Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NamePhyllis Marie RHOADES [57561], [57562]
BirthOct 25, 1926, Shelby County, Ohio [57561]
DeathMay 11, 2020, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio [57561]
BurialHighland Cemetery (Covington, Ingle Family Burying Ground, Old Township), 796 North High Street, Covington, Miami County, Ohio [57561]
FatherOrville Leslie RHOADES (1895-1974)
MotherGoldie ROUTSON (1896-1988)
Spouses
BirthOct 1, 1927, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio [57564]
DeathMay 19, 2017, Troy, Miami County, Ohio [57563], [57564]
BurialHighland Cemetery (Covington, Ingle Family Burying Ground, Old Township), 796 North High Street, Covington, Miami County, Ohio [57564]
MarriageOct 17, 1945, Indiana [57563], [57562]
Obituary Online notes for Phyllis Marie RHOADES
Phyllis M. Drieling, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH.

She was born on October 25, 1926 in Shelby County, OH to the late Orville and Goldie (Routson) Rhoades.

She was married to Joseph Edward Drieling for nearly 72 years and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2017.

Phyllis is survived by one son: Dennis D. Drieling of Ludlow Falls, OH;
two daughters: Carol Ann (Robert) Mascari of Avon Park, FL and Pam Allen of Troy, OH;
six grandchildren: Anthony, Andrew, Adam and Alan “Joe” Drieling and Aimee Berry and Robert Allen;
twelve great grandchildren; and her best buddy: Keylo.

In addition to her parents and husband, Phyllis was preceded in death by son: Edward Drieling and sister: Esther Rasor.

She was a 1945 graduate of Bradford High School. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Covington; the Farm Bureau and Cove Springs Grange. She served as a 4-H Advisor for 25 years. She was a lifelong farmer and employed with the Troy City Schools for over 30 years as a bus driver and later as a cook. Most importantly, she loved raising her children and helping to raise her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.

Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Covington.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 200 E. Bridge Street, Covington, OH 45318 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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Obituary Online notes for Joseph Edward (Spouse 1)
JOSEPH EDWARD DRIELING, age 89, of Troy passed away Friday, May 19. 2017 at his residence.

He was born on October 1, 1927 in Dayton to the late Joseph J. and Alice Lillian (Lobaugh) Drieling.

His wife of nearly 72 years, Phyllis M. (Rhoades) Drieling survives.

Joe is also survived by a son: Dennis D. Drieling of Ludlow Falls; daughters: Carol Ann (Robert) Mascari of Wheelersburg, Ohio and Pam Allen of Troy; brothers: William Drieling of Bradford and Jerry Drieling of Montezuma; six grandchildren: Anthony, Andrew, Adam, and Alan “Joe” Drieling and Aimee and Robert Allen; twelve great great grandchildren.

Joe was a 1945 graduate of Bradford High School. He was a US Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Orion. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Covington; Franklin Masonic Lodge #14, Troy; Antioch Shrine and Miami Co. Shrine; Farm bureau; Cove Springs Grange; and Past President of Corn Growers Association. Joe retired in 1975 as supervisor at Globe Industries and in 2000 from farming.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday May 23, 2017 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Covington. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with Masonic services by Franklin Masonic Lodge at 7:00 PM  Monday May 22, 2017 at the funeral home. [57564]

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JOSEPH EDWARD DRIELING, age 89, of Troy passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at his residence. He was born on October 1, 1927 in Dayton to the late Joseph J. and Alice Lillian (Lobaugh) Drieling. His wife of nearly 72 years, Phyllis M. (Rhoades) Drieling survives.
Joe is also survived by a son: Dennis D. Drieling of Ludlow Falls; daughters: Carol Ann (Robert) Mascari of Wheelersburg, OH and Pam Allen of Troy; brothers: William Drieling of Bradford and Jerry Drieling of Montezuma; six grandchildren: Anthony, Andrew, Adam, and Alan "Joe" Drieling and Aimee and Robert Allen; twelve great great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by one son: Edward Lee Drieling; one daughter-in-law: Regina Drieling; and brothers: Bruce and Larry Drieling.
Joe was a 1945 graduate of Bradford High School. He was a US Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Orion. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Covington, Franklin Masonic Lodge #14, Troy, Antioch Shrine and Miami Co. Shrine, Farm Bureau, Cove Springs Grange, and Past President of Corn Growers Association. Joe retired in 1975 as supervisor at Globe Industries and in 2000 from farming.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Baird Funeral Home in Troy. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Covington. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with Masonic services by Franklin Masonic Lodge at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 22, 2017, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church  200 E Bridge St, Covington, OH 45318 or Shriners Hospital for Children  3229 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229.
Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com
https://www.bairdfuneralhome.com/obituaries/joseph-drieling
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