Ruth Ester Johnson Caris, age 89, currently of Shelby and formerly of Fredericktown, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2014 at the home of her youngest granddaughter, Shannon, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Ruth was born December 7, 1924 in Mansfield, the youngest daughter of the late Elmer and Carrie Rodgers Johnson. On May 30, 1945 she married Warren Caris. They enjoyed 53 long years of marriage before he passed away in 1998.
Ruth was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to travel going to gospel sings with her daughter and rejoiced in the blessings God shared with her. Ruth was a member of Galion First Church of God.
She is survived by: her only child, Toni Jardon of Shelby; 4 grandchildren: Robin (John) Cartwright of Shelby, Charles Jardon of Shelby, Warren (Shelly) Jardon of Bellville, Shannon (Robert) Davidson of Shelby; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Gladys Johnson and Rachael Mumaw; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by: her beloved son-in-law: Charles Jardon; grandson-in-law: Steven Pickett; 4 brothers: Leonard, Willard, Ivan, and Milton Johnson; 3 sisters: Dorothy Valentine, Irma Barber, Maxine Wilham Damron; several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 from 6-8 PM and on Thursday, from 10-11 AM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday. Rev. Virgil Sheriff will officiate and burial will follow in Shauck Cemetery in Johnsville. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Hope M. Gwirtz, age 67, of Shelby died Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Med Central Shelby Hospital.
Hope was born July 31, 1946 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Mundy) Stehling. She was 1964 graduate of Shelby High School and was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Hope was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and knitting.
On January 16, 1970, she married Thomas L. Gwirtz and he survives along with their 4 children: Rebecca Gwirtz of Columbus, Sara (Mike) Slaven of Columbus, Brendan (Jodi) Gwirtz of Brunswick, and Katie (Bob) Moyer of Plain City; 3 grandchildren: Hailey Slaven, Aiden Slaven and Emmalyn Moyer; a brother: Bob (Shirley) Stehling of Asheville, NC. Hope was preceded in death by her parents and by a sister: Bonnie Stehling.
Friends and family are welcome on Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 2-4 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where the rosary will be recited at 4 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 AM at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby with Father James Sanford officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to: Susan G. Komen Foundation, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or The James Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Ohio State University in Columbus.
Bobby Joe Arms, age 76, of Shelby, died unexpectedly Friday, February 21, 2014 at his home.
Bob was born on September 26, 1937 in Estill County, KY, the son of the late James Samuel and Myrtle (Owens) Arms. Bob proudly served 21 years in the United States Air Force and was a ground radio communication technician. During his service he was stationed in Thailand, Japan, Bermuda, and England. While serving in England, Bob met his future wife, Marlene Sally Buckland. After his retirement from the Air Force in 1975, he and Sally moved from Michigan to Shiloh, Ohio and later settled in Shelby. Bob then worked for 27 years for his brother, Glen, at Glen’s Surplus in Shelby where he was the manager. Bob was a life member of the Shelby VFW and Shelby American Legion and was also a member of The Shelby Owl’s Club. He enjoyed spending time in southern Ohio on the family property.
Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marlene Sally (Buckland) Arms. Also surviving are: 4 brothers: Walt (Jean) Arms of McArthur, OH, Glen Arms of Shelby, Riley Arms of McArthur, OH, Johnny Arms of Shelby; numerous nieces and nephews; his loveable parrot, Herbe, and dog, Molly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Arms.
Bob will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Per Bob’s request, no calling hours or funeral services will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to Richland County Humane Society, 3025 Park Avenue West, Ontario, Ohio, 44862.
Care for Bob and his family is being provided by Bob, Catherine, and Jake at the Turner Funeral Home in Shelby.
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Kelly J-Roy “Super K” Hoagland, age 44, of Mansfield, died Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus after a short illness.
Kelly was born on March 18, 1969 in Mansfield to the late John Allen Hoagland and Sherry Gardner Bright. He was a graduate of Ashland High School and had attended Ashland County Joint Vocational School. A talented auto body worker, Kelly was employed at Joyce Buick in Mansfield. He was a supporter of Bushmaster Motorcycle club where he had many friends. Kelly was a passionate car lover enjoying NASCAR and his red Chevy truck. He was an Ashland Mud Bog enthusiast and was an active supporter, as he and his wife, Madi, had celebrated many momentous occasions there.
On August 20, 2011 he married Maderyia “Madi” Wilds and she survives. Also surviving are: one daughter: Kellieanne Marie Hoagland of Mansfield; one grandson: Levi James Rogers of Mansfield; Kellieanne’s mother: Jennifer Kershner of Mansfield; 2 stepsons: Kyle Kershner and his family and Allen Kershner all of Mansfield; his mother: Sherry Gardner Bright of Tucson, AZ; his step-father: William Bright, Jr.; a sister: Cassandra (Bright) White of Ashland; 4 brothers-at-heart: Phillip Buzzard, Rich Fellows, Don Focht, Harv Robinson; Madi’s parents, siblings, and their families; many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by: his father: John Allen Hoagland; maternal grandparents: Audrey Joan Gardner and James Gardner; maternal great grandfather: Senator Roy B. “Mud” Gardner.
Friends and family are welcome on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 6-8:30 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where services will be conducted at 8:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for a fund for Kelly’s grandson’s (Levi Rogers) future education.
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Doris Jane Cline, age 83, of Shelby, died Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby.
Doris was born on February 22, 1930 in Shelby to the late John and Florence (Smith) Sheldon. She was a cafeteria worker in the Shelby City Schools system for many years. Doris enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing and babysitting her grandchildren.
Doris is survived by: 3 sons: Dale (Marsha) Cline of Shelby, Ted (Barb) Cline of Carthage, NC, Dave (Theresa) Cline of Lexington; a daughter: Susan Costein of Plymouth; 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law: Jean Sheldon of Bucyrus, Winigene Brown of Fairborn; a brother-in-law: Elias Cline of Ashland. She was preceded in death by: her husband: Cletus E. “Jack” Cline on July 26, 2012; a son-in-law: John Costein; a brother: Robert Sheldon; a sister: Lois Barrett.
Private family services will be held at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, and burial will follow in Little London Cemetery with Rev. Charles Odums, chaplain of Stein Hospice, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelby Home and Public Health.
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Wayne Spiegel McDowell, age 84, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Med Central Shelby Hospital following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Mr. McDowell was born on January 17, 1930 in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Roy and Marie (Spiegel) McDowell. He graduated from Holmes Liberty High School. Wayne was a Korean War veteran of four years being stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for one year. While in New York with the Air Force, Wayne attended school. Mr. McDowell was employed for 30 years at Columbia Gas. After his retirement he enjoyed working for several years as a Schmidt Security Guard. He was a member of The Quarter Century Club with Columbia Gas, was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, and was a member of the Shelby American Legion. Wayne was a thoughtful and devoted member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby and enjoyed attending Catholic Shrines with his family and praying the rosary. He was a loving husband and father especially to his crippled daughter for whom he made parallel bars and equipment to assist her.
On May 18, 1953, Wayne married Virginia Bechtel at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in New Washington, Ohio. They were married for 60 years and she survives. Also surviving are: 2 daughters: Alice Marie McDowell and Ann Philomena McDowell both of Shelby; brother-in-law: Richard (Mary Ellen) Bechtel of Worthington, OH; sister-in-law: Mrs. Ann Rotterdam of Toledo. He was preceded in death by: his parents: Roy and Marie (Spiegel) McDowell; 2 brothers: Donald (Edith) McDowell, Robert McDowell; mother and father-in-law: Leland and Mary Alice Bechtel; brother-in-law: Rev. Charles Bechtel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 26 West Street, Shelby with Fr. James Sanford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Calling hours will not be observed as per Wayne’s wishes. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Care for Wayne and his family is being provided by Bob, Catherine, and Jake at the Turner Funeral Home in Shelby.
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Charles Leroy Arter, age 76, a longtime resident of The Raintree in Mansfield, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital.
He was born July 5, 1937 in Shelby the son of the late Kenneth and Rosella (Hook) Arter. Charlie had been an employee of Richland Newhope Industries. One of his greatest joys was to be outdoors enjoying nature. He also had a love of tractors – especially John Deere tractors.
Charlie is survived by 3 nephews: Jess Carey, Steven Carey, Kenneth Frederick; 2 nieces: Susan Dennis and Lorie Carey; and all of his loving family at The Raintree. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his siblings: Paul Arter, Mary Breister and Carol Frederick.
A memorial mass for Charlie will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 10 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 5754 State Route 61 South, Shelby, with Father Michael Geiger officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
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Anne Marie Weber, age 68, of Shelby, Ohio and formerly of Cicero IL., died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Hospice House of North Central Ohio in Ashland, Ohio.
Born Anne Marie Carlson on October 5, 1945 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Lars and Martha (Anderson) Carlson. She graduated from Austin High School in Chicago and was a homemaker.
On December 7, Anne and her husband, James W. Weber, celebrated their 50th wedding and he survives. Also surviving are: 3 sons, Richard (Lynn) Weber of Lemont, IL, David (Theresa) Weber of Plainfield, IL, Keith (Leah) Weber of Woodridge, IL; a daughter: Denise (Bill) Workman of Shelby, OH; 9 grandchildren; a sister: Dorothy (Richard) Frischkorn of Decatur, IL; a brother: Jerry (Robin Barrus) Carlson of New Port Richey, FL. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John Carlson and Jim Carlson.
The family will receive friends from 1-1:30 PM at Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 W. 47th Street, McCook, IL 60525 on Sunday, February 16, 2014, where a service will be held at 1:30 PM. A luncheon will follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Drive, Ashland, OH 44805 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario, OH 44906.
Care for Anne and her family is being provided by Bob, Catherine, and Jake at the Turner Funeral Home in Shelby, Ohio. To share a memory or express a condolence, please visit: penwellturner.com
Geneva M. Reynolds, age 94, formerly of Shelby, died on Sunday, January 26, 2014, at Brighton Gardens in Westlake, Ohio.
She was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 28, 1919, the daughter of the late Billie and Valerie (Whitt) Staton. A graduate of Frenchburg High School, Geneva had been a Shelby resident since 1938 until she moved to northern Ohio in 2006. She was a former employee of the Shelby Business Forms, retiring in 1982. She was a long-time member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Geneva is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Joyce and Ronald Lott of Washington Court House, Ohio; a son John Reynolds, of Westlake, Ohio; two grandchildren: Kristin Lott of Durham, North Carolina, and Jason (Maureen) Lott of Studio City, California; two brothers: Courtney Staton of Sudith, Kentucky, and Bill (Mildred) Staton, Jr. of Concord, North Carolina; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death in 1995 by her husband Delphos, whom she married in 1940.
Friends and family may call on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:30 AM with Rev. Edna Stahl officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby.
Memorial expressions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Cleveland Area Chapter, or to Trinity United Methodist Church in Shelby and left in care of Turner Funeral Home.
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Nina Pauline Hartz, of Shelby, died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Shelby Pointe.
Nina was born September 26, 1920 in Crawford County, the daughter of the late William and Pearl (Gutshall) Hartz. She was a homemaker.
Nina is survived by: her daughter, Shirley Hartz of Shelby; 2 sisters: Margaret Ferguson of Shelby and Margie (Howard) Baird of Shelby; a brother: Raymond (Fran) Hartz of Shelby. She was preceded in death by: her son, Keith Hartz; 6 brothers: Richard, Herbert, Wilbur, Eldon, Robert, and Albert Hartz; 3 sisters: Dorothy Johns, Irene Hartz, and Florence Hartz.
Friends and family are welcome on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 10-11 AM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held at 11 AM. Pastor Russel Yoak, Pastor of First Lutheran Church in Shelby, will officiate and burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Activity Fund at Shelby Pointe.
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