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Rita M. Russell
July 6, 1933 - October 27, 2011
Services: October 31st, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Rita M. Russell, 78 of West 13th St., Ashtabula, died Thursday (Oct. 27th) at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home in Kingsville. She was born July 6, 1933 in Linesville, Pa. the daughter of Nate and Bernice (Gillett) Denison.
She had been a member of The First Christian Church of Ashtabula. She was an Antique Dealer. She was a member of the Ashtabula Bowman’s Club where she won awards in Archery. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and she loved to sing. She was a kind and gentle soul who had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and being silly. She loved spending time with her family.
Surviving her are four children, Debbie (Gary) Heaven of Ashtabula, Janice (Greg) Augustyniak of Ashtabula, James Russell of Hawaii and David (Tessie) Russell of Hatton, North Dakota; twelve grandchildren; three great-0grandchildren and a sister, Audrey Culver of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Stanley in 2004; a son, Eric Russell in 1984; a daughter, Sharon Naberezny in 2009 and by a brother, Brice Denison and three sisters, Vergi Gesin, Zelman Everhart and Hazel Culver.
Funeral service will be Monday ( Oct. 31st) at 11:00 AM at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula with Rev. David F. Hines of the Kingsville First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Saybrook Twp. Cemetery.
Calling hour will be 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home on Monday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave. Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 or to the Children’s Miracle Network.
The family would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude for the excellent care their mother received during her time at the Ashtabula County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Carlos E. Hudson
July 18, 1929 - December 4, 2011
Services: December 10th, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Carlos E. (Woody) Hudson, age 82 of Ashtabula, Ohio passed away on December 4, 2001, following a lengthy illness. He was born July 18, 1929, in Van Wert, Ohio, he was the son of Nolon and Ruby (Tabler) Hudson.
For 30 years he was Director of Choral Music at the Buckeye School System (Edgewood Senior High School) and during that time had been employed as Church Choir Director variously at East Side Presbyterian Church, First Christian Church and the First United Methodist Church of Ashtabula. Woody also served as Director of the Ashtabula Messiah Chorus, the Town Choir, and the Men of Praise, and conducted and sang with the Ashtabula County Choral Music Society. He was a 51 year member of the East Side Presbyterian Church.
A 32nd Degree Mason, Woody was also an employee of the Local United States Postal Service. He served stateside in the Army during the Korean War, and earned degrees in Music Education from Bowling Green State University (B.A.) and Kent State University (M.Ed).
His survivors include his wife of 51years, Florence (Fair) Hudson, his daughter, Elizabeth (Scott) Reddig of Des Moines, IA; his son Bruce D. Hudson, of Saint Paul, MN; three grandchildren – Lucas, Shelby and Noah Reddig; several nieces and nephews, and sisters and brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents and his four brothers – Michael, Richard, David and Nolon.
A Memorial service will be Saturday (Dec. 10th) at 12:30 PM at the East Side Presbyterian Church, 3440 Edgewood Dr. Ashtabula with the Rev. Shane Nanney officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until the time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the East Side Presbyterian Church, 3440 Edgewood Dr. Ashtabula, Ohio or to Habitat for Humanity (Ashtabula), 2719 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula, Ohio.
The Hudson Family wishes to acknowledge and offer their grateful appreciation to the ACMC staff, in particular the ICU staff, for their untiring, compassionate care given to Woody in his final days.
The Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula is in charge of arrangements. .
Maynard B Walker
August 22, 1930 - December 2, 2011
Services: December 6th, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Maynard B. Walker, 81 of Jefferson Road, Ashtabula, died Friday, December 2, 2011, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center with his loving family beside him. He was born in Ashtabula on August 22, 1930, the son of Wade and Beryl (Bartram) Walker and has been a lifetime area resident.
He was a 1948 graduate of Jefferson High School. Maynard married his sweetheart, Emily Hartley, on July 1, 1951, at Williamsfield United Methodist Church. In 1952, he graduated with honors from the Ohio State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was a licensed professional engineer. He came back to Ashtabula to work at Pinney Dock and Transport Company, founded by his uncle Nelson J. Pinney and became President of the Dock in 1967. He retired in 2001.
He served on the Board of Directors for several local banks, the Civic Development Corporation, the Ashtabula Foundation, the Ashtabula County Medical Center, the Great Lakes Terminal Operators Association and was a member of the National Association of Stevedores. Mr. Walker shared in the vision of Nelson and Marguerite Pinney with his continued support of the development of Kent State University at Ashtabula. Maynard has been one of the quiet benefactors to our county, never wanting the spotlight, in fact uncomfortable with it. Nonetheless, Maynard made silent contributions to many lives locally and regionally. He firmly believed that the more he gave, the more he and his family were blessed.
He had many interests including bowling, fishing, golfing, boating and flying; one of his happiest accomplishments was getting his private pilot’s license while in his 60’s. His most treasured times were spent with his family and friends. Maynard will also always be remembered by many as being a most gracious host. Times spent in Hilton Head Island, S.C. were among his favorites.
Surviving him are his wife, Emily (Hartley) Walker; four daughters, Rebecca (David) Carr of Summerfield, Florida, Diana (Charles) Strawbridge of Ashtabula, Valerie (Jeffrey) Vanderlip of Marietta, Georgia and Lisa Masselli of Clearwater, Florida. Mr. Walker has ten grandchildren: Jason, John and Stephen Carr, Timothy and Bryan Strawbridge, Carl, Kathleen and Maxwell Vanderlip and Bret and Alex Masselli. Mr. Walker was also blessed with three great-grandchildren: Seth, Logan and Ethan Carr.
Antonio C. Farroco, their 1978 Brazilian foreign-exchange student became an important part of the Walker’s extended family.
Also surviving are Donald (Theresa) Walker of Largo, Florida, Shirley Miner of Arcadia, Florida, Roberta Loudenslager of Melbourne, Florida and Dr. Edward (Barbara) Walker of Hubbard, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dr. Joy Walker.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, December 05, 2011 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors 526 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula. The funeral service will be at 11a.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at the same location, with Pastor Kent Bell of Bethel Life Worship Center, Greenville, Pennsylvania officiating. Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to: the Nursing Scholarship Program of Kent State University at Ashtabula, Ashtabula Animal Protective League or Bethel Life Worship Center. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home. .
Robert E Fogle
August 18, 1931 - November 28, 2011
Services: December 3rd, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Robert E. Fogle, 80, of Tennis Circle, Ashtabula died Monday (Nov. 28th) at the Ashtabula County Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1931 in Conneaut, Ohio the son of John and Mable (Williams) Fogle.
He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a prisoner of war for thirty two months.
He worked for Rockwell Brake in Saybrook Township until his retirement in 1981. He is a member of the VFW Post #943 in Ashtabula; American legion Post #103 and was a former member of the Erie County Beagle Club.
He enjoyed NASCAR, watching westerns on TV, fishing and he was a Brown’s Fan. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving him are his wife, Delores (Hanna) Fogle; three daughters, Karen (Corky) Simmons of Madison, Kathy (David Rocker) Fogle of Jefferson and Carol Fogle of Ashtabula; seven grandchildren, Melissa, Jason, Robert, Stephanie, Louie, Michael and Yolanda; four great-grandchildren, Brooke, Hannah, Dominic and Devin; a sister, Mary Gerrick of Andover and Jack Fogle of Dorset. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters, Howard, Ellen, Ronald, Jeannett, Jean, Richard, Margaret, Ruth and Harry.
The funeral service will be Saturday (Dec. 3rd) at 10:00 AM at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula with Hans Miggo, Chaplain at the American Legion Post #103 officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville with American Legion Post #103 conducting military rites.
Calling hours will be Friday (Dec. 2nd) from 5 to 8 PM at the funeral home.
Dennise C. Bishop
December 17, 1951 - November 28, 2011
Dennise C. Bishop, 59 of East Center Street, North Kingsville died Monday (November 28th) surrounded by her loving family and Beloved dog “Gizzy” in North Kingsville. She was born December 17, 1951 in Portsmouth, Virginia the daughter of Ralph D. and Muriel (Tipple) Bishop.
She graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1970 and was employed at Towers Watson in Cleveland, Ohio.
Surviving her is her mother, Muriel Hunter in Kingsville, Ohio; six siblings, Ralph Bishop, Jr. of Seattle, Washington, Donna (Tim) Wood of Sheffield Township, Diane Hunter of Medina, Ohio, Doris (Dan) Harper of North Kingsville, Arthur J. Hunter of Kingsville and Brian S. Hunter of Ohio; several nieces and nephews; a Aunt, Anne Lee of England and her beloved dog, “Gizzy”. She was preceded in death by her father and by a sister, Lorraine M. Bishop.
At her request there will be no services. Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the family in care of the funeral home. The Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula is in charge of arrangements.
