Madison Messenger - September 15th, 2019

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PERRY
Ethel (Eve) Perry entered her heavenly
home on Sept. 2, 2019, at the age of 87. Eve
was the daughter of the late Steven and
Anna Vass, who immigrated from Hungary.
She was preceded in death by: siblings,
Steve Vass, William Vass, Helen Boggs,
Elizabeth Coch, James Vass, and Baby
Alex. She is fondly remembered by many
nieces and nephews.
Eve was an avid outdoor enthusiast and
loved camping, fishing and gardening with
her late husband, Norman Perry. She was
the loving and cherished mother of Cindy
Skidmore and the late Larry Martin. Eve
treasured the memories created with her
grandchildren, Carly (Travis) Wiltshire,
Erin Martin, Zach (Debby) Skidmore, Taylor
(Mallory) Skidmore, and the late
Matthew Martin. She loved spending time
with her great-grandchildren, Caleb Wilt-
STEWART
Larry Stewart, age 68 of Ashville,
passed away on July 18, 2019.
In lieu of a service, there will be a
celebration of his life on Saturday,
September 21, 2019 from
4:00 PM-8:00 PM at
Union Township Hall
2250 State Route 56
London, Ohio 43140.
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shire, Natalie Wiltshire, Evan Skidmore, Blake Wiltshire, Kaylee
Skidmore, Sienna Skidmore and Spencer Skidmore. Her smile was
as bright as the sun when surrounded by family and friends. She
loved people with her whole heart and had a passion for helping
others.
A funeral service was held Sept. 9 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral
Home, West Jefferson, followed by a graveside service at
Alton Cemetery. A celebration of life was planned at West Jefferson
United Methodist Church. Memorial donations can be made to:
Good Samaritan Food Pantry, 36 S. Center St., West Jefferson, OH
43162.
HARRINGTON
Robert Edward Harrington passed away peacefully on Sept. 3,
2019. Robert is survived by: his wife, Barbara Christine (Stegall);
his children, Catherine Lee Harrington, Christina Lee McKenna
and Robert Lee Harrington (Shelly); his grandchildren, Patrick
McKenna, Meredith McClay, William McKenna, Jacob Fent, Rylee
Harrington and Lindsay Harrington; siblings, Patti Miller, Bill
Harrington, Tom Harrington and Pam Jenkins; nieces, nephews,
great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. He was preceded in
death by his son, Robin Lee Harrington, and grandson, Taylor
Joseph McKenna.
Robert was born in London on May 9, 1937, to Robert Henry and
Elizabeth Harrington. He graduated from Northeastern High
School in 1956 and worked for International Harvester for 30 years,
retiring in 1994. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara
Christine, on July 28, 1956, and they recently celebrated their 63rd
wedding anniversary. He was a lifetime resident of Clark and Madison
counties. Robert created and ran Harrington softball diamonds
from 1973-1983. Robert coached Babe Ruth baseball, youth football
and adult softball. He was inducted into the Springfield/Clark
County Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016 for his participation on the
1964 WBLY team. He was a career member of Local 402. Robert
enjoyed Nascar, baseball, raising cattle, greyhounds and attending
his granddaughter Rylee’s softball games.
A funeral service was held Sept. 6 at
Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home, London. Interment
followed at Greenlawn Cemetery in
South Charleston. A reception was held at
the Parish Hall in South Charleston.
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McCOMAS
Suellen McComas, 71, of Plain City
passed away on Sept. 5, 2019. She enjoyed
sewing, gardening, cooking for her family,
and was an excellent cake baker.
She was preceded in death by: parents,
George and Josephine Slane; daughter,
Ronda McComas; and brother, Lester Toy.
She is survived by: her loving husband,
Ronald; son, Scott (Missy) McComas; brothers,
Chuck (Nancy) Slane and Phil (Sandy)
Slane; sister, Judy Balaz; grandchildren,
Brittany (Colt) McNichols, Austin and
Madison; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,
cousins and a host of friends.
A funeral service was held Sept. 10 at
Tidd Family Funeral Home, Hilliard. Interment
followed in Forest Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
American Cancer Society.
TIER
William R. “Rick” Tier II, 66, of London died on Sept. 3, 2019, at
the Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield. Rick was born
on July 14, 1953, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, a son of William R. Tier
I and Ruth (Martin) Eades. He had owned and operated Rick’s Carryout
and Bait Shop on 56 south of London for most of his life. He
graduated from London High School in 1971 and was an avid fisherman
and hunter.
Rick is survived by: his mother, Ruth (Martin) Eades of London;
sisters, Diana (Sam) Hindman of Lexington, Ky., Mary (Mike) Hopkins
of London; brothers, Darrell (Connie) Eades of London, Doug
(Susan) Eades of West Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews and
many friends. He has been preceded in death by: fathers, William
R. Tier and William T. Eades; brothers, David and Danny Eades.
A celebration of life was set for 3-6 p.m. Sept. at the residence of
Mike and Mary Hopkins. Rick’s arrangements have been entrusted
to Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation Service, London.
GILDOW
Donald Martin Gildow, 72, of Sedalia died on Sept. 5, 2019, in Doctors
Hospital West. Born on May 11, 1947, in London, he was the son
of Valoris and Mildred (Rihl) Gildow. Don was caretaker for Range
Township, retiring in 2019. For 45 years, he was on the Range Township
Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chief for 20
years. A member of the former Leonore Lodge 512 F&AM, Sedalia,
Don also volunteered with the Special Olympics golf team. He will
be remembered as a gentle soul who loved cooking and fishing.
Survivors include: his sons, Charles Gildow and Randy (Meagan)
Gildow; grandson, Miles Gildow; many nieces, nephews and
cousins, including John Hines; and dear friends, Norman Dorn,
Dennis Marshall and David Junk.
A memorial service was set for 4 p.m. Sept. 14 in Eberle-Fisher
Funeral Home and Crematory, London, with Rev. Gordon Ell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Madison County
Special Olympics or Range Township Fire Department.
REED
Francene Marie Reed, 72, passed away on Sept. 7, 2019. She is
survived by: her loving husband, Charles E. Reed; sons, Charles
Clayton Reed and Cole Woodrow Reed; sisters, Marsha, Nina,
Cindy and Sherry; brothers, Barry, Eric and Rick; grandchildren,
Gabrielle, Charles Nathan and Alexis. Funeral services were held
Sept. 10 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson.
Entombment followed at Sunset Cemetery, Galloway.
SHOAF
Robert Alan Shoaf, 63, passed away peacefully at his childhood
home, Shoaf Farms. He left the farm as the sun was rising, surrounded
by his children on Sept. 9, 2019. He was preceded in death
by his father, Bernard Shoaf, and his mother, Norma Shoaf. He is
survived by: his children, Tricia Dillion (Brian), Brian Shoaf (Rebekah),
Danielle Wolfe-Magalski (Mike), Justin Shoaf (Elissa) and
Rhesa Yank; sisters, Brenda Hitch, Kathy Shoaf and Sandra Maynard;
brother, Phillip Shoaf; grandchildren, Alex, Rachel, Garek,
Tyler, Leeann, Gavin and Mia; one faithful companion, Foxy; many
friends and a very large extended family throughout Madison
County and Columbus. A funeral service was held Sept. 13 in
Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. Interment
followed in Kirkwood Cemetery, London. Memorial contributions
may be made to: Loving Care Hospice, P.O. Box 445, London, OH
43140.