June L. Wilcox

June L. Wilcox, 83, of Champion, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Hospice House of Poland after a four-month illness. She was born June 25, 1925, in Lockwood, the daughter of Louis A. and Myrtle Carlson Peterson. A graduate of Bazetta High School and Trumbull Business College, she had worked at Johnson Rubber Company. On September 15, 1946, she married B. Verne Wilcox, who preceded her in death on April 22, 1987. Also preceding her in death were her parents; a sister, Evelyn Leach; and a brother, Louis "Bud" Peterson. Survivors include three sons, Jerry of Lancaster, Pa., Ron (Michelle) of Largo, Fla., and Ray (Dorie) of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; three daughters, Diane (David) Starr of Howland, Marlene and Janine of Champion; four grandchildren, John (Ann) Starr of Aurora, Lesley (Jeff) Hundley of Ann Arbor, Mich., Eric (Karen) Wilcox of Tampa, Fla., and Lee Starr of Arlington, Va.; two step-grandchildren, Samuel and Sarah Sliger of Clarksville, Ga.; and two great-granddaughters, Ashley and Caylin Starr. She is also survived by two brothers, Harold (Macel) Peterson of Champion, and Nelson (Florence) Peterson of Leavittsburg; and two sisters, Louise (Leland) Grenter of Newton Falls and Elaine (Greg) Ferance of Howland. Funeral services were held at the North Bloomfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Jody Baker officiating. Interment took place at Champion Township Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, Ohio 44514, or to the American Red Cross, 661 Mahoning Avenue, Warren, Ohio 44483. Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services Co., 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481. Please visit www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to view this obituary and send condolences.