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<strong>June</strong> 27, <strong>2021</strong> - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 7<br />
Variety of speakers wrap up Coover Society’s year<br />
obituaries<br />
The Coover Society wrapped up its year<br />
with presentations from a variety of speakers.<br />
In March, Dr. Laura Gravelin of Columbus<br />
Cardiology spoke about the risk factors<br />
for heart disease and explained that heart<br />
disease is the No. 1 killer of women. She<br />
also noted that in 20 percent of patients<br />
with COVID-19, heart function is affected,<br />
even if the patient has a mild case or is<br />
asympomatic. At the time of her presentation,<br />
it was not known if the damage is permanent.<br />
Gravelin specializes in<br />
electrophysiology, general cardiology, and<br />
women’s cardiovascular disease.<br />
Phyllis Swartz, author of “Yoder School:<br />
A Memoir,” was the featured speaker at the<br />
club’s April meeting. She spoke about growing<br />
up Amish and knowing in first grade<br />
that she wanted to be a teacher. She went<br />
on to a career in teaching, retiring from London<br />
City Schools. Swartz’s memoirs and<br />
other books can be purchased online at amazon.com.<br />
In May, Liz Lassel, president of the London<br />
Visual Arts Guild, talked about her<br />
background and the volunteer work she<br />
does in the community. She then told club<br />
members about the renovations the guild<br />
made to its new facility, the London Art<br />
Center at 121 E. First St., and the exhibits<br />
and classes the guild offers there. More information<br />
about the center’s hours, events,<br />
and classes can be found at londonvisualartsguild.org.<br />
For the April and May meetings, Belinda<br />
Vest, club vice president, hosted approximately<br />
10 members at the Coover Clubhouse<br />
on North Main Street, London.<br />
Through laptops and iPads, members who<br />
did not have access to the Internet were able<br />
to join the Zoom meetings for the first time.<br />
The club followed COVID restrictions and<br />
guidelines for these meetings.<br />
The Coover Society will begin their new<br />
year in October.<br />
Dr. Laura Gravelin Phyllis Swartz Liz Lassel<br />
ELL<br />
John Frederick Ell, 78, of West Jefferson,<br />
Ohio, went to Heaven on <strong>June</strong> 20, <strong>2021</strong><br />
while at home. He retired from the State of<br />
Ohio, Bureau of Worker’s Compensation, on<br />
Feb. 29, 1996, after 34 years of service.<br />
John was a veteran of the United States<br />
Army, Intelligence Bureau, serving during<br />
the Vietnam War.<br />
He was preceded in death by his parents,<br />
Horace and Martina Ell, and his brother,<br />
Jim Ell. John is survived by: his beloved<br />
wife, Carolyn Ell; his son, Shawn (Shannon)<br />
Ell; his daughter, Julie (Keith) Baldwin;<br />
and grandchildren, Avery and Reilly Ell and<br />
Elena and Alex Baldwin.<br />
A funeral service was held on <strong>June</strong> 24 at<br />
Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home with<br />
Pastor Larry Baker officiating. Memorial<br />
contributions may be made to: Wounded<br />
Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka,<br />
KS 66675-8516 or online at<br />
www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org.<br />
To share favorite memories of John and<br />
send condolences to the family, visit<br />
www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com.<br />
STOVER<br />
Tara R. Stover, 41, of West Jefferson<br />
passed away at OSU Hospital on <strong>June</strong> 20,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>, after a long illness.<br />
She was preceded in death by: her<br />
daughter, Ashley; father, Stan Stover;<br />
grandfather, Frank Cox; and grandmother,<br />
Ginger Stover.<br />
Tara is survived by: her life-long companion<br />
and soulmate, Luciano Martinez; children,<br />
Scot Puckett, Sydney Puckett, and<br />
Lorenzo Martinez; grandson, Waylon Puckett;<br />
mother, Jennifer Stover; grandmother,<br />
Phyllis Cox; brother, Larry Lee (Carla)<br />
Stover; nieces, Paige (Adam) Chamberlin,<br />
and Jocelyn Stover; aunt, Tracy (Bob)<br />
Boyer; cousin, Joey Boyer; and special<br />
friend, Dawn Chamberlin.<br />
Funeral services were held on <strong>June</strong> 23 at<br />
Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West<br />
Jefferson. Interment followed at Hampton<br />
Cemetery, West Jefferson.<br />
To share favorite memories of Tara and<br />
send condolences to her family, visit<br />
www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com.<br />
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The band will be playing on the last Tuesday of EVERY<br />
month, so please join us! Please call for reservations.<br />
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