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MILLER A funeral service for Arthur H. Miller, age 72, of Hebron, Oh., will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2002 at the Kirkersville Chapel of HENDERSON, Van ATTA & JOHNSTON FUNERAL SERVICE with Rev. William Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkersville cemetery where military honors will be observed. Mr. Miller, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WW II, died August 14, 2002 at his residence. He was born March 4, 1930 in Columbus, Oh. to the late John W. and Bessie (Lamp) Miller. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, a former member of the Franklin County Sheriff Department Diving Team, one of the first founders of the Ohio Waste Haulers Association and owner of the Bonded Septic Tank Service. Surviving are wife, Roberta Miller, Hebron; children, Arthur A. Miller, Columbus, Donna M. (John) Paulsen, Johnstown, David "Craig" Miller, Hebron, Boyd G. (Patricia) Miller and Freida (Kevin) Shoemaker, all of Pataskala; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Miller and Robert Miller; sister, Bess Lang; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by a son Rodney Miller and many brothers and sisters. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2002 at the funeral home, 285 E. Main St., Kirkersville.
MILLER Robert E. Miller, age 77, of Upper Arlington, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at his residence. He was a WW II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. Robert graduated from Miami University and was an avid supporter of Upper Arlington music and sports programs: "Go Bears" He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Mavis Miller, brothers Walter, Richard, and David Miller, sister Violet Miller and mother-in-law Ella "Petey" F. Ernest. Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alice L. Miller; son, Scott (Phyllis) Miller; daughter, Michele (Ben) Dutcher; brother, Ted (Kathryn) Miller; grandchildren, Jennifer (Reed) Gillette, Rob Dutcher, Christopher and Alysse Miller; and sister-in-law, Kathryn Miller. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2002 at the funeral home, where the family will again receive friends immediately following the service. Private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to your favorite charity in his memory.
MITCHELL George Gordon Mitchell, age 81, of Westerville, Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at Manor Care Nursing Home, formerly of Clifton, N.J. Retired 1985 plant superintendent, Columbus Coated Fabrics. Formerly attended Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church. Survived by wife of 42 years, Betty; daughters, Johanna (Ron Peterson) Mitchell, Oreg., Kathleen (Randy) Thornton, Newark, Jaimee (Kevin) Archer, Hillsboro; sons, Michael (Janis) Mitchell, Westerville, Matthew (Becky) Mitchell, Ariz.; grandchildren, Stephen (Karen) Ferrell, Brian (Mindy) Henry, Kyle Henry, Alexandria and Zachary Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Eddie and Kaleigh Ferrell, Laura Michelle Henry; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Bednar, Barbara Stadler; brother-in-law, Matthew Bednar. Preceded in death by parents Loris and Laura Gordon Mitchell, brother Robert, 1st Elaine, granddaughter Laura Henry. A gathering of friends and family in memory of George will be held on Saturday, August 17 from 2-6 p.m. at Michael Mitchell's home, which is at 214 Maplebrooke Dr. N., Westerville. Inurnment of cremains will be held at Franklin Hills Memory Garden at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Arthur James Cancer Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Suite 519, Columbus, Oh. 43210 or the Alzheimer's Association, 3380 Tremont Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43221.
McLEAN Romelia McLean, 73, passed away August 14, 2002 at her residence. Member of Independence Missionary COGIC. Church Mother over 35 years, Devotional Leader, Trustee, Director of Womens Ministry and Sunday School Teacher. Preceded in death by husband Julius McLean, parents Elder and Lacy Munn, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by sons, Rudolph (Jackie), Willie, James(Brenda), Thomas (Vernice) and Franklin McLean, all of Columbus; daughters, Helen James, Zella and Tamika McLean, all of Columbus; brother, M. G. Munn of Trenton, NJ; sisters, Florida Mae Covington and Elester Frazier of NC.; special sister, Mary Crockett; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, August 18, 2002, 8 p.m. at Independence Missionary COGIC, 2249 E. 5th Ave., Columbus, OH. Pastor Elder Willie Williams, eulogizing. Family will receive friends at 7 p.m. until time of service. Burial Monday at Eastlawn cemetery, 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 2154 E. Main St., Bexley, OH 43209, 235-GARY.
PRESTON William B. Preston, 72, of Thornville, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1930 to the late Harold and Naomi (Taylor) Preston. He was a member of the U.S. Army and worked in real estate. He is survived by his son, John (Jane) Preston; daughter, Linda (Terry) O'Malley; step-son, Larey (Judy) Holliday; grandchildren, Sam, Taryn, Michael, Christopher and Scott. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ella M. Preston. Friends may call on Saturday, August 17, 2002 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with a service to immediately follow at 1 p.m. at the BORING-SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME, Thornville Chapel with Rev. Jack Kessler officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 151 Lake St., Lancaster, Oh. 43130.
RASOR Hazel Snyder Rasor, 62, of Delaware, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Grady Memorial Hospital. She was a member and Choir Director for the Stratford St. Paul United Methodist Church. Owner of the Suburban Shoppe. A member of the Aladdin Temple Shrine Ladies Past Masters Unit, and a member of the Kiwanis Club. She served on the Olentangy Local School Board and the Board of Zoning Appeals for Liberty Township. She is survived by son, Stuart Snyder; daughter, Carolyn (Ronald) Van Dyne; grandchildren, Audrey and Darren Van Dyne; and mother, Myra Neisser. Preceded in death by husband Jerry C. Rasor and father Robert H. Neisser. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., where family will receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Rev. Craig Arnold officiating. Interment Muhlenberg Township cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice in her name.
RILEY Patricia Kay (Miller) Riley, 43. Member of Greater Vision Missionary Baptist Church. 1976 graduate of East High School. Preceded in death by parents JC and Mary Miller, brother Richard (Blue) Miller. Patricia was one of a set of triplets. Survived by husband, Michael Riley; brothers, Rev. Marvin (Grace) Miller, triplet brother, Pannell (Deborah) Miller, Elder Michael (Toby) Cooper, Springfield; sisters, Annettia (Gerwyn) Reed Lettsome, Chicago, Brenda (Robert) Stewart, Cincinnati, Mary Pettis, triplet sister, Pamela (Clarence) Long, Tacoma, Wash.; uncles, Elder JB Miller, Cleveland, James Miller; aunt, Ocie Dixon; a host of sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. Service of memory Saturday, August 17, 2002 at Greater Vision Missionary Baptist Church, 100 N. 20th St. Family will receive friends Saturday 9 a.m. at the church. Service will begin at 10 a.m. Rev. Marvin L. Miller Sr. officiating. Interment Eastlawn cemetery. Arrangements by DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St.
ROTHENBUHLER Walter C. Rothenbuhler, died August 14, 2002 after a long illness with Parkinson's Disease. Born May 4, 1920 in Monroe County, Oh. to Samuel and Ferne Rothenbuhler. He graduated from high school in Woodsfield, Oh. and began college at The Ohio State University. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Department from 1942-1946, married
Claribel Hall of Ashtabula County, Oh. in 1944 and finished his education at Iowa State University. Four children were born in Ames, Iowa, where the family lived until 1962. After earning BS, MS and Ph.D. at Iowa State he began his career there as an Assistant Professor in 1954, an expert in honey bee research. He was recruited by Ohio State and moved his research operations there in 1962, the family home was in Worthington. He was internationally known for honey bee genetics, including breeding for disease resistance and pioneering research on behavior genetics. He was also an award-winning teacher and was proud of the courses he designed and taught in animal behavior and honey bee biology. Professor Rothenbuhler retired from Ohio State in 1985 and the Rothenbuhler Honey Bee Research Laboratory there was named in his honor in 1989. He trained 44 graduate students and published about 75 papers, he was an AAAS Fellow, an active member of many professional societies, including American Men and Women of Science, and he served on the National Research Council Committee on the African Bee, 1971-72. Rothenbuhler was also active in the First Christian Church in Ames, Iowa and after 1962, in the Northwest Christian Church, Upper Arlington, Oh. He held positions of Deacon, Elder, Sunday School Superintendent and Education Committee member and Chair. He was an early advocate of adult church education, participating in group-process based classes in the 1950's and leading them in the 1960's. He is survived by Claire Rothenbuhler, his wife of 58 years; 4 children and their spouses, Leonard and Roberta Rothenbuhler of Indianapolis, Ind., Lorraine and Don Holycross of Blowing Rock, N.C., Eric Rothenbuhler and Jane Martin of Jersey City, N.J., Hilda and Allan Talib of Dayton; 6 grandchildren; 3 sisters; and many nephews and nieces. His parents, 2 brothers and an infant sister preceded him. Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Wortington, 614-885-4006. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2002 at Northwest Christian Church, 1340 Fishinger Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43221, where friends may call 1 hour prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Cynthia Adcock officiating. Additional visitation hours will be held at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, Oh. on Monday from 12noon-2 p.m., when funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Interment Cameron Community cemetery, Cameron, Oh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rothenbuhler Parkinson's Research Fund c/o OSU Medical Center Development, 1375 Perry St., Rm. 509B, Columbus, Oh. 43201, the Walter C. Rothenbuhler Travel Scholarship Fund, College of Biological Sciences, Ohio State University, 484 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43210 or to Northwest Christian Church, 1340 Fishinger Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43221, in his memory.
ROUSH Lois M. Roush, 77, died Thursday, August 15, 2002 At OSU East Hospital. She was employed with Federal Glass for 32 years. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Roush and Denise Nolan; grandson, George Nolan. She is preceded in death by her husband Curtis Roush. Friends will be received 2-5 p.m. Sunday at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where the funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2002. Interment Union cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Court, Columbus, Oh. 43026 in her memory.
SHARP Mary M. Brown Sharp, age 71, of Columbus, died Thursday at Arbors of Hilliard. Arrangements pending FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, Plain City, 614-873-8013.
SHIRK Frieda I. Stewart Shirk, age 84, of Marysville and a lifetime resident of Union County, died Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at The Gables at Green Pastures. She retired in 1983 as Dean of the College of Nursing at Capital University. She was a member of The Ohio State University Hospitals board from 1980 to 1985. Prior to her tenure at Capital, she was the associate director of the OSU School of Nursing and for 36 years, held positions in nursing education, administration and research. Though nursing schools in the 1940's and 1950's and prior years were located in and administrated by hospitals, she believed that preparation for nursing should be offered by colleges and universities. She felt students could enroll in courses along with students in other fields, and share in the same activities in social, academic and recreational clubs broadening their education. Throughout her career she served on various boards and committees of The Ohio State University and on state and national organizations to help achieve this. She was the recipient of many awards for her work. Of particular significance and joy to her were an award from students campus wide for her contributions to their interests and an award for outstanding teaching from the faculty of the University. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with a major in nursing from The Ohio State University and a Master of Arts Degree and Doctorate in Education from Teachers College Columbia University in New York City. A 1936 graduate of New California High School, she served in the Army Nurses Corps in North Africa, Italy and France during WW II. She was a member of Shiloh Chapel Evangelical Friends Church and a former member of Jerome United Methodist Church. A teacher of youth, she served on various church boards and committees and was the former director of Christian Education at Marysville Friends Church. Following retirement, she and her husband spent winter months in Naples, Fla. She was born May 12, 1918 on a farm in Jerome Township to the late Clarence and Bessie R. (Vermillion) Stewart. She was predeceased by 2 brothers Woodrow and Carl "Burton" Stewart. She is survived by her husband, Floyd H. Shirk, whom she married
June 30, 1960 in Jerome; a daughter, Donna R. Kinder of Mechanicsville, Va.; and 2 sons, G. Houston (Linda) Shirk of Virginia Beach, Va. and Dennis D. (Cynthia) Shirk of Newark, OH.; 2 grandchildren, Douglas R. (Heather) Kinder of Mechanicsville, Va. and Darin R. (Heather) Kinder of Hoboken, N.J.; 2 great-grandchildren, Ashley and Jordan Kinder; a loving sister, Audrey B. Lawwell, Columbus; a brother-in-law, Don (Ruth) Shirk of Forest, Oh.; 2 nephews, Benjamin Lawwell and Richard Lawwell of Columbus. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2002 at UNDERWOOD FUNERAL HOME, Marysville, where family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Rev. Glenn Althouse and Rev. Ed Vinson will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale cemetery in Marysville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mildred E. Newton Fund at The Ohio State University or Shiloh Chapel Evangelical Friends Church in care of the funeral home.
SONN Richard G. Sonn Sr., age 88, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2002 at his residence. Richard graduated from Hazelton High School, Class of 1931 and worked as a truck driver for 40 years. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy A. Sonn, parents Elmer and Agatha (Hauze) Sonn, brothers Elmer and Thoburn D. Sonn Sr. Survived by daughters, Agatha (John) Rapp of Senecaville, Betty (Paul) Stewart of Duette, Fla., Carol (Art) Vrancken of Galena; son, Richard Sonn Jr. of Columbus; grandchildren, Billy Slane, Bobby Slane, Christine Reeder, April Bice, Brian Slane, Steve Stewart, Paul Stewart, Scott Stewart, Cori McLachlan, Wendy Fruland, Art Vrancken Jr., Rod Vrancken, Todd Vrancken, Tammy Owens and Richard G. Sonn III; 44 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; niece, Areloa (Roger) McEldowney and son, Roger Lee McEldowney. Visitation Sunday 2-5 p.m. at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus. Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at Genoa Baptist Church, 7562 Lewis Center Rd., Galena, Oh. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to service time. Pastor Wayne Booth officiating. Interment Riverside cemetery. Messages of condolences can be left at www.funeralvalue.com.
THOMPSON Robert Thompson, age 53, Monday, August 12, 2002 at the residence. Arrangments by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
VANCE Charles E. Vance, age 72, of Hilliard, died Thursday at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Arrangements pending FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, Plain City, 614-873-8013.
WATSON Bertha Watson, age 66, Monday, August 12, 2002 at the Grant Medical Center. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
WRIGHT Mr. Theodore Wright affectionately known as Ted went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2002. Ted was born May 3, 1940 in Columbia, S.C. to Mr. Theodore Wright Sr. and Mrs. Wreatha Washington Wright. Ted entered the U.S. Army on November 7, 1963 serving during the Vietnam Era, he was honorably discharged on November 1, 1965. He came to Columbus and united with the First A.M.E. Zion Church where he was a faithful member of the Music Department singing with the Sanctuary, Inspirational and Tempelairs Choirs. Ted was preceded in death by his parents and his Christian mother Mrs. Willa Mae Robinson. He leaves to cherish his memory, brother, Samuel Wright of Salem, N.J.; niece, Melissa Wright; nephew, Mark Wright, both of Wilmington, Del.; his caregiver, Mrs. Evelyn Gibbs; special Christian friends, Sis. Katherine Dowsey and Sis. Kellee Gresham and the entire First Church family. Friends may call Friday 2-7 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER MID-TOWN CHAPEL, 229 E. State St. Funeral service will be held at the First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 873 Bryden Rd. on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., viewing hour will be 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rev. Vincent T. Frosh officiating. The interment will take place at Green Lawn cemetery.
ALLEY John Elisha Alley, 63, Sunday, August 18, 2002 at Mt. Carmel West. A security guard with the Ohio Auto Auction. Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Connie Alley. Survived by former wife, Patricia Alley-Piccolo; children, John D. (Brenda) Alley, Kimberly E. Alley, Jerald J. (Lorri) Alley, Joseph G. (Angie) Alley, Kitiera M. Alley; grandchildren, John M., Kyle C., Nicholes B., Jarrod M., Danielle E., Kaleigh A., Abigayle M., Erika P., Matthew C. Johnston and Sierra S.; brothers and sisters, Thomas Alley, Lucille (George) Maple, Lewis (Norma) Alley, Molly Harris, Shirley (Roger) Burgess and William (Diane) Alley; many more nieces, nephews, cousins and treasured friends. Visitation Wednesday 1-3 and 6-7:30 p.m. at MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus St., Grove City, where funeral will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Private inurnment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John's memory to the family in care of the funeral home.
BALSER (WEISENT) Mary A. (Weisent) Balser, 83, of Columbus, died Sunday, August 18, 2002 at St. Ann's Hospital. A resident of Friendship Village of Columbus, she was a member of St. Matthias Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Ladies Assumption Council 3237, Columbus, Maennchor Damen Sektion, the Pilot Dogs, the 1918 Club, Mello-Naires and an associate with Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority. She is preceded in death by her husband Henry "Bud" Balser, parents Oliver and Margaret Weisent. Survived by brother, Charles (Janet) Weisent; brother-in-law, Bob (Edie) Balser; sisters-in-law, Ruth Balser, Mary Alice (Ben) Ritenour and Maxine (Glen) Stout; many nieces, nephews and close friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2002 at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 1582 Ferris Rd. Fr. James T. Smith, Celebrant. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., where a prayer service will take place at 6:30 p.m. Entombment St. Joseph cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Village of Columbus, 5800 Forest Hills Blvd., Columbus, Oh. 43231 or St. Matthias Church, 1582 Ferris Rd. Columbus, Oh. 43224.
BERG Madeleine G. Berg, 69, died Monday, August 19, 2002. She is survived by husband, Orman; son, Karl (Cassandra) and daughter, Sally Berg; grandchildren, Chelsy, Hannah, and Aleia; brother, Earl (Evelyn) Petre and sister, Lu (Bill) Thaete. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where the family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 West Henderson Road, Columbus, 43214 in her memory.
BING Lester D. "Dort" Bing, 76, Marengo, formerly Ferris Rd., Columbus, went to be with the Lord Monday August 19, 2002. Born May 30, 1926 in Lybum, W.Va. to the late Lester Worthy and Elizabeth Aleshire Bing. Retired baker Kroger Co. WW II Navy Veteran. VFW Lifetime member Post #3424. He enjoyed golf and supporting his grandchildren. Survived by daughters, Kathryn Bing Tucker, Columbus, Dort Denise "Dee Dee" Bing, Columbus, Cumi (Steve) Roberts, Marengo, Vanessa (Andy) Brummel West Liberty, Ia., Delilah (Bryan) Hetterscheidt Fredericktown; son, Kenneth Bing, Columbus; grandchildren, Wayne (Katrina) Souder, Cumi Lee and Rhonda Marie Roberts, Greg and Luke Hetterscheidt; sister, Cumi Bragg Columbus; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded by his wife Charlotte Gilkerson Bing and infant daughter Janice Kay. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, where service will be Friday 11 a.m. Rev. Dennis Turner officiating. Interment with military honors Northlawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions to: New Life Community Church or Morrow County Hospital. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
BROWNING Robert Browning, age 85, of Columbus, died Tuesday August 20, 2002 at Pataskala Oaks Nursing Home. Veteran, US Army, WW II. Retired from Lennox after 30 years service. Preceded in death by wife Ruth (Jones) Browning, brother Jack Browning. Survived by daughter, Wilda (Gene) Matheny; grandchildren, Gina Sheppard, Leigh Ann Rodriguez, Kelly Ferguson and Nicholas Matheny; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis Hammond and Hazel Marcus; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER CLEVELAND AVENUE CHAPEL, 2741 Cleveland Avenue, where funeral service will be held Friday August 23, 2002 at 11 p.m. Interment Kingwood Memorial Park. Rev. Mike Brown officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Children's Hospital Foundation, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205 in his memory.
