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Delores C. Neimeyer
Delores C. Neimeyer (nee Kotch), 74, of Medina, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2001, at Evergreen Care Center in Medina.
She was born Sept. 1, 1926, in Cleveland and was a secretary for Eaton Corp.
Mrs. Neimeyer is survived by her husband, William Neimeyer, whom she married on Oct. 31, 1982; son, Glenn (Nancy) Sinclair of Seven Hills; daughters, Donna Sinclair of New Jersey and Suzanne (Jeffrey) Bramley of Medina; sister, Virginia McNamara of Cleveland; and many loving grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her previous husband, William Kelly, and sisters, Ruth Duns and Mary Dusek.
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 606 E. Washington St., Medina.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Carlson, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 3477 Medina Road (state Route 18 at River Styx Road).
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Medina County, 797 N. Court St., Medina, 44256.
Michael Schrambeck
Michael Schrambeck, 51, of Hinckley Township, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in Hinckley.
He was born June 20, 1949, in Cleveland and served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 1088 Ridge Road, Hinckley. The Rev. William O'Neill will officiate.
Burial: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Brunswick Chapel, 3300 Center Road (state Route 303 at Interstate 71).
Melvin G. Shirey
Melvin G. Shirey, 79, formerly of Medina, died Saturday morning, March 24, 2001, at Altercare of Wadsworth.
He was born March 13, 1922, in Emlinton, Pa., to Grover and Mabel (Potts) Shirey and lived in Medina before moving to Rittman in 1981. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a detective on the Medina Police Department, retiring in 1975. He was a member of Medina Eagles.
Mr. Shirey is survived by his wife, Doris (Berlin); son, Eric (Patricia) Shirey of Sterling; stepsons, Bruce Wertz of Hereford, Ariz., and Thomas (Helen) Wertz of Rittman; daughter, Barbara (Dennis) Richardson of Huntsville, Ala.; stepdaughters, Dolores (Roy) Smith of Rittman and Bonita (Colon) Cranston of Wadsworth; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; and 10 stepgreat-grandchildren.
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Drive, Rittman. Julia Wertz will officiate.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery in Marshallville.
Visiting hours: One hour prior to service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tri-County Hospice, 102 Main St., Suite 304, Wadsworth, 44281.
Carolyn M. Wandt
Carolyn M. Wandt, 90, of Medina, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at Medina General Hospital.
She was born Oct. 2, 1910, in Cleveland and was a Medina County resident for 20 years. She was a member of Medina United Church of Christ, charter member of Forest Meadows Hummers and Drummers Kitchen Band and member of Pythian Sisters. Mrs. Wandt was employed as a medical secretary for Cleveland City Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin Wandt; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Loretta Foose and Norman and Donna Foose, all of Brunswick, Donald and Carol Foose of Dominican Republic and Gene and Shirley Foose of Paso Robles, Calif.; daughters and sons-in-law, Phylis and Norm Skuderin of Parma and Lois and Ron Schwachenwald of North Ridgeville; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Frances Pennington, and first husband, Norman S.
Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St. The Rev. Ted Elsenheimer will officiate.
Burial: Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Home, 6707 State Road, Parma, 44134.
Raymond E. Whitacre
Raymond E. Whitacre, 77, of Lodi, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Medina General Hospital.
He was born Oct. 25, 1923, in Shelbyville, Ind., to Roy and Anna (Baughman) Whitacre. He married Diane James on Feb. 15, 1986. He was a woodworker all his life. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Lodi and loved airplanes. He was a longtime supporter of the National Rifle Association.
Mr. Whitacre is survived by his children, Ilene Schweder of Arizona and Donald (Roberta) Whitacre of Lodi; stepsons, John (Abbie) Correll of West Salem and Jeffrey (Faye) Correll of Indiana; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brothers, Dale (Loretta) Whitacre of Norwalk and Fred Whitacre of Creston.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Donnie, and brothers, James, John and Claude.
Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, 9560 Acme Road, Wadsworth. Pastor Stephen McLaughlin will officiate.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visiting hours: One hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in Raymond's name to First Congregational Church in Lodi.
Paul D. Wills
Paul D. Wills, 80, of Medina, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Medina General Hospital.
He was born in Peterstown, W.Va., and was a Medina County resident for 45 years. He was a member of Assembly of God Church in Medina and part of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Mr. Wills was a truck driver for Celanese Corp. of Rich Creek, Va. He was a World War II Navy veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Wills (nee Thomas) of Medina; daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Ken Powell of Sandusky and Deborah and David Ostaff of Seville; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Susie Wills of Rich Creek; son, Randall Wills of Chippewa Lake; grandchildren, Scott, Truli, Joshua, Amber, Jennifer and Mindy; great-grandchild, Valerie; sisters, Ruby (William) Smith of Medina and Lois Long of Roanoke, Va.; and brother, Marvin "Monk" Wills of Lindside, W.Va.
He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Lola Gerber, Jess Wills, Sally Harvey Doyle, Thelma Jennings, Margaret Williams, Earl Wills, Richard Wills, Otis Wills and Clyde Wills.
Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at Broyles Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va.
Burial: Peterstown, Va.
Visiting hours: 6 to 9 p.m. today at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St., and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Broyles Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown.
Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, is in charge of local arrangements.
Nadine Uziel
Nadine Uziel (nee Ostasevich), 83, passed away Friday, March 16, 2001.
She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Doris (Alex, deceased) Solanics and Daniel (Marsha) Uziel; dear grandmother of Maren and Adam Uziel; sister of Mary (John) Marhefka and the late John Ostasevich. She is survived by many friends.
Memorial service will be at a later date.
Cremation by Busch Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 6822 Broadview Road, Parma, 44134.
Busch Family Chapels is in charge of arrangements.
Delores C. Neimeyer
Delores C. Neimeyer (nee Kotch), 74, of Medina, went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 23, 2001, at Evergreen Care Center.
She was born Sept. 1, 1926, in Cleveland and was a secretary for Eaton Corp.
Mrs. Neimeyer is survived by her husband, William Neimeyer, whom she married on Oct. 31, 1982; son, Glenn (Nancy) Sinclair of Seven Hills; daughters, Donna Sinclair of New Jersey and Suzanne (Jeffrey) Bramley of Medina; sister, Virginia McNamara of Cleveland; and many loving grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her previous husband, William Kelly, and sisters, Ruth Duns and Mary Dusek.
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 612 E. Washington St., Medina.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Carlson, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 3477 Medina Road (state Route 18 at River Styx).
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Medina County, 797 N. Court St., Medina, 44256.
Wade W. Hovater
Wade W. Hovater, 84, of Chatham Township, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Lodi Community Hospital.
He was born Aug. 18, 1916, in Tuscumbia, Ala., and was a Medina County resident for 46 years. Mr. Hovater was employed as a dock worker for Anderson Motor Service and was a security guard for RPM for 13 years. He was a loving grandfather and enjoyed gardening and fishing. Mr. Hovater served in the Army during World War II.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Essie Hovater (nee Phillips) of Chatham; daughter, Janice (Michael) Mangan of Chatham; and grandchildren, Mackenze, Shane and Erin Mangan.
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Chatham Community Church, 6423 Avon Lake Road. Pastor Mark Teal will officiate.
Burial: Chatham Township Cemetery.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St.
Wanda M. Reich
Wanda M. Reich, 86, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Magnolia Care & Rehabilitation Center in Wadsworth after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Reich was born in Medina and resided in Sharon Center most of her life. She was a member of Medina Fraternal Order of Eagles 2224. She was a cook at Otto's Grotto and formerly a waitress at Medina Eagles. Mrs. Reich enjoyed cards and bingo.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Karren and Don Crabtree of Sharon Township and Georgia and Mark LoGuidice of Wadsworth Township; grandchildren, Donnie Crabtree and Coleman and Clayton LoGuidice.
Service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Hilliard & Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth. Pastor Don Trigg will officiate.
Interment: Sharon Cemetery.
Visiting hours: One hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Parkinson's Disease Association.
