Helen J. Lybarger, age 82, of 59 Park Village in Shelby, died unexpectedly Monday evening in Shelby Memorial Hospital. SHe was born December 17, 1908 in New Haven, Ohio, the daughter of Simon and Hattie (Folmer) Miller.
Mrs. Lybarger was retired employee of the Shelby Metal Products after 42 years of service. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Circle #4 at the Church; the Shelby American Legion Auxiliary, Past Presidents Club Of The American Legion, the Shelby VFW Auxiliary, Shelby Golden Agers, AARP, Daughters Of Union Veterans, Womens Benefit Association, and was a charter member of the Steel Workers Organization Of Active Retirees.
Mrs. Lybarger is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Sandra Lybarger of Shelby; a grandaughter, Shelley Friebel of Shelby and a grandson, Scott Lybarger of Canton; 6 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Lybarger in 1968; by 2 sisters and 2 brothers.
At the request of Mrs. Lybarger, calling hours will not be observed. Private funeral services will held with the Rev. Lyle Hinkle officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial expressions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice and left in care of the Turner Funeral Home which is in charge of the arrangements.
Fred Mellick, 85, of Ohio 96 East, died Saturday afternoon in his home following an extended illness.
Born June 15, 1900 in Shiloh, he was the son of Andrew and Florence (Leicy) Mellick.
He was a retired self-employed building contractor who was involved in the construction of numerous residential and commercial buildings in the Shelby area. He was a member of the Ganges Community United Church of Christ and the Shelby Masonic Lodge No. 350, F and AM.
He is survived by his wife, Cleo M. (Gates) Mellick, whom he married Sept. 5, 1964; one daughter: Betty Joanne Fischer of Shelby; four stepsons: Donald Gates and Kenneth Gates, both of Shelby; Douglas Gates of Westerville; and Dennis Gates of South Carolina; four step-daughters: Dorothy Shaum and Sandra Gates, both of Mansfield; Betty Mellick of South Carolina, and Donna Nelson of Shiloh; one brother: George Mellick of Mansfield; one sister, Mildred Shaw of Shelby; five grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda; and by one son, Eugene.
The public is invited to attend a memorial service which will be held 10:30 a.m. Sunday as part of the morning worship service at the Ganges Community United Church of Christ. Rev. Richard A. Wolff will officiate.
The family requests that any memorial contribution be made to the church. Contributions can be left at the church or at Turner Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
Hazel lone Mitchell Morris, age 85, of 47 Park Village, Shelby, died Monday, September 7, 1998 at the Crestwood Care Center after a long illness.
Mrs. Morris was born October 17, 1912 in Long Point, Illinois, the daughter of Boyd and Clara (Metz) Mitchell. She had lived most of her life in the Shelby and Tiro area. Mrs. Morris was a graduate of Shelby High School and had made her home with Dr. and Mrs. B.H. Moffett for a number of years. She was a former employee of the M. B. Monn Dry Goods store, Wilkins Air Force Depot, AMF, and the Tiro Elementary School cafeteria. She was a former member of the Tiro United Methodist Church and was currently a member of the First United Church of Christ in Shelby, where she was a member of the guild. She was an active member of the Richland County and Ohio Christian Endeaver Union.
Mrs. Morris is. survived by 1 son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Mary Morris of Galion; a grandson, Chris Morris of Galion; 2 step-grandsons: Tom and Charlene McPeek of Ontario and Terry McPeek of Galion; a step-great-grandaughter, Brittany McPeek of Ontario; a foster son,
Melvin Creps of Plano, Texas; 4 brothers: Ray Mitchell and Lester Mitchell both of Shelby, Howard Mitchell of South Amherst, Ohio, and Dean Mitchell of Perrysville, Ohio; 2 sisters: Effie Swineford of Nova, Ohio, and Cora Simon of California.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald H. Morris in 1982, and 2 sisters: Esther Burrows and Agnes Kershner.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Turner Funeral Home in Shelby where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. John J. Bradley officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial expressions may be made to the First United Church of Christ, to the Ohio Christian Endeaver Union, or Shelby Home and Public Health.
Russell Raymond Myers, age 86, of 920 Sharon Valley Road, Newark, Ohio, and formerly of rural Shelby and Ft. Myers Shore, Florida, died Tuesday afternoon in the Arlington Nursing Home in Newark after an extended illness. He was born April 28, 1904 in Mansfield, the son of Willis Victor and Leona (Wolford) Myers.
Mr. Myers had been a self-employed electrician, plubber, bookkeeper, painter, and farmer in the Richland County area. He was a former member of the Ganges Community United Church of Christ, the Richland County Health Board, Richland County Farm Bureau, and the Shelby Equity.
After moving to Florida in 1968, he became a member of the Fort Myers Shores improvement Association and the Olga Fort Myers Shore United Methodist Church.
Mr. Myers is survived by his wife Lois Mildred (Wolf) Myers of Newark, whom he married on August 19, 1927; 2 daughters and son-in-law: Dr. Herman and Mary M. Kuehn of Flushing, Michigan; and William and Ruth E. Lantz of Columbus, Ohio; 4 grandchildren: Pamela McLain of Sodus, NY; Linda Quinn of Springfield, MO; Kathryn Kuehn of San Jose, CA; and Melissa Kuehn of Kalamazoo, MI; 2 great-grandchildren: Danielle and Douglas McLain of Sodus, NY.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Howard Myers.
Calling hours will be on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the Turner Funeral Home with Rev. J. Malcolm Brook, pastor of the Trinity United Methodist
Church officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Church Cemetery. Memorial expressions may be made to the American Red Cross or to the church of the donor’s choice.
Charlotte L. Needs, age 49, of 4737 State Route 61, Shelby, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning in Mansfield General Hospital. She was born October 17, 1942 in Kentucky, the dayghter of Homer and Elta Hall, both now deceased.
Mrs. Needs was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband James R. Needs whom she married on March 31, 1961; 2 sons: James Robert Needs, and John and Lee Ann Needs all of Shelby; 1 daughter: Terry Lee Dawson of Shelby; 2 grandaughters: Jennifer and Laura Needs; nieces and nephews; 1 sister, Brenda Queen of Georgia.
Calling hours will be on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 at the Turner Funeral Home where funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:30 A.M. by David Braxton. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby.
Memorial expressions may be made to the American Heart Association and left in care of the funeral home.
John H. “Herb” Ovens, age 87, formerly of 69 1/2 West Main Street, Shelby, died early Thursday, March 4, 1999 at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk, Ohio.
Mr. Ovens was born April 18, 1911 in Shelby, the son of J. W. and Verena (Gerster) Ovens. He retired in 1972 as a machine operator and carbon coder at the Shelby Sales book Company. He was a member of Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby, Knights of Columbus Shelby Council # 1976, N.R.A., and American Legion O’Brien Post #326 in Shelby where he was a past commander and life member. He was an Army veteran of WWII where he held the rank of Master Sergeant.
Mr. Ovens is survived by a step-daughter and son-in-law: Michele and Jan Graves of Norwalk; step-son and daughter- in-law: Rev. Dr. Joel C. and Becky Hunter of Orlando, Florida; 5 step- grandchildren and spouses: Greg and Sandy Graves, Janell Graves, Josh and Lisa Hunter, Isaac Hunter, Joel D. Hunter; 3 step-great-grandchildren: David and Jessica Graves, and Noah Hunter; a sister, Marguerite Carner of Dayton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and his wife, Jean (Bashore) Hunter Ovens on June 6, 1971.
Calling hours will be on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the Turner Funeral Home, where a Christian wake service will be held Sunday at 7:30 P.M. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 8, 1999 at Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby, with Father James Steinle and Rev. Dr. Joel Hunter, officiating. Burial will be in Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Cemetery. Full military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Shelby American Legion.
Memorial expressions may be made to the church and left in care of the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, Ohio 44875.
Arthur Lee “Tarcy” Perry, age 56, of 40 Jenner Avenue, Shelby, died Friday, July 30, 1999 at his home after an extended illness.
Mr. Perry was born March 9, 1943 in Lewis County, Kentucky, the son of Robert and Sena (Nolan) Perry. He worked for 18 years for Richland Brick in Mansfield and retired as a custodian from Mansfield City Schools in 1997. He attended the Stiving Road Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He was an Army veteran.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Sena May and Max Gurik of Shelby; a son: Daniel Lee Perry of Shelby; 2 grandsons: Cody and Chance Gurik; 3 brothers and spouses: Theodore “Pete” Perry of Lewis County, KY; Louie and Brenda Perry of Mansfield; and Rev. Monty “Chummy” and Christine Perry of Shelby; 2 sisters and spouse: Juanita Floro of Mansfield, and Anita and Roy Wells of Carter County, KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ella May (Rapier) Perry in 1997; 2 brothers: Austie and Mayo Perry; and 2 sisters: Nellie and Maxine Perry.
Calling hours will be on Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Turner Funeral Home in Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. with Earl Tackett officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Military Honors will be conducted by the Joint Veterans Council.
Hazel D. Price, age 95, formerly of 47 Fourth Street, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon in the Heritage Care Center. She was born January 21, 1896 in Frankfort, Indiana, the daughter of Fred and Lucia (Mueller) Kennedy.
Mrs. Price was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and was the superintendant of the primary department for 25 years. She was a charter member of the Patron Mother’s Club, and a member of the Shelby American Legion Auxiliary.
Mrs. Price is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Diane and John (Dinty) Moore of Shelby; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 sister: Julia Bingaman of Anderson, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Leo E. Price in 1942; a son Leo Jr. in 1990; 2 infant grandchildren; 1 sister, and 4 brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 P.M. at the Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Canon David S. Sipes, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Mansfield, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Friends may call on Thursday from 3:30 P.M -5:00 P.M and 7:00-9:00 P.M. at the Turner Funeral Home.
Memorial expressions may be made to the First United Methodist Church and left in care of the funeral home.
Stella E. Ray, age 84, of 66 Jeffrey Avenue, died Wednesday morning in the Crestwood Care Center after an extended illness. She was born August 19, 1907 in Shelby, the daughter of Harry and Mary (Haley) Van Wagner.
Mrs. Ray was a beautician and homemaker. She was a member of Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society.
Mrs. Ray is survived by her husband of 51 years, William L. Ray, whom she married on June 17, 1940; 1 daughter and son-in-law: Mary Ann and Tom McConnell of Sullivan, Ohio; 1 grandson Todd McConnell of Sullivan, Ohio; 5 nieces and 1 nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 brother, and 3 sisters.
Calling hours will be today from 6-8:30 P.M. at the Turner Funeral Home where a wake service will be held at 8:30 P.M. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Church with her pastor father John C. Missler, officiating. Burial will be in Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial expressions may be made to St. Mary’s School and left in care of the funeral home.
Jill Marie Roberts, age 22, of 5430 Preston Road, Shelby, died early Saturday morning, December 16, 2000, at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio, from injuries received in an automobile accident near Bellevue.
Jill was born November 29, 1978 in Shelby, the daughter of William L. and Judy A. (Miller) Roberts. She was a 1997 graduate of Plymouth High School and was on the homecoming court and girls basketball teams. Jill was active in Future Farmers of America and New Addition 4-H Club. She
was a senior at the Universtiy of Toledo majoring in elementary education and loved working with kids. She was employed at Gino’s Pizza in Toledo.
She is survived by her parents; 2 sisters Mariane Roberts of Ashland, and Andrea Roberts of Shelby; 2 brothers: William Roberts and Scott Roberts both of Shelby; her maternal grandmother, Rosemary (Reber) Miller of Shelby; her paternal grandmother: Janet (Scott) Argo of Shelby; her paternal grandfather: Donald Roberts of Shelby; her Godparents: Hager and Joan Hicks of Shelby; a special friend, John Frank of Toledo, and his parents, Kim and Doug Kohl of Toledo; aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, George Miller in 1977.
Friends may call on Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where a Christian Wake Service will be held on Monday at 8:45PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 AM at Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby with Father John C. Missler officiating. Burial will be in Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial expressions may be made to a scholarship fund to be established in Jill’s memory or to the Huntington Disease Foundation.
