Phyllis A. Hebble, age 85, of Shelby, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.
Phyllis was born June 6, 1931 in Bradley, IL, the daughter of the late Stanley and Florence (Dixon) Safiran. She was a graduate of Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights, IL. Before settling in Shelby, Phyllis moved about the country with her young family living inMuskegon, MI, Arcade, NY, Stamford, CT, Carthage, NY and York, PA developing many friendships along the way.
Phyllis worked as a bridal consultant for many years in Mansfield, beginning her career at O’Neil’s Department Store and working through several acquisitions, later retiring from The May Department Stores Company in 1993. She was an avid Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Cavaliers fan and enjoyed playing bridge with two different groups. She loved to bake and garden and enjoyed exercising at the Shelby Senior and Community Center.
Phyllis is survived by her 3 sons: Brad (Susan) Hebble of Westminster, MD, Jeff (Susan) Hebble of Western Springs, IL, Bruce (Sherry) Hebble of Shelby; 6 grandchildren: Andrew Hebble, Brad Humbert, William Hebble, Anna Hebble, Charles Hebble, Sophie Hebble; and 5 brothers and sisters: Martha Currier, Dorothy Hendricks, Ed Safiran, Michael (Dolores) Safiran, and Peter (Cathy) Safiran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 siblings: Jack Safiran, Stanley Safiran, Jr., Mary Lou Dellibac, and infant brother, Paul.
Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 2-4 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Burial will be with her family in Maternity BVM Cemetery in Bourbonnais, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelby Y or to Shelby Senior Center.
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Lucy Ann Armstrong, age 89, of Mansfield, died Friday, March 31, 2017 at her home.
Lucy was born April 14, 1927 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, KY, the daughter of the late Kelli and Ranie (Arnette) Howard. She was a homemaker. A true woman of God and servant of the Lord, Lucy was a member of Breath of Life Church in Mansfield where she was currently the mother of the church. Prior to Breath of Life Church she was a 51 year active member of Journey Life Center where she held numerous positions and had received a lifetime achievement award for her dedicated service to the Lord and the church. She was a sincere prayer warrior and intercessor.
Survivors include: 4 children: Johhny T. Stone of Galion, Duane Stone of Galion, Pamela E. Best of Mansfield, and Rev. Michael Stone of Mansfield; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; and a sister in law: Judy Howard of Dearborn, MI. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband: John Stone in 1986; her second husband: Frederick Armstrong in 2001; 5 brothers: Mitchell, Sam, Harris, Johnny, and Jimmy Howard; and 5 sisters: Lilly Miller, Queen Smith, Sally Jones, Virgie Harness, and Louise Pierce.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 1 pm at Breath of Life Church, 77 N. Walker Avenue, Mansfield, with Rev. James Watkins, Rev. Dr. Bruce Phillipi, and Rev. Michael Stone, her son, officiating. Family and friends are welcome to visit two hours prior to the service, from 11 am-1 pm. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Breath of Life Church.
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Nancy A. Young, age 72, of Cincinnati and formerly of Shelby, died early Thursday morning, March 30, 2017 at Scarlet Oaks Retirement Community in Cincinnati.
Nancy was born November 27, 1944 in Galion, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Bernice (Eberhart) Koschnick. She was a 1962 graduate of Galion High School and, after the passing of her husband, Ronald, attended North Central Technical College. Nancy had worked for Richland County Children Services She loved to read and cherished spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Nancy is survived by 3 children: Barry R.(Sheila) Young of Columbus, Bob E. Young (Tom Aley) of Cincinnati, Julie A.(Nick) Saterides of Cleveland; 7 grandchildren & 1 great step-grandchild: Nathan (Tori) Young, M.E. Young, Shannon Young, James Young, Aaron Young, Christina Saterides, Eleni Saterides, and Dakota. a very close family friend: Annette Phillips; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald J. Young, in 1988; a son: Brian C. Young; a brother: William J. “Bill” Koschnick; and a sister: Janice Gramly.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 2-4 pm at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 am. Rev. Dan Dickman, Pastor of Peace Fellowship, will officiate and burial will follow in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Cemetery, Shelby Settlement. Memorial contributions may be made to OhioHealth Hospice or Hospice of North Central Ohio.
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Linda K. Neeley, age 60, of Bucyrus, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at her home.
Linda was born August 2, 1956 in Shelby. In 1974 she graduated from Shelby High School and Pioneer JVS in Cosmetology. She was employed at Shelby Business Forms as well as Crawford County Children Services. Linda was a devout Christian and founded the Children’s Church Program at Tiro United Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafting, singing, and laughing, which was contagious to everyone around her. Most recently she was fond of watching a North Carolina Freewill Baptist Church online. She had a big heart and shared it with her children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter, all whom she loved immensely.
Linda is survived by her 5 daughters: Misty K. (Hall) and Jamie Taylor of Lexington, Angela and Dustin Williams of Bucyrus, Rhonda and Andy Motter of Mansfield, Joyce Holland of Florida, and Bridget and David Sparks of Florida; her parents: Rev. S.T. and Betty (Conley) Adkins of Shelby; 10 grandchildren: Deven Neeley (Katlynn May) whom she helped raise, Abby, Ellie, Kayla, Patty, Alex, Mason, Bryke, Zac, and Prestyn; 1 great granddaughter: Maeleigh; 3 sisters: Brenda and Bernie Highfield, Kathy and Dennis Robey, and Karen and Michael Barnett; nieces: Melissa and Renee, to whom Linda was a second mother; and many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Neeley, on July 15, 2007.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 10-11 am at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be at 11 am. Pastor Danny Hamilton, Pastor of Willard United Baptist Church, will officiate and burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Turner Funeral Home.
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George H. Livingston, age 89, of Shelby, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home.
George was born November 6, 1927 in Dawson, PA, the son of the late Roy and Catherine (McCormach) Livingston. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. George had worked as a milk delivery driver for Sealtest Dairy in Shelby, a job that he reminisced of often. He then worked for the “Tuby”, currently ArcelorMittal, for over 20 years from where he retired. George loved being outside gardening and working in his yard and especially delighted in sports, specifically the Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Cavaliers. He enjoyed being with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and spoke of them often.
George is survived by his 2 daughters: Susan Livingston and Mary (Steve) Baldridge both of Shelby; 4 grandchildren: Stephanie (Brian) West, Jennifer (Charlie) Osborne, Jeff (Joni) Baldridge, Jessica Baldridge (Aaron Johnson); 4 great grandchildren: Breann West, Lexi Johnson, Kolt Johnson, Sierra Baldridge; a brother-in-law: James Weil of Minnesota; and a niece: Linda Bezoski. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years: Elinor M. (Weil) Livingston on February 23, 2009; infant son: Matthew James Livingston; infant daughter: Jean Anne Livingston; and 2 brothers: Roy Livingston, Jr. and William Livingston.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 am. Rev. Dianna Barr, Chaplain of OhioHealth Hospice, will officiate and military honors will be conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery and memorial contributions may be made to OhioHealth Hospice.
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Edward J. Kurtzman, age 70, of Shelby, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his home.
Ed was born September 6, 1946 in Shelby, the son of the late Joseph C. and Eleanor (Arrona) Kurtzman. He was a 1964 graduate of Shelby High School and attended North Central Technical College. Ed was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Germany during the Vietnam era. For 33 years, Ed worked at Milliron Industries as a bookkeeper in the office and retired in 2014. He was a very active member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and involved in several ministries. Ed was a Eucharistic Minister, usher, greeter, money counter, RCIA team leader, past festival chairman, and constant volunteer for all parish and school functions. He was a member of the Shelby Knights of Columbus Council 1968 where he served as the most recent past Grand Knight from 2014-2016.
Ed was a follower of The Ohio State University Buckeye’s football and all Shelby Whippet athletics, having served as a past president to the Shelby Whippet Athletic Boosters. He was an avid racing fan and car enthusiast, especially loving his Corvette. Above all else, he thoroughly enjoyed following his children’s and grandchildren’s activities, whom he loved so very much.
Ed is survived by his wife, Beth Ann (Channing) Kurtzman, whom he wed on November 29, 1969. Also surviving are 2 sons: Scott (Tracy) Kurtzman and Jeff (Misty) Kurtzman both of Shelby; 5 grandchildren: Ashley Kurtzman, Alex Kurtzman, Jensen Kurtzman, Ryleigh Kurtzman, and Jackson Kurtzman; 2 great grandchildren: Karli and Ryan; a brother: Dennis (Susie) Kurtzman of Mansfield; a sister: Valerie (Tim) Brown of Australia; 2 brothers-in-law: Jim (Karen) Channing and Al (Carolyn) Cummings; 2 sisters-in-law: Jayne (Denny) Vanderpool and Lois Channing; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:30 am at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby by Fr. Chris Mileski. Military honors will be conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail and burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary School.
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Warren Allen Lambert, Jr., age 55, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus after a short illness.
Allen was born July 25, 1961 in Mansfield to Agnes L. (Bryant) and Warren A. Lambert, Sr. He attended Richland Newhope School and enjoyed working on anything electronic.
Allen is survived by his father; Warren A. Lambert, Sr. of Mansfield; his son: Matthew Lambert of Columbus; 1 brother; Jeremey (Jessica) Lambert of Mansfield; 8 sisters: Debbie Vollmer (Joe Taylor) of Loudonville, Robin (Mark) Wingrove of Shiloh, Patricia Lambert (Philip Broadhead) of Mansfield, Josette (Richard) Fischer of Stout, Ohio, Angie (Mike) Kiley of Tennessee, Ruby (Eric) Hamm of Mansfield, Tammy (John) Adkins of Columbus, and Lisa Jarrell of Mansfield; 3 special friends: Nancy, Jimmy, Dale. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather: Agnes and Joseph Swinning; 2 Brothers: Ernest Wayne Lambert and Clarence Cash; and his stepmother: May Lambert.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from 3-5 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Rev. Rick Pelfrey and Rev. Earl Tackett will officiate. Burial will be in Crawford County Memory Gardens. Memorial expressions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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Mary L. Pennell Hoffman, age 88, formerly of Plymouth, died peacefully Saturday March 11, 2017 at Elmcroft of Ontario surrounded by her family.
She was born October 13, 1928 in Shiloh, Ohio the daughter of the late Merton A. and Irene L. (Noble) Benedict. She was a 1946 graduate of Shiloh High School and attended Ashland College where she was a cheerleader. After meeting Lakewood resident Robert Pennell and a 17 day courtship, this Shiloh girl got married and moved to Cleveland where they settled in Berea to raise their family. Prior to having children, Mary was a clothing buyer at Lord & Taylor in Cleveland. Mary was baptized and raised in the Lutheran Church and taught Sunday school when the children were young. After returning to Shelby, she was employed at Shelby Memorial Hospital, Shelby Metal Products and retired from Uforma Shelby Business Forms.
She was active in the Plymouth Legion Auxiliary, was a voracious reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She loved to sing having sung on the radio during her college years. An avid sports fan, Mary loved rooting for The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns.She was instrumental in the early beginnings of Richland Newhope in Mansfield.
Mary is survived by her 5 children: David Pennell of Mansfield, Dana (Jennifer) Pennell of Shelby, Sarah Jose of Ontario, Jacklyn Buckler of Shelby, Roberta Castor of Mansfield; 11 grandchildren; Numerous great grandchildren; a nephew: John “Sam” Elliott of Florida.She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st Husband: Robert H. Pennell; 2nd Husband: Vance C. “Mercy” Hoffman; daughter: Jonnie B. Pennell in 2003; sister: Margy Elliott;and son-in-law: Mark Castor.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 5-7 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby and also on Wednesday, March 15 from 10-11 AM. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 AM at the funeral home. Rev. Russel Yoak Pastor of First Lutheran Church, Shelby will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Shiloh.
Memorial expressions may be made to Richland Newhope.
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Judith Ann (Roush) Ingram, age 77, of Shelby, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares, Florida.
Judy was born August 15, 1939 in Shelby, the daughter of the late George W. and Jayne Alice (Cochrel) Roush. She was a 1957 graduate of Shelby High School and continued her education at The Ohio State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in education. She was a retired elementary school teacher with the Shelby City School system, having taught at Auburn and Russell Elementary Schools. Following retirement, she enjoyed remaining active with the retired teachers group. Judy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Shelby where she was active with the Women’s Group and enjoyed making peanut brittle. She took great pleasure in reading and music, traveling to Florida, and had a passion for history and a love for animals.
Judy is survived by 3 daughters: Amanda (Neal) Whitman of Reynoldsburg, DeeDee (Bret) Jimison of Pataskala, Kelly (Matt) Hohl of Centerburg; 4 grandchildren: Doug Whitman, Adam Whitman, Robert Jimison, Jessica Jimison; her companion: Larry Fraley; a brother: Bill (Phyllis) Roush of Shelby; a sister-in-law: Genavee (Edward) Ingram Mulligan of North Carolina; and a nephew and niece: George (Cristie) Roush and Jillian (John) West. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Wincel Ingram, in 1999 and a son, William Taillon.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 am. Phil Pearson, a family friend, will officiate and burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Richland County Humane Society or to Shelby First Presbyterian Church.
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Virgil E. “Junior” Smith, Jr. age 64 of Shelby, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center in Columbus after a brief illness.
He was born May 16, 1952 in Shelby and was a 1970 graduate of Shelby Senior High School. Junior worked at AMF in Shelby until its closing and then worked at Expedx Paper Company and retired from U.S. Holland Trucking Company. He was a huge drag racing and motorcycle racing enthusiast. Junior enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Virgil is survived by his wife of 45 years, Eileen G. (Crowner) Smith, whom he wed on April 8, 1972; 2 children: Scott (Katy) Smith of Crestline and Jill (Tobey) Stoffer of Bucyrus; 4 grandchildren: Gage Stoffer, Hayli Stoffer, Sarah Smith and Tyler Smith; his mother: Annis M. (Potter) Smith of Shelby; a sister: Loretta (John) Barrett of Shelby. He was preceded in death by his father: Virgil E. Smith, Sr. and by his in-laws: Gerald and Edna Crowner.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Rev. James MacDonald of First United Methodist Church in Shelby will officiate. Graveside services will follow at 2 pm in Sand Ridge Cemetery, Hanover Township, Ashland County. Memorial expressions may be made to First United Methodist Church.
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