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FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2000
John W. Matz
Resident of Republic
John W. Matz, 80, of 5120 N. TR 78, Republic, died Wednesday morning, March 29, 2000, at Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. He was born June 3, 1919, to Ralph and Carrie (Metzger) Matz. On April 16, 1950, he married Dorrine Hedges. She survives.
Other survivors include: a brother, Paul Matz of Green Springs; and a sister, Georgia Hanover of Elmhurst, Ill.
Preceding him in death was a sister, Marjorie Manbeck.
Mr. Matz was employed at Clay Distributing Co. in Attica as a tanker truck driver for 30 years, retiring in 1985. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 37th infantry in the South Pacific. He was a 1938 graduate of Thompson High School, a member of the Zion United Church of Christ in Fireside, a 50-year member of the Hildreth Lodge 165 F&AM of Republic, Cornelia Chapter 93 O.E.S. of Republic, member of Zenobia Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Toledo, Thompson Ruritan Club, Tiffin Shrine Club, and a member of Wade Benfer American Legion Post 404 in Republic.
The Rev. Candy Thomas will officiate the 2 pm. Sunday service at the Zion United Church of Christ in Fireside. Burial will be at Fireside Cemetery.
Visitation hours will be 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the Lindsey-Olds Funeral Home, 3085 S. SRt 19, Bloomville, with Masonic services at 6:30 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the church or to the Hildreth Lodge 165 F&AM.
Harry E. "Buck" Foist
Tiffin Metal Products retiree
Harry E. "Buck" Foist, 69, of 1301 W. Woodland Ave., formerly of Bloomville, died Wednesday afternoon, March 29, 2000, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo after a short illness. He was born Oct. 6, 1930, to Harry and Gladys Marie (Hunt) Foist. On May 26, 1951, he married Bernita M. Hart at the Bloomville United Church of Christ. She survives.
Also surviving are: two daughters, Cathy M. Stover of Bloomville and Patricia A. Foist of Tiffin; two grandchildren; a brother, Virgil R. "Jack" Foist of Melbourne, Fla.; and two sisters, Mrs. Nadine Gates of Bloomville and Mrs. Barbara Jacoby, both of Bloomville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Brown.
Mr. Foist retired from Tiffin Metal Products in 1976 as a supervisor, and he was also a former employee of American Standard. He lived in the Bloomville area until 1974, when he moved to Tiffin. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He was a lifetime member of the Tiffin V.F.W. 2858 and the D.A.V. of Tiffin. He was also a member of the Military Order of the Cootie, Pup Tent 52, of Tiffin and the Sycamore American Legion Post 250.
The Rev. Diane Grohmann will officiate the 11 a.m. Saturday service at the Lindsey-Olds Funeral Home, Bloomville. Burial will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation hours are 2-4 and 7-9 tonight at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Margaret Anna Bish
General Electric Co. retiree
Margaret Anna Bish, 89, of 182 Francis Ave., formerly of 545 W. Market St., died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in the emergency room of Tiffin Mercy Hospital. She was born May 20, 1910, to Nicholas and Clara (Trausch) Siebenaller. On May 27, 1935, she married Carl S. Bish in Fremont. He died Aug. 13, 1964.
Surviving are: three sons, Eugene Bish of Pensacola, Fal., and Charles and Lester Bish, both of Tiffin; three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Werling and Mrs. Janet Robenalt, both of Tiffin, and Barbara Leirer of Lynn Haven, Fla.; a brother, James Siebenaller of Lynn Haven, Fla.; two stepdaughters; a stepson; 20 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were: a stepson; a sister, Mary Jane Swander; five brothers, Donald, Carl, Raymond, Richard and Paul Siebenaller.
Mrs. Bish graduated from high school and worked for the General Electric Co. and retired in 1972 after 25 years of employment. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Seneca Rose Grandmothers Club.
The Rev. James K. Say will officiate the 11 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at Seneca Memory Gardens.
Visitation hours are 4-7 tonight at the Hoffman-Gottfried Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Francis Home or to the charity of the donor's choice.