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PATTERSON Paul B. Patterson, 38, died Thursday, August 1, 2002. He is survived by fiancé, Kim Powers; children, Hannah N. Patterson, Karissa M. Patterson, Dakota P. Patterson, and Leah M.D. Patterson; mother, Georganne and father, William Porcelli; father, Paul E. and mother, Sue Patterson; sister, Gena M. (Woodrow) Horton; grandmother, Mary E.M. Gibbs; grandmother, Grace L. Patterson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by grandfather George I. Gibbs, grandfather Paul H. Patterson, great-grandfather Edward R. Maxwell, great-grandmother Mayme M. Maxwell, cousin Mark P. Patterson. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where the funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2002. Interment Betzer cemetery in Carroll, Oh.
PHILLIAN Nadine Beatty Phillian, August 2, 2002, age 89. 1935 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church. Active in The Ohio State University Women's Golf Association and The Ohio State University Women's Club. After moving to Cincinnati, she and her husband were members of the Wyoming Golf Club. Survived by husband of 64 years, Harry E. Phillian; daughter, Jody (Dr. Timothy) Pohlman and grandchildren, Gunnar and Brittany Pohlman, Wyoming, Ohio. Private family interment, Oakgrove cemetery, Delaware, Ohio. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 10, at 1 p.m. at Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 4131 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio. Family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements by WEIR AREND FUNERAL HOME, 268-3593. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Harry E. Phillian Scholarship, Knowlton School of Architecture, Ohio State University, 109 Brown Hall, 190 W. 17th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210.
PURRINGTON Mary Lee Purrington, age 49, passed away Friday, August 2, 2002 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Born in Salem, Ohio, she was a graduate of Salem High School, Oberlin College and Columbia University in New York City. She was preceded in death by parents Richard and Amy Purrington, and sisters Julie Ann and Martha Jane Purrington. She is survived by sister, Amy Katharine Purrington and her husband, Michael Upfold of Granville, Ohio; and brother, James Langley Purrington; niece, Katelyn Anne Purrington; nephews, Nathon and Simon Purrington, all of Salem, Ohio. She was employed by Select Specialty Hospital at Riverside Hospital as an occupational therapist. Always a warm, caring and selfless individual, Mary Lee will be sadly missed by her loving circle of family and friends. Memorial contribuitons may be made to the American Cancer Society and to the Arthur James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University Medical Center. NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 3047 East Dublin-Granville, Columbus, assisted family with services.
RAUSCH Donald L. Rausch, Sr., age 60, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2002. Mr. Rausch retired from the State of Ohio. He was a special father, brother and grandfather. Donald is preceded in death by his wife Sylvia J. (Abbott) Rausch and his parents Charles and Eva Rausch. He is survived by his children, Donald L. (Lisa) Rausch, Jr., Randy A. Rausch, Melinda (Richard) Garbrandt and John W. Rausch; grandchildren, Lesha, Ricky, Donna, Christina, Angel and Johnathan; brothers and sisters, David (Shirley) Rausch, Wanda (Monroe) Tilley, Barbara (Hank) Cline, Harold (Diana) Rausch, Karen (Ed) Russell, Kennth (Joann) Rausch, Jerry Rausch, Larry (Peg) Rausch, Mary (Tom) Warren, Brenda Bradley and Marilyn (Everett) Warren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service, 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus. Pastor Jim Barns, officiating. Interment at Wesley Chapel cemetery, Hilliard. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. At the request of the family, all services will be closed to the public. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, 43215, in Donald's memory. Go to SCHOEDINGER.COM to send letters of sympathy to the family.
RETZ Lamonte H. Retz, born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, September 16, 1905. Resident of Columbus, Ohio since 1916. Graduate of North High School, class of 1922. Completed undergraduate degree in biological science at The Ohio State University where he graduated from the College of Dentistry in 1929. Practiced dentistry in Clintonville until his retirement in 1971. Life member of the Columbus Dental Society, Ohio State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. 50 year member of Northern Kiwanis. Member of Masonic Lodge #684, Scottish Rite, and Aladdin Temple Shrine. Member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church and in close relationship with Calvary Bible Church. Survived by wife of 67 years, Gertrude; son and daughter-in-law, Lamonte and Sharon Retz, Jr., Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Jennifer (Marc) R. Battistone, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Geoffrey (Susan) H. Retz, Columbus, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Emily and Ryan Battistone. Service will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 4221 N. High St. (three blocks south of Henderson Rd.). Inurnment, Union cemetery. Pastor Peter J. Foxx officiating.
RICHISON Carl M. Richison, 82, died Saturday, August 3, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. A member of St. Matthias Catholic Church. A veteran of WWII having served with the U.S. Navy. A retired District Representative of International Ironworkers Union. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Ruth; daughter, Sheila (John) Reiner; son, Carl "Butch" (Sue); grandchildren, Eric (Shelly), Christy (Scot), Sara, Genevieve, Erika, Max, Alexis, Pete and Alex; great-grandchildren, Tiffani, Brittany and Deric; brother, Jim Richison; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son Ronald and daughter Carol Ann. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 1582 Ferris Road. Father James T. Smith, Celebrant. Entombment Resurrection cemetery. Friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road where a prayer service will be held 3:30 p.m. that afternoon. Email condolences to Crichison7condolences@ schoedinger.com
SCANLON Robert E. Scanlon, age 85, died Saturday, August 3, 2002. Born December 24, 1916 in Lima, Ohio to John J. Scanlon and Clara M. (Poulin). Preceded in death by parents, 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Survived by wife, Phyllis (Lingo) Scanlon of Powell, Oh.; daughter, Jan (Al) DeWolf of Powell, with whom he made his home; 2 granddaughters, Stephanie (Garry) Byrd of Columbus and Sabrina DeWolf of Powell; 2 great-grandsons; nieces, nephews; special life long friend, John Ginder of Galion; and his beloved pet, Mr. Hobbes. Mr. Scanlon was a veteran of WWII serving as a sergeant in the Army Air Corps with the 486th Bomb Squadron and the 310th Bomb Group in the European Theater. His final mission was with the 379th Bomb Squadron. He moved from Lima, Ohio to Galion, Ohio in 1930 and graduated from Galion High School, Class of 1937. He was a mail carrier in Galion retiring from the U.S. Postal Service in 1975. He moved to Lexington, Oh. in 1978 and to Powell, Oh. in 1993. Member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and was a 4th Degree with the Knights of Columbus as well as a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. The family will receive friends and family 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High Street (1/2 mile South of I-270) where a Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2002. Fr. Jeff J. Rimelspach presiding. Mr. Scanlon will be cremated according to his wishes. The family requests memorial gifts be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
TAYLOR Julya Mae Taylor, age 63, Friday, July 26, 2002 at Riverside Hospital. Formerly of Cleveland, Ohio. A member of Ebenenzer Baptist Church where she served faithfully on the Usher Board for 13 years until her illness. She attended Apostolic Faith Temple prior to her death. Employed as a professional secretary and stenographer at Veterans Administration Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Retired from North Central Mental Health, Columbus, Oh. Predeceased by parents Walter L. and Alberta Smith Taylor, Sr., brother Walter L. Taylor, Jr. and sister Virjinya Taylor. Survived by daughter, Jul'Yanna M. Collier; grandchildren, Dee'Yanna O.M., Danielle A.M., Nobie D. Jr., Adam B.D., and Timothy A. Collier, all of Cols., Oh.; sisters, Emma L. (William) Granger; Marlene D. Taylor, Delores V. Taylor and Janyce P. (Richard H.) Sparks, all of Cleveland, Oh. and Joyce (Willie) Marbury of Chicago, Ill.; aunt, Naomi Henderson, Cleveland, Oh; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Homegoing Celebration 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2002 Apostolic Faith Temple, 1634 E. Main St. Bishop Dr. Nathaniel D. Jordan officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Glen Rest Estates. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St. 447-9383. Funeral Director, Jackie Smith.
WILLIAMS Edward "Coach" Williams, 78, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 2:30 a.m. in his residence. He was born on April 1, 1924 in Underwood, Al. The son of the late Samuel Williams and Nellie Watson Williams. A veteran of the United States Armed Forces serving in the U.S. Army. Retired from D.C.S.C. A faithful member of Church of Christ Apostolic Faith where he was a Deacon. In his loving memory he leaves to cherish his wife of 25 years, Margie V; one daughter, Edwina Jackson of Columbus; one son, Melvin (Diane) Williams of Antioch, California; four sisters, Lillie Johnson, twin sister, Ethel Conley, Lillian Merchant and Essie (James M.) Bowman, all of Columbus; three brothers, James, Jasper, and George, all of Columbus; 15 grandchildren; three step-children, Robert and Ralph Oakes of Columbus and Regina Oakes of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. Visitation will be on Monday, August 5, 2002, 1-4 p.m. at PORTER-QUALLS FUNERAL HOME, 2500 Cleveland Ave. Mr. Williams will then be taken to The Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, 1200 Brentnell Avenue at 5 p.m. for visitation with the family present at 6 p.m. Funeral services will follow visitation at 7 p.m. with Assistant Senior Pastor Elder William Polley and Pastor Naomi Sessley officiating. Graveside services are scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Glen Rest cemetery with procession forming at the PORTER-QUALLS FUNERAL HOME at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends at 4505 Manville Court. Final tributes are a service of PORTER-QUALLS FUNERAL HOMES, INC, 2500 Cleveland Avenue, James E. Qualls, III, Funeral Director. For additional information please call 267-8310.
BARLOW Robert "Bobby" Barlow, age 54, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at Grant Medical Center. He was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies. Predeceased by father Ples Barlow. He is survived by mother, Hattie Barlow; sons, Robert, Lawrence "Pa Pa T", Kevin and Michael; daughter, Tina; 19 grandchildren; brothers, Russell and Eric Barlow; sister, Joyce Williams; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including special friend, Terry Ellison. Homegoing Celebration 12noon Thursday, August 8, 2002 at Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies, 870 St. Clair Ave. Dr. Sherman Watkins, Pastor, Elder Michael Pearson, officiating. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St., 447-9383. Funeral director, Jackie Smith.
BARNES Edna Maye Barnes, age 84, of Columbus and formerly of Westerville, Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at home. Arrangements will be announced later by the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, Westerville.
BELFORD Richard Fordyce Belford Sr., age 84, August 4, 2002 at the Village of Westerville. Born December 5, 1917 in Somerset, Oh. Attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. Graduate of Cincinnati University, Degree in Mortuary Science. Owner and Operator of Belford Flying Service, Perry County Ohio and Chute Belford Funeral Home, New Lexington, Oh. Retired from Belford Tire Centers, Inc., Westerville, Oh. Member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. WW II Disabled Veteran. Member of Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, Rotary Club and Lions Club. Father, friend and gentleman. Survived by sons, Richard R. Jr. (Diana) Belford, Jeffrey L. (Connie) Belford, Gregory J. (Diane) Belford and John Christopher (Carol) Belford; daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Belford; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Eberhardt, Barbara (Tom) Tucker, Betty (Charles) Moser. Preceded in death by wife of 57 years Mary Cele (Lennon) Belford, daughter Mary Ellen "Molly" O'Kane. A memorial service will be held Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus, Oh. Interment at New Lexington cemetery, New Lexington, Oh., Thursday at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. The family understands that you may be unable to attend and request that you have a celebration of his life amongst friends. Arrangements by MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, Westerville, Oh.
BONNER Frank Bonner, age 75, Sunday, August 4, 2002 at Grant Medical Center. Retired from Franklin County Sheriff's Office. U.S. Army WW II and Korean War Veteran. Graduated from the FBI Academy. Member of the N.R.A. Preceded in death by brothers Charles, Sam and Tom, son Michael S., daughter Theresa and grandson Michael A. Survived by wife, Mary Lou; sons, Franklin, Shawn (Nikki), David (Tina), Richard and Phillip; daughters, Bonita, Mary Lou, Susan and Laura; brother, Bill (Sharon) McClain; brother-in-law, Jack (Jo) Carroll; sister-in-law, Noriann Bidwell; grandchildren, Chris, Tina, Mickey, Ricky, Carolyn, Amber, Melissa, Linda, Wendi, David, Lauren, Pete, Jeremy, Stevie, Ryan and Sean; special little one, Mikey; many great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St., where service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Burial St. Joseph cemetery.
BURKE James William Burke, 52, of Pickerington, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2002 at Grant Medical Center. Vietnam Veteran having served with the U.S. Marines. Employed by Dist Tran. Preceded in death by parents Roosevelt Burke Sr. and Mary Moore, step-father Mills Moore, grandparents Henry and Lucille Brown, sister Denise Martin, brother Roosevelt Burke and grandson Shejuan Watson. In his loving memory, he leaves to cherish, his wife of 27 years, Diane; sons, James Watson, James, Demetrius and Dion Burke; daughters, Melissa (Michael) DeClouet, LaTisha (Mark) Henderson, LeVeta Burke; and special daughter, Mary Wayne; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Ronald Burke, Daniel (Carol) Burke, Nathaniel Moore and Richard Moore; a host of brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday 2 p.m. in the Chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. Dr. Malcolm C. Briley II, Pastor, officiating. Mr. Burke will lie in state Thursday after 10 a.m. at the mortuary, with family visitation from 1 p.m. until start of service. Interment Green Lawn cemetery.
CECIL Colonel Floyd M. Cecil, age 82, of Whitehall, Tuesday, August 6, 2002. Retired Colonel, USAF, after 30 years of service during which he was awarded the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Medal Cross, Air Medal and several campaign ribbons. Whitehall City Service Director 1971-1974. Preceded in death by wife Margaret Ellen Cecil, brother Ralph Cecil. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ron Franks of Columbus; son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Barb Cecil of Hagerstown, MD; grandchildren, Stacy and Adrian Franks, Lauren and Melissa Cecil; sister, Mary Dowdle of Scio, OH; 3 nieces. Friends may call Thursday 4-7 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be Friday 11 a.m. Msgr. Colby Grimes officiating. Interment Forest Lawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Memorial Fund C/O HCR Manor Care Foundation, 333 N. Summit St., P.O. Box 10086, Toledo, OH 43699-0086.
FEARING Robert "Bob" Fearing, age 76, of Columbus, Sunday, August 4, 2002 at Riverside Hospital. Retired teacher, Columbus Public Schools and Ross County School System having coached football, baseball and golf at South High and was head football coach at Brookhaven High School. Survived by wife, Doris Singer Fearing; brother, John (Ernestine) Fearing of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews. Member of Liberty Presbyterian Church. Received B.A. and M.A. from The Ohio State University. Lettered in baseball at OSU and member of Varsity "O". Past president Northern Lions Club. Member Eastgate Lodge 603 F&AM and Worthington Historical Society. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 2002, RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. Dr. David Redding officiating. Private interment Green Lawn cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday and 1 hour preceding service time. Contributions may be made to Northern Lions Club, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085.
FLUKER-GRANTHAM Geraldine "Geri" Fluker-Grantham, 46, of Columbus and Elyria, died Saturday, August 3, 2002 in her home suddenly. She was born in Elyria, moving to Columbus 7 years ago. She was a graduate of Elyria High School, Class of 1974. She worked at Ford Motor Company in Lorain for several years. Was a member of Bethany Baptist Church of Elyria. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Survived by sons, Kevin Fluker of Cleveland and Keith Jackson of Columbus; companion, Joe Jackson of Columbus; father, Virgil Fluker Sr.; twin sister, Gertrude Fluker; brothers, Virgil Fluker Jr., all of Elyria and Marcus Jones of Medina; 2 grandchildren. Preceded in death by mother Katherine Fluker, grandparents Louis and Sally Francis. Friends may call Wednesday, August 7, 2002, 7-9 p.m. in the CARTER FUNERAL HOME, 127 West Bridge St., Elyria. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2002 in Bethany Baptist Church, Elyria. Burial in Brookdale cemetery.
FRYMAN A funeral service for Allie M. Fryman, 95, of Granville, will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at the McPEEK FUNERAL HOME, 133 S. Prospect St., Granville. Burial will follow in Maple Grove cemetery in Granville. Mrs. Fryman, a resident of Granville for over 70 years, died August 5, 2002 at the Heath Nursing Care Center. She was born September 5, 1906 in Millersport, to the late Lewis and Nora (Farley) Downard. Mrs. Fryman was a loving wife and mother to her family. She was the embodiment of a Christian in every sense of the word who lived her life by example. She touched the lives of those who came in contact with her and who were fortunate enough to know her. Mrs. Fryman was a graduate of Millersport High School. Formerly a member of First Baptist Church in Granville for over 50 years, most recently she was a member of Spring Hills Baptist Church in Granville. Mrs. Fryman was an active member of Women's Aglow Fellowship. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Ann Fryman of Granville; daughter and son-in-law, Bernice and Chuck White of Worthington; sister, Maurine Van Buren of Brownsville; grandchildren and their spouses, David and Julie Fryman, Amy and Mike Grim, Elizabeth Fryman, Craig and Zoe White, Michael White and Brian White; 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Virgil "Tug" Fryman, who died July 13, 1978, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Friends may call from 10-10:45 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Granville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 202, Granville, Oh. 43023, Women's Aglow Fellowship c/o Michael McQueen, 1191 Briarhill Rd., Heath, Oh. 43056 or to a charity of choice.
GOTSCHALL Jeffrey Lloyd Gotschall, 47, passed away Monday, August 5, 2002 at his residence.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the JOHN QUINT & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Ave., 294-4416.
HALL Stephen M. Hall, age 14, late of St. John, Ind., passed away Saturday, August 3, 2002. Cherished son of Todd and Julie (Monahan) Hall; dearest brother of Jennifer and Amanda Hall; devoted grandson of Russell and Jean Hall, Judy Butler and Jerry Monahan; great-grandson of Lorene Morton and Helen Brown. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Stephen would have been a Sophomore at Lake Central High School, St. John, Ind., this fall semester. Visitation Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at ELMWOOD CHAPEL, 11300 W. 97th Lane (* block West of U.S. 41 Wicker Ave. at 97th Lane), St. John, Ind., 219-365-3474, where funeral service will be Thursday, August 8, 2002 at 10 a.m. with Rev. John Wasem officiating. Interment Memory Lanes cemetery, Schererville, Ind.
