USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
Rex Dwayne Neth
Date: 2007-08-27
Rex Dwayne Neth, 45, 518 Wilson Ave., Sidney, Ohio died at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, Ohio on Monday, August 27, 2007 at 6:47 PM after an extended illness. He was born June 27, 1962 in Sidney, Ohio the son of Franklin and Anna (Woodard) Neth. His father died January 5, 2007. His mother survives in Sidney along with two brothers, Ronald and wife Cheri Neth of Minster, Ohio and Chris and wife Shelli of Sidney, Ohio; three nieces, Samantha Danielle Howe, Nicole Michelle Neth and Sara Ann Neth and two nephews, Daniel James Neth and Adam Christoper Neth and one great nephew, Michael Vincent Howe Jr. He was a 1980 graduate of Sidney High School. He attended the Port Jefferson Church of Christ in Port Jefferson, Ohio. He had worked at Gilardi's, Copeland Corp. and NK Parts all in Sidney at one time. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 10:30 AM at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home with Rev. Patrick Kelly and Rev. Craig Martin. Burial will be at Graceland cemetery, Sidney. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 4-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jefferson Church of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Vernon Anthony Luthman
Date: 2007-09-06
Vernon Anthony Luthman, 87, Willow, Alaska, formerly of Sidney, died at the Creekside Nursing Home in Palmer, Alaska on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 4:30 AM. He was born August 14, 1920 in Sidney, Ohio the son of Bernard and Amelia (Raterman) Luthman. He moved to Alaska in 1948. Surviving are two brothers, Si and wife Margaret Luthman of Anna, Ohio; Melvin and wife Agnes Luthman of Botkins, Ohio; one sister, Rosalie Hempfling and husband Ralph of Findlay, Ohio and one sister-in-law, Pat Luthman of Sidney; caretaker, Mike Uher of Trapper Creek, Alaska. Three brothers, Vincent, Orville and Merlin Luthman are deceased and a sister, Gloria, is deceased. He was in the United States Army and a member of the Normandy Invasion. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Luthman took jobs with construction crews hired by oil companies to build an offshore oil terminal and lay hundreds of miles of pipeline. He eventually retired from Valdez Oil Co. after many years. In his spare time, Luthman hiked throught the wilderness communing with nature and looking for an ideal homestead. He eventually found it a year before Alaska gained statehood. Located 100 miles north of Anchorage, the 160-acre property was situated on a lake with a breath-taking view of the Calceelna Mountains. He filed a claim at the land office in Anchorage and agreed to meet the following stipulatons in a five-year period - establish permanent residency there, clear a percentage of the land and plant a crop. He became the first homesteader in what locals call the "Sunshine Area." A path designated as Luthman Trail by the Alaska Trail Committee was created by Luthman after spending years clearing the path leading to a scenic waterfall by hand. Luthman was known as a pioneer in the Alaskan wilderness. Luthman was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sidney and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 10:30 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Patrick McMullen. Burial will be at Graceland cemetery with full military honors. Friends may call at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home on Monday, September 10, 2007 from 4-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
William David Quinn
Date: 2007-09-09
William David Quinn, 82, Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney, Ohio died at the retirement community on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 4:25 AM. He was born January 31, 1925 in Sidney, Ohio the son of Damon and Edith (Silver) Quinn. He is survived by one sister, Jane Quinn Hummel of Sidney and a special friend of many years, Patricia Sale of Sidney and also friends Keith and Brenda Bates of Dayton, Ohio. He was a graduate of Sidney High School and the University of Cincinnati where he was in the fraternity, Beta Theta Pi. He was a member of the Shelby County Historical Society. He was a Presbyterian. He was an avid antique dealer and collector and owned alot of real estate at one time. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Oliver and Peg Amos Chapel at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney with Rev. Gerald Bensman. Burial will be at a later date at Graceland cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Dorothy Love Life Care fund, 3003 W. Cisco Rd., Sidney, Ohio 45365 or Wilson Hospice, 915 W. Michigan St., Sidney, Ohio 45365.
Roselyn Ross Price
Date: 2007-11-13
Roselyn Ross Price, 87, Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney, Ohio died at the nursing home on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 2:25 AM. She was born October 5, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of William Arthur and Eleanor (Cron) Ross. She was married
October 7, 1944 to Jack Price and he died July 14, 1988. Surviving are four children, John Ross Price of Holly Hill, Florida, Donald J. Price Jr. of Sidney, Ohio, Gordon W. Price of Celina, Ohio and Mary Price of Sidney, Ohio; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One brother, William Ross Jr. is deceased. She was a 1937 graduate of Sidney High School and studied at Miami University. She was in World War II, Army Air Force, Women's Air Corp. serving her country from 1943-45. She had worked mixing chemicals for a photography laboratory outside of Riverside, California. Later, Mrs. Price was stationed in Washington, D.C. where she worked on preparing maps at the Pentagon. At age 21 and working as a receptionist at Ross Products, the company her father started which is now known as Ross Aluminum, Mrs. Price then decided to enter the service. Her basic training was accomplished at Fort Oglethorpe in Georgia. Fort Oglethorpe got a surprise visitor during her service there. President Franklin D. Roosevelt had come to review the troops and Mrs. Price could see the president clearly. "It was one of the biggest thrills of my life", she said. From Fort Oglethorpe, Mrs. Price went on to be stationed at March Field in California, and Buckley Field and finally at Bolling Field outside Washington, D.C. which was her home base from where she went to work each day at the Pentagon. At the time of her honorable discharge, Mrs. Price had attained the rank of sergeant. She was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, The AAF Technician Badge and the WAC Service Ribbon. Mrs. Price was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. She was in the Sweet Adelines, Wilson Memorial Auxiliary and FISH. She was a homemaker. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 16, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Gerald Bensman. Burial will be at Graceland cemetery, Sidney. Friends may call at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home on Thursday, November 15, 2007 from 3-7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
James S. Huffman Jr.
Date: 2007-11-26
James S. Huffman Jr., 77, Sidney Care Center, 510 N. Buckeye Ave., Sidney, Ohio died at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 12:40 AM. He was born August 22, 1930 to James and Leota (Bulle) Huffman Sr. and they are deceased. He was married
February 23, 1952 to Nancy Jackson and she died in 1996 and was married
in 1957 to Audrey Shade and she died in 1988. Surviving are two children, Diane Snider and David Huffman both of Sidney; seven grandchildren, four-great grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Caroline Huffman of Sidney. One brother, Michael Huffman and one sister, Sharon Swift are deceased. He had worked at Baumfolder for 40 years as a laborer. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 11:30 AM at Shelby Memory Gardens, Sidney, Ohio with Rev. Chris Heckaman. Memorial contributions may be made to Sidney Care Center, 510 N. Buckeye Ave., Sidney, Ohio 45365.
Mary Louise Phlipot
Date: 2007-12-04
Mary Louise Phlipot, 80, formerly of Sidney, Ohio, died at her daughter, Helen Baer's residence in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 5:25 PM. She was born December 27, 1926 in Kalida, Ohio the daughter of Henry and Catherine (Kastner) Wuller and they are deceased. She was married
in 1950 to Victor Marion Phlipot and he died in 1989. Surviving are four children, Catherine Geiger and husband Larry of New Richmond, Ohio; Helen Baer of Lexington, Kentucky; David Phlipot and wife Roswitha of Tubulitz, Germany and Victoria Wolfe and husband Rick of Sidney, Ohio; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Four brothers are deceased, Carl, Steve, Harold and Francis and also a great-grandchild and a son-in-law. She was a 1949 graduate of Good Samaritan School of Nursing and was a registered nurse. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and was an avid card player and loved to garden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 10:30 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Gerald Bensman. Burial will be at Graceland cemetery, Sidney. Friends may call at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home on Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 3-7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Blue Grass, Fayette County, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, Kentucky 40504. Envelopes will be available also at the funeral home.
Dorothy E. Kerber
Date: 2008-02-24
Dorothy E. Kerber, 87, Dorothy Love Retirement Community, 3003 W. Cisco Rd., Sidney, Ohio, died at the nursing home on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 5:40 AM. She was born July 20, 1920 in Coldwater, Ohio the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Stelzer) Wuebker. She married
George A. Kerber on October 4, 1941 and he died March 29, 1981. She married
Elmer Deiser on September 2, 1995 and he survives along with four sisters, Margie Hausfeld, Betty Gaerke, Joan Fischer, Janis Wuebker and one brother, Harold Wuebker. One brother, Wildred Wuebker and one sister, Irene Wuebker are deceased. Surviving are twelve children, Dan and Carole Kerber; Bill and Sharon Kerber; Bob Kerber and Mary Ann Borch; John and Ellen Kerber; Linda and Steve Schmitmeyer; Mancy and Mark Bokermann; George and Muffy Kerber; Mike and Sharon Kerber; Fred and Julie Kerber; Alan and Kim Kerber; Joseph and Patty Kerber and Gary Kerber; 38 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 3 grandchildren are deceased. Dorothy's love of learning was seen in her daily life as well as her many activities. She was a member of the Wilson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, FISH volunteer, Holy Angels Catholic Church, Altar Rosary Society, and the Senior Center. She was an avid reader and traveler and participated in the international travel programs, Elderhostel and Friendship Force. But her greatest love was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She visited them often, offering them assistance, encouragement and love, as they built their own lives. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 10:30 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Patrick McMullen. Burial will be at Graceland cemetery, Sidney. Friends may call at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 4-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Angels School Endowment Fund, 324 S. Ohio AVe., Sidney, Ohio 45365. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home.
Betty J. Oelke
Date: 2008-02-27
Betty J. Oelke, 67, Jackson Towers, 333 E. North St., Sidney, Ohio died at Jackson Towers on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11:35 AM of natural causes. She was born April 23, 1940 in Jellico, Tennessee the daughter of Claude and Sarah (Jefferies) Davis and they are deceased. She moved to Sidney in 1963 from Dayton, Ohio. Surviving are one son, Rodney Oelke of Sidney, Ohio; two grandsons, Kevin Oelke of Very Beach, Florida and Dillon Oelke of Sidney, Ohio and two granddaughters, Karen Mills of Sidney and Melissa Bernardino of Sidney and six great-grandchildren, Blake Oelke, Haylee Oelke, Rudy Bernardino, Jamal Bernardino, Gregory Doak and Isiah Bernardion; two sisters, Alane Leach of Baltimore, Maryland and Elizabeth Crabe of LaFollette, Tennessee and two brothers, Sam Davis of Corbin, Kentucky and Robert Davis of Ft. Myers, Florida. Three brothers and three sisters are deceased. She was a 1958 graduate of Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Kentucky. She was a volunteer on the Shelby Life Rescue Squad, a member of the Federated Women of Ohio and the Democrat Women. She was a member of the Full Gospel Community Church, Sidney. She was retired from Copeland Corporation in 199 after more than 30 years. She was an electrical mechanical specialist assembler. Her grandson, Dillon, was one of the most special persons in her life. She was a very loving and devoted grandmother and devoted friend. Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Full Gospel Community Church, 950 S. Children's Home Rd., Sidney, Ohio with Pastor Charles Jarrett. Memorial contributions may be made to Full Gospel Community Church.
Vernon Louis Holthaus
Date: 2008-03-03
Vernon Louis Holthaus, 59, 11644 Wones Rd., Maplewood, Ohio died at his residence on Monday, March 3, 2008. He was born February 3, 1949 in Sidney, Ohio the son of Clement and Martha (Steinke) Holthaus and they are deceased. He was married
on May 6, 2006 to Marcia Fogt and she survives along with two children, Stephen Louis Holthaus of Sidney, Ohio and Shaun Leo Holthaus of Lancaster, Ohio and three step children, Renee Wick and husband Tim of Pasco, Ohio; Brian Michael Richmond of Quincy, Ohio and Jessica Lynn Drees and husband Josh of Sidney, Ohio; two grandchildren and one step-grandchild; five brothers, Joe and wife Fran Holthaus of Sidney; Michael and wife Mary Holthaus of Sidney; James and wife Debra Holthaus of Sidney; David and wife Gloria Holthaus of Sidney and Clem and wife Kelly Holthaus of Baltimore, Maryland; two sisters, Teresa and husband Glen DeLand of Sidney and Barbara and husband James Mentges of Sidney. He was a 1968 graduate of Holy Angels School in Sidney and was in the United States Army. He was a member of Ft. Loramie American Legion Post 355, Fort Loramie, Ohio and a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sidney. He had worked at Stolle Corp. for 25 years and was currently working at Ferguson Construction Company in Sidney as a concrete carpenter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 7, 2008 at 10:30 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Gerald Bensman. Burial will be at Glen cemetery, Port Jefferson, Ohio. Friends may call at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home on Thursday, March 6, 2008 from 6-8 PM. An American Legion service will be held at the funeral home with the Ft. Loramie Post 355 Legion at 7:45 PM on Thursday, March 6, 2008. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Angels Endowment Fund, 324 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, Ohio 45365. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home.
