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Charles “Chuck” Richard Ridenour, Sr., age 76, of Shelby, died Thursday, November 26^th, 2015 at the home of his son, Chuck, in Shelby.

Chuck was born on March 9, 1939, in Shelby to Cecil and Thelma (Dailey) Ridenour. A 1957 graduate of Shelby High School he was a proud Democrat and his yearbook quote reflected that, “And I say again, once a Democrat, always a Democrat.” Chuck worked for several years at AMF in Shelby where he met the mother of his children, Carol (Kaylor) Ridenour, who survives him. For 34 years, he worked as a die-maker at Fisher Body (General Motors) in Ontario retiring in 2000.

Throughout his life, Chuck was an avid bowler, but had not bowled since the closure of the Rhythm Bowl in Shelby. He served for several years as the Secretary of the Shelby Bowling Association in which his team held the high score for a five man team. Chuck was also a member of the Owls Club in Shelby. A history buff, he loved researching his family genealogy and had tracked his family lineage back several centuries. An avid NASCAR and Green Bay Packers fan, Chuck’s son Craig had gotten an autographed football and photo of Aaron Rodgers for him when he began his third battle with cancer. An “early riser,” he enjoyed catching up with the ladies at the Mickey Mart over a cup of coffee every morning. Chuck was an ardent supporter of his grandchildren’s endeavors, always attending as many as he was able. He was truly one of a kind and will be sorely missed.

Chuck is survived by his children: Charles R. (Pam) Ridenour, II of Shelby, Carl (Rhonda) Ridenour of Shelby, Craig (Tanya) Ridenour of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and Cathy (David) Green of Shelby; 9 grandchildren: Charles R. Ridenour, III, Blake Ridenour, Austin Ridenour, Don Velli, Brooke Ridenour, Chelsea Ridenour, Sara Ridenour, Jordan Green, and Logan Green: 2 brothers: Tom (Rosemary) Ridenour of Shelby and Roger (Jean) Ridenour of Mullins, South Carolina; 4 sisters: Lee Anne McKinney of Palmer, Texas, Linda Ostrom of Mt. Gilead, Pam Ridenour of Homerville, and Carol (Jay) Rott of Zanesville; and by his canine friend, Bartley.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his canine friend, Cotton.

Friends are invited to call at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A service honoring Chuck’s life will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. with Rev. S.T. Adkins officiating. Burial will follow next to his parents in Maple Hill Cemetery in Homerville, Ohio.

Chuck was extremely proud and supportive of his family. His daughter, Cathy, is a breast cancer survivor and a contribution to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Columbus Affiliate would be meaningful to both Chuck’s memory and his family instead of flowers.

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Delmar B. Horning, newborn son of Harvey and Norma (Burkholder) Horning went to Heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Akron after his birth earlier in the day at home.

Surviving along with his parents are 3 brothers: Alan Ray, Kevin Lee, and Wesley Horning; 4 sisters: Mary Anne, Lorraine, Sharon, and Marla Jane Horning; Paternal grandparents: Aaron Z. and Lizzie Horning of Shiloh; Maternal grandparents: Samuel and Wilma Burkholder of Shiloh; Maternal great grandparents: Harry and Lena Burkholder of New Holland, PA; Step great grandmother: Ada Reiff of Ephrata, PA.

Graveside services were held on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 2 PM at Country View Mennonite Cemetery with Ammon Burkholder and James Horning officiating.

Care for Delmar was given by Bob, Catherine and Jake at Turner Funeral Home in Shelby. To send a condolence to the Horning family, please visit

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Gary Curtis Smail, age 71, of Mansfield, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 under the care of OhioHealth Hospice at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.

He was born November 21, 1944 in Millersburg, Ohio the son of the late Alton and Fern (Gilbert) Smail. Gary was a graduate of Glenmont High School and was an Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He had been employed at Ashland Times Gazette for several years and finished his career as a truck driver for Intra Trucking in Mansfield. A talented musician, Gary loved music, especially bluegrass, and playing his guitar. His hobbies included four wheeling, riding and caring for horses, spending time outdoors and camping – all of which were enjoyed with his best friend, Harry Belcher. He was a member of Loudonville American Legion Post #257 and The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, Mansfield Venus Lodge #152.

Gary is survived by his wife: Dolores (Bond) Smail, whom he wed on July 17, 1970; 4 children: Randy (Anita) Cains of Shiloh, Regenia (Steve) Shaver of Shelby, Ronda Lambert of Shiloh and Gary Smail of Louisiana; 12 grandchildren: Jessie (Shirley) Cains, Mandy (Ryan) Gillam, Amber (Aaron) Thompson, Ryan (Brittany) Cains, Aaron Shaver, Austin Shaver, Tonia (Josh) Amonds, Michael (Jake) Lambert, Jenna Lambert (Steven Kopp), Jared Lambert, Matt Smail, Megan (Trevor) Smail; 15 great grandchildren; 2 brothers; Ronnie (Barb) Smail of Ashland and Charlie (Inez) Smail of Glenville; 2 sisters: Carol “Cookie” (Ralph) Fortune of Nashville, OH and Mary Huntsburger of Loudonville; and 2 aunts: Helen “Toots” (Lee) Cochran of West Lafayette, OH and Thelma Doty of MO. He was preceded in death by: his parents; a grandson: Joshua Lambert; a great grandson: Jayden Amonds; and 2 brothers: Robert “Bob” Smail and Richard“Dick “Smail.

Family and friends are welcome on Friday, November 27, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where Masonic Services will be conducted at 7:45 PM. Funeral services will be on Saturday at the funeral home at 11:00 AM with Bruce Copley officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Church Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Loudonville American Legion. Memorial expressions may be made to the family.

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Louise A. Wetz, age 78, of Mansfield and formerly of Shelby, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at her home.

She was born June 6, 1937 in Shelby, the daughter of the late Harold H. and Gladys A. (Heuberger) Hoover. Louise was a 1955 graduate of Shelby High School. Her goal, since she was a little girl was to be a teacher. She accomplished her goal in 1968 when she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Ashland University with certification in reading. Louise took great pride in helping children live up to their potential. She retired in 1994 from Shelby City Schools where she had taught all grade levels. Louise was a member of First Lutheran Church in Shelby where she had served on church council, sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, and was active in Lutheran Marriage Encounter. One of her favorite pastimes was playing the piano.

Louise is survived by her husband: Donald R. Wetz, whom she wed on June 6, 1959; 2 sons: Michael (Kim) Wetz of Lexington and Stephen (Renee) Wetz of Sylvania; 2 grandchildren: Peyton Wetz and Samuel Wetz; 2 step grandchildren: Jeffrey Funston and Deena Liming; 1 step great granddaughter: Tessa Liming; a brother: Duane (Carolyn) Hoover of Florida; 2 sisters-in-law and their families: Eileen Wetz of Ashland and Sue Wetz of Shelby.

Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 5-7 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM at First Lutheran Church, 33 Broadway, Shelby, with Pastor Russ Yoak officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Because of Louise’s love of education and helping children, memorial expressions may be made to First Lutheran Church to be put towards the Lumadue Scholarship Fund. To send a note of condolence or to share a memory with the Wetz family, please visit

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Paul J. Gosser, age 84, of Shelby Settlement, died Friday, November 6, 2015 at Magnolia Terrace in Galion.

Paul was born December 15, 1930 in Shelby to the late Jacob and Mary (Weaver) Gosser. He was a 1949 graduate of Shelby High School. Known as “The Greaser” to his colleagues, Paul retired from PPG in Crestline after 30 years of service. He was a lifelong active member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bethlehem, Shelby Settlement, where he helped with the grounds and cemetery committee for many years.

On May 18, 1957 Paul married the former Kathleen E. Biglin and she preceded him in death on March 19, 2015. Survivors include: 3 sons and daughters-in-law: Rick (Jeanne) Gosser of Crestline, Kim (Michele) Gosser of Crestline, and Keith (Brenda) Gosser of Galion; 10 grandchildren: Ryan Gosser, Dawn (Jake) Fraizer, Jacob Gosser, Cody Gosser, Faith Gosser, Lia Gosser, Anissa Gosser, Brock Gosser, Lilly Gosser, Autumn Gosser; and a great grandson: Sully Frazier. In addition to his wife and parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Gosser, and his sister, Rita Gamble.

Family and friends are welcome on Monday, November 9, 2015 from 4-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where a rosary will be recited at 7:45 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bethlehem, Shelby Settlement with Fr. Christopher Bohnsack celebrating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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Rebel D. Cornett, age 81, of Marion and formerly of Shelby, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the Presidential Center in Marion.

Rebel was born on July 5, 1934 in Plymouth, Ohio, the son of the late Jess J. and Lydia (Cole) Cornett. He spent his career at PPG in Crestline for 30 ½ years retiring as a silk screen operator. Rebel enjoyed camping. He was a “volunteer in the park” serving as a campground host at Delaware State Park receiving a 20 year pin in 2001. He was member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby.

Rebel is survived by: his wife of 11 years, Wava F. (Webb) Cornett; 2 daughters: Lucinda A. Fitts (Raymond J. Bosquez) of Westland, MI and Rebecca L. (Daniel) Mahl of Willard; a son: Matt (Sandra) Cornett of Crestline; 8 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 5 step-sons: Travis Parker, Troy Parker, David Parker, Richard Parker, and Thomas McNally; a brother: James (Nancy) Cornett of Colorado; a sister: Wilma (Erwin) Renz of Mansfield; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by: his father: Jess J. Cornett; his mother: Lydia Castle; his first wife: Lucy A. (Sheridan) Cornett in 2002; 2 sons: Christopher Cornett in 1977 and David L. Cornett in 1992; and a great grandson: Andrew Thomas Beck in 2001.

Family and friends are welcome on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 5-7 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where a wake service will be held at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 26 West Street, Shelby with Fr. James Sanford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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Rosemary Miller, age 88, former long-time Shelby resident, died Saturday, October 10, 2015 at her home in Worthington, Ohio.

She was born September 25, 1927 in New Baveria, Ohio the daughter of the late Vincent and Marie (Thomas) Reber. Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and had been the owner of Miller’s New and Used Furniture in Shelby for many years. She was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Plymouth, the Altar and Rosary Society at the church and AARP.

Surviving are 2 sons: Thomas (Anna Marie) Miller of Myrtle Beach, SC and Charles (Frances) Miller of Plymouth; 5 daughters: Sr. Marie Miller O.S.F. of Worthington, Rita Floro of Shelby, Mary Miller of Shelby, Judy (Bill) Roberts of Shelby and Joan (Hager) Hicks of Shelby;

a daughter-in-law: Sue Miller of Shelby; 18 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: George J. Miller in 1977, 2 sons: Fred Miller and George Miller, a son-in-law: Robert Floro, a granddaughter: Jill Roberts, and 2 sisters: Anna Weaver and Janice Donnersbach.

Family and Friends are welcome on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 7-9 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where the rosary will be recited at 8:45PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Plymouth with Father James Sanford officiating. Burial will be in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery in Shelby.

The family would like to thank Mt. Carmel Hospice and The Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate of Joliet, IL for their care and support

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Bonnie Jean Moomaw, age 85, of Shelby, died Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Winchester Terrace Nursing Home in Mansfield.

She was born February 14, 1930 in Greenwich, Ohio the daughter of the late Ralph and Mabel (Ebersole) fa*gan. Bonnie was a 1949 graduate of Shelby High School and was a homemaker. She was a caregiver for many years at a number of places including Crestwood Care Center. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Shelby, and enjoyed traveling, playing euchre, cooking, singing and dancing.

Bonnie is survived by her long-time companion with whom she made her home: Jim Ensman of Shelby; a son: Michael (Kathryn) Moomaw of Dunwoody, GA; 3 daughters: Julie (Greg) Geer of Shelby; Karen Berg of Olathe, KS; Becky (Rodney) Groshens of Rochester, MN; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Dean (Ann) fa*gan of Bucyrus, Bennie (Connie) fa*gan of Shelby; a sister: Pat Meyer of Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles E. Moomaw in 1987, 2 brothers: Leonard fa*gan and Junior fa*gan, and a sister: Pam Haley.

Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Rev. Russel Yoak will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Willard.

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Rose Fairchild, age 86, of Shelby, died Monday, October 5, 2015 at her home.

Rose was born April 11, 1929 in Shelby, the daughter of the late Oscar and Agnes (Sifferlin) Frontz. Rose was a homemaker and a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

On June 16, 1951 she married Neil E. Fairchild and he preceded her in death on July 29, 1988. Survivors include: a son: Keith (Jean Ann) Fairchild of Shelby; a daughter: Cynthia “Cindy” (Bruce) Friebel of Shelby; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and other relatives.

Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 10-11 AM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held at 11 AM. Fr. Jim Sanford will officiate and burial will follow in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Shelby Helpline.

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John C. Moore, age 81, of Shelby, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Hospice House of North Central Ohio in Ashland.

John was born September 25, 1934 in Radnor, WV, the son of the late William Clinton and Carrie Bell (Porter) Moore. John spent his career at Empire-Detroit Steel where he was an electrician and motor room operator. He retired on January 31, 1992 after 37 years of service. John was a member of Taylortown Community Church where he attended regularly. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, listening to bluegrass music, playing the guitar, and going to auctions.

John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janice (Blevins) Moore, whom he wed on April 23, 1955. Also surviving are their five children: Karen (James) Channing of Plymouth, Sharon (Jerry) Tackett of Fort Mill, SC, Pam Dick (Bill Barker) of Bucyrus, Douglas (Kathy) Moore of Shelby, and John (Crystal) Moore of Crestline; 11 wonderful grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Marcella Early and Rhoda (Randall) Stover; 2 sisters in law: Jewell Moore and Roberta Moore; a special nephew: Henry Lee Marcum; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by: 2 brothers: Charlie Moore and Marshall Moore; 2 sisters: Ruby Warren and Brookie Warren; mother and father in law: Ivory and Shirley Blevins; several brothers in law, sisters in law, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 4-7 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11 AM at Taylortown Community Church, 2656 Taylortown Road, Shelby, with John’s pastor, Rev. O. Douglas Tackett, officiating. Burial will follow in Springmill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Taylortown Community Church or Hospice House of North Central Ohio.

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