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WB Tim Townsend
Mentor Lodge #772

Evan F. "Tim" Townsend
Funeral services for Evan F. "Tim" Townsend, age 85, of Mentor for the past 47 years, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor.
Mr. Townsend died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at his residence.
He was born April 4, 1922, in South Fork, Pa.
He was a World War II U.S. Marine Corps veteran where he fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima and was a member of the Col. Justice Chambers Detachment in Mentor. He was a member of Mentor United Methodist Church, George A. Holly Lodge, where he was a Mason for 50 years, and was a Shriner for the past nine years.
Mr. Townsend was a Fire Inspector for the Mentor Fire Department for 13 years, retiring in 1999. Prior to that, he worked at TRW Valve Plant in Cleveland, retiring as Superintendent of Health & Safety in 1986 after 36 years of service.
Survivors are his wife of 11 years, L. Jean Townsend; daughters, Pam (Mike) Mele of Mentor and Debbie (Lloyd) Lee of Painesville; grandchildren, Judith (Tim) Mazny, Jennifer Dragolic, Michael T. (Becky), Kim and Sarah Mele and Matthew T. Lee; and great-grandchildren, Bobby and Joe Dragolic and Emma Rose Mazny.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean E. Townsend; parents, William and Elda Townsend; sister, Dorothy November; and brother, William R. Townsend.
Friends may call Monday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor and Tuesday, from noon to 1 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Mentor Cemetery.
Contributions may be made In Memory of Evan F. "Tim" Townsend to Shriner's Hospital for Children-Erie, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, Pa., 16505
Online obituary at www.brunners.com

Richard "Dick" Bolton Sr.
Hartsgrove Lodge #397

A Celebration of Life for Richard "Dick" Bolton Sr., 66, of Eastlake, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008, at V.F.W. Post 1500, 38295 Pelton Road, Willoughby.
Mr. Bolton passed away March 25, 2008, joining his beloved wife, Caryl, who passed away in June 2007.
Born June 3, 1941, in Cleveland, he had resided in Eastlake for the past 28 years.
Dick had a passion for spending time with his grandchildren, fishing on Lake Erie and Pymatuning Reservoir. Dick was a U.S. Navy veteran and was an active lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 1500 in Willoughby and a Master Mason with the Hartsgrove Masonic Lodge.
He and his wife loved to spend Sunday afternoons watching NASCAR, barbecuing on summer days, and spoiling their grandchildren. They also adored their beloved Boston Terrier, Angelica "Jelly."
Survivors are his son, Richard (Ericka), Barry and Greg; daughters, Ann (Matt) Ort, Jacqui (Mark) Wisnieski; grandchildren, Mark, Caitie, Jeremy, Makenzie, Casey and Alexandra; sister-in-law, Joellen Bolton; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Caryl; parents, Bill and Nellie; and brother, Bill.
Cremation arrangements are being handled by David C. Brickman Funeral Services in Wickliffe.

Robert L. "Bob" Murray
Willoughby Lodge #302

Memorial services for Robert L. "Bob" Murray, 83, of Chardon Township, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 St. Route 82 (corner of Mantua Center and State Route 82), in Mantua.
Mr. Murray died March 25, 2008, at Geauga Medical Center in Claridon Township.
Born Aug. 19, 1924, in Cleveland, he had lived in Bainbridge before moving to Chardon 20 years ago.
He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. He was a member for more than 60 years of Willoughby Lodge 302, and was a member of the Valley of Akron Scottish Rite and Tadmore Temple in Akron. He was an avid Ham radio operator and enjoyed camping.
Mr. Murray worked as a supervisor and registered tool and die maker with Gould Ocean Systems from 1963 until his retirement in 1985.
Survivors are his wife, Shirley (nee Ketchion) Murray, whom he married Oct. 12, 1946, in East Cleveland; son, Richard (Carole) Murray of Boca Raton, Fla.; daughters, Laurie (John) Metzko of Mantua and Kim (Bill) Hupp of Chardon Township; grandchildren, Russell Murray of California, Christopher Boyd of Clarksville, Tenn., Timothy Metzko of Mantua and Kazmer and Zachary Hupp of Chardon Township; great-granddaughter, Dakota Boyd of Clarksville, Tenn.; sisters, Helen Ferguson of Willowick and Charlotte (Fred) Stoldt of Eastlake; and brothers, Austin Charles Murray (Ted Robinson) of Rome Township and James Murray of Chardon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Helen (Burrow) Murray.
Friends may call immediately following the service in the fellowship hall. The Rev. Houston Bowers of the church will officiate the service. Private family burial will be held at a later date.
The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, Oh 44119.
Arrangements are being handled by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com

Ernest S. Dobbins
Garrettsville Lodge #246

Brother Ernest S. Dobbins, age 78 of Garrettsville, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Born July 18, 1929, in Rosedale, West Virginia, a son of the late Oscar and Iva

(Barton) Dobbins, Ernest was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 246 Garrettsville and the AASR Valley of Canton. He was a self-employed excavator and enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Mr. Dobbins was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of 54 years Ines Dobbins; sons: Terry Dobbins of Garrettsville, Tim (Kim) Dobbins of Braceville; grandchildren: Sindi (Mike) Harrison, Timothy (Ashley) Dobbins Jr., Brian Dobbins, Tiffanie

(Mark) Troyer, Terra (Mike) Hill; great-grandchildren:

Hayden, Cameron, Harper; sisters: Ermal Smith and Rachel Summers. Private graveside services will be officiated by Reverend Lorren Roberts at Grandview Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home. Please share your memories at www.mem.com. (Wood-Kortright-Borkoski

330-296-6436 RC 3-28-2008)

Donald K. Allen
Niles McKinley Lodge #794

Donald K. Allen, 79, Niles, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2008, at the Hospice House in Poland, following an extended illness.
Mr. Allen was born Feb. 4, 1929, in New Martinsville, W.Va., a son of the late Harold Roy and Ruby Mason Allen.
He was a graduate of Magnolia High School, where he was a four-year football letter winner and captain of his 1946 football squad. He recently received the Magnolia High School Alumni Life Achievement Award, honoring student athletes from their era. Following high school, he went on to Youngstown College on a football scholarship. He also attended Northwestern University.
Donald served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant during the Korean Conflict, and went on to serve in the National Guard for 17 years.
He was employed at the Niles Police Department in 1954 as a patrolman. Donald was the owner and operator of Associated Research Consultants as a Licensed Polygraph Operator. He then went on to work at Republic Steel in the Production Planning and Transportation Department. He continued to serve for 20 years as the president of the office and clerical Union Local 6824. Donald proudly served under Mayor Ralph Infante’s administration since 1992. First serving as safety director and presently as service director for the City of Niles.
His memberships include: Past member of the United Way Charity Committee; former member of the Niles Football Frontliners; 58-year member of the Niles McKinley Lodge 794 of Free and Accepted Masons, where he was a 32nd degree mason; Past worthy president and 47 year member of the Niles Eagles Aerie 1476, where he was given the honor of the Golden Eagle; Ben Lin Club member; Charter member ITAM Post 39; American Legion Post 106; 40-year member of the Niles Moose Lodge 627; and Niles Moose Legion 87; past commissioner for Niles Youth Baseball League; lifetime member of the Niles Men’s Democratic Club and Former Trumbull County Democratic Central committeeman for 28 years.
His loving wife, Edna Mae Sheets Allen, whom he married Dec. 1, 1951, passed away after 46 years of marriage on Nov. 14, 1997.
Survivors include a son, William, and his wife, Karen Infante Allen of Niles; two granddaughters, Jennifer and Melanie Allen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bruce and Robert Allen; three sisters, Wilma Games, Maxine Tackett, and Beulah Hawkins.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Lane Funeral Home, Niles Chapel, 415 Robbins Ave. Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Niles City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, Ohio, 44514.
Family and friends may send condolences online to www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

William H. Tomsich1930-2008
Carroll F. Clapp #655

CORTLAND — William H. ‘‘Bill’’ Tomsich, 77, Cortland, went to be with the Lord at 4:31 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends.

Bill was born Sept. 11, 1930, in Traunik, Mich., the son of the late Vincent and Mary Mikulich Tomsich.

William came to this area when he was a boy at the age of 12. He graduated from Bazetta School in 1948. Bill worked at Republic Steel in the cold strip mechanical department as a millwright. Following retirement in 1982, he owned a small business named Tomsich Wood Products from 1982 until the present. Bill also worked for Service Guide, Inc., and Oakes Foundries while running his business. Mr. Tomsich was jack of all trades and a master of them all. He answered the call of many people when help was needed.

Bill was a member of the Carroll F. Clapp Lodge 655. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and belonged to the Ali Baba Grotto in Warren.

Mr. Tomsich was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army. He was with the 5th Infantry at Indiantown Gap, Pa., and was stationed for one year in Japan during the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife, the former, Charlotte Snyder, whom he married Jan. 18, 1952; three daughters, Denise A. (Charles) Maxwell of Cortland, Cynthia L. Greenwood of Warren and Pamela S. (Randal) Moran of Cortland; three grandchildren, Scott Moran, Tiffany Moran and Sean (Natalie) Greenwood; one brother, Paul (Betty) Tomsich of Cortland; and one sister, Doniella (Howard) Caldwell of Warren. He also is survived by his cat, Lucky.

Other than his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Bozek and his infant sister, Mary Laurich; and three brothers, Frank, John and Rudolph Laurich.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, where family and friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Pastor Dan Weber will officiate the services. There will be a Carroll Clapp Lodge #655 service 4:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Bazetta.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Forum Health at Home and Hospice, 3530 Belmont Ave., Suite #7, Youngstown, OH 44505 or to the Trumbull Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1350 E. Market St., Warren, OH 44482.

William A. Stuble
Hartsgrove Lodge #397

HARTSGROVE — William A. Stuble, age 90, of Hartsgrove, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, March 16, 2008, at UHHS Memorial Hospital of Geneva.

Mr. Stuble was born May 24, 1917, in Hartsgrove, the son of William H. and Fredericka (Hirschfeld) Stuble.

Bill was a farmer for 75 years and was an extraordinary storyteller.

He was a member of the Hartsgrove Masonic Lodge #397, where he was past master; the Scottish Rite at the Valley of Cleveland; and Lily Chapter #41 Order of Eastern Star, where he was past patron.

He enjoyed hunting, was a very good neighbor and was everyone’s “Best friend”.

Mr. Stuble is survived by sons, William E. (Wenda) Stuble of roaming Shores, Yale E. Stuble, Karl Stuble and John Stuble, all of Hartsgrove; daughters, LuAnn Stuble of Hartsgrove and Marion D. (Frank L. Jr.) Magyar of Northfield; and sister, Millie Waterman of Jefferson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy on March 28, 1982; and brother, Fred C. Stuble.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, at the PAINE-GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 140 E. Main St., Orwell, Ohio, with Pastor James Stanley, of the Orwell United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Southeast Hartsgrove Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the Funeral Home. A Masonic Service will be at 8:45 p.m. Thursday.

George Eden Hineman
Western Reserve Lodge #507

George E. Hineman of Warren, formerly of Champion, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Shepherd of the Valley.

He was born March 12, 1923, in Big Run, Pa., the son of the late Earl and the late Gertrude Kelly Hineman.
George married Sophia Kozak on July 9, 1944.
He was employed at Packard Electric as a security guard for more than 30 years, retiring in 1986.
George was a member of Western Reserve Masonic Lodge 507 of West Farmington, a former Scoutmaster in Bristolville and a Charter Member of the Bristolville Fire Department. He enjoyed traveling, gardening and fishing.
He served in the 63rd Combat Engineer Battalion of the 44th Division during World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Sophia Hineman of Howland; sons, Robert Hineman of Leavittsburg, Clifford and Lori Hineman of Gustavus and Jack and Robyn Hineman of Cortland; daughters, Claudia and Rick Fox of Howland and Priscilla Flanagan of Doylestown, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Grace Rasely of Plant City, Fla., and Mae Norris of Clearfield, Pa.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Miles Hineman.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. Caroline Bloomfield officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. There will be a Western Reserve Masonic Lodge 507 service at 5:45 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be at Champion Township Cemetery.

RWB Tom Anderson
Temple Lodge #28

According to the doctor, Tom’s surgery was a success today. He was in surgery approximately 2 hours and then in recovery for another 2 hours. He will get some physical therapy while he is in the hospital. He begins physical therapy at the doctor’s office next Tuesday. The doctor advised he should come home either Friday night or Saturday. He is at University Hospital Geauga Center .

Shirley

Tom's home address:

Thomas Anderson

3965 Manchester Road
Perry, OH 44081-9601

Lyle Taggart Sr.
Carroll F. Clapp Lodge #655

Lyle Taggart Sr., 78, of Howland, died at 7:18 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown.

He was born Jan. 17, 1930, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Lyle and Anne Nelson Taggart.

He had been a Howland resident since 1968, coming from Lindenwold, N.J.

Lyle graduated in 1950 from Haverford, Pa., High School, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Packard Electric Corp. in 1992, where he worked as an electrician for 24 years. He also owned Lyle Taggart & Son Furnace Repair for many years, working until recently.

Lyle was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Carroll F. Clapp Masonic Lodge 655 and was a 32nd degree Mason in the Scottish Rite Valley of Youngstown. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Jamestown, Pa., and a member of the Warren Moose Lodge.

He is survived by two daughters, Beverly (Richard) Alley of Warren and Anne (Joseph) Ahern of Phoenix; one son, Lyle (Mary) Taggart Jr. of Uniontown; eight grandsons; three granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; and one sister, Nancy Twilley of Lancaster, Pa. Also surviving is Lyle’s dog and constant companion, Angel.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda H. Taggart.

Arrangements are being handled by Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel in Warren, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Masonic services will be held 5:45 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Friday, with Pastor Steven Ritter officiating. Burial will be at Meadowbrook Memorial Park in Champion.

L. Howard Jewell
Gustavus Lodge #442

L. Howard Jewell, 91, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at Gillette Nursing Home.

He was born Jan. 5, 1917, in Kinsman, the son of Lloyd C. and Edna Dingman Jewell.

He was a 1936 graduate of Vernon High School. He was a farmer and a salesman for Agrico Fertilizer. He attended auctioneer school in 1955 and real estate school in 1956 to obtain his broker license. He opened Jewell Real Estate and Auctioneer in Mount Gilead in 1958 and in Mount Vernon in 1960. He retired in 1986.

He was a member of the Mount Gilead Presbyterian Church, the Gustavus Lodge 442, F & A.M. of Kinsman and the Scottish Rite 32nd degree Mason and Aladdin Temple Shrine, both of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy M. Thompson, whom he married Aug. 24, 1940; a brother, Harold D. Jewell of Warren, a niece, Joanne; three nephews, David, Randy and Bruce; and two great-nephews.

Mr. Jewell was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gordon Jewell.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 8569 Main St., with the Rev. Larry A. Myers officiating. Burial will follow at Kinsman Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Kenneth G. Silbaugh
Willoughby #302

Services for Kenneth G. Silbaugh, 74, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be 10 a.m. Monday at Davis Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.
Mr. Silbaugh died Jan. 23, 2008, at LakeEast Hospital in Painesville.
Born Feb. 24, 1933, in Farmington, Pa., he lived in Mentor-on-the-Lake for the past 49 years.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Willoughby Lodge 302 Free and Accepted Masons. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching sports on television and working on all types of puzzles. He was a very kind and personable man. He loved socializing with people and would stop to talk to anyone.
Mr. Silbaugh was a machine builder for General Electric Corp. before his retirement in 1988. Following his retirement, he delivered flowers for Tuthills.
Survivors are his wife of 52 years, Janet (Hall); children, David (Gretchen) Silbaugh and Daniel (Dawn) Silbaugh, both of Mentor-on-the-Lake; grandchildren, Danny, Samantha, Brandon, Erika, Sarah and Brett; mother, Virginia Silbaugh of Concord Township; sister, Edith (Harold) Campbell of Greensburg, Ky.; and brother, William Silbaugh of Concord Township.
His father, Kenneth Paul Silbaugh; and brothers, Robert and James Silbaugh, are deceased.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The Rev. Dale Rexrode will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.

WB Mark Raupach
Mentor #772
President Elect of the 25th District Blue Lodge Association

Mark is having a heart cath done on Jan 25 due to a probable blockage. Please keep Mark and his family in your prayers.

Allene Peeler
Mother of WB Ewing Peeler
Mentor Lodge #772
Central Secretary 25th District Blue Lodge Association

Funeral services for Allene Peeler, age 92, of Painesville, will be 11 a.m. Monday at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave., Painesville.
Mrs. Peeler passed away Jan. 14, 2008, at LakeEast Hospital in Painesville.
Born May 31, 1915, in Gainesville, Texas, she lived in Dallas before moving to Painesville in September 1955.
She was a member of First Church of Christ of Painesville. She was also a member of American Business Women, Holden Arboretum, Audubon Society, Lake County Historical Society and Lake County Indian Museum.
Mrs. Peeler was a former employment interviewer for Ohio State Employment Services and was also a former Lake County Bank teller.
Survivors are her husband, Cletus E. Peeler Jr., whom she married Nov. 7, 1940; son, Ewing Lee (Linda) Peeler of Mentor and Arthur Peeler of Augusta, Ga.; daughter, Joyce K. (John) Hassell of Benton, N.H.; niece, Ann King of Long Beach, Calif.; grandchildren, Sue (Brian) Bly and Frank (Connie) Peeler; and great-grandchildren, Tristan Bly and Lucinda Bly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen C. and Hattie Lee (Howe) Benge.
Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.
The family suggests contributions to a charity of your choice.

Ken Kempka
Evergreen #222

WB Ken Kempka of Evergreen 222 has had some recent health issues. He recently had a heart attack and several strokes which caused him to curtail some of his activities. On Thursday, 1-09, he entered Pittsburgh Va for a catherization of the heart and to have a stent or two placed to relieve a 60% blockage of the left side of his heart. However, on 1/10 after the cath was inserted it was determined by the Chief Surgeon that the medication used to assist in the stent placement would probably cause a massive stroke. Therefore, the stents were not placed and the procedure stopped. He will receive cerebral evaluations and a nueorsurgeon will determine what further heart treatment he can receive. He returned home on Saturday, is in good spirits and said he's going to "get on with it..." Ken and Anna thank everyone for their prayers and good thoughts, and he hopes to see everyone after a short convalescence at home...

John E. Tall
George A Holly #745

Memorial services for John E. Tall, 83, of Mentor, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor.
Mr. Tall died Jan. 3, 2008, at his home.
Born March 12, 1924, in Somerset County, Pa., he lived in Euclid and then in Wickliffe for 25 years before moving to Mentor in 1993.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, stationed on Okinawa Island in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater as a radio operator.
He was a member of Mentor United Methodist Church and was a former 40-year member of Euclid Lutheran Church. He was past master of the former Thatcher Lodge 439 Free and Accepted Masons, a member of the George A. Holly Lodge 745 Free and Accepted Masons, Scottish Rite Valley of Cleveland, Al Koran Shrine, Painesville Chapter 46 R.A.M., Eagle Commandery 29 Knights Templar, Euclid Shrine Club, Eagle Shrine Club, Order of the Eastern Star Nottingham Chapter 269, and a former member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elk Lodge 549 in Painesville.
Mr. Tall was a supervisor/warehouseman for Lubrizol Corp. in Wickliffe for 30 years before his retirement in 1989.
Survivors are his wife, Norma J. (Bortz), whom he married in 1958; daughter, Karen Tall of Frieden, Pa.; stepsons, Terry (Christine Orr) Watson of Moreland Hills and Stephen Watson of Lexington, Ky.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Ethleen Agnes (Vernon) Coleman of Somerset. He also leaves his son-in-law, Allen Younkin of Frieden, Pa.
His daughter, Susan Younkin; parents, Miles and Edna (Kimmell) Tall and brothers, James and Arthur Tall, are deceased.
Masonic services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, immediately preceding the memorial service. The Rev. John Richard Hendricks of Mentor United Methodist Church will officiate at the service. Private burial will be in Mentor Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Al Koran Shrine, 1000 East Edgerton Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147; or Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060, or to Hospice of the Western Reserve, Inc., 5786 Heisley Rd., Mentor, OH 44060.
Arrangements are being handled by Davis Funeral Home in Willoughby.

William H. Fyfe
Charles T Raymer-Covenant Lodge #683
Numerous 25th District Bodies including Eagle Shrine Club

Private family services will be held for William H. Fyfe, 80, of Willoughby.
Mr. Fyfe died Jan. 3, 2008, at Hospice House in Cleveland.
He was born Sept. 12, 1927, in Montrose, Scotland.
He was a graduate of Shaw High School in East Cleveland, and attended the former Fenn College in Cleveland. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a member of Charles T. Raymer-Covenant Lodge 683 Free and Accepted Masons, Al Koran Shrine, Scottish Rite Valley of Cleveland, and Willoughby Chapter 202 Order of the Eastern Star.
Mr. Fyfe was vice president and general manager of NPK Manufacturing, formerly Precision Manufacturing in Wickliffe.
Survivors are his wife of 53 years, Janelle (Brinkman) Fyfe; daughters, Barbara J. Fyfe of Willoughby and Cathy J. (Scott) Hanna of Willoughby; grandsons, Andrew C. Hanna and Marcus W. Hanna; sister, Elinor (Fred) Wuest of Willoughby and nephews, Karl (Karen) Wuest of South Euclid and Dr. David (Teresa) Wuest of New York City, N.Y.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Davis Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby, where Masonic services will be conducted by Charles T. Raymer-Covenant Lodge 683 Free and Accepted Masons at 8 p.m. Private burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery in Mayfield Heights.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Al Koran Shrine Endowment Fund or Transportation Unit, 1000 East Edgerton Rd., Broadview Hts., OH 44147, or to Hospice of the Western Reserve, Inc., 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119-1330.

Update on Glenn Stone 1/3/08
Newton Falls #462

Well, I have Glenn home and we are having Home Health Care come in. He's suppose to have some physical theraphy so guess they will take care of that too.

They wanted him to go to a nursing home and have therapy. We went last night and both of us wanted to cry and he sure didn't want to stay and I didn't want to leave him. So I brought him home. I pray I did the right thing. That home was terrible and reminded me of wards in WWI.

So far he's doing well. Very tired and sleeps a lot, but he did that before surgery. I guess at 85 he's allowed.

Thanks for all your prayers and still keep us in your prayers. We do need it. Isn't God great?

God Bless,
Mari Jane

Linda A Holinbaugh
Wife of James Holinbaugh
Newton Falls Lodge #462

NEWTON FALLS — Linda A. Holinbaugh, 57, of Newton Falls, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, in the emergency room at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga.

Linda was born Feb. 6, 1950, in Waynesburg, Pa., the daughter of the late Albert D. and Alice Geraldine Fordyce Herrod.

Linda retired in 1997 after 30 years as a secretary with Kent State University. On March 22, 1986, Linda married James Holinbaugh.

Linda was a Bethel Guardian of Bethel 39 on Newton Falls, Grand Guardian of Jobs Daughters of Ohio, which she also received the degree of Royal Purple. Linda was a Supreme Council fifth member and past worthy matron of Leading Star 79 in Newton Falls. Linda was very involved with the Boy Scouts. She was a camp master at Camp Chickagami, where she spent many hours cooking and serving the meals to the Scouts. She was an adult leader trainer for the Scouts. Linda served on several Scouts committees, and was also a past committee member of Troop 28, Howland. Linda also was a Wood Badge scouter.

Linda is survived by her husband, James Holinbaugh of Newton Falls; a brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Louise Herrod of Bloomingdale, Ga.; a niece and her fiance, Katrina Herrod and Nick Florida of Port Wentworth, Ga.; a niece, Witney Herrod of Bloomingdale, Ga.; one great-niece, Nevaeh Herrod of Bloomingdale, Ga.; and one great-nephew, Donavan Herrod of Bloomingdale, Ga.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where an Eastern Star and Jobs Daughters service will be held at 6:30 p>=m Sunday. Burial will be at Hawley Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad St., Newton Falls.

Brother Glenn Stone of Newton Falls Lodge has been diagnosed with kidney cancer of the left kidney. He will be having laparoscopic surgery to have the left kidney removed and the urethra to the bladder on Thursday, December 27^th.
I’m certain that he would be very appreciative to any Brethren who would say a prayer for him. If any Brethren would like to send him a card to let him know they are thinking of him his address is: 6834 Gordon Ave., Newton Falls, OH 44444-9219. An email may also be sent at: marijanestone@cebridge.net

BRACEVILLE — Lloyd Lee Stroup, age 83, of Braceville, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at Horizon Village Nursing Home in Warren.

Lloyd was born in Braceville on May 21, 1924, the son of Herbert Lee and Pearl Beatrice McPeek Stroup.

Lloyd grew up and graduated from Braceville High School. He met his loving wife June Wolfe and married her on Feb. 17, 1951. They were blessed with 56 years together, raising their children and enjoying their grandchildren.

Lloyd served in the U.S. Army, training at MP School in Fort Gordon, Ga. Then he was with the 3rd Infantry Division and later served in the reserves.

He worked at Niles Republic Steel as a laborer from 1953 to 1961. He then worked for People Cartage delivering mail. He then changed jobs and did furnace repair and installation for Windham Gas and Oil from 1962 until 1985 when he officially retired.

Lloyd liked to work with his hands as a handy man. He was always helping others. Both he and his wife enjoyed helping out with the Cub Scouts Pack 264. Lloyd as assistant Cub Scout master and June as Den Mother for several years. Lloyd’s other love was boating. He belonged to the Ravenna Boat Club spending many days with his family and friends at the Berlin Lake club house. He was Commander of the Boat Club two different times.

Lloyd and June belong to the Emmanual Lutheran Church in Warren. Mr. Stroup is an active member in the Newton Falls Masonic Lodge 462 where he was a Tyler for years until just recently when his health wouldn’t allow him to go. He belongs to the 32 degree Scottish Rite Valley of Canton. Lloyd also was an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his loving wife June Stroup of Braceville. A daughter and son in law, Karen and Chuck Daubensteck of Braceville; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenton and Denise Stroup of Bremerton; a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Stroup of Fredricksburg, Va.; a grandson, Ryan Stroup of Garrettsville; a grandson, Kevin Stroup and his wife Debbie of Tenn.; a granddaughter and her husband, Krista and Richie Reed of Niles, a granddaughter and her husband, Kelly and Richard Chambers of Southington, a grandson Brandon and his wife, Angela Stroup of Seabeck,Washington; four step-granddaughters and their husbands, Misty and Eric Graham, Christy and Dave Munzoz of Port Orchard, Wash., Katina Wetzel of Bremerton, Wash., Stephanie Wetzel of Tacoma, Wash.; 14 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.

Mr. Stroup was preceded in death by a son, Keith, and two brothers, Robert and Laurel Stroup.

Arrangements are being handled by James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls. The family will receive friends at the James Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Masonic services and funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Rev. Kelly Faulstich will officiate. The family ask that contributions take the former of donations to Emanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 140 W. Cherry St., Warren 44485

Thomas J. Soltis
Gustavus Lodge #442

WB Soltis The newly installed Worshipful Master of Gustavus Lodge had a stroke a week ago and is in University Hospital. He is to be sent to Cortland Lake Vista today or tomorrow for rehab.

WB Soltis sure could use our prayers brethren.

Beverly Chiron,
Wife of Association Past President W.B. Barry G. Chiron (PM - Willoughby #302)

Passed away at approximately 4:00 a.m. Thurday, 12/13/07. Calling hours will be at Blessing Funeral Home at Crown Hill, 8592 Darrow Road,

Twinsburg, O. from 2-4:00p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. Sunday 12/16/07.

W. B. Chiron was one of the architects of the current 25th District Officers Association.

Brethren,
I am pleased to report the Brother Dan Montez has been released from the hospital, and is currently at home.

Since he was hospitalized at the time of his scheduled installation of WM of WK Ricksecker, another installation ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at WK Ricksecker.

A meal is planned for 6:00pm, with the installation ceremony to being at 7:00pm. If you are planning on attending the dinner, please RSVP no later than Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Make your reservation with Bro. Montez, phone 330-562-7042.

Fraternally,

Ronald E. Gordon

DDGM 25th Masonic District

WINDHAM — Mitchell Albert McGuire, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007.

He was a lifetime resident of Windham, where he was born Nov. 11, 1927, to Winifred and Edmund McGuire.

His wife, Weltha Hawley McGuire, preceded him in death, Nov. 10, 2004.

Mitchell graduated from North Texas University and was owner and operator of Windham Gas & Oil and the Fleetwing Truck Stop.

He was a member of United Church of Christ Congregational in Windham for 57 years., the Masonic Garrettsville Lodge since 1947 and was a 32nd degree Mason. He started the retired Mason’s and was past president.

Mick was also a charter member of Windham Lion’s Club, member of Newton Falls Rotary, part time deputy sheriff for the Portage County Sheriff, a charter member of Dustman’s Deputies, served on the Windham School Board for many years, served as president of the Ohio Paint Horse Club and as a director and a lifetime member of the American Paint Horse Association.

He was a longtime member of the Ravenna Boat Club and enjoyed fall hunting trips with his buddies to Wyoming, entertaining and boating with his family at the cottage at Berlin Lake and long family vacations to various locations throughout the USA. Mick was an avid motorcycle rider and led many a Memorial Day parade on horse and motorcycle. He also involved his family with showing and training Paint Quarter Horses. He traveled with his family all over the eastern United States and Canada showing numerous horses to their championships.

Upon diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, he retired early and traveled to and spent many winters in Arizona, Texas and South Carolina.

Mitchell is survived by daughter, Tamara J. (John Ross) of Charlotte, N.C.; four sons, Clifford H. (Elizabeth) McGuire, Darryl W. (Dona) McGuire, both of Windham, Malcolm E. (Jeanne) McGuire of Midway, Ky., and Douglas S. (Kris) McGuire of Windham; and nine grandchildren, Meghan and Ian McGuire, Travis and Colleen McGuire, Nikki Stephens and son, Carter James Lindsay, Jonathan and Jeffrey Ross, Tabitha and Kelli McGuire.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at The United Church of Christ Congregational, 9029 N. Main St., Windham.

The family asks that all contributions go to the Windham High School Brick-by-Brick Scholarship Fund, 9530 Bauer Ave., Windham 44288.

Condolences may be sent to the family. Mail to: mitchellalbertmcguire@yahoo.com.

Died at 7:45am Sunday at the Imperial Skilled Care Center in Warren.

Born Sept. 17th 1917 in Southington

Worked for Sears in Warren until she married Raymond Y. Wilson in 1941

He died July 3, 2003

Was a home maker, Member of Southington United Methodist Church, and

the Eastern Star # 44 in West Farmington.

Graduated from Chalker High School 1936.

Survived by her son Glenn M. (Jo Ann) Wilson Sr. of Bristolville.

Two daughters, Sandra U. Parthemer of Ocean Springs, Miss. and

Barbara R. Wilson whom she lived with in Southington.

Also survived by five grandchildren and five Great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1 pm Tuesday at the Southington Reformed Cemetery-Chapel.

That is on St Rt 305.. Rev. Tadd Butler will officiate.

Burial will be in Southington Reformed Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Southington United Methodist Church,
Southington Fire Dept. or Forum Health at Home Hospice, 8747 Squires Lane NE Warren, Ohio 44484

Arrangements are by Carl W. Hall in Warren

Gilbert C. Foster
Willoughby #302
Funeral services for Gilbert C. Foster, 79, of Wickliffe, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at Orlando-Donsante Funeral Home, 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe.
Mr. Foster died Nov. 17, 2007, at his home.
Born July 8, 1928, in Cleveland, he lived in Euclid prior to moving to Wickliffe 55 years ago.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Willoughby Lodge 302 F. & A.M.. He served on the Wickliffe School Board for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and camping, going to high school football and basketball games and he loved to build. His family describes him as a fun loving person with a good sense of humor.
Mr. Foster retired from Corlett Lumber after 50 years of service.
Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Martha Ann (Woodley) of Wickliffe; sons, Thomas D. (Leigh) of Willoughby and Todd C. (Mary) of Wickliffe; daughter, Ellen S. (Frank) Reilly of Wickliffe; grandchildren, Sherry (Joseph) Mohner, Annie (Cliffton) Harstine, Shawn Reilly, and Thomas, Jake, Kelly and Sarah Foster; and sister, Beatrice Horton of Euclid.
His parents, Violet (Ball) and Edgar Foster and brother, Wilbur Foster, are deceased.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Pastor Dick Seawright will officiate services.
Contributions may be made in Gilbert's memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, 44119.

©The News-Herald 2007

HOWLAND TOWNSHIP — Scott T. Thompson, 49, Howland Township, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland after an extended illness.

He was born July 16, 1958, in Warren, the son of Glenn T. and Barbara McGovney Thompson.

He was a graduate of Pymatuning Valley High School. He was the president and owner of Thompson Heating and Cooling on North River Road, having purchased the business from his uncle in 1986, and had worked there since 1980.

He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. He was a fix-it man. He enjoyed fishing, camping, skiing, trapshooting, traveling, gourmet cooking, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Carroll F. Clapp Lodge #655 F&AM of Warren, the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Ohio Mahoning Chapter #10, and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite — Valley of Youngstown. He was a beloved husband, father and friend, and will be missed by his wife, children, family, extended family and friends. He was always ready to help someone in need.

Scott is survived by his wife, Janet Beil Thompson of Howland, whom he married Dec. 12, 1992; children, Nicole, Emily and Matt, all at home; sisters, Glenna Markwitz of Beechwood, Lisa (Jim) Dudley of Vonore, Tenn., and Roxan Donovan of California; a niece, Kelly Dudley of Suwannee, Ga.; and nephew, James (Jennifer) Dudley of Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Colleen Garley; and an uncle, Dale Thompson.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament Church, with co-celebrants, the Rev. Donald E. King and the Rev. Carl G. Kish. Calling hours will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at The Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Scott and his family were blessed to be cared for by the following, and in lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, Ohio 44512, or University Hospitals Ireland Cancer Center, 11000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44106.

WARREN — Donald J. Engle, 83, Warren, died Sunday morning (Veterans Day), Nov. 11, 2007, in the emergency room at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, W.Va.

He was born June 30, 1924, in Meyersdale, Pa., the son of the late Quentin Engle and Anna Elizabeth Jackson Engle.

Don was raised in Warren and was a June 1942 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. He served in the Army in World War II in the 795th Anti-aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, which was part of General Patton’s 3rd Army. He attained the rank of corporal, received three battle stars with the European Theater Ribbon and was part of the Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland campaigns. He retired in 1985 as a draftsman from Wean United Engineering after working 35 years.

Don had been a member of the Central Christian Church, a member of Carroll F. Clapp Masonic Lodge 655, 32nd degree Mason in Scottish Rite Valley of Youngstown, Al Koran Shrine, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1090 in Warren, Greenville Sportsmans Club and member of the NRA. He enjoyed World War II memorabilia and military history. He took part in the special World War II 60th anniversary trip to military and battlefield sites in Europe and England. Don enjoyed traveling, attending military weapons shows and was very knowledgeable about various military weapons. He had a great sense of humor and was a very generous person.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret E. Woolery Engle, whom he married Dec. 28, 1968; a daughter, Susan R. (William) Griffin of Greensboro, N.C.; one grandson, Riley Griffin; and four daughters from his first marriage, Martha (Richard) Bebb, Carolyn Griffith, Tamara Engle and Jennifer Engle.

His father, Quentin Engle, and his mother, Anna E. Engle Swartz, both preceded him in death.

Arrangements are being handled by Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel in Warren, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Carroll F. Clapp Lodge will conduct masonic services at 5:45 p.m.Wednesday.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Caroline Bloomfield officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VA Hospital Fund at VFW Post 1090 in Warren.

Robert F. Naylor Evergreen #222
CONNEAUT — Robert F. “Spike” Naylor, age 92, died peacefully at his home early Saturday evening, Nov. 3, 2007.“Big Bob” was born Nov. 8, 1914 in Conneaut, Ohio, the son of the late L.R. and Leta (Sutton) Naylor. He was a 1933 graduate of Conneaut High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942. A World War II Veteran, Bob served in England, North Africa and Italy with the 36th Depot Supply Squadron. After receiving an honorable discharge in Nov. 1945, Bob married Dorothy Barringer on Dec. 12, 1945.He went on to work at the Cleveland Illuminating Company, and retired after 43 years of service in 1977 as an Electrical Construction Leader. Bob was a coach and umpire when Conneaut and Lakeville merged. Bob also spent two years as the Conneaut Zoning Inspector and served on the Conneaut Board of Education form 1970 to 1977, serving two terms as President. Bob was appointed to the Ashtabula County Metropolitan Housing Authority and served for 11 years, five as chairman. Bob’s love of his country and his community was always his greatest passion. One of his most significant community achievements was the successful origination of the campaign leading to the Conneaut City Charter, which significantly changed Conneaut City government. Mr. Naylor was also well known for his involvement in local politics, expressing his opinions in letters to the editor. Mr. Naylor loved his church, his family, his friends, the Cleveland Indians and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He belonged to the Federated Church and regularly attended its Senior Center activities. He was also a member of the Conneaut Moose Club, the American Legion Cowle Post 151, and the Evergreen Lodge 222 Masonic Temple.Bob’s final months were marked with excitement which included a trip to visit grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Arizona with his son and daughter-in-law, and attending the Division series with his son and grandson-in-law, Kevin.Bob is survived by his son, Robert E. and Christine Naylor of Conneaut; five grandchildren, Nancy (Jim) Chadwick of Anthem, Ariz., Tarry (Scott) Bates of Scottsdale, Ariz., Jill (Kevin) Kauffman of Strongsville, and Jonathan and Christa Naylor, both of Conneaut; four great-grandchildren, Payton and Conner Chadwick, and Ben and Tara Bates, all of Arizona; and a half sister, Jeannette Speer of Conneaut.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy L. (Barringer) Naylor on May 10, 2007; and a twin sister, Betty Naylor Johnson.Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at The Federated Church in East Springfield, Pa., with Pastor Ed Huntley officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut, with the American Legion Honor Squadron conducting Full Military Rites.The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut, Ohio. Evergreen Lodge 222 will conduct Fraternal Services at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evening.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Federated Church “Connector Project”. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home. Published in The Star Beacon from 11/5/2007 - 11/7/2007

NEWTON FALLS — Michael A. Jacob, 86, of Newton Falls, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born Aug. 23, 1921, the son of Andrew and Anna Varaha Jacob. He had lived in Newton Falls all his life, graduating from Newton Falls High School in 1940.

Mike married the love of his life, Velma J. Jones, on May 15, 1944, and she survives.

He was a member of the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific during World War II. He worked as an airplane mechanic, marksman and sharpshooter with the 543rd Field Artillery Battalion.

Mike was employed for the government and worked at the Ravenna Arsenal, Lordstown Ordnance Depot, Vienna Air Base, and after retiring in 1967, he became a bailiff for the city court of Newton Falls. He also worked as a courier for Bank One and Trumbull Savings.

He was an avid member of the First Christian Church in Newton Falls, serving as a deacon and elder, and he served on the board. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 236 and the Newton Falls Masonic Lodge 462.

Mike enjoyed being a De Molay adviser and Boy Scout leader, but most of all enjoyed his church and spending time with his family and friends, who surrounded him during his last days.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Velma J. Jacob; brother and sister-in-law, Andrew and Helen Jacob of Newton Falls; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Debbie Jacob of Lake Milton; two granddaughters, Sheri (Brian) Beverage of Cleveland and Andrea Jacob of Las Vegas; two great-grandsons, Jacob and Charlie Beverage; and one great-granddaughter, Brandi Robinson.

Mike was preceded in death by one brother, John Jacob, and his parents.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls. The Rev. Calvin Mason will be officiating. Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with a Masonic service at 5:45 p.m. Burial will be at Newton Falls Cemetery.

The family asks that all contributions go to the Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown 44512, or the First Christian Church, 17 N. Center, Newton Falls 44444.

Arrangements are being handled by James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad St., Newton Falls. 330-872-5440

Brother Nick Popa
Carroll F. Clapp Lodge #655

Nick is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Autumn Hills Care Center in Niles Ohio. He receiving therapy twice daily, and is expected to be released within a month. Currently, his therapy is scheduled from 9-11am, and 1-3pm daily. I'm sure he would appreciate a call or a get well card. Nick does not have a phone in his room.

His address is:

Nick Popa

Room 320

2565 Niles Vienna Rd
Niles, OH 44446

Stratton, Elizabeth L.
Mother of RWB Willilam Stratton Charity Lodge#530

Elizabeth L. Stratton, 85, passed away October 2, 2007 in Duboise, Pa. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she was an area resident for many years before moving to Duboise.
Elizabeth, a loving wife, mother and grandmother was preceded in death by her husband, Ottis. She is survived by her sons, William (Nancy), Ottis (Ruth), and Richard; grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren.

Visitation Sunday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hecker Funeral Home in Uniontown, where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Robert McNutt and Pastor David Hohlbaugh officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. (Hecker, 330 699-2600.)

Franklin J. Culp 1935 - 2007
Newton Falls Lodge

BRACEVILLE — Franklin J. Culp, 72, of Braceville, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Frank was born Aug. 13, 1935, in Nelson, the son of the late Arthur Paul and Anna Mary Soltis Culp. Frank lived in Braceville for the past 35 years, formerly of Garrettsville.

On Aug. 16, 1958, Frank married Karen Rae Sapp, who died May 2, 1999.

Frank was employed for 35 years as a factory worker at Synflex in Mantua, and he was also the owner and barber at Frank’s Barber Shop. Frank graduated from Boystown High School in Nebraska in 1955.

He was a member of the Newton Falls Masonic Lodge No. 462 F. & A.M. Frank was an avid gardener, showed and had numerous grand champion hogs while in Omaha, Neb.

Frank is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and William Corvin of Braceville, with whom he lived; son and daughter-in-law, Alan Brian and Sandy Culp of Summerville, N.C.; grandchildren, Billy Corvin of Newton Falls, Brittany Corvin of Lakewood, Joseph Corvin of North Olmstead, Kristen RaeAnna Corvin of Braceville, Melissa Sharpe of Julian, N.C., and Frances Ann and Jeremy Hanson of Alliance; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Carl Sapp of Grove City, Pa.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife; sister, Evelyn Hubbard, and brother, Douglas Culp.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at James Funeral Home, where calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. A Masonic Service will be held at 6:45 p.m. prior to the start of calling hours. Burial will be at Braceville Cemetery.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers that contributions be made in Frank’s memory to, Girls and Boys Town, P.O. Box 6000-MEM, Boystown, Neb. 68010.

Arrangements are being handled by James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, Ohio.

Charles F. Waller 1939-2007
Newton Falls Lodge

CHAMPION — Charles F. ‘‘Chuck’’ Waller, 68, of 17 Danbury Court entered peacefully into eternal rest Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

Chuck was born the loving son of the late Forrest H. Waller and Wanita Brown on Aug. 19, 1939, in Youngstown. He was a graduate of South High School Class of 1958, and a resident of the Cortland area since 1986, coming from Warren.

He was employed as a supervisor in the final processing department at the General Motors Corp. Lordstown Complex for 30 years, retiring from his duties in 1996.

Charles F. Waller

Chuck was a member of St. Robert’s Catholic Church in Cortland, and a member of Newton Falls Masonic Lodge No. 462 Free and Accepted Masons, where he was a 32nd degree Mason.

Chuck also was one of the founding members of the Newton Township Police Department, where he was acting chief from 1976 to 1979.

He was a United States Army Air Force veteran and paratrooper of the 101st Airborne Division.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time, and had a great love for the Ohio State Buckeyes and his two Dobermans, Rambo and Windsor.

Special memories will be remembered and cherished by his loving family, his wife of 23 years, Melanie Yenchocic Waller, with whom he entered into marriage June 16, 1984; sons Jeffrey Waller of Columbus and James T. Waller of Orlando, Fla.; daughter Deborah L. Miles of Warren; brother Dr. Rev. Forrest Waller of Cuyahoga Falls; sister Delores Kinn of Columbus; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday at St. Robert’s Catholic Church in Cortland. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home in Warren, and also one hour prior to services Friday at the church. Officiating will be the Rev. Karl G. Kish.

Chuck will be laid to rest at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Paris Township, next to his best friend and father-in-law, ‘‘Coby.’’

Masonic services will be 5:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Full military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 540 of Warren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road N.E., Warren 44483, 330-394-6200.

Karl H. Gerlt

WEST FARMINGTON — Karl H. Gerlt, 87, of West Farmington, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, at his home from lung cancer.

He was born Aug. 22, 1919, in Bremerhaven, Germany, the son of Emil and Charlotte Gerlt.

He came to the United States, with his parents and two bothers Emil and Helmut. They settled in New Jersey, where he graduated from Bagota High School.

He enlisted in the Army at the start of World War II. He received the Commission of 2nd Lieutenant in the Signal Corps and was later promoted to Captain.

Karl was transferred to the Military Intelligence Corp., serving with Supreme Head Quarters Allied Expeditionary Forces. He also served in the occupation force of Berlin, Germany, commanding the office of Communications.

Upon discharge from the Army, he married Velma Coster. They settled in West Farmington. He worked as an electrician for Ohio Lamp of Warren for 16 years, before purchasing Metzendorf Trailer Plant, in West Farmington, where he built travel trailers for 18 years. He then worked for the Village of West Farmington Water Treatment Plant, until he retired at age 71.

He lived to the fullest, serving many organizations. He was a member of the West Farmington School Board, serving as President for more than nine years. He was a lifelong member of West Farmington Methodist Church and served on the church board. He was a life member of VFW Post No. 7200 where he was a past Commander. He was a member of Western Reserve Lodge No. 507, serving as treasurer for many years. He served as Master in 2000, at the age of 80, celebrating their 125th year. He was a member of Alpha Chapter No. 44, where he served twice as Patron with his wife Anne. He served on the Rainbow Girls Advisory Board. In 2001, he was honored as the Parade Marshal for the annual Farmington Festival. He was past President and treasurer of the Warren Amateur Radio Association, taking part in the Amateur Radio Emergency Service.

He is survived by his wife, Anne Seidlarczyk Gerlt, whom he married May 25, 1968; his children, Charles Gerlt of Pueblo, Colo., Dorothy (Joseph) Cleer and Karl James (Vicki) Gerlt, both of West Farmington, Lisa (Kurt) Ehas of Reynoldsburg; stepchildren, Dave Seidlarczyk, of Chipewa Lake, Bill Seidlarczyk of Huston, Texas, Debra Hawkins, of Middlefield, and James (Janice) Seidlarczyk of Milton, Fla.; and 14 grandchildren, Alberta Nelson, Hannah Flemming, Charles Gerlt, Gideon Gerlt, Joseph Cleer, Robert Cleer, Emily Cleer, Christopher Gerlt, Alicia Gerlt, Reed Gerlt-Ehas, Megan Seidlarczyk, Billie Seidlarczyk, Adam Hawkins and Tina Hawkins; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his first wife, Velma Coster Gerlt, and brother Helmut Gerlt.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home in Warren followed by the funeral service at 7 p.m. A Western Reserve Lodge Service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening. Pastors Thomas Fish and James George will be officiating.. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2007, at the West Farmington Methodist Church, followed by a VFW Military Service at the Hillside Cemetery in West Farmington.

In lieu of flowers, material contributions can be made to the Senior Center, 251 Fourth St., West Farmington, 44491.

Steven F. Wells
Son of WB Joe Wells, Western Phoenix #42

SOUTH BERWICK — Steven F. Wells, 45, of South Berwick, died suddenly on Aug. 9, 2007, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a valiant battle with lyme disease and ALS.

He was born May 14, 1962, a son of Joseph and Bernice Wells, in Warren, Ohio.

He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Jennifer (Arambasick) Wells and their two daughters.

He graduated from Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio, with a degree in business management. He continued his studies throughout his life and earned an M.B.A. from Franklin Pierce College in 2004. For the past 10 years, he has been an executive director for the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST). Previously he had worked in public transportation for the RTA in Dayton, Ohio; for Apple Line Transportation in Gettysburg, Pa.; at the Geauga County Transit System in Chardon, Ohio, and as the county airport manager for Geauga County, located in Middlefield, Ohio.

He was a devoted communicant of St. Mary's Church in Dover. He enjoyed spending time with his family, snowmobiling, flying and working to restore his house.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Stephanie, 16, a student at Marshwood High School, and Alexandra, 8, who will be entering the Great Works School in South Berwick. Also, his parents, Joseph and Bernice Wells; brothers Gary Wells of Burlington, Iowa, and Mike Wells of Cortland, Ohio; sister Nancy Wheelock and her husband Bob of Parkman, Ohio; and sister Susan Wells of Northfield, Ohio; brother-in-law Christopher Arambasick of Portsmouth; mother and father–in-law Ron and JoAnn Arambasick of Garretsville, Ohio; niece Erica Wells, niece and goddaughter Amy Wheelock, nephews Matthew Wheelock and Seth Wells. Also, longtime best friend Tim Sheahan and goddaughter Emily of Gettysburg, Pa.; and uncle, Fr. Dennis Arambasick, whose spiritual support has been invaluable.

The family would like to thank the COAST board of directors and staff for their support and assistance during this difficult time.

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Visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Avenue, in Dover. A Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Steve's life will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 25 Third Street in Dover. The Rev. Fritz Cerullo O.S.A celebrating. Burial will take place in Ohio at a later date.

Please go to www.taskerfh.com for more information or to sign the online guest book.

Harlan Gill Nelson
Mentor #772

Harlan Gill Nelson, 79, of Venice, Fla., passed away Aug. 2, 2007.
He was born Jan. 22, 1928, in Los Angeles, Calif., and moved to the Venice area in 2001, from Northville, Mich.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 772 Free Mason, Scottish Rite and Christ United Methodist Church in Venice. He also served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Nelson was a retired salesperson for 3-M Corp.
Survivors are his wife, Lillian Mary (Barbey); daughters, Debra L. (Neil) McIntyre of Ellicott City, Md., and Carol (Neil) Crane of St. Clair Shores, Mich; son, David B. of Denver, Colo.; and grandchildren, Rachael McIntyre, Connor McIntyre and Isabelle Crane.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at Mentor United Methodist Church Chapel, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Tide Well Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238, American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038, or Christ United Methodist Church, 1475 Center Road, Venice, FL 34292

Raymond L. Bland 1927-2007
Old Erie #3

Raymond L. Bland

WARREN — Raymond L. Bland, 80, of Warren died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.

He was born May 11, 1927, in Warren, son of the late Clifford Bland and the late Georgia Carr Bland.

Mr. Bland was a lifetime resident of Warren and served in the U.S. Navy. He was President of Automotive Inc. of Warren and the Pine Franklin Co., family-owned businesses for most of his life.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, serving on multiple committees and as a trustee. Recently, he served on a committee to visit shut-ins and nursing home residents. Mr. Bland belonged to The Warren Rotary Club for about 40 years, serving as President in 1992-1993, and receiving the Distinguished Rotarian Award for the year 2000 and named a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a board of trustees member for The Trumbull County Historical Society, SCOPE, where he also served as current assistant treasurer and past president, United Way of Trumbull County, and The Warren Library Association, were he also served as Assistant Treasurer.

Mr. Bland was a member of the Warren Area Jaycees, Ohio Historical Society, a 50-plus year member of American Legion Post 278, Elks Lodge No. 295, CRA Advisory Committee of Bank One, Old Erie No. 3 F&AM as well as other Masonic organizations, The Buckeye Club and supporter of the Trumbull 100. He also volunteered for Mobile Meals and was working on bringing the Canal Society of Ohio to Warren.

Mr. Bland enjoyed his family and especially spending time with his grandchildren and extended family. He was an avid traveler with his wife, Jan, and was especially fond of history.

Mr. Bland is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janice McGarr Bland, whom he married in 1954; two daughters, Joyce (Rick) Brothers of Warren, and Karen (Terry) Peterson of Bay Village; and two grandchildren, Julie and Kevin Brothers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Irvin, and a sister, Janet Neidhart.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at The First United Methodist Church of Warren, 309 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481, with the Rev. Yesudas Devadan officiating. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna 44473. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at McFarland & Son Funeral Home, 271 N. Park Ave., Warren 44484, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the Van Wye Room of The First United Methodist Church.

Family requests material contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481; Trumbull 100, PO Box 1908, Warren 44482-1908 or the Warren Rotary, c/o Rick Peduzzi III, 1330 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles 44446.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services, 271 N. Park Ave. Warren 44483. Please go to www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to view this notice and to send condolences to the family.

WB John Gregus
Harts Grove #397

WB John Gregus, Past Master of Harts Grove #397 is in University Hospitals Health System Heather Hill Chardon, recuperating from an auto accident in July. Please remember WB Gregus in your thoughts and prayers. His address is:

University Hospitals Health System Heather Hill
Room D20
12340 Bass Lake Road
Chardon, Ohio 44024-9364
Phone: (440) 285-4040 X2133

WB William Catlin
Silver Trowel Lodge #776

WB William Catlin, Secretary of Silver Trowel Lodge #776 is at home recuperating from knee replacement surgery. Please remember WB Catlin in your thoughts and prayers.His address is:

6203 Tod Ave. SW
Lordstown, OH 44481
Phone 330-824-2051

WB Clarence McNeely
Jerusalem #19

WB Clarence McNeely, Master of Jerusalem #19 is at home recuperating from surgery. Please remember WB McNeely in your thoughts and prayers.His address is:

1407 Holland Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone 330-744-7261

Titus

WEST FARMINGTON — Jack Titus, 75, of West Farmington, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 30, 2007, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital following a six-month illness.

He was born April 12, 1932, in Canton, the son of Carl J. and Mabel M. Burnworth Titus.

Jack retired in 1985 from Republic Steel after 30 years of service. He also operated a fur-buying business with his longtime friend, John Miller.

Jack belonged to Farmington VFW Post 7200 and was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Western Phoenix Lodge, No. 42, F. & A.M. He was well-known as an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and doing taxidermy work. He also raised Jack Russell Terriers. he was truly a Jack of all Trades.

Jack will be greatly missed by his three children, Dave (Marilyn) Titus of Southington, Deborah Bloom of Champion, Jay (Dana) Titus of Mount Sterling, Ky.; five grandchildren, Michael Shiamone, Amanda (Rick) Clendenen, both of Champion, Drew Titus and Tracy Titus, both of Southington, and Stephanie Fraley of Mount Sterling, Ky.; four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Alaina, and Ava; a sister, Mrs. Wanda (Tom) Vine of Vienna; three nephews and one niece.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Gene Titus.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Russell Golden Rule Funeral Service, 275 E. Main St. (Route 88) West Farmington. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, West Farmington.

William H. Kennedy, Jr., age 90, of Conneaut, Ohio, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, July 22, 2007, at University Hospital's Conneaut Medical Center. He and his wife, Olga, have resided at the Villa at the Lake for the past 15 months.

Bill was born in Conneaut, on February 21, 1917, to William H. Kennedy, Sr., and Irene Marvin Kennedy (later Irene McCumber). He was married to Olga Lemak Kennedy for 69 years.

He was an engineer on the Nickel Plate and Norfolk and Western railroads, on the Buffalo Division. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Evergreen Lodge #222 F and AM, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan, who also enjoyed travel and photography of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and scenic places that he and his family visited.

Bill is survived by his wife, Olga, of Conneaut, and was a proud and supportive father of two daughters, Sandy (Bob) Cantlin of Limerick, Pa., and Pat (the late Elliot) Reynolds of Conneaut, and his son, Bill III (Ellen Rositer) Kennedy of Conneaut. He was also the grandfather of six grandchildren, Scott Cantlin of Perkiomenville, Pa., Brian Cantlin of Yardley, Pa., William H. Kennedy IV of Conneaut, Pam (Tim) Tan of Greenville, S.C., Gretchen (Dave) Skwera of N. Kingsville, Ohio, and Laura Kennedy of Edinboro, Pa., and the great-grandfather of eight great-grandchildren.

He is further survived by his brother, Robert B. Kennedy of Winter Haven, Fla.; and more distant relatives, including nieces and nephews, Dolly Waddle of Haines City, Fla., Robert Kennedy of Hartville, Ohio, Susan Krieg of Conneaut, Ohio, Linda Cameron of Conneaut, Ohio, Barbara Webster of Absarakee, Mont., John Lemak of Conneaut, Sharon DeNunzio of Conneaut, and Nancy Williams of Concord Township, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Marvin Kennedy.

Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev. Chuck Graham, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, N. Kingsville, Ohio.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, from 7 to 9 p.m., with Masonic Services at 8:45 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

Nancy Elaine Scott

CORTLAND — Nancy Elaine Montgomery Scott, 71, of Cadwallader Sonk Road entered into eternal rest at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Windsor House of Champion following a lengthy illness.

Nancy was born on Dec. 17, 1935, in Warren, the loving daughter of the late Samuel Burton and Ethel May Kistler Montgomery. She was a lifetime Warren and Cortland area resident and homemaker.

Nancy was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in January 1954. Nancy was also a graduate of the Little Red Tole House for crafts in St. Louis, enjoyed Tole painting and was involved in all kinds of crafts.

Treasured memories will be cherished by her loving husband and family. She is survived by her husband, Ernest L. Scott, whom she entered into marriage with on April 28, 1956; daughters, Mrs. Elaine (Tom) Sheridan of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Tammy Lee Scott of Kent; a sister, Carol Jean Smith of Delray, Fla.; and two grandsons, Conner James Biship and Benjamin Michael Tolson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Linda Sue Scott; and a brother, Thomas Montgomery.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2007, at Staton-Borowski Funeral Home in Warren, where family will receive friends and family from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007, and for one hour prior to services Monday. Officiating will be the Rev. John Klimenko. Burial will follow in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.

Material contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown 44512-2198.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road N.E., Warren. 330-394-6200.

Donald Woodford

CHAMPION — Donald H. Woodford, 86, of Champion Township, died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2007, at Windsor House of Champion following a brief illness.

He was born Sept. 11, 1920, in Lockwood, the son of the late Dwight E. and Drusilla H. (McDowell) Woodford.

He was a lifetime Trumbull County resident. He was a 1939 graduate of Farmington High School.

Don retired in 1982 from American Welding & Mfg. Co. where he worked as an estimating/processing engineer for more than 41 years. He was a member of Champion Presbyterian Church where he had served as a deacon, a member of Carroll F. Clapp Masonic Lodge No. 655, where he had been active in the master mason degree team and was a volunteer with mobile meals.

Don was an avid sports fan and enjoyed plastic canvas crafts and crossword puzzles. He and his wife, Betty, had been honored by the Champion schools’ basketball boosters as fans of the year.

His wife, Betty M. Lawrence Woodford, whom he married June 30, 1943, preceded him in death June 6, 2001.

Don is survived by two sons, Dennis (Edith) Woodford of Bainbridge and David (Sandy) Woodford of Champion; two brothers, Philip Woodford of Erie, Pa., and Carroll Woodford of West Farmington; a sister-in-law, Ernestine Woodford of Cortland; grandchildren, Duane (Dawn) Woodford, Debra (Richard) Day, Nathan Woodford and Jessica (Arturo) Woodford; great-grandchildren, Steven, Lucas and Christian Woodford.

A sister, Dorothy Edwards, and two brothers, Walter and James Woodford, all preceded him in death.

Arrangements are being handled by Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel in Warren, where the family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007, prior to the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Rob Kantner officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna.

Material contributions may be made to the St. Joseph’s Cancer Center, c/o the Development Fund, 667 Eastland Ave. S.E., Warren 44484.

Cope

NIANTIC, Conn. — Robert Edward Cope, 62, of Niantic, Conn., and formerly of Warren, beloved husband of 28 years to Sandra Carcelli Cope, died peacefully at home Friday, June 29, 2007, after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born Feb. 11, 1945, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Arthur and Dora Keller Cope. Although he lived most of his life in northeast Ohio, he enjoyed life in southeastern Connecticut.

Bob graduated in 1963 from Warren G. Harding High School, and also attended Bowling Green State University and Kent State University.

He was a long-time broadcast professional, having worked 44 years in northeast Ohio, Florida and Connecticut broadcasting. In the Mahoning Valley, he worked at several radio stations, including WHHH, WHOT and WKBN. Professionally, he earned the RAB Diamond Certified Radio Marketing Consultant certificate and was a member of the Hall Communication Million Dollar Club, of which he was most proud. Bob was employed with Hall Communications as a radio sales consultant.

In Ohio, he was actively involved in the fraternal order of Free Masons and a member of Carroll F. Clapp Lodge 655, F&AM. He served as master of his lodge, 25th district education officer and district deputy grand master of the 25th District. He had also been involved in York Rite, Scottish Rite, Shrine and Eastern Star. Bob also worked on numerous other committees and organizations in his community.

While living in Niantic, he became active serving on The Economic Development Commission, The East Lyme Democratic Town Committee, The Niantic Main Street Board of Directors and the Charter Revision Commission.

Bob enjoyed travel and was an avid history reader. He studied aspects of the Civil War and Ancient Egypt most of his life. He will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his easy smile and quick wit.

Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Rebecca Roche of Columbus; a son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Lauren Cope of West Chester; five grandchildren, Andrew and Natalie Cope, Samual, Thomas and Edward Swift; two brothers, William of Grove City and James of New Zealand.

A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2007, at McFarland & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Curt Miller of Mineral Ridge United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A Masonic service conducted by Carroll F. Clapp Lodge 655, F&AM will be 3:45 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Material contributions may be made in his name to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, 179 Gallivan Lane, P.O. Box 902, Uncasville, Conn. 06382-0902. Memorial services also are being held in Connecticut.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services Co., 271 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481.

Please visit www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

Morrison

CHAMPION — Edward M. Morrison Sr., 62, of Champion died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2007, at his residence.

He was born on Feb. 7, 1945, in Warren, the son of the late Edward A. Morrison and the late Linda C. Durst Morrison.

Mr. Morrison was employed by Delphi Packard Electric, where he had worked as a journeyman electrician for 37 1/2 years, retiring Nov. 1, 2005.

Edward was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served from 1963 until 1967.

He was a member of Champion Presbyterian Church, Kinsman Royal Arch Masons, Warren Chapter, Council and Commandrey of York Rite, American Legion, White Oaks Shooting Club, Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association, and the Cortland Moose Lodge 1012. Edward was a life member of the NRA, Clan Morrison Society, Al Koran Shrine and the Cortland Masonic Lodge 529.

He is survived by his wife Chiyoko Maeda Morrison, whom he married on Aug. 10, 1966; one son, Edward M. Morrison Jr. of Cortland; one daughter, Lisa Wiece of Mayfield Village; three sisters, Linda (Larry) Fellenger of Southington,