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James L. Patrick
December 29, 1957 - February 27, 2009
Services: March 6th, 2009 at 8:00 PM
James Lee Patrick, 51, of Jefferson, died Friday afternoon at the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center Emergency Room.
He was born December 29, 1957 in Louisa, Ky., the son of Leonard & Phyllis (Fannin) Patrick and has lived in this area since 2005 moving here from Arizona. He was a graduate of Dysart High School in Arizona.
After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy from 1976-1979 with a honorable discharge. He worked for the Ohio Park System. He enjoyed fishing, boating, racing, cooking and playing the guitar.
He married Melissa VanMeter on February 9, 2007, beside his wife he is survived by his mother, Phyllis of Jefferson, two children, James G. & Timothy A. Patrick of Wellsville, four sisters, Shelia (Mike) Michaels, Sandra (Robert) Kelly of Kentucky, Patty (Brad) McNeil, Tammy(Don Robertson) Patrick of Arizona, two brothers, Leonard(Darlene) Patrick of Kentucky and Jeff (Jennifer) Patrick of Williamsfield.
He was preceded in death by his father and a sister Pamela Patrick.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 with a service to follow at 8:00 P.M. at the Jefferson home of the Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio.
Vaino E. Tuomala
JEFFERSON – Vaino E. Tuomala, 89, E. Ashtabula St., Jefferson, died Monday morning at the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center where he had been a patient for the past four weeks.
He was born Sept. 28, 1915 in Ashtabula Harbor, the son of Matt and Ida (Koski) Tuomala and has resided in this area all of his life. He was married to the former Lucille E. Deel on Nov. 6, 1943 at the Jefferson Methodist Church Parsonage.
Mr. Tuomala was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was employed with Ashtabula Fork & Hoe, then the True Temper Corp. for 34 years, retiring in 1980.
Mr. Tuomala was a bee keeper more than 50 years, was an avid reader, reading newspapers cover to cover everyday and enjoyed shopping.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille and a son, Donald Tuomala of Jefferson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dale Tuomala in 1996; a brother, Charles Tuomala; a half-brother, George Tuomala and a half-sister, Lila Gill.
At Mr. Tuomala’s request, cremation took place at the Family Care Group Cremation Center and the graveside services for the burial of cremains will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Oakdale Cemetery in Jefferson with the Rev. Fred Grimm of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church officiating.
No visitation will be observed.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mrs. Lucille Tuomala, 91 E. Ashtabula St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047.
THE FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson is handling arrangements.
Marguerite E. Doerge-Foster
November 6, 1918 - February 26, 2009
Services: March 4th, 2009 at 11:00 AM
JEFFERSON – Marguerite “Maggie” Ellen Doerge-Foster, 90, died Wednesday February 26, 2009 in the Jefferson Health Care Center where she had been a resident since 2005.
She was born on November 6, 1918 in Jefferson, Ohio the daughter of Hugh E. and Lilah (Sheldon) Goodale.
She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1937.
She worked for the Ashtabula Co. Auditors office for over 27 years; she last held the position of Deputy Auditor until her retirement in 1972.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Christ in Jefferson; the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Jefferson Grange. Her hobbies included sewing, needle point and collecting shells.
She is survived by a sister Helen (Edward) Ely of Deland, FL.; sister-in-law Hildegard Goodale of Jefferson, Oh.; two grandsons: Timothy Shawn (Lara) Hart and Patrick Hart of Florida; two great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband Harry Doerge, her husband Harold Foster, her daughter Marguerite “Peggy” M. (Doerge) Hart, sister and brother-in-law Hazel and Charles Strausser; her brother John F. Goodale and a step-son Robert Foster.
At her request no calling hours will be held.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Oakdale Cemetery, Jefferson, Oh. Pastor Jim Link of the First Congregational united Church of Christ will officiate the services.
The Fleming and Billman Funeral Directors, Jefferson Home 49 W. Jefferson St. Jefferson, Oh. is handling the arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the Jefferson Health Care Center and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their care of Maggie.
Sara L. Barger
August 31, 1917 - February 21, 2009
Services: February 25th, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Sara L. “Sally” Barger, age 91, W. Satin St., Jefferson afternoon in the Hospice Unit at the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center.
She was born August 31, 1917, the youngest of five children and grew up on a farm in Zelienople, PA. She was a 1940 graduate of Geneva College and took a high school business teaching position in Jefferson. She was married to W. A. “Ted” Barger on March 21, 1942 in Zelienople, PA and traveled with him after he was drafted for World War II.
After the war, they returned to Jefferson to make it their home. She was a substitute teacher in the Jefferson School System from 1956-1972. She became the first principal at South ridge Christian Academy in 1973 and held that position for seven years. She was active in her community and schools, helping to begin a Kindergarten, PTA and Girl Scouts. She was a member of the Bethel Bible Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and held a Bible study in her home.
Mrs. Barger was committed to making this country better by being involved in politics. She was a Republican Central Committee Woman for several years and served as a precinct chairman. She also started and led a Republican Woman’s Club in Ashtabula County. She was generous with her time, always thinking of what she could do for others.
Survivors include three children, Judy E. Maloney of Jefferson, Glen A. Barger of Voorhees, NJ & Jean B. (Jonathan) Freeman of Dorset Twp. and eight grandchildren, Adam, Nathan, Rachel & Andrew Freeman and Sara, Rob, Tim & Mike Barger.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence & Sadie (Crea) Ifft, her husband Ted in 1980, a sister, Lida Ford and three brothers, Roy, John & Ralph Ifft.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P. M. Wednesday at the Jefferson Home of the Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with Pastor Joe Laing of Bethel Bible Church officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 7-9 P. M. and Wednesday from 12-2 P. M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bethel Bible Church Building Fund, 571 Goodale Rd., Jefferson, OH 44047, envelopes will also be at the funeral home.
Dorothy M. Slabaugh
December 13, 1906 - February 7, 2009
Services: February 21st, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Dorothy Marie Slabaugh, age 102, of Sebring, FL and former Jefferson, OH resident, passed away on February 7, 2009 at the Fairway Pines Assisted Living Center in Sebring where she has resided the past two years.
She was born December 13, 1906 to William & Cora (Shingleton) Price on a farm near Griggs corners, Denmark Twp., Ohio. She was one of six children. Dorothy attended the one room school at Griggs corners before they moved from the farm when she was 13 years old to Jefferson. She attended Jefferson School, graduating in 1926.P> She met and married Erwin J. Slabaugh, a Jefferson native, on September 15, 1928. Dorothy was a housewife and mother before she started working doing credit searches at the Ashtabula Co. Courthouse for Record Data and several other companies from 1960-1990. She lived in Jefferson, where she was a member of the Jefferson United Methodist Church, until 2003, when she moved to Sebring, FL to be near her daughter, Shirley.
Survivors include two daughter, Marilyn J. Vause of Louisville, KY and Shirley Ann Slabaugh of Sebring, FL, two grandchildren, John D. (Lauren) Vause and Susanne Marie Price, twin great-grandsons, Aaron & Matthew Vause, all of Louisville, KY and many nieces, nephews and her beloved cat, Princess.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 48 years, Erwin on September 19, 1976, three sisters, Maude (Thomas) Mills, Zora (Harry) Church & Mariettia (Marvin) Brake, two brothers, Richard (Mami Stowers) Price & Howard (Virginia Teter) Price and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 11:00 A. M. at the Jefferson Home of the Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with the Rev. Meredith Coleman of the Jefferson United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10-11 A. M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 4840 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., Sebring, FL 33872.
Joseph A. Zeller
JEFFERSON - Joseph A. Zeller, 45, of Footville Richmond Road, died Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at Ashtabula County Medical Center.
He was born on December 13, 1957 in Johnstown, PA, the son of George Jr., and Shirley (Halgash) Zeller and had been an area resident since 1985, moving from Wickliffe.
A graduate of Riverside High School, he worked at Wicked Woods Golf Course in Chardon prior to going to work for Waste Management as a diesel mechanic.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed boating and loved being with this three boys.
His survivors include his wife, Catherine Swain whom he met in August of 1985; three sons, Michael Joseph, Matthew Anthony, and Mark Allen, all of Jefferson; step-daughter, Shanta Swain of Painesville; his mother, Shirley Zeller of Wickliffe; and his nephew, Derek Messenger of Ashtabula.
He was preceded in death by his father; and paternal and maternal grandparents.
A Service will be held 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2003, at the DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES - JEFFERSON HOME, 17 North Market Street, Jefferson, OH 44047, with Reverend Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of Pentecostal Church of God, officiating.
Calling Hours will be from 2 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home on Sunday, October 5, 2003.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the family. Obituary available at www.ducro.com.
