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SEWELL Kenneth Sewell, age 71, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2002 in Deland, Fla. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Ruth; son, Kenneth II (Brenda) Sewell of Columbus; grandchildren, Kenneth III (Mindy) Sewell of Dayton and James Kenneth Sewell of Columbus; brother, Roy (Dean) Sewell of Fla.; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where the funeral service will be held Monday 11 a.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Pioneer cemetery, Westerville, Oh.
SHURIG Murphy Shurig, 13, of Worthington, Thursday, August 8, 2002. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather William P. Weber. Survived by parents, Michael and Sue; maternal grandmother, Sally Weber; paternal grandparents, Mike and Jane Shurig, West Lafayette, Ind.; other loving relatives and many friends. Murphy participated in football, wrestling and lacrosse at Kilbourne Middle School and was active in marshall arts. A celebration of Murphy's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2002 in Colonial Hills. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Michael Murphy Shurig Scholarship Fund for Special Olympics at the Huntington National Bank.
SNEPP Virginia I. Snepp, 96, of Worthington Christian Village, completed her journey of faith on August 7, 2002 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born in Glouster, Oh. on March 15, 1906 to William E. and Mildred M. (Birtcher) Steadman. She married
Virgil T. Snepp, April 28, 1926 in South Bend, Ind. She devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother and rearing her family in a Christian home. She served as pianist, choir member, soloist, and Sunday School Teacher for many years at various churches. She was a member of Liberty Christian Church in Powell, Oh. and had served as pianist for services at Worthington Christian Village for 13 years, retiring last year. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Michigan Extension Cooperative Clubs. She liked music, gardening, cooking and sewing. She is survived by sons, Dr. Neil O. (Connie), Haslett, Mich., Paul A. (Sylvia), Sylvania, Oh., Hugh G. (Laurel), Westerville, Oh., Dale M. (Joan), Columbus, Oh., Dean L. (Marcia), Topeka, Kan.; daughter, Bonnie L. (Gerry) Greene, Tecumseh, Mich.; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1992, 3 granddaughters, 1 great-grandson, brother Fred and sisters Frances, Inez and Phyllis. Friends may call at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh., Sunday, August 11, 2002 from 3-5 p.m. and 1 hour prior to service at 10 a.m. at Worthington Christian Village, 165 Highbluffs, Columbus on Monday, August 12. Graveside service at Millcreek Church of Christ cemetery, Raymond, Oh. at 12noon. Memorials to Worthington Christian Village or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 River Rd., Perrysburg, Oh. 43551.
SONY Daniel Patrick Sony, 46, of London, died Thursday, August 8, 2002, 1:45 a.m. He was born December 13, 1955 in Columbus, Oh., he was the son of Norman A. and Geraldine L. (Cronin) Sony. He graduated from Madison Plains High School in 1974. He was both a very loving father and devoted grandfather. He is survived by his mother of Grove City; sons, Matthew (Nichole) Sony of Galloway, Joshua M. Sony and Jason M. Sony, both of Hilliard; grandson, Colten Winters of London; brothers and sisters, Norman (Frances) Sony of Columbus, David (Mary) Sony of Grove City, Sheila Sony of Worthington, Linda Riddle of Mt. Sterling, Carol (Russ) Nicholl of Galloway, Chris Sony of Worthington and Angel Sony of Orient; friend, Melissa Holley of Worthington; and former wife, Benita Sony of Mt. Sterling; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. The family invites friends to call at the RADER-LYNCH AND DODDS FUNERAL HOME, London, Sunday from 2-6 p.m. with prayer service to be held at 5:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Monday 11 a.m. at the Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, St. Joseph cemetery, Columbus with Msgr. Romano Ciotola officiating. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Colten Winters Scholarship Fund c/o Huntington National Bank, London, Oh.
SPANGLER Louise B. Spangler, age 96, of Cincinnati and formerly of Canton and Columbus, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2002 at Mt. Healthy Christian Home. Louise is the second of six girls born to the late Enoch and Elizabeth (Ramey) Stapleton. Louise and Kenneth left Columbus in 1933 and moved to Canton. Fifty years later they returned to Columbus. For the last five years they have lived in Cincinnati to be close to their son. She was a faithful member of the Canton Second Wesleyan Methodist Church, where she was very active as a Sunday School Teacher and strongly supported missions. She married
Kenneth A. Spangler on May 31, 1927. Preceded in death by son Dale Spangler. Survived by her husband of 75 years, Kenneth A.; sons, Wayne (Harriet) Spangler of Cincinnati and Tom (Marie) Spangler of Mansfield; adapted daughter, Mina (Maurice) Beam; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Maxie Baum; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Sunday, August 11, 2002 at 7 p.m., SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where friends may call Sunday 5-7 p.m. Graveside service Monday, August 12, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. Henry Warstler cemetery, Canton, OH. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Mt. Healthy Christian Home, 8097 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45321.
TANYHILL Charles William Tanyhill Sr., age 72, died August 7, 2002 at Crown Point Nursing Home. He was retired from Children's Hospital where he worked in the Emergency Room. Preceded in death by his parents Samuel Sr. and Lula Tanyhill. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah (Michael) Lyles; son, Charles W. Jr.; brother, David (Geneva) Tanyhill; sisters, Willie Mae Johnson, Christine (Dekab) Artis, Lillie Pearl Lee and Hazel Harris; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Nuruddin Burns. Funeral service 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER CLEVELAND AVENUE CHAPEL, where family will receive friends 5-6 p.m. Tuesday. Dr. Jeffrey P. Lee Officiating. Cremation to follow.
TIBURZIO Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Mary Tiburzio, 69, of Newark, Oh., who died in Licking Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 9, 2002. REED-EGAN FUNERAL HOME, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark, Oh. is in charge of arrangements.
WEINER Lawrence A. Weiner, age 56, died on Friday, August 9, 2002. Arrangements pending with EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St.
WITTMAN Jeremy Thomas Wittman, age 25, of Columbus, died Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at Children's Hospital in Columbus. Born on a beautiful Sunday in August, 1976. Preceded in death by his most loving great-grandmothers Evelyn Linton and Mary Ann Kimble. He is survived and will be forever missed by his mother, Sheila Wittman (Mike Seminsky); father, Thomas (Patty) Wittman; his loving girlfriend, Stacy Collins and her family; his brothers, Joshua Wittman, Sean Wittman-Seminsky, Ryan Wittman-Seminsky and Dustin Wittman; his great-grandfather, Williard Kimble; his grandparents, James and Arlene Kimble (maternal) and Leonard and Edna Wittman (paternal); his aunt and uncle, Sharon and Bill Bevins (with cousin, "Billy Joe" Bevins); his aunt and uncle, Teresa and Charlie Henderhan (with step-cousin, Jonathan); his uncle and beloved friend, John Kimble; his many paternal aunts and uncles and cousins; and the many friends he made during his happy time with us. He graduated from Whetstone High School in 1994 and attended Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Oh. He loved his happy days of childhood with his mother and grandma and grandpa Kimble on Melrose Ave., and his college days with Stacy in Bowling Green, and was one semester away from graduating with a degree in telecommunications. His hope was to attend Law School and one day be an attorney. Family and friends may call Friday, August 9 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SOUTHWICK-GOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3100 N. High St., Columbus, Oh. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 E. North Broadway. Msgr. Anthony Missimi, Celebrant. Final resting place with his grandmother, Mary Kimble at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad St. Afterglow I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one, I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when day is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun, Of happy memories that I leave behind, when day is done.
WOLFORD Andrew Wolford, age 82, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2002 at his residence. Preceded in death by his faithful companion Lottie, son Cassidy Wolford. Survived by daughter, Angie Nyoka Wolford Justice; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Charlie Wolford; sister, Maudie Wolford of Huntington, W.Va.; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where the funeral service will be held Monday 1 p.m. Rev. Elias Harmon officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery.
ADAMS Martin L. Adams, age 71, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2002 at his residence. Retired from Buckeye Steel after 25 years. U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by wife Nola Mae Adams, parents James M. and JoAnn (Preece) Adams, brother Alex Adams. Survived by children, Hiawatha (Diana) Adams, Rinda (Ronnie) Ross, George (Debbie) Adams and Rockford and Roger Adams; 11 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters, Roxie Dials and Evanell Martin; brothers, Rockford, Herbert, Paul and John Adams. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at Little Angel Church, 5733 Saltzgaber Rd., Groveport, Oh. Dee Osborn, Milton Dye and Forest Osburn officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery.
ANDERSON Robert E. Anderson, age 68, Saturday, August 10, 2002 at Grant Hospital. Retired baker from Kroger's. Veteran U.S. Army, where he served in the Korean Conflict. Survived by wife, Thelma; children, Steven (Mary) Anderson and Diana (Charles) Fletcher; grandchildren, Tina, Wayne, Barbara and Steven Anderson and Mary Lou and Johnny Fletcher; numerous brothers, sisters, other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Tuesday 3-5 p.m., where service will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Dr. Gerald Koster officiating.
ANTHONY Phillip Lawrence Anthony Sr., age 66, August 10, 2002 at Grant Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents Electoria Tolliver Anthony and Martin Bray Anthony, brothers Martin, Frank and Dewitt. Phillip attended the Columbus Public School system, and was an employee of The Columbus Athletic Club and the Gilbert Shoe Store warehouse. He was also a self-employed auto mechanic in the Columbus area. Survived by his son, Phillip Lawrence (Liane Sutton) Anthony Jr.; daughters, Isonia Cole, Yvette (David) Johnson, Tracy Prentiss; sisters, Gloria (Clyde) J. Parks and Audree M. Turner; uncle, Abraham Anthony; sisters-in-law, Flora Anthony, Agnes Anthony of Normon, Okla.; grandchildren, Nakiya, Georgetta, Chilon, Isonia, Kadeshia, Natasha, Nizsa Cole, Walter Ross, Marika Phillips, Phillip Anthony III, Maria Scott and Marissa, Trione and Maurice Prentiss; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Friends may call Wednesday August 14, 2002 at the Calvary Faith Mission, 529 Kimball Place after 10 a.m., where family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12noon. Pastor John T. Bondurant officiating. Interment Eastlawn cemetery. CROSBY FUNERAL HOME, serving the family.
BROWN Helen Louise Brown, age 91, of Columbus, died Saturday, August 10, 2002 at Hospice at Riverside-Kobacker House. Former Part Owner of Brown Van & Storage Co. Preceded in death by husband Edwin C. Brown. Survived by sons, Edwin M. (Kay) Brown and Kenneth J. (JoAnna) Brown; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; nephew, Dr. William Munsey; nieces, Helen Helman and Marjorie Dildine. Member of Worthington Presbyterian Church and Woodrow Guild. Member of North High Women's Club. Graduate of North High School, 1927 and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Piano Performance. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High Street, Worthington. Dr. Phillip Hazelton, officiating. Interment Union cemetery. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to; Hospice at Riverside, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214.
BYERS Edna L. (Reiter, Iler) Byers, age 93, died in her sleep Saturday, August 10, 2002 at Lutheran Village Nursing Home. She spent her lifetime in Columbus. Life member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School and several years as secretary to the women of the church. Member of the Ruth Circle. Past President Department of Ohio Blue Star Mothers and several years President of the Columbus Chapter. Member of Big Dipper honor society and served as deputy at the V.A. Hospital in Chillicothe, OH., where she was a faithful worker with the veterans for 13 years. Preceded in death by husbands William F. Iler and John A. Byers, brothers Clarence and William Reiter Sr., an infant son, son William J. Iler, daughter Marie E. Hughes, one grandson, granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter. Edna is survived by daughter, Mary E. Mead; sister, Clara M. Schulz; 5 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and other relatives; also great friend and pal, Virginia Leasure of Washington Court House. Friends may call Tuesday 1-5 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER CLEVELAND AVENUE CHAPEL, where funeral service will be held Wednesday August 14, 2002 at 1 p.m. Interment Green Lawn cemetery, Rev. Paul Heine officiating.
CARINA Arthur Joseph Carina, 53, of Powell, died Monday morning at his residence. Born October 7, 1948 in Camden, N.J. to Arthur George Carina and Gilda A. (D'Antonio) Carina. He was an accountant/CPA for Banc One Leasing, Columbus. Member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Delaware, the Willowick Jaycees, where he was President from 1979-1980, The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Survived by his wife of almost 32 years, Dorothy (Kutsor); son, Arthur John Carina of Willoughby, Oh.; daughter, Christine Marie Carina of Seattle, Wash.; grandson, Nicholas Joseph Carina of Willoughby; his mother of Maple Shade, N.J.; 2 sisters, Kathleen Rudolph and Janet Anderson of Marlton, N.J.; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father. Friends may call at the BENNETT BROWN RODMAN FUNERAL HOME, 92 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, on Thursday from 4-8 p.m., where a Vigil of Prayer Service will be at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 82 E. William St., Delaware with Fr. David Sizemore officiating. Contributions may be made to the donor's choice of charity. Those unable to attend the service may log onto www.bennettbrownrodman.com and link into the online memorial and registry page.
CORDELL "Remember Me" Nellie "Granny" Cordell, age 78, left her earthly family to join her heavenly family on August 10, 2002. Preceded in death by husband James, son-in-law Chuck Hudnall and grandchildren Randy, April and Terry. Survived by sons, Jim (Donna), Curt (Patty), John (Patty); daughters, Phyllis Hudnall and Stella (Homer) Layne; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; special friend, Betty (Fluffy) Reeves. Nellie will be remembered as the strongest branch of the family tree. Friends may call at O.R. WOODYARD CO., 1346 South High Street, Tuesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Service to be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment at Obetz cemetery. Officiating, Reverend Lee Tabor and Reverend Brian Nance. Special thanks to Grace Ministries and Mt. Carmel Hospice for their support during Nellie's illness.
CRAIG (JOHNSON) Gloria E. (Johnson) Craig, 75, of Grove City, passed away peacefully at her daughter's residence on Sunday, August 11, 2002. She was born April 27, 1927 in Columbus, Oh., the daughter of the late Esther Johnson. Also preceded in death by her brother Vincent Johnson and former husband Ralph Craig. Gloria was retired from COPH, having been an RN for many years. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and the Mt. Carmel School of Nursing. Gloria was also a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. However, she will be best remembered as a wonderful and caring mother and grandmother. Gloria is survived by her 4 devoted children; Michael (Terry) Craig of Columbus, Jeffrey (Melissa) Craig of Orient, Tonya Craig of Grove City and Douglas Craig of Chicago; precious grandchildren, Zachary, Megan, Erin Cassandra and Brittany Craig; brother and sisters, Mary Fitzsimmons of Columbus, Agnes (Charles) Rossiter of Detroit, Rosanne Smith of Chicago, Alice (Edwin) Zang of Cleveland, Richard (Joan) Johnson of Columbus, Eileen O'Gorman of Upper Arlington and Stella Duffee of Syracuse, N.Y.; many nieces and nephews; and the Girls from the Club. Friends may call 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the SCHOEDINGER NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where a prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3710 Broadway, Grove City. Fr. John Swickard, Celebrant. Entombment to follow at St. Joseph cemetery, Lockbourne, Oh. Contributions, if you wish, may be made to the Mt. Carmel Hospice in Gloria's memory.
CREAMER Donald W. Creamer, 76, of Grove City, died Sunday August 11, 2002 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center. He was a 1943 graduate of Central High School. Retired serviceman for Columbia Gas, member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Quarter Century Club. Preceded in death by parents Wilbur and Edna Creamer, brother Howard Creamer. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Martha; children, Debbie Creamer, Grove City, Bruce (Vicki) Creamer, Galloway and Donn (Janet) Creamer, Ray, OH.; grandchildren, Sarah, Andrew, Derek and Lacy Creamer; sister, Betty J. Evans, Columbus; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where service will be held Thursday 1 p.m. Rev. Mark Diemer officiating. Interment Concord cemetery. Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send email condolences to the family.
DUNNAGAN Annie Mae Dunnagan, age 84, was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 8, 2002 at Grant Medical Center. She was a member of Reeb-Hosack Community Baptist Church. Predeceased by parents Herbert Wimberly and Martha Perkins Harlan, husband William Dunnagan Sr. and brothers Herbert Wimberly Jr. and John Reese. Survived by son, William Dunnagan Jr.; daughters, Martha Ann (Cornell) Washington, Aszalena Dunnagan and Patricia (Donald) Latham; 9 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Lonnie (Vernese) Wimberly, Ocala, Fla.; sister, Helen Wimberly Walker, Ocala, Fla.; best friend, Mary Guerry; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Homegoing Celebration 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Reeb-Hosack Baptist Church, 258 Hosack St. Pastor John Little officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Arrangements J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St. Funeral Director, Jackie Smith, 447-9383.
