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Ruby Freeman 09/13/2005
Ruby Freeman, age 68, of Marion Williamsport Road, Caledonia, died early Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at her residence. She was born May 8, 1937 in Terry, Montana to Soren and Marie (Tesnes) Hanson.
Ruby was a 1955 graduate of Harding High School in Marion. She was a homemaker and loved woodworking, ceramics, bird watching, crocheting and reading.
On June 19, 1955, Ruby married Robert W. Freeman and he preceded her in death on February 24, 2003.
Ruby is survived by her children Diana L. (Alan) Beccard of Modesto, CA, Robert A. Freeman of Caledonia, David L. (Kathleen) Freeman of Cardington, Barbara A. (John) Bayles of Edison, Ray E. Freeman of Caledonia, Fred C. Freeman of Caledonia, Michelle R. (Paul) Gattshall of Marion and Michael J. Freeman of Caledonia, 12 grandchildren, Austin, Ashlea, Ali and Cody Beccard, Rebecca and Daniel Freeman, Melissa, Katelyn and Jessica Bayles, Dakota, Wyatt and Mackenzie Gattshall; 2 sisters, Mary Peterson of Kennewick, WA and Doris Warren of Mt Vernon, OH; 2 brothers, Stanley Hanson of Walla Walla, WA and Williard Hanson of Marion.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ruby was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister.
Friends may call at Gompf Funeral Home in Cardington Friday, September 16, 2005 from 2:00 to 4:00PM and 6:00 to 8:00PM where funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 11:00AM. Reverend Star Sanchez will officiate and burial will be in Glendale Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are requested to consider Hospice of Morrow County, PO Box 86, Mount Gilead, OH 43338.
Donna "June" Gompf 09/13/2005
Donna "June" Gompf, age 79, of Center Street, Cardington, died early Tuesday morning, September 13, 2005 at Morrow County Hospital. She was born June 15, 1926 in her parents' home near Edison, to the late Arthur M. and Kate (Loyer) Smith.
June was an active member of her church and community. She was a member of the Cardington First United Methodist Church and served on the Altar Guild. She was a member of the Jenkins-Vaughan American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 97, the Morrow County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, the Cardington Garden Club and worked on projects for the American Cancer Society. June graduated from Edison High School in 1944 where she worked as a secretary until 1948. She also worked as a secretary at the Cleveland Plain Dealer and at HPM in Mount Gilead. In 1981 she became co-owner and secretary-treasurer of Gompf Funeral Service in Cardington. June was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother. Her favorite activity was to surprise her family with something home baked.
On June 6, 1948 at her parents' home near Edison, Donna June married Robert E. (Bob) Gompf who survives in Cardington.
Survivors also include a daughter, Barbara Gompf of Cardington; daughter and son-in-law, Julia and David Flickinger of Cortland, OH; a son and daughter-in-law, Gene and LeAnne Gompf of Mount Gilead, a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Betty Smith of Edison; and 8 grandchildren, Mindy (Daniel Vanes) Flickinger, Jennifer and Lisa Flickinger, Michalene (Ryan Oates) Gompf-Oates, Brittany (Aaron) Levering, Gregory, Leslie, and Geoffrey Gompf.
In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by an infant sister.
Friends may call at Gompf Funeral Home in Cardington on Saturday, September 17, 2005 from 2:00 to 4:00PM and 6:00 to 8:00PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, September 18, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church, 300 S. Marion Street, Cardington. Reverend John Jackson will officiate and burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Morrow County Society for Crippled Children and Adults or the Cardington First United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
Mary L. Wright-Adams 09/12/2005
Mary L. Wright-Adams, age 79, formerly of Cardington, OH died early Monday morning, September 12, 2005 at Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 9, 1926 in Hamilton, OH to the late William H. and Nannie (Richards) Freeman.
A Hamilton High School graduate in 1942, Mary had worked as a sales clerk and was retired from Elder-Beerman Department Stores. She was a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Trenton, OH and taught Sunday School for 12 years. She has been carried on St. John Lutheran Church "friends list" for many years. Formerly Mary was active in the Jr. relief Corp and volunteered for 12 years with the Parent Teacher Association. For 3 years Mary had knotted and tied blankets for the "Linus Project" in Marion.
On February 14, 1987 At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus, Mary married Clarence E. Adams and he survives in Marion.
Additional survivors include her son, Darrel L. Wright of Richwood, OH; a daughter, Deborah L. and Dick Noll of Cardington, 5 grandchildren, including Dan, whom she was especially close to, and 1 great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Meyers and a brother, William Freeman.
Friends may call at Gompf Funeral Home in Cardington Thursday, September 15, 2005 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM where the funeral service will be held at 7:00PM. Pastor Donald Pletcher will officiate. Graveside services will be in Butler County Memorial Park at 10:00AM Friday, September 16, 2005.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Hospice of Morrow County, PO BOX 86, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338.
Kenneth L. Meadows 09/08/2005
Kenneth L. Meadows, age 87 of Fulton died Thursday, September 8, 2005 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born September 8, 1918 to the late Jessie and Sarah (Henson) Meadows.
Kenneth was retired from HPM after working over thirty years as a machinist. He served in the US Army during World War II. Kenneth was also an avid fisherman.
On November 12, 1945 in Wallins Creek, KY, he married the former Lorene Duncan and she preceded him in death on April 15, 2001.
Survivors include two sons and daughter in laws, Kenneth and Dixie Meadows of Wallins Creek, KY and David and Anita Meadows of Mt Gilead; a daughter and son in law, Delana and John Wilburn of Cardington; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and a sister Edith Neal of Wallins Creek, KY.
Friends may call at Gompf Funeral Home on Sunday, September 11, 2005 from 2PM to 5PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 12, 2005 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Pastor Eric Schroeter will officiate and burial will follow in Fulton Cemetery with 
military honors.
Paul C. Davis 12/25/2005
Paul C. Davis, age 85, for Nichols Street in Cardington, died Sunday, December 25, 2005 at Woodside Village Care Center in Mount Gilead. He was born May 18, 1920 in Gilead Township to the late Carl Glen and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Davis.
Paul was retired from Perfection Steel in Galion where he had worked 28 years as a machinist. He had served in the U.S. Army Field Artillery Observation Battalion during WWII and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Jenkins-Vaughan American Legion Post 97 and of the Cardington Church of the Nazarene.
On November 13, 1949 in Marengo he married Mary LaFern "Fern" Jordan and she preceded him in death on November 23, 1995.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Joyce Davis of Mt. Gilead; and a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Bob Pfleiderer of Galion.
In addition to his parents and wife, Paul was preceded in death by an only daughter, Julia Ann Davis in 1969; 5 brothers, Carl, Cecil, John, Charles and Richard; and a sister, Grace Davis.
Friends may call Wednesday, December 28, 2005 from 2:00 - 4:00PM and 6:00 - 8:00PM at Gompf Funeral Home in Cardington where funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 11AM. Pastor Daryle Moody will officiate and burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are requested to consider the Cardington Church of the Nazarene or Hospice of Morrow County in care of the funeral home.
Grace M. Wenger 12/21/2005
Grace M. Wenger, age 76, of Twp. Rd. 129, Cardington, died Wednesday afternoon December 21, 2005 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1929 in Pennsylvania to the late William and Violet (Glass) Casto.
Grace graduated from Edison High School in 1948 and went on become a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a lifetime member of the community and Gilead Friends Church.
On August 20, 1950 at Gilead Friends Church she married Fred Wenger and he survives in Cardington.
Additional survivors include three children, Tim Wenger of Columbus, Jerry and Robin Wenger of St. Clairsville and Katherine and Keith McMillan of Mt. Vernon; 8 grandchildren; 2 sisters and their husbands, Ida and Ralph Mosher of Cardington, Becky and Edward Metzel of Boardman; 2 brothers and their wives, William and Priscilla Casto of Lexington and Garry and Sherry Casto of Cardington.
In addition to her parents Grace was preceded in death by 2 sisters Elizabeth Rader and Bonnabell Levering.
Friends may call at Gilead Friends Church on Thursday December 22, 2005 from 6-8PM and on Friday December 23, 2005 from 12-1PM. The funeral service will be held at 1PM at the church with Pastor Charles Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Rivercliff Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Gilead Friends Church in care of the Gompf Funeral Service 440 South Center Street, Cardington, Ohio 43315.
