Dan R. Heichel
BELLVILLE — Dan R. “Boone” Heichel, 56, of Ross Road, Bellville, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, in MedCentral Mansfield Hospital following a short illness.

He was born Nov. 12, 1948, in Mansfield to Robert Glenn and Dorothy Mae (Farst) Heichel.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy (Fry) Heichel, whom he married March 17, 1995; a son, Troy Heichel; daughters, Melanie Heichel, Michelle (Shawn) Davis and Deborah Miller; four grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Heichel and David Heichel; four nephews; and a large extended family.

His parents preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bellville Snyder Funeral Home, where the funeral service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Douglas J. Pretorius will officiate. Burial will follow in Little Washington Cemetery, where American Legion Post 535 will hold graveside military honors.

Memorial contributions to The Ohio Veterans Home may be made at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Margaret Mason
WARSAW — Margaret Thirza Mason, 87, of Warsaw died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at her residence.

The funeral will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. at the Fischer Funeral in Warsaw, with burial in Coshocton Memorial Gardens. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Obituary may be viewed online at www.fischerfuneralhome.com.

John E. Richards Sr.
FREDERICKTOWN — John E. Richards Sr., formerly of New Albany, passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, 2005, at his residence in Fredericktown.

John was the maintenance manager at Jack Maxton Chevrolet. He served in the Ohio National Guard, and was a member of F&AM 238, Chester Lodge, 32nd Degree Mason and Scottish Rite. He was also actively involved in the Eastern Star.

He is survived by sons, John E. (Eva M.) Richards Jr., Jason W. (Amy Y.) Richards and Jeffrey L. (Sheila) Faryman; grandchildren, Natalie L. Richards, Justin A. Richards and Ethan C. Richards; his mother, Lula R. Richards; brother, Don E. (June A.) Richards; nephew, Steven M. Richards; and many dear and close friends.

Friends may call today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hill Funeral Home, 220 S. State St., Westerville, where service will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor John Trainer will officiate. Masonic service will be today at 8 p.m. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

G. Mae Ross
WARSAW — G. Mae Ross, 56, of 38879 of County Road 33, Warsaw, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at the Coshocton County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be Sunday, Sept. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw. Pastor Bill Dunfee will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Monroe Township. Calling hours will be Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. This obituary and online condolences may be found at www.fischerfuneralhome.com.