Elizabeth R. Yackey

Elizabeth R. Yackey, 60, of Strasburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, in her residence following a sudden illness.

Born May 26, 1950, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and C. Mae Ralph Yackey. Elizabeth graduated from Strasburg High School in 1968, and was employed by Joy Manufacturing and its successor, Howden Buffalo. She was a lifelong member of the Strasburg United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir. Elizabeth loved bowling and participated in several leagues over the years.

Survivors include three sisters, Edna (Gary) Smith of Strasburg, Edyth McCaslin of Dover, and Dalene (Robert) Domer of Hilliard; a brother, Clyde (Theda) Yackey of Strasburg; many loving nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, who referred to her as "Grandma Beth."

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by a niece, Jana McCaslin.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 8, at 1:30 p.m., in the Strasburg United Methodist Church, with Rev. Lynda K. Masters officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Union Cemetery, Strasburg. Family and friends are invited to call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover, on Friday, 4 �" 7 p.m. To sign an online guestbook and share a fond memory of Elizabeth, please visit the Toland-Herzig website and click on Obituaries.

The family suggests that contributions in Elizabeth's memory be made to Strasburg United Methodist Church, 206 Second St. N.W., Strasburg, OH 44680.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
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