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FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2001
Harry David Rhodes
Dana Continental Hose employee
Harry David Rhodes, 57, of 17341 CH 113 Harpster, died at his home at 1 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001. He was born Nov. 25, 1943 to Clyde McCandless and Mildred Ann (Bittner) Rhodes, both are deceased. His step-mother, Mrs. Alice Krumm of East Liverpool survives. On Nov. 15, 1985 he married Roletta S. Weese. She died Sept. 16, 2000.
Surviving are: a son, Paul D. Rhodes of Harpster; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Marrinaccio of Great Falls, Mont., and Mrs. Mary Edinger of Beaver Falls, Pa.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Michelle Manley of Marion; a step-son, Robert A. Raymond, Jr. of Harpster; a brother, Arthur C. Rhodes of East Liverpool; a sister, Mrs. Kim Winkleman of East Liverpool; and eight grandchildren.
Deceased is: a daughter, Georgia Lee.
Mr. Rhodes was a 1961 graduate of Beaver High School in Beaver, Pa. He was a machine operator at Dana Continental Hose of Upper Sandusky for the past 7 years, he also worked as a diesel mechanic in Findlay. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer serving from 1964-85 after 21 years. His memberships included: VFW 3313 of Marion, where he was a lifetime member and past quarter master.
The Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sylvania Hills Cemetery in Rochester, Pa. The Bringman Clark & Company Funeral Home of Upper Sandusky is handling the arrangements.
Visitation hours are from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Association and/or to the charity of the donor's choice.
William P. Morgan
Former President of Wagner Quarries
Company
William P. Morgan, 81, of 2004 Pelton Park Lane, Sandusky, died late Wednesday evening, May 23, 2001 in Firelands Community Hospital following a brief illness. He was born June 6, 1919 to Carl C. and Gladys (Knight) Morgan. On Oct. 14, 1950 he married Marjorie Noftz, and she survives.
Other survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Pamela Lutz of Chicago, Ill. and Mrs. Joanne Widman of Bloomville; and a grandson.
Deceased is: a brother, Howard Morgan.
Mr. Morgan was a 1938 graduate of Cleveland Heights High School and attended Sandusky Business College. He served as president of Wagner Quarries Company from 1977-83, retiring after 36 years. He was a WW II Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Signal Corp. in China, Burma and the India Theatre. He attended the Zion Lutheran Church and member of the Plum Brook Country Club, American Legion Post 83, the VFW, I.A.B. and a 50 year member of the Elks.
Funeral services will be private. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery.
There are no visitation hours scheduled.
Groff Funeral Home, Sandusky is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor' choice.
F. Evelyn Kiessling
Former Tiffin resident
F. Evelyn Kiessling, 89, of Ft. Myers, Fla., and formerly of Tiffin, died Monday, May 14, 2001. She was born March 4, 1912 to Oscar J. and Lottie (Nickles) Stierwalt.
Surviving include: a son, Richard Kiessling of Olivet, Mich.; a grandson, Jeffrey Kiessling of Marshall, Mich.; great-granddaughter, Logan; and two brothers, Don Stierwalt of Fremont and Jack Stierwalt of Columbus.
Deceased are: her husband George; granddaughter, Jennifer; and a sister, Mildred.
Mrs. Kiessling lived in Tiffin most of her life. She was an occupational therapist at Tiffin State Hospital until she retired in 1974 and then moved to Ft. Myers, Florida.
Memorial services were held May 17 in Charlotte, Mich., where the Rev. Dr. Carol Spangenburg officiated. Internment will take place at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery in Tiffin.
Mary (Pauline) Voorhies
Retired General Electric employee
Mary (Pauline) Voorhies, 92, of 24 Woodwind Drive, Attica died Thursday morning, May 24, 2001, at the home of her daughter, where she had lived for the past 10 years. She was born Jan. 7, 1909 to William and Ruth (Ruehle) Hepperly. She married Harry Kagy and they divorced, she later married Russell Voorhies on May 15, 1954. He died on Oct. 17, 1978.
Surviving include: a daughter, Mrs. Mary Bowling of Attica; a son, Robert N. Kagy of Bloomville; a step-daughter, Mrs. June Lawrence of Fremont; twelve grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild.
Deceeased are: a son, Clifford Kagy; a daughter, Elinor Johnson; a step-daughter, Gloria Bray; a brother, Harold Hepperly; a sister, Martha Boyer; and two grandsons.
Mrs. Voorhies retired in 1974 from General Electric in Tiffin, where she had worked as a press operator for 27 years. She was a member of the Quarter Century Club at G.E. She was also a member of the Bloomville United Church of Christ.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lindsey-Olds Funeral Home, 3085 South SR 19, Bloomville. The Rev. Cathy Wirth will officiate. Burial will be at Pleasant Union Cemetery in Old Fort.
Visitation hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., tonight, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Fund and/or Bloomville United Church of Christ.
Gerald (Jerry) L. Albright
Attica resident
Gerald (Jerry) L. Albright, 76, of Attica, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001 at his home. He was born Feb. 25, 1925 in Willard to the late Fred and Cleo (Hough) Albright. On Aug. 29, 1948 he married Bernece Hineman, and she survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Michael G. Albright of Attica; a daughter, Pamela J. Smith of Willard; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Allen Albright of Willard and Ralph Albright of Norwalk; and five great grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Walter Albright.
Mr. Albright worked for Northern Ohio Telephone Company in 1953 as a lineman in Willard, then in 1956 served as local manager for Attica until appointed as assistant district manager in Medina. He then served as an engineer for GTE in Bellevue until retiring in 1983 after 32 years. A graduate of Willard High School, Class of 1943, member of Attica United Methodist Church, Golden Rule Chapter 562 F&AM, Tiffin OES 189, and Pioneer Telephone Association. Mr. Albright was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling, golf and camping.
The Rev. Thomas Kalb and The Rev. Malcolm Brook will co-officiate the 11 a.m. Tuesday funeral service at the Attica United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Attica Venice Township Cemetery.
Visitation hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Lindsey-Foos-Kocher Funeral Service, 1295 W. Tiffin Street, Attica with Masonic Services being held at 6:45 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Attica United Methodist Church, Mill St., Attica, Ohio 44807 and/or Community Hospice Care, 182 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, Ohio 44883.