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Obituaries 2001 Obits - S & T
Smith, Kenneth
P. Kenneth P. Smith, 72, of 3274 W. TR 98, New Riegel, died at his residence at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000. He was born Oct. 5, 1928, in Seneca County, to Albert and Martha (Welly) Smith. On June 11, 1955, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Tiffin, he married Mary A. Bogner, who survives. Survivors also include: three sons, Mark A., Gary L. and Greg P. Smith, all of New Riegel; two daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Cindy) Holman and Mrs. Larry (Sandy) Bouillon, both of New Riegel; three brothers, Carl Smith of Fostoria, Richard Smith of Tiffin and Myron Smith of Sandusky; a sister, Catherine Schalk of New Riegel; nine grandchildren and a step-grandchild. A half sister, Alice Seitz; and two brothers, Alfred and Maurice, also preceded him in death. Mr. Smith, a lifetime grain and livestock farmer, was retired. He also had worked at the former Miller Tile Yard in Bascom. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Riegel and a former member of the Bascom Elevator Board of Directors. He enjoyed attending farm auctions. A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Boniface Catholic Church, with the Rev. Scott Kramer C.PP.S. and the Rev. Leonard Kistler C.PP.S., as concelebrants. The rosary will be recited at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Hoffmann-Gottfried Funeral Home, where a Christian wake service will take place at 4 p.m. Memorials may be made to New Riegel EMS,
the American Cancer Society-Seneca County Unit, Community
Hospice Care or the donor's choice. Sendelbach, Edna Marie Edna Marie (Adelsperger) Sendelbach, 79, 39 Braden Court, died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, in the Autumnwood Care Center. She was born July 22, 1921, in Seneca County, to Burton and Callie (Sellers) Adelsperger. Her husband, Robert Sendelbach Sr., whom she married July 29, 1944, in St. Patrick Rectory, Bascom, survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Robert C. Jr. and Donald Sendelbach, both of rural Tiffin; a brother, Harold Adelsperger of Fostoria; five grandsons, two granddaughters and three great-grandsons. Also preceding her in death were a sister, Ethel Shultz Smith and three brothers, Cecil, Russell and Wilbur Adelsperger. Mrs. Sendelbach, an avid bingo player, had worked at Montgomery Wards and at the D of A Home. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Frank A. Murd will be the celebrant at the 10 a.m. Thursday funeral Mass in St. Mary Catholic Church. The rosary will be recited at the church at 9:45 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Liberty Township. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Hoffmann-Gottfried Funeral Home, where a wake service will take place at 7:45 p.m. Memorials may be made to Hopewell-Loudon School Library Thraikill, Harriette Word has been received of the death of
Harriette Thrailkill, formerly of Fostoria.
Thrailkill, 88, died Dec. 26, 2000 at 11:20 a.m. in Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, Ill. She was born Sept. 11, 1912 in Fostoria to Clarence and Chloe (Mills) McClead. She married Paul Thrailkill March 1, 1941 in Fostoria and he died March 30, 1987. Surviving are a son, Sidney P. Thrailkill, Galesburg; two daughters, Sandra Banks, Galesburg; and Judith Rowe, Mount Zion; three sisters, Lillian Wice, Fawn McClung, and Beth Butler, all of Fostoria; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thrailkill had lived in Galesburg since 1950. She had been employed as a cashier at O.T. Johnson’s Department Store. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She was a volunteer at Galesburg Cottage Hospital for 13 years. Funeral service was Dec. 29, 2000 in Faith United Methodist Church, the Rev. Kevin Treptow officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church and the Cottage Hospital Guild. Arrangements were made by Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Home. Shaver, Daniel P.
Funeral services for Daniel P. Shaver,
35, of 310 Washington St., will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday
at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, the Rev. Terry McBeath officiating.
Burial will be in Graham Cemetery, Wayne.
Visitation will be held from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Shaver died from injuries suffered in a car accident on U.S. 224, two miles west of Tiffin, at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. He was born Nov. 5, 1965 in Findlay to Duane R. and Mary L. (Stearns) Shaver. His mother, now Mary Wiseman, survives in Findlay. He married Wendy Dymond and they were divorced. His fiancée, Lisa M. Johnson, died in the same car accident. Also surviving are two daughters, Dana Nicole and Holly Ann Shaver, both of Findlay; three stepbrothers, Randy and Steven Wiseman, both of Wayne; Jeffrey Wiseman, Bradner; two sisters, Robin Arnold and Penny Shaver, both of Findlay; two stepsisters, Kristal Wiseman and Roxann Garner, both of Wayne; paternal grandmother, Margaret L. Shaver, Fostoria; maternal grandfather, Albert D. Stearns, Kansas. He was preceded in death by a stepfather, Harold D. Wiseman. Mr. Shaver was a certified welder at Fabco. He attended Central Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to the education scholarship fund for Dana and Holly Shaver in care of Edward D. Jones company, 1319 N. Main St., Findlay. Schreiner, Minnie Marie Minnie Marie Schreiner, 92, formerly of 227 Sycamore St., Fostoria, died at 3:45 a.m. in the Bethesda Care Center in Fremont. She was born Oct. 28, 1908 to John and Delphine (LeClair) Kauffman. She married Wilfred "Dutch" Schreiner on Sept. 23, 1930 at St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Fostoria, he died July 22, 1980. Surviving include: three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Sauber of Fostoria, Mrs. Norma Hibbard of Leesburg, Fla., and Mrs. Patricia Smola of Fremont; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Gillig of Fostoria, and Clara Kramer of Indianapolis, Ind.; a brother, Edward Kauffman of Tell City, Ind.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a great-great grandson. Also deceased are a daughter, Opal Benjamin; a son, Carl Schreiner; three brothers; a sister; and a grandchild. Mrs. Schreiner retired in 1969 from the Autolite Company in Fostoria after 23 years of employment. She was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Wendelin Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Wendelin Parish Cemetery. Visitation hours are from 7-9 p.m., tonight, and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 8:30 p.m., tonight, and a Rosary will be recited at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Church. Memorials may be made to St. Wendelin Catholic Church. Raymond S. "Dutch" Thiry, 93, formerly of 712 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001, in St. Catherine's Care Center, Findlay. He was born March 26, 1907, in New Riegel to Joseph and Magdalena (Hilger) Thiry. He married Dorothy Mahler Oct. 29, 1930, in Monroe, Mich. She died in 1961. He married Lucille A. Prowant in 1969 in St. Wendelin Catholic Church. She died Aug. 15, 1990. Survivors include nieces and nephews and a brother, Albert, of Parma. Two brothers, Oscar and Charles Sr., and a sister, Mae Zender, preceded him in death. He was a retired sales coordinator and delivery operator for Home Furniture Co., Toledo, and a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church. The rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Wendelin Catholic Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. and burial in the St. Wendelin Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria, where a Christian wake service will be at 8:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Wendelin Church and Schools. Dolores L. Spencer-Smith of Fayetteville,
N.C., and formerly of Fostoria, died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 1, 2001, at Carolina Health Care, Fayetteville, N.C.
She was born Oct. 13, 1929, in Lorain
to John and Arstella (Warrington) Snider. She married Homer
B. Spencer Sept. 3, 1947. He died in December 1980.
She is survived by: a son, Herbert A.
Spencer of England; two daughters, Mrs. James (Sally L.)
Dailey of Hope Mills, N.C., and Mrs. Ronald (Catherine D.)
Pratt of Brighton, Mich.; six grandchildren; a brother,
John "Pete" Snider of Tavares, Fla.; and a sister, Mrs.
Raymond (Lavonne L.) Cole of Fostoria.
A brother, Richard E. Snider, is deceased.
She had been employed in the kitchen at
the Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria for eight years; was
a member of Lake Lynn Baptist Church, Fayetteville, and
former member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Fostoria.
The service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
in the Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, with burial in
Knollcrest Gardens, Arcadia.
Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday
at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Edward C. Smarr, 54, of Buckley Street,
Fostoria, died at 8:56 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, in Fostoria
Community Hospital.
He was born Nov. 28, 1946, in Wooster,
to Carroll and Nina (Baker) Smarr. They survive in Fostoria.
He first married Sharon Young, and they were divorced. On
April 11, 1998, in Arcadia, he married Nora L. Brown, who
survives in Fostoria.
Other survivors include: a son, Eddie
Smarr of Fostoria; two daughters, Mrs. Tod (Cami E.) Gillian
and Traci C. Moyer, both of Fostoria; three stepsons, Jeffrey
K. and Mark A. Rochester, both of Fostoria and Howard C.
Rochester of Tiffin; a step daughter, Tracy Woodruff of
Fostoria; two brothers, Robert L. Smarr of Fostoria and
Carroll L. Smarr Jr. of Fairview, W.Va.; three grandchildren
and eight step grandchildren.
Mr. Smarr, a Roppe Corp. employee, also
was the owner of Paradise Tanning Salon, both of Fostoria.
Dr. Larry W. Knigga will conduct the 10:30 a.m. Friday service in the Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran
Church, Fostoria.
Rilda F. Santangelo, 76, died Monday,
Feb. 5, 2001, at her residence on Stinchcomb Drive, Fostoria.
She was born March 8, 1924, in Greensburg,
Pa., to Walter and Lucetta (Eicher) Kuhns. Her husband,
Michael A.Santangelo, died March 27, 1986.
Survivors include: a son, Orlando Santangelo
of Fostoria; two sisters, Martha Virgil of Fruitland Park,
Fla. and Ruth Virgil of Ocala, Fla.; and four grandchildren.
A daughter, Evelyn Santangelo; and three
sisters, Katherine Jones and Stattira and Dorothy Kuhns,
also are deceased.
Mrs. Santangelo was a homemaker.
Services will take place at a later date.
Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery, New Castle, Pa.
There will be no visitation. The Harrold-Floriana
Funeral Home, Fostoria, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Fostoria Community Hospital Foundation. Pauline L. Senn, 73, of 241 Rock St.,
Fostoria, died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, in
St. Catherines Care Center, Fostoria.
She was born Sept. 14, 1927, in Fostoria
to Louis and Anna (Hugg) Erbland. She married Paul James
Senn on April 28, 1956, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Danbury;
and he died April 4, 1989.
Survivors include: a son, Scott of Fostoria;
two daughters, Sandra Enright of Findlay and Susan Senn
Coleman of Fostoria; three grandchildren; and a sister,
Anne Mary Saldusky of Fostoria.
Two sisters, Helen Lowery and Rose Marie
Bronson, are deceased.
Mrs. Senn was a 1945 graduate of St. Wendelin
High School and attended St. Wendelin Catholic Church.
Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at the St. Wendelin Catholic Church followed by the the
Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday
at the Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria, where a Christian
Wake service will be conducted at 8:30 p.m.
Memorials may be made to a charity of
the donor's choice.
Former Fostorian
Word has been received of the death of
Louise Emanuel Strite, 82, formerly of Fostoria, who died
Dec. 3, 2000 in Danville, Ind. She was born Dec. 14, 1917 in Sumter County,
S.C. to Charles Emanuel and Harriett Rebecca Saunders.
She married Gordon Strite, and he survives
in Coatesville, Ind. Mr. Strite was a nutritionist for the
Ohio Farmers Grain & Supply Association Feed Division
in Fostoria.
Mrs. Strite is also survived by a daughter,
Edna Tkachuk, Coatesville; a son, Charles Strite, Kokomo,
Ind.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Strite worked as a registered nurse
until her retirement in 1978. She had been employed as plant
nurse at Ford/Bendix, Fostoria.
She served as national president of the
America Cancer Society from 1966-70 and headed up the Seneca
County unit of the American Cancer Society from 1967 until
1973.
She attended the College of Charleston
and the Tuomey Hospital School of Nursing. She completed
her post graduate work at Cook County Hospital in Chicago.
She also worked as a nurse for the U.S. Army during World
War II.
Funeral service took place Dec. 5, 2000
at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, Ind.
Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Funeral services for Wanda Talmadge-Nevels, 78, of Brookport, Ill., and formerly of Fostoria, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethel Baptist Church, Fostoria, the Rev. Paul Moore officiating. Burial will be in Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay. Visitation will be held two hours before services Monday at the church. Mrs. Talmadge-Nevels died at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001 at her residence. She was born Oct. 31, 1922 in Tiffin to William and Lucy (Phillips) Simmons. She married Henry Talmadge, and he died June 19, 1980. She then married Jim Nevels, and he also preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Paula Talmadge, Detroit, Mich.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Simmons, Brookport, Ill. Mrs. Talmadge-Nevels was a homemaker and retired nurse's aide. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the church, 500 E. Jackson St., Fostoria, 44830. Glenwood Edwin Steinacker, 81, of 832 N. Countyline St., Fostoria, and Palmetto, Fla., and formerly of Howell, Mich., died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, in Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Fla. He was born April 7, 1919, in Cohoctah, Mich., to Gustave and Lillian (Fredrickson) Steinacker. He married Norma G. Mevis on Sept. 21, 1939, in Howell, Mich., and she survives in Palmetto, Fla. Other survivors include: two sons, Phillip E. of Brighton, Mich., and Daniel G. of Fostoria; a daughter, Janet M. Vagnetti of Brighton, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Willard of Palmetto, Fla.; and a sister, Frances Steinacker of Fostoria. He retired from the Livingston County Road Commission, Livingston, Mich.; was a member of the Coach House Square Dancing Club, Palmetto, Fla.; and was of the Lutheran faith. Memorial services were Feb. 14 in Palmetto, Fla. Memorials may be made to Hospice, in care
of Hoening Funeral Home, 242 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, OH
44830. Taylor, Marguerite
Marguerite Taylor, 90, formerly of Cheryl Drive, Fostoria, and a resident of Good Shepherd Nursing Home, died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001, in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Fostoria. She was born Sept. 28, 1910, in Hardin County to Frank and Alda (McGinnis) Tremain; and married Lloyd P. Taylor who is deceased. Survivors include a brother, Marion Tremain of Kenton; and a sister, Jean Ann Jackson of Lima. Also deceased are two sisters, Miriam Tremain and Thelma Johnson. Mrs. Taylor was a 1927 graduate of Ada High School; a homemaker; and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Fostoria, XYZ Group, Alpha Delta Sunday School teacher, Shepherd Center and former chairperson of Naomi Ruth Circle. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. March 3 at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Fostoria with the Rev. Branson Hawks officiating. There will be no visitation or burial. Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church in Fostoria.
A memorial service for Janet K. Schmidt, 56, of 519 Main St., Risingsun, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31 at Rehoboth United Methodist Church, the Rev. Gary Staats officiating. The body was donated for scientific research. Ms. Schmidt died at 11 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2001 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born June 3, 1944 in Fostoria to Royal and Betty (Dicken) Harrison, and they survive. Also surviving are a brother, James Harrison, Fostoria; and a grandmother, Kathryn Harrison, Fostoria. Ms. Schmidt worked at Autolite facilities in Fostoria and Perrysburg for 16 years, the last three as a benefits administrator. She was a graduate of Lakota High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Heidelberg College. She was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church, where she served as church organist and treasurer. She was a member of Jane Washington Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Memorials may be made to the church memorial fund or American Kidney Foundation.
Funeral services for Brian Eli Sheeran, 16, of 852 N. Main St., Fostoria, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, with Elder Steve E. Cain officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria. Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the family present from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Brian died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at his residence. He was born Dec. 3, 1984 in Tiffin to Emmet T. and Rita L. (Rumschlag) Sheeran Jr., and they survive in Fostoria. Also surviving are two brothers, Adam L. of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Nathan T. of Fostoria; a sister, Jessie R. Sheeran, Akron; maternal grandparents, Orland E. "Tub" and DeAnne M. Rumschlag, Fostoria; and a step-grandmother, Irene Sheeran, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Brian was a sophomore at Fostoria High School, where he played football and basketball. He was a member of Geary Family YMCA, Fostoria; and participated in Fostoria Junior Baseball. Memorials may be made to Fostoria Athletic Boosters or Geary Family YMCA, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 47, Fostoria, 44830.
Funeral services for Elizabeth L. Streng, 94, of Ohio 224, Alvada, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's United Church of Christ, near Fostoria, the Rev. Jim Michaels officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria. Mrs. Streng died at 9:07 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2001 at St. Catherine's Care Center, Fostoria. She was born Jan. 4, 1907 in Seneca County to Russell and Alma (Shaferly) Creeger. She married James H. Streng on Feb. 28, 1933 in Tiffin, and he died Nov. 25, 1973. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James (Carol) Burns, Fostoria; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, L.D. Creeger, Tiffin; and a sister, Celestia Wade, Fostoria. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Maurice and Elmer Creeger; a sister, Catherine Dundore; and a foster brother, Ray Wise. Mrs. Streng retired in 1971 from Ford Motor Co., Fostoria, after more than 25 years. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, where she was a member of Ladies Aid Society and dartball league. She was an advisor for Quadruple 4-H Club for more than 40 years. Mrs. Streng was inducted into the Seneca County Agriculture Hall of Fame. She was a member of Loudon Center Grange, and its dartball and bowling leagues, and Seneca County Farm Bureau. She volunteered at Fostoria Sharing Kitchen. Memorials may be made to the church or a charity of the donor's choice.
Walter H. "Wassie" Stansbery, 87, formerly of 636 N. Vance St., Carey, died at 8:20 p.m. in the Wyandot County Nursing Home, Upper Sandusky. He was born on April 12, 1913, in Wyandot County, to Leonard and Marietta "Etta" (Musgrave) Stansbery. On Aug. 25, 1935, he married Lucille M. Dill. She died in 1980. Surviving are: two sons; James Stansbery of Ozark, AL., and Dennis "Toby" Stansbery of Carey, five daughters; Helen Ratliff and Mrs. Dale (Phyllis) Hickle, both of Carey, Rosemary Smith of Van Buren, Mrs. Walter (Lorraine) Brown of Fostoria and Mrs. Lloyd (Margie) Logsdon of Carey, 27 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren, three brothers; Alfred Stansbery of Upper Sandusky, Howard and Carl Stansbery both of Carey. Deceased are two sons, Michael Lewis Stansbery and Charles "Chuck" Stansbery, brothers; David , Richard, Roy and Paul Stansbery, two sisters; Marietta Stansbery and Clara Mae Benson. Mr. Stansbery retired from both the C & O Railroad in 1954 after 22 years of employment and from National Lime & Stone Co., Carey in 1975 after 21 years of employment. In addition, he worked part-time for the Crawford Township Trustees. He was affiliated with the Methodist faith, a member of the Carey Conservation Club and a life member of the Carey Eagle's Aerie 3098. Service will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey, and will be officiated by the Rev. Cynthia Morrison. Burial will be at the Spring Grove Cemetery, Carey. Visitation is 2-9 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Walter H. Stansbery Fund in care of the funeral home.
Gloria Kathleen "Kate" Shull, 83, of 461 W. Lytle St., Lot 94, Fostoria, died on Monday, March 26, 2001, in Fostoria. She was born on July 4, 1917 in Arcadia, to William John and Florence Pearl (Duffy) Smith. In 1940, in Ludlow, Ky., she married Harry Milo Shull. He died in 1992. Survivors include: a brother; Theodore W. "Ted" Smith of Findlay, and a sister; Margaret Shaver of Fostoria. Also deceased are: brothers; Leland, Milton, Lloyd and Donald Smith and a sister; Dorothy Cranick. Mrs. Shull was co-owner of a grocery in Carey and had been employed at Autolite for 10 years. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Carey, and was a graduate of Wayne High School. Service is 11 a.m., Thursday, at the Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, with interment at the Van Horn Cemetery, Vanlue. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m., Thursday, prior to the service, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, 3355 Glendale, Ave., Toledo, OH 43614-2489.
Phyllis A. Teopas-Burns, 65, formerly of 2640 Courtly Drive, Fostoria, died at 10:04 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2001, in Fostoria Community Hospital. She was born Aug. 27, 1935, in Defiance, to Cloyce and Ruth (Roughton) Stites. Both preceded her in death. She married Paul L. Teopas, who died in December 1970. She married Robert A. Burns, who died in February 2000. Survivors include: a son, Mark B. Teopas of Sylvania; four step- daughters, Mrs. Mark (Mary Kay) Lonneman of Cincinnati, Mrs. Stephen (Barbara M.) Decker of Tiffin, Mrs. Larry (Carol M.) Gottfried of Tiffin, and Mrs. Mark (Michelle M.) Cottingham of Cold Spring, Ky.; 11 step-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Gary (Sandy) Myers of Napoleon; and a brother, Cloyce "Sonny" Stites of Fremont. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Sam Stites. Mrs. Teopas-Burns was a retired registered nurse and had been employed for many years at the late Dr. Emmet Sheeran's office in Fostoria. She was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, a 1954 graduate of Ayersville High School, and graduated from St. Vincent School of Nursing in Toledo. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria. Burial will be at the Fountain Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria, followed by a 7 p.m. Christian wake service. The Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Wanda Lucille Stambaugh, 89, of 739 Circle Drive, Fostoria, died at 11:00 p.m., Sunday, April 1, 2001, at Medical College of Ohio. She was born March 2, 1912, in Upper Sandusky, to Bernard and Ida (Losey) Welling. In 1932, in Risingsun, she married Harry R. Stambaugh. He died Nov. 25, 1965. Survivors include: a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Doris G.) Gibson of Fostoria, a son, Edward Welling of Toledo, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also deceased are: three brothers, Marvin, Clarence and Bernard; two sisters, Bernice Caddick and June French; and one grandchild. Mrs. Stambaugh, a graduate of Upper Sandusky High School, owned and operated the Cozy Corner Restaurant in Fostoria from 1951 to 1971. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday at the Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, with the Rev. Lowell Reeder officiating. Interment will take place at the Fountain Cemetery. Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Grace United Church of Christ, 4481 N. US 23, Fostoria, Ohio 44830.
A funeral Mass for Gregory Joseph Tobin, 51, of Mount Vernon, Ill., and formerly of Findlay, will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mount Vernon, Ill., the Rev. Daniel Jurek officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 141, Mount Vernon, Ill. A memorial service will be held in Ohio at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. today at Hughey Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, Ill., where a scripture and prayer will be recited by Rev. Everett Lemay. Mr. Tobin died at 1:43 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Ill. He was born Feb. 8, 1950 in Mount Vernon, Ill. to John Joseph and Betty Ruth (Lemay) Tobin. His father and stepmother, Betty (Borkosky) Tobin, survive in Findlay. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Bill (Teresa) Clark and Anne Tobin, both of Findlay; and Jonna Tobin, Austin, Texas; and four brothers, Kevin and Tom, both of Fostoria; Tim of Chicago; and Chad of Columbus. Mr. Tobin was a retired Fostoria auto dealership owner. He served in the U.S. Army in the Military Police. He was a Tiffin University graduate. Mr. Tobin was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, VFW and AMVETS, all of Fostoria; American Legion Post 141 and Moose Lodge 755, both of Mount Vernon, Ill.; American Legion Post 1193, Bluford, Ill.; Eagles Lodge; and Elks Lodge, Ohio, for 16 years. Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 141 Baseball Program, in care of Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, IL, 62864.
George R. Stover, 72, of 3733 E. TR 122, died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001, at St. Vincent-Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. He was born October 25, 1928, in Upper Sandusky, to Levi and Unis (Rank) Stover. They preceded him in death. On December 28, 1946, in Tiffin, he married Jean A. Cole and she survives. Survivors also include: two sons, Mark Stover of Republic, and Matthew Stover of Pittsburgh, two daughters, Diane Hampshire of Tiffin, and Susan Windsor of Fostoria, a sister, Mildred Reis of Columbus, 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are eight brothers. Mr. Stover had been employed as a driver with South Shore Truck Driving and retired in 1972. The Rev. Keith Stripe will officiate the service which is pending and will be announced at a later date by the Hannay-Traunero Funeral Home. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Funeral services for Donna E. Tsantles, 76, of Bradenton, Fla., and formerly of Fostoria, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Sunday and two hours before services Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Tsantles died at 7:26 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at Surrey Place, Bradenton, Fla. She was born Aug. 18, 1924 in Findlay to Orrin and Florence (Houser) Breidigan. She married James P. Tsantles on Dec. 23, 1944, and he survives. Also surviving are three sons, Nick T. of Bradenton; Pete J. of Nashville, Tenn.; and Steve A. of Fostoria; a daughter, Mrs. Marty (Christine A.) Phillips, Fostoria; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Ellen Driggs, Fostoria. She was preceded in death by two sons, Michael and Tommy. Mrs. Tsantles was a retired bailiff for the City of Fostoria. She was a 1942 graduate of Fostoria High School. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Business Women Association and Republican Club, all of Fostoria. She also was chairperson of Fostoria Day in Florida. Memorials may be made to Ohio Parkinson Foundation, Northwest Region, Inc., 12740 Township Road 114, Fostoria, 44830
Marie G. Saunders, 79, of Fostoria, died at 11:55 a.m., Friday, April 13, 2001, at Fostoria Community Hospital. She was born June 3, 1921, in Gallia County, to Alfred Monroe and Jennie (Strickland) Hatfield. She was first married to Myrl Roberts, and he died. Later, she married Walter Saunders, and he also died. Survivors include: four sons, Eugene Roberts of Austin, Texas, Paul Roberts of Fremont, Roger Roberts of Columbus, and Phillip Roberts of Bidwell; three daughters, Nargena Dimitrovski of Naples, Fla., Barbara Woodruff and Carolyn Miles, both of Fostoria; a brother, George Hatfield of Napoleon, two sisters, Faye Hanley of Fostoria and Rilla Luckadoo of Gallipolis, 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Saunders was a member of Springfield Baptist Church and the Old Red Brick Church in Gallia County. She retired as a nurse from Holzer Medical Center and the Gallipolis Developmental Center in Gallipolis. Services will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home in Gallipolis. Burial will be at the Centenary Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2500 N. Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH 43615-2820. The Mann-Hare Funeral Home in Fostoria is handling local arrangements.
Henry John Kevin Straub, 21, of CR 18, died Monday, April 16, 2001, in Fostoria. He was born in Tiffin, July 2, 1979, to Robert and Janet (Smith) Straub. They survive in Bettsville. Survivors also include two brothers, Aaron Straub of Toledo, and Chad Straub of Fostoria; a sister, Audrey Straub of Lakewood, paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Straub, Sr. of Bettsville and maternal grandparents, Elizabeth Smith of Tiffin and Myron Smith of Sandusky. Mr. Straub was a member of St. James Catholic Church. He was a 1997 graduate and avid supporter of Bettsville High School. He was employed as Assistant Manager with Brightnet. Services will be private and officiated by Fr. Ted Miller. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. at Engle Funeral Home in Bettsville.
Private services for Jacob "Jake" M. Schlenker, 94, of Ohio 587, Fostoria, will be held. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, near Fostoria. Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. today at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria. Mr. Schlenker died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2001 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Fostoria. He was born Aug. 16, 1906 in Cincinnati to Jacob and Elizabeth (Brewe) Schlenker.He married Thelma I. Quail on June 25, 1932 in Fostoria, and she died June 21, 1976. Surviving are three sons, Robert of New Riegel; William of Fostoria; and John of West Chicago, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kell and Irving; and three sisters, Loretta, Emma and Mildred Schlenker. Mr. Schlenker retired as a self-employed farmer in 1968. He also was a barber in Fostoria in the 1940s, and had worked at National Machinery, Tiffin. He graduated from Fostoria High School in 1924. Memorials may be made to Special Care Unit of Good Shepherd Nursing Home.
Albert H. Thomas, 82, of 140 W. Sixth St., Fostoria, died at 10:57 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2001 at St. Catherine's Care Center, Fostoria. He was born July 12, 1918 in Wood County to Albert and Gertrude (Hammer) Thomas. He married Kentha K. Ewing on Nov. 7, 1940 at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria, and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Anne) Steyer, Defiance; two sons, Kent A. of Mount Sterling; and Keith K. of Fairfield; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard of Findlay. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Robert and Gerald. Mr. Thomas retired in 1981 after 30 years as a tool and die maker for Excello Corp. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus Council 1197, third degree, where he was past treasurer for many years; and American Legion Post 73, all of Fostoria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, where military rites will be conducted by United Veterans of Fostoria. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria, where a Christian wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Wendelin Educational Foundation.
A memorial service for Donald C. Soals, 67, of Riverview, Fla., and formerly of Fostoria, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Moose Lodge 1567. Mr. Soals died April 27, 2001, in Riverview, Fla. He was born July 19, 1933, to Bernice and Clara (Schnitzler) Soals. He married Verlen L. Black, and she survives him. Survivors also inlcude four daughters, Valerie L. Cox, Metropolis, Ill.; Julie D. Pizana, McComb; Margaret I. Olague, Findlay; and Christine Y. Dudley, Florida; two sons, John S. Bell Jr. and Charles A. Bell, both of Fostoria; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Robert of Niceville, Fla.; and three sisters, Irene Bauman, Patricia Hunker and Mary Jane Soals, all of Fostoria. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Joseph; and two sisters, Florence Boyd and Margaret Nye. Mr. Soals retired in 1984 as a mill operator. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Edson C. Smith, 59, of 3404 Gwilym Road, Fostoria, died at 11:05 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2001 at Independence House in Fostoria. He was born Dec. 4, 1941, in Nevada, Ohio, to Elwood and Kathryn (Reidel) Smith and they survive in Sycamore. On Jan. 21, 1967, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Port Clinton, he married Rosemary English, and she survives in Fostoria. Survivors also include: a son, Christopher E. Smith of Port Clinton; a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Jennifer Joy) Huffman of Fostoria; and a brother, James Eastman of Toledo. Mr. Smith was owner and president of the Trico Glass Co. in Fostoria since 1983, having been employed with them since 1971 until his retirement in October 2000. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Fostoria, Tiffin Lodge 77 Free and AcceptedMasons, 32nd Degree York Rite Mason, a member of Zenobia Shrine Temple of Toledo and its band, a member and past president of Fostoria Shrine Club, Fostoria Elks Lodge 935. He was past board president of Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce, past president of Fostoria Rotary Club, Fostoria Economic Development Corp., Fosstoria Brass Quintet, Fostoria Community Band, Flag City Band and University Band, both in Findlay, Redmen Music Club, and curator of Fostoria Glass Heritage Gallery from 1998-2000. He was actively involved in the Fostoria Glass and Heritage Festival. In addition, the Fostoria High School band room was recently renamed Edson C. Smith Hall for his many contributions to the FHS instrumental music program. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Fostoria and will be officiated by the Rev. R. Edson Reed. Interment will be in the Fountain Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the United Veterans of Fostoria. Visitation will take place at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home in Fostoria. Masonic memorial services will take place at 7p.m. Memorials may be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, in care of Zenobia Shrine Temple, 1511 Madison Ave., Toledo, OH 43624, or to the Instrumental Music Department of Fostoria High School, 1001 Park Ave., Fostoria, OH 44830.
Funeral services for Lydia Ann Sanford, 51, of 334 Midland Ave., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, the Rev. Lowell Reeder officiating. Burial will be in Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Sanford died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center. She was born Aug. 5, 1949 in Findlay to Carl and Irene (Martin) Stauffer, and her father survives. She married William E. Sanford Jr. on June 17, 1967, and he survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Amy) Blair and Mrs. Jason (Sirena) Spence, both of Findlay; two grandchildren; four brothers, Dave Stauffer, Arlington; William and Tom Stauffer Sr., both of Findlay; and Carl Stauffer Jr., Fostoria; and two sisters, Mrs. Greg (Sue) Polland, Fostoria; and Mrs. Mark (Rita) Ash, Findlay. Mrs. Sanford was a bus driver for Findlay City Schools for 19 years. She was a member of Blanchard Avenue Pentecostal
Church of God. Lester Blaine St. Clair Jr., 65, of Risingsun, died at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center, Findlay. He was born Nov. 19, 1935 in Bradner to Lester Blaine and Helen L. (Schelle) St. Clair Sr. He married Beverly D. Niswander on June 22, 1966 in Bradner, and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Marilyn Pierce, McClure; six sons, Jerry Keaton, Cygnet; Willard Keaton, Findlay; Edward Keaton, North Baltimore; Jonathan Keaton, Bloomdale; James St. Clair, Fostoria; Tony St. Clair, Risingsun; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four brothers, Kenneth of Seattle, Wash.; James of Bradner; Merlin of Lowell, Mass.; David of Warren, N.H.; and three sisters, Margie Northam, Hamilton, Ala.; Mary Gump and Molly Hartman, both of Bradner. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Mr. St. Clair was a retired laborer for Maple Leaf Farms, Wayne. He was affiliated with Kings Parish Church, Hatton. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Weaver Cemetery, Bloom Township, Wood County, the Rev. Mary Slaughterbeck officiating. Memorials may be made to the family in care
of Barndt Funeral Home, 121 W. South St., Wayne, 43466.
SHELDON, VELMA A. Mrs. Sheldon died Thursday, June 7, 2001, in Colorado Springs. She was born Sept. 26, 1919, in Mount Blanchard to Orville and Hazel (Ghaster) Minard. She married Herbert F. Sheldon in December 1947, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include four daughters, Cyndi Lyell, Florissant, Colo.; Becky White, Security, Colo.; Judy Hoover, Findlay; and Patsy Elias, Fostoria; a son, Roger of Simla, Colo.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Sparks Hurley, Findlay. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mable Jones and Dorothy Wolfarth; and five brothers, Howard, Stanley, Donald, Robert and Carl Minard. Mrs. Sheldon was a homemaker. Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Pikes Peak Region, 610 Abbot Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
June E. Stearns, 74, of Rutland, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville. She was born Mar. 31, 1927, in Fostoria, to Charles H. and Mildred M. (Serfoss) Mergenthaler. Her father is deceased and her mother survives in Fostoria. Her husband, Warren J. Stearns, survives in Rutland. Surviving also are: two sons, Roger W. and Charles J. Stearns, both of Rutland; a brother, John Mergenthaler of Fostoria; a sister, Mrs. Victor (Joan Ann) Hoover of Tiffin; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Stearns was a homemaker and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Rutland. Services will take place at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church on Pine Grove Road in Rutland. The Rev. Donald Fritz will be the officiant. Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Fisher-Acree Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Memorials may be made to Meigs County Cooperative Parish, 311 Condor St., Pomeroy, OH 45769.
Betty J. Stump, 76, of East Eagle Beach, in Pt. Clinton, died at 3:16 a.m., Sunday, June 10, 2001, at Magruder Memorial Hospital in Pt. Clinton. She was born Nov. 3, 1942 in Fostoria to Herbert F. and Ada N. (Johnston) Lord. Survivors include: two sons, Richard L. Stump of Huron, and Kenneth C. Stump of Fla. Preceding her in death include her parents. Ms. Stump graduated from Fostoria High School and attended college for two years. She retired in 2000 as a sales person at The Fireworks Store in Sandusky, after 18 years of employment. She attended the Trinity United Methodist Church in Pt. Clinton. Services will take place at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at the Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home in Fostoria with the Rev. Branson Hawks officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery in Fostoria. Visitation is two hours prior to the services, Tuesday, at the funeral home, from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Memorials may be made to The Pt. Clinton Humane Society.
Robert L. Shiley, 86, of Arcadia, died at 8:24 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at St. Catherine's Care Center, Fostoria. He was born May 4, 1915 in Seneca County to Lewis and Eudora (Grubb) Shiley. He married Mary C. Reinhard on Oct. 19, 1935 in Fostoria, and she died Oct. 4, 1999. Surviving are two sons, Dennis of Fostoria; and David of New Knoxville; a daughter, Mrs. David (Janet) Corbin, Arcadia; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Harold of Carey; and Raymond of LaGrange. He was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Harlan. Mr. Shiley retired in 1977 as a truck driver for Miller Tile Co., Bascom. He was a 1934 graduate of Fostoria High School. He was a member of Enon Valley Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, with Tom Everett officiating. Burial will be in Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the church.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Edward Rowland Snyder, 86, of 28 Windstone Drive, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Catholic Church, downtown. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, where a rosary service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Snyder died at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at Winebrenner Village. He was born Feb. 20, 1915 in Cleveland to Rowland and Julia (McGreevy) Snyder. He married Marie B. Fornes on April 10, 1939, and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Julieanne Myers, Bloomville; and Diane Bell and Mrs. Phillip (Mary Beth) Bower, both of Findlay; two sons, James E. of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; and Robert J. of Plano, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia Dove, Fostoria. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Messmer; and a sister, Mary Rettig. Mr. Snyder retired in 1976 after more than 25 years with Fornes Brake Service. He also managed the stock yard in Arlington in the 1940s. He was a member of Hancock County Senior Citizens; St. Michael Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society and 55 Plus group; Loyal Christian Benefit Association; and was past president of Findlay Fishing Club. Memorials may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 425 Frazer St., Findlay; or the church, 422 Western Ave., Findlay.
Mary F. Thomas, 77, formerly of Lynn St., died at 1:05 p.m., June 26, 2001, at the St. Catherine's Care Center in Fostoria. She was born in Seneca County, March 24, 1924, to Frank D. and Minnie M. (Hawk) Calhoon, both are deceased. She is survived by a son, John Thomas of Fostoria and a granddaughter, Dakota Marie Thomas of Fostoria. Two brothers, Russell and William Calhoon are deceased. Mary Thomas was a homemaker and had worked at Keyes Dry Cleaning and Sterling Foods in Fostoria. Graveside services will take place at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at Fountain Cemetery. The Rev. Branson J. Hawkes will officiate. Visitation is 9-10 a.m., Thursday, prior to services at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria. Memorials may be made to St. Catherine's Care Center, 25 Christopher Dr., Fostoria, Ohio 44830.
Brother of Fostoria resident John L. Sorg, 35, of Burgoon, Ohio, died Saturday, June 30, 2001, in Memorial Hospital in Fremont. He was born on Feb. 7, 1966, in Fremont to Kent L. and Helen M. (Tucker) Sorg and they survive. On June 3, 1995 in Fremont, he married Penny Jo Shearn and she survives. Survivors also include: a step-son, Ricky Martin Henry of Burgoon; four brothers, David Sorg of Columbus, Mark Sorg of Fostoria, Matthew Sorg of New York, and Luke Sorg of Burgoon; four sisters, Kathy Rhinehart of Columbus, Bonnie Kleeberger of Warren, Janet Ramey of Portsmouth and Susan Rice of Burgoon. Deceased include his grandparents. Mr. Sorg served in the U.S. Army from 1984-89 and earned the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Driver and Mechanic Badge and Marksman Qualifications Badge (M-16). He worked as a foreman for Wollins in Clyde, Lamson Session in Bowling Green and Besuvius USA in Bettsville. Military services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Keller-Ochs-Koch Funeral Home, 416 S. Arch St. in Fremont. Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Margaret L. Thomas, 79, of Stinchcomb Drive in Fostoria, died Wednesday morning, July 4, 2001, at her residence. She was born Nov. 26, 1921, in Green Springs to Clarence H. and Ada Mae (Wilcox) Workley. Both are deceased. She married Richard Thomas and they divorced. He is deceased. Survivors include: three sons, William "Bill" Thomas of Port Clinton, Richard J. Thomas of New Riegel and David A. Thomas of Findlay, two daughters, Mrs. H. Richard (Margie) Pelton of Fostoria and Mrs. Bradford (Carrie) Miller of Alvada; a brother, Clayton Workley of Findlay, 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Sharon K. Thomas; two sisters, Leah Mae Dillon and Bonnie Weaks; a granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren are deceased. Mrs. Thomas retired as a cook from the Black Cat Restaurant in Fostoria and the Old Shell Restaurant in Alvada. She was a member of The Home League and Golden Agers of the Salvation Army in Findlay. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hoening Funeral Home in Fostoria, with Major Donald Speakman of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial will take place in Fountain Cemetery. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Greater Fostoria, Community Foundation c/o of the funeral home.
Orval B. "John" Spittler, 77, of 628 W. Main St., Risingsun, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2001 at his daughter's residence in Fremont. He was born Feb. 6, 1924 in Skelt, W.Va. to John D. and Goldie G. (Mallett) Spittler. He married Waveline A. McCoy on Feb. 22, 1947 in Webster Spring, W.Va., and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, William Boyd of Uniontown, Pa.; Robert Nelson of Luckey; five daughters, Mrs. Richard (Pat) Carr, Seattle, Wash.; Wanda Bilger, Fremont; Judy Blair, Fostoria; Mrs. Phillip (Mary) McConnell, Genoa; and Mrs. Terrance (Sylvia) Keeler, Risingsun; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Oral of Buckhannon, W.Va. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ordrea, Ora and Calvin; and two sisters, Virginia Skidmore and Rosetta Long. Mr. Spittler retired in 1986 after 34 years as a tool and dye maker at Seneca Wire Co., Fostoria. Previously he was a coal miner in West Virginia. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having fought at the Battle of the Bulge building bridges. He was a member of Girton Church of God and president of UAW Local 775 for several years. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Herbert T. Hill officiating. Burial will be in Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay, where military rites will be conducted by United Veterans of Fostoria. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the church, Bridge Hospice or the American Heart Association, all in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 47, Fostoria, 44830.
Donald L. Saxton, 83, of Fostoria, died at 3:14 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at his residence. He was born in West Jefferson, to Lewis H. and Louise (Burch) Saxton, both are deceased. On July 3, 1937, in Tiffin, he married Thelma M. Hoover, and she survives in Fostoria. Surviving also include: a son, Gary D. Saxton of Tiffin; a daughter, Sharon L. Saxton of Fostoria; a brother, Ray Saxton of Tiffin; and three grandchildren. Deceased include two sons, Gerald L. and David L. Saxton; two brothers, John and Harvey Saxton; and three sisters, Edith Carles, Myrtle Wilkins, and Virginia Saxton. Mr. Saxton retired in 1980 as a truck driver with Central Transport in Tiffin. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II and a member of the Fostoria C.B. Club. Services will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home in Fostoria, with the Rev. Terry McBeath officiating. Burial will be in Seneca Memory Gardens in Tiffin. Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Fostoria Community Hospital Dialysis Center or the Commission on Aging.
Albert Siekeres, 85, of Fostoria, died at 1:50 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2001, at his residence. He was born Jan. 13, 1916, in Cleveland, to Albert and Marie (Hedervary) Siekeres Sr. Both are deceased. He married Margaret Kathleen Amos June 6, 1940, in Portage, and she survives in Fostoria. He also is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Judy) Elphinstone of Portersville, Pa., and Mrs. Kurt (Janet) Goszyk of Washington Crossing, Pa., and nine grandchildren. A step-brother, John A. Siekeres, also preceded him in death. Mr. Siekeres was a 1935 graduate of Bowling Green State University, receiving a bachelor of science degree in biology and a master's degree in science. He taught at Tipton High School for two years, Arlington High School for three years, and taught at Fostoria High School for 30 years, teaching chemistry, physics and drivers education. He also coached basketball and was an area referee. He was a member of High Street United Methodist Church in Fostoria. Mr. Siekeres' body was donated to Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. Memorial services will be at a later date. There will be no vivitations. Memorials may be made to BGSU Foundation for the Albert and Kathleen Siekeres Biology Scholarship-BGSU, Bowling Green, OH 43403. The Mann-Hare Funeral Home in Fostoria is in charge of arrangements.
Roger L. Sperow of Fostoria died at 10:47 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, in Fostoria Community Hospital. He was born in Bascom to Ellis and Helen (Hoover) Sperow and they are deceased. He married Nancy E. Dowdy in Bowling Green and she survives. Survivors also include: three daughters, Mrs. Dave (Lynn) Hannigan of Risingsun, Mrs. Richard Jr. (Nita) Haas of Maumee and Mrs. Tim (Rhonda) Schaffer of Findlay; three sisters, Mrs. Harold (Aileen) Coppus of Fostoria, Mrs. Frank (Marilyn) Bugner of Tiffin and Mrs. Jim (Nadine) Omlor of Bascom; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A daughter, Joni Sperow, is deceased. Mr. Sperow retired in 1990 from Atlas Crankshaft in Fostoria after 26 years of employment. He was a graduate of Hopewell-Loudon high school and was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of Amvets Post 21, Moose Lodge 698 in Findlay, Eagles Club in North Baltimore, and VFW in Tiffin. His interests included his family, baseball, Ohio State football, and NASCAR. Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home in Fostoria with the Rev. Roy Girdler officiating. Burial will be in Van Buren Cemetery with military graveside rites to be conducted by the United Veterans of Fostoria. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hopewell-Loudon H.S. Girls Athletic Program, 290 N. CR 7, Bascom, Ohio 44809.
Joseph V. Smith, 81, of 6306 CR 330, Fostoria, died at 11 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2001. He was born Dec. 6, 1919 to Louis and Veronica (Schroeder) Smith. On Sept. 6, 1947 he married Ruth A. Riepenhoff, and she survives. Other survivors include: five sons, Dennis J. Smith of Dayton, Louis J. Smith of Delta, Roger B. Smith of Alvada, Mark H. and S. Gary Smith, both of Fostoria; six daughters, Sister Bonnie Smith O.S.F., Tiffin Mrs. Barbara J. Jamison of Ft. Wayne, Mrs Catherine M. McKenzie of Louisville, KY, Mrs. Mary Lou Wambaugh of Cincinnati, Mrs. Ann E. Smallman of Metamora and Lori A. Merz of Cincinnati; two sisters, Rosemary Forton of Lima and Mary Beckman of Findlay, and 19 grandchildren. Deceased include: four brothers, Ralph, Carl, James, and Victor Smith; and a sister, Emily Kreitzer. Mr. Smith was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during WW II, he is a retired farmer and retired as a purchasing agent for Durez in Kenton. His memberships included St. Wendelin Catholic Church and New Riegel American Legion Post 354. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Wendelin Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Wendelin Cemetery, Fostoria. Visitation hours are from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, at the Hoening Funeral Home in Fostoria. A Christian Wake service will be at 8:30 p.m. Sunday and Legion Memorial Service at 7 p.m., both at the funeral home. The Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. on Monday at the church. The New Riegel American Legion will conduct military funeral honors. Memorials may be made to St. Wendelin Catholic Church & School and/or Fostoria Right To Life. Herbert Eldon Snyder, 79, of Fostoria, died at 11:01 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 2001 at Fostoria Community Hospital. He was born July 1, 1922, in Alvada to Herbert E. and Ida (Pockmire) Snyder. Both are deceased. He married Helen Blanche Spiers Aug. 20, 1945. She died Jan. 31, 2001. Survivors include a son, Dennis W. Snyder of Houston, Texas; a brother, Donald Snyder of Port Charlotte, Fla., and a sister, Ellene Myers of Fostoria. Deceased include: four brothers, Jay, Willie, Ralph, and Norman Snyder; and a sister Pearl Rodabaugh. Mr. Snyder was a 1940 graduate of Fostoria High School. He retired as a World War II Army veteran having served in the 78 Infantry Division in Europe and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Military Order of the Cootie, Fostoria Amvets Post 69, Fosstoria Eagles Aerie 430, and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1567. He was a licensed private pilot and a member of Experiemental Aircraft Association. Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Hoening Funeral Home in Fostoria. The Rev. Paul E. Myers will be the officiant. Military graveside services will be conducted by United Veterans of Fostoria in Biglick Cemetery in Biglick Township, Hancock County. Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Fostoria Sharing Kitchen in care of Hoening Funeral Home, 242 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, Ohio 44830. Blanche Shultz, 89, of East Sixth Street, Fostoria, died Thursday morning, Aug. 23, 2001, at her residence. She was born Dec. 2, 1911, in Weston to Gordon and Rosa (Herringshaw) Heinsman. She married Alfred Shultz June 21, 1939, in Toledo and he died May 25, 1964. Survivors include: a son, Layton of Fostoria; a brother, Ray Heinsman of Ocala, Fla.; and two sisters, Julie Graves of Atlanta, Ga., and Loreen Hill of Kingston, Tenn. She was also preceded in death by: two sons, Gary and Terry; and a daughter, Linda Shultz. Mrs. Shultz was a 1929 graduate of Weston High School and a homemaker. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Robert P. Sacksteder, 83, of 182 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2001 in St. Francis Home. He was born April 9, 1918 in Tiffin to the late Andrew and Katherine (Carringan) Sacksteder. Survivors include: a brother, Thomas J. Sacksteder of Fostoria; two sisters, Kathryn L. Sacksteder and Mrs. Lawrence (Miriam S.) Fanshaw, both of Tiffin. Two brothers, James L. and Richard G. preceded him in death. Mr. Sacksteder was a Calvert High School graduate and a St. Joseph College graduate of Rensselaer, Ind. He was a World War II Navy First Lieutenant, an accountant and owner of Sacksteder and Associates. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin Elks Lodge 94, and American Legion Post 169. Services will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. James K. Say officiating. The rosary will be recited at 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Monday at Hoffmann-Gottfried Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Calvert High School or St. Joseph Grade School.
Funeral services for John H. Soule, 72, of Stinchcomb Drive, Fostoria, will be held at 10:30a.m. Wednesday at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Ted Hill officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery, near Risingsun. Visitation will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Soule died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2001, at St. Catherine's Care Center, Fostoria. He was born Jan. 7, 1929, in Amsden to Arthur and Ida (Whicker) Soule. He married Joana L. Seewer on July 8, 1948, in Burgoon, and she survives. Also surviving are a son, John A. of Lafayette, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. David (Karen) Havens, Wagrum; Mrs. Duane (Diana) Edinger, Risingsun; and Mrs. David (Teresa) Moyer, Fostoria; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene; and a sister, Joyce Beryl Klotz. Mr. Soule retired in 1977 from Allied Signal (now Honeywell) after 30 years. He was a 1947 graduate of Jackson Liberty High School. He was a member of Girton Church of God, where he was trustee and treasurer for 24 years. Memorials may be made to WPOS Christian
Radio Station, P.O. Box 457, Holland, OH 43528. Graveside services for Peggy A. Smith, 67, a resident of Fox Run Manor, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, the Rev. Russell Gumm officiating. No visitation will be held. Mrs. Smith died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001, at her residence. She was born May 22, 1934, in Fostoria to Charles H. and Nettie (Sevitts) Smith. Surviving are a brother, Gerald Smith, Fostoria; and three sisters, Josephine Marshall and Betty Hammer, both of Port Clinton; and Maxine Leeper, Punta Gorda, Fla. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Mrs. Smith was a 1952 graduate of Fostoria High School. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Fostoria. Memorials may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice. Funeral services for Helen Stahl, 94, of Port Clinton, and formerly of Bloomdale, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Dwight Norris officiating. Burial will be in Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Stahl died at 4:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001, at MacGruder Hospital, Port Clinton. She was born July 30, 1907, in Bloomdale to Grant and Minnie (Stillwell) Myers. She married Harry R. Stahl on July 3, 1929, and he died in 1971. Surviving are a son, Wilbur P. of Findlay; a daughter, Mrs. William (Betty) Hitchings, Port Clinton; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Frederick, Floyd and Robert Myers; and two sisters, Florence Hagel and Lois Stewart. Mrs. Stahl was a homemaker and had worked at Harry's Restaurant, Fostoria, and Quaker Maid, Bloomdale, for several years. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Bloomdale; and was a former member of Arcadia Senior Citizens. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
George S. "Big George" Tucker, Sr., 64, of Fostoria, died at 2:24 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001 at his home. He was born Sept. 5, 1937, in Spartanburg, N.C., to Floyd and Evelyn (Rice) Tucker and both are deceased. He married Bernice LeGrant on June 2, 1958 in Winston Salem, N. C. and she survives in Fostoria. Survivors also include: five sons, Patrick L. Tucker of Toledo, Ronnie J. Tucker , Michael S. Tucker, Sr. and George S. Tucker, Jr. all of Fostoria, two daughters, Lavonia J. Moses and Evelyn D. Tucker, both of Winsston Salem, N.C., and sister, Edna L. Imes of Fostoria, 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death include: two brothers, Willie and Horace Tucker; and a sister, Margaret Taylor. Mr. Tucker was a laborer at General Dynamics in Lima for 27 years and retired in 1987. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Fostoria. Services will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home in Fostoria. The Rev. Robert L. Lyons, Sr., will be the officiant. Interment will be in Fountain Cemetery. Visitation is 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Dialysis Unit at Fostoria Community Hospital, 501 Van Buren St., Fostoria, Ohio 44830.
Funeral services for Manuel T. Sanchez, 5 months, of Fostoria will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manuel died of natural causes at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, at University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Mich. He was born April 4, 2001, in Toledo to Vincent M. Sanchez and Miel Yarbrough, who survive. Also surviving are maternal grandmother Angela Lofton, Fostoria; paternal grandparents Manuel D. and Janet Sanchez, Fostoria; maternal great-grandmother Carolyn Yarbrough, Fostoria; and paternal great-grandparents Robert and Mildred Fosnaugh, Fostoria. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 47, Fostoria, 44830.
Funeral services for Evan Lee Steinmetz, 6 days, of 200 Lincoln Road, Wharton, will be held at 2p.m. Saturday at Shields Funeral Home, Forest, the Rev. Joe Searfoss officiating. Burial will be Hueston Cemetery, Forest. Visitation will be held from noon until time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Evan died of natural causes at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, at Children's Hospital, Columbus. He was born Sept. 6, 2001, in Upper Sandusky to Gregory L. Steinmetz and Amanda M. Riegle, who survive. Also survivng are maternal grandparents, Bruce and Pam Riegle, Wharton; paternal grandmother, Shelly Steinmetz, Wharton; paternal grandfather Thomas Steinmetz, Tiffin; maternal great-grandparents, Bob and Pat Farmer, Forest; paternal great-grandparents, Derwood and Kay Bare, Fostoria; and Vincent and Bonnie Steinmetz, Tiffin; and maternal great-great-grandmother Oakie Farmer, Forest. Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, Columbus FOSTORIA -- Funeral services for Elsie M. Schubert, 92, of 725 Columbus Ave., Fostoria, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Branson J. Hawkes officiating. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery, Carey. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and an hour before services Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Schubert died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria. She was born Jan. 8, 1909, in Carey to Lewis and Lillian (Reynolds) Criger. She married Herbert E. Schubert on June 19, 1937, in Carey, and he died Dec. 4, 1983. Surviving are a son, Terry L. of Olmsted Falls; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry E.; two brothers, Earl and Alvie Criger; and a sister Ethyl Baughman. Mrs. Schubert retired in 1973 as an elementary school teacher for Fostoria City Schools after 30 years. She had also taught at Carey and Risingsun schools. She was a graduate of Carey High School, received a bachelor of science degree in education from Ohio State University, and completed graduate studies at Bowling Green State University. She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, Fostoria, and was named Business Woman of the Year in 1977 by Business and Professional Women's Club, Fostoria. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 182039, Dept. 013, Columbus, 43218-2039.
RISINGSUN -- Marion Carl "Chuck" Shultz, 73, of Risingsun, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at his residence. He was born Feb. 22, 1928, in Risingsun to Luella Mae Shultz. He married R. Jean Tyson on Nov. 7, 1949, and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, David L. of Perrysburg; and Danny R. of Plano, Texas; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Doris Ann Hattendorf, Findlay. Mr. Shultz retired as a wheelabraser operator for Autolite Foundry/Chrysler after 30 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a former member of Fostoria VFW and Risingsun Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Barndt Funeral Home, Wayne, the Rev. Ivan Schwenn officiating. Burial will be in Bradner Cemetery. Visitation will be held an hour before services Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Risingsun, or Bridge Home Health & Hospice, Bowling Green.
Funeral services for Kathryn Mary Stevens, 37, of McComb, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Smith-Crates Funeral Home, North Baltimore, the Rev. Daniel Horner officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Stevens died early Sunday morning, Sept. 23, 2001, from injuries suffered in a fire at her residence. She was born June 2, 1964, in Bowling Green to Richard L. and Karen (Grant) Chaffin. Her mother, now Mrs. Don (Karen) Hummel, survives in Deshler. She married Everette Stevens, and he survives. Also surviving are two sons, Brandon Joe and Jacob Lynn, both at home; a stepson, Aaron Stevens, Deshler; a brother, Scott Carnicom, North Baltimore; a stepbrother, Gary Carnicom, in Indiana; three sisters, Mrs. Ronald (Lisa) Orwick, Rudolph; Kyle Prenzlin and Mrs. Kenneth (Alicia) Falk, both of Fostoria; and a stepsister, Katosha Delacerta, McComb. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Mitchell and Daren Chaffin and Lonnie Carnicom. Mrs. Stevens worked at Kohl's Distribution CSenter, Findlay. She was a graduate of North Baltimore High School and the cosmetology program at Penta County Vocational Schools, Perrysburg. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home, 515 N. Main St., North Baltimore 45872.
Anna M. Tolento, 68,formerly of Fostoria, died on Friday, Sept. 14, 2001 in Berne, Ind. She was born Aug. 16, 1933 to Rafael and Olivia (Rubio) Tolento. They are deceased. Surviving include: a sister, Sarah Tolento of Dearborn, Mich.; and five brothers, Ernest Tolento of Fremont, Ralph Tolento of Fostoria, Alfred Tolento of Fla., Robert Tolento of Mexico and Salvador Tolento of Ariz. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2001 in St. Wendelin Church, Fostoria. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. There are no visitation hours. he Hoening Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Funeral services for Earl E. Strauss, 79, formerly of 1306 N. Union St., Fostoria, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Branson J. Hawkes officiating. Burial will be in Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where a Masonic memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Mr. Strauss died at 12:10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at Independence House, Fostoria. He was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Bloomdale to Arthur W. and Beulah (Brubaker) Strauss. He married Doris M. Everhard on May 6, 1948, and she died Dec. 13, 1993. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Ronald G. of Iowa City, Iowa; John W. of Hoover, Ala.; a daughter, Mrs. William (Terry A.) Piper, Fostoria; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Leo of Hicksville; and a sister, Elaine Wilson, Waldron, Mich. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Hilliard. Mr. Strauss worked at Tri-County/Society National Bank, now KeyBank, in Fostoria from 1955-83, where he held various management positions and was elected vice president in 1979. He graduated from Waldron, Mich. High School. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Chapter 150 RAM, Council 90 R&SM, Commandry 62 Knights Templar, High Twelve Club, Vanguards, Shrine, Lions and Hilltop clubs, Elks Lodge 935 and Toastmasters, and was past master of F&AM Lodge 288, all of Fostoria. He was a member of Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo and Zenobia Shrine Temple, Toledo. Mr. Strauss was active in the Put-Han-Sen Council of Boy Scouts of America, where he was past scoutmaster of Troop 456. He was a district scout commissioner of Seneca County, and received the Silver Beaver Award, the Boy Scouts' highest adult honor. Former Mayor Ken Beier named June 30, 1983 as Earl E. Strauss Day in Fostoria. Memorials may be made to Shrine Children's or Burn Hospitals, Masonic Endowment Fund, Boy Scouts of America or the church.
Funeral services for Esthel V. Suber, 82, of 16483 Township Highway 42, Wharton, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey, the Rev. Scott Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Wharton-Richland Union Cemetery, Wharton. Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Suber died at 4:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton. He was born Nov. 30, 1918, in Salem Township to Clarence V. and Eva Bernice (Tong) Suber.He married Elizabeth J. Shick on Dec. 10, 1939, and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Carol Ann Whitmeyer, El Mirage, Ariz.; Linda Kay Suber-Grubel, Wharton; and Pamela Sue Suber-Shea, Kenton; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Garold of Fostoria; and Donald of Carey. Mr. Suber was a Wyandot County farmer, and drove a bus for Wharton and Riverdale schools for 25 years. He also was a trustee and road supervisor for Richland Township. He was master of Lincoln and Salem Grange; 7th Degree member of Pomona, State and National Grange; past noble grand master of Wharton Odd Fellows Lodge; and served on Wharton-Richland Union Cemetery's board. He also was a 4-H advisor for Wharton Livestock Club. Memorials may be made to Hardin Hospice Care, Wharton Volunteer Fire Department or Richland Township Trustees in care of the funeral home, 225 W. Findlay St., Carey, 43316-1169.
Ona Mae "Stubby" Stahl, 81, a resident of St. Catherine's Care Center, Fostoria, and formerly of East Fremont Street, Fostoria, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2001, at her residence. She was born Sept. 20, 1920, in Toledo to Laura Davis. She married Frank Kraske Sr., and they divorced. She then married William C. Jeakle, and he preceded her in death. She married Harold Morgan, and he preceded her in death. She then married George Stahl, and he preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Frank A. Kraske Jr., Fostoria; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six stepsons; two stepdaughters; two brothers, Bernard Dersch, in Indiana; and Robert Dersch, in Virginia; and a sister, Verna Momber, Rossford. She was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Hassen. Mrs. Stahl was a homemaker. She was a 1940 graduate of Elkhart (Ind.) High School. She was a former madam president Golden Eagle of Eagles Auxiliary, and was a former member of American Legion, VFW and Moose auxiliaries, all in Fostoria. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Donald R. Goodwin officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home, where an Eagles Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 3178 N. Republic Blvd., Toledo, 43615.
Aeired Joseph Schmitz,
78, Salem, Ala., died Oct. 13, 2001 at his home
He was born Oct. 28,
1922 in Risingsun to Robert and Amelia (Cook) Schmitz.
He married Opal Goodwin and she preceded him in death.
Surviving are two daughters,
Aleta Schmitz Ellsworth, Salem, Ala., and Dixie Radine
Hughes, Ohio, one son Billy Bob Cavin, Arkansas; one sister,
Margie Matthews, California; two brothers, Calvin
Schmitz, Ohio, and Tony Schmitz, Maine, 11 grandchildren,
three great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Mr. Schmitz was a World
War II Navy veteran.
Service will be 2 p.m.
Tuesday at New Hope Rivival Center, Columbus, Ga. the
Revs Steven Shellely and Kary Payne officiating.
Burial will be in Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City,
Ala.
Visitation is from 6
to 9 p.m. today at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City,
Ala.
Jack Edward Saxton, 63, of Rome, GA, died on Monday afternoon at a local hospital. He was born to Hershel Bennett and Lucy (Cook) Saxton. He married Barbara Jean, who is deceased. Surviving include: two daughters, Mrs. Judith Lamprey of Rome, GA, and Mrs. Jacquie Chancey of Fostoria; four sons, Donald Nash of MN, Roger Nash of Rome, GA, Jeff and Steve Saxton, both of Tiffin; a brother Mannie Saxton of Marion; and grandchildren. Mr. Saxton was a U.S. Veteran serving in the Korean War.
Mary E. Schroder, 70, of 2097 Falcon Drive, Fairfield, Calif., died at 5:25 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at Kaiser Medical Center in Vallejo, Calif. She was born July 30, 1931, in McComb, Ohio to the late Clarence Lester and Dora Alice (Winkle) Rader. She married Gerald Moyer in 1947 and they were divorced. She later married Harry A. Schroder in 1964 and he died in 1974 Survivors include: three daughters, Ruth Ann Moyer of Tiffin, Janice Raney of Fostoria, and Tammy R. Garibay of Fairfield, Calif., three brothers, Max and Raymond Rader of Fostoria, and John Rader of Rawson, Ohio; two sisters, Helen Haney and Doris Barlekamp, both of Fostoria; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding her in death also include: two sons, Gerald Moyer, Jr. and Anthony A. Schroder; a brother, Donald Rader; and a sister, Margaret E. Wooten. Mrs. Schroder had been employed at the J.C. Penney Co. in Fairfield, Calif., and was a Domestic Worker at the Base Hospital at Travis AFB, California. She was a member of the Fairfield, Calif. Church of the Nazarene. Services will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home in Fostoria. The Rev. Russell Gumm will be the officiant. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery in Fostoria. Visitation is 11a.m. Saturday until the time of services . Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Carmen Salazar, 75, a resident of St. Catherine Care Center, Fostoria, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria. Burial will be in Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria, where a rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. A rosary also will be recited at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Mrs. Salazar died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2001 at the care center. She was born March 11, 1926, in Encinal, Texas to Manuel and Candelaria (Estrada) Santa Cruz. She married Juan Salazar on Nov. 24, 1950, in Findlay, and he died March 14, 1996. Surviving are six sons, Adam Rosales and Sam, both of Fostoria; John Jr. of Augusta, Ga.; Victor of Tiffin; Marcos of North Baltimore; Cory A. of Findlay; two daughters, Maria Sulema Salazar-Hernandez, Fostoria; Maria Del Carmen Tripp in Virginia; 24 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Jose, Eloy, Gilbert and Roy Santa Cruz, all of Laredo, Texas; Manuel Santa Cruz Jr., San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Belen Barrientos, Chicago, Ill.; Maria Cerda, Laredo, Texas; Eva Agiular, San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by a son, Edguardo "Eddie"; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Alfred Santa Cruz; and a sister. Mrs. Salazar was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral services for Margie Stoner, 73, a resident of Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Fostoria, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Edson Reed officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, West Millgrove. Visitation will be held an hour before services Monday at the funeral home. Ms. Stoner died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, at her residence. She was born Nov. 23, 1927, in Tiffin to Ralph and M. Ione (Ketcham) Stoner. Surviving are two brothers, Richard E. Stoner, Fostoria; and James H. Stoner, Mount Dora, Fla. She was preceded in death by a brother. Ms. Stoner was a homemaker. She was a member of West Millgrove Congregational Church, and attended First Presbyterian Church in Fostoria. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Greta B. Thompson, 94, of St. Francis Home, formerly of 13 Miami St., Tiffin, died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. She was born in Alluwee, OK on Oct. 5, 1907 to Homer C. and Daisy (Montgomery) Stephens. On July 20, 1929 she married J. Kimmell Thompson in Fostoria. He died July 9, 1977. Surviving include: two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Elaine) Feintuch of Bucyrus, and Mrs. James (Lois) Berger of Tiffin; a half-brother, James C. Stephens of Mentor-on-the-Lake; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Preceded in death were: a granddaughter; twin sister, Mrs. Carl (Violet) Reinbold, and Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Ekleberry. Mrs. Thompson was a graduate of Osborne High School Class of 1927. A secretary-bookkeeper for 25 years for Ohio Power in Fostoria, France Sales, National Machinery, Superior Paint, and Industrial Coating. She also managed an apartment building on Miami Street for 43 years. A member St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and of the Eastern Star OES 94 of Fostoria since 1929. She was a resident of Tiffin since 1936. The Rev. Gail Angel will officiate the 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001 funeral service at the Turner-Engle Funeral Home. Burial will be at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria. Visitation hours are from 6-8 p.m., tonight, at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or St. Francis Nursing Home. Funeral services for Laura E. Schaade, 99, a resident of St. Catherine Care Center, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, the Rev. Steven Umphress officiating. Burial will be in McComb Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Schaade died at 5:24 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at the nursing home. She was born Sept. 7, 1902, in Marion to William and Lucy (Geyer) Moats. She married William A. Schaade on March 4, 1920, and he died April 5, 1971. Surviving are a son, Guy D. of Avondale, Ariz.; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth E. (Carolyn E.) Alge, rural Arlington; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three children, a grandchild and a brother, Lawrence Moats. Mrs. Schaade was a retired homemaker. Memorials may be made to St. Catherine Care Center.
Harold Wayne Tyree, 71, of 1072 E. CR 38, Tiffin, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born Nov. 8, 1930, in Whitesburg, Ky., to Alex and Mattie (Ison) Tyree. He married Glenna Hickman, his wife of 46 years, on July 20, 1955, in California, Ky., and she survives. He is also survived by: four sons, Michael W. (Martha), Mark W. (Connie), Marty R. (Ta-ah) and Mitch R. (Kolenia) of Tiffin; and a daughter, Linda E. (Darrin) Holman of Fostoria. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters. Deceased include his parents, a granddaughter, four brothers and a sister. Mr. Tyree retired Jan. 1, 1987, as a machinist from Ford Motor Co. in Sandusky, and also worked part-time at Hanson Clutch in Tiffin. He was a member of Tiffin Freewill Baptist Church, UAW Local 1216 of Ford Motor Co., Union Grange #1078, and was a lifetime member of Morrison Lake, Inc. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Tiffin Freewill Baptist Church on Eighth Avenue with Brother Watson Combs officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery on CR 38. Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the Turner-Engle Funeral Home in Tiffin. Memorials may be made to Seneca County Community Hospice Care.
John A. "Thorpe" Schlosser, 53, of 728 W. O'Connor St., Lima, and formerly of Fostoria, died at 7:52 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born Aug. 7, 1948, in Fostoria to Donald B. and Ruth L. (Jamison) Schlosser. His mother survives in Fostoria. He married Melissa Diane Hartsook on March 30, 1981, in Fostoria, and she survives. Also surviving are a son, Joshua Lee of Green Springs; a daughter, Nicole Beth Schlosser, Lima; two brothers, Richard A. of Fostoria; and Wayne A. of Fremont; and two sisters, Mrs. Jeffrey (Gale A.) Conine, Orlando, Fla.; and Mrs. Charles (Joni L.) Whitta, Fostoria. Mr. Schlosser was a weld inspector at General Dynamics Army tank plant, Lima, for more than 29 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a 1967 graduate of Fostoria High School and attended Tiffin University. Mr. Schlosser was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, AMVETS and United Sportsmen, all in Fostoria; American Legion and VFW in Lima; and Disabled American Veterans, Findlay. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, with military rites by United Veterans of Fostoria. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America 89, Lima; or a charity of the donor's choice, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 47, Fostoria, 44830.
Richard L. Schumm, 71, of 3697 N. ST. RT. 635, Fostoria, died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001 at his home. He was born June 28, 1930 in Tiffin to Herman and Kathryn (Dowdell) Schumm. On September 5, 1953 he married Coletta M. Scherger in St. Andrews Catholic Church, and she survives. Other survivors include: four sons, Ronald of Fostoria, Stephen, John and Gerald all of Tiffin; a daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Lori) Tanner of Fostoria; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Deats of Tiffin, Ohio; Mrs. Gertrude Perko of Cleveland, Ohio; 19 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Preceded in death were: a son, Michael Schumm; twin daughters, Mary and Beverly Schumm; and a sister, Frances Schumm. Mr. Schumm was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he received the Bronze Star and the Korean Medal. He attended Calvert High School, a retired farmer and member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. And member of the New Riegel American Legion Post 354, a past volunteer fireman in Bascom and former assistant fire chief. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001 at St. Andrew Catholic Church with The Rev. Arthur Niewiadomski officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery There are no visitation hours scheduled. Memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Catholic Church and/or Community Hospice Care, in care of the Hannay-Traunero Funeral Home, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, Ph. (419) 447-3113, where arrangements are being handled.
Funeral services for Jan Carol Stahl, 53, of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and formerly of Fostoria, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Kraeer-Becker Funeral Home, Deerfield Beach, Fla. Ms. Stahl died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001. She was born to Gerald "Skip" and Jeanette Stahl, and her mother, now Jeanette Hanneman, survives in Titusville, Fla. Also surviving is a sister, Jill Lehman, Deerfield Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Karl Hanneman. Ms. Stahl was an accountant for Sam Sung Electronics, Boca Raton Polo Club and Blue Green Corp., Boca Raton. She retired from Society National Bank in Ohio after 20 years. Memorials may be made to Deliver the Dream Inc., 111 N.W. 12th Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442.
Ruth Troxel, 72, of 5090 Mitchell Road, Cygnet, died at 4:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, at Blakely Care Center, North Baltimore. She was born April 4, 1929, in Findlay to Ralph E. and Gertrude N. (Cupp) Baker. She married Thornton C. Johnson on Aug. 13, 1948, and he preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her second husband, Levi Warner, and her third husband, John Troxel. Surviving are three sons, Curtis W. Johnson, North Baltimore; Terry A. Johnson, Weston; and Thomas E. Johnson, Rudolph; a daughter, Juanita Place, Bowling Green; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Baker Thomas, Fostoria; and a brother, Wayne Baker, Fostoria. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy D. Johnson; and a grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home, Bowling Green, the Rev. David Boswell officiating. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Jerry City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Diabetes Foundation or a charity of the donor's choice. Mrs. Troxel worked for the Bowling Green State University custodial department for 30 years.
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