Joined Hearts honors Ohioans married 40 years or longer who are at least 60 years old and who share a commitment to volunteerism - particularly as volunteers with children or in youth education. The Ohio Department of Aging, in partnership with the First Lady of Ohio, honors these couples at a reception on Valentine's Day at the Governor's residence in Columbus.
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2009 Honorees
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Van and Diane Bates, Youngstown
Married for more than 43 years, Mr. and Mrs. Bates have served more than 500 hours and taken care of 30 patients at Hospice of the Valley, often visiting several times a week. They have accepted all patient assignments and typically see more than two patients at a time. In addition, they have assisted with fund-raising projects and have represented the agency at the Canfield Fair and various area health fairs, giving out brochures and answering questions about services. The Bateses also volunteer at the local YMCA and the Mahoning County Sheriff's Department's Senior Service Office. Helping patients and their families during the last days of their lives takes strong and caring individuals who are faced with many challenges.
Richard and Millie Bishop, Findlay
Married 64 years, the Bishops have volunteered with the Hancock Christian Clearing House, a non-profit organization of 44 churches that is dedicated to helping families who are struggling with financial problems. Dick and Millie also volunteer at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church where they contribute time and energy to the outreach program. For 35 years, they have been active in the mobile meals program through the area agency on aging. They are dedicated people upon whom agencies can rely for assistance.
James and Josephine "Jo" Demboski, Mogadore
Mr. and Mrs. Demboski have been married more than 58 years and are very active in their church and community. Jim is a member of church council at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic War Veterans. Josephine is the manager of the Grotto Store at the church and she facilitates a Renew Bible Study group. Jim participates in Lion's Club meetings and fund-raisers and, with Josephine, organizes the monthly senior citizen euchre games at both St. Joseph's and the Suffield Senior Citizen group. They founded and manage the Suffield Historical Society where Josephine is the president. They have organized fund-raisers to restore and display important community artifacts. Jo participates in the Community Food Shelf, where she is the senior birthday coordinator. She is a member of the Evangelism committee, assists with cleaning the church on a quarterly basis and assists at funeral dinners. Together they celebrate the fact they have served their community in many ways through volunteer work.
Chester and Elinor Dowden, West Liberty
The Dowdens have been volunteering as a team for more than 15 of the 63 years they have been married. At Mary Rutan Hospital, they help in various roles, donating a combined total of more than 4,700 volunteer hours. At the Green Hills Retirement Community, they assist with the transportation of residents who wish to attend the weekly chapel service. They are members of the Green Hills Kitchen Band and are active participants in the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church in Bellefontaine. Chester and Elinor are also part of WEEC's radio auxiliary. As an example of active volunteerism, the Dowdens invest time and care in each person that they contact.
Chester "CJ" and Janice Hocker, Bradford
The Hockers have been married for more than 60 years. Now in their 80's, they deliver daily meals to area shut-in at least three times a week. CJ has served on the volunteer fire department and Janice has volunteered at the local library and local schools. CJ and Janice have lived in the community all of their married lives and the services they volunteer show their commitment to the community.
Clifford "Cliff" and Lillie Johnson, Warren
The Johnsons have been married for more than 46 years. Lillie is a founding member of the Community Volunteer Council and Friends of the Warren Library. She has served on numerous boards, including the SCOPE Board of Directors, Trumbull County Children Services Board, Opera Western Reserve Board and the American Cancer Society Board. She has received many honors, including induction into the Trumbull County African American Achievers Association, the YWCA of Warren Woman of Achievement Award and the 2007 Community Star Award. Cliff is a National Instructor of Diversity Issues through the Red Cross. He is an original member of the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Team, which works to improve race-relations, and he sits on numerous boards, including the Salvation Army, United Way of Trumbull County, Trumbull County NAACP and the Trumbull County Chapter of the American Red Cross. He has been inducted into the Trumbull County Red Cross Hall of Fame, the Trumbull County Afro-American Hall of Fame and the SCOPE Society of Honors. Both he and Lillie were honored in 2007 with the Ohio Hospital Association's Meritorious Service Award and in 2008 with the Valley Legacy Award.
Earl and Lois Johnson, Dover
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have been married more than 66 years. Earl volunteers in the Tuscarawas County Barbershop Chorus and the church choir at the First Moravian Church. He also volunteers at the senior center to do whatever is needed. Lois knits beautiful sweaters, Christmas stockings and prayer shawls for the church. Throughout their marriage, the Johnsons have been committed to each other and their community.
Quentin and Mary Knauer, Cambridge
The Knauers have been married for more than 56 years. They have received numerous awards in recognition of their dedicated support of local volunteer programs, such as the Cambridge Jeffersonian Persons of the Year, the Salvation Army's Civic Award and the Guernsey County Churches Heritage Award. They helped form a downtown teen canteen in Cambridge, which was in operation for twenty years. Quentin is a past board member and cast member of the Cambridge Living Word Outdoor Drama and currently chairs the Cambridge Rotary Club's Environmental committee. Mary has helped organize the annual World Day of Prayer and is a charter member of the local Habitat for Humanity, where she has served on the board and participated on various local building projects. Mary received "A Woman of Faith" award from the Guernsey County Association of churches for her volunteer efforts and is a current board member and volunteer for GRACE (Guernsey Resource Association for Community Enrichment) food pantry. Both she and Quentin participated in a Jimmy Carter Habitat Build trip to Africa where 100 homes were built in two weeks.
Frank and Doris Laughlin, Hebron
The Laughlins have been married more than 47 years. Each month for the past five years, they have volunteered to help put together more than 8,500 Zerger Times newsletters the Licking County aging program distributes to seniors in the county. They also have volunteered at the Salvation Army for the past six years. They were a scoutmaster and den mother and donated their time to area scouting clubs. Frank was a township trustee for 24 years. He also was involved with the local fire department, and is very active with the Red Cross, donating his 150th pint of blood in December. Doris led a Bible Good News Club after school for 12 years. They are committed to giving their time and energy to the community.
Alex and Betty Lev, South Euclid
Mr. and Mrs. Lev have been married for more than 60 years. They both volunteer at the Menorah Park Center for Senior Living Adult Day Center. Betty assists the activities coordinator and Alex volunteers at Pearl's Place Snack Shop. They have hosted groups at their home for lunches and picnics. Betty also will go with groups on day-long outings where she helps with everything from planning to pushing wheelchairs. Betty and Alex take their volunteering very seriously, bringing enthusiasm and dedication to Menorah Park Center for Senior Living.
Charles and Ghnelda McDougall, Rawson
Mr. and Mrs. McDougall have been married for more than 55 years. They are always first in line to help an ailing neighbor with his crops or to drop off a meal and help around the homestead. Charles is very active in the Hancock Memorial Squad, where he volunteers to attend veterans' funerals to honor them. Ghnelda supports Charles in his efforts, taking over the farming whenever he attends funerals. Both are very active in their local church and never miss a Sunday, offering younger people the benefit of their wisdom about marriage, child rearing and life.
Tom and Bonnie Menningen, Upper Sandusky
Mr. and Mrs. Menningen have been married for more than 45 years. Tom has volunteered with the Upper Sandusky School District sports program for five years. Bonnie also helps as a volunteer at school sports functions by selling tickets. Tom serves on a number of boards, including the Board of Governors for Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Ohio District 5 Area Agency Advisory Board and the Wyandot County Sheriff's Auxiliary. Bonnie has donated time with the Home Delivered Meals program and with church activities. She also travels throughout the county doing assessments for the homemaker and meals programs. They are both part-time drivers for the Senior Center and when Tom drives a bus load of senior citizens on monthly shopping trips, Bonnie goes along as an assistant. Their never-tiring energy is used to help wherever and whenever they are able.
William and Regina Moore, Wilmington
Married 47 years, Mr. and Mrs. Moore have spent most of their lives in service to others. While raising their five children, they also took in foster children. They have dedicated time and energy to the St. Columbkille Church for many years, with Regina making and donating more than 20 pies for the Oktoberfest, in addition to other donations. As a bus driver, Regina has seen to it that children on her bus were given hats and gloves, if needed. As a cab driver, William helps the elderly in the area with more than just their transportation needs. They still help out whenever they are asked because helping makes them feel useful.
Rev. James and Garnet Nuhfer, St. Marys
Married 53 years, Rev. and Mrs. Nuhfer have been involved in their communities everywhere they have lived. James has been involved in Kiwanis for 33 years and served three terms as president. He was dean and counselor of church camps at Camp St. Marys for 27 years, and for 12 years, he ran a camp for children and adults with mental and physical handicaps. He also volunteers six to seven hours a week at Joint Township District Hospital. Garnet has served as church secretary and also served as an officer in the Methodist women's circles. Annually, she provides holiday programs for many different community organizations. Garnet has volunteered at Agape in St. Marys. She and James often provide Sunday evening vespers for residents at Otterbein Retirement Community.
Richard and Dorothy Puffenberger, Tiffin
Married 60 years, the Puffenbergers are active volunteers at the St. Francis Home. In addition to helping in the gift shop, they assist residents, transporting them to and from their rooms, playing bingo, helping out at social gatherings, exercise classes, happy hours and many more activities. Dorothy continued to volunteer even during Richard's illness. Their volunteerism and commitment to their community is an example for us all.
Tony and Darlene Quails, Woodsfield
Mr. and Mrs. Quails have been married more than 51 years. Darlene is an active volunteer at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she helps to organize church services for the residents. She also has organized opportunities for her church to support residents who may not have visitors. The Quails have been active with the First Baptist Church in Woodsfield for 51 years as volunteers and as various officers. They also have trained with the Ohio State Convention of Southern Baptists' Disaster Relief Team, helping those affected by natural disasters. Over the years, they have actively participated in a variety of church mission trips, which included cleaning, cooking, helping with soccer camps and tournaments, leading choirs, clowning ministries and leading services in nursing homes.
Bob and Millie Ruck, Cincinnati
Married more than 65 years, Mr. and Mrs. Ruck have volunteered with the Sycamore Senior Center for 22 years. Bob is a former board of trustees member and creator of the handy man service, which provides in-home help for the elderly. He also has volunteered with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for more than 42 years. Millie delivers meals on wheels to the homebound elderly of Sharonville. She also serves at St. Joseph Home of Cincinnati, helping children and adults with severe mental and physical disabilities, Christ Lutheran Church and many other community organizations. According to Bob, "You always get more when you practice giving."
Vane and Barbara (deceased) Scott, Newcomerstown
The Scotts were married more than 56 years. The Scotts helped to create a monument honoring Newcomerstown's medal of honor recipient Freeman Davis, a civil war veteran. Two of Newcomerstown's museums exist due to their fundraising efforts, development and design. Barbara was the long-time president of the Newcomerstown Historical Society and was honored with numerous awards, including Member of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award from the Newcomerstown Chamber of Commerce, Zeisberger-Heckewelder Humanities Award and Citizens Honor Roll Wall at Newcomerstown High School. She was president of the local Business and Professional Women Club and was the first woman president of the Newcomerstown Rotary Club. Vane attends most of the area military funerals as a member of the color guard. He wrote and performed "The Many Faces of Old Glory," which was purchased by the Navy and the Air Force for Junior ROTC high schools worldwide and distributed nationwide to homebound war veterans. He has also presented the show around the state. The Scotts' willingness to share their many talents and to give generously of their time make them an asset to their community.
Larry and Joyce Shong, Bidwell
Married for more than 40 years, Mr. and Mrs. Shong are both actively involved with 4-H. Larry has been involved with 4-H for 30 years, and has served as an advisor for 20 years. He served on numerous board and committees, including the Gallia County Fair Board, the Extension Advisory Committee, the 4-H Executive Committee, the Gallia County Farm Bureau Board and the Woodland Centers Board. He was chairman of the Gallia County Fundraising Committee which raised $10,000 for the 4-H building at The Ohio State University. Joyce has been involved with 4-H for 35 years, 20 years as an advisor. She has served in several capacities on the 4-H executive committee, including president.
Robert and Violet Stevens, Warren
Married more than 43 years, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens deliver meals to senior citizens. When a senior has a birthday, they take a bag of candy, a card and sing several songs while Robert plays his guitar. For some, Robert and Violet are the only people they see each day. The Stevenses are caring, compassionate people who go the extra mile to help create pleasure and enjoyment. They understand the need for human contact and kindness. This couple is an example of how a little extra effort can make an extraordinary difference. Throughout the years they both helped senior neighbors. Now that they have graduated to senior status themselves, they show others that even though you are older, you can still make a difference.
James and Helen Stilson, Akron
Married more than 59 years, the Stilsons have been volunteering throughout their married life in a variety of agencies and organizations. They have lived in several states and have always shown a commitment to their community and its members. Jim and Helen are committed church members and are always frontrunners in activity planning and fundraising. Jim participates in educational activities within the church and has been active in church music. Both have served on numerous community boards and are well recognized for their loyalty, activism and advocacy. The Stilsons demonstrate the spirit of community support and volunteerism.
Roger and Ruth Ann Stout, Fremont
Mr. and Mrs. Stout have been married for more than 56 years. They volunteer at Hayes United Methodist church in various positions. Roger was a scout troop leader and Ruth Ann was the den mother. For the past ten years, Roger, a carpenter, has maintained the church building, doing all sorts of repairs. He also made the metal cross in the front of the church. Ruth Ann served the church as an assistant treasurer and has volunteered in the church kitchen with Roger, helping with different functions. Roger and Ruth Ann both give their time and energy to the soup kitchen at Grace Lutheran Church. This couple has been committed to helping others accomplish whatever is needed.
John and Dorothy Stratton, Ashland
Married more than 42 years, the Strattons have served in a variety of Ashland-area organizations. They led the development of programming for the Ashland Center for Nonviolence, providing workshops for thousands of university and area citizens. They also have been involved in community health care through their work with the Ashland County Oral Health Services, Inc. and its Ninth Street Dental Center, which provides dental services for lower income community members. They also do numerous outreach programs with the Wooster Friends Meeting, a Quaker group in Northeast Ohio. Dorothy has been involved with Habitat for Humanity and Ashland County Citizen Circle, a re-entry assistance program for adult offenders. The Strattons are role models not only because they are active in community service, but also because they are also a good example of a strong, positive marriage.
Tom and Martha Terry, Reynoldsburg
Married more than 59 years, Mr. and Mrs. Terry volunteer as Airport Ambassadors at Port Columbus International Airport, answering questions about operations and providing directions and assistance. Since 1990, Tom has given nearly 3,500 volunteer hours and Martha has given more than 3,000 volunteer hours. They have also volunteered hundreds of hours with Telephone Pioneers, the Shriner's Circus and the Special Olympics, as well as their volunteer work with their church and at local hospitals and nursing homes. Tom has received the Telephone Pioneers Partner Excellence Award, the Port Columbus Flight Guide Courier Extraordinaire Award and was a past recipient of the Reynoldsburg Police Auxiliary Officer of the Year Award. Both Martha and Tom were awarded the 2007 Airport Ambassadors of the Year Award and they have both been recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Award. They are always willing to give of themselves in any way they can.
Cletus and Alice Vetter, Hicksville
The Vetters have been married more than 62 years and have been active in St. Michael's Catholic Church and various organizations and committees. They have raised and collected food for the Fort Wayne, Indiana soup kitchen, hosted exchange students and have been foster parents. They are members of various farming organizations and Cletus has been a member of the board of directors of the Soil and Water Conservation District for 21 years, among other boards. They have helped friends and neighbors in times of need, such as barn raisings and crop harvesting. Cletus has helped to build football bleachers, re-seed the football field and landscape the baseball fields. He was instrumental in organizing the Gordon Creek drainage project. Alice has been a precinct worker and a volunteer for blood banks, meals on wheels and the Bargain Box, a project of the Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Robert and Wanda Vigar, Barberton
Married more than 61 years, Mr. and Mrs. Vigar have volunteered as Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service for five years. They both help with special projects and ongoing fundraising to assist the Visiting Nurse Service and affiliates. Once a month, Bob and Wanda bring in food, through the generosity of their church group, the Firestone Park Presbyterian Church Bible Study Group. They have been active members and volunteers for 48 years at the Firestone Park Presbyterian Church. As volunteers for Coventry AARP, Bob has served in a number of offices and Wanda has been the coordinator for the group's volunteer activities in the community. The Vigars have consistently given their time and energy to improve the lives of others in the community through their church, civic and community involvement.
Also Honored (but not attending)
Dannie and Jane Devol, Logan
Married more than 55 years, Mr. and Mrs. Devol have devoted their lives to serving families in Hocking County. They help run the Smith Chapel Food Pantry, which serves more than 700 families a month. Jane runs the thrift store, which brings in most of the revenue to buy the food. Dannie handles the purchase and shipments of food goods. They devote many hours every day overseeing the operation. They have many volunteers who are grateful and happy to work with them because of their example. Many families in Hocking County would go hungry if it were not for Jane and Dannie.
John "Jack" and Helen Fix, Cincinnati
Mr. and Mrs. Fix have been married for more than 64 years. They volunteer at the Christ Hospital in a number of areas. John volunteers at the Caring Place food bank and delivers meals on wheels. Helen served on the Ohio Council on Aging, volunteered for the Association for Retarded Citizens for Hamilton County and worked with the League of Women Voters. Helen and Jack have volunteered at their church and have served on committees at their residence in the Deupree House. John and Helen set an example for others as they embody the spirit of volunteerism.
Dale and Betty Hedge, Cumberland
Mr. and Mrs. Hedge have been married more than 59 years. They are active in the Farm Bureau and have invited many International Farm Youth Exchange students into their home. They are active members of the Hiramsburg Methodist Church, helping with church dinners, and they donated the milk for homemade ice cream when they had a dairy farm. Dale was a consultant for the local FFA chapter and is involved in the Freeland Valley Antique Tractor Club. He is an original member and now the president of the Noble County Service Club that raises funds for scholarships for Noble County youth. Betty was a 4-H advisor for 25 years and a township clerk for Brookfield Township for 30 years. She is a member of the Brookfield Homemakers Club and works at the Samaritan House and the Noble County tourism booth.
Jim and Charmaine McClellan, Maumee
The McClellans have been married more than 58 years. They help at the Maumee Senior Center with the lunch program, serving approximately 20 to 25 people a day. Charmaine has volunteered as a reading tutor for Union School for six years. She also volunteered as a library assistant in both Gateway Middle School and Wayne Trail School. Jim volunteers as a handyman around the Maumee Senior Center, fixing tables and repairing chairs as needed. He also assisted in the center's renovation in 2003. In addition, Jim helps in the annual bike rodeo held by the Maumee Police Department. Together, they have worked on a Habitat for Humanity home renovation and were foster parents for five years. Their dedication to each other and their community is an inspiration to others.
Arlo "Bud" and Martha "Marty" Ragan, Centerville
Mr. and Mrs. Ragan have spent almost all of their 56 married years giving back to their community. Bud, a past Rotary district governor, has volunteered at the Miami Valley Hospital Trauma Center for 17 years. He has traveled to India to assist with Rotary's worldwide polio immunization effort and serves as a cadre auditor for the Rotary International Foundation. Marty was an unpaid foster mother and spent several years mentoring new mothers. She has hosted missionaries, an intern from China and three exchange students. She spent several years working with children with cerebral palsy at the Rosie Miller School in Kettering. In 2007, Marty and Bud went to Guatemala where they delivered milk supplies, diapers and blankets to mothers of newborns. They currently serve on the board of My Father's House, a mission in Guatemala.
Previous Honorees
2008: Richard & Mardelle Barrell of Republic; Cliff & Joyce Biddinger of Findlay; Gerald & Jean Boldt of Parma; Jack & Rose Casto of Marietta; Glen & Susie Cole of Crestline; Alfred & Ruth Fields of Beavercreek; Philip & Louise Friedman of Oxford; Ellis & Joyce Helge of Upper Sandusky; Roy & Pat Ickes of Middletown; Sidney & Mary Kelly of Waverly; Jim & Doris Leugers of Hamilton; Cecil & Kathryn Maxwell of Cardington; Murle & Kaye McLaughlin of Lake Milton; David & Maria Miller of Westerville; Malcolm & Jerry Pennell of Lakeview; Norm & Kay Rex of Ada; Elmo & Mary Smalley of West Portsmouth; Mitch & Nancy Toto of Belmont; Waldemar & Lillian Wirtz of Cleveland; Jack & Shirley Baer of Marion; Roland & Lenore Heine of Seven Hills; Lester & the late Mary Ann Huth of Tiffin; Alfred & Visitacion James of Cleveland; Leroy & Dorothy Marshall of Flushing; Robert & Betty Sorrell of Cincinnati
2007: Wade & Iris Baddeley of Alliance; William & Virginia Bauer of Lucas; Jerry & Carol Brown of Lima; Al & Zora Cimperman of Parma; Wayne & Vonda Dundon of Canal Fulton; Leo & Barbara Eldridge of Mansfield; Joseph & Lillian Franchuk of Chillicothe; James & Ann Gillard of Columbus; Bill & Stephanie Hasson of Parma; Floyd & June Hawk of Edison; Joseph & Helen Huda of Petersburg; James & Barbara Mackall of East Palestine; George & Frieda McCann of Springfield; Gail Raymond & Maxine McMurray of Conneaut; Dave & Peg Miskimen of Dover; Robert & Betty Morris of Beverly; Gene & Lois Muster of Gnadenhutten; Tom & Mary Myser of Marengo; Irvin & Ida Schwartz of Cincinnati; Dr. Bernard & Louise Shultz of Warren; Kenneth & Donna Smith of W. Alexandria; Melvin & Mildred Smith of W. Farmington; Gene & Mary Jane Stechschulte of Kalida; Ralph & Patricia Strickland of Waverly; Joseph & Marlene Vargo of Parma; Gerald & Gladys Von Stein of Nevada; Eugene & Gloria Yarger of Bellville; Ernest & Adele Zeitler of Columbiana
2006: John & Marie Bucher of Cincinnati; Clifton & Clara Danford of Ava; Dan & Sharon Daniels of Waverly; Donald & Jeanne Davis of Columbus; Howard & Lillian Divelbiss of Youngstown; William & Arden Farragher of Canfield; Carl & Clare Fleser of Waverly; David & June Harcum of Hide-A-Way Hills; Russell & Vivian Harmon of Dover; Larry & Suzie Latham of Columbus; Clarence & Willa Lumpkin of Columbus; Joseph & Doris Meyer of Cincinnati; Walter & Mary O'Connor of Marietta; Jerry & Gladys Ritchie of Alliance; Reuben & Dorothy Silver of Cleveland Heights; Dan & Donna Jean Smith of Racine; Richard & Jeanne Stevens of Cincinnati ; Keith & Elizabeth Stewart of Cincinnati; Arthur & Martha Swartz of Delaware; Earl & Jane Walther of Cincinnati
2005: Arnold & Alice Ayers of Euclid; Morris & Hilda Blatt of Mayfield Heights; Donald & Norma Boyd of Pickerington; William & JoAnne Carney of Poland of ; Paul & Marie Christman of Cambridge; Bill & Rose DeCapite of South Euclid Smith; John & Anna Decker of Tuscarawas; Andy & Lorene Devine of Toledo of ; Henry & Shirley Dodson of Kettering; Phillip & Patricia Hawk of Beavercreek; Clarence & Ruth Johnson of Caldwell; Philip & Irene Kelley of Galloway; Ray & Mildred Miller of Ross; Charles & Dorothy Myers of Youngstown; Victor & Ruth Petras of Parma Heights; Bill & Dorothy Ricer of Woodsfield; Simon & Arline Richlovsky of Parma; Jack & Sarah Roth of Cincinnati; Edward & Mary Shreve of Cincinnati; John & Marago Straus of Loveland; Kenneth & Dorothy Taylor of Aurora; John & Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Walker of Newark ; William & Alice Ward of Waverly
2004: Paul & Elsie Augustus of Miamisburg; Jean & Duane Bickford of Warren; Vierling & Marian Blum of Cincinnati; James P. & Lola Bruner of Monroe; Elmer & Jenny Cheh of Hiram; Frank & LaVonne Creamer of Washington CH; Raymond & Nora Lee Deere of Urbana; Andy & Lorainne Devine of Toledo of ; Vincent & Anne DiGeronimo of Niles; Don & Joanne Epstein of University Hts.; Robert & Ellen Howell of Flushing; Jack & Ruth Kaliski of Cincinnati; Charley & Marilyn Mayfield of Xenia; Jack & Natalie McClure of Cincinnati; James & Loretta McGuire of Franklin; John & Dorothy Montgomery of Zanesville; Joseph E. & Martha L. Parrish of Caldwell; Thomas & Margaret Ann Quinn of Zanesville; Delver & Betty Richards of Jackson; Gus & Carolyn Schmidt of Cincinnati; Karl & Margaret Schmidt of Lyndhurst; Donald & Sally Schrader of Carlisle; John Sr. & Marie Sheets of Toledo; Andrew G. & Emma J. Sigler of Wooster; Joseph W. & Betty Ann Skrha of Cleveland; Ronald & Jerry Shimer of Warren of ; Stan & Esther Sumergrad of Mansfield; Charles & Mary Washington of West Alexandria; Dale L. & Norma M. Wilhelm of Columbus; McCullough Jr. & Juanita Williams of Youngstown; Bill & Clara Williams of Youngstown; Eugene & Martha Woodworth of Youngstown; Sanford & Sally Ziff of Beachwood
2003: DeWaine & Patricia Ayotte of Columbus; John & Virginia Bamonte of Delta; Bill & Mary Ann Cusac of Troy; Bob & Jewell Evans of Gallipolis; Robert & Wanda Gottfried of Melmore; James & Betty Grissinger of Oregon of ; E. William & Elizabeth Hansen of Ashtabula; Raymond & Katherine Hurd of North Lima; Denver & Dorothy Kaiser of Barnesville; Russ & Mary Mossman of Coshocton; Joseph & Nancy Mudra of Lexington; Rev. E. Lee & Florence Neal of Geneva; John & Ann Page of Uhrichsville; Al & Mary Schuster of of Reading; Robert & Doris Shellhouse of Sycamore; John & Marjorie Steva of Waverly; Lee & Virginia Strawn of Akron; Ned & Edna Thorp of Reading; John & Emilie Wells of North Fairfield
2002: Harold & Norma Jean Bennett of Frankfort; Gerald & Wilda Boyer of Ashland; Carl & Betty Bussey of Grove City; Ralph & Hortense Cobey of Galion; Paul & Betty Dobrilovic of Kent; Bob & Jewell Evans of Gallipolis; Ted & Marge Evans of Wooster; Leo & Irene Fritz of Xenia; Eric & Annette Hattenbach of Cincinnati; Paul & Charlotte Johnson of Nelsonville; Merle & Joanne Kachenmeister of Toledo; James & Fern Kieffer of McClure; Robert & Bernice Knecht of Westerville; Howard & Norma Lewis of Cincinnati; Bruce & Joan May of Rutland; John (Jack) & Norma Jean Parke of Niles; Robert & Dottie Stahl of Van Wert; James & Lorna Stayton of Eldorado; Clarence & Betty Stoneburner of Cambridge; Ronald & Vivian Swensen of Cincinnati; Robert (Bob) & Jean Watson of North Lima; Hubert & Audrey Wheeler of Ashtabula; Jack & Glenna Wiltheiss of Perrysville; William & Sarah Zavarello of Youngstown
2001: Dale and Edna Anderson of Reynoldsburg; Jim and Sherry Bryen of Cambridge; G. Joseph and Mary A. Cocca of Fariborn; Stanley and Lucy Earwood of Gallipolis; Mendel and Frances Harmon of Youngstown; C. Raymond and Virginia Hevener of Youngstown; Joseph and Louine Hutchins of McConnelsville; Sidney and Shirley Jacobs of Canfield; Dr. Edgar and Lillian Kornhauser of Youngstown; Lincoln and Clotilda (Tillie) Lauch of Cincinnati; Don and Mary Leimenstoll of Powell; Henry and Clare Lokiec of Jefferson; Ed and Andi Merry of Zanesville; Billy and Estivaun Matthews of Gallipolis; Cecil and Maxwell Kathryn of Cardington; Ernest and Doris McAdams of Cincinnati; George and Frieda McCann of Sprinfield; Don and Alvera Robinson of Gallipolis; Ralph and Hazel Roush of West Union; Bob and Jean Rumpke of Cincinnati; Rev. Lonnie and Florence Simon of Campbell; James and Eileen Simon of Cincinnati; Dr. Richard and Helen Spitzer of Canton; Charles and Eleanor Talkie of Bethel; Robert and Jean Trott of Logan; Earl and Barbara Way of Dexter City; Stanley and Ruth Wimmers of Cincinnati
2000: Lymon & Charlene Alexander of Springfield; Vernon & Hilda Barnes of Batavia; Harry & Gladys Breen of Beachwood; Robert & Dorothy Bronson of Warren; Russell & Leona Bunker of Sidney; Angelo & Edna Candela of Ashtabula; Homer & Orpha Carmen of Bellaire; William & Olive Colich of Norwalk; John & Peggy Collins of Batavia; Stephen & Ethel De Oreo of Warren; John & Martha Dudding of Racine; Philip & Jean Dussing of Norwalk; Jack & Juanita Elston of Southington; John & Mary Flowers Jo of Lakewood; John & Jean Garner of Upper Sandusky; Elmer & Marge Gehringers of Reading; Wendell & Leah Grimm of Marietta; Eugene & Carolyn Harris of Jefferson; Gene & Etta Hoot of Toledo; Donald & Geraldine Hopson of Montgomery; Bob & Carol Horner of Kent; Louis & Betty Hughes of Marion; Glen & Helen Iossi of Toledo; Robert & Harriette Isler of Warren; Hayward & Betsy Jones of Dayton; Albert & Marie Karcher of Forest; James & Carole Kern of Delaware; Roy & Dorothy Kiracofe of Eaton; Ken & Rushie McAllister of Oak Hill; Robert "Mac" & Lois McDaniel of Hamilton; Richard & Beth Miller of Wooster; Dennis & Betty Morris of Marietta; Chester & Mary Neff of Portsmouth; Gene & Nancy Oswalt of Mansfield; Don & Marge Parsons of Richwood; Ralph & Myrtle Peters of Akron; Sylvester & Anne Pettaway of Toledo; Harry & Mary Reilmans of Reading; George & Ruth Rooks of Bethel; Paul & Lillian Sands of Athens; Everett & Stella Shank of Logan; Jim & Lavon Shields of Bay; Fred & Avaus Swain of Toledo; Jim & Beulah Taylor of Tiffin; Robert & Ruth Tipton of Ashland; Steve & Burline Tolliver of Otway; Bill & Clara Walsh of Mayfield Heights; Pat & Mildred Williams of Newark; Horner & Elizabeth Yutzy of Wauseon
