Mark Steven Howard, 63, of Shelby, passed away early Friday morning, May 24, 2019, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after a short, but valiant, battle with cancer.
He was born February 25, 1956, in Detroit, Mich., to James and Margaret (Osborne) Howard, of Shelby. He was surrounded by loved ones throughout his final days. Mark was very proud to have been married for 34 years.
He graduated from Shelby High School in 1974 and worked for Richland County Foods for nearly 32 years. Mark was best known as the General Manager for the Wendy’s at the Ontario mall, and attended Storyside Church in Bellville. Mark enjoyed golfing, church worship, family vacations, and hosting parties, but most of all, spending time with his children and grandchildren, of which he had 10.His children – Aaron (Jessica) Howard, of Normal, Ill., Heather (Luke) Carpenter, of North Olmsted, and A.J. (Kristy) Howard, of Mansfield – will miss their Dad greatly.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses who cared for Mark throughout his cancer journey, especially Gretchen and Elisa with OhioHealth Hospice who helped him pass peacefully and provided comfort and support for his family.
Family and friends are welcome on Monday, May 27, 2019, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., at Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 10:30 am. His son, Aaron, will officiate and burial will follow in Little London Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to OhioHealth Hospice.
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Robert E. “Bob” Kegley, age 70, of Shelby, died Saturday morning, May 18, 2019 at The Good Shepherd in Ashland.
Bob was born July 13, 1948 in Shelby, the son of the late Harley Dexter and Wanda Irene (Swank) Kegley. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from MTD Shelby Operations where he was a tow motor operator. Bob was a nature lover who enjoyed watching birds, flowers, and gardening.
Bob is survived by 3 sons: Dale Kegley of West Carrollton, Stephen Kegley of Bucyrus, and Mark Kegley of Shelby; a step-daughter: Lorie (John) White of Shelby; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Anthony (Cathy) Kegley of Port Clinton and David (Jenny) Kegley of Willard; and 2 sisters: Shirley (Don) Leininger of Willard and Betty (Ivan) Johnson of Mansfield. In addition to his parents, his wife, Diana L. (Rabold) Kegley, also preceded him in death.
Friends and family are welcome on Wednesday, May 22, 2019from 4-6 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made to The Good Shepherd and left in care of the funeral home.
Leona Grace (Danals) Keener, age 79, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at her home.
Leona was born May 20, 1939 in Ganges, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Edwin and Meriam Eileen (Riddick) Danals. She was a 1957 graduate of Union High School and was an excellent mother and homemaker. She loved to read and do puzzles, was a great cook, and enjoyed being with her family.
Survivors include 4 children: David Paul Keener of Memphis, TN, Patrick Alan (Sheila Renna) Keener of Memphis, TN, Linda (Jerry) Robbins of Olive Branch, MS, and Eric Lee (Sandra Lynn) Keener of Little Flock, AR; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 4 sisters: Vivian Charlotte Oakley of Olive Branch, MS, Ethel (Paul) France of Lucas, OH, Winona Reber of New Port Richey, FL, and Fran (Chuck) Miller of Shelby; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Paul David Keener on June 4, 2007; a sister: Charlene Carte; and 2 brothers: Frank Danals and Ed Danals.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from 2-5 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, OH, where funeral services will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 10:30 am. Pastor Dave Parson will officiate and burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Shiloh, OH.
Robert Earle Grove, age 87, of Shelby, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Avita Ontario Hospital.
Bob was born February 24, 1932, in Auburn Center, Crawford County, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Mayme (Ross) Grove. He was a graduate of Tiro High School. Bob spent his career at General Motors in Ontario as a millwright and retired in 1997 after 39 years of service. Farming was his passion, especially purebred Spotted pigs. He was proud to be a part of a multi generation operation beginning with his father and continuing to his grandson. For several years Bob was the secretary for the Ohio Spot Breeders Association and was also a member of the Richland County Farm Bureau.
Bob was an active and dedicated member of Richland Church of the Brethren. He loved anything Ohio State and Shelby Whippets and, with his late wife, Carol, was a major supporter of all his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He and Carol grew a wide variety of gladiolas and always had such an abundance that they gave them away to everyone they could. He was also a longtime member of the Shelby Lions Club.
Survivors include 4 children: Denny (Robin) Grove of Shelby, Tom (Melissa) Grove of Shelby, Patti (Steve) Hill of Ashland, and Ed (Liz) Grove of Mansfield; 14 grandchildren: Katie (Ryan) Hemker, Betsy (Allen) Ankrom, Chelsey (Andy) Biesterveld, Tyler (Kristen) Grove, Josh (Jen) Grove, Danielle Barker, Jake (Tara) Grove, Amanda (Matt) Eshelman, Brian Hill, Alex Hill, Aimee Kovinchick, Parker Grove (Brittany Auton), Ellis Grove, and Jennifer Grove; 19 great grandchildren: Reagan, Jack, and Caroline Hemker, Harrison and Loretta Ankrom, Lincoln, Alden, and Sawyer Biesterveld, Brooklyn Grove, Natalie, Katelyn and Samantha Grove, Sebastian and Madelyn Barker, Livia and Graysen Grove, Jaxon Grove, Isabelle and Corban Eshelman; a sister: Arlene Miller; and in-laws: Miriam (Benjamin) Kensinger, Wayne (Janice) Kiess, Chuck Kiess, and Linda (Rowan) Cowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Carol May (Kiess) Grove on July 19, 2016; a grandson: Turner Bradley Grove; and 2 sisters: Corrine Pine and Leah Tooker.
Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 4-7 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 am. Rev. Jim Frado will officiate and burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Plymouth. Memorial contributions may be made to Richland Church of the Brethren.
Mary Alice “Boots” Onie, age 87, of Shelby, died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby.
Boots was born February 29, 1932 in Shelby, the daughter of the late Russell and Erma (Elliott) Brown. She was a 1950 graduate of Shelby High School. For many years she was the secretary for her parents’ business, Brown Electric and Plumbing. Boots enjoyed traveling, especially to Padre Island in the winter, gardening, and camping. Boots loved Christmas and shopped for it all year always starting over each year on December 26th. Humming birds and butterflies brought joy to Boots’ life and spending time with her family was always cherished. Boots was very creative and used those skills through crafting.
Surviving are 2 children: Debra Dorsey of Shelby and Randy Onie of Arizona; 6 grandchildren: Carrie (Devin) Berkani, Christy (Scott) Shackle, Curt (Alisha) Dorsey, Carla (Tom) Kithcart, Brittany Onie, Tristan Onie; 10 great grandchildren; and a sister: Betty (Jim) Yetzer of Shelby, and their children; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Boots was preceded in death by her husband: Harold D. Onie in 2003.
Family and friends are welcome on Monday, April 29, 2019 from 5-7 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 11 am. Pastor Ben Carver, pastor of Core Community Church, will officiate and burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Shelby. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Richland County Humane Society or to the American Alzheimer’s Association.
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Elynor R. “Ellie” (McMahon) Biglin Flick, age 101, of Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania, died November 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 21, 1917 in Shelby, the daughter of the late Jerome and Martha (Phillips) McMahon. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil J. Biglin, who was killed in France during WWII; her second husband: Leo J. Flick; Step-sons: Leo J. (Elaine) Flick, Jr. and Joe Flick; step-daughter: Dolores (George) Cavanaugh; grandson: James Biglin; and sister: Mary (Bernard) Young.
She is survived by her children: James (Janet) Biglin of Duncansville, PA; Paula (Terry) Boucher of Harrisville, PA; Mary Ann (Ron) Mychajlonka, of Las Vegas, NV; Kathryn (Bill) Smith of Nanty Glo, PA; Ruth (Louis) Leonard of Minnesota; Jack (Sharon) Flick of Nanty Glo; Paul (Diane) Flick of Harrisburg, PA; Norma Jean (John) Hudson, of Dolgellau, Wales; and daughter-in-law: Linda Flick, of Nanty Glo, PA;31 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Ellie was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bethlehem Shelby Settlement and St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Nanty Glo where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society, Legion of Mary and had served as a Eucharistic Minister. She had worked ten years at the Blacklick Valley High School cafeteria and was a member of the Nanty Glo VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Funeral mass was held at St. Mary’s Church in Nanty Glo.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bethlehem, Shelby Settlement. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery next to her first husband. Father Chris Bohnsack will officiate.
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Paul R. Carriere, age 58, of Shelby, died Thursday, March 28, 2019.
Paul was born May 2, 1960 in Woonsocket, RI, the son of the late Raymond and Doris (Frigon) Carriere. He was a 1978 graduate of Woonsocket Vocational Technical School. Paul was in sales his entire career in both the insurance and technology industries. Before moving to Ohio, Paul ran the Carriere-Soucy Insurance Agency in Warwick and, in Ohio, the majority of his career was with MT Business Technologies in Mansfield.
While still living in Rhode Island, Paul was active as a member of the GWCRS School Board, CYO athletics- coaching girls’ basketball, and the Jaycees. With Jaycees, he had been president at both local and state levels. As a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby, Paul actively volunteered for anything that promoted the betterment of the church or school. With St. Mary School, Paul was a past member of the school advisory council and had been a Jets coach as well as serving as the Jets Athletic Director. Paul was a fourth degree member of the Shelby Knights of Columbus Council #1968. He was also a former Jackson Township Trustee.
Paul loved golfing, was an avid bird watcher, was a passionate New England sports fan, and enjoyed refinishing, refurbishing, and reupholstering furniture and other wood pieces. He also made Olde Whaler candles for several years.
Paul is survived by his wife, Denise M. (Friebel) Carriere, whom he wed on September 12, 1987; 3 children: Alana (Eddie) Wagoner of Morgantown, WV, Joseph R. Carriere of St. Michaels, AZ, and Jacob P. Carriere of Cleveland, OH; 2 grandchildren: Benji and Winnie Wagoner; 2 sisters and 2 brothers: Susan (Tom) Lemieux of North Smithfield, RI, David (Maria) Carriere of Barrington, RI, Christopher Carriere (Russell Dussault) of Woonsocket, RI, and Celeste (Jeff) Carriere-Chalut of Cranston, RI; father-in-law: Dick Friebel of Shelby; in-laws: Becky (Victor) Morris, Shelly (Mike) Gwirtz, and Mark (Julie) Friebel; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. His parents and his mother in law, Mickey Friebel, preceded him in death.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where a rosary will be recited at 8 pm. Funeral mass will be on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 10:30 am at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby, with Fr. Rick Friebel officiating and Fr. Chris Mileski concelebrating. Burial will follow in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary School or Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Glenn F. Martin, age 56 years, 5 months, and 16 days, of Shelby, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center after sustaining accidental head injuries.
He was born on October 10, 1962 in Lancaster, PA, the son of Amos and the late Emma Ruth (Fox) Martin. On October 24, 1985 he married Ruth H. (Leinbach) Martin and she survives along with 7 children: Jeanette (DeWayne) Martin of Plymouth, Matthew (Rosalie Z.) Martin of Willard, Linda (Kevin) Oberholtzer of Shiloh, Amos (Norma S.) Martin, Wesley (Janice M.) Martin, Larry Martin, and Kevin Martin all of Shelby; 13 grandchildren; his father and step-mother: Amos and Esther M. Martin of Pennsylvania; his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Benjamin and Naomi Leinbach of Shelby; 11 siblings: Harold (Etta) Martin, Lois (Titus) Garman, Floyd (Susan) Martin, Jere (Louella) Martin, Ruth (Amos) Zeiset, Nelson (Anna Mae) Martin, Mary Ann (Mark) Martin, Vernon (Lucille) Martin, Luella (Steven) Martin, Larry (Erla) Martin, and Elvin (Miriam) Martin all of Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Glenn’s mother, Emma Ruth (Fox) Martin, preceded him in death.
Glenn was a dairy farmer and was a member of the Springmill Mennonite Church of the Groffdale Conference.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the family home, 6740 Bowman Street Road, Shelby. Morning services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the family home prior to funeral services at 9:30 AM at Springmill Mennonite Church, corner of Dininger and Plymouth Springmill Roads. The home ministry will officiate the services with burial being in the church cemetery. Care for Glenn and his family is being provided by the Penwell Turner Funeral Home in Shelby.
John J. Hadamuscin, age 101, former Shelby resident, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.
John was born June 9, 1917 in Ontario, Ohio the son of the late John and Eva (Kurry) Hadamuscin. At the age of 12 he went to work at the B&O Railroad to help support his mom and four sisters as his father had died in a house fire in Crestline, Ohio when he was 9 years old.
In 1950, John bought a 600-acre farm in Willard, Ohio where he raised many different animals. He had a green thumb and could grow anything. Until the age of 94, John maintained a huge garden-canning or freezing everything, he had grown. John was also a great fisherman. If he could have fished every day, he would have been very happy. John was a hard worker having owned Hadamuscin Sanitation that served 5 towns for 15 years and at the same time worked at Shelby Standard Tube Company. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Shelby.
He is survived by a son: Joseph (Dot) Hadamuscin of Florida; Step children: Pauline (Derlin) Kegley of Shelby, Ruby (Bob) Sutter of Mansfield; Daughter-in-law: Joyce Hadamuscin of Willard; Step daughter-in-law: Faye Adkins of Mansfield; Several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his 1st wife: Clara Wynn Henry Hadamuscin; 2nd wife: Vell Carter Adkins Hadamuscin; 2 sons: Larry Hadamuscin and John Hadamuscin; Daughter: Betty Lou Bentley; 4 sisters: Francis Hadamuscin, Florence McCheron, Etta Brown, Minnie Welch; infant granddaughter: Linda Kay Adkins; Grandson: Gregory Alan Patrick; Step daughter: Mildred Stamper; Step son: Johnny Adkins; Step son-in-law: Hamilton “Brownie” Patrick; and John’s companion: Glenna Cheeseman.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 5-7 pm at Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 10:30 am. Pastor Rus Yoak will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial expressions may be made to First Lutheran Church
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Janessa Leinbach Zimmerman, stillborn baby of Nathan and Malinda (Leinbach) Zimmerman, went to be with Jesus on March 15, 2019. Survivors: siblings: Micha, Miranda, Jolan; Grandparents: Lawrence & Erma Leinbach, John & Emma Zimmerman; Great grandparents: Levi & Esther Mae Leinbach, Reuban & Anna Ringler. Penwell Turner Funeral Home. www.PenwellTurner.com
