My mother, Lillian Mary Liggett, with daughters

Chelsea in a hat

Joyce (Liggett) Terazzi sends us this nice photo of her granddaughter Chelsea 


Chelsea just turned 22 on August 21.

Friel family 52 years ago

Here’s a photo I shot 52 years ago of my sister’s children. The family and their children and grandchilden met today (Sunday, August 15, 2010) at Uhrichsville City Park for a family picnic and enjoyed the water slides and food.. There were three girls and five boys in the family. I am posting the old photo to let them know how proud I am of the way they turned out.  Children of the late Ora Cameron Friel and Wilma Mae Liggett in December, 1958 were (seated from left) James Alvin, Michael Frederick, Frederick Doyle and William Cameron. In front are Mary Ann and Harry Dale. Born later were Diann Lynn and Patricia Jo.  Frederick Doyle died December 9, 1975.

Enjoying corn on the cob are brothers Dale and Bill today

Funeral Mass for Helen Liggett is Wednesday

Helen C. Liggett, 79, of N. Firestone Blvd., died at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road,

Helen was born November 15, 1930 in Perry Township, Carroll County, Ohio, the daughter of John and Rose (Gedeon) Smolak, both immigrants of Czechoslovakia. The family moved to 625 Logan Street, Dennison, Ohio, in April 1934.  Helen was a 1948 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Dennison.

She was married September 7, 1957 in Immaculate Conception Church in Dennison to Harry Liggett  Before her marriage, Helen was employed as a secretary of Consolidated Distributing Company in Uhrichsville  The couple moved to Akron in 1965 when her husband accepted a position with the Akron Beacon Journal. They have since then been members of St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown Street in Akron.

Helen had a beautiful smile and an abundant love of God.  She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening.

Helen leaves her husband, sons Thomas (Susan) of Akron and Robert of Copley and two granddaughters, Erin Catherine and Anna Teresa; sisters, Agnes Hayden of Fairlawn and Betty Hicks of Dennison, and brother Paul of Dennison.

Preceding her in death were her parents; sisters Mary Chini, Pauline Kowal,  Josephine and Margaret; brother George and half-brothers Stephen, John and Joseph. Joseph died in a bomber crash in April, 1944 during World War II.       

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10  a.m. Wednesday   at Saint Paul Church with the Rev. Fr. Matthew Ischay officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kucko-Anthony Funeral Home, S. Main St.,  from 5  to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

We will be seeing you in every lovely Summer day, 
in everything that’s bright and gay.
We will always think of you that way.
We will find you in the morning sun and when the day is through
We will be looking at the moon, but we’ll be seeing you.

Hombre Liggett loses bid for Congress

Hombre Liggett came in sixth of eight in the crowded 18th District U.S. representative race on Tuesday. He received 8 per cent of the vote or 4,107 votes. Here are the unofficial results.

     Bob Gibbs    10,948    21%
     Fred Dailey    10,789    21%
     Jeanette Moll    9,922    19%
     Ron Hood    8,140    16%
     Dave Daubenmire    6,220    12%
     Hombre Liggett    4,017    8%
     Michael Royer    1,294    2%
     Beau Bromberg    884    2%

Crocus are shooting up in our backyard

The Crocus

By Harriet Beecher Stowe

Beneath the sunny autumn sky,

With gold leaves dropping round,

We sought, my little friend and I,

The consecrated ground,

Where, calm beneath the holy cross,

O'ershadowed by sweet skies,

Sleeps tranquilly that youthful form,

Those blue unclouded eyes.

Around the soft, green swelling mound

We scooped the earth away,

And buried deep the crocus-bulbs

Against a coming day.

"These roots are dry, and brown, and sere;

Why plant them here?" he said,

"To leave them, all the winter long,

So desolate and dead."

"Dear child, within each sere dead form

There sleeps a living flower,

And angel-like it shall arise

In spring's returning hour."

Ah, deeper down cold, dark, and chill

We buried our heart's flower,

But angel-like shall he arise

In spring's immortal hour.

In blue and yellow from its grave

Springs up the crocus fair,

And God shall raise those bright blue eyes,

Those sunny waves of hair.

Not for a fading summer's morn,

Not for a fleeting hour,

But for an endless age of bliss,

Shall rise our heart's dear flower 

[The photo was taken last March, but crocus are shooting up now.]

Hombre Liggett puts up video introduction

Here's a video posted on You Tube by Homgre Liggett who is running for Congress in the 18th District. The video is about 3.5 minutes.

Guess who is still in love at 80

Click on the headline to see my birthday page.

I was born on the third month of the third day of 1930.  My mother became 33 that year. She gave me three first names. I had three siblings. I  received a bachelor's degree from OSU in 1953 and worked at the ABJ for 30 years.  Among the No. 1 songs in 1930  was "Three Little Words"   You can listen to three different renditions of it on my birthday page.

It happened 39 years ago today

Liggett, McComb Vows Read

Miss Jean Liggett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Liggett of 617 Trenton Ave., Uhrichsville, became the bride of Donnie McComb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McComb of 230 S. Walnut. St., Gnadenhutten, in a. single ring wedding ceremony held Feb. 27 in the Uhrichsville Moravian Church. Rev. Fred Morganstern was officiant for the 2 p.m. vows

The altar of the church was decorated with palms and for the occasion, the organist, Mrs. Leah. Price, played the "Wedding March.”

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a blue street-length long-sleeved dress which

buttoned to the waist. Her pill. box headpiece held an elbow-length illusion veil and for her bridal  bouquet, she carried a nosegay of white carnations centered with roses.

She completed her attire with a cross necklace and a bracelet.

Mrs. Joyce Terazzi of  Portsmouth, 0., sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a Burgundy velvet dress with long sleeves and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and roses .

Serving as best man was Bill Friel of Gnadenhutten, cousin of the bride. Ushers were Bill Liggett, brother of the bride and Jim. Friel of Gnadenhutten, cousin of the bride.

For. her daughter's. wedding, Mrs. LIggett chose a navy blue suit with white accessories and a corsage.

The groom's mother wore a light blue ensemble with red accessories and  a carnation corsage.

Following the wedding, a reception was held in the church basement where a blue and white color scheme was carried out. Vicky Cox registered the guests, Gerry Tidrick cut the cake, and Elayne McComb served punch.

The bride is a student  at Claymont High School and her husband is a 1970 graduate of Indian Valley South High School. He is presently employed by Tusco Manufacturing.

They are now residing at 617 Trenton Ave., Uhrichsville.

Wedding guests were from Uhrichsville, Dennison, Gnadenhutten, and Portsmouth.

[Reprinted from a newspaper clipping in a Liggett scrapbook]

Hombre Liggett is running for Congress

Hombre Liggett, son of William P. and Monica Liggett of Dover is running for Congress from the 18th Ohio District. Here is a copy of his website at www.LiggettForCongress.com

There was a January 21 in the dining room at Tuscora Park with an autographed copy of Sarah Palin’s book, “Going Rogue” auctioned off.

The 18h District which includes Tuscarawas County has been represented by Democrat Zachary Space since 2007

Hombe Liggett, born September 11, 1970,  is a 1989 graduate of Dover High School.  In May, 1994, he opened the Church of the Harvest, a non-denominationl church, in a building formerly operated by a restaurant and  banquet hall at 1446 Fourth St. NW (Boulevard) in New Philadelphia. He was married Saturday, August 6, 1994 at the Sharon Moravian Church at Tuscarawas to Marci Jo Davis, daughter of Charles (Monty) Davis and Sandy Kerns.

Click on the headline to go to Hombre's website.

Joyce and Bill Terazzi at Christmas

 Joyce (Liggett)
and Bill Terazzi

Christmas gift for the Liggetts

A note from Harry Liggett:
Our best Christmas gift came today from Helen’s oncologist who said a scan showed no evidence of cancer. Remission, of course, does not mean a cure but Thanks be to God for remission.  It is a far cry from the huge mass near her aorta that put her in Cleveland Clinic for 20 days. “We really blasted it,” the doctor said.  Thanks for all the prayers (K.eep them coming) and may you also have a Merry Christmas.

Personal Note from Harry Liggett

Helen and I are almost back home after a catastrophic illness nightmare at Cleveland Clinic for 20 days--mostly in intensive care.

Helen had surgery at Akron General Medical Center in April for a ruptured ulcer on the back of her stomach. A scan at that time also showed a mass near the aorta. Helen was home for a while and developed a kidney infection. She was given antibiotics and on Sunday, July 29, she could not dress for church. Sunday night I had trouble getting her to the bathroom so Monday morning she was taken to emergency room by ambulance and admitted. A biopsy was needed to determine whether the mass was scar tissue or something else. Because a biopsy would be a delicate procedure, she was transferred to Cleveland Clinic by ambulance on Wednesday July 29. The biopsy was done the next day. When the biopsy report came back August 4, it was determined the mass was b cell lymphoma.

Helen had chemo and 24-7 dialysis. The chemo caused a huge decrease in the mass and she was transferred to a regular room on August 10. A few hours later she started bleeding from the rectum and rushed back to ICU. I called Tom and Bob at 2:30 a.m. Upper and lower gastro intenstinal exams were ordered and it was determined that chemo had caused bleeding of our or five ulcers in the duodenum. She was given prilosec and the bleeding stopped. The tube down her throat, however, caused an extreme soreness in her throat and loss of speech. The chemo also triggered a yeast infection in her groin area. She also still had much fluid in her legs.

Finally on August 17 (Day 20), she was discharged and taken by ambulance to Copley Health Center, 150 Heritage Woods, across from AGMC wellness center for rehabilitation. Room A210. Telephone 330-670-6690.

Thanks for all your prayers. Sorry I have been out of touch, but I am devoting all my time to Helen.

Jenson Loryn Friel photo expected soon

Jensen Loryn Friel, daughter of Robert Todd and Misty Dawn (Bantum) Friel, was born on May 29, 2009 at 12:29 p.m. at the Coshocton County Memorial Hospital. Jensen weighed in at 8 pounds, 13 ounces and is 21 1/2 inches long. Her daddy is in EOD training in Fort Walton Florida. Mother and baby were discharged on Monday and are at her parents' residence and they are doing fine. It is their third child and the fifth grandchild of James Alvin and Patricia Ann Keiser Friel
Photos will be coming soon.

Remembering my Mother

My annual birthday greeting to Mother:

Today, June 1, would have been the 111th birthday of my mother, Lillian Mary (Bilderback) Liggett.

Mother was born June 1, 1898 in Colliers, Brooke County, West Virginia, the daughter of William Fenton Bilderback and Lillian Mary Baker. Her mother was born in 1869 in Demorestville, Sophiasburg Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada., the daughter of William Baker and Mary Garrison. William F. Bilderback and Lillian Mary Baker were married March 2, 1892 in Demorestville, Prince Edward County. She died October 26, 1898 at Colliers several months after giving birth to twins and is buried in the cemetery at Burgettstown, Pennsylvania Mother's unnamed twin brother died at birth.

Mother and my father, Harry Doyle Liggett, son of Frank and Nora (Penn) Liggett of Cadiz Junction, Harrison County, Ohio, were married November 17, 1917 in the parsonage of the First Christian Church, 220 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, Ohio, by the Rev. H. D. Darsie. They honeymooned in Syracuse, New York, staying at the home of her aunt and uncle, George and Anna Baker.

Harry Doyle Liggett was working as a telegraph operator in Colliers,for the Pennsylvania Railroad when he met mother who was working as a saleslady at the Woolworth store on Market Sttreet in Steubenville.

They lived in Colliers after their marriage until he was transferred to the old DY tower east of Dennison and the family moved to Dennison on December 19, 1919, living at 211 McCook Ave. He left the railroad and drove a taxicab for six months before going to work as a motorman for the old streetcar line operated by Ohio Service Co. which became the Ohio Power Co. He retired August 31, 1960 as a line foreman after nearly 40 years of service.

The Liggetts moved to 917 W. Court Street in 1922 and to McKee Road, Dennison, on December 17, 1938. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home in McKee Road where mother died July 6, 1973 after suffering a heart attack. Father died February 11, 1983 at Twin City Hospital in Dennison. They are buried in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens in Dover.

Mother worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad for two years during World War II, operating the turn table and servicing engines. She was a member of the Good Shepherd United Brethren Church and its Friendship Class.

It's Grandpa Jim Friel--for the fifth time

Jim Friel's son Robert Todd and wife had their third child Friday and Grandpa Jim was so excited he sent emal to everyone, but it did not include the message. So you will have to excuse us if he fails to mention where the baby was born, mother's and grandparents' names. Here's what he wrote:

Jennsen Lorren has arrived. She was born today, May 29, 2009 @ 12:29 pm. Mother and daughter are both doing fine. She came in at a whopping 8lbs 13ozs at 21 inches long. She is a little cutie. She looks very healthy. She is very quiet. We hadn't heard a sound out of her. Grandma and Grandpa Bantum and Grandma and Grandpa Friel all have had our first chance to spoil her. Her siblings didn't know what to think, but they were happy to see her. Now I know why Todd went back into the Marines. He is going to have to raise three girls and that will take a lot of protection. So he is getting ready. I will try and get some pictures out for you to see as soon as I figure out how to do it on the computer. I hope everyone is doing fine.
Talk with you later
Grandpa Jim, Fifth time

Chelsea Alexis Terazzi

Joyce (Liggett) Terazzi sends us some nice photos of her granddaughter Chelsea Alexis Terazzi which were provided by Chelsea’a mother, Wendy.

Click on the headline to see others.

Ong to speak at Claymont baccalaureate

UHRICHSVILLE —John D. Ong of Hudson, a former ambassador to Norway, will be featured speaker at the Claymont High baccalaureate Thursday at 7 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church at 633 N. Main St., Uhrichsville.

The service is sponsored by Claymont High and the Twin City Ministerial Assn.

Seven students will be awarded scholarships during the service from area churches and/or Claymont High and all graduating seniors will be recognized.

Ong, a native of Uhrichsville and 1951 graduate of the former Uhrichsville High, was appointed by President George W. Bush as ambassador to Norway in 2001 and served until Nov. 30, 2005.

“As in the past we have always had a graduate from Claymont or its predecessor, Uhrichsville or Dennison High School as the main speaker,” said Rev. Mark Unrue, host pastor. “This year we are especially blessed to have John Doyle Ong be our speaker.”

Ong is chairman emeritus of the B.F. Goodrich Co. and retired as chairman of the board of directors in 1997 after more than 36 years of service to the company.

He held a variety of positions during his tenure at B.F. Goodrich, including vice-president and president of International B.F. Goodrich and president and chief operating officer.
From 1979 until 1996, he served as chairman and chief executive officer.

In 1984, President Reagan appointed Ong to the President’s Commission on Industrial Competitiveness, where he served as co-chair of its International Trade Committee.

He is a life trustee of the University of Chicago and is a trustee of Ohio State University, the Musical Arts Assn. of Cleveland, Ohio (Cleveland Orchestra), and the Fort Ligonier Assn., and a trustee emeritus of Western Reserve Academy in Hudson.

Ong received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Ohio State University and his law degree from Harvard University. He is married to Mary Lee (Schupp) Ong; they have three grown children.