Obituaries

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Alva W. ''Dick'' Zerkle

Alva W. ''Dick'' Zerkle

Dec 15, 2001

Alva W. ''Dick'' Zerkle, age 77, of Casstown, OH Died Saturday December 15, 2001 in Upper Valley Medical Center E.R. He was born November 5, 1924 the son of Leo & Gladys Studebaker Zerkle who preced him in death. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Eileen Markley Studebaker; One daughter, Diann Fine of New Carlisle, OH; One sister,...

Sarah ''Sally'' L. Houser

Sarah ''Sally'' L. Houser

Dec 14, 2001

Sarah ''Sally'' L. Houser died at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney, Ohio on December 14,2001. She is survived by sons and daughter-in-laws: Dr. Stuart L. and Diane Houser; Robert Williiam and Connie Houser and David Joe and Sharon Houser, eight grandchildren and one step grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank B. and Mary E. Lair...

James Eugene ''Gene'' Boldman

James Eugene ''Gene'' Boldman

Dec 13, 2001

James Eugenme ''Gene'' Boldman died at his home on Thursday, December 13. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; daughters and son-in-law, Denise Boldman; Tina and Neil Berry; sisters and broher-in-law: Shirley and Lee Powell, Louise Boldman; two granddaughters, Amanda and Allison Berry and a special nephew, Robert Boldman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank M....

David Phillip Jackson

David Phillip Jackson

Dec 12, 2001

David Phillip Jackson died at his residence on December 12, 2001. He is survived by his first wife, Paula J. Jensen of Vandalia, Ohio; his second wife, Connie Mathis of Madisonville, KY and five children: Daughters and sons-in-law, Jonanne L. Hadden S. Riley; Julie J. Alan R. II Bogard;; January A.H. Mark N. Tracy; Kimberly A. Jackson and Jennier...

Bertha Michael

Bertha Michael

Dec 8, 2001

Bertha Michael, age 69 of Troy died Saturday, December 8, 2001 at her residence. Born of the late, Forn and Abigail Abby Adkins Lewis. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard L. Michael; daughter and son-in-law, Alice M. and Edward Nuckles; sons and fiance', Richard L. Michael Jr. and Cathy J. Williamson; Rodney K. Michael and...

Verna Faye Yantis

Verna Faye Yantis

Dec 8, 2001

Verna Faye Yantis, age 79 of West Milton, Ohio died Saturday, December 8, 2001 at the Harborside Healthcare Center, Troy, Ohio. She was born of the late, Frank and Alma Ora Locke Taylor. Preceded in death by her husband, Glen Yantis in 1981; her son, Richard Badgley; stepsons, Bobby and Lawrence Yantis; stepdaughters, Helen Dunn and Deloris Wilkinson; three...

Hazel M. Francis

Hazel M. Francis

Dec 7, 2001

Hazel M. Francis, 97, life long resident of Troy, died Fri. Dec. 7., 2001 at Koester Pavilion. She was born July 12, 1904 to the late Jess and Della Robbins Arthur. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Larry and Cleona Francis of Fort Collins, Colorado; 1 granddaughter Shirley Francis and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived...

Dr. Dean Allen Landes

Dr. Dean Allen Landes

Dec 6, 2001

Dr. Dean Allen Landes, 61, of Troy died Thursday Dec. 6, 2001 at Upper Valley Medical Center - ER in Troy. He was born Oct. 13, 1940 in Clayton to Myrtle Denlinger of Modesto, California and the late Ralph W. Landes. Dr. Landes is survived by his wife Patricia Boone Landes; a son and daughter-in-law Rodney Dean and Carrie...

John William Houser

John William Houser

Dec 4, 2001

John William Houser died at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney, Ohio on Tuesday, December 4, 2001. Mr. Houser was formerly of Casstown, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Sarah L. Lair Houser; sons and daughters-in-law: Dr. Stuart L. and Diane Houser, Robert William and Connie Houser and David Joe and Sharon Houser; Sisters, Barbara McKinney, Kathryn Rogers, Lois...

Mabel Blanton

Mabel Blanton

Nov 30, 2001

Mabel Blanton, age 81, of Troy, OH. Died Friday November 30, 2001 in Koester Pavilion, Troy, OH. She was born January 23, 1920 to William & Elizabeth Riley Fultz. Survivors include Five Children, Wanda Napier of Dayton, OH; Jackie Thompson of Troy, OH; Vanessa Bellamy of Troy, OH; Betty Jo Malone of Tipp City, OH & Clifford Franklin Blanton...

Charles Eggers

Charles Eggers

Nov 24, 2001

Charles Eggers, 53, of Port Clinton, OH died Thursday, November 22, 2001 in H.B. Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, OH. He was born August 25, 1948 to Herbert and Elizabeth Reilley Eggers. Mr. Eggers was a member of the Eagles Lodge #871, Troy, Eagles Lodge Aerie #3395, Port Clinton; Moose Lodge, Troy; Moose Lodge #1610 Port Clinton; the Troy Fish...

Mabel M. Davis

Mabel M. Davis

Nov 24, 2001

Mabel M. Davis, 88 of Troy died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001 at Harborside Healthcare Center in Troy. She was born Nov. 6, 1913 to the late Alva J. and Bertha Rudisill Davis. She is survived by her brother Chester Davis of Casstown and a sister, Mrs. Paul Margaret Batdorf of Troy, several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews....

Dale H. Minnich

Dale H. Minnich

Nov 18, 2001

Dale H. Minnich, age 66 passed away November 18, 2001 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dale was born July 29, 1935. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; father, Rheuben; a brother, Charles Ray; and wife, Elizabeth Jeannine. He is survived by his only son, Matthew Rheuben; Two grandchildren, Jesse and Cammy Minnich all of Pleasant...

James W. Rosenbalm

James W. Rosenbalm

Nov 17, 2001

James W. Rosenbalm, age 78 of Piqua, Ohio died Saturday, November 17, 2001. Born of the late, Thomas and Bertha Hand Rosenbalm, he is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janet L. Mumford Rosenbalm; son and daughter-in-law, James and Cathy Rosenbalm Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law,...

Clarence H. Brinkman

Clarence H. Brinkman

Nov 16, 2001

Clarence H. Brinkman, age 91 of Troy, Ohio died November 16, 2001 in Marion Manor, Marion, Ohio. Born of the late, Casper and Barbara Martin Brinkman, he was preceded in death recently by his wife, Juanita Rickey on March 12, 2001. He was also preceded by his former wives; five brothers and one sister. He is survived by his...

Cletus L. Rhoades

Cletus L. Rhoades

Nov 8, 2001

Cletus L. Rhoades died suddenly at his residence on Thursday, November 8, 3002. He is survived by two sisters: Evelyn Sheafer and Mrs. Carl Opal Holfinger both of Troy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray L. and Bertha Apple Rhoades. Mr. Rhoades was a US Army Veteran of WWII ; was a member of Casstown Lutheran...

Kenneth G. Wohlers

Kenneth G. Wohlers

Nov 8, 2001

Kenneth G. Wohlers died at his residence on Thursday, November 8, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Donna Fema Wohlers, daughters, Valerie Dusang, Heather Baker; three stepchildren: Kristie Wagner, Leigh Wagner, and Cameron Herier; one sister, Macdalene Brinkmann and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary Wohlers. Mr. Wohlers was a...

Dorothy Kate Farrance

Dorothy Kate Farrance

Nov 7, 2001

Dorothy Kate Farrance died at Harborside Health Care, Troy, Ohio on Wednesday, November 7, 2001. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law: Diane and David Seiple; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Betsy Farrance; grandchildren, Laura Shindeldecker, Elaine Gillen, Edie Tremblay, Amy Huston, Linda Campbell, Lynn Farrance, Leslie Farrance and Leigh Farrance. She has 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded...

Harold C. Heffelfinger

Harold C. Heffelfinger

Nov 6, 2001

Harold C. Heffelfinger, 78, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, November 6, 2001. He is survived by three daughters: Judy Hanson, Beverly Tilton, Gloria Stone and two sons: Harold J. Heffelfinger and Jeffrey L. Heffelfinger; three sisters, Delphine Newman, Ruby Taylor and Doris Brown; two brothers, Roger and Tommy Heffelfinger. He has 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren....

Scott Patrick Mers

Scott Patrick Mers

Nov 6, 2001

Scott Patrick Mers, 36, died at James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, November 6, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Linda Thompson; parents, David and Judy Mers;stepsons and wives, Jason and Libby Thompson; Terry Thompson; stepdaughter and husband: Tabby and Ben Greek; brothers, Mark and Craig; sisters-in-law, Teresa and Toni; nephew Clinton and one niece, Aarin Burke....