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BERNARD Helga Marie Bernard, died Thursday, May 2, 2002. Born August 2, 1922 in Bruenn, Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of Viktor Novotny and Josefine Kronas. She enjoyed her longtime bookkeeping job for the family business Minerva Park Furniture Gallery. Survived by daughters, Chris (Joe) Conie, Linda (Tom) Besser; son, Victor Bernard and fiancee, Debra LaMaire; grandchildren, Patricia (Scott) Lofquist, Cindy Conie, Stefanie (Jeff) Mowrey, Jason and Regina Bernard; great-grandchildren, Karen and Michael Lofquist. Preceding her in death were her husband John A. Bernard, sister Irma (John) Hahn, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Anthony (Esther) Bernard, Joseph (Mary) Bernard, Louis (Marguerite) Bernard, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Maryann (Joe) Bucci, Carmella (Dominic) Militello, Lucille (Julius) DiSabato, Minnie (Joe) Rossetti and Christina Bernard and infant sister Louise. Family will receive friends Monday, May 6, 2002 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the JOHN QUINT & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. Fifth Ave. Prayer service 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 10 a.m., St. Matthias Catholic Church, corner of Karl and Ferris Rds. Fr. James T. Smith, Presider. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends if they wish, may contribute to Hospice of Riverside & Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214 or American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43215.
BLAIR Charles Dale Blair, 81, of London, died Friday, May 3, 2002, 7:45 a.m. at the Madison County Hospital. He was born
September 8, 1920 in Marrow, Oh., he was a son of Harry and Maggie Mae (Wise) Blair. He was a member of the Madison County Sheep Producers, Madison Grange for many years, National Monidale Association, Odd Fellows Association and the London Lions. He recently attended Cypress Wesleyan Church. He was a member of the Madison County Senior Citizens, Ohio Fair Managers Association, The Madison County Historical Society, Buckeye Sheriff Association, Ohio Township Trustees Association and the FFA Alumni. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Richard Kurtz of Granville, Georgia and Kerry Fout of London; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Lois Blair, Tim and Debbie Blair, all of London; grandchildren, Mike, Scott, Chris, Glenda, Chad, Talia, Sierra, Dustin and Dylan; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Nicole, Nathan and Sherry. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Faith D. (Stambaugh) Blair, November 8, 2000, brothers and sisters. The family invites friends to call at the RADER-LYNCH AND DODDS FUNERAL HOME, London, Sunday from 2-6 p.m., where funeral service will be held Monday 11 a.m. with the Rev. Delbert Kettering officiating. Interment will follow in the Kirkwood Cemetery.
BOYD (WATTS) Evelyn Jean (Watts) Boyd, age 79, passed away May 2, 2002, at her residence in Westerville. She will be remembered for her good nature and firecracker wit. Born in Utica, Oh., Evelyn spent her early years helping out at her parents' business, Watt's Restaurant. After graduating from Grant Hospital School of Nursing in 1944, she worked as an R.N. in office nursing, as the Head Nurse of the I.V. Team at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. and later at a number of retirement homes in Columbus and Westerville. Preceded in death by her mother and father Samaria and Herbert Watts, husband Bill and brother Robert. Survived by daughter, Melanie Boyd of Columbus; sister, Betty Scheidt of Dana Point, Calif.; aunt, Leveta Gold of Van Wert; niece, Jody Elliott of Dana Point, Calif.; nephew, Steven Watts of Newark; nephew, Dr. Gregory Watts of Shaker Heights; and her beloved poodle, Peaches. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington with Rev. Wendy Fish officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to make a donation to their favorite charity in Evelyn's honor and/or do something special with their Mom's this Mother's Day.
BROOKS Billy Ray Brooks, age 57, of Birmingham, Ala., formerly of Columbus, Oh., passed away Thursday, May 2, 2002. He was retired from Columbus and Southern Power Co. and coaching little league. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Brooks Sr., his mother Essie Fancher and his brother Robert Brooks Jr. Survivors include his wife, Barbara H. Brooks; children, Daryl J. Brooks, Trinia D. Brooks and La'Tasha N. Brooks; step-children, Tara Hollings and Carrau Brewer; 6 grandchildren; brothers, Earl Brooks, Reginald Fancher (Marshida) and Stephen Fancher (Annette); sister, Deborah Gadson (Roderick). His funeral service will be held on Monday, May 6, 2002 at 11 a.m. at RIDOUT'S ELMWOOD CHAPEL, Birmingham, Ala., 205-251-7227, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:30-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
BURTON Hager H. Burton, age 81, of Columbus, died May 2, 2002 at home. Member of Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, South Gate - Potter Lodge #784 F&AM and Scottish Rite. Veteran of U.S. Air Force, T/Sgt 461st Bomb Group, flew 35 missions as engineer gunner in WW II. Retired from C&O RR. Preceded in death by wife Louise, infant daughter Patricia, brothers Carl, Hobart, Bill and George Burton and sisters Dorothy Carter and Nellie Shannon. Survived by daughter, L. Sharon Nutini of Columbus; grandchildren, Cynthia Ann (John) Slater, Tommy Nutini and Michelle (Randy) Michael; 4 great-granddaughters; nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Monday 1:30 p.m. Pastor Tim W. Stout officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
CHILDS Johnny A. Childs, "Jitterbug", age 61, Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at the O.S.U. Hospital surrounded by his loving family. A retired employee of Franklin County Children's Services. Preceded in death by father Allen Childs, brother Anthony Childs, step-father Carlton Smith. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Johnnie; children, Cynthia Calhoun, Phyllis (Marvin) Wooley of GA., Allen Childs of TX., Denise (James) Ford, Dena (Anthony) White, Johnny (Lauren) Childs, Jr.; loving grandfather to 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; mother, Odena Smith; sisters, Barbara (Grady) Cambrell and Judy Childs; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Sunday 6 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. until time of service at C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave. Interment 10 a.m. Monday, Forest Lawn Cemetery.
CLAFFEY Harry E. Claffey, age 75, died Thursday, May 2, 2002 at St. Rita's Nursing Home. Retired Truck Driver for Mid West Roofing Co. Preceded in death by mother, father, sister, brothers and daughter Rebecca Fairchild. Survived by wife of 50 years, Mary E.; children, Alice (Jim) Schuler, Sue Walk, Evelyn (Gary) Ramy, Ann (Dave) Perry, Harry (Bev), Gary (Liz), Rick (Nancy), and Mike Claffey; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; friend, Connie Kaufman; brother and sisters. Funeral service Monday, May 6, 2002 at 11:30 a.m., SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Interment Obetz Cemetery.
CROXTON Connie S. Croxton, 43, of Columbus, Oh., passed away Wednesday, O.S.U. Hospital East. Survived by loving husband of 20 years, Leroy E. Croxton Jr.; son, Jason Allen; daughter, Heather Sue; father, John and Greta Herold of Hilliard, Oh.; brothers, Chuck (Nancy) Shifler and Scott (Denise) Herold, all of Columbus. Preceded in death by mother Betty J. Herold. Connie is now gone home to become an Angel to the Lord. Somewhere it was once said if there were stairways to heaven, I would climb those stairs and bring you back down home with us again. Arrangements by OHIO CREMATION AND MEMORIAL SOCIETY, Columbus.
DAVY Dale D. Davy, age 82, born
January 12, 1920 in Groveport, Oh., died May 2, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Graduated from Groveport High School. Retired from Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric, Pickaway Station. Veteran WW II, U.S. Army. Preceded in death by parents, brothers Robert and William and sisters Doris Schafer and Eleanor Poenisch. Survived by wife, Marilyn, of 56 years; daughter, Kay Limbird; son, William (Nancy); grandchildren, Megan and Colleen Davy. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad St., Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Graveside service and interment 10 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
DUFFER Billy Glen Duffer Sr., age 64, of Groveport, died May 2, 2002 at OSU Medical Center. Member of Heritage Free Will Baptist Church. Retired from Worthington Foods after 32 years of service. Preceded in death by parents Naomi and Leslie Thomas Duffer and sister Marjorie Hall. Survived by very loving wife of 42 years, Barbara (Arrowood) Duffer; sons and daughter-in-law, Billy Glen and Jennifer Duffer Jr. of Columbus, Jason Elliot Duffer of the residence; daughter, Cherri Gosser of Grove City; 4 grandchildren, Jeremy Glen and Amy Marie Gosser, Thadeus "Tad" James and Emily Morgan Duffer; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Jim Schrienk of Columbus; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St. Service Monday 10 a.m. at Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, 575 Obetz Rd. Pastor Tim W. Stout officiating. Interment Lithopolis Cemetery.
DUTCHER Beulah Lynn Dutcher, age 54, of Madison Township, Friday, May 3, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Survived by husband, Charles; daughters, Sue (Michael) Rhinesmith, Columbus, Debbie Rinehart of Marion; sons, Marvin Dutcher, Charles Dutcher Jr., James (Lori) Dutcher, all of Columbus, John Rinehart of Chillicothe; 10 grandchildren; father and step-mother, Gerald (Barb) Taylor of Wellston; mother, Thelma West of Jackson; sisters, Judy McWilliams, Terri Ann, India, Cheryl C. and Lana; brothers, Chuck and Jerry Taylor. Friends may call at the MYERS FUNERAL HOME, Groveport, Sunday 3-5 p.m., where service will be conducted Monday 11 a.m. Pastor Ken Fuller officiating. Interment Asbury Cemetery.
FAULK Nancy K. Faulk, age 55, of Jerome, died Thursday, May 2, 2002 at The Ohio State University Hospital. Born July 2, 1946 in Junction City, Oh. Graduate of Bliss College and employed by Ohio National and National City Banks and most recently in the front office of Big Bear. Preceded in death by father Victor Purvis, 1993 and father-in-law Donald "Whitey" Faulk, 1994. Survived by loving husband, Mark Faulk, whom she married
in Somerset on January 26, 1980; devoted daughters, Angela (Scott) Reese of Jerome and Theresa (Kevin) Gabbard of Columbus; special granddaughter, Samantha Gabbard; dedicated mother, Mildred Purvis of Somerset; brother, Jim (Jean) Purvis of Knoxville, Tenn.; niece, Denise (Clarence) Adamson of Knoxville, Tenn.; great-nieces, Whitney and Katie; mother-in-law, Florence Faulk of Jerome; sister-in-law, Donna (Steve) Mann of Worthington; brothers-in-law, Larry (Pam) Faulk of Jerome, Bill (Marilyn) Faulk of Durant, Okla., Jim (Molly) Faulk of Dublin and Ray Faulk of Raymond; 9 nieces and nephews; 8 great-nieces and nephews. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main St., (St. Rt. 161 W), Plain City, where the family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Pastors Mebane McMahon and Darrel Gabbard officiating. Burial Jerome Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nancy Faulk Memorial Fund c/o Jerome United Methodist Church, 10531 Jerome Rd., Plain City, Oh. 43064.
FEWELL Rose (Manicho) Fewell, age 92, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at Grant Medical Center. She was retired from Timkin Roller Bearing with 30 years of service. Preceded in death by husband Clyde Fewell and brothers Domonic, Frank and George Manicho. Rose is survived by her son, Larry "Beannie" Taylor; granddaughter, Michelle (Mike) Sherman; great-grandchildren, Elani Rose, Dillon and Jessica Sherman; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus St., Grove City. Graveside service and interment will follow visitation on Saturday at Sunset Cemetery. Pastor Jerry Neal officiating.
FOX Dorothy L. Fox, age 83, of Columbus, Thursday, May 2, 2002, Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Retired 2nd Grade school teacher from Groveport Schools after 27 years of service. Member of Eastview United Methodist Church. Survived by children, Janet (Robert) Sheets of Groveport, Oh., James E. (Joyce) Fox of Whisler, Oh. and Elizabeth "Betty" Fox of Columbus, Oh.; grandchildren, Kimberly (William) Smith, Kenneth (Cathe) Workman, Kristine (Dominic) Centobene and Justin Fox; great-grandchildren, Katie, Alexis and Lee Workman, Allison Centobene and Halle Smith. Preceded in death by husband Elden Fox, June 7, 2001. Friends may visit 2-4 and 6- p.m. Sunday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Kenneth Marckel officiating. Interment Prairie View Cemetery, Whisler, Oh. Friends who wish may contribute to the "Education is the Way Scholarship Fund" at Groveport-Madison Schools in Dorothy's memory. Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com.
GILBERT Patricia A. Gilbert, age 71, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at Nazareth Towers. Member of Women's Overseas Service League (WOSL) and the Broad St. United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents Abraham and Mary Gilbert, sisters Dorothy Mills, Helen Spires, Mable Farquar and Edith Leist, brothers Clyde and Clifford Gilbert, step-brothers Raymond and Clarence Ward. Survived by sisters-in-law, Ann Gilbert and Nadine Ward; and many, many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 1-4 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Funeral service will be held Monday 10 a.m. at Broad St. United Methodist Church. Rev. David Meredith officiating. Burial Mifflin Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Broad Street United Methodist Church, 501 E. Broad St., Columbus, Oh. 43215.
GOODWIN Lewis Goodwin, age 87, of Columbus, died Thursday, May 2, 2002 at Grant Medical Center. In his passing, he joins his beloved wife, Vera Marie Goodwin. He will be deeply missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Italo Santilli; grandchildren, Lucia (Jerry) Princehorn, Maria (Rick) Perez and Carolina Santilli; great-grandchildren, Andre and Zoe Princehorn, Brittney Frey and Anthony Perez. Visitation 2-5 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where funeral service will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
HOLMAN Richard Holman, age 46, April 25, 2002 at the residence. Survived by parents, Eugene (Ruby) Holman and Mary Pickens; brother, Kevin D.; sisters, Wanda and Arnella Holman and Luvenia Williams. Private arrangements by CROSBY FUNERAL HOME.
KAEPPNER Donald R. Kaeppner, age 74, of Worthington, died Thursday, May 2, 2002 at Arlington Court Nursing Center. Veteran of the U.S. Army, WW II, he was retired from the Worthington Schools System. Preceded in death by his wife Helen. Survived by his children, Donna E. (Joe) Power of Columbus, Donald E. Kaeppner of Worthington, Mark A. (Jeanne) Kaeppner of Dublin, Albert G. Kaeppner of Columbus, Kathleen L. (David) Dillon of Gahanna, Jaqueline (Terry) Sparks of Hilliard, Joellen (Jim) Thomas of Dublin and Jill Fenstermaker of Dublin; grandchildren, Alec, Emily, Adam, John, Anthony and Christine; sister, Phyllis Williams of Columbus; brothers, Henry Kaeppner of Columbus and Ralph Kaeppner of Mt. Vernon. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington. Rev. George Neiman officiating. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, Oh. Family will receive friends from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
KECK Bonettia R. Keck, age 67, of Canal Winchester, Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Born September 20, 1934, she was raised in Fairfield Co. by her adoptive parents William and Alice Spriggs. Survived by her former husband, Lawrence O. Keck; children, Lawrence Keck Jr., Columbus, Jerry Keck, Reynoldsburg, Christine (Paul) Hernandez, Calif., Terry (Sheila) Keck, Columbus; grandchildren, Christopher and Joshua Hernandez; step-sister, Shirley of Lancaster. Friends may visit 12noon-2 p.m. Tuesday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Thomas McGranor officiating. Interment Union Grove Cemetery. Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com.
