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ISAACS
Elizabeth A. “Libby” Isaacs, 62, of Mount
Sterling, Ohio, passed away in her sleep
while at home and into the loving arms of
her Savior on July 4, 2020. A native of Jackson,
Ohio, Libby was a graduate of Jackson
High School Class of 1976, Rio Grande University
and Clark State University. She
worked for Nationwide Insurance for more
than 20 years before working with Manheim
Auto Auctions. She was preceded in
death by: her parents, Frank and Gertrude
Merricks; brothers, James Goff and Ronnie
Merricks; sister, Betty Merricks Riegle; and
father-in-law, Leon Steve Isaacs. Libby is
survived by: her loving husband of 26 years,
Brian K. Isaacs; sister, Linda (Richard)
Coyan of Circleville; brother, David (Marge)
Goff of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Betty
Goff of Jackson; brother-in-law, Dean Riegle
of Jackson, mother-in-law, Jean (Elmer)
Isaacs Mason, and brother-in-law, Leonard
(Angela) Isaacs, all of Mount Sterling; sisters-in-law,
Leanne (Tom) Buck of Mount
Sterling and Brenda Isaacs Pass of Lorain,
Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral
service was held on July 9 at Porter-
Tidd Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, with
Pastor John Burr officiating. Burial followed
at Bethel Cemetery, Mount Sterling.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, friends
were asked to observe social distancing and
wear facial coverings while at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made
to Mt. Sterling Church of Christ in Christian
Union, 69 N. London St., Mt. Sterling,
OH 43143. Visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com
to share a favorite memory of
Libby or send condolences to her family.
PFEIL
Kenneth Pfeil Jr., 73, of West Jefferson
passed away on July 13, 2020, due to an
auto accident on State Route 142. He is survived
by: his wife, Wendy Pfeil; children,
Alesha (Forrest) Reverman, Jason (Monica)
Stone, Elizabeth Hammil and Natalie Pfeil;
sister, Ketra (Pfeil) Long; niece, Allisa (Alan)
Luich; grandchildren, Caleb and Nicole
Reverman, Johnnie (Cassie) and Courtney
Stone, and Katrina and Katlyn Hammil;
great-grandson Julian Stone; aunt Patricia
Stotts; and many cousins. He was preceded
in death by: his parents, Kenneth Pfeil Sr.
and Phyllis (Jo) Wyatt; son, Jeremy Pfeil;
nephew, Shawn Pfeil; and brother-in-law,
Donald Long. Kenny had a great love for
music, gardening, his pets, motorcycles and,
most of all, his beloved family and friends.
Cremation has taken place and arrangements
have been completed by Eberle-
Fisher Funeral Home, London. Condolences
may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
Due to COVID-19, no services
will be held. Memorial donations may be
made to Jordan’s Crossing Ministry through
Paypal at “www.paypal.me/jordanrieser37”
or mailed to 9063 Alkire Rd., Grove City, OH
43123. Revelation 21:4—He will wipe away
every tear from their eyes, and death shall
be no more, neither shall there be mourning,
nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former
things have passed away.
STOER
Phyllis Irene Stoer, 94,
went home to be with the
Lord and Savior on July
13, 2020, at her home in
Washington Court
House. Phyllis was born
on March 31, 1926, in
Pickaway County. She
was a devoted member of
Mount Sterling First Church of the
Nazarene. She enjoyed gardening, shopping
and spending time with family and friends.
Phyllis loved her family and will be greatly
missed. Phyllis was preceded in death by:
her loving husband, David; her parents,
Harry and Clesta Barthelmas; brother,
Harry Jr; sisters, Louise, Betty, Melba, Rosemary
and Martha. Phyllis is survived by: her
beloved daughters, Connie and Tom Stage of
Williamsport, Sue and Thom Barker of
Mount Sterling, Pam and Tim Johnson of
Washington Court House; grandchildren,
John and Charbe Furness of Springfield,
Tom and Tamie Furness of Lancaster, Angie
Hull of Williamsport, Michael Hull of Columbus,
Troy and Janice Harrison of London,
Lori and Joe Dietrich of Florida, Jonathan
and Allison Barker of Medina, Abigail and
Jacob Maynard of Grove City, Jacob and
Kayleigh Barker of Baltimore, Chara and
Jeff Calendine of Washington Court House,
Heath and Inga Grewell of Michigan, Jason
Grewell of Mount Sterling; 32 great-grandchildren;
two great-great grandchildren. A
graveside service was held for immediate
family on July 17 at Muhlenburg-Darbyville
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
given to Nationwide Children’s Hospital or
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The family
was served by Porter-Tidd Funeral Home,
Mount Sterling. Visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com
to share a favorite memory of
Phyllis or send condolences to her family.
PAUL
Virginia Paul, 93, of London died on July
15, 2020, in the Kobacker House, Columbus.
She was born on March 25, 1927, in Madison
County to Martin H. and Josephine
(Heaton) Watkins. Virginia was a member
of Grace Point Community Church in Lewis
Center. She is survived by: her daughter,
Sandy Barker of London; step-daughters,
Karen Gibson of New York, Madeleine
Immel-Brown of Columbus, Ohio: grandsons,
Adam (Kim) Barker and Scott (Sarah)
Barker and several other grandchildren;
great-grandson, C.J. (Morgan) Takacs;
great-great-granddaughter, Lilly Takacs;
niece, Sandy Hall: great-nieces, Heather
Myers and Stephanie Wal: best friend,
Karolyn Wilson of Illinois; and Virginia’s
constant companion, “Libby.” She was preceded
in death by: her parents; husband,
Eugene C. Paul Sr.; stepson, Eugene C.
Paul Jr., son-in-law, John Barker; and
brother, David Watkins. The family entrusted
Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral
Home & Cremation Service with arrangements.
A service will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to: Kobacker
House, 800 McConnell Dr., Columbus, OH
43214; or Grace Point Community Church,
2393 Peachblow Rd., Lewis Center, OH
43035. Condolences may be sent to
www.rldfh.com.
DHUME
Mary Helen Dhume, 88, of London died
on July 16, 2020, in Villa Springfield. Born
on Sept. 9, 1931, in Ashville, Ohio, she was
a daughter of Lester and Hazel Emeline (Ridenour)
Bethel. Helen was a 1949 graduate
of London High School. She worked for the
former Carter’s Grocery and Beneficial Finance
in London and retired from Capitol
Manufacturing in West Jefferson. She had
been a member of the former Somerford
United Methodist Church, where she was
active with the United Methodist Women’s
Club. The family wishes to acknowledge the
compassionate care that Mom received at
Bluebird Retirement Community where she
was a resident the past five years. Survivors
include: her children, David (Jo Ann)
Dhume, Marvene Ball and Rodney Dhume;
grandchildren, Bryan (Kelly) Dhume, Erin
Dhume (Matthew Rado), Jon (Denise) Ball
and Amy (Scott) Holt; great-grandchildren,
Richard, Connor and Cohen; brother, Walter
“Bud” (Betty) Bethel; sisters, Carole
(John) Shaffer, Pamela Bethel and Joyce
(Jim) Whipp; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law,
Bonnie Dhume; and brother-inlaw,
Jim Burnish. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Donald Dhume, and
sisters, Arlene Ferryman and Linda Burnish.
A graveside service was held on July
22 in Somerford Township Cemetery with
Pastor Wayne Stuntz officiating. Visitation
was not observed. The family suggests memorials
in Helen’s name be made to the
donor’s favorite charity. The family was
served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and
Crematory, London, where online condolences
for the family may be sent to
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
HARRIS
Orville Harris, 76, of Mount Sterling met
his Savior on July 16, 2020, at Mount Carmel
Grove City Hospital. Born in Batavia, Ohio,
to the late Delbert and Myrtle Harris, Orville
was a proud veteran of the United States
Army and honorably served his country
while in West Germany from 1965 to 1967.
He was a 45-year employee of Stevens
(Robertson’s) Pipe & Steel, retiring in December
2008. In addition to his parents,
Orville was preceded in death by his sister,
Fern McDaniel, and his brother, Hobert Harris.
He is survived by: his wife of 30 years
and friend of 40 years, Susan Harris; son and
daughter-in-law, Orville Jr. and Lori Harris;
grandchildren, Jake and Katie Harris; brothers,
Dennis Wayne (Marie) Harris of
Pomeroy, Ohio, and Jerry (Sandy) Harris of
Sexton Creek, Ky.; brother-in-law, Lester
Jester of Frankfort, Ohio; several nieces and
nephews; his Army buddies, Edward Gregorczyk,
Don Dahl, John Ball, Steve Simmons,
Skip Bellinghausen, Mel Moss and Adrian
Tadouceur; his good friends, James Jester,
Troy Marcum, Danny Lankford and Jim
Sweet; his loving friends who were so special
to his heart, Katie Sowers, Nathan Sowers
and Jacob Summers; and his many, many
other loving friends. A funeral service was
held July 22 at Porter-Tidd Funeral Home,
Mount Sterling, with burial following at New
Holland-Union Cemetery, New Holland. Due
to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing
was observed and friends were asked to wear
facial coverings while at the funeral home.
Visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com to
share a favorite memory or Orville or to send
condolences to his family.
WILLIAMS
Troy Williams, 86, of London died on
July 19, 2020. Born in Magoffin County,
Ky., he was a son of William K. and Cassie
(Wheeler) Williams. He is survived by: his
loving wife of 64 years, Gail; children, Dale
(Priscilla-deceased), Jeffrey (Janisse), and
Amy (Russ) Mason; 10 grandchildren; and
13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by: an infant son, Brian; his parents;
and numerous brothers and sisters. A special
thanks to Crista and her team at Mount
Carmel Hospice. A mass of Christian burial
was celebrated on July 23 at St. Patrick
Church, London, with Father Michael Hinterschied
officiating. Mr. Williams’s funeral
arrangements were entrusted to Rader-
Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, London. Condolences may be sent
to www.rldfh.com.
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