Mary Scelinda Gunckle, d/o Jacob Phillip and Rose Celestine Poly Shappy, was born in Wabash Township, Darke County, Ohio, 10 Jan 1873, and passed from this life 11 Feb 1941, at the age of 68y 01m 01d.

On 06 Dec 1891, she was united in marriage with John Allen Gunckle. To this union were born 18 children, 12 of whom are living. Three sons and three daughters preceded her in death.

Those living are: Mrs. Irene Youtsey of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Nora Thornhill of Rossburg; Mrs. Edith Tuttle of Monroe, Michigan; Mrs. Delcia Smith of Dayton; Mrs. Vesta Cunningham of Dawn; Mrs. Geraldine Baumgardner of Greenville; Mrs. Leotina Byers of Arcanum; Mrs. Georgina Ellenberger of Beaverdam; Jennings Gunckel, Gettyburg; Cloyd Gunckle, of Piqua; Harold Gunckel of Bradford; and Earl Gunckle of Greenville.

Most of her life was spent in northern Darke County, where she was reared and educated, also where she and her companion labored together and reared their family. She knew the blessing of a sacrificial motherhood, and counted it a joy to deny herself for her home and family.

In 1911 she dedicated her life to her Saviour and united with the Osgood Christian Church, later attending the churches nearest to her home. She was a charter member of the K.G.E. [Knights of the Golden Eagle?] Lodge of Rossburg.

She was the last of a family of three children. She has written a life of loving service upon the hearts and minds of all who knew her; her jovial spirit and friendly smile will be a lasting memorial to her family and many friends.

She loved and was loved and will be missed by a devoted husband and companion, her eight daughters, four sons, 22 grandchildren, and other dear relatives and many friends.

Card of Thanks
The family wishes to thank one and all for the kind words of sympathy and deeds of kindness shown during the passing of our loved one. Also donors of floral offerings, the Reverend Mr. Schlechty for his consoling words, and Thos. W. Hough, the funeral director.

Their eighteen children are:

01. Mary Latina Gunckel (03 Mar 1892-03 Aug 1892) - thought to be buried in the Weaver-Teacup Cemetery east of North Star, Darke County, Ohio.

02. Rosa Irene "Irene" Gunckel (08 Apr 1893-28 Aug 1972) - married Earl Youtsey (10 Feb 1894-03 Oct 1978) on 30 Jun 1915 - they are buried in the Ham Cemetery in Stewart County, Tennessee.

03. Alva Phillip Gunckel (24 Nov 1894-26 Dec 1894) - thought to be buried in the Weaver-Teacup Cemetery.

04. Nora F. Catherine Gunckel (17 Nov 1895-13 Jul 1955) -
married Harold Walter "Bill" Thornhill (24 Jul 1894-08 Jul 1959) on 20 Nov 1915 - they are buried in the new section of the Greenville-Union Cemetery, Greenville, Darke County, Ohio.

05. William Jennings "Jennings" Gunckle (12 Oct 1897-08 Mar 1975) - married Trixie M. Medford (07 Mar 1901-05 Nov 1955) on 28 Jun 1918 - they are buried in the new section of the Greenville-Union Cemetery.

06. Margaret Ruth Edith "Edith" Gunckel (22 Sep 1899-19 Jan 1975) - 1st married August Earle Schlagel, Sr. - 2nd married Walter Tuttle - she is buried in the new section of the Greenville-Union Cemetery.

07. Bernard Cloyd "Cloyd" Gunckle (29 Sep 1901-18 Mar 1965) married Ada Echo Skillman (05 Sep 1906-02 Sep 1989) on 04 Mar 1925 - they are buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio.

08. Dollio Doyle Gunckel (02 Jul 1903-02 Aug 1903) - thought to be buried in the Weaver-Teacup Cemetery.

09. Delsia Zona Gunckel (17 Jun 1904-23 Dec 1992) - married Paul Marion Smith (03 Sep 1904-30 Jun 1977) on 20 Jun 1924 - they are buried in the new section of the Greenville-Union Cemetery.

10. Vesta Belle Etta Gunckel (19 Nov 1906-05 Jan 1981) - married Ellsworth Cunningham (27 Jul 1907-26 Sep 1928) on 12 Dec 1926 - they are buried in the Stelvideo Cemetery, Richland Township, Darke County, Ohio.

11. Verna Ethel Gunckel (17 Apr 1908-17 Oct 1908) - thought to be buried in the Weaver-Teacup Cemetery.

12. Emma Geraldine "Jeri" Gunckel (23 Apr 1909-18 Dec 2007) - 1st married Melvin Leondus Baumgardner (08 Jul 1908-20 Feb 1974) on 17 Nov 1928 - they are buried in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens north of Greenville. Jeri 2nd married Clinton "Buck" Barga (27 May 1919-22 May 1995) on 15 Oct 1983 - he is buried in the Ithaca Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio.

13. Isola Forest Gunckel (15 Apr 1910-26 Oct 1912) burned to death when she was 2 1/2 years old - she is thought to be buried in the Hoblet-Zerbe Cemetery west of Rossburg, Darke County, Ohio.

14. Leo Kenneth Gunckel (11 Apr 1911-23 Apr 1911) - thought to be buried in the Weaver-Teacup Cemetery.

15. Leotina Mary Louise Gunckel (18 Dec 1912-11 Feb 2006) - married Charles Willard "Whitey" Byers (05 Jan 1909-31 Mar 1959) in 1932 - they are buried in the Abbottsville Cemetery in Van Buren Township, Darke County, Ohio.

16. John Harold "Harold" Gunckel (08 Dec 1913-15 Apr 1977) - 1st married Mildred Irene Sarah Sponaugle (27 Feb 1920-25 Jul 2011) - they are buried in the Abbottsville Cemetery. Harold 2nd married Rose Quay.

17. Georgina Augusta Gunckel (17 Dec 1914-25 Nov 2008) - 1st married William Dwight Ellenberger (30 Sep 1899-__ Nov 1959) on 17 Dec 1934 and divorced 26 Jul 1949 - 2nd married William Anthony Amato on 23 Jun 1959 and divorced 04 Aug 1965 - 3rd married James Francis McMahon (29 Sep 1907-24 Mar 1980) on 06 Nov 1965. Georgina and James are buried in the Mountain View Memorial Park in Barstow, San Bernardino County, California.

18. Lee Earl Gunckel (18 Dec 1915-21 Oct 1986) - 1st married Emma Irene Harter (11 Apr 1917-08 Feb 2001) on 12 Sep 1937 (they divorced) - Irene is buried in the Nashville Cemetery in Darke County, Ohio - 2nd married Phyllis Maxine Lyme Hoffman Yohey Lear (12 Jul 1931-04 Jan 2012) on 04 Oct 1969 - Earl and Maxine are buried in the Harris Creek Cemetery near Bradford, Miami County, Ohio.