Margaret Ellen Kline Ware Josse Pugh, 89, formerly of 2357 Broadway St., Sidney, Oh., died 8 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Dorothy Love Retirement Center. Born December 9, 1912 in Logan County, Oh., daughter of William and Blanche Spiker Kline. On December 28, 1935 she married Roy M. Ware, who died June 8, 1958, in 1969 she married Dr. C.K. Josse, who died in 1977 and in 1996 she married Clyde Pugh, who died in 2000. She was a teacher and principal with the Fairlawn Local Schools until she retired in 1977. She attended Ohio Northern University. Member of Lady Shriners, American Cancer Board, Past Worthy Matrons of the Eastern Star, Charter member of the Rain Bow Gardeners Club. Member Pasco United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by 2 brothers. Survived by sons, Brooks (Judy) Ware of Sidney, Oh., Bruce (Janie) Ware of Nashville, Tenn., Larry (Linda) Ware of Burlington, N.C. and W. Mac (Helen) Ware of Columbus, Oh.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Madge Bendle of Sun City Center, Fla. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, 1401 Fair Rd., Sidney, Oh. and 1 hour prior to funeral at Pasco United Methodist Church, Friday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Gary Petry and Dr. Fred B. Lacuesta officiating. Burial Cedar Point Cemetery, Pasco. Donations to American Cancer Society and Dorothy Love Life Cancer Fund in her memory.

Source:  Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) – Tuesday, August 13, 2002