Patrice McGowan Ware Obituary, 2016

Patrice M. Ware Patrice (McGowan) Ware passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 30th, 2016. Patrice, also known as, Patti, was born on September 20th, 1952 to the late Lovett and Leona McGowan. She grew up on Auburn Rd. in Woodstown, NJ. Patti graduated from Woodstown High School in 1970, and then went on to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree from Glassboro State College in 1974. She was a gifted and caring teacher who taught 5th and 6th grades in the Penns Grove – Carneys Point Regional School District for 36 years. For many years, Patti was a fixture at the Woodstown High School baseball games where her husband has been coaching for 43 seasons. Patti put her heart and soul into raising her three children and never missed a sporting event, school activity, or church program that her children were involved in over the years. Patti was also a very special “Mom-Mom” to her grandchildren whom she loved and cherished very much. Patti enjoyed reading, watching court TV and the Game Show Network, traveling to Virginia and to her trailer at the shore, and most importantly, spending time with her family. Patti is survived by her husband of 43 years, Lee R. Ware, her daughters, Holly Land (Jason) and Jaclyn Muterspaugh (Seth), her son, Richard Ware (Jennifer), her brothers, Michael McGowan (Beverly) and James McGowan (Cheryl) and several nieces and nephews. She will also be sadly missed by her precious grandchildren, Sienna, Brett, Adalyn, Melanie, Lucas, and her unborn grandson. The family would also like to thank Patti’s dedicated caregiver, Pamela Davis. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, June 4th in the Quinton Baptist Church, 46 Main St., Quinton. A viewing will be held from 6 to 9 PM Friday evening in the H.T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 S. Main St., Woodstown, and from 1 to 2 PM Saturday in church prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in Lawnside Cemetery in Pilesgrove. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nemours / A. I. DuPont Hospital for Children 1600 Rockland Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803 Attention: Hematology / Oncology 3rd Floor. Please visit www.htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to the family. Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service. H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Services 102 S. Main St. Woodstown, NJ 08098 856-769-1515.

Source:  South Jersey Times, on-line

Francis L. Ware Jr. Obituary, 2012

YOUNGSTOWN – Francis L. Ware Jr., 86, of the city’s west side, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday evening, Nov. 24, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Francis was born Aug. 30, 1926, in Struthers, a son of the late Francis L. Sr. and Helen DeHass Ware, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of South High School and served in the U.S. Army for nearly two years at the end of World War II.

Mr. Ware attended Warren Business College, and worked for 34 years as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in January of 1986.

He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Church in Youngstown, where he was an altar server.

Francis was a longtime member of Catholic War Veterans John J. Buckley Post No. 1292, serving as post commander in 1996 and 1997, and was a former 2nd vice commander and treasurer at the post.

He was also a member of the Catholic War Veterans of Ohio, where he served as 2nd vice commander. He was a member of Letter Carrier Union Branch No. 385, was a member of the United Veterans Council, and was a member of the Knight of Columbus, Msgr. Mears Council.

His wife, Mary Frances Lucas Ware, whom he married April 1, 1948, passed away July 9, 1995.

Mr. Ware leaves a son, Chuck (Barbara) Ware of Struthers; three daughters, Andrea Ware of Youngstown, Janet (Eugene) Swerdan of Youngstown, and Diane Ware of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and a sister, June Hill of Boardman.

Francis will be truly and sadly missed by all who loved him.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Francis L. Ware III, who died in 1970 in Vietnam; a brother, Edward Ware; and his stepmother, Anna Ware.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown.

Funeral services will begin on Thursday at noon at the funeral home, and continue with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church.

Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, where Francis will be laid to rest next to his wife.

Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary online and to send condolences to Mr. Ware’s family.

Source:  The Vindicator at Vindy.com

John Junior Ware Obituary, 2008

John Junior Ware, 67, of Akron, shortly after receiving the Lord, went to join his Savior after a short illness on December 29, 2008.

John was born July 18, 1941 in Murphy, North Carolina. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a very witty person and was always quick with a comeback. John had many interests, including playing cards, camping, horse-shoes, and Ford trucks. He retired from S.A. Communale Co. after over five years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vadine; first wife, Barb; son, Jeff; and brothers, Dave and Warren. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Beverly; children, Shirley Ware, Tim Mollohan (Nancy), John Ware, and Juanita Witte (Michael); brother, Edward Hackler (JoAnn); and grandchildren, Ada-Anne, Cheyanne, Adam, Autum, Mackenzie, and Somer.

Visitation will be Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a funeral service officiated by Pastor Chuck Marshall. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s honor may be made to any FirstMerit Bank.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAkron.com. (NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.)

Source:  Akron Beacon Journal (OH) — Thursday, January 1, 2009  

Richard A. Ware Jr. Obituary, 2009

WARE, RICHARD A. Jr. Of Hamilton passed away on November 10, 2009 at Fort Hamilton Hospital due to a heart condition. He is survived by his mother Lois G. Ware, brothers William (Kim), Jeff (Pepper), Kelly (Rhonda), Herbert (Brenda), Joseph Ware and sister Marilyn, also beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Richard A. Ware, Sr., sister Kimberly A. Ware, and niece Christine Metcalf. He was a dedicated family man and enjoyed the outdoors. Thoughts and prayers are extended to Richard’s family and friends. A private ceremony was held by Herbert Ware on Saturday November 21, 2009.

GUFFEY-WARE, KIMBERLY 47 LILLIEDALE LANE Hamilton OH 45015

Source:  JournalNews, The (Hamilton, OH) – Sunday, November 29, 2009  

Dennis P. Ware Obituary, 2010

PALM BAY, Fla. Dennis P. Ware, 64, of Palm Bay, died Feb. 19 at his home in Palm Bay.

He was born March 11, 1942 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Donald Proctor Ware and Rose Marie Spaar Ware.

He was a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, worked for the FAA for 12 years as a teacher in Oklahoma City and an Aviation Flight Standards inspector in Miami. He was also a self-employed aviation consultant.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cathie; daughters and son-in-law, Jayne Cunningham of Homestead and Jacqueline and Rick Callinan of Palm Bay; sons and daughter-in-law, Gary Ware of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Anthony Bruce and Paige of Norman, Okla.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ron and Pat Ware, Doug and Barb Ware and Chuck and Alene Ware; a sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Jim Springer; six grandchildren, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his daughters, Eliza0beth and Christine; and a niece, Debora Lynn Babbitt.

A Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 300 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay.

Memorial gifts may be sent to the Cancer Care Center, 1430 Pine St., Melbourne, Fla. 32901 or Hospice of Health First, 1900 Dairy Road, West Melbourne, Fla. 32904.

Palm Bay Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Source:  Norwalk Reflector (OH) – Saturday, July 24, 2010

 

Agnes Mae Burke Smith Ware Obituary, 2012

AGNES MAE "Beverly" (Burke) SMITH-WARE Obituary
WARE AGNES MAE (BEVERLY) SMITH-WARE (nee Burke), 96, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. Agnes was born April 27, 1915 in Columbia Station, OH. She resided in Carlisle Twp. for 63 years. She was employed at the May Company at Great Northern for many years. Agnes is survived by one son, Donald E. Smith of Carlisle Twp.; and several nieces; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer A. Smith; her second husband, Robert L. Ware; a brother, Edmund A. Burke; and by her parents, Chester S. and Mae F. Burke (nee Stump). Friends may call at THE REICHLIN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 327 CLEVELAND ST., ELYRIA, OH., ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18, 2012 FROM 5-8 P.M. Closing prayers will be held at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 in the funeral home followed by an 11 a.m. Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 708 Erie St., Grafton, OH. Fr. John Seabold, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Grafton, OH. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.reichlinroberts.com.
 
Source:  Plain Dealer, The (Cleveland, OH) — Tuesday, January 17, 2012  

James M. Ware and Naomi Ellis Ware Bible, 1839

Marriages

James M. Ware to Naomi, 1839

Births

James M. Ware, January 17, 1812

Naomi Ware (his wife), December 21, 1824

Elizabeth Katherine Ware, September 29th, 1840

Mary Jane Ware, March 29, 1843

John Andrew Ware, August 10, 1845

Thomas Fletcher Ware, September 4, 1847

Laura Ann Ware, October 7, 1848

Rachel Ducenia Ware, October 30, 1850

Albert Bascon Ware, July 19, 1852

Emily Lanorah Ware, October 4, 1854

William R. Ware, April 26, 1859

James F. Ware, September 12, 1861

Robert Ellis Ware, September 30, 1864

Deaths

Thomas Fletcher Ware, November 21, 1847

John Andrew Ware, August 12, 1873

James M. Ware, September 10, 1876

William R. Ware, January 9, 1932

Albert B. Ware, February 14, 1935

 

Source;  James S. Brown, grandson of James A. Ware, his daughter, Betty Lee Ware Brown

 

 

Sam J. Ware Obituary, 2017

 

 
Sam J. Ware, age 68, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at St. Ann Hospital. Owner of Millbrook Nursery School and Kindergarten for over 39 years. His philosophy was “caring for and educating all children with no bias of race or religion.” Sam loved God first and his family and his country. Preceded in death by parents John L. and Antoinette Ware. Survived by best friend and loving wife of 43 years, Barbara (Hollbrooks); children, Tony Toy, Robert Ware, Marietta Toy, Antoinette Ware (Larry) Bell, Samantha Ware; grandchildren, James Toy, Christopher Toy, Alexis Ware, Patrick Ware and Barbara Bell. Family will receive friends Friday 4-7 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI Funeral Home, 1068 S. High St. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mathias Church, 1582 Ferris Rd. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. To view and sign the on-line register, visit www.MaederQuintTiberi.com “Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
 
Source:  Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) – Thursday, January 26, 2017  
 
 

Celia Ellen Elizabeth Ware Obituary, 1995

Celia Ellen Elizabeth Ware, age 75, passed Tuesday June 13, 1995 at her residence. Retired employee of Community Mutual where she worked for 17 years. Member of Centenary United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband Umphire Ware. Survived by daughters, Sharon Louise Ware and Deborah Ware Blackwell; son-in-law, John B. Blackwell Jr.; brothers, Charles (Hortense) Moss and Albert (Bessie) Moss; grandchildren, Jennifer Ellen, John III and Jordan Elizabeth Blackwell; nieces, Marlene Boffman and Marsha (David) Gordon; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 a.m., chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. Pastor Carolyn Townsend officiating. Friends may call Saturday after 9 a.m. at the mortuary where the family will receive friends 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. WILCOX

Source:  Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) — Friday, June 16, 1995  

Clyde Burton Ware Obituary, 2001

The Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Ga., announces the death of Clyde Burton Ware, 83, of Mineral Bluff, who passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.

Born in Fannin County, he was the son of the late Thomas Jehau Ware and Ida Cole Ware. He was retired from R.C.A. Rubber as a painter, and had served as jailer for the City of Blue Ridge. He was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, and member of Mineral Bluff Lodge, and was a past president of the United Rubber Workers Local 8 in Akron. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Mitchell Ware of the home; sons, Leonard Ware and Glenn Ware, both of Akron, Carl Ware of Riverdale, Ga., Cleaston Ware and Tommy Ware, both of Mineral Bluff, Chuck Ware of Canton, and Rick Ware of Mineral Bluff; daughter, Brenda Scearce of Mineral Bluff; sisters, Myrtle Thomas of Mineral Bluff, Lelia Farmer of Blue Ridge, and Patricia Gray of Akron; 21 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m., at the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel, with Rev. Bob Waters and Rev. Robert Flowers officiating. Interment will follow at Copper Ridge Memory Garden, with military honors by North Georgia Honor Guard and Masonic rites by Mineral Bluff Lodge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge in charge of arrangements.

Source: Akron Beacon Journal (OH) – Tuesday, September 11, 2001