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Thomas Birkbeck
DOYLESTOWN -- Thomas Eugene Birkbeck, 85, of Doylestown, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown with the Rev. James H. Humphrey officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Friends may call Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home where a Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be made to The Shriner Hospitals for Crippled Children, 3000 Krebs Drive, Akron 44319 or Ohio Masonic Home, P.O. Box 120, Springfield 45501.
He was born Dec. 1, 1916, in Akron, to Thomas B. and Laura E. (Daniel) Birkbeck and married Mary Catherine Primm on March 28, 1942. She survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are a son, Thomas E. (Janine) Birkbeck of Amarillo, Texas; daughters, Sandra S. (Gerald) LaRoy of Erlanger, Ky., Alice A. (Robert) Taylor of City of Green; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a nephew.
Donald Fulmer
LOUDONVILLE -- Donald S. Fulmer, 85, 915 E. Main St., died Monday afternoon, Jan. 21, 2002, at Riverside Hospital, Columbus.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Loudonville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Pollock officiating. Burial will be at Loudonville Cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Memorial Fund of United Methodist Church, 124 N. Market St., Loudonville 44842 or to Loudonville Fire Department EMS, Inc., 200 N. Market St., Loudonville 44842.
He was born March 28, 1916, in Washington Township, Holmes County, to Fred and Frances (Snively) Fulmer.
Surviving are his wife, Mozelle A. (Fisher) Fulmer, whom he married Nov. 14, 1937; his daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Blair Cummins of New York City; four foster grandchildren; a brother, Doyle "Bud" Fulmer of Loudonville; two sisters, Doris Strang and Dorothy Stake, both of Loudonville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ralph Croskey
KILLBUCK -- Ralph D. Croskey, 76, of Killbuck, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 22, 2002, at Sunset View Nursing Home, Millersburg, following an extended illness.
Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, with the Rev. John Damron officiating. Burial will be at Killbuck Cemetery with military rites conducted by Killbuck Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Friends may call today (Wednesday) from 6-9 and Thursday from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home.
He was born March 9, 1925, in Holmes County, to Wood and Anna (Phillips) Croskey and married Virginia Fry in 1962. She survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Toni Marie Bush of Mount Vernon; six stepchildren, Chet Fry of Crestline, Bob Fry of Wooster, Steve Fry of Welcome, Raymond Fry of Wooster, Larry Fry of Holmesville and Grover Fry of Shreve; two grandsons; eight step-grandsons; four great-grandsons and three step-great-grandchildren.
Marceil Sheely
KILLBUCK -- Marceil E. "Pat" Sheely, 79, 3551 Township Road 90, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 22, 2002, at her home, following a short illness.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Killbuck United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Cooper officiating. Burial will be at Killbuck Cemetery with military rites conducted by Killbuck Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Friends may call Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg.
Family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Killbuck United Methodist Church, 180 Mark Ave., Killbuck 44637 or Holmes County Hospice, 931 Wooster Road, Millersburg 44654.
She was born Jan. 2, 1923, in Henry County, to Carl and Gae (King) Wiemer and married Gerald A. Sheely on March 3, 1943. He survives.
Surviving in addition to her husband are four children, Patricia Sheely of Gallup, N.M., Sandra Gindlesberger of Pemberville, Terry Sheely and Gerald "Chug" Sheely II, both of Killbuck; three grandchildren and two sisters, Geraldine Wiemer of McClure and Carolyn Buchhop of Napoleon.
Emma Miller
MILLERSBURG -- Emma Miller, 91, 3181 Township Road 406, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at her residence, following a brief illness.
Services will be Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Miller residence with Bishop Noah A. Troyer officiating. Burial will be at Miller Family Cemetery in Walnut Creek Township, Holmes County.
Friends may call anytime at the Miller residence.
Smith Funeral Home in Sugarcreek is handling arrangements.
She was born July 22, 1910, in Holmes County, to Henry J. and Lovina (Troyer) Raber and married Ben D. Miller on Dec. 25, 1930. He died Aug. 19, 1967.
Surviving are two daughters, Sarah Miller of the home and Mrs. Marty (Edna) Yutzy of Dundee; two sons, Lester (Lydiann) Miller of Millersburg and Aten (Ella) Miller of the home; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Noah (Sarah) Troyer of Millersburg and two brothers, Wyman Raber and Daniel (Emma) Raber, both of Millersburg.
Ronald Hershberger
ALLEN, Texas -- Ronald "Ron" Blair Hershberger, 55, of Allen, Texas, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002.
He was born May 4, 1946, in Millersburg, to Howard and Norma Hershberger.
He is survived by his wife of eight months, Vicki Hershberger; daughter, Renae Hershberger of Planto, Texas; his parents of Berlin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cheryl and Verton Yoder of Wooster, Marsha and Keith Snyder of Berlin and Bonnie and Jim Mellor of Dover and stepdaughters, Holly and Jessica Forbis of Cheyenne, Wyo.
Memorial contributions may be made to World Vision Inc., P.O. Box 70200, Tacoma, Wash. 98481-0200, 1 (800) 777-5777 specify donation to go to Guatemala.
Hazel Kurtz
AKRON -- Hazel M. Kurtz, 96, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at Hospice Care Center of Visiting Nurse Service in Akron.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home, 788 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, with the Rev. Dwain DePew officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Firestone Park Presbyterian Church, 275 S. Firestone Blvd., Akron 44301.
She was born in Clark. She married Orien L. Kurtz. He died in 1974.
Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. James (Margaret) Mitchell of Columbus and Janet Cuppett of Fort Worth, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Robert L. and Ann Kurtz of Norton; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.
Dollie Alexander
MILLERSBURG -- Dollie Ann Alexander, 82, of Millersburg, died Thursday morning, Jan. 24, 2002.
Private services will be Sunday at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, with pastors Stephen Young and Mark Rohrer officiating. Private burial will be Monday at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg.
Friends may call Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Faith Bible Church, 7384 County Road 623, Millersburg 44654.
She was born Jan. 22, 1920, in Pickaway County, and was the daughter of Harry W. and Cora V. (Justus) Riffle. On Sept. 24, 1947, she married James L. Alexander and he survives.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two children and their spouses, Ron and Angie Alexander of Millersburg and Deb and Jeff Baker of Westerville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a sister, Betty Riffle of Circleville.
Suzanne Yoder
HEATH -- Suzanne R. Yoder, 61, of Heath, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at her residence.
Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark, with Gary Yoder, her brother-in-law, officiating. Burial will be at Newark Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
She was born Sept. 26, 1940, in Toledo, to Earl and Ruth (Eisenhower) Vogelpohl and married Gene D. Yoder on Feb. 2, 1973. He survives.
Surviving in addition to her husband are sons, Michael W. (Brenda) Yoder, Kirk M. (Sonja) Yoder, Todd D. (Janice) Yoder, all of Newark, Kevin G. (Donna) Yoder and Mark L. (Alicia) Yoder, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; a brother, Dave (Kathy) Vogelpohl of Alphretta, Ga.; a sister, Barbara (John) Tighe of Toledo; several nieces and nephews.
Frank Carney Jr.
WOOSTER -- Frank "Fritz" Carney Jr., 68, of Wooster, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 23, 2002, at Wooster Community Hospital following a short illness.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, Wooster, with the Rev. Delaine McGhee officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Wooster, where military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post No. 68.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wayne County, 2525-A Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691.
He was born Sept. 25, 1933, in Ashland, to Frank and Frances I. (Witmer) Carney Sr.
Surviving are two sons, Robert F. (Sherry L.) Carney and Steven T. Carney, both of Wooster; three daughters, Deborah A. Nicholls of Shreve, Pamela S. Carney of Wooster and Mrs. Daniel G. (Amy M.) Yarnell Sr. of Smithville; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Mike (Marjean) Carney of Wooster and four sisters, Mrs. Richard (Connie) Stefanko of Rittman, Mrs. Dominic (Maurie) Tomasetti, Mrs. Dan (Anita) Franks and Debbie Houmard, all of Wooster.
Daniel Hershberger
NAVARRE -- Daniel A. Hershberger, 9, 15409 Millersburg Road, died Wednesday morning, Jan, 23, 2002, at his home, following a five-month illness.
Services will be today (Friday) at 1 at the Hershberger residence with Bishop Dan Zook officiating. Burial will be at Levi Hershberger Cemetery in Dalton.
Friends may call anytime at the residence.
Arrangements are being handled by Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg.
He was born May 19, 1992, in Mount Eaton, to Andy D. and Lizzie D. (Hershberger) Hershberger.
Surviving in addition to his parents are four brothers, Benjamin, Eli, Joseph and Christ, all of the home; three sisters, Mattie, Edna and Lavina, all of the home; grandparents, Dan J.D. and Lizzie Hershberger of West Lebanon and Mattie Hershberger of Mount Eaton and great-grandparents, Jacob D. and Edna Hershberger of West Lebanon, Mattie Hershberger of Navarre and Anna Hershberger of Mount Eaton.
Lorinne Snow
LUCAS -- Lorinne B. Snow, 93, 2135 E. Hanley Road, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 23, 2002, at Wedgewood Estates of Mansfield, after a brief illness.
Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, Mansfield, with the Rev. Philip Banks officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Lucas.
Friends may call Monday one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Foursquare Gospel Church, Lucas 44843 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born Oct. 30, 1908, in Lucas, to Charles and Maude (Weirick) Schrack and married Clarence B. Snow in 1931 in California. He died in 1997.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Stanley A. and Helma K. Snow of North Royalton; her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca S. and Garland E. Walker of Peachtree City, Ga. and two grandsons.
Larey Fair
MILLERSBURG -- Larey D. Fair, 74, of Millersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at the Mercy Medical Center in Canton.
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Millersburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Karl Stonebraker officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg. Military services will be conducted by Millersburg American Legion Post 192 and Killbuck Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7079.
Friends may call Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Millersburg United Methodist Church, 5395 Killdeer Drive, Millersburg 44654.
He was born May 19, 1927, in Millersburg, and was the son of A. Lee and Mabel (Snively) Fair. On March 26, 1948, he married Myrtle Archer and she survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are six children and their spouses, Alan Fair, Mike and Amy Fair, Becky Snyder, Mary and Lee Shaffer, all of Millersburg, Steve "Nixon" Fair and Jim and Tammy Fair, all of Killbuck; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Carol Keith of Grove City and Alice and Paul Hemmeter of Beaver Creek; a brother and sister-in-law, Martin and Gail Fair of Millersburg.
Harry Bardorf
WOOSTER -- Harry E. Batdorf, 82, of Wooster, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster.
Private graveside services will take place at a later date with Chaplain Paul Donihue officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are being handled by Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel.
He was born Feb. 25, 1919, in Smithville, to Charles and Blanche (Snider) Batdorf and married Estelle Hudgins on Jan. 29, 1964. She survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are children, Karen (William) Fought of Shreve, Larry (Sandy) Batdorf of Seville, Ronald (Thelma) Batdorf of Mansfield, James (Connie) Batdorf of Wooster, Herman (Wanda) Teague Jr. of Fredericksburg; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild and a brother, Miles (Janice) Batdorf of Canal Fulton.
Virginia Berger
EAST GREENVILLE -- Virginia A. Berger, 95, of East Greenville, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Dalton, following a period of declining health.
Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton with Pastors Harry and Mary Lou Merryman and Father Robert Kaylor officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in Mount Eaton.
Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral Home.
She was born Sept. 13, 1906, in Cloverport, Ky., to the late Henry J. and Mary Elizabeth (Mattingly) Lewis and married Lee D. Berger on June 25, 1928. He died May 20, 1987.
Surviving are four sons, Edwin James Berger of East Greenville, Robert L. (Janet) Berger of Massillon, Norbert L. (Cathy) Berger of Lebanon, and David R. (Rosita) Berger of San Antonio, Texas; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
