Elizabeth Newman Karshner

Elizabeth Newman Karshner, 85, of Buchtel, passed away Friday, January 28, 2005 at Doctors Hospital Nelsonville, following an extended illness. Elizabeth was born April 11, 1919 in Buchtel and was the youngest of ten children of the late George and Susie Gabel Newman. She was the widow of her first husband, the late George House and her second husband, the late James R. Karshner.

Elizabeth was a longtime member of the Buchtel United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Eastern Star. Her willingness to pitch in on any project and tirelessly assist anyone in need will be missed.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a stepson, Jay Karshner of Columbus.

In addition to her parents and husbands, Elizabeth was preceded in death by sisters, Anna Clarence Tolliver, Ruth Harry Kieffer, Genevieve Delmar Martin and Mary Wayne Mock and brothers, Carl, William, Ralph, Nick and George Newman.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette Street, Nelsonville with Pastor David Shoemaker officiating. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. Friends may call Sunday from 5-8 P.M. and Monday from 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Buchtel United Methodist Church, P.O Box 230, Buchtel, Ohio, 45716.