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Thelma I. Bryan
October 14, 1939 - December 12, 2011
Services: December 16th, 2011 at 12-2 P. M.
Thelma I. Bryan, age 72, S. Denmark Rd., Jefferson, died Monday evening in the Hospice Unit at the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center.
She was born October 14, 1939 in Willoughby, the daughter of Daniel & Thelma (Porter) Boss and has lived in the Jefferson area since 2004, coming from Painesville. Mrs. Bryan enjoyed going to flea markets.
Survivors include three children, Joseph Bryan of Jefferson, Robert Bryan & Melanie Dunn, both of Painesville, three grandchildren and a brother and three sisters, John Boss of Grand River, Norma Russell of Mentor, Barbara Waldo of Conneaut & Linda Reister of Columbia, SC.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Joseph, on February 15, 2011.
Visitation will be held Friday from 12-2 P. M. at the Jefferson Home of the Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson. Private burial will take place in Riverview Memorial Park in Russell Twp.
Dr. John R. Patterson, Sr.
December 15, 1919 - December 9, 2011
Services: December 14th, 2011 at 10:30 A. M.
With his loving family surrounding him, Dr. John R. Patterson Sr. set sail on his final voyage on the morning of Friday, December 9th. Born the fourth child of John and Daisy (Sayre) Patterson, young John was welcomed into this world on December 15th, 1919. He was 91 and was eagerly looking forward to celebrating his 92nd birthday.
As a youth, John grew up in Beaver Falls, PA delivering papers and working in his father's gas station. He came of age during the Great Depression and, like many, worked multiple part-time jobs to help support the family. After graduation from Beaver Falls High School, John matriculated to Geneva College, located in the same small town. As a young man, he joined the Elks Club (Lodge #348) and was nearly a 70 year life member. Prior to, and during the early stages of, WW II, he worked as a chemist for A.N. Bowers of Ambridge, PA. In due course, John joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific theatre until his honorable discharge in 1946. His experience in the Navy solidified his beliefs about service for the greater good. Little did he know at the time that his life of service had really just begun.
John was determined to finish his education and so, he ventured to Indianapolis where he enrolled at the Lincoln Chiropractic College. After his graduation in 1951, he returned to PA and practiced in Venango, just north of Meadville where his parents had moved. To help support his parents while he established his practice, the new doctor worked at the Talon plant in Meadville. It was here that his life would change forever when he met, in February 1955, the love of his life, Donna Lines. After a whirlwind romance, the two were married on July 9th, 1955 and moved to Jefferson (OH) in August. Never ones to halfheartedly pursue anything, John and Donna began their family with that same passionate enthusiasm. In short order, John Jr. was born in 1956 followed by Kenneth in 1958 and Cindy in 1959.
During this time, Dr. John joined the Exchange Club of Jefferson and was a former past president and proud member until it disbanded. He served this organization with great pride and enthusiasm for over 50 years. He also bowled and golfed with the teams sponsored by the Exchange Club.
Throughout the 1960's his practice continued to grow. Practicing first in two rooms, and then in three rooms of his residence, he decided to purchase a small house directly behind his home on West Ashtabula St. to accommodate increased business. Thus in 1969 the Patterson Chiropractic Clinic officially opened on West Pine St. Dr. John would practice there until his retirement in 2002. All told, he served the Jefferson community for 47 years.
Serving his patients was exceedingly important to him whether that be during normally scheduled office hours or, as was often the case, when a patient needed immediate relief. Many times he would excuse himself from family functions to serve the needs of a patient. He believed to his core that serving others was an absolute necessity and part of his duty to uphold the Hippocratic oath.
John attended the Jefferson United Methodist Church and served as an usher there for many years. He was also a 32nd degree Mason with the Scottish Rite, Valley of Cleveland and a member of the Tuscan Lodge #342 F. & A. M. in Jefferson. Dr. John was a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Northeast Ohio Academy of Chiropractic.
Just last month he was presented with a Veterans' pin by Hospice of the Western Reserve. John was very proud to have served his country during WW II. Furthermore, his legacy of service to his nation, his community, and his patients was a special gift he not only modeled, but bequeathed freely to his family.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Donna, son John, Jr. (Nancy), and daughter-in-law, Linda. Grandchildren include Kim (Greg) Cotton, Ginger (Steffel) Hofstetter, Holly, Amber, Joshua, Whitney, and Jeremiah. Great-grandchildren include Conner and Courtney Cotton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Dorothy (Murphy), Ruth (Balzer), and Dolly (Miley), brother William, son Kenneth and daughter Cindy. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 A. M. at the Jefferson United Methodist Church, 125 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with the Rev. Meredith Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery with American Legion Post #103 providing military honors.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 P. M. at the Jefferson Home of the Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004 or the Jefferson United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 125 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047 or at www.IMOTree.com.
Mary L. Koschak
JEFFERSON - Mary Louise Koschak, 91, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at the Jefferson Geriatric Rehabilitation Center.
She was born July 8, 1911, in Youngstown, the daughter of Stephen and Mary (Sopkovich) Layko. She moved to Jefferson in 1996.
Mrs. Koschak was employed by Carnegie Steel Co. for many years and later worked in the kitchen at the Youngstown Club for 40 years. She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and was a life member of Slovak Catholic Sokol.
She married John Koschak May 16, 1935.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Lardie of Jefferson; a son, Raymond J. Koschak of Buford, Ga.; a sister, Eleanore Ruscil of Oakhurst, N.J.; seven grandchildren, Lara Swift, Lisa Adams, Charles, Ronald, Glenn and James Lardie, and Cheryl A. Ward; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, March 8, 1986; two sisters, Helen Slovkovsky and Ann Lejko; a brother, Joseph Layko; and a grandson, John A. Lardie.
Service will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, 4303 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; and 10 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 613 N. Lakeview, Youngstown.
Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel.
Vivian E. Buell
JEFFERSON - Vivian E. Buell, 76, of East Erie Street, died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at the Hospice Unit of Ashtabula County Medical Center.
She was born April 26, 1926, in Richmond Township, the daughter of Charles N. and Vera (Winch) Thompson. She lived in Jefferson most of her life.
Before retiring, she worked most of her life as a Stanley Products sales representative.
She was an avid gardener, a longtime member of Jefferson Garden Club, and belonged to the First Congregational Church of Jefferson. She was instrumental in the construction of the Jefferson Gazebo.
Survivors include two daughters, Darla Zawacki of Ashtabula, and Faith Cowger of Canton; two sons, David and Gary Buell, both of Ashtabula; seven grandchildren, Donald, Darren, Daniel, Dana and Debbie Buell, and William and Rhonda Cunningham; 12 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Kenneth of Richmond, Va., Duane of Linesville, Pa., and Rev. Garth Thompson of Miami Beach, Fla.; and one sister, Hazel Sakuta of Lake City, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Donald Buell, in March 1983; two brothers, Charles Stanley and Harold; two sisters, Dorothy Thompson and Jocie Heath; and her parents.
Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 41 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson. The Rev. David T. Hill, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery.
Calling hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Ducro Funeral Services-Jefferson Home, 17 N. Market St., Jefferson.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational United Church of Christ, Jefferson.
Permelia M. Dodge
HUDSON, Fla. - Permelia M. Dodge, 92, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, in Regional Medical Center of Bayonet Point in Hudson, Fla., from complications following surgery.
Mrs. Dodge was a longtime Ashtabula resident. She was born March 5, 1910, to Earl J. and Hilda (Yoffs) Seamens. She graduated from Harbor High School in 1928 and the Ashtabula Medical Center Nurses' Training School in 1931. She married Herbert L. Dodge in 1935.
She was a registered nurse and served at Ashtabula Medical Center until her retirement. She was an active member of the Nurses' Alumni Association.
Mrs. Dodge was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ashtabula and was active in Presbyterian churches in Venice and Hudson, Fla., where she lived following retirement.
She was an avid bridge and cribbage player and member of many bridge clubs both in this area and in Florida. She also enjoyed ballroom dancing and reading.
Survivors include sons J. Peter Dodge of Ashtabula, John A. Dodge of Hudson, Fla. and Stephen T. Dodge of Manassas, Va.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1993.
A memorial service in Edgewood Cemetery is being planned for a future date.
Arline M. Cowling
Geneva-on-the-Lake - Arline Marie Cowling, 75, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at the Austinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born March 21, 1927, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of William and Mae (Rodgers) McWilliams and had been an area resident since 1991, coming from Cleveland.
She married Edward G. Cowling in 1961.
Prior to retirement, Mrs. Cowling was employed as a factory worker, for American Greetings and Spray-On, both of Cleveland.
Mrs. Cowling was a bingo fanatic.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Charles Boyle Jr. of Geneva and Edward F. Cowling of Conneaut; a daughter, Carol McWilliams of Cleveland; six grandchildren, Michelle, Christine, Eric, Carmen, Dawn and Bonita; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
No calling hours or service will be observed, at the request of the deceased.
Acknowledgments may be sent to the family at 4881 Thomas Blvd., Geneva, 44041.
Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, has charge of the arrangements.
