David W. Short1,2,3,4,5 
M, (11 May 1932 - 18 March 2003)
David W. Short was born on 11 May 1932.1,2 He was the son of George A. Short.3 David W. Short married Kathryn Grace Waltz, daughter of Elmer Ellsworth Waltz and Josephine Casselberry Bennett, circa 1955 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Bottle Run, Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, by the Reverend Daniel Simpson Robinson and Reverend Clyde E. Rickabaugh.3,2,4 David W. Short died on 18 March 2003 at Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida, at age 70 years, 10 months and 7 days.1,2 He was buried on 21 March 2003 in the Wildwood Cemetery, located in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend John W. Brokopp.2
David W. Short graduated in 1951 from Chagrin Falls High School, located in Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.3 He was in military service with the United States Army circa 1954 Korea.3 The marriage announcement for David W. Short and Kathryn Grace Waltz was published circa 1955 in the local paper, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. This announcement stated:
Miss Kathryn G. Waltz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Waltz, of Williamsport RD 2, will become the bride of David W. Short, son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Short, of Chagrin Falls, O.
The ceremony will take place Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Bottle Run Road. The Rev. Daniel S. Robinson and the Rev. Clyde E. Rickabaugh will solemnize the double-ring ceremony. Wedding music will be provided by William H. Wurster, who also will accompany the soloist, Miss Marian Law.
The bride will be given in marriage by her father. As her attendants, Miss Waltz has chosen her cousin, Miss Jean L. Bennett, as maid of honor, and her sister, Miss Mary L. Waltz, as bridesmaid. Clair E. Waltz, brother of the bride, will serve as best man. Ushers will be Harold E. Waltz, brother of the bride and Harold A. Short, brother of the prospective groom.
A reception will follow the ceremony at the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Hall. Miss Waltz was graduated from the Williamsport High School class of 1952 and was employed in the office of the Williamsport Wholesale Grocery Company. Mr. Short was graduated from the Chagrin Falls High School class of 1951 and has recently returned after serving with the Army in Korea.3 As of 1962, David W. Short and Kathryn Grace Waltz lived in Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.3,5 As of 1985, David W. Short lived at 213 Alberon Drive, Park Ridge, New Jersey.6
David W. Short was listed in the obituary for the former Kathryn Grace Waltz, in September 1985 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as her husband.6 His obituary was published on 20 March 2003 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
David W. Short, 70, of Edgewater, Fla., died Tuesday, March 18, 2003.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Waltz Short.
Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Dougherty and Jennifer Short.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport followed by a graveside service at noon Friday at Wildwood Cemetery with the Rev. John W. Brokopp officiating.2 According to the Social Security Administrations Death Index David's last known residence was Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida.1
David W. Short graduated in 1951 from Chagrin Falls High School, located in Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.3 He was in military service with the United States Army circa 1954 Korea.3 The marriage announcement for David W. Short and Kathryn Grace Waltz was published circa 1955 in the local paper, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. This announcement stated:
Miss Kathryn G. Waltz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Waltz, of Williamsport RD 2, will become the bride of David W. Short, son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Short, of Chagrin Falls, O.
The ceremony will take place Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Bottle Run Road. The Rev. Daniel S. Robinson and the Rev. Clyde E. Rickabaugh will solemnize the double-ring ceremony. Wedding music will be provided by William H. Wurster, who also will accompany the soloist, Miss Marian Law.
The bride will be given in marriage by her father. As her attendants, Miss Waltz has chosen her cousin, Miss Jean L. Bennett, as maid of honor, and her sister, Miss Mary L. Waltz, as bridesmaid. Clair E. Waltz, brother of the bride, will serve as best man. Ushers will be Harold E. Waltz, brother of the bride and Harold A. Short, brother of the prospective groom.
A reception will follow the ceremony at the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Hall. Miss Waltz was graduated from the Williamsport High School class of 1952 and was employed in the office of the Williamsport Wholesale Grocery Company. Mr. Short was graduated from the Chagrin Falls High School class of 1951 and has recently returned after serving with the Army in Korea.3 As of 1962, David W. Short and Kathryn Grace Waltz lived in Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.3,5 As of 1985, David W. Short lived at 213 Alberon Drive, Park Ridge, New Jersey.6
David W. Short was listed in the obituary for the former Kathryn Grace Waltz, in September 1985 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as her husband.6 His obituary was published on 20 March 2003 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
David W. Short, 70, of Edgewater, Fla., died Tuesday, March 18, 2003.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Waltz Short.
Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Dougherty and Jennifer Short.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport followed by a graveside service at noon Friday at Wildwood Cemetery with the Rev. John W. Brokopp officiating.2 According to the Social Security Administrations Death Index David's last known residence was Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida.1
Children of David W. Short and Kathryn Grace Waltz
Last Edited=26 Jan 2010
Citations
- [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. DAVID W SHORT, birth listed as 11 May 1932, died listed as 18 Mar 2003 (V), issued in the State of Ohio. Last residence Edgewater, Volusia, FL, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 25 Apr 2004.
- [S631] David W. Short obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 20 March 2003. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S933] Kathryn G. Waltz to wed David W. Short, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, circa 1956. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna [Weiss] Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.
- [S937] Beverly Waltz, Marvin Fishel Married In Afternoon Service, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, circa 1960. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna [Weiss] Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.
- [S938] Mr., Mrs. Waltz Observe 35th Anniversary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 27 September 1964. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna (Weiss) Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.
- [S934] Kathryn G. Short obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, September 1985. The original was given to the author, on 1 June 1999 by Donna [Edler] Sayah. The original newspaper clipping came from Donna's mother Johanna [Weiss] Edler (1915-1999) and was a part of her collection of personal memorabilia that she had collected throughout her lifetime. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.