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Lois Evelyn Clapper
Died: Friday, October 10, 2003
Age: 83
Lois Evelyn Clapper, 83, of Birchaven Retirement Village, Findlay, died 3 p.m. Friday (Oct. 10, 2003) at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert Clapper, who died Sept. 1, 1987. They were married June 23, 1942.
Mrs. Clapper was born Sept. 21, 1920, in Wharton, daughter of Edwin L. and Nina Marie Davis Sink. She excelled at the art of homemaking and sacrifice for family, whom she loved the most. She taught by example how to face and fight adversity. She enjoyed fine arts, traveling, growing flowers and knitting blankets for all of her children. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. After graduating from Findlay High School, she worked for Ohio Oil Company. She was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church and the Elizabeth Circle at the church. She also was a member of the Child Conservation League and a bridge club.
She is survived by three daughters, Ann Wolford of Wilmington, Sue (Michael) Michelsen of Hudson and Karen (Richard D.) Corbin of Findlay; a son, Charles D. (Paula) Clapper of Findlay; 11 grandchildren, Robert and David Wolford, Nicole Manley, Ryan Clapper, Christopher Clapper, Jennifer, Kristina and Jonathan Michelsen and Brian, Andrew and Kirsten Corbin; five great-grandchildren, Alyce, Faith, Justine and Vanessa Manley and Charles T. Clapper; a brother, Donald V. (Pat) Sink of Findlay; and a sister, Alice (Raymond) Masters of Dublin.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, David E. Sink, who died Oct. 3, 1983.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. today at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Findlay, the Rev. Todd Frail officiating, with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay. Visitation was held Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bob Clapper Scholarship at Findlay High School, in care of Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, 101 W. Sandusky St., Suite 207, Findlay, 45840. Arrangements are under the direction of KIRKPATRICK-BEHNKE FUNERAL HOME, 500 Lima Ave., Findlay.
Averil Conner Bowen
Died: Thursday, October 09, 2003
Age: 76
Averil Conner Bowen, 76, died Thursday (Oct. 9, 2003) at her home peacefully during her sleep. She was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Bowen, who died Sept. 7, 1998. They were married July 1, 1953.
Mrs. Bowen was born June 16, 1927, daughter of Helen Stratton Conner of Wilmington and the late Bert W. Conner. She was a music teacher before her marriage. She graduated in 1945 from Wilmington High School and in 1949 from Wilmington College, where she was active in theater, music and the Delta Omega Theta Sorority. She moved to Minneapolis in 1955 and was active in her church, serving as choir director for 30 years. A past head of education, she also taught Sunday School and directed the children’s choir.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, D. Jeffrey (Joan) Bowen; a daughter, Diane (Kevin) Gregerson; two grandchildren, Donnell (Christopher) Call and Jarrett Bowen of Minnesota; and a sister, Shirley (Charles) Lakatos of Wilmington.
A memorial service was held Monday evening at Emerson Congregational UCC Church in Richfield, Minn.
Carl D. Nordyke
Died: Wednesday, October 08, 2003
Age: 99
Carl D. Nordyke, 99, died Wednesday (Oct. 8, 2003) at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wives, Mary Craig and Ida McKnight.
Mr. Nordyke grew up in Wilmington. He had retired as a pattern maker from Zenith. He was a member of the Central Christian Church, Dayton Lodge 147 F&AM and the Pattern Makers League of North American.
He is survived by a daughter, Louise Meckstroth; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Bernadine Nordyke; a sister-in-law, Ruth Earley of the Wilmington area; three nephews, Jack Willman, Jim Nordyke and Dale Nordyke; and two nieces, Ann North and Marianna Nixon.
In addition to his wives, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert.
Graveside funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Valley View Memory Gardens, Pastor Doris Swartz officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Christian Church, 1200 Forrer Blvd., Kettering, 45420, or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, 45420. Arrangements are under the direction of TOBIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 716 Watervliet Ave., Dayton, 45420.
Martha Marie Hanes
Died: Tuesday, October 07, 2003
Age: 68
Martha Marie Hanes, 68, of Hamersville, died Tuesday evening (Oct. 7, 2003) at Vista Care Hospice Center, Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Hanes, who died April 30, 1997. They were married in 1952 in Lawrenceburg, Ind.
Mrs. Hanes was born Jan. 10, 1935, in Cincinnati, daughter of Alice Fry Mills of Hamersville and the late Wilbur Guy Mills.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Charles O’Dell (Pamela Sue) Hanes of Hamersville; a sister, Nellie Osborn of Blanchester; a brother, Allen G. (Ethel) Mills of Martinsville; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and father, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Bruce Osborn; and two sisters-in-law, Ida Mae and Mary Mills.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at KENNEDY-STEVENS FUNERAL HOME, 315 W. Plane St., Bethel, Joe Childress officiating, with burial in Buford Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Raymond "Ray" J. Sanctis
Died: Tuesday, October 07, 2003
Raymond J. “Ray” Sanctis, 49, of 63 Woodview Drive, Wilmington, died 11:25 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2003) at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Sanctis. They were married Oct. 20, 1984.
Mr. Sanctis was born April 18, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pa., son of Frederick A. Sanctis of Pittsburgh, Pa., and the late Rose DeMonica Sanctis. He had been the owner of Allegheny Chimney Sweep Company in Pittsburgh, Pa., and a tool assembler for Addison McKee Company in Wilmington. He was a past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 1224 in Wilmington and was greatly involved with Clinton County United Way. He graduated in 1972 from Carrick High School in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Wilmington.
In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by a son, Nicholas D. Sanctis, at home; a daughter, Jessie Pitcher, at home; a brother, Bob (Marna) Sanctis of Beavercreek; a sister, Jeannie (Jim) Lennon of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a brother-in-law, Mark (Manuela) Pitcher; three sisters-in-law, Peggy (Ralph) Johnson, Marti (Mike) Rahe and Lois (Don) Brinkman; his mother-in-law, Rosemary Pitcher; several nieces and nephews, Matt, Joe and Andrew Sanctis, Marc and Kristin Lennon, Kevin, Morgan and Stacey Johnson, Dani and Jared Ferneau, Abby Pitcher and Corey, Kyle and Craig Brinkman; and best friends, Bill and Sharon McCandless.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Cap Pitcher.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, 73 N. Mulberry St., Wilmington, the Rev. James Wedig officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Clinton County, 61 E. Main St., Wilmington, 45177. For more information or to sign the funeral home’s registry of condolences,
Elizabeth Wical Terrell
Died: Monday, October 06, 2003
Elizabeth Wical Terrell of Cape May Retirement Village, Wilmington, formerly of New Vienna, died Monday (Oct. 6, 2003) at Kettering Memorial Hospital, Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Terrell.
Mrs. Terrell was born in 1914 and raised in Wilmington. She moved to Hillyard Farm near New Vienna in 1935 to live with her husband and his parents. She lived on her beloved farm until two months ago, when she moved to Cape May Retirement Village. She was a devoted mother and homemaker, whose vitality and interest extended from her home to the community through active memberships and leadership of various social and service clubs, school groups and the Fairview Friends Meeting organizations. She maintained a long-time interest in researching her family genealogy and shared this research with her family. Later in life, as a concerned citizen who truly felt individuals could make a difference in national policies, she often wrote articulate letters to editors and legislators expressing her political views. She continued to write these letters until very recently. She attended Wilmington College and received a teacher’s certificate in the early 1930s. She taught briefly before stopping to raise her children. Caring and gregarious, she was an excellent teacher who returned to her profession after her four children were nearly grown. She returned as a substitute instructor and later became a special education teacher at Reesville Elementary School.
She is survived by four children, Dr. Paul W. (Carole) Terrell of Hillsboro, Janet (Roger) Achor of Farmer’s Station, Frances (Bill) Pastor of Kirtland and Dr. Rebecca (Craig) Strafford of Gallipolis; a sister, Marilyn (Roger) Sprague of Wilmington; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Fairview Friends Meeting, New Vienna. A reception for family and friends will be held following the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Fairview Friends Meeting, in care of Karen MacKenzie, treasurer, New Vienna, 45159 or the Friends Committee on National Legislation, 245 Second St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-5795. Arrangements are under the direction of LITTLETON FUNERAL HOME, 104 N. Jackson St., Sabina.
Gregory Robinson Sr.
Died: Monday, October 06, 2003
Age: 45
Gregory Robinson Sr., 45, of 375 Grove St., Wilmington, died Monday (Oct. 6, 2003) on Fisher Road, Clinton County, as the result of injuries sustained in a work-related accident.
Mr. Robinson was born Dec. 12, 1957, in Wilmington, son of the late Thomas and Marjorie Burlile Robinson. He was a paving crew supervisor for Melvin Asphalt Paving Company. He was an assistant coach for the Wilmington High School baseball team, coach of the Wilmington Rockies Knothole baseball team and a basketball coach for the Wilmington City Recreational League. He was a member of the Bible Missionary Baptist Church in Wilmington. He graduated in 1976 from Wilmington High School.
He is survived by a son, Gregory Robinson Jr. of Wilmington; a daughter, Tonda (LaShawne) Rogan of Dayton; a brother, Gerald “Buddy” (Carolina) Robinson of Springfield; three sisters, Tommie (Robert) Hudson of Pleasant Plain, Mamie (Herbert) Joyner of Dayton and Eunice Rogers of Xenia; a grandchild, Isaiah Rogan; a special friend, Tina Yerian; and several nieces, nephews and close friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean King and Helen Willis.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 243 Grant St., Wilmington, the Rev. Byron McGee, with burial in Clinton Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington, and from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the church. For more information or to sign the funeral home’s registry of condolences,
Robert K. Stewart
Died: Saturday, October 04, 2003
Age: 80
Robert K. Stewart, 80, of Kettering, died Oct. 4, 2003, at Kettering Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Stewart. They were married 58 years.
Mr. Stewart was born Aug. 26, 1923, in Westboro, son of the late Philip and Leona Bobbitt Stewart. He retired from Monsanto Research Corp. after 32 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific. He was an avid tennis and golf player and loved to travel, taking many overseas trips.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Gregory D. Stewart of Milford; a daughter, Debra J. (Bruce) Crosby of Cincinnati; six grandchildren; two sisters, Lois A. Stewart of Wilmington and Betty Garrett of Fresno, Calif.; and three sisters-in-law, Joanne Stewart of Wilmington, Mary Stewart of Redlands, Calif., and Louise Stewart of Neenah, Wis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Gordon, Verlin and LeRoy; a sister, Doris Stanley; and two brothers-in-law, Maynard Stanley and Ben Garrett.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Oct. 8 at ROUTSONG FUNERAL HOME, 2100 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, with graveside services held at 1 p.m. Oct. 9 at Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Ind. Visitation was from 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 8 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, 45420. .
