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Ruth Weckbacher
WADSWORTH -- Ruth A. Weckbacher, 84, of Wadsworth, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001, at Altercare of Wadsworth.
Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church in Wadsworth, with the Rev. James L. Singleton officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman, or one hour prior to the services at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, Camp Christian, 116 E. Boyer St., Wadsworth 44281.
She was born May 6, 1917, in Mansfield, to Charles and Lena (Volk) Powell and married Ralph Weckbacher. He died in 1998.
Surviving are children, Donald (Harriet) Weckbacher of Chesapeake, Va., and Marcia (Lloyd) Sigrist of Grandbury, Texas; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Clyde Powell of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; and sisters, Edna Pifer of Wadsworth and Lois Bain of Lynchburg, Va.
Billy Workman
WOOSTER -- Billy Ray Workman, 71, of Wooster, left this world Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001, to be with his Saviour Jesus Christ, his wife, Nellie and his loved ones gone before him. He died at Wooster Community Hospital.
Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem, with Pastor Floyd Koenig and the Rev. Carlos Browning officiating. Burial will be at Albert Cemetery, Harrisville Township, Medina County.
Friends may call one hour prior to the services.
Contributions may be made to Matteson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 314, West Salem 44287, to help defray funeral expenses.
He was born Sept. 8, 1929, in Wayne, W.Va., to Willard and Mary (Brooks) Workman.
Surviving are children, Billy R. (Barbara) Workman and Michael (Jeanne) Workman, both of West Salem, Christopher Workman, Brenda Sue (Henry) McCormick and Violet Debo, all of Lodi, Vanessa (Ronald) Holbrook of Wooster and Loretta (Bernie) Adkins of Mansfield; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Tex Workman of West Virginia; sisters Fay Staley, Tutti Carter and Betty Harman, all of West Virginia, and Lynn Oldenburg of California; and his girlfriend, Delma Vance of Wooster.
His wife, Nellie Workman, died in 1991.
Charley Kegley
ELKTON, Md. -- Charley M. Kegley, 65, of Elkton, Md., died Friday, Aug. 10, 2001, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del.
He was the father of Betty Arnold of Wooster.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are being handed by Hicks Home for Funerals, P.A., 103 W. Stockton St., Elkton, Md.
He was born June 14, 1936, in Cleveland, Va., to Kyle and Marie (McGlothlin) Kegley.
Other survivors include children, David Walker of Conowingo, Md., and Christina Wilson of Rootstown; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Annette Arva of Radcliff, Ky., and Sue Coleman of Paducah, Ky.; brothers, Jack and Stan Kegley, both of Elkton, Md., Donald Kegley of Alexandria, Va., and Gordon Kegley of Hickory, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Andrew Vavrek
LAKEWOOD -- Andrew J. Vavrek, 92, of Lakewood, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001.
Family services and burial were held Friday, Aug. 10.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 12200 Fairhill Road, Cleveland 44120.
He was born Dec. 7, 1908, in Cleveland and married Bettie Donahue Vavrek on April 1, 1996. She survives and was formerly of Holmes County.
Surviving are a daughter, Rosemary Shock of Pittsburgh; stepchildren, Richard Donahue of Bay Village, Tom Donahue of Orlando, Fla., and Mary Jo Williams of Creston; two grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a sister, Mary Mazurka of Cleveland;
His first wife, Frances Vavrek, died previously.
Juanita Kemerley
OCEOLA -- Juanita C. Kemerley, 56, of Oceola, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001, at Medical College of Ohio in Toledo.
She was the aunt of Karen (Larry) Hoxworth of Wooster.
Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Oceola Tabernacle of Praise, with the Rev. Carl Angel officiating. Burial will be at Oceola Cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Lucas Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky, or one hour prior to the services Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
She was born July 14, 1945, in Marion, to Robert and Lois (Cox) Lee and was raised by Reuben and Venita Ellis.
Other survivors include her husband, Norman Kemerley, whom she married Nov. 23, 1969; a daughter, Lezli Kemerley of Oceola; a granddaughter; Reuben Ellis of Upper Sandusky; a half-brother, Charles McMahan of Marion; and a nephew.
Ira Plant
MILLERSBURG -- Ira T. "Ted" Plant, 76, of Millersburg, died Sunday evening, Dec. 31, 2000, at the home of his daughter in Wooster, after a short illness.
Graveside services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Killbuck Cemetery, with the Rev. David Carrick officiating.
Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg.
He was born March 26, 1924, in Akron, to Charles E. and Rose (Swigert) Plant and married Marjorie Arnold. She died Sept. 25, 1995.
Surviving are a daughter, Kathy Flury of Wooster; four grandchildren; brothers, Carlos Plant of Loudonville and William Plant of Millersburg; and a sister, Mabel Chaney of Millersburg.
Mabel Crawford
HOLMESVILLE -- Mabel Crawford, 85, formerly of Holmesville and Walnut Hills Retirement Home, died Monday morning, Jan. 1, 2001, at Joel Pomerene Memorial Hospital in Millersburg.
Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Holmesville United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Susan Stevens and Randy Weaver officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Township Cemetery, Holmesville.
Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, where Eastern Star services will be held at 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Holmesville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 37, Holmesville 44633.
She was born May 27, 1915, in Salt Creek Township, east of Holmesville to James L. and Bessie (Halfhill) McCulloch and married Samuel N. Crawford on Aug. 10, 1940. He died Jan. 18, 1973.
Surviving are a son, Lew Mac (Sherrie) Crawford of Bedford, Texas; grandsons, Matthew and Michael Crawford of Bedford, Texas; and a nephew, James Daniels of Shreve.
Eldora Morley
LOUDONVILLE -- Eldora Marie Morley, 82, 123 N. Adams St., died Monday morning, Jan 1, 2001, at her home after a brief illness.
Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville, with the Rev. Dr. Monte Canfield officiating.
There will be no calling hours. Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home in Loudonville is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
She was born Sept. 22, 1918, in Streetsboro to James and Bessie (Watters) Hopkins and married Lloyd Morley. He died in 1977.
Surviving are a daughter, Karen Wolgamott of Loudonville; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Melva Weaver
BERLIN -- Melva M. Weaver, 80, 5487 S. Market St., went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, Dec. 31, 2000, at Joel Pomerene Memorial Hospital in Millersburg, after an extended illness.
Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Grace Mennonite Church, County Road 77, with the Revs. Levi Sommers and David Clemens officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 6-8 at the church.
Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg.
She was born June 24, 1920, in Tuscarawas County, to Addona and Ella (Schlabach) Mullet and married John J. Weaver on Feb. 12, 1946. He died Feb. 9, 1992.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bert (Leona) Hershberger of Millersburg; grandchildren, Jon Ryan Hershberger of the home, Andrew (Shelly) Hershberger of Millersburg, Sue Ann (Kevin) Fair of Millersburg and Timmy Hershberger of the home; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Herman Mullet of Sarasota, Fla.
Fannie Grogan
WEST SALEM -- Fannie M. Grogan, 50, of West Salem, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, at Akron General Medical Center.
Memorial services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Waltz United Methodist Church, 7465 Egypt Road, Medina, with the Rev. James Patterson officiating.
Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the church.
Arrangements are being handled by Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem.
She was born March 14, 1950, in Wayne County, W.Va., to William and Myrtle (Vanhoover) Fortner.
Surviving are children, Thomas Jack Cooper and Janet Cooper, both of West Salem; a brother, Edon Fortner and a sister, Dessie Mae Ramey, both of Wayne County, W.Va.
Grace Baker
WALNUT CREEK -- Grace Baker, 101, a resident of Walnut Hills Nursing Home in Walnut Creek since 1990, formerly of Sugarcreek, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, at the nursing home.
Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home in Sugarcreek, with the Rev. Carlan Helgeson officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery in Sugarcreek.
Friends may call today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 6-8 at the funeral home.
She was born Jan. 1, 1899, in Farmerstown to John W. and Malinda (Luke) Baker.
Surviving are two great nieces and a great-great-niece.
Richard Duncan Sr.
FREDERICKSBURG -- Richard L. Duncan Sr., 63, 352 Creamery Road, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, at his home after a period of declining health.
Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, with the Rev. Jeff Graebing officiating. Burial will be at Fredericksburg East Cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
He was born Aug. 27, 1937, in Fredericksburg to Lester and Ada (Brown) Duncan.
Surviving are children, Thomas (Beth) Duncan of Shreve, Ronald Norton of Virginia Beach, Va., Richard (Lisa) Duncan Jr. of Loudonville, Christine (Shane) Mann of Wooster and Gerri (Andy) Galliher of Orrville; six grandchildren; brothers, John (Mary Ann) Duncan of Fredericksburg, Robert (Millie) Duncan of Wooster and Ronny Joe Duncan of Shreve; and sisters, Dee Dee (Carl) Sinnett and Donna Stine, both of Millersburg, and Corrine (Ray) Stanley of Fredericksburg.
E. Marie Chapman
ORRVILLE -- E. Marie Chapman, 49, 1700 W. Church St., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.
Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Auble Funeral Home in Orrville, with Pastor Ralph Griffith officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Orrville.
Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
She was born Jan. 8, 1951, in Maysel, W.Va., to Charlie and Haley (Douglas) Holcomb and married Everet L. Chapman on Nov. 28, 1969, in Deink, W.Va. He survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Loretta L. Chapman of Orrville; a grandson, Zachary T. Chapman of Orrville; brothers, Farrell Holcomb of Quaker City, George Holcomb of Wadsworth, Darrius (Pat) Holcomb of Clendenin, W.Va., Jim (Wilma) Holcomb, Elbert (Nancy) Holcomb and Orrville (Carol) Holcomb, all of Cincinnati; and a sister, Louise (Ralph) Griffith of Sterling.
Leroy Carpenter
RITTMAN -- Leroy J. Carpenter, 72, 61 S. 1st St., passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, at his residence.
Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, Hillcrest Chapel, Wadsworth, with Pastor Bud Olszewski officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call today (Tuesday) from 2-4 at the funeral home.
He was born Nov. 24, 1928, in Glasgow, W.Va., to James and Edith (Jordan) Carpenter and married Nita Campbell on June 12, 1948. She survives.
Other survivors include children, Lloyd K. Carpenter and Joyce (Dale) Schwartzwalder, both of Wooster, Judy (Danny) Jackson and Rhoda (Floyd) Baker, both of Rittman, James (Judy) Carpenter of Creston, Carolyn (Robert) Stehler of Wadsworth, Joseph E. and John A. Carpenter, both of Sterling; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Billy R. Carpenter of Cleveland; and a sister, Betty Nutter of Boomer, W.Va.
Halsey Wilbur
OBERLIN -- Halsey H.M. Wilbur, 88, of Oberlin, formerly of Wooster, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000, at Kendal at Oberlin Nursing Home.
Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel, Wooster, with Father Brian Wilbert officiating. Burial will be at Wooster Cemetery, where military rites will be held.
Friends may call tonight (Tuesday) from 6-8 at the funeral home.
He was born Jan. 23, 1912, in Kobe, Japan, to Hollis and Mary (Matteson) Wilbur and married Helen Arnold on Sept. 11, 1942. She died previously.
Surviving are children, Betsey (Roger) Kodat of Herndon, Va., and Peter Wilbur of Wooster; two grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth Cressey of Seattle, Wash.
Corena Liechty
WOOSTER -- Corena V. Liechty, 81, 4140 Harvey Drive, died Sunday morning, Dec. 31, 2000, at University Hospital in Cleveland.
Services will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home in Wooster, with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff officiating. Burial will be at Wooster Cemetery.
Friends may call two hours prior to the services at the funeral home.
Those who wish may make contributions to Wooster Christian School, in care of Grace Brethren Church, 1924 Burbank Road, Wooster 44691; or to Haven of Rest, 175 E. Market St., Akron 44308.
She was born July 28, 1919, in Berne, Ind., to Robert U. and Emma (Sprunger) Liechty and married Dr. Ralph W. Liechty on July 30, 1939. He died in 1997.
Surviving are daughters, Freya (Jeff) Marchand of Fairlawn, Leanna (Lance) McGannon of Bay Village, Dr. Jane (Scott) Glidden of Nashua, N.H., and Judy (Ron) Kessinger of Advance, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brothers, Melvin, E. Gordon and Loren L. Liechty, all of Berne, Ind., and the Rev. Robert Liechty of Lima; and sisters, Anna Roop, Berneta (Adrian) Lehman and Colleen (Harry) Smith, all of Berne, Ind.
Sylvia Hunter
WARSAW -- Sylvia B. Hunter, 78, 29775 Township Road 338, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000, in the emergency room at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital.
She was the sister of Gertrude Harford of Wooster.
Services were held today (Wednesday) at 1 at Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw, with the Rev. Ron Davis officiating. Burial was at Bethal Cemetery in Warsaw.
Friends who wish may make contributions to the Sylvia B. Hunter Memorial Fund, 29775 Township Road 338, Warsaw 43844.
She was born April 24, 1922, in Coshocton County, to Newton C. and Lucinda (Smith) Hawkins and married Edwin Hunter on Nov. 22, 1956. He survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Sharon K. Hunter of Warsaw; another sister, Eva Cutshall of College Park, Coshocton; and a brother, Bernard Hawkins of Mansfield.
Charles Smith
WOOSTER -- Charles H. Smith, 1021 Curtwood Ave., Wooster, husband of Lois Budd Smith, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 1, 2001.
Charles was born in Guernsey County on June 4, 1918.
Charles was preceded in death by his former wife, Isabel (Hutchison) Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Lois; a brother, Carl Smith of Barnesville; a son, Eric Smith and Martha of Winesburg; Mrs. Stan Bahmer (Alice), Blaine Budd of Wooster and Allen Budd of Yakima, Wash.; and many loving grandchildren.
Charles and Lois have enjoyed and appreciated the loyal fellowship of First Church of God at 1953 Akron Road, Wooster, and they ask that any memorials be made to the church.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home in Wooster. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Crestview Cemetery in Barnesville.
Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Morgan Dickerson Jr.
RAVENNA -- Morgan H. Dickerson Jr., 62, of Ravenna Township, formerly of Wooster, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001, at his residence.
Services will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where friends may call two hours prior to the services. Pastor Nathan Ward will officiate. Private burial will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
He was born March 22, 1938, in Wheeling, W.Va., to Morgan H. and Mildred M. (Miller) Dickerson Sr.
Surviving are his wife of 12 years, Mary (Totaro) Dickerson; children, Sara (Clifford) Bucy of Wooster, Rachel (Greg) Miller of Orrville and Ronald Dickerson of Columbus; stepchildren, Timothy (Michele) McClurg and Ed (Jenny) Dorsey, both of Columbus and Walter (Debbie) Dorsey of Richfield; 13 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Betty Bush of Mansfield; and a brother, Earl Richard Dickerson of Adena.
Joseph Claus
WOOSTER -- Joseph C. Claus, 87, of Lytle Drive, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, at his residence after a short illness.
A committal service was held Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery in Cleveland. The Rev. Dr. William "Bill" Flewelling officiated.
Visitation was held from 11-noon Tuesday at Heyl Funeral Home in Ashland.
The family suggests that contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
He was born June 19, 1913, in Pittsburgh, to George J. and Elizabeth B. (Stockhausen) Claus and married Marie Bernadette Walsh. She died in 1978. On May 29, 1979, he married Pauline L. Odle. She survives.
Other survivors include daughters, Maureen Claus and Deborah (William) Stec, both of Brook Park; stepchildren, William (Kathy) Flewelling of New Martinsville, W.Va., and Margaret Mencke of North Olmsted; grandchildren, Ryan and Shannon Stec; eight step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Ann Gallagher of Fairview.
