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PICKLESIMER Willis Glen Picklesimer, 77, of Galloway, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at his home. He was born February 10, 1925 in Volga, KY, the son of the late Challie and Suna Picklesimer. Willis had attended Mechanicsburg High School, had worked for Midwestern Service & Sales and most recently had been employed by Ohio Grain Elevators. He was also a faithful member of Galloway Presbyterian Church. But above all, he was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Willis is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Juanita; children, Nancy Black, Alan Picklesimer and Beverly (Hobert) Adams; 4 grandchildren, including Shae and Tyler Picklesimer; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Lowell (Dorothy), James (Jean) and Max (Marilyn) Picklesimer; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Calling hours 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the SCHOEDINGER NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where the funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2002 with Rev. Larry Wickliff officiating. Interment to follow at Galloway cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Galloway Presb. Church, 6191 Hall Rd., Galloway, OH 43119 or to your Hospice of choice in Willis's memory.
PURTEE Evelyn M. Purtee, 80, Monday, September 16, 2002 served Jehovah God as one of His Witnesses for 36 years. Preceded in death by mother Mildred and father Philip Jakeway, daughter Teddy Petrella Merriman. Survived by husband of 66 years, Norman Edward Purtee; daughter, Sylvia Arthur; granddaughters, Tonya Carroll, and Rhonda Petrella Edwards; grandsons, Rick and Dana Petrella; great-grandson, Joey Petrella; sisters, Mary Denison, Betty Ryan, Thelma DeVuono, Shirley Scott; and numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. No flowers. Private services for family. Public memorial service Saturday, September 28, 6:30 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 7180 E. Refugee Rd.
REED Esther E. Reed, age 93, formerly of Gahanna, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2002 at Regency Manor Nursing Home. She was a life long member of Peace Lutheran Church and a member of The Altar Circle. She is preceded in death by husband James C. (Jimmy) Reed, Sr., sisters Mary Jones and Frances Heise. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, James and Nancy Reed of Columbus; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and George Guffey of Oklahoma City, OK and Carol and Mike Puchovich of Reynoldsburg; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Deitschle; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, where the Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2002. Pastor Earl Fritz officiating. Interment Mifflin Township cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Peace Lutheran Church in her memory. Visit www.schoedinger.com to extend condolences.
RILEY Violet E. Riley, age 76, Wednesday, Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Member Bible Believers Baptist Church. Prayer warrior and servant of God. Survived by husband of 57 years, Vincent Riley; son, Timothy Riley; grandsons, Kevin and Sean Riley; also survived by special family Ron and Mary Thornsberry, Bruce, Lea-Ann and Hunter Thornsberry, Brock, Jennifer, Lyssa and B.J. Thornsberry. Preceded in death by parents Richard and Hanna Garnstrom, sisters Thelma Warren and Judith Conrad, brother Alrick Garnstrom. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be Saturday 10 a.m. Pastor Hector Sharpeta officiating. Interment Silent Home cemetery.
ROWE Troy E. Rowe, Sr. "Tex", age 77, of Columbus, died suddenly, Sunday, September 15, 2002. Mr. Rowe was a member the Masonic Lodge, V.F.W. and the American Legion. Troy had retired from Baltimore Gas & Electric. He is preceded in death by his mother, father and brother Doyl Rowe. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara; children, Joy Rowe, Andrea Dicke and Troy E. Rowe, Jr., all of Baltimore, MD, Rich (Kathy) Grega of Columbus, Bruce ( Joan) Grega of Skippack, PA and John (Pat) Grega of Baltimore, M.D.; several grandchildren; brothers, Aubrey (Faye) Rowe of Scotts Hill, TN, Bob (Nancy) Rowe of Kingston, OK, Mac (Mert) Rowe of Springfield, GA, Jodie (Bessie) Rowe of Lyons, GA, Jerry (Barbara) Rowe of Yukon, OK, Don (Pat) Rowe of Womsutter, WY, and Bill (Vee) Duncan of Wichita, KS; sisters, Waunette (Gary) Porter of Viola, KS and Wanda Pewitt of Duncan, OK. Memorial service, 5 P.M., Saturday, September 21, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus. John T. Grega, Jr, officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, one hour prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, in Troy's name. Go to WWW.SCHOEDINGER.COM to send letters of sympathy to the family.
SIFFORD Edna B. Sifford, 82, returned to Glory on Tuesday, September 17, 2002. Originally from Chattaroy, W.Va., she resided at The Inn at Lakeview, where she had numerous friends. Mrs. Sifford loved Elvis and dancing to the tunes of country music. She often delighted friends and family with her delicious cakes and preserves. She is preceded in death by parents Henry and Ida Bell Collins, husband Emmett, son Emmett Sifford Jr. and daughter Ida Bell Sifford. She will be sadly missed by sister, Thelma (Clyde) Maynard; brother, Jack (Bessie) Collins; daughters, Helen Ramey, Jacqueline Robertson, Sue (Louie) Verde, Kay (Allen) Groff; son, Roger Sifford; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Thursday and at 10:30 a.m. followed by 11:30 a.m. funeral on Friday at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. Interment will be at Franklin Hills Memorial Gardens. Pastor Roger Williams officiating. Donations in her name may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 793 West State St., Columbus, Oh. 43222-9988.
STEWARD Deborah Denise Steward, age 41, of Columbus passed Sunday, September 15, 2002 at Grant Hospital. Member of the Mount Ivory Baptist Church. Choir Director, singer, musician and compassionate caregiver. She is preceded in death by her loving father James B. Steward Sr. and a brother-in-law Donald Hobson. She leaves to rejoice in the Lord, mother, Josephine Steward; 4 brothers, James B. (Loida) Steward Jr., Gerald A. (Betty) Steward Sr., Dwight D. (Marilyn) Steward and Edward T. Steward; 8 sisters. Constance E. Hobson, Sheila J. Steward, Linda S. Steward, Saundra L. Steward, Caroline Steward, Marlene (Fred) Hylton, Charlene Steward and Teresa M. (Jamie) Stevenson; 13 nephews, James A. (Jessica) Toles, Andronicus B. Hobson, Oliver B. Steward, Gerald A. Steward Jr., Dwayne A. Steward, Aaron Hylton, David Steward, Leslie Steward, Byron Steward, Josiah C. Steward, Joseph C. Steward, Cameron Stevenson and Caleb Stevenson; 7 nieces, Monica P. Steward, Botavia C. Hobson, Melissa M. Steward, Cristyn A. Steward, Tierra S. Steward, Leanna M. Steward and Rashida M. Steward; 1 great-nephew, Josiah A. Toles and 1 great-niece, Jylnn R.S. Toles; a host of cousins and close friends. Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 a.m., Mt. Period Baptist Church, 426 Kimball Pl. Rev. L.L. Wilson, officiating. Family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment Eastlawn cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St.
TINGLEY Doris Lynn Tingley, age 76, of Columbus, Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Retired R.N. She is survived by her four sons. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Friday, September, 20, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio. Rev. Rod Dempsey officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
WEISHOFF Reinhold Ottokar Weishoff "Reggie", age 76, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2002. He was the owner of Weis-Hoff Porcelain Prosthetics for 40 years. Member of the Germania Club and the National Republican Foundation. Former instructor in the Dental School at O.S.U. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Judith; daughters, Lisa (Jim) Cloud and Heidi (Steve) Solace; 3 grandchildren, Emily and Sarah Cloud and Nicholas Solace; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; brother and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, the Bendinelli family and many other family and friends. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 2990 Bethel Rd., where the funeral service will be Saturday 10 a.m. Fr. James Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Wesley Chapel. If desired, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
ALLEN Dennis M. Allen, age 37, July 28, 2002 at Grant Medical Center. Past employee of Smith Trucking Co. Attended Southview Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses. Survived by loving wife, Maggie; son, Jacob; daughters, Brooklynn, Lauren and Barbra of Columbus; mother, Barbara (Benjamin) Horton; father, Charles Allen; brother, David (Betsy) Allen; sister, Donna (Kevin) Parrish; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call Monday, August 5, 2002 at CROSBY FUNERAL HOME, 2323 E. Fifth Ave. after 10 a.m., where family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to time of service at 12noon. Leonard McAdoo officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery.
ARPS Ruth Collicott Arps, formerly of New York City, died on July 29, 2002 at Seabury Retirement Community, Bloomfield, Conn. at age 95. Wife of the late Leslie H. Arps, a founding partner of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. She is survived by four nephews. Mrs. Arps was born in Evansville, Indiana and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1929. She was a past President of the Womens Division of the Legal Aid Society of New York, and an active fund raiser for the New York City YWCA. Mrs. Arps also established scholarships at Indiana State University in memory of her parents, Jacob and Lydia Gemmer Collicott and at The Ohio State University, College of Education, for graduates of Columbus, Ohio public schools and at Oberlin College in memory of her mother and her aunt, Esther Gemmer Wattles. Mrs. Arps will be remembered for the Village Bake Shop in Columbus, Oh. A memorial service will be held at Seabury Retirement Community at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2002.
BADGLEY Donald F. Badgley, age 79, died July 30, 2002 at Doctors Hospital West. Retired from City of Columbus Sanitation Department. Member El Paso Church of God. Preceded in death by parents, sister Bertha Emerson. Survived by son, Paul (Joanne) Badgley; ex-wife, Zenetta Badgley; sister, Bee Ours of Loraine; brother, Beryle of San Bernardino, Calif.; best friend, Howard Graham; nephews, Ronnie, Jonny and families; nieces, Betty, Florence and families; and a host of friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., 6-8 p.m. Friday, where service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday. Rev. Norman Rice officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estates.
BARNETT Dorothy Barnett, age 74, of Powell, died Monday, July 29, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born February 9, 1928 in Cleveland to the late Julia and William Racin. Dorothy was a graduate of Cleveland John Hay High School, Class of 1946. She retired from Sears after 16 years of service. Dorothy is preceded in death by her daughter Barbara Ann Barnett. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jim Barnett; children, Stephen William (Ann) Barnett of Mechanicsburg, PA, Saundra Lee (Kenneth) Adams of Streetsboro, OH, Douglas Alan (Renee) Barnett of Temecula, CA; granddaughters, Julia Marie and Amanda Lee Adams. Dorothy was a member of All Saints Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6770 North High St., Worthington, where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday August 2, 2002. Pastor Glenn M. Zorb officiating. Interment Knollwood cemetery, Mayfield Heights, Oh. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME at POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH, 614-792-1471. (Funeral home is on Powell Road * mile east of Sawmill Parkway). If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to Franklin County Unit of the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, OH 43215-1165, in Dorothy's memory.
BARNHARDT James W. Barnhardt, Jr., Ret. Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force, age 59, of Warsaw, N.C., passed away Monday, July 22, 2002 at Wilmington, N.C. Born May 19, 1943 to Eleanor Barnhardt and the late James W. Barnhardt Sr., Ret. Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force. Mr. Barnhardt had served as Duplin County Manager since May 1996. He received a Bachelor's degree from O.S.U. before entering the U.S. Air Force retiring as Lt. Col. after a 26 year career. He was an avid OSU Buckeye Fan. Following his military retirement, Mr. Barnhardt received his Master's degree from Old Dominion University of Virginia. Mr. Barnhardt was a member of the Clinton Church of Christ, N.C. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne W. Barnhardt of Warsaw, N.C.; 4 step-children; 6 step-grandchildren; mother, Eleanor Barnhardt of Hilliard, Oh.; brother, Tom Barnhardt of Westerville, Oh. Preceded in death by his father Lt. Col. James W. Barnhardt Sr., Ret., sisters Trudie, Kate, Whitney and Virginia Ann Barnhardt. Burial will be held at Arlington National cemetery on August 7, 2002 at 2 p.m. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Clinton Church of Christ Mission Fund, P.O. Box 193, Clinton, N.C. 28329.
BEHRER Philip Carl Behrer, age 71, went home to be with the Lord after a long courageous battle with kidney disease (F.G.S.). Philip graduated from Bexley High School, Class of "48"; attended The Ohio State University; graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Class of "51" and Franklin University. Philip served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Philip was a devoted Christian man who served for over 20 years as first elder at the Valleyview and Beacon of Hope Church of Christ in Christian Union. He also served faithfully for many years as a Sunday School Teacher. Philip retired as a Master Lab Technician in organic chemistry from Battelle Memorial Institute in 1992. He received recognition for a Patent as one of the inventors in Abrasion Resistant Plasma Coating and resulting articles in 1988. Philip also retired after 24 years part-time with Big Bear Stores. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl A. Behrer and Elva D. (Hayes) Behrer, daughter Colleen Susan Behrer. He is survived by his wife of 49 years and 9 months, R. Doris Behrer; daughter, Renee (Rev. Paul E.) Fultz of Dayton; son, Rev. Kevin P. (Lora) Behrer; grandchildren, Paul E. II, Nathanael, John-Philip Fultz, Michelle (David) Paul, Alisha, Stephanie and Stacie Behrer; great-granddaughters, Ariel and Kiara Paul; special friends, Rev. Bill and Kathleen Price, along with many other dear friends. He will be greatly missed by his family. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 2990 Bethel Rd. The funeral service will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the North Church of Christ in Christian Union, 5600 Karl Rd. Rev. Ron Reese officiating. Interment Forest Lawn cemetery.
BULLOFF Jack J. Bulloff, Ph.D., age 87, of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Columbus, Oh. and Albany, N.Y., died July 19, 2002 at St. Vincent Hospital. He graduated in 1939 from City College of New York, B.S. in Chemistry. 1953 graduate of Rensselaer Poly Technical Institute, Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. He was a Junior Scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, worked on the Manhattan Project. Research Associate at Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, Oh. 1956-1968 where he was involved in the development of Xerography (Photocopying) - Professor and Director of Science and Technology studies at State University of New York at Albany, 1968-1976. Chief Consulting Scientist for the New York State Legislature Commission on Science and Technology in Albany, N.Y., 1985-1992. Co-Author of 18 books on Physical Chemistry. Authored over 100 Journal articles. Originator of 29 patents in Physical Chemistry. 1992-until his death he was self employed as an Independant Consultant Dr. Jack J. Bulloff, FAAAS, FAIC. J. Bulloff, Consulting. U.S. Army Chemical Corp, 1942-1944, U.S. Army Medical Corp. in the European Theater, 1944-1946. Member American Chemical Society, A Fellow in the American Institute of Chemists. A Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science and New York Academy of Sciences. (A Fellow is the highest level of membership in the organization). Preceded in death by wives Gertrude Scher Bulloff and Florence Gutin Chall Bulloff. Survived by daughter, Dorie Lee Bulloff; sons, Aaron Harley Bulloff and Steven Marc Bulloff; 4 grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2002 in Beth Moses cemetery, Pinelawn, Long Island, N.Y. Memorial contributions to Marquette Manor Employees Fund, 8140 Township Line Rd., Indianapolis, Ind. 46260. Arrangement by AARON-RUBEN-NELSON MERIDIAN HILLS MORTUARY, Indianapolis, Ind.
CAMPBELL Rev. Deborah Lynn (Rogers) Campbell, 54, of DeGraff, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 2:57 a.m. at her home. Born on October 28, 1947 in Montgomery Co., Oh., She was the daughter of Lee and Vanice "Van" Wenger Rogers of Trotwood. She married
David H. Campbell on August 19, 1967 in Trotwood, Oh. and he survives. Preceded in death by grandson Nicholas Christian Sauer. Survivors also include a son and partner, David Todd Campbell and Colleen Carpenter of Carrboro, N.C.; 2 daughters, Deborah Tamar Campbell-Sauer and Chris Sauer and Dena Terese Campbell, all of Columbus, Oh.; 3 grandchildren, Zakiya Simone Campbell, Logan Lee and Andrew David Sauer; 2 brothers, Dean W. and Becky Rogers of Brookville, Oh., Douglas W. and Cheri Rogers of Pickerington, Oh.; 1 sister, Dian and John Travis of Centerville, Oh. She was a 1965 graduate of Trotwood-Madison High School, a 1980 Bachelor of Science graduate of Miami University, a 1987 Master of Arts graduate of United Theological Seminary. She was a candidate for Doctor of Ministry degree, Wesley Seminary, Washington, D.C. Pastored Huntsville United Methodist Church, Hopewell United Methodist Church and Rum Creek United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School for 5 years at Maplewood United Methodist Church. She also served in the Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church and West Ohio Conference of United Methodist Church. She was also a homemaker. The family will receive friends at the REXER-RIGGIN-MADDEN FUNERAL HOME, DeGraff, Oh. on Friday, August 2, 2002 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The service will be held at the Huntsville United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 3rd at 11 a.m. with calling 1 hour before the service. The Rev. Bryan Meadows and Rev. Stan Ling will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Servant Leadership School, 1640 Columbia Rd. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 or to Tricare Hospice, 205 Palmer Ave., Bellefontaine, Oh. 43311. Arrangements handled by Rogers Funeral Home, Trotwood, Oh. and Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, DeGraff, Oh.
CARTER Berneda (Whetstone) Carter, age 96, died Monday, July 29, 2002 at Heartland of Centerville. She was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Jessie Whetstone, her husband Garfield Carter and her sons-in-law Wesley Vanover and Harry Crable. She was retired from Mead Corporation. Her daughters, Nancy Vanover of Centerville and Margie Crable of Columbus, Oh.; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren, survive her. She was a member of the Grace Methodist Church and celebrated her fifieth anniversary as a member of the OES Chapter 419 in Chillicothe, Oh. Her family wishes to thank the staff of Heritage and Heartland Hospice for their care of our mother and grandmother including their concern for her family. There will be a graveside service at the family plot in Greenlawn cemetery in Chillicothe, Oh., Saturday, August 3 at 11 a.m. Arrangements by the WESTBROCK FUNERAL HOME.
DAVIS Morris V. Davis, 48, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 28, 2002, Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Member of Jerusalem Tabernacle Baptist Church. Retired from City of Columbus, Dept. of Facilities Management after 23 * years, also employed with UPS. Preceded in death by father Eli E. Davis, mother-in-law Tommie J. Dotstry. Survived by loving and devoted wife, Marilyn; mother, Cora L. Davis; sons, Shawn Davis, Marcus Patterson, Willie (Miko) Dotstry, Sr.; daughter, Jacqueline Dotstry (George Cunningham); 6 grandchildren; sister, Elaine; brothers, Walter, Thomas, and Steve Davis; father-in-law, Rozell (Janet) Dotstry, Sr. of TN; sister-in-law, Pamala (Steve) Middlebrooks; brother-in-law, Rozell Dotstry, Jr. (Josephine Davis); godson, Darryl Smith; host of other relatives and friends, including Zelda Hatchett and Jerusalem Tabernacle Baptist Church Family. Homegoing Service, 1 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2002, Jerusalem Tabernacle Baptist Church, 560 Taylor Avenue. Pastor Christopher Scott, officiating. Family will receive friends 12 p.m. until time of Service. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Professional Services entrusted to WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE.
