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Saloma Miller
MILLERSBURG -- Saloma Miller, 91, 7378 Township Road 601, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Altercare of Millersburg, after an extended illness. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Fryburg Beachy Fellowship Church, with Bishop Paul Chupp officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Friends may call tonight (Thursday) from 6-9 and Friday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the church. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling arrangements. She was born Oct. 3, 1907, in Wayne County to Jacob and Mary (Miller) Coblentz and married Noah D.M. Miller on Sept. 25, 1934. He died Jan. 23, 1987. Surviving are daughters, Betty Wagler of Hartville and Mrs. Adam S. (Anna) Miller and a son, Wayne and wife, Lydia Ann Miller, all of Millersburg; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Fred Rice Jr.
RITTMAN -- Fred J. Rice Jr., 62, 346 Diane St., died Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Wade Park Veterans Hospital in Cleveland. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman, with James A. Foster officiating. Burial will be at Rittman Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. He was born Dec. 12, 1936 in Radnor, W.Va., to Fred J. and Dorothy (Fortner) Rice Sr. and married Helen Lemon. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Christine and husband, Timothy Stoufer of Sugarcreek; two grandchildren; sisters and their spouses, Anna and Ulys Gunnels, and Lorene and Harry Samic, all of Rittman.
Mildred Adams
RITTMAN -- Mildred M. "Milly" Adams, 71, 76 N. Fifth St., died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, at her home. Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman, with Pastor Bud Olszewski officiating. Burial will be at Rittman Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Brethren Church, 44 S. First St., Rittman 44270. She was born Aug. 13, 1927 in Friendsville to Carl W. and Lucy (Hartman) Jones and married Marvin Adams. He died in 1997. Surviving are sons and their wives, Mark and Ruth Adams of York, Pa., and Matthew and Kristie Adams of Columbus; grandchildren, Nicole, Jill and Jacob; stepsisters, Hazel Welday of Wadsworth and Dorothy and husband, Robert Fowler of Oceanside, Calif.; and a niece, Terri Hedges of Cincinnati.
Richard Kisling
MILLERSBURG -- Richard Allen Kisling, 40, 6732 Township Road 323, died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 13, at his home after an extended illness. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Bethany Conservative Church, Holmesville, with Dan Mast and Joe Tyndal officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Friends may call tonight (Thursday) from 6-9 and Friday from 6-9 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg. He was born Nov. 28, 1958 in Rockingham County, Va., to James Samuel and Thelma Maxine (Hensley) Kisling and married Linda Catherine Witmer on May 28, 1988. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are children, Marlene Rose, Jason Andrew, Sharon Beth and Samuel James Kisling, all of the home; his mother of Timberville, Va.; and brothers, James Boyd, George Authur and Marvin Samuel Kisling, all of Harrisonburg, Va., Donald Ray Kisling of Timberville, Va., Darrell Wayne Kisling of Singers Glen, Va., and Robert Lynn Kisling of Richmond, Va.
Patsy Ross
CLARK -- Patsy Jean Ross, 60, of Clark, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 13, at her home. Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, with the Rev. John Damron officiating. Burial will be at Nashville Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions be made to Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, 7 Millbrook Road, Wilton, N.H. 03086-0928. She was born March 11, 1938 in Coshocton to Walker and Rose (Wright) Lowe and married Grover Cleveland Ross Jr. on July 24, 1964. He died Dec. 6, 1986. Surviving are children, Patsy Long of Clark and Shannon Wilde of Coshocton; three grandchildren; and sisters, Eddie Rodrick of Coshocton and Joy McCollum of Millersburg.
Leonard Adams
DOYLESTOWN -- Leonard R. Adams, 84, of Doylestown, died Wednesday, Jan. 13. Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown, with the Rev. Stephen Kummernuss officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church; or to a charity of the donor's choice. He was born April 13, 1914 in Orrville to Carmon and Nora (Dean) Adams and married Iva May Beck on July 8, 1938. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons, David Adams of Pottstown, Pa., and James and wife, Cathie Adams of Beech City; a granddaughter; and a sister, Sylvia Maurer of Wadsworth.
Barbara Ulbright
WOOSTER -- Barbara Merl Ulbright, 88, of Wooster, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, at Bel Air Care Center, Alliance, after a lengthy illness. Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Atkinson-Feucht-Shaidnagle in Navarre, with the Rev. Floyd E. Costello officiating. Burial will be at Union Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 925 S. Main St., North Canton 44720; or American Heart Association 4916 Hills & Dales Road, NW, Canton 44708. She was born in Massillon to Frank and Etta (Leighley) Engleman and married Emil R. Ulbright Jr. He died in 1965. Surviving are a son, Jon E. Ulbright of Wooster; granddaughters, Amanda Ulbright and Megan Ulbright, both of Wooster; and a nephew, Donald and wife, Roberta Marchand of Navarre.
Fredrick Fleeharty
SHREVE -- Fredrick "Fred" Fleeharty, 73, 8621 Critchfield Road, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, at his residence. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Johnston-Schlabach Funeral Home in Shreve, with the Rev. Les Long officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Shreve. Friends may call Friday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of Wayne County, 2525-A Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691. He was born Aug. 1, 1925 in Wayne County, Ill., to Ben and Olive (Bailey) Fleeharty and married Faye James on Nov. 12, 1964. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons, Rick and Quin of Woodstock, Ga., Alan of Missouri, Dave and wife, Bev of Zanesville and Jack of Olny, Ill., daughters, Rita of Illinois, Lovina and husband, Jeff Flickinger of Wooster and Brenda of Holmesville; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Aurthur Fleeharty of Manito, Ill., and Willie Fleeharty of Jerome, Mich.; and a sister, Geraldine Trotter of Pekin, Ill.
Leonard Adams
DOYLESTOWN -- Leonard R. Adams, 84, of Doylestown, died Wednesday, Jan. 13. Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown, with the Rev. Stephen Kummernuss officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church; or to a charity of the donor's choice. He was born April 13, 1914 in Orrville to Carmon and Nora (Dean) Adams and married Iva May Beck on July 8, 1938. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons, David Adams of Pottstown, Pa., and James and wife, Cathie Adams of Beech City; a granddaughter; and a sister, Sylvia Maurer of Wadsworth.
Donovan Lehman
DALTON -- Donovan D. Lehman, 67, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 13, at Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Dalton, where he had been a resident since 1971. He was formerly of Apple Creek. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sonnenberg Mennonite Church near Kidron, with the Rev. Dennis Kuhns officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 226, Kidron 44636. Surviving are sisters, Marjean Lehman of Mount Eaton, Mrs. Dennis (LuAnn) Hatter of Love, Va., and Mrs. Ron (Bonnie) Geiser of Orrville; brothers, James O. Lehman of Harrisonburg, Va., Chester Lehman of Smithville, Maurice Lehman of Goshen, Ind., John Lehman of Apple Creek and Steve Lehman of Kidron; and his stepmother, Mercie Lehman of Canton.
Ruth Bishop
SEVILLE -- Ruth Bishop, 75, of Seville, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home in Seville, with the Rev. Terry Tareila officiating. Burial will be at Burbank Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Seville Guilford Emergency Medical Service, 6 Spring St., Seville 44273; or Seville Food Pantry, in care of First Baptist Church in Seville. She was born in Burbank to Perry and Vera (Mosier) Flory and married Henry Bishop. He died in 1984. Surviving are children and their spouses, Ron and Jane Bishop of Rittman, Richard and Barbara Bishop of Burbank, Pearl Luedy of Seville, Mary and Denny Hankins of Clyde, Ken and Rose Bishop of Spencer and Ralph and Cathy Bishop of Orrville; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Mary Young of Creston and Cora Tasker of Pennsylvania.
Judy Leid
SHILOH -- Judy Leid, 51, of Shiloh, died Thursday morning, Jan. 14, at her home after a short illness. She was the mother of Marlene Glick of Dalton and Christine Amstutz of Wooster. Services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Chester Mennonite Church in Wooster. Burial will be at Chester Mennonite Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 6-8:30 p.m. at Eastman Funeral Home, 49 W. Main St., Greenwich. Surviving in addition to her daughters are her husband of 28 years, Irvin Leid; four other children, Becky, Lisa, Denise and David Leid, all of the home; five grandchildren; her parents of Pennsylvania; and sisters, Doris Detweiler, Lila Hackman and Elaine Burgey, all of Pennsylvania.
Russell Shakley
SPRING, Texas -- Russell "Rocky" Shakley, 86, of Spring, Texas, formerly of West Salem, died Saturday, Jan. 9, at Woodland Health Care Center in Spring, Texas. Graveside services will be Saturday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. at West Salem Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by James Stevenson American Legion Post 499 of West Salem. The Rev. Michael Hastings will officiate. There will be no calling hours. Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Town & Country Fire and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 175, West Salem; or James Stevenson American Legion Post 499, P.O. Box 354, West Salem 44287. Surviving are his second wife, Doris Shakley of Texas; a daughter, Bonnie Wasson of West Salem; stepdaughters, Sandi Polm and Linda Williamson, both of Spring, Texas; four grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. His first wife, Dora Markley, died Jan. 4, 1966.
Helen Huber
WALNUT CREEK -- Helen Robina Huber, 89, of Walnut Creek, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 13, 1999, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home in Walnut Creek. Graveside services will be Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, with the Rev. Karl Stonebraker officiating. There will be no calling hours. Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, is handling arrangements. The family suggests contributions be made to the American Lung Association. She was born Aug. 11, 1909 in Sharon, Pa., to John and Robina (Thornberry) Morgan and married W. Brooks Huber. He died in 1986. Surviving are nieces, Judith S. Mast of Johnson City, Tenn., Elizabeth M. Plikerd of Newark and Jennifer M. Fair of Millersburg; and great-nieces and nephews.
Dan Miller
BALTIC -- Dan D. Miller Jr., 48, 1390 County Road 600, died Thursday, Jan. 14, at his residence after a six-month illness. Services will be Sunday at 9 a.m. at the residence, with Bishop Aden N. Yoder officiating. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery, Clark Township, Holmes County. Friends may call anytime at the residence. Smith Funeral Home in Sugarcreek, is handling arrangements. He was born Sept. 4, 1950 in Holmes County to Dan J.D. and Mary (Yoder) Miller and married Katie Yoder on Dec. 7, 1978. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are children, Ruth Ann, Robert, Esther, Leon, Lena, David and Marion, all of the home; brothers, Eli and David Miller, both of Millersburg, Raymond, Roman, Mose and Neal Miller, all of Baltic; and sisters, Mrs. Enos (Katie) Byler of Millersburg, Mrs. Noah (Sarah) Miller of Baltic and Mrs. Roman (Susan) Mast of Fresno.
Ina Davis
MAGNOLIA -- Ina M. Davis, 80, of Magnolia, formerly of Wooster, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, at Union Hospital in Dover. Services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Koch Funeral Home, 101 W. Main St., Scio, with the Rev. Bruce Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery, Scio. Friends may call Saturday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. She was born Sept. 26, 1918 near Scio to George C. and Martha L. (McFadden) McCombs and was married to Carl B. Davis for 37 years. He died in 1974. Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl Noah of Wooster and a son, Richard and wife, Donna Davis of Magnolia; grandchildren, Donald Lee Noah of Frederick, Md., J. David Noah of Kettering, Douglas E. Noah of Cincinnati, Michele R. Davis of Bolivar, Julie A. Davis of Milford and Lisa M. Womack of North Canton; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Eugene and wife, Norma McCombs of Cadiz; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arthur Miller
WOOSTER -- Arthur R. Miller, 90, formerly of Weaver Drive, died Thursday, Jan. 14, at Karrington of Wooster. Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Moreland United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Stull officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Saturday from 6-9 p.m. at McIntire, Davis & Green Funeral Home in Wooster, where Masonic services will be at 5:45 p.m. Those who wish may make contributions to Moreland United Methodist Church, 138 E. Moreland Road, Wooster 44691. He was born Feb. 15, 1908 in Wayne County to Franklin and Cora (Foust) Miller and married Esther Knisely. She died previously. On Sept. 19, 1981, he married Edna (Snyder) Smith. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are children and their spouses, Wilson and Wanda Miller of Wooster, Kenneth and Eddie Miller of Lexington, Ky., Lorita and David Post of Shreve and Dennis and Carol Miller of Holmesville; stepsons, Fred Smith of Westerville and David Smith of Hawaii; 10 grandchildren; 15 stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Linda Kelley
HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Linda (Keller) Kelley, age 50, of Hagerstown, Md., died Thursday, Jan. 14. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Doylestown United Methodist Church with the Dr. David Tennant officiating. Burial will be at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Union College, in care of Music Dept., 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance 44601. She was born in Wadsworth and raised in Doylestown. She had been a resident of Hagerstown, Md. for one year, and was formerly of the Baltimore area. Surviving are her parents, Robert and Helen Keller of Doylestown; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Roger Conner of Big Prairie; one nephew; one niece; and two great-nephews.
Mildred Easterling
DOYLESTOWN -- Mildred Sally (Winters) Easterling, age 75, of Doylestown, died Friday, Jan. 15, at her home. Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home with the Reverend Douglas Wantz officiating. Burial will be at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. She was born Dec. 13, 1923 in Barberton to Wesley O. and Lenora (Copen) Winters and married Edward Easterling. He died previously. Surviving are her sons, Daniel (Suzanne) Easterling and Darrell Easterling, both of Doylestown; three grandchildren; sisters, Dottie Wood of southern Ohio, and Betty Miller of Doylestown; and a brother, Dale Winters of Barberton.
James 'Dick' Duncan
PERRYSVILLE -- James R. "Dick" Duncan, 72, 4244 Barron Road, passed away Friday evening, Jan. 15, at his home, after a short illness. Services will be Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Perrysville, with the Revs. Ray Morrison and Don Carr officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Perrysville. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home in Loudonville. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 111 S. Bridge St., Perrysville 44864 or Green-Perrysville Fire Department, c/o Glenn Atkinson, 162 W. Second St., Perrysville 44864 or Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1605 County Road 1095, Ashland 44805. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Ruth (Christopher) Duncan, whom he married Dec. 22, 1946; his son and daughter-in-law, Douglas B. and Jenny Duncan, Perrysville; three grandchildren, Kimberly M. Duncan Sifread and Robert Sifread, and Samuel James Duncan, all of Perrysville; his mother-in-law, May Christopher of Perrysville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Robert and Libby Duncan of Crestline and Dr. Ross and Marilyn Duncan of Fredericksburg, Va.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tom and Betty Christopher and James and Dottie Christopher, all of Perrysville; aunts and uncles, Lester and Pat Carr of Perrysville and Neva Carr of Mansfield and nieces, nephews and cousins.
