Elma "Hattie" Barcus

Elma Hattie Barcus, 92, of Buckeye Lake, OH, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Autumn Healthcare Center, Newark. She was born on September 3, 1920 to the late Ernest Louis and Hazel Marie (Mann) Thompson in Berne, OH. Elma worked at Timken Roller Bearings and retired as a licensed practical nurse in 1984. Elma loved cooking, family, and her pet cats.She is survived by one son, Edmund (Rita) Byers, one step-daughter Kris (Jim) Herder, 7 grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren, a brother in law Si Seligman, a sister in law Geneva Thompson, and several nieces and nephews.A Methodist by faith, Elma was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Howard Thompson, three sisters Dorothy (Kyle) McElfresh, Evelyn (Clark) Mays, Delores Seligman, husband, Fred Barcus, and two sons James and Billy Joe Byers.Friends may call from 12-2 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, 2012, at HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 East Main Street in Kirkersville. A private family funeral service, celebrating Elmas life will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Brian Harkness and Sisters of Children of Mary officiating.Burial will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Elmas name to: Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Road Northeast, Newark, OH 43055.HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, Kirkersville, is honored to care for the Barcus Family.