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Wanda M.  Hootman
(1/31/2012)
Visitation:
Date: Friday, February 03, 2012
Time: 6:00 until 8:00 PM
Location: Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home

Funeral:
Date: Saturday, February 04, 2012
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home


Wanda M. Hootman, 77, of Butler, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 in Oak Grove Manor, Mansfield following an extended illness. Wanda was born March 24, 1934 in Ashland County and was the daughter of the late Dudley D. and Levera Ellen (Finley) Steele Sr. She was a graduate of Mansfield Beauty College and had lived in Butler since 1976, coming from Mansfield. She was a former employee of Gorman Rupp Co. of Bellville and Eagle Rubber Co. of Ashland. Wanda was a member of the Mansfield South Congregation of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. She enjoyed reading romance novels, listening to music, and being surrounded by her family.

Wanda is survived by 5 sons: Gerald A. “Shorty” Hootman of Perrysville, Edwin A. Hootman of Danville, Phillip D. Hootman of Butler, Kenneth J. (Rita) Hootman of Butler, and Kevin A. (Roberta) Hootman of Butler; 3 daughters: Sharon (Ron) Hicks of Mansfield, Shirley (Matt) Phillips of Bellville, and Rhonda Hootman-Fowler of Mansfield; 22 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 1 brother: Dudley D. “Sonny” Steele Jr. of Perrysville; and 5 sisters: Delphine Bright of Ashland, Marjorie Brokaw of Bellville, L. Arlene Kline of Perrysville, Janice E. Kline of Butler, and LaVerna Kerestes of Mansfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Gerald A. Hootman, who died in 1961, and 2 grandchildren: Jennifer Hootman and Allen Rheinbolt Jr.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:00 am in BYERLY-LINDSEY FUNERAL HOME, LOUDONVILLE with Chip Wise and Terry Noel officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. Friends may call Friday evening, Feb. 3, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM in Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Light Hospice, 2312 Village Park Court, Ontario, Ohio 44906.



 
Evelyn I. Beck  Rosen
(1/27/2012)
Visitation:
Date:
Time: No Visitation
Location:

Funeral:
Date: Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Vermillion Cemetery, Hayesville


Evelyn I. Beck Rosen, 88 of Northwood, a former Loudonville resident, died Friday evening, January 27, in Perrysburg Care and Rehab Center, after an extended illness. Mrs. Rosen was born October 30, 1923 in Vermillion Township, the daughter of the late George and Nina (Dalton) Beck. She was a homemaker and had lived in Northwood for many years following her move from Loudonville where she was a former member of the United Methodist Church. On June 28, 1946 she married Leslie R. Rosen and he died August 5, 2011.

Mrs. Rosen is survived by her brother-in-law, Robert (Marcella) Rosen of Loudonville; a sister-in-law: Virginia Burbate of Midlothian, IL, and nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Beck.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 1 at 1:00pm in Vermillion Cemetery, Hayesville with Rev. John Fitch officiating. There will be no visitation. The BYERLY-LINDSEY FUNERAL HOME, LOUDONVILLE is honored to be in charge of funeral arrangements.



 
Wayne E.  Farris Sr.
(1/22/2012)
Visitation:
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time: 4:00 until 6:00 PM
Special Services: 40 et 8 at 5:45
Location: Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home

Funeral:
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home

Wayne E. Farris Sr., 72, of Perrysville, died Sunday evening, January 22, 2012 in MedCentral Health System, Mansfield, following an extended battle with cancer. Mr. Farris was born Nov. 6, 1939 in Westernport Marywood, MD, and was the son of the late Harry R. and Minnie K. (Watson) Farris. He was a 1958 graduate of Barberton High School and a US Navy veteran of Viet Nam. He had lived in Perrysville since 1995, coming from Doylestown. In 1994 he retired from Consolidated Freightways of Richfield, Ohio after 29 years serving as operations manager. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a past commander of VFW Post 8586, Perrysville, past commander of the Doylestown American Legion Post, past commander of the Loudonville-Perrysville color guard, member of the Sons of the American Legion, Loudonville, and 40 et 8, Loudonville. On May 9, 1964 he married Cathy L. VanVleet and she survives him.

He is also survived by 1 son: Wayne E. (Jennifer) Farris of Wadsworth; 2 daughters: Kimberly (Robert) Luxeder of Stafford, VA and Angel Farris of Medina; 6 grandchildren; 1 brother: Ronald Farris of Sneads, FL; and 1 sister: Mary Lou McKahan of Garrettsville, OH.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:00 PM in Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville with Rev. Howard Burnett, officiating. Military services by the VFW and the American Legion will be conducted immediately following the services at the funeral home. Friends may call Thursday from 4-6 PM where 40et8 services will begin at 5:45 PM in the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. The family requests memorial contributions to Disabled American Veterans, Attention Gift Processing, Post Office Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.



 
Claude Elwood  Doherty
(1/20/2012)
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Funeral:
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Time: Celebration of Life Services
Location: To be held at a later time.


Claude Elwood Doherty, 61, died Friday January 20, 2012 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, following brain stroke trauma. Elwood was born Nov. 4, 1950 in Manning Alberta, Canada and was the son of Helen and Henry Doherty. He was a 1970 graduate of Fairview High School in Alberta, Canada and was a professional truck driver. Elwood grew up on the family farm in Canada and moved with his wife and children to Perrysville, Ohio in 1993. He enjoyed farming, gardening, and collecting rare things in his free time.

Elwood is survived by his wife, Dena J. Doherty; 1 son: Shawn Elwood Doherty of Perrysville; 1 daughter: Rylee J. Doherty; 1 brother: Murray Doherty of Alberta and 3 sisters: Helen Novodorksi, Phyllis Lalaberte and Beverly Dixon of Alberta, Canada.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. The family thanks the community, family and friends for all their support. The BYERLY-LINDSEY FUNERAL HOME, LOUDONVILLE, OHIO is assisting the Doherty family with arrangements.



 
 
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