Name: Elizabeth Mary Snelling
Age: 15
Date of Death: Oct. 29, 1997
City: Middletown, Ohio
Survived by: Kenneth D. and Elma J. Snelling, parents; Kenneth G. and
John W., brothers
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, funeral home
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, funeral home
Memorial: none specified
Arrangements: Arpp & Root Funeral Home, Germantown
Name: Earl A. Thomas
Age: 83
Date of Death: Oct. 17, 1997
City: Middletown
Survived by: Marjorie (Gibbons) Thomas, wife of 65 years;
Carole Herlihy, Daughter
Bruce Thomas, Son and Louise Herd, Sister
Visitations: 2 to 5 Sunday at Funeral Home
Services: Monday at 2 P.M., Joseph Baker-Stevens Funeral Home
Memorials: Hospice of Midletown, 4414 Lewis St., Middletown, OH
45044 or First ChristianChurch, 4520 Rosedale Rd., Middletown, OH
45042
Arrangements: Joseph Baker-Stevens Funeral Home
Name: James L. Vance
Age: 68
Date of Death: October 16, 1997
City: Middletown, Ohio
Survived by: Wife, Bonnie Blanton Vance
Daughters: Beverly Hamel and Lori (Dan) Melbers
Son: James Lee Vance, Jr., Napa, California
Visitation: 5-8 P.M. Monday, October 20, 1997, Funeral Home
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 1997, Deaton Funeral Home,
Jackson, KY
Memorial: None specified
Arrangements: Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home
Name: Frederick C. VanScoyoc
Age: 80
Date of Death: Oct. 25, 1997
City: Monroe, Ohio
Survived by: Jean (Buckey) VanScoyoc, wife
Visitation: none
Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, First United Methodist Church,
120 S. Broad St.
Memorials: Mt. Pleasant Life Care Fund, 225 Britton Lane, Monroe,
Ohio 45050, or a charity of one's choice
Arrangements: Joseph Baker-Stevens Funeral Home
Name: Catherine E. Watson
Age: 66
Date of Death: Oct. 29, 1997
City: Middletown, Ohio
Survived by: McKelvan Watson, Jr., son
Gloria Silas, Harriet Watson, Judy Kinney; daughters
Visitation: 11 a.m. till noon, Monday, Nov. 3, funeral home
Services: noon, Monday, funeral home
Memorial: none specified
Arrangements:Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home
Name: James R. Weir Sr.
Age: 91
Date of Death: Oct. 29, 1997
Survived by: James R. Weir, son; Justh A. Goode and Kathleen Dickey,
daughters
Services: Memorial Service 11 a.m. Nov. 22 at First Presbyterian
Church, 2910 Central Ave., Middletown, OH 45044
Memorial: None Specified
Name: Robert Eugene 'Whitey' Wells
Age: 62
Date of Death: October 23, 1997
City: Middletown, OH
Survived by: Faye Wells, wife
Visitation: 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Sunday, October 26, 1997, funeral home
Services conducted by Jefferson Lodge No. 90 at 7 P.M. & Fraternal
Order of Eagles No.528 at
7:30 P.M. Sunday.
Services: 10 A.M., Monday, October 27, 1997, funeral home
Memorial: Hospice of Middletown, 4414 Lewis St., Middletown, OH 45044
or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton
Arrangements: Joseph Baker-Stevens Funeral Home
Name: Harry B. Wilson
Age: 70
Date of Death: October 12, 1997
City: Middletown, Ohio
Survived by: Daughter: Kay E. Wilson; Sons: Harry B. Wilson IV and
Steven A. Wilson
Preceded in death by his wife Martha C. (Eck) Wilson in 1976
Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Thursday, October 16, 1997, Funeral Home
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, October 17, 1997, Woodside Cemetery Chapel
Memorial: American Heart Association, 105 McKnight Drive, Middletown,
OH 45044
Arrangements: Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home
Sandra Albritton
Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" (Webb) Albritton, 58, of Bradenton, Fla.,
formerly of Middletown, passed away after a long illness on
Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.
Sandy was born in Middletown, Ohio, on March 8, 1941, the daughter
of Walter and Bonnie Webb. She lived here until the age of 15 when
she moved to Florida with her parents. Sandy taught ceramic classes
and was an avid doll collector and doll clothes seamstress for many
years as a doll club member.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Albritton of Bradenton, Fla.;
two sons, Douglas Webb of Middletown and Donald Albritton Jr. of
Bradenton; two sisters, Shirley (Kenneth) Howard of Middletown and
Phyllis (George) Karasoff of Bradenton; her father, Walter Webb of
Middletown; and an aunt and uncle, Jo Miller and Carl Miller of
Middletown.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Paula Albritton; her
mother, Bonnie Webb of Middletown; and her brother, David "Budd"
Webb of Bradenton.
ARRANGEMENTS: Memorial services were concluded in Bradenton, Fla.,
at the Community Baptist Church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Mary E. Alexander
TRENTON-Mrs. Mary Ellen Alexander, 84, of Trenton, died Tuesday, Jan.
25, 2000, at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Home. She was born on June 6,
1915, in Indiana, the daughter of Melvin Miller and Anna (O'Neil)
Miller. She was a seamstress for the Jay Garment Factory in Portland,
Ind., and an office manager for Dr. John Burley, D.D.S. for 22 years.
She was a member of the Mount Olivet Presbyterian Church and the
secretary/treasurer for the Sunday school for 34 years.
Mrs. Alexander is survived by three daughters, Anna (husband Freddie)
Hicks of Park Falls, Wis., Geraldine (husband Dennis) Short of
Vancouver, Wash., and Donna (husband Terry) Rosenfelder of
Middletown; eight grandchildren, Joe (wife Lynn) Hicks of Dale,
Wis., Beth Goeltzer of Grant Park, Ill., Michael Hicks of Park
Falls, Wis., Trayci (husband Michael) Mazzaferri of Trenton,
Kristine Rosenfelder (fiance Keith Bullock) of Loevland, Ohio,
David Rosenfelder of Middletown, and Teri Komlosi and Scott Short,
both of Vancouver, Wash.; eight great-grandchildren, Jeremy and
Jamie Hicks of Wisconsin, Christopher Goeltzer of Grant Park, Ill.,
Curtis, Cody and Courtney Mazzaferri of Trenton, and Kyle and Ryan
Komlosi of Vancouver; two sisters, Martha Henshilwood of Plainfield,
Ind., and Bettie Quick of Muncie, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Alexander in 1993.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the
Butler County Memorial Park chapel with Dr. John Cheetham officiating.
Burial will be at Butler County Memorial Park.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the chapel.
MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Olivet
Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are by Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home.
Margaret Ballard
Margaret "Maggie" (Fraser) Ballard, of Cave Creek, Ariz., formerly of
Akron and Middletown, Ohio, died unexpectedly but comfortably,
surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000.
She was born in Middletown, Ohio, on April 25, 1925, to Robert
Russell and Birdie Violet Fraser, the second of three children. A
gymnast and dancer during her childhood, she was a cheerleader at
Middletown High School and studied drafting at VPI in Blacksburg,
Va., during World War II. After the war, Maggie founded her own
dance studio but soon gave it up to wed her childhood friend and
neighbor, Lee Ballard. Lee and Maggie settled in Akron in 1960 and
raise their three children. She was a devoted wife and mother who
tirelessly cheered her family on in their pursuits. In addition,
Maggie was an accomplished seamstress, chef and pianist as well as
an expert furniture refinisher, upholsterer and gardener. In her
later years, she devoted her energies to mastering computerized
knitting. Many are lucky to have in their possession a one-of-a-kind
jacket, sweater, afghan or scarf handcrafted by Maggie.
Unconventional and uncompromising, Maggie was a true "Renaissance
Woman."
One of her legacies will be her kindness and generosity to all
creatures, human and otherwise. Several family pets owe their lives
to her tender care; the tailess bird, Chirp; the orphaned opossum,
Orkie; and the more domesticated animals including Rosie Peach,
Killer, Buster and Aurora.
She had an indomitable will that served her well during her life. She
never gave up and never stopped trying, even in the face of seemingly
insurmountable health problems. Maggie and Lee retired to Cave Creek,
Ariz., in 1995, because the climate was kind to her breathing
condition. It was there that she came to appreciate the Native
American Indian philosophies of courage and spirit, all of which
helped her in her final days.
Preceding her in death were her father, Robert Russell Fraser and her
mother, Birdie Violet Fraser; a brother, Russ Fraser; and a sister,
Pat Johnson.
She will be sorely missed by those surviving her including her
husband of 52 years and forever friend, Lee Ballard; sons Michael
(Hilary) Ballard of Cave Creek, Ariz., and Scott (Lisa) Ballard of
Toledo, Ohio; her daughter, Leslie (Don) Kepple of Akron; as well as
eight grandchildren.
Maggie's earthly remains are no more, but her spirit soars on the
winds high above the desert she came to cherish.
MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to Foot Hills Animal
Rescue, 6061 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, Ariz. 85331."When you
were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in a
manner that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." (a
Native American Proverb)
Thomas M. Ballard
Thomas M. Ballard, 77, of 802-D S. Main St. Franklin, died Saturday,
Jan. 29, 2000, at Franklin Ridge.
He was born in Menifee County, Ky., on Sept. 12, 1922, the son of
Brack and Anna Ballard. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S.
Army in Normandy, France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He
received the Fame Theater Ribbon with five bronze stars, Good
Conduct Ribbon, Bronze Arrowhead and the WWII Victory Medal. He was
employed with the city of Franklin for 13 years in maintenance,
retiring in 1977.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Betty in 1967; a
brother, Claude Ballard; three sisters, Nora Williamson, Mary Spencer
and Stella Conway.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha (Whiteman) Ballard;
three sons, William Ballard, Jerry Ballard and wife Pam, Eddie
Ballard and wife Mary, all of Franklin; two daughters, Linda Hibbard
and husband Ralph of Franklin, Debbie Caudill and husband Robert of
Thornhill, Tenn.; a sister, Josie Williams of Means, Ky.; eight
grandchildren, Michelle Moore of Franklin, Thomas Hibbard and wife
Kelly of Middletown, James Ballard of Franklin, Nelson and Benny
Caudill both of Thornhill, Tenn., Matthew, Jamie and Zachory Ballard
all of Franklin; one great-grandchild, Tyler Hibbard of Middletown
and numerous nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Eaton-
Anderson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Arthur Whiteman and Rev. John
Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery with full
military honors.
Dorothy M. Barker
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Barker, 81, of Middletown, died Monday, Jan. 31,
2000, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born on Aug. 31, 1918,
in Mud Lick, Ohio, the daughter of Albert Anglin and Grace (Roberts)
Anglin.
She worked as an executive secretary for the State of Ohio until
retiring in 1965. Mrs. Barker was a member of the Monroe Church of
the Nazarene, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans
Women's Auxiliary, the Jolly 60's and the Butler county Democratic
Party. She was the Democratic chairperson for Lemon Township and
personally met President Kennedy.
She is survived by three daughters, Susan Elaine Natalia, Barbara
(husband Allen) Stone, and Kimberly Diane (husband Ty) Ritze, all of
Middletown; a son, Rodney (wife Debbie) Barker of Monroe; 21
grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Barker in 1996; two
sons, Gary Barker in 1999 and Larry Barker in 1989; a sister; and
two brothers.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at
Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Stan
Ellingson officiating. Burial will be at Butler County Memorial
Park. Visitation is today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Church
of the Nazarene, 400 Macready Ave., Monroe.
Ralph Berger
Ralph Berger, 68, of West Chester, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at
Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery.
He was the beloved husband of Bess (Ward) Berger; loving father of
Linda (Steven) Binder, Lois (David) Lindenschmidt and Sharon (Kevin)
Troutman; also survived by nine grandchildren; dear brother, Lawrence
Berger, and Ruth Bowyer.
ARRANGEMENTS: Visitation will be at Grace Baptist Church, 3023 N.
Union Road, Middletown, Saturday from 10 a.m. until the funeral
service at 11:30 a.m.
MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to Middletown Christian School, in
care of Grace Baptist Church, 45044. Hodapp Funeral Home in West
Chester is serving the family.
Lelia C. Boast
Mrs. Lelia C. "Lee" Boast, 90, of Middletown, passed away, Monday,
Jan. 31, 2000, at Middletown Regional Hospital.
She was born on July 9, 1909, in Coles County, Ill., and lived here
most of her life. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Boast was a member for
more than 50 years of the First Presbyterian Church. She worked for
Middletown Women's Clubs, welcoming newcomers to Middletown. She
was also active in various other Middletown Women's organizations.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Boast.
She leaves two sons, William and Jeff Boast; a daughter, Betsy
Stillwell; two grandchildren, Brett Boast and Darby Swartz; three
great-grandchildren, Amanda Dawn Swartz, Monica Lee Ann Swartz and
Jennifer Nicole Swartz.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Friday at Woodside
Cemetery Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Weingartner officiating.
Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call from noon
to 1 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Joseph Baker-Stevens Funeral Home is
handling arrangements.
Alberta Gibbs Brashear
Alberta Gibbs Brashear, 69, of Middletown, died Saturday, Jan. 29,
2000, at the Middletown Regional Hospital, where she had been a
patient for two days.
She was born April 21, 1930 in Middletown, and lived here all of her
life. She was employed as a school bus driver for the Middletown/
Monroe School District for 30 years, retiring in 1995. She was a
member of the South Middletown Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude L. and Edna (Tyler)
Gibbs; husband Barney Joe Brashear in 1983; three daughters,
Catherine Kakaris in 1993, Pamela Rogers in 1988 and Elizabeth
Brashear in 1961; a son, Scott Brashear in 1994; sisters Zora Ethel
Hurst and Martha Lee Gibbs and grandchildren, James Rogers and
Valerie Kakaris.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Brashear and wife Datha of
Middletown, Stanley Brashear and wife Susan of Trenton, Gary
Brashear and wife Diana of Middletown and Lester Rogers and wife
Tammy of Middletown; daughter Paula Lehman and husband Terry of
Middletown; 19 grandchildren, Bert Michael, Angela, Alicia, Gary
Jr., Gingela, Joshua, Kacey, Samuel, Stephen Michael, Joseph,
Matthew, Elizabeth, Terianne, Hillary, julie, Courtney, Britney,
Jenna and Haley; eight great-grandchildren; brother James Gibbs and
wife Anita of Middletown; sisters, Betty Blevins and husband John of
Leesburg, Fla., Zonetta Terrell and husband Charles of Hamilton,
Pauline Bowling and husband Tom of Middletown and Nancy Fox and
husband Ernest of Germantown and many loving nieces, nephews, great-
nieces and great-nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Herr-
Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Funeral services
will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev.
James Anderson and the Rev. E.L. Cloninger officiating. Internment
will be at Woodside Cemetery.
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