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27 August 2024
Sergeant Major Mike Waugh
March 12, 1955 ~ August 23, 2024 (age 69) Michael Waugh Obituary Michael Eugene Waugh, 69, of Somerset, Ohio, passed from this world on Friday evening, August 23, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center. Mike was born in Fairfield County, Ohio to Grover Lee and Mary Lou Waugh on March 12, 1955. He grew up in Somerset alongside his two brothers and four sisters, working together on the family farm. Upon graduation from Sheridan High School in 1973, Mike enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1977. After his discharge, he joined the Ohio National Guard. His time in the military inspired many of his hobbies and friendships over the years. Mike pursued an education as a diesel technician at Northwestern Diesel School, a skillset he was eventually able to use to start his own business as a mechanic and professional truck driver. Over the course of many years Mike continued to evolve the business even further, transitioning into mobile trailer repair, owning multiple trucks, managing drivers and eventually starting a garage for semi-truck and trailer repair. All along the way Kathy was behind the scenes running the books, preparing payroll and assisting with the multitude of other tasks that come with entrepreneurship. As the business became more successful, Mike found a new passion in the world of investing. As the years passed his experience as a business owner gradually developed his investment style, which proved to be equally successful. In his free time, you would often find Mike practicing with one of the many rifles he had in his collection or tinkering in his garage. Friends were always welcome and knew that if you stopped by Mike’s place, he was going to lend a helping hand. Mike is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy Waugh; daughter, Carrie (Bart) Luster, son, Todd (Megan) Waugh, granddaughter, Kourtney Luster, grandson, Karter (Madison) Luster; great grandsons, Maverick and Kashton Luster; his siblings, Charles (Diana) Waugh, Kathy McCarty, Richard (Leslie) Waugh, Janet (Stephen) Gaswint, Ellen (Timothy) Summers; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Lee Sterling; and brothers-in-law, Andy McCarty and Ralph Elsbernd. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Bope-Thomas Funeral Home in Somerset where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Perry County Cancer Alliance, P.O. Box 724, New Lexington, Ohio 43764, or the charity of one’s choice. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael Eugene Waugh, please visit our floral store._________________________________________________________________________
5 December 2019
OBITUARY FOR
LS Pauley
August 5, 1946 – December 3, 2019
LS Pauley, 73 of Baltimore passed away on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s. LS was born in a manger in a Galaxy far, far away on August 5th, 1946 and kicked life’s ass on the way through. LS served in the United States Army and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He loved football, boxing and was an avid golfer. LS played semiprofessional football for many teams and was also on the Pre Season roster for the Miami Dolphins. He was a wonderful actor and performed in many plays and musicals; many of which were at the Mansfield Playhouse. LS also enjoyed playing and listening to music. He did a little bit of everything throughout his life and gave it all 110%; including working in construction, a bar owner, steel mill worker, a Prison Guard for the Mansfield State Reformatory, and a cameraman/videographer. LS was present for Harry S. Truman’s passing; operating the camera during the event. He was a member of many organizations, including the American Legion of which he was a former Commander of the 8th District in Ohio; the VFW, DAV, Marine Corp League, a 32nd degree Mason; the Brutal Brothers Unit of the Shriners; Sertoma, 40 & 8, of which he held the titles of Chef de Gare of the Lancaster Locale; Grand Chef de Gare 2017 and the Sous National Director POW/MIA 2019; as well as a Captain in the Ohio Defense Force. Most of all LS will be remembered for being a loving husband and father. LS is survived by his loving wife, Laura Pauley; children, Tonya (Mike) Smith and their children Tessa and Tyler; Scott (Katie) Pauley and their children, Josh (Tina) Mahan, Brandon Pauley and Hayden Straiger; brother, Jim Young; mother in law, Lois Holler; sisters in law, Anita (Todd) Travis and their son, Clayton, and Monica (John) Holbrook; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 at 11AM at the KAUBER FRALEY FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Dan McLaughlin officiating. Visitation is to take place on Monday from 4PM-7PM with the La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux to conduct services at 7PM. Dignity Cremation is to take place following the services.
The S-2 ordered a throw for CPT Pauley’s funeral service from the Ohio Defense Force.
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3 December 2019 11:30
S-2 just received a phone call from Captain LS Pauley’s wife. Captain Pauley passed away last night due to a heart attack.
ODF will be providing a Funeral Detail at his service. I will be posting the funeral details once I have them. He was a Vietnam War Veteran besides his many years with the ODF.
We would appreciate a large turn out of ODF members if possible at his funeral.
30 Year Anniversary of the ODF.
September 2019 is the 30th anniversary of the Ohio Defense Force. Thank you for all the time, help and understanding the ODF members, Active Reserve members, Reserve List members, former members and their families have donated.