IN MEMORY OF:   Judith Ann Severs Celina native Judith Ann Severs, 73, of Warren, Mich., died Dec. 22, 2007, at St. John Macomb Hospital, Warren. She was born July 6, 1934, in Celina, to Kenneth and Aldora Bodkin Jamieson. Her husband, Ben Severs, died in November 2001. Surviving are a son, Dennis (Lisa), Lenox, Mich.; and two sisters, Linda Poor and Jennifer Jamieson, both of Celina. She retired from General Motors of Michigan. She was a 1952 graduate of Celina High School and a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 91. A memorial service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Robert Metheny officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. Calling is 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with an Eastern Star service held prior at 9:45 a.m. Contributions can be made to Canine Stray Rescue League, Oxford, Mich. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF:   Ruel Harner Ruel Harner, 92, 9944 Celina-Mendon Road, Celina, died Dec. 27, 2007, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 27, 1915, in Center Township to Gail and Hazel Webb Harner. He was married to Eathyle Kuhn, who died April 20, 1973. He later married Margaret Dickey, who died Dec. 27, 1989. Surviving are two daughters, June (Glen) Florence, Coldwater, and Kathy (Laverne) Wendel, Celina; a step-son, Eugene (Pat) Dickey, Mendon; a step-daughter, Rosemary (Bob) Blessinger, Garrett, Ind.; two brothers, Glen (Kate), Mendon, and Herbert, Celina; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, Oreal; two sisters, Delores Buxton and Dorothy Manier; and one great-grandchild. He was a retired farmer and attended Mt. Zion Methodist Church. He served as clerk and trustee for Center Township for several years. He also served on the Center Township school board and was a 1933 graduate of Neptune High School. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Burial is at North Grove Cemetery, Celina. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF:   Clifford Mayes Clifford Mayes, 72, 539 N. Cherry St., Celina, died Jan. 1, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Jan. 14, 1935, in Middleboro, Ky., to George "Dock" and Bobbie Marsee Mayes. On Oct. 15, 1955, he married Betty Ayers, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Clifford L. (Debbie), Delphos; two daughters, Linda (Dale) Wilson, New Haven, Ind., and Debbie (Everett) Stedham, Van Wert; two brothers, Joe (Sharon), Celina, and George Harvey (Jean) Mays, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Otsie (Charles) Wilcox, Mount Vernon, Ill., and Evelyn Dennis, St. Marys; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers, Richard Troy and Thomas Sterling. He retired from Goodrich of Woodburn, Ind. A U.S. veteran of the Marine Corps, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Celina. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Robert Ellis officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Calling is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF:   Robert "Bob" Sneddon Robert "Bob" Sneddon, 78, 400 E. Warren St., Celina, died Dec. 26, 2007, at his residence. He was born June 2, 1929, in Zanesville, to Buddy and Elizabeth Lane Sneddon. On Dec. 23, 1961, he married Helen Vorhees who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Jeff (Deb) of Celina, Dan (Lana) of LaGrange, Ind., and Joe (Kathy) of Zanesville; three daughters, Vicki Boatright and Lisa, both of Celina, and Becky Talbot, California; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He retired as a telephone contractor with Tom's Installation. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1291, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, 5713, and the American Legion Post, 210, all of Celina. Services are 7 p.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Robert Ellis officiating. Military rites will follow. Calling is 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Jim G. Jones Jim G. Jones, 54, 6350 state Route 219, Celina, died Dec. 22, 2007, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Death was due to natural causes. He was born March 29, 1953, in Coldwater, to Robert A. Sr. and Betty M. Stephens Jones, who survive in Celina. Other survivors are three brothers, Robert A. Jr. (Bonnie), St. Marys, Jerrold W. (Mary Jane Prowthrow), of California, and Charles S., Wapakoneta; and a sister, Cyndy (Ermon) Huston, Neptune. He was a tool and die engineer at Fort Recovery Industries. He was a 1972 graduate of Celina High School, a 1974 graduate of ITT Tech and a member of Montezuma Church of Christ. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Kevin Neuman officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to the church. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Robert F. Green Robert F. Green, 71, 6459 Oregon Road, Celina, died Dec. 20, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born Aug. 26, 1936, in Pineville, Ky., to Melvin and Edith Hensley Green. On May 13, 1961, he married Freda Cain, who survives. Other survivors are a son, Ron (Cindy), Celina; two daughters, Jeanette (Henry) Johnson, Geneva, Ind., and Karen Kay (Gary Leo) Hierholzer, Celina; three sisters, Marie (Richard) Skiles, Boise, Idaho, Josie Lee Baer, Van Nuys, Calif., and Dorothy Alice Witten, Troy; and nine grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, John; and two sisters, Irene Borgart and Doris Ann Green. He worked at the former Avco New Idea plant in Coldwater for 44 years. A 1956 graduate of Celina High School, he was retired from the U.S. Air Force, serving in Turkey and San Antonio, Texas. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Mount Zion United Methodist Church, both of Celina. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Bruce Strine officiating. Burial is at North Grove Cemetery, Celina. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: J. Vernon Barber J. Vernon Barber, 90, 9990 Rice Road, Mendon, died Dec. 20, 2007 at Joint Township Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born on May 12, 1917 in Auglaize County to Ernest and Sarah Anna Wharton Barber. On Oct. 16, 1943, he married Dorothy Yewey, who survives in Mendon. Also surviving are three daughters, Shirley (Steve) Bell, and Marilyn (James) Dwenger, both of Celina, and Joanne (Dan), Lampert, Anna; seven grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, Harry E., and a sister, Mary Ellen Adams. He had retired from Goodyear, St. Marys in 1979 after working as cost accountant. He was a graduate of the former Neptune High and Giffin College, Van Wert. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Robert Loar officiating. Burial is at Hamilton Bethel Cemetery, Mendon. Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to American Heart or New Horizon UB Church. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Jere D. Bond Jere D. Bond, 54, 3601 state Route 703 E., Celina, died Dec. 7, 2007, at his home. Death was due to natural causes. He was born July 14, 1953, in Flint, Mich., to Wellington Dean and Lahoma King Bond. His father and stepmother, Karen, survive in Oscada, Mich. His mother and stepfather, Alfred Knox, survive in Burton, Mich. On Feb. 14, 1997, he married Nancy A. Broerman, who survives. Other survivors are three daughters, Kere and Jere D., both of Flint, and, Kelly (Eric) Judkins, Davison, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Robin (Gary) Ferrier, of Michigan; two brothers, Thomas (Stephanie) Beckett, Clio, Mich., and Dean (Sally) Bond, of Virginia; a sister, Deana (Gary) Davis, Davison, Mich.; a stepbrother, Elwin (Kathy) Matthews, of Michigan; a half brother, John Bond, of Michigan; two stepsisters, Lyda (Alfred) Williams and Carol (Larry) Pray, all of Michigan; two half sisters, Carla (Shane) Johnson and Janice Murray, all of Michigan; and seven grandchildren. Deceased is a stepson, Todd Walker; a stepsister, Judy Copus; and a stepmother, Cora Bond. He was a retired construction worker. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Revs. Mike Spencer and Eric Muhlenkamp officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Calling is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.

IN MEMORY OF: Lloyd J. "Doc" Yaney Lloyd J. "Doc" Yaney, 77, 1105 Holly St., Celina, died Dec. 7, 2007, at The Gardens of Celina. He was born Feb. 11, 1930, in Celina, to Fred and Rhoda Monroe Yaney. On Oct. 22, 1949, he married Alice Losh, who survives. Other survivors are a son, Mike (Alice), Celina; a daughter, Marsha (Lauris) Turck, Cincinnati; and three grandchildren. He retired from Reynolds and Reynolds and the former Mersman Brothers Furniture Co., both of Celina. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of American Legion Post 210, Celina. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice.

IN MEMORY OF: Bruce A. Brookhart Bruce A. Brookhart, 53, 5636 U.S. 33, Mendon, died Dec. 7, 2007, at his home. Death was due to natural causes. He was born Dec. 20, 1953, in Celina, to Merl and Margie Smith Brookhart, who survive in Celina. On Oct. 29, 1999, he married Julie Cunningham Poor, who survives. Other survivors are two daughters, Dawn (Karl) Schnell, Celina, and Heather (Trey) Bragg, Mendon; two stepsons, Bill Poor, Celina, and David (Jenny) Poor, Antwerp; two brothers, Steve (Tracy), Rockford, and Scott (Jan), Brumfield, Colo.; two sisters, Liza (Dan) Davis and Stefanie (Terry) Davis, all of Celina; a mother-in-law, Marjorie Cunningham, Celina; and three grandchildren. He worked in maintenance at CW Service and Ottawa Oil. He was a 1972 graduate of Celina High School and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Contributions can be made to the Mercer County Cancer.

IN MEMORY OF: William Berron William Berron, 86, 217 Godfrey Ave., Celina, died Nov. 21, 2007, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 23, 1921, in Celina, to Chris and Hazel Stocker Berron. On Feb. 20, 1947, he married Evelyn Miller, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Larry (Patricia) of Coldwater; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He retired from Reynolds & Reynolds in Celina and served with the U.S. Air Force in England during World War II. Private services will be held at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, with the Rev. Mark Wakeland officiating. Burial is at North Grove Cemetery, Celina. There are no calling hours at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Nathan T. Heitbrink Nathan T. Heitbrink, 23, 224 Jackson Drive, Celina, died Nov. 12, 2007, at his home. An autopsy is pending. He was born June 15, 1984, in St. Marys, to Andy and Diana Tumbush Heitbrink, who survive in Celina. Other survivors are a brother, Dylan, Celina; a sister, Megan, Celina; and a grandmother, Bertha, Maria Stein. He worked at Creative Cabinetry in Arcanum. He was a 2003 graduate of Celina High School and a 2005 graduate of Wright State University. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Thomas Brenberger officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Calling is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Gary E. VanTilburg Gary E. VanTilburg, 66, of 1209 Indiana Ave., St. Marys, died at 4:37 p.m., in St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, of natural causes. He was born July 20, 1941, in Mercer County, a son of Paul E. and Ethel J. (Behm) VanTilburg, and they preceded him in death. On Aug. 7, 1965, he married Mary E. (McDonough) VanTilburg, and she preceded him in death on March 9, 2005. He is survived by three children, Gregory E. (Jenny) VanTilburg of St. Marys, Amy Joann (Jeffery) DeGeorge of Georgia, and Terry L. (Kim) VanTilburg of Florida; a half brother, Jerry D. VanTilburg of Lima; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry L. VanTilburg. He retired from Huffy's after 21 years of employment. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, with the Rev. Emil Shuwey CPPS officiating. The body will be cremated. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Cisco Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Association. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Loyell Shellabarger Loyell Shellabarger, 84, 107 Portland St., Celina, died at 5 a.m. Nov. 9, 2007, at Colonial Nursing Home, Rockford. He was born Aug. 2, 1923, in Montgomery County to Raymond and Arkana Crouch Shellabarger. On June 2, 1951, he married Evelyn Wagner, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Curt (Deb), Celina, and Todd (Mary) St. Marys; two brothers, Stan (Louise), Rockford, and Wayne (Martha), Mendon; two sisters, Frances (Frank) Stoner, Celina, and Vivan Hodge, Celina; and four grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, John, and a sister, Evelyn Spees. He was retired from Goodyear and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Celina Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, as well as the Mercer County Sportsmans. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Richard VanHorn officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Monica C. Springer Monica C. Springer, 20, 624 N. Mill, Celina, died at 4:52 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007,  at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus of natural causes. She was born Dec. 26, 1986, in Coldwater, a daughter of Robert and Barbara Fields Springer, and they reside in Celina. She is also survived by a son, Elliot Scott Springer of  Celina; grandparents, Donald and Dorothy Springer of Celina; a brother, Nicholas Springer of Celina; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by a grandmother, Chrstine Fields; and an uncle. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, with the Revs. Mark Wakeland and Jason Springer officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., and from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be directed to Our Home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Vernon R. Hines Vernon R. Hines, 84, 1505 Westbury, Celina, died at 2:07 p.m. Oct. 28, 2007, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 17, 1923, in Sidney, to Lewis and Edith Moser Hines. On Nov. 6, 1943, he married Nell Rose Loomis, who died Oct. 26, 2004. Survivors are a son, Kevin (Mariann), Celina; two daughters, Linda (Steve) Schroer, New Bremen, and Cinda (Newman) Renfro, Parker Lake, Ky.; a brother, Robert (Mary), Celina; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Deceased are two sisters, Evelyn and Lucille. He retired after 38 years at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5713, Celina. Services are 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Kenneth Baker officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to Celina Manor Nursing Home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Richard F. Garwick Richard F. Garwick, 69, 917 Echo St., Celina, died at 6:05 p.m. Oct. 25, 2007, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima. He was born March 19, 1938, in Mercer County, to Ernest and Louetta Kendall Garwick. In May 1957, he married Janice VanTilburg, who survives. Other survivors are a son, Dean (Valerie), Salem; two daughters, Teresa (David) Butler, Noblesville, Ind., and Laura Griffis, Hampton, Va.; two brothers, Dan, Los Angeles, and Keith, Bluffton, Ind.; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Deceased is a grandson. He retired as a workshop director at Cheryl Ann Industries. A 1956 graduate of Celina High School, he attended Wright State University. He was a member of Celina First Church of God, where he was an elder, Sunday school teacher, member of the worship life board and a coach for the Bible quiz team. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Bruce Head officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Calling is 2-7 p.m. Sunday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Contributions can be made to the Mercer County Council on Aging or the church. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Ruth Ellen Howell Ruth Ellen Howell, 90, 1001 Myers Road, Celina, died Oct. 16, 2007, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 17, 1916, in Mercer County, to Wilbert Urva and Bessie Ester Beougher Conner. On July 24, 1938, she married Denzel P. Howell, who died Oct. 22, 1984. Surviving are a son, Denny (Jeanine), Springfield; a daughter, Paula (Greg) Byers, Celina; a sister, Gertrude Smelser, Celina; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Deceased is an infant child. She was a seamstress. She also was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina, the Mercer County Genealogy Society, the Ohio Genealogical Society, the Daughters of the Revolution, Ohio First Families and the Daughters of Union Veterans. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. James Richter officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery. Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice and the church. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Marie C. Hornberger Marie C. Hornberger, 71, 1006 Clover Lane, Celina, died at 12:20 p.m. Oct. 13, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born Oct. 29, 1935, in Celina, to Ferd and Viola Berning Bruns. On Sept. 27, 1987, she married William Hornberger, who survives. Other survivors are three stepsons, Wayne (Deb) Everman, Joliet, Ill., and Jeffrey (Mary) and Larry Everman, all of Illinois; four brothers, Robert (Martha) Bruns, Rockford, Mike Bruns of Michigan, William Bruns, Decatur, Ind., and Tom Bruns, Wapakoneta; six sisters, Darlene Thees, Vicki Giere and Millie (Paul) Donovan, all of Celina, Thelma (Carl) Grilliot of Florida, Wilma (Dale) Quellhorst, St. Marys, and Clara Beougher, Rockford; four grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Deceased is a stepson, Norbert Everman; two brothers, John and Don Bruns; and three sisters, Martha Young, Ruth McMahan and Helen Pearson. She was retired from Overton Gear of Illinois. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 210 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 5713, both of Celina. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Steve Howell officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!