Wednesday, December 30, 2009
She was born May 29, 1967 in Ironton, Ohio to Dallas and Ann (Oakley) Fyffe.
On December 17, 2009 she married Lee Campo.
Christie was a resident of Marion most of her life she graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1985. She was employed at M.C.I. as the food service coordinator for the past 4 years, was a member of Marion Enterprise Baptist Church in Marion. In her free time she enjoyed riding jet skis, motorcycle riding, loved spending time with family and friends, and loved going shopping and opening presents.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Campo of Edison, OH; mother, Ann Fyffe of Marion; her son, Brandon Austin Brown of Edison, OH; a daughter, Kayla LeAnne (Justin) Clark of Marion, OH; a brother, Donald R. (Shelley) Fyffe of Marion; a sister, Gloria A. (Rick) Hall of Marion; two nephews, Dallas Hall of Huntsville, TX, and Bob Hall of Marion; two great nieces, Alexandra and Kaitlyn; one great nephew, Colin; and her beloved dog, Zoe Maybear.
Funeral services for Christie will be Monday, December 28, 2009 11 a.m. at Boyd-Born Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Mckenzie officiating. Burial will follow at chapel Heights Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held sunday, December 27, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
MARION: Richard A. Bechtle, age 79 of Marion, Ohio passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 at Marion General Hospital. He was born April 27, 1930 in Marion, Ohio to the late Albert A. and Edith (Schneider) Bechtle.
On January 26, 1956 he married Wilda L. (Mayhugh) Bechtle, she preceded him in death on April 9, 2002.
Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Was a member of the Salvation Army where he worked in the food pantry, volunteered at Love Inc., member of the Marion Aries and V.F.W. post 7201 where he was the commander.
He was employed at the former Tecumseh Products and retired from M.C.I. after ten years as a correction officer.
He is survived by a son, Stephen A. (Sharon) Bechtle of Columbus, OH; a daughter, Margaret A. (Robert) Schreck of Marion, OH; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; a sister, Mary (Charles) Smith of Orient, OH; and one niece.
A Memorial service will be held Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army (317 W. Church St.) with Maj. James Sayer and Brett Gleespen officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Boyd-Born Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family.
Monday, December 7, 2009
MOUNT GILEAD: The choir of angels in heaven are enjoying the addition of the beautiful tenor voice of Herbert Mark Jordan, who went to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, December 4, 2009, at his residence following a six year battle with cancer.
On July 12, 1950, Herb was born the son of the late Bart and Audrey (Sheets) Jordan. He was a lifelong resident of Mount Gilead, and graduated in the Mount Gilead High School Class of 1968.
For nearly 20 years, Herb worked as a warehouse manager at the Marion Correctional Facility. A man of deep faith, he attended the Alum Creek Friends Evangelical Church.
Known for his beautiful tenor voice, Herb was honored to have sung with the Gracemen of Grove City, the Sontunes of Mount Gilead, and in his home church.
Truly an avid Ohio State University football fan, he looked forward to every Saturday his beloved team would play.
Herb will be missed by his wife, Sharon Jordan, whom he married on November 5, 1982; and by his adult children; eight grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister.
The Jordan family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2009, at the Snyder Funeral Home, 76 S. Main St., Mount Gilead. Services celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m., at the Alum Creek Friends Evangelical Church, 3385 St. Rt. 229, Marengo, with Rev. James Brantingham officiating. Burial will follow there in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alum Creek Friends Church, c/o Building Fund, 3385 St. Rt. 229, Marengo, Ohio 43334.
For those wishing to express their condolences to Herb's family, you may do so by visiting:
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
UPPER SANDUSKY: Richard A. Rowland, age 77, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. at Heartland of Marion.
Richard was born on December 4, 1932 in Wyandot County, Ohio to Vernon D. and Zelda I. (Barber) Rowland both of whom are deceased. He married Margaret (Brooks) Rowland on November 29, 1952 in Angola, Indiana and she survives in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
Surviving Richard are two sons, Dale (Judy) Rowland of Marion, Ohio, and Gary (Maggie) Rowland of Harpster, Ohio; a daughter, Marla Smith (Robert Leonard) of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; ten grandchildren, Matthew Rowland, Douglas (Jill) Rowland, Nickolas (Blair) Rowland, Jacob Rowland, Elizabeth Rowland, Darren (Kathy) Rowland, Vincent Rowland, Joseph Rowland, Catherine Smith, and Jacquelyn Smith; two great-grandchildren, Haley Rowland and Blake Rowland; Richard is also survived by a sister, Bonnie (Tom) Jacobs of Wharton, Ohio.
Richard attended Mifflin Township schools and then graduated from Upper Sandusky High School in 1950. He worked at Wyandot County Highway Department for 16 years, Marion Correctional Institute for 14 years, and H. Dale Young for 20 years.
Richard was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Carey, Ohio, a lifetime member of the Eagles Lodge #220, NRA, and a 4-H advisor for the Bronco Buster's 4-H Club. For hobbies Richard enjoyed doing anything outdoors such as: fishing, hunting, camping, riding horses, mowing, loved farming, and enjoyed playing fast pitch softball in his younger years.
Funeral Services for Richard A. Rowland will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky with Father J.R. Hadnagy OFM Cond officiating the services with burial following at the Rowland Cemetery.
Visitations will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky, with a prayer service to be held at 4:30 p.m. and an Eagles Memorial service to be held at 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Diabetes Foundation, or the Donors Choice in care of Lucas-Batton Funeral Home 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351.
Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
MARION: Clair Eugene Shenefield, age 81, of 873 Daffodil Drive, Marion, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. in the Marion General Hospital after battling a one year illness.
He was born on March 14, 1928 in Galia Co., Ohio to the late Clair F. and Amy (Davis) Shenefield. On August 11, 1959 he married the former Martha E. Beale in Marion and she survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Mike (Debbie) Shenefield of Marion, OH, and Raymond (Karen) Taylor of Pickerington, OH; four daughters, Helen (Tad Robbinson) Combs of Mt. Gilead, OH, Sue (Jody) Graber of Marion, OH, Libby Taylor of Delaware, OH, and Sharon Utley of Marion, OH; one brother, Lou (Joyce) Shenefield of Arcadia, Fla.; one sister, Helen Hall of Marion, OH; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Shenefield.
Clair was employed as a supervisor for 30 years, retiring in 1989, with the Marion Correctional Institution. Following his employment with M.C.I., he worked for 20 years with the Marion County Litter Control and retired in the spring of 2009. Clair served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII, was a member of V.F.W. Post 3313, American Legion Post 162, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The funeral service will be conducted by Chaplin Daniel Kiger on Friday, November 27, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. in the Boyd-Born Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Marion Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 12 noon until service time at the funeral home. Donations in Clair's name may be made to the American Lung Association.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Dick was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was employed for twenty-eight years with MCI and 37 years with Clark Metal. As an avid gardener he enjoyed spending time working in his garden which was appreciated by many throughout the community.
Dick is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; a son, Kevin Green; two daughters, Kathy Weston, and Sarah (Kent) Smith; seven grandchildren, Tisha (Bart) Green Rinker, Gretchen (Matt) McCreary, Jennifer Green, Rachelle (Tobie) Weston Needels, Jared Weston, Abby (Justin) Weston Vanderhoff, and Tiffany (Ed) Merritt; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Jane Acker, and Susan (Scott) Braumiller; and a brother, Joe (Nancy) Green.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Pat McCurdy; and his daughter, Connie Green.
There will be a funeral service held Friday, November, 20, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. led by Pastor Mark Schuring at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at the Grand Prairie Cemetery in Brush Ridge; military honors will be conducted at the cemetery by the Marion County Veterans Council. Loved ones and friends can share their condolences with the Green family at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home, Thursday, November 19 from 6-8 p.m.
Pallbearers for the service will be Matt McCreary, Tobie Needels, Bart Rinker, Darin Murphy, Jared Weston, and Justin Vanderhoff.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Dick may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church.Monday, October 5, 2009
MARION: Cathy E. Hamilton, 58, Marion, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 at her residence.
She was born on February 16, 1951 in Staten Island, NY, to Patrick and Eleanor (Culberson) Sullivan.
Cathy loved to be around her family, friends and was loved by many.
Cathy is survived by her husband, Alan Hamilton; sons, Bill (Beth) Collier, and Joseph (Kim) Collier; step children, Amy Knecht and Wesley Hamilton; grandchildren, Brady, Cortney, Trey, Carlene, Alaina, Catherine, Lauren and Brian; a sister, Lynn (Steve) Hamilton.
Preceding Cathy in death was her first husband, Bill Collier; and a brother, Patrick Sullivan.
Family will receive friends on Monday, October 5, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors with parish prayers at 4:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Church with Fr. Michael Nimocks celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to Heartland Hospice, 685 Delaware Ave. Marion Ohio, 43302. Condolences may be expressed to the famly at www.gunderhallandfolk.com
Thursday, October 1, 2009
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Jerry was a member of the Church of God International of Worthington, Ohio and the Hicks and Chicks Square Dancing Club. Jerry was a former Ohio State Trooper, and was employed over the years at Tecumseh, Whirlpool Corp., M.C.I. and N.C.C.I. as a corection officer until his retirement in 2000.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Bowles of Larue; his nine children, Scott (Brenda) Bowles of Corpus Christi, TX, Jay (Sandy) Bowles of Lewistown, OH, Chuck (Kay) Jones of Marion, OH, David (Oakley) Jones of Marion, OH, Julie (Candy) Bowles of Toledo, OH, Joy Preston of Larue, OH, Shelley (Don) Fyffe of Marion, OH, Christy Powers of Larue, OH, Becky Clark of Larue, OH; fourteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a brother, Richard (Carol) Bowles of Houston, TX; a sister, Kathy Sansome of Houston, TX; and several nieces and nephews.
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Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
ASHLEY: James Robert Price, age 69, of Ashley, Ohio died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 7:21 p.m. at Marion General Hospital.
He was born January 2, 1940 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Conrad and Irene (Griffith) Price. On November 6, 1966 he married Donna M. Fassler and she survives.
Other survivors, daughter, Melissa (Tony) Heddleson of Cumberland, Ohio; grandchildren Jessica Heddleson, Robert (Beth) Heddleson; great grandchild, Brooklyn Heddleson; nieces, Sarah Walker and Stacey Price; and sister-in-law, Maxine.
He was preceded in death by grandson, James Earl White; sister, Katherine L. Jackson; and brothers, David L. Price and Donald L. Price.
Mr. Price was a truck driver working for McFarlands Trucking and Henderson Trucking. He also worked as a correctional officer at M C I, a fork lift operator at SunRay, a Policeman in Ashley. Member of the Westfield Community Church. He has been an active Christian since 1982.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Westfield Community Church. Ministers will be the Rev. Doc. Lucian Baker and the Rev. Conrad Dwight Cimino. The family will receive friends at the church 2 hours before service time on Saturday. The Stofcheck-Ballinger funeral home in LaRue is in charge of arrangements.
Those who wish may make contributions to the family to help with expenses.
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at: www.stofcheck-ballinger funeralhome.com.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
MARION: Carlos R. "Corky" Wylie, age 47 of Marion, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening July 7th at Marion General Hospital after suffering a fall at home. He was born May 15th, 1962 the son of the late Sylvia J. (Golden) Wylie.
He was a graduate of Marion Harding High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of the Army - Navy Union Garrison No. 137 in Marion. He was formerly employed as a corrections officer at the Marion Correctional Facility. Corky is survived by his daughter, Danelle (Mike) Austin; and two grandsons, Tyler and Michael Austin, all of Marion. Two brothers, Butch (Karen) Wylie of Marion and Bob (Terry) Wylie of Caledonia. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. The family is planning a memorial services for a later date. No calling hours were observed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Timson Allen & Melroy Funeral Home of Caledonia.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timsonallenmelroy.com
Thursday, July 2, 2009
OKEECHOBEE, FL: Don William Mosier Sr., 73, of Okeechobee, Florida and formerly of Marion died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee.
He was born in Edison, Ohio on February 12, 1936 the son of the late William Andrew and Mary Evelyn (Ward) Mosier. Don was a graduate of Edison High School in Edison High School, the class of 1955.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and also served two years in the Reserve. On September 25, 1958 Don married his loving wife Elizabeth Ann "Boots" Woods. She survives in Okeechobee, Florida.
Don worked in Law enforcement as a correctional officer for 27 years; 5 years at Marion Correctional in Marion, Ohio and 22 Years for Florida State Corrections. He retired as a Captain.
Whether he was hunting, fishing, or playing golf Don enjoyed spending time outdoors.
In addition to his wife, he will be missed by his two sons, Don Jr. "Skip" and his wife Joanna of Miami, Florida and James Andrew of Port St. Lucie; five grandchildren, Danielle Cheyenne Mosier, Scott Andrew Mosier, Tyler James Mosier, Joshua John Rodriguez, and Maryssa Rodriguez; a sister, Joann Kelly of Edison; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Scott Brody Mosier; and his sister, Betty Postlewaite.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 4th 2009 at the Snyder Funeral Homes, 76 South Main Street, Mount Gilead at 1:00 p.m. with Willard Delaney officiating. Burial will follow in Worden Cemetery in Denmark Township. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Ronald LaVerne Turner
MARION: On June 24, 2009 our Loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away. Ron was born in Marion, Ohio to Donna Belle (Weston) and Kenneth Turner on February 25, 1935 (both are deceased.)
He is survived by the love of his life, June L. (Willhoite) Turner, married June 30, 1956. He will be truly missed by his daughters, Renee L. (Turner) Thornton, Lori A. Turner; grandchildren, Andrew C. Crisswell of Colorado, Kelly Jo (Brad) Blumensheid of Ohio, and Jess Lee "Chase" Thornton; great-grandchild, Jackson C. Crisswell also of Colorado. Also brothers, Robert (Norma) Turner of Ohio, Richard Turner (deceased at 42) of Ohio; sister, Marlene (Dan deceased 2000) Fosnaugh of Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Ron was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1957-1963. He was employed for 32 years at GTE as a draftsman and electrical engineer, 10 years at the Marion Correctional Institute as a high security prison guard. After retiring he and June joined the Whetstone Woodcarving Club in 1997 and retired as president January 2009, due to illness.
For those of you who did not have the honor to know him, Ron was the most caring, honest, and loving person put on this earth, willing to go out of his way to do anything for anyone that needed his love, help, and guidance. He has so many talents, from the most beautiful oil paintings, to amazing and unbelievable woodcarvings that he so enjoyed doing along with his wife.
Ron's family had a closed service Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Boyd-Born Funeral Home, where then he was laid to rest at the Grand Prairie Cemetery in Brush Ridge, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your charity of choice in Ronald L. Turner's name.
Monday, June 29, 2009
MARION: Jay G. Tripp Jr., age 86, of Revere Dr., Marion, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Marion General Hospital. He had congestive heart failure. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jay G. Tripp Sr. and Ethyl M. (Van Patten) Tripp.
Jay graduated from Upper Arlington High School and The Ohio State University. He also served in WWII going to Utah beach on D-Day +6. Jay was a sales representative for Getreu Hardware Wholesaler and retired from the Marion Correctional Institution after 17 years of service. He also worked as a substitute custodian for the Marion City Schools for 18 years during his retirement. Jay enjoyed golf and was an avid card player.
Jay married his life partner, Carolyn Sue (McGuire) Tripp on March 25, 1950 in Columbus and she survives in Marion. He is also survived by his son, Danial (Candy) of Marion; his daughter, De Ette Tripp of Waldo; and his son, Mike of Marion; and five grandchildren.
As per Jay's wishes no calling hours or public services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
The Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home of Marion has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
He was retired Staff Sergeant from the U.S. Army and retired security guard at Marion Correctional Institution in Marion, Ohio. A member of Sunrise Baptist Church Kings Mountain, NC and former member of the American Legion and the Eagles Club of Marion, Ohio,
Survivors include his wife, Lois Ruth Tiller Rice, of the home; sons, Jimmy Rice and wife, Barbara of Willoughby, Ohio, Billy Rice and wife, Nikki of Marion, Ohio; a step-son, Edward Franklin Hawkins, of Cherryville; daughters, Evelyn Hawkins and husband, David of Marion, Ohio, Marlene Griffith of Marion, Ohio, Kathleen Rice of Marion, Ohio; brother, Jim Rice, of Mansfield, Ohio; sister, Martha Rigdon and husband, Lester of Monroe, NC; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Carpenter's Funeral Home with Rev. Hinkle Rayfield, Rev. Ricky Sigmon, Rev. Gary Teague II officiating with burial in the City Memorial Cemetery with full Military Honors by U.S. Army. Family will receive friends on Friday at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Lake Blvd., Atlanta, GA, 30319.
Condolences may be sent to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net
Friday, May 22, 2009
Also surviving are three daughters; Loretta Dawson of Marion, Linda (Don) Gossett of Clarksville, Ohio, and Luana (John) Mathew of LaRue. Grandchildren; Cassandra (Chris) Myers of Marion, Patrick (Nicole) Dawson of Marion, Chandra (David) DeCan of West Manchester, Ohio, Amy (Scott) Penman of Columbia MO, Heather (Brandon) Bello Houston, TX, Sara Kolax of Springfield, MO, and Scott Gossett of Waco, TX. Great Grandchildren; Bailey Myers, Ashley Phillabaum, Emma Sue DeCan, Brandon DeCan, Aubrey Bello, Blaine Bello, Carson Kolax, and Evangeline Penman. He was preceded in death by Grandson Christopher Foster, Brothers; Kenneth, Carl and William, sister; Leona Lowman, step brother James Johnson and step sister Mary Purdin.
Mr. Berry was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corp. He worked at National Cash Register as a collator operator, then taught Masonry at MCI and Tri-Rivers. Member of the Weak Enders Campers Club. He loved fishing, getting the family together for cook outs. He had an exceptional sense of humor, lived life to the fullest and was a devoted husband and father.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday May 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Minister will be Rev. Debra Berry. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Monday.
Those who wish may make contributions to the Fairhaven Community (Wetzel Unit) 850 S. Marseilles Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351.
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.
Monday, May 4, 2009
MARION: James F. Fogle, 80, of Marion passed away Saturday evening, May 2, 2009 at Heartland of Marion after a lengthy illness.
A lifetime member of the Marion community he was born on February 9, 1929 the son of the late William and Marguerite (Klingel) Fogle.
He was a graduate of Marion Harding High School in the class of 1947. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Texas. He also served in the Ohio National Guard.
Shortly after his honorable discharge he married Jane (Moyer) Fogle on August 8, 1954 at the Emanuel Lutheran Church. They have shared a union and friendship that has lasted nearly 55 years.
His propensity to serve led him to the Marion Correctional Institution where he retired as a Major in 1991 after 30 years of service.
A man of great faith, James was a lifetime member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church where he served as a Deacon and on various boards.
He was an avid sports fan following any form of competition especially his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes. He also enjoyed getting out on the golf course. Very social by nature, James took great pleasure in getting together with friends and family to play euchre or pinochle. His jovial personality and dry sense of humor shone the brightest in these social settings.
He will be dearly missed by his family who knew that he loved them in his own special way.
He will be missed by his wife, Jane; their children, Pastor James L. (Heather) Fogle of Livonia, Michigan; daughters, Ann E. Evans and Barbara J. (Chris) Saylor both of Marion; grandchildren, Sara Friend, Mollie Shonk, Mandy Davis, and Skipper Davis; step grandchildren, Chris Jr., Shannon, and Rusty Saylor; great grandchildren, Kelsey Ann Friend, Rhea Ann Shonk, and Ethan William Cress; and special friends, Paulette and Trevor Walker.
Friends may call on the family on Wednesday May 6, 2009 from 3-7 p.m. at the Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home, 360 East Center Street, Marion. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 241 South Prospect, Marion, Ohio 43302 with Rev. J. Weston Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Waldo Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Emanuel Lutheran Church Good Samaritan Fund or the Marion General Hospital Hospice.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
UPPER SANDUSKY - Max A. Kennedy, age 70, of St. Hwy 67, Marseilles Twp., Upper Sandusky, died at Marion General Hospital, Marion, OH at 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2009.
He was born on February 10, 1939 in Marseilles Twp. to Keith E. Kennedy who preceded him in death and Ruth E. (Thomas) Kennedy who survives in Marseilles. He first married Dorothy M. Hirsch they divorced. He then married Janice E. Osborn, on February 27, 1967 and she survives.
A son, Tim M. Kennedy, and daughter, Rebecca P. Seabert both of Marseilles and a daughter, Julia L. Kennedy, LaRue, OH; four grandchildren, Denise (Baker) Wells, Dennis F. Seabert Jr., Tareshah L.J. Ladson, Anngelicas L.M. Seabert; and six great grandchildren, Nakayla Shoemaker, Emma Wells, Miranda Wells, Dennis F. Seabert III, Siaki L. Aperilla Sr., Siashah T.M. Aperilla; two brothers, Tom H. (Delores) Kennedy, John L. (Carol) Kennedy both of Marseilles; and many nieces and nephews.
Max was a member of the Marseilles Presbyterian Church and attends the Marseilles United Methodist Church.
He graduated from Marseilles High School in 1957. Max retired in 1997 after 34 years as a correctional officer at MCI, Marion, OH. Prior to that he had worked at the Swan Rubber Co. Bucyrus, State Highway Department and the Tri County Stone Quarry. Max served several terms as Marseilles Twp. trustee, and had also worked as the Twp. maintenance man. He has been on the Marseilles Twp. Vol. Fire Dept. for the past 52 years and has served as the Fire Chief for the past 34 years.
Max was a member of the Northwest Ohio Firemen Assoc. He was a member of the former Marseilles Masonic Lodge #515, now a member of Warpole Masonic Lodge #176 Upper Sandusky, OH, Marion Chapter & Council #22, and the Latham Chapter Order Eastern Star, Kenton, OH, as well as, a member of the Eagles Lodge of Upper Sandusky.
Max enjoyed going to gun shows in Lima and New Riegel with his good friend, Ron Berry, also flea markets and auctions. Mr. Kennedy other hobbies included fishing, hunting, and traveling, especially to Hocking Hills, grilling and eating out. He took pride in being a good steward to Marseilles Twp. residents also sharing and caring for his family.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Marseilles United Methodist Church, with Rev. Tim Benjamin officiating, burial will be in the Chandler Cemetery, Marseilles Twp. Family and friends may visit at the Bringman Clark Funeral Home from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a Masonic memorial service at 8:00 p.m. and from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the church on Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Marseilles Vol. Fire Dept., Marseilles Presbyterian Church or Marseilles United Methodist Church in care of the Bringman Clark Funeral Home, 226 E. Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. MCI Honor Guard will post at the funeral home and Marseilles Vol. Fire Dept. will provide burial honors.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
April 16, 2009
MARION - Edward D. Gompf, age 84, of Marion went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, April 15, 2009. He passed away at the Extended Care Facility, Morrow County Hospital after one year, following a stroke.
He was born March 29, 1925 to David and Emma (Miley) Gompf, was the loving husband of Anna Gertrude (Wilds) Gompf, who survives in Marion. They were married 63 years ago in St. Cloud, MN while he was in the service.
He is also survived by a devoted son, Ronald Allen (Laura) Gompf of Marion, a son, Daniel Edward (Leah) Gompf of Yellow Springs and a daughter, Donna Jean Fridley of Marysville.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Ann (Gompf) Tevis (just 7 months earlier); a son, William Edward; and an infant daughter, Jean Ann.
Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Barbara Mercer and Tammy Bott both of Indianapolis, Janice Blackledge, Marion, Amy Blackledge, North Carolina, Ultra Duval, Wisconsin, Coral Kerley, Chicago, Rhonda Nemeth and Chad Gompf of Marion and Justin Tevis of West Liberty; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ivah McClenathan, Woodside Village Mount Gilead.
He graduated from Claridon School in 1942 where he played basketball. He served in the Army in World War II for 13 months. He was a lifetime member of St. John's (Windfall) Lutheran Church. He loved to read his Bible and so many magazines and attended church whenever possible.
He loved doing all kinds of wood crafting. He designed and made antique tractor clocks, especially John Deere. He was a lifetime member of the National Library of Poetry, International Poetry Hall of Fame; some poems were set to music, and published in London and other countries overseas. He started writing poetry when his two year old son was killed in an auto accident. He won many awards and trophies and even wrote two Volumes of "Soul Food From The Farm: poetry, and a short book "Positive Side of 75", a book of his life. He also belonged to the American Legion and N.R.A.
He was a farmer all his life. He started working away from home at Houghton Sulky Company in Marion from 1942-44, Marion Engineering Depot 11 years and then 21 years at Marion Correctional Institution as a farm guard. He retired in 1983.
He will be sadly missed by all his friends and neighbors.
Friends may call Friday, April 17, 2009 at Gompf Funeral Home in Cardington from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St John Lutheran (Windfall) Church. Pastor Donald Pletcher will officiate and burial will follow in Windfall Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St John's Lutheran Church, Morrow County Hospice, American Cancer Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gompffh.com.
Monday, March 30, 2009
CALEDONIA - Robert Thomas Hartle, 87, of Caledonia, passed away Thursday evening March 26, 2009 at Marion General Hospital. He was born August 2, 1921 in Marion to Pearl T. and Susan E. (Detwiler) Hartle. He married Pauline Alice Dall on May 14, 1953 at the Green Camp Baptist Church. Robert and Pauline have had 55 wonderful years together.
Robert was a member of Fairpark Baptist Church and their Men's Fellowship group. He was a WWII and Korean War veteran. He worked as a foreman for 32 years with City Products and then worked 16 years as a corrections officer with Marion Correctional Institute.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline; two sons, James A. (Linda) Hartle, and John T. Hartle of Marion; two grandchildren, Curtis and Janelle Bowman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Susan; two brothers, William and Addison (Ruth) Hartle; five sisters, Ruby Hartle, Alma (Ed) Rowley, Jane (Steve) Kuhar, Edith (Tom) Darnell, and Betty (Ralph) Justice; a brother-in-law, William (Ruby) Dall; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn (Charles) Steffy.
Calling hours will be from 4-8 pm, Monday, March 30, 2009 at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 31 at 3 pm with Reverend Kenneth Durtsche officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Camp Cemetery and military honors will be performed by the Marion County United Veteran Council.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fairpark Baptist Church.
March 21, 2009
MARION - Carl Warren Beers, age 82, of Marion, died Thursday afternoon at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.He was born on the family farm on December 7, 1926, to the late Carl E. and Beulah (Strickler) Beers.
Carl served his country proudly in the Army, during World War II.
He married the former Barbara George, and she preceded him in death on January 22, 1979.
Carl was employed at Marion Correctional Institution as an OPI officer, supervising the inmates in the workshop.
He will be dearly missed by his two children, Janette Hill of Marion and James (Muriel) Beers of Lithopolis; seven grandchildren, Peggy (fiancé Rob Bushatz) Hill, Craig (Tiffany) Hill, Sheri (Mark) Flowers, Bradley Beers, Megan Beers, Ryan Beers and Jacob Beers.
Memorial services for Carl will be held at 4:00 pm Sunday, March 22, 2009 at the Liberty United Methodist Church, Kirkpatrick, with the Rev. John Grimm officiating, and the family will receive friends from 3:00 till the time of service.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, March 23, 2009, in the Chapel Heights Memory Gardens with military honors provided by the Marion County United Veterans Council.
Memorial contributions may be made to Home Health Care, c/o Marion General Hospital Foundation, 278 Barks Road West, Marion, Ohio 43302 or the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hughes-Allen Funeral Home.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
March 21, 2009
MARYSVILLE - Raymond Merle "Sam" Hickok, age 84 of Delaware Co. Line Rd., Marysville, died Thursday evening, March 19, 2009 at the Sarah Moore Home and Health Care Center, Delaware. He was born September 17, 1924 in Coleman, Michigan to the late George A. and Allie Mae (Cary) Hickok.A veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII, he was a member of Magnetic Springs United Methodist Church and the Sunbury Riding Club. He enjoyed traveling, one of his favorite destinations being Walt Disney World. He worked for NOBA Inc. in Tiffin and later for Marion Correctional Institution as a Corrections Officer, where he had been the recipient of the Outstanding Officer Award. He was an excellent marksman and was proud of his collections of coins, bottles, Indian relics and metal toys. He as an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds and OSU Mens Basketball.
On May 6, 1948 he married the former Geraldine Davids and she survives after 60 years of marriage. He is also survived by two daughters, Ann (Gary) Fetters, DeBary, FL, and their children, Elliot and Travis; Margaret (Brad) Loring, Winter Springs, FL and their children, Nicholas and Jennifer; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Hickok, Mt. Gilead.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 23, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood where friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 PM. Pastor Mo Dunn will officiate and burial will be in Claibourne Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to Sarah Moore Home and Health Care Center, 26 N. Union St., Delaware, OH 43015 or Magnetic Springs United Methodist Church, 113 Olive St., Magnetic Springs, OH 43036.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger funeralhome.com.