Vereena M. Deal age 68, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away at 6:55 A.M. on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at her residence. Vereena was born February 26, 1942 in Horatio, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Alice (Brewer) Flory.
Vereena retired from Greenville City Schools after 30 years of service as a 3rd Grade Teacher at East School.
Vereena is survived by her husband, Douglas Deal, whom she married October 16, 1965. She is also survived by a daughter, Theresa “Terri” Deal of Greenville; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Lynn Flory of Atlanta, Georgia; sisters-in-law, Brenda Deal of Las Vegas, Nevada and Jacqueline Nichols of Dayton; and several nieces and nephews who loved her very much.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Entombment will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens in Greenville.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Robert R. Vance (March 30, 2010)
He retired in 1989 from the Frame Gallery of Arcanum and was a Veteran of W.W. II serving in the U.S. Army as a Machinist in the Engineer’s Maintenance Company. He was also a member of the Evangelical United Methodist church of Greenville.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife—Joan M. (Thomas) Vance October 21, 2003. They were married January 19, 1947. Also by his brothers—Joe Lloyd and William E. Vance.
He is survived by sons and daughters in law—Thomas Robert and Sherri Vance of Greenville and Todd Allen Vance and Kathy Riesen-Vance of Geneva, Indiana, daughter and son in law—Susan Jayne and Paul Whittington of Lima, Ohio. Grandchildren Jason Vance and Cynthia Achterberg, Matthew and Debbie Vance, Adam and Sarah Vance, Elizabeth Whittington and David Branco. Great grandchildren—Morgan Vance, Zachary Vance, Nathan Vance and Mackenzie Vance, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday April 2, 2010 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Full Military Services being conducted by the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard as well. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends on Friday from 1 to 2 P.M. in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions may be given to The Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
Frances E. Holzapfel (March 28, 2010)
Mrs. Frances E. Holzapfel, age 92 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 1:35 P.M. Sunday March 28, 2010 at Brookhaven Assisted Living Brookville, Ohio. Frances was born December 26, 1917 in Darke County and the daughter of the late Don A. & Mabel F. (Stapleton) Reck.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church of Greenville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband—Dorin F. Holzapfel June 1, 2005. They were married August 31, 1940. Also by a son—Dorin Holzapfel Jr. in 1976, daughter—Janis Moster in 1975, sisters—Maxine Beane and Geraldine Ivy and brother—Ronald Reck.
Frances is survived by daughter and son in law—Susan & Robert Best of Englewood, son and daughter in law—David and Karon Holzapfel of Clayton, daughter in law and spouse—Carol and Ralph Feola of Rome, N.Y. Also grandchildren and spouses—Janis and Dave Auster, David Feola, Andrew Feola, Zachary Holzapfel, Nicholas Holzapfel, Jennifer and Justin Keaton, Dorin Best, Brian Best and Tyler Best. Great granddaughter—Emelia Auster as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 P.M. Thursday April 1, 2010 in the Palestine Cemetery with Rev. John McRoberts officiating. There will be no visitation.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Cancer Association of Darke County 209 E. 4th St., Greenville, Ohio, 45331 or the GRCC/Food Bank 131 E. 4th St., Greenville, Ohio, 45331
Arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church of Greenville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband—Dorin F. Holzapfel June 1, 2005. They were married August 31, 1940. Also by a son—Dorin Holzapfel Jr. in 1976, daughter—Janis Moster in 1975, sisters—Maxine Beane and Geraldine Ivy and brother—Ronald Reck.
Frances is survived by daughter and son in law—Susan & Robert Best of Englewood, son and daughter in law—David and Karon Holzapfel of Clayton, daughter in law and spouse—Carol and Ralph Feola of Rome, N.Y. Also grandchildren and spouses—Janis and Dave Auster, David Feola, Andrew Feola, Zachary Holzapfel, Nicholas Holzapfel, Jennifer and Justin Keaton, Dorin Best, Brian Best and Tyler Best. Great granddaughter—Emelia Auster as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 P.M. Thursday April 1, 2010 in the Palestine Cemetery with Rev. John McRoberts officiating. There will be no visitation.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Cancer Association of Darke County 209 E. 4th St., Greenville, Ohio, 45331 or the GRCC/Food Bank 131 E. 4th St., Greenville, Ohio, 45331
Arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
Jan P. Brown (March 31, 2010)
Jan P. Brown, 77, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, March 31, 2010 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.
She was born in Yuma, Arizona, daughter of the late George and Naomi (Jones) Hedger.
Jan is survived by her children, Hallie (Jack) Martin of Greenville and Douglas (Debbie) Claus of Naubinway, MI; a granddaughter, Heidi Hoort; great grandchildren, Kyle Hoort, Emily Hoort, and Morgan Hoort
Private services will be held at a later date with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton, OH.
There will be no public visitation.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.
She was born in Yuma, Arizona, daughter of the late George and Naomi (Jones) Hedger.
Jan is survived by her children, Hallie (Jack) Martin of Greenville and Douglas (Debbie) Claus of Naubinway, MI; a granddaughter, Heidi Hoort; great grandchildren, Kyle Hoort, Emily Hoort, and Morgan Hoort
Private services will be held at a later date with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton, OH.
There will be no public visitation.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Marvin E. Ray (March 27, 2010)
Marvin was born on April 28, 1924, in Dayton, Ohio. He was one of five children, the third son of Grover Thurman Ray and Melvina Mariah Dulaney Ray. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta; his parents and two brothers, infant Thurman Leslie Ray and Earl Arthur Ray. Siblings that survive include one brother, Garvin Duane Ray of Spokane Valley, Washington and one sister, Bonnie Marie Ray of Belleview, Florida.
During his early teen years, the family moved from Dayton to a farm near Hollansburg, Ohio. Marvin helped his family on their farm near Hollansburg and graduated with the Class of 1942 from Hollansburg-Westmont High School. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the army-air force to serve his country, studying as an aviation student from 1944-1945. While an aviation student at the Pampa, Texas air base, he began corresponding with a young woman from North Star. Upon his discharge from the Air Force, he married Loretta Grewe of North Star on June 12, 1946 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The young couple took up residence on the farm on Rismiller Road in Wabash Township, reared four children, all of whom survive.
During his adult life, Marvin worked the farm, in addition to other full-time jobs and community activities. He retired from active farming in 1976, but continued to live on the farm where he and Loretta made their home. Marvin retired in 1986 from Fram Corp in Greenville after 20 years of service. During his more active retirement years he enjoyed tending his yard, fruit trees and small garden; restoring classic cars; and traveling with Loretta to visit family and friends. For more than 18 years during his retirement, he and Loretta enjoyed numerous trips to Pampa, Texas to work towards the establishment of the Freedom Museum USA and to participate in the annual gathering of the Pampa Army-Air Field Reunion Association.
Marvin was a baptized member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, North Star; a member of the American Legion Buckeye Post 174, North Star; and a member of the Pampa Army-Air Field Reunion Association.
He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Mahlon and Monica Ray of Columbus, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law Maretta and Michael Kalinich of Corning, NY; daughter Rachael Henderson of Celina, Ohio and daughter and son-in-law Jana and Doug Reed of Jackson, Ohio. His legacy includes fourteen grandchildren, ranging in age from 11 years to 39 years, four great grandchildren, sister in law, Phyllis Grewe of Versailles, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 10:30 AM at St Paul Lutheran Church, 13495 Greenville-St. Mary’s Road, Versailles, Ohio with Pastor Laura Shreffler officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Paul’s Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 6-8 PM at the Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio. There will be a Graveside Military service conducted by the North Star Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Building Fund of St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Star; State of the Heart Hospice, or Freedom Museum USA 600 N. Hobart St. Pampa, Texas 79065.
Catherine L. Schmidt (March 26, 2010)
Mrs. Catherine L. Schmidt, age 83 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 8:50 A.M. Friday March 26, 2010 at the Heartland Nursing Home of Greenville, Ohio. Catherine was born April 23, 1926 in Darke County and the daughter of the late Walter L. & Daisy (Richardson) Swartz.
Catherine was formerly employed at Corning Inc., retiring in 1991 and an active member of the Corning Retirees Club.
She was a longtime member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Greenville where she had served as the church custodian for the past 37 years and was still very active in that position. Catherine was also a former member of the Church Council, the Church Property Committee and Altar Guild. She was also a 1945 graduate of Greenville High School.
Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, husband—Charles “Chick” Schmidt in 1983. They were married July 3, 1946. Also by her son—Charles Schmidt Jr., son in law—Larry Marker, granddaughter—Michelle Marker, sisters—Lucinda Rismiller and Vanetta Yoder, brothers—William, Arthur and Walter Swartz.
She is survived by: son and daughter in law—Jeff & Dee Schmidt of Greenville, daughter and her fiancé—Sandra Marker of Greenville and John Menchhofer of Coldwater, daughter in law and husband—Connie (Chuck) Schmidt-Waggoner of Troy, Grandchildren—Kimberly (Eric) Steele, Stacy Strait, Emily Schmidt, Tricia (Greg) Peck, Carrie (Jim) Hackney, Jared (Alicia) Marker, Casey Marker, Nathan Marker and Mackenzie Marker, Great Grandchildren—Kaitlyn Schmidt, Kaylee McDaniel, Sara & Garrett Strait, Mason, Chase & Reagan Peck, Dylan, Taylor & Piper Hackney, Owen, Luke & Sheldon Marker. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Catherine will held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday March 31, 2010 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church 131 East Fourth Street Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Peter Menke officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 till 8 P.M. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio and on Wednesday 1 hour prior to the services in the Church.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the St. Paul Lutheran Church or Hospice of Darke County.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
Catherine was formerly employed at Corning Inc., retiring in 1991 and an active member of the Corning Retirees Club.
She was a longtime member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Greenville where she had served as the church custodian for the past 37 years and was still very active in that position. Catherine was also a former member of the Church Council, the Church Property Committee and Altar Guild. She was also a 1945 graduate of Greenville High School.
Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, husband—Charles “Chick” Schmidt in 1983. They were married July 3, 1946. Also by her son—Charles Schmidt Jr., son in law—Larry Marker, granddaughter—Michelle Marker, sisters—Lucinda Rismiller and Vanetta Yoder, brothers—William, Arthur and Walter Swartz.
She is survived by: son and daughter in law—Jeff & Dee Schmidt of Greenville, daughter and her fiancé—Sandra Marker of Greenville and John Menchhofer of Coldwater, daughter in law and husband—Connie (Chuck) Schmidt-Waggoner of Troy, Grandchildren—Kimberly (Eric) Steele, Stacy Strait, Emily Schmidt, Tricia (Greg) Peck, Carrie (Jim) Hackney, Jared (Alicia) Marker, Casey Marker, Nathan Marker and Mackenzie Marker, Great Grandchildren—Kaitlyn Schmidt, Kaylee McDaniel, Sara & Garrett Strait, Mason, Chase & Reagan Peck, Dylan, Taylor & Piper Hackney, Owen, Luke & Sheldon Marker. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Catherine will held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday March 31, 2010 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church 131 East Fourth Street Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Peter Menke officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 till 8 P.M. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio and on Wednesday 1 hour prior to the services in the Church.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the St. Paul Lutheran Church or Hospice of Darke County.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
Kenneth F. Subler (March 25, 2010)
Kenny was born June 21, 1912 in Frenchtown, Ohio, to the late Felix E. and Estella (Bulcher) Subler. In addition to his parents, Kenny is also preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby H. (Batty) Subler on September 11, 1973, whom he married on November 22, 1934; his second wife, Regina (Tess) A. Bordenet Settles Subler on September 16, 2002, whom he married on April 26, 1975; stepmother Bertha Goffena Subler; sister Alverda A. Bohman; brother Carl J. Subler; infant sister Catherine Subler; infant grandson Richard K. Subler; half-sister Mary Ann Berger; stepbrother Marion Goffena; stepsisters Rita Hannan, Eileen Batty, and Patricia Dabbelt.
Kenny was a 1930 graduate of Versailles High School, and was for forty-six years the owner and president of Subler Transfer, Inc., a trucking company specializing in hauling refrigerated foodstuffs. The company had offices in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, and Cherokee, Iowa. The home office was located in Versailles, Ohio. At its height, the company employed approximately 350 people. In connection with his business, Kenny was active in the American Trucking Association and held several offices therein. He also served as president of the Refrigerated Division of the Irregular Route Conference of the American Trucking Association.
Kenny was a lifetime member and a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus; lifetime member of the Lions Club and a recipient of the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award given by the Lions Club International Foundation for Dedicated Humanitarian Services, the Foundation’s highest honor; former mayor of Versailles; former Versailles school board member; Fund Drive chairman for St. Denis School and St. Denis Church, Versailles athletic track, and Darke County airport. Kenny was also a major donor to Heritage Park in Versailles and to both the Versailles YMCA and the Greenville YMCA.
In his spare time, Kenny was an avid fisherman and pilot. During World War II, he flew missions for The Civil Air Patrol, and during the course of thirty-six years of flying, was instrumental in taking more than 100 people their first plane ride.
Kenny is survived by son and daughter-in-law Edward and Shirley Subler of Versailles; son Richard Subler of Dothan, Alabama; son and daughter-in-law Bradley and Linda Subler of Monee, Illinois; daughter and son-in-law Myrna and Thomas Stone of Greenville, Ohio; former daughter-in-law Betty (Dapore) Subler Norris of Versailles; stepson and stepdaughter-in-law Dan and Dee Settles of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; stepdaughter Sister Colleen Settles of Los Angeles, California; stepdaughter and son-in-law Kathy and Richard Tait of Oveida, Florida; twelve grandchildren; and twenty-five great grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law Basil and Annabel Subler, half-brother and sister-in-law John and Isabella Subler, half-sister Doris Monnin, and sister-in-law Krista Subler, all of Versailles.
A private viewing will be held for family members at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles from 3:00 to 4:00 pm on Monday, March 29 with public viewing to follow from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 30. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved Ruby.
The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to The Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund, Greenville, Ohio, and/or State of the Heart Hospice, also of Greenville.
Ralph E. Johnston, Sr. (March 25, 2010)
Ralph was a farmer, Truck Driver and formerly worked at Worch Lumber in Versailles. Ralph served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the Versailles United Methodist Church, the Sidney D.A.V., and the Ft. Loramie American Legion.
In addition to his parents, Ralph is also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Otis Johnston; and sister, Drusilla Hartle.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Mary E. (Black) Johnston, whom he married July 6, 1942. He is also survived by a daughter, Nancy Marrs of Versailles; son, Ralph Johnston Jr., of Versailles; grandchildren, Kevin Marrs of Versailles, Alicia and Sam Meadows of Taos, New Mexico, and Libby and Chad Kennard of Grand Junction, Colorado; great grandchildren, Sara Marrs of Moraine, Ohio, and Jade and Ashton Meadows of Taos, New Mexico; brother, Tom Johnston of Piqua; and sisters, Catherine McKibben of Gettysburg, Rosetta Grise of Piqua and Treva Meiring of Piqua.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles, with Pastor Rick Gutheil officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery in Sidney. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. and Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Versailles United Methodist Church.
Shirley L. Collins (March 25, 2010)
Shirley L. Collins, 40, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 9:50 AM at Wayne Hospital, Greenville, Ohio. She was born on May 16, 1969 in Michigan to James Hunt of Eaton, Ohio, and Evelyn (Torres) & Nick Zindorf of Englewood, Ohio.
Shirley worked at Western Ohio Podiatric as an assistant. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She loved to travel, avid sports fan and loved to follow her kids in sports.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, David Collins of Greenville whom she married on October 26, 1991; children, Elizabeth Collins and Kyle Collins both at home; brother and sister in law, John & Elisabeth Hunt of CA; mother and father in law, Roger & Janice Collins of Greenville; sister in law, Dawn Collins of Dallas, Texas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a private service held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 28, 2010 from 2-6 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.
Memorial contributions can be given to the State of the Heart Hospice or Darke County Cancer Association.
Shirley worked at Western Ohio Podiatric as an assistant. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She loved to travel, avid sports fan and loved to follow her kids in sports.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, David Collins of Greenville whom she married on October 26, 1991; children, Elizabeth Collins and Kyle Collins both at home; brother and sister in law, John & Elisabeth Hunt of CA; mother and father in law, Roger & Janice Collins of Greenville; sister in law, Dawn Collins of Dallas, Texas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a private service held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 28, 2010 from 2-6 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.
Memorial contributions can be given to the State of the Heart Hospice or Darke County Cancer Association.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Leo R. Bryson (March 24, 2010)
Mr. Leo Ray Bryson, 65, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 5:01 AM at his residence. He was born on September 22, 1944 in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Gerald & Dorothy (Orrison) Bryson.
Leo worked as a Truck Driver for NTB. He was an avid NASCAR and football fan. He loved family camping trips and fishing with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Leo is survived by his wife Dixie (Marshall) Bryson of Greenville, Ohio, whom he married on July 16, 1966; sons and daughters in law, Lamont R. & Deborah Bryson of Ansonia, Robert “Loren” & Laura Bryson of Greenville, and Ty & Marlo Bryson of Greenville; daughter and son in law, LaJuana “Rena” & Jon Fletcher of Greenville; grandchildren, Mandy, Matt, Natasha, Kaitlin, Andrew, Courtney, Skylar, Alec and Cameron; great grandchildren, Colton and KayLynn; sister and brother in law, Sheila & Freddie Dean of Greenville as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville with Rev. John Nunnally officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. There will be a Graveside Military Service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions can be given to the VA Hospital or State of the Heart Hospice.
Leo worked as a Truck Driver for NTB. He was an avid NASCAR and football fan. He loved family camping trips and fishing with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Leo is survived by his wife Dixie (Marshall) Bryson of Greenville, Ohio, whom he married on July 16, 1966; sons and daughters in law, Lamont R. & Deborah Bryson of Ansonia, Robert “Loren” & Laura Bryson of Greenville, and Ty & Marlo Bryson of Greenville; daughter and son in law, LaJuana “Rena” & Jon Fletcher of Greenville; grandchildren, Mandy, Matt, Natasha, Kaitlin, Andrew, Courtney, Skylar, Alec and Cameron; great grandchildren, Colton and KayLynn; sister and brother in law, Sheila & Freddie Dean of Greenville as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville with Rev. John Nunnally officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. There will be a Graveside Military Service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions can be given to the VA Hospital or State of the Heart Hospice.
Maryellen Rolfe (March 22, 2010)
Maryellen Rolfe, age 89 of Greenville, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday March 22, 2010 at 4:03 AM at Wayne Hospital, Greenville, Ohio. She was born in Piqua, Ohio on November 27, 1920. She is the daughter of the late Albert & Nellie (Sumner) Miller.
Her priorities in life were her love for the Lord and her family. For many years she was a Sunday school teacher and enjoyed working with young people. Maryellen is a member of the Ft. Jefferson United Methodist Church in Ft. Jefferson, Ohio. Her love of life and her much appreciated sense of humor made her a warm and wonderful person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her late husband of 65 years: Orville Rolfe. Maryellen is survived by one brother: Jack Miller of Selma, Indiana; One Son: Ron Rolfe and his wife Ruth of Jane Lew, West Virginia; One daughter: Connie Flory and her husband: Larry of Greenville, Ohio; five grandchildren: Mark & Hollie Rolfe of Dayton, Ohio, Shelly & Angela Flory of Greenville, Ohio, Robb Willis & his wife Michelle of Morgantown, West Virginia; and two great grandchildren: Misha & Zack Willis of Morgantown, West Virginia.
Services will be held on Wednesday March 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Doug Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Ohio. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to State of the heart Hospice.
Her priorities in life were her love for the Lord and her family. For many years she was a Sunday school teacher and enjoyed working with young people. Maryellen is a member of the Ft. Jefferson United Methodist Church in Ft. Jefferson, Ohio. Her love of life and her much appreciated sense of humor made her a warm and wonderful person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her late husband of 65 years: Orville Rolfe. Maryellen is survived by one brother: Jack Miller of Selma, Indiana; One Son: Ron Rolfe and his wife Ruth of Jane Lew, West Virginia; One daughter: Connie Flory and her husband: Larry of Greenville, Ohio; five grandchildren: Mark & Hollie Rolfe of Dayton, Ohio, Shelly & Angela Flory of Greenville, Ohio, Robb Willis & his wife Michelle of Morgantown, West Virginia; and two great grandchildren: Misha & Zack Willis of Morgantown, West Virginia.
Services will be held on Wednesday March 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Doug Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Ohio. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to State of the heart Hospice.
Leroy R. Burns (March 21, 2010)
Leroy R. Bruns age 73 of Versailles, Ohio, passed away at 9:45 P.M. on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Leroy was born September 4, 1936 in Carthagena, Ohio, to the late Leo & Josephine (Olding) Bruns.
Leroy was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown and Western Ohio Coon Hunters Club.
Leroy is survived by his wife, Almareda (Gasson) Bruns, whom he married November 30, 1957; daughter & son-in-law, Rose & Rusty Whittaker of Versailles; sons & daughters-in-law, Douglas & Jacqueline Bruns of Versailles, Dennis & Angie Bruns of Versailles and David & Lois Bruns of Versailles; 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; and a sister, Joan Schuette of Celina.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown, with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery in Frenchtown. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Thursday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles.
Leroy was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown and Western Ohio Coon Hunters Club.
Leroy is survived by his wife, Almareda (Gasson) Bruns, whom he married November 30, 1957; daughter & son-in-law, Rose & Rusty Whittaker of Versailles; sons & daughters-in-law, Douglas & Jacqueline Bruns of Versailles, Dennis & Angie Bruns of Versailles and David & Lois Bruns of Versailles; 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; and a sister, Joan Schuette of Celina.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown, with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery in Frenchtown. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Thursday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles.
Emma G. Elliott (March 20, 2010)
Emma Grace Elliott, stillborn, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 7:05 PM at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Emma is survived by her parents, Chad & Alissa (Young) Elliott of Ansonia, Ohio; paternal grandparents, Lance & Michelle Elliott of Versailles, Ohio, and Sonja Elliott and fiancé Rick Brandon of Greenville, Ohio; and maternal grandparents, Larry & Wanda Young of Union City, Ohio.
There will be no service at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
There will be no service at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Lillian M Kailus (March 20, 2010)
Mrs. Lillian M. Kailus, age 82 of Versailles, Ohio passed away on Saturday March 20, 2010 at 6:15 PM at Wayne Hospital, Greenville, Ohio. She was born October 3, 1927 in Darke County, Ohio the daughter of the late Lawrence E. & Bertha E. (Bang) Masner. She worked as a secretary for the Veterans Administration, Shelby Manufacturing, she assisted her sister at the Fashion Shop for 17 years and she also worked at NAPA and volunteered with Mr. Minnich at the school library.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Versailles where she served as secretary for the Women of the E.L.C.A.; she was the chairperson for funeral meals and served on several other committees for the church. She was Salutatorian of her graduating class at Versailles High School class of 1945. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren in their various activities. She was devoted to her God, Family, Church & Community.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: Clarence M. Kailus on August 16, 2004 whom she married August 30, 1952; Granddaughter: Christina Marie Kailus; Sister: Leona Weaver.
She is survived by her Daughter & son in law: Susan & David Smith of Fairfield, Ohio; Son & daughter in law: Michael James & Jennifer Kailus of Belton, Missouri; Grandchildren & spouse: Sarah Elizabeth (Smith) & Dan Dinsmore, Jason Michael Smith, Megan Marie Smith, Michael Joshua Kailus, Jonathan David Kailus, Angelika Joy Kailus.
Services will be on Saturday March 27, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio with Pastor Keith Falk officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday March 26, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Versailles where she served as secretary for the Women of the E.L.C.A.; she was the chairperson for funeral meals and served on several other committees for the church. She was Salutatorian of her graduating class at Versailles High School class of 1945. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren in their various activities. She was devoted to her God, Family, Church & Community.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: Clarence M. Kailus on August 16, 2004 whom she married August 30, 1952; Granddaughter: Christina Marie Kailus; Sister: Leona Weaver.
She is survived by her Daughter & son in law: Susan & David Smith of Fairfield, Ohio; Son & daughter in law: Michael James & Jennifer Kailus of Belton, Missouri; Grandchildren & spouse: Sarah Elizabeth (Smith) & Dan Dinsmore, Jason Michael Smith, Megan Marie Smith, Michael Joshua Kailus, Jonathan David Kailus, Angelika Joy Kailus.
Services will be on Saturday March 27, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio with Pastor Keith Falk officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday March 26, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Clara L. Subler (March 20, 2010)
Clara L. Subler age 81, of Versailles, passed away at 5:05 A.M. on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. Clara was born March 14, 1929 in Versailles, Ohio, to the late Louis & Eleanora Clara (Goubeaux) Barga.
Clara was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles.
In addition to her parents, Clara is also preceded in death by her husband, Edward N. Subler on August 30, 2006, whom she married April 21, 1951 at St. Denis Catholic Church; grandson, Jacob J. Subler; son-in-law, Carl Meinerding; brothers, Norbert Theodore, Martin, Paul and Noah Barga; and sisters, Cecilia Gasson, Agnes Almareda Kissinger, Lucy Petitjean and Beatrice Barga.
Clara is survived by her sons & daughter-in-law, Jerome “Jerry” Subler of Versailles and Luke & Christina “Tina” Subler of Versailles; daughters & sons-in-law, Catherine & Joseph Wenning of Coldwater, Teresa & Ed Moorman of St. Henry and Paula Meinerding of Versailles; grandchildren, Tara, Jay, Alex, Josh, Jessica, Gwen, Carmen, Jeremy, Darren, Rachel and Ryan; great grandchildren, Tasha, Trent, Tabitha, Tegan, Cassandra and Madison; brothers, Bernard Barga of Versailles, Basil Barga of Versailles, Vitalus Barga of Greenville, Mark “John” Barga of Covington and Leo Barga of Versailles; sisters, Rita Borland of Sidney and Iva Wion of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles, with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery in Frenchtown. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Versailles Emergency Medical Services.
Clara was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles.
In addition to her parents, Clara is also preceded in death by her husband, Edward N. Subler on August 30, 2006, whom she married April 21, 1951 at St. Denis Catholic Church; grandson, Jacob J. Subler; son-in-law, Carl Meinerding; brothers, Norbert Theodore, Martin, Paul and Noah Barga; and sisters, Cecilia Gasson, Agnes Almareda Kissinger, Lucy Petitjean and Beatrice Barga.
Clara is survived by her sons & daughter-in-law, Jerome “Jerry” Subler of Versailles and Luke & Christina “Tina” Subler of Versailles; daughters & sons-in-law, Catherine & Joseph Wenning of Coldwater, Teresa & Ed Moorman of St. Henry and Paula Meinerding of Versailles; grandchildren, Tara, Jay, Alex, Josh, Jessica, Gwen, Carmen, Jeremy, Darren, Rachel and Ryan; great grandchildren, Tasha, Trent, Tabitha, Tegan, Cassandra and Madison; brothers, Bernard Barga of Versailles, Basil Barga of Versailles, Vitalus Barga of Greenville, Mark “John” Barga of Covington and Leo Barga of Versailles; sisters, Rita Borland of Sidney and Iva Wion of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles, with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery in Frenchtown. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Versailles Emergency Medical Services.
Sue H. Walters (March 17, 2010)
Sue Howard Walters, age 83 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Wednesday March 17, 2010. She was born January 4, 1927 in Ansonia, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Ernest & Lucille (Feltman) Howard.
Sue graduated from Miami University in 1948 with a B.S. degree in marketing and merchandising. She entered Shillito’s (now Macy’s) Executive Training Program in Cincinnati. She had the privilege of co-founding (for Shillito’s) the first Junior Achievement Co. in Cincinnati. She married Ralph Walters from Dallas, Texas. Then re-entered Miami University for a 5th year in the school of education. She taught elementary school in Ansonia for 5 years and 25 years at Kilgour School in Mt. Lookout.
As a younger woman, Sue had a great interest in volunteering. She volunteered at the Cincinnati Art Museum, Bethesda Hospital and Seven Hills Neighborhood House East.
Sue was a member of Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church where she taught church school and served on the Commission of Education.
Her favorite past times were cooking, reading and her family.
Sue is survived by her daughter Lauris Woolford of Hyde Park. She is also a proud grandmother to Katie (Scott) Dalton and Shelby Woolford, great grandmother to Jacob and Alexander Dalton, sister to Polly (Mrs. William F.) Plettner of Cincinnati and Vero Beach, Florida. She is also survived by 2 nephews Dr. James (Debbie) Plettner and Mr. Bill (Karen) Plettner and their families.
Private Graveside Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Greenville Cemetery Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Sylvia McKibben officiating. There will be no public visitation.
For donations in memory of Sue H. Walters, Lauris would like contributions in her Mother’s Memory to go towards children’s books at the Hyde Park Branch Library. Please refer to www.cincinnatilibrary.org and go to “Honor With Books” for Sue H. Walters Children’s Books.
Arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.
Sue graduated from Miami University in 1948 with a B.S. degree in marketing and merchandising. She entered Shillito’s (now Macy’s) Executive Training Program in Cincinnati. She had the privilege of co-founding (for Shillito’s) the first Junior Achievement Co. in Cincinnati. She married Ralph Walters from Dallas, Texas. Then re-entered Miami University for a 5th year in the school of education. She taught elementary school in Ansonia for 5 years and 25 years at Kilgour School in Mt. Lookout.
As a younger woman, Sue had a great interest in volunteering. She volunteered at the Cincinnati Art Museum, Bethesda Hospital and Seven Hills Neighborhood House East.
Sue was a member of Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church where she taught church school and served on the Commission of Education.
Her favorite past times were cooking, reading and her family.
Sue is survived by her daughter Lauris Woolford of Hyde Park. She is also a proud grandmother to Katie (Scott) Dalton and Shelby Woolford, great grandmother to Jacob and Alexander Dalton, sister to Polly (Mrs. William F.) Plettner of Cincinnati and Vero Beach, Florida. She is also survived by 2 nephews Dr. James (Debbie) Plettner and Mr. Bill (Karen) Plettner and their families.
Private Graveside Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Greenville Cemetery Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Sylvia McKibben officiating. There will be no public visitation.
For donations in memory of Sue H. Walters, Lauris would like contributions in her Mother’s Memory to go towards children’s books at the Hyde Park Branch Library. Please refer to www.cincinnatilibrary.org and go to “Honor With Books” for Sue H. Walters Children’s Books.
Arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.
Lucille M. Keeling (March 16, 2010)
Lucille Mae (Good) Keeling, age 85 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday March 16, 2010 at 9:30 PM at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio. She was born October 3, 1924 near Degraff, Ohio the daughter of the late Rev. John & Emma (Fuls) Good. She retired from the Springfield News Paper in 1985 where she worked in the Clerk Dispatch department.
She lived most of her life in Springfield moving to Greenville in 1989. She graduated from Springfield South High School in 1943 and was a member of Greenville Church of the Brethren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: James “Jim” Keeling in 1980; Infant Grandchild in 1973; & a sister: Glenna Stroman in 2003.
She is survived by her Daughters & sons in law: Modena (Keeling) & Dan Stokes of Union, Mo, Jane (Keeling) & Tom Wills of Greenville; Son: Tim Keeling of Columbus, Ohio; Grandchildren: Lori Carr, Scott Wills, Kelly Wills, Emily Stokes, Michael Keeling, Scott Keeling; Step Grandchildren: Jenny Stokes, Katie Hardee; Great Grandchildren: Alex Carr, Liam Carr, Shannon Wills, Jacob Wills; Sister & Brother in law: Donna & John Grossnickle.
Services will be held on Monday March 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Ron Sherck & Pastor Dean Rohrer. Private burial will take place in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Progressive Supranucular Palsy Foundation in care of Cure PSP Executive Plaza III
11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906 Hunt Valley, MD 21031
She lived most of her life in Springfield moving to Greenville in 1989. She graduated from Springfield South High School in 1943 and was a member of Greenville Church of the Brethren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: James “Jim” Keeling in 1980; Infant Grandchild in 1973; & a sister: Glenna Stroman in 2003.
She is survived by her Daughters & sons in law: Modena (Keeling) & Dan Stokes of Union, Mo, Jane (Keeling) & Tom Wills of Greenville; Son: Tim Keeling of Columbus, Ohio; Grandchildren: Lori Carr, Scott Wills, Kelly Wills, Emily Stokes, Michael Keeling, Scott Keeling; Step Grandchildren: Jenny Stokes, Katie Hardee; Great Grandchildren: Alex Carr, Liam Carr, Shannon Wills, Jacob Wills; Sister & Brother in law: Donna & John Grossnickle.
Services will be held on Monday March 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Ron Sherck & Pastor Dean Rohrer. Private burial will take place in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Progressive Supranucular Palsy Foundation in care of Cure PSP Executive Plaza III
11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906 Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Suzanne K. Elifritz (March 15, 2010)
Suzanne Kay Elifritz, age 69 of Versailles, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at 11:02 PM at the Paradise Valley Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on July 20, 1940 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Walter & Clara (Covault) Moore.
Suzanne retired from Clopay as a billing coordinator and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Versailles.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, John Moore and sister, Mary Purk.
She is survived by daughter and son in law, Rhonda & Angelo Bellone of Phoenix, Arizona; son, Brian & Teresa Elifritz of Orient, Ohio; grandchildren, Bryant Seibert, James Bellone, Alex Bellone, Nathan Elifritz, Kendrick Elifritz and Kiersten Elifritz; brother and sister in law, Tom & Kacy Moore of Urbana, Indiana; sister and brother in law, Peggy & John Moorman of Piqua, Ohio; friends, Norris Elifritz of St. Paris, Ohio as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio with Pastor Keith Falk officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Point Cemetery, Sidney, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 2-6 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be given to the Darke County Cancer Association.
Suzanne retired from Clopay as a billing coordinator and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Versailles.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, John Moore and sister, Mary Purk.
She is survived by daughter and son in law, Rhonda & Angelo Bellone of Phoenix, Arizona; son, Brian & Teresa Elifritz of Orient, Ohio; grandchildren, Bryant Seibert, James Bellone, Alex Bellone, Nathan Elifritz, Kendrick Elifritz and Kiersten Elifritz; brother and sister in law, Tom & Kacy Moore of Urbana, Indiana; sister and brother in law, Peggy & John Moorman of Piqua, Ohio; friends, Norris Elifritz of St. Paris, Ohio as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio with Pastor Keith Falk officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Point Cemetery, Sidney, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 2-6 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be given to the Darke County Cancer Association.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Phyllis E. Buchy (March 11, 2010)
Mrs. Phyllis E. Buchy, age 79 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away at 5:39 P.M. Thursday March 11, 2010 in the Mobile Infirmary Medical Center Mobile, Alabama. Phyllis was born May 5, 1930 in Darke County and the daughter of the late Benjamin & Ruth (Canan) Miller.
She was an employee of Darke County ASCS, retiring in 1990 and a former member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Greenville. Phyllis enjoyed being with her family—husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Janet Berner and her brother in law Richard Hangen.
She is survived by her husband William F. Buchy of Greenville. They were married May 24, 1947. Also by daughters and sons in law—Pamela & Neil Long of Vandalia and Marsha & James Brown of Dayton. Son and daughter in law—William M. & Joyce Buchy of Vandalia. Grandchildren—Jason Long, Justin Long, Jon Long, Julie Long, Ryan Brown, Adam Brown and Andrea DePompei. Great grandchildren—Ayden Long, Ava Long, Reagan Long and Logan Brown. Her sister Barbara Jean Hangen of Greenville and several nieces and nephews.
Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Samuel Hoeflich officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions may be given to the Greenville Area Rescue Squad.
She was an employee of Darke County ASCS, retiring in 1990 and a former member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Greenville. Phyllis enjoyed being with her family—husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Janet Berner and her brother in law Richard Hangen.
She is survived by her husband William F. Buchy of Greenville. They were married May 24, 1947. Also by daughters and sons in law—Pamela & Neil Long of Vandalia and Marsha & James Brown of Dayton. Son and daughter in law—William M. & Joyce Buchy of Vandalia. Grandchildren—Jason Long, Justin Long, Jon Long, Julie Long, Ryan Brown, Adam Brown and Andrea DePompei. Great grandchildren—Ayden Long, Ava Long, Reagan Long and Logan Brown. Her sister Barbara Jean Hangen of Greenville and several nieces and nephews.
Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Samuel Hoeflich officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions may be given to the Greenville Area Rescue Squad.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Virginia L. Hair (March 15, 2010)
Virginia L. Hair, 94, of Greenville, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Sterling House in Greenville, Oh.
She was born in Darke County, daughter of the late Frank and Opal (Huddle) Coppess. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Hair in 1991; grandson, Michael Fields in 2008; and sister, Ruth Norris.
A homemaker, she was a member of the First Congregational Christian Church in Greenville, the Emersonian Club and a former member of the Ansonia Order of Eastern Star. She was an organist for First Congregational Christian Church in Greenville, as will as for Ansonia Christian Church, and played for several weddings and events.
Virginia is survived by her daughters, Mary (Robert) Fields of Ansonia and Martha (Dan) Jones of Lancaster, OH; grandchildren, Rex (Shelly) Fields, Jon (Wanda) Fields and Meridith Jones; grand daughter-in-law Ann Fields of Ansonia: 7 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Frances (John) Durr of Greenville, OH and Edna (Kenneth) Brinley of Springfield, MO.
Private Services will be held at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with the Revs. Doug Krauss and Eric Knight co-officiating. Burial will follow in the Teegarden Cemetery near Ansonia.
There will be no public visitation. The family requests memorial contributions to be given to State of the Heart Home Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH, 45331.
Condolences may be sent to the family a http://www.oliverfloyd.com/.
She was born in Darke County, daughter of the late Frank and Opal (Huddle) Coppess. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Hair in 1991; grandson, Michael Fields in 2008; and sister, Ruth Norris.
A homemaker, she was a member of the First Congregational Christian Church in Greenville, the Emersonian Club and a former member of the Ansonia Order of Eastern Star. She was an organist for First Congregational Christian Church in Greenville, as will as for Ansonia Christian Church, and played for several weddings and events.
Virginia is survived by her daughters, Mary (Robert) Fields of Ansonia and Martha (Dan) Jones of Lancaster, OH; grandchildren, Rex (Shelly) Fields, Jon (Wanda) Fields and Meridith Jones; grand daughter-in-law Ann Fields of Ansonia: 7 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Frances (John) Durr of Greenville, OH and Edna (Kenneth) Brinley of Springfield, MO.
Private Services will be held at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with the Revs. Doug Krauss and Eric Knight co-officiating. Burial will follow in the Teegarden Cemetery near Ansonia.
There will be no public visitation. The family requests memorial contributions to be given to State of the Heart Home Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH, 45331.
Condolences may be sent to the family a http://www.oliverfloyd.com/.
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