Marie Florence Giesige, age 89, of Shelby, died Saturday morning, February 18, 2017 at her home.
Marie was born November 12, 1927 in Cass Township, Richland County, the daughter of the late Stephen and Florence (Rhodebeck) Reber. Marie worked for Shelby City Schools and Mansfield Head Start as a bus driver and was the second female bus driver in Shelby history. She was an avid card player having played euchre for many years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband for over 20 years all over the country.
Survivors include 2 daughters: Carol M. (Dennis) Lasker of Mt. Gilead, Patricia L. Grove of Shelby; 2 sons: Robert G. (Nancy) Giesige of Mt. Gilead, Mark J. (Candy) Giesige of Shelby; 6 grandchildren: Cory (Gail) Schuck, Chris (Jim) Vargo, Shawn Welch, Jennifer (Dale) Scholl, Jill Couch, Nikki Welch; 13 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Harold Giesige on September 16, 2001; a daughter: Kathleen A. Ball in 2006; and was the last surviving child of her five siblings: Walter Reber, Howard Reber, Clarence Reber, Roy Reber, and Edna Kanney.
Family and friends are welcome on Monday, February 20, 2017 from 5-7 pm at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where a rosary will be recited at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 am at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby, with Fr. Chris Mileski celebrating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central Ohio.
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Ralph E. Barber, age 72, of Shelby, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital.
Ralph was born May 11, 1944 in Shelby to the late Harley P. and Dora Pearl (McFarland) Barber. He was a 1962 graduate of Shelby High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam era. Ralph was the CEO of Medasys, Inc., a nuclear medicine imaging company in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ralph had been a member of Jaycees, Kiwanis, was a former Boy Scout leader, and had been active with Shelby Girls Softball League. He enjoyed camping, deer hunting, genealogical research and was a devout Ohio State Buckeye football fan.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Carol J. (Elston) Barber, whom he wed on June 6, 1964 and 3 children: Angela (Mohammed) Alnidawi of Michigan, Dr. Michelle Barber (Dr. Ashlee Drover) of Iowa, and Captain Christopher (Kristin) Barber of Alabama and currently stationed in Kosovo. While in the hospital, he was asked if he went by anything in addition to Ralph. He proudly responded, “Grandpa” and his 8 grandchildren are: Justin, Ansley and Ashlyn Mault, Connor, Carson and Charlotte Barber, and Rosie and Noah Alnidawi. Also surviving are: 3 brothers and a sister: Bob Barber of Arizona, Ken (Shirley) Barber of Mansfield, Evelyn (Don) Betts of Shelby, and Roy (Leigh) Barber of Michigan; a sister in law: Janice Eichinger of Shelby; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Harley Lavern Barber, Roger Barber; and 2 sisters: Alice Hickerson, Joyce Barber.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 5-7 pm at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 am. Rev. Dr. Rich Rader will officiate and military honors will be conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation of Ohio.
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Sandra Kay Bricker, age 72, of Shelby, died peacefully with her daughters by her side on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Brethren Care Village’s Heath Care Center in Ashland after a long battle with cancer.
Sandy was born January 12, 1945 in Shelby to the late Doyt and Elizabeth (Conboy) Stober. She was a 1963 graduate of Buckeye Central High School. Sandy was a former employee of EWI, Inc. in Shelby, Taylor Products in Mansfield, and Broshco Fabricated Products in Mansfield from where she retired. She was a life member of Shelby VFW Auxiliary. Sandy enjoyed traveling, gambling and playing cards, and fishing at Lake Erie.
Sandy is survived by 2 daughters: Christina Floro of Cleveland and Brenda (Michael) Reed of Shelby; a son: Robert “Doug” Floro of Crestline; 5 grandchildren: Tristan Reed, Jessica Wheeler, Danny Floro, Ashley Floro, and Katlyn Floro; a great granddaughter: Nautica Wheeler; 3 brothers: Tom (Sharon) Stober, Lee Stober, and Pat Stober, all of Shelby. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Bricker, on May 30, 2012.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 5-7 pm at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery and graveside services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelby Helpline Ministries.
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Mary Alice Davis, age 72, of rural Shelby, died peacefully Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her home.
Mary Alice was born on November 27, 1944 in Gary, Indiana. She was adopted by Frank and Helen (Mahoney) Mooney who preceded her in death along with her brothers, Frank Mooney and Jack Mooney. Later in life she was able to find her birth mother, Mary Elizabeth Leonard who also preceded her in death. On June 15, 1968 in Shaker Heights, Mary Alice married William E. Davis. Bill survives along with a son: Michael (Heather) Davis of Dublin; a daughter: Maureen Jones (Mark Haake) of Chicago; 3 grandchildren: Brayden, Tori, and Erik; two sisters from her birth family: Rosemary (Mike) Nolan and Helenann (Gary) Paruta; and a sister in law: Margie “MiMi” Mooney.
Mary Alice was a nurse. She graduated from St. John College of Nursing in Cleveland with a Bachelor of Nursing. She worked at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and later worked at Shelby Memorial Hospital where she was in charge of the Caring For You Home Health Care Agency- a job she loved. Following Caring For You, Mary Alice became the Director of Nursing at Dale Roy in Ashland from where she retired. In her off time, she was a country nurse who would occasionally evaluate an abrasion or take out the random stitch or two for the neighbors.
Mary Alice was a woman living in the digital age with her feet firmly planted in the analog world. She had a smart phone that left the charger two or three times during the four years she had it. Mary Alice preferred daily planners to calendar apps and talking on the phone to texting. The only exception was her Nook, which saw hundreds and hundreds of digital books. She was a reader.
She was a lover of all things four legged and furry as well as high thread count sheets and anything bedazzled. Those that knew Mary Alice and received her Christmas cards will appreciate that she was also preceded in death by the “damn horse in the barn.”
Mary Alice was one of the most optimistic people around. If someone wondered whether the glass was half empty or half full she would take the pitcher and fill the glass so there was no doubt. She liked movies as long as Disney produced them. Mary Alice powered through many difficulties but refused to be a victim. She always saw the positive, always.
Mary Alice was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 5742 State Route 61, Shelby, where her funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 10:30 am with Fr. Nicholas Weibl officiating. Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 4-7 pm at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where a Christian Wake Service will be conducted at 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School.
Elton Eugene Smith, age 70, of Fostoria, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Fox Run Assisted Living in Findlay.
Elton was born March 21, 1946 in Shelby, the son of the late George and Helen (Rigg) Smith. He was a 1966 graduate of Shelby High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Elton was a former employee of Shelby Autocall and retired from Union Carbide in Fostoria. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, shooting guns, and in the past, building model airplanes.
Elton is survived by 2 brothers: Philip R. (Jannie) Smith of Shelby and Joseph T. (Leony) Smith of Willard; an uncle: George R. Rigg of Shelby; an aunt: Joann Rigg of Shelby; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Georgia Ann Wagner.
Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 1-2 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM. Pastor Rus Yoak will officiate and burial will follow in Little London Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840.
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Naomi Ransom, age 86, died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Mill Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Galion. Naomi was formerly of Shelby but lived the majority of her life in Crawford County.
Naomi was born February 19, 1930 in Sandusky Township, Crawford County, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Fern C. (Bilsing) Magers. She was a cook and waitress her entire life having worked in various places throughout Crawford County. She retired in 1990. Naomi was a member of First Lutheran Church in Shelby and enjoyed playing bingo and euchre.
Namoi is survived by a son: Leslie E. (Laurie) Kanis of Mansfield; 2 daughters: Sharon L. (Jerry “Bones”) Kessler of Shelby and Roberta L. (Richard) Brand of Arizona; 4 granddaughters: Melissa (Jason) Snow, Caroline (Shane) White, Codi (Derrick) Martin, Courtney Kessler; 5 great grandchildren: Mercedes, Carter, Triston, Hayden, Calli Rose; a brother: James W. (Jan) Magers of Shelby; and a sister: Evelyn (Glen) Weible of Indiana. In addition to her parents, Naomi was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Amy Kanis; a brother: Charles Magers; and 3 sisters: Ruth Mack, Esther Cahill, and Eleanor Hench.
Family and friends are welcome on Monday, January 30, 2017 from 5-7 pm at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 am. Pastor Rus Yoak will officiate and burial will follow in Sandusky Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
John Baptist Martinuzzi, age 76, of Shelby, died Wednesday December 28, 2016 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital.
He was born March 20, 1940 in the Bronx, New York the son of the late Edward and Maria (Vidoni) Martinuzzi. John was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the active reserves for 6 years. On October 13, 1973 he married Anna Schmitt and they began their life together. John worked as a communication technician for Verizon working in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, retiring in 1990.
John was a life member of Telephone Pioneers and was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby. He was devoted to his Catholic faith and his family. He enjoyed ballet, opera and classical music. After John and Ann moved to Shelby in 2012 to be closer to their daughter, Theresa, and her family, this city boy was proud to have bought a tractor and loved mowing his lawn.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Anna (Schmitt) Martinuzzi of Shelby; 3 daughters: Maryann (Greivin) Elizondo of Parlin, NJ, Theresa (Scott) Krietemeyer of Shelby, Kathryn (Jeremy) Fucile of Randolph, MA; 8 grandchildren: Danielle, Lauren, Sara, and Emma Krietemeyer, Gabriel and Nathaniel King, Sophia Elizondo, and Elodie Fucile; a brother: Edward Martinuzzi of Patchogue, NY; 2 sisters: Mary Jane Martinuzzi of New York, NY and Catherine Martinuzzi of Patchogue, NY.
Friends and family are welcome on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 5-7 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where the rosary will be recited at 6:45 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby with Father Chris Mileski officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail following mass. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial expressions may be made to the church.
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Marilyn Esther Johnson Crisp, age 85, of Shelby, died early Thursday morning, December 22, 2016 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby.
Marilyn was born October 22, 1931 in Presque Isle, Maine to the late Gustave and Priscilla (Thompson) Johnson. She was a graduate of Presque Isle High School. Marilyn was very musically inclined. She was an accomplished pianist and sang harmony as a member of Sweet Adelines International. Marilyn was never a horse rider, but she loved to watch them and, in her younger years, enjoyed bowling. Though she and her late husband, Bill, lived in several places around the country, her heart was always in her native Maine.
Marilyn is survived by a daughter: Catherine (James) Bly of Shelby; a son: Willice Albert “Will” Crisp, III of Glendale, AZ; 5 grandsons; and 4 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willice Albert “Bill” Crisp, Jr., on February 6, 2015, and a sister, Sharon Doyen.
Private graveside services will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC, 20090-6929 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607.
Care for Marilyn and her family is being provided by Bob, Catherine, and Jake at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby.
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Douglas M. Williams, age 72, of Shelby, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at his home.
Doug was born January 16, 1944 in Drift, Kentucky the son of the late Walter and Mary (Bartley) Williams. He moved with his family to Shelby as a young child. He was a 1965 graduate of Shelby High School and was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Doug retired as a lineman for the City of Shelby Electric Department after 30 years of service. Following his retirement he worked part time for the City of Shelby Parks Department. He attended the First Baptist Church in Shelby.
Doug enjoyed cruises and traveling all over the world. When his children were young he was a coach for Shelby Little League. Doug loved his children and grandchildren and his greatest joy was spending time with them.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years: Carol (Laubie) Williams, whom he wed on May 6, 1966; 4 children: Kimberly (Steve) Sipes of Galion, Sheila (Ed) Snyder of Strongsville, Troy (Michelle) Williams of Holland, OH, and Ryan Williams of Shelby; 8 grandchildren: Erica and Jessica Snyder, Mikayla and Troy Williams, Katelyn and Trevor Owens, Joseph and Jacob Williams; a sister-in-law: Margaret (Larry) Jones; brothers-in-law: Jeff (Becky) Laubie and Jim (Janet) Laubie. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Gabrielle Williams and by his in-laws, Joseph and Lois Laubie.
Friends and family are welcome on Friday, December 16, 2016 from 4-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 10 AM. Rev. Walter Keib will officiate. The Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail will conduct military honors and burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial expressions may be made to First Baptist Church or to Hospice of North Central Ohio.
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Earl Duane “Butch” Baker, age 74, of Plymouth, died Friday, December 9, 2016 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby.
Butch was born November 15, 1942 on the family farm in Plymouth to the late Maurice and Margaret Vione (Backensto) Baker. He was a 1961 graduate of Plymouth High School and retired after many years of service from RR Donnelley and Sons in Willard where he was a hand book binder. Butch was a member of the Plymouth American Legion and, although he was not a registered member of several other clubs and organizations, he was often the top salesman for many of their fundraisers. This is just one way that Butch showed that he was always there to help someone in need. For a man who was not raised to attend church and learn the word of God, he most certainly exemplified the biblical principle, “love thy neighbor”. Butch never turned anyone down and, in fact, no one ever had to ask for his help. He was just always there. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy and he loved spending time with them. Butch was an extremely hard worker and enjoyed everything outdoors including hunting and fishing.
On February 11, 1961, Butch married the girl that he had saved a seat on the bus for since second grade, his high school sweetheart, Florence Dorion, and she survives. Also surviving are: 4 children: Duane Scott Baker of Plymouth, Kelly (Jim) Shifferly of Delaware, Shannan (Ken) Jones of Shelby, and Lisa Baker of Plymouth; 8 grandchildren: Adam (Amber) Baker, Kyle (Tami) Baker, Ashley (Jake) Medley, Jordan Baker, Justin Baker, Alexis Jones, Jared Baker, and Nicole Jones; 6 great grandchildren: Bryce, Gavin, Dean, Kyleigh, Reegan, and Presley; 7 brothers and sisters: Dave (Sandy) Baker of Shelby, Donna Kamann of Willard, Betty (Larry) Vredenburgh of Plymouth, Junior (Susan Franklin) Baker of Plymouth, Dixie (John) Hart of Plymouth, Vickie Resendez of Plymouth, and Cindy (Doug) Smith of Shiloh; a sister-in-law: Barb Baker of Shelby; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Baker and a brother-in-law, William “Billy” Kamann.
Family and friends are welcome on Monday, December 12, 2016 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 am. Fr. Chris Mileski will officiate and burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Plymouth. Memorial contributions may be made to OhioHealth Hospice.
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