FOSTY, WILLIS E.

Willis E. Fosty, 93, of Fostoria, died at 3:07 a.m. Jan. 2, 2002, at the Independence House in Fostoria.

He was born Feb. 5, 1908, in Alvada, to Frank J. and Caroline (Dible) Fosty. Both are deceased. He married Florence A. Nye on May 14, 1945, in St. Peter Catholic Church in Alvada. She preceded him in death on Feb. 16, 2000.

Survivors include: a mission son, Father Fabian of Uganda; nieces and nephews.

Mr. Fosty was a World War II United States Army Veteran.

The rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Saturday followed by services at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wendelin Church, Fostoria. Burial will be in St. Peter Parish Cemetery in Alvada.

Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hoening Funeral Home in Fostoria with a Christian wake service at 7:30 p.m.

Frisch, Lila L.

Lila L. Frisch, 76, of 4052 Pelton Rd., Fostoria, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at the Toledo Hospital.

She was born Oct.18, 1925, in Risingsun, to the late Carl and Florence (Main) Chalfin. On Oct.26, 1946, she married Philip W. Frisch in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Millersville and he survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Philip E. Frisch, Michael L. Frisch and Tony J. Frisch, all of Fostoria; four daughters, Mrs. Tom (Marcia) Havey of Auburn, Ind., Mrs. Alan (Jeannine) Aufdencamp of Arcadia, Mrs. Joseph (Laurie) Steyer of Toledo, and Mrs. John (Teresa) Weber of Fostoria; a brother, Carl "Eddie" Chaflin Jr. of Risingsun; two sisters, Doris Uhlbeck of Fremont and Cora Stotler of Alvada; 31 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a daughter, Constance Schumaker-Daniel; two sons, Joseph and Martin Frisch; three brothers, Charles, Harold "Bud", and Gerald "Bus" Chalfin; and a sister, Margaret Risner.

Mrs. Frisch worked at Ford Motor Co. in Fostoria in the early 1950s and was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Wendelin Catholic Church and its Rosary Altar Society; Daughters of the Isabella, Catholic Ladies of Columbia, and the West Millgrove Fire Department Auxiliary. She was also a 1944 graduate of Risingsun High School.

Th rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Wednesday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Fostoria. Internment will be in St. Wendelin Parish cemetery.

Visitation is 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Hoening Funeral Home in Fostoria; with a 5 p.m. CL of C memorial service and a 7:30 Christian wake service.

Memorials may be made to St. Wendelin Church and schools or the donor's choice. On-line condolences can be made by visiting www. hoeningfuneralhome. com

Frankart, Herman J.

Herman Joseph Frankart, 81, of 12995 West Twp. 112, Fostoria, died at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 23, 1920, in Wood County to Dominic J. and Rosa M. (Kinn) Frankart, both of whom are deceased. He married Ann Josephine Naderer on Nov. 10, 1945, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Fremont and she survives.

Survivors include: five sons, Eugene M. Frankart, Duane E. (Jeanette) Frankart, Ernest L. (Cynthia) Frankart, Dale A. (Kelly) Frankart and Donald J. (Rhonda) Frankart, all of Fostoria; six daughters, Mrs. Tom (Dottie) Rushworth of Carmel, Ind., Mrs. Phil (Judy) Helterbrand of Fostoria, Mrs. Jim (Pat) Hilker of Toledo, Mrs. Paul (Rosie) Stanley of Sandusky, Mrs. Chad (Karen) Crosby of Greenfield, Ind., and Mrs. Ed (Connie) Gross of Toledo; three sisters, Mrs. Dean (Evelyn) Krupp of Carey, Mrs. Doyle (Carolyn) Baker of Fostoria and Mrs. Charles (Norma) Russell of Elyria; 32 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were four brothers, Raymond, Harold, Arthur and Charles Frankart; and two sisters, Edna Rosendale and Margaret Faeth.

Mr. Frankart was a lifelong Seneca County farmer and founder of Frankart's Egg Farm, Fostoria. He was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church where he served on the Parish Council and also, the St. Wendelin Cemetery Advisory Committee. He was a third degree with the Knights of Columbus council #1197 and a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Fostoria. He was also a member of the American Legion in New Riegel.

Mr. Frankart served with the 103rd Army division in World War II.

Christian Wake Service will be 8:45 p.m. at Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria. The Rosary will be prayed at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria. Internment will be in St. Wendelin Parish Cemetery. New Riegel American Legion will conduct military honors.

Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at Hoening Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to: St. Wendelin Schools Educational Foundation, "Teachers Are Our Treasures"; St. Joseph's Indian School, South Dakota; and Bridge Home Health and Hospice, Findlay.

Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.hoeningfuneralhome.com

Eddington, Barbara A.

Barbara A. Eddington, 68, of 372 E. South St., Carey, died at 6:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at the Eaglewood Care Center. She was born on Feb. 24, 1933, in Carey to Albert S. and Hulda M. (Kentfield) Bentz, both of whom are deceased. She married Frank Eddington on Dec. 2, 1950, and they were divorced.

Survivors include: three sons, Frank of Carey, John of Fostoria and Todd of Tiffin; four daughters, Mrs. Tom (Carolyn) Faeth of New Riegel, Amy Eddington of Mt. Victory, Tonya Roark and Georgia Heffelfinger, both of Carey; three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Joan) Thompson, Mrs. Samuel (Laura) Ruffing and Mary Blair, all of Carey; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Strombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey. Internment will be in St.Mary's Cemetery.

Visitation is 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at Strombaugh- Batton Funeral Home, Carey.

EBERLY, HAROLD E.

Funeral services for Harold E. Eberly, 84, formerly of Fostoria, will be held at 1 p.m., January 28, at Boyd Funeral Home, Marion, the Rev. Douglas Ford officiating. Burial will be in Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay.

Mr. Eberly died Friday evening, Jan. 25, 2002, at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Marion.

He was born Feb. 26, 1917, in Old Fort to Elias L. and Caroline M. (Elmers) Eberly. He married Thelma L. Sellers on Oct. 14, 1939, in Fostoria, and she died Feb. 28, 1983.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gunter (Bonnie I.) Lau, Ontario, Canada; and a grandchild.

Mr. Eberly retired after more than 30 years as a bookkeeper with various companies. He was a former administrator of Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria, for 10 years.

He was a member of Church of Brethren and YMCA, both in Fostoria. He was a member and former treasurer of Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, Marion, and former president of Marion Towers Residence Council. He played Santa Claus at Marion Towers, and was a former Popcorn King in Marion.

Memorials may be made to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), American Heart Association or Abundant Life Assembly of God Outreach Program.

EDINGER, DONALD C.

Funeral services for Donald C. Edinger Sr., 74, of 436 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Herbert T. Hill officiating. Burial will be in Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay, with military rites by United Veterans of Fostoria.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mr. Edinger died at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, at Fostoria Community Hospital.

He was born Aug. 28, 1927, in Cromers to Ralph and Nora (Whicker) Edinger. He married Virginia I. Snyder on June 18, 1949, and she survives.

Also surviving are a son, Donald C. Jr. of Fostoria; two daughters, Mrs. James (Linda) Edwards, Memphis, Tenn.; and Mrs. Jeffrey (Vickie) Hooper, Fostoria; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Paul and Duane H., both of Risingsun; and two sisters, Pat Runion, Tiffin; and Mrs. Ronald (Ruth) Hedden, Fostoria.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Jr. and Lorren Dale; and two sisters, Marvaleen Cornish and Ethel Robinson.

Mr. Edinger retired in 1983 as a shovel operator at Basic Refractories in Bettsville after 36 years.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He attended Girton Church of God.

Memorials may be made to Fostoria Community Hospital Transport Unit, 501 Van Buren St., Fostoria, 44830.

FEW, JESSIE L.

RISINGSUN -- Jessie L. Few, 85, of 111 Salem St., Risingsun, died at 3:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at the Heritage, Findlay.

She was born March 13, 1916, in Bowling Green to Jesse and Laura (Naugle) Younkin. She married David W. Few on May 24, 1936, and he died Nov. 8, 1988.

Surviving are three daughters, Darlene Few, Columbus; Judy Lamberjack, Findlay; and Mrs. Marvin (Marilyn) Stinehart, Fostoria; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Lloyd, George and John Younkin; and three sisters, Helen Younkin, Ruth Annucci and Garnet Catron.

Mrs. Few retired in 1966 as an assembler for Autolite (now Honeywell), Fostoria, after 20 years.

She was a 1934 graduate of Risingsun High School.

She was a member of First Church of God, Risingsun; and Daughters of American Revolution, Jane Washington Chapter, Fostoria.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Darrell Prichard officiating. Burial will be in Scott Trinity Cemetery, Risingsun.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. today and an hour before services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Risingsun Opera House or Risingsun Volunteer Fire Department in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 47, Fostoria, 44830.

GOODWIN, MAXINE M.

Maxine M. Goodwin, 83, of West Lytle Street, Fostoria, died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan.30, 2002, at her residence.

She was born May 24, 1918, in Aberdeen, S.D. to Hazel Shaffer. She married Donald R. Goodwin Sr. on May 28, 1936, and he preceded her in death.

Surviving are a son, Rev. Donald R. Jr. of Fostoria; two daughters, Phyllis Bates, Fort Myers, Fla.; and Jacqueline S. States, Punta Gorda, Fla.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sons, Phillip, Ronald and Tommy L.; a daughter, Mary Jane Goodwin; and a great-grandchild.

Mrs. Goodwin retired as an assembler from General Motors Co., Anderson, Ind.

She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of God, Fostoria.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Jack Gibson officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the church.

FORRISTELL, RAYMOND F.

Raymond F. Forristell, 58, of Bowling Green, and formerly of North Main Street, Fosstoria, died at 3:58 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green.

He was born May 7, 1943, in Fostoria to Raymond E. and Emily (Culp) Forristell.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Dallas (Emily Ann) Dauterman, Risingsun; and Mrs. Cris (Joan Marie) Hiller, Genoa.

Mr. Forristell was a mill operator at Roppe Rubber Corp., Fostoria.

He was a 1963 graduate of St. Wendelin High School, Fostoria.

He was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria; and was president of Risingsun Lions Club.

Public graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria.

Visitation will be private.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice in care of Mann-Hare Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Fostoria, 44830.

GIBSON, WAYNE E.

Wayne E. Gibson, 82, formerly of 642 Edith Ave., Findlay, died at 9:40 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at Ohio Veteran's Home, Sandusky.

He was born Aug. 5, 1919, in Washington Townhsip, Hancock County, to Olen P. and Doris (Beckwith) Gibson. He married Helen M. Gibson on May 20, 1949, and she died Jan. 31, 1991.

Surviving are son, Danny R. of Findlay; two daughters, Beverly J. Armstrong, Findlay; and Mrs. Robert (Andrea J.) Compton, Lima; a stepson Robert F. Woolley, Findlay; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert C. of Fostoria.

He was preceded in death by a stepson, Larry E. Woolley.

Mr. Gibson retired in 1982 as an electrician from Dow Chemical Corp.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 3rd Army in the European Theater.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, the Rev. Ben Borsay officiating. Burial will be in Bechtel Cemetery, Van Buren, with military rites by Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Respite Care Society, P.O. Box 113, Findlay, 45840.

GAMERTSFELDER, DOROTHY H.

Funeral services for Dorothy H. Gamertsfelder, 89, of Park Avenue, Fostoria, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Gail Angel officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria.

Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday and an hour before services Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Gamertsfelder died at 8 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2002, at Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin.

She was born Nov. 1, 1912, in Fostoria to Amos and Rosa (Arras) Warrington. She married Arthur Gamertsfelder on May 7, 1933, in Fostoria, and he died Feb. 8, 1984.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Sally) McDonald, Tiffin; two grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Warrington.

Mrs. Gamertsfelder was a homemaker. She was a 1930 graduate of Fostoria High School. She
was a member of Fostoria Country and Fostoria Forum clubs and several bridge clubs.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Tiffin; American Diabetes Association; or a charity of the donor's choice.

FERDINANDSEN, HARRY E., JR.

Graveside services for Harry Eugene "Toby" Ferdinandsen Jr., 48, of Los Angeles, and formerly
of Fostoria, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay, the Rev. Donald Goodwin officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria.

Mr. Ferdinandsen died of natural causes Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in Los Angeles.

He was born Dec. 3, 1953 in Sandusky to Harry E. and Jarnice L. (Olds) Ferdinandsen Sr. His mother, now Jarnice Tuttle, survives in Fostoria.

Also surviving are a brother, Bob of Lima; three sisters, Kathy Washburn, Deshler; Tammy Hulderman, McComb; Jodi Ferdinandsen, Leipsic; and a half-sister, Dawna Ferdinandsen, Sandusky.

Mr. Ferdinandsen was a former maintenance worker/painter in the Sandusky area.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home, 242 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, 44830.

ESTEP, WILLIE

FOSTORIA -- Memorial services for Willie Estep, 81, of 725 Columbus Ave., Fostoria, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Home Chapel, Fostoria, with Chaplain Jim Sampson officiating. Burial will be Friday in Fairmont Cemetery, Fostoria.

No visitation will be held.

Ms. Estep died at 4:10 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2002, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

She was born March 3, 1921, in Timberville, Va. to Jack and Emma (Estep) Udell.

She is survived by cousins and nephews.

Ms. Estep was a homemaker.

She attended Tiffin and Bloomville schools.

She attended First Reform Church, Tiffin.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice in care of Hoening Funeral Home, 242 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, 44830.

FEASEL, CLIFFORD

Funeral services for Clifford Douane Feasel, 86, of Fostoria, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at
Smith-Crates Funeral Home, North Baltimore, the Rev. Charles Pancoast officiating. Burial will
be in Weaver Cemetery, Bloom Township.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mr. Feasel died at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at Fostoria Community Hospital.

He was born Sept. 13, 1915, in Hammansburg to Ober H. and Sylvia (Brubaker) Feasel. He married Edith Ann Weott, and she died April 10, 1984. He married Beverly G. Doane on Feb. 13, 1988, and she survives.

Also surviving are four sons, Ober F. of Coldwater, Mich.; Dennis D. of Battle Creek, Mich.; Timothy P. of Cygnet; and Robert L. of Bloomdale; three daughters, Mrs. James (Beverly J.) Jackson, Bradner; Mrs. Richard (Mary Ann) McCullough, Toledo; and Mrs. Gilbert (Deborah D.) DeLaCruz, North Baltimore; two stepsons, Dale D. Reyburn, Greenville, Mich.; and C.F. Reyburn, DeWitt, Mich.; two step-daughters, Mrs. David (Cynthia L.) Brown, Portland, Mich.; and Mrs. Robert (Deann B.) Brown, DeWitt, Mich.; 29 grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 7 step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vaughn and Eldon, both of Bloomdale; and two sisters, Mrs. Lester (Donna) Coppler, Findlay; and Mrs. Dallas (Hilda) Sockrider, Bowling Green.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lyle and Larry; a sister, Thelma Kerr.

Mr. Feasel retired as a finish carpenter.

He was a former member of Briar Hill Golf Course.

FRITZ, JOSEPH W.

Joseph W. Fritz, 49, of 1208 Central Ave., Tiffin, died 12:58 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Mercy Hospital.

He was born April 16, 1952, in Tiffin, to Robert and Joan (Martin) Fritz.

Survivors include: a son, John Fritz of Fostoria; five brothers, Larry Fritz of Marblehead, Steve Fritz of Sycamore, Ed Fritz of Tiffin, Randy Fritz of Bucyrus and Robert Weaver of West Virginia; and two sisters, Kim Kurtz of New Riegel and Kelly Johnson of Tiffin.

Mr. Fritz was a lifetime resident of Tiffin. He worked at the ECI Resident Home in Republic. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Tiffin Moose.

Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Turner-Engle Funeral Home.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

FRANKART, VIOLA E.

Viola E. Frankart, 77, of rural Fostoria, died 1:10 a.m. Sunday, April 14, 2002, in Winebrenner Village, Findlay.

She was born April 10, 1925, in Alvada to Daniel and Elizabeth (Frederitz) Kiefer. They are deceased.

She married Clair J. Frankart on June 22, 1946, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Alvada, and he died Jan. 24, 1999.

Survivors include: two sons, Earl Frankart and Arnold "Arnie" Frankart, both of Fostoria; a daughter, Mrs. Sharon (Carl) Keller of Duluth, Minn.; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Mr. Geneva Alt of New Riegel.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Welly.

Mrs. Frankart retired in 1974 from the Ford Motor Co., Fostoria, after 30 years. She was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church and its Rosary-Altar Society, and Fostoria Eagles Auxiliary.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria. Burial will be at St. Wendelin Parish Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria. Rosary will be prayed 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Bridge Hospice of Findlay.

FERGUSON, KATHRYN J.

Kathryn J. Ferguson, 86, 423 S. Poplar St., Fostoria, died Monday morning, April 15, 2002, at her residence.

She was born Sept. 22, 1915, in Adrian to Lawrence and Julia (Shober) Dible. She married Carl Smiley and he died 1962. She married Richard A. Ferguson on Feb. 13, 1965, and he survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, Rick Ferguson of Port Clinton and Douglas Ferguson of Findlay; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Kenneth Dible of Florida and Mervin Dible of Bucyrus.

Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Hoening Funeral Home. Burial will be at Spring Grove Cemetery in Carey.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

GINNEVER, ROSANNA B.

Rosanna B. (Zellner) Ginnever, 80, of 544 Stinchcomb Dr., Wesley Village, Fostoria, died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at Toledo Hospital. She was born Oct. 17, 1921 to Frank and Emma (Smith) Zellner, both deceased. On Oct. 28, 1939 she married George W. Ginnever in Angola, Indiana., he died April 12, 1999.

Surviving include: three sons, Ronald L. Ginnever of Fostoria, Edward N. Ginnever of Woodville, and Martin A. Ginnever and wife Leasie or rural Fostoria; two daughters, Ms. Ann L. Watkins of rural Fostoria, and Mrs. Randy (LaRetta) Rydman of Perrysburg; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death were: two sons, Larry F. Ginnever who died in 1973 and Richard A. Ginnever who died in 1962; six brothers, Rolla, William, Edward, Walter, Fred and Lloyd Zellner; and a sister, Lillie.

Mrs. Ginnever was a homemaker and everyone's mother. A Lykens HIgh School graduate, Class of 1939. She spent most of her life in Seneca County and member of Amsden United Methodist Church.

Funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002 at the Engle Funeral Home of Bettsville with The Rev. Branson Hawkes officiating. Burial at Smith Cemetery.

Visitation hours are from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Fostoria Surgical Center, and/or the charity of the donor's choice.

FENTON, DORTHY

Funeral services for Dorthy Gaynelle Fenton, 72, of 1920 Glenwood St., will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Routson Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Dana G. Ward officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Fenton died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2002, at Winebrenner Village.

She was born Dec. 23, 1929, in Fostoria to Claude and Gaynelle (Kemp) Ward. She married Richard Fenton on Jan. 30, 1949, in Fostoria and he survives.

Also surviving are a son, Richard G. of Findlay; a daughter, Doretta Fenton-Schmidt, Bowling Green; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, George E. Ward, Fostoria; a sister, Ethel M. Bushong, Findlay.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Joseph, Grover, Harold, Claude Jr. and Donald Ward; and two sisters, Betty Tyner and Kathryn Kelbley.

Mrs. Fenton was a homemaker.

She formerly attended College First Church of God.

Memorials may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 415 College St.

ENGLAND, LEONARD L.

Leonard L. "Buster" England, 64, of Attica, died Saturday, May 4, 2002, at St. Catherine's Care Center in Fostoria.

He was born Jan. 21, 1938, to Leonard L. and Vallie (Vinson) England Sr.

He married Evelyn England, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include: three brothers, Ronald England of Florida, Gary England of Portland, Tenn., and Larry England of New Haven; two sisters, Louise Goin of Carrothers and Peggy Seville of Monroeville.

Mr. England was an U.S. Army veteran serving 1957-1959.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lindsey-Foos-Kocher Funeral Home, Attica. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Plymouth.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

FOX, LUCILLE M.

Lucille M. Fox, 74, of 11179 W. TR 116, Fostoria, died at 5:47 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002, in St. Francis Home, Tiffin.

She was born July 20, 1927, in Tiffin, to the late Harry H. and Mary B. (Schreiner) Harper. On May 10, 1947, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, she married Howard N. Fox. He died July 12, 1995.

Surviving are a son, Howard M. Fox of Milfield; a daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Barbara) Kline of New Riegel; three grandchildren, Jonah and Rachel Fox and Megan Kline; a great-grandson, Alexander Fox;; and two brothers, Harry J. and Karl Harper, both of Tiffin. A sister, Kathryn Brickner, is deceased

A homemaker, Mrs. Fox worked with St. Wendelin Elementary School cafeteria. A 1945 graduate of Calvert High School, Tiffin, she was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Wendelin Catholic Church. The rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Wendelin Parish Cemetery, Fostoria.

Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria. The rosary will be prayed at 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, in care of Hoening Funeral Home, 242 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, Ohio 44830.

FLECK, SHARON LYNNE

Sharon Lynne Fleck, loving mother and grandmother, died Friday, May 3, 2002, after succumbing to a long battle with diabetes and three strokes.

Born on Nov. 28, 1930, in Fostoria to Florence and John Saddoris, she was the youngest of six children. As a young girl growing up, she had a great appreciation for the performing arts, studying dance, singing, piano and classical violin. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting and helping her family in their floral business.

Sharon had a great respect for education. She studied at Bowling Green State University and Toledo University, majoring in music and psychology. She fell in love and married James Paul Fleck on Oct. 7, 19950, in St. Mary Church in Tiffin. Tragically, in l952, she became a widow with two infant sons. In 1959, she met George Ember and in the following years had three daughters. They lived in Joliet, Ill., until they moved to California in l962.

After moving to San Fernando Valley, Calif. as a single mother of five children, she began a successful real estate career in the mid-1960's and in the mid-1970's she pursued a second career in escrow, until she had a stroke in l991, 18 years later.

Preceded in death by her husbands, James Paul Fleck and George Ember, and her grandson, Spencer Christian Engstrom, Sharon is survived by her sons, David Fleck and James Fleck, and her daughters, Cynthia Engstrom, Tracy Tapia and Jeribeth Ember, and her grandchildren, Jared, Selena, Maria and Cara.

Sharon will be remembered most for her fighting Irish spirit, her hope and determination to survive, her humor and laughter, her generosity and open-hearted acceptance of others, and her unconditional love to those who mattered most, her children.

A Celebration of Sharon's life will be 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Hoffmann-Gottfried Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be at St. Mary Church at 2 p.m. Friday, May 17. She will be laid to rest alonside her husband, Jim Fleck, in Tiffin.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association.