Gary Elshoff, 64, 206 E. Spring St., New Knoxville, died at 12:58 p.m. Dec. 6, 2007, at Lima Memorial Hospital, following a heart attack.

He was born Jan. 22, 1943, in Auglaize County, to Lawrence and Edna Aufderhaar Elshoff, who are deceased.

Surviving is a sister, Joann Elshoff, Minster; and numerous cousins.

He previously worked at Hoge Brush Company, New Knoxville, and more recently at Ray's Recycling, St. Marys. A 1961 graduate of New Knoxville High School, he was a member of First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville.

Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at the church, the Very Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial is at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery near New Knoxville.

Calling is 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Contributions can be made to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the church.

Arrangements are being handled by Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville.