30 — Thursday, January 23, 2014
The Holmes County Hub Shopper
Obituaries Mary McClelland, 88
Barbara Yoder, 65 Barbara M. Yoder, 65, of Millersburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at the Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following an unexpected illness. She was born on Dec. 26, 1948, in Hartville, and was the daughter of Milo M. and Clara Miller. On Oct. 24, 1970, she married Raymond Yoder Jr. and he survives. She worked 41 years at Millersburg True Value, the store she co-owned and operated with her husband. She enjoyed her work and the people she came in contact with. Barb was a very giving person. She was actively involved with Share-A-Christmas. She loved supporting the kids involved with the Holmes County Junior Fair. She was a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where she enjoyed her small group and took part in many church activities over the years. Barb loved traveling with her family and was looking forward to taking her granddaughter with
them on their next trip. She also enjoyed the time she spent going out to eat with friends and family. Surviving in addition to her husband, Junior, is a son, Joel (Kristen) Yoder of Millersburg; and a granddaughter, Emelyn Yoder, whom she babysat and helped take care of. She is also survived by brothers and sisters Mary (John) Hochstetler, Ura (Brenda) Miller, Milo Jr. (Bonnie) Miller, Perry (Brenda) Miller, Ada (Lynn) Eiler, Dora Miller, Bertha Miller and Freida Miller; a brother-in-law, Baxter Olinger; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Esther Olinger. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 13 at Pleasant View Mennonite Church with pastors Dennis Hostetler and Myron Troyer officiating. Burial was at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg.
Katherine Stringer, 74 HOPEDALE — Katherine “Kate” (Lahm) Stringer, 74, of Hopedale, died peacefully at her home after a five-month battle with cancer. Kate was a 1957 graduate of Hopedale High School and was a founding member of the Hope Players Theater group. She had served on Hopedale Village Council for 17 years and was on the Harrison County Metropolitan Housing Board and Regional Planning Commission. Along with her husband, she was owner/operator of Hopedale Hardware store for more than 25 years and had attended Starkdale Church in Wintersville. She was a member of Hopedale Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a daughter,
Kris (Don) Sloan; a grandson, Hunter; a brother, Don (Carol) Raber; several nieces and nephews; and an aunt, Arletta Lahm Harmon of Sugarcreek. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Jim Stringer in 1995; and her parents, Robert and Lucille (Snyder) Lahm. Memorial services were held Sunday, Jan. 19 at Hopedale Presbyterian Church. Blackburn Funeral Homes in Hopedale assisted the family (www. blackburnfuneralhomes. com). Contributions may be made to Harrison Central Golf Parents, 42225 Jewett Scio Road, Jewett 43986; or Hopedale Baseball Association-Park Field Fund, Hopedale 43976.
Mary McClelland, age 88, of Millersburg, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following a short illness. She was born Aug. 31, 1925 in Millersburg, and was the daughter of D. Frank and Susanna (Shantz) Miller. On Nov. 18, 1952 she married Max McClelland and he preceded her in death on April 14, 2013. Mary was a member of the Millersburg United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are two children and their spouses, Stephanie (Mike) Ditmars of Millersburg, and Jeff (Debi) McClelland of Ben-
tonville, Ark.; four grandchildren, Emily Ditmars and Mason, Max and Matti McClelland; one brother, Art Miller of Millersburg; and two sisters and their spouses, Blanche (Sheldon) Schmucker of Millersburg, and Janet (Pete) Litwiller of Hopedale, Ill. She was known and loved as Aunt Mame by her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters, Helen Burkey, Leda Crissey and Shirley Owen; and a brother, Orin Miller. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, with the Rev. Tom Jones officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg. Family suggests that memorial contributions be made to LifeCare Hospice, 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Alice Beard, 76 Alice Jo-an Beard,76,passed a w a y Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at Hospice of Citrus County in Lecanto, Fla. She was born Aug. 20, 1937, in Brinkhaven to Chester R. and Florence I. (Engelhardt) Cooper, and was a 1955 graduate of Glenmont High School. She had attended Cincinnati Bible Seminary, where she met Larry James Beard, whom she married on June 2, 1962. He died previously. She was a loving, Christian wife and mother and extended her love to family and many friends. She also served her Lord as a faithful member of Union Grove Church of Christ. Surviving are sons, Mark Allen (Allison) Beard of Woodbridge, Va., and Jon-
athan James (Kim) Beard of Lecanto, Fla.; a daughter, Joanna Sue (Todd) Frankenberry of Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren, Sarah and Nathan Beard, Gabriela, Noah and Hannah Frankenberry; a brother, Robert (Shirley) Cooper of Walhonding; and a sister, Shirley L. Cooper of Millersburg. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents. Service was Saturday, Jan. 18 at Union Grove Church of Christ in Holmes County, with ministers Jonathan Beard and Bob Hines officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Fischer Funeral Home in Danville. Memorial donations can be made to Union Grove Church of Christ, 2135 Township Road 2, Killbuck 44637; or Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, Fla. 34464.
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John Cole, 78 John F. Cole, 78, of Sterling, husband of 57 years to Barbara (Coy) Cole, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Akron City Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. He was born June 30, 1935, in Leander, W.Va., to Frank and Irene (Crist) Cole and lived most of his life in Sterling. He was a union carpenter and farmer for more than 40 years. He had served in the Ohio National Guard. John was a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 639 and attended Canaan Free Will Baptist Church in Creston. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, farming his land and raising crops and livestock, Farmall tractors, attending weekly auctions at Creston, Kidron and Mount Hope and reading. John was quiet, softspoken, gentle and kind
to everyone. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him. Surviving in addition to his wife, Barb, are children, Pam Booth of Millersburg, John (Lisa) Cole of Seville, Yvonne (Mark) Shaffer of Chippewa Lake and Bradd (Jennifer) Cole of Wadsworth; five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; his mother, Irene Franks of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a brother, Paul (Ethel) Galloway of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol; a grandson, Jeremy; his father; and his faithful dog, Sox. Services were Friday, Jan. 17 at Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Drive, Rittman, with the Rev. James R. McComas officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Akron. For online register book, obituary, condolences, visit www.gillmanfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Canaan Free Will Baptist Church, P.O. Box 167, Creston 44217.
Helen Keller, 94 Helen L. Keller, 94, Doylestown, passed away Jan. 18, 2014. Born in Doylestown on Jan. 14, 1920, to the late Elmer L. and Florence A. (Heffelman) Dulabahn, she was a life resident of Doylestown. H e l e n had been employed by Pittsburgh Plate Glass for eight years and had r e t i r e d with 27 years of service as church secretary for Doylestown United Methodist Church, where she was a life member. She had been active with the United Methodist Women and bazaar, the church finance team, and was a lifetime honorary member of the church council. Helen was also a 65-year member of Chippewa Grange (currently Baughman Grange) where she was secretary for 58 consecutive years, and Pomona, State and National Granges. She enjoyed
doing needlework. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 2003; a daughter, Linda Kelley; and a sister, Jane Baker. She is survived by a daughter, Betty (Roger) Conner of Big Prairie; grandchildren Tyson (Lisa) Conner and Tara Conner; and great-grandsons Ryan Mackey and Joshua Lanning. Funeral services will be today (Thursday, Jan. 23) at Doylestown United Methodist Church, 153 Church St., Doylestown 44230, with pastor Dale Warrick officiating. Private burial was in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Zak-Thacker & Monbarren Funeral Home, 132 N. Portage St., Doylestown 44230. Memorials may be made to Doylestown United Methodist Church, Adult Bell Choir. Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com; Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-6582211.