Miscellaneous Hocking County, Ohio Obituaries - 1997

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February 17-22, 1997

HAROLD I. COAKLEY 
Harold I. Coakley, 71, Newark, died Saturday, Feb. 15 at University Hospital, Columbus. 
Born June 27, 1925, Logan, son of the late Andrew and Florence Davis Coakley, he was married to Wilma Fisher Coakley, who survives. 
Also surviving are two sons, David I. and Daniel T. Coakley, both of Newark; a daughter, Mrs. Dan (Jodi) Murphy of Cincinnati; two brothers, John (Rose Ann) Coakley of Newburgh, N.Y., and Aaron Coakley of Toledo; two sisters, Mrs. Bob (Ramona) Johnson and Ellen Coakley, all of Toledo; and four grandchildren. 
He was also preceded in death by a brother. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark, with the Rev. Steve Osborne officiating. 
Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.

HARLEY C. SHEETS 
Harley C. Sheets, 87, Logan, died Friday, Feb. 14 at his residence. 
Born Jan. 14, 1910, Hocking County, don of the late Alexander and Malinda Ansel Sheets, he was the widower of Marie Goss Sheets. 
A World War II Army veteran, he was a farmer and a school bus driver for the Logan Hocking Schools for 37 years. He was a member of West Pleasant Hill United Brethren Church. 
Surviving are special friend Terry Fout with who me made his residence; a sister, Udella Hixenbaugh of Cridersville; and sister-in-law Susie Mook of Logan. 
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lester Sheets; and three sisters, Forest Sheets, Lola Brown and Gladys Derr. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Roger Martin officiating. 
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. 

MARY E. SLATZER 
Mary E. Slatzer, 74, Shawnee, died Saturday, Feb. 15 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Born Sept. 4, 1922, Moxahala, daughter of Uhugh and Effie Smathers James, she was the widow of John Slatzer. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Humphrey Funeral Home, Shawnee, with the Rev. Ernie Perkins officiating. 
Burial will be in New Straitsville Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home. 

MICHAEL S. MCNUTT 
Michael S. McNutt, 51, Glouster, died Monday, Feb. 17 in Glouster. 
Born July 29, 1945, Athens, he was the son of Marion McNutt of Red Town and Vivian Blackford McNutt of Chauncey. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Wednesday at the funeral home. 

ELIZABETH "BOOTIE" PETERSON 
Elizabeth "Bootie" Peterson, 69, Shawnee, died Monday, Feb. 17 at Americare, New Lexington, where she had been a resident for five years. 
Born April 29, 1927, Shawnee, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Able Peterson. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Humphrey Funeral Home, Shawnee, with the Rev. Harry Brunton officiating. 
Burial will be in Shawnee Cemetery. 
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

GARNET L. LEFFLER 
Garnet L. Leffler, 90, Chauncey, died Tuesday, Feb. 18 at her residence. 
Born Dec. 13, 1906, Glouster, daughter of the late Fred and Lena Heffken Leake, she was the widow of Walter Leffler. 
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Harold Blower. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Chauncey Christian Church. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. 
Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Chauncey Christian Church. 

JOHN HENRY MOSS 
John Henry Moss, 87, Logan, died Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital after an extended illness. 
Born June 6, 1909, Seneca, S.C., son of the late Samuel L. and Elizabeth (Guyton) Moss, he was the widower of Melita Moseley Moss. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Dayton VA National Cemetery Chapel with the Dayton VA chaplain officiating. 
Burial will be in Dayton VA National Cemetery. 
No calling hours will be observed. 
Arrangements are by the Roberts Funeral Home. 

AMBROSE J. SCHRADER 
Ambrose J. Schrader, 96, Logan, died Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Logan Health Care Center. 
Born June 11, 1900, Circleville, son of the late John and Catherine Miller Schrader, he was the widower of Mary Beatrice Deible Schrader, who died in 1987. 
A member of the Hocking Grange and the First Church of Christ in Logan, he was retired from William Brooks Shoe Factory in Nelsonville. 
Surviving are a son, Charles E. (Pam) Schrader of Logan; daughter-in-law Sally Schrader of Logan; three sisters, Agnes Estep of Logan, Catherine Poling of Logan and Anastasia Joos of Lancaster; two granddaughters, Mrs. Lonnie (Vicki) Wilson of Logan and Mrs. Robin (Lisa) Woodring of Logan; two grandsons, Michael (Lori) Schrader of Logan and Mark Schrader of Logan; and five great-grandchildren, Joshua Wilson, Cory Wilson, Emilee Woodring, John Woodring and Clinton Schrader, all of Logan. 
He was also preceded in death by a son, Francis E. Schrader, who died Sept. 23, 1993; two sisters, Mary Magdalene Krannitz and Elizabeth Kellenbarger; and a brother, Charles Schrader. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with Vernon W. Barrell, minister, officiating. 
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Logan. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 at the funeral home. 

JOANN M. SPENCER 
JoAnn M. Spencer, 68, Nelsonville, died Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Mount Carmel Hospital East, Columbus. 
Born Sept. 28, 1928, Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Stella Kennard Johnson. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the United Pentecostal Church, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. 
Friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 Friday at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, and one hour prior to services at the church. 

ROBERT L. GANO 
Robert L. Gano, 84, Logan, died Thursday, Feb. 20 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Born Dec. 1, 1912, Logan, son of the late Laurence M. and Mary Essie Kemper Gano, he was married to Mari Nell Brooks Gano, who survives. 
A World War II Army Veteran, he was retired from Carborundum Grinding Wheel Company and a member of the Logan Moose Lodge. 
Also surviving are a sister, Helen F. Miller of Columbus; two nieces, Nancy Myers of Gahanna and Meredith Ann Pearsall of Rockbridge; and 10 great-nieces and nephews. 
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Novella I. Weltner Gano; two brothers, Clarence Meredith Gano and Joseph Edward Gano; and a niece, Virginia Jo Watson. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Ray Price officiating. 
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. 
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

EDITH E. PIERCE 
Edith E. Pierce, 85, Logan, died Thursday, Feb. 20 at Logan Health Care Center. 
Born June 6, 1911, Hocking County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Coakley, she was the widow of William W. Pierce. 
Private funeral services will be held at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan. 
Burial will be in New Fairview Memorial Gardens, Rockbridge. 
No calling hours will be observed. 

DENVER W. THOMPSON 
Denver W. Thompson, 80, Logan, died today at Hocking Valley Community Hospital following an extended illness. 
Born Dec. 16, 1916, Oak Hill, son of the late Rev. Jess and Minnie Mae Simpson Thompson, he was married for 61 years to Mary M. Hill Thompson, who survives. 
Retired from Logan Clay Products, he was a former coal miner and brick yard employee. 
Also surviving are for sons, Willis (Dottie) Thompson, John Lester (Donna) Thompson, and Robert (Ginny) Thompson, all of Logan, and Edwin L. (Margo) Thompson of New Straitsville; three daughters, Judy A. McWilliams, Linda Thompson and Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Hopkins, all of Logan; three brothers, Don (Freda) Thompson, Wayne (Harriett) Thompson and Gene Thompson, all of Logan; two sisters, Daisy Mount of Bowling Green and Mrs. Charles (Betty) Johnson of Logan; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by two sons, Ralph and Scott Thompson; a brother, Bob Thompson; and three sisters, Marguerite James, Selva Burtam and Jessie Martin. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Stanley Wilt officiating. 
Burial will be in Smith Chapel Cemetery. 
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Sunday at the funeral home. 
Military graveside services will be conducted by the Combined Veterans Organizations of Hocking County. 

CLAUDE B. CHILCOTE 
Claude B. Chilcote, 93, Circleville, died Thursday, Feb. 20 at Brown Memorial. 
Born June 13, 1903, Hocking County, son of the late John L. and Elizabeth Blee Chilcote, he was the widower of V. Zola Harmon Chilcote. 
A member of the Laurel Hills United Methodist Church and Adelphi Masonic Lodge, he was a retired teacher and superintendent for Laurelville Schools. 
Surviving are a son, Don (Betty) Chilcote of Circleville; two grandchildren, John N. (Deborah) and David B. (Jaris) Chilcote of Lancaster; two step great-grandchildren, Patrick and Amy Wackerle; two brothers, John (Jeannette) Chilcote and James (Belva) Chilcote of Lancaster; a sister, Margaret Chilcote of Kingston; and brother-in-law Emmanel Schaal of Kingston. 
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Reichelderfer and Hazel Schaal. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Laurel Hills United Methodist Church with the Rev. Raymond Welch officiating. 
Burial will be in Green Summit Cemetery, Adelphi. 
Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Wellman Funeral Home, Laurelville. 

GARY L. KNAPP SR. 
Gary L. Knapp Sr., 55, Logan, died Friday, Feb. 21 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, following a brief illness. 
Born June 28, 1941, Haydenville, he was the son of the late Harold L. Knapp and Edna E. Crane Knapp of Logan. 
He was employed in water and sewer pipe line construction, owned and operated several pizza parlors in the area, was a former member of the Logan Police Auxiliary, and a former employee of the Athens County Sheriff Department and the Glouster and Nelsonville Police Departments. He was also a former salesman for Western-Southern and People's Life Insurance. He was a member of the Eagles Lodges of Logan and Glouster and the Moose Lodge of Logan. He was a 1959 graduate of Union Furnace High School. 
Also surviving are a son, Gary L. (Misty) Knapp Jr. of Logan; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Wendy) Peyton of Shawnee and Kandy Knapp and special friend William Michael Tschudy of Logan; two grandsons, Travis Peyton of Shawnee and Gabriel Guda of Athens; an aunt, Cora Patton of Columbus; and four step-grandchildren. 
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Ray Knapp; grandparents Burpee (Dora) Knapp and Albert (Cora) Crane. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the minister Vernon W. Barrell officiating. 
Burial will be in Smith Chapel Cemetery, Logan. 
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 Monday at the funeral home. 
Eagle memorial services will be 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

February 24-27, 1997

WILLARD LEE "WID" CANTER 
Willard Lee "Wid" Canter, 65, Nelsonville, died Saturday, Feb. 22 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. 
Born Dec. 19, 1931, Chauncey, son of the late Asa and Jenny Barber Canter, he was married to Oneida Jane Midliff Canter, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home. 

OLLIE A. EDWARDS 
Ollie A. Edwards, 89, Union Furnace, died Sunday, Feb. 23 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital following an extended illness. 
Born May 1, 1907, Allensville, daughter of the late Will and Amanda Wilson Hanning, she was the widow of Clarence E. Edwards, who died Aug. 15, 1985. 
She was a member of the Coonville Holiness Mission. 
Surviving are a son, Virgil Edwards of New Marshfield; 18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Dale Edwards; a daughter, Juanita Harkless; two sisters, Dora Turner and Ida Willis; and two brothers, John and Warren Hanning. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. James Mathias officiating. 
Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery. 
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 Tuesday at the funeral home. 

FLOYD ROBERT HAYDEN 
Floyd Robert Hayden, 83, Dayton, died Sunday, Feb. 23 at his residence. 
Born Dec. 9, 1913, Athens County, he was the son of the late Frank and Goldie Chancey Hayden. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. 
Friends may call noon until time of services Thursday at the funeral home. 

MERLE E. McNICHOLS 
Merle E. McNichols, 54, Laurelville, died Sunday, Feb. 23 at his residence. 
Born Feb. 6, 1943, Hocking County, he was the son of the late John and Wanna Swachhammer McNichols. 
He worked for Henry A. Justus Construction Company and was a member of F.O.E. and Redman Lodge. 
Surviving are three brothers, Robert of Adelphi and Ronald and Howard McNichols, both of Laurelville; two sisters, Bertha Glenn of Circleville and Viola Roof of Wellston. 
He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Marvin, Herman, Harold, Bernard and Berle. 
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Wellman Funeral Home in Laurelville. 
Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home. 

FRANK M. PRICE 
Frank M. Price, 88, Glouster, died Wednesday, Feb. 26. 
Born Nov. 15, 1908, Morgan, son of the late Andrew J. and Leota Vicory Price, he was married to Eleanor Lewis Price, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Friday at the funeral home. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimers Association of Central Ohio, 3380 Tremont Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43221. 

ERNEST V. WILLIAMS 
Ernest V. Williams, 86, Trimble, died Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Logan Health Care Center. 
Born Sept. 10, 1911, Hollister, son of the late Samuel and Della West Williams, he was the widower of Hilda Hook Williams. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Hollister Cemetery. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Friday at the funeral home.

March 3-8, 1997

CHARLES G. MOHLER 
Charles G. Mohler, 69, Junction City, died Saturday at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville. 
Born Nov. 20, 1927, Franklin County, son of the late Stella F. Mohler, he was married to Sarah I. Whitmer Mohler, who survives. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 
Retired in 1990 from Sidwell Brothers in Zanesville, he was a member of the Athens United Church of God, the United Mine Workers, and was a lifetime member of Operating Engineers. 
Also surviving are two sons, Michael G. (Sherry R.) Mohler and Stephen C. (Ardis F.) Mohler, all of Junction City; two daughters, Mrs. Randy (Debra L.) Bloom of Syracuse, N.Y., and Mrs. Tim (Angela M.) Kelley of Hawkins, Texas; eight grandchildren, Rodger, Troy, Kyle and Karley Mohler, Lisa and Ryan Bloom and Jason and Jeremy Kelley; and three great-grandchildren, Katie Mohler of Logan, Charles Mohler and Sarah Elizabeth Mohler. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with Randy D'Alessandro officiating. 
Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Perry County. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. 
The family suggests contributions be made to the Friendship Cemetery Fund in care of Earl Shriner, 2128 Township Road 184, Junction City, Ohio 43748. 

AGNES S. SPURGUS 
Agnes S. Spurgus, 80, Logan, died today at her residence after a brief illness. 
Born Feb. 8, 1917, Athens County, daughter of the late Anthony and Bertha Franz Stoncel, she was the widow of Steven E. Spurgus, who died in 1989. 
A retired cashier from the Logan Kroger Store, she had formerly worked at the Logan General Electric Plant and also formerly owned and operated the Parkview Dairy Bar in Logan. 
She was a member of St. John Catholic Church and of the Logan Women of the Moose Auxiliary. 
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Carole L.) Rutter of Logan and Mrs. Kenneth (Rita K.) Burgess of Newark; five grandchildren, Mrs. Brad (Cindy) Cook of Logan, Jennifer Rutter of Logan, Mrs. Thad (Christy) George of Newark, Eric Burgess of Newark and Troy Burgess of Newark; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, William Stoncel of Murray City. 
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Emma Mitchell 
and Frances Bendervich, and three brothers, Robert, Albert and Louis Stoncel. 
Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church. 
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Tuesday at the Roberts Funeral Home, where a Christian vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Hocking County, P.O. Box 527, Logan. 

DONALD "DUCK" FREEMAN 
Donald "Duck" Freeman, 59, Millfield, died Tuesday, March 4 at his residence. 
Born July 23, 1937, Green Run, Athens County, son of Elizabeth James of Columbus and the late Herman Ray Freeman, he was married to Irene Jackson Freeman, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home. 

FLORENCE MILDRED "MIN" HARTMAN
Florence Mildred "Min" Hartman, 74, Logan, died Tuesday, March 4 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital following a brief illness. 
Born March 12, 1922, Logan, daughter of Margaret Lucille Columber Kistler of Logan, she was the widow of Paul E. "Puffy" Hartman, who died in 1982. 
A 1940 Logan High School graduate, she was matron of Hocking County Jail from 1960 through 1976. She was a member of the Chieftain Squaws Athletic Boosters, The American Business Women's Association, the Hocking County Democratic Party, and was a precinct judge and poll worker for Logan 4B. 
Also surviving are two sons, Robert W. (Connie) Burton of Logan, and Michael D. Hartman and special friend Paulette Patterson of Logan; two daughters, Mrs. Ron (Tanya B.) Beck of Logan, and Cindy L. Hartman and son-in-law John Winnenberg of Corning; aunts and uncles Gladys "Mutt" Schorr of Logan, Mr. Clarence (Helen) Culp of Marion and John (Audrey) Columber of Logan, sevengrandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Chandos E. Kistler. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Roberts 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 6 to 8 today at the funeral home. 

BEULAH MANESS KASLER 
Beulah Maness Kasler, 76, Nelsonville, died Sunday, March 2, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, The Plains. 
Born Dec. 15, 1920, Murray City, daughter of the late Quincy and Almeda Morgan Maness, she was the widow of Marion "Baldy" Kasler, who died in 1981. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. 
Friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home. 

GLADYS L. KEMPTON 
Gladys L. Kempton, 96, formerly of Nelsonville and Logan Health Care, died Monday, March 3 at the Bristol House in Springfield. 
Born Sept. 19, 1900, Wellston, daughter of the late Adam Deal and Julia Gillotte Deal Herbst, she was the widow of Herman A. Kempton, who died in 1969. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Nelsonville Wesleyan Church. 
Burial will be in Athens Memory Gardens. 
Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 

ELIZABETH MAE LYMAN 
Elizabeth Mae Lyman, 93, Logan, died Tuesday, March 4 at Arcadia Acres Nursing Home following an extended illness. 
She was the daughter of the late William and Wilmina Courter Lyman. 
A former employee of Heine Meat Packing Company, Logan, she retired after 36 years of service for Columbia Gas of Ohio as a teller-clerk in the Logan office. 
Surviving are several nieces and nephews and the Michael Harden family. 
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Lyman, and two sisters, Elva Lyman and Ruby Ayers. 
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Gary K. Wheeler officiating. 
No visiting hours will be observed. 
Arrangements are by the Roberts Funeral Home. 

INEZ J. WISECUP 
Inez J. Wisecup, 90, Glouster, died Tuesday, March 4 at Heath Convalescent Center. 
Born Sept. 19, 1906, Athens County, daughter of the late Frank and Justina Oja Johnson, she was the widow of Preston Wisecup. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. 
Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 

HAZEL L. BEAN 
Hazel L. Bean, 89, Cleveland Heights, formerly of Nelsonville, died Wednesday, March 5 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. 
Born May 18, 1907, Zaleski, daughter of the late William and Lillian Atkison Daft, she was the widow of Elvin E. Bean, who died in 1977. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Nelsonville United Methodist Church. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 Friday at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, and one hour prior to services at the church. 

RUTH I. DeVANEY 
Ruth I. DeVaney, 73, Hobe Sound, Fla., died Monday, March 3 at her residence in Poinciana Gardens, Hobe Sound. 
Born Aug. 10, 1923, Huntington, W. Va., she was a resident of Hobe Sound for the past four years, before which she resided in Winter Haven, Fla. 
She was a homemaker. 
Surviving are three sons, Frank S. Rogers of Hobe Sound, Joseph T. Rogers of Monroe, Va., and Arnold DeVaney of Haines City, Fla.; one daughter, Rhona Collins of Lake Wales, Fla.; two sisters, Margaret Lucille Zenowicz and Mary Francis Lunsford, both of Logan; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Martin and St. Lucie, Inc., 2030 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, Fla. 34996. 

PEGGY IRENE McCANDLISH SELLS 
Peggy Irene McCandlish Sells, 57, Bremen, died Monday, March 3 at her residence. 
Born Feb. 29, 1940, Fairfield County, daughter of the late Henry and Irene Wolford McCandlish, she was married to Martin "Dan" Sells, who survives. 
She was employed by Hordis Brothers in Lancaster. 
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Patty) Hanna of Bremen, Mrs. Tom (Robin) Walton of New Lexington, and Mrs. Ron (Debra) Butler of Lancaster; two sons, Wesley (Lisa) Sells of Bremen and William (Andrea) Sells of Columbus; two stepsons, Steve and Dan Sells of Lancaster; four sisters, Rosemary McKahn of Bremen, Ann Wolfe of Memphis, Tenn., Pat Howdyshell of Logan and Victoria McGee of Somerset; five brothers, Richard, John, Lloyd and William McCandlish, all of Bremen, and Thomas McCandlish of Rushville; and eight grandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald McCandlish, and a stepson, Greg Sells. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Snyder-Sheridan Funeral Home, Bremen, with the Rev. Mary Lou Householder officiating. 
Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Bremen. 
Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of Fairfield County or to the family of Peggy Sells, 7712 Marietta Road, Bremen, Ohio 43107. 

ANNA B. JARVIS 
Anna B. Jarvis, 89, Logan Health Care Center, formerly of Wellston, died Wednesday, March 5 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Born March 22, 1907, Pikeville, Ky., daughter of the late John T. and Elizabeth Anderson, she was the widow of George H. Jarvis. 
She was a homemaker. 
Surviving are a daughter, Evelene Callahan of Worthington; a son, Eugene Belcher of Logan; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. 
She was also preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Rogers-McWilliams Funeral Home, Wellston. 
Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Wellston. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home. 

HENRY ALLEN ADAMS 
Henry Allen Adams, 68, Mansfield, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 6 at his residence. 
Born Nov. 13, 1928, Chicago, Ill., son of the late Henry Victor and Nellie Adams, he was married to Patricia Chaney Adams, who survives. 
An Army veteran, he attended Grace Episcopal Church and studied music performance at The Ohio State University, where he received his bachelor of science in education. He retired from Mansfield City Schools after teaching for 30 years. He was a member of the Musician's Union Local 159, OEA, NEA, played in Adam's Rib-Ticklers Dixieland Band and was a member of the Mansfield Symphony. 
Also surviving are two sons, Charles F. (Lisa) Adams of Columbus and Daniel (Diane) Adams of Wooster; a daughter, Lora K. Adams of Norwalk; and three grandchildren. 
Memorial services will be held 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. Canon David Sipes officiating. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Grace Episcopal Church. 

MARY O. BAUMAN 
Mary O. Bauman, 77, Logan, died Friday, March 7 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. 
Born May 9, 1919, Hocking County, daughter of the late Reuben Friley and Gladys Aurand Friley, she was the widow of Daniel E. Bauman, who died April 21, 1995. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home. 
Burial will be in Webb Summit Cemetery, Hocking County. 
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Sunday at the funeral home. 

JUANITA "TOOTS" DAUGHERTY 
Juanita "Toots" Daugherty, 77, Logan, died Friday, March 7 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital after an extended illness. 
Born Aug. 3, 1919, Athens County, daughter of the late William Zwick and Mary "Gertie" Morman Zwick Green Lock, she was married to James Daugherty, who survives. They have been married for 60 years. 
Visiting hours will be Sunday, and funeral services will be Monday. 
Funeral arrangements by the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan are incomplete. 

FLOYD MACE 
Funeral services were held Monday, March 3 at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, Albany, for Floyd Mace, 72, who died Feb. 28 at his residence after an extended illness. 
The Rev. Roger Hatfield officiated. 
Burial was in New Marshfield Cemetery, where military services were conducted by the Athens VFW Post 3477. 
Born June 27, 1924, Zaleski, son of Della Carter Mace Leeth of New Marshfield and the late Romaine Mace, he was married to Helen Marie Weaver Mace, who survives. 
A retired machinist, carpenter and farmer, he was a member of Conrath Bean DAV Chapter 37, Athens VFW Post 3477 and Mineral Holiness Mission Church and attended the Bremen Holiness Mission. 
Also surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Roger (Carol) Swart, Mrs. George (Bernita) Cozort, Mrs. David (Nancy) McClain and Mrs. Mike (Celia) Zeigler, all of Athens, and Mrs. Terry (Leah) Bell of Bremen; a daughter, Tamera Krolow of Albany; four sisters, Addie Jane Riley of Athens and Goldie Shingler West of Cannelburg, Ind.; Mrs. George (Arlee Pidcock) Halbirt of Athens and Mrs. David (Linda) Swart of New Marshfield; two brothers, Arthur (Rose) Mace of Nelsonville and Tim (Elaine) Mace of New Marshfield; 12 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. 
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Leo Mace, and stepfather Jennings Leeth.


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