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CLEVELAND - Stewart M. Case

85, of W. Satin St., Jefferson, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation following a short illness.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 23rd, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 41 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with the Rev. Jim Brehler officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational United Church of Christ at the above address or to the Jefferson Rotary Club, P.O. Box 73, Jefferson, Ohio 44047

BOARDMAN - Donald M. Glowe,

75, died at his home Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. He was born Nov. 7, 1936, in Greene Township, the son of the late Metz and Naomi Crouch Glowe. A lifetime area resident, Don graduated from Kinsman Badger High School in 1955 and received a mechanical engineering degree from Ohio University in 1959. He was formerly employed by Wean Engineering and was the co-founder of Glowe-Smith Industrial and DG & Associates located in Howland. Don was a member of Carroll F. Clapp Masonic Lodge #655, Al Koran Shrine, Ali Baba Grotto, and was a 32nd-degree mason. He enjoyed hunting, golf, and in his younger years, bowling. He was a member of the Flowing Well Hunt Club in Bennezette, Pa., and a former member of the Trumbull Country Club. He will be sadly missed by a daughter, Karen J. (John) Willcox of West Chester, Pa.; son, Douglas M. (Susan) Glowe of Howland; and three grandchildren, Dennis Glowe, Peter Glowe and Miriam Willcox. He also leaves a sister Dorothy G. DeLong of Annapolis, Md.; a niece, Suzanne Murphy; and two nephews, Wesley and Gregory DeLong. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Don will be interred at the Kinsman Cemetery. Roberts-Clark Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements. The family requests material contributions be made to the Howland High School Scholarship Fund, 8200 South St. S.E., Warren, OH 44484.

To view this obituary online, go to www.robertsclarkchapel.com

WARREN - Donald "Don" R. Mackey,

80, died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Don was born May 23, 1931, in Clarksburg, W.Va., to Edna M. Zinn Mackey and Homer F. Mackey Sr. He worked for United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America as a carpenter, piledriver and millwright for 43 years, retiring in 1993. Don graduated from Shinnston High School in Shinnston, W.Va. He was of the Protestant faith. Don served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a member of Local Union 1438 and 1871; Al Koran Temple (Shriners) of Cleveland; Past Master of Niles McKinley Lodge 794 Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio in Girard; Past High Priest Niles Masons Chapter 223; Past Illustrious Master Niles Council 130; Past Eminent Commander and Meritorious Service award recipient of Niles Commandery 79 Knight Templar; 32nd-Degree Mason of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Valley of Youngstown; and Life Member Knights of The York Cross of Honour State of Ohio Priory 18. Surviving are his companion Eileen J. Maroulis at home; a son, Stephen Mackey and his wife Leanna of Warren; grandchildren, Jessica Emery and her husband Klinton, and Ashley Mackey; and great-grandchildren, Natalie, Addison and Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary C. (Johnson) Mackey, who died in 1997; and brothers, Homer F. Mackey Jr., James C. Mackey and Jack D. Mackey. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the John Flynn Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. chapel. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday with a Masonic service of Lodge 794 at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Arrangements are by the John Flynn Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to the Niles McKinley Lodge 794.

BRISTOLVILLE - Dean L. Sutliff,

74, of Bristolville, died at 11:28 a.m., Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren after a short illness.
He was born March 29, 1937, in Warren, the son of the late Neal and Alma Lundy Sutliff.
Dean was a 1955 graduate of Bristol High School and retired in 1986 after 31 years of service from Republic Steel as a stone mason.
Mr. Sutliff was an honorably discharged U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.
He was a member of the Masons #507 of West Farmington; a member of the Over The Hill Beagle Club located at his home; and was an avid rabbit and deer hunter. He also enjoyed gardening of tomatoes, liked following the Cleveland Indians and the Cavaliers; and also followed the Bristolville boys basketball team.
Survivors include his children, Marcia (Stephen F. Davis) Sutliff-Briscoe of Warren, Dr. Gary D. (Medha) Sutliff of Granville and Brian T. (Dr. Carol) Sutliff of Granville; 11 grandchildren, Chaz (Vicki), Morgan (Chino), Carli, Cailyn, Cristin, Corinne, Garrett, Jaya, Nikhil, Kieran and Sejal; and one brother, Donald Sutliff of Cortland; and a whole host of lifetime, longtime friends.
Other than his parents, Dean was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Brittany Briscoe, and one brother, James Sutliff.
Memorial graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Evergreen Cemetery in Bristolville, where Pastor Dale Briggs will celebrate Dean's life.
Family and friends may visit from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service at the cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.

Ronald E. Gordon

WARREN - Richard Lee Teuscher,

81, of Warren, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at his home.
Born Nov. 28, 1930, in Wheeling, W.Va., Richard was the son of the late Cecil Alfred and Goldie Schaub Teuscher Sr.
He received an honorable discharge from the United States Army in 1952 and served as mortarman during the Korean War, was a Purple Heart recipient and taught map reading in Indiantown Gap, Pa.
Richard retired in 1993 from local #396 Plumbers & Pipefitters. He was a 32nd-degree mason with the Carroll F. Clapp lodge, a member of the Al Koran Shriners and the Scottish Rite. Richard played the organ, loved woodworking and could fix anything. Most of all, he loved his family and was dedicated to helping them in any way he could.
Richard was preceded in death in 2001 by his wife, the former Patricia A. "Pat" LeGay, whom he married June 20, 1953, and with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. He is survived by their two children, Richard L. "Rick" (Michelle) Teuscher of Champion and Rhonda T. (Randall) Stowell of Warren; five grandchildren, Richard Cecil (Vanessa) Teuscher, Ryan Allan (Lisa) Stowell, Eric R. Stowell, Shannon Pereces and Megan Lewis; two great-granddaughters, Kylie and Mary Katherine Teuscher; and two sisters, Dorothy Marie Berry of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Verna Mae (Jack) Brown of Howland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a brother, Cecil A. Teuscher Jr.
Family and friends may visit 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Donald Cooper will conduct a funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Burial will be held in the Crown Hill Burial Park.
Material contributions may take the form of donations to the Carroll F. Clapp scholarship fund.
To view this obituary online and send condolences go to www.robertsclarkchapel.com.

Ronald E. Gordon

Rex J. Baker 1949 - 2011

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Robert A. Davison Sr. 1930-2011

BRISTOLVILLE - Robert A. Davison Sr., 81, of North Bristol died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at his home.

He was born Oct. 9, 1930, in Youngstown, the son of Harold Marell and Martha Adrianne Sweeney Davison.

Bob served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War from 1948-52. He has been self-employed for 50 years, owning Bob's Welding Service in Bristolville.

Bob was the current master and past master of West Farmington Western Reserve Masonic Lodge No. 507, where he was a master mason since 1971. He was also a member and past officer of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Youngstown and a member of the Aut Mori Grotto in Youngstown.

Bob is survived by his wife, Roberta E. Thorpe Davison, whom he married Dec. 10, 1953; two daughters, Roberta A. (Les) Wildman of North Bristol and Rhonda S. (Keith) Camp of Kingsville; one son, R. Koti Davison of Boseman, Mont.; one stepson, Russell I. Reeves Jr. of North Bristol; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Davison of Lakeland, Fla.; three stepsiblings, Virginia Howell of Jefferson, David G. Cummins of Collins, Ga., and Florence Martie of Champion; five half-siblings, Pat Alba of Texas, Laurel Nye of Ontario, Calif., and Dorothy Roof and Martha Fritsch, both of Warren, and Jim Cummins of Minnesota.

One son, Robert Davison Jr.; one brother, Bill Davison; three stepsisters, Roberta Risher, Barbara Zollac and Lois Kemmer; and a half sister, Marilyn Thorpe, and a half brother, Tom Cummins all have preceded him in death.

The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel in Cortland, with Pastor Fred Keener officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where masonic services will be conducted by Western Reserve Lodge No. 507 F&AM at 5:45 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family or to Western Reserve Masonic Lodge No. 507, 216 W. Main St., West Farmington, OH 44491, in Bob's memory.

Online condolences may be made to the family and the obituary viewed at www.shaferwinanschapel.com.

Charles M. ''Chuck'' Rhine Sr. 1939-2011

WARREN - Charles M. ''Chuck'' Rhine Sr., 72, of Warren, died 2:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at Community Skilled Health Care Centre following an extended illness.

He was born Jan. 31, 1939, in Warren, the son of the late Lewis and Annabelle Moser Rhine.

A 1956 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Chuck attended KSU-Trumbull Branch and retired from Packard Electric after 30 years of service as a foreman.

Mr. Rhine was an honorably discharged U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

Chuck was a member of the Carroll F. Clapp F&AM Lodge #655, the Ali Baba Grotto, the Kentucky Colonels and 40 Thieves and was a Grotto clown, ''Curly.'' He enjoyed golfing, poker, pinochle, bowling and visiting casinos.

Survivors include his wife, the former Doris Gilliland, whom he married June 5, 1959; his children, Charles M. (Laura) Rhine Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., Ronald (Theresa) Rhine and Tamara ''Tammy'' Rhine, all of Warren; six grandchildren, Charles III, Bradley, Candice, Robert (Kristina), Kevin and Kyle Rhine; two great-grandchildren, Angelica and Trenton Rhine, who say that "grandpee has his angel wings"; and two sisters, Helen Rhine and Sharon Lewis, both of Cortland.

Other than his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by one brother, William Rhine.

Family and friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. James Baer celebrating Chuck's life.

Interment will be at Vienna Township Cemetery.

Clyde C. Waddell 1917-2011

WARREN - Clyde C. Waddell Sr., 94, of Warren, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center.

He was born April 8, 1917, in Coalport, Pa., the son of George P. and Ethel M. Kachelries Waddell.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Waddell retired in 1980 as a roller die designer for Youngstown Republic Manufacturing Co. after 23 years of employment.

He was a member of Tod Avenue United Methodist Church, Old Erie Lodge 3, F&AM, Al Koran, White Shrine, and was past president of the Lordstown Senior Citizens Group. He enjoyed golf, bowling and fishing.

Surviving are a son, Clyde C. (Beryl) Waddell Jr. of Lubbock, Texas; three granddaughters, Kimberly Waddell of Northampton, Mass., Bethany (Mike) Beeghly of Frisco, Texas, and Jennifer (Lee Bob) Harper of Gruver, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Leo, Max and Natalie Harper; and a daughter-in-law, Carol Love-Waddell of Lakeland, Fla.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Nellie M. Waddell, whom he married Dec. 14, 1937, and who died Dec. 20, 2005; a son, Paul G. Waddell; a sister, Vida Waddell Black; and a brother, Jesse Waddell.

Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday at McFarland & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Vincent officiating. Private interment will take place at Crown Hill Burial Park.

Friends may call from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Masonic services, led by Old Erie Lodge 3, F&AM, will be conducted at 2:45 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Material contributions may be made to Tod Avenue United Methodist Church, 155 Tod Ave. N.W., Warren, Ohio 44485.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services Co., 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481. Visit www.mcfarlandcares.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

Joseph L. Wyndham 1921-2011

WARREN - Joseph L. Wyndham, 89, of Warren, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, after a short illness.

He was born Dec. 8, 1921, in Warren, the son of Thomas and Lyda Barr Wyndham, and had lived in the Warren area all his life.

Joe Wyndham built his life around public service, and around his family.

A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Mr. Wyndham served the city of Warren as park superintendent, safety-service director, and as a member-at-large of city council. A Republican precinct committeeman, he was a member of BPOE Lodge 295 and a 65-year member of Old Erie Lodge 3, F&AM.

He took an active role in city politics, managing the successful Republican mayoral candidacy of Art Richards and his own campaigns as well.

As park superintendent, he oversaw the first lighted baseball fields in Warren's parks, and took a personal hand in improving landscaping and features in Warren's public spaces.

He was an active member throughout his life of Second Christian Church, where he served as elder, deacon and board chairman.

Surviving are two sons, Jeffrey L. (Susan) of Madison and Richard L. (Becky) Wyndham of Warren; four grandchildren, Edward and Cassie Parker, and Richard J. and Peter W. (Ariana) Wyndham; and two great-grandchildren, Vincent Joseph and Leah Marie Wyndham.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Dora Fritz Wyndham, whom he married May 1, 1943, and who died Jan. 28, 2010; and three sisters, Edith Hatch, Theda Morris and Edna Reep.

Joe and Dora Wyndham were high school sweethearts, and their loving partnership of more than 60 years has served as a guide to their children and to many others. Joe will be remembered for his kindness, his generosity and his wisdom. We know he is together with his beloved wife in our hearts and in the heaven in which they trusted.

Services are 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at McFarland & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Steven Brown of Central Christian Church officiating. Private interment will take place at Crown Hill Burial Park.

Friends may call from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Masonic services, led by Old Erie Lodge 3, F &AM, will be conducted at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Material contributions may be made to the Trumbull County Relay for Life, c/o the American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, Ohio 44406.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services Co., 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481. Visit www.mcfarlandcares.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

Joseph F. Aubel

72 years old of Warren, Ohio was born May 31, 1939. He died on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at University Hospital of Cleveland. Joe lived in Warren, Ohio his entire life. He graduated in 1958 from Leavittsburg High School. Joe was the owner of Sunoco of North Park, ADM and Aubel'sTr Auto Repair.

He is the son of Vera Lillian Gibbs Aubel and the late Joseph F. Aubel Sr. He married Shirley E. Wyant on April 15, 1961.

He was a veteran of the U S Army. He was a member of the Champion Presbyterian Church, Promise Keepers, Tyler of the Masons Lodge #776, Board Member of for the Lunar Module Project of Warren, Past Bus driver for the Mohawks, member of the Champion football and band boosters, and president of the Secrest PTA. He enjoyed building model airplanes, reading, fishing and World War II history.

Joe is survived by his wife, Shirley E. Aubel, of Champion, one son, Jerome W. "Jerry"(Kim Stocz) Aubel of Olmstead Falls, Ohio, two daughters, Robin L, (Tom) Schoonover of Champion, and Heather L. (Brian) Johnson of Columbus, Ohio, four grandchildren, Alexa and Joshua Aubel and Christina and Jeremy Schoonover. He is also survived by his mother, Vera L. Aubel of Leavittsburg, a brother, Dennis E. Aubel of Largo, Florida, four sisters Judith Dyer of Vienna,, Monette Traichal of Niles, Candy Brom of Irving, Texas, and Jolene Aubel of Park City, Utah. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph F. Aubel Sr. and a sister Darlene "Peachie" Martin.

Services will be held at Carl W. Hall Funeral Home on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Marvin Barney officiating. Family and friends may visit from 1-3 PM on Saturday.

Family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.

840 Southwestern Run, Youngstown, Ohio 44514 Obit may be viewed at carlwhall.com

Eric Callow

37, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center.

He was born on July 22, 1974, in Warren, the son of Earl Callow Sr. and Renate Bewersdorf Callow.

Eric was a 1992 graduate of Maplewood High School and had worked as a pipefitter for the past 15 years.

He was a member of the Pipefitters Local 396 in Youngstown as well as the William Farr Masonic Lodge, F&AM 672 in Girard.

Eric was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling and watching NASCAR. He was also an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan.

He is survived by his daughter, Anneliese Callow of Covington, Va.; his father, Earl Callow Sr. of Mecca; his mother, Renate Callow of Mecca; two sisters, Leona (Andrew) Pliszka of Bristolville and Sonya (Stephen) Evans of Mecca; and a brother, Earl (Christine) Callow Jr. of Mecca.

Also surviving is a niece, Sabrina Evans, and three nephews, Stephen Evans, Kristoffer Callow and Alexander Callow.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel in Cortland.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Burial will be at West Mecca Township Cemetery.

PARKMAN - Ethel L. Dolezal,

91, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, following a long, fulfilled life.
She was born May 16, 1920, in Gustavus, the daughter of the late Earl and Lottie Blood Johnston.
Ethel was a homemaker and owner/operator of Do Re Mi Beauty Salon in Parkman. She wrote poetry and loved gardening and dancing with her beloved Buck.
She was a prolific painter with oils and acrylics and enjoyed genealogy and collectibles. History and politics were also among her passionate interests. She loved her family and husband, Buck, whom she married in 1945.
Ethel is survived by her children, Jacque Wolf, Faith (Jay) Cutler, Julie Dolezal and Mark (Patricia) Dolezal, all of Middlefield; six grandchildren, Michael Dolezal, Mathew Dolezal, Clinton Fisher, Nicholas Wolf, and Jessica Koeth and Jason Koeth; great-granddaughters, Peyton Ryan and Gracie Martz; great-grandsons, Gavin Wolf, Easton Wolf, Canyon Koeth and Dakota Koeth; and a sister, Joan (George) Stockton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Buck; a brother, Robert; three sisters, Winifred, Dorothy and Mary Ann; and a grandson, Dunovan Koeth.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231.
Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery in Parkman. Online condolences can be sent at www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com.

Worshipful Brother Robert Adair

Has a broken hip. He is in Geauga Hospital now and will be transferred to Austinburg Rehab tomorrow October 1st in the late afternoon. WB Adair puts his all into this Fraternity, and I'm sure he would enjoy seeing as many of his Brothers as possible.

WB Chris Rice
Tuscan #342

Austinburg Nursing & Rehab Center
(440) 275-3019
2026 Route 45, Austinburg, OH 44010

Harold Dean,

A 37 year member of Rockton Lodge passed away on Saturday. There will be a Masonic Memorial Service on Wednesday, September28th at 8:00 PM at Hopkins-Lawver Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Ave. , Mogadore , OH.

Daniel F. Doing,

Age 73 of Warren, died Sunday, September 18, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center surrounded by his family. He will be deeply missed by all of his family, friends and neighbors.

Dan was born January 11, 1938 in Warren, the son of the late Raymond and Ivah Irene Cox Doing. He was a 1956 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. After graduation, Dan moved to Arizona with his best friend and then returned home to be with family.

Dan met and married Virgie Tackett Doing in 1959 and had two children, Dennis and Lisa.

Dan retired from St. Joseph Hospital as the Director of Environmental Services in 1995. He began his hospital career in 1959. He studied throughout his career, attended Case Western Reserve University and earned many certifications in his field. He truly enjoyed his years at St. Joe's, made many lasting friendships during his career and took pride in working with his son, Dennis for many of those years. It was also through St. Joe's that Dan met and married his wife, Colleen Carter Repasy Doing in 1982, who preceded him in death in 2005.

After retiring from the hospital, Dan worked as a substitute classroom helper and media aide for Warren City elementary schools. Dan loved teaching. He taught numerous off campus seminars to EMT's on biohazard techniques in addition to the classes he taught to St. Joe's hospital staff and the physicians and their staffs. He served as a volunteer tutor at McKinley Elementary school and volunteered with the Ohio Reads program. Dan passed his native American heritage on to many by conducting programs on Native American customs and culture at local schools and Boy and Girl Scout troop meetings and handcrafting many beautiful items for his family and friends. His love of his heritage will be remembered and passed on by his children and grandchildren.

Dan was an avid sports fan and loved the Cleveland Browns. He enjoyed the family fishing trips to Canada, car shows, the History Channel and all kinds of music--from classical, 50's and 60's and big band. He enjoyed bowling on the St. Joe's bowling team, golfing and most of all loved spending time with his family, neighbors and friends.

Dan was a master mason with the Silver Trowel Lodge No. 776 in Warren and held the 32nd degree with the Scottish Rite Valley of Youngstown. He was a member of the Trumbull Moose Lodge No. 186, where he was a volunteer cook alongside his children.

Dan is survived by one son, Dennis E. (Sharon) Doing and one daughter, Lisa D. (Shawn) Peura both of Warren; three grandchildren, Douglas Doing of Canton, Michelle (Joshua) Haggerty of Urbana, Ill. and Raven Peura of Warren; a stepson, Edward (Amy) Repasy, one stepdaughter, Kimberly (Joe) Rice and stepgrandchildren, Nicholas Rice and Jacob Repasy all of Columbus; a sister-in-law, Liz Doing of Warren and a brother-in-law, Jan Carter of Calif.

His wife, Colleen, his parents and a brother, Donald O. Doing all have preceded in death.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel in Warren, where Silver Trowel Lodge will conduct masonic services at 5:45 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trumbull Mobile Meals, 323 Esat Market St., Warren 44481.

NILES - Donald R. Gillespie,

75, entered into rest at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren following a lengthy battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Donald was born Nov. 25, 1935, in Vegan, W.Va., the son of the late John W. and Bessie Anderson Gillespie, and resided in Niles for the past 46 years, moving here from Buckhannon, W.Va.

In 1997, he retired from General Motors Corp., where he worked as a skilled tradesman for 28 years. Donald was a member of Central Baptist Church, the F&AM 394 Masonic Lodge of Niles, and served his country faithfully in the United States Army.

On Sept. 22, 1956, Donald was united into marriage with the former Lillian L. Poling; they shared 55 years together. His memory will be remembered and celebrated by those he leaves behind, including his wife, Lillian L. "Luci" Gillespie; two sons, Charles "Chuc" (Mary) Gillespie of Evansville, Wis., and Hudson "Hud" (Lori) Gillespie of McDonald; two brothers, Delbert Gillespie of Buckhannon and Robert Gillespie of Warren; two sisters, Donis Sardich of Warren and Pauline Bunner of Buckhannon; and five grandchildren, Rebekah, Ethan, Jessica, Zachary and Abriella "Bri" Gillespie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.

Memorial services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church in Niles.

In lieu of flowers, material contributions may take the form of tributes to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004, online at www.lungusa.org/donate, or make a donation to St. Joseph's Health Center/ICCU, c/o Administration, 667 Eastland Ave., Warren, Ohio 44484.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road N.E., Warren, Ohio 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones.

Harvey J. Lindy,

age 81, of Millcreek, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Reynoldsville, Pa., on August 23, 1930, a son of the late Harvey and Martha Brocious Lindy. Harvey attended Millcreek High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy where he served as a gunner and cook during the Korean War. After the Navy, Harvey began his own construction company, B&L Construction. He was a member of the Dorchester Drive Baptist Church and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. Harvey was very active in the Tyrian Commonwealth Lodge No. 362 of F.&A.M., Evergreen Lodge No. 222 F.&A.M Blue Lodge of Ohio, Temple Royal Arch Chapter No. 215, where he was Past High Priest, Jerusalem Council No. 33 Royal and Select Master Masons, where he served as Past Trice Illustrious Master, Mount Olive Commandery No. 30 Knights Templar, where he was Past Commander, St. Johns Red Cross of Constantine, Gateway to the West Council No. 5 Knight Mason, Richard Monroe Bard York Rite College, Council of Anointed Kings, Peninsula Council No. 87 Allied Masonic Degrees, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Eriez Forest No. 175, where he was Past Grand Tall Cedar, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Erie, EREPA Grotto and Order of the Elks. Even though Harvey was very proud of all of his accomplishments, his biggest pride and joy was ALL of his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Lindy and a sister, Jane Rautine. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Phillips Lindy; his children, Bonnie and John Fisher, Randy and Sonia Lindy and Cheryl and Clive Adams; two sisters, Sally Buck and Elsie Buck and her husband, Raymond; a brother, Donald Lindy; grandchildren, Christopher and Stephanie Gilson, Keith and Keri Gilson, Jamie and Brian East, Jennifer and Eric Corvera, Joshua and Lindsey Fisher Justine and Ryan Roy, Rachelle Modeski, Stephanie and Eric Lasher and Jason Lindy, and great-grandchildren, Caden, Chelsie, Tristen and Kayla Gilson, Tyler and Rylec East, Conner Lasher, Aiden Roy, Jeric Corvera, Riley Fisher and Alex and Jocelyn Bowers. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 W. 26th Street (at Powell Ave.) on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with a Knights Templar Funeral Service at 7:15 p.m. Funeral services will be held there on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Richard Bell officiating. Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of NW PA, 1128 State Street #301, Erie, PA 16501

Clyde Wagner 1930-2011

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Brother Edward L. Gross Gustavus Lodge #442

NEWTON FALLS - Edward L. Gross Jr., 76, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at his home.

He was born March 20, 1935, in Shalersville, the son of the late Edward Louis and Clara Dines Gross Sr.

Ed was a 1953 graduate of Johnston High School and attended Youngstown College, majoring in business.

He served in the Air Force during the Korean War, having served in England and Africa.

Ed enjoyed flying, was a private pilot and had his instrument rating and certification in multi-engine aircraft. He was also a Gold Seal flight instructor for 30 years.

He retired in 1991 after 38 years of service at Delphi Packard Electric, where he had worked as an extruder operator.

Ed was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, a 52-year member of Gustavus Masonic Lodge 442 F & AM, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Youngstown, Tadmor Shrine Temple AAONMS in Akron, Ali Baba Grotto, Aiea Shrine Temple in Honolulu and an honorary member of Aloha Temple, member of Clan 16 Northern Ohio Grand & Glorious Order of Hillbilly degree and a member of the American Legion.

He was a past Patron of Order of the Eastern Star Morning Light Chapter 80 and past Watchman of Shepherds of the Trinity White Shrine of Jerusalem No. 42.

Ed is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jasmine "Jackie" Duey Gross; three daughters, Nikki (Kenneth) Ridenour of Mogadore, M. Sue (Steve) Derr of Southington and Stephanie DeLeo of Peoria, Ariz.; one son, R. Kelly (Brenda) Ross of Newtown, Pa.; 10 grandchildren, Jason (fiancee, Bobbie Jo) Ridenour, Carrie (Chad) Hoffman, Isha Marie Cioe, Luke (Linsey) DeLeo, Daniel (Rachel) Derr, Becca Derr, Emily Derr, Michael Ross, Matthew Ross and Marlainna Ross; three great-grandchildren, Gianna Cioe, Makayla Cioe and Gunner Derr; two sisters, Carol Core of Cleveland and Phyllis (Steve) Flask of Champion; and two brothers, Thomas (Judy) Gross of Kinsman and Kenneth Gross of Lake Milton.

WB Bill Gore

is home and recovering well from Heart bypass surgery.

HARTSGROVE - John H. Miller Sr., 85, died Friday, July 15, 2011.

He was born March 7, 1926, in Othello, N.C.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, and retired from General Motors.

Survivors include his wife, Virgie Miller; two sons, John Miller Jr. of Geneva and Roy L. Miller of Rocky Mount, Va.; a daughter, Christy Miller of Rootstown; a brother, Orval Miller of Jefferson, N.C.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Deceased are two brothers and eight sisters.

Burial will be in Hartsgrove Center Cemetery.

WB Eugene F. Henderson

WB Eugene F. Henderson on July 18, 2011. Funeralservices will be held at Yoskovich Funeral Home in Carmichaels, PA., locatedsouth of Pittsburgh tomorrow. WB Henderson’s obituary may be viewed at: http://www.yoskovichfh.com or at theWarren Tribune website: http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/559464/Eugene-F--Henderson-1920-2011.html?nav=5022.

Sympathy cards may be mailed to his widow, Verlene at: 12322 Fairway Ave. , Brooksville , FL 34613-5662

Brother Victor Paul Sole

Brother Victor Paul Sole, 47 year member of Newton Falls Lodge. Brother Sole passed to eternal rest yesterday, July 19th. His obituary may be viewed at http://www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com/
or at the Warren Tribune website: http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/559410/Victor-P--Sole-1930-2011.html?nav=5022.

Contact info

For Mrs. Sole – 42 W. 7th St ., Newton Falls, OH44444-1548

For Brother Bruce P. Sole – 42 W. 7th St., Newton Falls, OH44444-1548

Harry E. Newman Old Erie Lodge #3 posted 5/18/11

NEWTON FALLS - Harry E. Newman, Sr., 78, of Newton Falls, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.

He was born Sept. 16, 1932, in Warren, the son of Clair and Jennie Snyder Newman, and had lived in Trumbull and Portage counties all his life.

A graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Mr. Newman was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and worked for Dairy Mart as the director of human resources. A lifelong and active member of Second Christian Church in Warren, he also belonged to Old Erie Lodge #3, F. & A.M., and Scottish Rite, Valley of Youngstown, 32nd Degree. He enjoyed golf and bowling, and had given much time to serving meals to the poor and working in the church's food pantry.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Hovis Newman, whom he married July 10, 1953; three children: Harry E. (Donna) Newman, Jr. of Champion, Robin E. (Bill Apar) Myers of Avon Lake, and Wendy E. (Ron) Croell of Newton Falls; and six grandchildren. Preceding him in death are a sister, Dorothy Painter; and two brothers, Ron Harper and Charles Newman.

A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at McFarland & Son Funeral Home. Friends may call 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Masonic services led by Old Erie Lodge #3, F. & A.M. will be conducted at 5:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Material contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3695B Boardman Canfield Road, Suite 301, Canfield, Ohio 44406.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral and Cremation Services, 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481. Please visit www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

Rose Marie Dixon wife of WB George Dixon & mother of WB David Dixon Evergreen Lodge #222 posted 4/22/11

Rose Marie Dixon, 80, passed away Wednesday evening, April 20, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA, surrounded by the family who loved her dearly. Her death followed a sudden, brief illness. She was born September 12, 1930 in Conneaut, and was the daughter of Claude C. and Marian Clark Lewis.

Rose Marie graduated in 1948 from Rowe High School. The following year, on July 2, 1949, she married her high school sweetheart, George H. Dixon, a union spanning over sixty-one years. Upon graduation, Rose was employed at Marshall Dry Cleaners, Molded Fiberglass, Lawson Milk Company, and retired from Conneaut Leather Company.

She was a long time member of the former East Conneaut United Methodist Church (now New Leaf United Methodist).

Once Rose retired, she had more time to devote to her family and was known for her love of flowers and her baked beans. Her grandchildren were especially dear to Grandma Rosie. She was always there to support them at their ballgames, concerts, academic recognitions, holidays, and family celebrations. She and George are also known for their affection to their devoted cocker spaniel, Scoobie.

Survivors include her husband George, and her children and their spouses, George and Carolyn Dixon, Jr., Bonnie and Frank Bernato, all of Ashtabula, and David and Terri Dixon, and Janet and Dana Quinn, all of Conneaut. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Tony (Amy) Bernato, Mike (Kim Sarvis) Bernato, Tom Bernato, Jennifer Dixon, Jessica (Christopher) Clark, Johanna (Jason) Coppock, Elliot (Jillian) Dixon, and Joel (Laura) Dixon; and was the proud great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father in 1971; her mother in 1985; and her sister, Dorothy (Mrs. Hugh) Dixon.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, April 25, 2011at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with Pastor Jan Walsh of New Leaf United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH.

Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday, April 23, at the funeral home, and also on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00.

Contributions may be made to New Leaf United Methodist Church, Firefighters Local 651, or the Evergreen Masonic Lodge #222. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Sign the guest book at www.marcyfuneralhome.com.

Hal C. Baker, Jr, father of RWB Scott Baker posted 4-21-11

Hal C. Baker, Jr., age 88 of Conneaut, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at his residence.

Hal was born on March 27, 1923 in Ashtabula, Ohio the son of Hal and Henrietta (Lawrence) Baker.

He was a 1941 Rowe graduate and the entered the United States Air Force in 1942. He served his country proudly as a Radar Mechanic until he was honorably discharged in 1945. Hal then became employed with the United States Postal Service, as a letter carrier, for over 30 years until his retirement in 1980.

Hal was a member of St. Mary / St. Frances Cabrini Parish. He was also a member of the Eagles Club, the American Legion, and the Conneaut Moose Lodge. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and fishing. He loved spending time with his family, especially on Sunday’s with his boys watching the Cleveland Browns. For many years Hal was the family caregiver. He later cared for the love of his life, Jean, throughout her illness.

Hal was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean in 2004; his daughter, Mary Michelle Baker; a brother, David Baker; and a sister Carol McKnight

He is survived by three sons, Rick and Lori Baker of Erie, PA, Tom and Nancy Baker of Conneaut, and Scott and Cindy Baker of North Kingsville; and seven grandchildren, Nevin, Mike, Jenna, Hallie, Anthony, Jeremy, and Danielle; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, Ohio.

Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Jean Baker. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, Ohio.

Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery at the convenience of the family.mo

Sial contributionsmmmmmmmmmay be me to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Jean Baker. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Ethyle Osborn's Memorial Service posted 4/11/11

Plans have now been finalized for family and friends to gather at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in the Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 3031 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118, to celebrate the life of Carol's mother. If you can join us, we would be very glad to see you. If you can't, we understand and Carol thanks you for your kind notes and cards during her time of sorrow.

Fraternally and Sincerely,
Steve

Lawrence A. Metzler Tuscan Lodge #342 posted 4/11/11

Lawrence A. Metzler, 93 of East Jefferson St. Jefferson, died Friday (April 8th) at the Jefferson Health Care in Jefferson, Ohio. He was born January 29, 1918 in Dorset Twp. Ohio the son of John A. and Katherine (Leiby) Metzler and has been a lifetime area resident.

He was a veteran of the Army serving during World War II. He drove truck for over 40 years with various companies in the Ashtabula County area.

He is a member of the Jefferson United Methodist Church; the Tuscan Lodge #342 F & AM, Jefferson Chapter #141 Royal Arch Masons, Conneaut Council #40, Cache Commandry #27. Rose Chapter #22 Order of Eastern Star and an over 50 year member of the Denmark Grange. He had served 11 times as head of various Masonic bodies and was the first person in Ohio to serve as head of the Masonic bodies twice which was the Knight York Cross of Honor.

He enjoyed gardening, wood working in which he built his own home and he was also a bee keeper.

Surviving him are his wife, Lola (Hayslett) Metzler whom he married July 17, 1959; a son Lee A. Metzler of Columbus, Ohio and a sister, Marian Kemp of Jefferson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be Tuesday (April 12th) at 1:00 PM at the Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 West Jefferson St. Jefferson with Rev. Meredith Coleman of the Jefferson United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery with military rites conducted by Geneva VFW Post #6846.

Calling hours will Monday (April 11th) from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home with Tuscan Lodge #342 conducting Masonic rites at 7:45 PM.

Memorial contributions can be made to Jefferson United Methodist Church, 125 East Jefferson St. Jefferson, Ohio or to Tuscan Lodge #342 F & AM of Jefferson or on line at www.IMOTree.com. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com

John J. "Jack" Jacobs Lakeshore Lodge #307 posted 4/10/11

John J. "Jack" Jacobs, 69, of Madison, passed away March 28, 2011, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 19, 1941, in Cleveland.
He was a member of Lakeshore Masonic Lodge 307 of Madison, and an active member of the Ramrod Busters since 1991.
Mr. Jacobs retired from Ohio Manufacturing in Middlefield after 42 years of service.
Jack is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Laura) Jacobs of Fairport Harbor; brother, Dennis G. (Roberta) Jacobs of Jefferson; nephews, David (Evelyn) and Denny (Jeannie) Jacobs; niece, Denice (Ken) Weisbarth; great-nephews, Chad and Ryan Weisbarth and Mason Jacobs; and great-niece, Meaghan Jacobs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alice (McLaughin) Jacobs.
Masonic Services will be 7 p.m. Friday at Johnson Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township (please meet at the gate). Rev. Peter Mahalic of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association of Cleveland.

Rudolph Persin Old Erie #3 posted 3/24/11

Rudolph Persin, 95, passed away Sunday evening, March 20, 2011, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren.

He was born April 13, 1915, in Sharon, Pa., the fourth child of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Zug Persin.

Rudy was a June 1933 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. After graduation, he worked part time at Jerry's Market, near trolley stop 37 1/2 in Warren. When times were good, he worked at temporary jobs at American Welding and at Republic Steel, where his father and brother Joe worked.

Rudy served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) for six months in 1936 at the Yellow River Dam in Montana. He then was called back to work at Packard Electric until 1942.

Rudy then enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945 as an aviation metalsmith first class.

After his honorable naval service, he became part-owner of the Horseshoe Bar in Warren with his brother, Joe, and brother-in-law, Ed Konnen. He also worked at Packard Electric during that time. He worked as a short order cook for his brother, Jack, at his neighborhood bar in Struthers and as a bartender for his brother, Joe, at the Carioca (later Lefty & Jim's) in Warren.

Rudy and his wife, Jean, then moved to and lived in Phoenix for three years, where he worked as a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. He retired Aug. 31, 1980, as a metallurgist from Republic Steel (LTV) Corp. after 25 years of service.

Through the decades and well into his 90s, Rudy remained quite active. He was a skilled musician, singer and a scratch golfer.

He was an active member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, where he had sung in the choir, served as elder and was a member of the church softball, bowling and golf teams.

He was a member of Old Erie Lodge 3 F&AM and enjoyed singing in the Masonic chorus and was a 32nd degree Mason with the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Youngstown, where he also sang in the choir.

Rudy enjoyed playing banjo and bass fiddle in his brother Jack's band. He loved to dance to the sounds of the big bands and polkas and was touted by all of his female family members to be a "smooth dancer." He enjoyed listening to Christian music and watching all spectator sports. He was an avid golfer and continued throughout his life to entertain by playing harmonica, base fiddle and banjo.

Rudy is survived by his wife of 70 years, Genevieve Marie "Jean" Konchinsky Persin, whom he married Oct. 5, 1940. Together they had three children. Rudy and Jean tried their best to instill character, values and integrity in their children. They led by example. He is remembered by friends, even into his last years, as an intelligent, gentle, kind and family-oriented man with a warm smile.

Also surviving are one son, Bruce E. (Marie) Persin of Bazetta; one daughter, Sally Jo Persin of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren, Jessica (Wm. Art) Kenney of Spotsylvania, Va., Brittany Pemberton of Alexandria, Va., Stephanie (Jason) Uber of Boardman, Katelyn (Craig) Howell of Newton Falls and Nathaniel Persin of Bazetta; and three great-grandsons, Liam and Charlie Kenney and Seth Howell.

Rudy was preceded in death by a son, James; one sister, Frances; and three brothers, Jack, Frank and Joseph Persin.

The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel in Warren. Old Erie Lodge 3 will conduct Masonic services at 10 a.m. Saturday followed immediately by the funeral service. The Rev. David Robert Black will officiate.

Burial will be in Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna, where military honors will be accorded.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Presbyterian Church Building Fund in Warren or to the American Heart Association.

Online condolences may be made to the family and the obituary viewed at www.robertsclarkchapel.com.

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Gordon L. Carkhuff Gustavus Lodge #442 posted 3/2/11

KINSMAN - Gordon L. Carkhuff, 80, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home, Hartford.

He was born June 1, 1930, in Kinsman, a son of John A. and Irene E. Scott Carkhuff.

A lifetime Kinsman resident, Mr. Carkhuff was employed as an aircraft mechanic for Youngstown Airways for 11 years and for Midtown Aviation for over 20 years.

He was a member of Kinsman Presbyterian Church; the Loyal Order of Moose, Greenville, Pa.; the Kinsman Masonic Lodge 442 and Eastern Star 518, Hartford. His hobby was gardening.

Mr. Carkhuff is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A. Fletcher Carkhuff, of Kinsman, whom he married May 21, 1948; his son, Gerald L. (Diane) Carkhuff of Midwest City, Okla.; his daughter, Thelma W. (Bill) Pilger of Miramar, Fla.; his son, Paul W. Carkhuff of Champion; his son, Jeffrey H. (Terri) Carkhuff of Kinsman; his brother, Eldon S. Carkhuff of Warren; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Rae Louise Warner; and his brother, Robert J. Carkhuff.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church St., Kinsman, where a luncheon will immediately follow the service. A graveside committal service will then follow in Windsor Cemetery.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, with masonic services at 8 p.m. at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 8569 Main St., Kinsman.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kinsman Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 304, Kinsman, Ohio 44428.

A guestbook with online condolences is available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Ethyle L. Osborn mother of Carol O. Krekus posted 3/13/11

This afternoon, Mrs. Ethyle L. Osborn, the widow of Dr. Harry B. Osborn, Jr., a senior DeMolay and Master Mason, and the mother of Carol O. Krekus and Nancy Burcham passed away at the age of 99 years. She had been in good health until recently.

Carol received word Wednesday afternoon that her mother's health was failing, so we flew to Cleveland early Thursday morning.

Her body will be cremated and a Memorial Service is being planned for the middle of April. More information will follow as it becomes available.

Fraternally,

Steven J. Krekus

Donald P. Welty George A. Holly #745 posted 3/9/11

Masonic services for Donald P. Welty, 73, of Mentor , will be 7:45 PM Friday, March 11, 2011 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue , Willoughby.

Mr. Welty passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby .

Born June 28, 1937 in Pierpont Twp., OH he was a lifelong Northeast Ohio resident.

He was a member and Past Master of George A. Holly Lodge 745 Free and Accepted Masons and served in both the United States Army and Air Force. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Mr. Welty was employed as a deputy sheriff in Cuyahoga County before his retirement.

Survivors are his son, Tim (Sarah) Welty of Solon and grandson, Joshua M. Welty. He also leaves his long time friend, Carol Kelly of Mentor .

His first wife, Eileen and second wife, Betty are deceased. His granddaughter, Kristina Welty passed away in 2009 and his parents, Harold and Mary are also deceased.

Friends may call from 5-8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Presho Cemetery in Lindley , New York .

WB Kenneth Smith Old Erie #3 posted 3/4/11

WB Kenneth Smith is home recovering from surgery. He is doing well, although he is in some pain. Cards may be sent to:

Kenneth Smith

7682 Venice Drive N.E.

Warren, OH 44484

Daniel M. Balciar Niles McKinley #794 posted 3/4/11

WARREN - Daniel ''Danny'' M. Balciar, 92, beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, relative and friend, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 3, 2011, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren. He leaves behind his loving family and many friends.

Danny was born Oct. 5, 1918, in Sandstone, Minn., but lived most of his life in Howland. He was the son of Mike and Emily Bobroski Balciar of Bolindale.

He was a 1936 graduate of Howland High School, followed by one year of business school.

Danny was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945.

He owned and operated Danny's Motor Sales and retired from Republic Steel LTV in 1981. He also served as vice president for Yankee Electric.

After marrying the former Vera Riggs in 1950, the couple moved into their home on North Road in Howland, where they raised their three children, Melvin, Marilyn and Luanne. Vera passed away in 2003.

In 2005, Danny was welcomed into the home of his daughter, Luanne, and her husband, Mike Bollas, of Warren, where he remained for the rest of his life.

Danny was a 65-year member of the Mahoning Masonic Lodge 394 and also enjoyed many hobbies. He grew his own vegetables and after serving on the island of Aruba in the Caribbean Sea during World War II, he was passionate about boating and fishing, often plying the waters of Lake Erie. He was also loved by many furry and feathered friends whom he considered part of his family.

In addition to his children - Melvin (Cheryl) Balciar of Mineral Ridge, Marilyn (Shamim) Balciar Anwar of Eu Claire, Wis., and Luanne (Mike) Bollas of Warren - Danny leaves behind his sisters, Olga Rush of California and Ethel Sweitzer of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Kevin (Lisa) Balciar of Mineral Ridge, Carrie (John) Dascoli of Austintown, Dwayne (Sara) Klimenko of Indianapolis, Amanda (Tim) Brookbank of Girard, Julie Vaughan (Marc) Paulenich of Toledo, and Michael Bollas and David Bollas, both of Howland; and many great-grandchildren.

He is also sadly missed by his "honorary" daughter, Debra Hedding of Tampa, Fla., and his loving caregiver, Sunserae Battee of Warren.

Loved ones who passed on before Danny include his parents; his wife of 43 years, Vera; and his sisters, Sue Athey, Nellie Zaucha, Emily Getz, Margaret Smith, Molly Frankie and Bessie Gallagher.

Funeral services for Danny will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home, 180 Garfield Drive N.E., Warren, with calling hours from 3 to 5 p.m. The Rev. Bill Johnson will officiate.

Danny will be laid to rest next to his wife, Vera, on Monday in Pineview Memorial Park in Warren.

In lieu of flowers, material contributions may be made to the Niles McKinley Masonic Lodge 794, 1350 Shannon Road, Girard, Ohio 44420 or to Celtic Hospice, 8747 Squires Lane N.E., Warren, Ohio 44484.

Family and friends may view this obituary online and send condolences to www.robertsclarkchapel.com.

Samuel A. Beil Jr. Gustavus #442 posted 3/3/11

HUBBARD - Samuel A. Beil Jr., 68, died Tuesday morning, March 1, 2011, at Greenbriar Health Care.

He was born Sept. 8, 1942, in Suffolk, Va., the son of Samuel A. Sr. and Madalen E. Rutter Beil.

Mr. Beil was a graduate of the first consolidated class of Maplewood High School. He was a courier and also worked in maintenance at Huntington Bank for six years, retiring in 2004. He was previously the maintenance supervisor for the Trumbull County JVS for 16 years. Samuel served for four and a half years with the U.S. Navy as an electrician's mate.

He was a member of Gustavus Lodge 0442 and also a 32nd Degree Mason. Sam enjoyed woodworking, leather crafting, fishing, gardening and especially loved cooking.

He leaves his wife, the former Cheryl A. Grolemund, whom he married June 28, 1969; a son, Samuel A. (Gina) Beil III of Hubbard; a daughter, Shannon A. (Jeffrey) Duggin of Smyrna, Tenn.; two brothers, James R. (Debbie) and David G. (Gayle) Beil, both of Farmdale; four grandchildren, Landan Cunningham, Ireland Duggin and Taylor and Colton Beil; seven nieces; and one nephew.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Church.

Family and friends may call on from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Hubbard Union Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018.

Visit www.kelley-robb.com to view this obituary and send condolences to the family.

WB George Dixon Evergreen #222 posted 2/28/1

WB George Dixon fell on the ice in his driveway the evening of Feb 4^th and as a result broke his hip. He was taken to an Erie hospital and had surgery. He was released that Sunday and is home recuperating with the use of a walker. Needless to say he is getting anxious to get back to “work”.

Cards may be sent to:

322 East Main Road

Conneaut, OH 44030

Eugene V. Huntley Carroll F. Clapp Lodge #655 posted 2/25/11

CHAMPION - Eugene V. Huntley, 90, died at 6:14 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, surrounded by his family at Trumbull Memorial Hospital of pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born March 27, 1920, in Greene, the son of the late Francis E. and Merrill Horton Huntley. He had lived in Champion for more than 50 years.

Mr. Huntley graduated from Greene High School and from The Ohio State University with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma.

He worked as a staff engineer in the reliability department at Packard Electric of General Motors for 35 years before retiring in 1985. He was also owner of the Huntley Insurance Agency, retiring in 1991 after 40 years.

A veteran, Mr. Huntley served in Europe in World War II with the 101st Airborne Division where he was awarded the Bronze Star.

Eugene was a member of Champion Presbyterian Church and was a ruling elder. He was past president of the Warren / Youngstown Chapter American Society for Quality Control; past president of the Champion Rotary Club; a member of Carroll F. Clapp Lodge 655 F&AM; Scottish Rite Lodge of Youngstown; Al Koran Temple of Cleveland; the Flying Aeros RC Club and the Skyhawks RC Clubs of Warren.

He was an avid golfer, sailor, skier and a builder and flyer of radio-controlled planes.

Survivors include his wife, the former Virginia E. Rowlee, whom he married on June 13, 1948; two daughters, Susan E. Huntley of Hudson and Barbara H. (Harvey) Rentschler of Bryn Mawr, Pa.; and one granddaughter, Katharine Huntley-Bachers.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Champion Presbyterian Church, where the Rev. Marvin Barney will celebrate his life.

Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment will be in Brownwood Cemetery, North Bloomfield.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Champion Presbyterian Church, 4997 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren, Ohio 44483.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.

Harvey G. Smith Western Reserve #509 posted 2/17/11

OLD TOWN, Fla. - Harvey G. Smith, 82, formerly of North Bloomfield, died at 1:48 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, in Florida.

He was born May 13, 1928, in North Bloomfield, the son of the late Chester G. and Beulah Simons Smith Sr.

Mr. Smith was an honorably discharged U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the combat engineers in the Pacific Theatre.

He was a member of Cross City United Methodist Church as well as the Western Reserve Masonic Lodge 509 F&AM in West Farmington. He also was a member of the Valley of Youngstown, Ohio Scottish Rite; the VFW Post 7200 in West Farmington; the American Legion; and was an honorary member of the Toppa Lodge 4 F&AM in Fletcher, Fla., and Moose Lodge in Mecca.

Survivors include his children, Jeffrey (Marsha) Smith of Valparaiso, Ind., Gregory (Michele) Smith of New Port Richey, Fla., and Cindra Smith Dolan of Cortland; seven grandchildren, Nickolas, Amber, Kathryn, Benjamin, Zachary, Samantha and Steven; and four great-grandchildren, John, Owen, Bayne and Bryce. Also surviving are his siblings, Merle (Gloria) Smith and Ray Lee (Nona) Smith, all of North Bloomfield; one brother-in-law, Bob Richardson of Old Town, Fla.; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Harvey was preceded in death by his wife, the former Barbara Cottle, on Feb. 11, 2004. They were united in marriage June 30, 1949. Two brothers and six sisters also preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, where Pastor Vernon I. Palo will celebrate his life.

Family and friends may visit from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where there will be a Masonic service at 12:45 p.m.

Burial will be in Brownwood Cemetery, North Bloomfield, where there will be a military service.

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Bobby L. Maple Cortland Lodge #529 posted 2/9/11

CHAMPION - Bobby L. Maple, 82, of Champion, died, Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, at his home.

He was born Sept. 23, 1928, in Cortland, the son of the late Kenneth and Marian Clapp Maple.

Mr. Maple retired after 23 years of service from Packard Electric as a index line operator. He also graduated from Moller Barber College in Cleveland. He was the owner / operator of Bob's Highway Barbershop. It used to be located on Elm Road in Warren.

Bobby was an honorably discharged U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.

Mr. Maple was a member and past master of the Cortland Masonic Lodge, and also the Johnston VFW Post 1429. He also enjoyed horses, fishing and dogs.

Survivors include his two children, Marlene (David) Huish of Enid, Okla., and William L. (Sharon) Maple Sr., with whom he lived; and one grandson, William L. Maple, Jr.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, where friends and family may gather one hour prior to the service.

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WB George Dixson Evergreen #222 posted 2/6/11

George Dixon, WM of Evergreen Lodge 222 in Conneaut, slipped on ice in his driveway on Friday, 2/4/11, severely fracturing his left hip. Surgery was performed today at Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pa. where he will probably remain for several more days. His home mailing address is:

322 East Main Road

Conneaut, OH., 44030

Gary Allen Shearer Rising Sun Lodge #22 posted 2/2/11

ASHTABULA � Gary Allen Shearer, 77, of Sanborn Road died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at his home with his family by his side, after a courageous three year battle with cancer.

The son of Klun E. and Thelma M. (Butts) Shearer, he was born on September 23, 1933 in Conneaut. A 1951 graduate of Ashtabula High School, he spent the majority of his life in the Ashtabula area.

On March 18, 1953, Gary married the love of his life, Delores (Beckman) Shearer and together they celebrated fifty-seven years of marriage.

He joined the United States Army in 1954 and was trained as a helicopter mechanic assigned as the mechanic for the General of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Gary was honorably discharged in 1956.

He was a journeyman plumber with Plumbers Union Local #55 out of Cleveland, Ohio for fifty years until his retirement in 1998. A member of the Finnish American Heritage Association of Ashtabula County, he was also a fifty-year member of Rising Sun Lodge #22 F&AM, a 32nd Degree Mason, and member of El Kadir Grotto. Gary was an accomplished woodworker. If he saw it, he could make it. He was a collector of classic cars and loved to tinker with them as often as time would allow. A wonderful husband, dad, and grandfather, he will be missed by those whom he loved.

Gary is survived by his wife, Delores; his children, Norm (Kris) Shearer of Conneaut and Kathy (Jim) Pildner and Sandy (Richard) Olsen, both of Ashtabula; grandchildren, Dan, Sam and Tyler Shearer, Becky (Ryan) Cole, and Lisa and Rob Olsen; step-grandchildren, Travis and Jesse Szuba.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 615 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, with the Rev. Dr. Michael Meranda, Pastor and Rev. Bruce Wyand, Pastor of First Covenant Church officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by American Legion, Dewey-Howlett Post #103.

Calling hours will be from 5-8 PM on Friday, February 4, 2011 at Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, with Masonic services to be held at 7:45 PM, conducted by the members of Rising Sun Lodge #22 F&AM.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Messiah Lutheran Church or to the Hospice of the Western Reserve.

George A. Peterson Evergreen Lodge #222 posted 2/2/11

George A. Peterson, Sr., 83, of Conneaut, OH, died Monday evening, January 31, 2011, at his home following a six-month illness. He was born September 14, 1927, in Conneaut, and was the son of Emil A. and Wilhelmina (Luoma) Peterson.

George enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served on the USS Salamaua and the USS Essex during World War II and the Korean War. While in the Navy, he was a member of the Great Lakes Navy Choir.

A lifelong Conneaut resident, he was once employed as a commercial fisherman, and worked at the Nickel Plate Railroad, the New York Central Railroad, The Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company, the Conneaut Bottling Works, and retired from Reliance Electric after nearly 30 years of service.

He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where he served as an usher and sang in the choir. When his children were young, he served as a Cub Scout Leader with Pack #31. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and camping, taking his dog for rides and walks, and joking with his friends. He was also a member of the American Legion.

George was very active in Masonic organizations. As a young man he belonged to Demolay. He was a member and Past Master of Evergreen Lodge #222, Conneaut, OH in 1985; Past Commander, Cache Commandery #27, Conneaut, OH in 1997; Past High Priest, Conneaut Chapter #76, Conneaut, OH; Past Illustrious Master, Conneaut Council #40, RAM, Conneaut, OH in 1986; Knight York Cross of Honor in 1998; Legion of Honor Order of Demolay; Past Patron, Rose Chapter #22, OES, Conneaut, OH in 1986; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Cleveland; Cornerstone Club, District 1 OES; life sponsor of Knights Templar Eye Foundation; and Deputy Division Commander of the Ninth District, Knights Templar.

Survivors include his wife Evelyn M. (Hurst) Peterson whom he married June 21, 1952; seven children: Linda (Willard) Hall of Conneaut, OH, Grace (Rich) Tuuri of Conneaut, George A. (Sandra Kay) Peterson, Jr. of Omaha, NE, Diane Nipper of Erie, PA, Bonnie (Lou) Howell of Lafayette, AL, Peggy (Allen) Blood of Birmingham, AL, and Stacey (Eddie) Barlow of Chardon, OH; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his sister Joy Dittler of Conneaut; and many nieces, nephews, and more distant relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Elmer and Ernest Peterson; and three sisters Sylvia Evans, Helvi Marttila, and Vivian Bascom.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev. Franklin J. Gore, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church officiating. Burial with military honors by Cowle Post #151 of the American Legion will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH.

Calling hours will be at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Masonic services will be conducted Friday at 8:00 PM by Evergreen Lodge #222 F & AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., 1000 East State Parkway, Suite 1, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Sign the guestbook at www.marcyfuneralhome.com.

Philip N Kingston Rising Sun Lodge #22 posted 1/31/11
Philip N. “Buck” Kingston, 77 of East Maple Rd. Sheffield Twp. died Thursday (Jan. 27th) at his home. He was born Nov. 27, 1933 in Crawford Co. Pa. the son of Clayton and Matilda (Williams) Kingston.

He served in the US Army during the late 1950’s. He retired from Pipe Fitter’s Local #120 in 1996.

He is a member of Rising Sun Lodge # 22 F& AM where he was Past Master; Western Reserve Chapter #8 RAM; Gran Council Royal and Select Masons of Ohio Geneva Council #145; Commandery Number Knights Templar Columbian #52; and Covered Bridge Chapter of OES.

He enjoyed farming, attending auctions, walking and spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving him is a son, Clinton (Michele) Kingston of Jefferson; two daughters, Sandra (Frank) Zeman of Ashtabula and Donna (David) DeGeorge of Ashtabula; ten grandchildren, Christy, Leah, Samantha, Jared, Cassie, Lexi, Delaney, Madeline, Davinci and Delilah and a brother, Raymond Kingston of Meadville, Pa. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sharon in 2004; four brothers, Harry, Joe, John and James and a sister, Edna Mae.

Funeral service will be Tuesday (Feb. 1st) at 11:00 AM at the Plymouth United Methodist Church, 970 Plymouth Rd. Ashtabula with Rev. Johnnie Swann officiating. Burial will be in Gageville Cemetery with American Legion Post #103 conducting military rites.

Calling hours will be Monday (Jan. 31st) from 6 to 8 PM at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula, Ohio with a Masonic service by Rising Sun Lodge #22 at 7:45 PM.

Memorial contributions can be made to Plymouth United Methodist Church 970 Plymouth Rd., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 or online at www.IMOTree.com. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com

Maynard Donald Smith Gustavus Lodge #442 posted 1/26/11

JAMESTOWN, Pa. - Maynard Donald Smith, 83, of 450 W. Countyline Road, died at 5:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at St. Paul Homes, Greenville, Pa.

He was born Nov. 17, 1927, in Cleveland, the son of Harold and Edith Ketchem Smith. His mother died in 1945 and he was raised by his stepmother, the late Beatrice Gray.

Mr. Smith served as a Tec 4 in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was a self-employed farmer and also worked for 25 years as a fitter/welder for GATX in Masury.

He was a member of Stateline United Methodist Church in Jamestown, Pa.

He enjoyed time spent with family and friends, and fishing and hunting. He was always helping his neighbors and community. He was a member of Jamestown Lions Club and a 32nd degree Mason. His CB handle was "Mr. Fix It."

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie Custard Smith, whom he married April 6, 1951. He is also survived by a son, Dan and his wife Cheryl Smith of Jamestown, Pa.; a daughter, Cindy and her husband Joe Miller of Hartstown, Pa.; a granddaughter, Danielle and her husband Mike Smith Perrino of Jamestown, Pa.; four grandsons, Brian and his wife Amanda Smith of Jamestown, Pa., Adam Miller of Whittier, Alaska, Kyle Miller of Hartstown, Pa., and Scott Miller of Hartstown, Pa.; a great granddaughter, Madison Perrino of Jamestown, Pa.; and twin great grandsons, Justin and Josh Perrino of Jamestown, Pa.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Smith.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at the Randall Funeral Home, Jamestown, Pa. The Rev. John Barger of Stateline United Methodist Church will officiate.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011. A Lions Necrology service will be held at 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, 2011 at the Randall Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Jamestown, Pa.

The family asks that monetary donations be made to the Stateline United Methodist Church, c/o Bob Valesky, 2651 Bates Road, Jamestown, Pa. 16134.

Arrangements by Randall Funeral Home, 416 Liberty St., Jamestown, Pa. 16134.

Lester G. Richmond Temple Lodge #28

Lester G. Richmond, age 85, of Painesville, passed away Jan. 16, 2011, at Hospice House in Cleveland.
He was born Oct. 14, 1925, in Sheffield Township, to the late Otis and Eula (Spencer) Richmond.

Les was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of Painesville Elks 549, Temple Lodge 28 Free and Accepted Masons of Painesville and Caliph Grotto.

A U.S. Navy veteran, he was an Electrician 1st mate serving on the USS Sandancinto during World War II.

Mr. Richmond was an electrician working through Local 673 I.B.E.W and had also been the business agent for the Union at one time.

Survivors are his wife, Marian L. (Bolte); son, Ronald (Brenda) of Woodstock, Ga.; daughter, Marcia Hansen of Painesville; grandchildren, Gregory (Erin) Richmond, Megan (Arron) Smith and Justin Hansen; three great-grandchildren; his sister, Mabel Nicka; and brother, Garland Richmond.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gary, on Dec. 27, 1969, three brothers; and four sisters.

Services will be Thursday at 4 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 368 Mentor Ave., Painesville (opposite Lake Erie College), conducted by the Past Exalted Rulers of Painesville Elks Lodge #549.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday prior to the services. Private burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Painesville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Painesville Elks Lodge 549, 723 Liberty St., Painesville, Oh 44077.
www.johnsonfuneralservices.net.

Andrew Kieltsch Niles McKinley Lodge #794

WARREN - Andrew ''Andy'' Kieltsch, 64, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center Eastland.

He was born Oct. 14, 1946, in Berlin, Germany, the son of Martin and Gertrude Hermenau Kieltsch.

Andy was a 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed as a bus driver for Niles City School District, custodian for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and School in Niles, and a cook on a tugboat on the Mississippi River. He was first mate on a fishing charter boat out of Erie, owned Andy's Attic on West Park Avenue in Niles, and also sold computers, boats and other odds and ends.

He was a member of the Niles McKinley Lodge 794 F. & A.M. of Ohio, Ali Babba Grotto, Cortland Conservation Club and the Jolly Boys Monday Night Gang. He was a member of the William McKinley American Legion Post 106, a board member for the Mahoning Valley Sports Hall of Fame, and a sergeant in the United States Air Force with the 31st Field Maintenance Squadron, having served in Vietnam and Germany.

Andy enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, hanging out with his friends and spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed good food, always had a good joke to tell, and played Santa Claus throughout the area during Christmas.

Andy, who was a friend to everybody and did anything for anybody, will be deeply missed by a son, David and his wife, Dianna of Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Kristina Packard and her husband, Keith of Lyndhurst, Ohio; a brother, Richard and his wife, Francis of North Augusta, S.C.; two sisters, Helga Stone of Whitehall, Mo., and Trudy Moody and her husband, Terry of Columbia, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Thomas and Matthew Packard, Kenney Cross, Btittany Cross Williby, David, Ariel and Skylar Kieltsch; and a great-granddaughter, Sykarra Williby.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a stepfather, Joseph Ewing, who raised him.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles, where the Niles McKinley Lodge 794 F. & A.M. of Ohio will conduct prayers at 6:30 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, with the Rev. John Trimbur officiating, preceded by a 10 a.m. prayer service at the funeral home. Andy will be honored for his military service by the Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard following the services. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Material contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, 84 Southwestern Run, Youngstown, Ohio 44514, or the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Va. 22311. Family and friends can view this obituary, sign the guestbook and send e-mail condolences, at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.

Homer P. McCarty Silver Trowel Lodge #776 posted 1/23/11

HOWLAND - Homer P. McCarty, 88, passed away peacefully at 5:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren.

He was born Jan. 27, 1927, in Cleveland, the son of Homer P. and Helen Seaman McCarty Sr. He attended school in Cuyahoga Falls and Cleveland Heights before moving to the Panama Canal Zone with his family. He graduated from Christobal High School in Panama, where he played football and water polo, was president of the National Thespians and treasurer of the senior class. After graduation from high school he was employed by the U.S. Navy.

Homer served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He received a bachelor's degree in business from Kent State University and went to work for Wean Industries as a field engineer and retired as supervisor. He traveled the world for Wean, often accompanied by his wife. They made many friends during their travels.

Homer was a member of Howland Community Church where he served as a deacon; the American Legion post in Mentor; Silver Trowel Masonic Lodge No. 776; and the Abou Saad Shrine of Panama. He also belonged to the Cleveland Skating Club and the U.S. Power squadron. Mac enjoyed boating, golfing and keeping in touch with his fellow Wean retirees. He also volunteered at the Children's Rehabilitation Center.

His beloved wife, Elizabeth H. "Libby" Hix McCarty, whom he married Nov. 21, 1964, preceded him in death on May 25, 2006.

He is survived by his stepdaughter, Sandra; his grandson, Jason; and many friends.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Roberts-Clark Chapel, where friends will be received for one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Dr Brian Byrne will officiate. Silver Trowel Masonic Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 9:45 a.m., and military honors will be observed following the service at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery Mausoleum.

Material contributions may be made to Children's Rehabilitation Center, 885 Howland Wilson Road N.E. Warren 44484, Howland Community Church, 198 Niles Cortland Road S.E. Warren 44484, or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607.

To view this obituary online or send condolences, go to www.robertsclarkchapel.com.

Update on RWB R. Edward Trego posted 1/4/11

Home..home on the Range and back in the saddle again. Heart (no pun intended) felt thank you for the calls, cares and prayers sent to me from my fraternal Brothers.

Don't know exactly what happened but not the heart. Now all I need for best medicine is to get my four grandaughters and head to the Inn and a swimming pool. Oh yea and Lane can come too!!!LOL ... see ya all sooner I hope but later for sure along our fraternal trail.

p.s. was really looking forward to the fellowship and E.A. degree especially Larry Moore's lecture...

be well my Brothers, Ed ..."R"

Robert L. Davidson Mantua Lodge #533 posted 1/4/11

Robert L. Davidson, 79 years of age, became Our Gift to God on Sunday January 2, 2011 at his residence in Shalersville Township with his loving family at his side. Bob was God’s Gift to Us on February 8, 1931 in Jefferson, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Lloyd H. and Zella (Grimm) Davidson. An area resident since 1961, he retired from the Ford Motor Company Walton Hills Division as an oiler after 36½ years of faithful service. Bob was well known for his dedication to numerous Masonic affiliations that included being Past Master of Mantua Lodge No. 533 F. & A.M., Past High Priest of Silver Creek Chapter No.144 of Garrettsville, Past Illustrious Master of Warren Council No.58 of Warren, Past Commander of Allenby Commandery No. 73 of Twinsburg, Member of Knights of the York Cross of Honour-Ohio Priory No. 18 and Past Patron of Crescent Chapter No. 7 O.E.S. of Garrettsville. Bob was an active member also of the Aurora United Methodist Church. On June 30, 1951, he married Ada J. (Albaugh) Davidson who survives him at home. Also surviving are his daughters Deborah Williams of Streetsboro, Robin (Terry) Lester and Tammy (Kenny) Meek both of Kent; his brother Raymond (Audrey) Davidson of Ambridge, Pennsylvania; his sister Lucille Policz of Jefferson, Pennsylvania and grandchildren Brian Strayer, Scott Williams, Lisa (Jozsef) Jakab and Nicole (Michael) Stephan. He was preceded in death by one sister. Calling hours will be Wednesday (TODAY) from 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service in Mantua, where Masonic services will begin at 5:45 P.M. Funeral services will be Thursday January 6, 2011 12:00 Noon at the Aurora United Methodist Church, 241 Aurora Rd., with visitation also from 11:00 A.M. until service time. Pastor Jared Priset will officiate. Cremation will follow.