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PATRICIA ANN ALEXANDER NAGY - WESTERVILLE -- Patricia Ann Nagy, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at St. Ann's Hospital Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004.

Beloved and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Pat was a retired registered nurse, graduate of Grant Hospital School of Nursing. She was a director at Maryhaven Rehab Center for several years. She has been a resident at Friendship Village for the last four years and had been involved in the musical chimes group and the Great Discussions group. She will be missed by many of the residents there.

Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Nagy; son John Nagy; brother, John Alexander. Pat is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Jeff Barber; grandchildren, Linda, Krista and Andrea Barber; daughter-in-law, Bobbie Nagy and her children Nicole and Wendy; sisters, Jean Brown, Maxine (Gary) VanBuskirk, Pauline (Richard) Johnson, Linda Jo (Jim) Land; brother, Dan (Arlene) Alexander.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Rd., where family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. on Friday. Pastor Brian Smith, officiating. Interment in Frame Cemetery, Marion, to follow at a later date.

Originally published Thursday, November 18, 2004

DAVID LEROY NEWLAND, two and one-half year old son of Ronald and Marylin Hecker Newland of near Meeker, died on Friday in San Antonio Hospital at Kenton. He had been ill for five days and suffered from bowel impaction.

Born on Sept. 10, 1957 in the Kenton Hospital, he was, one of three children of the couple.

Surviving with the parents are a brother and a sister, Danny and Karen Newland and grandparents, Mrs. And Mrs. Robert Newland of near Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hecker of near New Bloomington.

Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Meeker Methodist Church. The Rev. James Elzroth will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lucas Funeral Home in Morral.

PAULINE "POLLY" L. NEWLAND Dec. 21, 1933 - Jan. 1, 2004 CHEYBOYGAN, Mich. -- Pauline "Polly" L. Newland, 70 years of age, of Cheboygan, Mich., died Thursday at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 21, 1933, in Tiro to the late Vernelle Fetter and Frieda (Rossman) Fetter, who survives in Bucyrus.

She was married June 29, 1973, to Ronald J. Newland, who survives. Also surviving are sons Randy (Pam) Shull of Bucyrus, Michael (Connie) Shull of Oceola, stepdaughter Karen (Keith) Cunningham of Stafford, Va., stepson Dan Newland of Phoenix, Ariz., sisters Bert (Ron) Wenninger of Crossville, Texas and Mary (Bob) Kepford of Galion, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Newland moved to Cheboygan in 1992 from Marion, where she had worked at Whirlpool. She also had served as vice president of the Meeker men's club. While in Cheboygan she had been employed at the Island House Hotel in Mackinaw Island and served as a trustee at the Twin Lakes Association. She enjoyed embroidery and was an avid Ohio State fan.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home, Bucyrus with burial in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday where the family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 pm..

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be in the form of contributions to the American Heart Association through the funeral home.

Originally published Friday, January 2, 2004

MABEL E. NOGGLE, 48, wife of Glenn Noggle and daughter of the late Horace Cookston who was Republican State Representative from Marion County at three different times, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her home one mile southeast of Meeker.

Coroner M. F. Axehelm was called and returned a verdict of death due to heart attacker. She was subject to heart trouble, but had not been in ill health, according to the coroner.

The body was found about 3 p.m. near the house by Mr. Noggle when he returned from a hunting trip. She appeared to be in good health at noon when he left, he told Dr. Axehelm. She had started to bake bread and apparently had started to the woodpile, near which her body was found, for fuel for the kitchen range. No one was home at the time, the children not yet having returned from school. The coroner fixed the time of death at about an hour before she was found.

Mrs. Noggle was born at Meeker on Sept. 28, 1890, daughter of Horace Cookston who was born near DeGraff, and Ann Josephine McElvy Cookston, a native of near Meeker. Both parents are dead, her father having died about five years ago. Her marriage to Mr. Noggle took place last Jan. 6.

She was a member of Epworth M. E. Church and of Canby Lodge No. 152 Pythian Sisters of Marion.

Surviving are seven children by a former marriage, Frederick and Jacqueline Forry at home, Miss. Virginia Forry of 393 West Center Street who is a Senior at Harding High School, Mrs. W. H. Walter of near Morral, Rudolph Forry of near Marion who is a special delivery messenger at the Marion Post Office, Miss Dorothy Forry of Columbus, a Registered Nurse, and Mrs. Fred Winslow of Kansas City, Mo., stewardess for the TWA Airlines between Kansas City and New York City, and three brothers, L. E. Cookston of 292 Elm St., assistant Marion Postmaster and Mac and Fred Cookston who are engaged in farming near Agosta.

The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and at 2 p.m. at the Meeker M. E. Church. Rev. Howard L. Olewiler of First Presbyterian Church will assisted by Rev. L. J. Poe, pastor of the Meeker Church. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery.

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HELEN D. HICKMAN O'MEARA MARION - Helen D. O'Meara, 98, Marion Manor Nursing Home died there at 9:26 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005.

Born April 24, 1907, in Marion, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary E. (Burley) Hickman. She married Thomas O'Meara in 1937 and he died in 1942.

She retired as supervisor for GTE where she worked for many years.

She is survived by a daughter, Ellen M. Kennell of Linwood, Wash.; six grandchildren, Jackie (Ron) Yates, Julie (Mike) Richardson, Robyn (Michael) Carey, Thomas H. (Garena) Byrd, David (Cindy) Byrd and Mark E. Byrd and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas J. O'Meara, seven brothers and three sisters.

The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Rafael Velazco and grandson Thomas Byrd officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Quality of Life Hospice Program of Marion and/or the American Heart Association.

Originally published May 16, 2005

THOMAS J. O'MEARA The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Boyd Funeral Home for Thomas James O'Meara, 40, former Marion resident.

Deacon Ed. Hess will officiate and burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.

The resident of 1341 13^th Ave., South, Seattle, Washington, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon in his home.

He was born December 5, 1941, in Wadsworth, but lived all his life in Marion, before moving to Seattle.

The self-employed contractor was a Marion Police Officer 16 years. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police, Marion, and Green Camp Baptist Church, and was an Army Veteran.

Surviving are two daughters, Julie Ann O'Meara, Marion and Jacquelyn O'Meara, Green Camp; his mother, Helen Hickman O'Meara, 840 ˝ S. Prospect St.; a sister, Mrs. (Ellen) Kennel, Seattle; a niece and four nephews. His father Thomas O'Meara, is deceased.

(Marion Star, Thursday, September 30, 1982)

PEARL EDITH OSBUN, 78, wife of William H. Osbun of 197 Frederick St., died at 3 a.m., today in the Osburn Rest Home on Evans Rd. She was ill six months.

Born Sept. 18, 1874, in Marion County, she was a daughter of John and Ollie Kennedy Flewelling. Her marriage was August 13, 1899, in Marion.

A resident of Marion 11 years, she came here from Caledonia, and was a member of Memorial Methodist Church at Caledonia.

Surviving with the husband are children, John Osbun of 124 N. Grand Ave., and Mrs. Golda Conley of 394 Avondale Ave., two Grandsons, William and Harold Conley. A daughter, Reva Osbun, died five years ago.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary on Mr. Vernon Ave., Rev. Howard L. Olewiler will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

WILLIAM H. OSBUN, of 124 N. Grand Ave., died yesterday in City Hospital. He was ill five months. His death occurred on his eighty-sixth birthday anniversary.

Born Nov. 12, 1868, in Hardin County, he was the son of John C. and Hannah Lewis Osbun. In 1899 in Marion County, he married Pearl Osbun who died Sept. 1, last year. A resident of Marion County for 12 years, he came here from Caledonia. He was a retired farmer.

Surviving are two children, Mrs. Frank Conley of 394 Avondale Ave. And John F. Osbun of the N. Grand Ave., address; three grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Lydia Wylie of near Marion. A daughter, Reva died in 1948.

Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon Ave. Rev. J. B. Holloway will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker.

Willa N. Owings, Worthington - Graveside service for Willa N. Owings, 72, of Columbus will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Frame (Meeker) Cemetery at Meeker. Friends may call at Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home chapel at 515 High St. in Worthington 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today.

Miss Owings died at her home Wednesday.

Survivors are 4 sisters, Mrs. Iscah (Mary) Beck of Columbus, Mrs. Esther Jennings of Otta, Mrs. Nana Shroll of New Washington and Mrs. Wanda McCumber of Morral.

Marion Star, Friday December 17, 1976.

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ANNABELLE PARISH, 76, ; 364 Spencer St., died Tuesday at her home.

She was born June 19, 1918, in Marion, the daughter of Bert Stoll and Mary Ellen (Millisor) Stoll.

She married the Rev. Lowell D. Parish Sr. in June 1934.

He preceded her in death May 11, 1990.

Mrs. Parish was a homemaker. She attended Berean Baptist Church in Marion.

She is survived by five sons, Lowell Jr., Delaware, Michael A., Chattanooga, Tenn., Joseph , W., Marion,. Jerry, LaRue, and Richard A., Mansfield; four daughters, Mrs. Denver (Joyce A.) Smith, Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Richard (Janice K.) Anderson, Glendora, Calif., Mrs. Lanny (Wanda) Imboden, Mansfield, and Mrs. Marden (June) Watts, Marion.

A brother, Earl Stoll, LaRue, and 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive.

She was preceded in death by two sisters.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at the Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Reed officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Quality of Life Hospice at Marion General Hospital.

Marion Star May 25, 1995

ANSON A. PARISH, 75, died at 4:30 p.m. yesterday in his home on the Wildcat Pike, west of Marion.

Though he had been in ill health two years, his death was unexpected.

Born Dec. 10, 1878, in Union County, he was a son of Anthony and Matilda Markley Parish. June 14, 1905, in Marion County, he married Hazel Frame. He was a farmer, and he was a member of the Methodist Church, at Meeker.

Surviving are his widow, and three children, Mrs. Roy Cooper of Harding Highway West; Mrs. J. O. Zeller of Winston, Connecticut, and Lowell Parish of Meeker; and a brother, Elmer Parish of Thew Ave. In Marion. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Meeker Church, Rev. O. W. Robbins will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

BARBARA KATHRYN METZ PARISH Mrs G. W, PARISH, 73, DIES AT HOME HERE Illness of Six Weeks Causes Death of Marion Woman. Mrs. G. W. Parish, 75, of 333 Nye street, died Saturday at her home following a. six-weeks illness of a complication of diseases.

Surviving her are her children, Mrs. M. O. Davis of 333 Nye street at whose- home she died, Mrs. Harry Green of 212 Nye street, Fahey Parish of Corning, N. Y., Cleophus Parish of 317 Nye street, Tracey Parish of Toledo, Henry Parish of Richwood, Ralph Parish of Detroit, Mich., and Frank Parish of Toledo, 22 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one brother, Leonard Metz of Meeker, O., and one sister, Mrs. Robert Walters of Meeker.

Mrs. Parish was born June 15, 1858, in Montgomery township, Marion county, to Henry and Harriett Van Houghton Metz, Her husband George W. Parish to whom she was married Oct. 3, 1878, in Marion, died two years ago.

She attended the First Pilgrim Holiness church.

The funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p, m. at the home and at 2:30 p. m. at the First Pilgrim Holiness church, Rev. C. M. Brown will officiate. Burial will be made fn the Meeker cemetery.

Marion Star

CLEO PARISH , 79, of 317 Nye .St. died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at home. He had been ill a year.

A Marion resident 60, years, he came here from Decliff. He had been a molder employed by, the American Malleable Castings Co 51 years.

Born Aug. 13, 1885, in Decliff, he was a son, of George and Barbara Metz Parish.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Verna Morgan Parish; two sons, George of Prospect RR 1 and Robert of 410 Toledo Ave.; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Miller of New Orleans . and Mrs. Jack Merser of Mansfield; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild, and a, sister, Mrs. Ida Green of 309 Pearl St. Two sisters and five brothers preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Eugene Jordan will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Marion Star Dec. 19, 1964

Frank D. Parish of Toledo, 52, formerly of Marion, died Thursday at a Toledo hospital following a heart attack at his home. He had been in ill health some time and had suffered a previous heart attack recently. The fatal heart attack occurred as he was preparing to go to work. He was a foreman for the Pennsylvania Railroad and had worked for the road more than 23 years.

Born Dec. 14, 1897, near Meeker, he was a son of George W. and Barbara Metz Parish. He left Marion a number of years ago.

Surviving are his. widow, and children by a former marriage, Frank Parish Jr., James Parish, Mrs. Madeline Keller and Mrs. Gloria Donaette, all of Gallon, and brothers and sisters, Ralph Parish of Detroit, Mich.; Fay Parish of Westfield, N. J., Cleo Parish and Ida Green, both of Marion, and Mrs. Ella Davis of Columbus.

The body will arrive in Marion Saturday and will be taken to the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon avenue.

Marion Star, Friday September 7, 1951

GEORGE A. (PETE) PARISH, 67, of 3701 Marion-Marysville Road, Prospect, died Monday evening at the Marion General Hospital. He had been ill 4 years.

He was born June 22, 1911 in Marion, and had been a railroad conductor for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad for 35 years before his retirement.

He was a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Georgia E. (Miller) Parish; a son , Darrel, of Inez, Kentucky; a daughter, Mrs. Deborah Everly, of Houston, Texas; a brother, Robert Parish; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ila Miller, of Marion, and Mrs. Jack (Donna) Mercer, of Mansfield; and 6 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Emanuel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Al Hough officiating. Burial will follow at the Meeker Cemetery.

(Marion Star, Tuesday, November 21, 1978)

GEORGE W. PARISH, 77, died yesterday at 8:30 p.m. at his home at 333 Nye Street following a year's illness of complications.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the home. Rev. C. M. Brown officiating. Interment will be made in the Cemetery at Meeker.

Mr. Parish was born in Worthington, W. Va., and was the son of Richard and Ellen Coon Parish, natives of Virginia. His marriage to Miss Barbara Metz took place Oct. 3, 1877 in this city. Mr. Parish was a retired carpenter.

Surviving with the widow are the following children; Mrs. M. O. Davis of Waterloo Street, Mrs. Harry Green and Cleothas Parish of Nye Street, Henry Parish of West Center Street, this city, Ralph Parish of Detroit and Frank and Tracey Parish of Toledo. One sister, Mrs. Wesley Works of Fairmont, W. Va. and two brothers, Charles and Robert Parish of Worthington, W. Va., also survive.

HAZEL PARISH, 76, OF Marion RR 3 died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at home. She had been ill three years. Her husband Anson, died May 12, 1954.

Born January 4, 1887, in Marion County, she was a daughter of Hopkins C. and Alice Burt Frame. She was a member of Meeker Methodist Church.

Surviving are her son, Lowell of Marion RR 3; two daughters, Mrs. Roy Cooper of Marion RR 3, and Mrs. Evelyn Zeller of Wilton, Connecticut; 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Meeker Church. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the Boyd Funeral Home in Marion.

(Marion Star, Monday November 11, 1963)

The Rev. Lowell D. "Bud" Parish Sr., 364 Spencer St., died Friday morning at his home, following an illness of two months.

The Marion native was born May 1, 1916, the son of Anson A. and Hazel Frame Parish.

An ordained minister, he had been employed also with Boise, Cascade Container Co. for 10 years., He was a 1944 graduate of Bob Jones Theological University and was a member of Berean Baptist Church.

On May 20, 1934, in Marion, he married the former Annabelle Millisor, who survives.

The Rev. Parish is survived also by five sons, Lowell D. "Bud" Parish Jr., Delaware, Michael A. Parish, Chattanooga, Tenn., Joseph M. Parish, Marion, Jerry A. Parish, LaRue, and Richard A. Parish, Mansfield; four daughters,. Mrs. Denver (Joyce) Smith, Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Richard (Janice A.) Anderson, Glendora, Calif., Mrs. Lanny (Wanda) Imboden, Mansfield, and Mrs. Marden (A. June) Watts, Marion; a sister, Evelyn Zeller Mobile, Ala.; 34 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A sister":is deceased.

The service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Berean Baptist Church with Dr. Charles Reed officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be his sons and Lanny R. Imboden and Marden T. Watts.

Friends may call at Boyd Funeral Home 7-9 tonight and 3-5 p.m. Sunday., Memorial contributions may be made` to Quality of Life hospice of Marion General Hospital.

Marion Star May 12, 1990

Mrs. Verna M. Parish, 87, formerly of Nye Street, died at l 12:07 a.m. Sunday in Marion, Manor. Her husband, Cleo, died in 1964.

Originally from West Virginia, she came here 70 years ago from Pennsylvania

Surviving are 2 sons, Robert and George of Prospect; 2 J daughters, Mrs. Walter Miller of Owens Road W. and Mrs. Jack Mercer of Mansfield; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and children and a sister, Miss Blanche Morgan of West Virginia.

Services will be held at 1:30 t p.m. Tuesday in Boyd Funeral Ho m e . The Rev. Roger--- rum will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9; tonight.

Marion Star, Monday, April 21, 1975.

Luella May Parsell, 85, Community Nursing Center, formerly Meeker, died Sunday afternoon at MedCenter Hospital. She had been in failing health for two years.

A Wyandot County native, she was bom Feb. 14, 1904, a daughter of Emery J. and Daisy E. LaRowe Bear.

Residing in the Meeker and Marion areas most of her life, Mrs. Parsell was a homemaker and member of Salem Church of God, Meeker-Agosta Road.

On June 23, 1923, in Upper Sandusky, she married John Virgil Parsell, and he died here Jan. 10, 1975.

Surviving are three sons, Richard Parsell, Caledonia, Theodore Parsell, Marion, and John Parsell Jr., Harpster; a daughter, Patricia May Gaines, Cleveland; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A brother and a sister are deceased.

The service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Willis Moe officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home 3-5 and 7-9 pan. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Church of God.

Marion Star Dec. 11, 1989

FRANKLIN J. PFEIFFER, son of Joseph and Minnie Pfeiffer, was born the 27^th of September, 1872, in Delaware, Delaware County, and died October 8, 1901, aged twenty-nine years, one week and four days. He was married to Miss. Hessie Florence Brady March 10, 1898. Frank, September 16, was stricken with that dread disease, typhoid fever, and skilled physicians did all they could to arrest the progress of the disease, but that messenger came, whose step across the threshold brings grief and dismay and swift pangs of unutterable heartaches to loved ones. Softly he loosened the silver cord, this quit angel of life everlasting, whom we call death, and took our loved one. The whole community has suffered an irreparable lose, to each of us his death comes as a personal bereavement. He was a true whole-souled man and we loved him dearly for his kind ways and great heart. Life will not seem quite the same without him, for there is a sense of loss in the home, a break in the circle, a voice stilled, and empty chair, and because of his usefulness and pleasant companionship, the heavier is the shadow and lonelier is the path without him. He was a tender husband and his home was to him a sanctuary of sunshine. He leaves a wife, father, mother, sister, and two brothers to weep for him.

The funeral services took place at the Scott Town Church October 10, Rev. E. H. Webster officiating.

CHESTER H. PIATT, 47, 948 Drexel Ave., died at 10:42 a.m. Wednesday at Community MedCenter Hospital. He was in failing health seven years.

Born November 2, 1934, in Marion, he was married April 11, 1964, in Belton, Texas, to Maxine Parvin Piatt, who survives.

The Army veteran of Korean and Vietnam conflicts was a Marion resident all his life. He worked as an inspector for Tecumseh Products before becoming ill. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 162.

Also surviving are his mother, Hattie Butters, Dixon Mills, Ala.; a stepson, Christopher Thompson, Marion; three brothers, Gary Piatt and Gerald Piatt, Marion, and Harold Thompson, Mansfield; two sisters, Lavonna Long and Donna Davis, Marion.

The services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Boyd Funeral Home by the Rev. Floyd Radebaugh. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

(Marion Star, Thursday, October 21, 1982)

Mrs. Fannie Vletta Morgan Piatt, 63, died at her home, 694 Herman street, at 4.30 yesterday afternoon. She had been ill of Bright's disease for six weeks.

She was born Nov. 7, 1880, in Sandyville, W. Va., to Adolphus Morgan and Mary Weaver Morgan. On Feb. 8, 1898, she was married at Meadow Dale, W. Va., to Nathan Alexander Piatt, who survives. She had lived in Marion 42 years, coming here from West Virginia.

Her children, Mrs. Nettie Thompson of Glenwillard, Pa., LeRoy Piatt of 551 North Greenwood street, Charles Piatt of the Sawyer road and Donald Piatt of 402 Commercial street, and the following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. Hattie Worley of of Parkersburg. W. Va., Mrs. Viola DeVere of Mariette, O., Mrs. Louise Curry of Rochester, Pa., Mrs. Verna Parish of Nye street; Jesse Morgan of Parkersburg, W. Va., and George Morgan of Rochester, Pa. Fifteen great-grandchildren survive.

The funeral will be conducted Monday at 3 p m. at the Merle H. Hughes mortuary on Mt. Vernon avenue by Rev. Dana M. Austin, of Fite Memorial Baptist church. Burial will be in Meeker cemetery.

After 7:30 tonight friends may call at the home where the body will remain until Monday noon, when it will be moved to the mortuary.

Marion Star, Saturday, December 11, 1949.

Gary E. Piatt, Services for Gary E. Piatt, 52, 3650 Keener Road W., will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Floyd Radebaugh officiating. Burial with military rites by United Veterans Council of Marion County will follow in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Marion County Humane Society, P.O. Box 509 Waldo, 43356.

Mr. Piatt died Sunday evening at his home.

He was born Jan. 16, 1941, in Marion, a son of the late Charles E. Piatt, and Hattie Lee Butters Piatt, who survives in Dixon Mills, Ala.

The U.S. Navy veteran was an assembler with the Whirlpool Corporation. He was a member of Calvary Bible Baptist Church, VFW Post 7201, and American Legion Post 584.

On March 31, 1962, he married the former Sandra Shipley, and she survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Daniel E. and Andy Piatt, Marion; a daughter, Sherri Piatt, Marion; two brothers, Gerald Piatt, Marion, and Harold Thompson, Mansfield. A brother and two sisters are deceased.

Marion Star March 30, 1993

Hattie L Piatt, MARION - 85; 778 Robinson St., died 2:57 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 1998, at Marion General Hospital.

Born Aug. 2, 1912; in Tuscumbia, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Bolton) Butters.

She married Charles Piatt July 6, 1932; he died Oct. 9, 1975. She then married James England on March 2, 1979, and he died Jan. n. 8; 1994.

She retire after 30 years as head cook with Pleasant Local Schools and with other establishments. She was a member of Calvary Bible Baptist Church.

She is survived by a son, Gerald L. Piatt, Marion; two daughters-in-law, Carol Piatt and Sandy Piatt, both Marion; one nephew, David Piatt, North Carolina; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, LaVonna (Sue) Terzo and Donna J. Shoemaker Davis; two sons, Chester William and Gary Eugene Piatt; a brother, Frank Burrers; and a sister, Maudie Butters.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 27,1998, at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Floyd Radebaugh officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Marion Star May 26, 1996

Nathan Alexander Piatt, 71, a resident of southwest of Marion, died in City Hospital at 12:00 a.m. today: He was admitted to the hospital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday to be treated for a ruptured stomach ulcer. .

Born Nov. 27, 1875, in Sandyville, W. Va., he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Piatt. His wife, Mrs. Fanny Morgan Piatt, died

Dec. 10, 1943. A resident of Marion county 28 years, he came here from Cadillac, Mich. He had worked at the Universal Cooler Corp. plant until his health began to fail in recent months.

Surviving are the following children, Roy Piatt of 551 North Greenwood street, Charles Piatt of Marion, Chester Piatt of 967 Davids street, and Mrs. Edward Thompson of Glen Willard, Pa, 18 grandchildren a brother, John Piatt of Parkersburg, W. Va and two sisters, Mrs. George Collins of Glen Willard, and Mrs. Margaret Taylor of Latourette street.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. in the Merle H. Hughes mortuary on Mt. Vernon avenue by Rev. H. V. Falor, pastor of Oakland Evangelical United Brethren church. Burial will be in Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a. m. Tuesday. f

Marion Star, Monday March 31, 1947.

JACKSON PORTER, was born February 14, 1834, and died in Scott Town, Marion County, Ohio, February 3, 1890, in his 56^th year. He has lived a quiet, honest and peaceful life. He was a great sufferer in his last sickness but he bore it with patience. Just before his death he expressed himself as being ready to die. His funeral services were performed in the presence of a large audience, February 4, 1890, after which his remains were interred in the Scott Town Cemetery.

JESSE POSTAL - At Marion, July 26, 1901 Jesse Postal, aged eighty-two years and four days. Born near Milford, Delaware, July 22, 1819, married while a resident of Delaware, came to Marion County and settled near Cochranton some Fifty-five years ago. He was the father of eleven children. His aged wife, three daughters and four sons and many other relatives survive him. The Funeral was held at Cochranton M.E. Church by Rev. J. A. Sutton. Following which interment was held in Cochranton, Cemetery.

GERALD BARTON POTTS, 78, 2801 Agosta-Meeker Rd., died about 3 a.m. Sunday at home. He was born September 29, 1907, in Fulton to Berton and Luvie Mulvaine Potts. On August 29, 1938, he was married to Rowena Sims Potts, who survives. Before retiring, Mr. Potts was a service representative for Marion Power Shovel Co., Division Dresser Industries, Inc., where he was a member of the Twenty-Five-Year- Club. He was a life member of Meeker Sportsman's Club and a member of Meeker Methodist Church and Meeker Senior Citizens. Also surviving are seven sons, Gerald B. Potts, Jr., Shelby, Eugene Potts, of Marseilles, Allen L. Potts, Sandy, Utah, Harold L. Potts, Marion, Foy O. Potts and Mark D. Potts, both of Meeker, and Michael R. Potts, Columbus; three daughters, Mrs. Earl (Barbara) Stiving, Mansfield, and Mrs. William (Stacey) Harris and Mrs. Gary (Cynthia) James, both of Marion; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A sister is deceased.

The services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, by the Rev. Don Davis and the deceased's son, Allen Potts. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker United Methodist Church Building Fund.

(Marion Star, Monday, March 10, 1986)

ROWENA F. POTTS The service for Rowena F. Potts, 76, 2801 Agosta-Meeker Road, will be 2 p.m. Monday at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, with Allen L. Potts, son of Mrs. Potts, and the Rev. Keith H. Weller, officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Potts was pronounced dead early Friday in the emergency room of Marion General Hospital. (She had most likely died at home just before midnight on July 15)

She was born in Marion County February 21, 1917, a daughter of Harley and Eva Walterhouse Sims, and married Gerald B. Potts August 29, 1938. He died March 9, 1986.

The homemaker was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church and the Salt Rock Joy Makers.

Surviving are seven sons, Gerald B. Potts Jr., Shelby, Eugene Potts, Upper Sandusky, Allen L. Potts, Utah, Harold L. Potts, Marion, Foy O. Potts, Morral, Mark D. Potts, Meeker, and Michael R. Potts, Delaware; three daughters, Mrs. Earl (Barbara) Stiving, Mansfield, Mrs. William (Stacey) Harris, Waldo, and Mrs. Gary (Cynthia) James, Marion; two brothers, Luther Sims, Tennessee and Millie Sims, Marion; a sister Sally Fahey, Pennsylvania; 25 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. A brother and sister are deceased.

(Marion Star, Saturday, July 17, 1993)

FERN CLEO ROSZMAN PRETTYMAN, age 103, of Irvin Shoots Road, died Friday, April 6, 2007, at ll:20 p.m. at Marion General Hospital.

She was born Dec. 21, 1903, in Grand Township, Marion County, to the late John Henry and Oza Ethel (Hickman) Roszman.

On July 3, 1926, she married Henry LeRoy Prettyman and he died Aug. 24, 1977.

She is survived by one son, Joe H. (Janet) Prettyman of Grand Township; one daughter, Winona R. (Charles) Fogle of Big Island; seven grandchildren, Diane (Tom) Fetter, Kathleen (Rick) Fremont, Tim (Penny) Fogle, Rick Fogle, Kim (Steve) Gerfen, Cy (Julie) Prettyman and Jennifer (Jeff) Skoczen; 10 great-grandchildren, Tabitha (Ryan) Cook, Trevor (Candy) Fremont, Shelby (Kyle) Brammel, Tim Fogle Jr., Ryan Fogle, Lauren Prettyman, Tyler Prettyman, Clay Gerfen, Nole Gerfen and Stosh Skoczen; five great-great-grandchildren, Taylor Fremont, David Fremont, Noah Cook, Renee Fremont, Hannah Cook; two brothers, Dwight Roszman of Grand Township and Marvin Roszman of Pauley's Island, S.C.; and one sister, Nova Mae Wynkoop of Canal Winchester.

She was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren, Christopher Fremont and Torrey Fetter; three brothers, Ralph, Paul and Foster Roszman; and two sisters, Marguerite Roszman and Evelyn Hudnall.

Mrs. Prettyman was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed crocheting and flower gardening. Member of the Meeker United Methodist Church, Farm Bureau, Meeker Senior Citizens, and the former Montgomery Grange.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Meeker United Methodist Church. Minister will be Pastor Christopher W. Wiseman. Burial in the Frame Cemetery. Friends may call at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in LaRue from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Those who wish may make contributions may do so to the Meeker United Methodist Church.

Article published Apr 9, 2007

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ALBERT RAMEY - In Cochranton, Ohio, October 11, 1894, while starting to water his horse Albert Ramey died suddenly of heart failure being aged fifty-eight years, ten months and five days.

He was a man of a retiring disposition, quiet and inoffensive in manner. For many years he had resided in that portion of Marion County. Having been in enfeebled health for some two years, his death though sudden, was not entirely unexpected. Funeral in Cochranton M. E. Church Saturday, October 13, largely attended, Rev. Sutton officiating in the service.

MARTHA FERN DODDS RAYMORE. Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Fern Dodds Raymore, 71, a former Marion resident, were conducted Saturday in the Jones Funeral Home in Mansfield. Burial was in Meeker Cemetery. She died Wednesday in a rest home in Mansfield.

A native of Marion County, she was the daughter of Melvin and Elizabeth Grubb Dodds. Only nieces and nephews survive.

(Marion Star, Monday, January 20, 1964)

JOSEPHINE MARIE BAER REECE, 42, wife of Richard Reece of Sylvania and sister of Marion residents, died Thursday in Flower Hospital in Toledo. She had been seriously ill since December.

Born March 9, 1915, in Morral, she was a daughter of Charles W. and Della Guthery Bear. Her marriage was in August, 1933, in Marion. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Sylvania and the Tribune chapter of Eastern Star in Toledo. The Reece home is at 5834 Glasgow Rd. in Sylvania and Mrs. Reece had resided in the Toledo suburb and community seven and one-half years.

Surviving are her husband; her stepson, Richard Reece Jr. of Waldo; two sisters, Mrs. Eloise Hummer and Mrs. Eleanor Jones, both of Marion, and two brothers, Bernard Baer of McConnelsville and James Baer of Conesville.

Brief services will be conducted Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Reeb Funeral Home in Sylvania then funeral hour will be 3 p.m. in the Meeker Methodist Church. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

ALPHA OMEGA RHOADS, youngest child In a family of twelve children, was born December 8, 1863, to George and Drusilla Rhoads. He was the last of his family to pass away; dying in the house; where he was born aged sixty-eight years; four months and five days. On February 27, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Martha Lulu Davis by Rev. Parlette of LaRue, Ohio. To them were born two sons, one dying in infancy. The remaining son, Dale, now resides on the home farm.

Mr. Rhoads spent the evening preceding his death with his family, neighbors and friends in the Grange hall at DeCliff, returning home in his usual health. A few hours later, with no word of farewell, life's frail bark slipped its moorings, and he sailed away into the unknown.

He was a member of Montgomery Grange No. 2336, and of Pomona Grange of Marion county. Mr, Rhoads was well known over Marion county, being interested in many of the county's public affairs a good citizen of his community and a kind neighbor.

The outstanding feature of his life was his devotion to his family. He left no stone unturned to give his loved ones the best within his power to give them. And these loved ones have left with them the cherished memory of a devoted husband and father. He leaves to mourn a loving wife and son Dale, and two grandchildren, Margaret and Ula Mae Rhoads; many relatives, friends and neighbors, all of whom extend to the bereaved family their sincre sympathy.

This old homestead, too is bidding a silent adieu to the last of its children who grew up around the fireside and was sheltered all his life beneath the root-tree this old home,

"Some may think we are lonely

When at times they see no smile;

But no one knows the silent heart ache,

That we suffer all the while.

He bade no one his last farewell

He waved his hand to none:

His spirit fled before we knew

That he, from us, had gone.

Never shall he be forgotten,

Never from our memory fade;

Loving hearts will always linger

Round the grave where he was laid."

Marion Star

CADDIE RHOADS, 62, wife of Homer D. Rhoads of near Morral, died at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday in Marion General Hospital. She had been ill for several weeks.

Born on October 1, 1897, at Ridgeway, Ohio, she was a daughter of Rufus and Margaret Garner Creviston, the father a native of Union County and mother of New Madrid County, Missouri. On June 18, 1933, at Lewiston, she married Mr. Rhoads. A resident of the Morral area for 27 years, she moved there from Marion. She was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church and of the Women's Society of the Church.

Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Fulton of Los Angeles, California, and Mrs. David Danzel of Mill Valley, California; a grandson Denny Fulton; three brothers, Orson Creviston of 204 Elm St., in Marion, Richard R. Creviston of 481 E. Fairground St. and Frank Creviston of Kenton, and two sisters Mrs. Ralph Cheney of near Russells Point and Mrs. Charles Gillespie on near Marion.

DALE RHOADS, 63, retired farmer of a half mile east of Meeker, died at 11 p.m. Monday at home. He was ill a year.

Born Nov. 23, 1893, in Big Island Township, he was the son of Alpha O. Rhoads and Martha Lulu Davis Rhoads. Oct 6, 1915, in LaRue he married Florence M. King. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Marion.

Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Miss Eula Rhoads at home and Mrs. Clarence Gracely of near Marion and two grandsons, John W. and Robert R. Gracely.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon Ave. Rev. Irvin W. Emmons, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church and Rev. Howard L. Olewiler, Pastor emeritus of the church, will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker.

FRANCIS M. RHOADS, - In Marion, Ohio, May 23, 1893, Francis M., fifth son of George and Drusilla Rhoads, aged 31 years, 9 months and 10 days. He resided with his parents near Cochranton, until his marriage with Miss. Lovey J. Dodds October 1883. To them were born six children, of whom five are living; one has preceded the father to the place of the dead. Leaving the farm some six months ago he and family moved into Marion, were he soon secured employment with the Steam Shovel Works. His last illness, though of but short duration was filled with intense suffering, during all of which time he was carefully and lovingly cared for, not only by his weeping relatives but also by several members of the Steam Shovel Co., and Will Krause, to all of whom the bereaved desire to extend their sincere thanks. Rev. B. F. Zell held a touching service at the residence after which the remains were taken to Cochranton, where

the funeral was had, Rev. J. A. Sutton officiating. He was a quiet, inoffensive man, of genial disposition, industrious, and made and retained many friends. May God bless the afflicted ones in this their deep grief.

HAROLD R. RHOADS The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Boyd Funeral Home for Harold R. Rhoads, 5351 Harding Highway West.

The Rev. Dwight Norris will officiate at the service. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Meeker United Methodist Church, of which he was a member.

Rhoads died following a car-pedestrian accident Saturday night on Ohio 309.

The Marion Post of the State Highway Patrol said a car operated by James D. Kuenzli, 28, Upper Sandusky, was westbound on Ohio 309, traveling behind another vehicle, when the accident occurred around 7:20 p.m.

As Kuenzli pulled out to pass the other vehicle, the patrol said, as Rhoads began crossing the road. Kuenzli did not see Rhoads until he was in the eastbound lane, said the patrol.

Kuenzli applied his brakes and swerved to avoid the pedestrian, but the left rear of his car hit Rhoads.

No citations were issued, the patrol said, and the accident still in under investigation.

A lifetime resident of the Marion area, he is survived by one son, Raymond of Marion; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His wife, Neva G. Hatfield, whom he married at Agosta in 1916, preceded him in death October 30, 1981.

He was born January 30, 1896 in Marion.

(Marion Star, Monday, March 29, 1982)

THE CHILDREN OF MR. AND MRS. JOHN RHOADS, The family of Mr. and Mrs. John Rhoads, residing near Cochranton, in Salt Rock Township, has been sorely afflicted from the scourge of diphtheria, and within a week three out of the six children have been summoned into the last reward, while the other three are still suffering the disease.

It was just a week since the youngest son died and at 12:25 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Fred, aged 11 years, also succumbed to the fatal malady. At the hour of Fred's death it was only a question of time until death came to her, but she lived over night, expiring Friday forenoon at 9:20 o'clock. The young lady remained conscious until a few minutes before her death, biding all good-bye and making preparations for her burial. Miss. Laura was pretty well known in this city, having attended school here, and was generally well liked by all her friends in this city, and all join the bereaved family with their sympathies over the sad demise of their two sons and daughter. The funeral occurred from the house Saturday forenoon, and the brothers and sister will likely be laid side by side in one grave in the Cochranton Cemetery.

Lovey Jennie Dodds Rhoads, Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Jennie Dodds Rhoads, widow of Frank Rhoads, formerly of the Meeker community, which occurred Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Brorein in Angola, Ind. She was past 80 years of age and had made her home with her daughter for the last several years. She was active in church work and at one time served in the mission field in India.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist church in Meeker and burial will be made in the Meeker cemetery.

Marion Star, Friday April 16, 1948.

MARTHA LULU RHOADS, Pneumonia and shock which developed from a fall in which she suffered a fractured right hip, Wednesday, caused the death of Mrs. Martha Lulu Rhoads, 68, at 2:10 a.m. today, at the Marion City Hospital. She was injured when a rug slipped as she stepped out on the porch at her home throwing her to the floor.

Mrs. Rhoads celebrated her sixty-eighty birthday anniversary Jan. 13. She was born in Marion County, W. VA., to James F. and Sarah Morgan Davis, natives of W. Va. Her marriage to A. O. Rhoads took place February 28, 1886. He died about three years ago.

Surviving are one son Dale Rhoads of Harding Highway West, two granddaughters, two sisters, Mrs. Laura Mason and Miss Ella Davis, and one brother W. S. Davis all Meeker.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the home here. Rev. C. W. Black of Mt. Victory, assisted by Rev. L. J. Poe, Pastor of the Meeker M. E. Church, will officiate and burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery.

MARTHA MARIE RHOADS, 23, Wife of Allan Rhoads of Marion RR 3, died at 101845 a.m. Monday in General Hospital. She had been ill 2 1/2 months.

Born Aug. 20, 1942, in Marion, she was a daughter of Harry LeRoy and Beulah Stief Chapman. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. Before her marriage, she had been employed four years by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

Surviving are her husband; her parents residing at 151 Orton St. in Marion; two daughters, Christine Lynn and Cari Jo, and a sister, Miss Mary Alice Chapman of Columbus.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in, the Hughes-Hyll Mortuary. Rev. M. E. Hollensen will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 tonight.

Marion Star

NEVA G. (HATFIELD) RHOADS, 85, OF 5351 Harding Highway West, died at 11 a.m. Friday at Community MedCenter Hospital after a six-month illness.

Born June 6, 1896 in Meeker, she was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church and the Women's Circle.

She was a life-long resident.

She married Harold R. Rhoads, who survives, in Agosta in 1916.

She is survived by a son, Raymond of Marion; a brother, Gerald Hatfield of Kentucky; a sister, Miss Florence Hatfield of Kentucky; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The Rev. Woodward of Forest will conduct funeral services at 3 p.m. Monday at Boyd Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home 6-9 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker United Methodist Church.

(Marion Star, Saturday, October 31, 1981)

RAYMOND L. RHOADS, 79, 5177 W. Harding H Highway, died, Thursday at Community Nursing Center:

Born March 18, 191'1, he was the son of Harold and Neva (Hatfield) Rhoads.

On March 5,1938, in Wellsburg, WVa., he married Mabel J. Cates, and she survives.

He was a farmer 40 years and also worked as a car inspector for more than 30 years for the Erie - Lackawanna Railroad. He was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church and life member of Meeker Sportsman's Club.

He is also survived by four sons, Myron L., Alan B. and Hal L. Rhoads, all Marion; and Glen R. Rhoads, Davenport, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Holly) Pilo, Merritt Island, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Boyd Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Weller. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Marion Star April 6, 1996

Mabel Mazie Mae Riley, 89, of Eastlawn Manor Nursing Home died June 23 at Eastlawn Manor.

Born Oct. 27, 1907, in Meeker, she was the daughter of Albertus M. Miller and Martha Jane (Severns) Miller.

She married Fay A. Riley on Dec. 25, 1927, in Mount Victory, and he preceded her in death on. Feb. 26, 1975, in Marion.

Mrs. Riley was a member of Home Missionary Holiness Church and the originator of the Willing Workers connected with the Indian Holiness Mission in Chambers, Ariz. She was a homemaker and lifetime resident of Marion.

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Hazel) M. Temple and Nina Whitt, both of Marion, Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Schmelzer, Richwood, and Mrs. William B. (Rebecca) Thompson of Youngsville, N.C.; a stepbrother, Royal Bauchman of South Carolina; and 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by son, Richard Riley, a daughter Wanda Long, a brother and four sisters.

Funeral services will be 10:3( a.m. Wednesday at Marion Enterprise Baptist Church wit] the Revs. Fred D. Buckner and Robert Long officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call 5-9 p. m. tonight at the Boyd Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may made to Gideons International.

Marion Star June 24, 1997

HARRY M. RISSER MEEKER - age 89, of Meeker (formerly of LaRue) died Wednesday Feb. 24, 1999, in the evening at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton.

He was born Jan. 3, 1910, in Rawson to parents John J. and Eva (Cook) Risser.

Harry was a self-employed farmer and owned and operated the former Risser Farm Service in LaRue. He also had attended the Marseilles United Methodist Church. F 2

On Sept. 15; 1934, he married the former Ruth E. Bechdolt, and she survives.

Also surviving are two sons, John Z. (Barbara) Finn of Spencerville and David A. Risser of Meeker; seven. daughters, Joanna (Richard) Harris of Bluffton, Eleanor (Jere) Winegardner of Cridersville, Louise (Leroy) Swavel of Mount Vernon, Texas, Florence Collins of Upper Sandusky, Donna (Clyde) Swavel of Morral, Rebecca (Ron) Black of Kenton and Judith (Lynn) Elsasser of Ridgeway. He also is survived by 31 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lois Risser; two brothers; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, at 2 p.m. at the Meeker United Methodist Church. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in LaRue, and one hour before the service at the church.

Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery, Minister will be the Rev. Kevin Pees.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Pallbearers for Mr. Risser will be his grandsons.

Marion Star Feb. 26, 1999

FOSTER D. ROSZMAN Galion - Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Snyder-Kubach Funeral Home, Galion, for Foster D. Roszman, 71, of 6615 Lincoln Highway, Crestline. The Rev. James Henery will officiate and burial will be in the Frame Cemetery, Meeker.

Friends may call this afternoon and tonight at the funeral home, where Masonic Services will be conducted at 7:30.

Mr. Roszman, retired science teacher in the Colonel Crawford School District, died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday in Galion Community Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack in his home.

Born in Grand Township near Morral in Marion County, he was married in 1932, to Thelma Nye, who survives.

He was a resident of Crawford County 17 years, coming from Bellevue.

A graduate of Ohio Northern University, he had a master of science degree from Ohio State University and retired from his teaching career in 1971.

He was a member of Arcana Lodge 272, F and AM, and Harmony Chapter 43, OES, both in Crestline, of First United Methodist Church, Crestline, and a former member of the Ohio and National education association.

Also surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles (Valeda) Shaw of Anderson, California, and Mrs. Ralph (Patricia) Scoles of Worthington; 3 brothers, Paul of LaRue, Dr. Marvin of Washington Courthouse, and Dwight of Morral; 4 sisters, Mrs. Roy (Fern) Prettyman and Mrs. Frank (Evelyn) Hudnall both of New Bloomington, Miss Marguerite of Morral and Nova Mae Wynkoop of Canal Winchester, and 4 grandchildren.

(Marion Star, Monday, March 27, 1978)

JACK A. ROSZMAN MARION - 75, of 838 Fairwood Ave., died at 11:27 a.m. Friday; June 15, 2001, at his home.

He was born March 21,, 1926, in Marion County to the late Ralph H. and Odessa Viola (Johnson) Roszman.

On July 17, 1993, in Marion, he married Anna (Pennington) Roszman. She survives in Marion.

He retired after 35 years as a pipe fitter for the Pollack Steel and Armco Steel plants and was a lifelong resident of Marion.

He was a member of the 1023 Radio Club, Tyhmochtee Granger and former president of Star Gazer Camping Club and Swamp Fox Camping Club. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Marion Model Railroad Club and enjoyed woodworking. He played Santa Claus for more than 45 years at various locations.

He is survived by a brother, Wayne K. (Wilma) Roszman of Marion.

Marion Star June 17, 2002

JOHN HENRY ROSZMAN, 68, died suddenly of heart trouble at 7 a.m. yesterday at his home west of here.

He was born Jan. 21, 1872, in Mifflin Township, Wyandot County, and his marriage to Oza Ethel Hickman took place Jan. 29, 1899, at LaRue. The widow survives with the following children: Mrs. R. F. Prettyman, Dwight J., of Morral; Ralph H. , and Miss. Marguerite Roszman of near Morral; Paul F. of near LaRue; Foster D., of Bowling Green; Mrs. F. H. Hudnall, Mrs. J. R. Wynkoop and Marvin H., of Columbus. Brothers and sisters surviving are; Philip Roszman of Prospect; Carl R., of LaRue; Fred, of Green Springs; Mrs. Wherry Dickey and Mrs. Albert Bart of Upper Sandusky, and Mrs. John Patchet of Marseilles.

Mr. Roszman was a member of the German Lutheran Church and the Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 at the home and 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church at Meeker. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery.

LARRY RALPH ROSZMAN, son of Jack and Vida Garver Roszman of near Morral, was born dead at birth in Marion City Hospital Monday at 11:30 a.m.

The father was a native of Grand Township and the mother of Marion.

Burial was held at Meeker Cemetery today. Ford Funeral Home of LaRue was in charge of funeral arrangements.

LYNN ROSZMAN UPPER SANDUSKY - Lynn Roszman, 21 - month-old daughter of Mr and Mrs. Dwight Roszman of near Meeker, died at 4:05 a. m. today in Children's Hospital in Columbus. She bad been ill since birth.

Born Feb. 11, 1949, in Marion, she was a daughter of Dwight and Mary Mitchell Roszman.

Surviving with the parents is a sister, Susan

Private funeral services wIll be Monday at 2 p.m. in the home of the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Henry Roszman, north of Meeker. Rev. O. W. Robbins of the Meeker Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the grandmother's home after 1 p.m. Sunday, until Monday noon.

Marion Star Saturday November 11, 1950.

MARY E. ROSZMAN, 71, 21755 Decliff Road, Morral; died early Friday morning at Marion General Hospital after an extended illness.

She was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Tomah, Wisc., the daughter of Adam and Mary McGrady Mitchell, and was raised by an uncle and aunt, the late Ernest and Maude Weston.

Residing in Grand Township for 4-5 years; Mrs. Roszman had been employed with the Marion Telephone Co. and also Marion City Loan. She was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church and its Ruth Artz Circle, and was active in the Ridgedale Boosters.

On April 24, 1947, in Marion, she married Dwight J. Roszman, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mark (Susan) Meuser, Gahanna, Mrs. Leonard (Molly) Rondeau, Indianapolis, Ind.; and Joann Roszman, Morral; a brother, Earl Mitchell, Washington state; and three grandchildren. A daughter and three brothers are deceased.

Marion Star Oct. 24, 1992

Naomi S. Roszman, 90, 8711 Marseilles Galion Rd. W, LaRue, died Sunday at MedCenter Hospital.

Born Oct. 17, 1906, in Grand Township, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Myrta (Parsell) Smith

She married Paul S. Roszman in January of 1930 and he preceded her in death July 28, 1979.

She was a homemaker and a member of Marseilles United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the Tymochtee Grange and a member of the Marion County Pamona Grange.

She is survived by a son, Paul Samuel Roszman, of Grand Township; and one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Melba Jean) Hensel, of near Kenton; a brother, Guy Smith, Marion; and four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.

The funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, with the Rev. Ruth Stambach officiating. Burial will be in Frame Cemetery, Meeker.

The service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Meeker United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Schlicher, officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker UM or the oncology department of Marion General Hospital.

Also surviving are a son, Allan C. Runyeon, Weirton, W.Va.; a daughter, Susan Martinez, Yerington, Nev.; a stepson, Russell Wood, Twinsburg; a stepdaughter, Phyllis Sassano, Cleveland; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. A sister and a grandchild are deceased.

He was preceded in death by two sons and a sister.

Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2001, at Boyd Funeral Home.. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2001, at Meeker Cemetery with the Revs. John Wildman, Victoria Powers-Smith and Steven Jobe officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Quality of Life Hospice Program of Marion County:

Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker United Methodist Church.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. , today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Marseilles UMC.

Marion Star Dec. 31, 1996

ODESSA VIOLA ROSZMAN of near Morral died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Marion General Hospital after several years of failing health, Her husband, Ralph H., died in 1958.

Born June 12, 1902, in Wyandot County, she was a daughter oŁ Abraham Lincoln Johnson and Barbara Shafer Johnson. She was a member of Meeker Methodist Church and Tymochtee Grange.

Surviving are two sons, Jack A. of 705 Sugar St. and Wayne K. of Davids St.; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Leora Everhart of McCutchenville and Mrs. Elva Wigle of Marion. A daughter is deceased.

Service's will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Meeker Methodist Church. Rev. Frederick W. Haley will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at Lucas Funeral Home in Morral after 2 p.m. Tuesday until Wednesday noon, then at the church.

Marion Star

OZA ETHEL ROSZMAN, 77, of near Morral died at 8:15 this morning in Wyandot Memorial Hospital. In failing health several years, she had been seriously ill two years.

Mrs. Roszman was born Nov. 12, 1881, in Grand Township to Joseph and Angeline Carter Hickman.

She was married to the late John H. Roszman on Jan 29, 1899, in Marion County. Mrs. Roszman had spent the last 48 years at her residence near Morral. She was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church.

Surviving are her four sons, Paul Roszman of near LaRue, Foster Roszman of Bellevue, Dr. Marvin Roszman of Washington C. H. and Dwight of Morral; four daughters, Mrs. Roy (Ferne) Prettyman of near New Bloomington, Miss Marguerite Roszman of Morral, Mrs. Frank (Evelyn) Hudnall of Morral, and Mrs. Judson (Nova Mae) Wynkoop of Canal Winchester; two brothers, I. T. Hickman of Mt. Victory and John H. Hickman of Morral; a sister Mrs. Ida Roszman of Prospect; 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A son Ralph, is deceased.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Meeker Methodist Church with Rev. James L. Elzroth officiating. Burial in the Meeker Cemetery.

PAUL SUTTON ROSZMAN, 77, of 8711 Marseilles-Galion Road W., LaRue, died at 1:30 a.m. today in his residence.

He was born January 13, 1902 in Marion County and on January 26, 1930, was married to the former Naomi S. Smith, who survives.

He was a member of Marseilles United Methodist Church, a 25-year member of Tymocktee Grange, a member of Marion County Farm Bureau and served on the Board of Education of the former Marseilles School.

Also surviving are a son, Paul "Sam" Roszman at home; a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Melba Jean) Hensel of Forest; 2 brothers, Dwight Roszman of Morral, and Dr. Marvin Roszman of Washington Courthouse; 4 sisters, Mrs. Roy (Fern) Prettyman and Mrs. Frank (Evelyn) Hudnall both of New Bloomington, Miss Marguerite Roszman of Morral, and Mrs. Judson (Nova Mae) Wynkoop of Canal Winchester; 4 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Two brothers are deceased.

Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, by the Rev. Richard McDowell and the Rev. Floyd Jepson. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

RALPH H. ROSZMAN, A head-on collision near the west corporation limits of Morral early Tuesday night snuffed out the lives of two Marion countains.

Dead on arrival at Marion General Hospital were: Mrs. Clifton (Josephine) Wenig, 55, of near New Bloomington; Ralph Roszman, 58, of near Morral.

RAISES TOLL TO 8

The accident, which raised the 1958 Marion County death toll to eight, occurred about 7:50 p.m. on County Road 67, just two-tenths of a mile west of Morral corporation limits.

Both drivers were alone in their cars at the time of the mishap.

Highway Patrolman from the Marion Post, who investigated the crash, said Mrs. Wenig was eastbound and Roszman westbound on the country road.

According to the report, Mrs. Wenig had been driving left of center. Patrolmen said that as she approached a small, one-lane bridge in the road. It is thought that she applied her brakes, sending her car into a skid.

The auto skidded sideways into the Roszman car just after the latter had come off the bridge. Both cars came to a stop crossways in the road, the right side of the Wenig car against the left side of Roszman's Vehicle.

ROSZMAN PINNED IN CAR

Neither driver was thrown out of their cars, patrolman said, but help was required to extricate Roszman from the wreckage of his auto.

Mrs. Wenig was believed to have been killed almost instantly of a Basal Skull fracture, scalp lacerations and a crushed chest. Roszman's death was attributed to a multiple skull fracture, the report noted. He also suffered a fractured right wrist.

ON WAY TO SCHOOL

Mrs. Wenig was en route to Ridgedale High School commencement exercises in the Morral School. Mr. Roszman had just taken a foster son, Charles Freeman, to the school and was going back home when the mishap occurred.

Funeral services will be Friday for Mr. Roszman and Saturday for Mrs. Wenig.

Ralph H. Roszman was born August 28, 1899, in Grand Township and was a life long resident of the community.

He married the former Odessa Johnston in Upper Sandusky Sept. 15, 1921. She survives.

A farmer, Mr. Roszman was a Grand Township trustee, a long-time member of the Meeker Methodist church, Tymocktee and Pomona Granges and the Morral K. of P. Lodge.

Surviving, besides Mrs. Roszman, are two sons, Jack of near Morral, and Wayne of 1043 Davids St.; four brothers, Paul of near LaRue, Foster of Bellevue, Dr. Marvin Roszman of Washington Courthouse and Dwight of near Morral; four sisters, Mrs. Roy (Ferne) Prettyman of New Bloomington, Mrs. Frank (Evelyn) Hudnall of near Morral and four grandchildren, along with his mother. One daughter preceded him in death.

Funeral services are planned for 2 p.m. Friday in the Meeker Methodist Church, with Rev. James Elzroth, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 7 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday. The body will lie in state in the church from 1 p.m. until time for services.

VIDA E. ROSZMAN A memorial service will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday at Boyd Funeral Home for Vida E. Roszman, 60, 705 Sugar St., with the Rev. Aaron Sharp officiating. The family will receive friends there one hour before the service.

Burial will follow in Frame Cemetery; Meeker. Memorial contributions maybe made to the American Diabetes Association or Wesley United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Roszman died Monday afternoon at Riverside Hospital, Columbus. The Marion native was born July 18, 1931, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucy Marie Moyer Garver, and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker and member of Wesley United Methodist Church and Tymochtee Grange.

She is survived by her husband, Jack A. Roszman, whom she married June 30, 1950, in LaRue. Two sons, Carl E. and Larry R., preceded her in death.

Marion Star Feb. 19, 1992

HAROLD RUNYEON; The service for Harold B. Runyeon, 73, 2174 Agosta-Meeker Road N., New Bloomington, will be 1 p. m. Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. John Schlicher officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m, today. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or Easter Seals Society.

Mr. Runyeon died Sunday evening at MedCenter Hospital.

He was born in Steubenville March 31, 1918, the son of Earl Clair and Mildred Bernice Beatty Runyeon.

Coming from West Virginia, he had resided here for 15 years. He had been employed for 32 years as a machinist, was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of VFW Post 3313. On May 25, 1959, in Cumberland, Md., he married the former Mary Hecker, who survives.

Marion Star Oct 22, 1991

MARY E. HECKER RUNYEON MARION - Mary E. Runyeon, age 93, of Marion, died at 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, at Marion General Hospital.

She was born Aug. 15, 1912, in Marion, to the late Vern and Marian (Crisswell) Hecker.

On May 25, 1959, she married Harold B. Runyeon and he died Oct. 20, 1991.

She was a resident of Marion most of her life.

She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Sassano of Allentown, Pa.; one son, Russell (Phyllis) Wood of Las Vegas, Nev.; one stepson, Allan (Judy) Runyeon of Cleveland; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Martha Johnson of Marion, Roma Detwiller of Meeker, Wida Weaver of Meeker; and special friend, Terri Brown of Marseilles. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Hecker; two sisters, Dorothy Boblenz, and Twilla Hecker; and one grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial will be held in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at Boyd Funeral Home.

Originally published October 9, 2005

DONALD D. RUTH, 49, 693 Woodrow Ave., died early today in Marion General Hospital. He had been ill a month.

A lifetime resident of Marion, he was a machine operator for B. F. Goodrich for 23 years and a member of the United Rubber Workers.

Born April 26, 1933, he was married in March 1953 to Loretta Ambrose, who survives. Also surviving are his father, John E. Ruth, Marion; two sons, Phillip A. and Jeffrey D., Encampment, Wyoming; three daughters, Deborah L. DeVore and Katherine J. Burris, Marion, and Elizabeth Ann Ruth, at home; four brothers, John E. Jr. and Frank H. Mount Gilead, James W., Boca Raton, Florida, and Charles D., Reynoldsburg; and six grandchildren.

The services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Wesley United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Rev. T. E. Donaugh, will officiate and burial will follow in the Meeker Cemetery.

JOHN E. RUTH, 88, 400 Delaware Avenue, died Monday evening at East Lawn Manor following an extended illness.

He was born Aug. 9, 1902, in Richland Township, Marion County, to the late John G. and Caroline (Holt) Ruth. He married Mildred J. Hickman and she died March 15, 1974. On Aug. 23, 1986, in Marion, he married Olive Marie McCartle-Penix, who survives.

A retired farmer, he was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, United Grange, Farm Bureau, Waldo Knights of Pythias, and Evening Kiwanis Club.

Other survivors are four sons, John E. Ruth, Jr. and Frank H. Ruth Mount Gilead, James W. Ruth, Boca Raton, Fla., and Charles D. Ruth, Reynoldsburg; four step sons, Richard Aldrich, P.D. Aldrich, Larry Aldrich all Marion, Randell Penix, Valdosta, Ga., and Ronald Penix, Salyersville, Ky.; a sister, Lucille Schwaderer, Marion; 21 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will 11 am. Friday at Wesley UM Church with the Revs. Aaron Sharp and T.E. Donaugh officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home 1-9 p.m. Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of the Alzheimers Foundation.

Marion Star July 24, 1991

MILDRED T. RUTH , 71, of: 400 Delaware Ave., died Friday at University Hospital, Columbus.

The. wife of John E. Ruth she had been in failing health since December 1972.

Mrs. Ruth was a native of Marion and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.

Surviving in addition to her husband are. 5 sons, John E. Ruth Jr. and Frank H. of near Mount Gilead, James W. of near:; Marion , Charles D. of Reynoldsburg and Donald of 693 Woodrow Ave.; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Donald Hickman of Prospect and James of Ashley, and a sister, Mrs. Helen O'Meara of 840 1/2 S. Prospect St.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 P.M. Monday in Wesley United Methodist Church the Rev. Oren D. Schaffer officiating. Burial will be in, Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Denzer Funeral Home from 7 to 9 tonight and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p:m. Sunday.

The family's favorite benevolence is the American Cancer Society.

Marion Star

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ERMA C. SAITER Mrs. Charles Saiter LaRUE-Mrs. Erma C. Saiter, 94, of LaRue, died at the Hardin County Hospital in Kenton at 5 p.m. Sunday.

Born April 15, 1872, in Marion County, she was the daughter of John T. and Lindoyah Brady Hickman. She married Charles H. Saiter who died in 1935.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary, at home, 3 grandchildren„ 8 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Two sons' are deceased.

Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m: at Ford Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Rev. Ronald Gliddon will officiate. Friends may call at the' funeral home after 7:30 tonight.

Marion Star

MARY L. SAITER. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, for Mary L. Saiter, 80, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of LaRue.

The Rev. Claude Keiser will officiate and burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

Miss Saiter died in Sarasota at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

She was born February 28, 1901, in Indiana. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Viola Saiter of Sarasota, and a nephew, Delbert Saiter of Ridgeway. A daughter and 2 brothers are deceased.

DAVID HARRY SAVAGE, 78, of 261 Elm St. died 4 a.m. today at home. A resident of Marion eight years, he came here from Meeker and was a retired farmer.

Born May 6, 1876, in Carey, he was a son of Fillmore and Belle McAlmon Savage. March 26, 1902, in Morral, he married Katharine Kern.

Surviving are his widow, and a daughter, Mrs. Isabelle Peterson of Dallas, Texas; a grandson, Egon Dale Peterson; and a brother, Stewart Savage of Columbus.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon Ave., Rev O. W. Robbins of New Bloomington will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker.

MARIE E. SCARBERRY, Marion - age 78, of 400 Delaware Ave., Marion, formerly of Meeker, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, at 8:20 p.m. at Community Healthcare Center in Marion.

She was born March 25, 1924, in Lawrence County, Ky., to the late Colonel and Cora Bell (Webb) Hammonds.

On Sept. 1, 1943, she married Russell Scarberry and he died March 18, 1978.

Mrs. Scarberry was a homemaker and a member of the New Covenant Fellowship Church in Marion.

She is survived by three sons, Tom (Paula) Scarberry of Dunkirk, Floyd Eugene (Mary) Scarberry of Kenton and Russell David Scarberry of Marion; one daughter, Margaret (Bill) Woodring of Marion; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and one brother Colonel (Bernice) Hammonds of Circleville. One brother and five sisters are deceased.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in LaRue. Minister will be the Rev. Greg Masteller. Burial in the Frame Cemetery in Meeker. Friends may call at the funereal home in LaRue from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday.

Originally published Marion Star, Wednesday, February 19, 2003.

RUSSELL SCARBERRY, LaRue - Russell Scarberry, 54, near Meeker, died at his home this morning.

A native of Lawrence County, Kentucky, Mr. Scarberry was employed as a crane operator at Armco Steel Corp. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the International Pentecostal Church of Christ.

He is survived by his widow, the former Marie Hammonds, whom he married in 1943; 3 sons, Tom of Marion, Floyd Eugene of Kenton, and Russell David, a daughter, Mrs. Johnie (Margaret) Clark of Marion; 3 brothers, Homer of Portsmouth, George of Columbus and James of Cattlesburg, Kentucky, 2 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Louise Cochran and Mrs. Nellie Pinkerton, both of Cattlesburg, and 4 grandchildren.

Funeral services will he held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Stofcheck Funeral Home here, with the Rev. G. K. Nickles officiating. Burial will follow at Meeker Cemetery.

(Marion Star, Saturday, March 18, 1978)

SCHAADT, ALFREDA GEORGE CATES, MARION - Alfreda Schaadt, 86, 2503 Marion-Upper Sandusky Road, Marion, died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Heartland of Marion.

Born April 6, 1918, in Claridon, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Ella George.

Twice married, she first married Forest E. Gates on Sept. 28, 1940, and he died Aug. 21, 1964. On Aug. 8, 1969, in Marion, she married Carl F. Schaadt; he survives.

A homemaker, she was a 1936 graduate of Claridon High School and member of Emanuel Lutheran Church.

She is also survived by two stepsons, Donald (Cheryl) Schaadt of Marion, John (Darlene) Schaadt of Harpster; a sister, Dorothy George of Logan; four stepgrandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Jackson.

The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Emanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. J. Weston Jones officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Boyd Funeral Home which is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church.

Pallbearers are Brian, Steve, Tony Schaadt, Mike Pirnstill, Mark Bricely and Ed Brewer.

Originally published April 1, 2005

ELEANOR JANET SCHMIDT, 64, 255 Richland Road, died Saturday morning in Marion General Hospital. She had been seriously ill for the past two months.

A resident of the Marion and Meeker areas for the past 37 years, she was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church.

Born April 21, 1918, at Cleveland, she is survived by two sons, Carl Jr. and Paul G., both of Marion; two daughters, Mrs. William (Mary) Linn, Marion, and Mrs. Craig (Frances) Budd, of Pataskala; one brother, Paul Kulik, Silver Springs, Florida; and five grandchildren. Her husband she married in 1945, died in 1969 in Marion.

The funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the St. Mary Church with the Rev. Tom Petry presiding. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery.

Mrs Geneva Caroline Schmidt, 59, wife of William J. Schmidt of near New Bloomington, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday in Marion City hospital. She had been ill four weeks.

Born March 7, 1889 at Meeker, she was a daughter of Thomas P. and Eliza Jane Cramner Miller. Her marriage to Mr. Schmidt was in Marion Nov. 16, 1906. A resident of the New Bloomington community 28 years, she moved there from Meeker.

Surviving with her husband are sons, Milford L. Schmidt of Findlay and John Thomas Schmidt at home, a brother, Bert Miller of Prospect and a sister, Mrs. Frank W. Setter of Meeker.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Uncapher - Bastian funeral home on West Columbia street by Rev. W. S. Dibert of the New Bloomington Methodist church. Burial will be at Meeker. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 tonight.

Marion Star Monday March 1, 1948.

ALOYS "OLLIE"G. SCHNITZLER 70, 5812 Kenton-Galion Road W; ,died Saturday evening in Marion General Hospital.

He was born in Fostoria Jan. 9, 1918, the son of Joseph and Sarah Heuther Schnitzler.

Retired from Conrail, Mr. Schnitzler was a World War II veteran. He was of Roman Catholic faith.

On Aug. 30, 1947, he married Elsie McKelvy, and she survives.

Also surviving are a son, Charles W. Schnitzler, West Mansfield; three sisters, Katherine Kutz, Marion, Margaret Haney, Fostoria, and Irene Michael, Fremont; and four grandchildren. A daughter, two brothers and two sisters, preceded him in death.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Dean Mathewson 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, LaRue. Also participating will be the Revs. Jerry Lewis and Clayton Young. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery with military graveside services by American Legion Phillippi-Clement Post 101.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. and in the evening Tuesday at Stofcheck Funeral Home' where a prayer service will be 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Quality of Life hospice of Marion General Hospital.

Marion Star April 11, 1996

LINDA SUE SCHNITZLER, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aloys George Schnitzler of Meeker. Died Thursday night at Marion General Hospital after being ill only one day.

She was born in Marion October 23, 1953. Her mother is the former Elise Marcene McKelvy. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Charles William Schnitzler, at home.

The funeral has been set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary. The Rev. James Elzroth of Meeker Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Meeker Cemetery.

BARBARA J. SCHRECK The service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Boyd Funeral Home for Barbara Jean Schreck, 36, 5860 Wildcat Pike. The Rev. Dan Ledley will officiate, and burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Church of God, where she was youth leader. A memorial service will be held at the church, DeCliff-Big Island Road, at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Miss Schreck, the night clerk at Lawson's, 1116 Mount Vernon Ave.; was shot and killed while at work early Wednesday.

She was born Nov. 23, 1948, in Marion to Robert and Betty Cooper Schreck, who survive at the Wildcat Pike address.

The deceased was active in Marion Community Theatre.

Also surviving are four brothers and a sister, Timothy Schreck, Adrian, Mich., Thomas Schreck, Paul Schreck and Robert Schreck, all Marion, and Mrs. Michael (Vickie) Williams, Marion; grandmother Helen Schreck, Marion; 10 nieces and nephews.

Marion Star Oct. 10, 1985

CLARA CLIXBY SCHULTZ, aged 72, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Schumaker of 2131 Beatrice Street, Springfield, shortly after midnight this morning. She was born August 13, 1871 in Marion County to Charles T. and Sarah Mawer Clixby, both natives of England. Her husband Edward J. Schultz died five years ago last April.

A resident of Marion County nearly her entire life. She attended the Baptist Church in Green Camp and Marion. She has lived with her daughter in Springfield since October of 1943.

Surviving with Mrs. Schumaker are two sons, Lowell E. Schultz of Green Camp and Clifford Schultz of North Main Street; one sister, Mrs. Clay Wilson of Cherry Street, and three grandsons. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be at the Schaffner-Denzer Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Charles Harmon will conduct the services, and burial will be made in Meeker Cemetery.

Clifford H. Schultz, 68, of 778 N. Main St. died at 6:20 a.m. today at home. A Marion resident 28 years, he came here from Green Camp. He had been self employed.

Born Oct. 24, 1892, in Meeker, he was the son of Edward Louis Schultz and Clara Clixby Schultz. On Dec. 24, 1811, he married Ethel May Criswell. He was a member of the Prospect St., Methodist Church.

Surviving are his widow; a son John Edward Schultz of Marion, five grandchildren: three great-grandchildren, and a sister. Mrs. Grace Shumaker. A daughter, Mrs. Iscah Delong, died in 1939.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Hughes-Hyll Montuary. Rev. Ray C. Dotson will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. Friends may all at the funeral home after 7:30 tonight.

Marion Star, Tuesday September 4, 1962.

Ethel Mae Schultz: Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Mae Schultz, 80, of 725 N. Main St., will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Snyder Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Nash will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Mrs. Schultz died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday morning.

Marion Star, Wednesday February 11, 1976

HARRY DELMAR SCHULTZ, was born August 2, 1872, in Scott Town, Ohio, and most of his life was spent in place. March 27, 1895, he was united in marriage to Miss. Iva Alexander. Soon after their marriage he went into business for himself at Hepburn and from there he moved to Agosta, where he died. His integrity and good judgement early in life won for him recognition in business circles. In every capacity in which he has served he has proved himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him. As a citizen he was public spirited and progressive and commanded the respect of all who knew him. He was a liberal supporter of the church and to all appeals for charity he most heartily responded. Harry was the youngest of thirteen children, a little sister and two brothers having gone on to the skies many years since his mother died, and it can be truly said of Harry that he never caused heartache or and hour of sorrow in his life. His devoted wife, aged father and brothers and sisters are now drawn close in their sorrow to the loving Christ and are trustingly sating with bowed heads: "They will be done," but with bleeding hearts: "Father we miss him so." His home relations were beautiful. Home was his kingdom, where he proved himself an ideal husband. You who have happy homes will know where his loss will be most keenly felt. For several weeks friends have watched anxiously the inroad disease, typhoid fever and skilled physicians had to stand helplessly by as the more rapid work of death went on. God alone can count the tears and measure the depth of anguish that gathered from day to day in dying room, for how could this young husband be given resignedly into the hands of death. He seemed to feel from the beginning of his sickness that he would not recover and many times was heard praying that "Jesus would receive him." He was baptized in childhood at Scott Town by Rev. A. D. Matthews of Marion. On January 14, 1901 at the age of twenty-eight years, five months, and eleven days he passed from death in life to life no death can ever reach. A short funeral service was held at the home of the deceased at 11 o'clock and the regular services at the M. E. Church at Scott Town Wednesday at 2 o'clock, Rev. E. J. Webster officiating.

JACOB SCHULTZ, a pioneer resident of the county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Williams of Agosta, Tuesday night, as the result of an illness of fifteen months, his illness being incident to the infirmities of age.

Mr. Schultz was about seventy-seven years of ago and was born in Alsace, France. He came to America with his parents when a child, the parents settling in Marion County. In 1849 he was married to Miss. Katherine Rhyne and of his union thirteen children were born, nine of whom survive.

Mr. Schultz was quite will known through out the county and was held in the highest regard of host of friends.

Jeanette Lynne Scott, year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Scott of 601 North State street, died at 5 p.m. Saturday in City Hospital. She was ill 16 hours.

Born June 12, 1950, in Marion she was a daughter of James Richard and Dorothy Ann Shepherd Scott, the father a native of Meeker and the mother of Marion County.

Surviving with the parents are grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jackson of Columbus, Carl Shepherd of near Marion, and Mrs. Ruth Scott of 607 Cleveland avenue, and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Burt Shepherd of near Marion, Mrs. Edith Sloat at the Cleveland avenue address, and Mrs. Florence Scott of Tiffin.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon avenue. Rev. Don Hochstettler will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:39 tonight.

Marion Star, Monday July 30, 1951

RUTH SCOTT, 93, formerly of 607 Cleveland Avenue, died early Saturday morning at Maplewood Nursing Center.

Born Oct. 9, 1898, in Marion County, she was the daughter of William G. and Edith (Rhoads) Sloat. They preceded her in death along with her husband, Howard Scott. He died in 1939.

She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and a graduate of the former Marion Business College.

Surviving are two sons, James R. Scott, South Carolina and William Scott, Idaho; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Hughes-Allen Funeral Home with the Rev. Pat Miller officiating. Burial will be in Frame Cemetery, Meeker.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Epworth United Methodist Church Neighborhood Supper or the Vineyard Church Fellowship Food Pantry.

Marion Star Nov. 3, 1991

Ethel G. Seiter, 77, 1929 Agosta-Meeker Road, New Bloomington, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at her home.

She was born in Meeker July 8, 1910, a daughter of Homer and Della Ducat Rhoades.

A lifelong resident of the Marion area, Mrs. Seiter had been employed for more than 20 years as secretary with the Marion Soil and Conservation Department. She was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church and its women's circle.

Sept. 23, 1929, in Marion County, she married John W. Seiter, who survives.

Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Darlene "Jo") Parcel], Caledonia, and Mrs. Henry (Jane) Shoulders, Chandler, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. A son, John Brent, is deceased, as are a brother and a sister.

A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Meeker Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating.

Friends may call 7-9 tonight at Boyd Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the memorial fund of Meeker UM Church.

Marion Star June 20, 1988

FLOYD C. SEITER, 82, Morningview Care Center, formerly 615 Agosta-Meeker Road, died Sunday afternoon in Marion General Hospital following a two-year illness.

He was born in Marion July 7, 1905, the son of Frank W and Nettie A. Miller Seiter.

A lifetime area resided, a retired farmer and member of Salem Church of God, DeCliff-Big Island Road.

Mr. Seiter is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Ima McCracken, Defuniak Springs, Fla., Mrs. DeEsta Furniss, Marion, and Mrs. Alberta Criswell, Meeker; and several nieces and nephews. A sister is deceased.

A graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Meeker Cemetery. with the Rev. James Riggs officiating.

Friends may call at Boyd Funeral Home 9-11 a.m. Tuesday.

Marion Star Jan. 25, 1888

JOHN "JACK"W. SEITER, 86, 1929 Agosta-Meeker Road, New Bloomington, died Friday morning at his home.

He was born March 15, 1902, in Marion County, the son of Jacob A. and Adeline Berry Seiter.

A self-employed farmer, he lived in the Marion area all his life and was a member of the Marion County Farm Bureau, Meeker Sportsman Club and Meeker United Methodist Church. Mr. Seiter married Ethel G. Rhoades, Sept. 23, 1929, in Marion. She died June 18, 1988, in New Bloomington.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Darlene "Jo") Parsell, Caledonia, and Mrs. Henry (Jane) Shoulders, Newburgh, Ind.; a sister, Laverne McCombs, Marion; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

A son, John Brent, preceded him in death, as did two sisters.

A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Meeker Cemetery with the Rev. Frank Isaacs officiating.

Friends may call at Boyd Funeral Home 7-9 tonight. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the memorial fund of Meeker UM Church.

Marion Star Oct. 9, 1988

NETTIE A. SEITER , 85, of Marion RR 3 died Sunday at 4 p.m. in San Antonio Hospital in Kenton. She had been ill two weeks. Her husband, Frank W., died Oct. 1, 1940.

Born Oct. 14; 1879, in Big Island Township, she was the daughter of Thomas and Jane Cramer Miller. She was a member of the Salem Church of God.

Surviving are a son, Floyd of the rural address; three daughters, Mrs. Ima Dorman of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Alberta Criswell of Marion RR 3 and Mrs. DeEsta Furniss of Hughes Ct.; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Boyd Funeral Home in Marion. Rev. Ralph Corbin will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker Cemetery.

Marion Star Nov. 16, 1964

ED SEYMORE, an inmate of the county infirmary, died at that institution Thursday at 2 p.m. Seymore has no relatives, but was a resident of Scott Town prior to going to the infirmary, and the people of that place will bury him.

BETTY KAY SHARP, 50; 2420 Robinson Road, LaRue, was dead on arrival at MedCenter Hospital Tuesday evening.

She was born in Charleston, W.Va., Oct. 3,1941. The homemaker attended Marion Technical College and was a member of Kenton Church of Christ.

On Dec. 3,1975 she married Stephen LeRoy Sharp, and he died Oct. 23, 1989. She was formerly married to Roy . Bash.

Mrs. Sharp is survived by her parents, Dwight and Charlotte McCormack Buckland, Kenton; a son; Guy D. Bash, Warner Robins, Ga.; two daughters; Mrs. Ritchie (Penny) Ramey, Marion, and Stephanie Sharp, at home; a stepdaughter, Kim Sharp, Marion; two brothers,, William Edens, Jacksonville, Fla., and Herbert Edens, Marion; and seven grandchildren.

The service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, with Russell Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.

Marion Star June 10, 1992

Forest M. "Red" Sharp, 64, of 3970 DeCliff-Big Island Rd., died at 3:50 a.m. today in Marion General Hospital following a three-year illness.

A retired yard conductor for the Erie Lackawanna Railway Co., he previously was employed 15 years by Marion Builders Supply Co.

He was a member of the United Transportation Union.

A Marion resident most of his life, he was born Nov. 1, 1908, in North Lewisburg to James Omar and Ena Lloyd Sharp. On Aug. 24, 1927, in Marion, he a married Lena Austin.

Surviving are his widow; his mother Mrs. Ena Armstrong of Lynwood, Calif.; 4 sons, Forest M. Sharp Jr. of 2620 Pole Lane Rd., Richard D. of 2383 Linn Hipsher Rd., Steven L. of 3970: DeCliff-Big Island Rd. and

William L. of 4790 Kenton-Galion Rd.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Tony (May Louise) Satta of 797 Robinson Ave., Mrs. Claude (Evelyn) Alexander of Hammond, Ind., and Mrs. Robert (Roberta) Clixby of 4790 Kenton-Galion Rd.;16 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters, Mrs. Carl (Crystal) Smith and Mrs. T. W. (Opal) Stroupe of Marion, Mrs Robert (Gaylo) Ford of Lynwood, Calif., and Mrs. James L (Marguerite) Sawyer of South Gate, Calif.

Services will be Friday at 1:30p.m. in the Deming-Thomas Mortuary. Rev. Clyde C Hayworth will officiate and burial will be in the Meeker L Cemetery.

Friends may call , at the . funeral home Thursday from 2 11 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Marion Star, Wednesday Mary 21, 1979

FORREST SHARP JR., 58, 4882 Kenton-Galion Road W, was dead on arrival at Marion General Hospital Saturday morning after suffering an apparent heart attack.

He was born here May 20, 1931, a son of the late Forrest and Lena Roberta Austin Sharp.

Retired from DeKalb-Pfizer after 30 years of service, he farmed with Weston Farms and was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of Meeker Sportsman Club.

On Aug, 12, 1951, he married the former Clara B. Potts, and she survives.

Mr. Sharp is also survived by two sons, Daniel E. Sharp, Marion, and David J. Sharp, Caledonia; daughter, Mrs. Larry (Barbara A.) Shelton, Marion; two brothers, Richard D. Sharp and William L. Sharp, Marion; two sisters, Roberta Clixby and May Satta, Marion; and five grandchildren. A brother and a sister are deceased.

The service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, with the Rev. Floyd Radebaugh officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery: Friends may :call at the funeral home 7-9 tonight and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.

Marion Star Oct. 30, 1989

STEVEN LEROY SHARP, 44, 2420 Robinson Road, LaRue, died unepectedly Monday in Jacksonville, Fla.

He was born in Marion County Nov. 10, 1944, a son of the late Forrest M and Lena Roberta Austin Sharp Sr.

A repair supervisor with Union Tank Car for seven years, he graduated from Ridgedale High School, where he had played basketball, and was a member of Kenton Church of Christ.

Mr. Sharp married the former Betty Kay Edens Dec. 3 1975, and she survives.

Other survivors are a son, Guy D. Bash, Warner-Robins, Ga.; three daughters, Penny Ramey, Marion, Kim Sharp, Fountain Hill, Ariz., and Stephanie Sharp, at home; three brothers, Richard D., Forrest Jr. and William L. Sharp, Marion; two sisters, Roberta Clixby and May Satter, Marion; and six grandchildren. A sister is deceased.

The service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, with Roddy Chestnut officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends , may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Marion Star Oct. 25, 1989

ERNEST RAY SHIELDS, 65, of west of Marion, near Meeker, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in his home. Ill two years, he suffered from a heart ailment.

Born June 2, 1884, at Tuppers Plains, Ohio, he was a son of John and Margaret Patterson Shields, the father was a native of Meigs County and the mother of Montrose, Iowa. In November 1907, in Marion he married Mary Elizabeth (Mayme) Montgomery who died November 7, 1950, in Marion. A resident of Marion County 47 years.

Harold G. Shields, (Ocala, Fla.) 71, Ocala, Fla., formerly of Marion, Ohio, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997, at Marion House Nursing Home in Ocala.

Born Oct. 926, in Moundsville, W.Va., he was the son of the late Earnest and Mayme (Montgomery) Shields.

A veteran of World War II, he was a longtime resident of Marion, Meeker and Grove City in Ohio before moving to Florida six years ago. He was a truck driver with Yellow Freight of Columbus for 30 years.

He is survived by two daughters, Beverly June Miller of Marion, Ohio, Connie Sue Green of Columbus, Ohio; two grandsons, Philip Ray Shields of Marion, Ohio, and Michael A. Greene of Columbus, Ohio, serving in Japan with the U.S. Marines; his former wife, Margaret Shields of Marion, Ohio; and a brother, Charles Hill of California.

The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. David Rush officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery where graveside military services will be conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council. Friends may call 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.

Marion Star Dec. 28, 1997

MAYME MONTGOMERY SHIELDS, 65, wife of Ernest Shields of a half mile north of Meeker, died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday in Marion City Hospital. She had been ill three months.

Born April 18, 1885, in Marion, she was a daughter of George and Sarah Leeper Montgomery, the father a native of Coleraine, Ireland, and the mother of Marseilles. November 26, 1906, in Marion, she married Mr. Shields. She was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church, of the Salt Rock Joymakers Club, and the Tymocktee Grange.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Harold Shields, two grandchildren and sisters and brothers, Miss. Martha Montgomery of Washington D.C., Mrs. Bertha Kalb and Mrs. Belle Schmidt, both of New Bloomington, Sam Montgomery of Revenna, Frank Montgomery of LaRue, and Robert Montgomery of Lockport, Ill.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Meeker Methodist Church. Rev. O. W. Robbins will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

AGNES SHIVELY, near Scott Town, Ohio, March 31^st, 1880. Aged 18 years, 6 months, 7 days. Funeral at M.E. Church.

JOHN W. SHOWERS, 72, died at the home of his son, Ross, west of here last night from a stroke of epoplesy.

Mr. Showers was found dead by his son, a physician was summoned who pronounced death due to epoplesy. The aged man had been in failing health for the past four weeks.

Those surviving are the widow and two sons.

Funeral services will be held from the LaRue M. E. Church Wednesday. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery.

JOHN A. SIGRIST, age 76, of Meeker, died at 8:54 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at home.

He was born May 11, 1929, in Marion, to the late Fredrick and Iva (Heil) Sigrist.

On Dec. 19, 1994, in Decatur, Ind., he married Beatrice M. (Holland) Bond and she survives in Meeker.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean conflict. He retired after 27 years with the Marion City Engineer's Office as a supervisor. He was a life-long resident of the Marion area.

He is also survived by one daughter, Christy (Robert) England of Athens; one son, Tony Anthony Sigrist of Richwood, five stepdaughters, Linda (Tim) Disbennett of Caledonia, Becky Bond of Marion, Teresa (Eric J.) Fleming of Marion, Brenda K. Bond of Baldwinsville, N.Y., and Melody (Craig) Mitchell of Marion, one stepson, Robert Bond of Marion; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a wife Kathyrine Sigrist.

Burial will be held at a later date.

Article published Jane 19, 2006 Marion Star.

KATHRYN L. SIGRIST Calling hours for Kathryn Louise Sigrist, 63, 6596 Main St., Meeker, will be after 2 p.m. today and also this evening at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in LaRue.

The service will be 10:30' a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jerry Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.

Mrs. Sigrist died Friday at Community MedCenter Hospital.

She was born in Wyandot County, July 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Jeanette Stonebumer Roberts. She married Donald H. James May 25; 1947. He died Nov. 28, 1981. She later married John Sigrist Dec. 21, 1988. He survives.

Mrs. Sigrist was a school bus driver and custodian for Ridgedale Schools for 29 years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons;, Heughie E. James, Clarksville, Texas, and Daniel W. James, LaRue; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Ruth) Collins, Prospect, and Mrs. Robert (Christy) England, New Jersey; three brothers, Frank Roberts, Marion, Alfred Roberts, Upper Sandusky, Robert Roberts, New York; eight sisters, Rose Roberts, Garnet Schwilk, Ruby Adams, June Roberts, Betty Brown, all of Upper Sandusky, Eileen Everly and Mabel Boganwright,: both of Marion, Maxine Kelley, Findlay; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

Marion Star Dec. 10, 1989

Earl O. Simpson, 67, 1060 N. Main St., Lot 19, died at 5:25 p.m. Monday in Union County Memorial Hospital, Marysville.

He was born May 13, 1917, in Ohio to George Oliver and Lula Mae Baker Simpson. His wife, Nancy Newport Simpson, survives.

The Army veteran served in World War II and the Korean conflict. Before retiring, he was a taxi driver, having worked for Safety Cab and Red Cab companies.

Also surviving are a son, Ronald A. Simpson, Mount Gilead; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley M. Tolley, Marion, Mrs. Kitty Farris, Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Miss Lisa Simpson, Mount Gilead; two brothers, Lloyd Simpson, Marion, and Bill Simpson, whose address was unavailable; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Christian and Mrs. Pearl Coykendall, both Marion; and seven grandchildren.

Three sisters and two brothers are deceased.

The service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home by the Rev. Paul Miller. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery

Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Marion Star March 19, 1985

Nancy L. Newport Simpson TEMPLE, Texas - Nancy L. Simpson, 73, formerly of Bucyrus, Ohio, died Thursday, June 16, 2005, at the Southland Villa Nursing Center in Temple, Texas.

She was born in Meeker, Ohio, on Feb. 23, 1932, the daughter of the late Ronald Charles and Elizabeth (Hatfield) Newport.

She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who was dedicated to her family. Nancy enjoyed playing board games and doing crossword puzzles.

She is survived by a son, Ronald (Cheryl) Simpson of Mount Gilead, Ohio; a daughter, Lisa Mullins of Gatesville, Texas; five grandchildren, Jedidiah, Titus, Eli, Elizabeth and William; a great-granddaughter, Zoe; and two sisters, Phyllis Gerber and Patricia Koons, both of Galion, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl O. Simpson.

Pastor Eric Schroeter will conduct a memorial service in Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Gilead on Friday, June 24, 2005, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery.

Originally published June 23, 2005

EVA SIMS, 35, died at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at her home on the Smeltzer Road. She had been ill three and one half years.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the house and at 2 o'clock at the M. E. Church in Meeker. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery.

Mrs. Sims was born in Grand Township, February 8, 1893, the daughter of Joseph and Angeline Carter Hickman, who preceded her in death. Her mother was a native of Marion County and her father of Mt. Vernon, Knox County. She was married to Roy Sims in this city November 24, 1915. She was a member of the M. E. Church.

Surviving her, with Mr. Sims and two children, Myrna and LaMoyne Sims, at home, two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Roszman and Mrs. Ida Roszman, of Morral and three brothers. Arthur K. Hickman of Garrett, Indiana, John M. Hickman, of Morral and Irvin T. Hickman, of this City.

JACK SIMS, 73, 5567 Irvin-Shoots Road West, died Friday afternoon at Marion General Hospital. He had been ill for a month.

He was born in Meeker on March 7, 1915, a son of the late Harley E. and Eva M. (Walterhouse) Sims.

Mr. Sims, retired owner and operator of a farm, was a lifelong area resident and a member of Meeker United Methodist Church.

On March 4, 1937 he married Dorothy Hennigh, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Larry Howard Sims, Marion; two brothers, Millard D. Sims, Marion, and Olin Luther Sims, Telford, Tenn. ; two sisters, Mrs. Luella Fahey, Levittown, Pa., and Mrs. Rowena Potts, Meeker; three grandsons and one granddaughter.

One sister, Zeta Sims, preceded him in death.

The service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Hughes-Kubach Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 2-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker United Methodist Church.

ROY SIMS, 74, of 713 Hoyles St. died at 10 a.m. Sunday in Community Memorial Hospital. A Marion County native, he had been employed by State High way Department.

Born Dec. 12, 1891, he was a son of Dallas and Susan Longstaff Sims. His wife, Eva Hickman Sims, died Nov. 28, 1928.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Myrna Wycoff of 308 Richland Ave.; a son, LaMoyne H. ; of Tiffin; 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. A broth-' er is deceased.

Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Hughes-Hyll Mortuary. Rev. Frederick W. Haley will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Marion Star

JAMES CLAIR SINDEN , 81, of 715, Silver St, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday in his home. He had been ill three weeks,

Born in Coshocton County April 1, 1879. he was the son of William T.. and Anne Shirer Sinden. His father was a native of England ; and his mother a native of Muskingum County,

On July 11, 1903, in Coshocton, he married Ida Mae Shaw, who survives.

He was a retired car inspector for the Erie Railroad and a member of the Lee Street Presbyterian Church, the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America, Erie Lodge 1008, IOOF and Wayside Rebekah Lodge 598.

Surviving with his wife are one son, Walter E. Sinden of Prospect; one sister, Mrs, Annie Thompkins of Cochocton and six grandchildren, One son and four sisters preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Boyd Funeral Home. The Rev. Myers Bost, pastor, will officiate. Burial will he in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 tonight.

Marion Star April 27, 1960

WALTER EUGENE SINDEN, 67, Marion, died Friday morning at MedCenter Hospital after a short illness.

Born May 20, 1927, in Marion; he was the son of the late James and Ida Mae (Shaw) Sinden.

Mr. Sinden was a car man with the Erie and Conrail Railroads for 45 years. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. He was a U.S Navy veteran and, a member of American Legion Post 368, Prospect. He was a lifetime Marion County resident.

Surviving are his wife; Marilyn (Stake) Sinden, whom he married April 27, 1984, in Marion; three sons, James Eugene Sinden, Bucyrus, Joel Eugene Sinden, Delaware, and William Eugene Sinden, Caledonia; three stepsons, Daron, Derek and William Redd, all Marion; three daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Vicki) Howison, St. Marys, Mrs. Joseph (Debra) Upton, Marion, and Mrs. Michael (Lori) Wolfe, Athens; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Andrew (Cheryl) Clark and Data Redd, both Marion; a sister, Ruth Martin; San Mateo, Calif; 16 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

He also was preceded in death by a son; David Eugene, three brothers and two sisters.

The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. David Carlyle officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted by Marion United Veterans Council, Chaplain Larry Rosen officiating. Friends may call 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Sons and stepsons will serve as pallbearers.

Marion Star Sep. 24, 1994

MARGARET ANN SKATES, 61, died of heart lesion yesterday at 1:30 p.m. at her home in Meeker. She had been ill since last summer.

Mrs. Skates was born February 2, 1876 in Pickaway County to James and Elizabeth Allen Knapp, both natives of New York. Her marriage to William H. Skates took place July 5, 1891 in Groveport, Ohio.

She is survived by her husband and sisters and brothers, Mrs. Rose Thompson of Kenton, Mrs. Florence Taylor of Orland, Ohio, Charles Knapp of Reese Station and Elmer of Iowa.

Mrs. Skates was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the home in charge of Rev. C. W. Black of Agosta. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery.

LESLIE C. SKIDMORE NEW BLOOMINGTON - Leslie C. Skidmore, age 80, of New Bloomington, died on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on Dec. 20, 1927, to the parents of Leslie Owen Skidmore and Helen (Wilgus) Skidmore of West Mansfield.

A graduate of Byhalia High School, he later was employed with Motor Products Co., of Marion.

He married Georgia J. (Criswell) of Marion, in 1951. Following a brief employment with Opakasit Farm Management Corp., of Byhalia, he began his own farming business of 35 years. Upon his retirement from farming, he was employed with Herring Farms of Upper Sandusky, until his illness.

He was a member of the Hampshire Association, Farmers Union and an active member of the Southwest 3 Farm Bureau Council of Wyandot County, and the Harpster United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, two children, Kent C. (Sheryl Williamson) Skidmore of LaRue and Karole (Don Roth) Skidmore-Roth of Mount Gilead; five grandchildren, Karie (Wetzel) Staley (spouse Craig Staley), Korie Wetzel, Katie (Wetzel) Eichorn (spouse Gary Eichorn), Ryan Skidmore (spouse Ashley (Harlan) Skidmore) and Brandon Skidmore; and three great-grandchildren, Becca Staley, Kimberly Staley, Natalee Eichorn and the fourth due in early August of Ashley and Ryan. He was preceded in death by his parents, a young infant brother and a daughter, N. Kaye (Skidmore) Wetzel.

Leslie's main enjoyment in life was the love and time he spent with his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2008, at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Jackie Underhill officiating. Burial will follow at Meeker Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harpster United Methodist Church.

CARL L. SLOAT SR. Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Boyd Funeral Home for Carl LeRoy Sloat Sr., 56, of 387 Franconia Ave. The Rev. John Foulkrod will officiate and burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

Mr. Sloat was dead on arrival at Mt. Carmel MedCenter Hospital, Columbus, at 3:37 p.m. Monday. He became ill at Raymond Memorial Golf Center.

Born October 8, 1924 in Marion County, he was married in Marion August 9, 1963, to Barbara Jean Stackpole Sloat, who survives.

For 29 years he was employed as a toolmaker with Tecumseh Products Co. A resident of Meeker before moving to Marion, he was a naval veteran of World War II and a member of Moose Lodge here.

Also surviving are 3 sons, Richard Sloat of Pennsylvania, Carl L. Sloat Jr. of N. Main Street, Meeker and Thomas Sloat of Medina; two daughters Mrs. Steve (Mary) Roberts of Big Island-DeCliff Road, LaRue and Mrs. John (Peggy) Mead of S. Franklin Street, Richwood; a stepson, Rick Schultz of N. Main Street, Marion; 3 step-daughters, Mrs. James (Rebecca) Carper of Donnylane Boulevard, Columbus, Mrs. Michael (Karen) Boyce of Summit Street and Mrs. David (Linda) Sickmiller of Clinton Street, Caledonia; 2 brothers, Paul Sloat of Dayton and Robert Sloat of Harpster; a sister, Mrs. Wayne (Wilma) Roszman of Osgood Street; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

(Marion Star, Wednesday, July 15, 1981)

MARY EDITH SLOAT, 81„ of 607 Cleveland Ave. died at 12:30 p. m. on Wednesday at home. Although she had. been under care of a physician; her death was unexpected.

When she was stricken the inhalator squad from Central Fire Station was called and operated the resuscitator 15 minutes in an unsuccessful attempt to revive her.

Her husband, William G. Sloat, died on Nov 12, 1939.

Born on Dec. 22, 1878, in Salt Rock Township she was a daughter of Absolom Perry Rhoads and Eliza Wood Rhoads. On Sept. 26, 1897 in Marion County, she married Mr. Sloat.

A Marion resident for 12 years she came here from Meeker. She was a member of the Meeker Church and of Montgomery Grange and she was a charter member of the Woman's Society of the church and of the Salt Rock Joymakers Club.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ruth V. Scott at home, Miss Mildred Sloat of Martinsburg, W. Va., and Mrs. Marie Baer and Mrs. Emerson McKelvy of near Marion; two sons, Ralph P. Sloat of south of Marion and William G. Sloat of Birmingham, Mich.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Myrta Sloat of Pearl St. in Marion, Mrs. Nellie Kelley of Columbus and Mrs. Alice Dix of Cincinnati, and two brothers, Homer Rhoads of near Morral and Hilbert Rhoads of Mansfield. Four sisters, two brothers, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be con-

Marion Star July 7, 1960

MILDERED R. SLOAT The service for former Marionite Mildred Rhoads Sloat, 89, Martinsburg; W.Va., will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Hughes-Kubach-Allen Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald D. Lewis. officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home two hours before the service.

Miss Sloat died Monday in City Hospital, Martinsburg.

She was born in Marion County April 13, 1900, a daughter of William G. and Edith Rhoads Sloat.

A former superintendent of the anesthesia department of the U.S. Veterans Administration Regional Office in Martinsburg from 1948-67, she had served with the U.S. Army Nursing Corps from 1942-48, and had been appointed as assistant superintendent at Wakeman Military General Hospital in 1944. She was a 1919 graduate of .Marion High school, and a 1925 graduate of Mount Carmel Hospital School of Nursing, and the Lakeside Hospital School of Anesthesia of Western Reserve University, Cleveland.

Miss Sloat has received the Army, Commendation Medal for her service es. She was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church.

Surviving is a sister Ruth S. Scott, Marion; four nephews; and three nieces.

Marion Star Feb. 14, 1990

RALPH P. SLOAT, 83, 400 Delaware Ave., died Monday afternoon in Marion General Hospital.

He was born June 9, 1902, in Meeker, a son of William and Edith Rhodes Sloat. He spent most of his life in Marion, with the exception of 1966 to 1981, when he lived in Homestead, Fla.

Mr. Sloat was, a retired engineer of Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. Of Methodist faith, he was a member of Marion Moose Lodger

His wife, the former Velda G. Everett, whom he married Dec. 28, 1928, survives.

Also surviving are two sisters, Ruth Scott, Marion, and Mildred Sloat, Martinsburg, W.Va. A daughter, a brother and two sisters are deceased.

The service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in - Marion Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes, with Richard E. Van Gorden, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio Lions Eyebank.

VELDA GAIL SLOAT MARION Velda Gail Sloat, 90, 400 Delaware Ave., died June 5 at Maplewood Nursing Center.

Born Aug. 2, 1906, in Green Camp Township, she was the daughter of the late George and Dora (Locker) Everett.

On Dec. 28, 1928, she married Ralph Sloat and he died in 1985.

A member of the New Bloomington United Methodist Church, she had been a school teacher in Morral, Meeker and New Bloomington areas. She had also been a member of the Get Together Club of Green Camp.

She is survived by, a brother, Robert Everett, New Bloomington; and a sister, Inez Goken, LaRue. She was preceded in death by a daughter, DeJon Louise Sloat, a brother, Ivan Everett, and two sisters, Eva Drake and Irma Bending. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Hughes-Allen Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Weller officiating. Burial is in Frame Cemetery, Meeker. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lions Eye Bank.

Marion Star July 6, 1997

EDRIE D. SMITH Edrie D. (Hoch) Smith, 83, 689 Mount Vernon Ave., died at 11:36 p.m. Sunday in Marion General Hospjtal. Her death was unexpected.

She was born July 18, 1901, in Marion to Charles and Maggie Hamlin Hoch. Her husband, Wallace E. "Ted" Smith, whom she married May 18, 1920, died Sept. 17,1970.

She was involved in garden club activities and in the Clionian Club.

Surviving are a son, Lester E. Smith, Marion; a daughter, Mrs. Celesta Shore, Heath Springs, S.C.; a brother, Charles Hoch, Galion; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Two sons and a great-grandchild are deceased.

The service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home by the Rev. James N. Urquhart. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Marion County Heart Association.

Marion Star Jan. 21, 1985

Harley H. Smith MORRAL -- age 64, of 4392 Meeker-Upper Sandusky Road, Morral, died at 10:15 a.m. July 19, 2002; at Marion General Hospital.

He was born Nov. 15, 1937, in Morral, to the late Aubert M. and Mabel (Lhamom) Smith. His first wife was Judith A. Welker of Albuquerque, N.M., and on June 26, 1989, he married his second wife, Melva (Patagul) Smith, who survives in the Philippines.

He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Franklin Delano Roosevelt aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean Sea and was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church. Harley was a man loved by all for his generous heart and lighthearted nature. He lived a life unlike any other and ultimately met a peaceful end. He will be fondly remembered. He retired in 1992 as a draftsman for Columbia Gas of Ohio after 33 years of service.

He was a resident of Morral for three months and a prior resident of the Philippines.

Surviving are two sons, Capt. Matthew Harley Smith, U.S.A.F., (Terri Lynn) of Hampton, Va., Harley Smith Jr. of the Philippines; one daughter, Johanna Jean (Trevel Ansaran) Holloway of Socorro, N.M.; three grand children; and three sisters, Julia Lewis of Morral, Janet Culp of Marion, and Roberta Reardon of Marion. He was preceded in death by one brother, Hugh V. Smith.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Boyd Funeral Home. Minister is the Rev. Don Riker. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or donor's choice.

Marion Star July 21, 2002

WALLACE E. "Ted" SMITH, 70, of 689 Mt. Vernon Ave. died at 7:55 pm. Thursday in General Hospital after an eight-year illness. A retired industrial engineer, he had been employed by North Electric Co. In Galion. He was a native of Marion County.

Born Nov. 26, 1899, he was one of 10 children of Wallace H. and Maggie Spurgeon Smith. He was noble grand of Galion IOOF.

Surviving are his widow, Edrie D. Hoch Smith; a daughter, Mrs. Celesta Shore of York, S. C. ; a son, Lester E. of 367 Linda Mel Dr.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a brother, Glenn W. of 321 Clover Ave.

Two sons, four sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.

Services will be Sunday at 2 P.m. in Denzer Funeral Rev. James N. Urquhart will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.

Friends may call at On funeral home tonight from 7 . to 9 and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Marion Star Friday Sept 18, 1979

ALGIE R. SPANGLER, 73, of 140 ˝ N. Main St. died at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Marion County Home where he went for care a short time ago.

Born March 2, 1880, in Marion County, he was a son of Henry C. and Mary Catherine Leathem Spangler. He was a laborer, and was not married.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Heimmeger of 160 Curtis Ct., and Mrs. Myrtle Hinklin of Galion, and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in the Boyd Funeral Home on W. Columbia St. Rev. O. W. Robbins will officiate. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery.

EDGAR ELMORE SPANGLER, 81, died early today in his home at Meeker of a heart ailment. His death occurred in his sleep. For the last several years, he operated a grocery store in Meeker.

Born December 29, 1871, in Big Island Township, he was a son of Henry and Kathryn Leathem Spangler. December 23, 1920, in Marion, he married Mary Matea Paulson. There are no children. Surviving sisters and brothers are Mrs. Myrtle Hinklin of Galion; and Mrs. Carrie Heimmeger and Mr. Algie Spangler, both of Marion.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the Meeker Methodist Church. Rev. O. W. Robbins will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. The body was to be removed from the Ford Funeral Home in LaRue to the Spangler home where friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday.

HARVEY SPANGLER, departed this life, March 8, aged thirty-five years, seven months and four days. For thirty-seven days he had suffered intensely, and the end was determined by pneumonia. He was a good, moral young man, temperate in the strictest sense, amiable and always will composed. He had a large circle of friends, who proved themselves much in the hour of bereavement. The Funeral services were held Friday, March 10, Rev. D. Carl Yoder, a former pastor, now of West Mansfield, officiating.

LOWELL ELLSWORTH SPANGLER at 7:30 o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. Reuben Hinklin, in Claridon Township. Death was caused from pneumonia. He was born September 4, 1868, in Big Island Township and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Spangler.

Mr. Spangler was unmarried and is survived by two sisters and two brothers. They are Mrs. Hinklin and Mrs. Roy Heimmeger, of Galion; A. R. Spangler, of Agosta, and Edgar Spangler of Meeker.

The funeral will be Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Methodist Church at Meeker and will be in charge of Rev. P. G. Cuppet, of Agosta, assisted by members of Marion Lodge, No. 402, Knights of Pythias, of which Mr. Spangler was a member. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery.

Rita M Spaulding MOUNT GILEAD -- 66, 4465 County Road 124, Cardington, died Saturday morning in MedCenter Hospital, Marion, having been ill for more than two weeks.

She was born in Morrow County Aug. 6, 1920, the daughter of George and Mathilda Krawl Clay.

A Mount, Gilead resident since 1946, she came here from Marion County. The homemaker was a member of Fulton Church of the Nazarene.

On Feb. 22, 1953, she married Walter Spaulding, and he survives.

Mrs. Spaulding's first husband, Richard Cramner, died in 1941, and her second husband, James Bunker, died in 1951.

Other survivors are a son, George Bunker, stationed with the U.S. Navy in Gorton, Conn.; five daughters, Mrs. Ezra (Hazel) Adkins, Fredericktown, Mrs., Jerry (Darlene) DeBoard, Mount Gilead, Mrs. Brad (Becky) Keil, Cardington, and Mrs. Charles (Rita) Ramey and Mrs. Mary Ruzzo, both Clayton, Ga.; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The service will be at 1:30 p m. Tuesday in Craven Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Whitmer officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 0.m. Monday.

Marion Star Nov. 2, 1986

HOMER SPEARS , 55, of RR 3, Marion died Sunday at 10 a.m. in University Hospital at Columbus.

Born Dec. 20, 1910, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Robert Lewis and Hattie Pearl Benson Spears.

On Sept. 2, 1932, in Newport, Ky., he married Eva Marie Austin, and she survives.

A Marion resident for 45 years, he was employed as a molder at the Huber Co. for 31 years.

Also surviving are 10 children, Mrs. Gloria Fosnaugh, Mrs. Carolyn Wilson, Mrs. Marlene Black and Stanley Spears, all of Marion, Robert Spears of the U.S. Army, Mrs. Norma Rogers of Caledonia, and Connie, Ronnie, Jimmie and Sheryl Spears, all at home; a brother, Everett C. Spears of Tiffin, and 14 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2t30 p.m. in the Hughes - Hyll Mortuary, with Rev. H. V. Falor officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery, and friend's may call at the funeral home after 7:30 tonight.

Marion Star Monday April 4, 1966

HARRY WAYNE SPENCE, 10 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spence of 266 Paterson Street died in his home Saturday at 10:30 p.m. He had been ill since last Thursday.

The child was born March 22, 1943 in Covington, Kentucky and the parents have been residence of Marion a mouth and a half.

Rev. Ho