Vertis V. Zaayer, age 103

Vertis V. Zaayer, age 103 of Slidell, Louisiana and formerly of Canal Winchester, died Monday July 13, 2015 in Slidell. Born April 1, 1912 in Canal Winchester, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Anna Edna Shelby Alspaugh. In addition to her parents, Vertis was preceded by her husband, David A. Zaayer, a granddaughter, Julia Halley, sister and brother in law, Irene and Webster Shaw, brother and sister in law, Kermit and Ruby Alspaugh, and by one niece.

Vertis was a 1929 graduate of Canal Winchester High School. She was a lifetime member and the oldest member of Faith United Methodist Church, where she was confirmed on June 28, 1925.

She is survived by her daughter, Jane (Gerald) Halley of Slidell, two granddaughters, Ann (Ken) Rider, and Amy (Gary) Willis, four great grandchildren, Stephen (Tisha) Batuk, Nicholas Rider, Amanda Willis, and Jason Willis. Also surviving are 2 great great grandchildren, Jackson and Grace Batuk.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Saturday July 18, 2015 at the Faith United Methodist Church 15 West Columbus St. Canal Winchester, with Pastor Wayne Stuntz officiating. Burial will follow in the Betzer Cemetery in Carroll, Ohio. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from noon until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Faith United Methodist Church, 15 West Columbus St. Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110 in her memory.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com

Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home in Gallipolis, Ohio is assisting the family.