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Richard Weiser
WOOSTER -- Richard Weiser, 74, 2179 E. Smithville Western Road, died Friday afternoon, Aug. 24, 2001, at his home.
Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Ken Scheck officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call Monday from 6-9 p.m. at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, Wooster.
Those who wish may contribute to Hospice of Wayne County, 2525-A Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691, in his memory.
He was born July 22, 1927, in Wooster to John Owen and Flora D. (Fittler) Weiser and married Shirley Costell. She died previously.
Surviving are children and their spouses Dianne and Donald Richey of Strawberry, Ark., Ralph and Judy Weiser of Loudonville, Jeff and Gena Weiser of Wooster, Doug and Brandy Weiser of Fredericksburg, Vicki Weiser Straits of Taylor, S.C., and Brad Weiser of Wooster; six grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Forrest and Lilly Weiser of Congress, William and Evelyn Weiser of Burbank and Clifford and Joyce Weiser of Lebanon, Tenn.; and sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Gary Neuhaus of Yuma, Colo.
Owen Lang
APPLE CREEK -- Owen D. Lang, 86, 7444 Lincoln Way East, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2001, at Wooster Community Hospital.
Services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at McIntire, Davis and Greene Funeral Home, Wooster with the Rev. Dr. James Christensen officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.
Friends may call Monday evening from 7-9 at the funeral home.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, Wayne County Branch, 1740 Cleveland Road, Wooster 44691 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 4815 Munson St. NW, Canton 44718 in his memory.
He was born May 8, 1915, in Glenmont, to Jacob H. and Edna F. (Owen) Lang.
Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Eileen and Roger Landis of Lancaster and Norma and Don Finley of Wooster; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a special friend, Betty Spencer.
Lorraine Snavely
AKRON -- Lorraine S. Snavely, 81, formerly of Akron, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, at Smithville-Western Care Center in Wooster.
Private family services will be held with Pastor Eloy Pacheco officiating.
Arrangements are being handled by Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.
She was born March 30, 1920, in Hohenwald, Tenn., to Leland Emmett and Lillie (Lynch) Sisco. She out-lived three husbands, Paul Monsour, Herbert Claude Wood and William Snavely.
Surviving are children, David Wood of Arlington, Va. and Rebecca (Bo) Woloschyn of Wooster; two grandchildren and sisters, Margie Turner and Joan Smith, both of Englewood, Fla. and Carolyn Eckart of Copley.
Martha Frank
LOUDONVILLE -- Martha Elizabeth Frank, 88, 568 Green Township Road 2474, died Thursday evening, Aug. 23, 2001, at Colonial Manor Health Care Center, following an eight-month illness.
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ with the Revs. James Bennett and George Shunk officiating. Burial will be in McKay Cemetery.
Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, Hospice of North Central Ohio or The Gideons.
She was born Feb. 11, 1913, in Green Township, Ashland County, to Henry Adam and Louise (Heffelfinger) Doll and married Richard Frank. He died in 1977.
Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Laura Hecht of San Martin, Calif., Ruth and Richard Weaver and Katherine and Bob Wolfe, all of Loudonville; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren and a brother, Elmer Doll of Loudonville.
Lucile Domhoff
VERO BEACH, Fla. -- Lucile Domhoff, 86, of Indian River Estates in Vero Beach, Fla., passed away on Aug. 23, 2001, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Lucile was born Grace Lucile Snell, in Lake City, Fla., on Oct. 6, 1914. She married Harry F. Domhoff Jr. He died previously.
Surviving are her two daughters, Joan Marie Moore of Fort Myers, Fla. and Kay Louise Peters of New York City; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation.
A memorial celebration will be held Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Indian River Estates Auditorium with the Rev. Don Littlefield officiating.
Arrangements are being handled by Cox-Gifford Funeral Home, Vero Beach, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Diabetes Foundation, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, Fla. 32961 in Mrs. Domhoff's memory.
Allen Duff
MILLERSBURG -- Allen Duff, 34, of Millersburg, died Thursday evening, Aug. 23, 2001, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a sudden illness.
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, with the Rev. Dan DeHass officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg.
Friends may call Sunday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Megan Duff Benefit, in care of Commercial and Savings Bank, 6 W. Jackson St., P.O. Box 232, Millersburg 44654.
He was born Nov. 9, 1966, in Millersburg, to Wayne E. and Nancy (Crilow) Duff and married Elizabeth Boley on April 30, 1991. She survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two children, Shawn Duff and Megan Duff, both of the home; his mother and stepfather, Nancy and Ernie Whytsell of Millersburg; a brother, Kevin Duff of Millersburg and a sister, Jennifer Davis of Orrville.
Ernest Knack
DOYLESTOWN -- Ernest L. Knack, 75, of Doylestown, and formerly of Manchester, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001 at Barberton Citizens Hospital.
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 999 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, with Pastor Jack Kozak officiating.
Burial will be at Manchester Cemetery with military honors by Appleman Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 3294 and American Legion No. 281.
Friends may call Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, Route 93, Canal Fulton, and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran Church Preschool, 999 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron 44319.
He was born in Amsterdam, N.Y.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Felicia (Fritz) Knack; sons, David (Becky) of Meadville, Pa. and Allen (Carol) of Clinton; daughter, Donna of Highland Spring, Va.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a sister, Louise.
Eileen Saurer
ORRVILLE -- Eileen Marie Saurer, 79, of Orrville, died at Regency Park Care and Rehabilitation Center in Orrville on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001.
She was born to Frank and Nellie (Curie) McPerry in Orrville on Nov. 17, 1921, and married Robert L. Saurer on June 11, 1941.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years; daughters, Sharon (John) Gregory, Susan (Rees) Davies, both of Orrville and Sandra Saurer of Apple Creek; sister, Betty VanGunten of Wooster; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are foster sisters, Eugenia Kalb and Elizabeth Klopfer; stepsisters, Joyce Couts and Juanita Wentzel; an aunt; cousins, and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be Monday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church.
Calling hours are Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Auble Funeral Home, Orrville. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Orrville.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Wayne County or St. Agnes Catholic Church.
Garry Feikert
BEACH CITY -- Garry C. Feikert, 58, of Beach City, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Wooster with the Rev. Wayne Giesler officiating. Military Rites will be conducted.
Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is in charge of arrangements.
He was born June 30, 1943, in Millersburg to Edgar and Helen (Hendrickson) Feikert.
He is survived by two daughters, Stacy Feikert of Columbus and Shelly Burtt of Massillon; a sister, Brenda Barns of Millersburg and two brothers, Larry Feikert and Jim Feikert, both of Millersburg.
Dale Resecker
WADSWORTH -- Dale C. Resecker, 79, of Wadsworth, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, at Hospice Care Center in Akron.
Services were held Wednesday at Roberts Funeral Home, Hillcrest Chapel, 9560 Acme Road, Wadsworth. Chaplain Paul D. Fink officiated. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens where military rites were held.
He was born Feb. 14, 1922, in Monroe County, to Christian and Elizabeth (Hoskinson) Resecker.
Surviving are his children, Eugene Resecker of Woodsfield, Harry Resecker of Burbank, Norma Tanner of Creston, Marilyn Ferguson of West Salem, Mildred Cyrus of Orrville and Ilene Thompson of Mansfield; three stepchildren; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-granchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rose Saffel of Woodsfield, Lula Balinsky of Struthers and Margeret Bauer of Woodsfield; three brothers, Harold Resecker of Seville, Paul Resecker of Laings and Roy Resecker of Comanche, Okla. and his first wife of Orrville. His second wife, Vesta E. Matheney, whom he married on May 23, 1971, died previously.
Dorothy Drouhard
WOOSTER -- Dorothy L. Drouhard, 84, formerly of Beall Avenue, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at Smithville-Western Care Center.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call Friday from 7-9 p.m. at McIntire, Davis and Greene Funeral Home, Wooster.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Wayne County, 2525-A Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691, in her memory.
She was born March 13, 1917, in Wooster, to Russell and Mabel (Walter) Badger and married Clarence "Tom" Drouhard on Nov. 24, 1938. He died July 27, 1993.
Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Donald L. and Betty Drouhard of Wooster; grandchildren, Jeffery and Brenda Drouhard, Donae and Scott Ranson and Todd and Alecia Drouhard; and great-grandchildren, Kylie and Zachary Drouhard and Austin and Alissa Ranson.
Rev. J.W. Williams
WOOSTER -- The Rev. J.W. Williams, 54, 658 E. Henry St., died Sunday morning, Aug. 19, 2001, at Wooster Community Hospital.
Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at True Church House of Prayer in Orrville with the Rev. Charles Winters officiating.
Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church.
Cremation will be at a later date.
Donations may be made to the family in care of Wayne Savings Community Bank.
Arrangements are being handled by McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home.
He was born March 2, 1947, at Holly Brook, La., to T.J. and Georgia (Taylor) Williams.
Surviving are his wife, Annabelle Davis Williams, to whom he had been married 16 years; children, Anndrea Kishon Williams, Fellisha Anndora Williams, J.W. Williams Jr., Annecia Jaycuisine Williams and Annjelica Desira Williams, all of the home; and Nina Denise Williams of Nashville, Tenn.; two grandchildren; sisters, Gladys (Andrew) Nute, Mary Williams and Volia (Buster) Allen, all of Chicago; Margaret (McKinley) Hartman of Las Vegas, Nev.; and Ethal Mae Taylor and Ollie Mae Harris, both of Lake Providence, La.; and a brother, Johnny Jackson of Trenton, N.J.
Robert Cogar Sr.
LODI -- Robert L. Cogar Sr., 71, of Lodi, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at Medina General Hospital in Medina.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem with Pastor Bill Powell officiating. Burial will be at West Salem Cemetery.
Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
He was born Feb. 24, 1930, in Bolair, W.Va., to Elery and Roma (Tyler) Cogar.
Surviving are his wife, Martha (Martin) Cogar, whom he married Aug. 23, 1949; five children, Robert (Denise) Cogar Jr. of Niles, Mary E. Markley of Lodi, James (Peggy) Cogar of Wadsworth, Brian (Fonda) Cogar of South Webster and Cheryl (Craig) Byard of Lodi; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lorene Wilfond of Webster Springs, W.Va.
Mary Miller
APPLE CREEK -- Mary J. Miller, 66, 3873 S. Kansas Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, in the emergency room of Aultman Hospital in Canton, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Services will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the residence with Bishop Alvin J. Schlabach officiating. Burial will be at Yoder Cemetery in East Union Township.
Friends may call anytime at her home.
Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling arrangements.
She was born in Mercer, Pa., on Dec. 21, 1934, to Roman J. and Sarah (Chupp) Byler and married Eli J.D. Miller on Nov. 22, 1956. He died July 3, 1995.
Surviving are four children, Mrs. Norman (Katie Ann) Brenneman of Wooster; Sarah Miller and Roman Miller of the home; and Reuben (Esther) Miller of Apple Creek; four grandchildren; three sisters, Ada Pearce of Wooster; Mrs. Raymond (Verna) Miller of Holmesville; and Mrs. Dan (Ella) Miller of Fredericktown; and a brother, John Byler of Orrville.
Mary Hugus
NAVARRE -- Mary A. Hugus, 95, of Navarre, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, at Altercare of Navarre, following a brief illness.
She was the sister of Mabel Collier of Doylestown.
A memorial service will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Navarre, with the Rev. Marcia M. Stalnaker officiating. Burial of the cremains will be at Union Lawn Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are being handled by Atkinson-Feucht-Shaidnagle in Navarre.
She was born Dec. 28, 1905, in Wilmot, to John P. and Augusta (German) Zurcher and married Robert L. Hugus. He died Feb. 5, 1981.
Surviving in addition to her sister are a son, Robert L. "Bob" Hugus Jr. of Duluth, Ga.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lester Zurcher of Columbus.
Christopher Becker
UPLAND, Ind. -- Christopher R. Becker, 22, of 1523 S. University Blvd., died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, from injuries he suffered in a rock climbing accident in Austria.
He was born in Marion, the son of Richard "Dick" and Marsha (Corll) Becker, Upland, Ind.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Adam, Upland, Ind.; paternal grandparents, Harold and Mary Maxine Becker, Wooster, Ohio; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorials may be made to the Christopher R. Becker Scholarship Fund, LeTournaeu University, P.O. Box 7333, Longview, Texas 75607, or the Upland Community Church, 439 W. Berry, Upland, Indiana 46989.
Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2001, at Upland Community Church, Upland, Indiana with the Rev. Jerry Cline officiating. Interment will be at Jefferson Cemetery in Upland, Indiana.
Services conducted by Jones-Smith Funeral Home, Upland, Indiana, 765-998-2101.
Visitation will be Friday from 2-8 p.m. at Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main Street, Upland, Indiana.
Cullie Looney
SPRINGFIELD, Va. -- Cullie Robert Looney, born Oct. 3, 1915, in Akron, died on Aug. 20, 2001, in Springfield, Va.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Gourley Looney, formerly of Akron and Doylestown; three children, Donna (John) Osthaus of Springfield, Va., Diane (Paul) Zink of Reston, Va., Dean (Mimi) Looney of Philadelphia, Pa.; and four grandchildren.
Interment will be at a later date in Doylestown.
Donations to favorite charities are suggested in lieu of flowers.
Shirley Scheetz
NEW PHILADELPHIA -- Shirley D. Scheetz, 48, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Butler-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek. Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
She was born Sept. 8, 1952, in Coshocton County, to Harold and Joyce (Caley) Renner.
Surviving are her husband, Jimmie Dale Scheetz, whom she married Dec. 24, 1971; a son, Christopher Dale Scheetz of the home; her mother of Sugarcreek; a brother, Larry (Karon) Renner of Warsaw; a sister, Mrs. Raymond (Nancy) Burgan of Dover; aunts, uncles, a niece, three nephews and two great-great-nieces.
Vincent Humrichouser
WOOSTER -- Vincent Lee "Bud" Humrichouser, 65, 807 Washington St., died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, at his home.
A Service of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, Wooster, with Father John Mueller officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to the time of service at the funeral home.
He was born April 21, 1936, in Wooster to Clark and Josephine (Cicconetti) Humrichouser.
Surviving are sons, Mike of Apple Creek; Brad of Shreve and Mark of Stone Mountain, Ga. and a grandson.
Ray Truman
MARSHALLVILLE -- Ray E. Truman, 53, of Marshallville, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001.
Services will be held Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman with the Rev. Karen Oehl officiating.
Friends may call from 7-9 tonight (Wednesday) at Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wayne County, 2525-A Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691 or to the family.
He was born on Nov. 3, 1947, in Fola, W.Va., to Wesley and Della (Bird) Truman .
Surviving are his wife, Penny (Jackson) Truman, to whom he was married 29 years; his mother, Della Truman of Indore, W.Va.; daughter and son-in-law, April and Doug Croskey of Orrville; two grandchildren; brothers, Roma of Harvey, La.; Roy, Billy, Danny, and Dana, all of Indore, W.Va., and Arthur Truman of Fola, W.Va.; sisters, Anna Gibbs of Toronto, Lenna Barker of Fulton, Mo., Beatrice Karr of Ashville, and Roberta O'Dell of Columbus.
