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Memorial Day observances set to go
The new Veterans Memorial that will be dedicated on Memorial Day at Bryn Zion Cemetery.
Courtesy photo
Memorial Day in Cardington this year will have a double meaning.
The program. to be held in Glendale Cemetery on May 31 will include a rededication ceremony of the Civil War Monument. The event will begin with a parade that will step off at 1 p.m. from the American Legion Post Home on Park Avenue and proceed to the cemetery.
The parade will include a color guard made up of members of the American Legion Post 97, Squadron 97 of the Sons of the American Legion and Auxiliary Unit 97. They will be followed by veterans, Civil War re-enactors, the Cardington-Lincoln High School marching band, village officials, a riderless horse, a bagpipe player and local fire, police and EMS vehicles.
Phyllis Mae Uhl Fisher, 88 of New Concord
Phyllis Mae Uhl Fisher, 88, of New Concord, Ohio. We are saddened to share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother on December 15, 2020. She left us peacefully while in the care of the staff at Continuing Care Beckett House, New Concord.
Phyllis is survived by her devoted husband, William Fisher of New Concord. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Z. Fisher and Leona (Swank) Fisher of Westerville, Ohio; Granddaughter Katie (Fisher) Merendo and Carl Merendo of Hilliard, Ohio; Grandson Andrew Fisher of Boise, Idaho; Great Granddaughters Elly Fisher and Louise Merendo. Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mabelle (Truax) Uhl.