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- Subscribe - Contact Us - Rate Card - Place an Ad Valley&State Backpage O&E Sports Archives Classifieds Faith&Beliefs Obituaries Revels November 12, 2004 Eva T. Laufer Eva T. Laufer, a long-time Ashland resident, died peacefully in her sleep, October 21 at her daughter's home in New York. She was 91. Complications following a stroke last February led to her death. Laufer was born in New York City. She attended New York public schools and conducted her undergraduate studies at what is now the City University of New York. A musician, she trained as a violinist, and in addition to performing, she engaged in an early career teaching violin. She met her future husband during rehearsals for a New York orchestra; they found each other sitting side by side in the violin section. Thomas Laufer, a graphic and industrial designer, died in 1985. In the mid 1950's the two went into business together. Eva Laufer, during an era when few women graced corporate boardrooms, represented the firm. She tutored management regarding the crucial role of design for creating successful business enterprises. In the early 1970's the Laufers moved to Ashland, where they continued to operate their business until retirement, redesigning the corporate identities of a number of local firms. Eva Laufer was a familiar face around Ashland, her warm and empathetic personality enriched all those she encountered, be it a casual meeting or a longstanding friendship. Laufer is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan L. and Jesse Roth of New York; her son and daughter-in-law, Sheila Swan and Peter Laufer of Sonoma County, CA; and her five grandchildren and her great granddaughter. Donations may be sent in her name to the Oregon Food Bank, P.O. Box 55370, Portland, OR 97238-5370, Phone: 503-282-0555. Jean Marilyn Zarka Jean Marilyn Zarka of Medford, (formerly of Ashland) went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2004. She was born May 28, 1930, in Days Creek, to Perry DeVoe and Clarice Totten DeVoe. Her family moved to Medford in 1942 where she attended Medford Schools. In 1949, she married Charles Zarka. They made their home in Ashland where Mrs. Zarka was employed at Walker Elementary School Cafeteria for many years. They became full-time RVers upon retirement and spend their winters in Arizona, California and Nevada. She is survived by her husband Charles; a brother Robert DeVoe of Ashland; a daughter, Linda Buchanan and her husband Steve, of Medford; a daughter Sally Jordan and her husband Ken of Florence; a daughter Julie Evanson and her husband Steve, of Medford; and a son, Steve Zarka of Bend; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Her parents preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 1974 E. McAndrews Rd., Medford. Memorial Contributions may be made to Medford Gospel Mission. DailyTidings.com Home Page Valley&State | Backpage | O&E | Sports | Archives | Weather | Classifieds Columnists | Faith&Beliefs | Obituaries | Revels | Subscribe | Contact Us Copyright 2004 Ashland Daily Tidings and Ottaway Newspapers All Rights Reserved Click Here Site Search: .:Advertisements:. RESOURCES - Mail Tribune News - ODOT Road Cams