PAGE 4 - MADISON MESSENGER - <strong>September</strong> 15, <strong>2019</strong> obituaries www.madisonmessengernews.com PERRY Ethel (Eve) Perry entered her heavenly home on Sept. 2, <strong>2019</strong>, 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, <strong>2019</strong>. In lieu of a service, there will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, <strong>September</strong> 21, <strong>2019</strong> from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM at Union Township Hall 2250 State Route 56 London, Ohio 43140. Day or night. Day or night. The loss of a loved one can occur at any time. When you need us, we’ll be there. Funeral Home and Crematory www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com 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, <strong>2019</strong>. 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 <strong>Madison</strong> 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. 103 North Main Street London, Ohio 43140-1144 (740) 852-2345 ©2001 Adfinity TM McCOMAS Suellen McComas, 71, of Plain City passed away on Sept. 5, <strong>2019</strong>. 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 <strong>Madison</strong>; 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, <strong>2019</strong>, 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, <strong>2019</strong>, 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 <strong>2019</strong>. 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 <strong>Madison</strong> County Special Olympics or Range Township Fire Department. REED Francene Marie Reed, 72, passed away on Sept. 7, <strong>2019</strong>. 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, <strong>2019</strong>. 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 <strong>Madison</strong> 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.
www.madisonmessengernews.com <strong>September</strong> 15, <strong>2019</strong> - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 5 Benefit for Sufficient Grace The London Lions Club and West Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7005 Auxiliary are hosting a benefit on Oct. 12. All proceeds go to Sufficient Grace, a nonprofit organization that provides take-home food to students in eight school districts in <strong>Madison</strong>, Clark and Union counties. The party starts at noon in the community room at VFW Post 7005, 1 Veterans Way, West Jefferson. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Food, music, a “Giving Tree,” raffles and auction are planned. Donations of auction items, as well as food to feed the people who attend, are welcomed. Auction items could be things a person bought and never used or received as gifts and never used. Also appreciated are donations of collectibles, decorations, sports memorabilia, antiques, jewelry, quilts or gently-used wood furniture. Contact Lion members Pat Dillon at (614) 370-9428, Nena Dillon at (614) 736- 8384, or Barbara Rife at (614) 361-7781. Readers win in Mt. Sterling Mount Sterling Public Library concluded its Summer Reading Program with a grand prize drawing for adults and children. Rhonda Rohrer won a Kindle Fire tablet donated by the Friends of the Library. Zavier Mayabb won a telescope. Sadie Mason won a backpack set. Jayanna Pateeto won a backpack set. At the library T S H E L V E S B Y N X R S E E Z Z A U T H O R S M S K T B L I B R A R I A N C A T S A O H R E T U R N S M R G P E C L P M M C B O C Y U E A I X K G M E F A I R S H S E Z R E S F A O I T O E A E I N I C D I A P F C H G P L S C V N S N Z C L I T E R A T U R E E K I K T D L I S A P A Y R O T S I H S V E O A P S R E T U P M O C S I S N U H W F B E B S E G A P D Q R R Y E S K O O B U B R F E M Y U R N U M B E R S A T R O M X S R E T T E L Q U E S G <strong>Messenger</strong> Word Search ARCHIVES ATLAS AUTHORS BIOGRAPHY BOOKS CARTS COMPUTER DICTIONARY FACTS FICTION FILES GLOBE HISTORY INDEXES INK LETTERS Solution on page 11 Created by Sue Bender LIBRARIAN LITERATURE MAGAZINE MUSIC NEWSPAPER NUMBERS PAMPHLET PAGES REFERENCE RETURNS SCREEN SCRIPTS SHELVES STACKS THESAURUS VIDEO The London Fallen Veterans Ralph Lininger Ronald E.Harrison <strong>Madison</strong> County D.A.R.E. Cadet Miller Kronk Cadet Emily Minner Jane Herman Brad Wilson Bruce Thompson Linda Stirr Marshall Geib Mary Davis Mary Jo Kennedy Jim Smith Nancy Smith Robert Edwards Ray T. Stonecipher Donald H. Bredeson Madelyn B. Stonecipher