STEMEN
Gary L. Stemen, 54, of Van Wert, died at 10:42 a.m. Monday,
April 21, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.
He was born November 15, 1953, in Van Wert, the son of the
late Gaylord H. and Miriam M. (McConnell) Stemen.
Survivors include a daughter, Amanda Stemen of Van Wert; an
one brother, Greg Stemen of Van Wert.
A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday,
April 23, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the
Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials: The American Cancer Society.
Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at
agfhc@embarqmail.com.
JONES
Patricia (Tone) Jones, 76, of Gomer, died at 7:45 p.m.
Monday, April 21, 2008, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
She was born April 25, 1931, in Lima, the daughter of the
late Quentin S. and Mabel (Sullivan) Tone. On September 13, 1952, she married
William Gene Jones, who preceded her in death on March 30, 1998.
Survivors include two daughters, Brenda (Bill) Longbrake and
Bethany (Al) Tyrrell, both of Gomer; a brother, Q. Craig (Theresa) Tone of Lima;
one sister, Kathe (Roger) Zepernick of Philadelphia, Pa.; and four
grandchildren.
A son, Jeffery Jones, also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Friday,
April 25, at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos. Burial will be in Pike
Run Cemetery in Gomer.
Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, and
an hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials: Gomer Boy Scout Troop 84.