May 2012
J. Malcom Brook, retired elder, died May 18, 2012. Funeral service will be Wedenesday, May 23, 10:30 am at the Attica UMC, 98 Mill St., with Rev. James Humphrey, Rev. Thom Kalb and Rev. Michael Padula officiating. Burial will be the Mansfield Memorial Gardens at a later date. Visitiation is 4-8 pm, Tuesday and 9:30 am, Wednesday at Attica UMC. He is survivied by wife, Mary; daughters Cynde (Ron) Spyker of Bristol, Indiana, Anita Larsen of Attica, Donna (Randy) Martin of grove City , PA and Elizabeth (Gerald) Miller of Republic; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Attac UMC or Stein Hospice at 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky OH 44870. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lindseyoldsfh.com. Brook served Pleasant City, Attica , Bucyrus Mt. Zion, Shelby Trinity, Bloomville UMC and Republic Trinity UMCS, retiring in 1996. Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Mary Brook, 107 N Woodwind Dr., Attica, OH 44807.
Richard L. Reid, retired elder, died May 10, 2012. Memorial service will be held in Alberta, Canada. Rev. Reid is survived by wife Carmen and daughters, Judy (Bradley) Leippi and Sandra Reid. Reid served at Tiffin Harmony, Faith Cleveland, Lorain Delaware and Windermere UMCs. He retired in 2003. Condolences may be sent to:Carmen Reid, RR3 Site 304, Onoway, Alberta TOE 1-1VO
A celebration of life will be held for Netty D. Burkey, retired elder, May 27, 4 pm, at Mansfield First UMC, 12 N. Diamond St., Mansfield, OH 44902 with Rev. W. Kent Joy officiating. A meal will be provided. Rev. Burkey died Janaury 5.
April 2012
Irma B. Barringer-Fairchild, spouse, died April 23, 2012. Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 25, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, 120 N. 11th St., Cambridge OH 43725. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 26, 11 am at Center UMC, 11026 Cadiz St., Cambridge OH 43725 with Reverends Virginia Geiger and David Mansperger officiating. Irma is survived by husband Dr. Rev. Don Fairchild, daughter Roxanne (Scott) Stambaugh-Waddell, step-children Debra Kinter, Deloris Ann (Craig) West, Donald (Stephanie) Fairchild, David (Joyce) Fairchild, Daniel (Tejuana) Fairchild, Douglas Fairchild, 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to any of the following: Guernsey County Cancer Society, 927 Wheeling Ave, Suite 205, Cambridge, OH 43725; Hospice of Guernsey, PO Box 1165. Cambridge OH 43725 or your church. Condolences may be sent to: Don Fairchild, 62950 Byesville Rd – Lot 120, Cambridge, OH 43725.
Alonzo K. Graff, retired elder, died April 22, 2012. Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 22 from 5-8 pm at Marcy Funeral Home, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 26 at 11 am, Marcy Funeral Home with Pastor Jan Walsh officiating. Rev. Graff served Rock Creek, Akron Boulevard, Cleveland Hope/Wesley, Tiro, Dorset/Richmond and Ashtabula Harbor.
Snowe L. Snodgrass, spouse of Rev. Dr. Tom Snodgrass, died April 19,2012. Friends will be received Saturday, April 21 from 2-4 and 5-8 pm at Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville, OH. Funeral service will be Sunday, 1 pm at the East Springfield Church of the Cross, East Springfield, OH with Rev. Dr. Tom Snodgrass officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain, OH. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Lance (Amy) Antill, Samuel (Virginia) and daughter Cristin Snodgrass of Avon Lake, OH and two grandsons. Online condolences to www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.
Rosalind G. Booker, surviving spouse, died April 12, 2012. Memorial service will be April 21, 11 am, at the Spring City UMC, Tennessee. Rosalind was preceded in death by husband Rev. Edward Eugene Booker, daughter Mary Wermer and granddaughter Elizabeth Wermer. Survived by sons Ralph (Norma) Booker and Silas (Linda) Booker, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Holston Home for Children, www.holstonhome.org. Condolences may be sent to: Silas Booker, 1325 Torbett Rd., Spring City, TN 37381.
March 2012
Betty M. Donaldson, surviving spouse, died March 21, 2012. A funeral service was held March 26 at the Rittman UMC. She was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Forrest D. Donaldson. She is survived by sons, Bill Donaldson, Jim (Mary) Donaldson and David (Kim) Donaldson, daughter, Betty Ann (Rob) Aukerman; 17 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren'10 step great-granchildren; and four step-great-geat-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Rittman UMC, c/o Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Rd., Shelbyville, IN 46716. Online condolences.
Craig R. Brown, retired elder, died March 20, 2012. Calling hours will be Thursday, March 22, from 4-7 pm at the Snyder Funeral Home, 2553 Lexington Ave., Mansfield, OH 44904. Funeral service will be Friday, March 23 at 11 am at the Lexington Church of the Cross UM, 236 Otterbein Dr., Lexington OH 44904 with Rev. Scott Blevins and Rev. Susan Lausch officiating. Luncheon will follow at noon. Rev. Brown is survived by wife Phyllis and step-daughters, Aimee (Scott) Blevins, Shelly Bartholow, Ellen Packard James and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Ashland Theological Scholarship Fund, 910 Center St., Ashland, OH 44805. Brown served East Springfield, Church of the Cross, North Mentor, Centenary and Melmore. Condolences may be sent to Phyllis Brown, 840 Sautter Dr., Mansfield OH 44904 or online.
James D. Foster, retired elder, died March 3, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, March 24 at Calvary UMC, 3701 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville TN. Family visitation will be held in the church parlor immediately folowwing the service. He is survived by wife Barbara, son James (McLauren Pearman) Foster and son Jon (Laura Chapman) Foster of Austin, TX and three grandchildren. In liieu of flowers donations may be made to Hope Springs Community Church, 1109 Versailles Rd., Suite 250, Lexington KY 40508. Rev. Foster served New Philadelphia First, Mayfield, Bedford First and wadsworth. He retired in 2000. Condolences may be sent to Barbara Foster, 2325 Fernwood Dr., Nashville, TN 37216.
Oliver Davis, Jr., retired elder, died March 3,2012. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 17 at Grace Brethern Church, 4599 Burbank Rd., Wooster OH 44691 with Dr. Greg Linville officiating. Rev. Davis was preceded in death by wife Sarah and daughter Beverly Ann Davis. Survived by daughter, Valerie (Charles) Gibson, son, Mark, (Judy) Davis, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Pallative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster, OH 44691. Rev. Davis served Mingo Junction, Mentor Plains, Canton Christ Community, New Philadelphia First, Cleveland Christ and Sandusky Salem. He retired in 1982. Condolences may be sent to Valerie Gibson, 130 E Henrietta St., wooster, OH 44691.
Joan Black, surviving spouse, died March 2, 2012. Calling hours will be Saturday, March 24 from 12:30-2 pm at the Firestone Park UMC, 250 N Firestone Blvd., Akron OH 44301. Funeral service will follow. Mrs. Black was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Benjamin Black, Jr., survived by three sons; Rev. Benjamin Black , Thomas Black, Theodore Blanck and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to: Firestone Park UMC, 250 N Firestone Blvd, Akron OH 44301. Condolences may be sent to: Benjamin Black, 53 Clyde Ave., New London OH 44851.
February 2012
Arden R. Beck, retired elder, died Feburary 17, 2012. A memorial service was held in Belington, WV. Rev. Beck was preceded in death by son William. Survived by wife, Maysel, son, Kenneth (Darlene) Beck, daughter Amanda Beck, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Asbury UMC, 512 Bevely Pike, Belington, WV 26250. Beck served churches at Wellsville First, Uhrichsville First, Lisbon, Vickery and Leetoia/Washingtonville. He retired in 1992. Condolences may be sent to: The Beck Family, 509 Brown Ave., Belington WV 26250.
Doris Bright, surviving spouse, died February 14, 2012. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Bright was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Harry E. Bright and a daughter, Kathryn Bright. Surviving are a daughter, Laurie (Brian) Beam; two granddaughters and one great-grandson. Memoiral contributions may be made to Lakeside Heritage Society, 324 W Thrid St., Lakeside OH 43440 or the Lakeside Chautauqua Faoundation, 236 Walnut Ave., Lakeside OH 43440, for the Doris Bright Memorial Fund.
January 2012
Robert L. Smith, retired elder, died January 10, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, January 22 at Copeland Oaks Bennett Chapel, 800 S 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672 with Rev. Hoyte Wilhelm and Rev. David Parry officiating. He is survived by wife H. Jean Smith; three daughters, Linda (Gerry) Leb of Stow, Karen Currey of Lawrence, Kansas and Judy (Brian) Torrence of Warren; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Copeland Care Fund c/o Copeland Oaks. Smith served at Collins/West Hartland, Amherst, Lorain Christ, Ashland Emmanuel, Ontario and as the Norwalk District superintendent. He retired in 1989. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. H. Jean Smith, 800 S 15th St, #1606, Sebring, OH 44672-2043.
Netty D. Burkey, retired elder, died January 4, 2012. A celebration of life will be held on May 27, 2012. Prceded in death by husband, James L. Burkey and survived by three daughers, Eleanor Dixon (Marshall) Wade, Marianne (James) Daniel, Martha (Ron) Adkins-Lemon; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to All God's Children, c/o First UMC Church, 12 N Diamond St., Mansfield OH 44902. Burkey served at Bucyrus Mt. Zion, East Springfield Christ Church of the Cross, Conesville/New Moscow, West Austintown, Tiro and Fulton. She retired in 1990. Condolences may be sent to Eleanor Dixon Wade, 1157 Sunset Blvd., Mansfield OH 44907.
Edna M. Biglow, surviving spouse of Rev. Terence Beglow, died January 2,2012. Calling hours will be Friday, January 6 from 11 am-1 pm at the Bartley Funeral Home, 205 W Lincoln Way, Minerva, OH 44657. Funeral service will follow at 1 pm with Rev. Tim McCollum officiating. She was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Terenece Biglow, survived by daughter Arvilla Hooks, son, Terence Biglow, Jr., seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Otterbein UMC Memorial Fund, 156 Beaver Ave., New Philadelphia OH 44663. Condolences may be sent to Terry Biglow, 1171 12th St., Nw, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
December 2011
Dorothy Penny-Larter, provisional elder, died December 15, 2011. Memorial service will be January 4, 2012 at Mentor UMC, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor OH 44060. Rev. Michael Gibson and Rev. David Scavuzzo will officiate. There are no calling hours prior to the service nor public intermnent after.
Patricia Edwards Hinerman, surviving spouse of Rev. John M. Hinerman, died December 15, 2011. Services were held December 17 at the First UMC, Brunswick, Georgia. Family requests any donations be made to the First UMC, 1400 Norwich St., Brunswick , GA 31520; the W.R. and Willie P. Edwards memorial Scholarship at Asbury College, Wilmore, Kentucky or Heartland Hospice. Mrs. Hinerman is survived by two sons, John M. Hinerman and Dr. Russell w. Hinerman, a grandaughter, two step-grandchildren and two step=great-granddaughters. Condolences may be sent to John Hiinerman, PO Box 20100, Dulles International, Washington, DC 20041-2100.
David L. Sperry, associate member, died December 18, 2011. Firends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral HOme, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville OH on Tuesday, December 20 1-7 and 7-9 pm and on Wed., December 21 at Brentwood UMC, 148 Stpehens St., Wintersville from 10 until time of service at 11 am. Officiating are Rev. Bill Westling, Dr. Gary George and Dr. Richard Parks. Burial at Fort Stueben. Memorials may be given to Mercy Hospice, 7568 Whipple Ave., NW, North Canton, OH 44720 or the American Cancer Society. Sperry is survived by wife Cindy DeSantis Sperry, daughter and son-in-law, Jessie and Todd Kirkpatrick and two grandchildren. Concolences may be sent to Cindy Sperry, 406 Adelaide St., Minerva, OH 44657-1314. Sperry served Bethel, Wintersville Brentwood, Simpson, Mt. Zion, Pleasant Grove, Cambridge Faith and Bolivar.
Dorothy B. Meiser, surviving spouse of Rev. Wilbur B. Meiser, died Decmeber 15, 2011. Friends may call from 2-4 pm, Sunday, December18 at Richardson Davis Funeral Home, 218 S Market St., Galion, OH where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, December 19 with Rev. Dr. L. Mark George officiating. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. Mrs. Meiser was preced in death by husband, Rev. Wilbur B. Meiser. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Lee Meiser of Bowling Green.
November 2011
Robert R. James, retired local pastor, died November 29, 2011. Calling hours will be Friday, December 2 from 4-8 pm at the RK Lindsey Funeral Home, 26 Grant St., Dennison, OH 44621. Funeral service will be Saturday, December 3 at noon at the Good Shepherd UMC, 501 North 2nd St., Dennison OH with Rev. Kurt Landerholm officiaing. Survived by wife Delores, six children; Kathi (John) Hite, Kimberly (David) Potopsky, Todd (Sharon) James, Kelly (Roy) DeMattio, Kendra (John) Duff and Kristin (Kevin) Beechy along with 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Good Shepherd UMC, 501 North 2nd St., Dennison, OH 44621 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2225 Citygate Dr., Suite E, Columbus OH 43219. Condolences may be sent to: Delores James, 833 N Water St., Uhrichsville, OH 44683.
Doris Stickford, surviving spouse of Rev. Ray Stickford, died November 4, 2011. Memorial service will be held on December 10 in the Chapel at Givens Estate, 100 Wesley Dr., Asheville, NC 28803. She is survived by sons Keith (elena Snyder) and David Stickford; daughters Marcia Stickford and Kathleen Smith; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Givens Estate, 100 Wesley Dr., Asheville NC 28803. Condolences may be sent to: Marcia Stickford, 9 Beaverbrook Rd., Asheville NC 28804.
Frances J. Mustard, surviving spouse of Rev. W. Paul Mustard, died November 13, 2011. Funeral service will be November 22 at 11 am, Delaware Grace UMC< 385 East William St., Delaware, OH 43015. Preceded in death by husband W. Paul Mustard. Condolences may be sent to daughter Mary Dutter, 223 Lonepine Rd., Delaware, OH 43015.
William E. Rufener, spouse of Pastor Mary Ann Rufener, died November 15, 2011. Calling hours will be Friday, November 18 from 4-8 pm and Saturday, November 19 from 10--11 at the Hartford UMC, 6846 State Route 305, Hartford, OH. The funeral service will be Saturday at 11 am at the Hartford UMC with Rev. Tom Jones officiating. Survived bywife Mary Ann Rufener, daughter Nicole (Rick) Wolford, sons, William and Jonathan Rufener and 3 grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hartford UMC Memorial Fund, PO Box 36, Hartford, OH 44424. Condolences may be sent to Mary Ann Rufener, PO Box 91, Orangeville, OH 44453.
Mary Mckenzie, spouse of Rev. James McKenzie, died November 8, 2011 from 4-8 pm at Foos and Foos Funeral sErvice, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue. A funeral service will be held on Wed., November 9 at 11 am at Seybert United Methodist Church, 442 West Main St., Bellevue. Buial will follow at Flat Rock Cemetery. Survived by husband; Rev. James McKenzie of Bellevue; son Patrick of Bellevue, daughters, Vicki (David) Elswick of Castalia and Jackie (Michael) Becks of Bellevue; and seven grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to Rev. James McKenzie, 11008 State Route 269, Bellevue, OH 44811.
October 2011
Forrest D. Lamneck, retired elder, died October 28, 2011. Private services were held at Prairie Chapel UMC on November 2. Burial was in Warsaw, Ohio. Rev. Lamneck was preceded in death by wife, Katherine. Survived by children Stephen, Esther and Miriam; and six grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to Stephen Lamneck, 6273 Deerhaven Ln, Loveland, OH 45140. Rev. Lamneck served churches in Ohio including Prairie Chapel, Roscoe and the Chalfant Charge.
Paul David Kofroth, retired supply pastor, died October 16,2011 in Cumberland, OH. Services were held in Duncan Falls, OH. Survived by wife Mary, 3 sons: Mark (Francia) , Burce (Tina), David Gould, 3 daughters; Judy (Darrel) Sollenberger, Wanda Kofroth, Wendy (John) Calvert, 14 grandchildren and 11 great=grandchlldren. Preceded in death by son David Kofroth and daughter Dawn Kofroth. Condolences may be sent to: Mary Kofroth, 3560 Cooper Rd., Cumberland, OH 43732.
Louis A. Diehl, retired elder, died October 2, 2011. There will be no calling hours. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 6, 11 am, at the Hudson Congregational Church, 47 Aurora St., Hudson OH with Dr. Peter Wiley officiating. A gathering will follow the service. He is survived by wife Judy, sons- Steven (John Bae), David (Kate), daughter-Amy (Russ) Crader and 1 grandchild. He served East Ohio at Lakefork, Wadsworth, Northampton, Fields, Norwalk First and Hudson. He retired in 2009. Memorial contributions may be made to: Scholarship Fund, Hudson UMC, 2600 Hudson Aurora Rd., Hudson OH 44236 or First Congregational Church of Hudson, 47 Aurora St., Hudson OH 44236. Condolences may be sent to Judy Diehl, 1615 Beckwith Dr., Hudson OH 44236 or online at www.edwalkerfuneralhome.com
September 2011
Fern C. Kirk, spouse of Arthur Kirk, died September 28, 2011. Calling hours will be Friday, September 30 from 6-8 pm at Marcy Funeral Home, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH 44030. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 1 at 2 pm at Marcy Funeral Home. Survivied by husband Arthur Kirk, 6 children, 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Food Pantry, 327 Mills St., Conneaut OH 44030. Condolences may be sent to Arthur Kirk, 978 Lincoln Dr., Conneaut OH 44030.
Ernest B. Murphy, retired elder, died September 27, 2011. Calling hours will be Thursday, September 27 from 5-8 pm and Friday, September 30 from 10-11 am at Gnadenhutten UMC, 220 N Walnut St,. Gnadenhutten, OH 44629. Funeral service will be Friday, September 30 at 11 am at Gnadenhutten UMC with Reverends Gregg Kelly, David West and Richard Ferrell officiating. Rev. Murphy is survived by wife Doris, daughter Brenda (Lynn) Davidson, daughter-in-law Cathy Fuller, 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Preceded in death by son, William Murphy. Murphy served at Kimbolton, Fosterville, Waynesburg, Killbuck, Gnadenhutten, Bellevue Seybert Memorial, Sharon Center and Louisville Fairhope. He retired in 1987. Memorial contributions may be made to Gnadenhutten UMC, 220 N. Walnut St., Gnadenhutten, OH 44629. Condolences may be sent to: Doris Murphy, Navarre Village Homes, 5605 Erie SW, 6B, Navarre, OH 44662.
August 2011
Warren R. Tropf, retired elder, died August 11, 2011. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 19 at 2 pm at Lakeside UMC, 450 Central Ave., Lakeside, OH 43440, Reverend Jerry Phelps officiating. Family will recieve friends at the church from 1:00 pm until the time of the service. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, August 20 at Westlake UMC, 27650 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145. Surviving are wife Joan; sons: Nathan (Carol) Tropf of Upland, IN. Dr. Thomas (Suzanne) Tropf of Findlay, OH; daughter: Lois (James) Garringer of Muncie, IN; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Condolonces may be sent to Mrs. Joan Tropf, 192 Betty Jones Dr., Lakeside, OH 43440. Memorial contributions may be given to Lakeside UMC, Westlake UMC or the donor's choice. Rev. Tropf served: Windham, Cleveland Nottingham and Westlake, retiring in 1986.
July 2011
Richard L. Crabbs, reitred elder, died July 25, 2011. Calling hours will be Friday, July 29, from 4-8 pm and Satruday, July 30 from 10-11 am at Northampton UMC, 852 W Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Funeral will be Saturday, July 30 at Northampton UMC, with Rev. David Scavuzzo officiating. Crabbs was preceded in death by wife Juliet. Suvived by sons; Duane (Lisa) crabbs, Loren Crabbs, daughter; Shareen (David) Brown and several grandchildren. Crabbs served at Sycamore, Cleveland Epworth,Cuyahoga Falls, Warren Grace, chaplain Elyria UM Home and Berea. He retired in 1994.
W. Robert Raynes, retired elder, died July 15, 2011. A memorial service was held Sunday, July 17, at the Bennett Chapel at Copeland Oaks, Sebring, OH. Rev. Raynes is survived by wife, JOan; two sons, Rev. Philip R (Allyson) Raynes of Rootstown and Dr. Christopher D. Harlow (Laura) Raynes of Boise, Idaho. He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Joan Raynes, 800 S 15th St. #2103, Sebring, OH 44672-2092 or to Rev. and Mrs. Philip Raynes, 4065 SR 44, Rootstown, OH 44272. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4682 Douglas Cir., NW, Canton OH 44406 or to the Glaucoma Association, 1400 Gay St., Portsmouth, OH 45662. Raynes served the following churches: Richmond, Cuyahoga Falls Trinity, Steubenville Calvary, Youngstown Indianola and Maple Heights. He retired in 1988.
Edith G. Sillaman, retired local pastor and surviving spouse, died July 5, 2011. Calling hours Sat., July 9 from 6-8 pm at the Baumgardner Funeral Home, 134 Prospect St., Andover, OH 44003 and Sunday, July 10 from 2-3 pm at West Austintown UMC, 6749 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, OH 44515. Funeral service Sunday, July 10, 3 pm at West Austintown UMC. Edith was preceded in death by husband Rev. Don Sillaman and daughter Judith. Survived by children; Deborah, Don Jr., Allen Sr., Dennis, Timothy, Allen Jr. and many grand, great grand and great-great grandchildren. Donations may be made to West Austintown UMC, 6749 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, OH 44515. Served East Ohio at: Union Valley, Newport, Winfield, Dover Faith, Deerfield and West Mecca, retiring in 1985. Condolences may be sent to: Deb Sillaman, PO Box 528, Orwell, OH 44076.
June 2011
Anne J. Brown, spouse of Rev. Gladstone L. Brown, retired, died June 14, 2011. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Cassday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home. Friends may register at www.ctcfuneral.com. Condolences may also be sent to Gladstone Brown, 1527 Glenking Ave., Allliance, OH 44601-3666. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Anne King Brown of Alliance; son, Dr. David L. Brown (Theresa) of Okemos, Michigan; one grandson and one granddaughter.
May 2011
Naomi Snowball, surviving spouse, died May 31, 2011. Memorial service will take place Friday, June 3 at 10 am in the Chapel at Copeland Oaks, 800 S 15th St., Sebring OH 44672 with Chaplain Dave Perry officiating and Rev. Bruce irwin and Rev. Douglas George assisting. Naomi was preceded in death by husband Rev. William Snowball. Survived by daughters Sally (Ned) Chappell, Becky (Hugh)Reeves, Son Bill (Kathy) Snowball, 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be sent to Salem First UMC, Snowball Memorial, PO Box 463, Salem OH 44460. Condolences may be sent to: Sally Chappell, 7979 Bethel Dr., Salem, OH 44460.
Dalana M. Oplinger, spouse, died May 20, 2011. Calling hours are May 24 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S Broadway, Geneva, OH. Funeral service May 25 at 11 am, Geneva First UMC, 89 S Broadway, Geneva OH 44041 with Rev. David Hill officiating. Survived by husband Rev. Charles Oplinger, retired, son Greg Meeks, step-children Eric Oplinger, Lesley (Tim) Woodruff and 4 step-grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made to Geveva First UMC, 89 S Broadway, Geneva OH 44041. Condolences may be sent to Chuck Oplinger, 1415 Clay St., Jefferson, OH 44047.
Frank A. McMillen, Jr. retired elder, died May 19, 2011. Celebration of life service will be held Saturday, May 21, 4:00 pm at Ashland First UMC, 220 Sandusky St., Ashland with Revs. Dan Bildert and Don Earlenbaugh officiating. Private interment at Fairview Cemetary. Online condloences may be shared at www.dpkfh.com. Rev. McMillen is survived by wife Adelee; sons, Ned (Melva) McMillen of Shreve, Paul (Brenda) McMillen of Lakeville and Tim (Beverly) McMillen of Ashland. Also survived by six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Ashland First UMC Building Fund,, 220 Sandusky St., Ashland OH 44805 or Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Dr., Ashland OH 44805. McMillen served Butler, Nevada, Wooster, Granger, Jewett, Creston, Bucyrus Circuit, Caledonia, Republic Triinity and Riverview. He retired in 1985.
Stanley G. Cote, retired elder, died May 17, 2011. Memorial services will be held at a later date in New Jersey. Survived by wife Beatrice, daugters; Lyn C. Grund and Stephanie Shook; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made to: Alzheimer Association, 400 Morris AVe., Suite 251, Denville NJ 07834 or Francis Parker Memorial Home, 443 River Rd., Highland Park, NJ 08904-1914. Cote served at Akron First, Macedonia, Chagrin Falls and Oberlin First. He retired in 1987. Condolences may be sent to: Beatrice Cote, 308 East Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901.
Evelyn "Evie" F. Althouse, spouse, died May 10, 2011. Calling hours will be Sunday, May 15 from 3-6 pm and Monday, May 16 from 10-11 an at Faith UMC, 300 Ninth St NW, North Canton OH 44720. Funeral will follow at 11 am at the church with Reverends Steve and Cara Stultz-Costello officiating. Evie is survived by husband Rev. Jay Althouse, daughters Kay (Scott) Low, Dee (Thomas) Tilleman and Joy (Michael) Walker and 7 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to: Lakeside Association, Hoover Auditorium Seating Fund, 236 Walnut Ave., Lakeside OH 43440 or United Methodist Women, c/o Kahty Kuhn, PO Box 147, Toronto, OH 43964. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Jay Althouse, 213 Turnberry Circle SW, North Canton, OH 44709.
Herbert R. Bundy, retired local pastor, died May 1, 2011. Calling hours will be Friday, May 6 from 5-7 om and Saturday, May 7 from 10:30-11 am at Given-Dawson Funeral HOme, 186 Park Ave., Coshocton, 43812. Funeral will follow at 11 am in the chapel with Rev. Elaine Stultz officiating. Preceded in death by wife Helen and sons James and Nathan. Survived by son Bill (Sue) Bundy, daughers Ann (Pat) Proctor and Rachel (Erich) Skelley; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to: Ponseti International Association, University of Iowa Foundation, PO Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244-4550. Bundy served Tyndal and Warner UMCs. Condolences may be sent to: Rachael Shelley, 1943 Adams St., Coshocton, oH 43812-1802.
April 2011
Gilbert L. Shilling, retired elder, April 22, 2011, Memorial service at Copeland Oaks, 800 S. 15th Street, Sebring, Ohio will take place at a later date. Survived by his children Richard (Glenda), Dan (Becky), David (Mary) Shilling, Carol O’Keefe and Nancy James. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sebring United Methodist Church, 126 West Indiana Avenue, Sebring, OH 44672, Copeland Oaks Foundation, 715 S. Johnson Road, Sebring, OH 44672 or a charity of your choice.
George E. Thompson, retired elder, died April 10. Memorial service will take place on a future date in Michigan. Preceded in death by first wife Helen. Survived by wife Bea, sons; Gary and Tommy, daughter; Julie, stepchildren; John, Jim, Chris, Bev, Margo and several grand and great-grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to Gary Thompson, 18092 Cacapon Rd., Great Cacapon, WV 25422.
Claudia Willis, spouse of H. Walter Willis, Jr., retired elder, died April 10, 2011. Funeral arrangements are: visitation April 13, from 6-7 p.m. at Dixon UMC, 1111 Buchanan St., Nashville, TN. Funeral will follow. She is survived by husband, Rev. H. Walter Willis, Jr. ; sons Henry(Anita), Timothy (Portia), Stephen (Michael); daughter, Lisa Ann; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to H. Walter Willis, 624 Holland Ridge Dr., La Vergne, TN 37086-4266.
Anne Benedict, surviving spouse, died April 1, 2011. A celebration of life reception will be held April 9 from 2-4 p.m. at Peninsula UMC, 1575 Main St., Peninsula, OH. Funeral service will be private. Preceded in death by husband Rev. Eugene Benedict. Survived by children; Claudia Haskins, Mark Benedict, Anne Beavin, 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to: Peninsula UMC Memorial Fund, PO Box 186, Peninsula, OH 442634 or Cleveland Sight Center, Attention: Development Dept. PO Box 1988, Cleveland, OH 44106. Condolences may be sent to: Anne Beavin, 2610 Hawthorne Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221-2910.
March 2011
Peggy J. Butler, surviving spouse, died March 30, 2011. Services were held in Wadsworth, OH. Preceded in death by husband Rev. Ray Butler. Survived by children: Harry (Carol) Butler, Becky (Jim) Bauschlinger, Cheryl (Bob) Stouffer, Amy (Tim) O/Brien, 9 granchildren and 1 great grandchild. Memorial gifts may be made to: Barberton Area Community Ministries, 636 W. Park Ave, Barberton, OH 44203; Des Moines Christian School, 13007 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, Iowa, 50263; Ithaca Pregnancy Center, 210 W Green St., Ithaca, NY 14850; Mission ONE or Justice and Mercy International. Condolences may be sent to: Becky Bauschlinger, 1570 Ries, St., Barberton, OH 44203-7628.
Jane S. Lockard, surviving spouse, died March 25, 2011. Memorial service will be held April 3 at 1 p.m., Wesleyan Village Chapel, 807 West Ave., Elyria, OH 44035, with Rev. Beth McKee officiating. She is preceded in death by husband Rev. Glenn F. Lockard. Survived by daughters; Miriam (Randy) Hodges, Sarah Lockard, son Walter (Libbie) Lockard, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to: W.S. L. Foundation, 807 West Ave., Elyria, OH 44035 or UMCOR, 475 Riverside Dr., Room 1522, New York, NY 10115. Condolences may be sent to : Sarah Lockard, 217 Morgan St., Oberlin, OH 44074.
Arthur J. Deutsch, retired elder, died March 20, 2011. Calling hours ae March 24 from 4-6 p.m. March 25 from 10-11a.m at Masury UMC, 1382 Broadwa, Masury, OH 44438. Funeral is March 25 at 11 a.m. at Masury UMC. Preceded in death by wife Ruth, survived by three children; Mark Deutsch, Mary Waagner, Joy Fox, 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Served at Republic/Elmore, Chatham/Lafayette, Dorset/Richmond, Masury, Braceville and Hubbard. He rietired in 1985. Condolences may be sent to : Mark Deutsch, 6086 Stewart Sharon Rd., Hubbard, OH 44425.
Dorothy Fulmer, surviving spouse, died March 17,2011. Friends may call at the McFarland & Son Funeral Home, 271 North Park Ave., Warren, OH, Wednesday, March 23 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral service will immediately follow calling hours with Pastor Bob Amey officiating. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Vienna Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family is requesting monetary contributions be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Youngstown OH 44512 or The Oaks Foundation, 800 South 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672. Mrs. Fulmer was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Weldon E. Fulmer. Surviving are two children; Larry E. (Garnett) Fulmer of Mansfield and Joyce (John) Albrecht of Austintown; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visit www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to send condolences.
Chauncey Eggan, retired, died March 11, 2011. Funeral service was March 14 at the Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home. In accordance with his wishes, there were no calling hours. Family suggests memorial contributions to Community Hosice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. Third St., Dover, OH 44622. Eggan is survived by wife Juen, three children, Mrs. Karl (Pamela) Kohring, Bridgton Maine, Edward (Joann) Eggan and Mrs. Karl (Portia) King, both of Cumberland, OH and five grandchildren. Concolences may be sent to June Eggan, 5652 Sunset Lane, Newcomerstown, OH 43832. Eggan served the Newcomerstown Calvary Charge: Calvary, Kings and Everals churches) He retired June 2010.
Enzie B. Wade, retired associate member, died March 11, 2011. Visitaion will be : Tuesday, March 15 from 4-7 p.m. at the Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance OH 44601. Service will be Wednesday at the funeral home at 11 a.m with Rev. Douglas George and Rev. Dan Bryant officiating. Wade is survived by wife Sue; three sons, Kenneth of Jacksonville, FL, James of Wintersville and David (Heidi) of Alliance; eight grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Kim (Bobby Lewis) Markopoulos of Northfield and Melisa (Sean) Strranger of Canton and four step grandchildren. Wade served Mingo Junction Harmony, Alliance Salem, Bellaire West/Neffs and Sugar Grove. He reitred in 1994 and in retirement, served as pastor at Franklin Square and New Garden. Condolences may be sent to Sue Wade, 7165 SR 9, Hanoverton, OH 44423. Memorial contributions may be made to New Garden UMC, also at 7165 SR 9, Hanoverton, OH 44423.
Robert J. Hahn, retired elder, died March 4, 2011. Calling hours will be Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m.-noon at Port Clinton Trinity UMC, 135 Adams St., Pt. Clinton, OH 43452. Memoiral service will follow at noon. Second Memorial Service will be Sunday, March 27, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd UMC, 5930 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134. Survived by wife Ida and children, Mark (Nancy) , Timothy (Jackie), Andrew Hahn, Fernando (Rose Maria) Tricta and eight grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made to: Good Shepherd UMC, 5930 State Rd., Parma OH 44134; Pt. Clinton Trinity UMC, 135 Adams St., Pt. Clinton OH 43452 or Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870. Hahn served Niles Fairview, Akron Calvary, Akron Westlawn, Cleveland Good Shepherd, Macedonia, Ontario and Pt. Clinton Trinity. He retired in 1994. Condolences may be sent to: Ida Hahn, 619 Alice St., Pt. Clinton OH 43452.
