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Brandon Michael “Milkman” Sidle – October 29, 1984-November 11, 2025
Brandon Michael “Milkman” Sidle, age 41, of Wooster, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Wooster Community Hospital, following a brief period of declining health.
Brandon was born on October 29, 1984, in Orrville, to Dennis and Jody (Wharton) Sidle. He was a 2003 graduate of Smithville High School and worked as a mechanic and truck driver-affectionately known as the “Milkman”-for the family business, Sidle Transit Service, for 12 years.
He attended Orrville Christian Church and enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially cutting wood and creating projects from the wood he harvested. Brandon was happiest when surrounded by nature and loved fishing with his children more than anything.
He will be deeply missed by his parents, Dennis and Jody Sidle of Orrville; his children, Audrey Ann Sidle and Brady Michael Sidle, both of Smithville; his brother, Chadwick Allen Sidle of Wooster; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a dear friend who cared for him, Sabrina “Bean.”
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Doris Sidle and Steve and Mary Wharton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Smithville Athletic Booster Club, P.O. Box 438, Smithville, OH 44677.
Wayne E. Sliker – May 21, 1941-October 15, 2025
Wayne E. Sliker, 84, of rural St. Paris, Ohio, went home to our Lord after passing away on October 15, 2025, at Mercy Health Urbana Hospital. He entered this world on May 21, 1941, in Lebanon Township, New jersey, the second of five sons born to the late Wilbur & Louise (Gross) Sliker
Wayne is survived by his wife of 60 ½ years Connie (Freeman) Sliker; Son, Kevin (Ann) Sliker; brothers, Bruce Sliker, Trent (Donna) Sliker; granddaughter, Britny Sliker; special cousin, Linda Giorgianni, as well as 4 nieces and 6 nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Keith Sliker, sisters-in-law Viginia Sliker and Genevieve Sliker.
Leader, mentor, a man with high integrity, an avid youth supporter, and simply a class act who routinely went out of his way to encourage others are among the descriptives used by the people who encountered Wayne Sliker throughout his earthly life. With no farming background in his immediate family, Wayne’s interest in dairy took root during his freshman year of high school when he purchased his first Brown Swiss calf for his FFA project. As fate would have it, that calf eventually developed into his very first Excellent cow for his fledging Top Acres herd. That calf became the genesis for a 69-year career with the Brown Swiss breed that has become one for the record books.
Just as Wayne’s dairy career began to sprout, peers in his life were recognizing another trait Wayne’s leadership skills as his North Hunterdon Regional High School classmates elected him class president three of his four years of high school. As Wayne continued on his leadership journey, he was elected the high school’s Chapter FFA President and simultaneously served as the New Jersey State FFA Secretary. After graduating high school in 1959, Wayne was elected the New Jersey State FFA President.
It was during this era that this hard-working, young man fully embraced his passion for the dairy industry as he started milking 20 registered Brown Swiss on a rented farm near Port Murray, N.J. As this business adventure got rolling, 1962 became a whirlwind year as Wayne became the only New Jersey high school student to win the coveted American Farmer Degree and he joined 350 other individuals from across the country to receive that award at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.
Having won the state FFA judging contest that same year, Wayne earned a trip to the famed National Dairy Cattle Congress, in Waterloo, Iowa, which was the North America’s leading dairy show in that era. That turned out to be the trip of lifetime as Wayne was mentored by the legendary Vernon Hull, the 1941 Klussendorf winner who managed the world’s leading Brown Swiss herd … Lee’s Hill Farm. Hull saw something in Wayne and hired the young New Jersey native to travel by boxcar with the show herd that season. Fast forward through the years … those two gentlemen became perhaps the most recognized Brown Swiss breeders in the breeds history. In 2010, the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association initiated two new awards where Hull became the very first Historical Master Breeder Award winner and Sliker would win the inaugural Active Master Breeder Award.
In 1963, while judging a New Jersey dairy show, Wayne met Connie Freeman. The couple married in 1965 Wayne, and the husband-wife duo developed a bond walking side-by-side developing the Top Acres herd. Connie eventually fed every Brown Swiss calf on their family farm ensuring the next generation got off to a great start. Looking to purchase a farm of their own, Wayne and Connie decided to head west and purchased their farm near St. Paris, Ohio, in 1974, where the Top Acres herd made its permanent home and rewrote the Brown Swiss history books.
All totaled, the Top Acres herd amassed 125 All-Americans and over 100 Reserve All Americans — both all-time records in the Brown Swiss breed. During that journey, Wayne and his Top Acres Team had earned 19 Grand Champion honors at National Brown Swiss Shows. At World Dairy Expo, North America’s premier Brown Swiss Show, the Top Acres herd amassed three Grand Champion Bulls, five Reserve Champion Cows, an Intermediate and Reserve Intermediate Champion Cow, three Junior Champion Heifers, and one Reserve Champion Heifer throughout the years. In breeding and caring for a complete herd, Top Acres was named the show’s Premier Exhibitor seven years and earned Premier Breeder at four shows. In addition, three different Top Acres bulls won Premier Sire Banners five times for having the offspring that made the deepest impact at the show. In 2017, the final elusive banner came home to hang in St Paris, Ohio, when Top Acres Supreme Wizard ET won Grand Champion at that year’s World Dairy Expo. In addition to Wizard, the most influential cows in Wayne’s life were: Jan’s Autumn Audrey, Kilravock Midnight Snow, Arnola Peggy Priscilla, Top Acres EJ Whizzbang, Top Acres Pre Bouquet, and Top Acres Coll Party who held the record for the breed’s top selling cow for well over a decade. The Top Acres cows also performed on the production side of the equation earning 12 National Performance Winner honors.
In addition to his legendary herd, Wayne became a sought-after sales manager when his Modern Associates business was born in 1970. Just like the dairy farm enterprise, Connie played an integral role clerking all the sales. It was during this business adventure that his grade school and high school classmate, and long-time friend, the late Palmer Hoffman routinely joined the sales crew leading cattle preparation. Eventually Modern Associates managed sales in 25 states and by 2008 had managed seven of the top ten auctions to that date.
With a keen eye for dairy cattle, Mr. Brown Swiss became a sought-after judge eventually judging six shows at World Dairy Expo in the Ayrshire, Brown Swiss and Holstein breeds. In addition, he judged a total of 40 national shows in North America throughout the years. Respected across the globe, Wayne went on to judge dairy cattle shows in numerous countries and he became known as “John Wayne” in Japan as he wore his legendary cowboy hat while judging in Asia.
Due to his deep dairy cattle resume and life’s work, Wayne won two of the highest honors in the North American dairy community. In 1986, his fellow peers elected him as the 45th Klussendorf Association winner for his character, sportsmanship, ability, and endeavor … the dairy industry’s equivalent to being inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He later served a pair of two-year terms as the organization’s president.
A decade later, National Dairy Shrine inducted the Top Acres herd into its all-dairy breed Hall-of-Fame in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, as its 1998 Distinguished Cattle Breeder. In supporting the nomination, the Holstein breed’s legendary R. Peter Heffering from Hanover Hill Farms wrote, “Wayne is one of the finest showmen in the business and, most importantly, always conducts himself as a first-class gentleman. Wayne has accomplished all the goals one could expect to attain in a lifetime of working with cattle.”
A Celebration of Life service will be planned in the near future to commemorate Waynes’s life and legacy.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dairy Proficiency Award, 6060 FFA Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46278. Or to Cherish Hospice,1929 E. High St Springfield OH 45505
Arrangements have been entrusted to ATKINS, SHIVELY & VERNON Funeral Home, St. Paris, Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at http://www.vernonfh.com.
Connie Finton – April 9, 1947-April 9, 2025
Constance Eva “Connie” Finton, a dedicated community servant, dairy farmer, and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on her 78th birthday, April 9, 2025 following a period of declining health.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 9, 1947, to the late Charles Edgar and Eva Esther (Cannon) Wilson, Connie graduated from Boone High School in Orlando, Florida, and furthered her education at Orlando Junior College.
In 1966, while working at a department store, Connie met Charles Clifford “Cliff” Finton, who was stationed at the Naval Air Station Stanford in Florida. The two married on November 18, 1967. Although Connie originally envisioned a life of world travel with her sailor husband, she eventually embraced the life of a dairy farmer in New Philadelphia, and grew deeply devoted to it.
Her first visit to the dairy farm was memorable—she arrived wearing white jeans, unaware that this was the beginning of her life as a dairy farmer. She eventually managed 150 acres, milking a 100-cow herd twice a day, advocating for the dairy industry, and discussing agricultural matters with local CEOs.
Connie was widely respected in the community as both a skilled dairy farmer and a dedicated volunteer. She contributed her time to many organizations, including the Tuscarawas County Farm Bureau, Union Hospital Development and Community Relations board, the Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services advisory committee, the Got Milk? Got Cookies? Got Books? reading program, the Fit Youth Initiative, 4-H, and the Farm Bureau.
Additionally, she participated in national and state dairy farming organizations such as the Dairy Farmers of America Mideast Council, the Ohio Dairy Industry Forum, Ohio Dairy Producers Inc., ADADC Mideast, the Ohio Department of Agriculture Animal Health Committee, Milk Marketing Inc., and Maryland-Virginia Milk Co-op.
Connie found joy in combining her professional life as a dairy farmer with her leadership roles on various dairy boards, bringing innovative ideas back to Tuscarawas County to implement locally.
In 1993, Connie, along with members of the Union Hospital Auxiliary, founded the Christmas Tree Festival, an annual event she devoted countless hours to, which raised significant funds for the hospital. She also helped establish the Women’s Success Series, a partnership between the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum and Kent State University at Tuscarawas.
In 2008, Connie’s volunteer efforts were formally recognized when she received the Lucille Nussdorfer Tuscarawas County Woman of the Year Award. In 2016 she received the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award. Her faith was nurtured at Jerusalem Church and Ruslin Hills Church, where she taught Sunday School and was actively involved in Vacation Bible School.
Connie is survived by her husband, Cliff; children, Suzanne E. (companion, Mark Hundley) Loy, Charles C. “Charlie” (Lisa) Finton, and Matthew C. Finton; grandchildren, Jeff (Kimber) Loy and their daughter, Astrid, Chris (Nikki) Finton and their son Cayne, Kurt (Torree Corpman) Finton and his daughter Brynlee, and Brittany (fiancé, Brock Daugherty) Finton; siblings, Marilynn (Bill) Sellers and Charlene (Charlie) Hart; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in Jerusalem Church on Monday, April 14, 2025 beginning at 11 a.m. with Revs. Dr. Tom Hendershot and Dr. Terry Downin officiating. Inurnment will be held in Jerusalem Church Cemetery. Following the graveside service, friends and family are invited to the church fellowship hall for a time of food and fellowship.
Memorial contributions in Connie’s memory may be directed to either Jerusalem Church, 1417 Stonecreek Rd., New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or Ruslin Hills Church, 5839 Ruslin Hills Rd., Dover, OH 44622.
Connie’s favorite piece of advice was, “Keep out of other people’s business,” and she often said, “The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.”
Robert Lee Yeazel – October 17, 1934-January 22, 2025
Robert Lee Yeazel, age 90, of Richmond, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born October 17, 1934 in Montgomery County to the late Thomas and Esther (Kennel) Yeazel. He is survived by his wonderful wife of 69 years, Jane (Buriff) Yeazel; sons Jim and Mark (Joy) Yeazel; daughters Marcia (Marc) Olivarez and Nancy Johnson. He was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was also survived by his brother Kenneth (Sandy) Yeazel. Bob was a true family farmer and invested countless hours as a founding advisor for the Jackson Young Farmers 4-H club. He and Jane were integral members of the Preble County Pork Festival committee for 47 years. He held various leadership positions with the Ohio Holstein Association for over 20 years. Bob was a faithful member of Campbellstown UCC and volunteered several years with the local clothing ministry. His most treasured time was traveling with Jane to watch numerous sporting and music events to support his grandchildren. Spending time playing cards with family and friends was always a favorite activity when he wasn’t busy tinkering and repairing things in his garage.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Preble County Friends of 4-H, P.O. Box 524, Eaton, OH 45320 or Remember the Children, Attn: EFT Dairy Project, 1110 S. 9th Street, Suite 211, Noblesville, IN 46060.
Ray Allen Krebs – July 10, 1938-November 23, 2024
Ray Allen Krebs, 86, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 23, 2024, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda; children, Kenny Krebs (Julie), Kristi Andrews, and Kreg Krebs (Joyce); nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Ray, fondly known as “Big Ray,” lived a life of dedication, humor, and accomplishment. After high school, he excelled in horse shows with the Akron Saddle Club, earning three consecutive championships in Stake Bend and Keyhole competitions across central Ohio. He worked in construction with JR Chapman before dedicating 53 years to dairy farming, achieving the prestigious high yield of bushels per acre in 1983. Ray also served 37.5 years as a school bus driver for Streetsboro City Schools, earning second place at the Ohio State School Bus Rodeo after winning the district competition. Known for his humor, Ray enjoyed the playful banter of his family, especially with his sons, whom he affectionately called “those damn boys.” He took great pride in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cherishing the joy they brought to his life. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Kurtis Dean Krebs; his parents, Theresa and William Krebs; his sister, Linda Lena Krebs; and his brother, Donald Krebs. Surviving grandchildren include Kassandra Hagan (Curt), Zach Armstrong, Clay Armstrong (Hannah), Gabe Armstrong (Kasy), Britney Andrews, Bailey Andrews, Blair Andrews, Kyle Krebs, and Kolby Krebs. Great-grandchildren include twins Sadie and Finley Armstrong, Oaklen Armstrong, and Hatti Hagan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 29, at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster, OH 44691, at 1 PM, with a service beginning at 2 PM. Burial and fellowship will follow at Moreland United Methodist Church.
Fredrick J. Thorbahn – Passed on November 16, 2024
We bid farewell to Fredrick J. Thorbahn of Vickery, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 16, 2024 at the age of 64. Fredrick touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Lewis Thorbahn and Janet Thorbahn; his wife Sandi Thorbahn (McCourt); his daughters, Stacey Knapp, Sarah McKinnon (Tyler) and Kayleah Thorbahn; his grandchildren, Blake, Cole, Luke and Willow; and his brothers, Tom Thorbahn (Linda), Dave Thorbahn (Nancy) and Luke Thorbahn.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, November 21st 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21st 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (1320 Co Rd 268, Vickery, OH 43464).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Stein Hospice and The American Cancer Society in Fred’s memory.
Nathan A. L’Amoreaux, II, 81, of Conneaut, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at St. Joseph Senior Living in Louisville, OH. He was born February 13, 1943 in Montgomery, West Virginia, the son of Nathan A. and Mary L. (Bradshaw) L’Amoreaux.Rebecca K. Hartline (Becci) – June 9, 1952-October 16, 2024
Rebecca K. Hartline (Becci) 72, of Whipple, OH, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was born June 9, 1952, in Marietta, OH, to the late Carl Lewis and Donna Jean Berg Weppler. Becci was a teacher at Belpre Elementary School for 21 years and worked at Selby Hospital Pharmacy as a Technician for 11 years. She was the Ohio STEM Teacher of the year in 2020, taught Sunday school at St. Paul’s Church for 17 years where she was a member, was a 4-H Advisor, and was a member and officer of athletic and choir booster organizations. Becci is survived by her husband of 53 years John R. Hartline whom she married February 20, 1971, in Marietta, son Brad Hartline (Melissa), grandchildren Ruth, Caleb and Grady Hartline, daughter Jeni R. Bauerbach and grandchildren Collin, Kail, Kyndyl Mae Bauerbach, son Kyle B. Hartline (Johnna) step-grandchildren Alexis Smith and Charlie Seevers. Becci is also survived by siblings Milton Weppler (Linda), Denise Weppler, Lhan Weppler (Lisa), Blayn Weppler, Yvette Nau (Mike) and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Vance Z. Biehl and Darren B. Weppler and two nephews. The family would like to thank Cawley Hospice and especially Nurse Caleigh for their support during this time. An outdoor memorial service will be held at Berg Church Cemetery, 44 7 Berg Church Rd., Whipple, OH 45788 on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 12:30 pm. Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel, 1021 Pike Street, Marietta, OH. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Berg Church Fund at http://www.bergchurch.org. Online condolences may be made to http://www.hadleyfu.
Richard “Dick” Lawrence Besancon – August 26, 1961 – September 7, 2024
Richard “Dick” Lawrence Besancon, 89, of Wooster died on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
He was born January 29, 1935 in Wooster to Francis and Laura Pailliotet Besancon. On August 26, 1961, he married Lea Ann Smith. She survives.
Dick had been a lifelong dairy farmer and had also transported the Amish for many years. He was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church and served his country in the U.S. Army as part of the 82nd Airborne Division.
Along with his wife, Dick is survived by his children Bill (Sandy) Besancon of Wooster, Michele (Tim) Koch of Orrville, Dan (Tonya) Besancon of Wooster, Frank (Julie) Besancon of Smithville, Brent (Karrie) Besancon of Smithville and Burney Besancon of Orrville; 18 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents; grandson Gabe Koch and siblings Adrian Besancon, Eileen Nicholas, Vincent Besancon, Raymond Besancon, Beatrice Garver, Ron Besancon, Mary Jane Tope and infant siblings Joseph Besancon and Bernadette Besancon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster with Rev. Stephen Moran as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
Friends will be received on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 3:00-6:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be directed to St. Mary School, P.O. Box 109 Wooster, OH 44691 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
ROBERT J. “Bob” BALLWEG – September 19, 1930 – August 13, 2024
ROBERT J. “Bob” BALLWEG, age 93, of Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen, and formerly of New Knoxville, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 11:55 A.M. at the St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on September 19, 1930 in Fryburg, the son of the late Edward P. and Minnie V. (Townsend) Ballweg. On November 17, 1956, he married Esther C. Wenning who survives in New Bremen. Together they shared 67 wonderful years. Also left to cherish his memory are his children: David (Cindy) Ballewg of New Knoxville, Debra Ballweg of Las Vegas, NV, and Douglas Ballweg of New Knoxville; his three grandsons: Greg Ballweg, Quincy (Tiffany) Ballweg, and Brandon (Katie) Ballweg; as well as his five great-grandchildren: Skyler, Myra, Kailyn, Bentley, and Andrea. Robert also leaves behind a brother Eugene (Jane) Ballweg of Chickasaw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Lahoma (Leroy) Egbert, Treva (Tony) Pietrzak, Melba (Aloysius) Tangeman, and Cletus (Pauline) Ballweg.
Bob had attended New Knoxville Schools, and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Botkins. He was a hard-working, “workaholic” dairy farmer for his entire life, and was proud of his registered Holstein cows on his family farm, Ballweg Farms. As a member of the Auglaize Farm Bureau, the National Holstein Association and the Ohio Holstein Association, the farm won multiple awards over the years including several awards for high yields in milk production. Bob was also an engineer of sorts – designing, welding, and building much of his own equipment and machinery on the farm over the years. Outside of farming, Bob enjoyed riding his motorcycle when he was younger, and took up walking and bike riding in later years. He also enjoyed when the family was all together at the farm for family gatherings and he and Esther took several cruises and trips to Las Vegas. The highlight of Bob’s “retirement” at age 70, was designing and building his own ultralight plane with the help of his family, and he loved to spend time flying around the area.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Botkins, with Rev. Fr. Michael Willig officiating. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Botkins. Calling Hours will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024 from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Tuesday, at the funeral home, prior to the Mass from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. (Handicap parking and an entrance with no steps is available on the South side of the building). Memorial contributions in memory of Bob can be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (116 N. Mill Street, Botkins, Ohio 45306). Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family on the funeral home website: http://www.gilberghartwigfh.com.
HOWARD R BICKEL – June 11, 1935 – August 2, 2024
Howard R. Bickel, age 89, of New Vienna, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, Ohio. He was born June 11, 1935, in Cincinnati, the son of the late Virgil C. and Edna (Baumann) Bickel, Sr. Howard grew up near Marathon, Ohio, and graduated from Batavia High School. After graduating, Howard served our country as a member of the United States Army. After his service in the Army, he began his lifelong work starting his own dairy farm, along with starting his family. In 1963, Howard moved his family to Clinton County and started the Bickel Family dairy farm, which is still in operation today. Howard’s passion was farming and making sure that his farm was successful. He was a 50-year member of the National Holstein Association, member of the National Famers Organization, and the Ohio Farmers Union. Howard is survived by four children, Raymond Bickel of New Vienna, Donald (Jackie) Bickel of New Vienna, Kimberly (Richard) Burton of Wilmington, and Todd Bickel of New Vienna; great nephew who was raised like a son, Guy (Yvonne) Cutler, D.V.M. of Horseheads, New York; grandchildren, Curtis Bickel of Wilmington, Keri (Alex) Hodson of New Vienna, Carson Bickel of New Vienna, Emma Mathews of New Vienna, Maggie Mathews of New Vienna, Erica (Danny) Unger of Loveland, Travis Burton of Wilmington, Logan (Bridgette) Burton of Wilmington, and Paige (Ryan) Evans of Wilmington; great grandchildren, Kannon Bickel, Cole Hodson, Clay Hodson, Brooklyn Unger, Breck Unger, and Hadley Evans; lifelong friend and “Army Buddy” Paul Esz of Milford, Ohio; and several friends within the farming community. In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, JoAnn (Boner) Bickel on January 29, 2005; and two brothers, Virgil Bickel, Jr., and Eugene Bickel. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington. Graveside committal services and burial beside his wife will follow in the New Antioch Cemetery, New Antioch, Ohio. Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The Bickel Family asks that Memorial Contributions be made to the Clinton County Farmers Union, c\o 5/3 Bank. To leave an on-line condolence, please visit http://www.arehart-brown.com, or see our Facebook page, Brown Funeral Home.
MARVIN LEE TOPP – June 24, 1942 – July 29, 2024
Marvin Lee Topp, age 82 of New Bremen, died on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:11 A.M. at the Otterbein Senior Lifestyles of St. Marys. He was born on June 24, 1942 in New Bremen, the son of the late Walter H. and Angela C. (Berning) Topp. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda L. (Place) Topp, whom he married on November 23, 1961. Also surviving are his children: Kelli (Doug) Walker of Pataskala, Ohio, Gregg (Angie) Topp of New Bremen, Kurt (Rachel) Topp of West Salem, Ohio, and JuliAnne (Wes) Wyatt of New Bremen. Marvin has twelve grandchildren: Tyler (Catherine) Topp, Tessa (Seth) Hauts, Tanner (Shannon) Topp, Brennan Topp, Mick (Audri) Walker, Marissa Topp, Aaron Topp, Carson Wyatt, Casey Topp, Xavier Wyatt, Logan Topp, and Anna Topp, as well as nine great-grandchildren. Marvin is also survived by his siblings: Martha (Paul) Ewing, Doris Carr, and Thomas Topp; and his in-laws: Mary Lou Topp, and Tim (Kathy) Place. Along with his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by his brothers: Herbert (Helen) Topp and Donald Topp; his father in-law and mother in-law, Ira and Marjorie (Shappel) Place; and his in-laws: Jerry Carr, Jay (Sue) Hixenbaugh.
Marvin was a 1960 graduate of New Bremen High School. He loved his family, farming, showing his registered Holstein cattle from Toppation Farm, and playing music with “The Moonlighters” wedding band. He began playing drums at the age of 14 with his dad, brothers, and sisters in the “Topp Band” which eventually merged into the “Dicke Band,” then into “The Moonlighters,” playing music for a total of 62 years. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen where he sang in the church choir for many years. Marvin was affiliated with several associations over the years including: Buckeye Hustlers 4-H Club (where he had served as an advisor), the Farm Bureau Council for 50 years, the NOBA Board of Directors, the Ohio Holstein Association, and the National Holstein Association. Marvin and Linda enjoyed sporting events and many wonderful road trips with their New Bremen gang, and they also loved attending many of their grandchildren’s events from wresting to football and dance recitals to band concerts. According to one of his nieces, Marv was “a special one.”
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen with Pastor Bryan Trego officiating. Following the service, there will be a Celebration of Life at Speedway Lanes in New Bremen where a meal will be served. Private family inurnment will take place in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Memorial contributions in memory of Marv may be made to the Cardinal Music Boosters or to St. Paul Church. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared with the Topp family online at http://www.gilberghartwigfh.com.
MARTIN “BUD” WESLEY YODER – March 8, 1975 – June 29, 2024
Martin Wesley Yoder was born to John Junior and Lois Marie Yoder on March 8, 1975. His father nicknamed Martin “Bud” as he was the youngest of 8 children. Bud grew up on a farm near West Salem, Ohio; he lived and breathed farm life, from the first word he learned to spell – CASE (tractor) – to joining the local Wayne County 4-H Program.
In High School, Bud played basketball and was an active member of the Northwestern FFA. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1993. Following graduation, Bud attended Rosedale Bible Institute, where he enjoyed friendships, and participated in the RBI drama productions.
After RBI, Bud spent many years fitting cattle for shows and sales across the world in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Brazil.
Bud developed a special relationship with Jim and Nancy Kemp when he worked for them as their cattle herdsman. Later, he also worked for David Hershey in the same capacity. While Martin loved working with cattle, he found his next calling working alongside Roger Baker. After a long stint with Roger, who almost succeeded at turning him into a Hollywood star (hear the full story at the service), Bud’s desire to be his own boss led him to start a hoof trimming business which he successfully operated for eight years.
Bud always said he did not want to “just marry a woman he could live with,” but to “marry a woman he couldn’t live without.” When he found the woman he couldn’t live without, he promptly sold his thriving business, his house, and moved to Canada, to marry Sarah (Donaldson) on June, 28, 2014.
Bud and Sarah wasted no time starting a family. 9 months and 1 week after the wedding, they welcomed their daughter, Mikaela Joy Yoder on April 3, 2015. Bud started working on Sarah’s family’s farm. Bud quickly became the go to man. He took the role with a charismatic willingness. Soon after, Sarah and Bud, started their own farm, Golden Gate Farms. They built a state of the art Lely robotic milking and feeding system and were a model farm for many tours. Bud enjoyed having farmers from all over the world tour the farm and discuss old and progressive farming methods.
In 2018, Bud and Sarah welcomed their son, John Wesley Yoder to complete their family. Bud lived to farm, and enjoy the company of his family. He included his family in everything he did and wanted to pursue. He enjoyed family trips, side by side trips, traveling to Madison, Wisconsin for World Dairy Expo to exhibit his cows.
He was a true showman. Always displaying a true example to youth and fellow friends in his everyday actions.
Bud attended Bradner Presbyterian Church and was active in the ministry. He was a true shepard in how he lived. He lived by God’s word, and shared and taught his children all life’s lessons from its pages.
Bud was preceded in death by his father, John Junior Yoder (2014) and father-in-law Rob Donaldson (2022).
He leaves behind his loving wife of 10 years, Sarah Yoder and two children Mikaela Joy Yoder (9) and John Wesley Yoder (6). He is survived by his mother Lois Yoder, Wooster, OH; his siblings Linda (James) Nissley, Tuscon, AZ; Delbert (Heather) Yoder, West Salem, OH; Daniel Yoder, Apple Creek, OH; Glenda (Marvin) Zuercher, Wooster, OH; Myron Yoder, Centerville, OH; Anita (Ryan) Hostetler, Mechanicsburg, OH; Marla Yoder, Columbus, OH. Bud will also be greatly missed by his many nephews and nieces. He always had a way of making each one feel like they were his favorite.
There will be a Tribute to Buds Life in Bradner, BC and another in Wooster, Ohio. See details below.
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m
Location: Bradner Community Hall (5305 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V4X 2P1)
The family extends an invitation to everyone that knew or called Bud a friend. There will be an pportunity to share a memory or how Bud impacted your life. Refreshments to follow.
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m
Location: Roger Baker’s Farm (6609 Ashland Road, Wooster, OH 44691).
A tribute, followed by a time of visitation and a meal provided by farmers and friends of the agricultural community that loved Bud. If you knew, Bud, please plan to attend and share your memories with family and friends in private conversation or at the open mic during the meal. There will also be a Keepsake Box for you to share a written memory of Bud with his children that they can enjoy for years to come.
Earlier Note from wife, Sarah Yoder: Bud took his last breathe of life on earth yesterday, as I held his hand.
It wasn’t the victory I expected, believed, or wished for. But deliverance was granted. Bud overcame so many obstacles and fought so hard to return to his family. But the victory was, is, and always will be Jesus.
Bud was thee most precious husband, father and friend to so many. He was a true Shepherd in everything he did and to everyone he met.
A service will be held in Bradner and in Ohio at a date to be announced at the end of summer.
PAUL E HARRIS – October 24, 1966 – June 4, 2024
Paul E. Harris, age 57, Bainbridge Twp, OH. He leaves behind his trusted partner in everything, beloved wife, Pam Krotzer. The son of Jennifer (Roddie) Hoffman and the late Ray E. Harris. Born and raised on the Howard Family Farm in Bainbridge Township, Paul spent his entire life striving to continue the legacy left by his parents and grandparents.
Vernon and Marion Howard, or as he called them Grandpa and Grandma, were his inspiration to lead a life dedicated to promoting agriculture and farming in Geauga County and beyond. Following in his father’s footsteps, Paul continued farming after earning a degree in Dairy Science from The Ohio State University. As a proud dairy farmer, maple producer, and owner/operator of Howard’s Apples, he loved sharing the history of one of Bainbridge Township’s founding families. He also proudly boasted of having the only rollercoaster in Geauga County. Paul could always be found on his tractor, in the fields, or with his cows.
If you knew Paul, you knew his two passions were dairy farming and The Great Geauga County Fair. He frequently boasted that he never missed a fair his entire life. In 1993, Paul succeeded Vernon Howard and became a Geauga County Agricultural Society Fairboard Director. From then until the day he took his last breath on June 4, 2024, Paul was driven to create an amazing fair experience for the community and beyond. In 2006, he was elected as Fairboard President. Always dedicated to doing the best job he could, Paul stepped up to be the Secretary of the Fair in 2008. Paul’s leadership extended statewide as he joined the Ohio Fair Managers Association and became the District 9 Director in 2008. He tirelessly advocated for the welfare of fairs across Ohio, working to update legislation and ensure fair funding and proper oversight. Paul recently completed his term as OFMA President in 2023.
To say he was a busy man was an understatement, but he was never too busy to visit with an old friend who dropped into the apple stand or the fair office. He loved telling stories and no matter how tired he was at the end of an exhausting day of running the farm and fair, you could find him in the Dairy Barn hanging out with his favorite people. The generosity Paul showed to both loved ones and strangers was truly remarkable. He was always the first to contribute to donations and took great joy in supporting the Junior Fair kids. There is nothing Paul loved more than his cows, the Parker kids and fairs.
Friends and family received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 16381 CHILLICOTHE RD, (RT 306), CHAGRIN FALLS, 44023 (NORTH OF RT 422), MONDAY, JUNE 10 FROM 3 P.M. – 8 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Geauga County Fair Foundation, PO Box 402, Burton, Ohio 44021, or visit the Geauga County Fair Foundation online donation page at http://bit.ly/4aQeBFJ.
DEAN WELCH – July 23, 1930 – May 6, 2024
Wallace Dean Welch, 93 of Polk passed away on Monday evening, May 6, 2024 at Brethren Care Village.
Dean was born on July 23, 1930 at home in Ashland County, the son of the late Kent E. and Lela (nee Smith) Welch.
He graduated from Polk High School, Class of 1949. Dean proudly enlisted in the United States Navy on December 26, 1950.
He married the love of his life, the former Doris Reed on May 11, 1952 while on leave. Dean and his bride, returned to San Diego, California where he completed his obligation to the navy as a fire instructor; and was honorably discharged in 1954.
He began farming with his father and continued for more than 50 years in a partnership with his brother Eugene on the home farm that was in the family since 1867. As dairy farmers they developed a herd of Registered Holsteins with the U-Dean prefix.
Dean was a devoted lifetime member of the Polk Church of Christ where he served as an elder. He served on the Mapleton Board of Education for 16 years, NOBA, 21 years, and the Ohio Holstein Association for 10 years. He was also a devoted member of the Ashland County Farm Bureau. Dean was a great supporter of Mapleton Local Schools with his children, grandchildren and many friends.
He is survived by his loving wife who would have celebrated 72 years on Saturday, Mrs. Doris Welch of Polk; two daughters, Julie (Rod) Rogers of Ashland and Nancy Welch of Polk; one son, Michael (Cheryl) Welch of Polk; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Welch of Polk; eleven grandchildren, Shenna (Seth) Cole, Joshua (Lindsey) Welch, Bethany Szijarto, Aaron (Tonya) Welch, Adam (Jill) Welch, Missy (Matt) Schmitz, Chad (Amanda) Rogers, Courtney (Josh) Bull, Jonathan (Mara) Welch, Ashlee (Sean) Lucas, and Reed Welch; 25 great grandchildren; two expected great-great grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Esther Welch of Polk and Barbie (Ralph) Daniels of Ashland.
In addition to his parents, Dean is preceded in death by two sons, Randy and James Welch; two granddaughters, Abby and Zoe Welch; and his siblings, Lorene (William) Gardner, Eugene Welch, Ercel (Dick) Swindaman, Grace (Dale) Gardner, and Mary Louise (Gib) Smith; and a brother-in-law, Bill Reed.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in the Polk Church of Christ with Pastor Ed Graves presiding. Friends may visit two hours prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church. Full military honors will be conducted by the Ashland Veteran’s Honor Guard. Interment will take place in the Polk Cemetery following a meal and time of fellowship at the Polk Jackson Perry Fire District, 209 E. Congress St. Polk, OH 44866.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Polk Church of Christ; 204 E. Congress St. Polk OH 44866 or to the Polk Fire Department .
Please make checks payable to the Polk Church of Christ or to the Fire-fighters Association of Polk.
ROBERT BRILL – December 21, 1930 – May 3, 2024
Robert Dudley Brill, 93, of Pittsfield, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. Born December 21, 1930, he was the son of the late William Conrad Brill and Edith (nee French) Brill. Robert was born in Birmingham, Ohio, where his family were tenant farmers. Robert later became a resident of the Wellington and Pittsfield area and was a 1948 graduate of Wellington High School.
Robert was a retired dairy farmer and Pittsfield Township Trustee. He was a steward of the soil; therefore, serving as a Supervisor of the Lorain County Soil & Water District Board for 18 years, a member of the Ohio Holstein Association, a member of the Lorain County Farm Bureau, and was a member of the Board of Directors for the Allen Memorial Hospital for 6 years. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren show their animals at the Lorain County Fair and other shows around the state. You could find him attending most Wellington Dukes football and basketball games, cutting wood and clearing paths through the farm’s woods, snowmobiling with the Oberlin Snow Angels, playing cards, dancing and making jelly and candy.
Survivors include his loving wife of 74 years, Anna Mae (nee Gibb) Brill; children, Patty (Steve) Bragg of Sebring, Ohio, and Becky (Kyle) McDonnell of Wellington, Ohio; grandchildren, Sandy Bragg, Ben Bragg, Jill (Matt) Bushong, Morgan (Andrew) Goss, Miranda McDonnell; great-grandchildren, Kinsey, Alexander, Addison, Jackson, Olive and Theodore; and many nieces, nephews and a large extended family.
Robert was preceded in death by his daughter Linda Brill, his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
A private graveside service for the family will be held at Pittsfield East Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Pittsfield Community Church, 17026 State Route 58, from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at http://www.cowlingfuneralhomeoh.com. Family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Lorain County Dairy Youth Auction at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=P8M6Y3AK5LDUC in memory of Robert or checks can be made out to LCDYA and mailed to 52237 State Route 18, Wellington, OH 44090.
ANTHONY A. STRUNA – January 25, 1953 – January 28, 2024
Anthony A. Struna, age 71, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at University Hospitals of Cleveland Medical Center.
Born January 25, 1953, in Painesville, he was a son of the late Edward Anthony and Betty Jane (Hoffacker) Struna. Tony was a 1971 Graduate of Pymatuning Valley High School and a lifetime resident of Williamsfield. Following his graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army and married Randee (Mapes) Struna. Tony devoted his entire life to dairy farming, owning and operating Struna Holsteinswith exceptional passion and skill.
Actively involved in his community, Tony served as one of the Williamsfield Township Trustees, dedicating his time to improving the local area. He contributed significantly to agricultural organizations, including the Ashtabula County Holstein Club Board of Directors, District 1 Holstein Board of Directors, the Ohio Holstein Association Board of Directors, and the Ashtabula County Agricultural Society. Tony was also a bus driver for Pymatuning Valley School District.
Furthermore, Tony played an integral role in promoting agricultural education among young people. He selflessly spent a significant portion of his time as a dedicated 4-H Dairy Advisor and Dairy Judging Team Coach. He also had a passion for fitting dairy cattle, where he prepared cattle for shows and sales held all over the United States throughout the years, mentoring and guiding many along the way.
Tony’s proudest accomplishments extended far beyond his professional endeavors – they centered around his deep love for family and friends. He cherished every moment spent with them and was always there to support them throughout their lives.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 52 years, Randee Struna of Williamsfield, daughter, Charity (Tom) Mazzaro, son Edward (Margaret) Struna, both of Williamsfield; he was Pappy to 7 grandchildren, Bailee, Calla, Mason, Stuart, Ellie, Matthew, and Mae; sister, Nancy (Barbara Jewett) Struna of Maryland; brother, James (Lisa) Struna of Jefferson; sister, Laura Jane (Jim) Kaiser of Akron; sister-in-law, Beverly Struna of Williamsfield, as well as many nieces and nephews and additional sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law who were an important part of his extended family.
In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his son, Stuart Struna; brother, John F. Struna; sister, Mary Ann Hejduk and nephew, Sam Hejduk.
Per Tony’s wishes, no services will be held. The family encourages everyone to spend time with their families in honor of Tony.
Memorial contributions in Tony’s name may be made to the following charities: Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1991 Crocker Rd #600, Westlake, OH 44145; Ashtabula County Holsteins Club, c/o Matt Springer, 248 Footville Richmond Road, Jefferson, OH 44047; Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675/ http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
JAMES OECHSLE – February 5, 1959 – November 15, 2023
James Mark Oechsle, age 64, passed away on November 15, 2023, at Lutheran Memorial Medical ICU as a result of an accident sustained at work. He was born in Midland, Michigan, to the late Marlin Oechsle and Vivian (Showalter) Oechsle February 5, 1959. He married Cheryl J. Schroer on November 17, 1990.
Jim spent his early years in Midland, Michigan, developing his life-long love for the Michigan Wolverines. He moved with his family to Van Wert, Ohio, during junior high school and graduated from Crestview High School in 1977. He spent almost 20 years working with his uncle on the Da-Bren dairy farm and developed his own herd of quality registered Guernseys under the Jamaro prefix. After his uncle’s herd was sold, he served as a herdsman for several different herds in Michigan and Ohio until 2000 when he became a full-time truck driver. He and Cheri established the JaCher prefix and began building their own herd of registered dairy cattle with their sons. Jim was a hard worker and loved to share his knowledge with young people. He volunteered as a 4-H advisor and a FFA dairy judging coach. He mentored several youth showing and fitting cattle. He was a member of the Shane’s Lodge #377 F.& A.M., a member of the First United Methodist Church and several state and national dairy organizations. His sons and grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved to make a good quality field of hay, show cows, and spend time visiting with family.
Surviving along with his wife are his four sons: Stephan (Crystal) of Perrysburg, OH, Harrison of Van Wert, Matthew (MacKenzie) of Convoy, and Korey (Torie) of Delavan, WI; his grandchildren Kensley and Arnold Marlin; sister Peggy (Dan) Skinner, sisters-in-law Cindy Oechsle and Juli (Jeff) Lubelczyk and brother-in-law Scott (Holly) Schroer; father-in-law Kenneth Schroer; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, his brother Jay, his mother-in-law, Barbara Schroer and two nephews, Andrew and Peter Lubelczyk.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2023 at Cowan & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Pastor Christian Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City. Calling hours are 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the funeral home with one hour of calling ahead of services on Monday.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Van Wert Agricultural Society for Dairy Barn Projects in Jim’s memory.
RONALD EUGENE HEFFNER – January 18, 1949 – September 24, 2023
Ronald Eugene Heffner, 74, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Harrisburg, PA. He was the loving husband of Emily Stryffeler Heffner for 44 years.
Born on January 18, 1949, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late and Ethel Alberta (Wachter) Heffner and Clark Eugene Heffner.
He was a 1967 graduate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School, where he played on the Football, Basketball & Track teams.
He was involved & worked in the dairy industry his entire adult life. In the early days he was a door to door milk delivery man & a milk tester. He started work at Allen Dairy Farm when he brokered the sale of Wind Drift Countess Nora to Allen Dairy from the Donald Keller Family. As a cattle fitter he worked many sales for A. Doty Remsburg & Norman Hill and other sales managers over the years. He was in charge of many show strings & sale crews across the US & Canada. He was dairy herd manager at Hickory Green Farm in VA in the early 80’s.
He & his wife Emily had a small herd Heff Haven Holsteins that included animals they owned, boarded & partnered on. The most notable animal under Ron’s care was Shoremar S Alicia who won Supreme Champion honors at the Canadian Royal Winter Fair, the All American Dairy Show, Maryland State Fair & NY Spring show while under his care. Ron brokered the sale of many other high profile cattle over the years. Ron judged many shows across the US & Canada. He had an eye for good cattle & loved the business. He loved working with & judging youth shows sharing his knowledge, mentoring & supporting them. He always took time to talk with them.
Ron was a member of the Maryland Brown Swiss Assn, Maryland Holstein Assn, Maryland & National Dairy Shrine organizations. He was the 2008 recipient of the A. C. “Whitie” Thompson Memorial Award given annually at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI
He had the ability to tell stories, make everyone laugh & he could talk to anyone. He valued his many friendships he made in the dairy industry. He knew every good place to eat & had a passion for good pies. He was known to many as “Uncle Ronnie”.
He left this earth doing what he loved getting a Brown Swiss calf sold the morning before his stroke & another heifer sold the day before that.
He is survived by his Wife, Emily, sons Ronald L. Heffner & Blaine C. Heffner, sister-in-law Lou Ann (Karl) LeFever, niece & nephew Katherine & Matthew LeFever (Amanda), several Wachter family cousins and a special God Daughter Addison Goldenberg.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a special Cousin, Everett Jack Johnson, his mother-in-law & father-in-law Sally & Myron Stryffeler, several other aunts, uncles & cousins.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A., 1621 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick, MD.
A celebration of Ronald’s life journey will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tim May officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
Memorial donations may be made “In Memory of Ronald Heffner” to the National Dairy Shrine, P.O. Box 68, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 to help fund scholarships to college students.
Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.
CAROLE L. STEINER – May 22, 1941 – August 20, 2023
Carole L. Steiner, 82, of Seville, died unexpectedly, Sunday, August 20, 2023 at her residence.
She was born May 22, 1941 to the late Robert and Martha (Imhoff) Beery and lived most of her life on the family farm and for the last 23 years in Seville.
Carole graduated from Norwayne High School in the class of 1959 and went on to earn her teaching degree from Kent State University. She was an Elementary School Teacher for 30 years and taught at Burbank (Norwayne Local Schools) and Rittman. She was also a Homemaker and raised five boys while living on the family farm.
She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church and was baptized March 6, 1960. She married David L. Steiner June 10, 1962 and he preceded her in death in 2009.
Carole volunteered at LifeCare Hospice and also enjoyed spending time with the Tuesday Sewing group at the HarvestCall Center. Acts of service, including cooking for family and friends was a way for her to extend her love for others. Family time, especially with children and grandchildren was very important. She touched many lives and will be truly missed by all that knew her.
Surviving are sons, Kurt (Robin), Dwight, Brent (Andrea) and Ryan (Julie) Steiner; daughter-in-law, Tricia Steiner; grandchildren, Nicole, Christian, Zachary, Braelyn, Brystal, Bronwyn, Jacob, Isabel (Baylor) Hartzler, Jonah, Sadie, Emma, Cody and Abigail Steiner; great grandchildren, Taylyn and Kent Hartzler; brother, Gaylord (Cheryl) Beery; sisters, Elverna Zollinger and Norene (Michael) Miller; and brother-in-law, Andy Stoller.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dave; son, Eric Steiner; sister, Roberta Stoller; brother, Wayne Beery; and brother-in-law, Alvin Zollinger.
Services will be held Thursday, August, 24, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Rittman Apostolic Christian Church, 10699 Steiner Rd., Rittman with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will follow at the Apostolic Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Auble-Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman and from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Thursday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
DARLENE KAVERMAN – October 5, 1944 — August 11, 2023
Darlene Kaverman, 78, of rural Convoy passed away at 8:32 a.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at Mercy Health, Lima, Ohio.
She was born on October 5, 1944 in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Herman Emanuel Gunsett and Hilda Mildred (Etzler) Gunsett. On April 5, 1968, she married James “Jim” Kaverman who survives.
Other survivors include her children, JR (Angi) Kaverman of South Charleston, Ohio and Andi (Drew) Wertenberger of Delphos; four grandchildren, Lydia and Korbin Kaverman, Zane and Briley Wertenberger; sister-in-law, Teresa (John) Burnett; niece and nephew, Dave (Ruth) Burnett, Matt Burnett, and Sue (Steve) Jettinghoff; special friends, Denny & Jill McCoy, Lori (Rich) Hile, Abbie (Jim) Roessner, Torie (Marquis) Nobles, Marissa (Alex) Farlow, April (Tim) Korte, Jennifer (Mike) Harden, Heather (Damon) Frentos, Adam (Michelle) McCoy, Erin (Derek) Holden, Tami Hunt.
Darlene was a 1962 graduate from Crestview High School. She worked as a receptionist for American Electric Power in Van Wert for seven years and was a custodian for Redeemer Lutheran Church, Convoy for over 25 years. She knew no stranger and could find someone to talk to anywhere she went. Darlene loved attending county fairs, especially the Van Wert County Fair, loved watching her children and grandchildren play sports and show their 4-H projects. She enjoyed canning anything and everything with her sister for years and was her mother’s caretaker for many years. Darlene was adamant on getting her hair done every Friday, would bake a cake or homemade pie every Saturday, made baptismal gowns for all her family members and enjoyed Christmas time by putting up 5 Christmas trees & displaying her Santa’s.
Besides her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by her sister, Anna Gunsett.
Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with visitation hours from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Preferred memorials are to the Convoy Fire & E. M. S. Department or the Van Wert County Jr. Fair.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.
JUNE TARLETON – May 12, 1933 — July 8, 2023
June Tarleton, age 90, of Millersburg, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at LifeCare Hospice, Wooster, Ohio surrounded by her loving family.
Graveside services for family and extended family will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12th at Prairie Township Cemetery, Holmesville, Ohio with Pastor Robert Hines officiating.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
June was born May 12, 1933 in Holmes County Ohio and was the daughter of Walter and Dorothy (Barnhart) Voltz. On June 20, 1953 she married Charles Tarleton and he preceded her in death on May 10, 1997.
June was a homemaker her whole life. She was a member of the Holmesville Church of Christ and attended Wolf Creek Baptist Church in Stillwell. She was a life member of the Melvin McClure American Legion Auxiliary of Holmesville. June loved playing cards and watching her grandchildren in their sporting events.
She is survived by six children: Connie Alexander (Doug Mitchell) of Wooster, Ohio, Terry (Pam) Tarleton of Wooster, Ohio, Deb (Mark) McKinney of Millersburg, Ohio, Glenna (Steve) Smith of Scio, Ohio, Fred (Gloria) Tarleton of Holmesville, Ohio and Lisa (Roy) Mangun of Burbank, Ohio; 11 grandchildren: Susan Reed, Lori Medick, Geary Ferguson, Angie Bonfine, Brian Smith, Steven McKinney, Misty McKinney, Jennifer Holland, Cory Tarleton, Ben Mangun and Allison Melvin; 14 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Voltz of Holmesville, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; brother, Orlin Voltz; and three grandsons: Tyler Tarleton, JP Ferguson and baby Smith.
GARY L. BURKY –
We are sad to announce that on April 15, 2023, at the age of 76, Gary L. Burky of New Philadelphia, Ohio, born in Dover, Ohio passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary L. Burky to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl Burky and Bernice Burky (Mutti); and his brother-in-law Tom Ruehr. He is survived by : his wife Wanda Carruthers; his son Gary Chad Burky of New Philadelphia; his step-daughters, Diane Carper (Tony Pfenning) of Dover and Julie Greenwood (David) of Stone Creek; his grandchildren, Clayton Burky, Chloe Carper, Will Carper, Bryan Greenwood and Cory Greenwood (Morgan); his great grandchildren, Ellis Greenwood and Brooks Greenwood; his siblings, Evelyn Ruehr of California, Wayne Burky (Ruth) of New Philadelphia, Dean Burky (Marcia) of Bolivar and Dan Burky (Marsha) of Sugarcreek; and his nieces and nephews, Katie (Manny Weaver), Christine (Todd Kendle), Mike Burky (Ann), Scott Burky, Maresa Burky, Denise Kaub (Dave) and Brent Ruehr (Jennifer).
Memorial contributions in Gary’s memory may be sent to the Ragersville Zion United Church of Christ at 8831 Crooked Run Road SW, Sugarcreek, OH 44681.
ROGER WARE MARTIN – July 11, 1929 — June 15, 2023
Roger Ware Martin, 93, of Wooster passed away at his home on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Roger was born on the family farm near Fredericksburg on July 11, 1929 to Willis and Mary Belle (Ware) Martin. He grew up working with his dad and brothers. He graduated from Fredericksburg High School and attended Antioch College for one year but decided he liked farming better than college. He met Juanita Lehman at a Christian Youth Meeting in 1950 and they were married on April 1, 1951. They started their life together farming near Orrville and moved several times over the next eight years. Then, in 1959 they moved to the farm in Chester Township. The help of their three sons, Roger Lynn, Michael Jon and Steven Jay gave them the opportunity to milk cows and raise crops for many years. In 1977 they formed a partnership with Mike and Steve known as Romist Farms. Roger took on a part time job as a rural mail carrier. His part time job turned into full time and he retired in 1992. Roger returned to farming, raising beef cattle and crops, with family. After his wife’s death in 2014, he kept assisting his son and grandson with farming tasks until his death.
He and Juanita were members of Oak Chapel United Methodist Church since 1956. He assisted the church with many hands-on projects. Roger also served several farm agencies and they enjoyed Farm Bureau membership over the years.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Sharon Martin and Steven and Margaret Martin all of Wooster. He is also survived by his grandchildren and their spouses, Brent and Emily Martin, Scott and Hali Martin, Zack and Mary Martin, Evie and Derek Light, Greg Martin and Melody and Patrick Reid. Thirteen great-grandchildren complete his family.
Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita along with his oldest son, Roger Lynn who died on July 14, 1967 from a bicycle accident. His parents and siblings, Howard, Ruth, Duane, and Norma also preceded him in death.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor John Finn officiating. A social reception will follow for friends and family at the church. A family burial will be held prior to the service at Warner Pioneer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or to New Pittsburg Fire and Rescue, 3311 North Elyria Rd., Wooster, OH 44691. Murray Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
JAMES HUBERT POND – June 13, 1934 — May 24, 2023
James H. Pond, 88, of West Liberty, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Green Hills Care Center, with family by his side. He was born in St. Paris, Ohio on June 13, 1934, a son of the late Paul Hubert and Roberta (Walters) Pond.
On March 4, 1953, Jim married Sharon Arlene (Montgomery) Pond in Liberty, Indiana and she preceded him in death on December 13, 2003. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Susan Arlene Pond; two brothers, Kenneth Pond, and Roger Pond; and two sisters-in-law, Dixie Pond and Patricia Pond.
Jim is survived by two daughters, Melia (Leo) Wagner, and Arlene Pond; four sons, Jim (Robin) Pond, John Pond, Joe Pond, and Jeff (Kim) Pond; 15 grandchildren, Kelli (Austin) Steward, Chris (Kristin) Wagner, Casey Wagner, Shem (Lydia) Pond, Cole Pond, Chelsi Tauscher, Morgan Pond, Danielle (Jack) Meder, Austin (Sydnea) Pond, Elizabeth Pond, Dalton Pond, Kyle (Karol) Pond, Kristin (Shawn) McIntire, Kody Pond, and Kaleb Pond; 9 great grandchildren; two sisters, JoAnn (Terry) O’Brien, and Janet (Larry) Coleman; two brothers, Richard (Dolly) Pond, and Merlin Pond; two sisters-in-law, Kathy Pond, and Connie Pond; and several nieces and nephews.
Prior to moving to Logan County and becoming a longtime member of McKees Creek Church in West Liberty, Jim and his family attended Jenkins Chapel in Cable, Ohio where he served as church superintendent. He was a dairy farmer and a truck driver. His family enjoyed traveling all over showing their dairy cattle in local, state and national competitions. He was a member of both the Ohio and the National Holstein Association, a 4-H Advisor and also served on many committees over the years.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 101 Zanesfield Road in West Liberty. Pastor Chris Starbuck will officiate a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Myrtle Tree Cemetery in St. Paris, Ohio.
Memorial contribution may be made, in Jim’s memory, to McKees Creek Church, 4750 U.S. 68, West Liberty, Ohio 43357.
JAMES MORLOCK –
James O. Morlock Sr, 65, of West Salem, OH was a husband, father, grandfather and friend. He passed on Thursday, April 27, 2023 after battling a long illness.
Born and raised in Valley City, Jim graduated from Buckeye High School where he dominated the basketball court. He married his high school sweetheart, Joni Grieve in 1975. Together they made their home in West Salem where they grew the family farm and raised their family.
Jim dedicated his life to farming where he worked tirelessly as a steward of the land. He was a respected member of the agricultural community. Despite the challenges of farming, he took great pride in his fields and his dedication was reflected in his and his sons’ work. More than his success as a farmer, he will be remembered by his generosity. He was a man of few words, but his actions spoke for him. He was a blessed father and grandfather, and his loss will be deeply felt.
Jim enjoyed following the many athletic prowess of his grandchildren and all their academic and other achievements. He was a lover of dogs (especially Buddy, Taco, TJ, Tug, Bella and Woody) and all his heifers and dry cows. Jim was a member of American Legion Post 523 where he enjoyed spending time with his many friends.
Jim is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joni; children, Jim Jr (Kala) Morlock, Brianne (Adam) Indorf, Cory (Amber) Morlock, Monica (Aaron) Froelich; grandchildren, Colby “Cheddar Cheese”, Allison “Alley-Oop”, Dillon “Dill-Pickle”, Brandt “Mr. B”, Cayden “Mr. C”, Hannah “Hanner-Nanner”, Bryson “Boshi-Yoshi”, Case “The Boss”, and Cooper “Fred” and siblings, Nancy (William) Widenmeyer, John Morlock, Jean Wood and Dennis (Cathie) Morlock.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Margaret (Overholt) Morlock; brothers, Roy and Thomas and sister, Frances.
We mourn his passing, but take comfort in the knowledge that his legacy will live on. His love for the land and passion for farming lives on his children and grandchildren.
Jim’s struggle with alcoholism had hills and valleys, our thoughts and prayers always go out to those who are affected by this disease. The family would like to send out a special thank you to Town & Country Fire Department and Akron General for their care.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Parker Funeral Home, 210 Medina St., Lodi. Visitation will be held Monday, May 1, 2023 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Chaplain Don Bolich will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to OneEighty, 104 Spink St., Wooster, Town & Country Fire Dist., PO Box 175, West Salem, or American Legion Post #523, 120 Bank St., Lodi.
Online condolences may be shared at http://www.parkerfuneralhomes.com.
DORIS ELDRED – November 24, 1929 – February 28, 2023
Doris J. Eldred Hange, 93 of Spencer, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at her home. She was a devoted wife, mother, mentor, caregiver, and friend to so many in the Black River/Spencer/Homerville communities. Doris lived her life to the fullest through hard work and Christian devotion.
She was born Nov. 24, 1929 in Chatham, Ohio to Walter Pershing and Beulah Mae (McVicker) Eldred.
Doris graduated from Homerville High School in 1947 and attended Ashland University in the study of elementary education.
She married Homer Hange on Feb. 19, 1949, and they used their amazing work ethic on Homedale Farm in Spencer. Over their nearly 62 years together, they raised a wonderful family of 6 kids, 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. They worked hard together to create a herd of registered Holstein cattle, and supplied the local dairies with healthy milk. Her main job on the farm was raising healthy calves and maintaining the farm’s records and financial books. But she was always available to unload hay and corn, work the milking parlor, or open gates for tractor drivers. She enjoyed flower gardening, playing with grandkids, and helping teens learn life lessons through her involvement with Medina County 4-H.
Homer and Doris enjoyed their relaxation time through travel, and visited many amazing sites in the U.S. and throughout the world. In her later years, she especially enjoyed her weekly outings with the gang at Spencer Restaurant. She made everyone feel welcome and special through a listening ear and great meals. She will be missed by so many.
Surviving are her children, Ron (Pauline) of Wadsworth, Don of Spencer, Bill (Connie) of Spencer, Bob of Dalton, Betsy (Brent) Rector of Homerville, Sharon Hange of Plain City, OH; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer; infant son, Richard Lee; son-in-law, Brent Rector; sister, Olive Webster; step sister, Ruth Elliott and step brothers, Clair and Russell Eshelman.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 4, from 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon at Spencer United Methodist Church, 201 East Main St., Spencer, OH, where her funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 12:00 Noon.
Pastor Jeremy Roseberry will officiate, and burial will follow at East Homer Cemetery in Homerville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Homer Hange Memorial Scholarship, c/o 5310 River Corners Rd., Spencer, OH 44275 or to Cleveland Clinic Hospice, 6801 Brecksville Rd., Cleveland, OH 44131.
Arrangements by Parker Funeral Home, Spencer.
Online condolences may be shared at www.parkerfuneralhomes.com
LEWIS JONES – April 5, 1943 – February 26, 2023
Lewis Russell Jones, 79, of Westerville, went Home to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, February 26, 2023, following an extended illness.
He was born April 5, 1943 in Greenfield, Ohio, son of the late Reuben Russell and Jenevee (Keels) Jones. On November 11, 1995, he married his beloved wife, Carol Dianna (Harris) Jones, who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Catherine (Michael) Madison, Lewis R. (Renata “Renya” Krempl) Jones, Jr., and Trevor (Jennifer Booz) Jones; grandchildren, David Madison and Jennifer Madison; siblings, Inez Simmons, Eunice (John) Lowe, and Raymond (Diane) Jones; a sister-in-law, Yvonne Jones; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and close friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Nathan Jones, and his brother, Marvin Jones.
Lewis was a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he received his Bachelor’s of Science in 1965. He went on to work as the Buyer and Section Chief at Western Electric Company in Columbus, Ohio. He then became the Operations Manager for the Pillsbury Company’s Grain Division for Cincinnati and Minneapolis. Following that position, he worked as the Auditor for the Federal Milk Market Administrator in Cleveland and Columbus. In 1996, he was hired by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (O.D.A.) to work as the Chief of the Division of Weights and Measures. He was then promoted to the Chief of the Division of Dairy in 1999 and held this position until June 2010, when he was promoted as the Deputy Director of O.D.A. He retired in January 2011 but agreed to a short-term contract at the Executive Secretary of the American Guernsey Association.
Lewis and his wife Carol were active members of the Trinity Baptist Church in Columbus. He received numerous awards associated with his work including being named as a distinguished alumnus of The Ohio State University Alpha Zeta Fraternity in 2005. He was the recipient of the OSU Dairy Science Hall of Service Award in 2011, and served as President and Vice President of the National Association of Dairy Regulatory Officials. He was a delegate and member of the Executive Board of the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments, and a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, a member of the Ohio Agricultural Council, and the National Dairy Shrine. In 2019, he was inducted into the Ohio Agriculture Hall of Fame.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Old Zion Baptist Church, 536 Mill Street, Chillicothe, with Pastor Victor M. Davis officiating, and Rev. Gerard Green, Eulogist. Burial will follow in Forest Cemetery, Circleville. Friends may join the family for visitation on Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Haller Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, 461 St. Clair Ave., Columbus, OH 43203.
TERRY RAWN – June 21, 1958-February 7, 2023
Terrence Eugene Rawn, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
The oldest of seven kids, Terry grew up and worked on his family’s Registered Holstein and crop farm off Gender Road in Canal Winchester, Ohio. As an avid young 4-H member, Terry began the Rawn family’s legacy of participation in showing dairy cattle at local, state, and national levels. Terry’s participation in the home herd culminated in their June 17, 1981, herd dispersal. Terry began his college career at Ohio State before transferring to Virginia Tech where he was a member of the winning 1984 National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Team. While attending Virginia Tech, Terry met his wife, Joy, of 37 years. Following his graduation in 1985, Terry worked in the artificial insemination business for twenty years where he worked as sire analyst and regional sales manager. Following that, Terry had the opportunity to manage several dairy farms across the United States and judge multiple dairy shows at all levels, including the National Jersey Jug.
Intertwined in his love and passion for dairy cattle, was a great love for people. Terry formed deep friendships wherever he went. He loved hearing people’s stories, learning who they were and from where they came. He would joke that he “only had three friends,” but he was beloved and held in close counsel by many.
One of Terry’s great passions was the development and mentorship of young people, and in his lifetime, he collected many mentees spanning across states and industries. From 2006 on, he had the pleasure to serve as an official at the World Dairy Expo Post-Secondary Judging Contest in Madison, Wisconsin, a responsibility that he greatly anticipated each year.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Dale Rawn. Terry is survived by his wife, Joy, and daughters, Rachel, Mary, and Annie, who he considered his greatest accomplishments, as well as son-in-laws Dylan and Ben, and his grandchildren Landon and Zoey, who, as he informed everyone, are “kind of a big deal.” Also, Chris Yohn, whom Terry loved like his own son, his wife Kate, and their three children Clayton, Avery, and Carter Terrence, who affectionately referred to Terry as “Crum,” and whom he often whisked away to eat ice cream and have adventures. Terry also leaves behind his mom Barbara Rawn, who he called weekly and loved to make laugh, as well as his six siblings, Tom (Donna) Rawn, Tonya (Lloyd) Marshall, Tamie Rawn, Tricia (Derron) Dulkoski, Tina (Barb) Harrison-Rawn, and Tim Rawn, and many beloved nieces and nephews, Jenna (Nick), Justin, Kelly (Brennan), Trevor, Connor, Travis, Tori, and Kaiden, whose sporting events, award ceremonies, and graduation parties he frequented as often as he could.
A service will be held in Terry’s honor on Saturday, February 11, at 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church – South Campus (12008 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584). On Friday, March 10, friends and family are invited to visit from 4-7 p.m. at the Canal Winchester High School, (300 Washington, St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110) with a celebration of life at 5:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Terry’s honor can be made to Second Baptist School Foundation (6410 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77057) or the Canal Winchester High School Athletic Hall of Fame (300 Washington, St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110).
DONNA J. MCCOY – May 4, 1935 – January 24, 2023
Donna J. McCoy, 87, of Shreve, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at West View Healthy Living. She was Born May 4, 1935 in Wooster to the late Clement R. and Helen M. (Wolfe) Miller. On June 15, 1952 she married Clarence J. McCoy, and he preceded her in death August 16, 1994.
Donna had been a homemaker all her life. She was engaged in farming with her husband. They enjoyed showing cattle from the 1950’s to the 1990’s all over the country. In 1992 they were recognized at The Wayne County Fair for showing cattle over 60 consecutive years, and in 1993 received the Senior Buckeye Breeder Award, District 7, Holstein Club. They also received the Gold Award for 6 consecutive years from Milk Marketing Inc.
She was a member of Grace Church in Wooster, enjoyed euchre, and spending time with family; especially her grandchildren. Surviving is a daughter, Debbie A. McCoy; sons, Richard James McCoy, and Rick G. McCoy, 6 grandchildren, and a number of greatgrandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister Margie Cornelius.
Family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 27 from 4:00-6:00pm at Schlabach Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00am Saturday, Jan. 28 at the funeral home, with Rev. Christopher P. Stewart officiating. Private family burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare. Online condolences may be shared with the family at SchlabachFH.com