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SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2000
Robert E. Marks
Timken retiree
Robert E. Marks, 72, of 1373 Grandview, Bucyrus, and formerly of Carey Road, Bloomville, died at 7:47 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2000, at Bucyrus Community Hospital.
He was born May 14, 1927, in Tiffin to Clarence N. and Dorothy L. (Hoffert) Marks. He married Evelyn Blasius June 10, 1954. She survives, along with two sons, Nicholas E. Marks of Fort Worth, Texas, and Jeffery L. Marks of Perrysburg; a daughter, Linda Staiger of Galion; and six grandchildren.
He graduated in 1945 from Lyken School; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; retired from the Timken Roller Bearing Co. in Bucyrus in 1984; and was a member of the Scioto United Methodist Church.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Scioto United Methodist Church with the Rev. Renae Meggitt officiating. Burial will be at the Fairmont Cemetery, Tiffin.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Lindsey-Foos-Kocher Funeral Service, 1295 W. Tiffin St., Attica, and at the church from noon until the time of the service Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to the Scioto United Methodist Church, 3203 Lemert Rd., Bucyrus, OH 44820.
Gertrude T. Nedolast
Homemaker, lab technician
Gertrude T. Nedolast, 83, a resident of the St. Francis Home and formerly of 1312 W. TR 198, died at 6:07 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2000, in Mercy Hospital of Tiffin.
She was born July 5, 1916, in New Riegel to Robert and Cecilia (Kroeckel) LaFountaine. She married Cornelius J. Nedolast July 3, 1943, at St. Boniface Church in New Riegel. He died April 24, 1979.
Survivors include: five sons, Kenneth L. and Larry E. of Tiffin, Stephen C. of Bascom, Daniel A. and Kevin P. of Fostoria; a daughter, Mrs. Stephen (Diana M.) Frankart of Bloomville; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Lucinda "Cindy" Coffman of Grand Rapids, Mich., Mrs. Robert (Marianne) Zoeller of New Riegel, and Georgetta Hursey of Tiffin.
Preceding her in death were: seven brothers, Joseph, Ferdinand, Clarence, John, Charles, Peter, and Paul; and three sisters, Agnes, Isabella, and Rosa.
Mrs. Nedolast was a graduate of New Riegel High School; a laboratory technician at Midland Wire Co.; a homemaker; member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Catholic Ladies Bowling League; she also enjoyed golfing.
The rosary will be recited at 9:45 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church followed by the funeral mass at 10 with the Rev. Frank A. Murd officiating and burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Hoffmann-Gottfried Funeral Home where a wake service will be at 8:45.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Thomas R. Smith
Fostoria resident
Thomas R. Smith, 47, of 947 N. Susan Drive, Fostoria, died at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2000, in St. Catherines Care Center, Findlay.
He was born Oct. 17, 1952, in Fostoria to Fred Darwin and Lucille Freda (Brose) Smith. They survive in Fostoria. He married Nancy Cramer and they were divorced.
Other survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Chad (Amber M.) Haller, and Mrs. Jason (Alysha R.) Clauss, both of Tiffin; two granddaughters; two brothers, Frederick W. and Donald E., both of Fostoria; three sisters, Paula L. Moehling and Mrs. Stephen (Christina M.) Zoeller of New Riegel, and Mrs. Ronald (Jean I.) Tiell of Fostoria; and paternal grandmother, Louisa B. Wyatt of Jacksonville, Ill.
He was a 1971 graduate of St. Wendelin High School; a U.S. Navy veteran during the Vietnam War; a "setup man" for Continental Hose, Upper Sandusky; a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church and Seneca County Pheasants Forever.
The rosary will be recited at 12:30 p.m. today at the St. Wendelin Church followed by the Christian burial Mass at 1 p.m. There will be military graveside honors by United Veterans of Fostoria in St. Wendelin Parish Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials may be made to St. Wendelin church and schools.
Eve Lucille Roberts
Former Kimmel Cleaners employee
Eve Lucille Roberts, 76, of 175 Community Drive, Marion, died at 12:35 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2000, in Community Health Care Center, Marion.
She was born Feb. 17, 1924, in Carey to Orville and Clara (Payne) Stroub. She married Franklin Roberts Sept. 22, 1943, in Upper Sandusky. He is deceased.
Survivors include: a son, James D. Roberts of Marion; two daughters, Mrs. David (Karen) Miller of Apopka, Fla., and Mrs. Gary (Donna) J. Cooley of Richwood; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Peggie Stief of Upper Sandusky and Donna Knight of New Middletown.
Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Mrs. Roberts worked at Colonial Coin Laundry in Marion for 22 years and was also employed by Kimmel Cleaners of Upper Sandusky. She was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ, Upper Sandusky, and Women of the Moose; enjoyed family gettogethers and her dog, Nikki.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bringman-Clark and Co. Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky with the Rev. Cathy Wirth officiating. Burial will be in the Old Mission Cemetery.
Visitation is 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Marion Co. Humane Society Animal Shelter-Marion, 2264 Richland Rd., Marion, OH 43302.
John H. Zender
Tiffin resident's son
John H. Zender, 72, of 818 Hemlock St., Celina, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2000, in Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 14, 1927, in New Riegel to Bryce and Mary (Borer) Zender. He married Carol Ray Aug. 9, 1972. She survives.
Other survivors include: his mother of Tiffin; three sons, John Zender Jr. and David Zender, both of Findlay, and Mark Zender of Garden City, Colo.; four stepsons, Tom Noneman of Pendelton, Ind., Bob Noneman of Sherwood, Jerry Noneman and Dan Noneman, both of St. Marys; a daughter, Cindy Herman of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 15 grandchildren; and two brothers, Ed Zender of Columbus and Bryce Zender of Lakeland, Fla.
He was in the Army during World War II; was a retired state auditor, tax administrator for the city of Rockford; and member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Mercer County Elks, Celina American Legion, and Tri Squares Square Dancing Club.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the St. Paul's United Methodist Church at Celina with the Rev. Robert Metheny officiating. Burial will be in North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Lehman Funeral Home in Celina and after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina.