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PAULINE JEANNE FARRAR, 82, died Monday in Fort Wayne. She was past president of the PTA at Forest Park School and Snider High School, was on the state board of the PTA, was a past president of Homemakers Extension Club and Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority. She retired from Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. after 12 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C., and daughter, Sharon L. Grube. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra K. Novack of Connersville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour before services. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Forest Park United Methodist Church.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
PHILIP W. GALLOWAY, 52, died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, he retired in 2002 from Verizon Data Center after 27 years. Surviving are his wife, Sue A. Thiel of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Heidi Fisher and Trudi Sorg, both of Marysville, Ohio, and Gigi Masters of Rex-burg, Idaho; a brother, Jeff of Dublin, Ohio; and his parents, Gerald and Bonnie of Marysville. Services at 10 a.m. Friday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 5 p.m. today. Graveside services at noon EDT (11 a.m. Fort Wayne time) Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic cemetery, Kirby, Ohio. Memorials to SPCA.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
YVONNE GEANS, 53, died Wednesday in Fort Wayne. Born in Arkansas, she was a cook. Surviving are her husband, Larry Lee; two sons, Roderic and Larry Jr., both of Fort Wayne; three brothers, Cleveland Wright of Dewitt, Ark., Sam Wright Jr. of Memphis, Tenn., and Roy Gean Wright of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Betty Fincher and Annie Stewart, both of Fort Wayne; and six grandchildren. Services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1151 Francis St., with calling one hour before services. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Carmichael Funeral Service, 831 E. Jefferson Blvd.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
CHERI SUE HARTMAN, 17, died Tuesday in Allen County. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a cashier at Arby's. Surviving are her mother, Connie Hartman of Fort Wayne; a sister, Aimee Hartman of Fort Wayne; and her grandparents, Raymond Barnett, Carolyn Barnett and Reva Hartman, all of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her father, John Hartman. Services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling two hours before services. Calling also from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to Compassionate Friends. Arrangements by C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
WAYNE M. LOWERY, 84, died Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Delphi, he retired in 1981 as an accountant at International Harvester Co. after 35 years and had also worked as a ticket agent at Memorial Coliseum for 26 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy I.; a daughter, Linda Krouse of Fort Wayne; a son, Ronald of Madison, Wis.; a brother, Gary of Rossville; two sisters, Maxine Maxwell of Bradenton, Fla., and Carolyn Brant of Frankfort; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Entombment in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to American Heart Association, Memorials & Tributes Department 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968 or Salem United Methodist Church.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
DEWITT BROOKS McGEE, 82, died Tuesday at home. Born in Starkville, Miss., he was a cement mason and retired in 1986 as superintendent of concrete at Hagerman Construction Co. after 40 years. He was past president of Plasters and Cement Local Union 692 and past worshipful master and current senior warden of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Free Masons, St. John Lodge 76. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mamie Ruth Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Henria; five daughters, Dr. Delores McGee-Lytle, Janice Williams, Tonya Stevenson, Valerie Rice and Paula McGee, all of Fort Wayne; four sons, DeWitt Jr., Trence and Dr. Alan, all of Fort Wayne and Gerald of Amherst, N.Y.; five sisters, Nancy Stallings of Sheffield, Ala., Martha Sheldon of St. Louis, Katie Douglas of West Point, Miss., and Willie Mae Wattley and Betty McGee, both of Fort Wayne; 27 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church, 836 E. Jefferson Blvd. Calling from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church, with Masonic services from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Burial in Highland Park cemetery. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home, 1021 E. Lewis St.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
ROBERT L. PATTEE JR., 51, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Fort Wayne, died Aug. 15. He was born in Fort Wayne. Surviving are a son, James Lee of Nashville; a brother, Michael of Springfield, Ohio; a sister, Kathaleen Kruse of Springfield; his parents, Robert L. and Wanda Pattee of Lakeland, Fla.; and two grandchildren. Services were in Nashville. Burial in Woodland cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements by Woodlawn Funeral Home, Nashville.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
JOHN H. PFOHLER, 69, died Aug. 14 at the Fort Wayne VA Medical Center. Born in Keeseville, N.Y., he retired in 1995 as a cabinet maker from Jenson Cabinet Co. and was a Korean War Navy veteran. Surviving are six sons, Michael Foust and Jason Dague, both of Fort Wayne, Jerry Pfohler of North Carolina, Joe Pfohler of New York and Jeff Pfohler and John Pfohler, both of Florida; three sisters, Gloria Young of Chazy, N.Y., and Theresa Whitaker and Carolyn Loreman, both of Keeseville; and a brother, Tony.
Services were Monday at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St. Burial in Marion National cemetery. Memorials to Leonards Lane.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
HOWARD L. SIMPSON, 72, died Tuesday at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana. Born in Garrett, he was a police officer with the Fort Wayne Police Department for 20 years, a captain for six years and also worked at Irwin Elementary School for 10 years. Surviving are his wife, Janet; two sons, Michael and Patrick, both of Fort Wayne; a stepdaughter, Janene Preston-Cage of Greenwood; a brother, Wilbur of Florida; a sister, Carolyn Tharp of Ohio; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His first wife, Joan, died in 1985. Services at 10 a.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery, Auburn. Memorials to Police Athletic Club.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
CYNTHIA S. THORNBURY, 68, of Hilton Head Island, S.C., formerly of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday at home. Born in Pittsburgh, she held offices in many charitable and service organizations. Surviving are her husband, Thomas G.; a sister, Margery Reading of Taos, N.M.; a brother, Bill Schrock of Nashville, Tenn.; a daughter, Jane Baas of Gobles, Mich.; a son, Tom of Morganville, N.J.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David. Memorial services at 3 p.m. Sept. 4 at St. Andrew by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Island. No calling. Memorials to the church, 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928; Hospice Care of the Low Country, 20 Palmetto Parkway, Suite 104, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926; or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Island Funeral Home and Crematory.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
ANNETTE WATZLAVIK, 50, of Aiken, S.C., formerly of Fort Wayne, died Sunday in Aiken. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a consultant and coordinator with Columbia County School System. Surviving are her husband, Victor; her parents, Richard and Dorthea Winzeler of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Karen Monroe of Fort Wayne. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Calling from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Burial in Leo cemetery, Leo-Cedarville. Memorials to First Missionary Church for Missions.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
ROBERTA "ROBBIE" LYNN YORK, 44, of Copperas Cove, Texas, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Monday in Copperas Cove. Born in Quantico, Va., she was a cook at Grants Restaurant. Surviving are her companion, Wayne A. Hartman of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Kristina O'Neal of Copperas Cove; a grandchild; four sisters, Kimberly A. Richardson of Copperas Cove, Michelle Smith of Augusta, Ga., and Crystal Mounsey and Kathy Eib, both of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Cherokee L. Vaughn of Springfield, Ore., and Raymond Lee Smith of Fort Wayne; her mother, Sandra Vaughn of Augusta; and her father, Richard L. Smith of Jacksonville, Fla.
Memorial services at 10 a.m. Saturday at Robertson Avenue Baptist Church, Copperas Cove. No calling. Arrangements by Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, Copperas Cove.
Notice dated Thu, Aug. 22, 2002
RAY E. BARR, 40, died Wednesday at Goshen Hospital. Born in Wells County, he was a manager at Cash America Co. in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his mother, Mable D. Barr of Bluffton; his wife, Stephanie; three brothers, Tom of Bluffton, Gaylord Jr. of Hartford City and Gaylon of Linn Grove; and three sisters, Peggy Howell of Dunkirk, Wanda Cunnington of Hamlet and Judy Rae Rice of Bluffton. Services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home, Bluffton, with calling three hours before services. Calling also from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery, Bluffton. Memorials to American Heart Association.
Notice dated Fri, Aug. 23, 2002
DOROTHY L. HUNTER COLEN, 79, of Indianapolis, died Thursday at Miller's Senior Living Community, Indianapolis. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur L. Jr. Surviving are two daughters, Connie S. Williams of Indianapolis and Sharon L. Cragen of Martinsville; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services at 10 a.m. Monday at Washington Park North Mortuary, Indianapolis. Calling from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Burial in Washington Park North cemetery, Indianapolis. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
Notice dated Fri, Aug. 23, 2002
FLOYD DALE COLVIN, 82, died Wednesday at Regency Place. Born in Mercer County, Ohio, he was an electrician at Essex Wire Corp. retiring in 1987 after 47 years. Surviving are two sons, Alan L. of O'Fallon, Ill., and Edward D. of Long Island, N.Y.; a sister, Betty M. Simonis of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. His wife, Pauline M., died in 1992. Services at 10 a.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
Notice dated Fri, Aug. 23, 2002
JOHN F. GREPKE, 74, died Wednesday at home. Born in Fort Wayne, he was head mechanic at Key Lanes Bowling, retiring in 1999 after 38 years. He was a Korean War veteran. Surviving are two sons, Greg and Jim, both of Fort Wayne; a brother, Bill of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services at 2 p.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Entombment in Lindenwood cemetery, with rites by American Legion Post 82. Memorials to VA Medical Center.
Notice dated Fri, Aug. 23, 2002
BRENTON L. KESSLER, infant, died Wednesday at Parkview Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Eric Kessler and Tonya Stone of Fort Wayne; a brother, Tristan Stone of Fort Wayne; his grandparents, Randy Kessler, Cheryl Kessler, Vince Stone and Darlene Stone-Flores, all of Fort Wayne; 10 great-grandparents; two great-great-grandparents; and three step-grandparents.
Graveside services at 2 p.m. today at Lindenwood cemetery, 2324 W. Main St. No calling. Memorials to the family. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave.
Notice dated Fri, Aug. 23, 2002
RICHARD C. SCHMIEMAN, 72, died Wednesday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a sales representative at Wayne Pipe & Supply Inc., retiring in 1992 after 40 years. He was a Korean War Air Force veteran. He was past commander of American Legion Post 47. Surviving are his wife, Mary Blanche; two daughters, Ruth M. Nix and Elaine M. Diefenbacher, both of Fort Wayne; two sons, Edward J. and David M., both of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a sister, Catherine "Ting" Douglass of Asheville, N.C. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 St. Joe Road, with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, with military services at 7 p.m. and vigil at 8:30 p.m. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Memorials to American Legion Post 47 Scholarship Fund or Masses.
Notice dated Fri, Aug. 23, 2002
ALMA M. STOLTE, 100, died Wednesday at Towne House Health Center. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a homemaker. Surviving are a niece, Ann LeMay of South Whitley; a great-niece, Bernice Reed of Fort Wayne; and two great-nephews, Matthew Reed and Norman Walda, both of Fort Wayne. Services at 2 p.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour before services. Burial in Lindenwood cemetery. Memorials to donor's choice.
Notice dated Fri, Aug. 23, 2002
LALO ANTONIO ZAMORA, 1 day old, died Wednesday at Parkview Hospital. He was born in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his parents, Alfredo and Irene of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Alicia and Leticia, both of Fort Wayne; a brother, Alfredo Jr. of Fort Wayne; his grandparents, Josephine Medina, and Reyes A. and Maria D. Zamora, all of Fort Wayne; and his great-grandparents, Martha and Guadalupe Valdez of Del Rio, Texas. Services at 1 p.m. Monday at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Highland Park cemetery. Memorials to the family.
Notice dated Fri, Aug. 23, 2002
LORENZO ZAMORA, 1 day old, died Wednesday at Parkview Hospital. He was born in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his parents, Alfredo and Irene of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Alicia and Leticia, both of Fort Wayne; a brother, Alfredo Jr. of Fort Wayne; his grandparents, Josephine Medina, and Reyes A. and Maria D. Zamora, all of Fort Wayne; and his great-grandparents, Martha and Guadalupe Valdez of Del Rio, Texas. Services at 1 p.m. Monday at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Highland Park cemetery. Memorials to the family.
Notice dated Fri, Aug. 23, 2002
