Edna Crowner

Edna Grace Crowner, 87, of Hill Road, Butler, and relative of Shelby residents, died Sunday evening April 27, 2008 in Crestwood Care Center, Shelby, following a short illness. She was born February 11, 1921 on the family farm in Ashland County to William H. and Melissa M. (Marshall) Doup, and was graduated from Butler High School. On June 30, 1945 she married Gerald L. Crowner, and shortly thereafter they moved to their Hill Road farm, that became their lifelong home. Edna helped Gerald operated the 150+ acre farm, and also worked 18 years in the Gorman-Rupp plant at Bellville. Gerald preceded her in death on September 8, 1990. Edna was an active member of North Liberty United Methodist Church, where she was involved with United Methodist Women, and was faithful to help with church dinners, funeral dinners and fellowships. Edna was always asked to provide her homemade pies for church dinners. She was a member of North Liberty Garden Club and active with the Butler Adult Center. A fan of Christian fiction, her home was filled with Christian music or the sounds of Daniel O’Donnell, as the television didn’t interest her much, except the Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and Lawrence Welk Show. Hummingbirds and oriels have lost a friend, as Edna delighted in providing for them outside her home. That was Edna, always helping, even the birds of the air. Edna spent a lot of time embroidering, and pieced those pieces into quilts or dresser scarves. A Butler historian of note, her knowledge of local families, who lived where, what happen when, made her the person to go to for answers. Remembered for her quietness and big heart, Edna entertained from her kitchen. She made sure visitors, family and friends never left her home on an empty stomach.

Gail Traxler

Gail E. "Jake" Traxler, age 79, resident of Shelby died Friday, May 2, 2008 at his home. Born January 11, 1929 in Shelby to Gale and Sadie (Kimmel) Traxler he had been a resident of Tiro moving to Shelby in 1948. Jake attended Tiro High School, was a former employee of F.G. Barker Auto Sales and was most recently employed with Cornell's IGA, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Shelby Masonic Lodge #350 F&AM, the Al Koran, Shelby Chapter #178 Royal Arch Masons where he served as a past High Priest, Order of the Eastern Star Rizpah Chapter #158, Shelby Jaycees and served as an advisor for many years with the 4-H Equestrian Program and Circle-S Riding Clubs. Jake was a very handy individual who could fix anything and enjoyed farm life.

Earl Brooks

Earl Thomas “Tom” Brooks, age 66, of East Whitney Avenue, Shelby, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Med Central Shelby Hospital. He was born August 18, 1941 in Richland County, the son of the late Earl M. and Josephine R. (Rock) Brooks. He retired from Copperweld in Shelby in 2005 after 38 years of service. Tom was a member of Taylortown Community Church. He enjoyed cars, attending car shows and watching horse racing. He loved the outdoors. Tom’s greatest pleasure was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Linda Miller

Linda Louise Miller, age 50, resident of Willard and sister of a Shelby resident, died Monday, April 28, 2008. She graduated from Crestline High School in 1975 and is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Willard.