Gregg P. Hottman
Died: Wednesday, September 8, 1999
Gregg P. Hottman, 47, Kenton, died Sept. 8, 1999 at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center.
He was born Oct. 27, 1951, in Kenton to Elwood and Barbara Liming Hottman. His mother survives in Kenton.
Mr. Hottman was a graduate of Kenton High School and a 1969 graduate of The Ohio State University.
Survivors also include from this area, a sister, Ellen Glover of Dola.
Services were held Sept. 10 at Price Funeral Home, Kenton. Burial was in Grove Cemetery, Kenton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hardin County Cancer Society.
Milton Woodrow Hoover
Died: Sunday, September 5, 1999
Milton Woodrow Hoover, 67, Columbus Grove, died Sept. 5, 1999 at his residence.
He was born Oct. 1, 1931, in Delphos to Howard and Levina Baber Hoover. On Dec. 8, 1979, he married Deloris Jean Gehrig, who survives.
Survivors also include three sons, Bruce (Sheila) Hoover of Columbus and James Morrison and Ronald Morrison, both of Lima; seven daughters, Cathi (Jeff) Moss of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Chris (Jerry) Wise, Becky (Joseph) Van Artsdalen, Karen DePoy and Nancy Stanton, all of Columbus, Barb (Wallace) Howard of Harrod and Lauren Wood of Dayton; a brother, Melvin Hoover of Marietta; two sisters, Louise Fair of Delphos and Kate White of Van Wert; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard and Benjamin Hoover.
Mr. Hoover retired as a master plumber. He worked part-time for Gast Plumbing and Heating. He was a member of Bower-Slusser Post 516 of the American Legion, Columbus Grove, and a Marine Corps veteran.
Services were held Sept. 7 at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, with the Rev. Bert C. Ambrose II officiating. There was no visitation. The remains have been cremated.
Edward B. "Eddie" McDaniel
Died: Sunday, September 5, 1999
Edward B. Eddie McDaniel, 50, Bluffton, died Sept. 5, 1999.
He was born Jan. 2, 1949, in Middlesboro, Ky., to Arthur and Evelyn (Sizemore) McDaniel. His father preceded him in death April 8, 1994, while his mother and stepfather, Norman Cruson, survive in Lima. On Aug. 29, 1966, he married Kathryn N. Hadding, who survives.
Survivors also include three sons, Jessie (Jodi) of Ada, and Kirk and Jeffrey, both of Bluffton; one daughter, Evelyn (Scott) Cameron of Bluffton; five brothers, Randy, Mike (Tonda) and Danny (Lisa), all of Lima, Fred (Jeanine) of Wapakoneta and Terry (Catherine) of Ada; two sisters, Judi (Dwaine Golden) Pulfer of Wapakoneta and Brenda (Steve) Hawk of Rome, Ga.; one half brother, Clayton of Lima; one half sister, Geraldine (Tom) Hatfield of Middlesboro, Ky.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky, on Nov. 17, 1985.
Mr. McDaniel was the owner of McDaniel Brothers Construction and was a member of the Abundant Life Temple. He had been a truck driver for Gulf Distributors, a treating engineer for Republic Creosoting and had worked for Norfolk and Southern Railroad.
Services were held Sept. 8 at Bayliff and Sons Funeral Home, Cridersville, by the Rev. John L. Miller. Burial was in Shawnee Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Abundant Life Temple.
Arthur C. "A.C." Rohrs
Died: Sunday, September 5, 1999
Arthur C. A.C. Rohrs, 79, Hamler, died Sept. 5, 1999 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born March 27, 1920, in Hamler, to William and Anna (Wildung) Rohrs. On Aug. 17, 1941, he married Christine Arps, who survives.
Survivors also include family from this area, sons, Donald of McGuffey and John of Alger.
Preceding him in death were one son, two brothers, and two sisters.
He was a lifelong farmer, retiring in 1985, and a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hamler, where he served as an elder, trustee and treasurer. He was also a member of the Ohio Cattlemen's Association in Henry and Fulton counties.
Services were held Sept. 8 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hamler, by the Rev. David B. Koenig. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church organ and building fund or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Steven M. Scott
Died: Sunday, September 5, 1999
Steven M. Scott, 38, Lima, died Sept. 5, 1999 at his residence.
He was born Feb. 13, 1961, in Lima to Steven and Dixie Hinson Scott Jr. His mother survives. On June 11, 1988, he married Julie A. Strayer, who survives.
Survivors also include a daughter, Megan R. Scott, at home; a brother, Darren Scott of Alger; a sister, Diana L. Leedom of Lima; and his maternal grandmother, Ruth Hinson of Bradenton, Fla.
Mr. Scott worked in maintenance at National Lime and Stone, Lima, since July 1983. He attended Salem Mennonite Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Wayne Street Chapel of Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Homes, The Rev. Mel Hathaway will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society.
Noah S. "Sam" Spearman
Died: Friday, September 3, 1999
Noah S. Sam Spearman, 72, died Sept. 3, 1999 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
He was born Feb. 16, 1927, in Hardin County, to George and Naomi Yauger Spearman. In 1947, he married Joan Delong, who survives.
Survivors also include a son, David S. (Martha ) Spearman of Dublin; a daughter, Linda (John) Knell of Perry; three sisters, Mildred Guckes and Martha Sheldon, both of Dunkirk, and Ruth Whitney of Alma, Mich.; and six grandchildren.
Mr. Spearman retired as an assistant manager and aircraft mechanic from Hancor. He was a member of Walnut Grove United Methodist Church. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the Merchant Marines and Army Air Corps. He was a member of Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1196 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3333, both in Kenton.
Services were held this morning, Sept. 8 at Price Funeral Home, Kenton, with the Rev. Thomas Hite officiating. Burial was in Dunkirk Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Walnut Grove United Methodist Church.
Marjorie E. Gaiffe
Died: Wednesday, September 1, 1999
Marjorie E. Gaiffe, 89, Toledo, died Sept. 1, 1999 at Briarfield at Glanzman Nursing Home.
She was the widow of Walter Gaiffe who died in 1980.
Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Lou (Donald) Waite and Bette Jean (Elmer) Horvath, both of Toledo; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Opal Anspach of Ada.
Mrs. Gaiffe worked at the former Prestolite Co., as a supervisor for 36 years, retiring in 1970.
Services were held Sept. 4. Interment
was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Northwest Ohio Hospice Association.
Ralph M. Smith
Died: Wednesday, September 1, 1999
Ralph M. Smith, 81, Findlay, formerly of Lima, died Sept. 1, 1999 at Winebrenner Village in Findlay.
He was born Feb. 27, 1918, in Van Wert to Arthur A. and Elizabeth Meredith Smith. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vonna Comer who died in 1978, and then by his second wife, Thelma L. Clark, who died Sept. 20, 1986.
Survivors include one son, Larry (Laura) Smith of Harrod; one daughter, Kathy (Harold) Dawson of Lima; two stepsons, Gary Stephens and Jeffery Stephens, both of Findlay; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Naus; and a brother, Robert Smith.
Mr. Smith was self employed as a paint contractor (Smith Painting) from 1946-1983. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Chapter 205 and the Sertoma Club, both of Lima, the Howard United Methodist Church of Findlay, and a former member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Lima. He had played Santa Claus for 25 years at the Lincoln School.
Services were held Sept. 4 at Howard United Methodist Church, Findlay, with the Rev. Wayne Geissinger officiating. Burial was Sept. 7 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.
Memorial contributions may be made to Howard United Methodist Church.
Frank R. Brace
Died: Saturday, August 21, 1999
Frank R. Brace, 75, Ada, died Aug. 21, 1999, in an auto accident near Lima.
He was born April 20, 1924 in Franklin County. He was adopted by Roy C. and Hattie Bell (Eckenrode) Brace. On June 22, 1950, he married Avanell Kindle in Ada. She survives in Ada.
Survivors include one son, Dr. Steven (Carole) Brace of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one daughter, Laura (Gary) Mullins of Ada; three grandchildren, Mike and Katherine Brace, and Emily Jo Mullins; and one sister, Ida Cowdery of Pomroy.
He was preceded in death by a foster brother, Bob Brace; and three sisters, Emma, Gladys and Marie.
Mr. Brace had worked for the railroad as a passenger agent for 30 years. He began this career in 1948 in Valparaiso, Ind. In 1952 he was transferred to Dunkirk, and then to the Ada Depot until it closed. He then worked in Lima and Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Brace served in World War II in the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1946. He was recalled in the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post #185 of Ada, a life member of the V.F.W. Post 9381 in Ada, and was a former member of the Ada Masonic Lodge #344, F. and A.M. He was a graduate of Ada High School in 1942. He also graduated from Northwestern Business College of Lima.
He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Ada, a member of the Ada Lions Club, having held many offices, and was affiliated with the Boy Scouts of Ada. He was an agent for the Lima News in Ada for 34 years. He was owner and manger of the Brace Apartments of Ada for several years.
Services were held this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 1 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada, with Pastor Jack Duffy and Pastor Gerbert Darlington officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Graveside military services were conducted by the Ada American Legion and the Ada V.F.W post.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Hardin County Unit and/or The Seeing Eye Dog Program with the Lions Club.
David W. "Bill" Bassitt
Died: Thursday, August 19, 1999
David W. Bill Bassitt, 59, Findlay, died Aug. 19, 1999 at his residence.
He was born Oct. 20, 1939 in Lima to Robert and Catherine (Musser) Bassitt. On Dec. 28, 1963, he married Margie Marshall Lawhead, and she survives.
Survivors also include a son, Mark Bassitt of Findlay; two daughters, Suzy (Tim) Evans of Findlay, and Sheila (Jeffry) Patterson of San Fransisco, Calif.; two brothers, Robert Bassitt of Toledo and Mike Bassitt of Lima; five sisters, Carol (Don) Williams of Lima, Pat (George) Miller and Mary (Tom) Gerdeman, both of Columbus Grove, and Linda (Gerald) Dearth of Ada; and five grandchildren.
Mr. Bassitt retired as a corporate photographer for Marathon Oil Company in 1994. He was a former photographer and writer for the Lima News. He was active with Boy Scouts of America, a member of U.C.O.A. and was a 1957 graduate of Lima Senior High School. Mr. Bassitt was a U.S. Army veteran.
Services were held Aug. 24 at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home with the Rev. Ruth Solo officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to U.C.O.A., Bridge Home Heath and Hospice, or Cancer Patient Services.
Powell Caudill
Died: Monday, August 16, 1999
Powell Caudill, 83, Lafayette, died Aug. 16, 1999 at Plus Health Care Center, Lima.
He was born Nov. 12, 1915, in Riceville, Ky., to Thomas and Amy (Conley) Caudill. On July 22, 1941, he married Irene Wright, and she survives in Lafayette.
Survivors also include one son, William Caudill of Lima; two brothers, Ray E. (Naomi) Caudill and James E. (Betty) Caudill, both of Plymouth; and two sisters, Lillian Hicks of Mansfield and Faye (Merton) Kessler of Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, May Snipes and Julia Lynch; and three brothers, Raymond, Lee and Lonnie Caudill.
Mr. Caudill was a retired supervisor for McCurdy Steel Products of Ada for 30 years. He later worked at Unverfurth Manufacturing in Kalida for five years. He was a member of the Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church, member of the Sager Masonic Lodge #513 F & AM of Lafayette, where he was Master in 1971. He was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, chapter 121, where he was Worthy Patron in 1976, 1980 and 1983.
Services were held this morning, Aug. 18 at Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ellis Puckett and the Rev. Tim Douglas officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
William Clark "Bud" Foster
Died: Monday, August 16, 1999
William Clark Bud Foster, 85, Findlay, died Aug. 16, 1999 at the Emergency Room at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center, Findlay Campus.
He was born Aug. 1, 1914, in Findlay, to Marion G. and Mary M. (Duffield) Foster.
Survivors include a sister, M. Margaret Foster of Findlay.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Marion George Foster, Jr.
Mr. Foster was a retired attorney at law, having practiced law in Findlay from 1941 to 1997. He was a member of the Findlay B.P.O. Elks #75, the Findlay-Hancock Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Mr. Foster was a 1941 graduate of the Claude W. Pettit Law School at Ohio Northern University where he was a member of the Willis Society which recognizes high scholastic achievement.
Services were held Aug. 19 at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home of Findlay, with the Rev. Lowell Reeder officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay.
