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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. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, fishing, playing
cards and traveling and was an avid reader. Known for her good cooking
and baking, she enjoyed roses and hummingbirds. She was a 1930 honors
graduate of Marysville High School and worked at her family's business
in Milford Center, Clegg Dairy, upon graduation.
She was born Oct. 1, 1913, in Bellaire to the late Chester G. and Myrtle
Brannen Clegg and was predeceased by a son, Richard Brust in 1965; a
brother, John Clegg; and her husband, Ralph M. Brust in 1984.
She is survived by two daughters, Beverly (Bernard) Burns of Milford
Center and Joan (Burke) Kile of Franklin, Tenn.; five grandchildren,
Grant (Susan) Cole of Alexandria, Va., Debra Fite of Milford Center,
Kerri (Sean) Rengert of Milford Center, Jeffery (Laurel) Burns of Powell
and Lisa Burns of Florida; seven great-grandchildren, Olivia and Amelia
Cole, Kati and Kara Fite, Seth and Samuel Rengert and Alyssa Powell; a
sister, Donna Miller of Marysville; three brothers, William (Garnet)
Clegg of Lake Panasoffkee, Fla., Robert (Barbara) Clegg of Columbus and
Chester (Betty) Clegg of West End, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Underwood
Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Mori and the Rev. John M. Groat will
officiate and burial will be at the Union Township Cemetery in Milford
Center. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Pallbearers will be Jeffery Burns, Grant Cole, Richard Dodge, Paul
Nicol, Gale Trees and Sean Rengert.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice or the
Presbyterian Women.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

JEFFIE "JAY" GAMBLE
Jeffie "Jay" Gamble, 75, of Marion died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at the
Ohio State University Hospital.
A Marion resident for almost 60 years, he worked as a mechanic's helper
with the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad for 30 years.
He was born April 26, 1928, in Salyersville, Ky., to the late John and
Gencie Blanton Gamble and was predeceased by three brothers and a
sister.
He is survived by his wife, Minnie "Mickey" Hinton Gamble whom he
married March 27, 1973, in Marion; nine sons, John (Susie) Gamble of
Marysville; Jeff (Paula) Gamble, Scott (Tina) Aldridge, Kenny Ray
Aldridge, David Gamble and Jerry (Dot) Gamble of Marion, Jim (Chris)
Thompson of Georgetown, Ky., Dean (Kim) Aldridge of Prospect and Rick
Gamble of North Carolina; five daughters, June (Skip) Rox of Mansfield,
Lynn (Kevin) Schultz and Vickie (Paul) Van Dorn of Marion, Debbie (Tom)
Rowland of Troy and Sue Wood-Olack; 31 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Hollie and Tollie Gamble of Marion;
and two sisters, Hazel Jackson of Marion and Ruthie Guy of Indiana.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Marion Enterprise
Baptist Church. The Rev. Fred Buckner will officiate and burial will be
at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Mount Victory. Friends may call from 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Boyd Funeral Home, 122 W. Columbia St.,
Marion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis
Foundation.

MARTHA LENORA LITTELL
Martha Lenora Littell, 87, of Richwood died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at
Heartland of Marysville.
She was a retired teacher and tutor, having taught in numerous area
school districts. She was a member of Union Baptist Church.
She was born July 19, 1916, in Jackson Township to the late Nathan
Marion and Eva Florence Lane Temple and was predeceased by two sons,
Larry and Lanny; two sisters, Blanch Marsh and Mary Fields; and a
brother, Joe Temple. She married Lester Howard Littell in 1937 and he
died in 1972.
She is survived by two daughters, Joanne Littell of Fort Myers, Fla.,
and Dianne (Karl) Mahr of Torrance, Calif.; a son, David (Michele)
Littell of Grand Rapids, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and 10
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Baptist
Church in Richwood. The Rev. Tim Peria will officiate and burial will be
at the Price Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the
Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund in care
of the funeral home.

JAMES M. MAXWELL
James M. Maxwell, 71, of Marysville died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 3,
2004, in Melbourne, Fla.
He was a manager and operator for the Standard Oil/BP Company, retiring
after 32 years of service. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War
where he served as a tank commander in the 224th Tank Company. He
achieved the rank of sergeant and was awarded three Bronze Stars, the
Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the Combat
Infantryman Badge. He had achieved Expert Marksmanship status and was
discharged in 1953. He was a member of VFW Post 3320,  a longtime member
of the Marysville First United Methodist Church and was a devoted
husband, father and grandfather.
He was born Jan. 16, 1933, in Delaware County to the late William A. and
Ivy M. Breece Maxwell. Before he was old enough to start school, his
parents had died and he was raised by his maternal aunt and uncle, the
late Caroline and Homer Christian. He was also predeceased by a brother,
Warren "Shorty" Maxwell and a son-in-law, Brian H. Nicol.
He is survived by his wife, Judith F. Layman Maxwell, his high school
sweetheart, whom he married in 1954 in Richmond, Ind.; four daughters,
Deborah G. (Lawrence) Jermyn, Deanna M. Maxwell and Dawna G. Nicol of
Marysville and Denise M. (Douglas) Scheiderer of Berne, Ind.; five
grandchildren, Cole and Blake Scheiderer of Berne and Brianne, Bailey
and Brent Nicol of Marysville; two sisters, Pearl Burch of Columbus and
Doris Elliot of Melbourne; a brother, Harold (Donna) Maxwell of
Melbourne; his mother-in-law, Wanda Layman of Marysville; a sister- and
brother-in-law, Kay and Gene Gregory of Melbourne; a brother- and
sister-in-law, Larry and Arlene Layman of Galion; cousin, Russell
Christian of Shelby; many nieces and nephews; and his four-legged buddy,
Bear.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Ingram
Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Teller will officiate and burial will be
at Oakdale Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Union County
Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 3320 or the Marysville
First United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.

WILLIAM THOMAS "BILL" BROWNING
William Thomas "Bill" Browning, 52, of Marysville died unexpectedly
Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at his home.
He was a certified restorative nurse aide and was a former associate of
Arlington Court Nursing Home. He was an avid fisherman.
He was born Feb. 1, 1952, in Delaware to the late Howard K. and Dorothy
Shaw Browning.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Colleen Baker Browning whom he married
Aug. 7, 1971; two daughters, Billie Jo Browning of Colorado and Tracey
Lynn Chavara of Texas; three grandsons, Matthew, Hosea and Brian; three
granddaughters, Alicia, Alex and Amber; two sisters, Pat Henry of West
Virginia and Marla Browning of Cardington; four brothers, Larry (Kathy)
Browning of Marysville, Mike (Diane) Browning of Colorado, Don (Judy)
Browning of Delaware and Kelly Browning of Marion; his maternal
grandmother, Queen Victoria Hardin of Lewis Center; nieces and nephews,
Shellie, Mindy, Becky, David, Tammy, Judy Lynn, Meagan, Michelle, Keiko,
Johnny, Jody, Miki, Nikki, Jamie, Chris, Larry, Joshua, Danny, Eric,
Joey and Michael; his mother-in-law, Carole Baker of Delaware; two
brothers-in-law, Brian Baker of Delaware and Greg Baker of Cardington;
his step-mother-in-law, Ann Browning of Cardington; three aunts, Juanita
McCrary of Delaware, Donna Shaw of Westfield and Charmaine Mattox of
Delaware; and two uncles, Robert (Sue) Shaw of Delaware and Jack
Bachelor of Tennessee.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Underwood
Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


MELBA S. COAKLEY
Melba S. Coakley, 83, of Raymond died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at The
Gables at Green Pastures after an extended illness.
A loving homemaker, she will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a faithful and active
lifetime member of the Millcreek Church of Christ and was a 1938
graduate of Raymond High School. She was a former member of the Raymond
Country Culture Club, served as a 4-H advisor, was a member of Mary
Chapter 9 Order of the Eastern Star and was previously affiliated with
Harriett Chapter OES. She enjoyed playing the piano and reading and
especially enjoyed laughing. Her greatest joy came from her
grandchildren.
She was born Oct. 28, 1920, in the family home to the late Azel A. and
Beatrice Allen Skidmore and lived most of her life in that home. She was
predeceased by a son, David Coakley; a son-in-law, Daniel L. Calnan; a
grandson, Daniel L. Calnan II; two brothers, Robert Thomas Skidmore and
H. Allen (Myrtle) Skidmore; and two brothers-in-law, Paul and Neil
Coakley.
She is survived by her husband of more than 63 years, Kenneth L. Coakley
whom she married Oct. 13, 1940, in Mentor; a daughter, Patricia Calnan
of Columbus; two sons, Kenneth A. (Patricia M. Sweeney) Coakley of
Marysville and Thomas L. (Carol) Coakley of Apple Valley, Minn.; five
grandchildren, Christine Calnan, Kelly (Scott) Buchanan, Mary Murtaugh,
Michael Calnan and Benjamin (Jaime) Calnan; 10 great-grandchildren, Zach
and Ally Buchanan, April Dickman, Hannah and Luke Mills, Scott, Mark and
Abby Calnan and Brittany and Tristan Calnan; seven sisters-in-law, Elsie
Skidmore of West Mansfield, Maxine Purdy of Saint Marys, Joanne (Bob)
Predmore, Alice Coakley and Marilyn Coakley of Marysville, Darlene
(Bill) Ferryman of Urbana and Joan Coakley of Land-o-Lakes, Fla; a
brother-in-law, Jack (Patsy) Coakley of Springhill, Fla.; and many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Millcreek Church
of Christ. Jack Knox will officiate and burial will be at the church
cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the
Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home where an Order of the Eastern Star memorial
service will be held after calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the American Heart
Association in care of the funeral home.

THOMAS ARTHUR KERR
Thomas Arthur Kerr, 77, of Delaware died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at the
Arbors at Delaware.
A wood craftsman, he retired after working 40 years with World Wide
Games, a manufacturer of handmade hardwood table games and puzzles. He
was a longtime brick and stone mason and he also showed world champion
Pekinese dogs with his wife. As one of the original founding members of
the Delaware County Mounted Deputy Sheriffs, he remained active with the
unit for nearly 40 years. Most recently, he served as the unit's
treasurer and was given the 2003 Mounted Deputy of the Year award. He
was a U.S. Navy veteran and served as a gunner aboard the USS Sperry, a
submarine tender, in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a
graduate of Radnor High School.
He was born April 4, 1926, in Delaware County to the late Chester Arthur
and Daisy Price Kerr and was predeceased by his wife, Candace Sue Kerr
on Aug. 11; and a sister, Martha Honeter.
He is survived by a son, Ted (Mary) Kerr of Sunbury; four daughters,
Carol Ann Myhre of Norway, Sherry Loftfield of North Carolina, Victoria
Lynn Glogaer of California and Jennifer Lou Friday of New Mexico; nine
grandchildren; two sisters, Florence Curtis of Delaware and Sue Kerr of
Florida; five brothers, Robert Kerr of Prospect, Raymond (Dorothy) Kerr
of Marietta, Ga., Bill (Eileen) Kerr of Pennsylvania, Jim (Donna) Kerr
of Florida and Chuck (Pansy) Kerr of Delaware; many nieces and nephews;
other relatives; and special friends at the Hamburger Inn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. Pastors Bob and Lynn Blevins will officiate and burial with
military honors will be at Mount Herman Cemetery in New Dover. Friends
may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware County Mounted Deputy
Sheriffs, P.O. Box 422, Delaware OH 43015.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

LARRY KEITH LOVE
Larry Keith Love, 55, of Delaware, formerly of Plain City, died Monday,
Feb. 2, 2004, at Grady Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 5, 1948, in Jerome to Paul E. and Murial Brown Love and
was predeceased by a son, Brian Love in 1991 and his father.
He is survived by a special friend, Sandra Ramey of Delaware; children,
Angela Smith of Columbus, Patrick Love of Delaware and Heather Graves of
Michigan; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Donnie Love of Marion and
Ronnie (Rita) Love of Amlin; a half-brother, Lester Copley of Plain
City; and six sisters, Sharon Hostetler of London, Polly (Jerry) Rainer
and Mary (John) Pierce of Marysville, Ginny (Joel) Brofford of Columbus,
Sandy (Frank) Phillips of Hilliard and Bonnie Cornell of West Virginia.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ferguson Funeral
Home in Plain City. Friends may call two hours before the services.

EMERSON MARCUS HENRY BOERGER
Emerson Marcus Henry Boerger, 81, of Marysville died Sunday, Feb. 1,
2004, at his farm home where he was born and lived his entire life.
He was a retired Union County dairy farmer, a lifelong member of several
agricultural associations and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. As
the result of his faithful 32 years of service as a Darby Township
Trustee, the new children's playground in Unionville Center was named
the Emerson Boerger Playground.
He was predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Marie Doellinger Boerger
and his wife of 38 years, Alice May Upperman Boerger.
He is survived by two sons, Fred of Grandview and George (Beverley) of
Kingston, Mass.; a daughter, Kathy (John) Hornsby of Marysville;
grandchildren, Kelly Hornsby and Alison, Emily and Colin Boerger;
brothers-in-law, Jack Upperman of Akron and Dallas Upperman of Hilliard;
sisters-in-law, Erdeen Kearney of Columbus and Minnie (Melvin) Shaver of
Hilliard; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran
Church in Chuckery. The Rev. Gerald Matzke will officiate and burial
will be at the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Wednesday at the Ingram Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of the funeral
home.

THOMAS ARTHUR KERR
Thomas Arthur Kerr, 77, of Delaware died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at the
Arbors at Delaware.
A wood craftsman, he retired after working 40 years with World Wide
Games, a manufacturer of handmade hardwood table games and puzzles. He
was a longtime brick and stone mason and he also showed world champion
Pekinese dogs with his wife. As one of the original founding members of
the Delaware County Mounted Deputy Sheriffs, he remained active with the
unit for nearly 40 years. Most recently, he served as the unit's
treasurer and was given the 2003 Mounted Deputy of the Year award. He
was a U.S. Navy veteran and served as a gunner aboard the USS Sperry, a
submarine tender, in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a
graduate of Radnor High School.
He was born April 4, 1926, in Delaware County to the late Chester Arthur
and Daisy Price Kerr and was predeceased by his wife, Candace Sue Kerr
on Aug. 11; and a sister, Martha Honeter.
He is survived by a son, Ted (Mary) Kerr of Sunbury; four daughters,
Carol Ann Myhre of Norway, Sherry Loftfield of North Carolina, Victoria
Lynn Glogaer of California and Jennifer Lou Friday of New Mexico; nine
grandchildren; two sisters, Florence Curtis of Delaware and Sue Kerr of
Florida; five brothers, Robert Kerr of Prospect, Raymond (Dorothy) Kerr
of Marietta, Ga., Bill (Eileen) Kerr of Pennsylvania, Jim (Donna) Kerr
of Florida and Chuck (Pansy) Kerr of Delaware; many nieces and nephews;
other relatives; and special friends at the Hamburger Inn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. Pastors Bob and Lynn Blevins will officiate and burial with
military honors will be at Mount Herman Cemetery in New Dover. Friends
may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware County Mounted Deputy
Sheriffs, P.O. Box 422, Delaware OH 43015.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

ARTHUR HENRY "ART" KANDEL
Arthur Henry "Art" Kandel, 78, of Marysville died Monday, March 29,
2004, at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
He retired from Denison Hydraulics in 1988 as a machine operator after
25 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the
7th Division, 32nd Infantry, in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church, American Legion Union Post 79, Loyal Order of
Moose Lodge 1651, Palestine Lodge 158 F&AM and Scottish Rite. He was a
life member of VFW Post 3320 and BPO Elks Lodge 1130. Known for his
generosity, humor and big heartedness, he enjoyed cards, playing golf
with the Old Timers on Wednesdays and senior bingo.
He was born March 9, 1926, in Marysville to the late George and Laura
Blumenschein Kandel and was predeceased by a son, Jeff Kandel in 1974;
an infant granddaughter, Brooke Rene Bright in 1981; a son-in-law, Edgar
Jackson in 2002; a brother, Ralph Kandel; two sisters, Ruth Kandel and
Lillian Thiergartner; and his first wife, Ferne Butler Kandel on Aug.
14, 1964.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie Boerger Kandel whom he married April
30, 1966, at Trinity Lutheran Church; two daughters, Debra Jackson and
Connie (Rick) Bright of Marysville; a stepson, Terry (Rhonda) Boston of
Bowling Green; a stepdaughter, Virginia Shaffner of West Liberty; eight
grandchildren, Brenda (Rick) Blagg and Mandy Bright of Marysville, Betsy
(Aaron) Boerger of Oceanside, Calif., Kami Kandel of Delaware, Mike
(Angel) Shaffner of Quincy, Jamie (Jamie) Shaffner of Urbana and Sandy
(Caleb) Ziebold and Becky Boston of Bowling Green; six
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a brother, Herb
(Elizabeth) Kandel of Marysville; three sisters, Martha (Harry) Gase,
Bertha Scheiderer and Marguerite Keller of Marysville; two
sisters-in-law, Lillian Taylor of Englewood, Fla., and Martha (Leo)
Miers of Marion; and four brothers-in-law, Luther (Mabel) Boerger of
Tucson, Ariz., Charles (Jane) Boerger of Springfield, John (Rose) Arth
of Marysville and Lloyd Calvert of New Mexico.
Funeral services and military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at
the Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Jay R. Decker will officiate and
private burial will be held at a later date at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends
may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Arth, Charles Boerger, Karl Chapman,
John "Crawdad" Simpson and Noel Underwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


TIFFANY SUE PHILLIPS
Tiffany Sue Phillips, 14, of Marysville died March 30, 2004, of injuries
sustained in an auto accident in Union County.
She was an eight grader at Marysville Middle School and her goal and
ambition was to be a cosmetologist.
She was born March 2, 1990, in Findlay to Keith W. and Betty Maag
Phillips. She is survived by her father of Arlington; her mother, Betty
Phillips Drain of Marysville; two sisters, Kristy S. Phillips and
Brittany Phillips of Marysville; paternal grandparents, Delmar and Karen
Phillips or Arlington; and maternal grandmother, Marilyn Vermillion of
Findlay.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Crates Funeral
Home, 620 N. Main St., Arlington. The Rev. Jerry Kellogg will officiate
and burial will be at the Arlington Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First
United Methodist Church of Marysville with the Rev. James Taylor
officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tiffany Phillips Memorial
Fund, c/o Lura Hayes, Huntington National Bank, P.O. Box 422,
Marysville.
Condolences may be sent to www.coldrencrates.com.

MIRIAM A. WEITZENECKER
Miriam A. Weitzenecker, 76, of Marysville died Tuesday, March 30, 204 at
Heartland of Marysville.
She was a homemaker and member of FOE Lodge 3506 Auxiliary. She loved
dogs, was an avid doll collector and enjoyed working with ceramics,
making ceramic dolls.
She was born Jan. 12, 1928, in Mechanicsburg to the late Robert B. and
Minnie McIntire Rutan. She married Paul E. Weitzenecker July 31, 1948,
and he died May 7, 1992.
She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy M. Weitzenecker of Marysville;
two sons, Don P. (Peggy) Weitzenecker of Marysville and William O.
(Georgianna) Weitzenecker of Delaware; four grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert L. (Mary) Rutan Sr. of
Milford Center.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. James Taylor will officiate and burial will be at a later
date at Milford Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the BPOE 3506 Auxiliary or the
Union County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.

KATHRYN ISABEL MARSH COLEMAN
Kathryn Isabel Marsh Coleman, 87, a longtime resident of Marysville,
died Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at The Gables at Green Pastures.
A homemaker, she was a former restaurant owner and operator in Tucson,
Ariz. A longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, she was a former
volunteer cook at Trinity Lutheran School. She was a 1934 graduate of
Magnetic Springs High School.
She was born July 21, 1916, in Radnor Township in Delaware County to the
late Herman and Hazel Hanson Marsh and was predeceased by a sister, Ruth
Rupprecht, and in 1970 by her husband, George F. Coleman.
She is survived by a son, James H. Coleman of Marysville; two
sisters-in-law, Roseanna Coleman of Marysville and Dorothy Ruth
Buckingham of Sunbury; a brother-in-law, Donald G. Coleman of Redmond,
Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Underwood
Funeral Home. The Revs. Carl A. Roepcke and Jay R. Decker will officiate
and burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior
to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran School lunch
program.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

ARTHUR HENRY "ART" KANDEL
Arthur Henry "Art" Kandel, 78, of Marysville died Monday, March 29,
2004, at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
He retired from Denison Hydraulics in 1988 as a machine operator after
25 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the
7th Division, 32nd Infantry, in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church, American Legion Union Post 79, Loyal Order of
Moose Lodge 1651, Palestine Lodge 158 F&AM and Scottish Rite. He was a
life member of VFW Post 3320 and BPO Elks Lodge 1130. Known for his
generosity, humor and big heartedness, he enjoyed cards, playing golf
with the Old Timers on Wednesdays and senior bingo.
He was born March 9, 1926, in Marysville to the late George and Laura
Blumenschein Kandel and was predeceased by a son, Jeff Kandel in 1974;
an infant granddaughter, Brooke Rene Bright in 1981; a son-in-law, Edgar
Jackson in 2002; a brother, Ralph Kandel; two sisters, Ruth Kandel and
Lillian Thiergartner; and his first wife, Ferne Butler Kandel on Aug.
14, 1964.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie Boerger Kandel whom he married April
30, 1966, at Trinity Lutheran Church; two daughters, Debra Jackson and
Connie (Rick) Bright of Marysville; a stepson, Terry (Rhonda) Boston of
Bowling Green; a stepdaughter, Virginia Shaffner of West Liberty; eight
grandchildren, Brenda (Rick) Blagg and Mandy Bright of Marysville, Betsy
(Aaron) Boerger of Oceanside, Calif., Kami Kandel of Delaware, Mike
(Angel) Shaffner of Quincy, Jamie (Jamie) Shaffner of Urbana and Sandy
(Caleb) Ziebold and Becky Boston of Bowling Green; six
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a brother, Herb
(Elizabeth) Kandel of Marysville; three sisters, Martha (Harry) Gase,
Bertha Scheiderer and Marguerite Keller of Marysville; two
sisters-in-law, Lillian Taylor of Englewood, Fla., and Martha (Leo)
Miers of Marion; and four brothers-in-law, Luther (Mabel) Boerger of
Tucson, Ariz., Charles (Jane) Boerger of Springfield, John (Rose) Arth
of Marysville and Lloyd Calvert of New Mexico.
Funeral services and military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at
the Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Jay R. Decker will officiate and
private burial will be held at a later date at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends
may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Arth, Charles Boerger, Karl Chapman,
John "Crawdad" Simpson and Noel Underwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


ANNA IRENE OVERTURF
Anna Irene Overturf, 84, of Plain City died Wednesday, March 31, 2004,
at the Convalarium of Indian Run.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chuckery and the Plain
City VFW Auxiliary.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Overturf in 1995; two
daughters, Sue Starrett in 1981 and Diane Mullin in 1986; and a sister,
Alice Wibright.
She is survived by two daughters, Joan (Ed) Fry of Columbus and Kitty
(Pat) Whitehead of Dublin; grandchildren, David Reiselt, Kevin Reiselt,
Melanie Blumenschein, Joy Litteral, Vicki McComis, Carol O'Cock, Brad
Fry, Christi Edmonds, Jarrod Fry, Tammie Wittenuer and Tom Starrett;
numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Laule; and good friends
and neighbors, Jim and Joyce Thacker.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Plumwood
Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald D. Matzke officiating. Friends may call
from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Plain City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul
Lutheran Church, 7960 Route 38, Milford Center, OH 43045, or a charity
of the donor's choice.

JOHNNY RIHL
Johnny Rihl, 79, of Plain City died Monday, March 29, 2004, at the
Convalarium at Indian Run after an extended illness.
He was the owner of Johnny Rihl Realty for a number of years and was a
past member of the Madison County Zoning Board and Madison County Port
Authority at the Madison County Airport. He was a member of the Plain
City Presbyterian Church for more than 65 years and served as a deacon
for many years. He was a member of Urania Lodge 311 F&AM of Plain City
and the Ohio Auctioneers Association and one of the founding members of
the Plain City Little League Association.
He was born Nov. 28, 1924, in Sedalia to the late John and Gretchen
Walker Rihl.
He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Hennigh Rihl whom he married April
3, 1948; two sons, Leonard (Donna) Rihl of Plain City and O.K (Pamela)
Rihl of Tucson, Ariz.; and four grandchildren, John (Beth) Rihl, Julie
Rihl, Lindsay Rihl and Alexander Rihl.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday 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 8
p.m. Wednesday with Masonic services conducted at 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Plain City
Presbyterian Church new entry/building improvement fund, 231 E. Main
St., Plain City, OH 43064.

CLIFTON CONRAD ALFRED SCHEIDERER
Clifton Conrad Alfred Scheiderer, 74, died Sunday, March 28, 2004, at
the Ohio State University Hospital after an extended illness.
He was an avid farmer and had a great love for raising horses. He
enjoyed rodeos and participated in the Heart of Ohio Saddle Club. He was
employed for 18 years by the Swift Meat Packing Company and for 10 years
by Ranco of Delaware. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School and Union
Township School and was a member of Berean Bible Church in Dublin. He
was an Army veteran of the Korean War and in 2000, the 50th anniversary
of the war, received the Korean War Service Medal,
He was born Sept. 17, 1929, to the late Julius G. and Rachel Rausch
Scheiderer and was predeceased by a brother, Carlton Scheiderer in 1978;
a sister-in-law, Vida Lucas Scheiderer; his stepmother, Maude
Scheiderer; a stepsister, Eloise Carlson; and a great-nephew, Kyle
Alexander.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Joy Scholer Scheiderer;
a son, Duane of Illinois; two daughters, Jeannine (Terry) Maynard of
Hamilton and Theresa (Rhett) Dodson of Coatesville, Pa.; four
stepsisters, Evelyn (Ervin) Coffman of Columbus, Gerri (Charlie) Miller
of Plain City, Ruth (Gary) Lentz of Berry Creek, Calif., and Betty Davie
of West Mansfield; three nieces; a nephew; 19 step-nieces and -nephews;
and many great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Berean Bible
Church, 7541 Dublin Road, Dublin. Pastor Roger Vogel will officiate and
burial will be at the Watkins Cemetery where military services will be
conducted by the Union County Honor Guard. Friends may call from 5 to 8
p.m. Thursday at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Plain City.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the OSU Family
Research Fund, attn.: Libby Sparks, 2nd Floor HLRI, 473 W. 12th Ave.,
Columbus, Ohio 43210.

RACHEL E. GRAUMAN GRAHAM
Rachel E. Grauman Graham, 89, of Woodstock died Saturday, March 27,
2004, at Community Hospital in Springfield.
She was valedictorian of the class of 1935 at North Lewisburg High
School and attended the North Lewisburg United Methodist Church. She
enjoyed reading, working of crossword puzzles, crocheting and gardening.

She was born Feb. 1, 1915, in Marysville to the late Evan Wayne and
Margaret V. Cook Grauman and was predeceased by an infant son, Jerry,
Lee, and two brothers, Richard and Roland Grauman.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Herman L. Graham whom she
married June 4, 1934, in Richmond, Ind.; a daughter, Patricia (Kenneth)
Bird of Cardington; three sons, Lawrence M. "Mick" (Margaret) Graham of
Urbana, David A. (Jean) Graham of Sidney and Terrence K. (Tami) Graham
of Marysville; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Charles Grauman of Cable and Lionel (Kathryn) Grauman of North
Lewisburg; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Freshwater,
McDonald and Vernon Funeral Home in North Lewisburg. The Rev. Kathy
Reiff will officiate and burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends
may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

LILLIAN MAGDALENE GUENTHER
Lillian Magdalene Guenther, 91, of Raymond died peacefully Sunday, March
28, 2004, in the comfort of her own home following a two-week illness.
A loving homemaker, she found great joy in being surrounded by her
grandchildren and enjoyed the serenity of her home and farm.
She was born July 14, 1912, in Beltzhoover, Pa., near Pittsburgh, to the
late Albert and Marie Feldman Roessler and was predeceased by her six
brothers, Albert, Norman, Henry, Ralph, Milton and Robert; and two
sisters, Esther Stocker and Katherine Weslager. She married Raobert A.
Guenther Nov. 15, 1937, in Pittsburgh and he died April 22, 1983.
She is survived by her son, Ron (Marjorie) Guenther of Raymond; three
grandchildren, Kurt (Lisa) Guenther, Shane (Patty) Guenther and Tara
(Alan) Wertz; six great-grandchildren, Paige and Logan Guenther and
Aspen Fanin, Colt and Shelby Guenther and Wyatt Wertz; a sister-in-law,
Betty Jean Roessler of Bethel Park, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. Joe Thompson will officiate and burial will be at 1:30
p.m. Wednesday at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pittsburgh. Friends may
call from 6 p.m. until the time of the service Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care
Hospice in care of the funeral home.


SUE ANN HOFFMAN
Sue Ann Hoffman, 68, of Morral died Sunday, March 28, 2004, at Marion
General Hospital under the care of Quality of Life Hospice during an
extended illness.
She was a homemaker and managed the House of Cards. She had also worked
for Elder Beerman and Wal-Mart. She was a member of the Prospect United
Methodist Church, was active in Job's Daughters and was elected
Honorable Queen in high school. She loved her family, especially her
grandchildren, and enjoyed working in her flowers.
She was born Feb. 6, 1936, in Marion to the late Harold and B. Avis
Melvin Coffey and was predeceased by her first husband, Larry Evans.
She is survived by her husband, Max E. Hoffman whom she married in
Dayton June 26, 1964; four sons, Scott (Margo) Hoffman of Marion, Todd
(Melissa) Hoffman of Alexandria, La., the Rev. David (Melissa) Hoffman
Prospect and Douglas (Katy) Hoffman of Columbus; a daughter, Beth (Bill)
McKinnell of Peach Tree City, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, Brittany, Hayley
and Carolyn McKinnell, Maria, Kelsey, Anna, Evan, Alex, Meredith, Andrea
and Alyson Hoffman; a brother, Fred (Rosalie) Coffey of Marion.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Prospect
United Methodist Church. The Rev. Daniel Kiger will officiate and burial
will be at the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in Richwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to Project Faith at the Prospect
United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 6, Prospect, OH 43342; or Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter, 960 Kingsmill Parkway, Suite
101, Columbus, OH 43229.


FARREL JEAN HUTCHINSON
Farrel Jean Hutchinson, 77, of London, died Saturday, March 27, 2004, at
her home.
She was employed by Ranco Industry for many years, then worked for Eddie
Bauer for several more years. She very much enjoyed spending time with
her family and grandchildren.
She was born Jan. 21, 1927, in Madison County to the late Russell and
Gladys Archer Bush and was predeceased by her husbands; a sister, Eileen
Reed; and two brothers, Carl Bush and Eugene Bush.
She is survived by a daughter, Vicky Clifton of London; two sons,
Seymour Buchanan of Mechanicsburg and Richard (Tonya) Buchanan of
London; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy
Grimes of Mechanicsburg; three brothers, Russell Bush of Mechanicsburg,
Floyd Bush of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Chester Bush of Gainesville, Fla.;
numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Barb Henry and Lucy
Miller.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rader-Lynch
and Dodds Funeral Home in London. The Rev. Charles Wertz will officiate
and burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8
p.m. Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American
Kidney Association in care of the funeral home.

BARBARA H. SHAW
Barbara H. Shaw, 67, of Marysville died Saturday, March 27, 2004, at
Memorial Hospital of Union County surrounded by her family after an
extended illness with emphysema.
A homemaker, she was an avid crossword puzzle work and enjoyed shopping
at Wal-Mart. She was dedicated to her children and grandchildren.
She was born April 29, 1936, in Columbus to the late John E. and Madge
Messer Parrott and was predeceased by two sons, Charles Harrison and
Kenneth Shaw; a granddaughter, Sonia Wall; a son-in-law, Michael Schall;
and three sisters, Ern, Sis and Vernie. She was married to Charles
Harrison of Rushville and Edward Shaw and was predeceased by Shaw.
She is survived by her children, Sara (Kurt) Wall of Raymond, Linda
(Jerry Pyett) Schall of Columbus, Wanda (Todd) Michael of Bellefontaine,
Tina (Steve) Kerns of Marysville and Lisa Shaw of West Mansfield; 11
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, Liz Springer of
Whitehall, Gladys (Greg) Shirin of Westerville and Marie Deyo and Jean
(Merrill) Edwards of Columbus; four brothers, Jim (Millie) Parrott of
Raymond, Henry (Donna) Parrott of Maryland and Eck (Wanda) Parrott and
Harry Parrott of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Funeral
home. The Rev. Keith Matthews will officiate and burial will be at
Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and one hour
prior to the service Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital in care of the
funeral home.

CELESTE B. DAWSON
Celeste B. Dawson, 81, of Marysville died Thursday, March 25, 2004, at
The Gables at Green Pastures.
She retired after 20 years of service as a secretary in the purchasing
department of O.M. Scott and Sons. She was a member of Our Lady of
Lourdes Catholic Church and was an avid flower gardener who for many
years grew flowers for the sanctuary of the church. She enjoyed reading,
crocheting, playing bridge, crossword puzzles and fishing. She founded
Grandma's Fishing Excursions, to the delight of her grandchildren.
She was born Jan. 14, 1923, in Labadieville, La., to the late Camille B.
and Alice Barlow Blanchard. She married Eugene M. Dawson Feb. 21, 1944,
in Baton Rouge, La., and he died Sept. 27, 1984.
She is survived by three children, Rita J. Rausch of Marysville, Maxwell
E. (Yolanda) Dawson of Lithia, Fla., and Tammie A. (S. Doug) Chute of
Wise, Va.; grandchildren, Angela (Sam) Peake, Aaron (Holly) Rausch, Adam
(Laura) Rausch, Julie and Laurel Dawson, Christopher (Suzanne) Chute and
Elizabeth Chute; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Alexis Peake, Cody and
Kelsey Rausch, Nathaniel Chute and Meghan Chute; three sisters, Pauline
Clause of California and Estelle Hull and Alice Melanson of Louisiana; a
nephew, William (Pat) Dawson and a niece, Alice Dawson of Columbus; and
family friends, John Rausch and Pam Gould.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our
Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. The Rev. J. Barry Bentz will officiate
and burial will be at Sunset Cemetery near Galloway. Friends may call
from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Ingram Funeral Home where a Rosary will
be read at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

ROGER ALLEN HUMBLE
Roger Allen Humble, 64, of Marysville died unexpectedly Tuesday, March
23, 2004, in the emergency room at Celebration Health Hospital in
Celebration, Fla.
A skilled drywall contractor, he owned and operated Humble & Sons
Drywall for many years. He was a 1957 graduate of Marysville High School
and had wintered for the past 10 years near Kissimmee, Fla. He and his
wife raised poodles for several years and he compassionately cared for
all animals.
He will best be remembered for his love of automobiles, especially
Fords. He was a member of the National Hot Rod Association and was a
formidable drag racer in his younger years and in recent years while
working side by side with his sons in their drag racing endeavors. He
and his sons were recognized as the Best Dressed Pit Crew for the orange
and white shirts they wore to match their dragster's paint job. He
shared his passion for cars with his sons and brothers and together they
restored hundreds of antique and hot rod automobiles.
He found peace and confidence while working on cars and thrived on the
adrenaline and thrill that only speed could offer. He was a true friend
to his children and will be remembered as a devoted husband, dedicated
father and proud and loving grandfather.
He was born June 3, 1939, in Columbus to the late Paul Charles and
Gladys Eloise McKitrick Humble and was predeceased by a brother, Charles
Humble; his mother- and father-in-law, Al and Marjorie DeVore; and a
brother-in-law, Charles "Punk" DeVore.
He is survived by his wife of more than 46 years, Carol Ann DeVore
Humble whom he married Sept. 6, 1957; three sons, Gregory (Beth Ann)
Humble, Mark (Linda) Humble and Chris (Patti) Humble of Marysville; a
daughter, Lori Humble of Marysville; 13 grandchildren, Lakrina (Chris)
Carnes and Sarah, Emily, Nicholas, Kalyn, Allison, Tyler, Shawn, Joshua,
Justin, Jared, Jordan and Jason Humble; a brother, Bill (Sharon) Humble
of Maldon, S.C.; a sister, Cheri (Walter) Adkins of Marysville; two
sisters-in-law, Jeanie Humble and Sharon DeVore of Marysville; a
brother-in-law, Tom (Martha) DeVore of Hilliard; several nieces and
nephews; countless friends; and close personal friends, Gena Burke, Paul
Haueisen and Brian Steele.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. Pastor Tony Pfarr will officiate and burial will be at
Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday.
As a reflection of Roger's love of automobiles, family and friends are
encouraged to drive their restored hot rods or automobiles to visitation
and the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Heart Association
in care of the funeral home.

AUGUSTA C. "GUSSIE" SWEET DAVISSON
Augusta C. "Gussie" Sweet Davisson, 94, of Marysville, formerly of Dover
Township, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at The Gables at Green
Pastures.
She was retired as a file clerk with the O.M. Scott Company after more
than 10 years of service and enjoyed reading, bird watching and
gardening.
She was born Sept. 16, 1909, in Whitney Point, N.Y., to the late Laverne
and Pearle Springer Sweet and was predeceased by a sister, Sara
Whittaker; two brothers, Howard and Herb "Curly" Sweet; and on Feb. 13,
1967, by her husband, Maynard Davisson.
She is survived by a son, Stephen (Linda) Davisson of Marysville; two
granddaughters, Stephanie (Tracy) Morgan of Prospect and Shannon
Sedgwick of Olympia, Wash.; three great-granddaughters, Alexandra,
Jessica and Lauren of Prospect; a sister-in-law, Helen Sweet of Whitney
Point, N.Y.; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and a special friend,
Betty Moseley of Marysville.
Private services will be held at a later date. Friends may call from 5
to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Underwood Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Audubon Society in
care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

MAYA CHREE OLIVIA TACKET
Maya Chree Olivia Tackett, 27 days, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland.
She was born Feb. 27, 2004, in Canton and is survived by her mother,
Tiffany Tackett; a sister, MaKayla Tackett; grandparents, James and
Karen Wallace of Alliance; great-grandparents, Lois Crockett of Prospect
and Willis Crockett, Helen Tackett and C.J. and Ann Wallace of Marion;
two uncles, Randy Davenport II of Richwood and Michael LeMaster of
Alliance; two step-uncles, Chris Wallace of Reynoldsburg and James
Wallace II of Marion; a step-aunt, Michelle Morris of Albany, Ga.; five
great-aunts, Jane Burris and Liz (Jeff) Lowe of Prospect, Amy (Matt)
Wallace and Teri Wallace of Marion and Tina Lowe of Columbus; a
great-uncle, Ernie (Brenda) Wallace of Marion; Maya's and MaKayla's
special friend, Earl Biggar; and numerous cousins.
The Rev. Mike Reynolds will officiate at graveside services to be held
at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to
9 p.m. today at the Gehm-Ballinger Funeral Home in Prospect.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospital NICU in Canton.

CELESTE B. DAWSON
Celeste B. Dawson, 81, of Marysville died Thursday, March 25, 2004, at
The Gables at Green Pastures.
She retired after 20 years of service as a secretary in the purchasing
department of O.M. Scott and Sons. She was a member of Our Lady of
Lourdes Catholic Church and was an avid flower gardener who for many
years grew flowers for the sanctuary of the church. She enjoyed reading,
crocheting, playing bridge, crossword puzzles and fishing. She founded
Grandma's Fishing Excursions, to the delight of her grandchildren.
She was born Jan. 14, 1923, in Labadieville, La., to the late Camille B.
and Alice Barlow Blanchard. She married Eugene M. Dawson Feb. 21, 1944,
in Baton Rouge, La., and he died Sept. 27, 1984.
She is survived by three children, Rita J. Rausch of Marysville, Maxwell
E. (Yolanda) Dawson of Lithia, Fla., and Tammie A. (S. Doug) Chute of
Wise, Va.; grandchildren, Angela (Sam) Peake, Aaron (Holly) Rausch, Adam
(Laura) Rausch, Julie and Laurel Dawson, Christopher (Suzanne) Chute and
Elizabeth Chute; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Alexis Peake, Cody and
Kelsey Rausch, Nathaniel Chute and Meghan Chute; three sisters, Pauline
Clause of California and Estelle Hull and Alice Melanson of Louisiana; a
nephew, William (Pat) Dawson and a niece, Alice Dawson of Columbus; and
family friends, John Rausch and Pam Gould.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our
Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. The Rev. J. Barry Bentz will officiate
and burial will be at Sunset Cemetery near Galloway. Friends may call
from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Ingram Funeral Home where a Rosary will
be read at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

ROGER ALLEN HUMBLE
Roger Allen Humble, 64, of Marysville died unexpectedly Tuesday, March
23, 2004, in the emergency room at Celebration Health Hospital in
Celebration, Fla.
A skilled drywall contractor, he owned and operated Humble & Sons
Drywall for many years. He was a 1957 graduate of Marysville High School
and had wintered for the past 10 years near Kissimmee, Fla. He and his
wife raised poodles for several years and he compassionately cared for
all animals.
He will best be remembered for his love of automobiles, especially
Fords. He was a member of the National Hot Rod Association and was a
formidable drag racer in his younger years and in recent years while
working side by side with his sons in their drag racing endeavors. He
and his sons were recognized as the Best Dressed Pit Crew for the orange
and white shirts they wore to match their dragster's paint job. He
shared his passion for cars with his sons and brothers and together they
restored hundreds of antique and hot rod automobiles.
He found peace and confidence while working on cars and thrived on the
adrenaline and thrill that only speed could offer. He was a true friend
to his children and will be remembered as a devoted husband, dedicated
father and proud and loving grandfather.
He was born June 3, 1939, in Columbus to the late Paul Charles and
Gladys Eloise McKitrick Humble and was predeceased by a brother, Charles
Humble; his mother- and father-in-law, Al and Marjorie DeVore; and a
brother-in-law, Charles "Punk" DeVore.
He is survived by his wife of more than 46 years, Carol Ann DeVore
Humble whom he married Sept. 6, 1957; three sons, Gregory (Beth Ann)
Humble, Mark (Linda) Humble and Chris (Patti) Humble of Marysville; a
daughter, Lori Humble of Marysville; 13 grandchildren, Lakrina (Chris)
Carnes and Sarah, Emily, Nicholas, Kalyn, Allison, Tyler, Shawn, Joshua,
Justin, Jared, Jordan and Jason Humble; a brother, Bill (Sharon) Humble
of Maldon, S.C.; a sister, Cheri (Walter) Adkins of Marysville; two
sisters-in-law, Jeanie Humble and Sharon DeVore of Marysville; a
brother-in-law, Tom (Martha) DeVore of Hilliard; several nieces and
nephews; countless friends; and close personal friends, Gena Burke, Paul
Haueisen and Brian Steele.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. Pastor Tony Pfarr will officiate and burial will be at
Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday.
As a reflection of Roger's love of automobiles, family and friends are
encouraged to drive their restored hot rods or automobiles to visitation
and the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Heart Association
in care of the funeral home.

BILLY D. NEAL
Billy D. Neal, 69, of Kenton died Friday, March 26, 2004, at his home.
He was retired as a supervisor in the service department at Tecumseh
Products in Marion after 31 years of service and was plant manager at
Shape Form in Plain City for nine years. He was a 1952 graduate of Mount
Victory High School and was a member of St. Johns United Church of
Christ, Kenton Elks Lodge 157, Kenton Moose Lodge 428, Eagles lodges in
Indian Lake and Wapakoneta and Amvets Post 20.
He was born May 2, 1934, in Hardin County to the late Randall Lee and
Audrey J. Hammitt Neal. He married Norma J. Rogers Nov. 7, 1952, and she
died April 30, 1999.
He is survived by a daughter, Jill (Jack) Silverthorn of West Mansfield;
two sons, Jack (Debbie) Neal of Lima and Randy (Robin) Neal of West
Mansfield; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Sally Sue
(Paul) Coen of Charleston, S.C.; his best friend, Pat Scott of Kenton;
and a cousin, Dee Schertzer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the
Schindewolf-Stevens-Stout Funeral Home in Kenton. The Rev. Scott Johnson
will officiate and burial will be at Grove Cemetery. Friends may call
from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Moose
Lodge 428 will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hardin County Hospice.

VIRGINIA F. PHELPS
Virginia F. Phelps, 82, of Milford Center died Wednesday, March 24,
2004, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was retired after 28 years as a bus driver for the Fairbanks school
district. She was a member of the Milford Center United Methodist Church
and was an avid card player. She enjoyed cooking for her family and
watching her grandchildren in their many sports endeavors.
She was born Dec. 7, 1920, in Louisa, Ky., to the late Charles and Lorna
Carter Adams and was predeceased by a brother, Roy Adams; two sisters,
Lucille Hammand and RoseMary Brill; and two nieces, Eula Hammand Ortman
and Marilyn Adams Burns. She married Damon David "Dick" Phelps on Oct.
4, 1941, and he died Nov. 23, 1960.
She is survived by her children, Damon Dale (Kay) Phelps of Barrington,
Ill., and Larry Lyn (Jenny) Phelps, Charles Alan (Darlene) Phelps and
Marsha Ann McCreary of Milford Center; nine loving grandchildren,
Richard (Kristy) Phelps of Princeton, Ky., Lori Lyn Phelps of Columbus,
Douglas Alan (Trisha) Phelps of Phoenix, Ariz., Michelle Rhea McCreary
of Cleveland, Brian David (Summer) Phelps, Damon David, Justin Alan and
Greg Phelps of Milford Center and Marc Arron McCreary of Delaware; five
great-grandchildren, Kate and Margaret Chase Phelps of Princeton, Ky.,
Jaden Phelps of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jenna and Brice Phelps of Milford
Center; a brother, John Charles (Elinor) Adams of Woodstock; two
sisters-in-law, Alice Adams of Milford Center and Arlene Phelps of North
Lewisburg; 43 nieces and nephews who will greatly miss Aunt Gin; and
special school bus driver friends, Ruth Thalgott of Reynoldsburg, Dottie
Murish of Galloway, Nancy Bird of Delaware, Corrine Mullins of Grove
City, Pat Agristi of Columbus and Marjorie Lietnaker of Baltimore.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Buster Hammons will officiate and burial will be at the
Union Township Cemetery in Milford Center. Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Phelps Fairbanks Special Needs
Fund in care of the funeral home.

MARY L. RISTER
Mary L. Rister, 61, of Marysville died Wednesday, March 24, 2004, in the
Morey Center at Memorial Hospital of Union County following an extended
illness.
A loving wife and mother, she will be remembered in the area for her
longtime affiliation as a cook and associate with Hermie's Restaurant
and Herschel's Restaurant. She was devoted to her family and found
enjoyment in watching movies and playing Yahtzee and in recent years
became an avid NASCAR fan, following Sterling Marlin and Brian Vickers.
She was born June 5, 1942, in Peoria to Jacob and Frances Underhill
Sarver and was predeceased by her father; a daughter, Kathy Rister; an
infant son, Carl Eugene Rister; a sister, Donna Belle Hamilton; a
brother, Donald L. Sarver; two infant siblings; and two brothers-in-law,
Richard Shreve and John Owen. She married John C. Rister on Oct. 6,
1956, and he died June 13, 2002.
She is survived by her mother, Frances Sarver of Peoria; two daughters,
Patricia (Jim) Warren of Bellefontaine and Karen (Larry) Payne of
Plymouth, Ind.; a son, John Rister Jr. of Marysville; four
grandchildren, Sara and Wayne Vigar, Jessica Payne and Lindsey
Loudermilk; a great-grandson, Taylor Foreman; three sisters, Winnifred
Shreve of Bellefontaine and Elaine Thompson and Lorna Owen of
Marysville; two brothers, Bill (Donna) Sarver of Broadway and Jacob
"Jakie" (Sue) Sarver of Richwood; a brother-in-law, Billy Hamilton of
Peoria; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. Paul Reynolds will officiate and burial will be at the
Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in
care of the funeral home.

GERALD L. DYSERT
Gerald L. Dysert, 87, of rural Richwood died Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at
Heartland of Marysville.
He was a retired farmer and a 1937 graduate of Byhalia High School. He
was a member of the former Grace Chapel United Methodist Church and
attended Community United Methodist Church in York Center. He enjoyed
gardening, talking on CB radio and wintering in Florida.
He was born March 23 1917, in Union County to the late John Williard and
Delphia Fields Dysert and was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Dysert;
and a sister, Gertrude Gamble. He married Betty Shirk in 1940 and she
died in 1947.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma D. Marsh Dysert whom he married Sept.
8, 1950, in LaRue; a son, Larry (Janet) Dysert of Richwood; three
grandchildren, Roger Dysert, Jeffrey Dysert and April Keiffer; and five
great-grandchildren, Alicia Dysert, Kayla Dysert, Colton Dysert, Evan
Keiffer and Jenna Keiffer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Stofcheck
Funeral Home in Richwood. The Rev. Roger Gordon will officiate and
burial will be at the Price Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m.
Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Union County Fire and
EMS Association.

GERALD L. DYSERT
Gerald L. Dysert, 87, of rural Richwood died Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at
Heartland of Marysville.
He was a retired farmer and a 1937 graduate of Byhalia High School. He
was a member of the former Grace Chapel United Methodist Church and
attended Community United Methodist Church in York Center. He enjoyed
gardening, talking on CB radio and wintering in Florida.
He was born March 23 1917, in Union County to the late John Williard and
Delphia Fields Dysert and was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Dysert;
and a sister, Gertrude Gamble. He married Betty Shirk in 1940 and she
died in 1947.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma D. Marsh Dysert whom he married Sept.
8, 1950, in LaRue; a son, Larry (Janet) Dysert of Richwood; three
grandchildren, Roger Dysert, Jeffrey Dysert and April Keiffer; and five
great-grandchildren, Alicia Dysert, Kayla Dysert, Colton Dysert, Evan
Keiffer and Jenna Keiffer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Stofcheck
Funeral Home in Richwood. The Rev. Roger Gordon will officiate and
burial will be at the Price Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m.
Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Union County Fire and
EMS Association.

SANDRA LEE "SANDY" JOHNSON
Sandra Lee "Sandy" Johnson, 62, of West Mansfield died Tuesday, March
23, 2004, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side
following an extended illness.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, she opened her home to
the community as a child care provider for more than 20 years and
formerly served as secretary for the Horton Landmark. She moved from
Ohio to California at the age of 13 and returned after graduating from
Colton High School in 1960. She enjoyed a collection of unique salt and
pepper shakers and especially enjoyed camping. Affectionately known as
MaMa, she was happiest when surrounded by her family, especially her
grandchildren.
She was born Jan. 23, 1942, in Springfield to John R. and Thelma L.
Stott Bryant and was predeceased by her father; her father-in-law,
Harold Johnson; and an infant grandson, Aaron Alexander.
She is survived by her mother of San Bernardino, Calif.; her husband of
nearly 33 years, Ronald L. "Ron" Johnson whom she married April 23,
1971, in Rialto, Calif.; four children, Rob Dodds and Ron Dodds of
Bellefontaine, Robin (Jerry) Regula of West Mansfield and Terri (Travis)
Lance of Mount Victory; six grandchildren, Dusty Little, Reggie and
LeAnn Regula, Kyle Van Buskirk and Alexis and Nickolas Lance; a brother,
Gary (Bev) Bryant of Genoa City, Wis.; three sisters, Cheryl Lynn of
Kalispell, Mont., Dru Lane of Belle Center and Denise (Matt) Petersen of
San Bernardino; her mother-in-law, Betty Johnson of Raymond; two
brothers-in-law, Dick (Patty) Johnson and Bruce (Karen) Johnson of
Raymond; a sister-in-law, Deb (Dave) Nicol of Marysville; and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the
Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home in West Mansfield. The Rev. J.
Mac Geissinger will officiate and burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tri-Care Hospice in care of the
funeral home.

CAROLYN M. NICOL
Carolyn M. Nicol, 75, of Jupiter, Fla., died Saturday, March 20, 2004,
at Hospice of Palm Beach County.
She moved to Jupiter from Marysville in 1984 and was a receptionist with
the physicians' office of Thomas R. Rowe, M.D., and Robin A. Sykes,
M.D., retiring in March 1998. She was a former member of the First
United Methodist Church of Marysville and was an active member of the
First Methodist Church of Jupiter/Tequesta. She was affectionately known
as Mom and Nana and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She will be most remembered for the unconditional support and love she
gave her children and grandchildren. She reveled in their individual
accomplishments and was extraordinarily proud of their achievements.
She was born Oct. 29, 1928, in Columbus to the late Murl Stanley and
Kathryn Weisheimer Lake and was predeceased by her husband, Gerald E.
Nicol in 1979.
She is survived by her children, Kathy K. (David) Hale of Jupiter, Ray
A. (Jennifer) Kennedy of Winter Park, Fla., Nancy K. (Raymond F.
Faloona) Nicol of Jupiter, and David L. (Gale) Nicol of Marysville;
grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan, Courtney, Max, Mitch, Alexandria, Tessa,
Noah, Jensey and Tucker; a brother, John M. Lake of Santa Fe, N.Mex.;
and her precious long-haired dachshund, Muffy.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First
Methodist Church of Jupiter/Tequesta, 815 E. Indiantown Road in Jupiter.
The Rev. Patricia M. Daniels will officiate and burial will be at
Riverside Memorial Park Mausoleum in Tequesta. Friends may call from 6
to 8 p.m. Friday at the Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home, 250 Center St.,
Jupiter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the
American Heart Association.

RONALD D. TANNER
Ronald D. Tanner, 67, of Marysville died Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at
his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
He retired after 22 years as a maintenance engineer from the Ohio State
University where he worked primarily at Ohio Stadium. An avid OSU and
WWF wrestling fan, he enjoyed music and took pride in his yard work,
flowers and landscaping.
He was born Feb. 3, 1937, in Columbus to the late John Gordon and
Alberta A. Tanner and was predeceased by a sister, Lynda Cherri.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Doris May Clark Tanner; four
children, Larry Tanner of Cape Canaveral, Fla., John Tanner of Columbus,
Nancy (Todd) Rebbin of North Lewisburg and Debbie (Shawn) Chapman of
Alexandria; five grandchildren, Michael Howard, Mallory Tanner, Daniel
Chapman, Jodi Huff and Canden Chapman; two brothers, Denny (Carol)
Tanner of Columbus and Thomas (Rebecca) Tanner of Marengo; and two
sisters, Carol Jean (Dave) Phelps of Logan and Barbara Lilly of
Columbus.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the
Underwood Funeral Home and pastor Kevin Hall will officiate at graveside
services to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in London.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

ETHEL JANET FICKLE
Ethel Janet Fickle, 79, of Delaware, formerly of Union County, died
Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at Delaware Court Nursing Home.
A homemaker, she attended the Columbus School for the Deaf. She enjoyed
knitting, gardening and children.
She was born Sept. 14, 1924, to the late John and Ethel Spurgeon Fickle
and was predeceased by a sister, Doris Claar; and three brothers,
Howard, John and Walter Fickle.
She is survived by three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Fickle and Idella
Fickle of Marysville and Mary Ellen Harrison of Delaware; a former
brother-in-law, G.W. Claar; caregivers, Ken and Diana Bird and Lori and
Joe Fehan of Delaware and Tom Stinemetz of Marysville; and many nieces
and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Millcreek
Cemetery in Ostrander. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
the Ingram Funeral Home.

HAROLD KEITH EDWARDS
Harold Keith Edwards, 67, of Mechanicsburg died Saturday, March 20,
2004, in Grant Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born July 4, 1936, in Mechanicsburg, the son of Clayton O. &
Easie Ferryman Edwards. He is preceded in death by his parents, 3
brothers, William "Buss", Floyd & Eldon Edwards, and a sister, Ruth
Wilson.
A 1954 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School, he served his country in
the United States Air Force and retired from Westreco/Nestle R&D. He was
a member of the Mechanicsburg United Methodist Church and The Palestine
Lodge # 158 F. & A. M. Marysville.  He loved to read and spend time with
his family.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Barbara A. Waldrop of
Mechanicsburg; a son, Michael K. Edwards of Mechanicsburg; a daughter,
Donna R. (Todd A.) Mullins of Springfield; a grandson, Matthew A.
Mullins; four sisters, Evelyn (Lowell) Harner of Bellefontaine, Janice
Rae (James) Weese of Unionville Center, Wanda (Walter) McFann of Urbana
and Connie (Ronald) Anderson of Springfield; a brother, Vernon (Nancy)
Edwards of Oscoda, Mich.; two sisters-in-law, Betty Edwards of Cable and
Phyllis Edwards of Mechanicsburg; a brother-in-law, James Wilson of
Richwood; several nieces & nephews.
The family invites friends to call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on
Tuesday in the Skillman, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home of
Mechanicsburg.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the funeral
home with the Rev. Andrew Scott officiating.  Burial will follow in
Maple Grove Cemetery of Mechanicsburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mechanicsburg Public Library, 60
S. Main St., Mechanicsburg, OH 43044.

LINDA GEHO
Linda Geho, 48, of Cable died Friday, March 19, 2004, in Community
Hospital of Springfield.
She was born Sept. 2, 1955, in Urbana, the daughter of John and Jayne
Eubanks Dingey. She is preceded in death by her father; husband, Jack C.
Geho; a sister, Theresa Kiser; and a brother, Mike Dingey.
She received her LPN in 1987 and was employed at Heartland of Urbana.
She also was a member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Association.
Survivors include her mother, Jane Dingey of North Lewisburg; a
daughter, Rachel Geho of Urbana; two sons, Phillip and Mark Geho of
Cable; a sister, Sandy (Dan) Boggs of West Liberty; a brother, Steve
Dingey of North Lewisburg; and several nieces and nephews.
The family invites friends to call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
in the Freshwater, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home of North Lewisburg.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with
the Rev. Frank Summerfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple
Grove Cemetery of North Lewisburg.

ZETA LORETTA HICKOK
Zeta Loretta Hickok, 92, of Marion, died Friday, March 19, 2004, at
Marion General Hospital.
A homemaker and mother, she was of the Methodist faith.
She was born Dec. 15, 1911, in Midland, Mich., the daughter of John and
Rosa Knight Sherwood. On Aug. 1, 1931, she was married in Midland,
Mich., to William L. Hickok, who preceded her in death in 2001. She was
also predeceased by her parents, a son, Jim; a brother; five sisters; a
daughter-in-law, Peggy; a granddaughter, Lisa; a great-grandchild; and a
great-great-grandchild.
Survivors include two sons, Ernest Hickok of Marion and William Hickok
of Ashland; a daughter, Mae (James) Schilling of Marion; a
daughter-in-law, Phyllis Hickok; 15 grandchildren; 29
great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. in the Ballinger Funeral
Home of Richwood with the Rev. John Wildman officiating. Burial was in
Claibourne Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of North Central
Ohio, 5455 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio, 43214. Cards are available at
the funeral home.

MARY HELEN SKIDMORE
Mary Helen Skidmore, 98, a lifetime resident of West Mansfield died
Saturday, March 20, 2004, surrounded by her daughters at the Kenton
Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Kenton.
She was a prominent citizen of West Mansfield, dedicated to public
service. She was retired from the West Mansfield Post Office and had
served as a clerk for the Buckeye Local School Board and the Bokescreek
Township Emergency Squad. She also took pride in working from her home
to assist clients with income tax filing and as a younger lady, worked
with several area banks. She was a member of the West Mansfield Church
of Christ and its Ladies Aid and a former member of the Kings Daughters.
In 2002, she and Mildred Ballinger were named co-citizens of the year in
West Mansfield. She found great pleasure in raising hybrid T-rose bushes
and especially enjoyed her family.
She was born March 7, 1906, in West Mansfield to the late Pearl and
Estella Stockton McDonald. She was preceded in death by an infant
daughter; a sister, Zula Atkinson; and two brothers, Harold and Herschel
McDonald. She married Herbert "Pete" Skidmore on April 5, 1931 and he
preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1965.
She is survived by two daughters, Carol Ann (Don) Grimes of Kenton and
Nancy (Ron) Carpenter of West Mansfield; four grandchildren, Dawn (Ron)
Barker of Kenton, Michael (Jennifer) Grimes of Mount Victory, Lori
(Chris) Roberts of Huntsville and Aaron (Kristy) Carpenter of West
Mansfield; four great-grandchildren, Michaela and Megan Grimes, Caitlin
Barker and Tyler Roberts; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the West Mansfield Church
of Christ. Pastor Willis Moe will officiate and burial will take place
next to her husband in Greenlawn Cemetery of West Mansfield.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the
Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home of West Mansfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Mansfield Church of
Christ Ladies Aid in care of the funeral home.

NEVA LEE CHALFIN
Neva Lee Chalfin, 88, of Marysville died Thursday morning, March 18,
2004, at The Gables at Green Pastures.
She was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother.
A longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, she was a member of the
Senior Mothers Study Group and Trinity Ladies Aid. She and her husband,
Jack, enjoyed traveling and camping in their Air Stream travel trailer.
A very social and fun loving persons, she enjoyed performing her Minnie
Pearl impression for her camping friends.
She was born March 16, 1916, in Catlettsburg, Ky., to the late Chester
A. and Minnie Jane Brumfield Arthur. She was married Nov. 15, 1934, in
Catlettsburg to Jack W. Chalfin and he preceded her in death on Oct. 23,
2001.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary Jane (Dale) Dasher of Marysville
and Sue (Sandy) Beech of Columbus; three grandchildren, Michael Dasher
and friend Mary Coberly, Molly (Brady) Gillispie and Amy (Gary)
Williams; and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Forest
Cemetery in Circleville with the Rev. Jay R. Decker officiating. Calling
hours will be Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Loving Care Hospice or the
activities fund at The Gables in care of the funeral home.


JOHN E. KANDEL
John E. Kandel, 85, of Lancaster died Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at
Lanfair Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care.
An accountant, he retired in 1985 after serving 45 years with the
Mid-States Wool Growers Co-Op Association. He was a member of David
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Olivedale Senior Citizens, a 4-H advisor
and cub scout leader.
He graduated from Marysville High School in 1936 and Bliss College. He
was a World War II veteran serving in the army.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Larry E. (Sharon)
Kandel of Pleasantville and Tom E. (Linda) Kandel of Port Tobacco, Md.;
grandchildren, Cori Kandel, Kyle Kandel and Hayden (Jennifer) Kandel;
and great-grandchildren, Masyn and Kade Kandel.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Marjorie, in 1994; his
second wife, Wreatha Kocher Kandel in 2002; a sister, Ella Coy; and
grandson, Eric Kandel.
Friends may call at the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, 650 W. Waterloo
St., Canal Winchester, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at David Evangelical Lutheran
Church, 300 Groveport Pike, Canal Winchester, 43110. Pastor Roger
Lawrence will officiate and burial will be at the Wesley Chapel
Cemetery, Rockmill Road, Lancaster.
Memorials may be made to the church building fund in his memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.spencefuneralhome.com.

DEBBIE ANN ALLOWAY LONEY
Debbie Ann Alloway Loney, 33, of Marysville died Wednesday, March 17,
2004, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after a brief illness.

She was a business manager for the Arbors of Marysville, Oakwood
Management Company and a former beautician for the Hair Happening.
A loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, she was a committed
employee.
She was born March 22, 1970, in Marysville to Raymond and Frances Pack
Alloway.
Survivors include her parents of Peoria; husband, James W. Loney; a
daughter, Brandy N. Hildreth and a son, Brandon M. Hildreth, both of the
home; stepchildren, Johnna and Jennifer Maynard, Rebecca Cregmiles and
Michael Loney; five grandchildren, all of Naples, Fla.; a sister, Kim
Soller of Marysville; three brothers, Brian (Trisha) Alloway of Mount
Victory, Robert (Jackie) Alloway of Oxford, Ala. and Jeff Alloway of
Portsmouth; six nephews; two nieces; numerous cousins; and her dog,
Buckeye.
Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home
with the Rev. Doward Runyan officiating. Burial will follow in the
Raymond Cemetery.
Calling hours are Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society - Central
Ohio Chapter in care of the funeral home.

GENE L. VOLLRATH
Gene L. Vollrath, 80, a lifetime resident of Marysville, died Wednesday,
March 17, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville of congestive heart failure.
He was the second-generation owner of H.I. Huffman & Company, the local
Buick-Pontiac dealership, established in 1919. Following in the
footsteps of his father, August Vollrath, he devoted more than 50 years
to the family business. He was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran
Church, where he was baptized, confirmed and became involved in many
church activities. He served on the church council and was former Sunday
School superintendent.
As a proud patriot and a Bronze Star medal recipient, he was a veteran
of World War II, having served in the European Theatre with the 399th
Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division. He was a member of American
Legion Union Post 79 and assisted his grandson in procuring military
memorabilia for the renovation of Union County Veterans Memorial
Auditorium.
He was a longtime member and past president of Marysville Kiwanis Club
and a life member of Heart of Ohio Fish and Game Club. Supportive of the
community in which he lived, he donated land on Milford Avenue, now
known as Vollrath Park.
He was a 1941 graduate of Marysville High School and recently served on
the board of the MHS Alumni Scholarship Foundation. He attended
Wittenberg University, where he participated in speech and debate. He
was a 1948 graduate of General Motors Institute.
He was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Marysville to the late August and Theresa
Blumenschein Vollrath. He was preceded in death on Jan. 31, 1992, by his
wife, Georgeann Fox Vollrath, whom he married on Aug. 29, 1948, at
Trinity Lutheran Church.
He is survived by three sons, William G. (Renee) Vollrath of Downers
Grove, Ill., John L. Vollrath of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. and
David A. (Jane) Vollrath of Marysville; four grandchildren, Kristen,
Adam, Matthew and Benjamin Vollrath; and a brother and sister-in-law,
John (Gwen) Fox of Warren.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Underwood Funeral Home,
where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. The Revs.
Scot H. Ocke and Jay R. Decker will officiate and burial will be at
Oakdale Cemetery beside his wife.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgeann Vollrath Memorial
Fund for the benefit of Christian school scholarships in care of the
Union County Foundation, P.O. Box 608, Marysville, Ohio, 43040 or to
Trinity Lutheran Church, 311 E. Sixth St., Marysville, Ohio, 43040.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

GLEN F. FITZENRIDER
Glen F. Fitzenrider, 91, of Bryan died Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at the
Community Hospitals Williams County in Bryan.
Until his retirement, he owned and operated Fitzenrider Brothers
Construction with his brother, Clarence. He was a veteran of the United
States Army, serving in Panama during World War II as a staff sergeant.
An avid outdoorsman, he was a member of the Williams County Conservation
League, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited and the Black Swamp Audubon
Society. He engineered and planted more than 5,000 trees in Bryan and
the Williams County area, including 69 trees at the Fountain Grove
Cemetery in Bryan that he planted with his brother.
Born on Aug. 6, 1912, in Bryan to Henry and Ella Schlack Fitzenrider, he
married Irma Guy on June 26, 1948, in Marysville and she survives, along
with nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Burr Funeral Home and
Crematory in Bryan with the Rev. Dwight Bowers officiating. Burial will
follow at the Fountain Grove Cemetery in Bryan.
The family will receive friends Saturday two hours prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the Bryan Area Foundation 4-H Activities Fund
or the Williams County Sportsman's Educational Fund.

GENE L. VOLLRATH
Gene L. Vollrath, 80, a lifetime resident of Marysville, died Wednesday,
March 17, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville of congestive heart failure.
He was the second-generation owner of H.I. Huffman & Company, the local
Buick-Pontiac dealership, established in 1919. Following in the
footsteps of his father, August Vollrath, he devoted more than 50 years
to the family business. He was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran
Church, where he was baptized, confirmed and became involved in many
church activities. He served on the church council and was former Sunday
School superintendent.
As a proud patriot and a Bronze Star medal recipient, he was a veteran
of World War II, having served in the European Theatre with the 399th
Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division. He was a member of American
Legion Union Post 79 and assisted his grandson in procuring military
memorabilia for the renovation of Union County Veterans Memorial
Auditorium.
He was a longtime member and past president of Marysville Kiwanis Club
and a life member of Heart of Ohio Fish and Game Club. Supportive of the
community in which he lived, he donated land on Milford Avenue, now
known as Vollrath Park.
He was a 1941 graduate of Marysville High School and recently served on
the board of the MHS Alumni Scholarship Foundation. He attended
Wittenberg University, where he participated in speech and debate. He
was a 1948 graduate of General Motors Institute.
He was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Marysville to the late August and Theresa
Blumenschein Vollrath. He was preceded in death on Jan. 31, 1992, by his
wife, Georgeann Fox Vollrath, whom he married on Aug. 29, 1948, at
Trinity Lutheran Church.
He is survived by three sons, William G. (Renee) Vollrath of Downers
Grove, Ill., John L. Vollrath of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. and
David A. (Jane) Vollrath of Marysville; four grandchildren, Kristen,
Adam, Matthew and Benjamin Vollrath; and a brother and sister-in-law,
John (Gwen) Fox of Warren.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Underwood Funeral Home,
where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. The Revs.
Scot H. Ocke and Jay R. Decker will officiate and burial will be at
Oakdale Cemetery beside his wife.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgeann Vollrath Memorial
Fund for the benefit of Christian school scholarships in care of the
Union County Foundation, P.O. Box 608, Marysville, Ohio, 43040 or to
Trinity Lutheran Church, 311 E. Sixth St., Marysville, Ohio, 43040.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

CHANCY L. CHRISTY
Chancy L. Christy, 91, of Richwood died Tuesday, March 16, 2004, at
Heartland of Marysville following a brief illness.
He retired from Urbana Mills after 25 years as a salesman and before
that, had worked with Christy Brothers Produce in Woodsfield for 14
years. Following retirement, he was manager of the Richwood Community
Apartments for 10 years. He was a dedicated member of the Richwood First
United Methodist Church where he served on various boards and committees
and as custodian for many years. He served on the board of Memorial
Hospital of Union County for 18 years and received his 2,000-hour
volunteer pin through the hospital. Many of those hours were spent
volunteering at the Richwood Civic Center of which he was a member. He
enjoyed coon and deer hunting.
He was born Dec. 27, 1912, in Graysville to the late Robert McClennan
"Mac" and Isadore Arbell Byers Christy and was predeceased by four
brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Elifrede Harman Christy whom he married
Sept. 2, 1939, in Woodsfield; two sons, the Rev. James R. (Sandra)
Christy of Piqua and Terry K. (Joyce) Christy of Covington; four
grandchildren, Laina Makar, Jason "Andy" Christy, Jill R. Arent and
Keith M. Christy; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Richwood First
United Methodist Church. The Rev. Joseph Rhea will officiate and burial
will be at the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at the Stofcheck Funeral Home.

INEZ CHRYSTAL LOWERY
Inez Chrystal Lowery, 89, of Crossville, Tenn., formerly of the
Unionville Center and Raymond areas, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004, at
the Wyndridge Nursing Home in Crossville following an extended illness.
A loving homemaker, she was employed as an inspector for more that 22
years with Ranco in Delaware. She was a member of the Seventh Day
Adventist Church in Delaware and enjoyed traveling, baking and spending
time with her family.
She was born Jan. 29, 1915 in Corning to the late Calvin Augustus and
Viola Edith Hogue Embrey and was predeceased by a grandson, Donald Joe
Griffith Jr.; a sister, Ethel Embrey; and five brothers, Wilbert,
Russell, Ernest, Rolland and Isham Embrey. She was married to Ray King
Lowery on July 9, 1938, in St. Marys, W.Va., by the Rev. Carl B. Johnson
and he died May 11, 1973.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Donald Joe) Griffith of
Crossville; two grandsons, Kenneth Ray Griffith and Ronald Eugene
Griffith; seven great-grandchildren, Craig Allen Griffith, Sherry Ann
Griffith, Melissa Lynn (Michael) Griffith Thomas, Whitney Leigh
Griffith, Joseph Keith Griffith, Jordan R. Griffith and Cody A.
Griffith; four great-great-grandchildren, Weston Joseph Leiter Griffith,
Michael Raymond Thomas Jr., Emilee Nicole Thomas and Wyatt Jacob
Griffith; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Taylor will officiate and burial will be at
Fairview Memorial Park in Delaware. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.
Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Township Fire
Department in care of the funeral home.

MARTHA ROSE "PEEPAW" LIBBERT
Martha Rose "PeePaw" Libbert, 84, of Marysville died Sunday, March 14,
2004, at The Gables at Green Pastures.
A beloved homemaker and former foster mother, she was retired as a nurse
aide at Grant Hospital and was a member of Fellowship Lutheran Church.
She was predeceased by her husband, William C. Libbert.
She is survived by her children, Carolyn "Sue" Fraley and Barbara
(Bruce) Reierson of Delaware, Sally (Donald) Gartner of Westerville,
Nancy (Ron) Shortridge of Marysville and Deborah (Max) Neer of DeGraff;
grandchildren, Shantell Newcomb, Sandy Fraley, Jennifer Austin, Bill
Fraley, Bethany Thompson, Michael Popick, Benjamin Neer, Daniel Neer,
Joshua Neer and John Reierson; step-grandchildren, Karen Compton, Tracey
Shortridge, Bethany Gartner and Laura Reierson; 11 loving
great-grandchildren; brothers, Don (Helen) Doherty, Frank (Frances)
Doherty and George Doherty; sisters, Dorothy Lyons, Viola (Joe) Maurath,
Helen Hursey and Mary Ann Park; and foster children, John Bretschneider
of Olympia, Wash., and Pam Bretschneider of Hampton, Va.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fellowship
Lutheran Church, 7350 Sawmill Road, Columbus. The Rev. Michael Sayre
will officiate and entombment will be at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens
in Lithopolis. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the
Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N. High St.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice, P.O. Box 613,
Marysville.

WILBUR B. "BILL" MOORE
Wilbur B. "Bill" Moore, 89, of Stanton, Ky., formerly of East Liberty,
died Friday, March 12, 2004, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in
Winchester, Ky.
He owned and operated the IGA grocery store for 25 years and prior to
that, was employed as a salesman with Bobb Chevrolet in Bellefontaine.
He was a former member of the East Liberty United Methodist Church and
was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church in Stanton. He was a 50-year
Mason and was recognized as a Kentucky Colonel. He had held a pilot's
license and found much excitement in flying and traveling. He was an
avid poker player and especially enjoyed fishing and hunting and his
greatest joy came from spending time with his family.
He was born April 7, 1914, in Indiana to the late H.J. and Mary Bigger
Moore and was predeceased by two sisters, Florence Moore and Dorothy
Bierly; and two brothers, Herb and Harold Moore. He married Winifred E.
Evans in 1935 and she died March 4, 1978.
He is survived by his second wife, Maurine Baker Davis Moore; a son,
James (Roberta) Moore of East Liberty; two daughters, Constance (Robert)
Huffman of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Nancy Kay (George) Barr of East
Liberty; a stepson, Tom (Ruth Ann) Davis and stepdaughter, Dixie (Mike)
Lockard of Stanton; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a
great-great-grandson; four step-grandchildren; and four
step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the
Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home in West Mansfield. The Rev.
Winnie Bateson will officiate and burial will be at the East Liberty
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home where a Masonic memorial service will be held at 6 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan County Cancer Society or
the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home.

BARBARA L. FREDERICK YOUMANS MOTT
Barbara L. Frederick Youmans Mott, 77, of Alexandria, formerly of
Marysville, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at Mount Carmel-St. Ann's
Hospital in Westerville following an extended illness with pulmonary
complications.
A homemaker, loving mother, devoted grandmother and wonderful cook, she
was a former reservations associate of Trans World Airlines. She was a
1944 graduate and class officer of Marysville High School and a 1948
graduate of Denison University where she received her bachelor of
science degree in pre-medicine. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta
sorority and a former volunteer in the radiology department at Memorial
Hospital of Union County. She was a member of Union Post 79 American
Legion Auxiliary and Hanna Emerson Dustin Chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution. She was a former member of the Marysville First
United Methodist Church and the Cat Welfare Association of Columbus.
She was born Oct. 28, 1926, in Worthington to the late Harold E. and
Lola "Johnnie" Bailey Frederick.
She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Mott whom she married April
3, 1982, a daughter, Susan Y. (Randy) Keller of Seville; a son, Steven
F. (Susan) Youmans of Westerville; her children's father, David H.
Youmans of Grandview; a granddaughter, Rachael Elizabeth Youmans; twin
grandsons, Jonathan Bailey and Zachary David Youmans; three
stepchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and three
step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. The Rev. John M. Groat will officiate and burial will be at
Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Veterans Memorial
Auditorium in care of the Union County Foundation, P.O. Box 608,
Marysville, or the Cat Welfare Association of Columbus, 741 Wetmore
Road, Columbus, OH 43214.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

NANCY AVENIUS RANSOME
Nancy Avenius Ransome, 48, of Delaware died unexpectedly Saturday, March
13, 2004, at her home.
She was a graduate of Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass., and enjoyed
making baskets, doing beadwork and taking care of her precious bulldogs.

She was born Feb. 21, 1956, in Queens, N.Y., to David J. and Paula
Reeley Avenius and was predeceased by her father.
She is survived by her mother of Delaware and her husband, Charles
Ransome whom she married Oct. 1, 2003, at their home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Stofcheck
Funeral Home in Richwood. The Revs. Bryan Lauzau and Frank Robinson will
officiate and burial will be at the Price Cemetery. Friends may call
from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Essex United Methodist Church,
32697 Route 37, Richwood.

BRENDA JOYCE CORBIN RUCKER
Brenda Joyce Corbin Rucker, 59, of Marysville died Sunday, March 14,
2004, at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
She was the manager of The Locker Room in Marysville for many years. She
was a vocalist with Cam Rucker and The Midnight Express, performing
dance and dinner music, including jazz, blues and country, with her late
husband and friends Steve Kreis, Fred Ahlborn and Joe Elk. A homemaker,
loving mother, astounding grandmother and great cook, she loved family
gatherings, especially at Christmastime, and was known for her cole slaw
and potato salad. She was a 1962 graduate of Northwestern High School
and a member of the Marysville First United Methodist Church. She
enjoyed frequent jaunts to Atlantic City in the fellowship of her
longtime friends, Walt and Rosemary Smith and Shannon Rivard. She had an
eye for detail and a heart for giving to those she dearly loved.
She was born March 28, 1944, in Urbana and was predeceased by her
husband, Cambron F. "Cam" Rucker on June 12, 2002; a brother-in-law,
Chuck Sullivan; a grandson, Noah Josiah Speicher; a sister, Peggy
Corbin; an infant sister; and an infant daughter.
She is survived by her mother, Dorothy (Marvin) Cooperider of
Marysville; children, Sonja Boerger of Marysville and Tami (David)
Speicher of Marysville and Jerry (Jenny) Allen of Mechanicsburg; six
grandchildren, Sgt. Aaron M. (Betsy) Boerger of Camp Pendleton, Calif.,
Rob Boerger and Caleb and Lydia Speicher of Marysville and Nash and Cole
Allen of Mechanicsburg; three sisters, Sharon Sullivan of Magnetic
Springs and Barbara Wilson and Janet (Rick) DeShazer of Glendale, Ariz.;
three brothers, Dale (Mary Ann) Corbin and Robert (Carolyn) Corbin of
Marysville and Wayne (Liz) Corbin of West Mansfield; a sister-in-law,
Cathy Coleman of Mesa, Ariz.; a cousin, Urma Mains of Portsmouth; and
many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Underwood
Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Teller will officiate and burial will be
at Oakdale Cemetery beside her husband. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and
6 to 8 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice, Union County
Unit, 113 S. Main St., Marysville.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


JAMES EDWARD CURRAN
James Edward Curran, 49, of Marysville, formerly of Bourbon County, Ky.,
died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the James Cancer Center in Columbus.
Arrangements are being handled by the Hinton Turner Funeral Home, 526
Pleasant St., Paris, Ky.

KAREN MAE COX
Karen Mae Cox, 43, of Chillicothe died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at her
home after a five-year battle with cancer.
After graduating from Marysville High School, she moved to Chillicothe
and worked at Heartland Nursing Home, Don's IGA Grocery and Trim-Systems
in Chillicothe. She was actively involved in 4-H with her children and
enjoyed her church activities. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist
Church in Chillicothe and had been attending the Hallsville Methodist
Church.
She was born Dec. 27, 1960, to Willis Lee and Clara Belle Price
Rosebrook and was predeceased by her father.
She is survived by her mother of East Liberty; husband, Dwight Steven
Cox whom she married Jan. 23, 1982; a daughter, Heather; a son, Darren;
four sisters, Mary Rosebrook of Raymond, Ruth (Joe) Giles of Broadway
and Barbara Ropp and Kathy Harvey of Bellefontaine; five brothers, John
(Jan) Rosebrook of Marysville, James Rosebrook and Joe (Annie) Rosebrook
of Bellefontaine, Jeff (Pam) Rosebrook of East Liberty and Kenneth
(Renee) Rosebrook of West Mansfield; her very loving mother-in-law,
Rosemary Cox; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hallsville
United Methodist Church and burial will be at the Charleston Pike Church
of the Brethren. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Adena Hospice Care Center, 111
W. Water St., Chillicothe, OH 45601.
The Ware Funeral Home in Chillicothe is in charge of arrangements.


JUANITA MAY MILLER
Juanita May Miller, 81, of Marysville died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at
Heartland of Marysville with her family by her side after an extended
illness.
A cosmetologist for many years in California, Juanita was affiliated
with the Peoria United Methodist Church and was a former member of VFW
Ladies Auxiliary 7200 in West Farmington. In her younger years, she
enjoyed singing, dancing and yodeling and especially enjoyed fishing,
camping and making Native American jewelry.
She was born Oct. 17, 1922, in Summersville to the late Harry Lewis and
Opal May Underhill Johnson and was predeceased by a granddaughter,
Connie Jan Buck Hubbard; two great-grandsons, Scott Ricky Waddell and
Jared Nathaniel Moore; three brothers, Ross, Lewis and Richard Johnson;
four sisters, Florence Marie Moler, Mary Ritter, Margaret Raymond and
Harriet Culver; and two husbands, James Dolan and Kenneth Miller.
She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Sue (Dennis) Haycook of
Cardington, Marjorie Lou (Dennis) Joy of McArthur and Martha Jane (Jim)
Hopkins of Lake Wales, Fla.; a son, James Edwin (Evelyn) Dolan Jr. of
Columbus; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven
step-great-grandchildren; a step-great-great-grandchild; a brother,
Harry "Junior" (Phyllis) Johnson of Marysville; three sisters, Francis
Sarver of Peoria, Evelyn Sarver of Broadway and Martha Wynn of New York;
a brother-in-law, Clifford "Zellon" Ritter of Tucson, Ariz.; a
sister-in-law, Helen Johnson of Sycamore; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Teller will officiate and burial will be
at the Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland of Marysville
activity fund.

BARBARA L. FREDERICK YOUMANS MOTT
Barbara L. Frederick Youmans Mott, 77, of Alexandria, formerly of
Marysville, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at Mount Carmel-St. Ann's
Hospital in Westerville following an extended illness with pulmonary
complications.
A homemaker, loving mother, devoted grandmother and wonderful cook, she
was a former reservations associate of Trans World Airlines. She was a
1944 graduate and class officer of Marysville High School and a 1948
graduate of Denison University where she received her bachelor of
science degree in pre-medicine. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta
sorority and a former volunteer in the radiology department at Memorial
Hospital of Union County. She was a member of Union Post 79 American
Legion Auxiliary and Hanna Emerson Dustin Chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution. She was a former member of the Marysville First
United Methodist Church and the Cat Welfare Association of Columbus.
She was born Oct. 28, 1926, in Worthington to the late Harold E. and
Lola "Johnnie" Bailey Frederick.
She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Mott whom she married April
3, 1982, a daughter, Susan Y. (Randy) Keller of Seville; a son, Steven
F. (Susan) Youmans of Westerville; her children's father, David H.
Youmans of Grandview; a granddaughter, Rachael Elizabeth Youmans; twin
grandsons, Jonathan Bailey and Zachary David Youmans; three
stepchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and three
step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. The Rev. John M. Groat will officiate and burial will be at
Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Veterans Memorial
Auditorium in care of the Union County Foundation, P.O. Box 608,
Marysville, or the Cat Welfare Association of Columbus, 741 Wetmore
Road, Columbus, OH 43214.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

BRENDA JOYCE CORBIN RUCKER
Brenda Joyce Corbin Rucker, 59, of Marysville died Sunday, March 14,
2004, at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
She was the manager of The Locker Room in Marysville for many years. She
was a vocalist with Cam Rucker and The Midnight Express, performing
dance and dinner music, including jazz, blues and country, with her late
husband and friends Steve Kreis, Fred Ahlborn and Joe Elk. A homemaker,
loving mother, astounding grandmother and great cook, she loved family
gatherings, especially at Christmastime, and was known for her cole slaw
and potato salad. She was a 1962 graduate of Northwestern High School
and a member of the Marysville First United Methodist Church. She
enjoyed frequent jaunts to Atlantic City in the fellowship of her
longtime friends, Walt and Rosemary Smith and Shannon Rivard. She had an
eye for detail and a heart for giving to those she dearly loved.
She was born March 28, 1944, in Urbana and was predeceased by her
husband, Cambron F. "Cam" Rucker on June 12, 2002; a brother-in-law,
Chuck Sullivan; a grandson, Noah Josiah Speicher; a sister, Peggy
Corbin; an infant sister; and an infant daughter.
She is survived by her mother, Dorothy (Marvin) Cooperider of
Marysville; children, Sonja Boerger of Marysville and Tami (David)
Speicher of Marysville and Jerry (Jenny) Allen of Mechanicsburg; six
grandchildren, Sgt. Aaron M. (Betsy) Boerger of Camp Pendleton, Calif.,
Rob Boerger and Caleb and Lydia Speicher of Marysville and Nash and Cole
Allen of Mechanicsburg; three sisters, Sharon Sullivan of Magnetic
Springs and Barbara Wilson and Janet (Rick) DeShazer of Glendale, Ariz.;
three brothers, Dale (Mary Ann) Corbin and Robert (Carolyn) Corbin of
Marysville and Wayne (Liz) Corbin of West Mansfield; a sister-in-law,
Cathy Coleman of Mesa, Ariz.; a cousin, Urma Mains of Portsmouth; and
many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Underwood
Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Teller will officiate and burial will be
at Oakdale Cemetery beside her husband. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice, Union County
Unit, 113 S. Main St., Marysville.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

CARL M. "WOODY" GRUENBAUM
Carl M. "Woody" Gruenbaum, 84, of Plain City died Friday, March 12,
2004, at Heartland of Marysville.
He was a lifelong member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and
was baptized and confirmed there. He attended grade school at St. John's
and was a graduate of Chuckery-Darby High school, class of 1938. At
Darby, he lettered in basketball and baseball.
He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Pacific
theatre during World War II, where he was stationed in New Guinea.
After the war, he bought a farm on Fladt Road in Union County and farmed
for 34 years, retiring in 1980. He served as a trustee of St. John's
Lutheran Church for a number of years in the 1960s. He was interested in
politics and was a staunch Democrat. He served two terms on the
Fairbanks Local School board in the 1960s and 1970s. In the 1970s he
worked for the Union County Highway Department from which he retired in
1980. He and his wife moved to Florida in 1981 but returned to Ohio in
1987, living in Plain City until the present.
He was born July 30, 1919, to the late William G. and Anna B. (Jordan)
Gruenbaum of Fladt Road. He was also predeceased by three brothers,
William, John L. and Donald.
He married Mary Ann Douglas on April 12, 1947 and they had four
children. He is survived by his wife and children, William T. (Sue
Boettger) Gruenbaum of Rochester, N.Y., John T. (Carolyn) Gruenbaum of
Westerville, Sue Ann (Gene) Dougherty of Plain City, and James M.
(Cindy) Gruenbaum of San Diego, Ca. A brother, Paul (Farrell) Gruenbaum
of Vandalia, Il. also survives.
Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Lee Ann Fraley; Beth (Jason)
Deere; Carla (Bart) Wilson; Jonathan Dougherty; Scott Gruenbaum; Jayna
Gruenbaum; Melanie Gruenbaum and Henry Gruenbaum. Great grandchildren
Tyler and Aaron Fraley and Kaitlyn and Lauren Deere also survive.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday at St. John's
Lutheran Church in Marysville.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at St.
John's School.
Contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice, 113 S. Main St.,
Marysville.
The family is being served by the Ferguson Funeral Home.

GOLDIE HICKOK PERKINS
Goldie Hickok Perkins, 97, formerly of Richwood, died Wednesday, March
10, 2004, at Sunbridge Care Center in Marion.
She was valedictorian of the Pharisburg High School class of 1923 and
graduated from Richwood High School in 1924. She attended normal school
at Richwood and Ohio University and taught in one-room school houses in
Richwood and Broadway before her marriage. She was a dedicated member of
the Richwood First Baptist Church.
She was born March 30, 1906, in Union County to the late William M. and
Della Mariah Shreyer Hickok and was predeceased by 12 brothers and
sisters, Glenna Nichols, Lewis Hickok, George Hickok, Sarah Warner, Ora
Patch Kelsey, Dennis Hickok, Cleveland Hickok, Mary Coder, Bertha Davis
Frank Hickok, Delno Hickok and Estelle Lewis Fillinger. She married
Charles H. Perkins July 21, 1928, in the parsonage of the First Baptist
Church in Richwood and they were married for 70 years when he died Aug.
4, 1998.
She is survived by her children, C. Marvin (Georgene) Perkins of
Rockville, Md., D. Duane Perkins and L. Gale (Marilyn) Perkins of
Richwood and H. Ann Perkins of Hagerstown, Md.; grandchildren, Brian
Perkins, Cathy Perkins, Teresa Markham, David Perkins, Christine
Perkins, Mary Jones, Alan Perkins, Gary Perkins, Kevin Perkins, Wendy
Winters, Philip Wolfle and Ernest Wolfle III; and 21
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist
Church in Richwood. The Rev. Alan Perkins, grandson of the deceased,
will officiate and burial will be at the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends
may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Stofcheck Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church at 101 E. Ottawa St.,
Richwood.

RICHARD E. "DICK" EASTMAN
Richard E. "Dick" Eastman, 66, of Raymond died Saturday, March 6, 2004,
in the comfort of his own home with his family at his side following a
courageous and inspirational four-year fight with cancer.
A lifetime farmer, he worked for 23 years as a plumber with Orahood
Plumbing and previously had worked seven years at Denison Abex. He was a
faithful and active member of the Millcreek Church of Christ, a longtime
member of the Northwestern Lions Club, a life member of the Marysville
FFA Alumni and a proud member of the Union County Fair Board and Union
County Draft Horse Association. He was the first recipient of
Northwestern's Lion of the Year Award and was recognized twice by the
state FFA as an Outstanding Alumni.
He had volunteered as a firefighter for Liberty Township since 1964 and
for the past three years was happy to lead his team of Eastman Belgians
for local parades and outings. He enjoyed pheasant hunting in South
Dakota, snowmobiling, fishing and square dancing. He was a friendly and
personable man who never met a stranger and his wonderful sense of
humor, generous spirit and solid character touched the lives of many. He
truly made a difference. His greatest accomplishment was the love and
devotion he shared for his wife, children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
He was born March 24, 1937, in West Mansfield to David Delbert and
Frankie Roselinda Miller Eastman and was predeceased by his mother on
Dec. 5, 2002.
He is survived by his father who lives on the family farm near Byhalia;
his wife of more than 48 years, Betty Longbrake Eastman to whom he was
married Sept. 17, 1955, at her home by the Rev. Carl Longbrake; a
daughter, Marilyn (Dwight) Brill of Richwood; two sons, David Eastman of
Raymond and Richard Wayne (Suzanne) Eastman of Marysville; nine
grandchildren, Rob Brill, Anita (Kris) Price, Becky Brill, Cathy (Chad)
Holloway, Jason and Meredith Eastman and Bailey, Kayla and Sarah
Eastman; two great-grandchildren, Kody and Kallie Price; two brothers,
Henry (Ellen) Eastman and Jim (Judy) Eastman of West Mansfield; five
sisters, Linda Martin of Findlay, Sharon (Ron) Kissling and Jane (Jack)
Eastman of Byhalia, Marsha (Sam) Hartley of Richwood and Valerie
(Russell) Schone of Dundee, Fla.; two brothers-in-law, Harold (Coranita)
Longbrake of Rushsylvania and Bill (Rae) Longbrake of Chudiak, Alaska;
two sisters-in-law, Bea (Bernhard) Riedmiller of Milford Center and Mary
(Tim) Lyden of Bellefontaine; many nieces and nephews; and countless
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Millcreek
Church of Christ. Jack Knox will officiate and burial will be at
Millcreek Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
at the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be two of the deceased's closest friends, Tim Orahood
and Jerry Rea, and his grandsons, Rob Brill, Jason Eastman, Kris Price
and Chad Holloway.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

DYLAN COLE CONLEY
Dylan Cole Conley, age 3 days, died Friday, March 5, 2004, at Cincinnati
Children's Hospital.
He was born March 2, 2004, in Cincinnati and was predeceased by his
paternal great-grandfather, Ora Lee Conley and an uncle, Lucas Conley.
He is survived by his parents, Darran and Sara Conley of Franklin;
maternal grandmother, Bonnie Duff of Middletown; maternal grandfather,
Mike Rupp of Urbana; paternal grandparents, Ernie and Shirley Sparks of
Marysville; maternal great-grandparents, Neva McKinney of Middletown and
Chuck and Gretchen Zander of Monroe; paternal great-grandparents, Sam
and Rachel Guisinger of Marysville; four uncles, Brandon (Lindsey) Rupp
of Trenton, Ohio, Ryan Rupp and Dustin Rupp of Urbana and James
(Stephanie) Conley of Marysville; two aunts, Chelsey Rupp of Urbana and
Melissa (Todd) Guy of Marysville; and four cousins, Jared Guy, Kyle
Conley, Tyler Guy and Alyssa Rupp.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Baker-Stevens
Funeral Home, 1500 Manchester Ave., Middletown, and graveside services
will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Union Township Cemetery in Milford
Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

HELEN F. SMITH
Helen F. Smith, 82, of Marysville died Monday, March 1, 2004, at The
Gables at Green Pastures with her family by her side following an
extended illness.
A loving mother and devoted wife, she worked for more than 18 years as a
die cast machine operator at Ray Lewis & Son. She also had worked at
Cookie's Restaurant, Butler's and the Elm Dairy. She was a lifetime
member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Trinity Lutheran Women. She,
along with her husband, was an original volunteer for Memorial Hospital
of Union County's Mobile Meals program, amassing more than 6,000
volunteer hours, and she was a proud member of the Blue Star Mothers.
She enjoyed crocheting and working crossword puzzles and especially
enjoyed her family.
She was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Marysville to the late Albert and Lydia
Weaver Poling and was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Judy Smith;
three sisters, Bertha Rausch, Ruth Rausch and Martha Hill; and three
brothers, John, Luther and Willard Poling. She married James R. "Jim"
Smith June 21, 1941, at Trinity Lutheran Church and he died Jan. 13,
1993.
She is survived by a daughter, Ruthann "Cookie" (Merrill) Reed of
Marysville; two sons, Ronald Smith of Columbus and Tim (Anne) Smith of
Lexington Park, Md.; eight grandchildren, Kendra Vanscoy, Kelly Reed,
Marybeth (Stephen) Miller, Amy Lakin, Shelley (Joseph) Mascaro,
Christopher (Amy) Myers, Amy (Jim) Gehrig and Gary (Darla) Smith; 10
great-grandchildren, Jacob Vanscoy, Ti Calkins-Reed, Juels Calkins-Reed,
Devyn Reed, Matthew Ryan White, Kayleigh Miller, Victoria Lakin, Jackson
Gehrig, Megan Smith and Sydney Smith; three sisters-in-law, Helen
Poling, Beulah Poling and Eileen Smith of Marysville; and many nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Jay Decker 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
Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kelly Reed, Gary Smith, Jim Gehrig, Stephen Miller,
John Mill and Jerry Hill.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Mobile
Meals or the Alzheimer's Association in care of the funeral home.

April-June

ELIZABETH ANN "BETSY" KUBA
Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Kuba, 23, of Radnor died unexpectedly Thursday,
April 29, 2004, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
She graduated in 1999 from Buckeye Valley High School and recently
graduated from the Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in
psychology. She was employed at Honda of America in Marysville and had
just started a new job working with mentally handicapped adults. She
also worked as a Longaberger consultant. She enjoyed the outdoors and
loved horses, cats and many other animals.
She was a lifetime member of the Radnor Baptist Church and enjoyed
playing on the church softball team, skiing and swimming, especially
participating in the Swim for Diabetes every year. She also participated
in the 2001 Columbus Marathon. She was an active member of 4-H and FFA
during high school. She recently became engaged and a September 2005
wedding was planned. She was a hard worker and enjoyed helping others.
She donated blood at the Red Cross regularly and was an organ donor.
She was born Nov. 13, 1980, in Delaware to Don and Cindy Baxter Kuba and
was predeceased by her grandmothers, Irma Baxter and Clarabelle Kuba.
She is survived by her parents of Radnor; two sisters, Kelly Kuba (Kurt
Sellers) of Radnor and Holly (Matt) Whitaker of Delaware; a niece, Logan
Kuba; grandparents, Jimmie and Christine Baxter of Radnor and Lewis Kuba
of Richwood; her fiance, Mark Moseley of Ostrander; several aunts,
uncles and cousins; many friends and family members; and her special
cat, Mittens.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Radnor Baptist
Church. The Rev. Tony Klinedinst will officiate and burial will be at
the Radnor Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the
Stofcheck Funeral Home in Richwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church at 4050 Radnor Road,
Radnor OH 43066.

MARVIN MULLIGAN
Marvin Mulligan, 60, of Richwood died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at
Kobacker House after an extended illness.
He was predeceased by his parents and three siblings, Charles, John and
Ruth.
He is survived by two brothers, Donald Mulligan of Richwood and Jerry
(Mary) Mulligan of Kenton; two sisters, Catherine (Joe) Johnson of
Bonita Springs, Fla., and Margaret (Ken) Renshler of Delaware; and a
sister-in-law, Mary Mulligan of West Mansfield.
A memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
The family is being served by Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society/Rodman
Funeral Service

LAWRENCE J. "LARRY" BURKETT
Lawrence J. "Larry" Burkett, 65, of Powell died Wednesday, April. 28,
2004, at Riverside Hospital.
He was an Ohio licensed social worker affiliated with South East Inc.
and was the founder of the former volunteer program at the Carpenter
House. He was a board member of Partners in Active Living and a member
of Ohio Advocates for Mental Health, receiving the Advocacy of the Year
Award in 2000. He graduated from the Ohio Sate University and received a
master's degree in rural sociology from Cornell University.
He was a member of Community Lodge 684 F&AM, Community Chapter 227 RAM,
Valley of Columbus ? 32nd degree Mason, Aladdin Shrine and Ascension
Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Thelma Burkett; a
sister, Charla; and a brother, Allen.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda; stepchildren, David (Margaret)
Rohal, Dennis (Lisa) Rohal, Michaelann (Joseph) Jannsen and Stephanie
Leisten; grandchildren, Christine, Jack, Allison, Jaclyn, Cassandra and
David; and a brother, Gale (Carol) Burkett.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Ascension Lutheran
Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus. The Rev. Ron Huff will officiate and
a reception will follow. Interment and graveside services will be held
at 3 p.m. Monday at New Teegarden Cemetery in Greenville. Friends may
call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Schoedinger Worthington
Chapel, 6699 N. High St., where a Masonic service will be held at 7:30
p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or Ohio Advocates for
Mental Health.
Condolences may be sent to www.schoedinger.com.

PAULINE R.E. ELLINGER
Pauline R.E. Ellinger, 69, of Marysville died Wednesday, April 28, 2004,
at Heartland of Marysville.
A homemaker, she worked as a housekeeper and home sitter for many years.
A close companion of local business owner Miriam Hildreth, she helped at
Hildreth's Jewelry Store and at Hildreth's Granary on Sandusky Road. She
was a lifetime member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church where
she was baptized and confirmed. She attended St. John's school and was a
graduate of Marysville High School. An alumnus of 4-H and a junior
livestock exhibitor, she received top honors with her grand champion
goat. She enjoyed animals, especially cats and dogs, and tended to her
potted flowers, crafts and needlework.
She was born Aug. 23, 1934, at her family home at the edge of Marysville
on Route 38 to the late Edwin Henry and Cornelia Blumenschein Ellinger.
She is survived by her special friend of 18 years, Orville L. Weaver of
Marysville; her brother, Hugo (Susan) Ellinger; a nephew, Scott Ellinger
of Marysville; and many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Thomas S. Hackett will officiate and burial will be at
the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church two hours prior to
the services.
Pallbearers will be George Ellinger, Stephen Racer, Lloyd Nicol, Dale
Scheiderer, Dana Scheiderer and William Tarleton.
The Underwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

LAWRENCE J. "LARRY" BURKETT
Lawrence J. "Larry" Burkett, 65, of Powell died Wednesday, April. 28,
2004, at Riverside Hospital.
He was an Ohio licensed social worker affiliated with South East Inc.
and was the founder of the former volunteer program at the Carpenter
House. He was a board member of Partners in Active Living and a member
of Ohio Advocates for Mental Health, receiving the Advocacy of the Year
Award in 2000. He graduated from the Ohio Sate University and received a
master's degree in rural sociology from Cornell University.
He was a member of Community Lodge 684 F&AM, Community Chapter 227 RAM,
Valley of Columbus ? 32nd degree Mason, Aladdin Shrine and Ascension
Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Thelma Burkett; a
sister, Charla; and a brother, Allen.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda; stepchildren, David (Margaret)
Rohal, Dennis (Lisa) Rohal, Michaelann (Joseph) Jannsen and Stephanie
Leisten; grandchildren, Christine, Jack, Allison, Jaclyn, Cassandra and
David; and a brother, Gale (Carol) Burkett.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Ascension Lutheran
Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus. The Rev. Ron Huff will officiate and
a reception will follow. Interment and graveside services will be held
at 3 p.m. Monday at New Teegarden Cemetery in Greenville. Friends may
call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Schoedinger Worthington
Chapel, 6699 N. High St., where a Masonic service will be held at 7:30
p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or Ohio Advocates for
Mental Health.
Condolences may be sent to www.schoedinger.com.

PAULINE R.E. ELLINGER
Pauline R.E. Ellinger, 69, of Marysville died Wednesday, April 28, 2004,
at Heartland of Marysville.
A homemaker, she worked as a housekeeper and home sitter for many years.
A close companion of local business owner Miriam Hildreth, she helped at
Hildreth's Jewelry Store and at Hildreth's Granary on Sandusky Road. She
was a lifetime member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church where
she was baptized and confirmed. She attended St. John's school and was a
graduate of Marysville High School. An alumnus of 4-H and a junior
livestock exhibitor, she received top honors with her grand champion
goat. She enjoyed animals, especially cats and dogs, and tended to her
potted flowers, crafts and needlework.
She was born Aug. 23, 1934, at her family home at the edge of Marysville
on Route 38 to the late Edwin Henry and Cornelia Blumenschein Ellinger.
She is survived by her special friend of 18 years, Orville L. Weaver of
Marysville; her brother, Hugo (Susan) Ellinger; a nephew, Scott Ellinger
of Marysville; and many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Thomas S. Hackett will officiate and burial will be at
the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church two hours prior to
the services.
Pallbearers will be George Ellinger, Stephen Racer, Lloyd Nicol, Dale
Scheiderer, Dana Scheiderer and William Tarleton.
The Underwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


JUNE OLIVA POLAND
June Oliva Poland, 87, of West Liberty died Wednesday, April 28, 2004,
at The Gables at Green Pastures.
She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a
member of the Zanesfield Community Church and the Senior Citizens and
she enjoyed walking, flowers, cooking and being with her family.
She was born June 1, 1916, in Marion to the late Charles and Leona M.
Barr Stroud and was predeceased by a son, Gary Poland; two brothers; and
two sisters. She married Richard Poland Nov. 17, 1934, in Indiana and he
died in 1981.
She is survived by two daughters, Melanie (Clarence) Rees of Zanesfield,
Kathleen (Charles) Contizano of Marysville and Geraldine Sharp of
Spotsylvania, Va.; seven grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren;
and a brother, Glenn Blinn of Tennessee.
The Rev. A.W. Purdin will officiate at graveside services to be held at
2 p.m. Saturday at the Zanesfield Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Gables at Green Pastures.
The Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine is in charge of
arrangements.

MARY CATHERINE BRUMBAUGH
Mary Catherine Brumbaugh, 84, of Covington, Ohio, died Wednesday, April
28, 2004, at Piqua Manor Nursing Home.
She was a 1937 graduate of the Newton Schools in Pleasant Hill and
retired in 1981 from Hobart Brothers in Troy. She was a member of St.
Johns Lutheran Church and participated in the ladies aid group, helping
and volunteering for the different ministries of the church. After her
retirement, she and her husband enjoyed their woodworking business and
traveled to area festivals to display their crafts. She enjoyed tole
painting and quilting.
She was born Sept. 6, 1919, in Covington to the late Leander Edward and
Mary Wagner Roeth and was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Robert Penny.

She is survived by her husband, Clifford Leroy Brumbaugh whom she
married Aug. 10, 1940, at St. Johns Lutheran Church; a daughter, Judy
Kay (Herbert) Van Tilburg of Sidney; a son, Gene (Brenda) Brumbaugh of
Marysville; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Van Tilburg, James Van Tilburg
and Jeremy Van Tilburg; two step-grandchildren, Timothy Butt and Brad
Butt; three step-great-grandchildren, Joshua Butt, Matthew Butt and
Isabel Butt; a sister, Glenna Penny of Bradford; and a sister-in-law,
Ruth (James) Roeth of Bradford.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Pearson-Jackson
Funeral Home in Covington. The Rev. Stephen Nierman will officiate and
burial will be at Miami Memorial Park in Covington. Friends may call two
hours prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County.
Condolences may be sent to www.jacksonfuneralhomes.com.

BETTY L. STIDAM
Betty L. Stidam, 67, of Delaware, formerly of Marysville, died
Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at Grady Memorial Hospital after a long
battle with cancer.
She retired as a housekeeping supervisor for Ohio Wesleyan University
and was a member of the Redmen Club, FOE Aerie 376, VFW Post 3297 and
Amvets Post 104. As a child, she sang gospel music and later developed a
love for country music. She enjoyed bird watching and collecting owls.
She was born in Cherokee, Ky., Sept. 25, 1936, to the late Herman and
Wilma Wellman Ward and was predeceased by a brother, Paul Ward; and in
1986 by her husband, Richard "Jack" Stidam Jr.
She is survived by two sons, Rick (Cindy) Stidam of Delaware and Tony
(Janice) Stidam of Ostrander; two daughters, Tammy (Tony) McWherter and
Beth Ann Stidam of Delaware; grandsons, Storm, Joshua, Ricky (Angie),
Benjamin, Brody, Tyrease, Richie, William and Joshua; granddaughters,
Ashley, Chantay and Easha; great-granddaughter, Breanna; five brothers,
Jim Ward of Port Clinton, Donald Ward of Texas, Ronald (Debra) Ward of
Delaware, Freddy Ward of Georgia and Jackie Ward of Pennsylvania; five
sisters, Della (Roy) Hedrick of Georgia, Anna (Ross) Whitney of
Marysville, Lily (Dale) Heironimus of Springfield, Linda Ward of
Cincinnati and Velma (Scott) Cyrus of Pickerington.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at the DeVore-Snyder
Funeral Home, 75 W. William St., Delaware and burial will be at Maple
Dell Cemetery near Magnetic Springs. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1105
Mount Vernon Ave., Marion OH 43302.
Condolences may be sent to www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

MARGARET "MAGGIE" MARVIN
Margaret "Maggie" Marvin, 86, of Richwood died Tuesday, April 27, 2004,
at Heartland of Marysville.
She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and the Richwood
Civic Center. She had worked at Ranco in Plain City and Bulldog in
Marysville. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of
her life.
She was born Nov. 14, 1917, in Glouster to the late Ernest and Mary S.
Ranier Sedgwick and was predeceased by a daughter, Patsy Hoffman; a
granddaughter, Marilyn K. Tillman; a great-grandson, Joel Graham; two
brothers, Marvin and Kenny; and two sisters, Louise Sedgwick and Bessie
Marvin; and in 1971 by her husband, Jay Marvin of Urbana.
She is survived by her husband, Virgil; a daughter, Yvonne (Sam) Chapman
of Richwood; a son, Jay (Molly) Marvin of Bucyrus; eight grandchildren,
13 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Arthur Clifford (Mary) Sedgwick.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Central United
Methodist Church. Paul Wood will officiate and private burial of the
cremains will be Monday at the Claibourne Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
The Stofcheck Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ARTHUR W. HARPER
Arthur W. Harper, 79, formerly of the Upper Sandusky-Marseilles area,
died Monday, April 26, 2004, at the home of his niece, Carolyn Dague, in
Marysville.
He worked at the LaRue Tile Company for 11 years and helped others with
their farming. He loved his dogs and animals in general.
He was born June 5, 1924, in Delaware County to the late James A. and
Viola Wygle Harper. He married Nellie Faye Wood May 23, 1946, in
Harpster and she died May 30, 1994.
He is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the York Street
Cemetery in Marseilles Township with the Rev. Louis Shuster officiating.
Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. at the Lucas Funeral Home in Upper
Sandusky.
Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Hospital's Mobile Meals
c/o Lucas Funeral Home, P.O. Box 207, Upper Sandusky OH 43351.


JOHN D. PIERSOL
John D. Piersol, 52, of Columbus, formerly of the Watkins area, died
unexpectedly Friday at his home.
He was an electrician with Midstate Generator in Hilliard.
He was born Dec. 18, 1951, in Columbus to the late Donn E. and Lois Jean
Wolpert Piersol.
He is survived by his children, David Allen Piersol of Marysville, Gery
Kay Piersol and Christopher Glenn (Suzie G.) Piersol of Columbus and
Terri Lynn (Michael) Cline of Richwood; four grandchildren, Cody David
Piersol, Tressie May Hicks, Hailie Lynn Cline, Anthony Rejan Piersol;
his former wife, Cheryl Lynn Clegg Piersol; three sisters, Diana L.
(Dennis G.) Smart and Pamela S. (Timothy) Long of Marysville and Carol
A. (Troy) Johnson of Linton, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Alfred Young will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

JOHN JEREW
John E. Jerew, 80, of Union City, Ohio, formerly of Richwood, died
Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.
He was employed at Sheller Globe ? Hardy Division for 35 years as a
welder. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of
the American Legion in Fairborn, Masonic Blue Lodge and Eastern Star of
Ansonia and Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton.
He was born May 17, 1923, in Albany, N.Y., to the late George and Dana
Marie Strawser Jerew.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Jean Beam Jerew; four
daughters, Janice and Jean Jerew of Marysville, Phyllis (Dan) Mosier of
Columbus and Pam (Kevin) Hampshire of Union City, Ohio; and five
grandchildren.
Burial was at the Union City Cemetery in Union City, Ind.


DOROTHY M. SHIVELY
Dorothy M. "Dottie" Shively, 59, of Milford Center died Sunday, April
25, 2004, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.
She was an employee of Memorial Hospital of Union County and a former
longtime employee of the Fairbanks school district. She enjoyed making
crafts, baking and playing with her grandsons.
She was born March 19, 1945, in Lilly Chapel to the late Harry H.H. and
Frances Casto Hegenderfer and was predeceased by her stepfather, Robert
Duhl.
She is survived by her husband, Elmer L. Shively whom she married June
5, 1964, at St. John's Lutheran Church; a daughter, Tabitha K. (Allen)
Couch of Marysville; two grandsons, Nick and Cody Couch; a sister, Deb
Hegenderfer of Plain City; two brothers, Rick Hegenderfer of Plain City
and Terry (Deb) Hegenderfer of Marysville; many precious nieces and
nephews, including nephews Bob (Jeanie) Shively of Bellefontaine and
Donnie (Kathy) Shively of Buckeye Lake.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Millard Wampler will officiate and burial will be at the
Union Township Cemetery in Milford Center. Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association
in care of the funeral home.

DONALD GENE KINNEAR JR.
Donald Gene Kinnear Jr., 31, of Mount Victory, died Wednesday, April 21,
2004, at his home.
A 1991 graduate of Ridgemont High School, he was an installer for
Quality Mechanical Services of Bellefontaine. He was an avid golfer and
enjoyed the Cleveland Browns and the outdoors. He cared very much for
his family and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He was born Nov. 15, 1972, in Jacksonville, N.C., to Donald G. and
Janice Baum Kinnear Sr. and was predeceased by his grandparents, Mary
and Paul "Brownie" Kinnear and Richard and Jessie Baum.
He is survived by his father of Kenton; his mother of Mount Victory; his
wife, Amy Lee Braskett Kinnear whom he married May 12, 2001, in Mount
Victory; three children, T.J. Braskett, Jamie Braskett and Cody Baker of
Mount Victory; a brother, Kevin Kinnear and a sister, Kelly Kinnear of
Galloway; his mother-in-law, Tina Akers of London; and numbers aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and sisters- and brothers-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Price Funeral
Home in Mount Victory and burial will be at Grove Cemetery in Kenton.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

THOMAS EUGENE "TOM" TROUT
Thomas Eugene "Tom" Trout, 68, of Marysville died unexpectedly Sunday,
April 18, 2004, at his home.
He worked in many capacities during a 45-year career with The Scotts
Company and retired as manager of plant maintenance. He was a member of
Scotts Twenty Year Club and will be remembered as a meticulous and
well-organized man. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and golf and
especially appreciated his time with his family.
He was born Feb. 28, 1936, on the family farm near Marysville to the
late Clarence and Maxine Blue Trout and was predeceased by a sister,
Sally Tarleton.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy (Doug) Barker of Piqua; three
grandchildren, Shannon (Brian) Helman, Abbey Barker and Douglas Barker;
four great-grandchildren, Shelden Barker and Abby, Tori and Hayden
Helman; a sister, Mary (Jerry) Zuspan of Richwood; three brothers, John
(Nancy) Trout of Marysville, Richard Trout of West Jefferson and Jimmy
Trout; many nieces and nephews; a lifelong friend, Noel "Brownie" Brown
of Marysville; and a former wife, Faye Swiger of Piqua.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. The Rev. Glenn Althouse will officiate and burial will be
at Maple Grove Cemetery in North Lewisburg. Friends may call from 5 to 8
p.m. Friday.

ILA GERTRUDE ROBINSON
Ila Gertrude Robinson, 97, of Radnor died unexpectedly Monday, April 19,
2004, at her home.
She worked at Marion Steam Shovel for one and one-half years, Betty Zane
Popcorn Canner for five yeas and Universal Cooler for two and one-half
years. She also did housework and cared for the elderly. She was a
member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall West Congregation in
Delaware.
She was born Jan. 7, 1907, in Union County to the late George and Carrie
Thornburg Dunnan and was predeceased by three brothers; two sisters; her
first husband, Walter Wood; and her second husband, Paul McPeek. She
married Clyde "Robbie" Robinson Nov. 26, 1953, and he died Aug. 29,
1973.
She is survived by a son, George L. (Starling) Wood Sr. of Radnor; six
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and
a sister, Martha Sweeney of Indiana.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ballinger
Funeral Home in Richwood. Brother Brendan Rocks will officiate and
burial will be at the Maskill Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior
to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jehovah's Witnesses in care of the
funeral home.

FREDRICK EUGENE "FRED" BREHM
Fredrick Eugene "Fred" Brehm, 74, of Raymond died unexpectedly Saturday,
April 17, 2004, in the peace and comfort of his own garden.
He retired in 1986 after 21 years with Westinghouse in Bellefontaine and
formerly was employed for 10 years at Nestle's. After retiring, he
worked for Scioto Valley Janitorial Services for three years. He was a
1948 graduate of Northwestern High School in Raymond. He was baptized in
the Church of Christ and had attended Bethel United Methodist Church
near West Mansfield.
He enjoyed fishing and traveling, especially to Nova Scotia, and found
extreme joy in working in his vegetable garden. He especially delighted
in sharing his vegetables with neighbors and taking the vegetables to
the Marysville Farmer's Market where he enjoyed visiting with all the
buyers.
He was born Feb. 16, 1930, on Ash Street in Marysville to the late
Fredrick Ernest and Iona Dale Collinson Brehm.
He is survived by his wife of more than 54 years, Dorothy LeVon Newland
Brehm whom he married Sept. 14, 1949, in Alger; a son, Gerold Brehm of
Hilliard; a daughter, Marsha Kae (Terry) Tucker of Pharisburg; three
grandchildren, Shawn (Velma) Brehm, Richard (Angella) Bywater and
Michele Bywater; a brother, Robert (Lola) Brehm of Raymond; a cousin who
was raised as a brother, Jack (Patty) Dean of Prospect; a sister-in-law,
Karen (Eldon) Staley of Ada; two brothers-in-law, Ora (Phyllis) Newland
of Mount Victory and Leonard (Paula) Newland of Lima; and many nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the
Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home. The Revs. David Clark and John Cramer will
officiate and burial will be at the Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call
from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church in
care of the funeral home.

DAVID A. SPURGEON
David A. Spurgeon, 67, of Dover Township, Marysville, died unexpectedly
Friday, April 16, 2004, in the emergency room at Memorial Hospital of
Union County.
He retired as maintenance supervisor at the Scott Company after 40 years
and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Japan following the
Korean War. An avid golfer, he was a member of Hidden Valley Golf Course
in Delaware. He was devoted to his family and was an enthusiastic,
dedicated grandfather. He enjoyed woodworking and was meticulous in
cabinetry and furniture making.
He was born Aug. 19, 1936, to the late Lawrence E. and Alzina Swearingen
Spurgeon and was predeceased by a brother, James Ivan Lawrence Spurgeon;
two nephews, Kelly and Larry Spurgeon; a sister-in-law, Denise Litt; and
a best friend, Roy Mullins.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Lee Jervis Spurgeon whom
he married June 7, 1957, in Richmond, Ind.; five children, Steven
(Jennifer) Spurgeon, Sheryl (Jody) Davia and Jackie (Alan) Hinderer of
Marysville, Gary (Julie) Spurgeon of West Mansfield and Gregory Spurgeon
of Delaware; 16 grandchildren, Michael, Kimberly and Nena Spurgeon,
Samantha and Jordan Simmons, David (Brandy) Spurgeon, Daniel Spurgeon
and his fiancee, Mindy Bays, Sarah Marie Spurgeon, Nicolas Hoodlet,
Colton Heck, Chad, Garrette and Gage Davia and Brittany, Sutton and
Mackenzie Hinderer; two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Kaylee Spurgeon;
a brother, Jessie Lee Spurgeon of Pasco, Wash.; six sisters-in-law, Iris
Pettit, Sandy (Fran) Andrews, Terry (Paul) Perdue, Rita (Charles) Flory,
Donna (Bill) Shaffer and Debbie Curry; five brothers-in-law, Jerry
Jervis, Jeff (Linda) Jervis, Lee Jervis Jr., Tony Jervis and Randy
(Brenda) Jervis; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and close
friends.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at
the Underwood Funeral Home. Interment services will be held at a later
date.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

ROBERT E. BUMGARNER
Robert E. Bumgarner, 75, of Marysville died Wednesday, April 14, 2004,
at his home with the support of Loving Care Hospice.
He retired in 1981 after 33 years as a purchasing agent with O.M. Scott
and Sons and he was a car salesman and finance/insurance consultant for
Bob Chapman Ford for seven years. He was a valued member of Beth Messiah
Congregation, a community of Jewish and Gentile believers on Hamilton
Road in Gahanna where he served on the prayer team. He was a passionate
supporter of the Crippled Children and Burn hospitals. An avid golfer
and motorcycle enthusiast, he biked extensively throughout the United
States.
A talented musician and singer, he played the keyboard and various reed
and string instruments. He enjoyed hunting and camping and was a very
capable mechanic who enjoyed remodeling projects. He was a member of the
Central Ohio Emmaus Community and was active in his Emmaus share group.
He was a graduate of Watkins High School.
He was born Aug. 28, 1928, in northern Union County to the late Ernest
B. and Delsie Mather Bumgarner and was predeceased by three brothers,
Raymond, Glenn and Fred Bumgarner; two sisters-in-law, Lucille and
Freida Bumgarner; a grandson, Noah Josiah Speicher; and a
daughter-in-law, Linda Bumgarner.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Shirley a Ross Rucker Bumgarner
whom he married March 23, 1968, at Maize Manor United Methodist Church;
his children, Kathy (Paul) Parmenter, James Bumgarner, Mark (Roxanne)
Bumgarner and Tami (David) Speicher of Marysville and Steven Bumgarner
of Delaware; grandchildren, Renee Poling, Tony Bumgarner, Colin
(McKenzie) Bumgarner, Katie Bumgarner, Joel (Kristen) Bumgarner, Megan
(Jeff) Tornburg, Brittany Bumgarner and Caleb and Lydia Speicher;
great-grandchildren, Kyle and Zoe; a brother, Ernest (Rieta) Bumgarner
of Marysville; two sisters-in-law, Louise Bumgarner of Marion and
Barbara (Gary) Bahan of Mount Victory; two brothers-in-law, Terry
(Linda) Jones of North Lewisburg and Rickey (Betty) Jones of Peoria; his
mother-in-law, Carrie Morris of Peoria; and many other relatives and
friends.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Underwood
Funeral Home where services will follow at 7 p.m. Rabbi Howard Silverman
will officiate and graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at
Oakdale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice of Union
County, 113 S. Main St., Marysville, or Beth Messiah Congregation, 5327
N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna OH 43230.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


FLORENCE ELOISE BYERS
Florence Eloise Byers, 78, of Ostrander died Thursday, April 15, 2004,
in Delaware.
An educator most of her life, she taught 26 years in the Buckeye Valley
and Fairbanks school districts. She graduated in 1943 from Radnor High
School and in 1966 graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with honors.
She possessed a lifelong interest in science, recycling and ecology and
served as a Buckey Valley and Fairbanks Middle School science fair judge
for many years. She was a 4-H advisor, Sunday School teacher and
basketball coach at Fairbanks Middle School. She was a board member on
the Council of Older Adults and a member of the Ostrander Senior
Citizens.
She was a devoted member of the Warrensburg United Methodist Church and
a faithful volunteer at the Parker Medical Library at Grady Memorial
Hospital, Global Village and the Delaware County Farm Bureau. She
delivered community meals to shut-ins for several years. Known as the
"Egg Lady," she home delivered farm-raised eggs to Delaware residents
for more than two decades. She was recognized as a Friend of Farm Bureau
and Delaware County Agriculture by the Delaware County Farm Bureau and
was honored along with her family as a Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce
Farm Family of the Year recipient in the 1980s.
A "lefty," she played bare-handed as a pitcher and first baseman in a
church softball league and shucked corn in the Ohio Hand Corn Husking
Contest. She loved Eastern square dancing with Marysville and Delaware
clubs. She was an avid and supportive fan of her grandchildren's sports
activities, including softball, baseball, tennis, soccer and basketball.

She was born Jan. 11, 1926, in Delaware to the late Ethel Georgia Van
Voohris and Russell Henry Bill and was predeceased by two sisters,
Marilyn McCumber and Ora Ellen Coffee Davenport; a brother, Wilbert
Stanley Bill; six brothers-in-law; and three sisters-in-law. She married
Lyle W. Byers May 27, 1944, and he died April 24, 1991.
She is survived by two sons, Lewis W. "Bill" (Karlyn) Byers and Michael
J. (Willie) Byers of Ostrander; a daughter, Marla J. Gordon of
Ostrander; seven grandchildren, Lowell W. "Billy" (Karri K. "Cooky")
Byers of Delaware, Khadine K. Byers of Dublin, Sara White of
Worthington, Mandy Gordon of Clintonville, Michelle Byers of Obetz and
Luke Gordon and Curtis Byers of Ostrander; a great-granddaughter, Konnor
Byers; four sisters-in-law, Arlene Snyder and Helen Dillon of Delaware,
Pauline Byers of Ostrander and Todd Byers of Greenville; 12 first
cousins; and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and
great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Warrensburg
United Methodist Church, Route 257 and Warrensburg Road. The Rev. Wayne
Engle will officiate. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday at the Robinson Funeral Home in Delaware.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation or the
church.

SONDRA LEE ATHERTON CONNOLLY
Sondra Lee Atherton Connolly, 65, of Marysville died Thursday, April 15,
2004, at the Monterey Care Center in Grove City.
She was a homemaker and longtime caregiver. She was an avid singer and
enjoyed traveling and the outdoors.
She was born Feb. 12, 1939, in Marion to the late Delmer P. and Mildred
I. Gettys Benedict and was predeceased by a son, Melvin L. Atherton;
three sisters; and three brothers.
She is survived by two daughters, Melinda (George) Heil of Grove City
and Michelle Palmer of Marysville; five grandchildren, Mark and Daniel
Atherton, Harley and Justus Heil and Derrick (DJ) Palmer, a sister,
Virginia Miller of Wilmington; and three brothers, Donald Benedict of
Kerrville, Texas, Dale Benedict of Marysville and Day Benedict of
Richwood.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Pat Street will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Mount Carmel Hospital
in care of the funeral home.

ANNA ROSE CAULEY
Anna Rose Cauley, 81, of Bucyrus, formerly of Mechanicsburg, died
Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at Bucyrus Community Hospital after an extended
illness.
A 1940 graduate of London High School and Bustan Beauty School in
Columbus, she was a cosmetologist for 10 years. She was a homemaker and
a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Mechanicsburg and the Farm
Bureau.
She was born Nov. 25, 1922, in Madison County to the late Edward and
Anna Rose Sullivan Lanigan and was predeceased by two brothers; John and
Raymond Lanigan; and two granddaughters, Katy and Christina. She married
John J. Cauley June 9, 1948, and he died April 10, 2003.
She is survived by three sons, Edward A. Cauley of Hilliard, John J.
(Hope) Cauley of Kenton and James Michael (Melinda) Cauley of Bucyrus;
two daughters, Rosemary Cauley of Virginia Beach, Va., and Kathleen
(Oliver) Sever of Grove City; five grandsons; a great-granddaughter; two
stepdaughters; a brother, Walter (Mary Ellen) Lanigan of London; a
sister, Mary Catherine (Don) Murphy of Lilly Chapel; and two
sisters-in-law, Marjorie Cauley of Mechanicsburg and Dorothy Lanigan of
London.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
St. Michael Catholic Church. The Rev. Clarence Heis will officiate and
burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in London. Friends may call
from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus and
from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Skillman, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home
in Mechanicsburg where a Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association in care of the
Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home, 215 N. Walnut St., Bucyrus OH 44820.

JONATHAN EDWARD EAST
Jonathan Edward East, 70, of Blacksburg, Va., died Wednesday, April 7,
2004, at the VA Medical Center in Salem, Va.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was the owner of East
Upholstery in Blacksburg and Quality Upholstery in Marysville and had
worked as a contractor for Rakes Upholstery in Christiansburg, Va. He
was a former employee of the Norfolk and Western Railroad and Lawrence
Transfer of Roanoke.
He was born in Montgomery County, Va., and to the late Ellis Marshall
and Nannie Mae Reece East Sr. and grew up in the Ellett community.
He is survived by his wife, Candy Lynne Mills East; two sons, Kenneth
Wayne Mills of Falls Church, Va., and Robert Phillip Patrick Mills of
Blacksburg; two daughters, Melissa Kimberly Jennette (Brian J.) McAuley
of Christiansburg and Della Marie Mills of Radford; grandchildren, Gavin
Taylor McAuley, Dawn Lynne Mills and Skylar A. McAuley; a brother,
Herbert Lee (Irene Cupp) East of Ravenswood, W.Va.; three sisters,
Rebecca (Arvil A.) Adkins of Christiansburg, Helen (Frank) Hemetek of
Ravenswood, W.Va., and Virginia East of Blacksburg; and his father- and
mother-in-law, James and Tina Della Bernard Fitzgerald of Chesapeake,
Va.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel,
1300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg, Va., and burial was at West View
Cemetery in Blacksburg.

CHRISTINE L. SIMMONS
Christine L. Simmons, 88, of Marysville died peacefully Tuesday, April
13, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville after an extended illness.
A sweet and thoughtful woman, she was a longtime faithful member of St.
John's Lutheran Church. She retired in 1985 from Equitable Federal,
formerly Citizens Federal, following 19 1/2 years of service and had
previously worked at Scott's from 1939 to 1948. Upon retirement, she was
a part-time associate for the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home for more than
15 years, serving an invaluable role. She was often found greeting
visitors at the front desk during calling hours or toiling on Saturday
mornings, laminating news articles and photos to send to the public. She
sent greeting cards regularly, enjoyed word jumbles and scramblettes and
dearly loved her family.
She was born Aug. 25, 1915, in Marysville to the late Otto and Emma
Doellinger Bunsold and was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law,
Marie and Erwin Rausch; a niece Sandra Kramer; and a great-niece,
Suzanne Rausch Kidwell.
She is survived by a son, Jerry T. Simmons of Marysville; a niece, June
(Jimmy) Carmean of Milford Center; nephews, Thomas (Jeanine) Rausch,
Roger (Sandy) Rausch and Myron Kramer of Marysville; many great-nieces
and -nephews; close friends, Irene Griffith, her roommate at Heartland,
and Anne Zacharias and Sheila Bullerman of Marysville; her friends at
the Mannasmith Funeral Home; and her church family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Thomas Hackett will officiate and burial will be at the
church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the
Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John's organ or building
fund in care of the funeral home.

FONTABELL EDDY
Fontabell Eddy, 92, of Heartland of Indian Lake died Monday, April 12,
2004, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Pharisburg United Methodist Church.
She was born March 6, 1912, in Union County to the late William and Anna
Moody Shoemaker and was predeceased by 13 brothers and sisters and a
granddaughter. She married Everett R. Eddy Oct. 10, 1930, in Delaware
County and he died in 1972.
She is survived by a daughter, Anna L. Smith of Waynesfield; two
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Ballinger
Funeral Home in Richwood. The Rev. Don Smith of the Waynesfield Baptist
Church will officiate and burial will be at the Hopewell Cemetery near
Magnetic Springs. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice in
care of the funeral home.

FRED H. KREIS
Fred H. Kreis, 81, of Marysville, formerly of Milford Center and
Cardington, died Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004, at his home.
A former president, executive director and chairman of the board for
Farmers and Merchants Bank in Milford Center and Marysville, he retired
in 1982 as senior vice president for Huntington Bank. He also served as
FDIC bank examiner for the state of Ohio. He was a longtime member of
Trinity Lutheran Church and served as church council president. A
talented musician, he played the fiddle, guitar, mandolin and piano and
was a member of the Rudy Weise Combo for many years, playing for round
and square dances. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II
in the 86th and 96th divisions of the Army Infantry. He grew up in
Cardington and graduated in 1940 from Cardington High School.
He was born Oct. 8, 1922, in Morrow County to the late William H. and
Hazel B. Casto Kreis and was predeceased by an infant brother.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Click Kreis whom he married
Nov. 16, 1941, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cardington; three sons,
John (Elizabeth Ann) Kreis of Fairfield Glade, Tenn., Mark (Janet I.)
Kreis of Marysville and Steven (Joy) Kreis of Milford Center; four
grandchildren, Matthew John Kreis of Whitmore Lake, Mich., Susan
Elizabeth Kreis of Upper Arlington, Kimberly (Shannon) Bailey and
William (Jeannie) Kreis of Milford Center; three great-grandchildren,
Nicholas Mullet, Madalyn Bailey and Christopher Bailey; two aunts, Golda
Belt of Galion and Florence Kreis of Mansfield; and many nieces, nephews
and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Ronald Payne will officiate and burial will be at
Glendale Cemetery in Cardington. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the Underwood Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

WILMA W. DANIELS
Wilma W. Daniels, 88, of Claibourne died Monday, April 12, 2004, at The
Gables at Green Pastures.
She worked for the Scotts Company for 28 years, part of that time as
manager of the Scott House. She was a dedicated member of the Claibourne
United Methodist Church and its women's society and the former
Claibourne Grange. Her husband died when she was young and she devoted
her life to her five beloved children.
She was born Sept. 6, 1915, in Meigs County to the late Claude Monroe
and Cora Blanche Grim Schultz and was predeceased by a son, Charles G.
Daniels Jr.; a grandson; and four brothers, Paul, Monroe, Denny and
Grover Schultz. She married Charles Gahale Daniels Jan. 24, 1938, and he
died Nov. 7, 1955.
She is survived by two sons, Keith (Dalene) Daniels of Ashley and John
(Sharon) Daniels of Marysville; two daughters, Britta (Gene) Sellers of
Richwood and Gloria (Pearl) Nicol of East Liberty; 12 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; two brothers, Albert
(Bette) Schultz of Canal Winchester and Claron (Gloria) Schultz of
Sunbury; two sisters, Thelma (Thomas) Taylor of Radnor and Britta Brown
of Miamisburg; a daughter-in-law, Ruby Lane Daniels of Columbus; a
sister-in-law, Marlene Schultz of Sunbury; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Stofcheck
Funeral Home in Richwood. The Rev. Glen Decker will officiate and burial
will be at the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Claibourne United Methodist
Church.

FRED H. KREIS
Fred H. Kreis, 81, of Marysville, formerly of Milford Center and
Cardington, died Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004, at his home.
A former president, executive director and chairman of the board for
Farmers and Merchants Bank in Milford Center and Marysville, he retired
in 1982 as senior vice president for Huntington Bank. He also served as
FDIC bank examiner for the state of Ohio. He was a longtime member of
Trinity Lutheran Church and served as church council president. A
talented musician, he played the fiddle, guitar, mandolin and piano and
was a member of the Rudy Weise Combo for many years, playing for round
and square dances. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II
in the 86th and 96th divisions of the Army Infantry. He grew up in
Cardington and graduated in 1940 from Cardington High School.
He was born Oct. 8, 1922, in Morrow County to the late William H. and
Hazel B. Casto Kreis and was predeceased by an infant brother.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Click Kreis whom he married
Nov. 16, 1941, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cardington; three sons,
John (Elizabeth Ann) Kreis of Fairfield Glade, Tenn., Mark (Janet I.)
Kreis of Marysville and Steven (Joy) Kreis of Milford Center; four
grandchildren, Matthew John Kreis of Whitmore Lake, Mich., Susan
Elizabeth Kreis of Upper Arlington, Kimberly (Shannon) Bailey and
William (Jeannie) Kreis of Milford Center; three great-grandchildren,
Nicholas Mullet, Madalyn Bailey and Christopher Bailey; two aunts, Golda
Belt of Galion and Florence Kreis of Mansfield; and many nieces, nephews
and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Ronald Payne will officiate and burial will be at
Glendale Cemetery in Cardington. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the Underwood Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

DAVID LOUDERMILK JR. AND JENNIFER TERRY
Jennifer Terry and David Loudermilk Jr. of Marysville announce their
engagement and approaching marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown of Marysville and Thomas Terry of Marion. She
is a 2000 graduate of Marysville High School and is employed as an STNA
at Milcrest Nursing Center. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
David Loudermilk Sr. of Byhalia and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Drumm Sr. of
Marysville. He attended North Union High School and is employed with
Shelley Material. The wedding will be held in the early fall.


JOHN E. ADAMS, D.O.
John E. Adams, D.O., 77, of Plain City died Sunday, April 11, 2004, at
Doctors Hospital West.
He was a family physician in Plain City since 1956 and at West Broad
Street since 1975. He had been a staff member at Doctors Hospital since
1955. He was a dedicated team physician for Jonathan Alder High School
from 1971 to 1985.
He was born March 1, 1927, in Bedford and was predeceased by his father,
John C. Adams; his mother, June Mae Borders Adams Perry; his stepfather,
Ivan Perry; a brother, Tommy Adams; and a daughter-in-law, Thresa Adams.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Harbin Adams whom he married June
16, 1954; three sons, John Edward (Paula) Adams II, D.O., Reggie Adams
and Brett Adams of Plain City; a daughter, Tammy (Mike) Stalnaker of
Plain City; grandchildren, Kelly (Jeremy) Yantes, Kyle Adams, Jessica
Adams, Zachary Adams, Jared Adams, Matthew Adams, Adam Stalaker and Luke
Stalnaker; a great-granddaughter, Gracie Yantes; a step-granddaughter,
Britney Wolf and her son, Logan; a stepsister, Thelma Violet; and a
beloved cousin, Mildred Crain.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at United Bethel
Mennonite Church, 11342 Lafayette Plain City Road, Plain City, and
burial will be at 2 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the Ferguson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jonathan
Alder Education Foundation for athletic facilities, 154 N. Chillicothe
St., Plain City, OH 43064.


DELMAS C. "DEL" CLEVENGER
Delmas C. "Del" Clevenger, 92, of Marysville died Friday, April 9, 2004,
at Heartland of Marysville.
He was a farmer in his younger years and always remained a farmer at
heart. He retired in 1974 from the packaging department at The Scotts
Company and served as Union County Dog Warden after his retirement. He
was the original driver for the Union County Mobile Meals Program and
after the program was taken over by the hospital he accumulated 5,655
volunteer hours.
He was a proud veteran of World war II, serving in the 359th
Anti-Aircraft Battalion of the U.S. Army. He was a life member of the
American Legion and VFW, a member of the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary
and a faithful member of the Marysville First United Methodist Church.
He graduated from Pharisburg High School in 1929 and was valedictorian
of his 1930 graduating class at Richwood High school. In his younger
years he enjoyed playing and umpiring softball, pitching horseshoes,
bowling and reading. He possessed a wealth of knowledge in family,
county, state and national history and was a source of pride for his
family.
He was born March 18, 1912, near Pharisburg to the late John and Edna
Gaston Clevenger and was predeceased by four brothers, James, Warren,
Willard and Robert Clevenger; and two sisters, Ruth Norris and Hilah
Ritchie. He married Verna Stierhoff Jan. 19, 1941, and she died June 20,
1996.
He is survived by a daughter, Janice (Mark) Mathys of McCormick, S.C.;
two sons, Robert (Nancy) Clevenger of Marysville and Jack (Ginny)
Clevenger of Fredericksburg Va.; five grandchildren, Scottie (Scott)
Melody, Todd (Clara) Clevenger, Kathy Clevenger, Susan (Mike) Allred and
Dan Clevenger; six great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Kathryn
Clevenger and Gertrude (Alfred) Blumenschein of Marysville; and many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Marysville First
United Methodist Church. The Rev. Richard Teller will officiate and
burial will be at the Hopewell Cemetery with full military honors
provided by the Union County Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the Union County
Veterans Memorial in care of the funeral home.


ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH COMBS
Alexandra Elizabeth Combs, infant daughter of Joe C. and Marina A.
Iakovleva Combs II, died Saturday, April 10, 2004, at Mary Rutan
Hospital in Bellefontaine a short time after her birth.
She is survived by her parents of Bellefontaine and maternal and
paternal grandparents.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Union
Township Cemetery in Milford Center with the Rev. Ronald Payne
officiating.
The Ingram Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

FRED H. KREIS
Fred H. Kreis, 81, of Marysville, formerly of Milford Center and
Cardington, died Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran
Church and burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in Cardington. Friends
may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Underwood Funeral Home.
A full obituary will appear in Tuesday's newspaper.

DONALD LEWIS JAMES
Donald Lewis James, 81, of Prospect died Saturday, April 10, 2004, at
Community Healthcare Center.
He graduated from New Bloomington High School in 1941, was a farmer and
served on the New Bloomington Village Council and Volunteer Fire
Department. He drove a school bus for the New Bloomington schools and a
petroleum truck for Landmark. He moved to Prospect in 1969 and worked in
maintenance at Marion General Hospital, retiring on disability in 1980.
He served on the Prospect Village Council and was a member of the School
Employees Retirement Organization, AARP, Prospect Senior Citizens and
the Prospect United Methodist Church.
He was born Feb. 1, 1923, in Marion County to the late Gerald and Ester
Schlecht James and was predeceased by a daughter and two step-grandsons.
He is survived by his wife, Velma Ward James; a twin sister, Donna
(James) Denman of Marysville; a son, Robert (Eva) James of New
Bloomington; granddaughters, Kimberly and Misty and Robyn (Steve) Herr
of Marion; a great-grandson, Logan Herr; a stepdaughter, Joan (George)
Norris of Prospect; a step-grandson, Nathan McGinniss of New
Bloomington; step-granddaughters, Kellie (Larry) Price of LaRue and
Sally (Dan) Gorby of Texas; step-great-grandchildren, Robert, Danielle
and Maggie and Anna McKinniss of LaRue; a
step-great-great-granddaughter; and a niece and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Prospect United
Methodist Church. The Rev. David L. Hoffman will officiate and burial
will be at the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
today at the Gehm-Ballinger Funeral Home in Prospect.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Project Faith fund at the
church, the Central Ohio Diabetes Association or the Arthritis
Foundation in care of the funeral home.

SARAH A. "TAMI" JOHNSON
Sarah A. "Tami" Johnson, age 45, of Prospect died Tuesday, April 6,
2004, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware as the result of a
motorcycle accident.
She was employed at the U.S. Postal Service Westerville office and was a
member of Sunbury Eagles Lodge 3614, Worthington Moose Lodge and the
Postal Worker's Union.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul E. Miller.
She is survived by her husband, Richard; a daughter, Sally Dye of
Columbus; a son, Paul Zachary Trout of Columbus; stepchildren, Amanda,
Branda, Chipper and Kandra of Prospect; grandchildren, Logan Dye, Emma
Ryleigh Medrano and Bryanna Elizabeth Trout; her mother, Mary C. Miller
of Westerville; sisters, Vickie (John) Stupp of Bellefontaine, Mary F.
O'Connors of Galloway and Heather (Mark) Moyer of Raymond; a brother,
Paul E. Miller Jr. of Columbus; and numerous nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Moreland
Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville. Pastor Joe Lahrmer will
officiate and burial will be at the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

NEOMA BELLE HINES
Neoma Belle Hines, 53, of West Mansfield died Monday, April 5, 2004, at
her son's home in Marysville following a nearly two-year battle with
cancer.
She was a chef for AVI for seven years and also worked in the same
capacity for 17 1/2 years at Milcrest Nursing Center and for nine years
at Doctors Hospital. She was a 1969 graduate of Jonathan Alder High
school and attended the West Mansfield Friends Church. She has lived
with and been the primary caregiver for her aunt for the past few years.
She enjoyed crocheting and country music and found great joy in spending
time with her family.
She was born July 15, 1950, in Kenton, the seventh of 11 children of the
late Lloyd H. and Mary Alice Hines and was predeceased by a sister,
Nancy Sherman; a nephew, Andrew Gillen; and several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her twin sons, Eric Hines of Marion and Aaron (Pam)
Hines of Marysville; four grandchildren, Eric Hines Jr., Chester Hines,
Emily Hines and Talor Hines; three step-grandchildren, Holly, Hillary
and Devin Kasper; four sisters, Carolyn Sue (Gary) Gillen of Mount Home,
Idaho, Sarah Stewart and Rosalie (William) Miller of Columbus and Esther
(Gary) Douglas of York Center; five brothers, Charles (Marianna) Hines
of Marysville, Lowell (Carol) Hines of Quincy, Paul (Lois) Hines of
Marion, Jeff (Connie) Hines of Bowling Green and Victor (Melody) Hines
of York Center; an aunt, Ethel Eastman of West Mansfield; two uncles,
Ben (Marian) Eastman and David Eastman of West Mansfield; and numerous
nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Shiloh Chapel
Evangelical Friends Church, 16435 Square Drive. (Please not change of
service location.) The Rev. Ed Vinson will officiate and burial will be
at the Byhalia Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons or Loving Care Hospice
in care of the funeral home.


GARY LEE SNOUFFER
Garey Lee Snouffer, 52, of Richwood, formerly of Texas, died Tuesday,
April 6, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served on the USS Columbus during the
Vietnam era. He enjoyed playing classical piano.
He was born Feb. 14, 1952, to the late Charles and Esther Rutledge
Snouffer and was predeceased by a stepbrother, Ronnie.
He is survived by a son, Jason Paul (Christina) Snouffer of Marysville;
stepchildren, Dawn, Jeremy (Stephanie) and Rhiannon Allee; five
grandchildren, KaSara, Christian, Jacob, Madlyne and Lilian; two
brothers, Charles (Gail) Snouffer of Columbus and Chuck Snouffer of
Boerne, Texas; three sisters, Sharon (Asa) Kinnaman of Rolla, Mo., Carol
Ann (Rod) Smith of Columbus and Laurie (Kerry) Inskeep of Mountain Home,
Ark.; and numerous niece and nephews.
To celebrate his life, the family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m.
Friday at Richwood VFW Post 870 on West Blagrove Street in Richwood.
Following cremation, burial will take place at the Dayton National
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 870 or a charity of the
donor's choice.
The Underwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

LARRY A. POLAND
Larry A. Poland, 54, of Milford Center died unexpectedly Tuesday, April
6, 2004, at Grant Medical Center.
He was retired as a maintenance employee from the State Department of
Corrections and was the former owner of Ted's Tire Service and Larry's
Video. He was formerly employed at Denison-Abex and Dublin Mill Works.
He was a former member of the Milford Center Lions Club, was an avid
NASCAR fan and enjoyed woodworking.
He was born April 15, 1949, in Milford Center to the late Ted and Evelyn
Frey Poland.
He is survived by his wife, Martha L. "Marty" Brown Poland whom he
married Jan. 22, 2004, in North Carolina; and two children, Lori A.
Poland of Dublin and Marc A. Poland of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Ronald Payne will officiate and burial will be at the
Union Township Cemetery in Milford Center. Friends may call from 4 to 8
p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the 37th Division Historical
Society in care of the funeral home.

LELAND CARROLL JAMES
Leland Carroll James, also known as "Jiggs" and "Shorty," 78, of
Marysville died Monday, April 5, 2004, at his home with his family by
his side.
A longtime grain and hog farmer, he worked at Whirlpool and Tecumseh
Products in Marion and for the past several years worked as a security
guard with Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Memorial Hospital of Union County and
Denison Hydraulics. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and
served aboard a communication ship in the 7th Fleet. He was a lifetime
member of Marysville VFW Post 3320. He enjoyed being outdoors, mowing
the lawn, splitting wood and working in his workshop and especially
enjoyed caring for the family's Dalmatians over the years.
He was born July 23, 1925, in East Liberty to the late Roy and Mabel
Austin James and was predeceased by three brothers, Gerald, Fay and
Donald James; a sister, Mildred Ervin; a halfsister, Lenore Bice; a
daughter-in-law, Debbie James; and his best friend, Walter "Jr."
Sanderson. He married Mildred Mae Keller Oct. 19, 1946, and she died
Sept. 27, 1998.
He is survived by a son, Leland Eugene "Gene" James of Broadway; a
daughter, Kathy Lynn James of Marysville; a grandson, Adam James and his
friend, Erin Benton, of Marysville; a granddaughter, Emily James of
Broadway; a great-granddaughter, Lillian Carol James of Marysville; a
brother, Bernard James of West Mansfield; three sisters, Florence Savage
and Glada (Dale) Stuckert of Bucyrus and Pauline Davidson of Crestline;
a sister-in-law, Anna Elizabeth Snyder of Marysville; many nieces and
nephews; and several loving friends and neighbors who truly knew what
they meant to him.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral home. The Rev. Mo Dunn will officiate and burial will be at the
Claibourne Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Union
County Veterans Association. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Friday.
Pallbearers will be Adam James, Bryon Bay, Jim Carsey, Marion Ward, Bob
Ervin, Tom Custer and Steve Custer.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice or the
Pharisburg United Methodist Women in care of the funeral home.

CHARLES FREDRIC KERNS
Charles Fredric Kerns, D.V.M., 83, fondly known as "Fred" and "Doc" and
a lifetime resident of West Mansfield, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at
Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton after a long and courageous battle
with cancer.
He was a well-known and respected large animal veterinarian in the area
and served the community for 35 years from 1950 to 1985. He graduated
from West Mansfield High School in 1938 and received his bachelor of
agriculture degree in 1946 and his doctorate in veterinary medicine in
1950 from the Ohio State University. He was a veteran of World War II,
serving in the U.S. Army's 548th Night Fighter Squadron. He received two
Bronze Stars and was a proud and active member of West Mansfield
American Legion Post 603.
He was a longtime supporter of 4-H and many 4-H members in the
community. He was a lifetime member of the Ohio Sheep Association and
was always willing to mentor aspiring veterinarians. He was a founding
member of the West Mansfield Conservation Club and will be remembered as
an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing and was always a loyal
supporter of local sports teams. He was a regular for coffee at Main
Street in West Mansfield where he enjoyed the camaraderie of local
friends. He possessed a wonderful smile and was a generous and honest
man who loved to interact with children.
He was born Aug. 14, 1920, in West Mansfield to the late Charles and
Elsie Brelsford Kerns.
He is survived by his wife of more than 58 years, Ellen Denzer Kerns
whom he married March 17, 1946; two daughters, Pat (Dave) Johnson of
Reynoldsburg and Jane Kerns of Honolulu, Hawaii; a son, Michael
(Melanie) Kerns, D.V.M., of Findlay; three grandchildren, Tom Johnson
and Eric and Rachel Kerns; a sister, Gladys Kerns, a resident at
Heartland of Bellefontaine; many nieces and nephews; and countless
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the
Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home in West Mansfield. The Rev.
Michael Messick will officiate and burial will be at the Rushsylvania
Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Logan County
Veterans Association. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan County Cancer Society in
care of the funeral home.

RUDOLF "RUDY" EPPICH
Rudolf "Rudy" Eppich, 68, of Marysville died Monday, April 5, 2004, at
his home.
He was retired after 32 1/2 years of service with General Motors of
Columbus. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of
VFW Post 3320. He was a member of Moose Lodge 1651, BPOE 1130, Hiram
Lodge 18 F&AM, Aladdin Shrine Temple, the Weekend Warriors Motorcycle
Club and a member, past president and secretary for 29 years of FOE
Lodge 3506.
He was born April 6, 1935, in Hamburg, Germany, to the late Albert and
Anna Eppich.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon F. Myers Eppich whom he married Dec.
13, 1974; four sons, Lee (Liz) Eppich of Sparta, Johnny (Kim) Eppich of
Marengo and Bill (Lora) Eppich and Ricky (Janie) Eppich of Columbus; 10
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two nephews; two nieces; three
great-nephews; and a great-grandniece.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Ingram Funeral
home. The Rev. Dan Steep will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery with the Union County Honor Guard providing full military
honors. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home where FOE Lodge 3506 will hold memorial services at 8 p.m.,
followed by a Moose Lodge 1651 memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be made to FOE Lodge 3506 for the Camp for
Kids program in care of the funeral home or lodge.

NEOMA BELLE HINES
Neoma Belle Hines, 53, of West Mansfield died Monday, April 5, 2004, at
her son's home in Marysville following a nearly two-year battle with
cancer.
She was a chef for AVI for seven years and also worked in the same
capacity for 17 1/2 years at Milcrest Nursing Center and for nine years
at Doctors Hospital. She was a 1969 graduate of Jonathan Alder High
school and attended the West Mansfield Friends Church. She has lived
with and been the primary caregiver for her aunt for the past few years.
She enjoyed crocheting and country music and found great joy in spending
time with her family.
She was born July 15, 1950, in Kenton, the seventh of 11 children of the
late Lloyd H. and Mary Alice Hines and was predeceased by a sister,
Nancy Sherman; a nephew, Andrew Gillen; and several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her twin sons, Eric Hines of Marion and Aaron (Pam)
Hines of Marysville; four grandchildren, Eric Hines Jr., Chester Hines,
Emily Hines and Talor Hines; three step-grandchildren, Holly, Hillary
and Devin Kasper; four sisters, Carolyn Sue (Gary) Gillen of Mount Home,
Idaho, Sarah Stewart and Rosalie (William) Miller of Columbus and Esther
(Gary) Douglas of York Center; five brothers, Charles (Marianna) Hines
of Marysville, Lowell (Carol) Hines of Quincy, Paul (Lois) Hines of
Marion, Jeff (Connie) Hines of Bowling Green and Victor (Melody) Hines
of York Center; an aunt, Ethel Eastman of West Mansfield; two uncles,
Ben (Marian) Eastman and David Eastman of West Mansfield; and numerous
nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Vinson will officiate and burial will be at
the Byhalia Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons or Loving Care Hospice
in care of the funeral home.



SANDRA JEAN JACKSON
Sandra Jean Jackson, 65, of Raymond died suddenly Monday, April 5, 2004,
at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
She was a farm wife who had a great love for life. She enjoyed laughing,
singing and caring for her children and grandchildren and was fondly
referred to as "MawMaw" by every child that she touched. She knew every
nursery rhyme that was ever written and a tune to go along with each
one. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was a
longtime volunteer for the board of elections. She especially enjoyed
the fellowship of her co-volunteers at the Liberty North precinct on
election days.
She was born June 25, 1938, in Bellefontaine to the late William E. and
Margaret G. Bradley Johnson and was predeceased by a brother, William
Johnson; a son-in-law, Charles L. Canode; and a brother-in-law, Phillip
Jackson.
Survivors include her husband of more than 45 years, Harlan Jackson whom
she married Nov. 28, 1958; four daughters, Patricia Gaddis and Margaret
(Bob) Beightler of Broadway, Victoria Canode of Marysville and Barbara
(Sam) Heaston of Springfield; a son, Harley Jackson of Raymond;
grandchildren, Phillip (Rachael) Sanders, Jarren Sanders, Rob Beightler,
Tracy Beightler, Ricky Cotton, Alex Cotton, Sammy Heaston, Cassandra
Jackson, Hal Jackson, Hannah Jackson, Holden Jackson and Wayne Gaddis; a
brother, Richard (Shirley) Johnson of Sidney; two sisters-in-law, Pat
Johnson of Braddick, Pa., and Deane Jackson of Green Camp; three
brothers-in-law, Jim (Donna) Jackson of Zanesfield, Bob Jackson of
Marion and Jack (Cindy) Jackson of West Liberty; and several nieces and
nephews.
A Christian Burial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home. The Rev. J. Barry Bentz will officiate and
burial will be at the Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where a Rosary Service will be held
at 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Phillip Sanders, Jarren Sanders, Rob Beightler,
Ricky Cotton, Alex Cotton, Sammy Heaston, Hal Jackson, Richard Cotton
and Eddie Lucas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Diabetes
Association in care of the funeral home.

FRANK A. DAVIS
Frank A. Davis, 78, of Richwood died Saturday, April 3, 2004, at his
home.
He was retired from the Eaton Corporation in Marion and was a U.S. Army
veteran of World War II, serving in the Philippines. He was a member of
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in LaRue.
He was born Sept. 20, 1925, one of 18 children of the late James and
Desi (Kramer) Davis and was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Harold,
Foster, Richard, Lavern, Herb, Alberta, Josephine, Bob, Lloyd and Floyd;
brothers-in-law, Albert Amato and Carmel (Marialyce) Amato; and a
grandson, Michael.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Amato Davis whom he married March
8, 1947; children, Randall (Diana) Davis, Steve (Brenda) Davis, Angela
(Paul) Phipps, Bruce (Marsha) Davis and Keith (Linda) Davis of the
Richwood area; grandchildren, Miki (Brian) Palmer and Tami (Brodie)
Rochenbaugh of Marysville, Stephanie (Jeremy Massie) Phipps, Franny
(Breht Fillinger) Davis and Brandon, Brock, Alison, Emily and Timothy
Davis of the Richwood area; a step-grandchild, Lisa (John) McGuire of
Plain City; great-grandchildren, Joey Palmer and Eli Rockenbaugh of
Marysville and Raven Wendling Phipps of Richwood; a
step-great-grandchild, Robbie Barclay; brothers and sisters, Carroll
(Jean) Davis of Gahanna, Kramer (Mabel) Davis of London, Betty Wycoff of
Marysville, Peggy (Vernon) Wood of Milford Center, Cecilia Pack of
Urbana, Mary Gebhart of Arizona and Flora (John) Demattio of Novelty;
brothers-in-law, Larry (Ruth) Amato and Frank (Dottie) Amato of
Delaware; and more than 200 surviving nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church in LaRue. The Rev. Joseph Losh will officiate
and burial will be at the Claibourne Cemetery where veterans graveside
services will be conducted by Richwood VFW Post 870 and American Legion
Baccarat Post 40. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the
Stofcheck Funeral Home where a Rosary service will be held at 7:45 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Union County Fire and
EMS Association, 602 N. Franklin St., Richwood, OH 43344.

ELSIE M. "MAGGIE" PINSON
Elsie M. "Maggie" Pinson, 66, of Marysville died Friday, April 2, 2004,
at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville.
She was a homemaker, a devoted wife, dedicated mother and loving
grandmother. She was a 1956 graduate of Columbus East High School and
was a member of Mary Chapter 9 Order of the Easter Star, Mount Olive
Chapter 3 Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem, Columbus Court Chapter 58
Order of the Amaranth and Damona Temple 45 of Pythian Sisters.
She was born Nov. 25, 1937, in Wheeling, W.Va., and was predeceased by
her father, John D. Bogard and two brothers, Robert and Thomas Bogard.
She is survived by her mother, Alice M. Tidrick of Columbus; her husband
of 47 years, Earnest "Red" Pinson Jr. whom she married Feb. 23, 1957;
children, Karen (Bob) Paver and Judy (Darrell) Strauch of Marysville,
Patricia Hoosier of Columbus, Cindy (Jay) Payne of San Diego and Scott
(Karen) Pinson of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren, Danielle (Tim) Hakola,
Eddie Paver, Kristina Paver, Kristin (Jim) Damske, Jessica (Jeff) Adams,
Thomas Payne, Ryan Payne, Toni Strauch, David Strauch, Cassandra
Strauch, Jacob Pinson and Megan Pinson; two great-grandchildren, Briana
and Jordan; two brothers, Clarence "Sherman" (Debbie) Wright of Columbus
and Jack (Shirley) Bogard of Pennsylvania; and many other relatives,
nieces, nephews and close friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Pharisburg
United Methodist Church. The Rev. Maurice Dunn will officiate and burial
will be at the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Underwood Funeral Home where Eastern Star and
Amaranth services will be held following calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Parkinson's
Society for Diffused Lewy Body Disease Research.
Condolences may be made to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

SHEILA ANN DAVIS
Sheila Ann Davis, 70, of Columbus died Saturday, April 3, 2004, in the
comfort of her home with her family at her side from complications with
a 57-year battle with diabetes.
A devoted homemaker, she was the much-beloved and adored matriarch of
her family. She was strong willed and fun loving and always available to
offer advice and words of encouragement to her family. She loved playing
cards and gambling and especially enjoyed traveling to many of the local
casinos. She will be remembered as the life of the party and the best
wife, mother and grandmother.
She was born April 23, 1933, in Columbus to the late Lee and Cecil Drumm
Cloyd and was predeceased by her beloved baby brother, Ronnie Cloyd.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Noah E. Davis Jr. to whom
she was married March 7, 1951, at the Marysville Congregational Church
by the Rev. Snyder; three children, Douglas Lee (Judy) Davis and Glenn
E. Davis of Columbus and Cynthia R. (Robert) Cobb of Sunbury; eight
grandchildren, Jason (Linda) Davis, Kelly Davis, Christy Cobb, Luke
Cobb, Glenn Davis Jr., Anita Davis, Angle Davis and Ronnie Davis; six
great-grandchildren; a brother, Glenn (Thelma) Ullom of Columbus; a
sister-in-law, Shirley Cloyd of Bellefontaine; three brothers-in-law,
Fred Davis, Elwood Davis and Parks (Sandy) Davis of Columbus; and three
special nieces, Patti Eckhart of Thornville, Jackie Scott of Columbus
and Ronna Adams of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. The Rev. John Hays will officiate and burial will be at
Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central
Ohio Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home.

SUSAN HASSEL SNYDER
Susan Hassel Snyder, 46, of Plain City died suddenly Sunday, April 4,
2004, at her home.
She was an operations manager for PSI Inc. in Marysville. She attended
the Plain City United Methodist Church and Crusade Bible Church in Plain
City. She was a member of the Plain City VFW Darby Post 3268 Auxiliary,
was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed shopping for her granddaughters.
She was born May 22, 1957, in Bellefontaine and is survived by her
husband, Eric Todd Snyder whom she married July 1, 1989, at the Plain
City United Methodist Church; her parents, Karl and Carolyn Garrett
Hassel; two children, Danielle (Shawn) Bray and Joey Snyder of Plain
City; granddaughters, Tristyn and Trisha; brothers, Karl (Denise) Hassel
Jr. of Reynoldsburg and Chris (Angie) Hassel of Hilliard; a sister,
Linda (Mike) Hodge of Plain City; nieces, Trinity, Taylor, Kylee,
Chanda, Lori, Christina, Katie, Stephanie and Samantha; nephews, Trevor,
Cameron, Kendrick, Jason, Big Joe and Matthew; her mother- and
father-in-law, Charlotte and Don Snyder; brothers-in-law, Jim (Sherry)
Snyder, Aaron (Shelly) Snyder and Scott (Laura) Snyder; a sister-in-law,
Denise (Steve) English; and her faithful companion, Chief.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Ferguson
Funeral Home in Plain City. The Rev. Dr. Stephen Price will officiate
and burial will be at Forest Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Plain City
United Methodist Church at 202 N. Chillicothe St., Plain City, OH 43064,
or Crusade Bible Church, 145 W. First Ave., Plain City.

ELEANOR AMBROS MARSH
Eleanor Ambrose Marsh, 66, of Marysville, formerly of Portsmouth, died
Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Union County after an
illness of two years.
She was a longtime professor at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth.
She held a master of science degree in sociology and anthropology from
Washington State University and received an MBA from Ohio University.
She started her teaching career at the Ohio University branch in
Portsmouth which later became Shawnee State University. She attended the
Evangelical United Church of Christ and Christ's Community Church in
Portsmouth and was very active civically throughout her years in
Portsmouth.
She was born April 28, 1937, in Colville, Wash., to the late Allie and
Myrle McManimie Ambrose and was predeceased by her husband, James K.
Marsh in 1995.
She is survived by her children, J.I. (Joyce) Marsh of Marysville,
Thomas A. (Diana) Marsh of Portsmouth and Jennifer E. Marsh of
Wilmington, N.C.; five grandchildren, Heather Hoffman, Alexandria Ruby,
Megan Marsh, Katherine Marsh and James Marsh; and a brother, Willard
Ambrose of Phoenix, Ariz.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Christ's
Community Church in Portsmouth. The Rev. Ralph Clay will officiate and
burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenlawn Cemetery in Portsmouth.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Parkinson's
Society, 1380 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215, or in care of the Ingram
Funeral Home which is handling arrangements.

CLEO JANETTE LAYNE
Cleo Janette Layne, 83, of Mount Gilead, formerly of Essex, died
unexpectedly Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at her home with her husband at
her bedside.
She was a homemaker.
She was born July 22, 1920, in Martel to the late Weldon and Janette
Massey Lama and was predeceased by two sisters, a brother and her first
husband, Lynn Seaman in 1973.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Austin Layne whom she married
Dec. 13, 1981; a son, Charles Lester Douglas of LaRue; two daughters,
Eloise Poland of Mount Gilead and Sharon Douglas; grandchildren, Brice
Blanton, Shannon Plott, Nicole Tennar, Richard and Amy Moss and Jeffrey
Moss and Brian Moss; and great-grandchildren, Sidney, Sutton, Isabelle,
Brianna, Joey, Keegen, Garret and Kelsi.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ballinger
Funeral Home. Pastors Robert L. Matney and J.R. Smith will officiate and
burial will be at the Price Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m.
today.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Tabor Freewill Baptist
Church or True Bible Church in care of the funeral home.

MARY E. ALTMAN SESLAR
Mary E. Altman Seslar, 83, of Marysville died Thursday, April 1, 2004,
at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
She was retired after 28 years in teaching. Her teaching career began in
a one-room school on North Bass Island in Lake Erie in 1942 after she
attended Bowling Green State University. She taught in Vanlue from 1965
to 1968, in Bellefontaine for one year and finished her career in
Unionville Center from 1969 to 1980. She was an aircraft pilot, a
veteran of World War II and a 1952 graduate of Kent State University.
She was an avid genealogist, a member of Hannah Emerson Dustin Chapter
DAR, an active member of women's groups of the First Presbyterian Church
for more than 40 years and an active member of the Union County Retired
Teachers Association.
She was born March 19, 1921, in Bryan to the late Phillip and Ruth
Altman.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Seslar whom she married Sept.
20, 1953; a son, David (Sharon) Seslar of Hilliard; a daughter, Barbara
(Mark) Oty of London, Ohio; two grandsons, brothers John Altman of
Edgerton and Arthur Altman of South Charleston, W.Va.; and three
sisters, Doris Kovac of Surfside Beach, S.C., Helen Horner of Oroville,
Calif., and Phyllis Leeking of Calabasas, Calif.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. Dr. Thomas J. Mori and the Rev. John Groat will officiate and
burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Brown Cemetery in Bryan.
Friends will call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in
care of the funeral home.

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GERALD HARLEY HUFFMAN
Gerald Harley Huffman, 91, of Maitland, Fla., formerly of Milford
Center, died Sunday, June 27, 2004, at his home.
He retired as a consultant in the mid-1970s and had been employed for
more than 30 years in government service. In 1962 he was appointed by
President Kennedy to serve as the U.S. commissioner on the Sino-American
Joint Commission on Rural Reconstruction in Taipei, Taiwan. He
concurrently served as the Agency for International Development
representative for the China mission in Taipei from 1965 to 1968. He was
the Associate Director for Domestic Production for the Agency for
International Development Mission to Vietnam in 1968 and 1969.
His career began as a vocational agriculture teacher in 1937 and from
1938 to 1947 he was a county agent for the Agricultural Extension
Service. He served as an Ag Extension Service Specialist on a U.S. aid
mission to Italy from 1949 to 1952 and to France in 1952 and 1953. He
was affiliated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1954 to
1962.
He was an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 and served aboard
the USSPC #1174 in the Mediterranean Theater. He was a graduate of
Milford Center High School and received a bachelor of science in
agriculture from the Ohio State University in 1936 and a master's degree
in public administration from Harvard University in 1948. He formerly
attended the Milford Center United Methodist Church.
He was born April 3, 1913, in Milford Center to the late Harley and
Margery Fry Huffman. He married Iris Craig Sept. 3, 1941, and she died
Aug. 26, 1973. He married his second wife, Helen Strong, Nov. 14, 1975,
and she died June 17, 2004.
He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Myers of Fairfax, Va.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mannasmith
Funeral Home. The Rev. William Stear will officiate and burial will be
at the Union Township Cemetery in Milford Center. Friends may call from
9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Center United
Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.

ELIZABETH MORRISON CONRAD
Elizabeth Morrison Conrad of Peachtree City, Ga., died Saturday, June
26, 2004.
She is survived by a son, Thomas (Eileen) Conrad of Peachtree City; two
grandsons, Alan Conrad and Phillip Conrad of Peachtree City; two
sisters, Peg Macherey of Nashville, Tenn., and Mary Nordberg of Acton,
Mass; and nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marysville
at a later date.
Metro Crematory in Peachtree City is in charge of arrangements.


JUANITA L. HYSELL
Juanita L. Hysell, 62, of West Mansfield, formerly of Columbus, died
Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Mary Rutan Hospital following an extended
illness.
A loving homemaker, she formerly attended the Groveport Baptist Church.
She was a devoted fan of Elvis Presley.
She was born Feb. 23, 1942, in Columbus to the late Norman and Margaret
Kinney Holiday and was predeceased by a son, Charles Hysell and a
brother, Ron Holiday.
She is survived by a son, Robert "Bobby" Hysell Jr. of West Mansfield;
two daughters, Brenda Hysell of West Mansfield and Debbie (Jim) Wetzel
of Mount Sterling; two grandsons, Christopher Hysell and William Wetzel;
two brothers, Charles Holiday of Columbus and Paul Thomas of Manning,
S.C.; a sister-in-law, Shirley Holiday of Columbus; two aunts, Frances
Kinney of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Katie Budd of Largo, Fla.; her
husband, Robert Hysell of Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The Mannasmith Funeral Home in Marysville assisted the family locally.


JOSEPH W. "JOE" MCLAUGHLIN
Joseph W. "Joe" McLaughlin, 50, of Marysville died unexpectedly Friday,
June 25, 2004, at his home.
He was a faithful member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and
regularly served as an usher for the Saturday evening Mass and
volunteered for the funeral dinner committee. He was an invaluable,
well-liked and highly active member of Knights of Columbus Council 5534
and enjoyed playing darts, working fish fries and spaghetti dinners and
sharing in the camaraderie with his fellow Knights. He was proud to live
on his own and took pride in keeping up the appearance of his home. He
enjoyed golfing and riding his bicycle and especially held tremendous
love and esteem for his mother. A truly hard-working man, he was always
available to lend a hand and he will be remembered for his gentle spirit
and his wonderful sense of humor.
He was born Jan. 29, 1954, in Marion to the Edmond W. and Norma Spoltman
McLaughlin and was predeceased by his father.
He is survived by his mother of Marysville; a brother, Patrick
McLaughlin of Columbus; two sisters, Peggy (Donald) Spangler of Dublin
and Carol McLaughlin of Heath; three uncles, Wayne (Marcia) Spoltman of
Sidney, William (Eleanor) McLaughlin of Urbana and Robert McLaughlin of
Lexington, Ky.; five aunts, Leona (Paul) Smith of California, Marcella
Mott and Mary Ann Wallace of Urbana, Patty Spoltman of Olympia, Wash.,
and Ann Spoltman of Sidney; many cousins; and his church family.
A memorial Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church. The Rev. J. Barry Bentz will officiate and burial will
be at Oak Dale Cemetery in Urbana at a later date. Friends may call at
the church from 6:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Refreshments
and fellowship will follow the Mass in Falvey Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus Council 5534
in care of the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home which is in charge of
arrangements.

LADONNA A. MINSHALL
Ladonna A. Minshall, 71, of Marysville, formerly of Columbus, died
Monday, June 28, 204, at Milcrest Nursing Home after an extended
illness.
She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus.
She was born Dec. 30, 1932, in Franklin County to the late Harry and
Emily Lustnauer Distelhorst and was predeceased by two brothers, Elwood
Distelhorst and Carroll Distelhorst; and a sister, Alverta Rause.
She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Minshall whom she married
April 1, 1955; two sons, Gregg (Kate) Minshall of Las Vegas, Nev., and
Brad Minshall of Columbus; two grandchildren, Kimberly Minshall and
Christopher Minshall; and a brother, Orville (Margene) Distelhorst of
Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ferguson Funeral
Home in Plain City. The Rev Paul Heine will officiate and burial will be
a Forest Grove Cemetery in Plain City. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity
Lutheran Church, 404 S. Third St., Columbus, OH 43215

NORMA I. HULLINGER
Norma I. Hullinger, 95, of Cincinnati, formerly of Marysville and Terre
Haute, Ohio, died Saturday, June 26, 2004.
She was born May 28, 1909, on a farm in Terre Haute where she was
raised, moved to Osborn in 1936 and to Lebanon in 1938 and lived in
Marysville from 1950 to 1997. She moved to Cincinnati in 1997.
She was the beloved wife of Orville Hullinger who was the owner of
Marysville Lumber Co.; devoted mother of Carolyn (Walt) Wyatt of
Cincinnati and Leona (John) Schaefer of Kansas City, Mo.; loving
grandmother of Ann (John) Furnier of Midland, Mich., and Jeff (Sheila)
Wyatt of Cincinnati; great-grandmother of Sarah, Matthew and Hannah
Furnier and Nicholas Wyatt; and dear sister of Ruth Goddard of Terre
Haute and the late Ivan Goddard.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Terre Haute
United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of
the service. Burial will be at the Terre Haute Cemetery in Champaign
County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marysville United Methodist
Church or Terre Haute United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are being handled by the John Hodapp Sons Inc. Funeral
Directors in Cincinnati.


JOHN ANDREW HUTCHINS SR.
John Andrew Hutchins Sr., 67, of Marysville, formerly of Dayton, died
Friday, June 25, 2004, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was a driver for the Hutchins Oil Company, a beer delivery driver for
Hudepohl and Black Label, a Complete Auto Transit driver and a driver
for U.S. Truck for 16 years. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served
during the Korean War and was a member of American Legion Union Post 79
and VFW Post 3320 and a life member of AmVets. He was an avid Chicago
Bears and Cincinnati Reds fan.
He was born Jan. 27, 1937, in Dayton to the late Forrest Wayne and
Stella Mae Carper Hutchins Sr. and was predeceased by two brothers,
Forrest Hutchins Jr. and Bob Hutchins.
He is survived by his wife, Belinda Kay Wagner Hutchins whom he married
May 12, 1990, in Huber Heights; children, Doug (Julie) Hutchins of
Marysville, John (Joyce) Hutchins Jr. of North Dakota, Deb Hutchins of
California, Donna Ball of Dayton, John K. Snodgrass of Kettering, Todd
Douglas Snodgrass of Miamisburg, Matthew Curtis Snodgrass of Georgia,
Nicole Christian Snodgrass of Indiana, Joshua Andrew Snodgrass of
Kettering, Andrew Jason Snodgrass of Kettering and Kimberly Christine
Beck of Georgia; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three
brothers, Russ, Daniel and Ernie Hutchins of Dayton.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Dayton Memorial Park,
8135 N. Dixie Drive and burial with military honors will follow. Friends
may call one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union County Loving Care Hospice,
113 S. Main St., Marysville.
The Underwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


ELDA M. HAINES MCCARRON
Elda M. Haines McCarron, 94, of Marysville, formerly of Akron, died
Friday, June 25, 2004, at The Gables at Green Pastures.
She was a former beautician and an associate of Ferriot Plastics Company
in Akron. She enjoyed sewing, reading and, especially, her
grandchildren.
She was born July 13, 1909, in Pickford, Mich., to the late Elmer and
Eva Sanderson Haines and was predeceased by her husband, John T.
McCarron; a son, Don McCarron; a brother, Melvin Haines; and a sister,
Mary Jane Hossack.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Donna (Tom) Hershberger of
Marysville, Linda Smith and Kim Smith of Akron and Chris (Rachelle)
Smith of Ravenna; great-grandchildren, Jon (Julie) Hershberger of
Northfield Center Township, Dawn (Jim) Thompson of Marysville, Mike
(Arwen) Smith and Steve Smith of Akron and Ashton Smith of Ravenna; two
great-great-granddaughters, Emma Grace Hershberger and Elianna Smith;
other relatives including Charles "Bill" Smith of Mogadore; a special
friend, Norma Hershberger of Akron; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Underwood Funeral
Home where the family will receive friends two hour prior to the
service. The Rev. Scot Ocke will officiate and burial will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday at the Cottle Cemetery in Pickford, Mich.
Contributions may be made to Union County Loving Care Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


THOMAS LEUELLEN TAYLOR
Thomas Leuellen Taylor, 92, of Radnor, died Saturday, June 26, 2004.
He was retired from farming and sheep shearing. He was a state sheep
shearing champion and one spring sheared 4,000 sheep. He was a charter
member of the Fulton Creek Friends Church and was a loving husband,
father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.
He was born April 20, 1912, in Marion County, the eldest son of the late
Arthur and Bertha Parish Taylor and was predeceased by eight brothers
and sisters and a great-grandson, Jack Calvin.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 71 years, Thelma Mae Schultz
Taylor; a son, Lowell (Aldena) Taylor of Radnor; three daughters, Pat
(Charlie) Snare of Marion, Sherry (Bill) Shelton of Keller, Texas, and
Linda (Phil) Seiter of Blanchard, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth (Gene) Clady of Richwood.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
Fulton Creek Friends Church, 10950 Fulton Creek Road, Richwood. The
Revs. Wayne Evans and Paul Williams will officiate and burial will be at
the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the
church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Quality of Life Hospice, 278 Barks
Road West, Marion OH 43302, or Fulton Creek Church Building Fund in care
of the church.
The Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood is handling arrangements.

KYLE R. THOMPSON
Kyle R. Thompson, 21, of Broadway died Saturday, June 26, 2004, in
Champaign County.
He was a carpenter and an employee of LawnScapes Lawncare and
Landscaping in Marysville. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing,
big trucks, pretty girls and remodeling his house. He was a graduate of
Marysville High School and was a former volunteer with the Liberty
Township Fire Department.
He was born Feb. 15, 1983, in Marysville to William M. "Butch" and Tracy
Braithwaite Thompson III and was predeceased by his paternal
grandfather, William M. Thompson Jr.
He is survived by his parents of Broadway; a sister, Megan (Judd) Coffey
of Cable; two nephews, Dexter and Johnathan Coffey; maternal
grandparents, Jack and Naomi Braithwaite of Richwood; paternal
grandmother and step-grandfather, Catherine and John Cugeber of
Marysville; special friend, Lindsay Marshall of Marysville; and numerous
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
Broadway Cemetery and a gathering of family and friends will follow at
the home of his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Township Fire
Department in care of the Ingram Funeral Home which is completing
arrangements.

RUTH I. EVANS
Ruth I. Evans, 83, of Mechanicsburg died Friday, June 25, 2004, at her
home surrounded by her family.
She will be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished
being around her family as well as her love for flowers and working in
her garden. She graduated from Mechanicsburg High School and the Dayton
Art Institute. She was a member of the Mechanicsburg United Methodist
Church, the United Methodist Women, Goshen Garden Club and Women's
Tourist Club. She was the First Lady of the Ohio State Fair while her
husband served as general manager. During her youth, she and her family
lived throughout the United States and Nova Scotia.
She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Sylvia Wilt Rasmussen; a
brother, Luther Rasmussen; a sister Elsie Ireland; and her husband, John
F. Evans.
She is survived by her children, Jane (Ed) Byrne of Terre Haute, Ohio,
Maggie Wolf of St. Germain, Wis., and John (Linda) Evans of Galena;
eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-grandchidlren;
five step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Hilda Lord of Urbana; and
caregivers, Sharon, Loretta and Christina and Mercy Hospice, especially
Candy.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Mechanicsburg
United Methodist Church. The Revs. Larry Poling and William Turner will
officiate. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the
church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of
Champaign County, P.O. Box 38125, Urbana OH 43078, or the church.
The Skillman, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg is in
charge of arrangements.

CYNTHIA J. HALE KRAJCIK
Cynthia J. Hale Krajcik, 43, of Okeechobee, Fla., formerly of
Marysville, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at the home of her sister
following a brief battle with cancer.
She was a 1979 graduate of Port Clinton High School and was employed as
a legal secretary and office manager for the law firm of Cannizarro,
Fraser, Bridges and Jillisky in Marysville. She was a member of the
Marysville Moose Lodge and was an officer for the Women of the Moose.
She was born May 21, 1961, in Sandusky and is survived by her son,
Stephen C. Krajcik of Marysville; her parents, Clifford R. and Leta
Couch Hale of Okeechobee, Fla.; and a sister, Peggy (Don) Day of
Sandusky.
There will be no visitation. Private family services will be conducted
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Okeechobee. The Groff Funeral Home,
1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky is in charge of local arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice Services Inc., 1200
Sycamore Line, Sandusky OH 44870.


ELDA M. HAINES MCCARRON
Elda M. Haines McCarron, 94, of Marysville, formerly of Akron, died
Friday, June 25, 2004, at The Gables at Green Pastures.
She was a former beautician and an associate of Ferriot Plastics Company
in Akron. She enjoyed sewing, reading and, especially, her
grandchildren.
She was born July 13, 1909, in Pickford, Mich., to the late Elmer and
Eva Sanderson Haines and was predeceased by her husband, John T.
McCarron; a son, Don McCarron; a brother, Melvin Haines; and a sister,
Mary Jane Hossack.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Donna (Tom) Hershberger of
Marysville, Linda Smith and Kim Smith of Akron and Chris (Rachelle)
Smith of Ravenna; great-grandchildren, Jon (Julie) Hershberger of
Northfield Center Township, Dawn (Jim) Thompson of Marysville, Mike
(Arwen) Smith and Steve Smith of Akron and Ashton Smith of Ravenna; two
great-great-granddaughters, Emma Grace Hershberger and Elianna Smith;
other relatives including Charles "Bill" Smith of Mogadore; a special
friend, Norma Hershberger of Akron; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Underwood Funeral
Home where the family will receive friends two hour prior to the
service. The Rev. Scot Ocke will officiate and burial will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday at the Cottle Cemetery in Pickford, Mich.
Contributions may be made to Union County Loving Care Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

JOSEPH W. "JOE" MCLAUGHLIN
Joseph W. "Joe" McLaughlin, 50, of Marysville died unexpectedly Friday,
June 25, 2004, at his home.
He was a faithful member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and
regularly served as an usher for the Saturday evening Mass and
volunteered for the funeral dinner committee. He was an invaluable,
well-liked and highly active member of Knights of Columbus Council 5534
and enjoyed playing darts, working fish fries and spaghetti dinners and
sharing in the camaraderie with his fellow Knights. He was proud to live
on his own and took pride in keeping up the appearance of his home. He
enjoyed golfing and riding his bicycle and especially held tremendous
love and esteem for his mother. A truly hard-working man, he was always
available to lend a hand and he will be remembered for his gentle spirit
and his wonderful sense of humor.
He was born Jan. 29, 1954, in Marion to the Edmond W. and Norma Spoltman
McLaughlin and was predeceased by his father.
He is survived by his mother of Marysville; a brother, Patrick
McLaughlin of Columbus; two sisters, Peggy (Donald) Spangler of Dublin
and Carol McLaughlin of Heath; three uncles, Wayne (Marcia) Spoltman of
Sidney, William (Eleanor) McLaughlin of Urbana and Robert McLaughlin of
Lexington, Ky.; five aunts, Leona (Paul) Smith of California, Marcella
Mott and Mary Ann Wallace of Urbana, Patty Spoltman of Olympia, Wash.,
and Ann Spoltman of Sidney; many cousins; and his church family.
A memorial Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church. The Rev. J. Barry Bentz will officiate and burial will
be at Oak Dale Cemetery in Urbana at a later date. Friends may call at
the church from 6:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Refreshments
and fellowship will follow the Mass in Falvey Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus Council 5534
in care of the Mannasmith Funeral Home which is in charge of
arrangements.

FRANK E. THOMPSON
Frank E. Thompson, 67, of the Raymond/West Mansfield area died Thursday,
June 24, 2004, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after an
extended illness.
He and his brother were lifelong Jersey dairy farmers and he worked in
the paint department at McAuliffe's Ace Hardware store during his
retirement. He was a faithful member of the Old Union Church of Christ
and a past member of the Liberty Feeders 4-H Club. He graduated from
Raymond High School in 1954 and served in the National Guard. He
especially enjoyed collecting model trains. He lived his entire life on
the family farm.
He was born Nov. 11, 1936, on the family home place to the late Marion
James and Edna Leota Davis Thompson and was predeceased by a brother,
Mervin J. Thompson.
He is survived by a brother, Francis E. (Dorothy) Thompson of West
Mansfield; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Thompson of Mount Vernon; nieces
and nephews, Curt (Karen) Thompson of Mount Vernon, Doug (Ana) Thompson
of Oklahoma City, Okla., John Thompson of Sunbury, Laurie (Jerry) Tucker
of Brentwood, Tenn., Brian (Cathy) Thompson of West Mansfield, Barry
(Becky) Thompson of Nashville, Tenn., and Lynda Thompson of Estes Park,
Colo.; great-nieces and -nephews, Gracie Tucker, Brandon, Bethany and
Phillip Thompson and Greg and Donna Thompson; and a special friend,
Sharon Price of Marysville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Old Union Church
of Christ, 19980 Raymond Road, Marysville. Dennis Faulkner will
officiate and burial will be at Millcreek Cemetery in Raymond. Friends
may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Mannasmith Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the India Fund or Potter's
Orphanage in care of the church.

RAYDA A. BAILEY
Rayda A. Bailey, 97, of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Union County, died
Friday, June 18, 2004, under hospice care at her home.
She was a retired school teacher and homemaker and moved to Florida in
1992.
She was born May 17, 1907, in Marion County to the late Earnest and
Rebecca Converse and was predeceased in 1988 by her husband of 52 years,
Thomas C. Bailey.
She is survived by three children, Thomas of Houston, Texas, Gary of
Melbourne and Joyce Ryerson of Hanover, N.H.; and a brother, LaMoyne
Converse of Richwood.
Memorial services were held today at the Beach Funeral Home, 1689 S.
Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.

MARY L. DIPIETRO LEAVER
Mary L. DiPietro Leaver, 75, of Marysville, formerly of Westford, Mass.,
died Sunday, June 20, 2004, at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in
Columbus.
She was a 1947 graduate of Malden High School, a United States Army
Women's Army Corps veteran and was retired from the United States
federal government.
She was born June 4, 1929, in Stoneham, Mass., to the late Frank and
Edna DiPietro and was predeceased by a brother, Frank DiPietro.
She is survived by her children, Maureen (Steve) Leaver Goodwin of
Westford, Susan Leaver Kestella of Marysville, Rick (Judith) Leaver of
Pickerington and Scott (Kate) Leaver of Dublin; grandchildren, Rachel
and Clark Goodwin, Lou and Brett Kestella and Marshall Leaver; and
brothers, Joseph (Delores) DiPietro of Malden, Mass., and Robert (Alice)
DiPietro of Holiday, Fla.
Funeral services will be held in Massachusetts at the convenience of the
family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Violet Township Fire
Department, 8700 Refugee Road, Pickerington OH 43147.
The Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home & Crematory in Pickerington is in
charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.spencefuneralhome.com.

LYNN ELWOOD "COONDOG" KING
Lynn Elwood "Coondog" King, 59, of Marysville died Saturday, June 19,
2004, at Heartland of Marysville following an extended illness.
He retired in 1994 after 30 years with Rockwell International as a
repairman, servicing Army trucks, tractor trailers and buses. He was a
charter member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1651 in Marysville. An
avid hunter, he enjoyed fishing and was a gun enthusiast.
He was born March 12, 1945, in Columbus and was predeceased by his
father, Gail R. King.
He is survived by his mother, Mary McIntosh King of Pataskala, now
living in Marysville; his wife of 35 years, Charlotte K. Bradford King
whom he married Feb. 8, 1969, in Marysville; a daughter, Clara (Todd)
Clevenger of Marysville; a son, Gail R. King of Pataskala; a grandson,
Nathan Clevenger of Marysville; two brothers-in-law, Clayton (Nancy)
Bradford of Marysville and Calvin (Patricia) Bradford of Hilliard; an
uncle, Emerson McIntosh of Pataskala; an aunt, Florence Bevelhymer of
New Albany; and many other relatives and good friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Underwood
Funeral Home with Paul Reynolds officiating. Friends may call from 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Diabetes
Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

MARY LOU HITCHINSON DOWLING
Mary Lou Hutchinson Dowling, 97, a Richwood resident since 1973 and
former resident of Chesapeake and Columbus, died Saturday, June 19,
2004, at The Gables at Green Pastures in Marysville.
She was retired as the owner of the former Dowling's Grocery, Corner
Market in Chesapeake and was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed
gardening, crossword puzzles and doting on her grandsons.
She was born Jan. 17, 1907, in Dennis, Ky., to the late Roland and
Maggie Ramey Hutchinson and was predeceased by a brother, Paul
Hutchinson; and six sisters, Emma Cooksey, Bertha Allen, Virginia Van
Horn, Opal Kitchen, May Stuart and Laura Rice. She married Emory A.
Dowling in September 1929 and he died in October of 1942.
She is survived by a son, E.A. (Sandra) Dowling of Proctorville; a
daughter, Phyllis Rees of Richwood; four grandsons, Michael Rees of
Delaware, Eric (Penny) Rees of Richwood, Jeffrey Rees of Detroit and Tom
Rees Jr. of Circleville; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Essie
Brainard of Dayton and Ruth Prince of Dennis, Ky.
Funeral services were held today at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in
Richwood and burial was at the Claibourne Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church,
18 S. Fulton St., Richwood OH 43344.

MARILYN "JEAN" HAWKINS
Marilyn "Jean" Hawkins, 71, formerly of Delaware, died Sunday, June 20,
2004, at the residence of her son in Richwood.
She was a bookkeeper for the American Cancer Society and a member of
Cornerstone Church of Christ in Christian Union in Plain City.
She was born April 5, 1933, in Delaware County to the late Fred and
Gladys Heath Wolfe and was predeceased by two sisters, Wiletta Mae Wolfe
and Freda Anderson and by her husband, Lloyd, in 1995.
She is survived by a daughter, Victoria (Ken) Kelley of Flushing; a son,
David (Jennifer) Hawkins of Richwood; two grandchildren, Dawson and
Abagail Hawkins; a brother, Fred Wolfe of Riley, Kan.; and a sister,
Ruth Wade of Delaware.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rodman Bennett
Brown Funeral Home in Delaware. The Rev. Phil Conrad will officiate and
burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Real Life United Methodist Church
in Flushing or Loving Care Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to www.bennettbrownrodman.com.

JAMES LEROY NOTTINGHAM JR.
James Leroy Nottingham Jr., 70, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at
University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., after a seven-month illness.

He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after high school graduation and
saw active and reservist duty as an aerial photographer. He served in
Korea and earned the rank of sergeant. Upon his discharge, he attended
Ohio University and received a bachelor of science degree in
architectural engineering. After being certified as a P.E.., he worked
at the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Environmental Protection
Agency. He and his wife moved to Marysville in 1973 and he continued in
the Columbus office of the Ohio EPA for 20 years and later worked for
the engineering firm of Bischoff and Associates.
Upon retirement, he moved to Green Valley where he was active in working
with the homeowners association. He enjoyed many hobbies, including
beekeeping, gardening, woodworking and photography. He enjoyed working
as a jack of all trades, building additions to his house and serving as
a handyman for his church for many years.
He was born April 7, 1934, in Buffalo, N.Y., the second child of James
and Wilma Nottingham Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Schumaker Nottingham whom he married
Feb. 12, 1972; a daughter, Lori (Charles) Fraleigh; a son, Bill (Sharon)
Nottingham; a granddaughter, Lindsay Nottingham; two sisters, Jane
(Charles) Haefner and Sue (Ray) Hagedorn; two brothers, Bob (Diane)
Nottingham and Bill Nottingham; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass was held Friday at Our Lady of the Valley Church in
Green Valley and burial was at Green Valley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arizona
Cancer Center, Rescue a Golden of Arizona or Our Lady of the Valley
Church.

CHARLES R. "CHARLIE" SARVER
Charles R. "Charlie" Sarver, 80, of Delaware died at his home Saturday,
June 19, 2004, surrounded by his family.
He worked as a supervisor for the Eljer Plumbing Company in Marysville
for 21 years and for Delo Screw in Delaware for 21 years. A 1942
graduate of Raymond High School, he served his country in the U.S. Army
in the European Theater in World War II. He was a member of Reed Miller
VFW Post 3297 and was an active member of the Delaware Bible Church. His
faith was very important to him and he loved the Lord. He enjoyed Bible
study, flower gardening, bird watching, woodworking and making things
for his grandchildren. He was very proud of his family.
He was born Nov. 25, 1923, in Peoria in Union County to the late Jacob
H. and Mary Opphile Sarver and was predeceased by a grandson, Zachary
Reichelderfer in 1997; three brothers, Jacob II, Frank and John; and
seven sisters, Mildred Wood, Helen Clark, Elizabeth Sarver, Alice
Mitchell, Mary Lockwood, Martha Donaugh and Florence Appleman.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Edith Feasel
Sarver whom he married Sept. 9, 1944; five daughters, Lois (Don)
Armstrong of Encampment, Wyo., Carolyn (Bob) Corbin of Marysville,
Beverly (Chuck) Johnson of Delaware, Sally (John) Reichelderfer of
Mansfield and Valeta (Dean) Goon of Marion; 12 grandchildren, Kim
Lehnert, Tracey Stevenson, Michelle Suiter, Kevin Corbin, Kathy Burson,
Charlene Johnson, Stephen Johnson, Lyndsey, Katlyn and Olivia
Reichelderfer and Hunter and Juliette Goon; seven great-grandchildren; a
great-great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Winifred Sarver of
Marysville and Leona Stanford of Toledo.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Delaware
Bible Church, 45 Belle Ave., Delaware. The Rev. Richard Van Gorden will
officiate and burial will be at Fairview Memorial Park where military
honors will be conducted by the Delaware County Veterans Association.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. at the DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, 75
W. William St., Delaware.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Condolences may be sent to www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

IVAN D. BECKEL
Ivan D. Beckel, 83, of Marysville, formerly of Marion, died Thursday,
June 17, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville.
He was retired after 25 years as a cabinet maker with Beckel's Cabinet
Shop. He was a member of Peace Community UCC Church in Waldo where he
had served as treasurer, deacon, elder, Sunday School teacher and as a
member of the church board. He enjoyed woodworking and photography and
did art glass work, such as stained glass windows. He had a keen sense
of humor.
He was born Sept. 17, 1920, in Marion to the late Jacob and Laura
McClenathan Beckel and was predeceased by two brothers, Marlo and Cletus
Beckel and a nephew, Larry Beckel.
He is survived by his wife, Anita E. Rausch Beckel to whom he was
married Dec. 26, 1968, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Marysville by
the Rev. Oscar C. Decker; two nephews, Rex Beckel of Cardington and Mike
Beckel of California; a brother-in-law, Eugene Wilkins of Columbus; two
sisters-in-law, Joy Beckel of Cardington and Caroline Rausch of
Ostrander; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Peace Community
Church in Waldo. The Rev. John Bradley will officiate and burial will be
at the Marion Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the
Boyd Funeral Home, 122 W. Columbia St., Marion.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or a charity of the
donor's choice.

MARY ANN GRUENBAUM
Mary Ann Gruenbaum, 80, of Plain City died Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at
Heartland of Marysville after a six-month illness.
She graduated from Plain City High School in 1941 and attended office
training school in Columbus. She was employed by the Girl Scouts of
America and later by the state of Ohio during the 1940s. She worked at
the Fairbanks Local Schools from 1968 to 1980 and was clerk treasurer of
the school board upon her retirement. She was raised in the Methodist
church and upon her marriage, was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran
Church in Marysville and was a member there until her death.
She was born Aug. 29, 1923, in Plain City to the late Tod and Nellie
Hilbert Douglas. She married Carl M. "Woody" Gruenbaum of Fladt Road,
Marysville, on April 12, 1947, and he died March 12, 2004.
She is survived by her children, William T. (Sue Boettger) Gruenbaum of
Rochester, N.Y., John T. (Carolyn) Gruenbaum of Westerville, Sue A.
(Gene) Dougherty of Plain City and James M. (Cindy) Gruenbaum of San
Diego, Calif.; grandchildren, Lee Ann Fraley, Beth (Jason) Deere, Carla
(Bart) Wilson, Jonathan Dougherty, Scott Gruenbaum, Jayna Gruenbaum,
Melanie Gruenbaum and Henry Gruenbaum; great-grandchildren, Tyler
Fraley, Aaron Fraley, Kaitlyn Deere and Lauren Deere; sisters, Virginia
(William) Wall of Charlottesville, Va., and Dorothy (Charles) Conklin of
Scotia, N.Y.; a brother, Richard (June) Douglas of Hartselle, Ala.; and
numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ferguson
Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Hackett will officiate and inurnment of
the deceased and her husband will be at St. John's Cemetery. Friends may
call from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice, 113 S. Main
St., Marysville.

SHEILA ANN HESSON
Sheila Ann Hesson, 44, of Thurston, formerly of Marysville, died
unexpectedly Friday, June 11, 2004, at her home.
An associate of Fairfield Industries in Lancaster, she worked at Martins
Partitions as an assembler. She attended New Horizons Youth Center and
Our Place activities club in Lancaster. She was a 1979 graduate of
Marysville High School and attended Ohio Hi-Point Career Center in the
food management program. She was a member of Stony Creek Church of the
Brethren in Bellefontaine. While growing up in Marysville, she was a
member of 4-H and participated in Junior Fair activities. She enjoyed
singing, theatrics, traveling, camping and reading and especially
enjoyed her dog, Taff.
She was born Dec. 16, 1959, at Memorial Hospital of Union County and is
survived by her parents, Robert and Gladys Hesson of Marysville; a
brother, Rodney Hesson of Marysville; two uncles, Larry E. Hesson of
Marietta and Harold (SueAnn) Early of Bellefontaine; four aunts, Martha
(Phil) Myers of Holland, Ohio, RoseMarie (Bill) Slemmons of Wyoming,
Ohio, Frances Core of Cridersville and Ruth Ann Early of Upper Sandusky;
a great-uncle, Neil Deisher of Bellefontaine; special friends, Tammy,
Colt and Chase Huffer and Buck Clark of Thurston; and many other
relatives and good friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Underwood
Funeral Home. Pastor Wayne Downing will officiate and burial will be at
Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fairfield Industries, 219 N.
Columbus St., Lancaster OH 43130.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

LELAND EUGENE "GENE" JAMES
Leland Eugene "Gene" James, 56, of Broadway died Saturday, June 12,
2004, at Milcrest Nursing Center following a brave 10-month battle with
cancer.
A six-year associate with Midwest Express, he formerly was employed for
more than 20 years with Ranco and had worked at Scotts. He was a 1965
graduate of Richwood High School and was a member of Marysville Moose
Lodge 1651 and Marysville Eagles Lodge 3506. He enjoyed attending flea
markets and was a very proud father and grandfather.
He was born Nov. 26. 1947, in Columbus and was predeceased by his
father, Leland Carroll James on April 5, 2004, and his mother, Mildred
Mae Keller James on Sept. 27, 1998. He married Debbie McKenzie Sept. 7,
1968 and she died Feb. 17, 1994.
He is survived by a son, Adam James and his close friend, Erin Benton of
Marysville; a daughter, Emily James, 17, of Marysville; a granddaughter,
Lillian Carol James; a sister, Kathy James of Marysville; an uncle,
Bernard James of West Mansfield; four aunts, Florence Savage and Glada
(Dale) Stuckert of Bucyrus, Pauline Davidson of Crestline and Anna
Elizabeth Snyder of Marysville; several cousins; and many friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home. The Rev. William Crawford will officiate
and burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call
from 5 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Emily James College Fund in
care of the funeral home.

DR. JOHN M. WILKINS
Dr. John Monroe Wilkins, 87, of Athens, Ga., died Wednesday, June 9,
2004.
A native of Marysville, he was a 1934 graduate of Marysville High School
and also graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and the Ohio State
Medical School. After his internship at Maumee Valley Hospital in
Toledo, he served in the medical department of the U.S. Army Air Corps.
After World War II, he practiced in Covington, Ohio, for several years.
After receiving his anesthesiology degree from the Medical College of
Georgia, he was an anesthesiologist with St. Mary's Hospital in Athens,
Ga., for 30 years before his retirement. He was a member and former
officer of Central Presbyterian Church of Athens.
He was the son of the late Lee and Mary Van Brunt Wilkins of Marysville
and is survived by his wife, Ruth Kendell Wilkins; a son, John Lee
Wilkins of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three daughters, Mary Ruth Negro of
Wellesley, Mass., Sarah Goodrich of Schoharie, N.Y., and Martha Stansel
of Southbury, Conn.; three sons-in-law; eight grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Central Presbyterian
Church, 390 Alps Road, Athens, GA 30606. The family will receive friends
in the fellowship hall after the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church or
the American Heart Association, 1353 Jennings Mill Road, Suite A,
Bogart, GA 30622.
The Bernstein Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.

WILBUR G. "RUSTY" MILLER
Wilbur G. "Rusty" Miller, 83, of Indian Meadows in Huntsville, died
Friday, June 11, 2004, at his home.
He was a retired manufacturing manager and a member of the Huntsville
Presbyterian Church in Huntsville, Joseph Robbins Lodge 930 F&AM in
Peoria, Ill., Bellefontaine Lions Club, Indian Lake Moose Lodge, William
H. Nauss Post 143 American Legion in New Cumberland, Pa., and the
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors in Columbia, Pa. He
was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean War and was
a past Governor of Lions District 12L in Tennessee.
He was born Jan. 23, 1921, in Peoria, Ill., to the late Maon and Jessie
Burk Miller and was predeceased by a daughter; a son; and a
great-grandson. He married Opal Faye Kraft Jan. 23, 1942, and she died
March 18, 1997.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Hurley Miller whom he married in
Nov. 1999; two sons, Glen (Patty) Miller of Destin, Fla., and Ralph
(Karen) Miller of Marysville; four grandchildren, Tracy Miller, Ty
Miller, Lorie Schuler and Shawn Schuler; four great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Robert (Bob) Miller of Peoria, Ill.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Springdale
Cemetery in Peoria, Ill. The minister from the Dayton Avenue Baptist
Church in Peoria will officiate. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday at the Van Horn Funeral Home in Lakeview.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pilot Dog Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to www.vanhornfuneralhome.com.

AMIL EUGENE COLLINS
Amil Eugene Collins, 84, of Richwood died Friday, June 11, 2004, at
Community Nursing Center in Marion.
His family moved to Richwood when he was 2 years old and settled on a
farm. In 1938, he was in the last class to graduate from 11th grade at
the Essex school and he then graduated from the 12th grade in Richwood
in 1939. He farmed until he entered the Marine Corps in Quantico, Va.,
from March 1945 to the end of 1946.
He served on the early Richwood Volunteer Fire Department and was a
deputy sheriff for former sheriff Ed Amrine. He had a small plane in the
1950s and did farm ditching and was always a farmer at heart. He drove a
Peterbilt truck for the Dallas-Mavis Forwarding Company. He was a member
of the Richwood First United Methodist Church, Teamsters Local 40 in
Mansfield, American Legion Baccarat Post 40 in Richwood and the Richwood
Civic Center and was a 50-year member of the former Richwood Lions Club.

He and his wife Mary enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie, time spent at Ted and
Fern Monson's resort on Lake Kabetogama, Minn., and their 13 seasons in
Bonita Springs, Fla., near Mary's sister. In spite of being diagnosed
with dementia in January 1999, he never lost his sweet disposition.
He was born May 25, 1920, in Portsmouth to the late Henry Harrison and
Viola Dickison Collins and was predeceased by a brother, Denvil.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret Price Collins whom he married
Feb. 14, 1943; a brother, Paul (Betty) Collins of Ogden, Utah; two
sisters, Madlyn Sawyer of Marion and Ruth Chipman of Manhattan, N.Y.;
and many loving and caring nieces and nephews, including Gary Collins
and his wife Nancy who have been there helping them in every way the
past four years.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Stofcheck Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. Joseph Rhea 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 First United Methodist Church,
18 S. Fulton St., Richwood OH 43344.


DANIEL CARL DILLARD
Daniel Carl Dillard, 65, of Mechanicsburg died Thursday, June 10, 2004,
at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
A 1957 graduate of Northwestern High School, he was a retired salesman
and had worked for the Springfield Carpet Shop, the Sears Roebuck Co.
and Clark Landmark of Springfield. He was a devout Christian who
attended Pleasant Community Church of God and New Life Ministries in
Mechanicsburg and served as Sunday School superintendent for Pleasant
Community Church of God for a number of years. He enjoyed woodworking,
camping, traveling and life.
He was born Feb. 20, 1939, in South Vienna to the late Ralph and
Margaret Long Dillard and was predeceased by a brother, Manley; and two
grandchildren, Tobias and Victoria Dillard.
He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Virginia Harvey Dillard
whom he married Nov. 25, 1967; five sons, Dean (Teresa) Dillard of
Springfield, Douglas Dillard of Bellefontaine, Donald (Jennifer) Dillard
of Urbana, Dale (Shirley) Dillard of Stryker and David (Lora) Dillard of
Indianapolis; three daughters, Dannita (Bill) Day of Dothan, Ala.,
Margaret (John) Engle of Marysville and Deborah (Chris) Vanvoorhis of
Mechanicsburg; a stepdaughter, Susan Brown Rutan of San Diego, Calif.;
19 grandchildren, Chad, Jonathon, Nathan, Joshua, Elizabeth, Kristen,
Brice, Kyle, Hannah, Bethany, Derek, Matthew, Samantha, Drew, Brandon,
Lucas, Justin, Tracy and Stacie; three great-grandchildren; and two
sisters, Wanda (Elijah) Tomlin and Wilma (Lee) Rowland.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at New Life Ministries,
11160 Rosedale Road, Mechanicsburg. The Revs. Kelly Grimmet and John O.
Wiseman will officiate and burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in
Mechanicsburg. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at
the Skillman, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg.

HELEN M. ENGLE
Helen M. Engle, 86, of Marysville, formerly of South Vienna, died
Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at The Gables in Green Pastures.
She retired as a licensed practical nurse, having worked at several
nursing homes in the Springfield area. She was a homemaker and enjoyed
birdwatching, flowers, reading and jigsaw puzzles.
She was born April 13, 1918, in Springfield to the late Earl and Mattie
Myers. She married Lloyd A. Engle Aug. 11, 1941, and he died March 19,
2001.
She is survived by a son, Michael (Bonnie) Engle of Marysville; two
daughters, Susan R. Holstein of Marysville and Judy (Thomas) Bowers of
Long Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a
brother, James (Madelyn) Myers of Springfield; and two sisters, Alma
Patton of Springfield and Ruth (Ed) Fissinger of Clifton.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Chapel of Rose
Hill Burial Park. Pastor Don Hix will officiate. Friends may call from 2
to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home
in Springfield.

BETTY PARLET
Betty Parlet, 78, of Paso Robles, Calif., died Sunday, June 6, 2004, at
the Danish Nursing Center in Atascadero, Calif., after a long illness.
A graduate of King City California High School, she was a former bus
driver for Paso Robles schools for many years. In her retirement, she
enjoyed being a school crossing guard and was actively involved serving
in the local senior citizen lunch program.
She was born Oct. 21, 1925, to Richard F. and Marcella Bradford and was
predeceased by her father; an infant daughter, Betty Lou Parlet; a
brother, Richard E. Bradford; and her husband, Robert Parlet.
She is survived by her mother, Marcella Bradford Mann of Paso Robles;
two sons, Van (Samantha) Parlet and Norman Parlet of Paso Robles; two
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Barbara (Bob)
Bushong of Marysville, Marcella Parlet of Paris, Ark., La Vona Styn of
Bay City, Mich., Maryetta (Jim) Dulcich of Mariposa, Calif., and Arlene
(Ernie) Hoover of Grand Rapids, Mich.; a brother, Earl (Yvonne) Bradford
of Fresno, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Plato Cemetery in
California. Local arrangements are being handled by the Underwood
Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

ARLINGTON B. "ABE" HOWISON
ELIZABETH J. EASTMAN HOWISON
Arlington B. "Abe" Howison, 95, died June 29, 2002, in San Antonio,
Texas.
He attended the Prospect schools and graduated from Prospect High School
in 1927.
He was born Jan. 25, 1907, to the late Lee Arlington and Elizabeth
Romoser Howison at the Howison farm close to Richwood and was
predeceased by two brothers, Marion Owen Howison and Sanford Howison and
a sister, Louisa Howison Yost. He is survived by a brother, Charles
William Howison of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Elizabeth J. Eastman Howison, 93, died Nov. 25, 2003, in San Antonio,
Texas.
She was born Feb. 4, 1910, in Columbus to the late Jacob and Emma Martin
Eastman. She graduated from Byhalia High School in 1928. She was an only
child and had many Eastman relatives in and around the Byhalia area.
They married July 2, 1934, and were married 68 years. They moved to
Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1948 and lived there until 1994 when they
moved to San Antonio.
They are survived by a daughter, Eleanor Howison (Robert) Webb of San
Antonio; a son, David Arlington Howison of Alvin, Texas; three
grandsons, Mark (Tara) Webb of Waller, Texas, David A. (Susan) Howison
Jr. of Pearland, Texas, and Jeffery (Michelle) Howison of Friendswood,
Texas; a granddaughter, Laura Webb (Ron) Hoch of San Antonio; four
great-grandsons, Travis and Matthew Hoch, Kevin Webb and Trent Howison;
and three great-granddaughters, Marcie Webb, Kelsi Howison and Jamie
Howison.
A combined graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the
Prospect Cemetery. The Rev. David L. Hoffman will officiate and friends
may call from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ballinger Funeral Home.


FLORENTINE JUSTICE
Florentine Justice, 88, of Marysville died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at
Milcrest Nursing Center after an extended illness.
A loving homemaker and devoted mother, she had formerly worked for
Nestle's and Grady Memorial Hospital. She was a faithful member of First
English Lutheran Church in Marysville and enjoyed playing euchre and
bingo and spending time with her family.
She was born April 27, 1916, in Marysville to the late John A. and Mary
Rausch Mayer and was predeceased by a granddaughter, Lori Ann Gregory
May 22, 1972; two sisters, Frieda Geer and Frances Rausch; a
sister-in-law, Ruth Mayer; and on Aug. 25, 1969, by her husband, Martin
Justice.
She is survived by two sons, Donald (Becky) Justice of Morral and Joe
(Anne) Justice of Zanesfield; a daughter, Diana (Brian) Ross of Fort
Myers, Fla.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother,
Walter Mayer of Marysville; many nieces and nephews; and her church
family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the
Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Genzman will officiate
and burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8
p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Parkinson Society
or the church in care of the funeral home.

WARREN K. TITUS
Warren K. Titus, 83, of East Liberty died Monday, June 7, 2004, at Green
Hills Nursing Center in West Liberty after an extended illness.
He was a machinist with Harding Machine in East Liberty for more than 36
years. A proud veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in
the southwest Pacific and was a member of the East Liberty American
Legion and the West Mansfield Lions Club. He was a loyal fan of the Ohio
State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns, an avid bowler and fisherman
and especially enjoyed playing cards with his wife, Lois, and their East
Liberty euchre club friends. He will be remembered as a loving family
man and proud grandfather.
He was born May 23, 1921, in Rushsylvania to the late Knowles and Winnie
Dixon Titus and was predeceased by four brothers, Russ, Daryl, Ron and
Malcolm Titus. He married Lois Stevenson Dec. 14, 1946, and she died
Jan. 4, 1995.
He is survived by a son, Gary (Vickie) Titus of East Liberty; two
daughters, Linda (Joe) Cronkleton of Zanesfield and Cheryl (Don) Bradley
of West Liberty; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Sue (Darren) Rees, Krista
Anderson, Cara (Russ) Slayback, Joey (Jill) Cronkleton, Matthew (Jill)
Titus, Alyson (Neal) Stanford, Tyler Bradley and Kate Titus; five
great-grandchildren, Cody and Trent Rees, Micah Anderson, Tad Slayback
and Lynzee Cronkleton; three brothers, Raymond (Nadine) Titus of
Bellefontaine, Glenno (Olivia) Titus of Rushsylvania and Leonard
(Phylis) Titus of Springfield; a sister, Berdena Taylor of Napoleon; two
sisters-in-law, Betty Titus and Everetta Titus of Bellefontaine; and
many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the East Liberty
Cemetery. The Rev. Rob Kilgore will officiate and military honors will
be conducted by the Logan County Veterans Association. Friends may call
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger
Funeral Home in West Mansfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tricare Hospice in care of the
funeral home.

TROY LEE DANIEL
Troy Lee Daniel, 61, of Plain City died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at
Doctors Hospital West.
He attended Heartland Union Freewill Baptist Church and served in the
National Guard for eight years.
He was born Oct. 11, 1942, in Floyd County, Ky., to the late James Clyde
and Neva Daniel of Plain City and was predeceased by a brother, Clarence
Daniel in 1983 and an aunt, Hazel Collier.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bonnie Belcher Daniel whom he
married Sept. 19, 1960; children, Connie Daniel (Elvin) Bocook of
Columbus, Carolyn Daniel, Cathy Daniel (Les) Cox and Michelle Daniel of
Plain City and Robert Daniel of Marysville; nine grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; two brothers, the Rev. James E. (Barbara) Daniel of
Allen Park, Mich., and Elmer R. (Rebecca) Daniel of Shepherdsville, Ky.;
three sisters Wilma Jean Crum of Ashley, Glenda Kay (Ray) Kelley of
Blaine, Ky., and Linda Sue (Randy) Kelley of Marysville; and a
sister-in-law, Shirley Daniel of Hilliard.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Heartland Union
Freewill Baptist Church, 9720 Route 161, Plain City. The Revs. James
Earnest Daniel, Dorsal Messick and Dana Booth will officiate and burial
will be at Forest Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Plain City.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

THOMAS H. CONNOLLY
Thomas H. Connolly, 82, of Zanesfield died Sunday, June 6, 2004, at
Green Hills Center in West Liberty.
He was retired as a supervisor at the East Liberty Stone Quarry which
was part of the Connolly Contruction Company. A graduate of North
Lewisburg High School, he was a lifelong Logan County farmer, a maple
syrup producer and a member of the Ohio Maple Producers Association.
He was born April 23, 1922, in Zanesfield to the late Fred and Syrena
Moffitt Connolly and was predeceased by a stepson, William Michael
Short; two brothers, Richard and Roscoe Connolly; and a sister, Dorothy
Evans.
He is survived by his wife, Betty VanBuskirk Short Connolly whom he
married in May 1964 in Indiana; a son, Wendell (Shirley) Connolly of
West Mansfield; two stepsons, James A. (Irene) Short of St. Paris and
Richard "Keith" (Shelly) Short of West Liberty; two daughters, Sheila
(Charlie) Grimes of Columbus and Betty Mowery of Urbana; a stepdaughter,
Judy (Tom) Berry of St. Petersburg, Fla.; three grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; numerous
step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Reba Huffman of Sunbury; and a
brother, Junior Connolly of Zanesfield.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the
Kauffman-Eichholtz Funeral Home in West Liberty. Pastor Michael Eckstein
will officiate and burial will be at Highland Memorial Gardens in West
Liberty. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan County Cancer Society.


JUANITA MERRYFIELD VANNATTA
Juanita Merryfield Vannatta, 73, of Marysville died Saturday, June 5,
2004, at Heartland of Marysville.
She was retired from Eljer Plumbingware and Rockwell International. She
served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the
Roseville American Legion and Kingscreek Friends Church.
She was born Dec. 28, 1930, in Fremont to the late Leon and Helen
Diebert Merryfield and was predeceased by three brothers, Ken, Dick and
Don Merryfield.
She is survived by her children, Cecilia "Midge" Tucker and Wilma (Ed)
Miller of North Lewisburg, Steve (Jeannie) Vannatta and Margaret "Peg"
Sullivan of Marysville and Martha (Harry) LeVan of Graysville; 17
grandchidlren; and several great-grandchildren.
Arrangements for private burial services are pending with the Underwood
Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Jacob "Ash" Sheares
Jacob "Ash" Sheares, 90 of Byhalia died Friday, June 4, 2004, at The
Gables of Green Pastures in Marysville.
He was retired from Goodyear in Marysville. He also was a farmer who was
well known for raising sheep and doing sheep shearing.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving four years in the Pacific area
with the U.S. Army. He was a lifetime member of the Mount Victory VFW,
where he was a past commander. He also was a district two past commander
and held other positions in the VFW over the years. He was a member of
the Painter Creek Grange and the Indian Summer Sportsman Club.
A graduate of Byhalia High School, he was born March 30, 1914 in
Randolph County, W. Va. to Charles and Barbara Ella (Carr) Sheares. He
was preceded in death by brothers Nathan, Russell, Eston and Wes Sheares
and sisters Ruth Temple, Susie D'orsay and Mary Stephenson.
He is survived by his wife Louise (Thomas), who he married on Oct. 18,
1958, son Brent (Sherry) Sheares of Marysville, daughter Brenda (Jay)
Kovarik of St. Joseph, Mich., stepson Joe (Karen) Ewing of Byhalia,
seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Price Funeral Home in Mount Victory
on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Monday. Burial
will be at a later date.
 Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.


RUTH CONLEY ELKINS
Ruth Conley Elkins, 84, of North Lewisburg died Tuesday, June 1, 2004,
at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
She was a senior aide at Union Manor in Marysville, Green Hills in
Bellefontaine and Spring Meadows Care Center in Woodstock. She also
worked at Lewis Manufacturing in Marysville and was a dedicated
homemaker.
She was born May 22, 1920, in Elliott County, Ky., to the late Kirby K.
and Rissa Mae Fannin Conley and was predeceased by a daughter, Carol
Zeller and her husband, James Robert Elkins.
She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Hook and Michelle (Dave)
Hunter of North Lewisburg; eight grandchildren, Timothy, Teresa, Paul,
Barbara, Julie, Heather, Adam and Justin; 13 great-grandchildren, Amber,
Dustin, Shawn, Lane, Andrew, Levi, Sarah, Brian, Morgan, Kylie, Mykayla,
Michael and Austin; three great-great-grandchildren, Hope, Ian and
Cameron; and two sisters, Maggie Thompson of Florida and Muriel Thompson
of Pikeville.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Union Chapel
Community Church, 9490 County Road 41, West Liberty. Pastor David
Hernandez will officiate and burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in
North Lewisburg. Friends may call at the church from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Chapel Community Church
building fund.
Arrangements are being handled by the Freshwater, McDonald & Vernon
Funeral Home in North Lewisburg.


CHESTER A. MAYES
Chester A. Mayes, 89, of Eureka, Mont., formerly of Marysville, died
Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in
Eureka after a three-month illness.
He was retired after 12 years with the Union County Maintenance
Department and previously worked 19 years with the city of Marysville
and more than 20 years with The Scotts Company. As a young man, he
entered the Civilian Conservation Corps for a six-month enrollment and
worked for the War Department in Fort Knox, Ky., and The U.S. Forest
Service in Huntington, Calif. He enjoyed fishing at Lake Erie and Indian
Lake and pitching horseshoes. He will be remembered as an ornery and
beloved patriarch to his family.
He was born May 3, 1915, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., to the late Russell
and Fannie Harmon Mayes and was predeceased by a daughter, Peggy
Roberts; an infant sister, Mildred Mayes; and four sisters, Virginia
Logan, Dorothy Simpson, Opal Broderick and Lily Young. He married Irma
Lee Ziegler July 19, 1947, in Greenup, Ky., and she died Jan. 26, 1993.
He is survived by a son, Arthur (Sue) Mayes of Raymond; a daughter,
Barbara (Donald) Jolliff of Eureka; a stepdaughter, Wilma (Jerry)
Blessing of Pleasantville; a stepson, Eldon (Carole) Ziegler of Marana,
Ariz.; a son-in-law, Albert Roberts of Hopewell; 22 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; a brother, Bob Mayes of Columbus; and many nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Moceri will officiate and burial will be
at Maple Grove Cemetery in North Lewisburg. Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Windsor Community Seniors
activity fund or Eureka St. John's Home Healthcare in care of the
funeral home.


THEODORE E. NICHOLS JR.
Theodore E. Nichols Jr., 78, of Mechanicsburg died Thursday, June 3,
2004, at Doctors Hospital in Columbus.
He was a Past Commander of Plain City VFW Darby Post 3268, a life member
of South Bloomfield VFW Post 7149 and a life member of MOCA, an honor
degree of the VFW. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the
island of Palawan.
He was born Nov. 12, 1925 to the late Theodore E. and Gertrude R.
Nichols and was predeceased by a brother, Richard "Dick" Nichols.
He is survived by his wife, Carrol; a sister, Reva Wright; three
stepdaughters, Diana Smith, Debbie Seely and Paulette Smith; five
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two nephews, Larry and Gary
Wright; and many friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Skillman,
McDonald and Vernon Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg and burial will be at
Oakdale Cemetery in Marysville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Clark Champaign Diabetes
Association, P.O. Box 1106, Springfield OH 45501.

NATALIE KINKADE HALL
Natalie Kinkade Hall, 92, of Columbus died Monday, May 31, 2004, at
Mayfair Village Nursing Care Center in Columbus.
She was retired from O.M. Scott and Sons and was a former employee of
the Marysville Public Library. She was a longtime member of the
Marysville First Presbyterian Church.
She was born Aug. 14, 1911, in Union County to the late Robert C. and
Edith Reemsnyder Kinkade. She married Richard E. Hall June 5, 1932, and
he died June 20, 1974.
She is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Dean) Younker of Altamonte
Springs, Fla., and Nancy (Gilbert) Gynn of Dublin; six grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Claibourne
Cemetery with the Rev. John Groat officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marysville Public Library in
care of the Ingram Funeral Home which is handling arrangements.

N. RAE FERRELL
N. Rae Ferrell, 92, of Vienna, Ga., formerly of Delaware, died Jan. 7,
2003.
He was a cattle farmer and a national field representative for the
Aberdeen Angus Association. He was a former president of the Georgia
Farm Bureau, a member of the Masonic Lodge and was of the Methodist
faith. He and his wife raised camellias, a flower native to the South,
and he was a member of the Camellia Association.
He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Kamma Norring Phelps
Ferrell whom he married Nov. 25, 1949, in Pine Plains, N.Y.; a brother,
Donald (Norma Jane) Ferrell of Marion; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Ferrell
and Donna Ferrell of Marysville, Helen Ferrell of Connecticut and Anne
(Aston) Sadler of Boulder, Colo.
Graveside services and interment of ashes will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday at the Broadway Cemetery.
The Underwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


WILLIAM J. "BILL" MILLER
William J. "Bill" Miller, 53, of Marysville died Sunday, May 30, 2004,
at his home.
He was a technician with Mr. Tire of Columbus and formerly worked at
W.D. Tire and General Tire. He was a veteran of the U.S.. Marine Corps,
serving in Japan, the Mediterranean and Vietnam from 1969 to 1973 and
with the U.S. Army at Fort Campbell, Ky., and Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii, from 1974 to 1980. A hard worker and family man, he attended
Buckeye Valley High School.
He was born Dec. 28, 1950, and was predeceased by his parents, Omar and
Martha Ihle and a sister and brother-in-law, Candy and Tom Kerr.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Debbie Lavender Miller whom he
married Nov. 30, 1974, in Shawnee Hills; two sons, Mike and Donny Miller
of Marysville; two daughters Melody Miller of Ashley and Christy (Tim)
Misiaszek of Hilliard; a granddaughter, Sara Christine Misiaszek; three
brothers, Dan (Theresa) Miller of Marysville, Ernie (Lori) Miller of
Pomeroy and Mike (Mary) Showman of Granville; and many nieces and
nephews, including Johnny Miller of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Underwood
Funeral Home. The Rev. Peter Miller will officiate and burial will be at
Mount Herman Cemetery in Dover Township where military honors will be
conducted by the Union County Military Honor Guard. Friends may call
from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bill Miller family fund in
care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

FRANK W. SMITH
Frank W. Smith, 74, of Peoria died Sunday, May 30, 2004, at Memorial
Hospital of Union County following a serious two-week illness due to a
hard-fought two-year battle with cancer.
He retired from the Fulfillment Corporation of America in 1994 after
more than 20 years of service and was previously employed for more than
20 years with The Scotts Company. He graduated from North Lewisburg High
School in 1947 and served in the Ohio National Guard from June 1948 to
June 1957. He was a member of Scott's 20-Year Club, and Marysville FFA
Alumni and was a former advisor with the Liberty Feeders 4-H Club. He
was a faithful and active longtime member of the Peoria United Methodist
Church. He enjoyed raising sheep and fishing and camping at Indian Lake.
He always put the well-being of others ahead of his own needs and will
be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. His greatest
achievement was living his faith day in and day out.
He was born Dec. 11, 1929, in Peoria to the late Frank and Ella Wheeler
Smith and was predeceased by an infant daughter, Lois Kay and a
sister-in-law, Margaret Scheiderer.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Lucia Scheiderer Smith to
whom he was married June 11, 1950, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Chuckery by the Rev. Alwardt; four children, Linda (Don) Paver of
Raymond, Chief Master Sgt. Chris (Gina) Smith of Dover, Del., and Sue
Altschul and Joe Smith of Dublin; 12 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; a sister, Lida Penhorwood of Peoria; a
sister-in-law, Christine (Harvey) Kasper of Marysville; an aunt, June
Cocklin of Marysville; two uncles, Jim Wheeler and Bill Wheeler of
Columbus; two nephews and a niece; his church family; and many friends
and neighbors.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral home. The Rev. Dale Rexroth will officiate and burial will be at
the Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in
care of the funeral home.

July

PAULA JUNE RIECKERS SCHEIDERER
Paula June Rieckers Scheiderer, 75, of Milford Center died Friday, July
30, 2004, after an extended illness.
She was born June 12, 1929, in Seymour, Ind., to the late E.W. and
Martha Hanck Rieckers and was predeceased by a sister, Flora Rieckers
Burns and her husband, Roland K. Scheiderer whom she married July 16,
1949, at St. John's Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her children, John D. (Paula K.) Scheiderer of
Milford Center, Sheila J. (Scott) Steckel of Galena and Kevin P. (Jayme)
Scheiderer of Lewis Center; grandchildren, Summer (Brian) Phelps, Drew
Scheiderer and Ashley Scheiderer and her fiance, Nick Hodges;
step-grandchildren, Michael, Rachel and Joshua Dannenhauer;
great-grandchildren, Jenna and Brice Phelps; a brother, Roger
(Geraldine) Rieckers of New Iberia., La.; two sisters, Rhoda (Gene)
Blumenschein of Milford Center and Judith (John) Walkup of Marysville;
numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Margie Patman,
Margaret Tormoehlen and Ruth Ann Lippencott.
She was a homemaker and loving mother and grandmother. She was retired
from Memorial Hospital of Union County, serving as manager of the
Milford Center site of the Mobile Meals program, and was a longtime
volunteer at the gift shop. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran
Church, St. John's Ladies Aid, the Lutheran Women's Missionary League
and Rainbow Garden Club.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's
Lutheran Church. The Rev. Thomas Hackett will officiate and burial will
be at the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
today at the Ingram Funeral Home.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Union
County Cancer Society or St. John's Lutheran Church in care of the
funeral home.

OLEMA M. COON
Olema M. Coon of Columbus, 82, died at The Gables at Green Pastures
Nursing Home Friday, July 30, 2004.
She was predeceased by her husband, John S. Coon.
She is survived by a daughter, Betty L. (Gary C.) James; grandchildren,
Angela and John; and great-granddaughter, Peyton Christine.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Jerry Spears
Funeral Home, 2693 W. Broad St. and burial will be at the Byers Cemetery
in Jackson County. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

BETTY MARIE EAGLESTON TOSSEY
Betty Marie Eagleston Tossey, 73, of Marysville, formerly of New Dover,
died Thursday, July 29, 2004, at Doctors Hospital West in Columbus.
A beautician for 52 years and a loving wife, she was highly devoted to
her family and enjoyed feeding hummingbirds, fishing, bingo and her
pets. She was a 1948 graduate of New Dover High School and completed
cosmetology school in Columbus. She first worked as a beautician with
Marge DeGood at Belva Ewing's beauty shop on East Fifth and Walnut
streets. Later, she operated her own beauty shop at home until she
opened Betty's Beauty Shoppe in 1966 at the corner of Fourth and Court
streets. Upon her retirement, the shop became known as Shear
Expressions, operated by Sherie Noble and Deanna Fee, and she continued
to work part time. She was also a beautician at Heartland of Marysville
and Carriage Court. Despite acquiring diabetes in 1978 and having a
heart attack in 1984, she maintained an active schedule in cosmetology
and kept up with her grandchildren's ball games.
She was born Dec. 21, 1930, in Delaware County to the late Dennis and
Claudia May Shroats Eagleston and was predeceased by her stepfather, Leo
Fleck.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gene R. Tossey whom she
married Jan. 7, 1951, at her family home in New Dover by the Rev. George
Reed; a son, Tim (Saundra) Tossey of Waverly; a granddaughter, Jennifer
(Eric) Tossey-Zoldak of Raymond; a grandson, Brett (Christina) Tossey of
Broadway; five great-grandchildren, Maggie and Kacey Huffman, Savannah
Dickinson, Brandon Zoldak and Paul Tossey; a stepsister, Patricia Eddy
of Houston, Texas; a sister-in-law, Becky Evans of Marysville; an aunt
and uncle, Sis and Harold Shroats of Chicago; her mother-in-law, Clymena
Wagner of Columbus; and many other relatives and friends, including Kay
Schultz of Marysville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Underwood
Funeral Home and burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call
from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Diabetes
Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

JUDY ANN DAUM PHIPPS
Judy Ann Daum Phipps, 61, of North Lewisburg died Thursday, July 29,
2004, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
A 1962 graduate of Fairbanks High School, she was a homemaker and was
devoted to her family. She enjoyed flower gardening, taking snapshots of
loved ones and the company of her dog, Lacey. She was a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed.
She was born May 5, 1943, in Columbus and was predeceased by her mother,
Lena Thompson Daum in 2002; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Don
and Gertrude Phipps.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jimmie Dale Phipps whom she
married July 3, 1969, at Trinity Lutheran Church; her father, Earnest
H.P. Daum of Huntsville; two sons, William (Jodi) Phipps of St. Paris
and Michael (Stephanie) Phipps of Marysville; three grandchildren,
Kirsten, Alex and Ainsley; two brothers, Ernest E. (Shirley) Daum of
Florida and Larry (Linda) Daum of West Mansfield; four brothers-in-law,
Gene (Nancy) Phipps and Terry (Karen) Phipps of Marysville, Danny
(Patti) Phipps of Raymond and Don Allen (Cathleen) Phipps of Zanesfield;
two uncles, Jack (Esther) Thompson of Unionville Center and Manuel Daum
of Marysville; three aunts, Mary (Albert) Mabe of Powell, Patty Daum of
Marysville and Carolyn Daum of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. The Rev. Jay Decker will officiate and burial will be at the
Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Humane Society,
American Cancer Society or Trinity Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


CLAUDE CHAPMAN
Claude Chapman, 48, of Plain City died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 28,
2004, at his residence.
He was employed by Arched Casings of Plain City and was an extremely
talented musician who enjoyed writing and playing music in his home
recording studio. He spent many hours on his 1932 Fort T Bucket and was
very proud of his home remodeling.
He was born Nov. 6, 1955, in Columbus and was predeceased by his father,
Luther Chapman in 2001.
He is survived by a daughter, Dawn (Martin) Spanhel of the Czech
Republic; two granddaughters, Darian and Natalia; his stepfather and
mother, Frank and Ruby Parsley Decker of Grove City; his maternal
grandmother, Irene Parsley of Orient; a sister, Linda (Dan) Colvin of
Plain City; two nieces, Daniella Wolgemuth and Amy Walker; a nephew, Ben
Colvin; two great-nephews; and four great-nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Ferguson Funeral
Home in Plain City. Pastor Howard Schmitt will officiate and burial will
be at Concord Cemetery in Grove City. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m.
Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Central
Mental Health Services, 1301 N. High St., Columbus OH 43201, attn.:
Suicide Prevention Services.

SCOTT F. "COWBOY" CHIARELLO
Scott F. "Cowboy" Chiarello, 44, of York Center, formerly of Florida and
New Jersey, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 25, 2004, at his home.
He was a roofer and enjoyed bull riding, singing, watching NASCAR,
riding motorcycles and being outdoors. He was a talented artist.
He was born July 14, 1960, in Ridgewood, N.J. and is survived by his
father, Paul Frank Chiarello of Florida and Nancy Mulbarger Chiarello of
Marysville; his wife, Jeanie M. McDonough whom he married June 25, 1983,
in Coral Springs, Fla.; three children, Jessica Leigh, Caitlin Murphy
and Casey Joseph Chiarello of the home; a brother, Paul Frank Chiarello
of Marysville; and two sisters, Sheri (Gary) Kitson of Florida and
Stacey (Jon) Basiliadis of Marysville.
The Rev. Thomas Hackett will officiate at a celebration of life service
to be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in Richwood.
Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ADAMHS Board, 131 N. Main
St.,Marysville.

VERNA MOSHER IVES
Verna Mosher Ives of Marysville died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at the
Arbors at Delaware.
She grew up in Greenwich, N.Y., lived in Ticonderoga, N.Y., from 1953 to
1978 and then lived in Kissimmee, Fla., where she also spent her winters
while living in Union County for the past 11 years. She was a retired
bookkeeper for the Ticonderoga Sentinel newspaper, a member and Past
Worthy Matron of Ashlar Chapter OES in Greenwich and a member of the
Mountain-Doers Western Square Dance Club in Port Henry, N.Y., the Wagon
Wheels and Buttons and Bows Western Square Dance clubs and the Round
Dance Club of St. Cloud, Fla. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church in Kissimmee and was a volunteer at Kissimmee Humana
Hospital for 10 years with 10,000 hours of service. She was an animal
lover and was fond of gardening and flowers.
She was born in Easton, N.Y., to the late Edward and Mary Hildage Mosher
and was predeceased by her first husband, August Foss in 1977; by her
second husband, Clarence Ives; and a son, August E. Foss.
She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Donald Graham; a daughter,
Nancy Alexander of Sandwich, Mass.; eight grandchildren; ten
great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three
step-children; four step-grandchildren; and three
step-great-grandchildren.
There will be no local services. A committal service and burial will be
held at a later date in Greenwich.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Hospice, 2760 Airport Drive,
Suite 100, Columbus OH 43219; the Ostrander United Methodist Church, 166
W. North St., Ostrander OH 43061; or the Delaware County Humane Society,
4920 Route 37 East, Delaware OH 43015.
Arrangements are being handled by the Robinson Funeral Home in Delaware.

FRANCES KATHRYN "KIT" WIBLE BURGER
Frances Kathryn "Kit" Wible Burger, 91, of Marysville died Tuesday, July
27, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville.
She was retired as a clerk at the Plain City Post Office after 25 years
of service and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid
and the Book Club. She studied music at Capital University and played
the violin and piano.
She was born May 28, 1913, in Irwin to the late James Frank and Clara
Seel Wible and was predeceased by two brothers, Glenn Wible and John
Wible and three sisters, Helen Violet, Grace Gorton and Marian Wible.
She is survived by her husband, LeRoy Edward Burger whom she married
April 4, 1945, in Marysville; five children, Anne Kathryn (James)
Scheiderer of Milford Center, George (Rita Black) Burger of Marysville,
William (Dawn) Burger of Irwin, Laura (James) Paluch of Plain City and
Mary Alice (Jerry) Carpenter of Irwin; 13 grandchildren, Robert (Nancy)
Scheiderer, David Scheiderer, Joe (Meredith) Scheiderer, Tammy Kathryn
(Ron) Hunt, Edward (Laura) Burger, Philip Burger, Christopher (Unmi
Defibaugh) Burger, Benjamin Wible (Melissa) Burger, Hope Burger, Daniel
(Nikki Rainwater) Paluch, Kathryn Paluch, Angela LaPat and Aaron
(Jackie) Carpenter; nine great-grandchildren, Caleb and Evan Scheiderer,
Ryan Hunt, Hannah Burger, Molly, Harley and Presley Burger, Andrew Lapat
and Gracie Kathryn Carpenter; a sister-in-law, Ruth Wible of Milford
Center; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran
Church in Milford Center. The Rev. Gerald D. Matzke will officiate and
burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Plain City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul
Lutheran Church Building Fund, 7960 Route 38, Milford Center, OH 43045.

EDDIE H. "BUB" SISSON
Eddie H. "Bub" Sisson, 59, of Marion died Monday, July 26, 2004, at
Riverside Hospital in Columbus.
A 1962 graduate of Radnor High School, he was employed for 39 years with
the Whirlpool Corporation in the maintenance department as a masters
control technician. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969 and was
a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association. An
avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, firearms, camping and
boating. He was a resident of Marion for 34 years and had lived in
Delaware the previous 25 years.
He was born Oct. 31, 1944, in Delaware to the late Clarence H. and Helen
Congrove Sisson and was predeceased by two brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Clara M. Layman Sisson whom he married Aug.
13, 1976, in Marion; a son, Thomas W. Sisson of Columbus; a daughter,
Christina M. (Randy) Sisson-Gay of Waldo; two brothers, Gene (Florence)
Sisson of Columbus and Don (Wanda) Sisson of Marysville; and a sister,
Ruth Ann "Abby" (Charles) Mason of Waldo.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Boyd Funeral Home,
122 W. Columbia St., Marion. Pastor John Trumble will officiate and
burial will be at the Radnor Cemetery where military rites will be
conducted by the Marion County Veterans Council. Friends may call from 2
to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

CLARA BELLE WILLIAMS FRENCH
Clara Belle Williams French, 73, of Marysville, formerly of Gahanna,
died Sunday, July 25, 2004, at her home surrounded by her family
following an extended illness.
She was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother.
She was born Sept. 4, 1930, in Columbus to the late Sterling and
Margaret Spencer Williams and was predeceased by three brothers and
three sisters.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Robert F. French Sr.
whom she married May 22, 1947, in Obetz; three daughters, Janet Miller
of Marysville, Brenda Welle of Largo, Fla., and Tina Lowery of
Marysville; a son, Robert F. (Jodie) French Jr. of Hopewell; eight
grandchildren, Misty (Joe) Roberts, Dan (Sara) Miller, Christina (Ed)
Rausch, Douglas Adams, Candie (Bob) Lanier, Mark "Adam" Lowery, Trisha
Lowery and Stephanie French; four great-grandchildren, Joey, Nikki,
Jesse and Cassidy; a brother, Donald Williams of Black Canyon City,
Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Norma Williams of Hilliard; a brother-in-law,
Earl (Mary) French of Pataskala; several nieces and nephews; special
friends, Donald French, Tim Williams, Mark Middleton and Bill Miller;
and loving pets, Queenie Girl, Scooter, Dude, Jake, Bessie, Lacy and
Mojo.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. The Rev. Jim Taylor will officiate and burial will be at the
Middleburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union County Loving Care Hospice,
113 S. Main St., Marysville.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

CHERYL ANN KINCAID LEFEVRE
Cheryl Ann Kincaid LeFevre, 46, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of the
Peoria-Raymond area, died Friday, July 23, 2004, at Dallas Presbyterian
Hospital following an extended illness.
She had been employed as a systems administrator with Southwest Airlines
in Dallas and her career had allowed her to live in several other
states. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and completed an 18-month mission trip to Scotland
from 1978-1980. She was a 1976 graduate of Marysville High School,
received an associate degree from Columbus State and completed her
bachelor's degree in Florida. She was a passionate genealogist.
She was born Oct. 31, 1957, in Marysville to Newman E. and Erma Mae
Lockwood Kincaid and was predeceased by her father on Ocxt. 3, 2002.
She is survived by her mother of Washington C.H.; her husband, Byron
LeFevre whom she married Oct. 9, 1987, in the Washington Temple; five
brothers, Terry (Gretchen) Kincaid of Washington C.H., Ron (Mary)
Kincaid of Columbus, Don Kincaid of Green Cove Springs, Fla., Newman
Earl (Belinda) Kincaid of Whitehall and Wesley Myrl (Chris) Kincaid of
Marengo; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Raymond
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Diabetes
Association in care of the Mannasmith Funeral Home which is assisting
the family.

KATHRYN JOAN "KATHY" GAUCHAT
Kathryn Joan "Kathy" Gauchat, 45, of Marysville died unexpectedly
Saturday, July 24, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
A beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, she had formerly worked as
a nurse aide at Milcrest Nursing Center and had recently been employed
with Burger King at the Shell Gas Station.
She was born Oct. 11, 1958, in McKeesport, Pa., to Allen O'Hara and Mary
Appleby and was predeceased by her father, a brother, John O'Hara; and
her father- and mother-in-law, Gerard and Edith Gauchat.
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Mary and Gary McKinley of
Marysville; her husband of nearly 24 years, Ronald Gauchat whom she
married Sept. 29, 1980, in Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Cristy Gauchat
of Columbus; a son, Michael Gauchat of the home; two sisters, Pam O'Hara
of Oakland, Calif., and Roxanne (Carl) Lowe of Raymond; a brother,
Gerard (Rachel) Gauchat of Phoenix, Ariz.; four sisters-in-law, Susan
Adair of Canyon Country, Calif., Karen Spencer and Donna (John) Chapon
of Lorain and Anita (Jim) Naulty of Cleveland; two brothers-in-law,
Donald (Carol) Gauchat of Las Vegas and Pete Gauchat of Middleburg;
three aunts, Grace (Leon) Adams of Carlinville, Ill., Yvonne Skalsky of
Disputanta, Va., and Ruth (Ed) Bowers of West Mifflin, Pa.; an uncle,
Harold (Laverne) Appleby of Powder Springs, Ga.; and many nieces and
nephews, including Brandy, Brenna, Eugene and Brady.
A celebration of life service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the
Mannasmith Funeral Home. The Rev. Eric Allen will officiate and burial
will be held at a later date. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to the time
of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kathryn Gauchat Children Fund
in care of the funeral home.

SALLY A. WATERS
Sally A. Waters, 70, of Columbus died Sunday, July 18, 2004.
She was a 1952 graduate of Marysville High School and attended Bowling
Green State University. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern
Star in Marysville and the DAR. She retired after 26 years of devoted
service to the Hilliard City Schools where she served as a secretary to
the treasurer.
She was predeceased by her parents, Rink and Kate Worthington; a sister,
Madeline; and a brother, Bill Worthington.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Eugene Waters; a daughter,
April Waters of Dublin; nieces and nephews and their families, Marsha
Worthington Edwards, her husband Roger and their children, Jordan and
Emily Edwards, Jeff Worthington, his wife Carla and their children,
Trey, Trenton and Crystal, Angie Worthington Osborne, her husband Damon
and their children, Cameron and Boston Osborne, Jay Bonar, his wife
Ronda and their children, Kyle and Katelynn Bonar, and Scott Waters, his
wife Cheryl and their son Jake; and a host of relatives and friends.,
A celebration of life service will be held at noon Friday at the Tidd
Funeral Home with Crematory, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard. Friends may
call one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hilliard Education Foundation,
5323 Cemetery Road, Hilliard OH 43026.

MICHELLE LYNN CLARK
Michelle Lynn Clark, 26, of Columbus died unexpectedly Monday, July 19,
2004, at her home.
She touched many people and their hearts with her eyes and smile and
will be greatly missed.
She was predeceased by her grandfather, Ralph Price and grandmother,
Shirley Clark.
She is survived by her loving parents, Gerald and Beverly; her
grandmother, Lela "Mommom" Price; brothers and sisters, Roger (Lana)
Clark, Tracey (Shawn) Kaeser, Christopher (Stacy) Clark and Kimberly
Clark; nieces, Maggie, Rachel and Hannah; nephews, Aaron, Connor, Joshua
and Ethan; special friend Lorie Miles; special brother, Taloren; and
aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m.Thursday at the
Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, Worthington Chapel, 515 High St.,
Worthington, and burial will be at Forest Grove Cemetery in Plain City.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

NANCY LOU KENNEDY
Nancy Lou Kennedy, 64, of North Lewisburg died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at
The Gables at Green Pastures.
She was retired from Sprint and was a member of the Sprint Pioneers Club
Region 2 and District, Communication Workers of America where she was a
past president and held many other offices, Buckeye State Chapter IATP,
Indiana Telephone Pioneer Association and County Culture Club of which
she was a past president. She received the Regional 2 John Knox Johnson
Award and helped to organize, holding all offices and remaining active
in the Pioneer Club through the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. She was a
member of the Middleburg United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday
School for many years and was a representative for the church at the
Methodist Church Conference. She volunteered at The Gables at Green
Pastures and made afghans for Appalachian families.
She was born Jan. 6, 1940, in North Lewisburg to Robert and Hazel E.
Poling Kennedy and was predeceased by her father.
She is survived by her mother of North Lewisburg; a sister, Judith (Dan)
Adrian of Marysville; a brother, Robert (Kathy) Kennedy of Raymond; and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Middleburg United
Methodist Church. The Rev. Mebane McMahon will officiate and burial will
be at Maple Grove Cemetery in North Lewisburg. Friends may call from 2
to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the activity center at The Gables
at Green Pastures, 390 Gables Drive, Marysville.
The Freshwater, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home in North Lewisburg is in
charge of arrangements.

MABEL IRENE COE LILLY
Mabel Irene Coe Lilly, 91, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, in Marysville,
Wash.
She served as a specialist S in the U.S. Navy during World War II and
worked for many years at the downtown Lazarus Department Store in
Columbus.
She was born Feb. 26, 1913, near Mechanicsburg to the late James
Franklin and Carrie Leach Bowers Coe of Milford Center and was
predeceased by four sisters, Laura Mildred Coe Holycross of Milford
Center, Marie Helen Coe Brown of Marysville, Osie Martha Coe Torbert of
Lakeland, Fla., and Anna Ruth Coe Cordell of Mechanicsburg; and a
brother, Ernest Everett Coe of Ostrander. She married Henry James "Bob"
Lilly of Millersport July 26, 1952, in Fairfield County and he died Feb.
3, 1958.
She is survived by a daughter, Jannine Lilly Weaser of Marysville,
Wash.; two grandsons, Phillip John O'Herron II of Lake St. Louis, Ill.,
and Michael Angelo Castaneda III of Lake Stevens, Wash.; a
great-granddaughter, Isabella Rain O'Herron of Lake St. Louis; two
sisters, Cora Bell Coe Slemmons of Middleburg and Dora Grace Coe Messmer
of Reno, Nev.; and two brothers, James Paul Coe and Donald Robert Coe of
Marysville.
Funeral arrangements are pending.

CHARLES J. CARTER
Charles J. Carter, 63, of Marysville died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at his
residence surrounded by his loving wife of 43 years, Beverly, and their
children.
He was the owner of Carter's Lawn and Garden in Marysville for 25 years
and had retired in 1983 from Whirlpool after 18 years of service. He was
active in many Masonic organizations, including the Union County Shrine
and the Cans for Kids program for Shrine Hospitals. He was a member and
past Patron of Mary Chapter No. 9 OES, member of Palestine Lodge No. 158
F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, Aladdin Temple Shrine and Union
County Shrine Club of which he was a past president. During his term as
president of the Union County Shrine Club, he was awarded the membership
award by the Aladdin Temple and the meritorious service award from the
Union County Shrine. An avid motorcyclist, he was a member of the AMA
for 30 years.
He was born in Marion County Nov. 13, 1940, to Stanley and Violet
Conklin Carter and was predeceased by his father; a brother, Martin; a
sister, Carol; and his father-in-law, Russell Flowers.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Flowers Carter to whom he was
married Dec. 23, 1961, at the Unionville Center United Methodist Church
by the Rev. Buster Hammond; his mother of Milford Center; a son, Gene
(Debra) Carter of Marysville; a daughter, Dawn (Bobby) Tipton of
Broadway; five grandchildren, Tyler and Erin Carter, Jennifer and Robert
Arm and Samantha Tipton; a sister, Donna (David) Silva of Charlotte,
N.C., his mother-in-law, Doris F. Flowers of Unionville Center;
sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Judith and Leland Walk of Marysville
and James and Cindy Flowers of Unionville Center; five nieces; three
nephews; a step-niece; and a step-nephew.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Revs. Ron Payne and Wayne Engle will officiate and burial will
be at the Unionville Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday with Order of Eastern Star and Masonic memorial services to be
held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice, the Union
County Cancer Society or the Union County Shrine Club Cans for Kids
Program in care of the funeral home.


BURL J. MAYER
Burl J. Mayer, 81, of Plain City died Friday, July 16, 2004, at The
Gables at Green Pastures.
He moved to Plain City Jan. 1, 1957, from Marysville and was a lifetime
member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Marysville and a longtime member
of the Plain City Lions Club. He enjoyed raising black Angus cattle,
farming and fishing on Lake Erie.
He was born Jan. 17, 1923, near Watkins to the late Albert and Flora
Kasper Mayer and was predeceased by an infant granddaughter, Baby Weeks
in 1984; a sister, Elda Mayer Lyons in 1990; and a brother, Alvin Lee
Mayer in 2004.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dormalee Andrews Mayer; a son,
Andrew Burl Mayer of Plain City; a daughter, Ann (Roger) Weeks of Plain
City; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Ann "Bethany" Weeks and Jennifer
Weeks; two sisters, Doris (Dick) Graham of Columbus and Betty Davie of
Zanesfield; a brother, Emerson (Kay) Mayer of Columbus; numerous nieces
and nephews; and a special friend of the family, Peggy Graf.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ferguson Funeral
Home. The Rev. Thomas Hackett will officiate and burial will be at
Forest Grove Cemetery in Plain City. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. today.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Plain City
Lions Club, 13859 Robinson Road, Plain City OH 43064, or the St. John's
Lutheran Church building fund, 12809 Route 736, Marysville.

MARVIN C. TWIGG
Marvin C. Twigg, 82, of Marysville died Saturday, July 17, 2004, at The
Gables at Green Pastures following an extended illness.
A very capable man, he owned and operated Twigg's Greenhouse for more
than 50 years with his wife and was retired following 16 years of
service with the Grounds and Maintenance Department of O.M. Scotts. He
was a graduate of Oldtown High School in Oldtown, Md., received his
bachelor of science and master of science degrees from the University of
Maryland and earned his Ph.D. in horticulture from the Ohio State
University. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of
World War II. He especially enjoyed his work and reading.
He was born Sept. 20, 1921, in Oldtown, Md., to the late Michael C.S.
and Rosa B. Huff Twigg and was predeceased by a sister, Buelah Lewis and
two brothers, James "Jim" Twigg and Roy Twigg.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 53 years, Mary Turner Twigg
whom he married Sept. 6, 1952; three daughters, Marvena Elizabeth Twigg
of Upper Arlington and Mary Michaela (Bruce) Limes and Marina Faye
(Brian) Vincent of Marysville; eight grandchildren, Clint (Danielle)
Twigg, Jonna Twigg, Carri Twigg, Michael, Melissa and Daniel Limes and
Rayne and Chelsea Vincent; four great-grandchildren, Joey, Elizabeth,
Dustin and Alex; a sister, Mabel Millison of Cumberland, Md.; two
brothers, Wayne Twigg of Cumberland and Bernard "Pete" (Jean) Twigg of
College Park, Md.; numerous nieces and nephews; and a close family
friend, John King of Columbus.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
The Mannasmith Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Parkinson Society
or the Oliver Grove Church in Oldtown.


RONALD E. CRAMER
Ronald E. Cramer, 68, of Marysville died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at
Heartland of Marysville after a brief illness.
He was a retired truck driver  for General Medical Company.
At his request, there will be no visitation or services. Burial will be
at the Union Township Cemetery in Milford Center at a later date. The
Ingram Funeral Home is completing the arrangements.


LEE B. FOWLER
Lee B. Fowler, 86, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Marysville, died
Friday, July 16, 2004, at the home of his son, Paul Fowler, in Richwood
after a lengthy illness.
A member of the O.M. Scotts 20-Year Club, he retired in 1982 after 39
years with the company. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene
where he served as a Sunday School superintendent and was affiliated
with the church since its beginnings on South Maple Street. He attended
the Winkler Road Baptist Church in Fort Myers. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Army and served in Germany during World War II. He enjoyed lawn
work, gardening and traveling.
He was born May 8, 1918, in Huntington, W.Va., to the late Harry Couch
and Nancy Ann Flora Fowler and was predeceased by his first wife, Gladys
Gay Gowin Fowler on May 29, 1987; two sisters, Sylvia Byers and Carrie
Rife; two brothers, John and Worthy Fowler; a step-great-grandchild,
Mariah Haish; and two brothers-in-law, Robert and Jesse Gowin.
He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Meredith Eileen Lowe Fowler whom
he married July 10, 1993, at the Marysville Church of the Nazarene; a
son, Paul D.L. (Lana Goddard) of Richwood; a step-daughter, Rebecca
Patterson of Missouri; two stepsons, Robert Kaufman of West Virginia and
Kenneth (Emily) Kaufman of Cedarville; three grandchildren, David
(Carrie) Fowler of Virginia, Kathleen (Marc) Silverstein of Maryland and
Victoria (Kevin) Endicott of Prospect; five great-grandchildren,
Courtney, Taylor, Spencer, Alexis and Logan Lee; six step-grandchildren,
Christen, Jennifer, Lauren, Sara, Justin and Ryan; five
step-great-grandchildren, Carolynn, Christopher, Charles, Carissa and
Kristopher; three brothers, Charlie Fowler of West Virginia, Harry
(Avolee) Fowler of Fort Myers and Ermie Fowler of Marysville; five
sisters-in-law, Joy Nowlin of Marysville, Fay Michaelis of Columbus,
Ailene Fowler of Marysville, Ruth Fowler of West Virginia and Patricia
(Raymond Schriner) Lowe of Little Hocking; a brother-in-law, Max Lowe of
Sarasota, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Underwood
Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Whiteford will officiate and burial will be
at Oakdale Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Union County
Military Funeral Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. today.
Pallbearers will be Gene McBride, Roy Fraker, Ken Wheeler, Jeff
Hatfield, Harold Greene and Clarence Henson.
Memorial donations may be made to the Marysville Church of the Nazarene
building fund, 1126 N. Maple St., Marysville, or Union County Loving
Care Hospice, 113 S. Main St., Marysville.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


JOHN ARTHUR HERZOG
John Arthur Herzog, 76, of Upper Arlington died of pancreatic cancer
Friday, July 16, 2004, at his home.
He retired after 20 years as treasurer of George Byers Sons, Inc. He was
a 1946 graduate of Piqua Central High School and a 1953 graduate of the
University of Dayton and was a member of Northwest United Methodist
Church, Capital City Lodge No. 656 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of
Columbus, Aladdin Temple Shrine and the York Golf Club. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Army and served in Italy as a surgical technician from 1946
to 1949.
He was born Feb. 17, 1928, in Piqua to the late Arthur William and Alma
Lawton Rase Herzog and was predeceased by his brother, George Bernard
Herzog; a granddaughter, Courtney Jo Wertz; and his father-in-law,
Harley T. Knoop.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis June Knoop Herzog whom
he married Sept. 8, 1951, at First Presbyterian Church in Sidney; two
daughters, Barbara (Randy) Early of Upper Arlington and Judith (Daniel)
Wertz of Centerville; four grandchildren, Jacob and Kaitlin Early and
Trevor and Nathan Wertz; his mother-in-law, Agnes E. Knoop of Sidney; a
brother-in-law, Charles L. (Nancy) Knoop of Upper Arlington; a
sister-in-law, Shirley Herzog of Piqua; three nephews, Michael L. Herzog
of Piqua, William T. Knoop of Phoenix, Ariz., and Peter J. Knoop of
Northville, Mich.; and many other relatives and close friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Northwest United
Methodist Church, 5200 Riverside Drive, just south of Henderson Road.
The Revs. William Hunter and Paul Brown will officiate and entombment
will be at Union Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday where Masonic memorial services will be held at
8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside and Grant,
3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus OH 43214-4034, or the church.
The Underwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

JEFFREY STARKS
Jeffrey Starks, 46, of Raymond died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, as a
result of an accident while riding his bicycle in Marysville.
He was a home inspector, United Way Volunteer, member of the NAACP, ACLU
representative and student at Marion Technical College. He had worked at
the former Parker Hanifan plant in Green Camp.
He was born May 29, 1958, in Marion to Lee W. and Margaret L. Todd
Starks and was predeceased by his father and two brothers, Gerald and
Tommy.
He is survived by his wife, Lasonya Shaw-Burgess Starks whom he married
Dec. 24, 1989; his mother of Raymond; two sons, Joshua Starks and
Jeffrey Starks II; five daughters, Tamekia, Latavia, Ciera, Adelaide and
Rebeckah Starks; three brothers, Lee A. Starks of Marion, Gregory L.
Starks of Richwood and Teddy D. Starks of Columbus; a sister, Maxine
Corley of Columbus; and two stepbrothers, Rick Williams and John Collins
of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Stofcheck Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. Lee A. Starks will officiate and burial will
be at the York Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until the time of
the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Way of Union County, 232 N.
Main St., Marysville.



BETTY M. JEREW
Betty M. Jerew, 78, of Tiffin died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 13, 2004,
at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.
She was retired from Kmart in Marion and Columbus. She was of the
Methodist faith and had recently attended the United Church of Christ in
Tiffin. She enjoyed crocheting and reading and loved her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
She was born Dec. 7, 1925, in Marysville to the late Arthur Houston and
Imogene Wolford King and was predeceased by two sisters and two
brothers. She married Glen Edward Jerew June 20, 1942, and he died March
10, 2001.
She is survived by a son, William Edward "Ed" (Caroline) Jerew of Upper
Sandusky; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four brothers,
Melvin King of Orient, Clyde King of Lewisville and Omer King of
Richwood and Bernard Robinson of Marysville; and a sister, Irma Jean
Fancey of Marysville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ballinger
Funeral Home in Richwood. The Rev. Fred Cheney will officiate and burial
will be at the Price Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo in care of the funeral home.

VIRGINIA M. "GINNY" ALEXANDER GRIMES
Virginia M. "Ginny" Alexander Grimes, 72, of Marysville died Wednesday,
July 14, 2004, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She retired in 1980 after 19 years of service with the Nestle Company.
She was a member of the Marysville First United Methodist Church and was
a former coach, scorekeeper and player with the Stocksdale Dollarettes.
She was a devoted and loving grandmother who was very active and
involved with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She
inspired many with her unselfishness and caring.
She was born Oct. 21, 1931, in Marysville to the late Everett L. and
Freidabelle Baker Alexander Sr. and was predeceased by a daughter, Lori
Jane, and two brothers, Everett L. Alexander Jr. and Robert E.
Alexander.
She is survived by her husband, Loren E. "Shine" Grimes whom she married
Aug. 3, 1951, at the Marysville First United Methodist Church; two
daughters, Lynn (Glen) Heard of Raymond and Lisa (Duane) Miller of
Urbana; a son, Larry (Sherri) Grimes of West Mansfield; grandchildren,
Jason Heard, Jodi Sheets, David and Shane James, Lucas, Lance, Levi and
Lauren Grimes; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Walker and Lincoln Heard and
Shelby and Gracie Mae Sheets; step-grandchildren, Keisha Hunt and Kris
Gilbert; step-great-grandchildren, Maddy and Macey Hunt and Dante
Gilbert; a sister, Mary (Clarence) Snodgres of Marysville; a brother,
John (Cheryl) Alexander of Marysville; a sister-in-law, Kay Alexander of
Marysville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Marysville First
United Methodist Church. The Rev. Scot Ocke will officiate and burial
will be at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Sunday at the Ingram Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Larry Grimes, Jason Heard, David James, Shane James,
Lucas Grimes and Lance Grimes. Honorary pallbearers will be Levi Grimes,
Andy Sheets, Glen Heard and Duane Miller.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Cancer Society or
American Heart Association in care of the funeral home.

PEARL THACKER PROFFITT
Pearl Thacker Proffitt, 88, of Marysville, formerly of Raymond, Plain
City and Cardington, died Thursday, July 15, 2004, at her home.
A homemaker, she attended the Raymond Church of Christ in Christian
Union. She had a great fondness for country living and especially
enjoyed embroidery, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, shopping and
traveling to visit her family.
She was born Jan. 13, 1916, in Black Creek, Va., the oldest of eight
children of the late Andy and Dora Belle Thacker and was predeceased by
four brothers, Ed, Paul, Raymond and Jessy Thacker; and three sisters,
Virginia Preter, Ruby Ball and Gracie Utter. She married John W.
Proffitt Oct. 16, 1936, and he died Jan. 19, 1998.
She is survived by six daughters, Ethel Marie (Ron) Holcomb of Acton,
Calif., Juanita (Bud) Postlethwaite of Hookstown, Pa., Thelma (Bill)
Harris of Arizona and Georgia (Bill) Nickelson, Ruby Hoffine and
Caroline Wilson Salyers of Marysville; five sons, Sidney (Sue) Proffitt
of Bellefontaine, Donald (Barb) Proffitt of Canyon Country, Calif., Jack
Proffitt of Bridgeville, Pa., Wayne (Terry) Proffitt of Chatsworth,
Calif., and R.J. Proffitt of Marysville; 24 grandchildren; 41
great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a sister-in-law, Mary
Carter of Greensboro, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Mannasmith
Funeral Home. The Rev. Warren Goble will officiate and burial will be at
the Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice in care of the
funeral home.

JEAN NORVIEL
Jean Norviel, 76, of West Liberty died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at
Mercy McAuley Center in Urbana.
She retired as a secretary at O.M. Scott and Sons and was a member of
the Middleburg United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking
and was a champion pie baker for Logan County.
She was born Nov. 26, 1927, in Union County to the late Truman and
Florence McKitrick Lowe.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jack Norviel; a daughter,
Ann (Jim) Spain of Middleburg; three grandchildren, Amber (Shannon) King
and MaryAnn (Dan) McGill of West Liberty and Krista (Jonathan) Winn of
Akron; four great-grandchildren, Mya, Elijah, Carson and Naomi; two
brothers, Richard (Jane) Lowe and Donald (Warrenetta) Lowe of
Marysville; a sister, Ruth Simpson of Richwood; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Middle United
Methodist Church. Jonathan Winn and the Rev. Mebane McMahan will
officiate and burial will be at the Middleburg Cemetery. Friends may
call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church.
The Freshwater, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 1343 Fountain Ave.,
Springfield, OH 45504, or Middleburg United Methodist Church, 11824
Route 287, Middleburg, OH 43336.

RUTH M. PIERSON
Ruth M. Pierson, 84, of Worthington died Monday, July 5, 2004, at
Riverside Methodist Hospital.
She was a 1937 graduate of Marysville High School and a longtime member
of Bethel United Methodist Church in Columbus. She enjoyed reading,
playing bridge, flowers and cooking and baking for her family and
friends. She loved her family and was delighted in their
accomplishments. Her family and friends were always buoyed by her great
spirit and her enthusiasm for life.
She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, William R. "Bill"
Pierson and a brother, Allen Bump.
She is survived by a daughter, Sue (Lynn) Elfner of Delaware; a son,
David W. (Janet) Pierson of Columbus; four grandchildren, Angy (Byron)
Zalenski, Amy (James) Sordi, Nathan (Jenn) Elfner and Elizabeth Pierson;
two great- grandchildren; and a brother, Donald (Ruth) Bump of Tiffin.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home
in Worthington. Pastor Tom Keene officiated and a private family burial
was held at Oakdale Cemetery in Marysville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cat Welfare Association, 741
Wetmore Road, Columbus, OH 43214.

JANE "JEAN" CULLEN WILSON TAYLOR
Jane "Jean" Cullen Wilson Taylor, 81, of West Mansfield died Sunday,
July 11, 2004, at the home of her daughter with her loving family at her
side.
A loving homemaker and minister's wife, she was a devoted mother and
grandmother and was the beloved matriarch of her family. A faithful
member of the Church of the Nazarene, she had also been a member of the
Evangelical Friends Church in North Olmsted, Bellefontaine and Van Wert
where her husband had been a pastor. She enjoyed knitting, reading and
working crossword puzzles and especially enjoyed spending time with her
family.
She was born Nov. 8, 1922, in Glasgow, Scotland, to the late Matthew
Salson and Mary Grant Wilson. She married the Rev. Dr. Philip Evan
Taylor March 26, 1948, and he died Sept. 7, 2000.
She is survived by three daughters, Gail (Roy) Grider of Mokena, Ill.,
and Valerie (Christopher) Davis and Deborah (Mark) Mills of West
Mansfield; two sons, Richard (Brenda) Taylor of West Mansfield and
Maynard (Ronlynn) Taylor of Darwin, Australia; 11 grandchildren, Scott
Grider, Stephanie (Joel) Newsham, Taylor Mills, Jared Mills, Richard
(Dawn) Taylor, Robert Taylor, Jennifer (Dave) Maurer, Kimberly Taylor,
Sierra Hawkins, Nikki Tullis and Katie and Clair Lindsey; three
great-grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Smith of Canada; two
brothers, Richard Wilson of Scotland and William (Chris) Wilson of
Toronto, Canada; a brother-in-law, David (Irene) Taylor of Burry Port,
Wales; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will celebrate their mother's life with a funeral service at
2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mannasmith Funeral Home and burial will be
beside her husband at the York Cemetery in York Center. Friends may call
from noon until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice, 113 S. Main
St., Marysville. Cards will be available at the funeral home.

LEAH ELIZABETH BINGHAM-CROSS
Leah Elizabeth Bingham-Cross, newborn infant daughter of Erica Marie
Bingham and Oaschia York Cross of Marysville, died Wednesday, July 7,
2004, at the Ohio State University Medical Center.
She is survived by her parents; maternal grandparents, Cathy Bingham of
Marysville and Michael Bingham of Pensacola, Fla.; paternal
grandparents, Angela and Greg Cross of Marysville; and numerous aunts,
uncles and other relatives.
Friends may call from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. Private burial services will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

JOY LEE FOUGHTY CONKLE
Joy Lee Foughty Conkle, 62, of Marysville died Sunday, July 11, 2004, at
her home surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with
cancer.
She retired in February 1999 as executive secretary to the warden of the
Ohio Reformatory for Women after working for the state of Ohio for more
than 28 years. She was a member of the Marysville Church of the Nazarene
and a life member and past president of VFW Post 3320 Auxiliary. She was
active in fundraising events for Loving Care Hospice and Children's
Hospital and enjoyed interacting with her grandchildren, especially at
ball games and on family vacations. She graduated from Jefferson High
School in Adams County in 1959 and attended business school in Columbus.

She was born July 12, 1941, in Adams County to the late Freeman M. and
Carrie Ellen Stamper Foughty and was predeceased by her first husband,
Danny Dean Keiber and a niece, Kimberly Hicks.
She is survived by her husband, Jim H. Conkle whom she married Sept. 23,
1983; two daughters, Kimberly (Tim) Morley of Gahanna and Susan
(Preston) Kriel of Marysville; four grandchildren, Michael Oiler, Austin
Morley, Olivia Kriel and Zachariah Kriel; a brother, Freeman "Red"
(Angie) Foughty of Bellefontaine; a sister, Dottie Foughty of Ripley;
three brothers-in-law, John (Nancy) Howard and Clyde (Teresa) Hicks of
Marysville and the Rev. Roy (Mary) Burton of Milford Center; nieces and
nephews, Tracey Deavers, Todd Foughty, B.J. Niemeier, Karey Chrismer,
Meghann-Jo Rose Foughty, Leslie Kay, Sara Edwards, Rita Howard, Melisa
Hicks, Andrea Hicks, Helena Cain, Roy Burton Jr. and Becky Burton;
numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; special friends, including Mary
Gingery of Marysville; and her loyal companion and pet sheltie, Noah.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Underwood
Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Jenkerson will officiate and burial will be
at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice of Union
County, 113 S. Main St., Marysville; or the Union County Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 557, Marysville.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


VIOLET HUMBLE
Violet Humble, 93, of Marysville, died Friday, July 9, 2004, at Milcrest
Nursing Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Marysville.
She was born June 24, 1911, in Mill Creek Township to the late Pearl and
Viola Bice Herriott and was predeceased by her husband, Monford A.
Humble; a son, Robert A. Humble; a grandson, Robert Humble; and a
great-granddaughter, Laura James.
She is survived by a son, Everett (Janet) Humble; grandchildren, Doris
Humble of Columbus, Deb (Alan) Herd of Raymond, Everett (Billy Jo)
Humble II of Broadway and Steven Humble of Delaware;
great-grandchildren, Nathan Vanover, April Dean, Aaron Humble and Todd
Burkard; a great-great-granddaughter, Macey Vanover; a daughter-in-law,
Pat Humble; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held today at the Ingram Funeral Home.


SILAS SLONE
Silas Slone, 76, formerly of Pharisburg died Sunday, June 6, 2004, in
Riverview, Fla., with his family at his side.
He was employed as a foreman at General Castings in Delaware for 28
years and attended Freedom Assembly Church in Gibsonton, Fla.
He was born Oct. 11, 1927, in Harlan, Ky., and was predeceased by a son,
Dolever "Buck" Slone and two grandchildren, Jerry and Jamie Slone.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruby Combs Slone; four children,
Rose Smith of Richwood, Jeanette (Rick) Eades of Raymond and James
"Cotton" Slone and Kenny Slone of Riverview; a daughter-in-law, Sallie
Slone of Magnetic Springs; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and
countless friends.
A memorial service will be held at the Hopewell Cemetery at 4 p.m.
Saturday. David Hudson will officiate.

GLORIA MAXINE WEBB
Gloria Maxine Webb, 76, of Marion Manor died Wednesday, July 7, 2004.
She was a homemaker and a health care giver for residents of her
community. She was a volunteer for the Richwood Emergency Squad and a
member of the Essex United Methodist Women.
She was born March 31, 1928, in Delaware to the late Lester and Iris
Manley. She married Royal Owen Webb July 2, 1946, in Greenup, Ky., and
he died Sept. 17, 1999, after 53 years of marriage.
She is survived by 11 children, Wayne Manley, Monty Webb, Debbie
Webb-Shelton and Leslie Webb of Marion, Pam Lambert, Kay Krawczyk and
Dennis Webb of Richwood, Keith Webb of Findlay, Sandy Hammond of Kenton,
Connie Barton of Escatawpa, Miss., and Sonja Horn of Mount Solon, Va.;
24 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Ballinger Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. Bryan Lauzau will officiate and burial will
be at the Price Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Essex United Methodist Women,
32697 Route 37, Richwood, OH 43344.

VIOLET HUMBLE
Violet Humble, 93, of Marysville, died Friday, July 9, 2004, at Milcrest
Nursing Center.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marysville.
She was born June 24, 1911, in Mill Creek Township to the late Pearl and
Viola Bice Herriott. She is also predeceased by: her son, Robert A.
Humble; a grandson, Robert Humble; a great granddaughter, Laura James
and a great great granddaughter Macey Vanover.
She is survived by: a son, Everett (Janet) Humble; grandchildren Doris
Humble of Columbus, Deb (Alan) Herd, Everett (Billy Jo) Humble II and
Steven Humble of Delaware; great grandchildren Nathan Vanover, April
Dean, Aaron Humble, Tom Burkard; great great granddaughter Macey
Vanover; daughter-in-law, Pat Humble and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Ingram Funeral
Home with the Rev. Scott Oakley officiating. Burial will follow at
Jerome Township Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.


WINIFRED ARLETTA "WINNIE" HODGES LOWE
Winifred Arletta "Winnie" Hodges Lowe, 88, of Marysville, formerly of
Dover Township, died Friday, July 9, 2004. at the Gables at Green
Pastures.
Affectionately known as "granny" to relatives and close friends, she was
a hardworking homemaker and a caregiver to many ill relatives and
friends. She was a longtime member of Springdale Baptist Church where
she served for many years as a representative for the Northern Baptist
Association conference at Denison University. She was also a Sunday
School teacher and was a member and past president of the American
Baptist Women.
She was a former member of William Street United Methodist Church in
Delaware where she served as president of the United Methodist Women's
Society and for which she received a lifetime membership pin. She was a
member of the Memorial Hospital of Union County auxiliary where she was
a volunteer for mobile meals and patient care. She also was a volunteer
for Jane Case Hospital (now Grady Memorial) in Delaware. She was a
member of Kings Daughters Circle and the Delaware Advance Club.
She was a graduate of New Dover High School and proudly played on the
school's women's basketball team. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting,
knitting and quilting and was known as a wonderful pie baker.
She was born July 30, 1915, in Dover Township to the late Watterman
Maxwell and Lettie Ann Hanawalt Hodges and was predeceased by her
husband, Arthur D. Lowe on Feb. 24, 1978; an infant brother, Robert
Eugene; two brothers, James and Charles Hodges and a foster
granddaughter, Julie Marie Jensen.
She is survived by two daughters, Meredith Eileen (Lee) Fowler of Ft.
Myers, Fla., and Patricia Arletta (Raymond Schriner) Lowe of Little
Hocking; a son, Chester Max Lowe of Sarasota, Fla. Also surviving are:
eight grandchildren, Rebecca Patterson, Robert Kaufman, Kenneth Kaufman,
Jacqueline Bailey, Jeffrey Lowe, James Lowe, Arletta Lynn Bowman and
James Bowman; 12 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; a
sister-in-law, JoAnn Hodges of Marysville; and many other relatives and
friends including Bill (Tomia) Lowe of Marysville.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Underwood Funeral Home
where the family will receive friends beginning at 11 a.m. T
he Rev. Stephen Waltman will officiate and burial will be beside her
husband at Oakdale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and Bill
Lowe.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.


JOHN V. JOHNSON
John V. Johnson, 87, of Milford Center, formerly of Plain City and Upper
Arlington, died Friday, July 9, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Union
County.
He worked with the Fredonia Seed Company, Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Company and two companies he formed, Johnson-Scott Company and Pension
Plans Inc. He served as a lieutenant junior grade from 1942 to 1945 in
the South Pacific during World War II and as commander of an LST from
1950 to 1952 during the Korean War. He was an avid hunter and golf
enthusiast and enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. He was a member of
Jerome United Methodist Church and First Community Church of Upper
Arlington and was active in the Couples Circle of both churches
beginning in 1957. He was a graduate of Bowling Green State University.
He was born Jan. 22, 1917, in Defiance to the late Earl and Lula South
Johnson; two brothers, Virgil Johnson and Robert Johnson; a sister,
Velma Stuckey; and on Feb. 9, 2000, by his wife, Virginia Powell
Johnson.
He is survived by three sons, Jerome E. (Linda) Johnson of Dublin,
Douglas S. (Nancy "Maggie") Johnson of Grove City and Frederick B.
(Jane) Johnson of Marysville; four grandchildren, Juni (C.J.) Frey of
Frankfort, Jill (Hernan) Ramirez of Weston, Fla.; and Ben Johnson and
Alex Johnson of Marysville; step-grandchildren, Christi Cornell and
Micki Cornell of Columbus; and a great-grandson, Jordan Wayland of
Frankfort.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jerome United
Methodist Church, 10531 Jerome Road, Plain City. The Rev. Gloria Brooks
will officiate and burial will be at the Jerome Township Cemetery where
military honors will be conducted by the Union County Honor Guard.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Ferguson
Funeral Home.

LEROY H. WOLFF
LeRoy H. Wolff, 89, of Marysville died Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at
Heartland of Marysville after an extended illness.
A lifetime farmer, he was a hard-working man and a dedicated and loving
husband and father. He was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church
and had served as a trustee of the church. He graduated from Union Rural
High School in 1933 and had been an active and proud volunteer with
Mobile Meals since 1982. He served on the Union County Fair Board for 12
years, was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Dairy Association and for
eight years was affiliated with the North Central Egg Co-op. He enjoyed
vegetable gardening and his life on the farm and especially enjoyed his
family.
He was born Dec. 16, 1914, in Milford Center to the late William C. and
Anna Kandel Wolff. He was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Lawrence
Scheiderer and a sister- and brother-in-law, Christine and Alfred
Boester.
He is survived by his wife of more than 63 years, Irene E.R. Scheiderer
Wolff whom he married June 1, 1941, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church; a
daughter, Janet (Mike) Wiley of Hawthorne, N.J.; a son, Earl L. Wolff of
West Liberty; two grandsons, Todd (Suzanne) Wiley and James (Fro) Wiley;
a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Wiley; a brother, Lester (Martha) Wolff
of Milford Center; two sisters-in-law, Helen Scheiderer and Leila
Scheiderer of Marysville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Jay Decker will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the
Mannasmith Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mobile Meals or the Trinity
Lutheran Church building Fund in care of the funeral home.