Clyde McGuire
Retired Nevada farmer
Clyde McGuire, 82, of 14105 TH 135, Nevada, Ohio, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, at his residence.
Born June 11, 1915, in Carter County, Ky., to James and Eula (Horsely) McGuire, he married Lillian Kiser Feb. 20, 1938, in Grayson, Ky.
Survivors are: his wife, Lillian; three sons, H. Roger and Phillip R. McGuire, both of Nevada, and James Carlos McGuire of Amanda, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. John (Ruth) Burchett and Mrs. Curtis (Dixie) Tharp, both of Morral; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents and 13 siblings.
Mr. McGuire was a retired farmer who enjoyed watching his grandchildren's sporting events. His hobbies included gardening, especially raising gourds and painting pictures on them, and family genealogy.
The Rev. Gary Pack will preside at the funeral at 11 a.m. Monday at Bringman and Company Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wyandot County or the donor's choice.
Catherine M. Hammersmith
Mother of area residents
Catherine M. Hammersmith, 98, formerly of 701 Castalia St., Bellevue, died Thursday, April 16, 1998, in Bellevue Care Center.
She was born May 26, 1899, in Groton Township, Erie County, to Henry and Katherine (Horning) Biebriecher. On June 4, 1917, in Sandusky she married August J. Hammersmith. He died Aug. 15, 1984.
She is survived by three sons, Leonard G., Clifford A. and Clarence R. Hammersmith, all of Bellevue; a daughter, Mrs. Scott (Martha L.) Neeley of Tiffin; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were: her parents; her husband; a grandson, Kevin Neeley; a great-grandson, Sean Eichhorn; and a sister, Clara Neill.
A lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Bellevue, Mrs. Hammersmith participated in its Naomi Circle and was the oldest living church member. She was a charter member of the Four County Young At Hearts Senior Citizens. She had also belonged to numerous card clubs and attended many square dances with her late husband.
Mrs. Hammersmith's funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church in Bellevue, with Pastor David R. Wietelmann officiating. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Foos and Son Funeral Home in Bellevue.
Memorials may be made to the organ fund at the church, 209 Southwest St., Bellevue, OH 44811.
Llavon B. Lupton
Resident of Tiffin
Llavon B. Lupton, 83, of Tiffin, died at 5:37 p.m. Friday, April 17, 1998, in St. Catherine's of Tiffin. Services are pending at the Turner-Engle Funeral Home of Tiffin.
Mary L. Honsberger
Millington Plastics retiree
Mary L. Honsberger, 87, Heartland Nursing Home and formerly of 1290 Home Circle Drive, Bucyrus, died at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 1998, at Bucyrus Community Hospital.
She was born June 26, 1910, in Upper Sandusky to Leroy "Tip" and Bena (Goofried) Stevens, both deceased. On April 6, 1930 she married Burton Honsberger. He also is deceased.
Surviving are: a son, Wesley L. Honsberger of Upper Sandusky; four daughters, Mrs. Owen (Clara Jean) Snyder of Marion, Ind., Mrs. Joseph (Rita E.) Snyder of Scottsbluff, Neb., Colleen L. Seckel of Upper Sandusky and Mrs. David (Patricia A.) Jury of Bucyrus; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; and two great-great-grandchildren
Preceding her in death were a son, John Steven Honsberger, and a sister, Alma Cochran.
Mrs. Honsberger retired from the Millington Plastics Co. in Upper Sandusky. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Women of the Church. She was a Gray Lady at the hospital and a graduate of Upper Sandusky High School.
Pastor Kyle A. Mann will officiate the 11 a.m. Monday service at the Wise Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pleasant View cemetery in Sycamore.
Visitation hours are 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church, "Our Masters Chapel" in Benton or Wayside Chapel in Bucyrus through the funeral home.
Anthony 'Tony' Steinberger
Retired farmer
Anthony J. "Tony" Steinberger, 81, of Fremont, died Monday morning, April 13, 1998, in Countryside Continuing Care Center.
He was born in Green Springs, Jan. 12, 1917, to William and Hilda (Riehl) Steinberger. His wife of 57 years, Florence (Ochs) Steinberger, whom he married Feb. 25, 1941, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, survives.
Other survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Ruth Ann) Shively of Dublin, Ohio, and Mrs. Robert (Marigene) Bergefurd of Fremont; a brother, Alex Steinberger of Fremont; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
An infant son preceded him in death.
Mr. Steinberger, a Green Springs High School graduate, farmed his own land for 47 years until his retirement in 1982.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fremont, and the Sandusky County Farm Bureau, and was a former member of the Old Fort Lions Club.
Services in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fremont, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation at the Nopper-Karlovetz Mortuary, Fremont, is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, where a Christian Wake service will be at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Robert Neal Fleetwood
Atlas Crankshaft retiree
Robert Neal Fleetwood, 66, of East Meadowlark Drive, Seymour, Ind., died at 9:50 p.m. Monday, April 13, 1998, in Fostoria Community Hospital.
He was born Aug. 2, 1931, in Seymour, to Hayden and Anna Henriette (Anderson) Fleetwood. His father survives in Seymour. On Sept. 23, 1950, in Seymour, he married Doris Louise Prewitt, and she survives in Seymour.
Survivors also include: a son, Robert A. "Rob" Fleetwood of Seymour; a daughter, Mrs. Kent (Lisa) Kline of Risingsun; two brothers, Harold Gene and Roger Darrell Fleetwood, both of Seymour; two sisters, Mrs. John (Dorcas) Miller of Lexington, Ky., and Mrs. Michael (Kathy) Pyle of Seymour; and three grandchildren.
His mother is deceased.
A 1949 graduate of Cortland High School, Cortland, Ind., Mr. Fleetwood retired from the Atlas Crankshaft Corp. in Fostoria after 30 years of employment with Cummings Engine Corp. (Atlas is a division of Cummings.) He also worked at the Seymour plant and was a line supervisor in Fostoria.
He was a member of Peterswitch Church of the Nazarene, Seymour, and a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict.
The Rev. Gary Bectal will be the officiant at the 10:30 a.m. Friday service in the Voss and Son Funeral Home, Seymour. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Seymour.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Voss and Son Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the church.
The Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, is in charge of local arrangements.
Kenneth C. Ridenour
Plumber/pipefitter
Kenneth C. Ridenour, 73, of 461 W. Lytle St., Lot 139, Fostoria, died in St.Catherine's Care Center, Fostoria, at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 1998.
Born July 12, 1924, in Miller City, to Charles and Anna (Ordway) Ridenour, he married Dorothy Stahl, Oct. 5, 1957. She survives in Fostoria.
Also surviving are a daughter, Diana Tyson of Palmer, Alaska; a son, Edward Ridenour of Nebraska; and five grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a brother, John Ridenour; and a sister, Erma McDonald.
A World War II U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Ridenour had been employed as a plumber and pipe fitter for Local 50, Toledo.
He was a member of the Girton Church of God and VFW Post 421, Fostoria.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria, with Mr. Ridenour's son, the Rev. Edward Ridenour, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens, near Arcadia, where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Fostoria American Legion, VFW and AMVETS.
Visitation at the funeral home will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
