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Frieda Pauline Still
Upper Sandusky resident

Frieda Pauline Still, 84, formerly of CR 42, Salem Township, Upper Sandusky, died at 3:08 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in the emergency room of Wyandot Memorial Hospital. She had been residing at Fairhaven Health Community since December 1995.

She was born Dec. 4, 1915, in New Washington to John and Lydia (Michelfelder) Bittkofer. She married Luther J. Still Oct. 18, 1942, in New Washington. He died Oct. 14, 1997.

Surviving are a son, Martin L. Still of Upper Sandusky; two daughters, Mrs. Malcom (Leahn) M. Meyer of Mason and Mrs. Robert (Deborah) P. Eatherton of Columbia City, Ind.; and seven grandchildren.

A brother, the Rev. Weldon Bittkofer, preceded her in death.

A 1933 graduate of New Washington High School, she was a homemaker and assisted her husband in all areas of his massotheraphy business. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school; enjoyed music, especially playing the piano and organ; was pianist at the McCutchenville Methodist Church and Fairhaven Home as well as other local events; an avid gardener, loved raising vegetables and roses; and loved to bake.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Bringman-Clark & Co. Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky. The Rev. Jerry Elsholz will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John's Lutheran cemetery in New Washington.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Music Fund.

Rose E. Wilhelm
Former Fostoria resident

Rose E. Wilhelm, 95, formerly of Stinchcomb Drive, Fostoria, died at 3:17 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Fostoria.

She was born June 7, 1904, to Jacob and Anna (Ringler) Mehr. She married Gilbert C. Wilhelm Nov. 17, 1923, in Cleveland.

Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Virginia) Appell and Mrs. Ivan (Marjorie) Maurer, both of Fostoria; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and a step-great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, who died Aug. 5, 1967, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Mrs. Wilhelm was a homemaker; a member of Hope Lutheran Church; Kings Daughters-Silver Star Circle.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Mann-Hare Funeral Home, Fostoria, with the Rev. Carl Kessler and the Rev. Richard Hofmann officiating. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, near Arcadia.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Hope Lutheran Church Organ Fund or the Habitat for Humanity.

Carl W. Droll

Carl W. Droll, 79, of 1020 Sandusky St., Fostoria, died at 3:11 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 2003, at Independence House in Fostoria.

He was born May 8, 1924, in Cloverdale, to the late Raymond K. and Mary B. (Stretker) Droll. On Aug. 21, 1948, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fremont, he married Mary Margaret Leite. She survives in Fostoria.

Also surviving are: two sons, Gregory J. (Nancy) Droll of New Concord and David B. Droll of Fostoria; a daughter, Mrs. Troy (Cynthia M.) Bogner of Tiffin; four grandchildren, Samuel and Clint Bogner, Marty and Megan Droll; three brothers, James Droll of Mesa, Ariz., Gerald Droll of Fostoria, Thomas Droll of Warrington, Pa.; and a sister Mrs. Robert (Donna) Ewald of Findlay.

Preceding him in death were: an infant brother, Roger Droll, and a sister, Millie Scheidhauer.

Mr. Droll owned and operated Carl's Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in Fostoria, which he started in 1974 and operated through 1988. He also worked for 30 years for Nye's Implement, Fostoria, in refrigeration.

He was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus Council 1197 in Fostoria, and St. Joseph's Rosary Society in Fremont.

Mr. Droll was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in Squadron 38 in the European African Middle Eastern Campaign.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Wendelin Catholic Church, where a Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Wendelin Parish cemetery, where the United Veterans of Fostoria will conduct military honors.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hoening Funeral Home in Fostoria, where a Christian Wake service will take place at 8:30 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. Wendelin Church and Schools or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com.

Ruth W. Dodson

Ruth W. Dodson, 94, of St. Francis Home in Tiffin, died at 6:28 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2003, at St. Francis.

She was born July 5, 1908, in Rhea County, Tenn., to the late George W. and Belva (Horner) Bare. On May 23, 1929, in Dayton, Tenn., she married Thomas H. Dodson. He preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 1988.

Surviving are: a daughter, Elsie M. Hayes of Tiffin; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Thelma Carpenter of Toledo.

Preceding her death were: her parents, a son Thomas H. Dodson on Feb. 17, 1992; five brothers, James, Alfred, Richard, John and Carl Bare; and one sister, Mary Rodgers.

Mrs. Dodson was retired from Tiffin Ceramics at Sixes Corners in Tiffin.

She was a member of Cottage Avenue Church of Christ in Tiffin.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Turner-Engle Funeral Home in Tiffin, with Pastor Fred Edens officiating. Burial will be in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Tiffin.

Margaret Elizabeth Lenz

Margaret Elizabeth Lenz, 92, formerly of 50 Summit St., Tiffin, died 1:05 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 2003, at Autumnwood Care Center in Tiffin.

She was born Sept. 30, 1910, in Tiffin, to the late Charles E. and Elizabeth (Heilman) Lenz.

Surviving are: a nephew, Norman Grimes of Barnesville, formerly of Tiffin; a niece Beverly (Deinzer) Imhoff of Rittman; and many grand nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were: a half-brother, Raymond Deinzer; and two half-sisters, Florence Grimes and Ruth Slatman.

Ms. Lenz graduated from Columbian High School and from Tiffin University Business School. She worked at the Advertiser-Tribune and Bond Furniture.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at the Turner-Engle Funeral Home in Tiffin. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Autumnwood Care Center in Tiffin.

G. Paul Oberst

G. Paul Oberst, 78, of Elm Drive, Fremont, died early Saturday morning, June 7, 2003, at his home after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

He was born May 11, 1925, in Sandusky County to the late R. Glenn and Ethel (Roberts) Oberst. Paul married Lois Jean Werth on May 29, 1954, in Clyde. She survives.

He attended Helena School, was a member of Gibsonburg High School Class of 1943 and received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo in 1952. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps.

Mr. Oberst was a design and plant engineer for Basic Inc. at Maple Grove in Bettsville until his retirement in 1985 after 27 years. He was then employed by the Sandusky County Economic Development Corp. as Economic Development Coordinator from 1986 until his retirement in 1993. During this time, he was involved in the creation of the Bark Creek Industrial Center, Clyde Commerce Center, the Shortline Railroad between Woodville and Tiffin and the development of the Sandusky County Airport. He returned as interim executive director on several occasions after his retirement.

Paul was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Fremont, Kiwanis Club, American Legion Post 121, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Basic Quarter Century Club, Sandusky Valley Amateur Radio Club, Sandusky County American Cancer Society Board, and the Moose Lodge 1286.

Surviving, along with his wife Lois, are sons, Stephen (Karen) Oberst of Lindsey, Mark Oberst of Toledo, Timothy (Karen) Oberst of Findlay; daughter, Leah (Eric) Brant of Fostoria; grandchildren, Rebecca Oberst, Kathryn Oberst, Brittio Oberst, Seth Oberst, Ethan Oberst, Hope Brant, and four step-grandchildren, Jill Affholder, Brooke Affholder, David Brant and Amanda Brant.

Along with his parents, Paul was preceded by his brother, Herbert Oberst.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 705 W. State St. Mr. Oberst will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Washington Chapel cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Keller-Ochs-Koch Funeral Home, 416 S. Arch, Fremont.

Memorials may be made in Paul's name to Hospice of Memorial Hospital.

Agnes Gertrude Thomas

Agnes Gertrude Thomas, 95, of St. Francis Home in Tiffin, died at 4:50 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 2003, at St. Francis.

She was born Nov. 13, 1907, in Tiffin, to Rolland B. and Lovina (Harter) Thomas. Her mother died in 1949 and her father died in 1950.

Surviving are: three nephews, John Thomas of Sugar Grove, Ill., Robert and James Thomas, both of St. Lucie, Fla.

Preceding her in death were: two brothers, John in 1960 and Paul in 1990.

Ms. Thomas was a 1926 graduate of the Ursuline Academy and she attended Tiffin University.

Ms. Thomas had worked as an assistant manager for the F.W. Woolworth Co. She worked as a teller at the First National Bank and part time at the Seneca County Treasurer's Office.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and its Rosary Altar Society; Senior Citizens; St. Francis Auxiliary; Legion of Mary; Poor Souls Society; and the Ursuline Academy Alumnae.

Funeral Mass will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at St. Francis Home Chapel, 182 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, with the Rev. Richard Dunn officiating, Burial will be in St. Joseph cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass on Wednesday at the chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Home or to a charity of the donor's choice in care of: Hannay-Traunero Funeral Home, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, OH 44883. (419) 447-3113.

To send condolences to the family go to: www.traunerofuneralhome.com.

Jack A. Schwab

Jack A. Schwab, 75, of North Union St., Fostoria, died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2003, at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center in Findlay.

He was born March 22, 1928, in Fremont, to the late Clyde and Hazel (Clore) Schwab. On June 14, 1952, in Fremont, he married Mary Lou Michaels. She survives in Fostoria.

Also surviving are: two sons, Steven Schwab of Kansas and William Schwab of Fostoria; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Maxine Kisabeth of Grand Haven, Mich.

Mr. Schwab was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home in Fostoria. Burial will be in Fountain cemetery, Fostoria, where military honors will be conducted by the Joint Veterans Group of Fostoria.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Akabar K. Bahadar

Akabar K. Bahadar, 49, of 159 Sycamore St., Tiffin, died Saturday, June 7, 2003, in the Mercy Hospital of Tiffin Emergency Care Center.

Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christ's Church in Tiffin.

Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoffmann-Gottfried Funeral Home and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church on Wednesday.

Anthony J. Roby

Anthony J. Roby, 5 1/2 months, of 635 N. Vance St., Carey, died at 11:52 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2003, at Wyandot Memorial Hospital.

He was born Dec. 19, 2002, in Toledo, to Charles E. Roby III and Kristy M. Draper of Carey.

Surviving are: maternal grandparents, Hal and Beverly Turnbell; maternal great-grandparents, James and Anna Mae Draper, all of Carey; paternal grandparents, Charles E. Jr. and Melissa Roby of Ridgeway; paternal great-grandmother, Lucille Wren of Mt. Victory; a brother, Charles E. Roby IV; and a sister, Hallee Rose Roby, both at home.

Preceding him in death were: his paternal great-grandparents, Charles E. Sr. and Lee Roby of Mt. Victory; and a sister, Faye Ann Draper.

He was a member of the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's cemetery in Carey.

Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey.

Ella Mae Fausey

Ella Mae Fausey, formerly of Clyde, and most recently of Elmwood Assisted Living in Green Springs, died Saturday, June 7, 2003, at Mercy Hospital of Tiffin.

She was born June 7, 1918, in Drew County, Ark., to the late Kenneth and Mary Eula (McClain) Durst.

Surviving are: two sons, Doyle G. Fausey of Port Clinton and Lamar M. Durst of Clyde; a brother, Edwin Durst of Cardington; and a sister, Edna Patton of Clyde.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home in Clyde. Burial will be in Bakertown cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Georgia Lou Smith
Former Tiffin resident

Georgia Lou Smith, 79, formerly of 610 S. Sandusky St., died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in the Rock Springs Rehab Center, Pomeroy.

She was born in Tiffin, July 24, 1920, to George and Florence (Weinig) Rakestraw. Her first husband, William P. Hahn, died in 1964. She later married Harold J. Smith, who died in 1989.

Survivors include: a daughter, Crista Hahn of Athens; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law.

A daughter, Mrs. Ron (Donna Maria) Shook, is deceased.

Mrs. Smith, a 1938 Columbian High School graduate, had worked in sales and was an artist.

She attended Heidelberg College for two years and also attended the Columbus Art Institute.

A member of the Senior Citizens, she also was involved in various art groups over the years, both in Tiffin and in Vanderbilt, Mich.

She attended the First Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn cemetery, with the Rev. Al Wilkes officiating.

Private family viewing will be Wednesday in the Hannay-Traunero Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Community Hospice Care or the Vanderbilt High School Art Department, Vanderbilt, Mich.

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