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DiRIENZO Ivo DiRienzo, passed away Monday at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Arrangements under the care of the JOHN QUINT & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 294-4416. Complete notice to appear in Wednesday's Dispatch.
ENGLAND William "Bill" E. England, of Sarasota, Fla., passed away on August 8, 2002. He was born on March 2, 1922 in Pickerington, Oh. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl R. and Bertha England of Baltimore, Oh. Bill is survived by his wife, Rita England; daughters, Deborah (Bruce) Guest, Patrice England and Kristan England; brother, Dale (Carol) England; 2 grandchildren, Courtney Guest and Todd Guest. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 11 a.m. in Violet cemetery, Pickerington, Oh. with Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fla. 34238.
ERWIN Robert P. Erwin, age 80, of Columbus, died Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Grant Hospital. Member of St. Catharine Catholic Church since 1958, Far East Side CCL Group, Bexley BAC, Seniors Malibu racer. Retired from Ohio Fire and Safety Company (1951-1986), 4th Degree member Knights of Columbus. Staff Sergeant, Army Air Force, WW II (David, Panama). Preceded in death by wife Rosemary Erwin, parents Desser and Mary Essemaker Erwin, sisters Frances, Alberta and Polly. Survived by children, Dr. Mary (Howard) Groshell of Jacksonville, Fla., Teresa (Larry) Dindia of Mentor, Robert (Joni) Erwin Jr. of Canal Winchester, Bill (Jean) Erwin of Pickerington, Carol (Dave) Laymon of Dublin, Rosalie Limpert of Vanlue, Paula (Rudy) Guerra of Dublin, Joseph (Davis) Erwin of Fla.; grandchildren, Megan and Whitney Rellahan, Laura and Michael Dindia, Stephanie, Elizabeth and Blake Erwin, Bill Jr., Susan, Jim, Jennifer, Katie, Ann Marie and Kelly Erwin, Carolyn and Brittany Laymon, Kristen and David Limpert, Nicole Bell, Erin, Joe and Michelle Guerra, Desser Erwin; brothers, Willard (Irene) Erwin of Phoenix, William C. (Ginny) Erwin of Columbus, Vern (Evelyn) Erwin of Columbus; numerous other relatives, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m., St. Catharine Church, 500 S. Gould Rd. Entombment St. Joseph cemetery.
FAUST Jack L. Faust, age 77, whose nine lives finally came to an end, died Sunday, August 11, 2002 at his residence. Retired in 1985 as Co-Owner of Cappy's Pizza and was also retired from the Westinghouse Corp. Veteran U.S. Navy, where he served in WW II. Member St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church. Preceded in death by loving wife of 57 years Catherine. Survived by daughter, Pat (Bob) Capuano; grandchildren, Taura (Rosario) Auddino, Nick (Stephanie Martin) Capuano and Michael (Kay) Capuano; great-grandchildren, Carley, Michael, Antonio and Dominic Auddino; brothers, Paul Faust and Dale (Ida) Faust; sister-in-law, Sophia Althauser; numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, Our Mother of Sorrows, 6440 S. High St. Msgr. Colby Grimes, Celebrant. Interment St. Joseph cemetery.
HALL (DeLONG) Carmen (DeLong) Hall, age 95, Columbus, Oh., formerly of Martin County, Ky., most recently of Westminster-Thurber Community, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, August 12, 2002. Born September 13, 1906 in Johnson County, Ky., daughter of John and Haley Penix. Preceded in death by husband Homer DeLong, husband Forrest Hall, daughter Chlo Jean Cloar and granddaughter Lana Lambert. Survived by daughters, Bonnie (Ed) Blankenship, Columbus, Oh. and Shelby (Edsel) Horne, Inez, Ky.; sons, Doug (Beatrice) DeLong, Paulding, Oh. and Chet (Bea) DeLong, Marysville, Oh.; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. 70 year member of Trace Fork United Baptist Church, Tomahawk, Ky. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2002 at the PHELPS FUNERAL HOME, Route 3, Inez, Ky., where friends and relatives may call 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 14. Interment Boyd cemetery, Rockhouse Rd., Tomahawk, Ky.
KEPLAR Hazel Lenora Keplar, 81, of Columbus, passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Edgewood Manor. She is preceded in death by husband Leroy. Survived by children, James (Karen) Keplar, Marilyn Diana (Harold) Perri and Sharon (Kenneth) Roddey; grandchildren, Tammy, Capricia and James Andrew; 4 great; grandchildren; sisters, Bernice Brooks and Anna Harkless. A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., where family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Rev. Fred Ketner officiating. Interment Union cemetery.
KING Dr. JoAnn E. King, age 71, of Columbus, died Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Kobacker House. Retired Clinical Psychologist, member of Ohio Psychological Assn., Columbus Runners Club, loved gardening and bird watching. Survived by children, Dr. William D. (Diane) Adrion, Janeen (Dennis) Kochan, Cynthia (Mark) Colucy, Jeremy (Rhonda) King; grandchildren, William, Jennifer, Alexander, Charles; mother, Barbara Vesco. Friends may call Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. (1/2 mile south of I-270). At the request of Dr. King, there will be no funeral service.
KRUSE Terry Clay Kruse, Sr., age 59, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2002. He fought a most courageous battle against cancer and passed away at home, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his father Ted A. Kruse, Sr., brother Robert Kruse and his first wife (and mother of his three sons), Susan Lee (Johnson) Kruse. Survived by his wife, Diana (Sass) Kruse; his three Columbus Firefighter sons, T. Clay, Jr. (Jackie), Kevin Sean and Bryan Patrick (Jessica); mother, Mary Kruse; brother, Ted A. Kruse, Jr. (Vi); sisters, Mary Ann (Gary) Bova, Christine Marie (Steve) Welk; three stepchildren, Wendy, Vickie and Berry; grandchildren, Erica, Ashley, Colin, Anna, Cloee Olivia and Briann; nine nephews and nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. A graduate of Aquinas High School Class of 1961 and attended O.S.U He was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member, a former National Guardsman, he coached Little League football in Grove City and had a number of sales successes over the years (Pet Milk, Westingtonhouse, Hershey Pasta Division and Amway), then retired as the regional sales manager of Larsen Farms. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by many who loved him dearly. Verita. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 South High Street. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Cecilia Church, 434 Norton Rd. Burial St. Joseph cemetery.
LOWER Michael T. Lower, member of Liberty Presbyterian Church, age 83, of Powell, Oh., passed away Sunday, August 11, 2002 at his residence. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Michael A. Lower of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and David L. and wife, Karen Lower of Delaware, Oh.; grandsons, Chad (Mandee) and Jason Lower; brother, James (Matilda) Lower of New Matamoras, Oh.; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father John and mother Maud, three brothers Albert, Frank and John, three sisters Barbara Lower, Emily McFeely and Judy Jones. Mr. Lower was a graduate of Kent State University and a retired administrator from the Columbus Public Schools after 33 years of service. A life member of Ohio and National Congress of P.T.A. A U.S. Army veteran serving in the Pacific Theater during WW II. Member of East Gate Lodge #603 F.& A.M., past District Deputy Grand Master; Aladdin Shrine Temple, Shrine Past Master Unit; Worthington Shrine Club, Scottish Rite, Temple Chapter #155 R.A.M., York Council #115 and Past Patron of University Chapter O.E.S. Celebration of Life Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Liberty Presbyterian Church (Old Chapel), 7080 Olentangy River Road, Delaware, Oh. Rev. Dr. David A. Redding presiding. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in his memory to, Shrine Burn Hospital, 3229 Burnett Avenue, Cincinnati, Oh. 45229. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL.
MILLER Gerald B. "Jerry" Miller, age 75, Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Kobacker House. Retired from Borden Company. Member of Westgate United Methodist Church. Veteran WW II, US Navy. He also served in the Reserves from 1946-1958. Life member of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. Jerry loved working in the yard and gardening. Survived by wife of 54 years, Rose; goddaughters, Jaclyn Noel Tidrick and Cynthia Eileen Zirkle; sister, Cecilia A. Almond of Pa.; several nieces and nephews; close friends, Roger and Judy Tidrick, Emil and Charlotte Zirkle. Funeral service Thursday 1 p.m. SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where friends may call 12noon until 1 p.m. Rev. Robert Iddings officiating. Interment Alton cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice at Riverside and Grant.
MILLER Robert W. Miller (Bobby) of San Margarite Village, passed away at Kobacker House. Bobby was a champion featherweight boxer in his younger years and trained under Rocky Marciano. He later retired into private business. Bob was also an avid outdoors man. He never missed a Super Bowl since its inception. Bob is survived by his brother, Donald (Jane) Miller of Columbus; brother-in-law, Rodger D. (Beverly) Cockrell of Columbus; sister-in-law, Gloria (James) Thomas of Lexington, Ky.; as well as numerous friends in Columbus and around the county. Bob is also survived by Ticia Ann Maria Miller of Grandview Heights, Timothy (Obrien) Miller of Whitehall, Heather Lee-Ann Miller of Whitehall, Stephanie (Gary) Wisecarver of Whitehall, Mary Lou and Danielle R. Simms of Minerva Park, Bradley (Michael) Miller of Columbus, Connie (David) Smith of Westerville, Jay T. (Victoria) Harn of Columbus, Joseph (Judy) Harn of Powell, Jerry (Margaret) Harn of Worthington, Donald (Sue) Miller of Columbus, Robert (Wendie) English of Ft. Campbell, Ky., Robert English II of Ft. Campbell, Ky., Victoria (Robert) Adams of Centerburg, Amy (J.R.) Kibler of Columbus, David Kibler of Columbus, Angela Adams of Centerburg, Ashton Kibler of Columbus and Sara Adams of Centerburg. Ticia would like to send a special Thank You to John Scarberry for all his tireless help and support during Bob's illness. Your kindness was more than appreciated. Robert's service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church and will be private to family and close friends only. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please send gifts to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or Children's Hospital Child Abuse Prevention Center. Arrangements completed with NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME. Messages of condolences can be left at www.funeralvalue.com.
MORGAN Evelyn L. Morgan, age 90, Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Riverside Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband Leslie L. Morgan and daughter Barbara Kalb. Survived by son, David (Marcia) Morgan; grandchildren, Debbie (Allen) McClellan, Susie (Richard) Dean and David Kalb, Jr.; 6 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, David Kalb, Sr. Graveside Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Sunset cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St. Interment Sunset cemetery.
McDONO (FISHER) Melody Kay (Fisher) McDono, passed away August 9, 2002. Attended Franklin Heights High School, C.T.I. and O.S.U. Preceded in death by father Robert Fisher and sister Dawn Clarkson. Dearly loved and an inspiration to survivors: husband, Thomas Patrick McDono; sons, Leo Gilbert Long II and Shane Anthony Long; mother, Eva Fisher Pignatelli; sisters, Sandra, Helena, Betty and Eva; brother, Roy; grandchild, Tyler; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214. Arrangements by COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME.
NANCE Otheo "Pete" Nance Jr., 71, of Piketon, Oh., died 8:45 a.m. Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Pike Community Hospital E.R., Waverly, Oh. Born May 29, 1931 in Portsmouth, Oh., son of the late Otheo Sr. and Elizabeth (Piguet) Nance. Retired Assistant Manager, National City Bank in Columbus, Oh. Survived by wife, Phyllis (Parker) Nance, whom he married
July 18, 1981; 10 children, Sharon and Bob Ditwiller, Apollo Beach, Fla., Karen Maynard, Columbus, Oh., Tina and Bob Spencer, Pataskala, Oh., Barbara Lapp and Rick Carmean, Chillicothe, Oh., Robin and Tom Durham, Piketon, Oh., Sue and Gene Newland, Waverly, Oh., Jeff Lapp and Sherry DeBord, Piketon, Oh., Mark Lapp and Russel Souger, Altamonte Springs, Fla., Glenn and Judy Ayala, Gahanna, Oh., Betty Ann and Jeff Alderson, Shady Side, Md.; 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 1 soon to arrive; 1 brother, Bob and Pat Nance, Columbus, Oh. Predeceased by infant brother Eugene and son Jimmy. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at HOWE WHEELER BOYER HORNBACK FUNERAL HOME, Piketon, Oh., where funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2002 with Rev. Ronald Hines officiating. Interment Mound cemetery, Piketon, Oh.
ORR BRUSHART Doreen W. Orr Brushart, age 70, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2002. She was a longtime Reynoldsburg resident, worked at the Tomato Festival every year, was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir and Knights of Columbus Ladies Group. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by son, Dan (Debbie) Orr; daughter, Donna (Charles) Greene; grandchildren, Mandi and Danielle Orr, Tim, Tom and Rick Greene; great-grandson, Zachary Alexander; sister, Christine Knapman; many nieces, nephews and other family members overseas. Her family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
PRITCHARD Graveside service and interment for Eleanor A. (Annette) Pritchard, 79, of Mentor, Oh., a homemaker, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Union cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus. Mrs. Pritchard died August 11, 2002 at Salida Woods Assisted Living Center in Mentor, Oh. Born May 15, 1923 in Columbus, Oh., she lived in Willoughby, Oh. for 40 years, before moving to Mentor, Oh. 3 years ago. Survivors are her children, Diana (Dennis) Grzelack and Michael Pritchard, both of Scottsdale, Ariz., Kevin (Martha) Pritchard of Mentor, Oh., Geoffrey Pritchard of Willoughby, Oh. and Jon (Debbie) Pritchard of Ogden, Iowa; 8 grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Neal Alan Pritchard, June 2, 1981, her parents, 2 sisters and a brother. There will be no calling hours. The Rev. Jeffrey C. Silleck of Clinton Heights Lutheran Church, Columbus, Oh., will officiate at the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, 12200 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland, Oh. 44120 or Hospice of the Western Reserve Inc., 5786 Heisley Rd., Mentor, Oh. 44060. Arrangements by DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, Mentor, Oh.
PUGH Margaret Ellen Kline Ware Josse Pugh, 89, formerly of 2357 Broadway St., Sidney, Oh., died 8 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Dorothy Love Retirement Center. Born December 9, 1912 in Logan County, Oh., daughter of William and Blanche Spiker Kline. On December 28, 1935 she married
Roy M. Ware, who died June 8, 1958, in 1969 she married
Dr. C.K. Josse, who died in 1977 and in 1996 she married
Clyde Pugh, who died in 2000. She was a teacher and principal with the Fairlawn Local Schools until she retired in 1977. She attended Ohio Northern University. Member of Lady Shriners, American Cancer Board, Past Worthy Matrons of the Eastern Star, Charter member of the Rain Bow Gardeners Club. Member Pasco United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by 2 brothers. Survived by sons, Brooks (Judy) Ware of Sidney, Oh., Bruce (Janie) Ware of Nashville, Tenn., Larry (Linda) Ware of Burlington, N.C. and W. Mac (Helen) Ware of Columbus, Oh.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Madge Bendle of Sun City Center, Fla. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, 1401 Fair Rd., Sidney, Oh. and 1 hour prior to funeral at Pasco United Methodist Church, Friday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Gary Petry and Dr. Fred B. Lacuesta officiating. Burial Cedar Point cemetery, Pasco. Donations to American Cancer Society and Dorothy Love Life Cancer Fund in her memory.
RADER Clara Gilmore Rader, age 83, of Upper Arlington, died Sunday, August 11, 2002 at her residence. She was born October 13, 1918 in Coshocton, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Iva (Marshall) Gilmore. Graduated from Warsaw High School, Class of 1936, and then attended Bliss Business College. She worked at Wolman Insurance Company, retiring as an Executive after many years of service. Member of Trinity United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Rader, in 1970, brother John Gilmore, in March 2002; and half-sister Martha Dyches. Clara is survived by her sisters, Helen Wappner of Mansfield, OH and Phyllis (Ross) McCullough of Shreve, OH; half-sister, Roberta (John) Collins of Bradenton, FL; brother-in-law, Ron Dyches of Portland, OR; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, where the funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2002. Rev. Walter Spaulding will officiate. Entombment will follow at Green Lawn cemetery.
REEDER William A. "Bill" Reeder, age 88, of Marysville, formerly of Columbus, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 11, 2002 at the home of his son. Born in Arthur, Ill. on January 3, 1914 to the late Myrtle L. Trout and Fred Reeder. Bill worked for General Motors for 30 years in the shipping and security departments. He was an avid fisherman and rod maker for over 60 years. Preceded in death by his parents, step-father Claude Trout, sister Annie Moser and twin brother Tom Reeder. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen B. Reeder; sons, Ron (Myrna) Coup of Tampa, Fla. and Jim (Leah) Reeder of Marysville; grandchildren, Steve, Mike, Mark, Angela, Bryan and Heidi; 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral service 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Rev. Wayne Engle officiating. Entombment Green Lawn cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Loving Care Hospice, 113 S. Main St., Marysville, OH 43040.
ROUSH Robert Shane Roush, age 29, of Lancaster, died Monday, August 12, 2002 in Dobson, N.C. He is survived by his parents, Bob and Susie Roush; brother, Jason Roush; and grandmother, Virginia Roush, all of Lancaster. Arrangements being completed by DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, Pickerington.
