2001 Archived Obituaries
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January 2001                                      

LENA WEATHERBY
Lena Weatherby, 101, formerly of Richwood died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at
Union Manor.
Arrangements are pending with the Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood

DEAN G. PEDLAR
Dean G. Pedlar, 68, of Bellefontaine died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at his home.
He was a salesman for Frito Lay and Hunts Frozen Foods and a security guard
for Acrux. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge.
He was born Oct. 3, 1932, in Montevideo, Minn., to the late Emory and Wilma
Pedlar and was predeceased by a brother; a sister; a great-grandchild; and
in July 1992 by his first wife, Carol June Harding Pedlar.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Villicana Pedlar whom he married April 23,
1996, in Nashville, Tenn.; a son, Mike (Jody) Pedlar of Bellefontaine; two
daughters, Kim (Keith) Roberts of Bellefontaine and Wendy (Mike) Craig of
West Mansfield; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers,
Jerry Pedlar, Duane Pedlar and Lyle Pedlar of Minnesota; and two sisters,
Jan Bowman of Hackensack, Minn., and Beverly Williams of Minnesota.
There will be no funeral services and friends may call from 12:30 to 2:30
and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine.
Memorial contributions may be made to Logan Acres Nursing Center



JOY COLE
Lois Joy Dillion Cole, 61, of Marysville died Monday,, Jan. 29, 2001,
surrounded by her family at Riverside Methodist Hospital after an extended
illness.
A content and free-spirited individual, she enjoyed crafts, gardening,
genealogy and playing the piano. She enjoyed the music of Elvis Presley and
Peter, Paul and Mary and especially enjoyed spending time with her
granddaughter, children and husband.
She was the founder and proud operator of C&C Medihelp which assisted
senior citizens in the administration of Medicare and supplemental
insurance paperwork from 1985 to 1994. She served as girls physical
education and health teacher at North Union Junior High School from 1968 to
1973. She received her bachelor of science in education degree in 1961 from
The Ohio State University. She was a longtime member of the Marysville
First United Methodist Church.
She was born Oct. 17, 1939, in Mechanicsburg, the youngest of eight
children, to the late Charles Franklin and Helen Mae Lucas Dillion and was
predeceased by an infant son, Douglas Hugh Cole; a sister, Marjorie Ann
Dillion Binkley; and three brothers, Charles William "Billie" Dillion,
David Emerson Dillion and James Elwood "Jimmie" Dillion.
She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 40 years, Gerald N. "Jerry"
Cole whom she married June 18, 1961, at the Plumwood Methodist Church; a
daughter, Linda Joy Cole of Dublin; a son, Ronald E. "Ron" Cole of
Marysville; a granddaughter, Emily Rene Cole; two sisters, Geraldine
"Jeanie" Streator and Phyllis Eileen Dillion of Plumwood; and a brother,
John Vernon "Jack" (Maxine) Dillion of Grandview.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the
Marysville First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Richard A. Teller will
officiate. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the
Marlborough Cemetery in Delaware County and a luncheon for friends and
family will follow at the Marysville First United Methodist Church. Friends
may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside, 3595 Olentangy
River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214



GLEN STEVEN "STEVE" STILLINGS
Glen Steven "Steve" Stilling, 47, of Marysville died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001,
surrounded by his family at his home following a courageous 18-month battle
with lung cancer.
He was employed for nearly 10 years as a warehouse associate with Midwest
Express and had worked for several years with his father at Darby Glen Turf
Farm. He was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church and had
formerly served as a deacon. He graduated from Fairbanks High School in
1972 where he was active in football, basketball and baseball and attended
Dana College in Blair, Neb., where he was a member of the football team.
A sports enthusiast, he played with the D&S Tire fast-pitch softball team
for several years and was an avid fisherman. He was a fan of the Ohio State
Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns but his greatest joy came from watching
his daughters participate in athletics as young children and as students at
Fairbanks High School. He will be remembered as a very considerate,
thoughtful man.
He was born Jan. 8, 1954, in Marysville, the third of four children, to
Glen J. and Betty Burns Stillings and was predeceased by his father.
He is survived by his mother of Marysville; his wife of nearly 20 years,
Sue Vaughn Stillings to whom he was married Feb. 14, 1981, at St. John's
Lutheran Church by the Rev. Ervin Junkans; two daughters, Heidi Renea, a
freshman at Ohio University, and Amanda Jayne, a sophomore at Fairbanks
High School; two brothers, Lane (Carol) Stillings and Stan (Jeanne)
Stillings of Marysville; a sister, Lynn (Robert) Montgomery of Canton,
Mich.; his mother- and father-in-law, Richard "Dick" and Loretta Vaughn of
Plain City; his step-grandmother, Mary Burns of Marysville; three uncles,
Denny (Scarlett) Burns, Bill Burns and Don (Joyce) Burns of Marysville; two
sisters-in-law, Denise (Tom) Carskadon of Columbus and Roxanne Walk of
Plain City; 11 nieces and nephews, Krista (Royce) Hartmann, Zack Stillings,
Jessica Montgomery, Sara, Sally and Thomas Stillings, Bryn, Thomas and
Connor Carskadon and Jenna and Megan Walk; a great-niece, Jenna Hartmann; a
great-nephew, Jared Hartmann; several cousins; many co-workers and close
friends; and his care giver with Heartland Hospice, Eeileen Corwin.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Thomas Hackett will officiate and burial will be at the
church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at
the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home.
Pall bearers will be Stan Hicks, Rick Ferryman, Roy Heflin, Dan Navin,
Darrell Walk and Jim Sheares.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Steve
Stillings' Children Education Fund in care of the funeral home


ELIZABETH "LIZ" ANN MARY MOFFA KERN
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Mary Moffa Kern, 58, of Marysville died peacefully at
her home Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, with her husband, mother and brother at
her side. She endured a courageous 10-month illness with pancreatic cancer.
For 15 years, she was an elementary art teacher in Marysville and taught at
Mill Valley, Raymond and Edgewood Elementary schools and at the middle
school. A supporter of the cultural arts, especially the visual arts, she
was well known as a volunteer consultant in decorating, designing logos and
emblems, developing displays and advertising. A multi-talented artist in
all media, she preferred the three-dimensional style and produced her own
designs of whimsical soft sculpture characters and figurines.
She graduate with a bachelor's degree in art education from Kutztown State
University in Pennsylvania and taught art in Baltimore, Md., after
graduation. She was an adjunct instructor at Urbana College and led art
classes at the Ohio Reformatory for Women.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she taught
pre-school and made unique cradle gifts for newborn babies of church
families. She was a supporter of the Emmaus and Chrysalis communities and
was a longtime member of the Marysville Art League and the International
Family Center. She served on the board for the Union County Cultural Arts
Council and was one of the founders of the former Marysville Community
Theatre.
She was born Jan. 19, 1943, in Glenside, Pa., to Dominick and Frances Marie
Moneglia Moffa and was predeceased by an infant brother, Billy; her father
in 1974; and her father-in-law, Dale E. Kern in 1998. Known as Betty Ann to
her family and friends during her childhood, she grew up in the Catholic
faith.
She is survived by her mother of Glenside, Pa.; her husband, Kevin D. Kern
whom she married Dec. 27, 1981, at the Marysville First United Methodist
Church; two daughters, Teresa E. (Chris Shumway) Franklin-Kern of Grandview
and Nicole A. (Billy Sweeney) Franklin-Kern of Marysville; a brother,
Robert William Moffa of Glenside, Pa.; her mother-in-law, Bernie (Gus)
Stewart of Marysville; two sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Larry) Levy of Midland,
Mich., and Lynn (David) Bruce of Vancouver, B.C.; a nephew, Matt (Laurie)
Levy of Marysville; a niece, Kacy Levy of Chicago; and a great-niece, Katy
Borkowski of Marysville.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at
the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Richard Teller will officiate.
The family invites friends to the church's Burnside Family Life Center for
dinner, fellowship and reminiscing following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to ArtBox: The Liz Kern Inspired Visual
Arts Award in care of the Underwood Funeral Home which is handling
arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com


EDWARD D. "EDDIE" SEXTON
Edward D. "Eddie" Sexton, 40, of London died Friday, Jan. 26, 2001 at his
residence.
He had been employed at Honda of America for 18 years. He was a 1980
graduate of London High School and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church
in London and the Knights of Columbus.
He was born April 30, 1961, in Columbus and was predeceased by his "other"
mother, Jane Sexton on March 15, 1990; cousins, Mike and Done Sexton;
maternal grandmother, Dorothy "Dot" Foreman; and paternal grandparents,
Edmond and Ethel Sexton.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Ardrey Sexton; children, Chelsea Janel
Sexton, Brandon Michael Sexton and Joshua Ryan Wolford of the home; father,
Leo Sexton of London; mother, Shelby (Robert) Nichols of Plain City;
maternal grandfather, Robert (Betty) Foreman of London; sisters, Lisa (Tim)
Hill and Shawn (Kevin) Bennett of London; brother, Robby Sexton of London;
and numerous very close aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Church
in London. The Rev. Ted Sill will officiate and burial will be at St.
Patrick Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the
Rader-Lynch and Dodds Funeral Home, 124 E. High St., London, where a wake
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison County Christian Academy
in London in care of the funeral home.


GLADYS THORNBURG
Gladys Thornburg, 65, of Richwood died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at Memorial
Hospital of Union County.
She was a homemaker and a member of Advent Christian Church in Claibourne
and the TOPS group in Richwood.
She was born Dec. 19, 1935, in Kentucky to the late Ed and George Madden
Buckler and was predeceased by a brother and two sisters. She married John
Thornburg Feb. 13, 1959, in Claibourne and he died Nov. 1, 1992.
She is survived by a daughter, Alice (Rick) Cline of Marysville; a
granddaughter, Danielle (Earl) Hall of Marysville; and a sister, Joan Plot
of Nebraska.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Stofcheck Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. Dan Grose will officiate and burial will be at
the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church


JUDSON C. RUSSELL
Judson C. Russell, 90, formerly of Richwood and a resident of Marion Manor
for the last two years, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001.
He was employed at Huber Manufacturing Company in Marion and retired when
Huber left Marion. He was a longtime active member of the First Baptist
Church of Richwood where he had served as deacon, board member and head
usher for many years. His church was the love of his life and he read the
Bible daily and from cover to cover every year. He made a home for his
aunt, Mary Russell, for many years until his death. He loved the
neighborhood children and church youth
He was born Dec. 15, 1910, in Delaware County to the late Albert L. and
Maude Dolan Russell and was predeceased by two brothers, Donley "Sam"
Russell and William N. Russell; and a sister, Nellie Brady.
He is survived by a brother, Robert Russell of San Antonio, Texas; two
sisters, Louise (Gene) McDaniel of Clute, Texas, and Freda Kyle of Richwood
who was his care giver and friend; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ballinger Funeral
Home. The Rev. Barb Stevens will officiate and burial will be at the
Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and one hour
prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Richwood First Baptist Church or
the Richwood fire and EMS

SHIRLEY FORTNER COTTEY
Shirley Fortner Cottey, 79, of Marysville, formerly of Speedway, Ind., died
Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, at Heartland of Marysville.
She was retired after 16 years with the Indiana State Fair where she was
manager of the 4-H entry department. She was a loving mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother.
She was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Bridgeport, Ind., to the late Richard L. and
Lillian Johnson Fortner and was predeceased by four sisters, Iris, Helen,
Phyllis and Wilma, and her husband of 46 years, Bud Cottey.
She is survived by a daughter, Patty (Chuck) Burch of Marysville; a son,
Rick (Arshia) Cottey of Jacksonville, Fla.; two stepsons, Jack and Carl
Cottey of Indianapolis; four grandchildren; Susan (Mark) Sajdyk and Tara
(Rob) Horney of Ohio and Dawn Nelson and Tony Cottey of Indianapolis; two
great-grandsons, Corey Nelson of Indianapolis and Joey Sajdyk of Ohio; a
sister, Beryl Lawrance of Fort Lauderdale; a brother, Byron Fortner of
Memphis, Tenn.; an extended loving family, Diana and Gary Larkin and
family; and a host of friends, her card-playing club and many wonderful
neighbors in Nineveh and Speedway.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Freshwater-McDonald Funeral Home in North Lewisburg is serving the family


ELIENE VIOLA BLUE ARGO
Eliene Viola Blue Argo, 86, of Marysville, formerly of Raymond, died
Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, at Heartland of Marysville.
A lifetime resident of Union County, she was a homemaker and a member of
the Country Culture Club in Raymond. She was a former volunteer for
Memorial Hospital of Union County, with more than 3,000 volunteer hours.
She worked mostly in direct care, delivering meals to inpatients. She was a
well-known seamstress and was an advisor for the Sew Just So 4-H Club in
Raymond. She enjoyed baking and was famous for her pastries and desserts.
She was born Aug. 6, 1914, in Union County to the late Philis and Mabel
Turner Blue and in 1989 was predeceased by a granddaughter, Linda Bushong,
and her husband, Floyd Argo.
She is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline (Ted) Bushong of Marysville; a
son, Charles (Sue) Argo of Marysville; seven grandchildren, Ed (Becky)
Bushong of Milford Center, Teri (Steve) Davis of Huntsville, Ala., Connie
Neibarger of Hilliard, Kim (Bruce) Eberly of Marysville, Kelly (Kevin) Hall
of Milford Center and Krista (Mark) Perry and Karol (Colin) Parks of
Marysville; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a
brother, Winston Blue of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a sister, Leona Mae King
of Attica.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. The Rev. Frank E. Kampel will officiate and burial will be beside her
husband at the Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be mad to the Memorial Hospital of Union County
Auxiliary in care of the funeral home


DONALD EDWARD BORING
Donald Edward Boring, 65, of Prospect died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2001, at
Marion General Hospital.
He was a retired career soldier, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of
Verne I. Mounts American Legion Post 368, Richwood VFW and Disabled
American Veterans.
He was born July 13, 1935, in Delaware to Virgil M. and Dorothy Yant Boring
and was predeceased by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Thora Stone Boring whom he married April 3,
1963, in Jeffersonville, Ind.; his mother, Dorothy Boring of Prospect; two
sisters, Barbara Jean Parmer of Delaware and Helen Bradford of Prospect;
two brothers, Jack Maurice Boring and Jack Ray Boring of Delaware; and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Gehm-Ballinger
Funeral Home in Prospect. The Rev. Daniel A. Kiger will officiate and
burial will be at the Prospect Cemetery where the Marion County Veterans
Council will conduct military graveside services. Friends may call from 6
to 9 p.m. today


ERDENE LONGBERRY
Erdene Longberry, 88, of the Byhalia area died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, at
her home.
She worked as a secretary at the Scott's Company and then for the
Marysville schools, from where she retired. She was a member of the former
Grace Chapel and enjoyed gardening and sewing.
She was born Dec. 22, 1912, in Union County to the late Othel and Sylvia
Hartman Longberry and was predeceased by a brother, Starling Longberry and
a sister, Thelma Longberry.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Opal Longberry of Richwood; a niece,
Linda (Olen) McAllister of Columbus; and a great-niece, Dixie (Russell)
Bryant of Springfield.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at the Stofcheck Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. Don Moceri will officiate and burial will be at
the Byhalia Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the
service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic
Association, P.O. Box 779, Minneapolis, Minn. 55440-0779
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SHIRLEY FORTNER COTTEY
Shirley Fortner Cottey, 79, of Marysville, formerly of Speedway, Ind., died
Monday, Jan. 23, 2001, at Heartland of Marysville.
She was retired after 16 years with the Indiana State Fair where she was
manager of the 4-H entry department. She was a loving mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother.
She was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Bridgeport, Ind., to the late Richard L. and
Lillian johnson Fortner and was predeceased by four sisters, Iris, Helen,
Phyllis and Wilma, and her husband of 46 years, Bud Cottey.
She is survived by Patty (Chuck) Burch of Marysville; a son, Rich (Arshia)
Cottey of Jacksonville, Fla.; two stepsons, Jack and Carl Cottey of
Indianapolis; four grandchildren; Susan (Mark) Sajdyk, Tara (Rob) Horney
and Dawn Nelson and Tony Cottey of Indianapolis; two great-grandsons, Corey
Nelson of Indianapolis and Joey Sajdyk of Ohio; a sister, Beryl Lawrance of
Fort Lauderdale; a brother, Byron Fortner of Memphis, Tenn.; an extended
loving family, Diana and Gary Larkin and family; and a host of friends, her
card-playing club and many wonderful neighbors in Nineveh and Speedway.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Freshwater-McDonald Funeral Home in North Lewisburg is serving the family

FRANCIS M. DRAKE
Francis M. Drake, 69, of Edison died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at his residence.
He was a laborer with American Mallable and attended the Edison Methodist
Church.
He was born Sept. 3, 1931, in Union County to the late John R. and Carrie
O. Bargdill Drake and was predeceased by a sister and a granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Sherman Keckler Scribner Drake whom he
married June 11, 1994; four sons, Donald (Joyce) Dutcher of Marion, Terry
(Phyliss) Drake of Indianapolis, Kenneth (Nancy) Drake of Pedro and Jerry
(Kim) Drake of Marion; two daughters, Donna and Karen of Florida; 22
grandchildren; a great-grandchild; five stepsons; a stepdaughter; and a
sister, Reva Temple of Richwod.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Boyd Funeral Home,
122 S. Columbia, Marion. The Rev. Don Lockwood will officiate and burial
will be at the York Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home



ELIENE VIOLA BLUE ARGO
Eliene Viola Blue Argo, 86, of Marysville, a lifetime resident of Union
County, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, at Heartland of Marysville.
She was the mother of Jackie Bushong and Charlie Argo of Marysville.
Arrangements are pending by the Underwood Funeral Home.

ETHEL ALICE EGGER MARKIN
Ethel Alice Egger Markin, 98, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at Heartland of
Marysville after a three-year illness.
She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith.
She was born Feb. 23, 1902, in Little Sandusky to the late Martin VanBuren
and Alice Fedlia Brewer Egger and was predeceased by a daughter, Ernestine
Markin Stump; a son, Ralph Willard Markin; a granddaughter, Jackie Stump;
four brothers; and two sisters. She married Ernest Willard Markin Feb. 23,
1921, and he died in February 1973.
She is survived by a son, Larry Lee (Janet) Markin of Richwood; five
grandchildren, Patricia Markin Wilson, Calvin Markin, Kim Markin Colflesh,
David Stump and Dick Stump; eight great-grandchildren, Stacy Scheiderer
Barry Scheiderer, Jennifer Mitchell, John Stump, Davey Stump, Eric Stump,
Kiera Stump and Courtney DeGood; and two great-great-grandchildren, Blake
and Quentin Scheiderer; a daughter-in-law, Jewell Markin of Richwood; and a
sister, Marguerite Egger Bigley of Upper Sandusky.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ballinger Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. Phyllis Radlinski will officiate and burial will
be at the Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice


NELLIE K. WAMPLER
Nellie K. Wampler, 74, of Plain City, formerly of Unionville Center, died
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at Heartland of Marysville.
She was retired from Ranco Controls of Plain City and was a member of VFW
3320 Auxiliary.
She was born Sept. 4, 1926, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., to the late Arthur
Lee and Ethel Robinson Shively and was predeceased by three brothers,
Arthur Guy Shively, James Shively and Kenneth Shively; a sister, Josephine
King; a great-grandson, Donnie Laird; and in 1990 by her husband, Clyde
"Bus" Wampler.
She is survived by a son, Millard "Butch" (Sharon) Wampler of Marysville;
three daughters, Phyllis (Ed "Spank") Butz of Columbus, Judy (Mike) Tussing
of Marysville and Linda (Phil) Stowers of Ostrander; nine grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; and a sister, Georgia Venrick of Unionville Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ferguson Funeral
Home in Plain City. The Rev. Wayne Engle will officiate and burial will be
at the Darby Township Cemetery in Unionville Center. Friends may call from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday


ROLVINDA IRAHETA
Rolvinda Iraheta, 48, of Hilliard died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at Riverside
Methodist Hospital.
She was a member of Santa Cruz Church in Columbus.
She was born March 31, 1952, in Honduras and was predeceased by her father,
Gaspar Rapalo and her mother, Eva Valle.
She is survived by her husband, Alfonso Iraheta; three children, Denis
Iraheta of Las Vegas, Nev., and Walda Iraheta and Zyra Iraheta of Hilliard;
two granddaughters, Katty and Genesis Iraheta; four brothers, Adan Valle,
Miguel Valle, Gaspar Valle and Tito Valle of Honduras; and four sisters,
Consuelo Valle and Lourdes Valle of Hilliard and Marie Valle and Elena
Valle of Honduras.
Graveside services were held today at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Columbus.
The Ferguson Funeral Home in Plain City was in charged of arrangements

PHEBEE VIOLA ALEXANDER
Phebee Viola Alexander, 89, of Richwood died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at
Community Health Care Center in Marion.
In the 1950s, she and her husband owned the Tagalong Restaurant in Richwood
where she was famous for her good cooking and baking, especially her
homemade butterscotch pie. She later baked them at the Georgie Porgie
Restaurant. She was a 50-year member of the Ohio Eastern Star, Mount Carmel
Chapter 42 of Richwood and was of the Protestant faith. She worked in the
craft room at the Richwood Civic Center and taught crafts for many years.
She loved to paint and won many blue ribbons for her paintings at the
Richwood Fair.
She was able to stay in her own home after many knee replacement operations
for many years until her doctors insisted she needed additional care. She
had been a resident of Community Health Care Center in Marion since May.
She was born July 29, 1911, in Richwood to the late Jacob and Maude
Yarrington Kline and was predeceased by a sister, Cora Kline and a brother,
Charles Kline. She married Carl Alexander Nov. 13, 1930, and he died Sept.
14, 1961.
She is survived by a stepdaughter, Joan Alexander Nick of Carmel, Calif.;
two daughters, Donna (Carl) Alexander Loreno of Marion and Jeanene
Alexander of Richwood; a son, Ronald Alexander of the home; a
granddaughter, Leslie Loreno (Matt) Slemmons of Marion; and a
great-grandson, Matthew Jacob Slemmons.
A private graveside service will be held at the Claibourne Cemetery and
there will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Diabetes Association
or the Alzheimer's Association.
The Stofcheck Funeral Home in Richwood is in charge of arrangements


ELMER R. BERRY
Elmer R. Berry, 93, formerly of Schertzer Road in Richwood, died Sunday,
Jan. 21, 2001, at Maplewood Nursing Center in Marion.
He owned and operated Berry's Oakland Mart with his late wife and was a
member of the Byhalia United Methodist Church. He was a 1925 graduate of
Byhalia High School.
He was born Oct. 6, 1907, in Union County to the late John Dexter and Clara
Johnston Berry and was predeceased by four brothers and three sisters. He
married Florine Mayer Aug. 5, 1935, in Covington, Ky., and she died Dec.
13, 1995.
He is survived by two daughters, Rose L. (Richard L.) Haines of Marion and
Shirley (Dr. A.F.) Allen of Plain City; a son, Robert R. (Maggie) Berry of
Marion; five grandchildren, David I. (Dixie J.) Haines Sr., Carol S.
(Steve) Mills, Wayne A. (Kimberly) Haines, Jon T. Allen and Brian P. Allen;
seven great-grandchildren, Carl D. Smith, David L. Haines Jr., Mary E.
Smith, Abigail L. Haines, Michele L. Mills, Anthony R. Mills and Richard T.
Haines; and a sister, Jessie (F.W.) Crebs.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Denzer Farison
Hottinger Funeral Home, 360 E Center St., Marion. The Rev. Ralph Velazco
will officiate and burial will be at the Byhalia Cemetery. Friends may call
from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Pall bearers will be David L. Haines Sr., Wayne A. Haines, Steve Mills,
Carl Smith, David L. Haines Jr., Jon T. Allen and Brian P. Allen


RUTH G. MANLEY
Ruth G. Manley, 97, of Columbus died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at Rosegate
Care Center.
She was a member of the Jerome United Methodist Church, Dublin Rebekah
Lodge 856 and the Shamrockers of Dublin.
She was born April 14, 1904, in Union County to the late Franklin and Dora
Graham Godfrey and was predeceased by three brothers, four sisters and in
1972 by her husband, Rolla Manley.
She is survived by a son, Paul (Olga) Manley of Columbus; two
granddaughters, Paula (John) Hajohn of Columbus and Susan Jolly of
Middleton, N.J.; and four great-granddaughters, Sarah, Rachel, Claire and
Alexandra.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Ferguson Funeral
Home in  Plain City. Burial will be at the Jerome Township Cemetery.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

TARA JANE EVERETTS
Tara Jane Everetts, 10, of Milford Center, formerly of Delaware, died
suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, in the emergency room at Memorial
Hospital of Union County.
She was a student in Mrs. Hegenderfer's fourth grade class at Fairbanks
Elementary School and sang in the school choir. She was a former student at
Smith Elementary School in Delaware where she was a Junior Girl Scout in
Troop 2112 and was the top seller of Girl Scout cookies for her troop last
year.
An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoyed roller blading and, with an interest in
sports, she wanted to pursue T-ball, soccer, basketball and speed skating.
She liked reading and video games and loved animals, especially her cat,
"Boo." She liked to care for infants and frequently helped the care givers
in the nursery of the Marysville Church of Christ, of which she was a
member.
She was born Sept. 3, 1990, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware to Larry
L. and Georgia Lynn Rucker Everetts. She is survived by her parents of
Milford Center; two sisters, Holly, a Fairbanks Middle School student, and
Rebecca (Frank) Martin of Melbourne, Fla.; a niece, Bethany Martin; a
nephew, Frankie Martin; maternal grandparents, George (Bertha) Rucker of
Nelsonville and Joann Fisher of Florida; paternal grandparents, Dottie Wood
of Delaware, Bill Cooper of Marysville and Floyd Wood of Milford Center; a
great-grandmother, Lyda Wood of Milford Center; an uncle, Steve (Mindy)
Rucker of Grove City; four aunts, Mary Jo (Jack) Yost of Marion, Gail
Rucker of Milford Center, Janie (Lawther) Wood of Marengo and Cherri
(Danny) Pounds of Marysville; and many other relatives and special friends.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. Ed Bialon will officiate and burial will be at noon Tuesday at
Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. A public
memorial gathering, "Remembering Tara," will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at
the Fairbanks Elementary School gymnasium.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tara Everetts Memorial Fund in
care of the Marysville Church of Christ.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com

WILLIAM JOHN MINCOFF
William John Mincoff, 65, of Marysville, formerly of Tennessee and Fort
Wayne, Ind., died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001.
He was retired after 30 years of service with Navistar and was a veteran of
the U.S. Navy.
He was born Dec. 26, 1935, in Fort Wayne to the late William V. and
Winifred Mincoff and was predeceased by a son, Kevin Mincoff and a brother,
Marion Mincoff.
He is survived by two sons, William (Carol) Mincoff and Steve Mincoff of
Fort Wayne; a daughter, Kari L. (David) Nichter of Cumberland Furnace,
Tenn.; three grandchildren, Brandon, Melissa and Michael Mincoff; a
great-grandson, Anthoney Mincoff; two half-brothers, Robert Peppler of Fort
Wayne and Herb Peppler of Angola, Ind.; and a half-sister, Pat Zehr of
Knoxville, Tenn.
Private family services will be held. The Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements

JOHN E. SKILLMAN
John E. Skillman, 76, of Westerville, formerly of Mount Vernon, died
Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at the Village of Westerville Care Center.
He attended The Ohio State University and retired as operations manager of
Bassett Industries in Columbus. He served with the U.S. Navy Seabees in the
European Theater of War during World War Two and was awarded the Purple
Heart for wounds received during the invasion of Normandy. He was a member
of the First Christian Church in Mount Vernon, Whitehall Lodge 761 F&AM in
Columbus, Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, Aladdin Temple Shrine AANOMS in
Columbus and Baldwin Shrine Club in Mount Vernon. He was a life member of
Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather and his life was dedicated to his family and friends. He
was an advisor, coach, counselor, example, fan, friend, listener, mentor,
problem solver, provider and teacher to his family and all those fortunate
to have known him.
He was born June 5, 1924, in Marysville to the late Elden H. and Ivaloo
Jenkins Skillman and was predeceased by two brothers, Edward Skillman and
Lewis Skillman and in 1999 by his wife, Reta Rice Skillman.
He is survived by three daughters, Victoria Susan (Dr. Ron) Haudenschilt of
Westerville and Jacky (Ron) Walters and Jennifer Kay Price of Delaware; two
sons, Drew (Melissa) Skillman of Dublin and Edward (Lyn) Skillman of
Columbus; Terry Brasseur of Mount Vernon whom he loved as a son; 11
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral
Home in Mount Vernon. The Rev Jamie Gump will officiate and burial with
military honors conducted by the Knox County Joint Veterans Council will be
at Mound View Cemetery in Mount Vernon. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.
Thursday


ERNEST WILLIAM WUERTZ
Ernest William Wuertz, 89, of Amlin died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001.
He was a retired farmer, a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in
Dublin and a charter associate member of Abiding Lutheran Church in Zapata,
Texas.
He was predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret Krieger Wuertz; a
brother, Arthur; and a sister, Helen Weber.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Florence Vollrath Wuertz; a
daughter, Edna (Jerry) Woodard of Fredericksburg, Texas; three sons, George
(Haila) Wuertz of Tempe, Ariz., Donald (Karma) Wuertz of Delaware and
Dennis (Carolyn) of Plain City; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;
four sisters, Florence Burns of Marysville, Ada Rheinscheld of Lancaster,
Margaret Williams of Columbus and Clara Miller of Hilliard.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran
Church, 6135 Rings Road, Dublin and burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran
Cemetery in Milford Center. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at
the Tidd Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the organ fund at
the church

ROSE LAVERNE NEWMAN
Rose LaVerne Newman, 82, of Richwood died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, at Union
Manor Nursing Center.
She was retired as a corrections officer at the Ohio Reformatory for Women
and was a member of the Richwood First United Methodist Church and the
Child Conservation League.
She was born July 26, 1918, in Pharisburg to the late Fred E. and Edith
Jolliff Cramer and was predeceased by a son, Fred Newman.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Newman whom she married Jan. 30, 1938,
in Richmond, Ind.; two daughters, Karen Bump of Richwood and Rosalee
Armstrong of Columbus; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a
sister, Betty Jean (Cramer) Wilson of Diamond Bar, Calif.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Ballinger Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Revs. Scot Gorsuch and Todd Nordquist will officiate
and burial will be at the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7
p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Richwood EMS in care of the
funeral home


WILLIAM EUGENE  "BILL" REED
William Eugene "Bill" Reed, 53, of Marysville died unexpectedly Monday,
Jan. 15, 2001, in the emergency room at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
He was a paint quality inspector for 15 years at the Honda of America
automobile plant and was a former associate of Reynolds Aluminum in
Ashville.
He was born March 10, 1947, in Columbus and was predecased by his father,
Ralph Henry Reed in 1984.
He was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School and attended Columbus
State University. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving two enlistments in
Vietnam, and was awarded the Bronze Star. He attended the Marysville Church
of the Nazarene and formerly attended St. Leo Catholic Church in Columbus.
He had a special interest in the restoration of street cars and hot rods
and admired Corvettes. A devoted grandpa and family man, he enjoyed
gardening and his personal computer.
He is survived by his mother, Annabelle Elam Reed of Marysville; his wife,
Glenna Marie Moore Reed whom he married July 29, 1973 in Columbus; two
daughters, Tina Marie (Eric) Shaner and Roseanne Elizabeth Reed of
Marysville; a grandson, Peyton William-Reed Schaner; three brothers-in-law,
Kenny, Brian and Michael Moore; three sisters-in-law, Shani Rae Brown,
Marilyn K. Cremeans and Jodi L. Ulschafer; his mother-in-law, Opal (Johnie)
Brown of Louisa, Ky.; his father-in-law, Glenn E. (Nora) Moore of Indiana;
an aunt, Mary Catherine Moore of Columbus; and many cousins, nieces,
nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at the Marysville Church of
the Nazarene. The Rev. Jim B. Jenkerson will officiate and burial will be
at the Mitchell Cemetery in Darby Township where military honors will be
conducted by the Union County Military Funeral Honor Guard. Friends may
call at the Underwood Funeral Home from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. today and
two hours prior to the funeral.
Pall bearers will be Tom Botts, Bob Wilson, Steve Moore, Erich Schaner,
Todd Eldridge, Bernie Noland, Eugene Moore and Michael Moore.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com


WILLIAM EUGENE  "BILL" REED
William Eugene "Bill" Reed, 53, of Marysville died unexpectedly Monday,
Jan. 15, 2001, in the emergency room at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
He was a paint quality inspector for 15 years at the Honda of America
automobile plant and was a former associate of Reynolds Aluminum in
Ashville.
He was born March 10, 1947, in Columbus and was predecased by his father,
Ralph Henry Reed in 1984.
He was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School and attended Columbus
State University. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving two enlistments in
Vietnam, and was awarded the Bronze Star. He attended the Marysville Church
of the Nazarene and formerly attended St. Leo Catholic Church in Columbus.
He had a special interest in the restoration of street cars and hot rods
and admired Corvettes. A devoted grandpa and family man, he enjoyed
gardening and his personal computer.
He is survived by his mother, Annabelle Elam Reed of Marysville; his wife,
Glenna Marie Moore Reed whom he married July 29, 1973 in Columbus; two
daughters, Tina Marie (Eric) Shaner and Roseanne Elizabeth Reed of
Marysville; a grandson, Peyton William-Reed Schaner; three brothers-in-law,
Kenny, Brian and Michael Moore; three sisters-in-law, Shani Rae Brown,
Marilyn K. Cremeans and Jodi L. Ulschafer; his mother-in-law, Opal (Johnie)
Brown of Louisa, Ky.; his father-in-law, Glenn E. (Nora) Moore of Indiana;
an aunt, Mary Catherine Moore of Columbus; and many cousins, nieces,
nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at the Marysville Church of
the Nazarene. The Rev. Jim B. Jenkerson will officiate and burial will be
at the Mitchell Cemetery in Darby Township where military honors will be
conducted by the Union County Military Funeral Honor Guard. Friends may
call at the Underwood Funeral Home from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. today and
two hours prior to the funeral.
Pall bearers will be Tom Botts, Bob Wilson, Steve Moore, Erich Schaner,
Todd Eldridge, Bernie Noland, Eugene Moore and Michael Moore.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com


HELEN SMART
Helen Smart, 82, of Richwood died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at Memorial
Hospital of Union County.
She was a care giver to many families in the Richwood area over the years.
She was a member of Richwood Community United Calvary Church, where she
played the piano, and was a member of the Richwood Civic Center.
She was born Aug. 29, 1918, in Marion to the late Lawrence and Jennie
Dougherty Smart and was predeceased by a brother, Harry Smart.
She is survived by a half-sister, Grace Fryman; and many dear friends in
the Richwood area.
Funeral services were held today at the Stofcheck Funeral Home and burial
was at the Claibourne Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community United Calvary Church.


CLAIRE H. GANNON JENKINS
Claire H. Gannon Jenkins, 84, of Sidney died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at
the Dorothy Love Retirement Community in Sidney.
She taught physical education at Sidney High School and Bridgeview for more
than 37 years and was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she was
currently a deacon. She was a 1942 graduate of The Ohio State University
with a degree in education and was a member of the O.S.U. Alumni
Association and an avid bridge player and sports fan.
She was born Feb. 2, 1916, in Madison County to the late Edgar and Flossie
Hybarger Gannon. She married Griffis E. Jenkins Aug. 27, 1960, and he died
May 20, 1995.
She is survived by two daughters, Carol VanFossen of Sidney and Verona
Maddox of Rome, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The Revs. Preston Dawes and Charles Stenner and Dr. Fred B. Lacuesta will
officiate at funeral services to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First
Presbyterian Church of Sidney. There will be no calling hours. In keeping
with the wishes of the deceased, her body will be donated to The Ohio State
University.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the Shelby County
Cancer Society


HELEN REBECCA "BECKY" BROOKS
Helen Rebecca "Becky" Brooks, 36, of Marysville died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001,
at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous two-year battle
with cancer.
She was a rate analyst for the Frank Gates Service Company of Dublin for
six years and was formerly employed for 10 years with Fields Publications.
She proudly served as an Avon representative for the past eight years and
was named to the Presidency Club for sales recognition on several
occasions. She was a 1982 graduate of Marysville High School and was a
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Milford Center. She enjoyed
reading, especially mysteries, making latch hook rugs and angels. She was a
hard worker and a devoted mother.
She was born May 12, 1964, in Delaware to Clarence and Florence Rubeck
Bailey and was predeceased by her father in 1974.
She is survived by her mother of Marysville; a son, Steven Allen Brooks
Jr., 9, a third grader at Edgewood Elementary School; a sister, Brenda
(Chuck) Jordan of Marysville; a half-brother, Ronald Bailey of Ecuador; a
half-sister, Patricia Kuver of Nevada; five nieces; Samantha, Shannon,
Sherri, Stephani and Staci Jordan; three aunts, Cecelia Adams of Delaware;
Ruth (Norris) Oberly of Texas and Velma (James) Stinson of California; an
uncle, Albert (Mary Rose) Rubeck of Marion; special friends, Sue Corzine of
Marysville and Lisa Rawlings of Westerville; several cousins; her
co-workers; and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Milford Center. The Rev. Patrick Toner will officiate
and burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Kenton. Friends may call from
2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home where
a Rosary service will be held at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church at 67 W. State St. in
Milford Center or to Loving Care Hospice, 113 S. Main St., Marysville

O. GERTRUDE MARTIN
O. Gertrude Martin, 97, of Marysville died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at her
home.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church and a
50-year member of Mary Chapter OES 9. From 1937 to 1978, she and her family
spent summers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Because of her breathing
problems, the time spent in Michigan became a time of rehabilitation. The
scent of pine trees relieved those problems and gave her time to enjoy
picking blueberries and strawberries and spending time with her husband and
children.
She was born Feb. 2, 1903, in Lebanon to J. Warren and Elizabeth Patton
Snider. Her father died in 1941 and her mother died in 1956. She was also
predeceased by a brother, Fred Snider in 1981 and a sister, Leora Decker in
1977. She married Horace P. "H.P." Martin June 25, 1928, in Lebanon and he
died Nov. 23, 1998.
She is survived by a son, Robert H. Martin of Marysville; a daughter, Jane
M. (Robert V.R.) Barnard of Cape Vincent, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Robert
V.R. (Lea) Barnard II, John M. (Sharon) Barnard and Saundra (Sandip) Badhe;
and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Ingram Funeral Home.
The Rev. Earl McCall will officiate and a private burial service will take
place Tuesday. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of the service
Sunday at the funeral home where an Eastern Star memorial service will be
held at 4 p.m.
Honorary pall bearers will be Walter Herd, David Balderson, William R.
McCarthy, Evelyn Brooker, Carol Humble, Millie Cook, Robert Klang and
Robert Hamilton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to Loving Care Hospice
in care of the funeral home



WILLIAM E. "BILL" REED
William E. "Bill" Reed, 53, of Marysville died unexpectedly Monday, Jan.
15, 2001, at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
Arrangements are pending with the Underwood Funeral Home



PHOEBE ANN MCCULLOUGH PENHORWOOD
Phoebe Ann McCullough Penhorwood, 65, of Marysville died suddenly Saturday,
Jan. 13, 2001, at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
She was a beautician for 28 years and was retired from Union Manor Nursing
Center. She was a former member of the Evangelical Friends Church and
enjoyed reading and watching harness racing at the Union County Fair.
She was born March 2, 1935, in Marysville to the late Addison and Jeanne
Arquilla McCullough and was predeceased by her stepfather, Donald
Ballinger. She married Kermit Penhorwood Jan. 5, 1963, at the Marysville
First Presbyterian Church and he died April 24, 1984.
She is survived by a son, John R. (Tracy) DeGood of Ostrander and Jeanne
(Robert) Williams of Plain City; two grandchildren, Jennifer (Dell) Sikes
and Amanda Dennis; two step-grandchildren, Jake and Treg Williams; two
great-grandchildren, Whitney and Little Dell; a stepbrother, William L.
(Linda) Ballinger of North Lewisburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Glenn Althouse will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Hospital Speech and
Hearing Department in care of the funeral home


ADDISON T. "A.T." HAMILTON
Addison T. "A.T." Hamilton, 78, of Urbana died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001.
He was a retired farmer and was active in the Free Methodist Church and the
Farm Bureau. He was an avid sports fan and fair supporter.
He was born Jan. 15, 1922, in Berry, Ky., to the late Edward and Hester
Jolly Hamilton.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gertrude "Gertie" Smith Hamilton; a
daughter, Judy (Jack) Lowe; two sons, Don Hamilton and friend Elaine of
West Liberty and Wayne Hamilton of Urbana; two granddaughters, Leann
Hamilton and Dawn (Russell) Yocum of Cable; a grandson, Shawn (Liz) Burnett
of San Diego, Calif.; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Louise Bland of
Urbana; a brother, Bob (Betty) Hamilton of Urbana; six nephews, Roger,
Mike, Chris, Larry Paul and Micah; and five nieces, Amy, Robin, Patty,
Susan and Nancy.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Littleton & Rue
Funeral Home in Urbana. The Rev. James Rogers will officiate and burial
will be at Fairview Cemetery in Lest Liberty. Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. today and after the service Tuesday.
Pall bearers will be Chris Bland, Shawn Burnett, Russell Yocum, Dustin
Wallen, Don Perry and Roger Hamilton. Honorary pall bearers will be Homer
Ober, Thad Cushman, Dave Kauffman, Vernon Kauffman, Tom Tullis and Dave
Clapp.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Free Methodist Church or Mercy
Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.littletonandrue.com


HELEN SMART
Helen Smart, 82, of Richwood died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at Memorial
Hospital of Union County.
She was a care giver to many families in the Richwood area over the years.
She was a member of Richwood Community United Calvary Church, where she
played the piano, and was a member of the Richwood Civic Center.
She was born Aug. 29, 1918, in Marion to the late Lawrence and Jennie
Dougherty Smart and was predeceased by a brother, Harry Smart.
She is survived by a half-sister, Grace Fryman; and many dear friends in
the Richwood area.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Stofcheck Funeral
Home. The Rev. Fred Cheney will officiate and burial will be at the
Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of the
service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community United Calvary Church.



JAMES FRANK JACKSON
James Frank Jackson, 89, of Kenton died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at the
Corinthian Skilled nursing and Rehab Center in Kenton.
He was a crane operator for Marion Power Shovel.
He was born Sept. 21, 1911, in Kentucky to the late General Lee and Myrtle
Blue Jackson and was predeceased by a son, Philip Jackson; a brother,
Arthur Jackson; and in 1983 by his first wife, Victoria Hill whom he
married in 1935.
He is survived by his second wife, Dotty Jackson; four sons, Harlan Jackson
of Raymond, Jack Jackson of West Liberty, James Jackson of Zanesfield and
Robert Jackson of Marion; a daughter, Betty Drake of Portsmouth; 25
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren;
and a sister, Ruth Craig of Kentucky.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ballinger Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. B.J. hall will officiate and burial will be at
the York Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care
of the funeral home.


HELEN REBECCA "BECKY" BROOKS
Helen Rebecca "Becky" Brooks, 36, of Marysville died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001,
at her home.
She was the daughter of Florence Bailey of Marysville.
Arrangements are pending with the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home



OMAR HOWARD "MITCH" MITCHELL
Omar Howard "Mitch" Mitchell, 85, of Charleston, W.Va., died Tuesday, Jan.
9, 2001, in the hospice unit at the Dayton VA Medical Center following a
long illness.
He retired in 1980 from Columbia Gas where he had worked as a radio
technologist for several years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II,
serving as a technical sergeant in the 93rd Signal Battalion, and received
a Bronze Star, a Meritorious Unit Award, a Good Conduct Medal, the
European-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, the American Theater
Service Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon.
He was a 1934 graduate of Logan High School in Logan, W.Va., and a graduate
of Morris Harvey College in Charleston, W.Va. He had been a licensed Ham
Radio operator since 1935, with the call letters W8NA, and was a member of
the Kanawha Amateur Radio Club. For many years, he conducted license
testing of radio amateurs for the government. He was an avid reader of all
types of books, enjoyed learning and was faithful to the Swedenborg
religion.
he was born July 11, 1915, in Smokey Junction, Tenn., to the late Hardy A.
and Viona Scarbough Mitchell and was predeceased by six brothers, Lacy,
Donald, James, George, Walter and Norman Mitchell; and a sister, Margaret
Combs.
He is survived by a sister, Mona Mitchell of Cincinnati; a brother, Roy
Mitchell of Cincinnati; three sisters-in-law, Helena M. Mitchell of
Marysville, Barbara Mitchell of Orange City, Fla., and Helen Mitchell of
Chapmanville, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews, including Annetta Wherry
of Marysville; and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday a the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. The Rev. Patrick Rose of the New Church of Jerusalem in
Cincinnati will officiate and burial with full military honors conducted by
the Union County Veterans Association will be at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends
may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dayton VA Medical Center, Nine
north-hospice unit, 4100 W. Third St., Dayton, Ohio 45420


DAVID G. ROBINSON
David G. Robinson, 26, of Columbus, formerly of the Richwood area, died
unexpectedly Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at Grant Medical Center.
He was a 1992 graduate of North Union High School and worked as a chef at
Tucci's in Dublin. He enjoyed being with his friends and making people
laugh and he liked music, movies, playing golf and cooking.
He was born Jan. 25, 1974, to William and Angela Coder Robinson and was
predeceased by his grandparents, Robert Coder and David and Helen Robinson.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, William and Pam Robinson of
Richwood; his mother and stepfather, Bobby and Angela Smith of Boise,
Idaho; a very special companion, Lindsay Meeker; two brothers, Graham
Robinson of Boise and Chris Robinson of West Mansfield; a sister Lacy
Robinson of Richwood; and grandparents, Arlene (Jack) Wilson of Laurelville
and Eileen Downing of Delaware.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Stofcheck Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. Scot Gorsuch will officiate and burial will be
at the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice

HAZEL ELEANOR BOLIN
Hazel Eleanor Bolin, 81, of North Lewisburg died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001,
at the home of her daughter, Mary Bailey.
She was a farmer and homemaker and a member of Union Chapel Ladies Aid. She
enjoyed Christian women's luncheons, reading and studying the Bible,
playing piano, embroidery and sewing. She played basketball at Cable High
School.
She was born May 7, 1919, in Cable to the late John and Goldie Brigner Butz
and was predeceased by three sons, twins John Marvin and George Melvin and
an infant son; three brothers, Charles, Ernie and Bull Butz; and a sister,
Margaret Randall.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin G. Bolin whom she married Sept. 25,
1936, in Winchester, Ind.; a son, George (Bert) Bolin of Tremont City; two
daughters, Nancy (Dwight) Thompson and Mary (Ronnie) Bailey of North
Lewisburg; five grandchildren, David (Kelly) Bolin of North Carolina and
April (Kelly) Kaylor, Kimberly Bailey, Paul (Jennifer) Thompson and Emily
Bailey of North Lewisburg; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Kaleb Kaylor
of North Lewisburg; a sister, Lois Newman of Mutual; and several nieces and
nephews and close friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Union Chapel Community
Church. Pastor David Hernandez will officiate and burial will be at Maple
Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at
the Freshwater-McDonald Funeral Home in North Lewisburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tricare Hospice


CHRISTA L. RANDALL HASTEDT
Christa L. Randall Hastedt, 90, of Bartow, Fla., formerly of the Richwood
area, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at the Rohr House in Bartow.
She was a graduate of Richwood High School and a longtime member of the
Richwood First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and
was active in the women's society. She had worked for the telephone company
in Marysville and was active with the former Claibourne Grange, Farm Bureau
Council and King's Daughters and was a 50-year member of Mount Carmel OES
42 in Richwood.
She was born Aug. 13, 1910, at the Swartz family home near Essex to the
late William A. and Lucy Sparks Swartz and was predeceased by two
grandchildren, Kim Asbury and Brad Randall; a brother, Claud Swartz; and
three sisters, Esther Young, Ethyl Engle and Ethel Wasserbeck. She married
Zane Baker Randall Jan. 4, 1934, and he died Feb. 13, 1964. She then
married Paul Hastedt and he is deceased.
She is survived by a daughter, Doris (Don) Ransome of Lakeland, Fla.; a
son, William (Donna) Randall of Auburndale, Fla.; three grandchildren, Kent
(Kelli) and Douglas (Connie) Randall and Chris (Becky) Ransome; seven
great-grandchildren, Christa and Evan Ransome and Chris, Tatiana, Gayle,
Kyle and Minday Randall; a brother, Paul Swartz of Richwood; a sister,
Daisy Warner of Richwood; and a brother-in-law, Cliff Wasserbeck of
Richwood.
The Rev. Barb Stevens will officiate at graveside services to be held at 2
p.m. Sunday at the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m.
Satursday at the Stofcheck Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Richwood Civic Center, 235 Grove
St., Richwood, Ohio 43344


OMAR HOWARD "MITCH" MITCHELL
Omar Howard "Mitch" Mitchell, 85, of Charleston, W.Va., died Tuesday, Jan.
9, 2001, in the hospice unit at the Dayton VA Medical Center following a
long illness.
He retired in 1980 from Columbia Gas where he had worked as a radio
technologist for several years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II,
serving as a technical sergeant in the 93rd Signal Battalion, and received
a Bronze Star, a Meritorious Unit Award, a Good Conduct Medal, the
European-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, the American Theater
Service Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon.
He was a 1934 graduate of Logan High School in Logan, W.Va., and a graduate
of Morris Harvey College in Charleston, W.Va. He had been a licensed Ham
Radio operator since 1935, with the call letters W8NA, and was a member of
the Kanawha Amateur Radio Club. For many years, he conducted license
testing of radio amateurs for the government. He was an avid reader of all
types of books, enjoyed learning and was faithful to the Swedenborg
religion.
he was born July 11, 1915, in Smokey Junction, Tenn., to the late Hardy A.
and Viona Scarbough Mitchell and was predeceased by six brothers, Lacy,
Donald, James, George, Walter and Norman Mitchell; and a sister, Margaret
Combs.
He is survived by a sister, Mona Mitchell of Cincinnati; a brother, Roy
Mitchell of Cincinnati; three sisters-in-law, Helena M. Mitchell of
Marysville, Barbara Mitchell of Orange City, Fla., and Helen Mitchell of
Chapmanville, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews, including Annetta Wherry
of Marysville; and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday a the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. The Rev. Patrick Rose of the New Church of Jerusalem in
Cincinnati will officiate and burial with full military honors conducted by
the Union County Veterans Association will be at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends
may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dayton VA Medical Center, Nine
north-hospice unit, 4100 W. Third St., Dayton, Ohio 45420

SANDRA K. RECKLESS
Sandra K. Reckless, 58, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at her home.
A graduate of the Columbus School for Girls and The Ohio State University,
she was a former speech and language pathologist at Berne Union Local
Schools. She was a past president of the Columbus Bar Association
Auxiliary, past board member of the Junior League of Columbus, a member of
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Childhood League Board I and Hanna Neil
Board III.
She is survived by her husband, Walter W. Reckless; her mother, Louise
Kirkendall of Marysville; a son, Walter K. "Kirk" Reckless of Dublin; two
daughters, Martha (Michael) Stockinger of Columbus and Sara Reckless of
Washington, D.C.; a grandson, Jacob Stockinger; two brothers, Ben R.
Kirkendall Jr. of Marysville and Tom D. Kirkendall of Potomac, Md.; and two
sisters, Betty Knowles of Nonquitt, Mass., and Sally Lou McDonald of
Greenwich, Conn.
Funeral services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday at St. Patrick's
Episcopal Church, 7121 Muirfield Drive, Dublin. The Rev. Anne Robbins will
officiate and private burial services will be held at Pleasant Cemetery in
Mount Sterling. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the
Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Berne Union Local Schools, c/o S.
Templin, 506 N. Main St., Sugargrove, Ohio 43155, or St. Patrick's
Episcopal Church

EMMA M. MERKLE
Emma M. Merkle, 91, of Columbus died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at Sunrise on
the Scioto Assisted Living.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church at Chuckery and was active in
the choir, Ladies Aid and LWML. She assisted her husband, Rudolf G. Merkle
in his classroom at St. Paul Lutheran School.
She was born July 20, 1909, in Van Wert County to the late Otto L. and
Emilie Marie Schumn Germann and was predeceased by her husband in 1991; a
daughter, Dorothy Calhoun in 1966; two brothers, Kletus Germann and Arnold
Germann; and a sister, Victoria Merkle.
She is survived by children, Gertrude H. (Edward) Losely of Perry, Edward
P. (Vivian) Merkle of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Robert A. (Suzanne) Merkle of
Plain City; six grandchildren, Karl (Kathy) Losely, Paula Merkle, Edward N.
(Debbie) Merkle, James R. (Linda) Merkle, Jennifer (Bill) Pollock and Rob
(Heather) Merkle; seven great-grandchildren, Faith, Troy, Christian,
Bryson, Rachel and Kelsy Merkle and Megan Pollock; and a sister, Ramona
Ramsey.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Gerald D. Matzke will officiate and burial will be at the
church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Ferguson
Funeral Home in Plain City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the school or
Hospice at Riverside/Grant, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio
43214-3998

MARY FERRELL SWISHER
Mary Ferrell Swisher, 100, of Marysville and formerly of Upper Arlington
died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at Memorial Hospital of Union County after a
short illness.
She was a devoted homemaker and member of First Community Church in Upper
Arlington. She was formerly a licensed practical nurse in Mayfield, Ky.,
and Memphis, Tenn.
She was born Sept. 14, 2000, in Tennessee to the late William and Henrietta
Valentine Woodard and was predeceased by two sons, Jerry in 1969 and Robert
in 1996; six brothers and a sister. She married Harold F. Swisher and he
died in 1978,
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara F. Kelly of Broadway; five
grandchildren, Gary R. Kelly and Timothy Kelly of Columbus, Jennifer (Jeff)
Hodges of Richwood and Scott (Andrea) Swisher and William Swisher of Upper
Arlington; three great-grandchildren, Jay, Joey and Larry; a
daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Swisher of Upper Arlington; and many nieces and
nephews, including Joe (Mary Lou) Glasgow of South Fulton, Tenn., Jim
(Diane) Swisher of Houston, Texas, and Audra Carol Stine of Iola, Kan.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Underwood Funeral
Home. The Rev. Donald Moceri will officiate and burial will be at Sunset
Cemetery in Galloway. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pilot Dog Inc., 625 W. Town St.,
Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com

CHESTER JONES JR.
Chester Jones Jr., 57, of Plain City died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001 at Memorial
Hospital of Union County.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was born July 30, 1943, in Hazard, Ky., to the late Ezra and Bernice
Jones and was predeceased by a brother and in 1993 by his wife Edna Mae
Picklesimon Jones
He is survived by children, William Lee Picklesimon of Plain City, Dawn
Renee Wolf of Delaware, Richard Allen Jones of Marysville, Carolyn Lynn
Slone of Magnetic Springs and Chester "Junior" Jones of Richwood; 13
grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Ferguson Funeral
Home in Plain City. The Rev. Wayne Engle will officiate and burial will be
at the Darby Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Thursday


OMAR HOWARD MITCHELL
Omar Howard Mitchell, 85, of Charleston, W.Va., died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001,
at the Dayton VA Hospital.
Arrangements are pending with the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home

FLORENCE B. SHIRK
Florence B. Shirk, 80, of the East Liberty-Middleburg area died Wednesday,
Jan. 3, 2001, at her resident.
She was a member of the Middleburg United Methodist Church. She was a
homemaker and did lots of cooking and gardening. She enjoyed fishing and
swimming with her grandchildren, entertaining her many nieces and nephews
on the farm.
She was born Feb. 11, 1920, in Zane Township to the late Norris and Hazel
Sidesinger Holycross and was predeceased by her husband, Donald E. Shirk;
two children, Donna J. and Donald D. Shirk; and sisters, Esther Spain and
Mildred Spain.
She is survived by a daughter, Bonnie (Vernon) Current of Middleburg; a
son, Allen (Rosann) Shirk of West Liberty; five grandchildren, Don (Lorie),
Dave (Missy), Amy (Jason), Shaundra and Dani; six great-grandchildren,
Aerrinn, Aericka, Sydney, Jessy, Nathan and Nikki; and a sister, Maxine
Lowman of Sarasota, Fla.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Middleburg United
Methodist Church. The Rev. David Cottrill will officiate and burial will be
at the Middleburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the
Freshwater-McDonald Funeral Home in North Lewisburg

ABBY M. HAGER
Abby M. Hager, 16, of London died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001, in the emergency
room at Madison County Hospital.
A sophomore at Jonathan Alder High School, she participated in volleyball
and softball and was active in the Rosedale Grow-em Quick 4-H Club.
 She was born Dec. 4, 1984, in Columbus to Steve and Becki Boyd Hager.
She is survived by her parents; a sister, Elizabeth; a brother, Mitchell;
grandparents, Don and Mary Jo Boyd, Susie and Lou Durham and Rita and
Charley Hager; and great-grandparents, Buck and Irene Boyd and Walter
Morris.
Funeral services will be held at11 a.m. Thursday at Rosedale Freewill
Baptist Church, 9700 Rosedale Milford Center Road. The Revs. Oscar B. and
Charles Baldwin will officiate and burial will be at the Plumwood Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Ferguson
Funeral Home in Plain City. Students are asked to call from 2 to 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Abby Hager Memorial Fund,
Richwood Banking Company, 601 W. Main St., Plain City, Ohio 43064

DAYTON EARL JIVIDEN
Dayton Earl Jividen, 85, of Richwood died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001, at Marion
Manor Nursing Home.
He retired in 1977 after 36 years of dedicated service from Commercial
Steel in Marion where he worked as a steel grinder. He was a member of
Community United Calvary Church and the First United Methodist Church of
Richwood. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed gardening, reading, camping
and traveling.
He was born April 4, 1915, in Putnum County, W.Va., to the late Robert and
Dulcie Pitchford Jividen and was predeceased by two daughters, Muriel Evans
and Juanita Eaches; two brothers; and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Daughterty Jividen whom he married in
April 1934 in Robertsburg W.Va.; four daughters, Janice (Kenneth) Lindstedt
of Waldo, Bonnie (Bob) Dill of Loveland, Colo., Marilyn (Larry) Hauk of
Cusseta, Ga., and Eileen (Jerry) Pfarr of Broken Arrow, Okla.; two sons,
David Jividen of Richwood and Michael (Ruth) Jividen of Hilliard; 16
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Bill Eaches of Waldo;
and a sister, Arlene (Frank) Laffler of Merritt Island, Fla.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Stofcheck Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. Fred Cheney will officiate and burial will be at
the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community United Calvary Church

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DAVID E. "DAVE" MILLER
David E. "Dave" Miller, 30, of Marysville died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001,
surrounded by his family at Children's Hospital in Columbus following a
long battle with congenital heart disease.
He was a 1988 graduate of Marysville High School and was a weekend delivery
man for Tubby's Pizza for several years. He was a member of Marysville FOE
3506 and had attended Columbus State Community College. He was a very
talented artist who especially enjoyed sharing his talents with children
and he was know to draw cartoons on the inside of the pizza boxes before
delivery. Some of his drawings are on display on the 6A West Cardiology
Diagnostics Floor at Children's Hospital.
He enjoyed "The Simpson" and WWF wrestling and especially enjoyed
volunteering for many years at the annual Children's Hospital Heart Camp.
He dearly loved his dog, "Scraps."
He was born May 12, 1970, in Marysville and was predeceased by his maternal
grandparents, William Floyd Miller and Martha Jane LeVan.
He is survived by his loving mother, Karen Sue Miller; a brother, Robert
Miller of Marysville; and an aunt, Kathy (Darrel) Wright of Marysville;
special cousins, Jeremy James Dowler and Michael Shane Dowler of Marysville
and Rhonda Jane Miller, Ronald Eugene Miller and Randy Eugene Miller of
Newark; several great-aunts and -uncles; numerous cousins; a longtime
friend, Jack Kunkler of Marysville; his goddaughter, Hope Kunkler; his
cardiologist for nearly all of his life, Dr. Jo Craenen; the dedicated
nursing staff of 6A West Cardiology Diagnostics; and many other friends.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. Paul Reynolds will officiate and burial will be at the
Plumwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the David E. Miller family in care of
the funeral home


NICOLE LOUISE SLOAN
Nicole Louise Sloan, 13, of Marysville died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 27,
2001, at her home.
She was in the seventh grade at Marysville Middle School. She was a
resident of Florida from 1988 to 1999 and was an active Girl Scout at
Dodgertown Elementary School in Vero Beach, Fla., from the first through
the fifth grades. She enjoyed swimming at the beach.
She was a member of the YMCA and she wrote poetry, played the clarinet in
her school band, played the piano and enjoyed dancing and singing to
Britney Spears music. She like riding roller coasters, playing with her
cat, "Precious," taking long walks with her mother. She was blessed with
the ability to make many new friends and was funny and liked to make people
laugh.
She was a devoted and extremely loving daughter and sister to her mother
and two younger brothers. She was always there for her friends and
cherished her time with them. She was a "loving angel" to her mother and
was always "Daddy's girl." Dan Albritton loved little "Colee." Her grieving
survivors know that this world will never be the same without her.
She was born a beautiful baby girl Jan. 24, 1988, in Fort Pierce, Fla., and
is survived by her loving mother, Lisa Allbritton of Marysville; two
brothers, Justin and Danny of Marysville; her devoted father and
stepmother, Darryl and Susan Sloan of Jonesboro, Ga.; a half-brother,
Andrew of Jonesboro; a stepsister, Nikki of Jonesboro; her loving
grandparents, Hansel and Eloise Picklesimer and Ray and Sylvia Sloan of
Fort Pierce; her great-grandmother, Thelma Sloan of Fort Pierce; aunts and
uncles; Joyce and Dan Allan, Debbie and Lee Boyer, Gary and Janet
Picklesimer, Tina Koehler, Allison Sanchez and Angela Sloan; special
cousins, Ruth, Amy, Linda, Steve, Colleen, Wayne, Shane, Angelina, Brianna
and Kimberly; many other cousins; other survivors, Dan Alsbritton,
step-sister, Jamie Allbritton; Grace "Ga Ga" and Hughie Tiller and Steve
Castle; very special friends, including her best friends, Brittney Blakeman
and Julie "Ju Ju" Denning; and many, many great-aunts and great-uncles and
friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Marysville
Church of Christ. Ed Bialon will officiate. The Mannasmith-Hale Funeral
Home is handling local arrangements.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Haisley-Hobbs
Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, Fla. Jerry Bickford will officiate and burial
will follow at the White City Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.
Monday in Fort Pierce.
Memorial contributions may be made to Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network,
5034 Odin's Way, Marietta, Ga. 30068


MARTHA A. WHEELER
Martha E. Wheeler, 80, of Black Mountain, N.C., died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001.
She was a resident of Highland Farms Retirement Community and was a native
of Seville, Ohio. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a major
in sociology. After service in World War II in police work, she returned to
OSU and earned a J.D. Degree.
She entered an active and distinguished career in corrections, working in
that field in new Jersey and New York before being appointed superintendent
of the Ohio Reformatory for Women where she served from January 1958 to
April 1974. She was active nationally in the development of standards for
prison administration and was elected president of the American
Correctional Association.
After retirement from active prison administration, she continued her work
on standards by serving on prison accreditation teams across the country.
Among her many honors and awards was a formal recognition by the Ohio
Senate, praising her for her major role in the development of standards
that now apply to the accreditation of correctional institutions in the
United States.
She was an active volunteer in civic affairs and in hospital administration.
She is survived by a brother, Arthur Brintnall of Brevard.
The Asheville Mortuary Service handled arrangements


DAVID E. MILLER
David E. Miller, 30, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, at Children's Hospital
due to complications from heart surgery.
He is survived by his mother, Karen Sue Miller.
Arrangements are pending with the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home


TANITA MARIE COMBS
Tanita Marie Combs, 36, of North Lewisburg died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at
the Ohio State University Hospital.
She was self-employed and was a caring and loving mother, sister and
daughter who had a wonderful sense of humor.
She was born Dec. 9, 1964, in Marysville to Audney A. and Frances A.
Picklesimer Combs of North Lewisburg and was predeceased by an infant son,
James Audney Caudill; her maternal grandparents, Charles and Fanny
Picklesimer; and her paternal grandparents, Preston and Jewell Combs.
She is survived by her parents; a daughter, Erica M. Combs; a grandson,
Bradley Marshall Douglas Picklesimon; a sister, Trisha Combs of North
Lewisburg; two brothers, Todd and Tracy Combs of North Lewisburg; her
fiance, Shannon Tatman of North Lewisburg, whom she loved very much and
whom she was to marry Saturday; special cousins who were like sisters,
Brenda, Terri and Connie; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ingram Funeral Home
The Rev. Kurt King will officiate and burial will be at the Union Township
Cemetery in Milford Center. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Pall bearers will be Don Combs, Willard Picklesimer, Charles Picklesimer,
Philip Picklesimer, Karl Picklesimer, Bill Jolliff, Steve White and Bob
Fairchild. Honorary pall bearers will be Bob Picklesimer and Porter Combs.
Memorial contributions may be made to the deceased's daughter and grandson
in care of the funeral home

JACK CARSON GEHO
Jack Carson Geho, 45, of Cable died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in the emergency
room at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana.
He was born Jan. 22, 1956, in Marysville.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Dingey Geho; his parents, Lowell E. and
G. Ruth Noland Geho; three children, Rachel, Phillip and Mark Geho of
Cable; three sisters, Terry (Glen) Buettner of Bellefontaine, Sherri (Bob)
Wortman of New Milford, Conn. and Lori Sanders of Ansonia; two brothers,
David (Jennie) Geho of Roanoke, Va., and Paul Geho of Raymond; and several
nieces, nephews and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Freshwater-McDonald
Funeral Home in North Lewisburg. The Rev. Frank Summerfield will officiate
and burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday


MILDRED B. NEILL GUY SIMPSON
Mildred B. Neill Guy Simpson, 84, of Marysville died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001,
at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following a two-year illness.
She was a graduate of New California High School and retired in 1978 from
Eljer plumbingware after 20 years as a machine operator. She also worked as
the kitchen supervisor and cook for Memorial Hospital of Union County when
it first opened in the mid 1950s.
She was a former resident of the villages of New Dover, Allen Center and
Broadway and was a longtime member of Allen Center Baptist Church where she
served as pianist and organist for 50 years and assisted in various
administrative capacities, including superintendent and clerk. She was a
member of the Ladies Aid and the Missionary Society of the church and
helped organize Election Day dinners and homecoming celebrations.
She was a community fundraising volunteer for the Heart Association and
Cancer Society and enjoyed making arts and crafts items for church
fundraisers. A devoted mother and grandmother, she was a well-known cook
and baker and regularly visited shut-ins and the sick. She was a superb
note writer and card sender. Despite her heart ailments and diagnosis of
cancer, she maintained an unselfish, hard-working commitment to her
friends, family and church.
She was born March 28, 1916, in Jerome Township, Union County, to the late
Benjamin Cecil and Ursule Clara Wester Neill and was predeceased by a
grandson, Robin Willis Shuster; a granddaughter, Debra Lynn Shuster
Loubert; a great-granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn Loubert; and in 1990 by her
husband, Ralph B. Simpson.
She is survived by a son, Gene Guy of Marysville; four daughters, Eileen
Guy of Marysville, Bernice (Cecil) Ross of Kenton, Phyllis (Nigle) Standley
of Bellefontaine and Clara (Armond) Shuster of LaRue; two stepchildren, Ann
Marie (Tony) Myers of Virginia and Ralph (Phyllis) Simpson Jr. of
Marysville; 15 grandchildren, Todd Guy, Charla (Rick) Asman, Shawnya (Ken)
Bray, Shad (Angie) Guy, Mark Ross, David (Susie) Ross, Joni (Bill) Siler,
Jeffrey (Jane) Standley, Pamela (John) Taylor, Gregory (Jennifer) Standley,
John (Dawna) Standley, Brannon (Bess) Standley, Kevin Shuster, Karen
(Darius) Murphy and Terry Loubert; five step-grandchildren, Toni Marie
Myers, Bill (Lisa) Myers, Connie Simpson, Nancy (Jim) Burrey and Mark
Simpson; 40 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dale Neill Sr. of Marysville
and Gerald (Gladys) Neill of West Mansfield; a special friend, Christine
O'Harra of Marysville; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Allen Center
Baptist Church. The Rev. Stephen R. Waltman will officiate and burial will
be at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today
at the Underwood Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com


TANITA COMBS
Tanita Combs, 36, of North Lewisburg died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001.
Arrangements are pending with the Ingram Funeral Home


JOY L. HEADLEE YOUMANS
Joy L. Headlee Youmans, 70, of Plain City died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at
Riverside Hospital.
A longtime resident of Plain City, she was active in the community and sold
real estate with King Thompson/Walls Bennett, Inc. She was a member of the
Plain City Presbyterian Church and attended Northwest Chapel.
Born Feb. 21, 1931, in Union County, she was preceded in death by her
parents, Delbert and Bessie Elizabeth Smart Headlee, and a stepmother,
Naomi Headlee.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Youmans, whom she married July 22,
1949; daughters, Suzanne (Todd) Wurschmidt and Sharon "Sherry" (James)
Phillips of Plain City; grandchildren, Mitchell and Austin Wurschmidt and
Jay, Gretchen and Sam Phillips; sisters, Pat Collins and Hope (Rex) North
of Plain City; and brothers, Jerry (Rose) Headlee of Philadelphia, Pa., and
Tom (Pam) Headlee of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Northwest Chapel, 6700
Rings Road, Dublin, and burial will be at Forest Grove Cemetery in Plain
City. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Ferguson
Funeral Home in Plain City


DONALD R. "DON" HAYES
Donald R. "Don" Hayes, 68, of Marysville, formerly of Celina, died suddenly
at his home Friday, Feb. 23, 2001.
He was retired from General Dynamics Corporation of Lima. He was a 1950
graduate of Rockford High School and was a sergeant in the U.S. Army,
stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, during the Korean War. He worked in the
plumbing business in Celina form more than 20 years. After moving to
Marysville, he worked as a maintenance repairman at the Helen Evans
Apartments. He enjoyed his granddaughters and fishing and especially
enjoyed fishing and vacationing the past 10 years with the Grumpy Old Men
fishing group.
He was born April 27, 1932, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to the late Chester
Russell and Viola S. Burrous Hayes and was predeceased by a sister, Bonnie
Hayes, and a brother, Russell Hayes.
He is survived by two sons, William "Bill" (Lura) Hayes of Marysville and
Chet Hayes of Ostrander; a daughter, LuAnn (Bill) Wallace of Ostrander; and
three granddaughters, Catherine and Christine Hayes and Nikki Jencson.
A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Teller will officiate and the deceased will
be buried next to his parents at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Riverside Cemetery
near Rockford. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until the time of the service
Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice in
care of the funeral home


FLORENCE EVANS
Florence Evans, 95, of New Palestine, Ind., died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, at
the Masonic Home in Franklin, Ind.
She was the mother of Robert (Phyllis) Evans of Marysville

MARION IVA JOHNSON
Marion Iva Johnson, 77, of Lakeland, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at
Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
She was a member of Kathleen Evangelical Chapel and enjoyed crafts,
crocheting and spending time with her family.
She was born May 12, 1923, in Parkers Landing, Pa., to the late George and
Iva Foust Fross. She married Herschell Johnson in Lafayette, Ind., march 6,
1939, and he died June 13, 1993.
She is survived by a son, William B. Johnson of Lakeland; four daughters,
Norma J. Ormeroid of Lakeview, Patricia Tucker and Bonnie Tomasina of
Columbus and Gwen Shirk of Ashley; 12 grandchildren; 18
great-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a stepbrother,
George Fross of Franklin, Pa.; and a stepsister, Delores Gallagher of Grove
City, Pa.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Thornton Russell &
Hitch Funeral Home, 223 N. Meridian St., Lebanon, Ind., and burial will be
at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Thorntown, Ind. Friends may call from 10 a.m.
until the time of the service Monday


JASEN B. LANGE
Jasen B. Lange, 24, of Russells Point died Thursday Feb. 22, 2001, as the
result of an automobile accident of U.S. 33 in New Hampshire, Ohio.
He was employed at Celina Aluminum Precision Technology in Celina and was a
member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Russells Point where he
was a server for many years. He was a 1996 graduate of Indian Lake High
School.
He was born Oct. 16, 1976, in Bellefontaine and was predeceased by his
maternal grandfather, Joseph Payton; and an uncle, David Payton.
He is survived by his mother and her fiance, Lynn Hammond and Thomas
Presser of Huntsville; his father and stepmother, Jeffrey B. and Roberta
"Bertie" Lange of Russells Point; his maternal grandmother, Rosemary Payton
of Marysville; paternal grandparents, John B. and Erma Lange Jr. of
Huntsville; a sister, Angela Lange of the home; two brothers, Ryan M. Lange
of Marion and Dustin A. Lange of Russells Point; a special friend, Crystal
Lillicrap of Lakeview; two stepsisters, Nikki J. (Michael J.) Knott
Moseinski of Toledo and Holly D. (David F.) Knott Maier of Huntsville; a
stepbrother, T. Kirk Knott of Norfolk, Va.; and many aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary of the Woods
Catholic Church. The Rev. Harold W. Kist will officiate and burial will be
at the Huntsville Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday at the Van Horn Funeral Home in Lakeview, where prayers will be read
at 1:45 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be expressed at www.vanhornfuneralhome.com




MILTON P. WISE
Milton P. Wise, 85, of Marysville died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Memorial
Hospital of Union County.
He was retired from Eljers Manufacturing after 37 years of service and was
a life member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He was a 25-year member of the
International Molders and Allied Workers Union and served as secretary of
the local. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and horses.
He was born Oct. 8, 1915, in Union County to the late John and Dora
Hagendeffer Wise and was predeceased by two brothers, Wilson and Edgar Wise.
He is survived by his wife, Jennette Perry Wise whom he married Sept. 8,
1940, at St. John's Lutheran Church; three sons, Carl C. Wise and Roy E.
Wise of Marysville and Gary E. (Carol) Wise of Delaware; a daughter, Vivian
M. Heil of Marysville; five grandchildren, Dan (Dawn) Heil of East Liberty,
Amy (Henry) Croppers of Columbus, Angela (Kevin) Hillyard of Marysville and
Barbara and Chris Wise of Delaware; six great-grandchildren, Brooke Heil,
Johnny Wise, James Croppers, Alysha Hillyard, Clara Hillyard and Nicholas
Heil; two step-great-grandchildren, Tiffany and Kimberly; a sister, Lorena
Bame of Findlay; a sister-in-law, Pearl Wise Marshall of Phoenix, Ariz.;
and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Funeral Home.
The Rev. Thomas Hackett will officiate and burial will be at the church
cemetery. Friends may call from noon until the time of the service Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church
ALBERT E. "BID" TROUT
Albert E. "Bid" Trout, 86, of North Lewisburg died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001,
at Milcrest Nursing Center.
He was an area farmer for more than 25 years and worked as a power shovel
operator for Marion Brick Company. He never retired. He sheared sheep and
his last job was as sexton of Maple Grove Cemetery in North Lewisburg. He
was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother-in-law. He
always helped everyone who needed help and took special pride in his work
at Maple Grove for more than 17 years. He did take a little time to go
fishing on occasion.
He was born April 12, 1914, in Union County to the late Chalmer G. and
Mabel R. Thompson Trout and was predeceased by three brothers, Clarence,
Cecil and Leroy "Bud" Trout; a sister, Dorothy Epps; his stepsister, Patty;
and a brother-in-law, Jim Bahan.
He is survived by his wife, Peg Bahan Trout whom he married April 9, 1936;
two daughters, Judy (Mike) Vallery of Woodstock and Sara (Dale) Neer of
Marysville; two sons, Mike (Linda) Trout of Urbana and Jerry (Phyllis)
Trout of Sugar Creek; 11 grandchildren, Michael Vallery, Suzanne (Jim)
Juzwiak, Melodi (Rick) Wilkins, Mark Witten, Kyle Witten, Clayton Neer,
Andrea (Chris) Millice, Tracey Trout, Shelly (Jim) Ling, Jayme (Lee) Shaw
and Ann (Wes) Levings; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary (Norman)
Dooley of Findlay; his stepmother, Dorotha Trout of Marysville;
sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary and Raymond Hayslip, Katie and
Boyd Fout, Carolyn and Kenny Stanley, Jayne and Gene Leiter and Shelly
Bahan; a half-sister, Wanda; a step-sister, Judy; a step-brother, Glenn
Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Freshwater-McDonald
Funeral Home in North Lewisburg and burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday


SYLVIA G. COFFMAN HAMILTON KIRK
Sylvia G. Coffman Hamilton Kirk, 98, of Marysville died Wednesday, Feb. 21,
2001, at Heartland of Marysville surrounded by her family.
She was a former resident of Columbus and worked as a footwear fancy
stitcher at the J & K Shoe Company. She was a charter member of Westerville
Bible Church and attended Berean Bible Church in Dublin. She was an expert
seamstress and lovingly made hats, dresses and wedding gowns for her
granddaughters and enjoyed crocheting, knitting and tending her flower
gardens.
She was born May 29, 1902, in Perry County to the late William and Ella
Hatfield Coffman and was predeceased by her husbands, Garold Hamilton and
Roy Kirk.
She is survived by a daughter, Martha (Howard) Wentz of Marysville; a
special nephew who was like a son, Dan Coffman of Dublin; two
granddaughters, Cindy Rausch (Dr. Ron) Riegel of Marysville and Karen
(John) Boley of Alexandria, Ind.; six great-grandchildren; Michelle
(Michael) Davet, Sarah Jane Rausch, Doug Rausch, Jill Boley, Jacqueline
Boley and John Boley; two sisters, Margaret and Virginia; a brother Carl
Coffman; a special niece, Jean Gibson of Pacific, Mo.; a special friend,
John Cox of Columbus; and many other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Berean Bible Church
on Dublin Road. Elders David White and Dr. Lee Ekleberry will officiate and
burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to
7 p.m. Sunday at the Underwood Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the youth ministry at Berean Bible
Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.underwoodfuneralhome.com



JACK LEE HARTUNG
Jack Lee Hartung, 77, of Ostrander died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, at
Kobacker House.
He was retired after 29 years of service with North American Rockwell and
was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a 1941 graduate of West High
School in Columbus and a member of American Legion Post 79 and VFW Post
3320 in Marysville.
He was predeceased by his parents, Leon and Ruth Hartung; his beloved wife,
Marie; a brother, Robert Hartung; and a good friend, Ralph Sanese.
He is survived by children, Jackie (Bob) Engle, Jim (Barb) Craig and Eddie
Craig of Columbus, Sandy (Charlie) Craig of Reynoldsburg and Robert (Rose)
Hartung of Dublin; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Joan
(Denny) Drummond of Florida; a sister-in-law, Christine Hartung of
Columbus; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Tidd Funeral
Home, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard. Chaplain Steve Rice will officiate and
burial will be at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and
7 to 9 p.m. today.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at
Riverside and Grant, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214.

WILLIAM WILLIS KERNS
William Willis Kerns, 84, of Houston, Texas, formerly of North Lewisburg,
died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001.
He lived most of his life in North Lewisburg before moving to Virginia in
1990 and to Houston in 1996. He was a U.S. Army sergeant in World War II,
serving in the South Pacific and was a longtime employee of North American
Rockwell in Columbus.
He was born March 6, 1916, in Union County to the late Casper and Leota
Willis Kerns and was predeceased on Nov. 25, 1997, by his wife of 60 years,
Mary Mildred Creviston Kerns whom he married May 22, 1937, in Richmond, Ind.
He is survived by his son, Dr. William J. (Sena) Kerns of Houston; a
daughter, Dyna (Harold) Wilson of Reston, Va.; six grandchildren, Nora,
Nancy and Karen Kerns of Houston and Shannon, Megan and Erin Wilson of
Reston; and a sister, Gladys Steiner of Springfield.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
Freshwater-McDonald Funeral Home in North Lewisburg. The Rev. Kurt King
will officiate and burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call
from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday


SYLVIA COFFMAN KIRK
Sylvia G. Kirk, 98, of Marysville died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001, at
Heartland of Marysville.
Arrangements are pending with the Underwood Funeral Home

MARTIN G. BURNS
Martin G. Burns, 76, of Milford Center died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, at
Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was a farmer and had retired in 1994 as the district representative for
AAL Insurance. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where
he had served as an elder of the church, chairman of the congregation and
school board member. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the
South Pacific, and was active in many farm organizations.
He was born March 30, 1924, in Union County to the late Arthur and Clara
Rausch Burns and was predeceased by two brothers, Richard and Dean Burns.
He is survived by his wife, Norma E. Scheiderer Burns whom he married April
6, 1947, at St. John's Lutheran Church; three sons, Gary M. (Mary) Burns of
Irwin, Michael (Cathy) Burns of Plain City and Danny L. (Pam) Burns of
Milford Center; two daughters, Susan K. (John) Eickhoff of Milford Center
and Sally A. (Kurt) Eischer of Frankenmuth, Mich.; 19 grandchildren,
Matthew (Karen), Josh (Kelly) and Stephanie Burns, Stacey (Kevin)
Scheiderer, Laura, Jenny, Meredith, Ashley, Cory, Trevor, Tanner and Bailey
Burns, Zachary (Niki), Jared, Jacob, Seth and Caleb Eickhoff and Ruth and
Claire Eischer; four great-grandchildren, Rose, Audrey, Ethan and Austin;
two sisters, Evelyn (Ed) Fladt of Dublin and Dorothy (Truman) Nicol of
Plain City; a brother, Harold (Viola) Burns of Milford Center; and a
sister-in-law, Betty Burns of Milford Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Gerald Matzke will officiate and burial will be at the
church cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at
the Ingram Funeral Home.
Pall bearers will be the deceased's grandsons.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund or the
Central Ohio Parkinson Association in care of the funeral home

EDNA MAE WATSON
Edna Mae Watson, 79, of Plain City died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at the
Convalarium at Indian Run.
She was a founder and member of the Living Waters Church of God.
She was born Oct. 15, 1921, in Johnson County, Ky., to the late Warren and
Mary James Blanton and was predeceased by a son, Eric Watson; a
great-granddaughter, Ashley Green; three brothers, Sam Blanton, Scott
Blanton and Bill Blanton; and in 1980 by her husband, Mitchell Watson.
She is survived by a son, Aaron (Anita) Watson of Plain City; two
daughters, Juliana (Henry) Smith of Columbus and Edith Houston of Columbus;
five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Alice
Pharis of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Living Waters
Church of God, 10910 U.S. 42, Marysville. The Rev. Jasper G. Marcum will
officiate and burial will be at Forest Grove Cemetery. Friends may call
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Plain
City.
Contributions may be made to the church


ESTELLE "STELLA" ANN PETRO TOBICASH
Estelle "Stella" Ann Petro Tobicash, 92, a longtime resident of Marysville,
die unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, at the home of her daughter in
South Bend, Indiana.
She was the co-owner and operator of the Oakland Hotel which was located on
the northeast corner of the downtown square. For many years, she and her
husband also owned Toby's Rainbow Bar and the Tijuana Bar, located in the
vicinity of the hotel. They sold the three establishments before the hotel
burned in 1975 and opened Nick's Bargain Barn which was located on East
Fifth Street in the downtown.
She was a member of Our lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and participated in
the Joy of the Lord prayer group. She was a bingo volunteer, a member of
Windsor and Community Seniors and the Windsor Singers and was a lifetime
member of BPO Elks Lodge 1130.  While living with her daughter for health
reasons, she attended St. Matthew's Cathedral. She was devoted to her
grandchildren, her church and her friends and she enjoyed music.
She was born July 30, 1908, in Lorain to the late Paul and Suzanne Fazekas
Petro and was predeceased by a brother, Paul Petro. She married Nicholas
"Toby" Tobicash in 1938 in Lorain and he died in 1978.
She is survived by a daughter, Sylvia (Edward Camp) Stull of South Bend;
two grandsons, Nicholas Stull of Wayland, Mich., and Christopher (Katie)
Stull of Niles, Mich.; a granddaughter, Kimberly Stull of Rockford, Ill.; a
brother, Joseph Petro of Mantua; two sisters-in-law, Helen Petro of St.
Louis and Rose (David) Moore of South Amherst; a brother-in-law, John
(Susie) Antonczak of Elyria; a former son-in-law, Pet Stull of Wayland,
Mich.; special friends, Maggie Marvin, Mary McIntire, Esther Trees, Alice
Caplinger and Don and Shirley Rausch; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady
of Lourdes Catholic Church. The Rev. Barry Bentz will officiate and burial
will be at the church cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday
at the Underwood Funeral Home where the Holy Rosary will be recited at 8
p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com

HENRIETTA MOYER COWGILL
Henrietta Moyer Cowgill, 88, of Richwood died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at
the Wintersong Village Nursing Home in Delaware.
She was a 1931 graduate of Richwood High School and a graduate of Marion
Business College. She ran a floral business where she also did ceramics and
she worked at the Richwood Banking Company for more than 15 years. During
World War II, she worked in war plants in California and Marion. She was a
dedicated lifetime member of the Richwood First Baptist Church where she
served as church secretary for many years. She was a 50-year member and
Past Worthy Matron of Mount Carmel chapter 42 OES of Richwood and was a
talented seamstress who enjoyed knitting, crocheting and painting.
She was born Jan. 11, 1913, in Richwood to the late Charles R. and Lloa
Griffith Moyer and was predeceased by three brothers, Joy, Glenn and John
Moyer. She married Arthur Sullivan on July 17, 1938, in Greenup, Ky., and
he died in May 1966. She then married Vernon R. Cowgill on June 22, 1970,
and he died March 17, 1998.
She is survived by a sister, Janice Moyer Sparks of Delaware, numerous
nieces and nephews; a special friend, Gina North; and a very dedicated
church family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Stofcheck Funeral
Home in Richwood. The Rev. Barb Stevens will officiate and burial will be
at the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home where an Eastern Star service will be held at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Richwood First Baptist Church or
the Richwood Civic Center

DEBORAH J. HUMPHRIES
Deborah J. Humphries, 45, of Marysville died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 18,
2001, at Grant/Riverside Hospital in Columbus.
She was a homemaker and liked to shop and do karaoke.
She was born in Delaware Sept. 25, 1955, to Wesley E. and Shirley F. Wilson
Mitchell and was predeceased by her mother and grandfather, Lee I. Mitchell.
She is survived by her father and stepmother, Wesley E. and Dorothy J.
Mitchell of Ostrander; her husband, Eddie F. Humphries whom she married
Oct. 14, 1972, at the home of her parents; two daughters, Tonia J.
Humphries and Michele R. Humpries of Marysville; a granddaughter, Sabrina
L. Zimmer; her paternal grandmother, Delma T. Mitchell of Marysville; four
sisters, Deanna (Jim) Bumgarner of Marysville, Tina (Ron) McGlone of Irwin,
Donna (Chris) Campbell of West Mansfield and Tammy Mitchell of Marysville;
two brothers, Steve (Sheryl) Mitchell of Marysville and Glenn (Sharon)
Mitchell of North Lewisburg; and a special cousin, Myra Picklesimer of
Marysville.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Don Moceri will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday

RUTH M. DIXON
Ruth M Dixon, 83, of East Liberty died Wedneday, Feb. 14, 2001, at the Ohio
State University Medical Center following a long illness.
A farmer's wife, she retired in 1982 from Memorial Hospital of Union County
after 10 years of service in the dietary department. She was a member of
the East Liberty Church of Christ and its Ladies Aid and the Bellefontaine
Friendly Senior Citizens. She enjoyed flowers, going out to eat and
visiting with friends, especially the ladies of the church. She especially
loved her grandchildren and family.
She was born Dec. 15, 1917, in West Mansfield to the late Oliver Ray and
Carrie Garver O'Dell and was predeceased by two sisters, Clara Hutchins and
Minnie Coyer, and a brother, Walter Hardman. She married Lee Roy Dixon
Sept. 25, 1937, in Urbana and he died Aug. 22, 1983.
She is survived by a son, Richard L. (Lou) Dixon of Bellefontaine; two
grandsons, Rick Dixon of Bellefontaine and Todd (Jamie) Dixon of
Huntsville; three great-grandsons, Drew, Blaine and Connor Dixon; a
great-granddaughter, Taylor Dixon; a sister-in-law, Melba Zinkhon of
Urbana; a longtime friend, Imolene Slade; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the
Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home in West Mansfield. Dr. Jason Robson
will officiate and burial will be at the East Liberty Cemetery. Friends may
call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the East Liberty Church of Christ,
9505 Foundry St., East Liberty, Ohio 43319


TILLIE F. SCHWARTZKOPF
Tillie F. Schwartzkopf, 94, of Marysville, formerly of Columbus, died
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at Heartland of Marysville surrounded by family and
friends.
A lifelong homemaker, she was a 65-year member of Zion Lutheran Church
where she was active in the Ladies Aid and other church activities.
She was born May 12, 1906, in Marysville to the late Lewis J. and Dorathea
Rausch Rausch and was predeceased by two sisters, Martha Bunsold and Nora
Dellinger; three brothers, Willis Rausch, Gerhardt Rausch and Ezra Rausch;
and a son-in-law, Richard Graupner. She was married to Elmer J.
Schwartzkopf on May 21, 1926, in Chicago by her brother-in-law, the Rev.
Lewis J. Schwartzkopf and her husband, Elmer, died Jan. 31, 1985.
She is survived by two sons, Lewis (Maria) Schwartzkopf of Findlay and
Donald W. (Jean) Swartz of Honor, Mich.; a daughter, Lillian D. Graupner of
Plymouth, Minn.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister,
Christine (Herb) Vollrath of Marysville; a sister-in-law, Christine Rausch
of Marysville; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Mannasmith-Hale
Funeral Home. The Rev. Peter Reetz of Zion Lutheran Church will officiate
and burial will be at Glen Rest Cemetery in Reynoldsburg at 2:30 p.m.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice


BILLY K. MORSE
Billy K. Morse, 82, of Huber Heights died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at
Grandview Hospital in Dayton.
He was an electrical engineer, retiring from Wright Patterson Air Force
Base after 42 years of service. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World
War II and a member of VFW Post 3283, the American Legion, Sulphur Grove
United Methodist Church, Huber Heights Lodge 777 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley
of Dayton, Kittyhawk Shrine Club and Antioch Shrine Temple Motor Corp. He
volunteered at the Air Force Museum.
He is survived by his wife, Ula; a daughter, Janet L. (James D.) Touvell of
Fort Wayne, Ind.; a son, William D. (Becky) Morse of Albuquerque, N.Mex.; a
sister, Joan Donaldson of Carey; a brother, Walter Morse of Milford Center;
and six grandchildren, Margaret, Rebekah, Sarah, Caleb, Joshua and
Nathaniel.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Sulphur Grove United
Methodist Church, 7505 Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights. The Rev. Jack
Drodge will officiate and burial will be at the Unionville Center Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Marker & Heller Funeral
Home, 5844 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights, where a Masonic service will begin
at 7 p.m

MARY KATHRYN "KAY" MARSHALL
Mary Kathryn "Kay" Marshall, 83, of Marysville died Thursday, Feb. 15,
2001, at Union Manor.
She was a homemaker and a retired Nationwide Insurance agent. She was an
active member of the Pharisburg United Methodist Church, the United
Methodist Women and the Country Bells. She enjoyed playing bridge.
She was born May 21, 1917, in Marysville to the late William and Mabel
Meddles Parrott Burris and was predeceased by a son, William L. Marshall in
1996. She married Leroy W. "Joy" Marshall in 1937 and he died in 1966.
She is survived by a son, John H. (Beth) Marshall of Marysville; a
daughter-in-law, Carolyn Marshall of Columbus; seven grandchildren, Jody
(Jim) Cullman of Marysville, Karen Marshall of Columbus, Kim (Kip) Tallman
of Ridgeway, Debbie (Scott) Jarrell of Kettering and Amy, Lindsay and Marc
Marshall of Marysville; 10 great-grandchildren, Trisha and Nathan Moffett,
Tyler and Wesley Cullman, Kincade, Kierston and Kolton Tallman and Zachary,
Caleb and Hannah Jarrell; and several stepbrothers and stepsisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Earl McCall will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Loving Care Hospice in
care of the funeral home


BERTHA M. "BERT" THOMPSON
Bertha M. "Bert" Thompson, 77, of Ostrander died on Valentine's Day,
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, at the Ohio State University Medical Center after
suffering a massive stroke while volunteering at the Windsor Senior
Center's meals Monday.
She was employed for more than 20 years with the Buehler's grocery store in
Delaware where she was manager of the deli department and hostess of the
restaurant. She was formerly employed with Ranco Control of Delaware and
was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on the Altar
Guild. She attended Watkins High School and for the last 10 years was an
active volunteer with the Windsor Seniors. She enjoyed her grandchildren
and family, flowers and spending time with the Windsor Seniors.
She was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Marysville to the late Jacob and Bertha
Matilda Gase Wuertz and was predeceased by a son, Donald L. Thompson on
March 5, 1990; two brothers, LeeRoy Wuertz and Edwards Wuertz; and two
sisters, Clara Pauline Bell and Ruth Bywater. She married Donald "Van"
Thompson Nov. 26, 1944, at Trinity Lutheran Church and he died Jan. 7, 1990.
She is survived by a daughter, Joyce (Ted) Beaver; two granddaughters,
Marianne and Heather Beaver; three sisters, Mary (Tex) Beekman of
Centerburg, Elsie Wuertz of Columbus and Anna Wuertz of Los Angeles; two
brothers, Victor (Janet) Wuertz of Cardington and Robert (Ruth) Wuertz of
Edison; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Wuertz and Bev Wuertz of Marysville;
several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran
Church. The Revs. Renee Ahern and John Davoll will officiate and burial
will be at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or the
Windsor Senior Citizens in care of the funeral home.



HAROLD H. MCNEELY
Harold H. McNeely, 76, of Marion and formerly of Marysville, died Monday,
Feb. 12, 2001 at Marion General Hospital.
He was retired from International Harvester in Springfield and after
retiring had worked at McAuliffe's True Value Hardware in Marysville and
Matthews-Kennedy Dodge Inc. in Marion. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of
World War II, serving as a crew chief with the 8th Air Force, 2nd Air
Division, 458th Bomb Group. He was a life member of VFW Post 7201 in Marion
and the Mighty 8th Historical Group. He enjoyed antiques and cardinals. A
family man, he loved his grandchildren and daughters.
He was born Aug. 17, 1924, in Greenview, W.Va., to the late Emmett and
Louemma Richmond McNeely and was predeceased by a brother, Carmel McNeely.
He married Florence E. Grauman June 11, 1958, in Marysville and she died
Sept. 1, 1986.
He is survived by two daughters, Linda (Mike) Cummins of Ashville and
Virginia Shutts and her fiance, Russell Miller of Marysville; three
granddaughters, Elizabeth (Jeffery) Cummins Allen, Michelle (Jeffrey)
Stiver and Cheryl Cummins and her fiance, Brian Rhodes; two
great-grandchildren, Sydney Elizabeth Allen and Samual Huston Allen; a
special friend, Mabel Conley of Marion; two brothers, Douglas and Ray;
three sisters, Susie, Mary and Betty; a sister-in-law, Maxine McNeely of
Barrackville, W.Va.; a nephew, Randy McNeely of Barrackville; and three
cousins, James, Samuel and Sandra.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Glenn Althouse will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery where the Union County Honor Guard will conduct military honors.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

MARY KATHRYN "KAY" MARSHALL
Mary Kathryn "Kay" Marshall, 83, of Marysville died Thursday, Feb. 15,
2001, at Union Manor.
She was a homemaker and a retired Nationwide Insurance agent. She was an
active member of the Pharisburg United Methodist Church, the United
Methodist Women and the Country Bells. She enjoyed playing bridge.
She was born May 21, 1917, in Marysville to the late William and Mabel
Meddles Parrott Burris and was predeceased by a son, William L. Marshall in
1996. She married Leroy W. "Joy" Marshall in 1937 and he died in 1966.
She is survived by a son, John H. (Beth) Marshall of Marysville; a
daughter-in-law, Carolyn Marshall of Columbus; seven grandchildren, Jody
(Jim) Cullman of Marysville, Karen Marshall of Columbus, Kim (Kip) Tallman
of Ridgeway, Debbie (Scott) Jarrell of Kettering and Amy, Lindsay and Marc
Marshall of Marysville; 10 great-grandchildren, Trisha and Nathan Moffett,
Tyler and Wesley Cullman, Kincade, Kierston and Kolton Tallman and Zachary,
Caleb and Hannah Jarrell; and several stepbrothers and stepsisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Earl McCall will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Loving Care Hospice in
care of the funeral home


BERTHA M. "BERT" THOMPSON
Bertha M. "Bert" Thompson, 77, of Ostrander died on Valentine's Day,
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, at the Ohio State University Medical Center after
suffering a massive stroke while volunteering at the Windsor Senior
Center's meals Monday.
She was employed for more than 20 years with the Buehler's grocery store in
Delaware where she was manager of the deli department and hostess of the
restaurant. She was formerly employed with Ranco Control of Delaware and
was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on the Altar
Guild. She attended Watkins High School and for the last 10 years was an
active volunteer with the Windsor Seniors. She enjoyed her grandchildren
and family, flowers and spending time with the Windsor Seniors.
She was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Marysville to the late Jacob and Bertha
Matilda Gase Wuertz and was predeceased by a son, Donald L. Thompson on
March 5, 1990; two brothers, LeeRoy Wuertz and Edwards Wuertz; and two
sisters, Clara Pauline Bell and Ruth Bywater. She married Donald "Van"
Thompson Nov. 26, 1944, at Trinity Lutheran Church and he died Jan. 7, 1990.
She is survived by a daughter, Joyce (Ted) Beaver; two granddaughters,
Marianne and Heather Beaver; three sisters, Mary (Tex) Beekman of
Centerburg, Elsie Wuertz of Columbus and Anna Wuertz of Los Angeles; two
brothers, Victor (Janet) Wuertz of Cardington and Robert (Ruth) Wuertz of
Edison; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Wuertz and Bev Wuertz of Marysville;
several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran
Church. The Revs. Renee Ahern and John Davoll will officiate and burial
will be at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or the
Windsor Senior Citizens in care of the funeral home.



HAROLD H. MCNEELY
Harold H. McNeely, 76, of Marion and formerly of Marysville, died Monday,
Feb. 12, 2001 at Marion General Hospital.
He was retired from International Harvester in Springfield and after
retiring had worked at McAuliffe's True Value Hardware in Marysville and
Matthews-Kennedy Dodge Inc. in Marion. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of
World War II, serving as a crew chief with the 8th Air Force, 2nd Air
Division, 458th Bomb Group. He was a life member of VFW Post 7201 in Marion
and the Mighty 8th Historical Group. He enjoyed antiques and cardinals. A
family man, he loved his grandchildren and daughters.
He was born Aug. 17, 1924, in Greenview, W.Va., to the late Emmett and
Louemma Richmond McNeely and was predeceased by a brother, Carmel McNeely.
He married Florence E. Grauman June 11, 1958, in Marysville and she died
Sept. 1, 1986.
He is survived by two daughters, Linda (Mike) Cummins of Ashville and
Virginia Shutts and her fiance, Russell Miller of Marysville; three
granddaughters, Elizabeth (Jeffery) Cummins Allen, Michelle (Jeffrey)
Stiver and Cheryl Cummins and her fiance, Brian Rhodes; two
great-grandchildren, Sydney Elizabeth Allen and Samual Huston Allen; a
special friend, Mabel Conley of Marion; two brothers, Douglas and Ray;
three sisters, Susie, Mary and Betty; a sister-in-law, Maxine McNeely of
Barrackville, W.Va.; a nephew, Randy McNeely of Barrackville; and three
cousins, James, Samuel and Sandra.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Glenn Althouse will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery where the Union County Honor Guard will conduct military honors.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

TILLIE SCHWARTZKOPF
Tillie Schwartzkopf, 94, of Marysville died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at
Heartland of Marysville.
Arrangements are pending with the Mannasmith-Hale Funeral Home


HAROLD H. MCNEELY
Harold H. McNeely, 76, of Marion and formerly of Marysville, died Monday,
Feb. 12, 2001 at Marion General Hospital.
He was retired from International Harvester in Springfield and after
retiring had worked at McAuliffe's True Value Hardware in Marysville and
Matthews-Kennedy Dodge Inc. in Marion. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of
World War II, serving as a crew chief with the 8th Air Force, 2nd Air
Division, 458th Bomb Group. He was a life member of VFW Post 7201 in Marion
and the Mighty 8th Historical Group. He enjoyed antiques and cardinals. A
family man, he loved his grandchildren and daughters.
He was born Aug. 17, 1924, in Greenview, W.Va., to the late Emmett and
Louemma Richmond McNeely and was predeceased by a brother, Carmel McNeely.
He married Florence E. Grauman June 11, 1958, in Marysville and she died
Sept. 1, 1986.
He is survived by two daughters, Linda (Mike) Cummins of Ashville and
Virginia Shutts and her fiance, Russell Miller of Marysville; three
granddaughters, Elizabeth (Jeffery) Cummins Allen, Michelle (Jeffrey)
Stiver and Cheryl Cummins and her fiance, Brian Rhodes; two
great-grandchildren, Sydney Elizabeth Allen and Samual Huston Allen; a
special friend, Mabel Conley of Marion; two brothers, Douglas and Ray;
three sisters, Susie, Mary and Betty; a sister-in-law, Maxine McNeely of
Barrackville, W.Va.; a nephew, Randy McNeely of Barrackville; and three
cousins, James, Samuel and Sandra.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ingram Funeral
Home. The Rev. Glenn Althouse will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale
Cemetery where the Union County Honor Guard will conduct military honors.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.


MARGARET HELEN STIMMEL
Margaret Helen Stimmel, 70, of Richwood died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, at
Marion General Hospital.
She was a homemaker and was a secretary for the Ohio Wesleyan University
Chemistry Department from 1948 to 1952, a clerk/typist at North American
Aviation in Columbus from 1952 to 1959 and a secretary for the First
Baptist Church in Richwood from 1967 to 1980. She attended Mount Gilead
schools and graduated from Delaware Willis High School in 1948. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church and several societies, including NSDAR,
NSDAC, OGS, OHS, OES and the genealogical societies of Knox, Morrow,
Delaware, Greene and Monroe counties.
She was born Aug. 2, 1930, in New Castle, Pa., to William C. and Helga A.
Hyde Morrison and was predeceased by her father.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Stimmel whom she married Sept. 15,
1950; her mother, Helga Morrison of Delaware; two sons, Eric Stimmel of
Aloha, Ore., and James L. (Mary) Stimmel of Lawrenceville, Ga.; a daughter,
Lisa Ann (Don) Jones of Marysville; two sisters, Kathleen Schmidt of
Delaware and Barbara of Seymore, Pa.; two granddaughters; and a grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bal