and Mark eloped to Las Vegas to wed. The wedding was performed by the Rev. John H. Langford.

Tiffani and Mark are moving into their new apartment today.

Their address is 3099 W. Chapman, Orange, CA 92686 Apt. 146

Click on the image to enlarge for a better view.

Cecilia Jane will be walking soon

These are just three of 191 photos of Cecilia Jane Espenchied, daughter of Zach and Lisa of New Philadphia, which her mother put up in a Kodak Gallery album.

CJ just learned how to crawl about three weeks ago and will be walking soon. She is pulling herself up on everything.

She was dedicated at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on March 11, 2007 and baptized at Sacred Heart Church in New Philadelphia on May 6, 2007. Her godparents are Todd and Lisa Thurman, Zach’s uncle and aunt.

Cecilia Jane was born October 4, 2006 at Union Hospital in Dover.

Click on these photos to enlarge for a better view.

Click on the headline to go to the photo album. If you have trouble with the link, write for an invitation to lisa@theoillab.com

Tom Liggett dismissed from hospital

Tom Liggett was dismissed from Akron City Hospital on Thursday after quadruple bypass surgery on July 14. He will be resting at home for a few weeks.

There was a 12th birthday party for Erin in Tom's room at the hospital on Wednesday evening. A Boston Creme decorated with "Happy Birthday Erin" was brought in by Helen and Harry and Tom and Sue supplied ice cream from the hospital refrigerator. After singing of Happy Birthday, Erin opened cards and gifts. It was a birthday to remember.

Tom recovering from heart surgery

Tom Liggett regained consciousness Saturday night after quadruple bypass surgery and the nurse gave him a phone to call home. The breathing tube and balloon pump were removed. The family visited and talked to him Sunday afternoon. The nurse allowed daughter, Anna, who is only 8, in the room to visit. His blood pressure was a little low and he was given additional blood. He was sitting up in a chair when we visited Monday. He is expected to be moved from the surgical cardiovascular intensive care to a regular room later tonight or Tuesday.

Tom's surgery is Saturday

Tom Liggett will undergo bypass surgery at 8 a.m. Saturday at Akron City Hospital

Tom Liggett suffers heart attack

Tom Liggett suffered a heart attack about 1 a.m. today (Thursday, July 12, 2007) and was rushed by EMS to Akron City Hospital (Summa)

There was minimal if any damage to his heart, but build up of cholesterol and calcium (not uncommon in dialysis patients) will require that he have open heart bypass surgery, probably Friday. A heart catherization procedure showed blockage in all arteries. Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas, pastor of St. Paul Church, is to anoint Tom this afternoon.

His wife, Susan, daughters Erin and Anna and parents Helen and Harry would appreciate your prayers for Tom.

Peggy McComb services Wednesday

[Peggy McComb is the mother-in-low of Jean (Liggett) McComb]

Peggy M. McComb, age 74, of Gnadenhutten died Sunday, June 3, 2007, at her residence following a short illness.

She was born July 14, 1932, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Bernice L. (Mathias) Frey.

She was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of the Uhrichsville Moose and Eagles, and a member of the Midvale VFW Auxiliary. Peggy also served as a volunteer at the Twin City Hospital Coffee Bar for several years.

Peggy loved fishing and traveling, but her favorite time was hiking the hills and playing with her great-grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Darrell (Kathy) McComb and Donald (Jean) McComb of Gnadenhutten; two daughters, Jaynie Lou Campbell and special companion Robert Hostetler of Gnadenhutten and Peggy Elayne (Gary) Tanksley of New Philadelphia; five grandchildren, Marie Campbell, Brandi McComb, Melissa Campbell and companion Gale Sanders, Jason (Joyce) McComb and Daniel Freed and eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Rosalouisa Decker of Portage, Ind.; a brother, Kenneth Frey of Abingdon, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

On Nov. 15, 1949, Peggy was married to Robert L. McComb, and he preceded her in death on April 11, 1991. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother and sister.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at 1 p.m. in the Gowins Funeral Home at Gnadenhutten with Pastor Tom Klaserner officiating. Burial will be in Fry’s Valley Moravian Church Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday (today), June 5, 2007, in the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m.

The family requests that any memorials be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County.

Gowins (740) 254-4200
[The Times-Reporter, New Philadelphia, OH, Tuesday, June 5, 2007]

Donald McComb's mother dies

Donald McComb's mother died Sunday of   lung cancer. 
Donald McComb is the husband of Jean (LIggett) McComb.
Hopefully, there will be more information in an obituary.

Some photos from Arizona

Here are some recent photos sent to us by Joyce (Liggett) Terazzi

Her son, Bill, is sitting by the big screen.

Granddaughter Chelsea Leaming and cousin are in another photo and

Chelesea is with her mother and stepfather in the third photo.