Lehman
Virginia “Ginger” (Brubaker) Lehman, 54, of Dalton, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton.

She was born in Lititz, PA to Roy and Martha Jane Brubaker and married Ethan Lehman on August 18, 1979. He survives.

She was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church in Kidron and was a devoted wife and mother.

Ginger especially enjoyed her family, children, music and pet animals. She had given many volunteer hours to CAMO (Central America Medical Outreach) and Moms in Touch.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Roscoe and Fritz Lehman of the home; her parents of PA; three brothers, Don (Elaine) Brubaker of Bluffton, Tom (Kathy) Brubaker of MI and Leon (Carol) Brubaker of PA.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; and her father-in-law, Calvin Lehman.

Funeral services were held at the Kidron Mennonite church with Rev. Terry Shue officiating. Friends called in the sanctuary of the Kidron Mennonite Church and prior to services. Following her wishes cremation has taken place. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton assisted the family with the arrangements.

Online guest registration and condolences may be sent through the funeral home website at www.spidellfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to CAMO, 322 Westwood Ave., Orrville, OH 44667 or to Bridge of Hope (School for Girls in Liberia), 12002 Arnold Road, Orrville, OH 44667.

Yoder
Sarah A. Yoder, 91, of Hanoverton, died Sunday, August 3, 2008 at her home following a period of declining health.

She was born in Sugarcreek on September 3, 1916 to Alvin and Lizzie Mullet and had lived most of her life in the Hanoverton area. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Canton. On October 8, 1936, she married Andrew Yoder. He died September 14, 1962.

She is survived by four sons, Earl Yoder of Canton, Joe (Sally) Yoder of Navarre, Eldon (Linda) Yoder of Massillon and Henry (Nadyne) Yoder of Hanoverton; seventeen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren; a sister, Alta Erb of Sugarcreek.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Norman Yoder; two daughters, Lizzie Mae Yoder and Mabel Eisenschmidt; a brother; three sisters; and a grandson.

Funeral services were held at the Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton with Pastor Dan Hooley officiating. Burial was in the Westlawn Cemetery in Mount Eaton. Friends called at the funeral home.

Online guest registration and condolences may be sent through the funeral home website at www.spidellfuneralhome.com

Hoover
Dorothy A. Hoover, 89, of Strasburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, in Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.

Born, Feb. 27, 1919, in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Maude Studer Kemmerly. Dorothy graduated from Strasburg High School, and, on Oct. 8, 1938, married Richard A. Hoover. Dorothy was proud of her family, always putting her role as wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother first. Her other passions included perennial flower gardening, painting ceramics and shopping.

Dorothy was a lifelong member of St. John United Church of Christ in Strasburg, and the church’s Seasoned Seniors group. She delivered Meals on Wheels for several years, and was the last surviving member of the N.K.W. (Nobody Knows What) Card Club, which was started during the Second World War.

Survivors include a daughter, Jane Hoover of Strasburg; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many other loving, supporting family members; and her beloved cat, Molly.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, on Mar. 18, 1997, and by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Richard Miller.

A funeral service was held in St. John United Church of Christ, 516 N. Wooster Ave., Strasburg, with Rev. Gary R. Friend officiating. Burial was in Grandview Union Cemetery, Strasburg. Following the committal, there was a luncheon in the church hall. Friends called at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Strasburg, and at the church. To sign an online guestbook and share a fond memory of Dorothy, please visit the Toland-Herzig Web site and click on obituaries.

The family suggests that contributions in Dorothy’s memory be made to St. John United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 196, Strasburg, OH 44680, or, to Cats ‘n’ Us, P.O. Box 832, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.

Lane
Russell F. Lane, 77 of Navarre went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2008.

Born on March 11, 1931, he was raised in Nicut, West Virginia and spent most of his life in the Canton-Navarre area. He retired from General Electric and B&D Gear in Canton.

He is preceded in death by his father Roud Lane and his beloved wife Dixie in 2005.

He is survived by his mother, Haney Lane of Nicut WV; son Gregory Lane of Minerva; daughters Vicky Maynard of Brewster, Bonnie (Rodger) Kellicker of Canton, Karen (John) Mihal of Brewster, Patricia Lane of Navarre and Theresa (Bill) Reis of North Lawrence; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Roud (Roselie) Lane Jr.; Maxine Felter and Betty Eddy.

Funeral Services were held at Atkinson Feucht Hare Funeral Home, Navarre Chapel. Bural followed at East Union Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends called at the funeral home.

To share a fond memory or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.atkinsonfeucht.com.

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Larson
John A. Larson, 78, of Dover, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, in his home; John had battled idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis for the last three years.

To sign an online guestbook and share a fond memory of John, please visit the funeral home’s Web site and click on obituaries at www.tolandherzig.com.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests that contributions in John’s memory be made to St. Joseph Church, 613 N. Tuscarawas Ave., Dover, OH 44622, or, to Hospice of Tuscarawas Co., 201 W. Third St., Dover, OH 44622.