Aug. 7, 1948-March 8, 2013

Mark Hennon Crider, 64, died March 8, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 7, 1948, in Celina to Clarence and Rosalie Crider, who preceded him in death.
He married twice, and is survived by two children, John Crider of Spencerville and Leah Crider of North Carolina; three grandchildren; and brother, Clair Crider of Venedocia.
Mr. Crider served in the military in Vietnam and returned to work at the downtown Shell service station. He was best known as the long-time proprietor of Mark’s Marathon service station in Shawnee. After retiring from fixing cars, he traveled around the country and then retired outside Spencerville with his dogs and his motorcycle.
Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Chiles Laman Funeral and Cremation Services Shawnee Chapel on Shawnee Road, the Rev. Bryan Bucher officiating. Burial was at Wright Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com

Oct. 7, 1957 - March 10, 2013

Timothy Junior Rigdon, 55, of rural Spencerville, died early Sunday morning following a four wheeler accident on Kill Road, south of Landeck in Allen County.

He was born Oct. 7, 1957 in Lima to Billy Junior and Clara Marguerite Gay Rigdon, who preceded him in death.

Mr. Rigdon is survived by his very special friend of 19 years, Dawn L. Cummans, with whom he lived. Also surviving are his children; Jessica Jo Rigdon and Rochelle Reana (Dennis) Turner, both of Lima and Amanda Louise Rigdon and Timothy Riley Rigdon, both of Spencerville; 4 siblings, Mike Rigdon, Jeff (Debbie) Rigdon, Theresa Downard and Mark Rigdon, all of Lima; 4 grandchildren, Brooke Brown of Lima, Trey Rigdon of Tenn., Starla Turner and Caleb Turner, both of Lima.

An infant sister Lori Ann Rigdon preceded him in death.

Tim had attended Spencerville Schools, was employed at AWC Trucking Company of Delphos and had also worked at Ohio Decorative Products in Spencerville. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, camping and his four wheeler.

Funeral services will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Thomas Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville with Rev. Andrew J. Atkins officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the West Union Cemetery, north of Spencerville.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Memorials may be made to the family.

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Aug. 7, 1948-March 8, 2013

Mark Hennon Crider, 64, died March 8, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 7, 1948, in Celina to Clarence and Rosalie Crider, who preceded him in death.

He married twice, and is survived by two children, John Crider of Spencerville and Leah Crider of North Carolina; three grandchildren; and brother, Clair Crider of Venedocia.

Mr. Crider served in the military in Vietnam and returned to work at the downtown Shell service station. He was best known as the long-time proprietor of Mark’s Marathon service station in Shawnee. After retiring from fixing cars, he traveled around the country and then retired outside Spencerville with his dogs and his motorcycle.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Chiles Laman Funeral and Cremation Services Shawnee Chapel on Shawnee Road, the Rev. Bryan Bucher officiating. Burial will be at Wright Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com

Aug. 20, 1918-March 9, 2013

Agnes E. Swick, 94, of Fort Jennings, died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos.

June 10, 1917 - March 9, 2013

Gertrude E. Ernst, 95, of Landeck passed away at 2:40 a.m. Saturday at Vancrest Healthcare Center.

She was born on June 10, 1917, in Landeck to John and Rose (Fischer) Pothast, who are both deceased.

On April 24, 1940, she was united in marriage to Sylvester Knebel. He preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1971. She then married Albert Ernst on Aug. 13, 1978, who preceded her in death on May 26, 1979.

Survivors include one son, Jim (Jane) Knebel of Delphos; one stepdaughter, Joan Mason of Landeck; two brothers, Elmer and Omer Pothast; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; 3 stepgreat-grandchildren; 7 stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and 1 stepgreat-great-great-grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Nick and Clifford Pothast; one daughter, Margurite Fisher; two grandchildren, Diane and David Maloney; and 1 great-grandson, Nicholas Mason.

Mrs. Ernst worked in the Delphos School District as a school bus driver, where she was the first female bus driver, and then worked at Lima Armature. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Landeck and a member of the CL of C #84, served on the Board of Directors at the Senior Citizens Center for 15 years and active member at the Senior Citizens Center. She was a past member of the Eagles #471. She worked the election board for 35 years. Her hobbies included playing the piano and organ and she loved to dance.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Landeck, the Rev. Melvin Verhoff officiating. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, where a CL of C Service will begin at 3 p.m. and a Parish Wake will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Church in Landeck, Landeck Community Club or Delphos Senior Citizens Center.