Dolores A. Biglin, age 95, of Shelby, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at her home.
Dolores was born April 22, 1918 in Shelby, the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Tome) Heiland. As a homemaker, Dolores was an excellent baker and cook. Known as the “cake lady”, she baked and decorated thousands of cakes for graduations, birthdays and many other occasions for many area families. She also loved doing crafts and needlepoints and cherished time with her children and grandchildren. Dolores was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, Altar and Rosary Society, and St. Francis Home Auxiliary in Tiffin.
Dolores is survived by two daughters: Judy Biglin of Shelby, Jeanne Metzger of Shelby; a son, Charles “Butch” (Cathy) Biglin of Shelby; 5 grandchildren: Kevin (Suzanne) Metzger, Chad (Wendy) Metzger, Denise (Curt) Miller, Jenni Lacy, Joe Biglin; 8 great grandchildren: Chris and Ryan Metzger, Cameron and Carson Metzger, Sammy, Nick, and Zack Miller, Benji Lacy. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ernest J. Biglin in 1988; a son-in-law: Robert A. Metzger; a sister: Elizabeth Lux; a brother: Larry Heiland.
Friends and family are welcome on Sunday, January 5, 2014 from 2-5 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where a rosary will be recited at 4:45 PM by the Daughters of Isabella. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday at 10 AM at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. James Sanford officiating. Burial will follow in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Med Central Hospice.
Dolores’ family would like to thank Janet, Sharon N., Sharon T., Cheri, and Robin for the care given to their mother and grandmother over the past few years.
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Nancy E. Harshbarger, age 76, of Shelby, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Nancy was born on May 24, 1937 in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late Rev. Dr. Stanley J. and Eleanor (Gavin) Shoemaker. She was a 1955 graduate of Lakewood High School and had attended Mount Union College. Nancy was the secretary at Dowds Elementary School in Shelby for 20 years, retiring in 1997. Nancy was a member of First United Methodist Church in Shelby and had also been active volunteering at Med Central Shelby Hospital, was past president of Newcomers Club in Shelby, past president of the pledge class of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, and was a former member of Shelby Garden Club and Shelby Hospital Guild.
On August 31, 1957 Nancy married David B. Harshbarger and he survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Jill A. (Ray) Ryan of Cazenovia, NY, Julie (Ken) Swanger-Ensman of Shelby; 4 grandchildren: Kayla (John) Roberts of Columbus, Erica (Tyler) Fairchild of North Dakota, Connor Ryan of Oregon, Liam Ryan of Cazenovia, NY; a great granddaughter: Brooklyn Roberts; 3 step-grandchildren: Andrew Ensman, Chris Ensman, Sarah Adkins; 2 step-great grandchildren: Ayden Ensman, Savannah Adkins; a sister: Cynthia (Lynn) Wright of Maryland; a sister-in-law: Marilyn Wittebort; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father: Rev. Dr. Stanley J. Shoemaker; her mother: Eleanor Shoemaker Frank; her step-father: Richard Frank; a son-in-law: John W. Swanger.
Friends and family are welcome on Monday, January 6, 2014 from 5-7 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be conducted at 7 PM with Rev. Tom Snyder officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church in Shelby or Hospice of North Central Ohio.
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Nancy Ann Pfahler, age 91, formerly of Shelby, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Meadowbrook Care Center in Montgomery, Ohio.
She was born January 16, 1922 in Shelby the daughter of the late Judd and Bertha (Tilock) Palmer. Nancy was a 1940 graduate of Shelby High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. She was a homemaker and was an active member of First United Methodist Church. She loved and served the Lord Jesus Christ. A Meals On Wheels volunteer with her husband, Roger, they enjoyed time together sailing, camping, gardening, cross country skiing, bird watching and traveling.
Nancy is survived by her children: David Lee (Terry) Pfahler of Pierre, South Dakota, Ellen (Robert) Morris of Cincinnati, and Beth (Steve) Rogers of Nashua, New Hampshire; and 7 Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Roger Harris Pfahler in 2003; Son: Scott H. Pfahler in 1972; and by a sister: Mary Wallace.
Friends and family are welcome on Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 10 -11 AM at the First United Methodist Church, 18 South Gamble Street, Shelby where funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM by Pastor Thomas Snyder. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted at the church by Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Memorial expressions may be made to Shelby Helpline Ministries or to the church.
Care was given by Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby.
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Catherine M. Kempf, age 90, of Shelby, died Monday, December 16, 2013 at Elmcroft of Ontario.
She was born October 28, 1923 in New Washington, Ohio the daughter of the late Edward M. and Louisa M. (Durnwald) Kreim. A 1941 graduate of Chatfield High School, Catherine was a former employee of General Electric in Bucyrus, Wilkins Air Force Depot in Shelby, Egg Auction in New Washington, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Altar Rosary Society, and Mansfield Liederkranz.
Catherine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Jean and Ed Russell of Shelby; a brother: Gerald Kreim of New Washington; 2 sisters: Esther Kreim of Bucyrus and Dolores (Walter) Tackett of Willard. She was preceded in death by her husband: Carl B. Kempf in 1991; 2 sons: Eric Kempf in 1971 and Stephen Kempf in 2010; 4 brothers: Joseph Kreim, Richard Kreim, John Kreim and Virgil Kreim; 2 sisters: Arlene Bechtel and Arvilla Karl.
Friends and family may call on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where a rosary will be recited at 7:45 PM. Visitation will also be on Thursday from 9-10 AM at the funeral home where funeral services will be held at 10 AM with Father James Sanford officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Memorial expressions may be made to Hospice of North Central of Alzheimer’s Association. To leave a condolence or to share a memory with the Kempf family, please visit: penwellturner.com
Jason L. “Jake” Housholder, age 84, of Shelby, died Friday, December 13, 2013 at Mifflin Care Center.
He was born August 10, 1929 in Jeromesville, Ohio the son of the late Lawrence J. and Goldie (McQuate) Householder. Jake retired from Tech Form Industries in Shelby and after his retirement he worked as a security guard at Central Ohio Industrial Park and ArcelorMittal.
Jake loved to fish on his pontoon boat and travel. Jake was an army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the VFW, Eagles and Owls.
Jake is survived by 2 sisters: Ruth (Kenneth) Bowman of Rowsburg, OH and Carolyn (Alvin) Kitts of Ashland; His best friend who he thought of as a brother: Dale (Darlene) Jenkins of Shelby; Nieces and nephews; a step son-in-law: Robert Smith of Shelby; and a sister-in-law: Sally Ann Householder of Ashland. He was preceded in death by his wife: Mary (Champion) Housholder in 2004; a step daughter: Cheryl Smith; 2 brothers: Dwight and Wade Householder and a sister: Betty Miller.
Friends and family are welcome on Thursday, December 19, 2013 from Noon-1PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM by Rev. O. Douglas Tackett, Pastor of Taylortown Community Church. Military honors will be conducted by the Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. In lieu of flowers, memorial expressions may be made to Med Central Hospice.
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Robert “Ray” Tunney, age 78, of Shelby, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Med Central Shelby Hospital.
He was born April 17, 1935 in West Brownsville, PA the son of the late Clifford and Mabel (McCleary) Tunney. He was a graduate of California High School in California, PA. Ray was a supervisor at Firestone in Shelby and retired after 28 years of service. After his retirement, he was the canteen manager for the Shelby Eagles for 10 years. Ray loved to play golf at Woody Ridge and was an avid gardener and Pittsburgh Steeler fan. However his greatest joy was his family whom he adored. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Surviving are his wife: Shirley Heath Tunney, whom he married on January 4, 1961; a daughter: Susan (Marvin) Jose of Shelby; a son: Bob (Rhonda) Tunney of Shelby; 4 granddaughters: Trisha (Craig) Harvey, Jessica Jose, Terri Tunney, Lorraine Tunney; a great grandson: Karsen Homan; a step grandson: Travis (Tricia) Rieman; step great granddaughters: Hannah, Allyssa, Kassidy Rieman; a brother: Walter Tunney and a sister: Kathleen Holzapfel both of PA. He was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 5-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Memorial expressions may be made to Shelby Helpline Ministries, 29 ½ Walnut Street, Shelby, OH 44875.
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James Ray Ingram, age 78, of Shelby, died unexpectedly at his home.
He was born November 9, 1935 in Scranton, Kentucky the son of the late Bertis and Minnie (Brown) Ingram. Jim was a graduate of Frenchburg High School in Frenchburg, Kentucky and was a United States Air Force veteran serving as an airborne radio operator in Military Air Transport Services. He began his working career in 1959 at the Ontario General Motors Plant and in 1979 transferred to the GM plant in Decatur, Alabama from which he retired. Currently, Jim was a driver for Skarl Motors in Shelby.
In his retirement, Jim and his late wife, Berdie, enjoyed traveling to flea markets and fairs selling oriental rugs. Jim loved following all of Kentucky sports, especially the Wildcats. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Shelby Country Club. He attended the Church of God on London West Road.
Jim is survived by his daughter: Denise (Jerry) Nye of Shelby; 2 step sons: John (Joni) Greathouse of Shelby and Kevin Greathouse of Cullman, Alababma; 6 grandchildren: Jessica Nye, Benjamin Nye, Abigail Nye, Jon Greathouse, Jamie Payne, Christina Greathouse; 4 great grandchildren: Jaxon Payne, Journey Payne, Taylor Greathouse, Morgan DeNero; a brother: Denzil (Maureen) Ingram of Shelby; a sister: Reba Montgomery of Monroe, Ohio; and a close friend: Kathleen Stamper of Shelby. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berdie Lucille Ingram in 2000.
Family and Friends are welcome on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 4-7 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00 PM by Pastor Rick Lewis. Military honors will be conducted by the Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby.
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Steven Matthew Rowland, age 49, of Shelby, died Thursday, November 28, 2013 at his home.
Steven was born on October 16, 1964 in Azusa, California to Anthony “Tony” Rowland and the late Alice Sergent Sagle. He had attended Pioneer Career and Technology Center. Steven is survived by: a son: Steven Rowland of California; 2 daughters: Katie Rowland of Arkansas, Miranda Rowland of Galion; 4 grandchildren; father and step-mother: Anthony “Tony” (Peggy) Rowland of Galion; 11 siblings. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father: Alice (Theodore “Ted”) Sagle.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street Shelby. To share a memory or express a condolence, please visit: penwellturner.com
Cleason S. Zimmerman, 7 week old son of Adin and Vera (Sensenig) Zimmerman, died at his home on Thursday, November 28, 2013.
Cleason was born on October 10, 2013 in Greenwich, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: a sister: Evelyn Zimmerman; a brother: Shannon Zimmerman; paternal grandparents: Joseph (Martha) Zimmerman of Shiloh; maternal grandparents: Henry (Katie Mae) Sensenig of Shiloh; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the family home, 7254 State Route 13, Greenwich from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. The family will gather at the home on Monday at 9 AM prior to the funeral service at 9:30 AM at the Country View Mennonite Church, on Crum Road, Shiloh. Bishop Amon Burkholder will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Care for Cleason and his family is being provided by Bob, Catherine and Jake at the Turner Funeral Home in Shelby. To share a memory or express a condolence, please visit: penwellturner.com
Dorothy A. McKinney, age 85, of Shelby died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, November 22, 2013.
Dorothy was born August 5, 1928 in Shelby the daughter of the late Robert M. and Caroline (Kurtzman) Spangler. A 1946 graduate of Shelby High School, she was a homemaker and had been employed at the Shelby Sales Book, Peoples Store and Lemmerman’s Drug Store. In addition to that, Dorothy babysat and cared for numerous children over the years. She was a member of the Richland County Fair Board Auxiliary.
She is survived by 3 sons: Michael E. McKinney, John S. McKinney and Robert “Marty” McKinney; 3 daughters-in-law: Pamela K., Shannon, and Christine “Tina”; 4 grandchildren: Jennifer, Katie, Annie, and Megan McKinney; a step grandson: Ryan Curren and his daughter, Hannah; a son-in-law: Pete Clark; a sister-in-law: Catherine “Katie” Spangler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Ralph E. McKinney in 2012; Daughter: Jean Clark; Granddaughter: Tracy Clark; 4 brothers: John, Robert, Francis, and Leo Spangler; 2 sisters: Elfreda Beimler and Catherine Beltz.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM conducted by Deacon Steven C. Keller. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial expressions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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