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DAVID BRYSON BOLT
David Bryson Bolt, 71, of Marion died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at Marion
General Hospital after a long illness with his loving family by his
side.
He was an assembler with Glenwood Range in Delaware for more than 10
years and was formerly employed for many years with Huber Manufacturing
in Marion. He was a faithful member of Calvary Bible Baptist Church in
Marion and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the
Korean War. He was fascinated with photography and owned a collection of
cameras and he and his wife traveled extensively throughout the United
States and Canada and amassed many photographs of their vacations. He
will be best remembered as an outstanding family man and his greatest
joy came from being with his wife, children and grandchildren.
He was born March 7, 1932, in Boltsfork, Ky., to the late Kent and Elva
Louise Blankenship Bolt and was predeceased by two sons, Edward and Todd
Bolt; four brothers, Leonard, Joe, K.R. and Bob Bolt; and a sister,
Doris Nida.
He is survived by his wife of more than 48 years, Adra Clark Bolt whom
he married Sept. 24, 1955, in Ashland, Ky.; a son, John (Becky) Bolt of
Marysville; two daughters, Libby (Jim) Lister of Caledonia and Monica
Peavy and her fiance, Jim Gentry, of Hitchcock, Texas; seven
grandchildren, Shane (Melanie) Thacker, Jason (Jessica) Bolt, Carrie
Bolt, Rick Hudgel, Amy Hudgel, Kent Peavy and Corrin Peavy; six
great-grandchildren, Josh McCanna, Maddie, Colin and Sophie Thacker, Ian
Cower and Chloe Bolt; two sisters, Elizabeth Gillam of Ashland, Ky., and
Alice Rowe of Flatwoods, Ky.; a sister-in-law, Alice Bolt of Norfolk,
Va.; a brother-in-law, Jim Nida of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with
burial at the Bolt Cemetery in Boltsfork, Ky. The Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Bible Baptist Church
missionary fund or Hospice of Marion in care of the funeral home.

MARY E. HYLAND
Mary E. Hyland, 72, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at the Columbus
Alzheimer Care Center.
She was predeceased by her husband, Donald E. Hyland; her mother, Edith
Reed and a great-granddaughter, Crystal Hannah.
She is survived by a daughter, Pat Holloway; three sons, Mike (Debbie)
Hyland, Terry Hyland and Matt (Jill) Hyland; grandchildren, Adam, Joey,
Jennifer, Jason, Jordan, Nick and Chris; and several
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Jerry Spears
Funeral Home, 2693 W. Broad St., Columbus. The Rev. Marty Cramer will
officiate and burial will be at Glen Rest Cemetery. Friends may call two
hours prior to the service.

PAULINE K. MANTLE
Pauline K. Mantle, 85, of Marysville died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at
Memorial Hospital of Union County.
A homemaker, she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was
formerly a 50-year member of Hilltop Christian Church where she was past
president of Church Women United. She was a graduate of Graham High
School in Bluefield, Va.
She was born April 11, 1918, in Catlettsburg, Ky., to the late Joseph
Millard and Mary Ellen Hammonds Kelley and was predeceased by two
sisters, Norma Fenney and Mary Reese; a son, William M. Mantle; and her
husband, Maynard B. Mantle.
She is survived by a son, John D. (Crystal) Mantle of Marysville; two
grandsons, David J. Mantle of Marysville and Paul (Natalie) Douglas
Mantle of Louisville, Ky.; a great-grandson, Isaac Mantle; a sister,
Lucy Carr of Monroe; a brother, Joseph Kelley of Montana; and many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. The Rev. Carl A. Roepcke will officiate and burial will be at
Sunset Cemetery at 3 p.m. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church altar
refurbishing fund or Home Health Care at Memorial Hospital of Union
County.


RAY D. STANDRIDGE
Ray D. Standridge, 76, of Whittier, Calif., died at his residence
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004.
He was the founder and owner of Standridge Granite in Santa Fe Springs,
Calif., until he sold the company and retired in 1993. He served in the
U.S. Army. An avid hunter, he was a member of the Mecca Land Duck Club,
National Rifle Association and Whittier Elks Lodge 1258. He was born
Nov. 20, 1927, in Mena, Ark., to the late Wesley and Gussie Stipe
Standridge and was predeceased by a son, Michael Standridge.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Mosher Dildine Standridge whom he
married June 13, 1992; and a sister, Florece Walls of Taft, Calif.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Ballinger Funeral
Home. The Rev. Bryan Lauzau will officiate and burial will be at the
Price Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Cancer Society,
532 Fairwood Drive, Marysville, or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box
102454, Atlanta, Ga. 30368-2454.

EDNA HASSELBRING
Edna Hasselbring, 86, of Marysville died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004 at her
home after a short illness with cancer.
She was a lifelong resident of Marysville and retired from the Scott's
Seed office. She was a life member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a member
of the ELCA church group and Senior Christ Care, a charter member of
Scott's 20-Year Club and a member of the Sew So Card Club.
She was born Sept. 15, 1917, in Marysville to the late Henry A. and
Doris Marie Brinkman Hasselbring and was predeceased by a brother,
Raymond Hasselbring; a sister, Esther Gordon; and two nephews, Lloyd R.
Gordon and Bernard Hughes.
She is survived by two sisters, Alvina Hasselbring of Marysville and
Ethel Hughes of Plain City; five nieces, Betty Burton of London, Miriam
Morehart of Clinton, Dora Johnson and Geneva Hughes of Plain City and
Alice Gordon of Marysville; two nephews, Marvin Hughes of Delaware and
Duane Hughes of North Lewisburg; and many great-nieces and
great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Steve Smithberger will officiate and burial will be at
Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church
memorial fund in care of the funeral home.

SHARON D. HOSKINS
Sharon D. Hoskins, 56, of Kissimmee, Fla., formerly of Richwood, died
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at the Osceola Regional Medical Center in
Kissimmee.
She worked as a secretary for Hoskins Construction and was a dedicated
member of the Heart House Community Church in Clermont, Fla.
She was born Sept. 27, 1947, in Marion to the late Eldon "Bill" and
Chloe Hazel Smith Holbrook and was predeceased by two brothers, Roger
Dale and Edwin Dean Holbrook.
She is survived by her husband, Milton D. Hoskins whom she married Dec.
2, 1995, in Richwood; children, Roger Eric (Tammie) Creviston of
Richwood, Kim Nicholson of Kissimmee, Teri Acker of Nesquehoning, Pa.,
Kimberly Sue Creviston and Heather Lee Cruea of Marysville, Sharlene
Lynn Ruest of Athens, Pa., and Stacey Jeanette McCarty of Nicholsville,
Ky.; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pamela
Sue Cosler of Groveport.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Stofcheck
Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Danny Harzog will officiate and burial
will be at the Price Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart House Community Church
building fund, 1203 F. West Hwy. 50, Clermont, FL 34711.

DOLEVER "BUCK" SLONE
Dolever "Buck" Slone, 56, of Magnetic Springs died Monday, Jan. 26,
2004, in the comfort of his own home with his family and his faithful
dog, Harley, at his side following a six-month fight with cancer.
A proud and capable man, he was employed for more than 20 years with
U.S. Roofing of Columbus. He recently gave his life to Christ and was
baptized at the Grace Chapel House of Prayer in Richwood. He was well
known in the area as an extremely talented pool player and held
membership with his wife in the American Poolplayers Association. He
enjoyed collecting guns and was a knowledgeable auto mechanic. He was
very happy to have recently renovated an apartment and found great
fulfillment in completing the project.
He was born Jan. 26, 1948, in Harlan, Ky., to Silas and Ruby Combs Slone
and was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Barry Drumm, Jan. 31, 2003; and
two nephews, Jamie and Jerry Slone.
He is survived by his parents of Riverview, Fla.; his wife of more than
nine years, Sallie Drumm Slone, to whom he was married June 18, 1994, at
their home by the Rev. Fred Cheney; four sons, Dolever "Bull" Slone Jr.
of Las Vegas; Danny (Dee) Slone and William (B.J.) Slone of Delaware and
Andy Slone of Indianapolis, Ind.; a daughter, DeeAnna (James) Markham of
Delaware; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Jeanette (Rick) Eades of
Raymond and Rose Smith of Richwood; two brothers, James Slone and Kenny
Slone of Riverview, Fla.; a brother-in-law, Richard Drumm of Magnetic
Springs; a sister-in-law, Tresa (Chris) French of Marengo; his
mother-in-law, Jessie Drumm of Magnetic Springs; several nieces and
nephews; and countless friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. Pastor Carrol Mathys will officiate and burial will be at
the Hopewell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Pallbearers will be Burt Combs, Rick Eades, Jerry Overfield, Bob Smith,
Richard Drumm and Chris French.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Grady in care of the
funeral home.

CHARLES T. BIRCHFIELD
Charles T. Birchfield, 78, of Marysville died unexpectedly Sunday, Jan.
25, 2004, at his residence.
He was a retired farmer and was also retired from Select Sires in Plain
City. He was a former employee of the Conklin Dairy Farm and his years
as a farmer gave him a love for horses and farm tractors. He was an Army
Air Corps veteran of World War II and a longtime member of VFW Post
3320.
He was born April 16, 1925, in Madison Mills to the late Thomas and
Alice C. Clagg Birchfield and was predeceased by three sisters, Dora
Phillips, Faith Reed and Marie Bumgarner; two brothers, William "Bill"
Birchfield and Lewis Birchfield; and two wives, Virginia Lee Phillips
Birchfield and Edna Mae Elkins Birchfield.
A loving father and grandfather, he is survived by a son, Charles L.
Birchfield of Marysville; a daughter, Charlotte L. (Gene) Eulrich of
West Mansfield; two grandchildren, Tina (John) Carter of Marysville and
Bill Conrad of Bellefontaine; five great-grandchildren, Brittany and
Brandi Conrad, Samantha and Shawna Maxie and Johnna Carter; four
sisters, Dorothy Wolfe of Warren, Anna Lee (Martin) Kelley of Grove
City, Hazel (Ben) Cox of Peebles and Ercell (Thomas) Baldwin of
Marysville; a stepdaughter, Charlene Powers; and two step-grandchildren,
Holly and Jeremy James.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Donald Moceri and James Gardner will officiate and burial
will be at Oakdale Cemetery with full militray honors conducted by the
Union County Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Cancer Society in
care of the funeral home.

JAMES F. EVANS
James F. Evans, 78, of Marysville, formerly of the Hilltop area in
Columbus, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at his home, surrounded by his
wife and family.
A commercial lines insurance underwriter, he retired from the Home
Insurance Company of New York after 19 years. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during World War II. Upon discharge from
the service, he worked for the military in a civilian capacity in
Frankfort. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, where
he organized bingo for many years, Magnolia Lodge F&AM for 50 years and
Union County Master Gardeners. He was a life member of the American
Philatelic Society, the British Caribbean Philatelic Study Group and the
Australian Specialists Society/Oceania. He was a 1943 graduate of Wewt
High School in Columbus and the West High School Alumni Association.
He was born Oct. 28, 1925, in Columbus to the late Dwight E. and Mabel
LavernE Romine Evans and was predeceased by a nephew, Michael Pettenski
in 1978.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen M. Fenner Evans whom he married Feb.
19, 1955, in Groveport; a son, James (Tammy) Evans of Jacksonville,
Fla.; five daughters, Victoria Lehman McClain of Marion, Christine
(Danny) Griffin of Holt, Mich., Susie (Terry) Taylor of West Jefferson,
Gwendolyn Evans of Marysville and Amy Ellen Evans of Columbus; eight
grandchildren, James, Judy, John, Joshua, Matthew, Evan, Philip and
Derick; a sister, Dorothy E. (Louis) Pettenski of Columbus; three
brothers-in-law, Joseph A. (Margot) Fenner of Groveport, John (Barbara)
Fenner of Enfield, Conn., and James (Doris) Fenner of Dumfries, Va.; a
sister-in-law, Rita (James) Ward of Columbus; cousins, Larry (Susie)
Leeper of Marion and Ronald (Katherine) Leeper of Marysville; and many
nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. The Rev. J. Barry Bentz will
officiate and burial will be at the church cemetery where full military
honors will be conducted. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the
Underwood Funeral Home where the Holy Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Master Gardeners
or Loving Care Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

BETTY ANN DUTTON
Betty Ann Dutton, 54, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, surrounded by her
family.
She was born March 13, 1949, in Plain City to Hershel and Alice
Fairchild Sparks and was predeceased by her mother; sisters, Joyce Young
and Emma Jean Husk; brother, Earnest Ray Sparks; and sister-in-law,
Betty Jenkins.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert "Bob" Dutton; a son,
Robert "Bobbie" (Catherine) Dutton of Woodstock; daughters, Jeanie
(Jeff) Peterson of North Lewisburg and Sharon Strong of Marysville; six
grandchildren, Miranda and Erika Dutton, Renee Peterson, Jessica (Bruce)
Loudermilk and Rodney and Ellisha Strong; a great-grandson, Xavier
Loudermilk; sisters, Eula (James) Williams of Urbana and Furn (Bob)
Lindsey of Columbus; brothers, Larry (Phyllis) Sparks of Plain City and
Lee Sparks of Columbus; brothers-in-law, Raymond Young of Columbus,
Eddie Husk of Dresden, Ronnie (Sheryl) Dutton of Eagel, N.C., and Harold
Jenkins of Urbana; a sister-in-law, Mary Katherine (Max) Russell of
Urbana; her brothers and sisters at the House of Prayer in West Liberty;
and her many nieces and nephews who knew her love and hugs.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Walter-Schoedinger Funeral
Home in Urbana. Pastor Tom Bauh and Carol Mathy officiated and burial
was at Fairview Cemetery in Mutual.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in
care of the funeral home.

JAMES F. EVANS
James F. Evans, 78, of Marysville, formerly of the Hilltop area in
Columbus, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at his home, surrounded by his
wife and family.
A commercial lines insurance underwriter, he retired from the Home
Insurance Company of New York after 19 years. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during World War II. Upon discharge from
the service, he worked for the military in a civilian capacity in
Frankfort. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, where
he organized bingo for many years, Magnolia Lodge F&AM for 50 years and
Union County Master Gardeners. He was a life member of the American
Philatelic Society, the British Caribbean Philatelic Study Group and the
Australian Specialists Society/Oceania. He was a 1943 graduate of Wewt
High School in Columbus and the West High School Alumni Association.
He was born Oct. 28, 1925, in Columbus to the late Dwight E. and Mabel
LavernE Romine Evans and was predeceased by a nephew, Michael Pettenski
in 1978.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen M. Fenner Evans whom he married Feb.
19, 1955, in Groveport; a son, James (Tammy) Evans of Jacksonville,
Fla.; five daughters, Victoria Lehman McClain of Marion, Christine
(Danny) Griffin of Holt, Mich., Susie (Terry) Taylor of West Jefferson,
Gwendolyn Evans of Marysville and Amy Ellen Evans of Columbus; eight
grandchildren, James, Judy, John, Joshua, Matthew, Evan, Philip and
Derick; a sister, Dorothy E. (Louis) Pettenski of Columbus; three
brothers-in-law, Joseph A. (Margot) Fenner of Groveport, John (Barbara)
Fenner of Enfield, Conn., and James (Doris) Fenner of Dumfries, Va.; a
sister-in-law, Rita (James) Ward of Columbus; cousins, Larry (Susie)
Leeper of Marion and Ronald (Katherine) Leeper of Marysville; and many
nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. The Rev. J. Barry Bentz will
officiate and burial will be at the church cemetery. Friends may call
from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Underwood Funeral Home where the Holy
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Master Gardeners
or Loving Care Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

CORA LEE DAVIS
Cora Lee Davis, 64, of Marion died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at Marion
General Hospital.
She was retired and enjoyed being with her grandchildren.
She was born Oct. 9, 1939, in Richmond, Va., to the late John T. and
Emily Bell Ray and was predeceased by a son, Tracy; and a brother.
She is survived by three sons, Jeff (Angela) Davis of Marion, John
(Melanie) Davis of Marengo and Ken (Kristina) Davis of Delaware; a
daughter, Donnetta Davis of Marion; eight grandchildren; a
great-grandchild; eight sisters; and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Ballinger Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. Joseph Rea will officiate and burial will be
at the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Diabetes
Association, 1580 King Ave., Columbus, OH 43212, or the National Kidney
Foundation of Ohio, 1373 Grandview Ave., #200, Columbus, OH 43212. Cards
will be available at the funeral home.

DWIGHT G. HERD
Dwight G. Herd, 94, of Marysville died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at
Memorial Hospital of Union County following a short illness.
He was retired after 32 years as a field veterinarian with the U.S.
government in the Department of Agriculture. He was a U.S. Army veteran
of World War II and had attained the rank of captain. He was a graduate
of Raymond High School and received his D.V.M. degree from the Ohio
State University. He was a member of the State of Ohio Veterinary
Association and U.S. Government Veterinary Association and a lifetime
member of the OSU Veterinary Association. He was a member of the First
United Methodist Church.
He was born Nov. 23, 1909, in East Liberty to the late J. Bry and Eva
Viola Moore Herd and was predeceased by two brothers, Paul and Ralph
Herd. He married Ernestine Reed Nov. 14, 1936, and she died June 1,
1996.
He is survived by his son, Ronald (Josephine) Herd of Plymouth, Mich.;
two granddaughters, Kelly (Mario) Furgiuele of Dearborn, Mich., and
Kerry N. Herd of Novi, Mich; two sisters, Sara Cogswell of Marysville
and Mabel Herd of Elyria; his caregiver, Debbie Wilson of Marysville;
and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The
Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

MILDRED L. CRISP DRUMM
Mildred L. Crisp Drumm, 55, of Marysville died unexpectedly Wednesday,
Jan. 21, 2004, at her home. She was retired after 20 years of service
with the Nestle Corp. in Marysville and Sunbury.
An accomplished cook, she enjoyed collecting cookbooks and duck
pictures, camping with her companion, the family and friends, playing
cards and talking with people. Her greatest joy was spending time with
her grandsons. She was a member of Eagles Lodge 3506.
She was born July 17, 1948, in Richwood, W.Va., to the late Reed and
Luvie Gardner Wilson and was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Mitchell;
and her husbands, Donald R. Crisp and Lloyd R. Drumm.
She is survived by her longtime companion, Richard English; two
children, David R. (Marla) Crisp and Gail S. Crisp of Marysville; two
grandsons, Brandon and Lucus Crisp; two sisters, Euvon (Pete) Foreman
and Helen (Dan) Hoffman of Marysville; four brothers, Roy (Sherry)
Wilson, Edgel (Judy) Wilson, Delford (Violet) Wilson and Wendall (Pat)
Wilson of Marysville; and several close nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Ingram Funeral
home. The Rev. Jack Knox will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the cardiac rehabilitation
department of Memorial Hospital of Union County in care of the funeral
home.

PHILLIP M. PICKLESIMER
Phillip M. Picklesimer, 60, of Woodstock died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at
Riverside Hospital.
He was retired from Picklesimer Trucking Company in Marysville. He
attended the Catawba Freewill Baptist church and before his health
failed, enjoyed farming, raising cattle and genealogy. He was very close
to his wife and children and enjoyed his grandchildren very much.
He was born March 10, 1943, in Johnson County, Ky., to the late Charles
W. and Fanny Hitchcock Picklesimer and was predeceased by a brother,
Otis.
He is survived by his wife, Virgie L. VanHoose Picklesimer whom he
married April 28, 1962, in Butcher Hollow, Ky.; a daughter, Terri Long
of Woodstock; a son, Phillip Brian (Linda D.) Picklesimer of
Reynoldsburg; three grandchildren, John, Derick and Justin Long; two
step-grandchildren, Michael and Kyle Beckner; four brothers, Bobby G.
(Toody) Picklesimer Sr. and Willard Odell (Georgia) Picklesimer of
Milford Center, Charles A. (Pat) Picklesimer of West Palm Beach, Fla.,
and Karl W. (Margaret) Picklesimer of Marysville; four sisters, Phyllis
J. Roberts of Irwin, Mary E. (Steve) White of Springfield, Frances A.
(Audney) Combs of North Lewisburg and Nina M. (Robert) Fairchild of
Milford Center; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Revs. Stergil McCarty and John Long will officiate and burial
will be at the Union Township Cemetery in Milford Center. Friends may
call from 4 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Cards will be available at the funeral home.

ELLA MAE DODGE CLARRIDGE
Ella Mae Dodge Clarridge, 82, of Marysville died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004,
at Heartland of Marysville following an extended illness with emphysema.
Affectionately known as "Ma Ma," she was a devoted mother and
grandmother and was a loving babysitter to numerous children in the
Marysville area. A licensed beautician, she was a former corrections
officer with the Reformatory for Women and for many years was a school
bus driver for the Marysville schools. She enjoyed gardening and playing
euchre. She was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of
Marysville and was a 1939 graduate of Marysville High School.
She was born June 20, 1921, in Union County to the late Murl and Ethel
Evans Dodge and was predeceased by a brother, John Dodge; a special
nephew, Shawn McClain; and her husband, Doyle L. Clarridge in 1981.
She is survived by two daughters, Teri (Ron) Masters of Bellefontaine
and Tami (Rick) Pfarr of Marysville; five sons, Ty (Suzi) Clarridge, Tim
(Niki) Clarridge and Lynn (Sue) Clarridge of Marysville and Dave
(Brenda) Clarridge and Dan (Debi) Clarridge of Lancaster; 20
grandchildren, Curt (Renee) Martino, Chris Martino and her fiance,
Jeremy Varner, Caitlin Masters, Haley Masters, Jake Pfarr, Kylee Pfarr,
Chad Clarridge and his fiancee, Melissa Borowske, Andy Clarridge, Casey
Clarridge, Cara Clarridge, Josh Clarridge, Austin Clarridge, Robin
(Curtis) Sybert, Christy Brannon, Mark (Rebecca) Clarridge, Matt
(Leslie) Clarridge, Rob Clarridge, Julie (Brett) Banks, Mary (Dan)
Mahaffey and Buddy Clarridge; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and
nephews, Linda (Merrill) Rausch, Chris (Art Warner) Dodge, Larry (Susan)
Coder, Jennifer (Paul) Jenemann, Judy Clarridge, Susan Johnson, Sally
Clarridge, Jane (John) McClain and John (Brenda) Clarridge; a special
friend, Joy Clarridge; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Underwood
Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Mori and the Rev. John M. Groat
officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Women's
Association, First Presbyterian Church of Marysville, 210 W. Fifth St.,
Marysville, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

MARY KATHRYN BELL ERICKSEN
Mary Kathryn Bell Ericksen, 66, of Bloomsburg, Pa., formerly of Logan
County, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at her home after combating ovarian
cancer for the past 3 1/2 years.
She graduated from Bokescreek Local High School in West Mansfield in
1955 and later received bachelor of science and master of science
degrees from the Ohio State University and a Ph.D. from Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg. As a young
homemaker in Logan County, she was active in many organizations. She
taught CCD classes at St. Patrick's Church in Bellefontaine and was
active in PTA, Republican Women and at the local, county and state
levels in the King's Daughters and Sons. She was a 4-H advisor for many
years and served as Logan County president and editor of "The Ohio
Voice" for several years.
Upon completion of her master's degree, she accepted a teaching position
as instructor at the Ohio State University, serving as Logan County
Cooperative Extension Agent for 4-H. She wanted to go into formal
college teaching and accepted a position as head of the Fashion and
Merchandising Department of Business at Virginia Intermont College in
Bristol, Va. While there, she was awarded a Jesse Ball DuPont grant
which she used to further her education and pursue the Ph.D. at Virginia
Tech. She taught part time at Virginia Tech for two years and upon
completion of her degree, accepted a position at Southwest Texas State
University in San Marcos, Texas, as program are chair for Fashion
Merchandising. She was promoted, tenured and appointed assistant chair
of the Department of Family and Consumer Studies. She retired in August
2003 after 14 years at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where she
was promoted to professor, tenured and elected chair of the Department
of Marketing, the position she held on retirement. She served a one-year
term as interim Dean of the College of Business.
She published more than 40 articles during her career, primarily in the
area of consumer behavior. Her professional organization memberships
included the American Marketing Association, Association for Consumer
Research, Academy of Marketing Science, Southern Marketing Association,
Atlantic Marketing Association and Global Awareness Society. She enjoyed
traveling and combining her business meetings with pleasure, she was
able to do extensive traveling. A sabbatical was spent living in
Istanbul, studying the Turkish textile industry.
Her other interests included gardening, quilting, antiquing and
genealogy. She published "The Descendants of John Bell" and the
genealogies of the Ericksen, Parr and Kerns families.
She was born Nov. 21, 1937, in Perry Township, Logan County, to the late
Forest Jay and Ida Elizabeth Parr Bell and was predeceased by her
father-in-law, Erling D. Ericksen.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Duane Erling Ericksen whom
she married Nov. 2, 1957, in West Mansfield; a son, Scott Odin Ericksen
of Bellefontaine; a daughter, Dr. Annette Gabrielle Ericksen of Milton,
W.Va.; three grandchildren, Justin Odin, Stefanie Lyn and Thomas
Ericksen of Bellefontaine; a brother, Robert Joseph "Joe" (Linda) Bell
of Marysville; a sister, Marie (Jack) Powell of Lakeview; her
mother-in-law, Alice Artley Ericksen of Gladstone, Mich.; two nieces,
three nephews; five grand-nieces and four grand-nephews; and three
great-grand-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at the
Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home in West Mansfield. The Rev.
Patrick L. Sheridan, pastor of St. Patrick Church in Bellefontaine, will
officiate and burial will be at the North Greenfield Cemetery in West
Mansfield. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1105
Mount Vernon Ave., Marion, OH 43302, or in care of the funeral home.

JERRY M. OVERFIELD
Jerry M. Overfield, 68, of near Magnetic Springs died unexpectedly
Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at his home.
He was a carpenter employed by the Ohio Department of Transportation and
was an antique car collector.
He was born June 5, 1935, in Mechanicsburg to the late Harry and Lucille
Penyard Overfield and was predeceased by a brother.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Combs Overfield whom he married
Jan. 12, 1957; two daughters, Peggy (Bryan) Allard of Richwood and Cindy
Lee Overfield of Marysville; a son, Jerry Overfield of Marysville; three
grandchildren, Angie, Jeremy and Eric, three great-grandchildren,
Autumn, Charles Jr. and Savannah; two sisters, Lu and Violet; and two
brothers, Charles and Larry.
Funeral services were held today at the Ballinger Funeral Home in
Richwood with the Rev. Robert L. Jeffers officiating and burial was at
the Hopewell Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerry M. Overfield Memorial
Trust Fund to benefit his great-grandchildren.

GEORGE E. ORAHOOD
George E. Orahood, 79, of Prospect died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at the
Sunbridge Nursing Center in Marion following an extended illness.
He graduated from Ostrander High School in May of 1943 and was drafted
into the Army in June of that year. He served as a tank commander in the
Battle of the Bulge during World War II and ended his career as a
chaplain's assistant, serving until February 1946. He worked for ODOT on
a survey crew and was trained by Lawrence Fleming, his wife's father. He
left ODOT to work as a surveyor at the Union County Engineer's Office,
then worked for D&B Builders in Marysville, working at that time on
National Homes. In 1955 he joined Floyd G. Browne LLC, a company that
put in sewage and water treatment plants, as a surveyor and traveled all
over Ohio for 33 years.
He had a hobby of bulding and designing homes and three of his remodeled
kitchens were featured in a farm magazine. Upon retiring in 1989, he
developed an avid interest in wildflowers and did research for the Texas
Wildflower Farms. He enjoyed history and was always eager to share his
experiences of collecting artifacts and discovering an Indian village on
the Ohio River while working with Floyd G. Browne.
He shared experiences of World War II, finding the Indian village and
how to grow wildflowers with his wife's elementary school class at Elgin
South and expanded the program to other schools.
He loved children and traveled to Camp Ohio for 14 years with Elgin
South fourth and fifth graders. After open heart surgery in 1990, he
joined Elgin South's Jump Rope for Heart to promote heart research,
carrying his teddy bear.
His last volunteer job was greeting everyone at the Prospect United
Methodist Church where he was an active and dedicated member for more
than 50 years. He did this job faithfully for many years and his last
opportunity was Dec. 7.
He was born May 5, 1924, in Ostrander to the late Ray and Esther Spees
Orahood.
He is survived by his wife, Anne P. Fleming Orahood whom he married
Sept. 20, 1947; a son, Mike (Cathi) Orahood of Prospect; two
grandchildren, David Orahood of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Kathleen
Konstantelos of Chicago; four step-grandchildren, Anita Rehberg of
Woodstock, Ill., Keith Johnson of Ostrander and Jodi Pereira and
Kimberly Gaines of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and six
step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Prospect
United Methodist Church. The Rev. David Hoffman will officiate and
burial will be at the Prospect Cemetery where veteran graveside services
will be conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council. Friends
may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in
Richwood.
Pallbearers will be Barry and Larry Orahood, John Varhouse, Keith
Johnson, Gary Kellogg, Tony Dunbar, Tracy Morgan and Lacy Blankenship.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Barnes and Phil Cunningham.
Memorial contributions may be made to the trustee fund of the church or
the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio. Cards will be available at
the funeral home.

PERLEY THOMAS "TOM" MOORE
Perley Thomas "Tom" Moore, 88, of Westerville, formerly of Marysville
and Delaware, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at St. Ann's Hospital in
Westerville.
A retired deliveryman with the Diamond Milk Company in Marysville, he
was a member of Springdale Baptist Church in Marysville and the Ohio
National Guard. He received numerous awards and recognitions for his
participation with the American Heart Association's Walk-A-Thon in the
Marysville area and volunteering with Mobile Meals and recycling
programs. He was a volunteer at Memorial Hospital of Union County from
1983 to 1996 with 5,342 hours. He was a graduate of Delaware Willis High
School.
He was born May 21, 1915, in Carey to the late Perley T. and Muriel Shaw
Moore and was predeceased by his wife, Nora Beck Moore; his former wife,
Ruby Moore McBride; a brother, Kenneth Moore; two sisters, Georgia
Pinyerd and Virginia Sheets; and two sons, Wayne and Max Moore.
He is survived by six sons, Marvin (Janet) Moore of Martinsburg, W.Va.,
Kenneth (Jeanine) Moore of Pickerington, Rodney (Donna) Moore of
Delaware, Gary Moore of Hilliard, Wendell (Dillis) Moore of New Castle,
Ind., and Steven (Diana) Moore of Columbus; a daughter, Marsha Baker of
New Castle, Ind.; three stepdaughters, Judy Cruse, Roberta Mills and
Etta Beck; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. The Rev. Steven R. Waltman will officiate and burial will be at a
later date following cremation. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association,
Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 182039, Dept. 013, Columbus, OH 43218.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

RUSSELL EUGENE HOFFINE
Russell Eugene Hoffine, 71, of Plain City died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004,
at Doctors Hospital West surrounded by his loving family after an
extended illness.
He was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Plain City
and the Plain City Historical Society. He was retired from O.M. Scott
and Son.
He was born July 14, 1932, in Milford Center and was predeceased by his
mother, Nellie Mae Rice Standley; his stepfather, William Standley; his
father, Martin Hoffine; an infant brother, Donald Hoffine; a brother,
Charles Martin Hoffine; a sister, Frances Frazell; and a granddaughter,
Samira "Sammie" Scott.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Buechner Hoffine whom he
married in 1988; five children, Ed (Cindy) Hoffine of Indiana, Sue
(Bill) Richards of Ontario, Canada, Charles William Hoffine and Anita Jo
Hoffine of Plain City and Pamela Hoffine of Columbus; five
grandchildren, Marie Woolum, Kristi Scott, Timothy Hoffine, Andrea
Hoffine and Teagen Carte; several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces
and nephews; and ex-wives, Virgie I. Hoffine of Grove City, Patsy
Hoffine of Plain City and Ruby Hoffine of Marysville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of Christ
in Christian Union, 8280 Rickard Road, Plain City. Pastor Phil Conrad
will officiate and burial will be at Forest Grove Cemetery. Friends may
call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Ferguson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church or
the Plain City Historical Society, 315 N. Chillicothe St., Plain City,
OH 43064.

FERN M. YODER HUDSON IVANS
Fern M. Yoder Hudson Ivans, 87, of Marysville, formerly of Seminole,
Fla., died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at Milcrest Nursing Home after an
18-month illness.
She was a longtime employee of the Ohio Reformatory for Women and
retired from the dietary department of Memorial Hospital of Union County
in 1976.
She was born Sept. 13, 1916, in Dover Township to the late Pearl L. and
Alma Gamble Yoder and was predeceased by her husbands, Pearl Arthur
Hudson and Karlis Ivans.
She is survived by her son, Ronald P. (Sandra J.) Hudson of West
Mansfield; three grandsons, Tony Hudson of Marysville, Rick (Lori)
Hudson of Bradenton, Fla., and Mike (Sheila) Hudson of Newnan, Ga.; 13
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister,
Marjorie J. Sabins Herriott of Marysville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ingram Funeral
Home with the Rev. Richard Teller officiating. Friends may call from 2
to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or the
Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio in care of the funeral home.

MELISSA ANN MCCUTCHEON
Melissa Ann McCutcheon, 51, of Prospect died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004,
at her home after a long illness.
She was a motel housekeeper.
She was born Oct. 2, 1952, in Marion to the late Doyle and Delores
Redmon Vanest.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry whom she married Feb. 22, 1970;
two sons, Jerry McCutcheon Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., and Brian
McCutcheon of Prospect; a daughter, Shannon Beltz of Prospect; three
grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald Vanest of Bristol, Ind., and Ronald
Vanest of Prospect; and two sisters, Carol Thomas of Bucyrus and Bonnie
Camp of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Gehm-Ballinger
Funeral Home in Prospect. The Rev. Ken Lance will officiate and burial
will be at the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Grady, 561 W. Central
Ave., Delaware, OH 43015.

GEORGE MARCUS MEREDITH JR.
George Marcus Meredith Jr., 85, of Marysville, formerly of Westerville,
died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville following an
extended illness.
He was retired after 17 years as an inspector in quality control at
North America Aviation in Columbus. He attained the rank of sergeant in
the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was a pilot of small
planes and a talented carpenter and will be remembered for helping
secure a patent for North America Aviation through one of his
inventions. He was a quiet, humble and unassuming man but was capable
and intelligent. He was artistic and found great joy in boating,
fishing, playing golf and listening to country music. His greatest
treasure was his wife and family.
He was born March 16, 1918 in Fairmont, W.Va., to the late George Marcus
and Delcie Dale Pitcher Meredith. The last survivor of seven children,
he was predeceased by three brothers, Paul Meredith, Brooks Meredith and
Carl Meredith; and three sisters, Ruth Bunner, Edith Johnson and Margie
Stuck.
He is survived by his wife of more than 67 years, Iola Evelyn Tatterson
Meredith whom he married Sept. 6, 1936, in Fairmont, W.Va.; a daughter,
Lola Meredith of Pacific Grove, Calif.; two sons, George F. (Vivian)
Meredith of Marysville and Steven E. (Colleen) Meredith of Saugus,
Calif; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; seven
great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Gracie Meredith of
Columbus and Leeta Iona Pendergast of Benicia, Calif.; a brother-in-law,
Joel Johnson of Fairmont, W.Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Windsor Community Meals
program.
The Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

DAVID P. RUPRIGHT
David P. Rupright, 79, formerly of Marysville and Sidney, died Saturday,
Jan. 10, 2004, in Florida
He was a 1941 graduate of Marysville High School and began his banking
career at The City Loan in Marysville during the 1950s.
He was predeceased by a son, Jeff; and a brother, Phil Rupright; and on
Jan. 5, 2003, by his wife, Margaret.
He is survived by a son, Greg, and two grandchildren of Miami, Fla.; two
sisters, Connie and Mary; and a brother-in-law, Connie Weidman of
Marysville; and many other relatives.
Burial will be held at a later date at Oakdale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Alzheimer's
Association.
The Underwood Funeral Home can be contacted for further information.

DOROTHEA ANNA MARGARETHA RUPRIGHT SCHEIDERER
Dorothea Anna Margaretha Rupright Scheiderer, 95, of Marysville died
Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at The Gables at Green Pastures, where she had
lived for the past year.
She was a former resident of Carriage Court and lived at Windsor Manor
for more than 20 years. She was a homemaker and lifetime member of St.
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was baptized Oct. 4, 1908,
and confirmed April 9, 1922. A dedicated Christian and loving mother,
she was strong willed and hospitable. She loved to receive visitors and
was known for her homemade crafts, especially her personally designed
dolls. She liked to oil paint, embroider and quilt and enjoyed playing
cards, especially euchre.
She was born Sept. 29, 1908, on the Rupright family farm on what is now
known as Scottslawn Road to the late Edward and Elizabeth Schwartzkopf
Rupright and was predeceased by two brothers, Walter and Carl Rupright;
three sisters, Lucilla Rupright, Clara Clarridge and Christine Jordan; a
daughter-in-law, Jean Scheiderer in 2002; and a son-in-law, Virgil
Krouse in 1994. She married Edwin M.J. Scheiderer Oct. 7, 1928, at St.
John's Lutheran Church and he died Dec. 25, 1975.
She is survived by a daughter, Marcelle E. Krouse of Marysville; two
sons, Gerald (Arlene) Scheiderer of Columbus and Edwin L. Scheiderer of
Dublin; four grandchildren, David (Helen) Krouse, Keith Scheiderer and
Dawn (Scot) Kaufman of Columbus and Amy (Larry) Wollett of Sunbury; five
great-grandchildren, John Ashley, Brian, Jacob and Erin; a
sister-in-law, Kathryn Scheiderer of Galena; and many nieces and nephews
and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John's
Lutheran Church. The Rev. Thomas S. Hackett will officiate and burial
will be at the church cemetery beside her husband. Friends may call from
2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Underwood Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Retirement Center.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

KAREN RAE ROBERTS
Karen Rae Roberts, 57, of Prospect died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2004, at
Mount Carmel West Hospital.
She was formerly a beautician and later worked as a pottery maker for
Homer Laughlin China in Newell, W.Va. She was a member of the American
Legion Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. She enjoyed going to the beach,
playing with her grandchildren, collecting elephant figurines and being
a beautician.
She was born Sept. 15, 1946, in East Liverpool to the late Allen And
Mary Wilson Downard.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Roberts whom she married in
1969; a daughter, Mary (Dave) Poling of Prospect; two stepdaughters,
Cheryl L. Miley of Tampa, Fla., and Kim Hetzinger in Jacksonville, Fla.;
two grandchildren, Aaron and Jacob Poling; three step-grandchildren,
Ryan Miley, Kyle Rager and Misty Rager; two step-great-grandchildren;
eight nieces and nephews, Lisa, Kim, Brian, Craig, Dave, John, Kathy and
Kenny; and four sisters, Norma (LeRoy) Hoppel and Mary (Kenny) Anderson
of Calcutta, Ohio, and Joyce (Bob) Swogger and Cindy (Kenny) Grimm of
Wellsville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Gehm-Ballinger
Funeral Home in Prospect. The Rev. David L. Hoffman will officiate and
burial will be at the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8
p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

MARY FRANCES SALYERS
Mary Frances Salyers, 84, of Westerville died peacefully at the home of
her daughter Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, after an extended illness.
She was a 30-year retiree from Rockwell International. She had been a
member of Hickory Grove United Baptist Church in Mechanicsburg since
1958 and during the seven years of her illness, she was ministered to by
St. Andrew's Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
She was predeceased by her parents, Russell William and Hattie Rice
Dalton of Ashland, Ky.; her husband of 59 years, Troy H. Salyers; two
brothers, Frank and Fred Dalton; and four infant siblings.
She is survived by a son, Russell William (Ruth) Salyers of Westerville;
a daughter, Patricia A. (William) Scott of Westerville; six grandsons,
Mark W. Salyers of Las Vegas, Nev., Jeffrey A. Salyers of Jacksonville,
Fla., Troy H. (Dianna) Taylor of Powell, Timothy D. (Barb) Taylor of
Powell, Trent M. (Robyn) Taylor of Westerville and Charles R. (Emily)
Bice of Hilliard; a granddaughter, Melanie Scott of Fort Myers, Fla.;
nine great-grandchildren, Samantha, Justin, Sarah, Nick, Emily, Madison,
Briana, Taylor and Ashley; a sister, Ella Pennington of Ashland, Ky.; a
brother, Russell W. Dalton Jr. of Ashland; three sisters-in-law, Beth
Dalton of Ashland, Belva Holbrook of Russell, Ky., and Mada Foughty of
South Point; a brother-in-law, Bill Howard of Russell; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's
Christian Church, 1985 Swansford Drive in Dublin. Morgan Wickizer will
officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Missions of St. Andrew's Church or
the Cleveland Christian Home, 2002, Prame Ave., Cleveland, OH 44109.

ALMIRA AMELIA  "JONNIE" TULLER
Almira Amelia "Jonnie" Tuller, 80, of Plain City died Sunday, Jan. 11,
2004, at Doctor's West Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an avid shopper and
would never turn down a chance to go to Odd Lots.
She was born Feb. 26, 1923, in Unionville Center to the late Fred and
Cora Warner Page and was predeceased by two brothers; two sisters; and
in 1990 by her husband, Richard D. "Mickey" Tuller.
She is survived by her children, Tonya (Bill) Bowling of London, Michael
(Annabelle) Tuller of Plain City, Julie (Bill) VanHoose of Raymond and
Douglas (Janell) Tuller of Plain City; six grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ferguson
Funeral Home in Plain City. The Rev. Don Hilkerbaumer will officiate and
burial will be at Forest Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9
p.m. Tuesday.

CLAY CANTER JR.
Clay Canter Jr., 21, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at Mary Rutan Hospital
in Bellefontaine.
He attended Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School, was a member of FFA and
graduated in June 2002 from the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima.
He was a diesel technician.
He is survived by his father, Clay E. Canter Sr.; his mother, Vicky L.
Kirian Canter; two brothers, Jesse J. Canter and Loren D. Canter; and
his fiancee, Marilyn Collins.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the D.W. Davis Funeral
Home in South Webster. Daina Booth will officiate and burial will be at
the Pinkerman Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday.

MAXINE DAUM GABRIEL
Maxine Daum Gabriel, 78, of Milford Center died Thursday, Jan. 8 , 2004,
at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
She was a homemaker and former bookkeeper. She was a 1943 graduate of
Union Rural High School, attended Miami University and was a member of
the Suzanna Guild and the Milford Center United Methodist Church. She
enjoyed taking walks along the Big Darby Creek behind her home and
watching the wildlife.
She was born July 1, 1925, in Irwin to the late Carl H. and Edna l. Ray
Daum and spent the early years of her life there before raising her
family in Milford Center. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ruth
Hosack and Kathleen Elliott; a special nephew, Carl H. Elliott; and her
former husband, Deurelle L. Gabriel Jr.
She is survived by her children, Joseph M. Gabriel and Kevin L. (Beth)
Gabriel of Milford Center, Julia D. (Leslie) Robertson of Perrysburg,
Marianna C. "Molly" (Bart) Williams of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Nancy J.
Gabriel of Marysville; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a
sister, Anna Mae Nunamaker of Plain City; and special friends, Jean Holt
of Irwin and Pat Miller of Delaware.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the
Milford Center United Methodist Church with the Revs. Mary Ellen Walters
and Ronald Payne officiating. Following the service, a luncheon will be
held at the church, at which time the family will receive family and
friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of the Ingram
Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.


LEONA LOVEY BROWN
Leona Lovey Brown, 84, of Richwood died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at the
OSU Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and lifelong member of the Byhalia/York community.
She was a lifetime member of McKendree United Methodist Church and was
formerly active at Grace Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a
former member of the Navy Mothers Club, Richwood Civic Center and
Richwood Garden Club.
She was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Richwood to the late Elsworth and Mae E.
Rosebrook Laughrey and was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Duncan; a
sister, Bertha Cameron and four great-grandchildren. She married Ralph
Brown March 1, 1939, in Kenton and he died Aug. 21, 1983.
She is survived by three sons, Charles (Kathy) Brown of Willard, Ronald
E. (Gay) Brown of Julian Calif., and Steve (Becky) Brown of Richwood; a
daughter, Judy May (Lloyd) Collins of Montrose, Colo.; a son-in-law,
Dave Duncan of Raymond; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; seven
great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Starling (Clifford) Gibson
and Betty (Dick) Tevis of Richwood.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the York McKendree
United Methodist Church in York Center and burial will be at the York
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the
Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

LEONA LOVEY BROWN
Leona Lovey Brown, 84, of Richwood died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at the
OSU Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and lifelong member of the Byhalia/York community.
She was a lifetime member of McKendree United Methodist Church and was
formerly active at Grace Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a
former member of the Navy Mothers Club, Richwood Civic Center and
Richwood Garden Club.
She was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Richwood to the late Elsworth and Mae E.
Rosebrook Laughrey and was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Duncan; a
sister, Bertha Cameron and four great-grandchildren. She married Ralph
Brown March 1, 1939, in Kenton and he died Aug. 21, 1983.
She is survived by three sons, Charles (Kathy) Brown of Willard, Ronald
E. (Gay) Brown of Julian Calif., and Steve (Becky) Brown of Richwood; a
daughter, Judy May (Lloyd) Collins of Montrose, Colo.; a son-in-law,
Dave Duncan of Raymond; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; seven
great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Starling (Clifford) Gibson
and Betty (Dick) Tevis of Richwood.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the York McKendree
United Methodist Church in York Center and burial will be at the York
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the
Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

BABY BOY SAM
Baby Boy Sam, infant son of Tammy Pettit of Marysville, died Wednesday,
Jan. 7, 3004, at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
Private graveside services will be held at Oakdale Cemetery.
The Underwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

FREDERICK LEE DETLOR
Frederick Lee Detlor, infant son of Amy Lynn Detlor of Milford Center,
died Tuesday, July 1, 2003.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his grandparents, Richard
L. and Carolyn D. Detlor of Milford Center; great-grandparents, Mary
Detlor of Columbus and Carol and Ervin Stuckart of Green Bay, Wis.; and
numerous aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by a great-grandfather,
Carl F. Detlor.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Walnut Grove
Cemetery in Worthington with the Rev. Beverly Hume officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Detlor Family Memorial Fund,
c/o Merchant's Bank, 279 Lafayette St., London, OH 43140.
The Eberle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be
sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

LONIE GAMBILL JR.
Lonie Gambill Jr., 79, of Centerburg died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at
his home.
He began working for International Harvester in 1946, became manager of
the Westerville Farmers Exchange and later owned and operated
Westerville Lawn and Garden. He attended grade school at Allen Center,
his freshman and sophomore years at New Dover High School and was a 1943
graduate of Plattsburg High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a
member of Linden Lodge 637 F&AM.
He was born Jan. 1, 1925, in Blaine, Ky., to the late Lon C. and Lillian
M. Holbrook Gambill and was predeceased by a son, Charley; three
sisters, Irene and Dorothy Gambill and Maxine Coulter; and his wife of
46 years, Ruth Ann Sells Gambill.
He is survived by a son, Gary (Mary Lou) Gambill of New Albany; a
daughter, Linda (Gerry) Pozmantir of Powell; five grandchildren, Ashley,
Justin, Jordan, Chad and Josh; and a sister, Pauline (Lowell) Amrine of
Marysville.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Oakdale Cemetery
with pastor Wayne Booth officiating. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m.
Saturday at the DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Route 3 at Route 61 in
Sunbury.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Light Hospice, 253 N. State
St., Suite 100, Westerville, Ohio 43081.
Condolences may be sent to www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

HENRY TROYER JR.
Henry Troyer Jr., 71, of Dublin died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at his home.

He owned and operated the Farm and Home Supply of Plain City and was
treasurer and officer of Troyer Farms Inc. He was a veteran of the U.S.
Army.
He was born April 5, 1932, in Plain City to the late Henry D. and Ada
Miller Troyer and was predeceased by two brothers, Harold Troyer and
Paul Troyer.
He is survived by two children, Tracy (Cydney) Troyer and Teresa (Jeff)
Freshcorn of Marysville; four grandchildren, Phillip and Samuel Troyer
and Tyler and Jessika Freshcorn; two brothers, Ferman L. Troyer of Plain
City and Leland "Lee" (Sandra) Troyer of Indiana; two sisters, Beulah
(George) Horst of Alabama and Nila Troyer of Alabama; and many nieces
and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Ferguson
Funeral Home in Plain City. Pastor Dale Baker will officiate. Friends
may call two hours prior to the service.

LUCILLE CRAMER
Lucille Cramer, 84, of Essex died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Marion
General Hospital.
A graduate of Ostrander High School, she was a homemaker and worked as a
seamstress out of her home. She attended the Essex United Methodist
Church and was a 4-H leader for more than 25 years with the Stitch &
Stir Club. She used to square dance with the Village Squares in
Pharisburg and the Circle Stars in Marion.
She was born Nov. 3, 1919, in Union County to the late Melvin Lee and
Mary Elizabeth Jerew Douglas and was predeceased by two sisters, Helen
Ledley and Gertrude Phipps Redmond. She married Francis B. Cramer Jan.
20, 1938, in Claibourne and he died Nov. 19, 1990.
She is survived by five children, Martha (Joseph Jr.) Ventolo of Enon,
Georgiana (Edward) Almazon of Gordan, Ga., Elizabeth (Vernon) Jones of
Essex, Francis "Eddie" (Ruth) Cramer of Marysville and David (Karen)
Cramer of Dayton; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Melvin Lee (Ruth) Douglas Jr. of East Liberty and Richard
Douglas of Otisville, Mich.; and a sister, Isabella Moffet of Alabama.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Stofcheck
Funeral Home in Richwood. The Revs. James Woodward and Dan Grose will
officiate and burial will be at the Price Cemetery. Friends may call
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Essex United Methodist Church,
32697 Route 37, Richwood, or Union County Meals on Wheels, 500 London
Ave., Marysville.

BURNETTE M. HEGENDERFER NICOL
Burnette M. Hegenderfer Nicol, 84, of Marysville died Tuesday, Jan. 6,
2004, at Heartland of Marysville.
She was a homemaker and retired from the Scotts Co. in 1982 as an office
and accounting clerk. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church
where she participated in the morning Bible study and was a member of
Women of the ELCA. A former longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church,
she was involved in various women's activities and helped with food
preparation for the church school. From 1938 to 1947 she worked at
Nestle's as a payroll clerk. She was known for her good cooking,
especially Christmas cookies, rhubarb pie, potato salad and deviled
eggs. She enjoyed reading and traveling.
She was born July 26, 1919, in Darby Township to the late Eric and Eva
Ruhl Hegenderfer. She was baptized Aug. 10, 1919, at St. John's Lutheran
Church by the Rev. Kuechle and was confirmed Palm Sunday, April 9, 1933,
at Trinity Lutheran Church by the Rev. E.J. Goedeking.
She was predeceased by an infant son, Herbert; sisters, Florence Geer,
Tessa Parr, Elsie Van Hoose and Irene Hegenderfer; and brothers, Floyd
and Gilbert Hegenderfer. She was predeceased in 1959 by her husband,
Herbert J. Nicol and in 1945 by her husband, Richard Elsbree who was
killed in action in Okinawa.
She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy L. Nicol of Marysville; two sons,
Michael (Diane) Nicol of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Daniel (Diane) Nicol of
Louisville, Ohio; granddaughters, Monica, Mandi, Danielle and Carly
Nicol; a brother-in-law, Kermit Nicol of Marysville; and numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First English
Lutheran Church. The Rev. Carl A. Roepcke will officiate and burial will
be at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at the Underwood Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

LEONA M. LEWIS RUHL
Leona M. Lewis Ruhl, 94, of Richwood died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at The
Gables at Green Pastures.
She was a homemaker and a member of York McKendree United Methodist
Church and it's women's society. She attended Central United Methodist
Church in Richwood and was a member of Richwood Navy Mothers Club 961,
Richwood Civic Center and Farm Bureau Council 1. She was a volunteer at
Memorial Hospital of Union County for many years.
She was born Dec. 9, 1909, in Raymond to the late Fay and Bessie Black
Jackson and was predeceased by five brothers and six sisters. She
married Merle Lewis and he died in 1973. She then married Harry Ruhl and
he died in 1977.
She is survived by a son, Richard L. (Brenda Kay) Lewis of West
Mansfield; a daughter, Shirley Phipps (Mike Grabovich) of Kentucky; six
grandchildren, Chris (Marla) Phipps, Ryan Phipps, Matthew Phipps, Cindy
(Rick) Lewis Crippen, Greg (Angie) Lewis and Susan Jackson; and three
great-grandchildren, Nathan Crippen, Jamie Lewis Rings and Michael
Phipps.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Stofcheck
Funeral Home in Richwood. The Rev. Bryan Lauzau will officiate and
burial will be at the York Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to York McKendree United Methodist
Church, 28677 Route 739, West Mansfield, OH 43358.

SANDRA L. CRIDER
Sandra L. Crider, 64, of Marysville died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at
Heartland of Marysville after a brief illness.
She was a homemaker and attended Christian Assembly Church. She was a
humorous person who enjoyed teasing and hearing jokes and was a loving
mother and grandmother.
She was born Jan. 5, 1939, in Richwood to the late Leroy M. and Reva M.
Phelps Warner. She married Junior R. "Buss" Crider Dec. 8, 1960 and he
died Oct. 21, 1982.
She is survived by her children, R. Ann Lanier and Steven G. Crider of
Marysville; a grandson, Johnathan D. Lanier; and a sister, Shirley
Jewell of Marysville.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Raymond
Cemetery with the Rev. Donald Moceri officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to defray funeral
expenses.
Arrangements are being completed by the Ingram Funeral Home.

CONNIE MARIE STULTZ PATTERSON
Connie Marie Stultz Patterson, 49, of Beckley, W.Va., formerly of North
Lewisburg, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at Appalachian Regional Hospital.
A graduate of Triad High School, she was a homemaker and formerly worked
in food service.
She was born Sept. 21, 1954, in Marysville to the late Dallas and Evelyn
Kitchen Stultz and was predeceased by her father-in-law, Nelson
Patterson.
She is survived by her husband, James Patterson; a daughter, Kristen
Stultz and her friend, Chris Cox of West Virginia; a brother, Jerry
(Kay) Stultz of North Lewisburg; three sisters, Beverly (Ron) Bohlen of
Reynoldsburg, Sandra Thompson of Richwood and Donna (Jerry) Munnerlyn of
Irwin; a mother-in-law, Barbara Patterson of Beaver, W.Va.; and many
nieces, nephews and other family members.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Marysville Free
Will Baptist Church, 280 N. Cherry St., where the family will receive
friends two hours prior to the service The Revs. Jon Mountjoy and
William Nicholas will officiate and burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday
at Maple Grove Cemetery in North Lewisburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
The Underwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

PEGGY J. PAXTON
Peggy J. Paxton, 75, of Marysville died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at
Heartland of Marysville following an extended illness.
She was retired from the housekeeping department at Memorial Hospital of
Union County and enjoyed a faithful membership with the Marysville First
Baptist Church. She was an avid knitter and a member of the Union County
Civil Defense Auxiliary, the VFW Auxiliary, the Women of the Moose and
the Eagles Auxiliary.
She was born Dec. 23, 1928, in Huntington, W.Va., to the late Earl and
Tesse Ellis Gibson and was predeceased by three great-grandchildren; a
sister, Wanda Zorn; and a brother, Earl Gibson. She married Denver
Paxton Aug. 8, 1945, and he died Nov. 8, 1999.
She is survived by a daughter, Ernestine (Larry) Wise of Florida; a
granddaughter; six great-grandchildren; a close friend, John Ridgeway of
Marysville; and numerous friends from Countryside Mobile Home Park and
the Marysville First Baptist Church.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the
Marysville First Baptist Church. The Rev. Peter Miller will officiate
and burial will be at the Claibourne Cemetery. The Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church or
the Union County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.

EVERETT SALYER
Everett Salyer, 86, of Marysville died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, from
complications of surgery at Mount Carmel West.
He was an antique furniture dealer for the past 20 years and was
previously the Brookside Country Club greenskeeper.
He was born May 29, 1917, in Volga, Ky., to the late Lonnie and Lillie
Osborne Salyer and was predeceased by his wife, Anna Mary Williams
Salyer in 1994; two sons, Rick Salyer in 1979 and Jimmie Salyer in 1985;
five brothers; and two sisters.
He is survived by three sons, Jack Salyer of Worthington, Donnie (Emma)
Salyer of Plain City and Ronnie (Janet) Salyer of Virginia; a daughter,
Brenda (Scott) Davenport of Marysville; five grandchildren, Tamra
Salyer, Donnie (Terri) Salyer Jr., Shannon Salyer, Sayward (Jason)
Tatman and Sarah Salyer; four great-grandchildren, Peyton, Taylor and
Avery Salyer and Ashtyn Tatman; a brother, George Salyer of Ironton; and
three sisters, June Caudill and Orie Brown of Kentucky and Ruby (Dick)
Wright of Dayton.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ferguson
Funeral Home in Plain City. Pastor Elton Yutzy will officiate and burial
will be at Forest Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday.

HENRY W. SHIERA
Henry W. Shiera, 90, of the Milcrest Nursing Center, died Friday, Jan.
2, 2004.
He was a longtime resident of the Richwood area and former caretaker of
the Claibourne Cemetery near Richwood. He had lived at Milcrest for the
past eight years. He served in the United States Army from January 1943
to March 1946, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory
Medal and American Campaign Medal. He was qualified as a sharpshooter
with the M-l rifle and served as a supply clerk, receiving the grade of
corporal. He was a model railroader, avid crossword puzzle enthusiast
and bingo competitor and was active in the Richwood Civic Center in his
years of residence there.
He was born June 9, 1913, in LaRue to the late Matthew and Melinda
VanBuskirk Shiera and was predeceased by sisters, Frieda Jerew, Leona
Kull, Ethel, Lilly and Alma; a brother, Fred; and his first wife, Anna
Mae Orahood Shiera, the mother of their son. He married Katherine Benson
Cicanese, whose son, Roland, lived with the couple, and she died in
1980. His third wife, Frances Easterday Shiera, died in 1996.
He is survived by a son, Larry (Connie) of Virginia Beach, Va.; four
grandchildren, Donald Ray, Carolyn Ann Baxter, Darrell William and
Catherine Lynn Archer; a niece, Anna Nichols; step-grandchildren, John
Cicanese and Teresa Randels of Florida; and numerous
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Fulton
Cemetery in Morrow County with the Rev. Fred Cheney officiating. Friends
may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Ballinger Funeral Home in
Richwood.

GORDON E. BROWN
Gordon E. Brown, 73, of Greenville died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at
Wayne Hospital in Greenville.
He was a farmer most of his life and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He
was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church.
He was born March 18, 1930 in Hardin County to the late Percy N. and
Celesta Penny Brown and was predeceased by a brother, Wilbur Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Dora Miller Brown whom he married March 18,
1955; two sons, Mark (Beverly) Brown of Decatur, Ill., and David Brown
of Troy; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven brothers,
Charles Brown and Russ Brown of Richwood, Guy Brown of Mount Victory,
James Brown and Irvin Brown of Columbus, Nolan Brown of Marion and
Bernard Brown of Morral; and two sisters, Erdine Grose of Richwood and
Sally Sayre of Morral.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Zechar Bailey
Funeral Home in Greenville where friends may call one hour prior to the
service. The Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home is assisting the family
locally.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.


MARCELLA SCHIRTZINGER DODGE
Marcella Schirtzinger Dodge, 77, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at her
daughter's home in Deer Park, Texas.
She moved to Union County after her marriage in 1953, at which time she
joined the New California United Presbyterian Church where she has since
been an active member. She was a graduate of Bliss Business College and
worked for General Motors for eight years. She also worked as a manager
and consultant for Beeline Fashions of Chicago for nine years. She was
active in 4-H and PTO and was a Cub Scout leader.
The family relocated to Delaware County in the early 1970s and she
worked for 26 years as a full-time realtor, 25 of those years as a
manager. She was a member of the Delaware County Board of Realtors,
Union County Board of Realtors, Columbus Board of Realtors and Ohio
Association of Realtors. She enjoyed her work and the people she worked
with. After her retirement from HER Realtors, she and her husband
traveled extensively.
She was born Dec. 19. 1926, in Columbus to the late Ernest and Edith
Hitchcock Schirtzinger; three sisters, Ethel Evans, Thelma Ishler and
Mildred Howard; and a brother, Raymond Schirtzinger.
She is survived by her husband, Homer "Jim" Dodge; a daughter, Brenda
(Joe) Sims of Deer Park; a son, Donald (Judy) Dodge of Delaware; two
grandchildren, Brian and Cory Dodge of Delaware; a sister, Helen King;
many wonderful nieces and nephews; and a host of wonderful friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the New California
United Presbyterian Church, 10089 Industrial Parkway. The Rev. Philip
Bougher will officiate and burial will be at the New California
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Ferguson
Funeral Home.

ROXIE CASTALINE SPARKS
Roxie Castaline Sparks, 91, of Marysville, formerly of Urbana, died
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at The Gables at Green Pastures.
She taught school in Kentucky for nine years and retired from
Westinghouse in Bellefontaine. She was a member of the Gallup Methodist
Church in Gallup, Ky., and attended the First Christian Church in
Urbana.
She was born May 2, 1912, in Louisa, Ky., to the late Joseph Kinner and
Daisy Stella McClure Cheek and was predeceased by her husband, Delorace
"Buster" Sparks whom she married Nov. 5, 1943, in Westville.
She is survived by a son, Ed (Tina) Sparks of Marysville; a
granddaughter, Keri Ann (Dave) Kovanda of Marysville; two
great-grandchildren, Kaela and Kaden Kovanda; and special friends, June
Gearhart and Ruth Brown of Urbana.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the
Kauffman-Eichholtz Funeral Home in West Liberty and burial will be at
Fairview Cemetery in West Liberty. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m.
today.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Gables activity fund.

Edith E. Young
Edith E. Young, 90, of Marysville died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at Spring
Meadows Care Center in Woodstock.
She was retired from Memorial Hospital of Union County and Don Cook
Realty. She was a graduate of Marysville High School and had attended an
office training school. She was a former member of Faith Baptist Temple
where she was involved with a monthly Friends Gathering.
She was born March 4, 1913, in Marysville to the late James W. and
Estella Cassiday Orr and was predeceased by her husband, David E. Young
May 23, 2003.
She is survived by her stepchildren, Roderick (Joy) Young of Columbus,
Judith (Richard) Teeters of Washington C.H., Joellen Thompson of Ashley,
Marie Beckley of Dublin and David Young of Jeffersonville.
Graveside services will be held at noon Tuesday at Oakdale Cemetery with
the Rev. Wayne Engle officiating. Friends may call at the Ingram Funeral
Home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

LARRY D. CRUM
Larry D. Crum, 57, of Kenton died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at Lima
Memorial Hospital.
He was the former operator of the Indian Lake Flea Market.
He was born Jan. 8, 1947, in Plain City to the late Willie and Rachel M.
Thompson Crum and was predeceased by six brothers, Billy Crum, Ernest
"Ernie" Crum, Cletus Crum, Robert "Bobby" Crum, Calvin Crum and Timmy
Crum.
He is survived by two daughters, Cindy (Rich) Organ of West Mansfield
and Lori Crum of Mount Victory; two stepdaughters, Pamela Mamon and Lesa
Jordan of Marysville; an adopted daughter, Ronda (Mack) Buroker of
Kenton; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters,
Swanie White of Seal Beach, Calif., and Rhoda (Rodney) Eaton of West
Jefferson.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Ingram Funeral Home.
The Rev. James Taylor officiated and burial was at the Mitchell Cemetery
in Milford Center.

MICHAEL "MIKE" DENNIS O'MALLEY JR.
Michael "Mike" Dennis O'Malley Jr., 30 of Ocoee, Fla., died Tuesday,
Feb. 24, 2004, as the result of an industrial accident.
He was a bridge carpenter for Granite Construction and enjoyed baseball,
bowling, golf and his children. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a
1992 graduate of Marysville High School and moved to central Florida in
May 1995.
He was born in Livonia, Mich., and is survived by his parents, Michael
and Patricia O'Malley Sr. of Atlanta, Mich.; his wife, Deanna O'Malley;
a son, Bronson Spears of Ocoee; three daughters, Brianna Spears, Megan
O'Malley and Morgan O'Malley of Ocoee; a brother, Tom O'Malley of
Nashville; and a sister, Michelle O'Malley Anderson who is stationed in
Korea.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at the
Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, 428 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, Fla.

WALTER "JR." SANDERSON
Walter "Jr." Sanderson, 80, of rural Marysville died Wednesday, Feb. 25,
2004, at his home.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and was retired from B.F.
Goodrich in Green Camp where he worked for 25 years. He also worked five
years for the Union County Engineer's office and for the last four years
he drove for Kalmbach Feeds. He attended the Pharisburg United Methodist
Church. He enjoyed playing the guitar and attending his grandchildren's
activities. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and his
family was the center of his life.
He was born June 20, 1923, in Marion to the late Walter I. and Flora
Riley Sanderson and was predeceased by two brothers, Harold and Richard;
and a sister, Joann Harrington.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Jane Garee Sanderson whom he married
May 30, 1946, at the Pharisburg United Methodist Church; two daughters,
Sandra (Richard) Ridge of Richwood and Shirlee (Rodney Koons) Sanderson
of Hartsville, S.C.; a son, Steve Sanderson of Kansas City, Mo.;
grandchildren, Shelly, Erin, Lance, Ashley, Logan, Matthew and Nicholas;
a brother, Robert (Marilyn) Sanderson of Salem; and two sisters, Dorothy
Hopkins of Lima and Marilyn Beckley of Marysville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Stofcheck
Funeral Home in Richwood. The Revs. Geri Lampton and Mo Dunn will
officiate and burial will be at the Broadway Cemetery where veteran
graveside services will be conducted by Richwood American Legion Post 40
and VFW Post 870. Friends may call from 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice or the
Pharisburg United Methodist Church.

MICHAEL M. BERESTECKY
Michael M. Berestecky, 38, of Ostrander died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004 at
his home.
He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, N.J., and
the University of Akron. He regularly attended Powell Grace Brethren
Church. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed camping with his
family and designed and built various projects around the house.
He was predeceased by his grandfather, John Petrus and his grandparents,
Charles and Kathryn Berestecky.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Christine; a daughter, Emily;
his parents, Charles and Marlene Berestecky of Colts Neck, N.J.; his
grandmother, Susan Petrus of Donora, Pa.; sisters, Patti (Joel) Hobbs of
Mathews, N.C., Kathi (Phil) Cesen of Monclova, Mary (Kerby) Wallick of
Grand Rapids, Mich., and Maureen Berestecky or Arlington, Va.; and many
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Grace Brethren
Church, 7600 Liberty Road, Powell. Pastor Rick Nuzum will officiate and
burial will be at St. Dominics Cemetery, Donora, Pa. Friends may call
from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Rutherford Funeral Home, 450 W.
Olentangy St., Powell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Hematology/Oncology Research Fund, c/o Hematology/Oncology Consultants,
8100 Ravines Edge Court, Columbus, OH 43235.

LARRY D. CRUM
Larry D. Crum, 57, of Kenton died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at Lima
Memorial Hospital.
He was the former owner of the Indian Lake Flea Market.
He was born Jan. 8, 1947, in Plain City to the late Willie and Rachel M.
Thompson Crum and was predeceased by six brothers, Bill Crum, Ernest
"Ernie" Crum, Cletus Crum, Robert "Bobby" Crum, Calvin Crum and Timmy
Crum.
He is survived by two daughters, Cindy (Rich) Organ of West Mansfield
and Lorie Crum of Mount Victory; two stepdaughters, Pamela Mamon and
Lesa Jordan of Marysville; an adopted daughter, Ronda (Mack) Buroker of
Kenton; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters,
Swanie White of Seal Beach, Calif., and Rhoda (Rodney) Eaton of West
Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. James Taylor will officiate and burial will be at the
Mitchell Cemetery in Milford Center. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until
the time of the service.

JAMES LACE HATCHER JR.
James Lace Hatcher Jr., 73, of Kenton died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at
his home.
He was retired from Lima Clark Equipment and Kenton Imperial Cup. He was
a U.S. Army infantry veteran of World War II and the Korean War and was
a member of American Legion Post 198, VFW Post 3333 and Christian
Missionary Alliance Church.
He was born April 29, 1930, in Hardin County to the late James Lace and
Isabella Mabrey Hatcher Sr. and was predeceased by two sons, Billy Joe
Hatcher and Carlous Taylor; and seven brothers and sisters, Daniel,
Paul, Betty and Opal Hatcher, Ruth Cronley, Helen Columber and Lucille
Beer.
He married Barbara Miller and Stella Gibson and was divorced from them.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Parthemore Taylor Hatcher; four sons,
Robert (Karen) Hatcher of Lima, Nevin (Deana) Taylor of Marysville and
James (Alisha) Hatcher and Gary (Jackie) Hatcher of Kenton; two
daughters, Lauretta Collins of Kenton and Rebecca (Gary) Brill of West
Mansfield; and a brother, Carl Edward (Faye) Hatcher of Bellevue, Mich.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the
Schindewolf-Stevens-Stout Funeral Home. Pastor Steve Hess will officiate
and burial will be at the Byhalia Cemetery where graveside military
services will be conducted by the AmVets Post 1994 Honor Guard. Friends
may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Missionary Alliance
building fund, Gifts for Yanks or Hardin County Hospice.

JULIA A. FRAHER STANG
Julia A. Fraher Stang, 80, of Marysville, formerly of Columbus, died
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
A graduate of the Upper Arlington High School and Ohio State University,
she was retired from the Franklin County Clerk of Courts office. She was
a member of the First United Methodist Church of Marysville, former
member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Columbus and member of Delta,
Delta, Delta sorority, Memorial Hospital Twig, Clintonville Women's Club
and United Methodist Women.
She was predeceased by her parents, Stephen and Ruth Chenoweth Fraher
and her husband, John H. Stang.
She is survived by two daughters, Jane (Frederick) Johnson of Marysville
and Betsy (James) Bullock of Columbus; grandchildren, Ben and Alex
Johnson of Marysville and Abbie, Bryan and Benjamin Bullock of Columbus;
a sister, Susan Rothe of California; a special nephew, Dr. James Rothe
of Columbus; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Rutherford-Corbin
Funeral Home, Worthington Chapel, 515 High St. The Rev. Richard Teller
will officiate and a graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at
the North Murray Ridge Cemetery in Elyria. Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.


HENRY H. PIERCE JR.
Henry H. Pierce Jr., 82, of Irwin died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004.
A graduate of Tabor Academy in Marion, Mass., and Colgate University in
Hamilton, N.Y., he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a U.S.
Navy veteran of World War II. He was retired from Marsh McLennan and AON
Corporation, served as vice president of the Insurance Board of Columbus
and was a member of the Columbus Life Underwriters Agents.
He served as Franklin County chairman of the American Red Cross Blood
Center and on the board of managers of the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts
and board of trustees of the Columbus Symphony, Center of Science and
Industry, Ohio Chapter of the Nature Conservancy and The Johnny
Appleseed Foundation. He was a board member and one of the founders of
the Aviation Safety Institute in Worthington and a member of the Ohio
Association of Insurance Agents.
He was a member of the Church of the Epiphany in Urbana, Rocky Fork Hunt
& Country Club, Urbana Country Club and the Columbus Club.
He was born March 29, 1921, in Hingham, Mass.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Susan McIlroy Pierce; a
daughter, Priscilla Pierce of Bath, N.C.; a son, Stephen of Irwin; and
two granddaughters, Amanda Edwards of Bath, N.C., and Heather Guay of
Fairhaven, Mass.
Friends may call at the family farm, Elmwood Place in Irwin, from 2 to 4
p.m. Friday and at 12 Sessions Drive in Columbus from 1 to 4 p.m.
Sunday. A private family burial will be held and memorial services will
be held in May at the Church of the Ephiphany.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church,
236 Scioto St., Urbana, OH 43078, or a charity of the donor's choice.
The family is being serviced by the Skillman, McDonald and Vernon
Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg.

CLARENCE D. BEIGHTLER
Clarence D. Beightler, 89, of Bellefontaine died Saturday, Feb. 21,
2004, at Green Hills Care Center in West Liberty.
He was retired as an internal auditor for City Loan and Savings Company
and Commercial Credit. He moved to Bellefontaine in 1957 from Marysville
where he had been a city councilman for a number of years. He was a
member of First Lutheran Church in Bellefontaine and a former member of
the church council and New Life Foundation of the church. He was active
in Boy Scouts most of his life and was a former member of Tecumseh
District. After retirement, he served on the Bellefontaine Shade Tree
Commission for 18 years, the last 10 years as chairman. He was very
active in the Bellefontaine Kiwanis Club where he was president in 1960,
past president of United Way in 1961-1962 and member of Elks Lodge 132.
He was an active 50-year member of Palestine Lodge 158 F&AM in
Marysville where he was a past Master Mason, past officer of Chapter 99
Royal Arch Masons and member of Council 89 Royal and Select Masons, York
Rite, Bellefontaine Knights Templar 61 Commandery, Antioch Shrine and
50-year member and Past Patron of Mary Chapter 9 Order of the Eastern
Star.
He was born July 29, 1914, in Marysville to the late Gordon and Caroline
Leffler Beightler.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice Wolff Beightler whom he married Dec.
24, 1935, in Marysville; two daughters, Joyce Ritter of Bellefontaine
and Nancy (Dr. Richard) Traul of Bellefontaine; five grandchildren, Anne
(T.J.) Fitzpatrick of Bellefontaine, Michael (Traci) Ritter of West
Liberty, Dr. John (Abigail) Traul of Pocatello, Idaho, Suzanne (Nick)
Selvaggio of Urbana and Dr. David (Dr. Christine) Traul of
Charlottesville, Va.; and five great-grandchildren, Hannah and Rachel
Ritter, Zachary and Zoe Traul and Stephanie Selvaggio.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Jonathan Bull will officiate and burial will be at the
Bellefontaine Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the
Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church.

LOWELL E. GEHO
Lowell E. Geho, 66, of Raymond died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at Grant
Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was a retired supervisor with Siemans-Alice Corp., formerly Bulldog
Electric Products, ITE-Imperial Eastman, ITE Products and Gould, after
more than 43 years of service in Marysville and Bellefontaine. He was a
member of Millcreek Church of Christ in Raymond. For many years, he
coached junior league baseball and he was a member of the Raymond Junior
Baseball Association and former association president. As an
outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing but more importantly, he
enjoyed attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting events.
He was born June 14, 1937, in Champaign County to the late Paul and
Dorothea Poling Geho and was predeceased by a son, Carson; and a
brother, Herman.
He is survived by his wife, G. Ruth Noland Geho whom he married Oct. 29,
1960, in Wise, Va.; his children, Terri (Glen) Buettner of
Bellefontaine, Sherri (Robert) Wortman of New Milford, Conn., Bryon
(Jeannie) Geho of Roanoke, Va., Lori (Jeff) Sanders of Ansonia and Paul
(Taylor) Geho of Raymond; a daughter-in-law, Linda Geho of North
Lewisburg; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Roberta
(Clyde) Rice of Portsmouth; two brothers, Marvin (Peggy) Geho of
Marysville and James Geho of Jackson; and a sister-in-law, Sharon Geho
Hook of Florida.
Memorial services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Funeral
Home with the Rev. Jack Knox officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

OPAL JEAN SPROULL
Opal Jean Sproull, 64, of Marysville died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at
her residence surrounded by her family.
She was retired after 26 years with The Scotts Company and operated
Grandma Opal's Sewing from her home for seven years. She was a member of
the Pharisburg United Methodist Church and a former 4-H leader for 10
years. Her family was the joy of her life.
She was born Feb. 9, 1940, in Marion and was predeceased by her mother,
Loma McClaskey Henkey. She married Nelson Sproull April 25, 1960, and he
died Jan. 22, 1985.
She is survived by her children, Debra (Andy) Caldwell, Gene (Terri)
Sproull and Susan (Matt) Strayer of Marysville, Steve (Debbie) Sproull
of West Mansfield and Bill Sproull of Mount Victory; eight
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sandy (Jim) Foster
of Richwood and Lisa (Bill) Wood of Ann Arbor, Mich; and a brother, Mike
Coats of West Mansfield.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Mo Dunn will officiate and burial will be at the Hopewell
Cemetery near Magnetic Springs. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice in care of the
funeral home.

CHARLES W. "CHUCK" WIBLEY
Charles W. "Chuck" Wibley, age 69, of Marysville died Friday, Feb. 20,
2004, in the comfort of his own home with his family by his side
following a long illness.
He was employed for more than 30 years with Eljers Manufacturing and
upon his retirement worked at the Warrensburg Stone Quarry and Scioto
Valley Janitorial Services. He was a devoted fan of OSU football and
NASCAR racing and will be remembered as a loving family man.
He was born Jan. 18, 1935, in Marysville to the late Charles L. and Mary
Speakman Wibley. He was preceded in death by a son, John Wibley, on Feb.
15, 1977; two brothers:  Richard Wibley and Edgar Wibley; and two
sisters-in-law: Maxine Wibley and Wilma Wibley.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 50 years, Mary Milton Wibley, whom
he married Oct. 16, 1954, in Marysville; three daughters:  Rosetta
(Mike) Drumm, Patty (Richard) Bolenbaugh, and Betty (Vaughn) Organ, each
of Marysville; a son, Bill Wibley, and his fiancé, Rose Fogle, of
Marysville; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister: Mary
(Robert) McConnahea, Lakeview; two brothers:  Paul (Joyce) Wibley,
Marysville; and Kenneth "Butch" (Velda) Wibley, Lakeview; and many
nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Mannasmith-Hale Funeral
Home.  The reverend Donald Moceri will officiate and burial will take
place at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Grant Riverside
Hospice or the Union County Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Richard Bolenbaugh, Danny Bolenbaugh, Mike Drumm,
Jr., Bruce Loudermilk, Dave Loudermilk, Cody Wibley, and Daniel Beckley.

HAROLD L. DILDINE
Harold L. Dildine, 82, of Morral died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at Mount
Carmel West Hospital in Columbus
He was an Air Force veteran of World War II and worked in agriculture
all his life. He, his father and his brother operated the former Dildine
Feed Mill in Raymond for 25 years and he managed the Green Camp
Cooperative elevator. Most recently, he worked with insurance and estate
planning.
He was a past president of Ohio Grain and Feed, an active member of the
Ohio Seed Improvement Association and a charter member of Wood/Longbrake
VFW Post in Raymond. He was on the building committee at Marion General
Hospital at the time of the north addition, had been a Republican
committeeman and was active with sponsorship of 4-H and FFA. He was a
member of the Green Camp Lions Club and American Legion Post 584.
He was born Oct. 17, 1921, in Richwood to the late Paul and Mildred
Moehn Dildine and was predeceased by a son, Dale Wendell Dildine and a
brother, Bill Dildine.
He is survived by his wife, Laurabel Stratton Dildine whom he married
June 28, 1946, in Raymond; a daughter, Diane (Doug) White of Morral; a
son, Don Dildine of Marion; five grandchildren, Wes and Lori White and
Paul, Amber and Sammie Jo Dildine; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Stofcheck Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. Douglas Dean will officiate and burial will
be at the Claibourne Cemetery where veterans graveside services will be
conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council. Friends may call
from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association,
5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214, or the American Cancer Society,
1105 Mount Vernon Ave., Marion, OH 43302.

CHARLES W. "CHUCK" WIBLEY
Charles W. "Chuck" Wibley, age 69, of Marysville died Friday, Feb. 20,
2004, in the comfort of his own home with his family by his side
following a long illness.
He was employed for more than 30 years with Eljers Manufacturing and
upon his retirement worked at the Warrensburg Stone Quarry and Scioto
Valley Janitorial Services.  He was a devoted fan of OSU football and
NASCAR racing and will be remembered as a loving family man.
He was born Jan. 18, 1935, in Marysville to the late Charles L. and Mary
Speakman Wibley. He was preceded in death by a son, John Wibley, on Feb.
15, 1977; two brothers:  Richard Wibley and Edgar Wibley; and two
sisters-in-law: Maxine Wibley and Wilma Wibley.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 50 years, Mary Milton Wibley, whom
he married Oct. 16, 1954, in Marysville; three daughters:  Rosetta
(Mike) Drumm, Patty (Richard) Bolenbaugh, and Betty (Vaughn) Organ, each
of Marysville; a son, Bill Wibley, and his fiancé, Rose Vogle, of
Marysville; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister: Mary
(Robert) McConnahea, Lakeview; two brothers:  Paul (Joyce) Wibley,
Marysville; and Kenneth "Butch" (Velda) Wibley, Lakeview; and many
nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Mannasmith-Hale Funeral
Home.  The Rev. Donald Moceri will officiate and burial will take  place
at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Grant Riverside
Hospice or the Union County Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Richard Bolenbaugh, Danny Bolenbaugh, Mike Drumm,
Jr., Bruce Loudermilk, Cody Wibley, and Daniel Beckley

CHARLOTTE J. LIVINGSTON
Charlotte J. Livingston, 71, of Marion died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at
her home.
She was a homemaker and had worked in housekeeping at the old Marion
General Hospital and the current Marion General Hospital. She was a
former member of the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Marion. She
enjoyed camping cooking and the joy of her life was her family, her
husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was born Feb. 28, 1932, in New Lexington to the late John and
Garnett Vernon Murray.
She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Livingston whom she
married at Grace Baptist Church in Marion June 16, 1969; children, Judy
Cochran of Mount Gilead, Lori (Nicholas) Yeager of Delaware, Pam
Franklin, Tracey Livingston, John (Patty) Ryan and Mike (Pam) Ryan of
Marion; grandchildren, Timothy Landon, Heather Cellar, Jasmyne Landon,
John Ryan, Jason Ryan, Billy Cochran, Sarah Yeager, Whitney Ryan, Taylor
Livingston and Morgan Hollenbach; stepchildren, Sally Jo Smith, Connie
Buskirk, Bill Livingston, Tim Livingston, Sheila Dickerson and Renee
Morgan; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren and
step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Stofcheck
Funeral Home in Richwood. Chaplain Daniel Kiger will officiate and
burial will be at the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to Quality of Life Hospice, 278 Barks
Road, Marion, OH 43302.

CHARLES E. "RED" COONS
Charles E. "Red" Coons, 86, of Bellefontaine died Wednesday, Feb. 18,
2004, at Mary Rutan Hospital following an extended illness.
A real estate broker and owner of Coons Realty, he served Logan County
and surrounding counties for many years. He was a member of Community
United Methodist Church in York Center and will be remembered as an avid
fisherman and devoted family man.
He was born May 8, 1917, in York Center to the late Allen E. and Norma
Titus Coons and was predeceased by a son, Larry Coons; and two brothers,
Brayton Coons and Kenneth Coons. He married Martha Louise Brooks Oct.
17, 1936, and she died May 9, 1997.
He is survived by a son, Garry (Barb) Coons of Bellefontaine; a
daughter-in-law, Judy Coons of Bellefontaine; four grandchildren, Tammy
(Bill) Yelton, Bob Coons, Beth VanOsdol and Jason Coons; four
great-grandchildren, Kyle and Larilynn Yelton and Larry and Mallory
Coons; two sisters-in-law, Mary Coons of Bellefontaine and Shirley
Mitchell of Zionsville, Ind.; a brother-in-law, the Rev. Henry Brooks of
Dayton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home in West Mansfield. The Rev.
Henry Brooks will officiate and burial will be at the York Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of the funeral
home.

BLANCHE "BEA" SHAW DUNN
Blanche "Bea" Shaw Dunn, 93, of Gahanna died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004,
at the New Albany Care Center following an extended illness.
She was retired from the American Red Cross. She attended Broadway High
School through her junior year and completed her senior year at
Marysville High School. She graduated from office training school in
Columbus in 1928. She was a volunteer at St. Anthony's Medical Center
for many years and was honored in 1990 for contributing more than 17,500
volunteer hours.
She was born April 8, 1910, near Broadway to the late Oliver and Emma
Vanatta Shaw. She married Lewis E. Dunn March 2, 1937, and he died Nov.
5, 1986.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Opal McAlister of Marysville;
several nieces and nephews, including Esther Bunker of Delaware, Larry
(Jan) Dunn of Marysville and Shirley (Jean) Hadley of Indianapolis,
Ind.; former neighbors, Stan and Sandy Gatten of Gahanna; and special
friends, Patricia Miller and her children, Karen (Tom) McCafferty of New
Albany and Janet Miller and Paul (Stephanie) Miller of Gahanna.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Oakdale Cemetery with
the Rev. John M. Groat officiating. There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.
The Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

GLENDORA GRACE DALL MOHL
Glendora Grace Dall Mohl, 81, of Richwood died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at
Memorial Hospital of Union County.
She was a homemaker and a member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship near
Pharisburg. She will be sadly missed by many friends and family members.

She was born March 24, 1922, in Fostoria to the late Dewey K. and Carrie
M. Smith Dall and was predeceased by a sister, Lillian Irene Smith; and
two husbands, Charles "Chuck" Yoakum and Frank Mohl.
She is survived by a sister, Ida Mae Philipa of Marion; two nephews,
Richard P. (Mary S.) and Harold W. (Helen Jean) Smith of Richwood; and
other nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Claibourne
Cemetery. Pastor Linda Lee White will officiate. There will be no
calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Christian Fellowship,
23080 Route 4 North, Marysville.
The Stofcheck Funeral Home in Richwood is in charge of arrangements.

CHRIST J. RABER
Christ J. Raber, 90, of Plain City died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at
Doctors West Hospital.
He was a retired farmer and a member of Sharon Mennonite Church.
He was born Nov. 7, 1913, in Millersburg to the late John B. and Susan
B. Miller Raber and was predeceased by an infant daughter, Martha Ellen.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Schlabach Raber whom he married
May 15, 1946; six children, David (Linda) Raber, Phillip (Wanda) Raber,
Paul (Rebecca) Raber and Tim Raber of Plain City, Stephen (Dianne) Raber
of Burn City, Ind., and Barbara Ann (Allen) Meyer of Bradenton, Fla.;
and six grandchildren, Steven Travis Raber, Spencer Phillip Raber and
Ronald Allen Egnot II of Plain City, Christopher Scott Raber of Hilliard
and Mathew Christ Raber and Stephanie Nicole (Perry) Marner of Odon,
Ind.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sharon Mennonite
Church. Pastor Howard S. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be at
the church cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the
Ferguson Funeral Home in Plain City and at the church one hour prior to
the service.

HAZEL DANIELS COLLIER
Hazel Daniels Collier, 74, of North Lewisburg, formerly of Plain City,
died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at The Gables at Green Pastures.
She was an assembler at Ranco Controls in Plain City for 12 years and
attended First Freedom Baptist Church in North Lewisburg. She enjoyed
cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was born March 8, 1929, in Van Lear, Ky., to the late F.B. and Lyda
Hatfield Debord and was predeceased by her first husband, Wilmer R.
Daniels in 1987; a daughter, Donna Jean Daniels in 1962; a
granddaughter, Andi Jenkins; three brothers, Beecher Debord, Richard
Debord and Lewis Debord; and a sister, Erma Northup.
She is survived by her husband, Reginald Collier; three children, Brenda
(James) Roberts of North Lewisburg, Ronnie (Cindy) Daniels of Unionville
Center and Sheila (Richard) Jenkins of Auxvasse, Mo.; grandchildren,
Angel (John) Rideout, Rachel (Jimmy) Mackey, J.P. Roberts and Ryan
Daniels; great-grandsons, Andy Rideout, Evan Mackey and Cameron Rideout;
stepchildren, Michael Collier, Mitchell Collier, Mark Collier, Melanie
Dowell and John Collier; 10 step-grandchildren; four
step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Dallas Debord of Pomeroy; and
sisters, Opal Cordial of London, Eula Preston of Columbus and Rowena
Borders, Lena Roberts and Alice Roberts of West Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Ferguson Funeral
Home in Plain City. Pastor George Konkus will officiate and burial will
be at Forest Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Pallbearers will be J.P. Roberts, Ryan Daniels, John Rideout, Jimmy
Mackey, David Collier and Eric Collier.

ROBERT E. "BOB" STRUTNER
Robert E. "Bob" Strutner, P.E., 77, of Marysville died Sunday, Feb. 15,
2004, at Milcrest Nursing Center following a short illness.
A capable man, he enjoyed a 40-year career as an engineer in the steel
and non-ferrous metal working industries. He was experienced in many
facets of engineering and his work provided many assignments in Europe,
Asia, South America and the Middle East as well as the United States. He
received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University
of Toledo and was a graduate of Toledo's Waite High School. He was
registered as a professional engineer in Ohio and held membership with
the Association of Iron & Steel Engineers and the American Society of
Civil Engineers.
He was a veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of sergeant while
serving with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was a member of Our
Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was a knowledgeable history buff, an
avid reader and golfer and an extremely good cribbage player.
He was born Oct. 25, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wis., to the late Alexander L.
and Alice Irene Long Strutner. He married Frances Mary Valiquette Aug.
21, 1948, in Toledo and she died July 22, 2002.
He is survived by three sons, John R. (Linda) Strutner of Gate City,
VA., Richard E. (Carolyn) Strutner of South Bend, Ind., and Gary A.
(Susan) Strutner of Marysville; four grandchildren, Matthew, Amanda,
Robert and William; his mother-in-law, Mary Margaret Valiquette of
Toledo; three brothers, Dr. Norman L. (Carolyn) Strutner of Worthington,
Raymond J. (Laura) Strutner of Lewis Center and Gerald E. (Joyce)
Strutner of Venice, Fla.; and a brother-in-law, Donald (Irene)
Valiquette of Oregon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in
the chapel mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery in Pataskala. The Rev. Barry
Bentz will officiate and friends may call 30 minutes prior to the
service.
Mass intentions for the deceased may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church, 1033 W. Fifth St., Marysville.
The Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

ROBERT WILLIAM CRAIG
Robert William Craig, 86, of Dade City, Fla., died Wednesday, Feb. 11,
2004, at the James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa, Fla.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, VFW, DAV, American
Legion and Moose Lodge in Florida. At one time, he owned and operated a
children' day care center in New Mexico, a rest home in Missouri and a
tavern in Richwood. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was born Dec. 2, 1917, in Grimms Landing, W.Va., to the late Ira and
Myrtle McCall Craig and was predeceased by three brothers, Ace Craig,
Chancey Craig and Charles Craig; and a sister, Wavie Wood. He married
Bessie Jordan and she died Jan. 5, 1982.
He is survived by his wife, Eva Eddress Bohanan whom he married Dec. 3,
1984; 14 nieces; five nephews; a step-nephew; and three stepchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Stofcheck
Funeral Home in LaRue. The Rev. Tim Pasma will officiate and burial will
be at the LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VA hospital in Tampa in care
of the funeral home.

DOROTHY L. FITE
Dorothy L. Fite, 77, of Marysville, formerly of Milford Center, died
Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
She was retired after 30 years at Ranco in Plain City. She enjoyed her
family, playing and winning at cards, crossword puzzles and music and
was an avid OSU fan.
She was born Nov. 28, 1926, in Harrison County, Ky., to the late Clyde
and Nellie Jane Lee Readnour and was predeceased by a brother, Charles
Readnour; and two sisters, Mabel Keller and Ruby Platt. She married
Melvin C. Fite Jan. 31, 1945, in Paris, Ky., and he died Feb. 25, 2000.
She is survived by her children, Dave (Kathy) Fite of Germantown, Ky.,
Geraldine (Richard) Weber and Debbie Fite of Reynoldsburg, Eileen Fite
and Barbara (Steve) Daum of Marysville, Janet (David) Francis of
McConnelsville, Michael (Linda) Fite of Ostrander, Jeff (Kathy) Fite of
McArthur and Gary (Amy) Fite of Dayton; 24 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sue Holley of Merrills Inlet, S.C.,
Wittie (Milt) Noe and Billie Coffman of Gravel Switch, Ky., and Lucille
McRoberts of Indiana; and a brother, Paul Readnour of Gravel Switch, Ky.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. Mark Ryan will officiate and private burial will be held at the
Union Township Cemetery in Milford Center. Friends may call from 5 to 8
p.m. Tuesday.

DONALD L. FRYE
Donald L. Frye, 76, of Delaware died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, in Mesa,
Ariz.
He was an insurance agent and owner with the Ditsler and Frye Insurance
Company in Delaware and was a lifetime Delaware County resident. He was
a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was active in numerous service
organizations, including the Postmasters Club, Senior Citizens,
Salvation Army and Boy Scouts.
He was born Sept. 20, 1927 in Union County to James and Eva Smith Frye
and was predeceased by a brother, Paul.
He is survived by two sisters, Mary Meddles of Richwood and Betty Marsh
of Cottonwood, Ariz.; a brother, Harold Frye of Avon Lake; and a very
special friend, Tomia Lowe of Marysville.
There will be no calling hours or services at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 252 Curtis
St., Delaware, OH 43015.
The Bennett Brown Rodman Funeral Home in Delaware is in charge of
arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.bennettbrownrodman.com.

MARY VIRGINIA BOZMAN
Mary Virginia Bozman, 96, of North Lewisburg, formerly of North
Greenfield, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville
following a two-week illness.
A loving homemaker, she truly was the treasured matriarch of her family
and was quite proud to have completed five generations with 17
great-great-grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of the North
Greenfield United Methodist Church and had been active in several garden
clubs. She enjoyed crocheting and especially liked to make baby blankets
and slippers. She had a wonderful sense of humor and possessed a keen
mind up to her final days.
She was born Sept. 4, 1907, in Adena to the late Jesse Craig and Cathern
Brown Singhaus and was predeceased by a daughter, Theresa Griffin; two
daughters-in-law, Fay Bozman and Janet Bozman; a sister, Dorothy Hackle;
and two brothers, Howard Singhaus and Joseph Singhaus. She married
Clarence E. Bozman March 20, 1926, and he died Sept. 12, 1983.
She is survived by a daughter Marylyn ((James) Griffin of North
Lewisburg; three sons, Craig Bozman of Russells Point, James Bozman of
Fort Myers, Fla., and Calvin (Ida Mae) Bozman of Bellefontaine; a
son-in-law, LeeRoy Griffin of Lakeview; 14 grandchildren; many
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the North Greenfield
United Methodist Church. The Rev. Winnie Bateson will officiate and
burial will be at the North Greenfield Cemetery. Friends may call from 2
to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home in West
Mansfield.
Pallbearers will be the deceased's grandsons, Charles Griffin, Terry
Griffin, Richard Griffin, Ray Griffin, Michael Ray and Michael Moler.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of the funeral
home.

CLARICE PAULINE "PUD" HUTCHISSON
Clarice Pauline "Pud" Hutchisson, 85, of Marysville died Friday, Feb.
13, 2004, at The Gables at Green Pastures after a long illness.
She retired from the Fort Wayne Credit Bureau in Fort Wayne, Ind., after
31 years of service. She lived in Fort Wayne for 40 years and moved back
to Marysville in 1988. She was a 1936 graduate of Marysville High School
and had worked at O.M. Scotts for several years. She had a great sense
of humor and was interested in sports and world events. She will be
greatly missed by family and many friends and will be remembered for her
compassion for the less fortunate.
She was born June 27, 1918, in Marysville to the late Clinton M.
"Connie" and Kittie Vernon Hanawalt Croy and was predeceased by a
sister, Elloise Kleiber; and two brothers-in-law, Albert Kleiber and
Eber Bell. She married Herbert Hutchisson, formerly of Ostrander, and he
died Aug. 14, 1968.
She is survived by two sisters, Joan Kestella and Georgia Bell of
Marysville; three nephews, Lou Kestella of Marysville, Joe Kestella of
North Lewisburg and John Kestella of Worthington; two nieces, Connie
(Gene) Morrison of Fenton, Mich., and Alice Ann Hutchisson of Fort
Wayne; and several great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. The Rev. John M. Groat will officiate and burial will be 3
p.m. at Covington Memorial Cemetery in Fort Wayne. Friends may call from
2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice in
care of the funeral home.

WILLARD ODELL PICKLESIMER
Willard Odell Picklesimer, 69, of Milford Center died Friday, Feb. 13,
2004, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was retired from the Nestle Company in Marysville. He attended
Trinity Chapel in Milford Center, was an Air Force veteran of the Korean
War and was a member of the Milford Center VFW Post. He was a wonderful
husband, father and grandfather and a good provider.
He was born Nov. 12, 1934, in Flat Gap, Ky., to the late Charles W. and
Fanny Hitchcock Picklesimer.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia M. Fairchild Picklesimer whom he
married June 17, 1954, in Flat Gap; two sons, Jimmy D. Picklesimer of
Marysville and Larry J. (Jackie) Picklesimer of Irwin; two daughters,
Kathy L. (Dwayne) Walk of Unionville Center and Brenda K.
Picklesimer-Farabee of Milford Center; seven grandchildren, Jason
Picklesimer, Laryssa, Abby and Shawna Goldsberry and Kaylee, Courtney
and Brittany Walk; three brothers, Bobby G. (Toodie) Picklesimer of
Milford Center, Charles A. (Pat) Picklesimer of West Palm Beach, Fla.,
and Karl W. (Margaret) Picklesimer of Marysville; four sisters, Phyllis
J. Roberts of Irwin, Mary E. (Steve) White of Springfield, Frances A.
(Audney) Combs of North Lewisburg and Nina M. (Robert) Fairchild of
Milford Center; a sister-in-law, Virgie Picklesimer of Woodstock; and
many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Robert Flint will officiate and burial will be at the
Union Township Cemetery in Milford Center with military honors conducted
by the Union County Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m.
Sunday.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Picklesimer, Larry Picklesimer, Lee Cantrel,
Jason Picklesimer, Dwayne Walk and Phillip Harbold.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Cancer Society or
Loving Care Hospice in care of the funeral home.

OBERA J. "RED" SKAGGS
Obera J. "Red" Skaggs, 69, of Marysville died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004,
at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
He was a retired truck driver. He was a member of Hayden Baptist Church
in Hilliard and enjoyed doing mechanical work on cars, trucks and lawn
mowers.
He was born Dec. 30, 1934, in Kentucky to Jay and Anna Mae Gillum Skaggs
and was predeceased by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara L. Massie Skaggs whom he married
July 10, 1954, in Liberty, Ind.; his mother of Marysville; children,
Carl J. (Sheila) Skaggs of Plain City, Christine L. (Jerry) McClain of
Marysville and Carla A. (Joe) Reinhard of Milford Center; five
grandchildren; a brother, Ray Skaggs of Indiana; a sister, Melinda Banks
of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Funeral
Home and burial will be at the Watkins Cemetery. Friends may call from 7
to 9 p.m. Monday.

DAVID WILLIAM GAMBLE
David William Gamble, 47, of Marysville, formerly of the Columbus west
side, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville after a
long illness with multiple sclerosis.
A former associate of the state of Ohio Department of Industrial
Relations, he also worked as an insurance underwriter. He was a 1974
graduate of Marysville High School and attended the Ohio State
University at Mansfield. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and
playing golf. A fan of the OSU Buckeyes and a baseball card collector,
he enjoyed all varieties of sports. He was a member of the New Dover
United Methodist Church.
He was born June 30, 1956, in Marysville and was predeceased in 2003 by
a brother-in-law, Steve Pittman.
He is survived by his parents, Clarence W. and Renua Jane Gamble of New
Dover; a sister, Karen J. Pittman of New Dover; a nephew, Steven "Ryan"
Pittman of Marysville; a great-nephew, Gavin Ryan Pittman; and aunts,
uncles, cousins and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. The Revs. Leo A. Cunningham and Wayne Engle will officiate and
burial will be at the Mount Herman Cemetery in Dover Township. Friends
may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Dover United Methodist
Church or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Columbus Office, 651G
Lakeview Plaza Blvd., Worthington, OH 43085.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

FRANCIS W. STEINER
Francis W. Steiner, 100, of Marysville died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at
Heartland of Marysville.
He was owner and operator of the Marathon Oil Company in Marysville for
34 years. He joined the Ohio National Guard in 1921 and served for 30
years in Co. E, 37th Division, a part of the Rainbow Division. In 1937
he received silver and gold medals on the Regimental Rifle Team. In his
early years he played semi-professional baseball and played basketball
for the Kenton Reds basketball team. He was a former employee of Marion
Power Shovel and the Lima Locomotive Works. He enjoyed Ohio State
University sports and was an avid fisherman and sports enthusiast. He
formerly attended the Church of Christ in Kenton.
He was born Jan. 25, 1904, in Hardin County to the late Charles and
Carrie Ducker Steiner and had just celebrated his 100th birthday with
family and friends. He married Hattie E. Smith June 2, 1923, and she
died May 9, 1997.
He is survived by a daughter, Lavonne B. Huffman of Ocala, Fla.; a son,
Marvin C. (Ruby) Steiner of Delaware; four grandchildren, Sandra L.
Hartman, Rita K. Hoppes, Steven Huffman and Bruce Steiner; four
great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Peter Miller will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service
Saturday.

DAVID WILLIAM GAMBLE
David William Gamble, 47, of Marysville, formerly of the Columbus west
side, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville after a
long illness with multiple sclerosis.
A former associate of the state of Ohio Department of Industrial
Relations, he also worked as an insurance underwriter. He was a 1974
graduate of Marysville High School and attended the Ohio State
University at Mansfield. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and
playing golf. A fan of the OSU Buckeyes and a baseball card collector,
he enjoyed all varieties of sports. He was a member of the New Dover
United Methodist Church.
He was born June 30, 1956, in Marysville and was predeceased in 2003 by
a brother-in-law, Steve Pittman.
He is survived by his parents, Clarence W. and Renua Jane Gamble of New
Dover; a sister, Karen J. Pittman of New Dover; a nephew, Steven "Ryan"
Pittman of Marysville; a great-nephew, Gavin Ryan Pittman; and aunts,
uncles, cousins and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Underwood Funeral
Home and burial will be at the Mount Herman Cemetery in Dover Township.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Dover United Methodist
Church or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Columbus Office, 651G
Lakeview Plaza Blvd., Worthington, OH 43085.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com

DORIS M. BAILEY
Doris M. Bailey, 85, of Bellefontaine died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at
Heartland of Bellefontaine.
She worked at DAB from 1953 to 1965.
She was born June 10, 1918, in Zanesfield to the late Frank and Minnie
Johnston Small and was predeceased by four brothers, Robert, Carrol,
Larry and Harold Small; and a sister, Mary Huffman.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Bailey whom she married Oct. 21,
1939, in Newport, Ky.; a daughter, Connie (Ron) Brown of Bellefontaine;
two sons, Bud Bailey and Bob (Suzanne) Bailey of Bellefontaine; seven
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Helene Pratt of Grove
City; and a number of niece and nephews in Logan, Union and Franklin
counties.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Eichholtz
Funeral Home in Bellefontaine. The Rev. A.W. Purdin will officiate and
burial will be at Highland Memorial Cemetery in West Liberty. Friends
may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

MAXINE ELIZABETH CLEGG BRUST
Maxine Elizabeth Clegg Brust, 90, of Milford Center, died Tuesday, Feb.
3, 2004, at Milcrest Nursing Center.
A homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was a
longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville where she
was active with the Presbyterian Women's Association. She was a former
member of King's Daughters, a volunteer at Memorial Hospital of Union
County, a den mother for Cub Scouts and an advisor for the Merry Mixers
4-H Club. She enjoyed songwriting and playing the piano, organ and
dulcimer. She was a fan of the Grand Ole Opry which she visited many
times, socializing with many Opry stars and enjoying the shows from the
front row.