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Deanna Loree Duncan Shirk, 48, of Marysville, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at her home following an extended illness. She was a former associate of the Country Health/Hampton Inn hotel in Marysville, where she worked for almost 20 years. A dedicated employee, she was pleasant and outgoing and loved to spend time with her family, especially at cookouts and picnics. She attended Marysville High School. She was born April 6, 1962 in Marysville and was predeceased by her father, Dale Duncan. She is survived by her mother, Peggy Jean Huston Duncan of Marysville; two sons, David Duncan of Marysville and Jason Shirk of Broadway; two grandsons, Cole and Jordan Duncan; a sister, Sheryl (Steve) Mitchell of Marysville; two brothers, Michael (Patty) Duncan of Marysville and John (Laure) Kazee of Milford Center; and many nieces and nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Underwood Funeral Home. Burial will be held at a later date at Oakdale Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Elwood Herman Egger, 86, of Marysville, died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of Union County. He retired after 33 years as a machine operator at Dennison Hydraulics. A member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, he was well-known for his carpentry skills and cabinet making. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps during World War II, he was stationed in China. He was a member of VFW Millcreek Post 3320. He enjoyed gardening and canning and shared most of his produce with friends and neighbors. A stronghold for his family, he was a man of few words with a big heart. He and his wife, Bonnie, fostered 38 children in their home throughout their 45 years of marriage. He was born June 27, 1925 in Monroe County, Ohio to the late Herman J. and Minnie Claus Egger and was also predeceased in 1992 by his wife, Bonnie Mercer Egger; in 1999 by his son, Donald R. Egger; a brother, Ralph; and two sisters, Beulah and Gladys. He is survived by his daughter, Jill (Joe) Glass of Marysville; a foster son, Ed Neate of Milford Center; a granddaughter, Marlie Behm and her fiancé, Mike Opphile, both of Marysville; a grandson, Joseph (Tasha) Glass, of Marysville; six great-grandchildren, Allyssa, Mickayla, Colton, Carter, Devon and Anthony; two brothers-in-law, Jim (Betty) Mercer and Clayton Crum, both of Malaga, OH; a sister-in-law, Emma Bates of Jerusalem, OH; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Underwood Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday. Rev. M. Ann Molsberry will officiate and burial will be beside his wife and son at Oakdale Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Union County Military Funeral Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to FosterFriends or First Congregational United Church of Christ. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Robert Lee “Bob” Laird, 86, of Columbus, formerly of Marysville, died Friday, February 10, 2012 at Edgewood Manor of Westerville. He retired after 32 years from Whirlpool Corporation in Marion where he worked as an inspector. Early in his career, he and his brother, Gene Laird, owned Laird Neon which manufactured all types of business signage. The Laird brothers installed the star which still sits atop the Ohio Grain silo in Marysville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served as a Seabee in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a member of Millcreek VFW Post 3320. An avid golfer of champion quality, he was a former member of Marysville Country Club. He was a longtime member of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 1130. He was a Marysville High School graduate. He was born January 11, 1926 in Marysville to the late Reginald Otto and Elizabeth Burns Laird and was also predeceased by his first wife, Lila Laird; his second wife, Juanita “Jan” Grauman Laird; his third wife, Jane Baltazar Laird; and his brother, Gene Laird. He is survived by his son, Robin K. Laird of Columbus; his step children, Mike Hanson of Hampton Beach, VA, Greg Hanson of Marysville and Debbie Hanson of Russells Point; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Underwood Funeral Home where an Elks memorial service will be held following the calling hours. Private interment will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Joseph C. Meyer, 74, of Fremont, OH passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in the Emergency Room. He was born on August 17, 1937 in Fremont to Frederick and Mary (Knowles) Meyer. Joe was a 1955 graduate of Townsend High School. He married Shirley A. Bowers on October 24, 1958 at St. John’s Lutheran Church by Rev. E.E. Zimmerman.

Joe work for O.E. Bowers Home Construction and E.H. Haynes Construction. He then worked for Mosser Construction as a Job Superintendent for 30 years retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 2239 for forty-five years.

Joe was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed woodworking and reading. He spent the past fifteen years wintering at his home in Zolfo Springs, FL.

Joe is survived by his wife, Shirley Meyer; children, Kathleen House, Marysville, OH, Rodney and Steven (Leslie) Meyer, both of Fremont, OH; sisters, Pauline Batesole, Fremont, OH and Patricia Beckman of New Jersey; grandchildren, John, Justin and Kyrstin House, Joseph and Alyssa Meyer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Marjorie Hoffman, Shirley Esker, Howard, Gerald and Donald Meyer.

Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home & Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH and on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

Services: Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 N. Clover St., Fremont, OH with Pastor Joseph Lees officiating.

Memorials: St. John’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Online Condolences: www.whhfh.com

Clinton Eugene Dalton, Sr. age 75, of Marysville, died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. He was a self-employed contractor and owned Dalton Cement Contracting in Columbus for many years. He was skilled in many trades, including auto mechanics. He was a former Volkswagen mechanic and for a short time, was a co-owner of DE’s Auto Repair in Grove City. He retired as a union laborer with Union Local 423 in Columbus. Of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed playing golf and loved family get-togethers. He was born April 5, 1936 in Greenup County, KY to the late William Garnet and Clara Eunice Pate Dalton and was also predeceased by his siblings, Eunice, Bonnie, Ron, Linville, Donna and Herbert. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Duzan Dalton, whom he married August 27, 1955 in Greenup, KY; his children, Rose (Ralph) Ferguson of Grove City, Clinton E. “Dick” Dalton, Jr. of Columbus, Rodger (Christine) Dalton of Marysville and Lisa (Mike) Hoy of Springfield; ten grandchildren, Scott (Christina) Parsons, Jody Faught, Jennifer Parsons, Shanna Dalton, Clinton E. Dalton, III, Chad Dalton, Erika Hoy, Travis Hoy, Brandi Dalton and Tara Hoy; five great grandsons, Austin, Justin, Carson, Benjamin and Levi; a brother, Donald and a sister, Frances, both of Lucasville; brothers-and sisters-in-law, Helen Dalton, Clarence (Judy) Duzan, Mary Sexton, Ruby (Rodney) Hall, Linda (Russell) McCleese, Joe Lemon, Penny (Arty) Potter and Kathy Daulton; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Funeral service 12 noon Monday at Underwood Funeral Home, Marysville where the family will receive friends 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and beginning at 10 a.m. Monday. Rev. Mark Current will officiate. Interment will be at Sunset Cemetery in Galloway. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Ray D. Nunley, age 86, of Ostrander, passed away January 30, 2012. He was a 65-year member of Local 669 Road Sprinkler Fitters Union. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth (VanAlmsick) Nunley and his parents, Robert and Mae (Skaggs) Nunley. Ray is survived by his sons, Michael (Laura) Nunley and Mark (Louise) Nunley; grandchildren, Matthew Nunley, Melissa (Michael) Griest, Ryan Nunley and Shannon (Marc) Nagel; great-grandchildren, Joshua and James Griest, Joshua Nunley, Drew and Benjamin Nagel. In accordance with Ray’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. UNDERWOOD FUNERAL HOME, Marysville, is assisting the family.

Brian Lee Channell, Jr., 12, of Marysville, died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He was a sixth grader at Creekview Intermediate School. A young athlete, he loved playing football, basketball and baseball. He also was an aspiring artist and enjoyed cartooning. A lively jokester, he enjoyed playing video games and being with his brothers and sisters. As he grew, he loved going to the park, skipping rocks, skate boarding, helping his grandma in the garden and going to Chuck E. Cheeses. He will be remembered as the family “protector,” a sweet hugger, a good student, a loving son, grandson, brother and uncle. He will be mostly remembered by his special smile. He was born September 1, 1999 in Marysville. He was predeceased by grandparents, Sue Sharp, Larry Smith and William C. and Mabel Blevins. He is survived by his parents, Brian L. and Shannon Smith Channell; his siblings, Brandon, Sheldon, Hunter, Christie and Christian; his grandparents, Sharon “Nannal” and Mike Denoewer of Marysville and Ted and Annette Channell of Mechanicsburg; his uncles, Jason Smith and Mike Long; his aunts, Jenny Channell, Jeannie Blevins, Amanda Sharp; a niece, Alana Marie Stewart; his cousins, Samantha, Ashley, Austin and Chris Long and L.J. and Brock Smith; and many other relatives and friends. Calling hours will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Underwood Funeral Home where funeral services will be held following the calling hours. Private interment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Alphonso Joseph DeGennaro, 79, of Marysville, formerly Hubbard, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at The Gables at Green Pastures in Marysville. A contractor, he was a carpenter for 39 years in the Youngstown area and a member of Union Carpenters Local No. 737. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Hubbard. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served during the Korean War and was stationed at Osan Air Base in South Korea. He was a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan. He was born July 28, 1932 in Youngstown to the late Mauro and Josephine Aragona DeGennaro. He was also predeceased by a sister, Rita Iati and a brother, Conrad DeGennaro. He is survived by his former wife and best friend of 51 years, Antonette Lentine DeGennaro of Milford Center; three sons, Joseph DeGennaro and his fiancée, Deborah Nelson of Huntsville, Chief Master Sergeant David (Myong-Sun) DeGennaro, USAF of Sumnter, SC and Lt. Col. Brian (Cathy) DeGennaro, USAF (Reserves), of Lebanon; a daughter, Anna Marie Fornadel of Milford Center and her fiancé Tom Boysel of Columbus; five grandchildren, Kyle, Mason and Madison DeGennaro and Michael and Marissa Fornadel; a brother, Daniel DeGennaro of Arlington, TX; a sister, Phyllis (Peter) Chila of Canfield; and many extended relatives and good friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. David A. Poliafico will officiate and military honors will follow, provided by the Union County Military Funeral Honor Guard. The family will receive friends prior to the Mass beginning at 11 a.m. at Underwood Funeral Home, 703 East Fifth Street, Marysville, Ohio 43040. Private burial will be held at a later date at the church cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Lila S. Dodd, 92, of Marysville, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at The Inn at Halcyon Village. An independent and strong-minded woman with high standards and expectations, she had sensitivity for students with social and educational needs. A longtime educator, she served as librarian at Marysville Junior High School for many years and was also a former fifth grade teacher at Edgewood Elementary and Milford Center Elementary. Early in her career, she taught in Ft. Wayne and Wadesville, Indiana. She was a 1941 graduate of Indiana University where she received a bachelor’s degree in physical education and minor degrees in music and science. A pianist, she grew up in a family of passionate musicians. During the Great Depression, her family left her birthplace of Youngstown and moved to the family farm in Wadesville, IN. She and her family, the Strauss family musicians, competed at the Indiana State Fair and won top honors. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Marysville where she served as deacon and participated with Presbyterian Women. She was a past president of Aletheia Society and a member of Mary Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. An avid reader, she was a devoted supporter of the Marysville Public Library. She enjoyed golfing and was a former member of Marysville Country Club. She was an accomplished bridge player and participated in many card clubs throughout the years. She also liked solving crossword puzzles. She was born December 4, 1919 in Youngstown to the late William and Edna Allison Strauss and was also predeceased on January 25, 1995 by her husband of 50 years, Ross S. Dodd; two brothers, Captain Allison W. Strauss, US Army Air Corps and Col. Kenneth R. Strauss Ret. USAF; and a son-in-law, David A. Esthus. She is survived by two daughters, Judith D. (David) Green and Nancy C. Esthus, both of Marysville; four grandchildren, Paden (Brett) Green-Tossey of Marysville, Benjamin Esthus of Grandview Heights, Nicholas Esthus of Memphis, TN and Kathryn Esthus and her fiancé, Donte Hamilton, both of Austin, TX; a great-grandson, Paul Tossey; and a sister-in-law, Evon Howard of Mulberry, FL. The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday January 22 at Underwood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 23 at First Presbyterian Church of Marysville. Rev. Dr. Scott S. Strohm and Rev. John M. Groat will officiate. Interment will be held at a later date at Oakdale Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Marysville Public Library “Friends of the Library.” Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Shirley Ann Wagner Dodd, 76, of North Lewisburg and Marysville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of Union County from injuries she sustained following an automobile accident. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, she was an energetic support to many, with an ornery and uplifting spirit. She was a former school lunch cook for many years and worked at New Dover Elementary, East Elementary, Marysville Middle School and Marysville High School. She also was a former associate Michael’s craft store. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and fabricating with stained glass. One of her greatest joys was sharing camp fires with her son, Dennis, and his friends. She was born August 31, 1935 in Earlimart, CA to the late Hank and Katherine Wagner and was also predeceased on March 18, 2005 by her husband, James E. Dodd; on January 29, 2011 by her daughter, Pamela “Suzie” Dodd Railsback; and on January 16, 2002 by a grandson-in-law, Torrie Griffith. She is survived by two sons, Dennis Dodd of Zanesfield and Michael Dodd of Marysville; a daughter Regina Dodd; grandchildren, Chris Smith, Renee (Jeremy) Payne, Lynzee Dodd, Drake Dodd, Joel Railsback, Makala Weitzenecker and Ryan and Ashley Jones; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Kennedy, Zavier, Mason “Leroy,” and Bailey “Loretta;” and many other relatives, including a brother, Fred (Pat) Wagner of North Lewisburg; a sister, Penny Haines Whitlock of Houston, TX; and special friends Amy Dodd and Jeannine Egelhoff. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Underwood Funeral Home where the family will receive friends beginning at 12 noon. Rev. Donald Moceri will officiate and burial will be beside her husband at Mt. Herman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Union County Veterans Memorial. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.