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Published: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 07:36 AM

Neil Amsbaugh
FREDERICKTOWN — Neil Amsbaugh, 84, of Summit Drive, Fredericktown, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2004, in Fredericktown after a long illness.

He was born on April 12, 1919, in Fredericktown to Nathan Marion and Kate (Cunningham) Amsbaugh. Neil worked 39 years for the Westinghouse of Mansfield and retired on April 1, 1981. He was an honorary retiree member of the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Workers, Westinghouse Employee Association.

He was most proud to be a member of the 379th Bomb Group of Army Air Corps in Kimbolton Hunts, England, where he was stationed for two years, one month and 29 days. He had served as a mechanic of B-17s during his time in England. He was a member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society.

Mr. Amsbaugh was also a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4027 of Mount Vernon, Fredericktown American Legion 500, Moose Lodge 824 of Mount Vernon and past president of the Retired Men’s Club. He took an active part in the Joint Veterans Council with military funerals, as long as his heath would permit.

He is survived by 16 nieces, nephews and cousins; two sisters-in-law, June and Martha Amsbaugh; and his special friend, Betty James.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Amsbaugh, in 1983; six brothers, Howard, Ralph, Paul, Glenn, Lowell and John Amsbaugh; and two sisters, Leatha Hagaman and Sarah Burchett.

A graveside service will full military honors provided by the Knox County Joint Veterans Council will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Forest Cemetery at Fredericktown. The Rev. Philip McMurrin will officiate. The Snyder Funeral Home of Fredericktown is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Knox County, 302 E. High St., Mount Vernon 43050. This obituary and guest registry may be viewed online at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Paul Boubary Jr.
MOUNT VERNON — Paul Boubary Jr., 42, of Mount Vernon died Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at his residence. The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements.

Mary B. Dvorak
MOUNT VERNON — Mary B. Dvorak, 61, of East Gambier Street, Mount Vernon, died unexpectedly at her home Monday, March 1, 2004. The Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Alice Hall
MOUNT VERNON — Alice Hall, 79, of Mount Vernon died Monday, March 1, 2004, at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon. The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home of Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements.