Sidney Daily News

Patricia Ann Meyer Schiely, age 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed into the presence of the Lord on Friday, October 1, 2021. Pat was raised in Sidney, Ohio where she and her sister grew up working alongside their parents in the family hardware store. After graduating from Sidney's Holy Angels High School, Pat attended beauty school and worked as a beautician for several years. Ultimately, she made her career at Takata Fisher as a manager for 29 years, but no role was more important to her than that of mother to her two beloved children. In 1988, Pat married the love of her life George R. Schiely and they settled in Troy, Ohio. After retirement and her husband's passing, she made...

Robert "Bob" Gilligan, 85, died peacefully in his sleep June 2 in Lexington, KY after a long battle with Parkinson's. Known for his story telling, sense of humor and devout faith he was beloved by all who knew him. The fifth of six children, he was born in Newark, OH May 29, 1936. He attended and held numerous leadership positions at St. Francis de Sales High School. In 1956 he joined his brother Carl working at The Phil Vogelmeier Company, starting his career in the moving and trucking business. In 1959, after serving six months of active duty with the Ohio National Guard he returned to Vogelmeier and was asked to open an office in Columbus, OH. From 1960-1974 he owned/operated Columbus...

Dick was born September 28, 1931 in Sidney, Ohio. He graduated from Sidney High School where he was President of his senior class. He went on to graduate from Ohio Northern University with a degree in Pharmacy. Dick proudly served in the United States Army. He worked as the director of pharmacy at Guernsey Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Ohio for 17 years before moving to Punta Gorda, Florida in 1981. He finished out his career in pharmacy as a staff pharmacist at Charlotte Regional Medical Center retiring in 1996. He met his wife Jean in 1996 and they moved to The Villages in 2000. He was a member of Fairway Christian Church. Dick is survived by his wife, Jean, daughter, Debra and her...

Jane Althoff, 89, passed away, Monday, April 12, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Jan. 1, 1932 in Wapakoneta, Ohio to Paul J. and Barbara (Hangen) Wills. Jane graduated from Blume High School and worked at the Auglaze County Court House, Wapakoneta, before her June 3, 1956 marriage to the love of her life, Robert T. Althoff. He survives along with two children, David (Kathy) Althoff, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and Melinda (Dan) Sharp, New Paris; four grandchildren, Stephanie and Benjamin Althoff, Adrian Sharp and Audrey (Adam) Lung; two great-grandchildren, Clara and Ethan Lung; three siblings, Mary Tabler, Sharlene Schilling and Thomas (Marilyn) Wills, all of Wapakoneta and many nieces...

George 'Tony' Neville, age 80, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on August 16, 2020. Born in Sidney, Ohio, he was the son of Richard Harrison and Concetta Joan (Palmisano) Neville. George served his country in the U.S. Navy as an electronic technician. He worked for 30+ years as an IT Service Engineer for Decision One division of AT&T. After he retired, he volunteered as an usher at Harford Community College Community Theater. He enjoyed Latin style ballroom dancing. He enjoyed annually celebrating Cino de Mayo with his friends and family. He had a passion for muscle cars, dragons, art and was an avid bird watcher. Tony was loved deeply by his friends and family and will be dearly...

Mr. Garnet K. "Doc" Avy, age 83, of Macon, Georgia, died Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Community Hospice after an extended illness. A native of Sidney, Ohio, he was a 1954 graduate of Sidney High School and later served six years in the U.S Army, National Guard, and the Army Reserve. In his earlier years, Mr. Avy loved showing champion Quarter Horses and later becoming the companion of several Shih tzu. Mr. Avy's hobbies included travel, golf and cars. He moved to Macon in the 1960's and owned Avy Motors and served as President of the Georgia Independent Auto Dealer Association. "Doc" was famously known for bringing numerous country music stars to Scarlet Garter Country Club which he...

Phyllis was born to Roy L. Ammon and Ada (Gross) Ammon, August 23, 1928 at Sidney, Ohio. She was raised on a farm, during her Junior and Senior High School years, she milked cows and worked the fields and harvested crops. She married Leroy N. Allinger, June 19, 1948. They moved to Alaska in 1952. Phyllis was a charter member of three Lutheran churches in the Anchorage area. Also a Girl Scout leader for years. Employed with the Anchorage School District for twenty-two years in the lunch program. She enjoyed needlepoint, biking, walking, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and softball. She is survived by four daughters, Diana Rickett of Georgia, Linda Staley of Wasilla, Beverly Camara...

Loretta Grace Holland, 75, of Seymour, Indiana, died Monday, October 14, 2019 at Seymour Crossing Nursing Home. Loretta is survived by her five children. Deborah (Danny) Schwartz of Brownstown; Gregory Pollard of Dayton, Ohio; Richard Pollard of London, Ohio; Jeffrey (Heather) Pollard of Sidney, Ohio; William "Billy" (Raelyn) Smith of Freetown; three brothers and a sister-in-law. Thomas L. Holland of Glenwood; Otis M. Holland of Gainesville, Florida; Richard (Irene) Holland of Belton, Missouri; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Glenwood Christian Church, 100 Main...

Douglas Eldon Marker, M.D., 80, and husband of Betty Jane Marker passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was born in Sidney, Ohio October 31, 1938 the son of Ardath Eldon and Ethel Jane Langhorst Marker. Dr. Marker graduated from high school in Sidney, OH and went to Miami University. He was a CPA for six years, but then decided to follow his passion and went on to the University of Louisville where he earned his medical doctorate. Dr. Marker practiced orthopedic medicine in the greater Cincinnati area for over 25 years. He and Betty Jane moved to Seneca where he practiced for eight more years. He spent many vacations volunteering as a visiting orthopedic surgeon. When he wasn't...