USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
MOODY
Nancy Bea "Nan" Moody, 65, of 401 Koch St., Ohio City, died at 6:16 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.
She was born February 21, 1939, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Harold William and Joyce Elaine (Yahn) Sidle. On March 12, 1955, she married Robert D. Moody, who survives at home.
Mrs. Moody had been employed at North American Philips Lighting in Van Wert and owned and operated Moody's Barn in Ohio City and displayed at the Van Wert County Fair for 18 years. She was a member of Ohio City United Methodist Church and attended Ohio City-Liberty High School.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Timothy D. (Marcia) Moody of Ohio City; two daughters, Julie (Tracy) Strous of Kenton and Gwyn Moody of Bellbrook; two sisters, Jean Ann (Ronald) Krugh and Wendy Hoersten, both of Ohio City; a brother, Bart (Betty) Sidle of Ohio City; four grandchildren, Timothy Anson (Laura) Moody, Brendon Dean (Kylee) Moody, Kendra Strous and Miranda Strous, and two great-grandsons, Ryan and Landon Moody.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 18, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, with Pastor Mike Waldron of Ohio City United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City.
Calling hours are 3-8 p.m. Friday, December 17, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio City Youth Activities.
BOLENBAUGH
Fred Keith Bolenbaugh, 66, of Van Wert, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2004, at his son's residence.
He was born April 11, 1938, in Cloverdale, the son of Elaine (Blythe) Bolenbaugh, who survives in Grover Hill, and the late Fred Bolenbaugh.
Mr. Bolenbaugh retired after 33 years of service to Federal-Mogul Corporation in Van Wert. He attended Jennings Road Church of Christ in Van Wert and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
In addition to his mother, survivors include two sons, Dale (Nicole) Bolenbaugh and Brent Bolenbaugh, both of Van Wert; three brothers, C.W. "Bill (Peggy) Bolenbaugh and Cecil Monroe Bolenbaugh, both of Grover Hill, and Alan Roger (Patty) Bolenbaugh of Fishers, Ind., and two grandchildren, Joshua Baeten and Ariel Baker.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 20, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Scott Fleming officiating. Burial will be in Middle Creek Cemetery in Grover Hill, with military graveside rites performed by the combined honor units of American Legion Post 178 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803, both in Van Wert.
Calling hours are 2-8 p.m. Sunday, December 19, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
FEASBY
Lloyd L. Feasby, 76, of Van Wert, died early Sunday morning, December 19, 2004, at his residence.
He was born December 7, 1928, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Lester H. and Oval (Geyer) Feasby. On April 12, 1948, he married LaDonna Bagley, who survives at home.
Mr. Feasby retired from Kennedy Manufacturing Company in Van Wert after 30 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 178 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803, both in Van Wert.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Alan L. (Donna) Feasby of Van Wert; two daughters, Susan Walker of Bellingham, Wash., and Barbara (David) Odenweller of Delphos; one sister, Eileen DuCheney of Van Wert; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Roy and Ralph Feasby.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert, the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, with graveside military honors by the combined honor units of The American Legion and VFW.
Calling hours are 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice.
LEWIS
Robert E. Lewis, 64, formerly of Van Wert and presently of Fort Myers, Fla., died Sunday, December 19, 2004, at his residence.
He was born in Van Wert County, the son of the late Robert M. and Irene (Anderson) Lewis.
Mr. Lewis owned and operated Lewis Roofing, first in Findlay and then in Fort Myers, Fla., where he continued the business for many years.
Survivors include two daughters, Shelley Lewis of Van Wert and Chaunda Lewis of Fort Myers; a brother, Larry (Peg) Lewis of Van Wert; five sisters, Linda Colburn of Cape Coral, Fla., Rhonda (Bud Mengerink) Thatcher, Joyce (Tim) Coleman and Debra (Denny) Fegley, all of Van Wert, and Cathy (Larry) Herrick of Convoy; a grandson, Zachary Tyler Lucas, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at a later date, with burial in King Cemetery in Washington Township.
Calling hours will also be scheduled at a later date at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert.
YOUNGPETER
Leona J. Youngpeter, 73, of Fort Jennings, died at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2004, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos.
She was born May 3, 1931, in Kalida, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Miller) Wehri. On October 11, 1952, she married Gerald J. Youngpeter, who survives in Fort Jennings.
Mrs. Youngpeter retired from Paradise Oaks nursing home after 27 years as a housekeeper there. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Jennings.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Ralph Youngpeter of Fort Jennings; three daughters, Marilyn (Daniel) Friemoth of Fort Jennings and Linda Youngpeter and Tina (Richard) McCain, both of Hicksville; two brothers, Hubert (Joyce) Wehri and Cletus (Delores) Wehri, both of Kalida; seven sisters, Margaret (Roman) Eickholt and Joan (Richard) Siemet, both of Ottawa, Rosemary Clementz of Kalida, Lucille Schroeder of Glandorf, Agnes Ulm of Delphos ad Jean (Norbert) Boecker and Mary Ann (Bob) Kaple, both of Ottoville; nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Luella Wehri; a brother, Gilbert Wehri, and a grandson, Daniel Anthony Friemoth.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, December 27, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Jennings, with Father Tony Borgia officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Calling hours are 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, at Harter & Schier Funeral Home in Delphos, where a parish wake service will be held at 3 that afternoon, and an hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Arthritis Foundation.
CLARK
Edward F. Clark, 83, of Delphos, died at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, December 19, 2004, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos.
He was born May 10, 1921, in Delaware, Ohio, the son of the late Daniel J. and Lillian C. (Holdgreve) Clark. On February 10, 1945, he married Helen Swick, who survives in Delphos.
Mr. Clark was an attorney, having retired from the law offices of Shenk, Clark, Waldick and Clark in 1999. He was member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos ad served on several church boards, including the board of education. He was also a longtime lector at the church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, rising to the rank of captain. He was a drummer for several area bands, including the Hayden Snyder Band and Ray Coleson Orchestra. He was a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis Club and Delphos Country Club. He also belonged to the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Lima Federation of Musicians.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven children, Pam (Rick) Hanser, Mike (Marty) Clark, Steve (Sue) Clark, Joe (Niki) Clark, Ed (Donna) Clark and Nick (Elise) Clark, all of Delphos, and Phil (Deb) Clark of Cincinnati; four brothers, James (Jeanne) Clark of Delphos, William (Maureen) Clark of Lima, Daniel (Coleen) Clark of Van Wert and Ted (Sandy) Clark of Dayton; a sister, Mary (Jim) O'Neil of Dunbridge; one sister-in-law, Marge Clark of Delphos; 18 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Clark; two brothers, Robert and John Clark, and a grandson, Kyle Clark.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with Father Pat Hanser and Father Thomas Gorman officiating. Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery in Delphos, with military graveside services performed by the Delphos Veterans Council.
Calling hours are 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home in Delphos, where a parish wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and a Knights of Columbus Rosary service at 7 that evening.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sarah Jane Living Center, the Diabetes Association or the St. John Teacher Endowment Fund.
KENNELLY
Mary Jane Maconachy Kennelly, 84, of Van Wert and formerly of Akron and North Bay, Ontario, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2004, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.
She was born June 20, 1920, in Akron, the daughter of the late Steve and Hermina (Lukin) Hadinger. She first married Andrew P. Maconachy and then married Martin J. Kennelly, both of whom predeceased her.
Mrs. Kennelly was a homemaker and member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Cuyahoga Falls and its Women's Guild and Silver Lake Country Club in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a volunteer at Children's Hospital in Akron and also volunteered at Volusia County Hospital in Ormond Beach, Fla.
Survivors include three sons, John w. (Laurie) Maconachy of Hartville, Drew P. (Colleen) Maconachy of Coto de Caza, Calif., and Thomas D. (Marilyn) Maconachy o`f Westerville; one daughter, Kimberly (Bill) Purmort of Van Wert; three stepchildren, Brian (Sue) Kennelly of Ottawa, Ontario, and Shaun (Margaret) Kennelly and Dennis (Debbie) Kennelly, both of Sudbury, Ontario; a sister, Edythe Kovic of Chicago, Ill.; one sister-in-law, Melana Hadinger of Akron; 14 grandchildren, and four stepgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Hadinger, and three sisters, Dorothy Krino, Mildred Aceto and Olga Dane.
Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Akron.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital in Akron, c/o Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, 722 S. Washington St., Van Wert, OH 45891.
