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- The Journal, Lorain, Ohio, Monday, 3 February 1964
Mortimer Bassett
WELLINGTON ? Mortimer Franklin Bassett, 88, died Saturday at Historical Rest Home where he had been a patient since November, 1959.
Born in Nova, he was educated in Wellington schools. He became an imitator and whistler performing on the vaudeville stage from New York City to the west coast. After his voice failed him, he managed theaters and movie houses in the East. He later came to Elyria where he owned a delicatessen store.
He is survived by a brother, George and step-sister, Mrs. Luella Moehle, both of Wellington, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Curtis E. Truman Funeral Home. Rev. Edward Griffith, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation may be made today at the funeral home.
1900 Federal Census of 38W, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio (5 Jun 1900)
Mortimer F. Bassett - 25 - M - Apr 1875 - OH-OH-OH - Boarder - Salesman (Hardware)
(Living on Jennings Avenue with the Hubbard Family)
Ashland Times Gazette
Wednesday, 11 Apr 1917
Della Smith nee Hartman, was born in Troy township, Ashland County, O., September 18, 1853. and departed this life April 2, 1917, aged 63 years, 6 months, and 14 days. In 1874, she was united in marriage to A.M. Bassett. To this union were born three children, Mortimer F., Melvin H., and George N., one son Melvin having preceded her to the spirit world eight years ago.
On September 18, 1890, she was again united in marriage to G.A. Smith and for almost twenty-seven years they trod life's pathway together sharing with each other its pleasures and disappointments, until death came and claimed for its own.
Most of her life had spent at or near the place of her birth where she acquired and retained many friends.
At the age of fourteen she was converted and joined the United Brethren Church at Nova, remaining a faithful and consistent member up to the time of her death.
Besides the bereaved husband and two sons she leaves to mourn her loss five brothers, six sisters, two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Oh sadly we will miss her. No more will hear her gentle voice, with the angels she is watching. To welcome those she left behind.
The funeral was held at Nova U.B. church on Wednesday, April 4 conducted by Rev. W.M. Whitehair, assisted by Rev. L.B. Dear of Lake Fork and interment was made in the large vault in the Nova cemetery.
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1875 - 1964 (88 years)