Frank Poth, Jr.

Frank Poth, Jr., 51, of Mansfield, died early Monday morning, April 3, 2006, at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. Born March 15, 1955, in Ashland, he was the son of Franklin R. Sr. and Patricia Hoover Poth. He was the owner and operator of Baseline Transport. Mr. Poth attended Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed motorcycles and NASCAR.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Poth; parents, Franklin and Patricia Poth of Greenwich; daughter, Amanda Taracko of Mansfield; three grandsons, Taylor, Logan and Cameron; stepchildren, Josh and Will Burns, both of Arizona, Mandy Lagazzino of Washington; two step grandchildren, Zoe and Zachary; a brother, John Poth of Greenwich; and four sisters, Elaine Eikleberry and Lou Ann Oswalt, both of Greenwich, Juanita Poth of Shiloh, and Julie Poth of Mansfield.

Friends may call Thursday, April 6, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Adario Cemetery. Immediately following the services, the family will be receiving family and friends at the Adario Town Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.