Walter, Janet `Jan`

Janet "Jan" Walter, 63, of Union Street, Bettsville, Ohio, died Thursday afternoon Jan. 17, 2002, at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Fremont, Ohio Dec. 2, 1938, to Elmer H. and Ella E. (Kaiser) Fry. On June 11, 1960, she married M. Lee Walter, in Burgoon U.M. Church. He survives.

Also surviving "Jan" are sons, Gregory L. Walter of Risingsun, Ohio and Kevin R. Walter of Columbus; a daughter, Michele S. Cassidy of Fostoria, Ohio; a brother, Duane "Pete" Fry of Fremont; one aunt, Evalyn Kelley of Sun City Center, FL; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one great-grandson, as well as many cousins and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her sister, Norene Harpster.

She was a member of Jackson Burgoon Class of 1957 and Northwest Ohio Practical Nurse Training Center in 1958. She retired in 1983, after 29 years, from Fremont Memorial Hospital, where she was a practical nurse. She also did home health care. In the past she attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Fremont, as well as Burgoon United Methodist Church.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday Jan. 21, at the Burgoon U.M. Church, where the body will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery, Jackson Township.

Friends may call at the Nopper-Veh Funeral Home, 319 W. Madison St., Gibsonburg, Ohio, from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Sunday.

Those wishing to make a memorial may make it to either church or the donor's choice.

WILMOTH, WAYNE

A Mass of Christian Burial for Wayne Walter Wilmoth, 59, of 822 McDougal St., Fostoria, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria. Burial will be in the parish cemetery, with military rites by United Veterans of Fostoria.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, where a Moose memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. and a Christian wake service at 8:30 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Friday at the church.

Mr. Wilmoth died at 8:06 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at his residence.

He was born March 29, 1942, in Toledo to Wayne and Josephine (Zimmer) Wilmoth. They survive in St. Petersburg, Fla. He married Adelina "Lina" Martinez on June 29, 1991, in Fostoria, and she survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Michael and Eric, both of Toledo; a daughter, Mrs. Tim (Laura) Mason, Sterling Heights, Mich.; four stepsons, Raul Hernandez Jr., Ottawa; Reuben Hernandez, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Rudy Hernandez, Plantation, Fla.; and Randy Hernandez, Eugene, Ore.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Larry (Valerie) Blankenship and Tracy Hernandez, both of Columbus; and Tricia Hernandez, Fostoria; four grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Gary of Erie, Mich.; and three sisters, Mrs. Larry (Sandy) Kropaczewski, Ida, Mich.; Mrs. Jim (Lillian) Binder, Camden, Mich.; and Mrs. Russ (Sue) Schwartz, Toledo.

Mr. Wilmoth was the former chief of police in West Millgrove and had been body shop manager at Peterbilt, Findlay.

He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

He was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Moose Lodge 1567, VFW 421, American Legion Post 73, and was second vice commander of AMVETS Post 69, all in Fostoria; and Toledo VFW.

Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, 3450 W. Central Ave., Toledo, 43606; or Marine Corps Heritage Center, Quantico, Va.

ZELLERS, RAYMOND D.

ARCADIA -- Raymond D. Zellers, 78, of 400 South St., Arcadia, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 29, 1924, in Findlay to Melvin and Della M. (Newcomer) Zellers. He married Betty M. Casteel, and they were divorced.

Surviving are two sons, Rick of Manhattan, Kan.; Kevin of Arcadia; two daughters, Sherry L. Livesay, Fostoria; Nancy M. Zellers, Rudolph; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph of Findlay; Bobby of Oak Harbor; and three sisters, Mamie Shearer, Mount Blanchard; Mrs. Wilson (Florence) Cardwell, Alvada; Ruth Boham, Cridersville.

He was preceded in death by six brothers, Fred, Clarence, George, Albert, Gerald and Stanley; and three sisters, Clara "Babe" Fox, Edna Honecker and Mabel Cameron.

Mr. Zeller was a retired farmer and laborer.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Europeon Theatre.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay, the Rev. James C. Ritchey officiating. Burial will be in Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

WALSH, JAMES E.

Private services will be held for James E. Walsh, 61, of County Road 592, Tiffin, and formerly of Fostoria.

No visitation will be held.

Mr. Walsh died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at Toledo Hospital.

He was born Aug. 17, 1940, in Fostoria to Maurice and Carrie (Payne) Walsh. His mother survives in Fostoria. He married Sharon D. Smith on March 29, 1969, in Fostoria, and she survives.

Also surviving are a son, Richard of Tiffin; a daughter, Sherrie Walsh, Tiffin; and two sisters, Marilyn King, Fostoria; and Joyce Mayse, Castalia.

Mr. Walsh retired in 1994 as an engineer for Norfolk & Southern Railroad. He also was a farmer.

He was a 1958 graduate of Fostoria High School.

He was a member of Bascom United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice

WILLIAMS, BRANDY J.

Graveside services for Brandy J. Williams, four months old, of Fostoria, will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria.

Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Friday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria.

Brandy died of natural causes at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.

She was born Oct. 9, 2001, in Toledo to Bryan E. Jenkins and Barbara J. Williams. Her father survives in Rocky Ridge and her mother survives in Fostoria.

Also surviving are three brothers, Ronnie M., Johnathon C. and Anthony J. Williams, all of Fostoria; two sisters, Crystal T. Williams, Fostoria; and Laura L. Jenkins, Rocky Ridge; maternal grandparents Carl and Clara Williams, Fostoria; and paternal grandparents Bertha Jenkins, Pemberville; and Bob Jenkins, Delta.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 47, Fostoria, 44830.

WILKINS, LUCILLE T.

Funeral services for Lucille T. Wilkins, 72, of Sprigg Street, North Baltimore, will be held at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Donald Goodwin
officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria.

Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ms. Wilkins died at 10:12 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, at Toledo Hospital.

She was born March 20, 1930, in Fostoria to Maxwell T. and Letha F. (Bradley) Cooper.

Surviving are two daughters, Elaine Smith, North Baltimore; Mrs. Patrick (Louann) O'Hara, Perris, Calif.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ivadine Johnson, Tujunga, Calif.; and Illa Bickley, Fremont.

She was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Frias; a daughter, Pamela K. Frias; four brothers, Cebert, James, Dewey and Orville Cooper; and a sister, Maxine Myers.

Ms. Wilkins retired in 1984 from Bendix Auto-Lite, now Honeywell, Fostoria, after 30 years.

She was a member of United Auto Workers Local 533.

Memorials may be made to Coronary Care Unit of Toledo Hospital.

YATES-TOMSEN, MARGARET

FOSTORIA -- A memorial service for Margaret Yates-Tomsen, 88, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and formerly of Fremont Street, Fostoria, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Fostoria, the Rev. R. Edson Reed officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, West Millgrove.

There will be no visitation.

Mrs. Yates-Tomsen died Wednesday, March 14, 2002, at Crestwood Nursing Home, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

She was born March 30, 1913, in Toledo to Dwight and Mabel (Slosser) Yates. She married Justus Tomsen on Nov. 7, 1937, in Fostoria, and he died in 1991.

Surviving are four sons, James of Dayton; Peter of Omaha, Neb.; Tim of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; Mike of Columbus; a daughter, Margot Tomsen, Hanover, Ind.; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Maynard Yates, Palm Springs, Calif.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jon; a brother, Robert Yates; a sister, Eleanor Gulden.

Mrs. Yates-Tomsen retired as an elementary school teacher in Wooster.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Fostoria.

She was a graduate of Fostoria High School, and received her bachelor's degree in education from Wooster College.

Memorials may be made to the church.

Arrangements are by Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria.

WARREN, MAXINE N.

Maxine N. Warren, 87, of 5664 County Road 248, Findlay, died at 1:25 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2002, at the Heritage.

She was born Sept. 1, 1914, in Cass Township, Hancock County to Harvey and Lelia M. (Fox) Wilcox. She married Don Warren on Sept. 9, 1932, and he died Jan. 4, 1970.

Surviving are a son, James D. of rural Arcadia; a daughter, Mrs. Marion D. (Lelia F.) Horton, rural Findlay; eight grandchildren; a step-grandchild; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, John Wilcox, Universal City, Texas; two half brothers, Herb Wilcox, Brookfield, Ill.; and Gene Wilcox, Fostoria; a stepbrother, Charles Diesler, Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Alice McComb, Findlay; and a stepsister, Ruth Struble, Fostoria.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine Davis.

Mrs. Warren was a homemaker and retired in 1982 from the housecleaning department at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center after 25 years.

She was a member of Arcadia United Methodist Church and its Golden Rule Sewing Circle, and Arcadia Senior Citizens, and was a charter member of Arcadia Garden Club.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Arcadia Cemetery, the Rev. James C. Ritchey II officiating.

No visitation will be held.

Memorials may be made to the church, 19397 Brown Road, Arcadia, 44804; Arlington United
Methodist Church, 230 N. Main St., Arlington, 45814; or Shriner's Hospital for Children, 1511 Madison Ave., Toledo, 43624.

Arrangements are by Coldren-Crates Funeral Home.

YATES, BERNICE E.

Bernice E. "Bernie" Yates, 83, of S. Main Street, West Millgrove, died 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at St. Catherine's Care Center, Fostoria.

She was born Jan. 26, 1919 in Wood County to Albert and Emma (Willett) Yates.

Survivors include a sister, Doris Shreffler of West Millgrove.

Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, West Millgrove.

Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

YOST, ALFRED N.

Alfred N. Yost, 82, 2805 McCutchenville Rd., Fostoria, died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2002, in Fostoria.

He was born June 7, 1919, in Carey, to the late Michael C. & Margaret M. (Ardner) Yost. On May 7, 1949, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria, he married Mary A. Smith. She died Dec. 24, 2001.

Surviving are four sons, John R. Yost of Carey, Steven M. Yost of Upper Sandusky and James A. and Gerald P. Yost, both of Fostoria; five daughters,, Mrs. Wilfred (Susan) Tiell and Mrs. Michael (Margaret) Brady, both of Fostoria, Miss Diane M. Yost of Tiffin, Mrs. Thomas (Sharon) Wood of Findlay and Mrs. Jeffery (Amy) Wuebbolt of Fairfield; 17 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold Yost of Carey; and a sister, Erma Brodman of Carey.

A granddaughter, Shelley Yost; a brother, Hubert Yost and a sister, Mary Anne Enck, also are deceased.

Mr. Yost retired in 1981 from Seneca Wire and Manufacturing in Fostoria; was also a lifetime self-employed farmer in Seneca and Wood counties and sold eggs for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria and a Third Degree honorary life member of the Fostoria Knights of Columbus Council 1197. A World War II U.S. Army veteran, he
received the American Theater Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Wendelin Catholic Church. The rosary will be prayed at the church at 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in St. Wendelin Parish Cemetery, where military graveside services will be conducted by the United Veterans of Fostoria.

Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria,, where the rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. Wendelin Church and Schools.

WALK, GENEVIEVE MARIE

Genevieve Marie Walk, 100, formerly of 5 Braden Ct., Tiffin, died Thursday, April 18, 2002, in the St. Catherine Care Center of Fostoria.

She was born Aug. 17, 1901, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Valentine and Katherine (McDonald) Krill. She married Emil Walk May 9, 1942, in St. Mary's of Tiffin; and he died July 4, 1975.

A nephew; a niece; and great-nieces and great-nephews survive.

Rosary will be recited at 9:45 a.m. Monday in the St. Mary's Catholic Church followed by the funeral mass at 10 a.m. with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be 9-9:45 a.m. Monday at the Hoffmann-Gottfried Funeral Home.

WALTER, DONALD E.

Funeral services for Donald E. Walter, 71, of Coon Rapids, Minn., and formerly of Fostoria,
will be held at 2 p.m. today in Coon Rapids. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St.
Wendelin Church, Fostoria, at a later date.

Mr. Walter died Thursday, April 18, 2002, at his residence.

He was born March 24, 1931, in Fostoria to John and Emma Walter. He married Beverly Burns on Oct. 15, 1955, in Fostoria, and she survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Karen Walter, Coon Rapids, Minn.; four sons, David, Ron, Kenny and Pat, all of Coon Rapids; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Bob, Gene and Butch, all of Fostoria; and a sister, Emma Beeson, Fostoria.

He was preceded in death by a grandchild; four brothers, Paul, Harold, John and Dick; and a sister, Esther Belle Walter.

Mr. Walter retired in 1986 as store operating manager for Montgomery Wards, St. Paul, Minn., after 31 years.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

He was a former member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church and graduated from St. Wendelin High School.

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

WILLIAMS, LINDA S.

Linda S. Williams, 53, of 581 Maple St., Fostoria, died at her residence.

She was born Oct. 31, 1948, in Fostoria, to Paul L. and Mary E. (Frankart) Williams. Her father and step mother, Corrine Williams, survive in Fostoria.

Other survivors include: a son, Nathan P. Williams of Boston, Mass.; four sisters, Mrs. Darrell (Sharon) Holman of Fostoria, Sister Mary Paulena S.N.D. of Fremont, Mrs .Joe (Wanda) Saum of Arcadia and Mrs. Sam (Pam) Guillen, also of Fostoria; four brothers, Paul G., Steven M., Gary J. and Tim B. Williams, all of Fostoria.

Preceding her in death were her mother and a sister, Elaine Peluso.

Mrs. Williams worked at Wal-Mart in Findlay and was a former bank teller in Fostoria and Tiffin. A graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, she was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria and the Just Friends group.

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

Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria, where a Christian wake service will be at 8:45 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. Wendelin Church or Schools, or a charity of the donor's choice.

WORKLEY, MARTHA

Martha Jane Workley, 97, a resident of St. Catherine's Care Center, Fostoria, and formerly of South Wood Street, Fostoria, died at 1 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2002, at the nursing home.

She was born March 14, 1905, in Carey to John and Elvira (Johnson) Slotterbeck. She married Harold Bentz on April 6, 1926, in Carey, and he died Oct. 24, 1942. She then married Clarence H. Workley on Aug. 26, 1944, in Carey, and he died Feb. 14, 1972.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Virginia) Blaser, Fostoria; a stepson, Clayton Workley, Findlay; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Thomas; three stepdaughters, Leah Mae Dillon,
Margaret Thomas, Bonnie Long; two brothers, William and Charles Slotterbeck; three sisters, Olive Gerber, Bertha Mitten and Alice Kotterman.

Mrs. Workley retired in 1965 from Autolite Co. (now Honeywell Corp.), Fostoria, after more than 25 years.

She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Hope 60 Club, First Church of the Nazarene and
Shepherd Center, all in Fostoria; and American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

She was a 1924 graduate of Carey High School.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Robert Chew officiating. Burial will be in Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay.

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

Memorials may be made to either church.

WANK, NORMAN

Norman J. Wank Sr., 87, formerly of Township Road 84, Fostoria, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
May 23, 2002, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Fostoria.

He was born April 29, 1915, in Fostoria to Frank and Anna (Seebon) Wank. He married Florance L. Phillips on April 5, 1948, in Fostoria, and she died May 6, 2000.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Susan) Greeno, Fostoria; and Mrs. Carl (Deborah) Johnson, Risingsun; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Catherine Shaver, Tiffin; and Loretta Hemminger, Alvada.

He was preceded in death by a son, Norman Jr.

Mr. Wank was a farmer and retired in 1993 as owner and operator of Wank's Hauling, Fostoria.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, the Rev. Gary Staats officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria.

Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation, Daybreak of Fostoria or to American Heart Association