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BIRO Charles Robert Biro, age 55, died Monday, May 13, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital after a long battle with leukemia. Born in Cleveland, OH, a graduate of O.S.U. with a B.A. in Geology and a B.S. in Education, he attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a Mathematics/Earth Science/Computer Science teacher at Walnut Springs Middle School for 26 years, retiring in 2001. Member of Westerville Model Airplane Assoc., Ham Radio Operator N8MVT, the New Albany Shooting Range, and lifetime member of the Walnut Springs Fishing Club. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Bertha. Survived by wife, Rebecca Smith Biro; sons, Charles (Cathy) and Robert; granddaughters, Rachael and Danielle; brothers, Ronald (Roberta) and Thomas (Debra); sister, Jane (Neil) Funk; mother-in-law, Jacqueline Quinn Smith; many other relatives, friends and countless grateful students. A Memorial Service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Timothy Church, 1088 Thomas Lane. Arrangements by COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME.
BLEVINS Bethel Marie Blevins, age 77, of Jersey Township, went to meet her Lord Monday, May 13, 2002. Former teacher in Webbville, KY, longtime member of the Clover Valley Chapel. Survived by husband of 51 years, Sherman Blevins; daughters, Judy (Bob) Hodge of Westerville, Linda (Mike) Dingess of Johnstown and Sharon (Carl) Hagelbarger of Johnstown; step-son, Ron Blevins of Baltimore, OH.; grandchildren, Rob, James, Patrick and Casey Hodge, Michelle Franklin, Brian and Shawn Dingess, Ronda Parsons, Rob and Ryan Blevins; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Courtney, Brandon, Jordan, Marissa and Makayla; sisters, Irene (Ed) Cooksey and Dottie (Buell) Wellman; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2002, at the Clover Valley Chapel, 5669 Clover Valley Road, Johnstown with Pastor James Griffith officiating. Interment Green Hill cemetery. E-mail expressions of sympathy tobblevins8@schoedinger.co.
BROWN Pauline Brown, age 84, Saturday, May 11, 2002 at her residence. Worked in the Restaurant Industry and Managed Kenny's Restaurant before retiring. A member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She served on the Usher Board and the Linda Hand Missionary Society. Preceded in death by parents Clem and Pearl McKnight, husband William Brown "Billy", sisters Glelda (Theodore) Terry, Elizabeth (James "Tuff Luck") Robinson, brothers Fred and Clem McKnight, Jr., grandson Lloyd E. Brown, nieces Barbara Coffman and Anna Pearl Terry. Survived by her daughters, Frances Johnson and Joan Brown; grandson, Carlos Brown; 4 great-grandchildren; godson, Steven (Pam) Chapman; nieces, Patrica Cathy, JoAnn Danner; special friends, Lubertha Brookins, Ebelvia Lynch, Tom and Christine Hill; many cousins, nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral 12noon Thursday, May 16, 2002 at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 492 Oakwood Ave. Rev. Quentin L Respress-Pastor, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Interment Green Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
BURNETT Emman E. "Pete" Burnett, 70, of Pataskala, died at his residence May 15, 2002. Funeral service Saturday 10 a.m. at the SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Pastor Terry Heck, officiating, where the family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Email condolences to: EBurnett6condolences@schoedinger.com.
CARSNER Flossie J. Carsner, age 87, Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at her residence. Retired Practical Nurse from the City of Columbus. Preceded in death by husband Millard and son-in-law Leroy Gwilym. Survived by daughters, Roberta Gwilym, Mary Walters, Sandy Hefner (Tim Carlin); grandsons, Jeffrey, Michael, Steven (Cathy) Ater, David Walters (Diana Van Moorlehem); great-grandchildren, Collin and Samantha Walters and Stephanie Ater; brother, Beryl (Dorothy) Howard; niece, Meta Jo (Ray) Sickler. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Burial Sunset cemetery. Pastor Michael Lape officiating.
CHIONCHIO Anthony J. Chionchio, age 81, Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. WW II Army Veteran. Member of the American Legion and D.A.V. Survived by wife, Madeline; son, Ronald (Barbara) Auteri; daughters, Bev (Ray) Austin, Marsha (Russ) Hayes, Dianne (Dave) Morretti, Jeanette Auteri of Mont.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Matthew (Helen) Chionchio of N.J.; nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Church, 5684 Groveport Rd. Burial St. Joseph cemetery.
CLICKENGER Mary L. Clickenger, age 70, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at her residence. Preceded in death by son Jerry L. Survived by husband of 52 years, Francis; daughter, Rhonda (Chris) Litostansky; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Clickenger; grandchildren, Randy, Joe and Rusty Clickenger and Samantha Litostansky; sister, Sara Mays; sister-in-law, Ruth Stoughton; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the WOODYARD EAST CHAPEL, 2300 E. Livingston Ave., Thursday 6-8 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the service on Friday at 1 p.m. Rev. Georgia Clickenger officiating. Interment Glen Rest cemetery.
COTYK George Cotyk, age 67, Sunday, Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Retired Buckeye Steel Castings after 45 years of service. Member St. Mary's Catholic Church Groveport and Moose Home Lodge #1245. Avid golfer. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Melva; daughter, Sharon Greismer of Whitehall; sons, Andrew Cotyk of Kalamazoo, MI and James (Melanie) Cotyk of Waco, TX; grandchildren, Amy, Andrew, Jenifer, Amanda, Cal and Carrie; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Josephine Reed of Columbus, Lillian (David) Thomas of Port St. Lucie, FL, Jean (James) Black of Port St. Lucie, FL, Catherine (Ron) Shroder of Jacksonville, FL; brother, John Cotyk of Columbus; special friends, Ben and Karen Spencer; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sister Marjorie "Pinky" Zahorujko. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Funeral mass Friday 10:30 a.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church Groveport, 5684 Groveport Rd. Father J.L. Reichert Celebrant. Interment St. Joseph cemetery. Prayer service Thursday 3:30 p.m. Condolences in messages to acotyk@wmis.net.
CURNUTTE Thomas A. Curnutte, 46, of Grove City, died unexpectedly at home Monday May 13, 2002. He was a 1974 graduate of Grove City High School. Preceded in death by brother Darrell Ray Curnutte. Survived by parents, Hobert and Dorothy Curnutte, Grove City; brother, David (Debbie) Curnutte, Grove City; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. He will be sadly missed by all. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where service will be held Saturday 11 a.m. Interment Concord cemetery.
DAVIS Evan M. "Zeke" Davis, age 87, Wednesday, May 15, 2002, Arlington Court Nursing Center. Arrangements by LONG FUNERAL HOME, 5528 Cleveland Avenue, 891-1199.
DOUGLAS Virginia C. Douglas, age 78, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at Kobacker House. Preceded in death by husband Benjamin Douglas, son Dennis and daughter Suzanne. Survived by son, Donald (Susan) Douglas of Columbus; daughter, Nancy (Scott) Armstrong of Dublin; grandchildren, Benjamin, Anne, Ryan, Megan, Eve, Sarah and Jessica; great-grandson, Camden; brother, James Church; sisters, Pauline (George) Calhoun, Aldena (Lowell) Taylor and Sharon (Vernon) Donahue; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 2990 Bethel Rd., Thursday 6-9 p.m., where the funeral service will be held Friday 10:30 a.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Union cemetery.
DUBLE William D. "Bill" Duble, age 81, of Upper Arlington, died Sunday, May 12, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road. A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2002 at First Alliance Church, 3750 Henderson Road.
ENGLISH Evelyn L. English, 78, of Holiday, Fla., formerly of Columbus, Oh., died May 14, 2002. She was born in Grafton, W.Va. on July 13, 1923, the daughter of John F. Dunnington and Florence C. McFarling Dunnington. She was the wife of Lawrence (Larry) English. She was the Secretary and a member of Indianola Church of Christ retiring in 1979 when she moved to Treasure Island, Fla. Survivors include her husband; 1 son, John (Nancy) English of Columbus, Oh.; 1 daughter, Joan (Donald) Gray of New Port Richey, Fla.; 2 sisters, Martha Lee Cassell and Catherine Kisor, both of Ironton, Oh.; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons. Service will be held at Sunshine Christian Home, Holiday, Fla. on Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. Burial will be at the Florida National cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. DOBIES FUNERAL HOME, is in charge of arrangements.
EVERMAN Lovena D. Everman, age 64, born September 2, 1937, daughter of Everett and Helen Fraley, passed away peacefully at her home in Obetz on May 15, 2002. Member of Lighthouse Ministries. Survived by her husband, Artist Everman; children, Artist L. Everman of Groveport, Cheryl Cepeda of New Albany and Phillip Mark Everman of Columbus; grandchildren, Teanna Marie, LeAnn, Gabriel Neil, Rashell Elizabeth and Lexi Ann; 1 great-grandson, Brent Michael; mother, Helen (Phipps) Fraley; 5 loving sisters and 1 loving brother; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many caring friends. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St. Service Saturday 1 p.m. at Lighthouse Ministries, 2295 S. High St. Rev. Jim Akers and Rev. Herschel Holley officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery.
GIANNINI Louise Giannini, age 82, Tuesday, at the home of her niece. Member St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Special thanks to Mt. Carmel Hospice. Preceded in death by husband Frank Giannini, parents, sisters Frances Richards and Helen Garrett, niece Gloria Hawk. Survived by sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Tom Mathews of Hilliard; nieces, Leota (Bob) Clawson, Barbara Reichert, Cora Williams, Christina Dreier, Judy Warner; nephews, Bill Mathews, Mike Mathews, David Hawn, Jim Friley; great-nieces and nephews; cousins, Irish Caudy, Rosie and Jr. Caudy, Jim and Bea Caudy. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Funeral mass Friday 1 p.m., St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 1573 Elaine Rd. Fr. Leo Connolly, Ccelebrant. Interment Glen Rest cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice. Prayer service Thursday 7:30 p.m.
GOFF Dallas W. Goff, 86, died on May 12, 2002 in New Jersey, following a short illness. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2002 at the West Mansfield United Methodist Church. Born in Broadway, Oh., he was a partner-manager of C.H. Goff and Sons Lumber Company in West Mansfield, before moving to Fla. in 1956. Later Mr. Goff was an owner and manager of motels and gift shops in Fla., Ga. and Wis. He and his wife, the former Ann Keeney, retired to Tampa in 1978. Following her death in 1981, he resided in Mexico, Tampa and Orlando. He is survived by sons, Myron, N.J., Ronald, Atlanta, Gary, Brooklyn; daughter, Teresa Jesse, Mosinee, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Drell, Zanesville and Delphos, West Mansfield. In lieu of flowers, friends may donate to Shriners Hospital, 12505 North Pine Drive, Tampa, Fla. 33612.
GRAVES Edith Graves moved to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 14, 2002. Born on August 10, 1907 in Waynesboro, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Malcolm Graves, Sr. Survivors include son, Malcolm Graves, Jr. and his wife, Barna, Columbus; granddaughters, Debbie Livingston (Pete), Edmond, OK, Laura Kottenstette (Tom), Cincinnati, OH, Kathy Drago (Charlie), San Antonio, TX; 12 great-grandchildren. Service and burial will take place in El Dorado, Ark. on Monday, May 20 under the direction of YOUNG'S FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Arlington Rotary Foundation, PO Box 12013, Columbus, OH 43212.
HIGGINBOTHAM Margaret L. Higginbotham, 66, died Sunday, May 12, 2002. She is survived by husband, Donald R.; children, Paul Michael (Kim) Vogelsang, Eric (Judy) Vogelsang, Paula (Alan) Lemaster, Veronica (Jim) McGrahan, and Margaret Wilson; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 4 sisters. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where the funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2002. Interment Union cemetery. Pastor Avery Little officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 900 Michigan Ave., Columbus, 43215, in her memory.
HOLLIGER Reeda Holliger, age 99, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at Arlington Court Nursing Home. She was born July 2, 1902 in Peoria IL, the daughter of Helena and Thomas Eibeck. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years George H. (Pat) Holliger, her older sisters Nora and Myrtle and her son-in-law Gerald F. Landholt, Sr. Survived by her daughter, Patricia Landholt of Columbus; son, Thomas (Dr. Yolanda) Holliger of Wayne NJ; grandchildren, Julie Landholt, Gregory (Teresa) Landholt, both of Columbus, Thomas (Cynthia) Landholt, Rochester, MI, Patrick (Loretta) Landholt, San Diego, CA, Gerald (Gloria) Landholt Jr., San Bruno, CA, Michele (Bill) Betz, Maureen (Keith) Karsen, both of Wayne, NJ, Aileen (Frank) Lange, Lincoln Park, NJ, Rosemarie (Brian) Costello, Edmond, OK, Thomas (Michelle) Holliger, West Palm Beach, FL and Michael Holliger, Denver CO; 24 great-grandchildren. She lived most of her life in Illinois before retiring to Florida with her husband in 1963, where she was a member of St. Jude's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, and the former Bath Club on Reddington Beach. In 1992 she relocated to Columbus to be closer to her family. The family will receive friends Friday morning at the Brett Funeral Home, 4810 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 1 p.m. at St. Jude's Cathedral Chapel. Many thanks to the special friends and all the staff at Arlington Court and Hospice at Riverside for their loving and kind care of our dear Mamie in the past few years. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. The family would appreciate contributions in her memory to Hospice at Riverside, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43214. Arrangements by O'SHAUGHNESSY FUNERAL HOME, 405 E. Town St., 221-2311.
