George Heston, Jr.

George C. Heston Jr., 79, a resident of Wedgewood Estates, 600 S. Trimble Rd. died Wednesday, May 08, 2002 of congestive heart failure at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. He was born April 2, 1923 in Mansfield being a resident all of his life. He graduated in 1941 from Mansfield Senior High School. Mr. Heston was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was employed for many years by Stevens Manufacturing Co. and was plant manager at Stemco in Renfrew, Ontario Canada for five years. He was President of the Norwalk Thermostat Co. and co-owner of Thrifty Wash Laundry. Mr. Heston was a fifty year member of Venus Lodge #152 F & AM, and Mansfield Leiderkranz. He was a member of the First English Lutheran Church, and had previously been a long time member of Central United Methodist Church. George was best known for his sense of humor and his love for fishing. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend to many.

He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Bill Hemberger of St. Louis, MO; granddaughters, Laura and Julia Hemberger of St. Louis, MO; one sister, Reatha Haire; sisters-in-law, Virginia Heston; Mary Maxwell; Thelma Wolford; and Mary Stevens; nieces, nephews, and special friends, which include, Mary Jackson; Mary and Jon Shrewsberry; Carol and David Massie and their families; and his friends at Wedgewood Estates. Mr. Heston was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Erma Stevens Heston; his parents, George and Blanch Heston; three brothers, Russell, Nathan and Howard Heston; and one sister, Geneva Heston.

The family is grateful to Dr. Stephen Lenehan, MedCentral Mansfield nurses and staff, the Cleveland Clinic and Wedgewood Estates for the care they provided to George.

Friends may call at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors Friday, May 10 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home Saturday at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. Paul Larson and Rev. Cloyd Kress. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First English Lutheran Church, 53 Park Ave. West, Mansfield, Ohio 44902, or to the Luke G. Ervin Fund great-great-nephew at any Mechanics Bank Branch, or to a charity of the donor's choice.