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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2000
Ed LeForge
Retired Fostoria teacher
Ed LeForge, 70, of Maysville, Ky., died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2000, in Meadowview Regional Medical Center, following a battle with cancer.
He was born June 30, 1929, to the late Robert and Della (Garrett) LeForge. In October 1953, he married Joyce Scott, who survives in Simon Kenton Acres, Maysville.
Other survivors include: three sons, Christopher LeForge of Fostoria, Scott LeForge of Akron and Dan LeForge of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Melody) Whitman, also of Fostoria; eight grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; an aunt and numerous nieces and nephews.
A brother, Ronald LeForge, died in 1983.
A 1947 graduate of Maysville High School, where he was a member of the 1947 state basketball champions, Mr. LeForge was a member of the Kentucky State All Stars in the annual game against Indiana.
Also a graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1951, which he attended on a basketball scholarship, he was a member of its basketball and tennis teams.
Following his college graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and then began his teaching and coaching career at West Union High School. He also taught and coached at Aberdeen High School, until the school was consolidated.
Mr. LeForge and his family moved to Fostoria where he continued teaching until his retirement in 1984.
He was a member of the Central United Methodist Church and enjoyed woodworking and furniture building.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Central United Methodist Church, Maysville, with Steve Pescosolido officiating. Burial will follow in Maysville Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday in the Knox and Brothers Funeral Home, Maysville, and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope, 1 W. McDonald Parkway, Maysville, KY 41056 or the Central United Methodist Church, 912 E. Second St., Maysville.
Edward C. 'Eddie' Ruley
Brother of Tiffin resident
Word has been received of the death Edward C. Ruley of Baltimore, Md., brother of Renee Hook of Tiffin. He died Thursday, May 18, 2000, in Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Survivors include his sister and nieces and nephews.
Four brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
A 35-year veteran of the Merchant Marine, he was known by his friends for his kindness and generosity and his love for animals.
His body was cremated and his ashes buried at sea. A memorial service took place in Maryland.
Echo Jade Trausch
Sycamore resident
Echo Jade Trausch, 15, died Wednesday morning, May 24, 2000, at her home at 332 Kilbourne St., Sycamore. Arrangements are pending at the Walton-Moore Funeral Home, Sycamore.
Norman L. Eberhard
France Stone Co. retiree
Norman L. Eberhard, 75, of Seneca CR 21, Clyde, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Bellevue to Vernie L. and Hazel S. (Mackling) Eberhard. On April 28, 1951, he married Joan E. Leichty, who survives.
Survivors also include: two sons, Philip L. Eberhard of Clyde and Lynn J. Eberhard of Bellevue; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Corrine) Ross of Green Springs and Mrs. Jay (Hazel) Baker of Worthington; eight grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Margaret N.) Schriner of Bellevue and Mrs. Walter (Lois F.) Weller of Tiffin.
A brother, Ellis Eberhard, died in infancy.
Mr. Eberhard, a 1943 graduate of Thompson High School, retired from the France Stone Co. in 1990. He also was a self-employed farmer.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Seneca CR 21, Republic.
The Rev. Paul Long will be the officiant at the 10:30 a.m. Saturday service in Zion Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Lay-Butternut Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, Clyde.
Memorials may be made to the church..
Michael P. Stahl
Former Fostoria resident
Michael P. Stahl, 34, formerly of Fostoria, died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2000, in the Wyandot Manor, Upper Sandusky. Arrangements are pending at the Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria.