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Mary Eisel
ASHLAND -- Mary J. Eisel, 81, formerly of Parkside Drive, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, at Brethren Care Nursing Home, after a long illness.
She was the sister of Ella Sours of Killbuck.
Services will be Thursday at 8 p.m. at Heyl Funeral Home in Ashland, with the Rev. Robert F. Madden officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Ashland Cemetery.
Friends may call two hours prior to the services at the funeral home.
She was born April 27, 1918, in Ashland to Peter Ray and Lovie Belle (Hites) Motter and married Norman Eisel on Feb. 8, 1937. He died May 20, 1999.
Other survivors include children and their spouses, Kenneth and Joanne Eisel of Carson City, Nev., Merle and Sue Eisel of Bradenton, Fla., Michael and Debby Eisel of Skokie, Ill., David Eisel and Norma and Larry Goon, all of Ashland, and Mary E. and Robert Kane of New Cumberland, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ray Motter of Albuquerque, N.M.
Linda Murphy
GAHANNA -- Linda M. (Spotts) Murphy, 50, of Gahanna, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, at Ohio State University Hospitals.
She was the sister and sister-in-law of Brian and Tami Spotts of Polk.
Services will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Clark State Road, Gahanna, with Pastor Ron Lee officiating.
Friends may call today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 6-8 at Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Road (Route 62, a half mile northeast of Hamilton Road), Gahanna.
The family suggests contributions be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 182039, Department 013, Columbus 43218; or to Peace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
Other survivors include her husband of 24 years, Ben Murphy; children, Beth and Michael, both of the home; her father, Wallace Spotts; sisters and their husbands, Becky and Dave Grube of Kent, Carol and Paul Isaacs of Marysville and Anne and Ed Giles of Costa Mesa, Calif.; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Edmond Schulski
WOOSTER -- Edmond A. Schulski, 65, 1551 Willoughby Drive, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, at Cleveland Clinic.
A memorial Mass will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Grand Rapids, Mich. Burial will be at Rosedale Memorial Park, Grand Rapids, Mich.
There will be no calling hours. McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home in Wooster, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Wayne County Branch, 1740 Cleveland Road, Wooster 44691; or to Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44106.
He was born April 19, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Edward A. and Vera (Ambrose) Schulski and married Patricia Yurgaitis on June 29, 1957. She survives.
Other survivors include daughters, Linda Rupert and her husband, Robert, of Columbus and Rebecca Schulski of Westlake; three grandchildren; and a sister, Lorraine Tomaszewski of Manistee, Mich.
Saloma Falb
WOOSTER -- Services for Saloma M. Falb, 87, 7791 Back Orrville Road, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Smithville Mennonite Church, with Pastor Burt Parks officiating. Burial will be at Smithville Mennonite Cemetery, Smithville.
Friends may call tonight (Tuesday) from 6-8 at Gresser Funeral Home in Orrville, or one hour prior to the services at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Smithville Mennonite Church Women, P.O. Box 455, Smithville 44677; or to Calvary Hour, P.O. Box 5, Orrville 44667.
A daughter Ruth Wagers and her husband, Rex, of Westerville, also survive.
She died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, at Wooster Community Hospital.
Mary Owen
LODI -- Mary Louise Owen, 78, of Lodi, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000.
Private family graveside services will be Friday at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Homerville, with the Rev. George Swartzfager officiating.
There will be no calling hours. Parker & Son Funeral Home in Lodi, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, Ill. 60610.
She was born Jan. 30, 1922, in Homerville to Clarence and Grace (Holshoe) Brinker and married Carl Owen. He died previously.
Surviving are children and their spouses, Karen and Phillip Nagy of North Olmsted and James and Tessa Owen of Ashland; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
Rebekahmary Jordan
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Rebekahmary "Beco" (Hail) Jordan, 82, of Fort Myers, Fla., died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000.
Rebekahmary was born July 3, 1917, in Kuling, Kiangsi Province, China, to Dr. William James and Alice Inghram Hail, and married Richard D. Jordan III in 1947. He survives.
Other survivors include children, Richard D. Jordan IV of Albuquerque, N.M., and Victoria Riegert and her husband, Paul, of Cherry Hill, N.J.; granddaughters, Michelle Harris of Wichita, Kan., and Leigh Jordan of Lawrence, Kan.; great-granddaughters, Madelynne Nicole and Emily Jordan Harris; and a brother, William James Hail Jr.
A memorial service was held Thursday, Feb. 3, at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Wooster Cemetery at a later date.
Donations in her memory may be made to The Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers, Fla.
Russell Larson
STREATOR, Ill. -- Russell Todd Larson, 38, died suddenly Saturday evening, Feb. 5, 2000, in Streator, Ill., from an apparent heart attack. He was formerly of Wooster.
Born to Merlyn M. "Mel" and Bettyann Larson on Jan. 31, 1963, in Cottonwood, Ariz.
Todd is survived by his mother, Bettyann Larson of Wooster; a sister, September Schofield and her husband, Mark, of Princeton, N.J.; brothers, Steven R. Larson of Beaumont, Texas, Timothy A. Larson and his wife, Cynthia L., of Canal Fulton, Forrest W. Larson of Sommerville, Mass., and Sven-Erik Larson of Boston, Mass.; a niece, Andrea L. Schofield; and nephews, Nathan C. Schofield, Daniel R., Benjamin A. and Kirk L. Larson.
His father, Merlyn "Mel" Larson, died in 1998.
A friends memorial meeting will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Mackey Hall, Westminster Presbyterian Church House, corner of Pine and College streets in Wooster.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wooster Friends Central American Humanitarian Aid Project, (Account Number 3200479005), Wayne County National Bank, P.O. Box 550, Wooster 44691.
Arrangements are being handled by Custer Funeral Home, Wooster.
Harry Pinnick
APPLE CREEK -- Harry Pinnick, 81, 7663 Judy Ave., Apt. 1, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel, Wooster, with the Rev. O.J. Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held.
Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4815 Munson St., NW, Canton 44718.
He was born Aug. 8, 1918, in Jefferson to Harry Guy and Martha (Swartz) Pinnick and married Mabel Sterett on March 7, 1942. They had been married for 57 years and she survives.
Other survivors include a son, Art Pinnick and his wife, Judy, of Wooster; a grandson; and a sister, Patricia Lunsford of Canton.
His brother, Rodney Pinnick, died this morning, Feb. 9.
Mary Bitikofer
STRASBURG -- Mary F. Bitikofer, 98, of Strasburg, formerly of Sugarcreek, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, at Morning View Care Center.
Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John United Church of Christ in Strasburg, with the Rev. Dana Kierstead officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Union Cemetery in Strasburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rainbow Connection of Tuscarawas County, P.O. Box 288, New Philadelphia 44663.
She was born May 20, 1901, in Holmes County to George and Malinda (Miller) Flinner and married Elmer B. Bitikofer Sr. on Dec. 8, 1921. He died Jan. 27, 1969.
Surviving are children, Lorene Harper of Strasburg, Bernice Coffy of Leesville, Betty Stillwell of Arvada, Colo., Viola Glidden of Lexington, N.C., Elmer Bitikofer Jr. and his wife, Jessie, of Sugarcreek and George Bitikofer and his wife, Mary L., of Bolivar; 24 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; eight step-great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lola Miller of Walnut Creek.
Mary Studer
ORRVILLE -- Mary E. Studer, 86, formerly of 314 N. Vine St., died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, at Glendora Health Care Center, Wooster.
Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Gresser Funeral Home in Orrville, with the Rev. Ramsey Wallace officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Orrville.
Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of Orrville.
She was born Aug. 29, 1913, in Orrville to Dr. Benjamin and Emma (Herman) Studer.
Eva Van Nostran
RITTMAN -- Eva Van Nostran, 85, of Steiner Road, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, at the Apostolic Christian Home.
Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Rittman Apostolic Christian Church, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at the Apostolic Church Cemetery.
Friends may call today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 at Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman, or one hour prior to the services at the church.
She was born April 13, 1914, in Akron to John and Anna (Facsco) Hodovan and married Roy E. Van Nostran. He died in 1970.
Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Richard (Eleanor) Winkler and Mrs. Charles (Lillian) Greer, both of Rittman; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ann Hodovan and Martha Milojvich, both of Parma Heights.
In addition to her husband, a brother, John Hodovan died in 1984.
Hilma Buckingham
RITTMAN -- Hilma E. Buckingham, 97, 14842 Decourcey Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, at Magnolia Care & Rehabilitation Center.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman, with the Revs. Eugene Speich and Roger Loomis officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Seville.
Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
She was born Jan. 9, 1903, in Barberton to Delbert and Daisy (Triplett) Minnich and married Clarence Buckingham. He died in 1982.
Surviving are children and their spouses, Don and Mary Buckingham and Dwane and Marsha Buckingham, all of Rittman, Robert and Muriel Buckingham of Wadsworth, Betty and Gerald Schorle of Sterling and Maxine and the Rev. Eugene Speich of Columbus; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Gladys Miller and Connie Fritz, both of Wadsworth.
Nelda Wolgamot
ORRVILLE -- Nelda I. Wolgamot, 82, 307 S. Walnut St., died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, at her residence .
Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Christ United Church of Christ in Orrville, with the Rev. Randall Gehres officiating. Burial of the ashes will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Orrville.
Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Auble Funeral Home in Orrville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Church of Christ, 301 N. Main St., Orrville 44667.
She was born July 23, 1917, in Orrville to Charles A. and Emma (Santschi) Null and married Cletus Wolgamot on July 14, 1936 in Wheeling, W.Va. He died March 11, 1985.
Surviving are daughters and their husbands, Donna L. Saurer of Wooster, Carol and Vincent Macrino of Orrville, and Vicki and Donald Dreher of Dalton; grandchildren, D. Bruce Saurer, Scott J. Saurer, Richard "Ricci" Saurer, Wendy (Randy) Regan, Storm E. Saurer, Derice (Ron) Tucker, Deborah (Tim) Walk, Mary (Kirk) Rinehart, Robert (Kay) Macrino, Lisa (Brian) Kauf, Dawn (Mike) Toth, Shelly (Dave) Ramsdell, Bill Wolgamot, Gabriel Columbus, Jeremiah Columbus, Jason Columbus and Joshua Columbus; great-grandchildren, Shaunina Saurer, Georgia Saurer, Tyler Regan, Treena (Joe) Whipple, Carol (Nate) Mills, Katie Tucker, P.J. Guster, Cody Walk, Marie Rinehart, Amber Rinehart, Brianna Kauf, Jami Toth, Jackie Toth, Tori Ramsdell and Zach Ramsdell; and great-great-grandchildren, Taylor Mills, Maya Saurer, Kelsey McCormick and Hannah Whipple; and a sister Betty Bolieu and her husband, James, of Olympia, Wash.
Alta Stein
FRESNO -- Alta Stein, 84, 11915 Oak Valley Road, SW, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, at Coshocton Health & Rehab Center, after an extended illness.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Renner's St. Paul United Church of Christ, near Fresno, with the Rev. W. Eric Walch officiating. Burial will be at Renner's Cemetery.
Friends may call Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home in Sugarcreek.
The family suggests contributions be made to Renner's Cemetery Fund.
She was born Aug. 5, 1915, to Albert and Sarah (Emig) Reidenbach and married Earl Stein on June 8, 1937. He survives.
Other survivors include children and their spouses, Charlene and James Shamel of Coshocton, Terry and Elaine Stein of Baltic and Kenneth and Sue Stein of Dundee; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Katie Iberg of Walnut Hills Retirement Home.
Russell Zimmerman
MANSFIELD -- Russell G. Zimmerman, 84, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, at Crestwood Care Center, after an extended illness.
Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, Mansfield, with the Rev. Cloyd Kress officiating. Burial will be at Mansfield Memorial Park.
Friends may call Friday from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home, or one hour prior to the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Organ Fund at First English Lutheran Church.
He was born Jan. 11, 1916, in Wayne County to Cleveland George and Floy (Lehr) Zimmerman.
Surviving are his wife, Maxine Zimmerman, whom he married Aug. 6, 1939; sons, Ronald Zimmerman and Gary Zimmerman and his wife, Wendy, all of Mansfield; granddaughters, Kimberly of Mansfield and Linnea of Akron; sisters, Freda Swineford and Ruby Van Zile, both of Wooster and Edith Crooks of Versailles; brothers and their wives, Chester and Jean Zimmerman of Mount Vernon and Roy and Kaye Zimmerman of Columbus; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Ivan Shetler
SUGARCREEK -- Ivan E. Shetler, 76, 2788 Shetler Road, died this morning, Feb. 10, 2000, at his residence after a 4-year illness.
Services will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at the David Shetler residence, 2936 Shetler Road, Sugarcreek, with Bishop Albert Hochstetler officiating. Burial will be at Coblentz Cemetery, Sugarcreek Township.
Friends may call anytime at the David Shetler residence. Butler-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek, is handling arrangements.
He was born Dec. 15, 1923, in Holmes County to Eli J. and Malinda (Beachy) Shetler and married Susan L. Yoder on Dec. 9, 1943. She survives.
Other survivors include children and their spouses, Marion I. and Ruth Shetler, Eli I. and Mary Shetler, David I. and Mary Shetler, Daniel I. and Judy Shetler and Miriam and Ivan L. Miller, all of Sugarcreek, Ivan I. and Martha Shetler Jr. and Freda and Adrian Schrock, both of Millersburg, Ruth and Joe Miller Jr. of Dundee and Naomi and Paul Swartzentruber of Navarre; 55 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; brothers, Levi E. Shetler of Baltic, John E. and Vernon E. Shetler, both of Sugarcreek and Melvin E. Shelter of Walnut Creek.
Rodney Pinnick
WOOSTER -- Rodney W. Pinnick, 75, 416 Park Drive, Apt. C, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 9, 2000, at Smithville-Western Care Center, Wooster.
Memorial services will be held Monday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. at Custer Funeral Home, Wooster, with the Rev. Dale Cuckow and Pastor Timothy Miller officiating. Private family services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4815 Munson St., SW, Canton 44718.
He was born June 7, 1924, in Wooster to Harry G. and Martha (Swartz) Pinnick and married Geraldine L. Codispoti on Oct. 12, 1947 in Wooster. She survives.
Other survivors include sons, Michael R. Pinnick of Wooster and Timothy J. Pinnick of Phoenix, Ariz.; two grandchildren; a step-grandchild; and a sister, Patricia Lunsford of Canton.
