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Obituaries
Joseph May, 77
Connor Cool, infant Joseph Milton May, 77, of Fredericksb u r g , d i e d Monday morning, July 29, 2013, at Glend o r a Health Care Center. He was born Nov. 27, Bruce Schmid, 95 1935, in Cassellman, Pa., Bruce A. Schmid, 95, of death on July 10, 2013. and a sister, Joan Anderson to the late Joseph and HolmBruce was a farmer all his Croop of Ravenna. Hazel Marie (Rickner) e s v i l l e, life and a Ripley Township In addition to his wife, he May Sr., and married passed trustee for 32 years. He was was preceded in death by a Brenda A. Deeds on April a w a y a 1935 graduate of Big Prai- daughter, Sylvia Anne Ver- 9, 1982. She survives. Thursday, rie High School, where he nier; and a brother, Gillman He served in the U.S. Aug. 8, was salutatorian and was a Schmid. Marine Corps for four years 2013, at graduate of the former Graveside services were during the Korean War, and Majora Wooster Business College. Aug. 10 in Newkirk Cem- retired from Rubbermaid Health Surviving are sons, John etery, with the Rev. Rex Inc. in Wooster, with 24 Care in Christopher Schmid of Dye officiating. Schlabach years of service. He had also Millersburg. Wooster and Robert Bruce Funeral Home in Shreve worked for the B&O RailHe was born Sept. 6, 1917, Schmid of Holmesville; a handled arrangements. road and was a telephone in Big Prairie to John C. son-in-law, James Vernier of Memorial contributions operator. and Ruth (Kerr) Schmid Shiloh, Ill.; brothers, Wayne may be made to Hospice He had made his home and married Dorothy J. B. (Donna) Schmid of of Greater Wayne County, in Fredericksburg since Christopher on Aug. 14, Wooster and Dale A. (Mar- 2525 Back Orrville Road, 1982 and in Rittman for 1941. She preceded him in tha) Schmid of Big Prairie; Wooster 44691. 15 years prior. He was a
Connor Martin Cool, stillborn son of Bradley Joe and Billie Jean (Skinner) Cool, died Friday evening, Aug. 9, 2013, at Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster. Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Kendra Cool of Millersburg; a brother, Joey Brewer of Spring Mountain; pater-
nal grandparents, Bob and Cathy Cool; maternal grandparents, Marlene and Leo Baragona and Christopher and Deborah Ross; paternal great-grandmother, Sue Eastep; maternal great-grandmother, Hannah Adolph; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death
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by a cousin, Tanner Stokovich, great-great-aunt, Joyce Skinner, and uncles, David Steele and Danny Stokovich. Services will be at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 15) at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, with Pastor Deborah Ross officiating. Burial will be at the Cool Family Cemetery.
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member of Fredericksburg Church of Christ, the U.R.W. and the American Legion Post in Fredericksburg. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and antique car shows. Surviving in addition to his wife, are children, Joseph May III of Harrisburg, Pa., Robert (Carmen) May of Georgetown, Texas, Michael May of Pittsburgh, George (Cheryl) Heater of Rittman, Jody Lynn (Joseph) Woolever of Columbus, Marlene Lunter, Kathy (Dean) Leach and Debra Higgins, all of Rittman, and Joshua May of Apple Creek; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Cooper of Huntington, Pa., Rosemary Smith of Beaver, Pa., and Judith
(Denny) McPherson of Beaver Creek, Pa.; a brother, Richard (Bernadette) May of Hadenfield, N.J.; and many loving nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Services were Friday, Aug. 2 at Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, with Deb Horst officiating. Burial was in Kingwood Cemetery, Kingwood, Pa. Tributes may be made at www.Murray-FuneralHome.com. Donations may be made to Murray Funeral Home, P.O. Box 25 Creston 44217. Special thanks to Hospice & Palliative Care of Wayne County, and the staff of Glendora Health Care, for their excellent service.
Blaine Evans, 80 Blaine D. Evans, 80, of New Philadelphia, d i e d Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, w h i l e s u r rounded by his family at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia, after a period of declining health. The son of the late Carlos and Bessie (Watts) Evans, Blaine was born in his childhood home in Stillwell on Jan. 5, 1933. He graduated from Killbuck High School in 1950. On April 18, 1951, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy and during his service, served aboard the USS Twining based out of San Diego, Calif. After receiving an honorable discharge on April 17, 1955, Blaine and Kay relocated to Killbuck. Then in 2001 they moved to New Philadelphia. On Dec. 29, 1954, he married the love of his life, the former Kay Lesselyong. Together the couple raised three children, Vicki, Eric and Tami. He retired from V.O. Menuez & Son, where he constructed bridges. Following his retirement he enjoyed working for Killbuck Savings Bank as a courier. Blaine was a 50-year member of Millersburg Masonic Lodge, where he was a 32nd degree Mason and
was a life member of Killbuck VFW. He was also a member of Faith Christian Church in New Philadelphia. Blaine had a passion for traveling, especially by way of his RV, and enjoyed taking in the sights with Kay. He enjoyed “tinkering” around his home as well as woodworking. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home, are children, Vicki Evans of Chapel Hill, N.C., Eric (Nancy) Evans of Georgetown, Del., and Tami (Greg) McIntyre of New Philadelphia; grandchildren, Ethan, Aaron, Travis, Nicole, Shane, Charles, Ryan and Nate, as well as by many extended family members and friends. Blaine was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Stan Evans. In keeping with Blaine’s wishes there were no calling hours and cremation took place through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory in Dover. Graveside services were Aug. 14 in Killbuck Cemetery, with pastor Brian Flood officiating. Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Blaine by visiting www. geibcares.com. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 716 Commercial Ave., SW, New Philadelphia 44663.