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April 2007
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LEWIS JUNIOR BURCHETT
Lewis Junior Burchett, 79, of Unionville Center, died
peacefully Monday
morning, April 30, 2007, at his residence surrounded by his
loving
family after an extended battle with lung cancer.
A U.S. Army
veteran during the Korean War (1952-1954), he served as
sergeant in the
Artillery C Battery 695th AFA Bn. He retired in 1974
from Marble Cliff
Quarries after 27 years of employment.
He was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Lawrence
County, Ky., and was preceded in
death by his father, J. L. Burchett; his
mother, Bertha Leddingham
Burchett; his stepmother, Anna Fannin Burchett; a
brother, Willie "Tiny"
Burchett in 2005; and good fishing buddy and
brother-in-law, Leonard Collier in 2005.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 54 years, Darlene Collier Burchett
whom he married Oct. 11, 1952; his
children, Brenda (Jack) Lucas and
Sheila (Kevin) Hutchins of Columbus. Larry
(Velma) Burchett of
Unionville Center, and Patty (Bob) Noggle of Caledonia;
grandchildren,
Leanna (Justin) DuBose, Kaira Hutchins, Jaimi Burchett, Neika
Hutchins,
Joey Drumm, Ryan Burchett and Abby Drumm; a great-granddaughter,
Trinite
DuBose; three stepgrandchildren, Angie Thompson, Amy Wiley and
Christina
Worden; sisters, Gladys Wright and Sara Lena (Paul) Fannin of
Louisa,
Ky.; brothers-in-law, Reginald Collier and Edgel (Lovena)
Collier;
sisters-in-law, Shelby Rigsby and Dorothy Collier; numerous
nieces,
nephews, friends and loved ones.
Calling hours will be Wednesday
from 2 to 8 p.m. at Ferguson Funeral
Home, Plain City, where services will be
held Thursday at 11 a.m. with
Pastors Phil Conrad and the deceased's son,
Larry Burchett officiating.
Burial will be in Darby Township Cemetery,
Unionville Center, with full
military honors conducted by the Union County
Honor Guard.
Condolences may be expressed at
fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com.
D.
EILEEN HILL
D. Eileen Hill, 83, of Marysville, died Sunday, April 29, 2007,
at her home.
A beautician and graduate of Capital Beauty School in
Columbus, she was
longtime owner of RaLeen Beauty Salon in Milford
Center.
She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ and
a
graduate of Marysville High School.
She was born June 29, 1923, in
Marysville, to the late Harold D. and Eva
Gamble Sprague. She also was
predeceased by her husband, Ray J. Hill.
She is survived by two sons, Michael
R. Hill of Marysville, and Stephen
J. Hill of Louisville, Ky.; a sister,
Donna M. Sprague of Columbus; and
two brothers, Harold M. (Gertrude) Sprague
and Marvin Eugene (Mona)
Sprague, both of Florida.
Funeral services will
be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Underwood Funeral
Home, where the family will
receive callers beginning at 11 a.m. The
Rev. Richard Flynn will officiate
and private burial will be held at
Union Township Cemetery in Milford
Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or Loving Care
Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.
MARY JO HOBBS DEGOOD
Mary Jo Hobbs DeGood, 53, of Marysville, died Saturday
morning, April
28, 2007, at her residence surrounded by her family after a
brief illness.
She was retired from the Marysville Exempted Village School
District.
She was a 1971 Marysville High School graduate, a former Trail
Blazer
4-H advisor and member of the Union County Fair Board. She also was
a
member of Raymond United Methodist Church where she served on the
Pastor
Parish Relations committee.
She was a foster parent.
She was
born Dec. 6, 1953, in Marysville, to Vernon Dale "Pete" and
Georgann Rhoades
Hobbs. She was preceded in death by her father and her
father-in-law, William
Leonard DeGood.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband,
Allan D.
DeGood whom she married April 1, 1977, in Marysville; their
daughters,
Marcy Jo (Kevin) Patrick and Summer Nicole (Craig) Smallwood
of
Marysville, and Tara Michelle (J.R.) Terry of East Liberty;
six
grandchildren, Chelsey Ilene Collins, Quint Allan Terry,
Kierstynn
Nicole Terry and Josselyn Sue Terry, all of East Liberty, and
Ami
Smallwood and Kolby Smallwood, both of Marysville; sisters,
Clarine
(Jeff) Marsh, Carolyn (Tom) Jackson and Molly (Lee) Hundley, all
of
Marysville, and Marilyn (Gene) Vigar of Milford Center; a brother,
Larry
(Barb) Hobbs of Marysville; mother-in-law, Betty DeGood of
Marysville;
in-laws, Danny (Maria) DeGood of North Lewisburg, and Rynecia
(Rodney)
Norris of Marysville; and numerous nieces, nephews and special
friends.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Ingram Funeral
Home
where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with
the
Rev. Seeyong Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Broadway
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Josiha Robinson, Everett Humble, Pete Bennett,
Jason
Bennett, John Ropp and Quint Terry. Honorary pallbearers will be
Brett
Hundley, Nate Jackson, Matt Hobbs and Aaron Maus.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Raymond United Methodist Church in
care of the
funeral home.
JAMES E. "SHORTY" ESTEPP
James E. "Shorty" Estepp, 80, a
longtime resident of Marysville, died
unexpectedly Friday, April 27, 2007, at
his home.
An associate of Denison Hydraulics since 1966, he retired in 1992.
He
was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Army
in Panama.
He enjoyed hunting, flea markets and yard sales.
He was born
Oct. 5, 1926, in Johnson County, Ky., to the late Oakley and
Esta LeMaster
Estepp. He also was predeceased by four siblings, Everett
Estepp, Mary
Elizabeth Estepp, Betty Rae LeMaster and Alka "Dude" Coppers.
He is
survived by his wife of 34 years, Martha "Ginny" Estepp of
Waverly; his
children, Raymond (Kim) Estep, Rowena (Bob) O'Connors, and
Yvonne "Susie"
(Chuck) Jolliff, all of Marysville, Mike Blevins and Gay
(Jerry) Curtis of
Waverly, Mark (Janie) Blevins of St. Paris, and
Matthew (Paula) Blevins of
Jackson, Ky.; 18 grandchildren; 25
great-grandchildren; a
great-great-grandson; his siblings, Gladys Melvin
and Marvin (Dorothy) Estep
of Milford Center, and Hobert Estep and
Oakley "Junior" (Glenna) Estep of
Marysville; an aunt, Jewell Ramey of
Paintsville, Ky.; and many nieces and
nephews and other relatives.
The family will receive callers Tuesday from 2
to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at
Underwood Funeral Home, where funeral services will
be held Wednesday at
11 a.m. Burial will be at Union Township Cemetery in
Milford Center,
with military honors by the Union County Military Funeral
Honor Guard.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.
EVELYN
JOAN FAREN
Evelyn Joan Faren, 72, of Marysville, died Friday, April 27, 2007,
in
the comfort of her own home with her family at her side after
an
extended and determined battle with cancer.
A loving homemaker, she was
a devoted mother and a very proud
grandmother. She enjoyed trips in the car,
walks around Marysville and
fishing. She was ornery, stubborn when necessary,
quiet yet still
outgoing and a great listener.
She was affectionately
known as "Grandma" by her grandchildren and by
many family friends. Her
greatest joy came when surrounded by her family
and grandchildren.
She was
born Feb. 12, 1935, in Lebanon, Ind., to the late James A. and
Martha Conrad
Hildreth. She married Clarence R. Faren on July 25, 1953,
and he preceded her
in death on July 29, 1983. She also was preceded in
death by an infant son,
Jimmy Allen Faren; infant twin sisters; and six
brothers, John, Bill, Bob,
Roy, Art and Junior.
Survivors include a son, Bobby Faren, and a daughter,
Helen Faren, each
of Marysville; three grandchildren, Rhonda (George) Taylor,
Eddie (Lea)
Andrews and Teresa Baker; 12 great-grandchildren, Kristin,
Lauren,
Morgan, Madison, Stephanie, Brooke, Courtney, Shawn, Kristina,
Taylor,
Tierney and Kyle; her sister, Mary Ann Barck of Alabama;
four
sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Hildreth and Ruth Hildreth, each of Urbana,
Pat
Hildreth of Kenton, and Metta Hildreth of North Lewisburg; and
many
nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at
Mannasmith Funeral
Home, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11
a.m. with the
Rev. Don Moceri officiating. Burial will take place beside her
husband
at Claibourne Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.
RAYMOND
WESLEY "BUZZ" LONG
Raymond Wesley "Buzz" Long, 69, of Marion, died
unexpectedly Saturday,
April 28, 2007.
A 1955 graduate of Perry-Zane High
School, he was formerly employed as
an electrician at Penn Central
Railroad.
He was baptized at the East Liberty United Methodist Church. He
enjoyed
fishing, reading and hunting mushrooms, and dearly loved his
family.
He was born Oct. 19, 1937, in East Liberty, to Charles and Martha
A.
Stevens Long. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother,
Gaylord
"Pete" Long; and a sister, Dorothy German.
Survivors include his
mother of Ridgeway; two daughters, Brenda and
Belinda; a son, Duane; his
siblings, Julie Kerns of Ridgeway, Melvin
(Jan) Long of Mt. Victory, Donna
(Jim) Wiley of Ridgeway, Polly (Bucky)
Lord of Batesville, Ind., and Chuck
Long of New York; and many nieces
and nephews.
Pastor Willis Moe will
officiate private family services Wednesday at
Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger
Funeral Home. Burial will take place at
Greenwood Union Cemetery,
DeGraff.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.
DORIS F. FLOWERS
Doris F. Flowers, 87, of Unionville Center, died Friday
morning April
27, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
She retired
from Ranco in Plain City after 25 years of employment.
She was an avid reader
who especially like romance novels. Her children,
grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, whom she deeply loved, were her
pride and joy.
She
was born Sept. 1, 1919, in Madison County, to the late Colmore and
Helen
Hoover McCoy. She also was preceded in death by her husband,
Russell Flowers,
in 1989; two sisters, Carol June Hyland and Thelma
Meeker; and a son-in-law,
Charles Carter.
She is survived by her children, James R. (Cindy) Flowers of
Unionville
Center. Judith A. (Leland) Walk and Beverly S. Carter of
Marysville;
nine grandchildren, Conni M. (Jeff) Miller, Kelly A. (Dale)
Molden, Gene
(Debbie) Carter, Dawn (Robert) Tipton, Scot (Amy) Flowers, Cody
(Rich)
Meager, Erik (Kelly) Flowers, Joseph (Aurora) Preston and Kari Young;
18
great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, David Flowers of Hilliard; and
a
sister-in-law, Madelyn (Charles) Nelson of Buckeye Lake.
Calling hours
will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ferguson Funeral Home,
Plain City, where
funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with
Pastor Wayne Engle
officiating. Burial will be in Darby Township
Cemetery, Unionville
Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Unionville Center
United
Methodist Church, 127 Main St., Unionville Center, OH
43077.
Condolences may be expressed at
Fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com.
MAXINE P. BEARD
Maxine P. Beard, 90, of
Delaware, died Thursday, April 26, 2007, at
Wintersong Village Nursing
Facility.
She graduated from Somerset Holy Trinity High School. She had been
a
resident of Delaware since 1940, and was a member of St. Mary
Catholic
Church and the Elks Lodge. She was a former clerk at Sell's
Stationery Store.
She was born April 11, 1917, in Perry County, to the
late Thomas and
Rilla Slatzer Emmert. She also was preceded in death by her
husband,
William in 1980, and a daughter, Sandra "Soni" Ward in 1999.
That
daughter was a twin to surviving daughter, Wanda (Fred) Raile
of Delaware.
Mrs. Beard also is survived by daughter Gloria (John) Anson
of
Marysville; six grandchildren, Mark (Carolyn) Anson, Lisa
(Robert)
Davis, Andrew (Holly) Raile, Matthew (Alicia) Raile, Paul Ward
and
Dominic Ward; eight great-grandchildren, Madeline and Lilly Anson,
Kyle
and Kaitlyn Davis, Scott and Ashley Davis, and Cole and Kayla Raile;
and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 5
p.m. at Robinson Funeral Home, 32
W. Winter St., where a prayer vigil will be
at 4:30 p.m. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m.
at St. Mary
Catholic Church with the Rev. James Black as celebrant. Interment
will
follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to a
charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.robinsonfuneralhomeinc.com.
HOWARD
F THOMAS
Howard F. Thomas, 69, of Plain City, died Thursday afternoon, April
26,
2007, after an extended illness at Riverside Methodist
Hospital, Columbus.
He retired after 43 years at Ranco Controls in Plain
City, and was an
active member of the New California Presbyterian
Church.
He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling and spending time with
his grandchildren.
He will be remembered as a kind man; good and generous
to others and
always ready to lend a helping hand. He will be greatly
missed.
He was born Jan. 31, 1938, in Columbus. He was preceded in death by
his
parents, Roy L. and Rachel Watts Thomas and a brother-in-law,
Max
Gregory, in 2003.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years,
Patricia Marie Huffman
Thomas, whom he married May 8, 1960, in Marysville;
sons, Roy (Margaret)
Thomas and Mark (Melody) Thomas, both of Plain City;
four grandchildren,
Amanda, Ashley, Howard and Christopher; three
step-grandchildren and
three step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert
(Shirley) Thomas of
Austin, Ind.; sisters, Judy Gregory of Marysville, and
Nancy (Fred)
Medland of Plain City.
Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Ferguson
Funeral Home, Plain City. Funeral services will
be held Monday at 10:30
a.m. at New California Presbyterian Church, with the
Rev. Linda
McClanahan officiating. Burial will be at New California
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New California
Presbyterian
Church Building Fund, 10089 Industrial Parkway, Marysville, OH
43040.
Condolences may be expressed at fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com.
J. FREDERICK KLEIBER
J. Frederick Kleiber, 85, of Marysville, died Tuesday,
April 24, 2007,
at The Ohio State University Medical Center with his family
at his side
after a two-week illness.
A lifelong farmer, he worked seven
days a week for 34 years delivering
the Columbus Dispatch and still attended
church each Sunday morning
after working all Saturday night.
He was a
faithful, lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church where
he was baptized
on Nov. 16, 1921, confirmed on April 14, 1935, and
married on April 1,
1945.
For eight years after his marriage, Mr. Kleiber drove a Borden Ross
milk
route. He was a talented and capable man and had a knack for
fixing anything broken.
He enjoyed gardening and apple trees, and in the
fall of the year he
enjoyed competitive corn husking, for which he won second
place in the
state of Ohio in 1992. He enjoyed eating ice cream and treasured
time
spent with family and friends.
He was born Nov. 3, 1921, on the
family home place on Kleiber Road near
Marysville, to the late John and
Frieda Nicol Kleiber. He also was
preceded in death by a grandson, Doug
Kleiber, and a brother, Herbert C.A. Kleiber.
Survivors include his
beloved wife of 62 years, Anna Barbara Nicol
Kleiber; two sons, Dwight (Eva)
Kleiber of Queens Creek, Ariz., and
Wayne (Jill) Kleiber of Marysville; three
grandchildren, Greg Kleiber,
Jason Kleiber and Brooklyn Kleiber; a brother,
Donald (Loretta) Kleiber
of Milford Center; three sisters, Lucille (Dwight)
Rogers and Doris
(Dana) Scheiderer of Marysville, and Leila (Charles)
Davisson of Milford
Center; a sister-in-law, Alfreda Kleiber of Marysville;
many nieces and
nephews; and his church family.
Calling hours will be
Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Mannasmith
Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St.
John's Lutheran Church, with
the Rev. John Fair officiating. Burial will
take place at the church
cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Nicol, Gary Nicol, Bob Kleiber, Mike
Kleiber,
Kenneth Kleiber, John Davisson and Dale Davisson.
Memorial
contributions may be made to St. John's Organ Fund or the
American Heart
Association.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.
TODD KYLE REES
Todd Kyle Rees, 35, of Zanesfield, died unexpectedly Monday
morning,
April 23, 2007, at his home.
A 1989 graduate of Benjamin Logan
High School, he had previously worked
as a foreman at Siemans in
Bellefontaine, and was currently working as
manager of Trader Joe's in
Dublin.
He enjoyed bodybuilding, weight training and being in the outdoors,
but
the true joy of his life was his family, to whom he was devoted.
He
was born July 5, 1971, in Bellefontaine, to Clarence and Melanie
Poland Rees,
and they survive in Zanesfield.
He also is survived by his wife, the former
Amy Nicole Cox, whom he
married Nov. 25, 2000, in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Also
surviving is their son,
Micah; two brothers, Brian (Tonya) Rees of Milford
Center, and their
daughter, Dorothy, and Darrin (Kim) Rees of Zanesfield and
their boys,
Cody and Trent; his father-in-law, Scott Cox of Richwood; and
his
sister-in-law, Jennifer (Dan) Michael of Richwood.
Calling hours will
be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Stofcheck Funeral
Home in Richwood. Funeral
services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at
Richwood Church of Christ, with
Pastor Scot Gorsuch officiating. Burial
will be at the Zanesfield
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rees family for a trust
fund
for Micah in care of Stofcheck Funeral Home, P.O. Box 122, Richwood,
OH 43344.
GARY LEE BELL
Gary Lee Bell, 66, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Sunday,
April 15,
2007, at his residence.
He was a graduate of Marysville High
School.
Mr. Bell was born Oct. 7, 1940, in Ostrander, the son of the late
Terry
and Marietta Bell. He also was predeceased by a brother, Lowell
Bell.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Ellis Bell of North Myrtle Beach;
a
daughter, Amy Brown of New Haven, Conn.; three sons, David Bell of
New
Haven, Conn., and Toby C. Clardy and Travis (Brandi) Clardy of
Little
River, S.C.; six grandchildren, Savannah Clardy, Tate Clardy,
Aries
Bell, April Bell, Kate Brown and Colton Brown; a brother, Ronald
(Donna)
Bell of Ostrander; a sister, Theresa "Sally" Bell Stevens
of
Circleville; a sister-in-law, Margie Bell of Ostrander; nieces,
Brenda
Bell of Marysville, Donna (Rick) Clayton of Powell, Michelle
(John)
Callahan of Stoutsville, Sue (Tracy) McCloud of Marysville,
Cheryl
(Steve) Hyatt of Delaware, and Jackie (Ken) Rausch of Milford
Center;
nephews, Micah (Sue) Stevens of Burlington, N.C., Brian Stevens
of
Circleville, and Terry (Maggie) Stevens of Lancaster; and
numerous
grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and friends.
Graveside
services were held Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at the Little
River United
Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Sandy Smith officiating.
Memorial
contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association,
P.O. Box 5216,
Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216.
DONNA C. NANCE CLEVENGER
Donna C. Nance
Clevenger, 70, of Woodstock, died Monday April 23, 2007,
at Heartland of
Marysville following a lengthy illness.
She worked as a waitress in many
restaurants throughout the years, as
well as working at Lewis Machine
Shop.
She was an avid bowler and enjoyed listening to music and working
with her flowers.
She was a member of Woodstock Community Church. She was
a kind and
giving person who will be sadly missed by all.
She was born
Aug. 22, 1936, in Marion, the daughter of the late
Frederick E. and Florence
Marie Donnal Nance. She also was preceded in
death by four brothers, Robert,
Arthur, Warren and Earl Nance, and two
sisters, Nellie Holt and Marjorie
Moore.
She is survived by her husband, Harold, whom she married Aug. 26,
1972;
her son, Michael (Vi) Clevenger of Marion; her daughter,
Kimberly
(Larry) Worelein of Galion; her grandchildren, Shawn (Nichole)
Worelein
of Galion, Jason Worelein of Michigan, and Matt Allen (Danielle)
Flater
of Marion; great-grandchildren, Matt Allen Flater II, Chasitie,
Alicia
and Courtney; her sisters, Joan (Marshall) Dixon of Woodstock,
Jeanette
(Dick) Westfall and Rose (John) Arth of Marysville, and Margaret
(Mick)
Graham of Urbana; her brother, William (Imogene) Nance of
Woodstock;
numerous nieces and nephews of several generations; and many
friends.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4
and
6 to 8 p.m. at the Freshwater, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home,
North
Lewisburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at
the
funeral home with the Rev. Frank Summerfield officiating. Burial
will
follow at Woodstock Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Woodstock Community Church,
Woodstock, OH 43084 or to the ALS Foundation,
1810 Mackenzie Drive,
Columbus, OH 43220.
BEVERLY ANN
GRAHAM
Beverly Ann Graham, 65, of Ostrander, died Sunday, April 22, 2007,
at
Heartland of Marysville with her family at her side after a
courageous
fight against cancer.
A 1959 graduate of West Mansfield High
School, she was a loving wife and
mother and a proud grandmother. She was
self-employed as a house cleaner
in the Delaware/Ostrander area for many
years.
She enjoyed flowers and will be remembered for her meticulous
ways
regarding yard work. Her greatest joy came from being surrounded by
her family.
She was born Aug. 27, 1941, in West Mansfield, to the late
Harold and
Marjorie Furrow Reames. She also was preceded in death by a
brother, Gerald Reames.
Survivors include her husband of 21 years, Ronald
Graham, to whom she
was married March 27, 1986; three sons, Duane (Bridget)
Godwin of
Rockledge, Fla., Shane (Angie) Godwin of West Liberty, and Steve
Godwin
of Dublin; five grandchildren, Kassie Godwin, Claire Godwin,
and
Lauren, Laine, and Logan Godwin; her sister, Marilyn (Bob) Ridge of
West
Mansfield; two brothers, Rick (Connie) Reames of West Liberty, and
Gary
(Diane) Reames of West Mansfield; her former husband, James E. Godwin
of
West Liberty; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be
Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Mannasmith Funeral
Home. A graveside memorial
service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at
Millcreek Cemetery,
Ostrander.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.
ABNER D. MILLER
Abner D. Miller, 87, of Plain City, died peacefully,
Friday, April 20,
2007, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was a
member of United Bethel Mennonite Church in Plain City.
He served
approximately 25 years on the Plain City Volunteer Fire Department.
He
enjoyed woodworking, playing many different musical instruments and
visiting
with people. Many often recognized him in his van parked at the
hardware
store and would stop to visit.
He was born Dec. 10, 1919, in Yoder, Kan.,
the son of the late Dan A.
and Mattie Schrock Miller. He married Mary Ann
Miller on March 25, 1943,
in Plain City, and she died in 1990. He also was
predeceased by two
brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his
children, John E. (Teresa) Miller and Vera Miller
of Plain City;
granddaughters, Jolene (Clint) Ellis of Plain City,
Christine (Glenn) Chavis
of Gahanna, Maria (Dale) Chupp of Inola, Okla.,
Carrie Mitchell of Hilliard,
and their mother, Katie Miller of Hilliard;
step-grandson, Eric
Sidenstricker; six great-grandchildren; and a
special family friend, Connie
Prater of Plain City.
Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
at United Bethel
Mennonite Church, 11342 Lafayette-Plain City Road, where
funeral
services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Pastors Clyde
Byler,
Daniel Gingerich, Lonnie Miller and Allen Yutzy officiating. Burial
will
be at United Bethel Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Loving Care Hospice, P.O. Box 445,
London, OH 43140.
Arrangements
are being handled by Ferguson Funeral Home.
Condolences may be expressed at
fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com.
JOE L. MOSELEY
Joe L. Moseley, 78, of
Marysville, died Friday, April 20, 2007, at the
Department of Veterans
Affairs Medical Center in Cincinnati following a short illness.
He was
retired from B.M.Y. and previously was employed for 14 years with
Rockwell
International.
He was a member of Marysville Church of the Nazarene and was a
1946
graduate of New Dover High School.
He served his country during the
Korean War in the U.S. Army and was a
member of American Legion Post No.
79.
He designed, built, and flew model airplanes and enjoyed working
on lawnmowers.
He was born Sept. 1, 1928, in New Dover, to the late Frank
W. and Minnie
A. Phillips Moseley. He also was preceded in death by a
daughter, Judy
Ann Colwell; two brothers, Marion Moseley and Carey Moseley;
and a
sister, Goldie Powell.
Survivors include his wife of more than 40
years, Betty McHenry Moseley,
to whom he was married Sept. 15, 1966, at Lilly
Chapel; four sons, Carl
Colwell of Lakeview, Duffy Moseley of East Liberty,
Jeff (Lori) Colwell
of Bellefontaine, and Frank (Vicki) Moseley of Woodstock;
two daughters,
Jody Wilson of Marysville, and Debbie (Mark) Lowery of East
Liberty; 13
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; special friends, Sharon
and Terry
Moore of Marysville; and special canine companion,
"Darby."
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Mannasmith
Funeral
Home, with the Rev. Dr. Paul Whiteford officiating. Burial with
military
honors conducted by the Union County Honor Guard will take place
at
Mount Herman Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.
at
the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union
County Cancer Society in
care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.
VIRGINIA TAITE CHAPMAN
Virginia Taite Chapman, 93, of Ostrander, formerly of
Marysville, died
early Sunday morning, April 15, 2007, at Wesleyan Way of
Delaware Court Care Center.
She lived most of her life in central Ohio.
She was a 1931 graduate of
Hyatts High School and a 1935 graduate of Ohio
Wesleyan University,
where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and the
Home Economics Club.
While a student at Hyatts and OWU she excelled at
playing basketball.
After graduating in 1935, she married Russell W. Chapman
on June 12,
1935, his mother's birthday.
She was very active at Hyatts
Methodist Church, teaching Sunday school
and playing piano. She participated
in the Crusaders Group and was
leader of the youth groups and went with them
on numerous trips.
She attended all the activities of her children, helping
in any way that
she could. She enjoyed playing piano for family
get-togethers.
She moved to the Marysville area in the early 1950s, and
joined First
Methodist Church, where she was active in women's groups,
helping
whenever and however she could. She especially enjoyed the
King's
Daughters evening women's circle at the church.
She worked in the
Quality Assurance Lab at Nestle's of Marysville for
more than 20
years.
She was a volunteer at the Heartland Convalescent Center of
Marysville.
She collected lighthouses of all kinds and all sizes, and
enjoyed
collecting all kinds of rocks, gems, and sea shells. She enjoyed
working
with stained glass which she lovingly gave to her family and which
is
cherished by all who received one of her works.
She was born Dec. 13,
1913, in Cleveland, the only child of the late
Harry Lynde and Clarissa Ann
Denison Taite. She also was preceded in
death by her husband, Russell; three
grandchildren, Kenneth Mark
Schuette, Russell Paul Schuette and Cinda Lou
Kelley in infancy.
She is survived by two daughters, Betty Ann (Earl J.)
Bringardner of
Delaware, and Janet C. Kelley and her companion Jerry Mossman
of
Ostrander; 10 grandchildren, Michael W. (Debbie) Schuette, Roger
L.
(Debbie) Schuette, Kathy L. Glasburn, J. Marvin Schuette, James
D.
Bringardner, Linda S. (Chuck) Lowry, Terri (Mike) Schindewolf, K.
Scott
(Karen) Kelley, Brad Kelley and Mike (Debbie) Kelley;
two
granddaughters-in-law, Debbie Schuette and Beth McCarver;
a
sister-in-law Betty Chapman; 27 great-grandchildren; and
13
great-great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held
Sunday at 2 p.m. at Rodman
Neeper Funeral Home, Bennett Brown Delaware
Chapel, 1510 W. William St.,
where the family will receive callers one hour
prior to the start of the
service. The Rev. Richard Teller of First United
Methodist Church of
Marysville will officiate. The family will host a
reception in the
Rodman Neeper Community Room.
Memorial Contributions may
be made to the James Cancer Research
Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus,
OH 43210.
Condolences may be expressed at www.RodmanNeeper.com.
IRENE M.
SINIFF
Irene M. Siniff, 98, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at New
Richmond
Meadows Nursing Home, New Richmond, Wis.
A loving wife and
mother, she had been employed as a secretary at the
Lorain County Courthouse,
Elyria, and earlier in her life worked as a
telephone operator.
She was a
1926 graduate of Circleville High School and was a member of
the North Eaton
Church of Christ, North Eaton, throughout much of her life.
Her greatest
moments came when surrounded by her family.
She was born June 21, 1908, in
Marysville, to the late Charles Howe and
Blanche Bonnette Knotts. She married
Millard F. Siniff on June 24, 1928,
in Ashville, and he preceded her in death
on Jan. 12, 1995. She also was
preceded in death by a son, Charles B. Siniff;
sisters, Evah Messenger
and Geraldine Beatty; and a brother, Ralph
Knotts.
Survivors include a son, Donald B. (Alaine) Siniff of Downing, Wis.;
a
daughter-in-law, Priscilla Siniff of San Antonio, Texas;
12
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren;
and a sister, Elberta Stout of Lima.
Funeral
services will be held Tuesday at noon at Mannasmith Funeral
Home. The Rev.
Dr. Paul H. Durbin will officiate, and burial will take
place at Oakdale
Cemetery. Visitors may call one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may
be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.
MARIE WORTHINGTON
Marie Worthington, 85, of Marysville, died Sunday, April
15, 2007, at
The Gables at Green Pastures following an extended illness.
A
loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, she
was
employed as a bank teller for more than 32 years at First National
Bank,
now National City.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and
enjoyed working jigsaw
puzzles and being surrounded by her family.
She was
born Feb. 5, 1922, in Ora, Miss., to the late W.F. and Minnie
Smith Morgan.
She also was preceded in death by her husband, Beryl
Worthington; her son,
Michael Beryl Worthington; four brothers, Woodard,
Walton, Frank and Ray; and
her sister, Mildred Harsh.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Carolyn
Worthington of Wilmore,
Ky.; a granddaughter, Robin Pyle of Huber Heights;
two
great-grandchildren, Michelle and Anthony Pyle; two
sisters-in-law,
Vivian Morgan of Brookhaven, Miss., and Anna Griffin of
Marysville;
numerous nieces and nephews; and her church family.
Funeral
services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Mannasmith Funeral
Home. Tim Nowlin
will officiate and burial will take place at Oakdale
Cemetery. Visitors may
call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service
at the funeral
home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Parkinson
Society
or the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at
the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.
NETTIE L. BAILEY
Nettie L. Bailey, 81, of Plain City, died Monday, April 16,
2007, at
Doctor's West Hospital, Columbus, surrounded by her loving
family.
She was a very active member at the Unionville Center United
Methodist
Church, where she served as past president of the United
Methodist
Women. She also was a member of the Plain City VFW
Post No. 3268
Women's Auxiliary.
For six years, she owned and operated the Corner
Restaurant, where she
shared her enjoyment of cooking and enjoyed visiting
and connecting with people.
She was born March 8, 1926, in Plain City, to
the late Howard E. and Mae
Frances Thomas Spires. She also was predeceased by
her first husband,
Everett Shooks, in 1972; her second husband, Robert C.
Bailey, in 1989;
brothers, Edward, Ernest and Frankie; and sisters, Irma
Parthemer and
Mary Ellen Kaufman.
She is survived by her devoted sons,
Timothy (Betty) Shooks of North
Lewisburg, and James Shooks of Unionville
Center; a brother, James
(Maxine) Spires of Plain City; a sister, Anna Mae
Eddy of Loveland,
Colo.; a brother-in-law, Alvin Kaufman; sisters-in-law,
Ella Mae Spires
of Plain City, June Spires of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mary
Lou (Alfred)
Carder of Westerville; numerous nieces and nephews; and many
cousins.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at
Ferguson
Funeral Home, Plain City, where funeral services will be held Friday
at
11 a.m. Burial will be at Forest Grove Cemetery.
Condolences may be
expressed at fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com.
MARGARET E. "PEGGY"
BALDERSON
Margaret E. "Peggy" Balderson, 59, of Marysville, died Monday
evening,
April 16, 2007, at the Ohio State University Hospital in
Columbus
following a brief illness.
She was born Jan. 24, 1948, in
Bellefontaine, to the late Wilbur and
Inez McCoy Taylor. She also was
preceded in death by a son, James Kerns
II; four sisters; and a
brother.
She is survived by her husband, Andy Balderson; a son, Joe (Joy)
Kerns
of Lima; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister,
Susan
Taylor of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private family
services will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Heart Association in
care of Ingram Funeral Home, which is
completing arrangements.
HOWARD WILTON "WILLY" BLUE
Howard Wilton
"Willy" Blue, 85, of Marysville, died Friday evening,
April 13, 2007, at
Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after a brief illness.
He was a
farmer and had retired from OM Scotts and Sons.
He was an avid Ohio State
University and Cincinnati Reds fan, as well as
a longtime supporter of the
Lady Monarchs softball teams.
He was born Jan. 23, 1922, in Broadway, to the
late Howard E. and Olive
Schertzer Blue. He married the former Anna L. Eirich
on July 17, 1943,
and she predeceased him on Oct. 27, 1979. He also was
preceded in death
by an infant son, David, and a daughter, Patricia Ann
Blue.
He is survived by his friend and caregiver, Tamara Nauman of
Ostrander;
longtime friend and companion, Jean Graham of Marysville; a
sister,
Esther Bunker of Delaware; the Nauman family; several nieces
and
nephews; and various family members.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday at 11 a.m. at Ingram Funeral Home
where family and friends will be
received one hour prior to the service.
The Rev. William Goff will officiate.
Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice at Riverside or a charity
of the donor's choice in care of the
funeral home.
ROBERT M. BARRY
Robert M. Barry, 80, of Middleburg, died Monday evening,
April 16, 2007,
at his residence.
He was a retired shovel operator at the
L.G. Rockhold & Sons Stone
Quarry in York Center.
Proud of his
country, he was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He was born Sept. 24, 1926,
in Arnold, to the late Denver and Fannie Fay
Turner Barry. He married the
former Dorothy M. Epps on Oct. 7, 1948, in
Maysville, Ky., and she preceded
him in death on Jan. 20, 1990.
He is survived by his children, James R. (No
Mi) Barry and Michael F.
(Sue) Barry, both of Tennessee, Kathleen S. Barry
Jamison of Middleburg,
and Roberta K. Barry Hester of Bellefontaine; eight
grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Howard) Rockhold of
York Center,
Janice M. Porter of Le High Acres, Fla., Kathryn Simpson and
Beth L.
Blumenschein, both of Marysville, Anita Sturgeon of Mt. Vernon,
and
Agnes L. Collins and Elizabeth R. Putch, both of Tucson, Ariz.
Calling
hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home
where funeral
services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John
Groat officiating.
Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery where military
honors will be provided
by the Union County Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving
Care Hospice in
care of the funeral home.
VIRGINIA TAITE
CHAPMAN
Virginia Taite Chapman, 93 of Ostrander, formerly of Marysville,
died
early Sunday morning, April 15, 2007, at Wesleyan Way of
Delaware
Court Care Center.
She lived most of her life in Central Ohio, was a 1931
graduate of
Hyatts High School, and was a 1935 Ohio Wesleyan graduate, where
she was
a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and the Home Economics Club. While
a
student at Hyatts and OWU she excelled at playing basketball.
After
graduating in 1935, she married Russell W. Chapman on June 12,
1935, his
mother's birthday.
She was very active at Hyatts Methodist Church, teaching
Sunday school,
playing piano and participating in the Crusaders Group. She
was leader
of youth groups and went with them on numerous trips.
She
attended all the activities of her children, helping in any way that
she
could. She enjoyed playing piano for family get-togethers.
She moved to the
Marysville area in the early 1950s and joined First
Methodist Church of
Marysville, where she was active in women's groups,
again helping whenever
and however she could. She especially enjoyed the
King's Daughters evening
women's circle at the church.
She worked in the Quality Assurance Lab at
Nestle's of Marysville for
more than 20 years. She was a volunteer at
Heartland Convalescent
Center of Marysville.
She collected lighthouses of
all kinds and all sizes, enjoyed collecting
all kinds of rocks, gems, and sea
shells, and she enjoyed working with
stained glass which she lovingly gave to
her family and which is
cherished by all who received one of these
works.
She was born Dec. 13, 1913, in Cleveland, the only child of the
late
Harry Lynde and Clarissa Ann Denison Taite. She also was preceded
in
death by her husband Russell, and three grandchildren, Kenneth
Mark
Schuette, Russell Paul Schuette, and Cinda Lou Kelley in infancy.
She
is survived by two daughters, Betty Ann (Earl J.) Bringardner of
Delaware,
and Janet C. Kelley and her companion Jerry Mossman of
Ostrander; 10
grandchildren, Michael W. (Debbie) Schuette, Roger L.
(Debbie) Schuette,
Kathy L. Glasburn, J. Marvin Schuette, James D.
Bringardner, Linda S. (Chuck)
Lowry, Terri (Mike) Schindewolf, K. Scott
(Karen) Kelley, Brad Kelley, and
Mike (Debbie) Kelley; two
granddaughters-in-law, Debbie Schuette and Beth
McCarver; 27
great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
A
Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Rodman
Neeper
Funeral Home, Bennett Brown Delaware Chapel, 1510 W. William St.,
where the
family will receive callers one hour prior to the start of the
service. The
Rev. Richard Teller of First United Methodist Church of
Marysville will
officiate. The family will host a reception in the
Rodman Neeper Community
Room.
Memorial contributions may be made to the James Cancer
Research
Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210.
Condolences may
be expressed at www.RodmanNeeper.com.
MICHAEL LON
CUMMINS
Michael Lon Cummins, 64, of Ashville, died Sunday, April 15, 2007 at
Mt.
Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.
He was a 1960 graduate of
Ashville-Harrison High School and Carnegie
College in Cleveland.
He was
employed by Grant Hospital for 22 years and retired from the
Chillicothe VA
Medical Center after 22 years as supervisor of the
biomedical engineering
department.
He served his country in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. He was
an
active member of American Legion Post 730 and a life member of
AMVETS.
He enjoyed life and was involved in many activities and
organizations.
He was active with the Ashville Area Heritage Society and the
Knights of
Pythias. He was a 4-H advisor for 19 years, and was involved
with
amateur radio (N8BUT). He also was a member of the Pickaway
County
Historical Society and First English Lutheran Church of
Ashville.
He was an avid aviation enthusiast, traveler (He visited 48 of the
50
U.S. states and various foreign countries.) and enjoyed
boating,
birding, trains and Corvairs.
He was born Sept. 29, 1942, in
Columbus, to the late George
and Helen Boyer Cummins.
He is survived by
his wife, Linda M. McNeely whom he married May 31,
1968; daughters, Beth
Cummins-Allen (Jeff) of Ashville, Cheri Rhodes
(Brian) of Amanda, and
Michelle "Missy" Stiver (Jeff) of Ashville;
grandchildren, Leslie and Travis
Rhodes, Sydney and Samual Allen and
John Stiver: a sister-in-law, Virginia
Miller (Russ) of Marysville; and
many dear friends and extended
family.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at
the
Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, where funeral services will be
held
Friday at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Martin Francis officiating.
Interment
will follow at Harrison Township Cemetery, South
Bloomfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashville Area
Heritage
Society, 34 Long St., Ashville, OH 43103 or a charity of the
donor's choice.
MARIE WORTHINGTON
Marie Worthington, 85, of
Marysville, died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at
The Gables at Green Pastures
following an extended illness.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and aunt, she was
employed as a bank teller for more than
32 years at First National Bank,
now National City.
She was a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed working jigsaw
puzzles and being
surrounded by her family.
She was born Feb. 5, 1922, in Ora, Miss., to the
late W.F. and Minnie
Smith Morgan. She also was preceded in death by her
husband, Beryl
Worthington; her son, Michael Beryl Worthington; four
brothers, Woodard,
Walton, Frank and Ray; and her sister, Mildred
Harsh.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Carolyn Worthington of
Wilmore,
Ky.; a granddaughter, Robin Pyle of Huber Heights;
two
great-grandchildren, Michelle and Anthony Pyle; two
sisters-in-law,
Vivian Morgan of Brookhaven, Miss., and Anna Griffin of
Marysville;
numerous nieces and nephews; and her church family.
Funeral
services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Mannasmith Funeral
Home. Tim Nowlin
will officiate and burial will take place at Oakdale
Cemetery. Visitors may
call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service
at the funeral
home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio
Parkinson Society.
JOHN CHARLES ADAMS
John Charles Adams, 75, Woodstock, died Friday, April 13,
2007, in the
arms of his family at The Ohio State University Medical Center,
Rhodes
Hall. He fought a two year battle with multiple myeloma, a cancer of
the
bone marrow, caused by chemical and asbestos inhalation and
absorption.
He retired from the Scotts Company in 1996 after 31 years in
trionized process.
He was a retired farmer, and he and his wife of 56
years, Elinor May
Coe Adams, owned Adams Hereford Farms. His love affair with
the white
faced Hereford began in 1945, and lasted his lifetime. With
children and
grandchildren at the lead straps, they exhibited in show rings
across
the nation. In 2005, he was the recipient of the American
Hereford
Association Golden Award, honoring over 60 years in the
Hereford
Industry, and in 2006, the farm was honored by the Buckeye
Hereford
Association as an inductee in their Hall of Merit.
He was born
September 20, 1931, in Overda, Kentucky, the youngest child
of Charlie and
Lorna Carter Adams. He graduated in 1949 from Union Rural
High School in
Milford Center. He was a member of the Mechanicsburg
United Methodist Church.
His parents, brother, Roy Carter Adams, and
sisters, Lucille (Lowell)
Hammond, Virginia (Dick) Phelps, and RoseMary
(William) Brill preceded him in
death. Surviving are a sister-in-law,
Alice Adams, Milford Center,
brother-in-law, George M. Coe, Ottawa,
sister-in-law,Virginia (Raymond)
Leopard, Milford Center, as well as
many cherished nieces and nephews, and
special lifetime friends, Frank
and Lurliene Smith, Marysville, and Duane and
JoAnn Stillings, Richwood.
With pride, he celebrated the lives of his
children, grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren. They are his daughter,
Sandra Marie and John
Ostgaard, Dayton, and their children, Tom Ostgaard and
his fiancé,
Angela Petty, Alexandria; Andrea Marie Ostgaard, Washington Court
House;
and Erika Nanette Ostgaard, Warner Robbins, Georgia; his daughter,
Diane
Loree and David Keep, Dorset, and their children, John David
and
Jennifer Keep, Grove City, and their children, Allison Loree and
Andrew
John; Ann Elizabeth Keep, Marysville; and Robert Michael
Keep,
Otterbein; his son, John Miles and Jane Linscott Adams, Springfield,
and
their children, John Bryan Adams, Springfield; Jared Charles
Adams,
Findlay; and Jillian Margaret Adams, Springfield; his daughter,
Linda
Leigh and Mark Geer, Milford Center, and their children, Marcus
Johannes
Geer, Denison, and Margo Marie Geer, of the home; his daughter,
Ginger
Adele and Jon Cook, Milford Center, and their son and Mr.
Adams'
youngest and most loved grandson, Jason Patrick Cook;
adopted
grandchildren, Roselynn and Will Brill, and an adopted son,
Keith
Charles Adams, and his children.
Services will be held Wednesday,
April 18, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at
Mannasmith Funeral Home, 621 W. Fifth St.,
Marysville. Reverend Ron
Payne will officiate and interment will take place
at Union Township
Cemetery, Milford Center. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on
Tuesday at
the funeral home. Mr. Adam's grandchildren will serve as
his
pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to
the Mechanicsburg United Methodist Church or the Milford Center
United
Methodist Church in care of the funeral home. Condolences may
be
expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com
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HARRIET
M. BALDERSON
Harriet M. Balderson, 90, of Marysville, died Saturday
afternoon, April
14, 2007, at Memorial Hospital following a brief
illness.
She was retired following many years of providing day care services
to
many local families.
She was a 1936 graduate of Marysville High School,
a longtime member of
First United Methodist Church, and a member of the Blue
Star Mothers.
She was born May 23, 1916, in Allen Township, to the late Allen
M. and
Carrie B. Owens Glendening. She was married to Francis E.
"Mick"
Balderson who also preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 1996.
She is
survived by their children, Sue (Wendall) Collins of Columbus,
David (Mary)
Balderson and Andy (Peggy) Balderson of Marysville, and
Sally Wilson of
Holder, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
At her
request, there will be no visitation or funeral services. A
private family
memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Heart Association in
care of Ingram Funeral Home which
is completing the arrangements.
PEARL CLAYTON JOHNSTON
Pearl Clayton
Johnston, 87, of Richwood, died Friday, April 13, 2007, at
Heartland of
Marysville.
He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Richwood, Mt.
Carmel
No. 303 Free and Accepted Masons in Richwood, and the former Chapter
42
Order of the Eastern Star.
After graduating from Richwood High School,
he served 4 1/2 years in the
U.S. Army during World War II, earning a Purple
Heart and the Silver Star.
He enjoyed fishing, carpentry work and his
church.
He was born May 21, 1919, in Bleare, Mich., to the late Clayton
Pearl
and Mary Lavina Ellinwood Johnston. He also was preceded in death by
two sons.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lelan Maxine Poulson
Johnston; a
sister, Genevieve (Charles W.) Chapman of Mt. Gilead; and many
nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be today from 4 to 6 p.m. with a
Masonic service at 6
p.m. at Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood, where funeral
services will be
held Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Bryan Lauzau
officiating. Burial
will follow at Claibourne Cemetery where military honors
will be
provided by the Richwood Veterans.
Memorial contributions may be
made to the Central United Methodist Church.
Condolences to the family may
be expressed at
www.ballingerfuneralhome.com.
ZANE E. ROBINSON
Zane E. Robinson, 51, of Bellefontaine, died Saturday, April
7, 2007, at
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
A self-employed
carpenter, he enjoyed woodworking and playing and
watching sports of all
kinds.
He was born July 3, 1955, in Springfield, to the late William
Lawrence
and Betty Jean Egolf Robinson.
He is survived by two daughters,
Shannah Robinson of Michigan, and Tavia
Phillips of Bellefontaine; two
grandchildren; a sister, Lucy Robinson of
Springfield; two brothers, Lari
(Kathleen) Robinson of Lakeview, and
Dane (Jane) Robinson of Marysville; his
special friend, Petey Daniels of
Bellefontaine; and many nieces and
nephews.
At the deceased's request, his body was cremated and no services
are planned.
Sanford-Eichholtz Funeral Home, Lakeview, was in charge of
arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.sefh@charterinternet.com.
BONNIE E. BURTON
Bonnie E. Burton, 66, of Urbana, died Tuesday, April 10,
2007, at the
Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.
She was a
truck driver, owner and operator since 1977, along with her husband.
She
enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time outdoors.
She was born March 10,
1941, in North Lewisburg, the daughter of Walter
L. and Alma Martin
Wheeler.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Burton, whom she married
Aug.
30, 1958; a daughter, Kimberly A. (Kenny) Hilliard of Urbana, and
a
brother, Edward L. (Carol) Wheeler of Decatur, Ind.; several nieces
and
nephews; and a host of friends.
Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Vernon
Funeral Home, 235 Miami St., Urbana, where a
funeral service will be
held Saturday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. James Chess
officiating. Burial
will follow at Grandview Cemetery, Urbana.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association,
P.O. Box 163549,
Columbus, OH.
PAUL L. HEDRICK
Paul L. Hedrick, 88, of Plain City,
died Wednesday morning, April 11,
2007, at Memorial Hospital of Union
County.
He was a World War II Army veteran (1941-1945), Tech 3rd grade of
the
868th Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Co., inspecting and
testing
all military motor vehicles, including passenger cars, tractors
and motorcycles.
He was a member of Plain City VFW Darby Post 3268.
He
was a self-employed roofer for 35 years and enjoyed gardening,
fishing and
collecting antique clocks.
He was born April 9, 1919, in Madison County, to
the late Leroy and Ora
Crager Hedrick. He also was predeceased by his wife of
52 years, Ferne
A. Boggs Hedrick, in 1995; and a sister and brother-in-law,
Pauline and Harold Welsh.
He is survived by his loving children, Paul
(Shirley) Hedrick Jr. of
Marysville, and Patricia (Frank) Vermes of Sanibel
Island, Fla.; five
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral
services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Ferguson Funeral
Home, Plain City,
where the family will receive callers one hour prior
to the service. Burial
will be in Forest Grove Cemetery, where military
honors will be conducted by
the Union County Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity
of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be left at
fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com.
RICHARD W. RIDGE
Richard W. Ridge, 79,
of Richwood, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at
Riverside Methodist Hospital,
Columbus, following a three-month battle with cancer.
He was retired from
the O. M. Scotts Company, as well as a retired
farmer. More recently he had
worked with Laidlaw as a bus monitor for preschoolers.
He was a member of
Claibourne United Methodist Church, where he taught
Sunday school for many
years and had previously served as president of
its board of trustees.
He
was a former president of the Richwood Community Apartments/Civic
Center
Board and member of Mt. Carmel No. 303 F&AM and Valley of
Columbus
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
He was an avid Buckeyes fan who was proud
of the fact that several of
his children and grandchildren graduated from or
were attending The Ohio
State University.
He also was a past well-known
arts and crafts woodworker.
He was born May 6, 1927, in Marion, to the late
Hugh J. and Tenah Emans
Ridge. He also was preceded in death by brothers
Park, Dwight and Hugh Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beverly
Livingston Ridge; son
Richard J. (Sandy) Ridge of Richwood, and their
children, Shelley of
Marysville, Erin (Chris) Patton, Lance, and Logan, all
of Richwood, and
Ashley of Columbus; son Roger James Ridge of Kirkwood, Mo.,
and his
children, Carmen (Rodney) Lewis of Olive Branch, Miss., and Eric
Richard
Ridge of Kirkwood, Mo.; son Randy J. (Sherry) Ridge of Delaware,
and
their children, Angela (Mike) Landon of Marion, Matthew and Bryan,
both
of Delaware, Sara of Columbus, and Chase and Cody at home;
daughter,
Tenah (Scott) McMahan of Somersville and their children, Michael,
Morgan
and Maggie, all at home; great-grandchildren, Adam and Emily Landon
and
Nehemiah Lewis; sisters, Willela Sanchez of Tucson, Ariz., and Carol
Mae
Oberdier of rural Richwood; brothers, Paul Ridge of London, and
twin
brother Ralph W. Ridge of rural Richwood; and several nieces
and nephews.
Calling hours will be Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
Ballinger
Funeral Home, Richwood. Funeral services will be held Saturday at
11
a.m. at Claibourne United Methodist Church, with Pastors James Ryhal
and
Dan Grose officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Richwood Civic Center,
235
Grove St., Richwood, OH 43344.
Condolences may be expressed at www.ballingerfuneralhome.com.
JAMES BRUCE HARRISON
James Bruce "Jim" Harrison, 74, died Monday, April 9,
2007. He was a
resident of the Irvington Assisted Living Center in Portland,
Ore.
He was educated in Ohio and worked there before moving to
Portland,
Ore., in 1966 as a counselor for Tongue Pointe Job Corps Center
in
Tillamook, Ore. In 1968, he was a work experience coordinator
for
Jefferson High School in Portland, and Jackson High School in the
state
of Oregon. He later owned and operated an "Old Town General Store"
in
downtown Portland for several years, as well as numerous
business enterprises.
He is loved and remembered by all his family and
friends.
He was born Dec. 17, 1933, in Richwood, to the late Lucielle
and
Theodore Harrison. He also was preceded in death by three
brothers,
Robert, Paul and Theodore Harrison.
He is survived by a sister,
Virginia Dulaney of Columbus; three
children, Richard "Ricky" Harrison of
China, Angela Harrison of
Columbus, and Michael Harrison of Portland, Ore.;
seven grandchildren;
and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside memorial
service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at
Claibourne Cemetery, Richwood.
The Rev. Gerald Bentley will officiate.
Stofcheck Funeral Home in Richwood is
assisting the family.
HELEN L. PALMER
Helen L. Palmer, 89, of
Marysville, died Monday morning, April 9, 2007,
at Carriage Court.
She was
a former longtime employee of Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton,
and later
worked at the Ohio Grain Company.
She was a member of Milford Center United
Methodist Church. She enjoyed
reading and enjoyed sending cards and keeping
in touch with friends.
She was born Feb. 6, 1918, in Milford Center, to the
late Carl and
Catherine Clemans Johnson. She was married July 27, 1940, to
Vernon E.
Palmer who also preceded her in death on May 26, 1987. She also
was
predeceased by a brother, Fred, and sister and brother-in-law, Mary
C.
and Paul E. Kingham.
She is survived by a brother, Howard Johnson, of
Mt. Gilead; a niece,
Pam S. (Don) Snyder of Milford Center; a nephew, Jerry
L. (Deborah)
Kingham of Dublin; and numerous great-nieces and
-nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home
with
the Rev. Ronald Payne officiating. Calling hours will be held from
noon
until the time of the service at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will follow
at
the Milford Center Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Milford Center United
Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
GILBERT T. "GIL" HAZELWOOD
Gilbert T. "Gil" Hazelwood, 53, of Marysville,
died Sunday, April 8,
2007, at his home.
He was a former correctional
officer at The Ohio Reformatory for Women.
While living in the southwestern
United States, he worked in
transportation and was associated with management
of the Texas State
Fair while living in San Antonio.
A graduate of
Marysville High School, he enjoyed helping his uncle,
Curt, in his
upholstering business during his teenage years.
A sharp shooter, he was a
veteran of the U. S. Air Force, where he was
based in Greece and served in
Vietnam. He was a member of VFW Post 3320.
He was a passionate Dallas
Cowboy fan and collected the team's memorabilia.
He was born July 10,
1954, in Lebanon, Ky., and was predeceased by his
father, Arthur J.
Hazelwood.
He is survived by his mother, Donna M. Hazelwood, of Marysville;
and
many nieces, nephews, other relatives and his pet cat,
Tigee.
Graveside services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at
Oakdale
Cemetery with military honors. Pastor Peter Hamilton will
officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 3320.
Underwood
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
VAL JEAN KING
Val Jean
King, 65, of East Liberty, formerly of Urbana and Ft. Wayne,
Ind., died
Saturday, April 7, 2007, at Riverside Methodist Hospital
following a short
illness.
She retired in 2004 from Navistar-International Harvester where
she
worked for more than 30 years.
She was a member of St. John's
Evangelical Lutheran Church where she
participated in various activities,
including the church prison
ministry. She volunteered more than 200 hours at
the hospital gift shop
at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
A skilled
seamstress, she liked designing clothes, made her own patterns
and enjoyed
interior decorating.
A woman with "spunk," she will be most remembered for
her compassion and hospitality.
She was born Feb. 1, 1942, in Washington,
D.C., to the late John Sr. and
Valerie Moore Bugg. She also was predeceased
by an infant sister, Patricia.
She is survived by two daughters, Raquel
(Prentis) Turange Jr. of
Nashville, Tenn., and Illya King-McCrary of
Worthington; four
grandchildren, Taia and Kayla Turange and Myles and Matthew
McCrary; a
great-granddaughter, Macariya Jones; and a brother, John Bugg Jr.
of Ft. Wayne.
The family will receive callers Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
Underwood
Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 3
p.m.
Burial will be held at Middleburg Cemetery.
Condolences may be
expressed to the family at
www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.
ANDREW "ANDY" SEREMI
Andrew "Andy" Seremi,
78, of Magnetic Springs, died Thursday, April 5,
2007, at Dayton VA Medical
Center after an extended illness with cancer.
He was a retired associate
of E.R. Squibb and Son Pharmaceutical Co.
where he worked as a mechanical
engineer for more than 30 years.
A member of First Presbyterian Church of
Marysville, he was a veteran of
the U. S. Coast Guard-Merchant Marines and
the U.S. Army. He was a
member and past commander of American Legion Union
Post 79 and a member
of VFW Post 3320.
He enjoyed golfing and
bowling.
He was born on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1928, in New Brunswick, N.J.,
to
the late Stephen and Susan Segedi Seremi. He also was predeceased by
two
brothers, Art and Ernie, and two sisters, Louise and Marge.
He is
survived by his wife, Carol Rader Seremi, whom he married in 1997;
his
children, Andrew, Robert, Patricia, Melinda, Bill, Jeanie Ann and
Tisha
Marie; 11 grandchildren; a sister, Elsie; a brother, Steve; and
many nieces
and nephews.
Graveside services with military honors will be held Friday at
noon at
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. The Rev. Scott
L.
Strohm will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union
County Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 557, Marysville, OH 43040.
Underwood
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to
the family at
www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.
MARGARET ANN "PEGGY" BURKHART
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Burkhart, 65, of
Marysville, died Saturday, April
7, 2007, at her home with her husband and
family at her side after a
brief fight against cancer.
A devoted
homemaker, she was a loving wife and mother and an adoring
grandmother. She
was a faithful member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Church and was a 1961
graduate of Shelby High School.
She was very supportive of her husband's
volunteer work, and together
they aided many causes at Our Lady of Lourdes
and the Marysville Food Pantry.
An avid angel collector, she enjoyed
working puzzle books, traveling,
and shopping, and her greatest moments came
when surrounded by her
family and granddaughters.
She was born May 8,
1941, in Attica, to the late Marlin and Anna Schaaf Shock.
Survivors
include her husband of nearly 42 years, Thomas "Tom" Burkhart,
to whom she
was married July 11, 1965, at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic
Church in Shelby;
a daughter, Lisa (Robert) Kolakowski of Marysville;
two sons, Allan (Tammy)
Burkhart of Blacklick, and Scott Burkhart of
Marysville; three
granddaughters, Kimberly and Samantha Kolakowski, and
Allison Burkhart; her
sister, Dorothy (James) Trease of Marysville; an
aunt, Blanche Shock of
Attica; several brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews;
and her church family.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8
p.m. at Mannasmith
Funeral Home where a Rosary service will be held at the
conclusion of
calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held
Wednesday at noon
at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with the Rev. David
Poliafico
officiating. Burial will take place at the church
cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Care Hospice in care
of the
funeral home. Cards for Mass Intentions will also be available at
the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.
WILMA
RUTH CLEVENGER
Wilma Ruth Clevenger, 69, formerly of the Pharisburg area,
died Sunday
morning, April 8, 2007, at the Heartland of Marysville.
A 1955
graduate of Magnetic Springs High School, she did housework and
baby-sat for
many people in the area. She looked after Mrs. Van Atta for
more than 17
years.
She was a member of Pharisburg United Methodist Church, the
United
Methodist Women, the Solitaires and the County Belles.
She enjoyed
spending time with her loving family.
She was born Oct. 2, 1937, in Union
County, to the late James C. and Eva
A. Bulen Clevenger. She also was
predeceased by a brother, Donald M. Clevenger.
Surviving is a brother,
Harold L. (Donna) Clevenger of Woodstock; a
nephew, Michael (Vi) Clevenger; a
niece, Kim (Larry) Woerlein;
great-nephews, Shawn (Nicole) Woerlein and Jason
Woerlein; aunt, Kathryn
Clevenger; and cousins.
Calling hours will be
Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stofcheck Funeral Home
in Richwood. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at
Pharisburg United Methodist
Church, with the Rev. Mo Dunn officiating.
Burial will be at Hopewell
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pharisburg United
Methodist
Church, 13317 Route 347, Marysville, OH 43040.
PAUL DENVER
GRIFFITH
Paul Denver Griffith, 41, of Marysville, formerly of Coraoplis,
PA.,
died Friday, April 6, 2007.
He was a correctional lieutenant at the
Ohio Reformatory for Women in
Marysville, where he contributed numerous
community service hours and
was part of the fellowship group.
A veteran of
the U. S. Army, he was a staff sergeant with the Army
National Guard C
Battery, 1-174th ADA and recently completed an 18-month
tour of duty in
support of Operation Noble Eagle. He was a squad leader
assigned to an air
defense artillery unit in Bellefontaine. He was a
recipient of the Army
Commendation Medal, multiple Army achievement
medals and earned the Silver
German Marksmanship Badge during his recent
deployment. SSG Griffith
accumulated 17 years of military service. He
served with distinction in the
armor, military police and the air
defense branches of the military.
He
enjoyed spending time with the love of his life, his son Travis, at
car shows
and with auto mechanics.
He was born Dec. 30, 1965, in McKees Rocks,
Pa.
He is survived by his son, Travis; his mother, Ruth Anna Griffith
of
Coraopolis, Pa.; a sister, Sheri (Glenn) Jones of Clinton, Pa.;
a
brother, Russ Griffith of Croydon, Pa.; a nephew, Isaac Deaner; and
many
other relatives and friends.
The family will receive callers
Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at
Underwood Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held Thursday at 2:30
p.m. at St. John's Evangelical
Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Jack Heino
officiating. Burial with military
honors will be at Oakdale Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.
ANN J. ENTIS
Ann J Entis, 79, of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of
Marysville, died
Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at the Tidewell Hospice House,
Port Charlotte.
She was a professional sculptor, receiving her formal art
education at
New York's prestigious Art Students League, The Sculpture Center
of
Greenwich Village and in Mexico. In Marysville she established her
own
sculpture studio and quickly gained a national reputation. Her
specialty
was children, and many of her commissions were for schools,
churches,
libraries and other institutions. Her work is in collections in
every
state and many foreign countries. One of her works is in the
White
House, another in the Ohio Governor's Mansion.
She has lectured and
written many magazine and newspaper articles on
sculpting. For several years
she introduced children to sculpting as
part of Ohio's Artist-in-Schools
program.
She was a member of Ohio Designer Craftsmen, American Artisans
Guild,
American Craft Council, Columbus Art League, Springfield Art
League,
Licking County Art League, Mansfield Art League, Marysville
Art
Association and The National Sculpture Society.
She retired from
full-time sculpting in 1996 and moved to Riverwood in
Port Charlotte with her
husband. There she was able to pursue her
passion for bicycling and kayaking,
both replacements for her daily
horseback riding workouts in Ohio with her
favorite mare and the two
foals she helped deliver and train. She was a
member of the Coastal
Cruisers Bike Club and a co-founder, with her husband,
of the Riverwood
Eating & Biking Society (REBS).
She was a member of
Marysville United Methodist Church.
She was born on Long Island, N.Y. on
Sept. 21, 1927, spent her early
years there, then moved to Marysville in
1956, where she lived most of
her adult life before retiring to Florida with
her husband 10 years ago.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years,
Wyn; her daughter Chris
(Marty) Lagod of Atherton, Calif.; her son Glenn
(Maria) Entis of
Vancouver, British Columbia; five grandchildren, Stephanie,
Cassandra
and Zachary Lagod and Laura and Katherine Entis; several nieces
and
nephews and many close friends.
There will be no scheduled memorial
service, in accordance with her
wishes. A private family service will be held
in the near future.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Duke
University Brain
Tumor Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710 or to the
Tidewell Hospice
House, 1144 Veronica St., Port Charlotte, FL
33952
Arrangements are being handled by Larry Taylor Funeral and
Cremation
Services, Port Charlotte, FL.
MARY M. DETWILER
Mary M. Detwiler, 80, of Richwood, died Tuesday morning,
April 3, 2007,
at Heartland of Marysville following a brief illness.
She
was retired form Southeast Corrections in Lancaster; and, in
retirement, had
worked briefly at the Richwood Civic Center and worked
in the deli department
at the Kroger Company in Marysville.
She was confirmed and baptized at
Trinity Lutheran Church in Marysville
and enjoyed gardening in her leisure
time.
She was born March 14, 1927, at the family home on Raymond Road
near
Marysville, to the late Martin L. and Margaret A. Carpenter Eirich.
She
was married Dec. 7, 1945, in Marysville, to William D. Detwiler, and
he
preceded her in death Feb. 9, 1986. She also was preceded in death by
a
sister, Anna Louise Blue, and two brothers, Leo and Martin Eirich.
She
is survived by her children, Steven E. (Tanya) Detwiler of Richwood,
and
Barbara J. (Dick) Pettit of Somerset; three grandchildren;
four
great-grandchildren; four brothers, George (Mary) Eirich of
Raymond,
Eugene Eirich and Don (Joe Anna) Eirich of Marysville, and Philip
(Jean)
Eirich of Brownsville, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling
hours will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home,
where funeral
services will be conducted Saturday at 10:30 a.m., with
the Rev. Barry Scott
officiating. Burial will follow at Oakdale
Cemetery next to her
husband.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Cancer
Society in
care of the funeral home.
CAILYNN SUZZETTE
KASLER
Cailynn Suzzette Kasler, infant daughter of Mark and Melinda
"Daisy"
Cline Kasler, died suddenly Sunday, April 1, 2007, at
University
Hospital in Cleveland.
Cailynn was "mommy's little sweet pea"
and was loved by everyone who
knew her. She will always be remembered as a
fighter. She will be deeply missed.
She was born in Canton on March 4,
2007. She was preceded in death by
her grandfathers, Kenneth Cline and Steven
L. Kasler;
great-grandfathers, George Henault, Howard Longmore and Raymond
Kasler;
and great-grandmother, Elsie Kasler.
In addition to her parents,
she is survived by her sister, Aunna Kasler;
maternal grandparents Penny and
Ricky Thomas; paternal grandmother,
Diane Kasler; paternal great-grandmother,
Louise Longmore; and numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services
will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Reed Funeral Canton
Chapel with Pastor
Dave Maly officiating. Calling hours will be one hour
prior to the service
from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. A graveside
service will follow at 2
p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery in North
Lewisburg.
Memorial contributions
may be donated to the family to help with expenses.
Condolences may be
sent to the Reed online guest book at
www.reedfuneralhome.com.
SHIRLEY
A. PERRY
Shirley A. Perry, 80, of Marysville, died Tuesday afternoon, April
3,
2007, at Memorial Hospital of Union County after a brief illness.
She
was raised in the Lutheran faith but was a longtime member of New
Dover
United Methodist Church. She was formerly employed at the Union
County
Building Inspection Department. She was a member of Gideon's
International
Auxiliary for many years and, in her spare time, enjoyed gardening.
She
was born May 27, 1926, in Hancock, Minn., to the late Fred R. and
Clara Mork
Swanson. She was married April 2, 1970, to George A. Perry, who
survives.
She also is survived by a sister, Phyllis Pulk, and a nephew, Lee
Pulk, both of Hamet, Calif.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 5
p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home
where funeral services will held Friday at 10:30
a.m. with the Rev.
Carol Tong officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Herman
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon's International or
New
Dover United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
ALORA "LORI" LYNN CASH ALCOTT
Alora "Lori" Lynn Cash Alcott, 41, of
Marysville, formerly of Ashville,
died Sunday, April 1, 2007 at The Gables at
Green Pastures after
suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) "Lou
Gehrig's Disease."
She was an extraordinary mom, daughter, sister and
friend who led a
loving, compassionate and joyful life. Her life was
constantly focused
around her family.
Alongside her dear son, Nicholas,
she enjoyed camping, horseback riding
and concerts. They shared the amazing
adventure of skydiving for the
first time together. She taught him how to
dance and instilled in him
the exhilaration of singing out loud - truly
wonderful things about his
mom he'll never forget.
She was a 1984 graduate
of Tolles Technical Center and was employed
through the years by many area
businesses as an administrative assistant.
She enjoyed traveling, being
with her family and simply enjoying life.
She will be sincerely missed by
those who knew and loved her.
She was born Feb. 10, 1966, in Columbus, and
was predeceased by her
mother, Francine "Kay" Collins Cash.
She is
survived by her precious son, Nicholas Glispie of Jeffersonville;
her father,
Richard (Sharon Jean) Cash of Galloway; two sisters, Kathy
(Chris) Leonardo
and Kelly (Dale) Mellen of Marysville; two brothers,
Joe (Amy) Cash and Terry
(Heather) Scott of Galloway; her loving
companion, Ralph Ard of Ashville; and
a niece, five nephews, one
great-nephew and countless friends.
A memorial
service celebrating the deceased's life will be held Saturday
at 4 p.m. at
St. John Lutheran Church, 2745 W. Broad St., Columbus, with
Pastor Thomas
Phillips officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS
Association of Central
Ohio, 1170 Old Henderson Road, Suite 221, Columbus, OH
43220 or to
CaringBridge, 1995 Rahn Cliff Court, Suite 200, Eagan, MN
55122
(www.caringbridge.org).
Underwood
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to
the family at
www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.
TWILA JANE "JANIE" OVERFIELD
Twila Jane "Janie" Overfield, 41, of Belle
Center, formerly of
Marysville, died Sunday, April 1, 2007, at her residence
with her family
at her side after a nearly nine-month battle with
cancer.
A source of great love and happiness to her family, she was
a
kind-hearted soul who enjoyed sharing hugs and smiles with all those
she knew.
She was a 1983 graduate of Marysville High School who enjoyed
attending
the Union County Fair and especially enjoyed watching the
demolition
derby and spending time with her Dad.
She was a member of the
Union County Draft Horse Association and was an
avid fan of NASCAR, rodeos,
country music and working crossword and jigsaw puzzles.
She will be
forever remembered as a wonderful and loving daughter, sister, and
aunt.
She was born Dec. 20, 1965, in Marysville, to Pearl and Judy
Forsythe
Overfield. She was preceded in death by her father on Sept. 29,
2003.
Survivors include her mother of Belle Center; her siblings,
Dave
(Yvonne) Overfield, Vicki (Dwayne) Smith and Robin Boerner, all
of
Raymond, and Louise Maynard of Richwood; nine nieces and
nephews,
Stephanie (Scott) Dutton, Kenny Overfield and his fiancée,
Hillary
Mathys, Adam Fraker, Chad Cremeans and his fiancée, Julie Johnson,
Staci
Smith and her fiancé, Jonathan Kelley, Danielle Smith and her
fiancé,
Mike Sullivan, and Sondra, Traci, and Shari Downing; a
great-niece,
Lyllian Kelley; and a close friend, Sandy Walton.
Calling
hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mannasmith Funeral
Home, where
funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., with the
Rev. Charles
Runion officiating. Burial will take place at Union
Township Cemetery,
Milford Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wilson
HomeHealth/Hospice, 915 W.
Michigan Ave., Sidney, OH 45365 or in care of the
funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.
JAMES
CLARK RICKARD
James Clark Rickard, 74, of Galloway, died Monday, April 2,
2007, at his residence.
A longtime resident of Plain City, his enjoyment
of farming was obvious
as he farmed along the Big Darby for more than 50
years.
He enjoyed 10 years as an active Jerome Township trustee. He also was
a
member of Plain City Presbyterian Church, Urania Lodge No. 311,
F&AM,
Elizabeth Chapter No. 56 Order of Eastern Star and a past president
and
treasurer of the Plain City Lions Club and past member of various
farm
organizations. He was past president of Federal Land Bank Association
of Bellefontaine,
A graduate of Plain City High School, he attended
Wittenberg and Purdue
universities before enlisting in the Air Force where he
served in Japan.
Following retirement from farming, he enjoyed
woodworking, craft shows
and travel. In 1996, he and his wife moved to Haines
City, Fla., where
he was active in the community and church before returning
to Ohio in 2003.
He was born Sept. 8, 1932, to the late Walter and Mary
Price Rickard. He
also was preceded in death by a sister and brothers-in-law,
Betty
Rickard Bradley Hughes and Stretch Bradley and Jim Hughes.
He is
survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Susie Clark Rickard, to
whom he was
married Aug. 22, 1985; a daughter, Cindy Rickard Sankey; a
son, Wayne
Rickard; loving stepdaughters, Carol (Richard) Tillman and
Liza (Chris)
Smith; stepsons, Chris (Jason Bush) Gaver, Mark (Michelle)
Gaver and Charlie
(Terri Raines) Gaver; grandchildren, Trey Tillman,
Joshua (Stephanie Eckart)
Tillman, Grant Gaver and Hannah Gaver;
great-granddaughters, Lexy and Leiney
Tillman; a brother-in-law, Bill
(Joyce) Clark; and caring nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
There will be no visitation or funeral service at this
time. A memorial
and burial at Forest Grove Cemetery will be held at a later
date.
The Ohio Cremation and Memorial Society/Rodman Funeral Service
assisted
with arrangements.
Mr. Rickard hoped his friends would share a
memory of him as a good man
and a good farmer who liked John Deere green.
Memories or condolences
may be expressed at the residence at 601 Bantry Bay
Court, Galloway, OH
43119 or to jimsusierickard@yahoo.com.
THOMAS
H. ZACHARIAH
Thomas H. Zachariah, 46, of Kenton, died Saturday, March 31,
2007, at his home.
A 1978 graduate of Kenton Senior High School, he was a
former longtime
cook at the Varsity Club Restaurant in Kenton.
He was a
member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenton, and
was confirmed
and baptized in 2005 by the Rev. James Csaszar.
He was born June 9, 1960, in
Kenton, to the late Ralph and Pauline Brooks Zachariah.
He is survived by
two sisters, Holly Zachariah of Marysville, and Kim
Bond of Findlay; two
nieces, Renee and Kristal Smith, both of Findlay; a
nephew, Justin Shepherd
of Marysville; and his grandmother, Vera Brooks,
an aunt, Evelyn Reese, and
an uncle, Kenny Brooks, all of Kenton.
A prayer service will be held
Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Underwood Funeral
Home, where the family will receive
callers beginning at 6 p.m.
Following cremation, graveside services will be
held at noon Tuesday,
April 10, at Grove Cemetery in Kenton.
Because the
deceased was a voracious reader and enjoyed books of all
kinds, memorial
contributions may be made to the Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin
County District
Library, 325 E. Columbus St., Kenton, OH 43326 or to a
mental health
organization of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the
family at
www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.
ROBERT EUGENE APT
Robert Eugene Apt, 73, of Richwood, died Sunday, April 1,
2007, at
Heartland of Marysville.
He was an avid Ohio State University fan
and enjoyed spending time at
his house at Indian Lake and on the boat.
He
was retired from Whirlpool after 40 years of employment.
The 1952 Prospect
High School graduate was a star athlete in his youth.
He had been a bus
driver for North Union School District, a Boy Scout
troop leader and a coach
and commissioner for North Union Baseball for Boys.
He was the former
owner of Richwood Lanes, Apt's Dairy Bar of Richwood
and Delaware and Apt's
Pizza of Richwood and Mt. Victory.
He was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Ashley, to
the late Eugene and Chris Stults Apt.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen
Eaton Apt, to whom he had been
married 56 years; his five children, Michael
(Kristy) Apt and Wayne Apt
of Prospect; Robin (Stuart) Lenox of Richwood;
Patrice (Dr. Dean) Gray
of Byhalia, and Wendy Schindler of Zanesfield; 19
grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; a sister, Phyllis (Milbourne)
Donaugh of Ft. Myers,
Fla.; and a brother, John (Loretta) Apt of
Columbus.
Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ballinger Funeral
Home,
Richwood, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.,
with
the Rev. Clyde McCall officiating. Burial will follow in
Claibourne Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the
Richwood Park or the
Northern Union County Fire and EMS.
Condolences to
the family may be expressed at
www.ballingerfuneralhome.com.
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