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Max Ware Obituary, 2014

Posted on April 28, 2017 by VickiAugust 11, 2018

He was born on May 19, 1930, in Belington, West Virginia, to Cecil M. and Blanche (Pharis) Ware and lived in Alliance for 63 years.

A member of First Baptist Church, Max retired as a self-employed contractor.

Max enjoyed woodworking, hunting, traveling, and taking cruises. But he loved spending time with his family and his beloved dog, “Riley.”

Survivors include his wife, Fayetta K. (Vance) Ware, whom he married on Nov. 23, 1951; son, Michael R. (fiance LeeAnn and her daughter Taylor) Ware of Alliance; son Gary (Barbara Vignos) Ware of Stoval, North Carolina; daughter, Jeannie F. (Jeffery) Oyster of Alliance; “adopted son,” William “Bill” Gamertsfelder of Alliance; six grandchildren, Heidi (Trent) McIlvain, Ryann (Jason) Yoder, Gary Dustin (Angela, Karter and Kaden) Ware, Ashley Ware, Melanie (Adam) Oyster, and Tyler Ware; six great-grandchildren, Hailey Ware, Dylan Vesco, Austin McIlvain, Harper McIlvain, Averey and Andrew Yoder; two brothers, Bernie (Shelba) Ware of Alliance and Cecil (Lavonda) Ware of New Franklin; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil M. and Blanche Ware; great-grandson, Caleb Dustin Ware; sister, Geraldine Potts; and three brothers, Lonnie Ware, Fletis Ware, and Thomas Lee Ware.

Private services will be held. There will be no calling hours. Burial will take place in Belington.

Memorials are suggested to Alliance Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 885 S. Sawburg Ave., Alliance, OH 44601; or to the choice of the donor.

Arrangements are by Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. Online condolences can be given at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. (9-22-14)

Source: The Alliance Review, Alliance OH, on-line

Joyce Ann Ware Moore Obituary, 2015

Posted on April 28, 2017 by VickiApril 28, 2017

Joyce Ann (Ware) Moore, age 65 of Dayton (formerly Columbus), passed away after a lengthy illness on July 20, 2015 in Maria Joseph Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Memorial service to be held Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Upshaw A.M.E Church, 256 Shoop Ave, Dayton, OH 45417.

Source: Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) – Friday, July 24, 2015

Laura Davis Ware Obituary, 2016

Posted on April 28, 2017 by VickiApril 28, 2017

Laura died unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. She was born in Canton, Ohio to Lawrence Davis and Marilyn Stebler Davis.

She was preceded in death by her parents and infant daughter, Bethany Davis. Laura is survived by her daughter, Lisa Annang and granddaughter, Lillian (Williams) of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother, Laurence Davis of Canton; sisters, Mary (Ron) Rowland of North Canton and Susan (Bob) Wade of North Canton; nephews, Stephen Rowland, Laurence Davis (Jodi) Matt Davis, Jason Davis and Gerald Van Meter; nieces, Christina Newell, Melissa Wade, Amy Sarver (Mike), Wendy Williams (Alex) and many great-nieces and nephews.

Laura enjoyed the small things in life and will be greatly missed by all of her family.

In honoring her wishes Laura will be cremated. There will be a private memorial services at the conveniences of the family. Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements. The family invites you to visit www.reedfuneralhome.com to read the obituary, sign the online guestbook and share fond memories.

Reed Funeral Home – Canton Chapel 330-477-6721

Source: Repository, The (Canton, OH) – Sunday, August 14, 2016

Cecil Ware Jr. Obituary, 2016

Posted on April 28, 2017 by VickiAugust 11, 2018

Cecil Ware, Jr., 80, of Minerva, passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at 6:48 a.m. at his home.

Born on April 19, 1936 in Belington, West Virginia to Cecil M. and Blanche (Phares) Ware, he lived in Minerva for most of his life and retired from Colfor in Malvern.

Cecil enjoyed the outdoors; especially farming and hunting with his beagles. He was a Life Member of the North American Hunters Club.

Survivors include his wife, Lavonda (Cross) Ware, whom he married on February 14, 1970; his daughter, Leisa (Jason) Howard of Minerva; his son, Bryan (Chrissy) Ware of Minerva; a grandson, Joshua (Tracy) Howard of Perrysville; a granddaughter, Kaeley Boyle of Minerva; three great-grandddaughters; one great-grandson; a brother, Bernie (Shelba) Ware of Alliance; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one sister; and four brothers.

His Memorial Service and burial will be at Moultrie Chapel Cemetery on a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org; Wounded Warriors, www.woundedwarriorproject.org or to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. You are invited to view Cecil’s tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.

Source: The News Leader

Virginia M. Grayson Ware Obituary, 1997

Posted on April 28, 2017 by VickiApril 28, 2017

Virginia M. Grayson Ware, 78, Chicago, Ill., Saturday, November 1, 1997 after a long illness died at the Little Company of Mary Hospital in Chicago. Born in New York City, March 5, 1919 to Pastor Starling and Hazel Grayson. Dr. Grayson was a former pastor at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 428 E. Main St., Columbus, Oh. for a number of years. Her funeral will be held Friday, November 7, 1997 at 2 p.m. at The Congregational Church of Park Manor, 7000 South King Drive, Chicago, Ill. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, James H. Ware; 2 children, Linice (Bobbie) Howie and Renee K. Coleman; 2 brothers, Robert and Kenneth Grayson; son-in-law, Maurice Coleman; a host of brothers and sisters-in-law; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Arrangements by CAGE FUNERAL HOME, Chicago, Ill.

Source: Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) – Wednesday, November 5, 1997

Ruth Ann Ware Obituary, 1998

Posted on April 28, 2017 by VickiApril 28, 2017

Ruth Ann Ware, age 57, of Columbus, March 21, 1998 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Preceded in death by daughter, Dora E. Woods; parents, William and Margaret Burgett; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Edward Forrest. Survived by children, Marilyn McCullouch, Tamara Blake, Robert (Karen) Woods, Alice (Jeffrey) Browning, Tina White, Peggy Sue Woods, and Tonya (John) Thomas; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Art and Bill Burgett; many nieces and nephews; former husband, Kenneth Ware. Family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Rev. James Donnan officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery.

Source: Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) – Sunday, March 29, 1998

Richard Ware Obituary, 2002

Posted on April 28, 2017 by VickiApril 28, 2017

Richard Ware, age 40, of Akron, passed away suddenly Saturday, March 23, 2002.

Born Jan. 21, 1962 in Atlanta, Ga., he has been an Akron resident most of his life. Richard graduated from Ellet High School, proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a nine-year mill operator for Bedell-Krause Company in Stow.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Todd. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Cyndie; daughters, Rachel and Taylor; son, Jeffrey; parents, Glenn and Rosalie Ware; sister, Stacy (Jason) Hollister; brothers, Thomas (Lori), Michael (Bonnie) and Troy (Lisa); parents-in-law, Gene and Joann Keener; many other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Family and friends will be received Tuesday, March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at the Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., with Rev. Richard Thewlis officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Online condolences may be sent to www.funeravalue.com (NEWCOMER-FARLEY, 330-784-3334.)

Source: Akron Beacon Journal (OH) – Monday, March 25, 2002

Harold W. Ware Obituary, 2002

Posted on April 28, 2017 by VickiApril 28, 2017

NORTH CANTON Harold W. Ware, 102, died Friday, June 14, 2002.

Born in Barberton, he worked for Sealtest Milk Co., City Bakery, Tauers Flowers, Skyway, and drove a Copley school bus.

Preceded in death by wife, Beulah; son, Donald; one brother and two sisters. He is survived by daughters, Elizabeth J. (James) Tyree of Cuyahoga Falls, Amy L. (James) Brickels of Barberton; daughter-in-law, Vicky Ware of Centerville, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

A special thanks to the people at St. Luke’s Lutheran Home who gave him loving care.

Funeral service, Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Pastor Jim Roma officiating. Burial Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation, 10 a.m. until time of service. The family requests no flowers, please. Dona tions may be made to St. Luke’s Lutheran Home, 220 Applegrove St. NE, North Canton, Ohio 44720. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 330-745-3161.)

Source: Akron Beacon Journal from June 16 to June 17, 2002

Doris A. Yost Ware Obituary, 2002

Posted on April 28, 2017 by VickiJune 11, 2017

DORIS A. WARE, 79, Jackson Center, died Oct. 24, 2002, at Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney.

Services will begin at 2 p.m. Monday at Van Horn Funeral Home, Jackson Center.

The Rev. Gerald Bensman will officiate.

Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jackson Center

Rescue Squad, Fair Haven Activity Center or the Jackson Center Education Foundation.

Condolences may be expressed at www.vanhornfuneralhome.com.

Source: Lima News, The (OH) – Saturday, October 26, 2002

Grace Janet Ware Martin Obituary, 2003

Posted on April 28, 2017 by VickiApril 28, 2017

Grace Janet (Ware) Martin, age 78, Sunday, October 19, 2003, Grant Medical Center. Retired Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Member Brookwood Presbyterian Church. Survived by husband, John M. Martin; son and daughter-in-law, John D. and Michele Martin; grandsons, Sean M. Martin and Nicholas A. Martin; sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and William Robert Humphrey; niece, Carol (Mark) Foor; nephew, Robert (Barb) Humphrey. Preceded in death by parents William and Nellie Ware, sister Maryann (Anthony) Dininni. Memorial service Saturday, October 25, 2003 1 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may call 1 hour prior to service. Pastor John Buirkner officiating. Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association.

Source: Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) – Wednesday, October 22, 2003