Kathryn Dailey
ONTARIO — Kathryn (Naus) Dailey, 74, of Millsboro Road, Ontario, and formerly of Lexington-Springmill Road, died Sunday morning, Sept. 24, 2006, in her home, surrounded by her family, following a long illness.

She was born Dec. 17, 1931, in Galion to Albert G. Naus Sr. and Bernice C. (Danner) Naus, was graduated from Bellville High School in 1950, and remained an area resident all of her life.

Kathryn delighted in homemaking, and caring for her family whom she dearly loved. They include her husband, Robert E. Dailey, whom she married June 2, 1950; her daughter, Vickie L. (Kenneth) Balliett of Bellville; two granddaughters, Karen Balliett of Lexington and Amanda Balliett of Bellville; two great-granddaughters, Taylor Mowry and Samantha Mowry; her brother and sister-in-law, Albert G. Naus Jr. and Rebecca Naus of Weslaco, Texas; four nieces and a nephew.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, at 3 p.m. in Lexington Cemetery. Pastor Rick Wiseman will officiate. The Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Memorial contributions to MedCentral Hospice may be made through the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Kenneth M. Kempton
MOUNT GILEAD — Kenneth Milton Kempton, 69, of Douglas Street, Mount Gilead, died Friday evening, Sept. 22, 2006, in the emergency room of Morrow County Hospital, Mount Gilead, following a brief illness.

Now at peace with the Lord, he was born Sept. 28, 1936, in Morrow County to Dewey A. and Nora A. (Campbell) Kempton.

He is survived by his wife, Garnie Keen Cordill Kempton, whom he married May 4, 1996; two stepsons, Ronnie Cordill of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jimmie Cordill of Richfield; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ellen Kempton and Colleen Litt; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Jerry Steele of Marengo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; and a half sister.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home, Mansfield, where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Pastor Earl Ash will officiate. Burial will follow in Shauck Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to either the Mount Gilead Rescue Squad or Police Department may be made at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Maryellen Krieg
MOUNT VERNON — Maryellen (Shattuck) Krieg, 76, of Mount Vernon, formerly of Logan, passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at Country Court Nursing Center in Mount Vernon.

She was born Aug. 1, 1930, in Jackson, the daughter of Kenneth V. and Jeanette (Blankenship) Shattuck. She was the widow of Joseph P. Krieg, who died Oct. 29, 1999. Mrs. Krieg was a homemaker, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Logan, and a founder of the Klotheskloset.

She is survived by a son, Kenneth A. (Anne) Krieg of McClean, Va.; a daughter, Ellen (Fred) Boll of Mansfield; and grandchildren, Allen (Meredith) Krieg of McClean, Va., and Cecilia (Eric) Boll of Mansfield.

Friends may call today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home, 60 W. Hunter St., Logan. A memorial service will be Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Logan. The Rev. Lawrence R. Hoffmann will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Klotheskloset, C/O First Presbyterian Church, 2 W. Hunter St., Logan 43138.

Allen J. McCaulley
HOWARD — Allen James McCaulley, 79, of Apple Valley, Howard, died Friday afternoon, Sept. 22, 2006, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, after a brief illness.

Mr. McCaulley was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Huntsville, Ala., the son of the late Allen James and Millie (Jones) McCaulley. He grew up in Alabama and lived in the Mansfield area for many years before moving to Apple Valley. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a former owner/operator of McCaulley Care Center, Twin Oaks Care Center, Chenita One and Two Nursing Centers, all of Mansfield and Wintersong Care Center, Hayesville. He later was a homebuilder in Apple Valley, operating Apple Valley Builders and also operated the AM/PM Janitorial Services, retiring in 1996. He was involved with the Mount Vernon Senior Citizens Station Break and Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mount Vernon, and had formerly been a member of the Mansfield East, Shelby, and Mansfield North congregations. He was active in the Volunteer Bible Study Ministry. He loved sports, especially golf, but his true delight was being with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Christine McCaulley, whom he married June 21, 1984; one son, Kirpatrick Alan McCaulley of Sunbury; one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Ron Hyde of Brandon, Fla.; one stepson, Jeffery Davis of Ontario; one stepdaughter, Rebecca Fry of Butler; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, Grant E. McCaulley of Youngstown.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Allen McCaulley; one sister, Carrie Finley, and one brother, Archie McCaulley.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mount Vernon, conducted by his son-in-law, Ron Hyde. There will be no visitation. Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Byerly-Lindsey.com.

Barb Wolford
MOUNT VERNON — Barb Wolford, 72, of Walnut Street, Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at the Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville.

She was born on Jan. 7, 1934, in Mount Vernon, a daughter of the late Lillian (Hissong) Butcher. Barb was a homemaker and loved to work with her posies.

Surviving Barb are her son, Joe (Brenda) Wolford of Mount Vernon; daughters, Deb Thompson of Mount Vernon and Peggy (Alan Richards) Wolford of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Michelle Miller and Joe Richards; stepgrandchildren, Brian and Cole Grieves, Tony McDonald and Abby Thompson; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Vernon, Matthew Miller and C.J. Wildermuth; and her feline companion, Tommy.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, where the funeral will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.

To view this obituary or to leave an online condolence to the family, visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.