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MOORE William McNulty Moore (Mac), 85, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at Whetstone Care Center. He is survived by wife, Kathryn of Columbus; son, Thomas (Katherine) of Laurel, Md. He is preceded in death by son John. He was retired from Carr Equipment Co. and a Veteran of WW II Army Air Force, serving in the CBI area. He was a graduate of the Columbus Academy and Oberlin University. Member of York Masonic Lodge and Maple Grove United Methodist Church. A Memorial Service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002 at the Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 West Henderson Rd., where the family will receive friends following the service. Rev. Joel Baer officiating. Inurnment Forest cemetery, Circleville, Oh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Grove United Methodist Church in his memory.
OWEN William J. Owen Sr., age 94, of Westerville, Oh. and formerly of Huber Heights and Shawnee, Oh., died Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville. Bill was a graduate of Shawnee High School and a Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, WW II, serving in the Western Pacific. Retired from Life Insurance National Association of Security Dealers, Bill was the author of "No Such Thing as a Poor American", "Pathfinder Poems" and hundreds of published letters. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Evelyn; children, Faith A. (Tom) Harper of Lodi, Calif., William J. (Carol) Owen II of Worthington, Oh. and Sonja J. (Leopoldo) Lovelace of Irvine, Calif.; grandchildren, Lisa (Gregory) Hickman, Sean Owen, Todd Parizzo, Anna Lovelace; great-grandson, Ethan Hickman; 7 step-grandchildren; sisters, E. Marie Orndorf and Marjorie June Duncan, both of Lodi, Calif.; brother, Don A. (Phyllis) Owen of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter Mary Beth, brothers Robert and Frank Owen and sister Lillian Miller. Bill was a member of All Saints Evangelical Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a 50-year member of Mystic Blue Lodge #405 F&AM, Victory Chapter #210 R.A.M., Reese Council #9 R.&S.M., A.A.S.R., Valley of Dayton, Antioch Shrine and past Patron of Sunbeam Chapter #465 O.E.S. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh., 614-885-4006, with graveside service following at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Oh. Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 3229 Barnett Ave., Cincinnati, Oh. 45229-3095 or to All Saints Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6770 North High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085, in Bill's memory.
PETROZZI Anthony Joseph Petrozzi, age 71, Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was retired from Ohio Bell/Ameritech after 34 years of service. Tony was truly a steward in the communities in which he lived; councilman and mayor of Wintersville, Oh., volunteer for several years with the Telephone Pioneers of America, the Circle of Grandparents in Worthington, and a longtime active member of the St. Michael Parish community. Tony lived his faith in an exemplary Christian life. He is preceded in death by his parents Loreto and Mary Petrozzi, sisters Adeline Paravano and Millie Cassidy and grandson Jacob Campbell. He is survived by Annette, his loving wife of 45 years; daughters, Janice Petrozzi and Lisa (Charles) Campbell; grandson, Joshua Campbell; brothers, Armand (Marie), Rocco (Minda), Louis (Mary), Dominic (Mary Ann), Alphonso (Ellen) and Tillio (Louise); sisters, Pearl Everson and Lucille (James) Riley; many nieces, nephews and good friends. Friends may call Sunday 2-6 p.m. at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 4476 N. High St., (2 blocks north of Henderson Rd.), 268-8811. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 5750 N. High St. Msgr. William Dunn, Celebrant. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 2101 S. Hamilton Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43232, American Heart Association, P.O. Box 182039, Department 013, Columbus, Oh. 43218-2039 or the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 16677, Columbus, Oh. 43216.
PICKENS Theodore Pickens, age 44, passed away Monday, May 6, 2002 at the Kobacker House. He is predeceased by parents Theodore and Mary Lou Russell Pickens and brothers William and John Pickens. Survived by wife, Wanda Dickerson Pickens; daughters, Danielle Dickerson, Tianna Hill and Megan Bowers; step-sons, Larry and Antijuan Dickerson; sisters, Linda (Ray) Diamond, Ethel Calloway and Cathy (Bruce) Smith of Youngstown, Oh.; mother-in-law, Hattie Dickerson; sister-in-law, Martha Pickens; 14 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Service 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002 at J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, (Funeral Directress Jackie), 1173 E. Hudson St. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of service. Interment Eastlawn cemetery.
RINE Annabell Rine, age 95, of Columbus, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield. Retired from Restaurant Food Supply Co. as Office Manager. Preceded in death by Clarence D. (Bert) Rine. Survived by nieces and nephew, Mrs. Ardis Langenhan, Rochester, N.Y., Mrs. Sally Evans, Sennville, Ga., Byron Leigh, Marysville, Oh.; dear friends, Rev. Bill and Margaret Cannode, Ellen Cannode and Cheryl Ware. Member of North United Methodist Church, Philathea Sunday School Class and took the Emmaus Walk in September 1996. Member of Community Chapter #488 O.E.S., Past Royal Matron Pallas Court #13 Order of Amaranth, Thea Court #5 L.O.S.N.A., North Star White Shrine #5. Life member volunteer of Mt. Carmel Medical Center West. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002 at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, 2383 N. High St., Columbus with Rev. William Cannode officiating. Interment Wesley Chapel cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-6 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to North United Methodist Church.
ROLEY James R. Roley "Buddy", 58, of Columbus, Monday, May 6, 2002 at Riverside Hospital. Graduate of North High School, 1961, attended The Ohio State University. Retired from Lazarus. He loved gardening, the outdoors, animals, the ocean and life. Preceded in death by parents Richard and Helen Roley. Survived by son, John (Diane) Lerch; brother, Fred (Becky) Roley; aunts, Ruth Coleman, Mary Waddle and Hannah Smith; and many cousins, nieces and nephews and his best friend, Izzy. Memorial service 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington.
ROMANS Drexyl Paul Romans, age 63, of Pickerington, died Thursday, May 9, 2002 at his residence. He was a member of New Hope Church in Pickerington, a U.S. Air Force veteran, a former construction superintendent and a graduate of Lancaster High School. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice K. "Jan" (Rapp) Romans; children, Paula Ann (Kacy) Tandy of Blacklick, OH., Paul Alan Romans of Canal Winchester, Mary Ann (Phillip) Eckelberry of Dresden, Oh. and Deborah (Dean) Ray of Columbus, Oh.; grandchildren, Phillip Lee, Dawn and Michelle Eckelberry, Brittany Miller, Kailey and Megan Ray, Haley Tandy, Sean-Jacob Romans Tandy; sister, Joyce (Rev. Edward) Endicott of Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews; father and mother-in-law, Homer and Helen Rapp of Columbus. Drexyl was preceded in death by his parents Zella and James Paul Romans. Friends may visit 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2002 at the New Hope Church, 5780 Reynoldsburg-Baltimore Rd. (St. Rt. #256), Pickerington, Oh. 43147, where funeral service will be held 1 p.m. with Pastor Don Crooks officiating. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens, Canal Winchester, Oh. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the United States Air Force. Friends who wish may contribute to the New Hope Church in Drexyl's memory. Arrangements by the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, Pickerington. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.spencefuneralhome.com.
RUTHERFORD Addie Lee Brown Rutherford, 97, born January 8, 1905 in Pendleton, S.C., passed away May 5, 2002 at The Inn At Lakeview, Groveport, Oh. Retired from OSU Hospitals. She was a faithful member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church for over 60 years. A dedicated member of Stewardess Board No. 4 and the Nautilus Club. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mary Hamberg, husbands Allen Brown and Zack Rutherford, son Thomas Brown, sisters Dorothy Thompson and Hester Alexander and brothers Hovey Hamberg and R.C. Hamberg. Survived by daughters, Modestine Brown; 2 foster daughters; many devoted nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 639 E. Long St. Rev. Michael R. Bean officiating. Mrs. Rutherford will lie in state Friday 12noon-4 p.m. at DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. and after 5 p.m. at the church, where the family will receive friends 6 p.m. until start of service. Interment Green Lawn cemetery. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Cooney, Dr. Mark Ricaurte, The Vista Care Hospice, Senior Independence and The Inn at Lakeview.
SEARS Stefania Pernicka Sears, age 92, of Westerville, died May 8, 220 at The Villa Angela Care Center. Survived by daughters, Harriet (Geno) Frissora of Columbus Janet L. Sears of Radondo Beach, CA; grandchildren, Geno (Pam) Frissora, Westerville, Theresa (Greg) Wnek, Cincinnati, James (Tamara) Frissora, Gahanna, Mike A. Frissora, Columbus, Michele Venture, Los Angeles, CA; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Muller, Ellenville, NY. Friends may call at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 S. State St., 4-8 p.m. Friday, where service will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Prayer Service 8 p.m. Friday. Interment Resurrection cemetery.
SIGAL Teddy (Zelda June) Sigal, of Columbus, 70, passed away on May 9, 2002. Daughter of Ben and Belle Horowitz of blessed memory. Survived by sister, Shirley and Edward Sohmers; children, Kathy and Stuey Perles of Monsey, N.Y., Bernie and Reta Sigal of Blacklick, Oh., Dr. Marvin Sigal of Charlotte, N.C., Jerry and Laura Sigal of Bexley, Oh.; grandchildren, Deena, Eli, Jen and her husband, Jeff, Belle, Jacob, Halli, Benjamin and Becca. Teddy was a lifelong member of Beth Jacob Congregation. After her career in helping to run the family business and then as a bookkeeper, she retired to enjoy mah jongg and cards, but her greatest pleasures were her children and grandchildren. Teddy became an active volunteer with the Mental Health Association of Franklin County three years ago and was selected as Volunteer of the Year for both 2000 and 2001. Funeral services were held at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL with Rabbi David Stavsky and Cantor Jeffrey Siegel officiating. Shiva to be held at the home of Jerry and Laura. Donations in Teddy's name may be made to the Mental Health Association of Franklin County or the Jewish Community Hospice.
SIMKINS Jean Ellen Harvey Simkins, of Northcrest, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2002 in her home at age 75. Mrs. Simkins was a Certified Nurses Aide, having worked for Visiting Nurses Association for more than 10 years. She was also a licensed beautician. Her husband of 41 years, Frank Albert Simkins Jr., retired veteran of the U.S. Navy, died in November 1986. She is survived by her sons, Ronald Lee Simkins of Northcrest, Frank Albert Simkins III of Brookhaven, Pa., Steven Randall Simkins of Quakertown, Pa. and Wayne Harvey Simkins of Pittsburgh, Pa.; sisters, Ruth Patton of Canal Winchester, Oh., Mabel Franciscus and Danny Antle, both of Columbus, Oh.; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter. All are invited to her memorial service in CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Sharpley, Del. on Monday evening, May 13 at 8 p.m. You are also welcome to call on her family in the funeral home from 7:15-8 p.m. Her interment at sea by the U.S. Navy will take place at a future time. www.chandlerfuneralhome.com.
TAYNOR Martha L. Taynor, 82, Wednesday, May 8, 2002. Retired from General Motors after 29 years service. Former member Women of the Moose Lodge #2236. Preceded in death by husband Isaac G. Taynor, son Danny Lee Taynor, parents Delbert and May Secrets, sister Dora Shafer and brother Nelson Secrets. Survived by daughters, Patricia (Mickey) Paul, Emma Jo (James Richard) Brusk, Mary Jo (Jack) Keene; son, James Alan (Beth) Taynor, all of the Columbus area; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister, Mary Lou Holdren; brother, James Robert Secrets; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Saturday 4-8 p.m. at MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus St., Grove City, where funeral will be held Monday 11 a.m. Interment Pleasant cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Blvd., Columbus, Oh. 43229.
WATKINS John "Buddy" Williams Watkins, age 75, of North Ft. Myers, FL and Columbus, OH, died Sunday, May 5, 2002 at Hospice House North, Cape Coral, FL. He was an Industrial Arts Teacher in the Columbus Public Schools for over 30 years, primarily at Linmoor Junior High School, retiring in 1985. John served in the U.S. Army during World War II and Korea. He received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from The Ohio State University. John was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in Columbus, OH and Messiah Lutheran Church in N. Ft. Myers, FL; the International Technology Education Assoc.; The Ohio State Alumni Assoc.; the Elks Club in Lehigh Acres, FL; V.F.W. Post #4353 in Pine Island, FL. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol; daughters, Larae (Kevin Bacon) Watkins and Margaret (Paul) Varhol; grandchildren, Alex and Amanda Varhol; sisters-in-law, Mary Peters and Lois (Richard) Heuerman; brother-in-law, Delmar (Linda) Mahlerwein; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002 at Advent Lutheran Church, 3660 Kenny Road. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or Advent Lutheran Church, 3660 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43220 in his memory.
WHITEHEAD Cleo Leona Whitehead, age 81, of Columbus, died Tuesday May 7, 2002 at St. Ann's Hospital. Member Family Worship Center of Westerville. Preceded in death by husband Alexander B. Whitehead. Survived by daughters, Mary Lou Whitehead, Westerville, Shirley J. (Ottie) Watson, Millington, TN., Karen S. (Bill) Radaker, Rutland, VT., Emily D. (Jim) Phillips, Hilliard; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol Kathleen Stainer, Galloway, and Gladys (John) Martin, Stewart, OH.; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., Columbus, where family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pastor Greg Speich officiating.
WHITEHURST Anna Maria Whitehurst (Thompson), born August 6, 1924, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at Columbus Health Care Center. Her strength, love and compassion of family will always be remembered by those who knew her. Loved bowling, cards, dancing and bingo and also had a published home cookbook. Member Moose Auxiliary Lodge #206, Golden Moose Club and the McDowell Senior Center. Reunited with her loving husband of 57 years Robert Dean Whitehurst, who passed away February 6, 2002. Also reunited with parents Caroline and James General Lafayette Thompson, brothers James, Charles and Willard Thompson, sisters Florence Hancock, Olive White, Violet Compton, Fidella Gifford and Dorothy Bricker. Survived by son, Steven Robert (Tracy Lynn) Whitehurst; granddaughters, Shelly Renee and Stacy Rochelle Whitehurst, all of Centerburg, Oh.; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Friday 6-9 p.m., where service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday. Rev. Dr. Gerald Koster officiating. Interment Green Lawn cemetery. Moose Auxiliary service 7 p.m. Friday.
WILLIAMS Nathan D. Williams, age 33, of Westerville, Tuesday, May 7, 2002. Assistant Manager for Blockbusters, Forest Hills Blvd. & Route 161 store. Preceded in death by wife Susan T. Williams. Survived by children, Katelyn, Taylor and Heather; parents, Carl and Linda Williams of Westerville; brothers, Derek (Jacquelyne) Williams of Columbus, Kent (Rebecca) Williams of Westerville; sister, Julia Williams of Powell; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, Friday 6-8 p.m. Private service and interment. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to the Nathan D. Williams Memorial Fund c/o Fifth Third Bank, 132 West Schrock Road, Westerville, Oh. 43081.
ARMSTRONG Lester E. Armstrong, 78, of Oak Hill, formerly of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2002 at Chillicothe Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. Born January 16, 1924 in Cambridge, Oh. to the late Samuel and Bertha (Lemmon) Armstrong. Worked for Kroger Co. in Jackson, had been employed by Retail Merchants Trucking and Central Aluminum in Columbus. A veteran of WW II in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors, son, Larry (Sandra) Armstrong of Columbus; sister, Gladys Armstrong of Cambridge; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his wife Pauline (McFann), April 9, 1997, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral service 1 p.m. on Wednesday in the KUHNER-LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, Oak Hill, Oh. Interment will follow in Bethel cemetery. Calling from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home.
BOBBITT Audril A. (Pat) Bobbitt, age 81, of Upper Arlington, May 12, 2002 at the Mill Run Care Center. Arrangements being completed by the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard.
