Miscellaneous Hocking County, Ohio Obituaries - 1997

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January 2-4, 1997

ALONZO "LONNIE" ADAMS 
Alonzo "Lonnie" Adams, 90, Nelsonville, died Wednesday, Jan. 1 at Pine Hills Continuing Care Center, Nelsonville. 
Born Jan. 29, 1906, Nelsonville, son of the late Harry Adams and Lena Figgins Wolf, he was the widower of Mary Valkinburg Adams, who died Nov. 11, 1969. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home.

KATHERINE CLARASTINE HART 
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Roberts Funeral Home for Katherine Clarastine Hart, 74, Logan, who died Saturday. 
The Rev. Albert Edwards officiated. 
Organ music was provided by Margaret W. Slate. 
Burial was in Knollwood Cemetery, Enterprise. 
Casketbearers were Daniel Wright, Jerry Courtney, Owen Reynolds, Dennis Faught, James Pascarella and Raymond Harvey. 

BARBARA A. MILLER 
Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan for Barbara A. Miller, 55, who died Saturday at her residence. 
The Rev. Very Goss officiated. 
Casketbearers were Steve Eby, Jimmy Leonard, Robert Eby, David Eby, Raymond Leonard, Mike Miller, Joe Edwards, Chet Miller, Scott Miller and Jeff Davis. 
Burial was in Knollwood Cemetery, Logan. 

MABEL E. SMART 
Mabel E. Smart, 93, Buchtel, died Wednesday, Jan. 1 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Born Sept. 4, 1903, Athens County, daughter of the late Charles and Pearl Staten, she was the widow of Elmer Smart, who died Sept. 10, 1972. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, with the Rev. Roger Fiddler officiating. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 at the funeral home 

JUSTIN EDWARD "GUS" BANIK 
Justin Edward "Gus" Banik, 75, Murray City, died Wednesday, Jan. 1 at his residence after a brief illness. 
Born May 29, 1921, Murray City, he was the son of the late Paul Michael and Martha Ann Vlahac Banik. 
A World War II Army veteran, he was retired from the Operating Engineers Local 18 AFL-CIO of Columbus where he was a heavy equipment operator. He was also a lifelong member of St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Murray City and a member of Knights of Columbus in Athens Council 1716, American Legion Post 420 of Murray City, Veterans Foreign Wars Post 9866 of Jacksonville and La Société Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux Local 498 in Lancaster. 
Surviving are a brother, Phillip E. Banik of Columbus; a sister, Eleanora C. Podoske of Logan; and several nieces and nephews. 
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Pollard and Delores Banik; and four brothers, Thomas, Frank, Edward and Albert Banik. 
Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church, Murray City, with the Rev. Father Richard J. Pendolphi officiating. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. 
Military graveside services will be conducted by the combined Athens County Veterans Organizations. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the Roberts Funeral Home. 
Rosary services will be 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

LEWIS E. NEFF 
Lewis Edward Neff, 67, Mt. Sterling, died peacefully Thursday, Jan. 2 at his residence. 
Born Sept. 12, 1929, son of the late Elza and Minnie Fox Neff, he was married for 46 years to Phyllis Ford Neff, who survives. 
Until his retirement he was the owner of Neff Hardware Company in Mt. Sterling. He had owned the company since 1967. Prior to entering the hardware business, he had been a home builder and was also employed for several years by Columbia Gas. 
He was a loyal and active member of The First United Methodist Church of Mt. Sterling for 41 years. He was also a member of the church's Chancel Choir and served on numerous church committees, giving his time quietly. He was an active and loyal supporter of his community, most especially the United Methodist Church Day Care. 
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Steven (Randi) Dean of Mt. Sterling and Mrs. Edward (Brenda) Eyler of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Mrs. Chad (Sarah) Rink of Cincinnati, Stephanie, Zachary and Mary Elizabeth Dean, all of Mt. Sterling, and Nathaniel and Trista Eyler, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; five brothers, Lawrence (Margaret) Neff and Richard (Rosemary) Neff, both of Kansas; Larry (Dot) Neff of Logan, Edwin (Pearl) Neff of Lancaster, and Kenneth Neff of Arizona; twin sister, Marian McCune Bigham of Logan; three sisters, Mrs. Alton (Marcella) Miller of Delaware, Mrs. Aubrey (Georgia) Miller and Janice Neff, both of Logan; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Paul (Hilda) Neff of Georgia. 
He was also preceded in death by a stepmother, Gladys; and two brothers, Oren and Paul. 
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Jan. 12 at The First United Methodist Church, Mt. Sterling, with the Rev. Harry Scott officiating. 
Mr. Neff has bequeathed his body to The Ohio State University Medical School and in lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to The Memorial fund of The First United Methodist Church or Hospice Homecare, 92 Northwoods Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43235. 
Arrangements are by Porter Funeral Home, 331 W. Main St., Mt. Sterling. 

LUCY MAE TALBERT 
Lucy Mae Talbert, 76, Hemlock, died Friday, Jan. 3 at her daughter's residence. 
Born March 4, 1920, Ironton, daughter of the late Charles Edward and Fannie Missouri Perry, she was the widow of Charles Franklin Talbert, who died June 19, 1968. 
A homemaker, she was a member of Ironpoint Community Holiness Church, and had live in the Hemlock area since 1963. 
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Carolyn) Musick of Logan and Mrs. John (Marilyn) Judson of Trimble; four sons, Thomas (Deborah) Talbert and John R. Talbert, both of Hemlock, and Kenneth (Deborah) Talbert and Thurman (Linda) Talbert, both of Corning; a sister, Irene Gabbard of Cleveland; a brother, Gerald Perry of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Leona Kay Talbert; two sisters, Ruby Scott and Betty Mullins; and two brothers, Charles Perry and Donald Perry. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Roberts Funeral Home, New Lexington. 
Burial will be in Shawnee Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Sunday at the funeral home. 

OSCAR H. THACKER 
Oscar H. Thacker, 53, Logan, died unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 2 in Athens. 
Born May 29, 1943, Orland, son of Florence Hutchinson Thacker of New Plymouth and the late Pearley Thacker, he was a devoted husband for 34 years to Barbara Y. Edwards Thacker, who survives. 
A 1961 Union Furnace High School graduate, he was a foreman for Nelson Tree Trimming Co. of Dayton. He was a devoted father and grandfather. 
Also surviving are a son and special friend, David Thacker and Ruth Jarvis, both of New Plymouth; two sons, Darold Thacker of McArthur and Dennis Thacker of Cincinnati; two daughters, Mrs. Brian (Denise) Krentz of Davie, Fla. and Donna Covarrubia of Logan; a daughter and special friend, Debbie Thacker and Jeff Taborn, both of Hamden; four sisters, Gloria D. Thacker and Lauri Lee Pittman, both of New Plymouth, Mrs. Ray (Janet) Hammond of Columbus and Karen Riser of Columbus; and seven grandchildren. 
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, The Rev. Rodney Thacker and Kelson Thacker. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Ernie Perkins officiating. 
Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hocking County. 
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 9 Sunday at the funeral home. 

January 6-11, 1997 

MURIEL GREATHOUSE 
Muriel Greathouse, 93, Columbus, died Saturday, Jan. 4 at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
Born May 25, 1903, Nelsonville, daughter of the late John and Grace Clouston Pyle, she was the widow of Albert Greathouse, who died in 1958. 
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Groveport. 
Surviving are daughters Kathleen Swaim of Reynoldsburg, Mrs. Robert (Betty J.) LaFollette of Groveport, and Mrs. Sam (Winona Grace) Duncan of Idaho; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and special nieces Grace Rice and Pearl Alton. 
She was also preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. 
Friends may call noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, 650 Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Brother Glade May officiating. 
Burial will be in Smith Chapel Cemetery, Logan.

MARCUS "MARK" LEVERING 
Marcus "Mark" Levering, 83, Nelsonville, died Sunday, Jan. 5 at his residence. 
Born Sept. 18, 1913, Nelsonville, son of the late Willie and Mary Dolman Levering, he was married to June Johnson Levering, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Souers Funeral Home. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home. 
Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery. 

MABEL E. SMART 
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday at Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, for Mabel E. Smart, 93, Buchtel, who died Wednesday at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
The Rev. Roger Fidler officiated. 
Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. 
Casketbearers were Rick Smart, Brett McKnight, Bryan Struble, Keith Struble, Gary Caledine, Craig France and Chuck Wachenschwanz Jr. 

DONNA MARIE LESCALLEET ERWIN 
Funeral services were held Nov. 16 for Donna Marie Lescalleet Erwin, 59, Yorkville, who died Nov. 13 at Wheeling Hospital of natural causes. 
Born Aug. 24, 1937, Lancaster, daughter of the late George and Eva Belle Lescalleet, she was married to former Logan resident Rev. Gene Erwin, who survives. The couple were married April 21, 1957. 
She was a member of the Plum Run Church of Christ in Christian Union. 
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Carla) Hall of Toronto and Mrs. David (Angela) Glasure of Yorkville; four sons, Donavon of Mingo Junction, David of Orlando, Fla., Stephen of Denton, N.C., and Jon of Muncie, Ind.; six brothers, William of Lancaster, Robert of Columbus, Harrison of Boston, Mass., Tim of Philo, John Heatherly of Yankton, S.D. and Randy of Texas; six sisters, Mrs. Orville (Wilma) Amspaugh, Mrs. Vern (Mary) Waters, Mrs. Tom (Shirley) Marshall, Mrs. Jack (Betty) Wharton, Mrs. John (Helen) Hines, all of Lancaster, and Rebecca Lescalleet of Zanesville; and 14 grandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and a granddaughter. 
Burial was in New Alexandria Cemetery. 

ROBERT DIX JENNINGS 
Robert Dix Jennings, 83, Logan, died unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 6, in Marion Township, Hocking County. 
Born Oct. 15, 1913, Cleveland, son of the late George Clarence and Blanche Dix Jennings, he was the widower of Josephine Ellen Crane Jennings. 
He was a retired dock worker from the M.A. Hanna-Ohio and Penn Dock Company in Cleveland. 
Surviving are a son, James Boyd Jennings of Cleveland, a brother, Daniel Jennings of Clearwater, Fla., and several nieces and nephews. 
Burial will be by Roberts Funeral Home at the convenience of the family. 
No calling hours will be observed. 

THOMAS J. PANCZA 
Thomas J. Pancza, 51, Centerville, died Sunday, Jan. 5 in an accident in South Bloomingville. 
Son of MaryAnn Pancza of New Brunswick, N.J. and the late John S. Pancza, he was married to Susan K. Hogan-Pancza, who survives. 
A mechanical engineer and University of Dayton graduate, he was employed as a project manager for AMS Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, and was a lifelong member of the Pioneer Club, a member of Fish Ohio, the Big Buck Club and the Improved Order of Red Men of South Bloomingville. He was a great lover of hunting and fishing and in pursuit of this passion he lost his life from a fall. 
Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Albert (Alice) Milchanoski of Jamestown, N.Y.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Cesar Alvarado (Colleen Hogan) of Chile; two step-sons Kevin (Tracey) Hogan of Dayton and Sean (Judy) Hogan of San Francisco, Calif.; three step-grandchildren, Kyle, River and Joshua; three nieces, Patricia, Jennifer and MaryJo Milchanoski; mother-in-law Katherine Spitzley; special friends Pat Brown, Bill Schieman and Gary and Pam McNichols; and a host of relatives and friends. 
Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Church of the Incarnation, 55 Williamsburg Lane, Centerville, with Father Kenneth Schartz officiating. 
Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville. 
The family suggests donations be made to Ducks Unlimited, Inc., c/o Memorial, Thomas J. Pancza, OH007, 1 Waterfowl Way, Memphis, Tenn., 38120-2351. 

HOMER E. MILLER 
Homer E. Miller, 73, Logan, died Monday, Jan. 6 at his lifelong residence in Perry County following an extended illness. 
Born April 30, 1923, Perry County, son of the late George and Cora Mohler Miller, he was married for 46 years to Mona L. Clarke Miller, who survives. 
He was a retired pipe threader for Armco Steel Company 
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Candy) Cummans of Bremen; a son, Michael E. (Cheryl) Miller of Logan; three grandchildren Stacy Cummans of Bremen and Cherri and Marcie Miller of Logan; five sisters, Mrs. John (Dorothy) Wolfe of New Straitsville, Nellie Bowlby and Myrtle Amos of Logan, Mrs. John (Mary) Bowers of The Plains and Clara Markham of Pennsylvania; and a brother, Jesse Miller 
of Logan. 
He was also preceded in death by brothers Elmer, Sherman and Carl Miller. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Heinlein-Brown 
Funeral Home with the Rev. Vern 
Goss officiating. 
Burial will be in Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery, Perry County. 
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Thursday at the funeral home. 

MARGUERITE M. SATER 
Marguerite M. Sater, 85, Logan, died Tuesday, Jan. 7 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Born Oct. 19, 1911, Union Furnace, she was the daughter of the late Addison Monroe and Charlotte Mae Oldfield Sater. 
A Logan High School graduate, she was a 1932 graduate of Grant Hospital School of Nursing in Columbus. She was a retired registered nurse, having retired from Federal Glass Corporation, Columbus. She was a World War II Army veteran, where she served as a general duty nurse. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. 
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Helen Will of Columbus and Mrs. Irene Murtha of Logan; and several nieces and nephews. 
She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Edith Rempel, Evelyn Bond and Harriet Dollmatsch; and two infant brothers, George William and Sherman Ellsworth Sater. 
Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Cemetery, Logan, with the Rev. Ray Price officiating. 
Military graveside services will be conducted by the Hocking County Combined Veterans. 
No calling hours will be observed. Arrangements are by the Roberts Funeral Home. 

RESTRY CURTIS "CURT" KILKENNY 
Restry Curtis "Curt" Kilkenny, 57, Nelsonville, died Thursday, Jan. 9 at Doctors Hospital. 
Born May 24, 1939, Hocking County, son of the late Alfred "Jigs" and Flossie Mae Henderson Kilkenny, he was married to Patty Jarvis Kilkenny, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Oak Grove Wesleyan Church, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Connett Cemetery, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. 

KATHERINE LYNN "KITTEN" MASH 
Katherine Lynn "Kitten" Mash, 39, Albany, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, unexpectedly at her residence. 
Born Nov. 14, 1957, Athens, daughter of Pearl McLean Swart of The Plains and the late James Curtis McLean Sr., she was married to Donald Mash, who survives. 
A former employee of Alexander Schools, she was employed by Ohio University. 
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joel (Amanda C.) Pollard of Athens; a son, Daniel A. Mash of Albany; a step-daughter, Tammi Midkiff of Dayton; a sister, Mrs. Tom (Deanie) Perry of Athens; a brother, James Jr. (Sheila) McLean of Nelsonville, a half-sister, Ruth McLean of California; and her mother- and father-in-law, Don (Mattie) Mash of Nelsonville. 
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul McLean; maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Oakey Phillips; and paternal grandparents Florence and Dick McLean. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home with Willard Love officiating. 
Burial will be in Alexander Cemetery. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Alexander's Future Foundation, 6091 Ayers Road, Albany, 
Ohio, 45710. 

VIVIAN IRVIN JOY 
Vivian Irvin Joy, 75, Grandview Heights, died Thursday, Jan. 9 at Doctors Hospital North following a brief illness. 
Born March 10, 1921, Murray City, daughter of the late Earle V. and Grace Aubrey Irvin, she was the widow of Robert E. Joy. 
Surviving are a son, Robert E. Joy II of Grandview Heights; four sisters, Helen Kirk of Holiday, Florida; Kathryn Lee of Bellefountaine, and Mary Mount and Susan Eckels, both of Nelsonville; four brothers, William Irvin of Athens; John and Robert Irvin, both of Fremont, Calif.; and Thomas Irvin of Grandview Heights; and several nieces and nephews. 
She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Edward, and a brother, Aubrey Irvin. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Sunday at the Rutherford Funeral Home, 2383 North High Street, Columbus, with Pastor Frank Waters officiating. 
Burial will be 1 p.m. Sunday in Fairview Cemetery, Logan. 
Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. 

January 13-18, 1997

STEVEN A. CARPENTER 
Steven A. Carpenter, 47, Rockbridge died Friday, Jan. 10 at his residence after an extended illness. 
Born Feb. 25, 1949, son of the late Lee H. and Betty J. Pennell Carpenter, he was married to Becky Dupler Carpenter, who survives. 
A member of the Rockbridge United Methodist Church, he earned his masters degree in education from Ohio University. He formerly taught at Berne Union High School and was formerly employed by Nationwide Insurance in Columbus. He was a past member of the Berne Union Teachers Association and of the Ohio Education Association. He was also a member of the Southern Ohio Emmaus Community. 
Also surviving are a son, Matthew R. Carpenter, and a daughter, Carissa L. Carpenter, both 
of Rockbridge. 
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Janice Shoemaker. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rockbridge United Methodist Church with the Revs. Gordon Sullivan and Ernie Perkins officiating. 
Burial will be in New Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan, and one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday. 

HORACE E. "HUCK" CORWIN 
Horace E. "Huck" Corwin, 78, Glouster, died Saturday, Jan. 11 at Obleness Memorial Hospital in Athens. 
Born June 15, 1918, Nelsonville, son of the late Harry and Leota Azbell Corwin, he was the widower of Madeline Johnson Corwin. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. 

FRANCIS E. COX 
Francis E. Cox, 61, Logan died Sunday, Dec. 12 at his residence. 
Born May 11, 1935, Columbus, son of Frances Wallace Cox of Logan and the late Virgil A. Cox, he was married to Leona Large Cox, who survives. 
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Hamilton Township, Franklin County. 
No calling hours will be observed. 
Arrangements are by the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan. 

IVA F. DAUBENMIER 
Iva F. Daubenmier, 82, Logan, died today at her residence. 
Born April 12, 1914, Hocking County, daughter of the late Andrew J. and Jennie P. Wolfe Inboden, she was the widow of Hugh F. Daubenmier, who died April 4, 1982. 
She was a member of the former Bethany United Methodist Church. 
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Roger (Marilyn) Harris, Janet Harris, Mrs. Don (Valerie Daubenmier) Snyder, all of Logan, and Carol Hartman of Lawrence, Kan.; four brothers, Andrew "Woody" and Lowell Inboden, both of Lancaster, and Morrill and Kenneth Inboden, both of Logan; long time friend Betty Brown of Logan; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Perry, Clark and Atlee Inboden; three sisters, Glenna and Forrest Inboden and Mabel McCollum. 
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Carolyn Hoskins. 
Burial will be in New Fairview Memorial Gardens, Rockbridge. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Tuesday at the funeral home. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 295 Midland Place, Logan, Ohio, 43138 or the Central Ohio Diabetes Association, 1580 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43212. 

MARY C. SCHRADER 
Mary C. Schrader, 75, Logan, died Sunday, Jan. 12 at her residence. 
Born Sept. 13, 1921, Hocking County, she was the daughter 
of the late Erroll and Verna Steward Collison. 
Retired from General Electric in Logan, she was a member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church, past president of the Logan Emblem Club, member of the Nelsonville Emblem Club, president of the 1939 Alumni Club, Secretary to Esther Circle of the Immanuel United Methodist Church, social member of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority, Canasta Club and Lunch Bunch Club. 
Surviving are a son, Jack (Carolyn) Schrader of Bremen; a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Cindy) Snider of Logan; two grandsons, Steve Snider of Logan and Chris (Melissa) Snider of Logan; a granddaughter, Amy Schrader of Bremen; and five great-grandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Collison. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary K. Wheeler officiating. 
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Tuesday at the funeral home. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Immanuel United Methodist Church or Hospice. 

PAUL RALPH "PETE" VORIS 
Paul Ralph "Pete" Voris, 73, Mount Sterling, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, Jan. 12, 
at Madison County Hospital in London. 
Born March 3, 1923, Logan, son of the late John Walter and Delilah Ethel Morgan Voris, he was married to Jane Maddux Voris, who survives. 
A 28 year service veteran, he was a World War II Navy and Army veteran, an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and a Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War. He 
was also a veteran of the Ohio 
National Guard. 
Retired after 13 years of service as a forklift operator for the C and E Glass Corporation in Lancaster, he was a member of VFW Post 9419 and American Legion Post 0417 in Mount Sterling. He was a member of DAV in London, the Logan Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Lodge 2168, and the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association. 
Also surviving are a son, Tim (Bev) Voris of Rushville; a granddaughter, Anna Marie Voris of Rushville; a step-granddaughter, Lindsey McCelland of Rushville; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Veronica) Temple of Florida and Mrs. Robert (Juanita) Schrader of Reynoldsburg; several nieces and nephews; one stepdaughter and two stepsons. 
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Walter and Francis Marion Voris; and one sister, Cecelia Ann Voris. 
Funeral mass will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Francis Wayne Voris officiating. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Tuesday at the Roberts Funeral Home. 
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Combined Veterans of Hocking County. 

ENID WARREN 
Enid Warren, 70, Nelsonville, died Friday, Jan. 10 at Fairfield Medical Center. 
Born March 10, 1926, Athens County, daughter of the late Floyd and Bertha Frazee Heightland, she was the widow of Robert L. Warren Jr. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home. 
Burial will be in Carbon 
Hill Cemetery. 

JOHN E. WOODARD SR. 
John E. Woodard Sr., 58, Logan, died Saturday, Jan. 11 at his residence. 
Born March 4, 1938, Columbus, son of the late Harold and Pauline Griffith Woodard, he was married to Leona S. Woodard, who survives. 
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Tuesday at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. 
Burial will be in Northlawn Memory Gardens, Westerville. 
Masonic memorial services will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 

DR. FREDERICK W. BLUME 
Dr. Frederick W. Blume, 84, Lancaster, died Monday, Jan. 13 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. 
He was married for more than 60 years to Virginia P. Blume, who survives. 
A retired colonel with the U.S. Army and a veteran of World War II and Korea, he was a member of Mills Memorial United Methodist Church and Scottish Rite Mason. He was a retired optometrist, having practiced for more than 30 years in the Logan area. 
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dr. James (Marcia Jean) Bowser of The Plains and Mrs. David (Margaret Ann "Peggy") Thurston of Groveport; a son, Dr. Thomas W. (Dr. Libby Balter) Blume of Hunting Woods, Mich.; a brother, Dr. Robert (Dr. Delorys) Blume of Florida; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a son, James A. Blume, one great-grandson, three brothers and two sisters. 
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Mills Memorial United Methodist Church with Pastor Arthur "Chip" Koch officiating. 
Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. 
No calling hours will be observed. 
The family suggests contributions be made in his memory to Mills Memorial United Methodist Church. 
Arrangements were by Halteman-Fett and Dyer Funeral Home. 

E. CHASE SOLIDAY 
E. Chase Soliday, 80, Lancaster, died Sunday, Jan. 12 at Heartland-Fairfield Care Center. 
He was married for 57 years to Ruth VanCuren Soliday, who survives. 
He was a member of the Lancaster Church of United Brethren in Christ. 
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Cathy) Washburn of Upper Sandusky and Mrs. Jim (Marianne) Watkins of Lancaster; five sons, John (Barbara) Soliday, Miami, Fla., Larry (Karen) Soliday of Shaker Heights, Paul (Sidney) Soliday of Sidney, Tom (Pat) Soliday of Lancaster and Tim (Sandy) Soliday of Amanda; 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Lancaster Church of the United Brethren in Christ with the Revs. William Pitts and Henry Cadwell officiating. 
Burial will be at Forest Rose Cemetery. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Wednesday at the Halteman-Fett and Dyer Funeral Home and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. 
The family suggests contributions be made in his memory to the Lancaster Church of the United Brethren in Christ or Alzheimer's Association of Fairfield County. 

MARJORIE JOANN COOK 
Marjorie Joann Cook, 62, Pataskala, died Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Mount Carmel East Hospital 
in Columbus. 
Born April 9, 1934, Logan, daughter of the late Ralph J. and Leota Disbennet Klinger, she was married to Virgil M. Cook, who survives. 
A member of Community Christian Church of Pataskala, she led Community Action Center as a volunteer, was an active 4-H 
volunteer and a Pataskala Senior Citizens member. 
Also surviving are a son, Troy (Nita) Cook of Millersport; two brothers, Leroy and Richard Klinger, both of Logan; several aunts, uncles and cousins. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Community Christian Church, Pataskala, with the Rev. William Myers officiating. 
Burial will be in Stukey Cemetery, Fairfield County. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Thursday at the Warren F. Kauber Funeral Home, Pataskala. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wycliff Bible Translators. 

STANLEY THOMAS DOGAN 
Stanley Thomas Dogan, 81, Logan, died Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Logan Health Care Center. 
Born Feb. 6, 1915, Cleveland, he was the son of the late Andrew T. and Catherine Zelnski Dogan. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Roberts Funeral Home with the Rev. Father S. Paul Laurinaitis officiating. 
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. 
Friends may call 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. 
Military graveside services will be conducted by the Hocking County Combined Veterans. 

ZOLA B. FLANINGAN 
Zola B. Flaningan, 87, Laurelville, died Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. 
Born Nov. 24, 1909, Pickaway County, daughter of Rolland and Estella Holderman Pontious, she was the widow of Herbert Flaningan. 
Surviving are two daughters, Wilma M. Strous or Tarlton, Geneva R. Hupp of Kingston; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great granddaughter. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Laurel Hills United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lawrence Sullivan officiating. 
Burial will be in Hallsville Cemetery. 
Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wellman Funeral Home in Laurelville and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Laurel Hills Church of Tarlton Squad. 

REV. EMERSON ILES 
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Dec. 29 at the chapel of Cochran Funeral Home, Blairsville, Ga., for the Rev. Emerson Iles, 77, Blairsville, Ga., who died Dec. 27 at his home. 
Born Jan. 29, 1919, Hocking County, son of the late John Clifford and Hattie Blosser Iles, he was married to Ellen Iles, who survives. 
Also surviving is a daughter, Fern Thomas of Logan. 
Casketbearers were Jim Lykins, Wayne Bryson, David Kerr, Bobby Kerr and Matthew Gilbert. 
Burial was in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery, Blairsville, Ga. 

DEAN S. FERRELL 
Dean S. Ferrell, 66, Glouster, died Thursday, Jan. 16 at University Medical Center, Columbus. 
Born Sept. 19, 1930, Jobs, son of the late Floyd O. and Laura M. Nida Ferrell, he was married to Grace A. Neel Ferrell, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Brown Funeral Home, Murray City. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Sunday at the funeral home. 

BEATRICE "BEA" RUTTER 
Beatrice "Bea" Preston Rutter, 78, The Plains, died Thursday, Jan. 16 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. 
Born Jan. 27, 1918, The Plains, daughter of the late Edward Preston and Minnie Lattimer Preston Atkinson, she was the widow of James Richard Rutter. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Sunday at the funeral home.


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