Carroll County recognizes nonagenarians during May observance

Carroll County is home to a number of nonagenarians, defined as individuals between the ages of 90 and 99, along with at least one centenarian and another resident approaching that milestone.

In observance of National Senior Citizens Month in May, The Free Press Standard requested the names of local and area nonagenarians. The following individuals were submitted:

Jay and Edith Newbold of Mechanicstown, ages 98 and 97, have been married 78 years and continue to live independently. They have five children, 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Martha (Arbogast) King, 100, of Carrollton, has worked in church, government and volunteer roles while raising six children.

Jennie Coffy, 99, of Carrollton, is a homemaker with three children, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Ralph Brackin, 99, of Carrollton, is a World War II Army veteran and retired mail carrier who remains active in the community.

Margaret Mauer, 99, formerly of Salineville, resides at Centreville Village. Other nonagenarian residents there include James “Jim” Blackbourn, Martha Gotschall, Kelly Savage and Janet Thomas.

Raymond A. “Skip” Willis, 99, of Brown Township, is a retired railroad engineer and World War II veteran.

Manuel Espasandin Sr., 98, served in the Navy Seabees and later worked for the railroad.

Charles and Dorothy McLean, 98 and 94, of Carrollton, have six children and remain active in family and community life.

Larry Boop, 97, of Carrollton, served in the infantry during World War II and later became a pastor.

John C. Beadnell, 96, of Carrollton, is a Korean War veteran known for his woodworking and community involvement.

Earl Waggoner, 95, originally from Carroll County, served in the Air Force and later became a commercial pilot.

Robert “Skip” Bailey, 94, of Carrollton, is a veteran of multiple military branches and a former aerospace worker.

Betty Lou Hollyfield, 94, of Dellroy, worked as a cashier and helped operate a family farm.

Donna Borland, 93, of Carrollton, worked in education and banking and remains active in her church and family life.

Robert Smith, 93, of Lake Mohawk, is a retired telecommunications worker and Air Force veteran.

Jack W. Conkle, 92, of Malvern, served in the Navy and later worked in maintenance and property management.

Rodney Borland, 91, of Augusta, is a retired ironworker who remains active on his farm.

Shirley Columbo, 91, of Malvern, taught music and choir for more than three decades.

Mary Jane (Dunlap) Notter Senften, 91, of Carrollton, has been active in music and volunteer work.

Cleo Young, 91, of Carrollton, retired from the Department of Human Services and remains active in church and hobbies.

Dwight Buehler, 90, of Carrollton, is a lifelong resident and retired industrial worker.

Nancybelle Mills, 90, of Carrollton, is a Minerva High School graduate and longtime community member.

Additionally, several members of the Carrollton High School Class of 1953 are age 90 or older, including Etta Mae Hull Peterson, Mary Jane Dunlap Senften, Thelma Maloney Depalmo, Judy Rinkes Kohler, Janet F. Thomas, Glenn Rosey, Dwight Buehler and Eugene Dunlap.

The list highlights the longevity and contributions of Carroll County residents across generations.