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David Centa
COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Dr. David M. Centa, 55, of Columbus, Ga., died Monday, March 22, 1999. Private services have taken place. Local arrangements were handled by Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown. Surviving are a daughter, Michele Galban and her husband, Rommel, of Atlanta; his mother, Mary Centa of Doylestown; a sister, Dianne Gibbons Centa and her husband, (Gil), of Kent; and brothers, Daniel Centa and his wife, Shirley, of Logan and Douglas Centa of Rittman.

Ronald Lower
MARSHALLVILLE -- Ronald S. Lower, 49, of Marshallville, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at his home. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown, with the Rev. Tom Fox officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael's Cemetery. Friends may call tonight (Thursday) from 6-9 at the funeral home. Surviving are his father of Marshallville; brothers and their wives, Gary and Darlene Lower of Creston, Mark and Rita Lower of Smithville and Tim and Debbie Lower of Akron; and a grandmother, Agnes Santare of Wooster. His mother died previously.

Clayton McKeal
WOOSTER -- Clayton A. "Mac" McKeal, 75, 412 Barnard Road, died Monday, March 22, 1999, at his home. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Smithville, with the Rev. Ted Rust officiating. Burial will be at Smithville Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home in Wooster, is handling arrangements. Those who wish may make contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund, 292 E. Main St., Smithville 44677. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. David (Christine) Webner of Hudson and Beth Ann McKeal of Bexley; five grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Lester (Adalaide) Miller of Mansfield. His wife, Ella Mae McKeal, died June 11, 1992. They were married Jan. 14, 1961.

Andy Yoder
MILLERSBURG -- Andy L. Yoder, 66, 2589 County Road 160, died Wednesday evening, March 24, 1999, in the emergency room at Joel Pomerene Memorial Hospital in Millersburg. Services will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at the residence, with Bishop Emanuel L. Troyer officiating. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery, Paint Township, Holmes County. Friends may call any time at the residence. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling arrangements. He was born Dec. 30, 1932 in Holmes County to Levi J. and Tena (Troyer) Yoder and married Katie Wengerd on Dec. 22, 1958. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are children and their spouses, Paul and Martha Yoder of Dundee, Roy and Miriam Yoder, and Mrs. David (Margaret) Miller, all of Millersburg and Daniel Yoder of the home; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Roman L. Troyer of Sugarcreek; and sisters, Mrs. Ivan (Susan) Shetler and Mrs Mose (Elva) Troyer, both of Sugarcreek, Mrs. Alvin (Betty) Miller and Mrs. Emanuel (Katie) Yoder, both of Millersburg and Mrs. Crist (Sarah) Miller of Baltic.

Paula Comin
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. -- Paula "Lila" (Ripple) Comin, died of cancer in Bonita Springs, Fla., Tuesday, March 23, 1999. She married Dr. Donald B. Comin on Aug. 4, 1984, and with her husband moved from La Crosse to Bonita Springs, Fla., in January of 1996. Surviving in addition to her husband are stepsons, Scott Comin of New York, and Chris Comin of Woodstock, Ill.; sisters, Virginia Hudson of Rochester, Minn., and Helen Ripple of San Francisco; brothers, Jack Ripple of Spokane, Wash., Gordon Ripple of Colfax, Wash., and Harold Ripple of Skanee, Mich. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with the Rev. Don Henry officiating. Interment will follow in the church's memorial garden. A reception will follow in the Parish Life Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts should be sent to The Little School for the migrant children after school tutoring program, in care of Sister Karinne O'Malley, O.P., 26132 Princess Lane, Bonita Springs, Fla. 34135. Arrangements are being handled by Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 1000 Bonita Parkway, Bonita Springs, Fla. (941) 992-4982.

Frances Heffelfinger
LOUDONVILLE -- Frances I. Heffelfinger, 91, 786 County Road 2654, died Wednesday evening, March 24, 1999, at Colonial Manor Health Care Center in Loudonville, after a brief illness. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home in Loudonville, with Pastor Don Saylor officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. Friends may call today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 111 E. 2nd St., Perrysville; or to Green-Perrysville Fire Department, in care of Glenn Atkinson, 162 W. 2nd St., Perrysville 44864. She was born March 4, 1908 near Perrysville to Thurman and Blanch (Boyd) Lorentz and married Ray Heffelfinger. He died in 1994. Surviving are a brother, Robert Lorentz of Lakeville; her cousins with whom she had a very special relationship, Jim Frank and Elsie Vaughn, both of Loudonville; a sister-in-law, Mabel Lutz of Loudonville; and nieces and nephews, Mamie Heffelfinger of Loudonville, Linda Fleming of Mansfield, Barbara Lorentz and Larry Lorentz, both of Lakeville, Carol Slates of Dalton, Cindy Hudson and Sharon Oyer, both of Wooster.

Raymond Stucky
SUGARCREEK -- Raymond Stucky, 66, 326 High St., died Thursday morning, March 25, 1999, at his residence after a brief illness. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at First United Church of Christ in Sugarcreek, with the Rev. Carlan Helgeson officiating. Burial will be at Union Hill Cemetery in Sugarcreek. Friends may call Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at the church, or one hour prior to the services. Arrangements are being handled by Smith Funeral Home in Sugarcreek. The family suggests contributions be made to First United Church of Christ; or to Hospice of Tuscarawas County. He was born July 8, 1932 in York Township to Elmer and Edna (Arth) Stucky and married Martha Wieland on Nov. 6, 1954. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are children, Mrs. Jeff (Janet) Dodge, Mrs. Tom (Joan) Lappin and Jeff Stucky and his wife, Penny, all of New Philadelphia; seven grandchildren; a sister, Isabell Ricer of New Philadelphia; and brothers, Wilbert Stucky of New Philadelphia and Earl Stucky of Canton.

Louise Young
DOYLESTOWN -- Louise E. Young, 92, of Doylestown, died Thursday, March 25, 1999. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown, with the Revs. Dennis McCoy and Scott Sobie officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call today (Friday) from 5-8 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Barberton Wesleyan Methodist Church, 222 26th St., NW, Barberton 44203. She was born July 19, 1906 in McConnelsville to L.C. and Lyda (Strode) Lovell and married Oscar F. Young. He died in 1979. Surviving are children, Dr. Jarrette Young and his wife, Joan, of Danville, Cecil Young and his wife, Betty, of Doylestown, Ted Young and his wife, Helen, and Margie Zornes, all of Akron; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Joanne Painter
PANAMA CITY, Fla. -- Joanne J. Painter, 58, of Panama City, Fla., died Sunday, March 21, 1999, at a hospital in Florida. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Fryburg Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 2403 Harrison Ave., Panama City, Fla. Surviving are children and their spouses, John and Jackie Adkins Sr. of Panama City, Fla., and Jackie and Vickie Jones of Nashville, Tenn.; two grandchildren; a brother, John Czarnik of Detroit; and relatives in the Holmes County area. Her husband, Michael A. Painter, died previously.

June Wolgamott
BURBANK -- June C. Wolgamott, 75, 12560 Gearhart Road, died Thursday, March 25, 1999, at her home after a period of declining health. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston, with the Rev. Raymond Miller officiating. Burial will be at Burbank Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. She was born Nov. 6, 1923 in Burbank to Curtis H. and Mary (Warner) Wohlgamuth and married Melvin Wolgamott on June 28, 1942. He survives. Surviving in addition to her husband are children and their spouses, Carol and David Snyder and David and Clara Wolgamott, all of Burbank, Mary Wolgamott of the home, and Betty and Kenneth Yeagley of Clifton Forge, Va.; and eight grandchildren.

Sarah Byler
FREDERICKSBURG -- Sarah J. Byler, 87, 7416 S. Carr Road, died Thursday, March 25, 1999, at her home after a long illness. Services will be Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the residence, with Bishop William E. Miller officiating. Burial will be at Troyer Cemetery, Salt Creek Township. Friends may call anytime at the residence. Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, is handling arrangements. She was born May 15, 1911 in Holmes County to Jacob A. and Martha (Hostetler) Byler and married John J. Byler on Nov. 25, 1932. He died Oct. 30, 1992. Surviving are children, Mahlon Byler and his wife, Ella, of Apple Creek, William Byler and his wife, Edna, of Killbuck, Mrs. Jacob (Martha) Troyer and Emma Byler, both of the home, Mrs. Eli (Anna) Yoder of Deerlodge, Tenn., and Mrs. Dan (Jemima) Shetler of Fredericksburg; 43 grandchildren; 130 great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and sisters.

Margaret Schenke
LAFAYETTE -- Margaret Schenke, 75, of Lafayette, died Friday, March 26, 1999, at Altercare of Wadsworth Health Care Center. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Parker and Son Funeral Home, 210 Medina St., Lodi, with the Rev. Christopher Cahill officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lodi. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Northeast Ohio Affiliate, 225 W. Exchange St., Akron 44302. She was born Feb. 10, 1924 in Uniontown, Pa. to Michael and Margaret (Chernok) Macejko and married Harry Schenke on Nov. 9, 1946. He died in 1996. Surviving are her children Lynn (Lewis) DeLong of Lodi and Michael (Suezanne) Schenke of Lafayette; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Melvina (James) Hawse and Helen Macejko, both of Cleveland; and brothers, Michael (Helen) Macejko of Parma, and John (Josephine) Macejko of Cleveland.

Viola Palombi
ORRVILLE -- Viola R. Palombi, 72, of 1842 Lakeview Drive, and formerly of Magna, Utah, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, following a six week illness. Services will be Wednesday in Ogden, Utah with burial in Washington Heights Memorial Park in Ogden. Arrangement for services in Utah will be handled by Lindquist Ogden Mortuary, Ogden, Utah. Local arrangements will be handled by Auble Funeral Home in Orrville. She was born Dec. 30, 1926 in Magna, Utah to Joseph and Rose (Palmeri) Mirabella and married Carl A. Palombi. He died on Jan. 23, 1980. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Eugene Edel of Orrville, and sons and daughters-in-law, John and Tammy Palombi of Ocean Springs, Miss. and Mike and Irene Palombi of Magna, Utah; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Gary Marthey Sr.
MASSILLON -- Gary C. Marthey Sr., 62, of Massillon, died Friday, March 26, at his home, following a short illness. Services will be Tuesday at noon at Heitger's Massillon Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Cebula officiating. Burial will be at Dalton Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society, Stark County Unit, 1515 Portage St. NW, Suite H, North Canton 44720 or Aultman Hospice, 4510 Dressler Road NW, Canton 44718. Surviving are two sons, Gary Marthey Jr. and Mike Marthey, both of Massillon; four daughters, Mrs. Jay (Kathy) Weisgarber of Dalton, Michelle Marthey of Wilmot, Mrs. Steve (Diana) Cooper of Shreve and Nancy Marthey of Dalton; nine grandchildren; his mother, Nettie F. Marthey of Dalton; two brothers, Glen Marthey of Dalton and John Marthey of Coshocton; a sister, Ceil Helton of Illinois and his former wife, Glenna Marthey of Dalton.

A. Denzil Snyder
UHRICHSVILLE -- A. Denzil Snyder, 63, 10045 Kleski Road, SE, Uhrichsville, formerly of Dundee, died Saturday, March 27, 1999, at his home after a two-month illness. Services will be tonight (Monday) at 7 at Uhrich-Hostettler Funeral Home, 634 N. Water St., Uhrichsville. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Creston, W.Va. Friends may call tonight (Monday) from 5-7 at the funeral home. Surviving are children, Mrs. Mitch (Debbie) Brinley of Oceanside, Calif., Duane Snyder of Uhrichsville, Darrell Snyder and his wife, Tammy, of Dundee and Denzil Hoover of the home; three grandchildren; his mother of Dundee; sisters, Donna Wickham of Zanesville and Mrs. Ernest D. (Karen) Shimer of Clinton; brothers, Jerry Snyder of Palestine, W.Va., and Alton Snyder and his wife, Georgia, of Dalton; and his companion, Velma C. Hoover, with whom he had made his home.

Lester Geiser
SMITHVILLE -- Lester W. Geiser, 84, 161 David St., died Saturday, March 27, 1999, at Brenn-Field Nursing Center in Orrville, after a long period of declining health. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Orrville Mennonite Church, with the Revs. John and Barbara Lehman officiating. Burial will be at Smithville Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at Auble Funeral Home in Orrville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Deaf Ministry at Orrville Mennonite Church, 1305 W. Market St., Orrville 44667. He was born June 21, 1914 in Orrville to Dave and Ida (Forrer) Geiser and married Ruth Norris on March 5, 1939 in Marshallville. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Bonnie Geiser of Smithville, daughters, Mrs. Dale (Betty) Buchwalter of Wooster, Mrs. Keith (Carol) Workman of Orrville, Mrs. Ralph (Jeanne) Porter of Polk and Debra Mast of Columbus; 14 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Goldie Geiser of Vinton.

Harold Offineer
CANTON -- Harold J. Offineer, 78, of Canton, died Saturday night, March 27, 1999, at The Pines Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Hilda F. (Buchholz) Offineer. She was formerly of Wooster. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Lamiell Funeral Home, 1353 Cleveland Ave., NW, Canton, with the Rev. Ronald Klingler officiating. Burial will be Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery in Wooster. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Surviving in addition to his wife, are brothers, Warren C. Offineer of Canton and John S. Offineer of Paterson, N.J.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Vida Yoder
WOOSTER -- Vida Viola Yoder, 85, formerly of Hiner Road, died Thursday, March 25, 1999, at Horn Nursing Home. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in New Pittsburg, with the Rev. Jonathon Eilert officiating. Burial will be at New Pittsburg Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the church. McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home in Wooster is handling arrangements. Those who wish may make contributions to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, 9451 Ashland Road, Wooster 44691. She was born Oct. 12, 1913 in Ashland to E. Dean and Mina (Uhler) Ewing and married Paul L. Yoder. He died Aug. 3, 1967. Surviving are children and their spouses, R. Richard and Sally Yoder of Wooster and Jackie and Kenneth Howard of Westfield, Mass.; grandchildren, Randy Yoder, Wendy Raus, Sandra Kline, Kirk Howard and Michele Rossi; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lucille Rider of Orrville.

Adda Bickel
WOOSTER -- Adda L. Bickel, 77, 1903 Cher Court, died Monday, March 29, 1999, at her home. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home in Wooster, with the Rev. Ralph Fogal officiating. Burial will be at Wooster Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make contributions to Hospice of Wayne County, 2525-A Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691. Surviving is a sister, Vanna B. Bickel, with whom she had made her home.

Elwood Saltsman
SHREVE -- Elwood D. "Salty" Saltsman, 81, formerly of 797 Grandview Ave., died Monday, March 29, 1999, at Wayne County Care Center. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Johnston-Schlabach Funeral Home in Shreve, with the Rev. Rufus Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be conducted. Friends may call tonight (Tuesday) from 7-9 at the funeral home, where Masonic services will be held at 9. The family suggests contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 225 W. Exchange St., Akron 44302-1793; American Heart Association, Wayne County Branch, P.O. Box 267, Wooster; or to Shrinerıs Crippled Children & Burn Unit, Wooster Shrine Club, in care of Earle Walker, 3139 Burbank Road, Wooster 44691. He was born Nov. 10, 1917 in East Akron to Oscar Warren and Evaline Marie (Dice) Saltsman and married Ruby E. Wachtel on Jan. 9, 1946. She survives. Surviving are daughters and their husbands, Nancy and Roland Lloyd of Chippewa Lake, Cynthia and William Schneider of Wooster, Janet Dilgard and Patsy and Frank Tate, all of Shreve; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Warren Saltsman of Youngstown, Kenneth Saltsman of Ravenna, Carl Saltsman of Atwater and Albert Saltsman of Elkins, W.Va.; and sisters, Delores of Atwater and Goldie of Shaylorsville.

Mary Swaino
WOOSTER -- Mary E. Swaino, 87, of Wooster, formerly of Sullivan, died Monday, March 29, 1999, at Wooster Community Hospital. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in West Salem, with the Rev. Carl Uhler officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron. Friends may call tonight (Tuesday) from 7-9 at Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to Roanoke Catholic School, 621 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va.; St. Edward's Catholic School, 433 Cottage St., Ashland 44805; or to Wooster Township Fire Department, 1917 Millersburg Road, Wooster 44691. She was born May 23, 1911 in Lebanon, Pa., to Johana and Katarina (Wig) Schmidt and married Rudolf Swaino. He died Oct. 20, 1987. Surviving are daughters and their husbands, Joan and Thomas Benner of Sullivan, Jean and Clyde Opliger of Wooster and Marian and John McHugh of Roanoke, Va.; and five grandchildren.

Arlene Hall
WOOSTER -- Arlene O. Hall, 85, formerly of Robinhood Drive, died Sunday afternoon, March 28, 1999, at Smithville-Western Care Center. Private services were held today (Tuesday), at Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel, with the Rev. David Stout officiating. Burial was at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Smithville-Western Care Center, Activities Department, 4110 E. Smithville Western Road, Wooster 44691. She was born Jan. 15, 1914 in Wooster to Charles and Idella Mae (Craven) Horter and married Bob Hall. He died June 17, 1987. Surviving are sisters, Lillian Higgins of Conneaut and Reva Snow of Centerline, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.

Carl Maxwell
WEST UNION, W.Va. -- Carl Edward Maxwell, 64, of West Union, W.Va., died Sunday, March 29, 1999, at his residence. Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, 447 W. Myles Ave., Pennsboro, W.Va., with the Rev. George Lake officiating. Burial will be at Center Point Christian Church Cemetery in Center Point, W.Va. Friends may call tonight (Tuesday) from 3-8 at the funeral home, or Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Surviving are his wife, Sheila R. Maxwell of West Union, W.Va.; children, Edward James Maxwell of Apple Creek and Martha Mae Grennell of Mount Vernon; three grandsons; brothers, James C. Maxwell of New Milton, W.Va., Willard E. and Jack L. Maxwell, both of Millersburg, Stanley R. Maxwell of Horton, Kan., and Robert D. Maxwell of West Union, W.Va.; and sisters, Hilah Sponaugle of Nashville, Iris Warner of Orrville, Barbara Booher of West Union, W.Va., Delores Crider of Killbuck and Mary I. Reed of Millersburg.

Benjamin Beer
ASHLAND -- Benjamin A. Beer, 80, 1550 State Route 60, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, March 27, 1999, at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Apostolic Christian Church, Illinois Avenue, conducted by the church. Burial will be at Lantz Cemetery. Friends may call today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 at Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors in Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to North Central Hospice. Surviving are his wife, Betty (Linn) Beer of Ashland; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Debra Beer of Bluffton, Ohio; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Beer; a grandson, David Beer; a sister, Martha Moser of Mansfield; a sister-in-law, Theresa Beer of Mansfield; and a number of nieces and nephews.

L. Vernon Smith
WEST SALEM -- L. Vernon Smith, 73, of West Salem, died Monday, March 29, 1999, at Medina General Hospital. Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem with the Rev. Mike Rogers officiating. Burial will be at West Salem Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home. Surviving are his wife, Lorna (Royse) Smith, whom he married in 1962; a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Kenneth Withers of Ashland; a stepson, Robert Harris of West Salem; three grandchildren; five sisters, Lorene Caseman of Vanceburg, Ky., Icybell Terry of Mansfield, Nancy Mineer of Kentucky, Velva Patton of Vanceburg, Ky. and Marcella Grafe of Florida and two brothers, Ithel Smith of Vanceburg, Ky. and Odell Smith of Wisconsin.

Alice Hart
WOOSTER -- Alice S. Hart, 83, of Wooster, died Sunday, March 28, 1999, at her winter home in Tavares, Fla. Arrangements are being completed by Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home in Tavares, Fla. and Johnston-Schlabach Ltd. in Shreve. Interment will be at Wooster Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Lake and Sumter, Inc., 12300 Lane Park Road, Tavares, Fla. 32778-9660 or The United Methodist Church of Wooster, 243 N. Market St., Wooster 44691. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Leland B. Hart; son Jack (Kay) Hart of Bluffton, S.C.; daughter, Judy (Bill - deceased) Fagan of Canal Winchester; son, Jim (Anita) Hart of Marietta, Ga.; grandchildren, Mary Lee Haan, Melinda Sattele, Patrick Fagan, Michael Fagan, Katie Hart, Bryan Hart; three great-grandchildren; a brother, James J. (Miriam) Morgan of Naples, Fla.; a sister, Betty Treadwell of Avon Lake and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Eleanor Hare
DALTON -- Eleanor M. Hare, 82, of Dalton, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at Massillon Community Hospital. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Dalton with Rev. Rusty Cowden officiating. Burial will be at Dalton Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Dalton Presbyterian Church, 163 W. Main St., Dalton 44618. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Hare of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, John and Sheila Hare of Orrville; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a brother, Don (Beverly) Hunter of Massillon.

John Eaton
WOOSTER -- John A. "Smiley" Eaton, 40, 6398 Millersburg Road, died Monday evening, March 29, 1999, at Wooster Community Hospital. Graveside services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Wooster Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Stull officiating. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are being handled by Custer Funeral Home in Wooster. Memorial contributions may be made to P.S.R., c/o Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes County, 2285 Benden Drive, Wooster 44691. Surviving are a son, John J. of Omaha, Neb.; two daughters, Amy and Nicole Eaton, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; his father, John C. Eaton of Georgia; his mother and stepfather, Reva J. and Richard J. Fox of Wooster; two sisters, Becky Reed of Mentor and Mrs. Lonnie P. (Cindy S.) Stout of Wooster; two nephews, David and Jason Reed; a niece, Elizabeth Stout of Wooster; grandmothers, Helen Eaton and Elizabeth O'Dell, both of Wooster and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

Ann Peabody
GROSSE POINTE, Mich. -- Ann K. Peabody, 31, of Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. died Saturday, March 27, 1999. Beloved wife of Brian W., loving daughter of Barbara F. Kraker of Worthington and Dr. and Mrs. Jack Kraker of Lancaster. Sister of Jeff, Mark (Barbara) and Tom. Niece of Mrs. Robert E. (Mary) Schriner, preceded in death by grandmother, Lucille Forrester. Daughter-in-law of Carole J. Peabody, sister-in-law of Robert M. Peabody Jr. and Beth (Pete) Rentschler Jr. Aunt of Travis and Tyler Kraker and Grace and Peter Rentschler III. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 6 from 1-8 p.m. at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. Memorial services will be Wednesday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at Christ Church, Grosse Pointe, 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd. Memorial contributions may be made to Tau Beta Association, 819 Edgemont Park, Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. 48230, Christ Church, 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd., Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 48236 and American Cancer Society, 29350 Southfield Road, Suite 110, Southfield, Mich. 48076.

Mary Fusi
RITTMAN -- Mary Teresa Fusi, 82, 11857 Easton Road, died Tuesday morning, March 30, 1999, at Horn Nursing Home in Wooster, following a short illness. Rite of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Custer Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Wooster. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. She married John J. Fusi on July 29, 1939 in Wooster. He died Nov. 24, 1989. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Rodney (Geraldine) Pinnick of Wooster, Angeline Bosley of Yorba Linda, Calif. and Mrs. John (Ellen) Giffin of Anaheim, Calif. and several nieces and nephews.

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