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Henry Metheney Obituary

METHENEY Henry S. Metheney Sr., 68, of Grove City, passed away February 6, 2010. He was born March 23, 1941 to the late Cread and Nellie Metheney. Henry is also preceded in death by his brother Cread Metheney Jr. Henry is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Irene; children, Henry Jr. (Robin), David (Jennifer), Diane (Tim) Landis, Richard; grandchildren, Tabitha (Mark) Starace, Alex and Matthew Landis, Amy, Joshua (Michelle), Jordan, Skyler, Becky and Grace Metheney; great-grandchildren, Madison, Caleb and Joey. Henry was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church where he also served as an usher for many years. He was currently employed by Southwestern City Schools Westland Rec Center as a supervisor but prior to that he was the co-owner and operator of T&M Truck Equipment. Henry was one of the first members of the Grove City organized youth baseball league and was active in the Grove City Kids Association while his kids were growing up. He enjoyed dancing with his wife Irene and being part of the Grove City Western Squares. Henry enjoyed playing cards and going hunting but he loved a good challenging game of chess or spending the day on a boat fishing. He loved to travel all around the United States, taking the grandchildren to Disneyland and traveling to Europe with the love of his life, Irene. The fondest trip of all was the yearly great pumpkin hunt with his entire family. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3752 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. Father John Swickard officiating with interment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Henry.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Feb. 9, 2010.

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Eva Metheney-Shumaker

February 7, 2011

Our Prayers Are With Your Family.
Charles and Eva (Metheney) Shumaker
(Friend and Mary Metheney's Grand-Daugher

Carmen (Hatten) Perryman

February 23, 2010

Dear Irene,

The pain and emptiness you feel now can only be understood by someone who has been there before. I truly understand.

May our great, merciful, compassionate God be your shield and comfortor during this time of mourning and recovery.

Lisa Egbert (Seiler)

February 17, 2010

Dear Irene, Henry Jr., Robin, Dave, Diane & Rich,
I just got the news about Henry Sr. Be assured that my thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. I have many fond memories that were built over the years with your family that I will always cherish. May God bless you with peace and strength during this most difficult time. Warm caring hugs to all of you.

February 13, 2010

Irene and family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.

Ellen Card Roehm
Lancaster, CA

February 13, 2010

Irene, sorry to hear about your loss and our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. Jim and Marylin Scheirer (Nashville Ohio)

Sue Salamido

February 10, 2010

Irene and family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all and give you extra strength and comfort during this time.

Sue Salamido
(Margaret Kiplinger's daughter)

Jan Daley

February 9, 2010

Irene, Sorry to hear of your loss. Nelson and I enjoyed dancing with you and Henry. Surely miss those days.

Barb Lotz

February 9, 2010

Irene & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Barb Lotz

larry horn

February 9, 2010

Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry and Shirley Horn

Betty Thompson

February 9, 2010

Henry and my husband, Lee, used to dance Irene and myself under the table! We would be so tired and ready to quit but as long as there was music, the men were raring to go. We had so many wonderful times together. They were both good men and are going to be missed forever.

Don Strawser

February 9, 2010

Our prayers go out to Irene and family.
Don and Betty Strawser

Judy Daniels

February 9, 2010

Irene,
I am so sorry to hear about Henry. Your family has been through so much these past 15 months. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Remembering all the fun times, may help to ease your pain. Judy and Jack

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