Mrs. Ladd was born in Newbury Twp, OH. She married T. Dwight Ladd in Auburgn Twp. on Sept. 2, 1940. He preceded ind death on June 28, 1996. Mrs. Ladd was a elementary school teacher for schools in Claridon Twp., East Claridon, and Chardon. She was a 1931 graduate of Burton High School and a 1940 graduate of Kent State College. Memberships include: First Congregational Church of Claridon, Claridon Study Club, Geauga and Ohio Retired Teachers Assoc.,and the Geauga Co. Historical Society. Mrs. Ladd enjoyed tatting, and making beautiful note cards, reading, travel, church activites and her family and friends.Survivors include: 2 daughters: Carane L. Ladd of Munson Twp., OH and Drs. Felicia A. (David) Dixon of Selma, IN; Granddaughters: Dr. Diane E. (Adam) Dungan of Muncie, IN, and Deirdre N. (James) Fulton of Port Matilda, PA; Great-granddaughter: Olivia E. Dungan; Sister Shirley Prisk of Long Beach, CA; Sister in law: Barbara E. Ladd of Chardon; 11 Nieces and Nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents: Frank A. and Jennie (Ruddell) Clark; her husband: T. Dwight Ladd; Grandson: Daren N. Dixon; and Sisters: Doris Tretera and Florence Farly.