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KOHR Paul T. (Ted) Kohr, 80, of Upper Arlington, died August 22, 2002 at First Community Village. He was retired as a partner in the commercial real estate firm Kohr, Royer, Griffith and was a resident of Upper Arlington since 1949. Ted was born and spent his early years in Grandview Heights, where he was a member of the Rooks High School fraternity. He then attended Washington and Lee University for 2 years, then served as a B-17 pilot in WW II until he was shot down and captured in Europe. After the war he graduated from The Ohio State University, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was a member of First Community Church for more than 60 years, where he chaired the Board of Deacons and served on numerous other committies and was a long time member of the Men's Wednesday Breakfast Group and Couples Circle #25. He was an Interlake sailor at Leatherlips Yacht Club. Ted belonged to a number of professional associations, including the Institute of Real Estate Management, served as president, the Columbus Apartment Association, serving as president, and the Building Owners and Managers Association. He served on the boards of directors of Friendship Village and the Big Brother Association, and was a trustee for the Upper Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Civic service included the Upper Arlington Tree Commission, volunteer at the Upper Arlington Library, and the Optimist Club. Ted was preceded in death by his parents Paul H. and Inez Phenegar Kohr, brother Thomas P. Kohr and nephew Paul T. Kohr II. He is survived by his wife, Martha; son, Tim (Lynne) Kohr and grandsons, Todd and Matt of Upper Arlington; daughter, Jennie (Pat) Nester and granddaughters, Kate and Sara and grandson, Jacob of Traverse City, Mich.; sisters-in-law, Alice Kohr of Upper Arlington and Sara Ann Flohr of Portsmouth, Oh. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 26 at 1 p.m. at First Community Church. Family will receive friends following the service. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the First Community Foundation in his memory. Arrangements by WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 268-3593.
LOWRY Mary Lucille Bower Lowry, formerly of Columbus and Worthington, died Friday August 23, 2002 in Livonia, Mi. Arrangements being completed by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High Street, Worthington. 885-4006.
MAKARIUS Services in memory of Rev. Don C. Makarius will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at the Village United Methodist Church, Ashville. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Monday, August 26 at the OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville.
MATHIS Mary Virginia Mathis, age 77, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was a former member of Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church and formerly employed by Weatherhead and Marzetti Companies. She is predeceased by mother, father James Harston, aunt and uncle who reared her Chester and Virginia Brown, husband Thomas Mathis and daughter Yvonne Mathis and grandson David Mathis, Jr. Survived by sons, Vernon (Annie) Mathis and David (Winona) Mathis; daughters, Irene Mathis, Teresa (Benny Dyer) Wilson, and Patricia (Robert Allen) Crowder; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; special friend, Sarah Curry; other relatives and friends. Homegoing Celebration 11 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St., 447-9383. Rev. Harold D. Hudson officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Funeral director, Jackie Smith.
MICKLEY Chuck Mickley, age 61, of Columbus, died Thursday, August 22, 2002 in Cleveland. Chuck retired this July from Vet's Memorial. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Judy Mickley and by his children, grandchildren and many friends. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-SHROYER FUNERAL HOME, 1278 West Broad St., Columbus, Oh., 614-274-1161 with cremation to follow. Family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
MILLER Jack E. Miller, 62, of Columbus, passed away, Friday, August 23, 2002 after a long battle with Diabetes at his home. A member of the Darbydale Nazerene Church and a veteran Corporal for the U.S. Marine Corp. Preceded in death by infant son Mark Allen and parents Russell C. Miller and Beulah Hill. Survived by devoted wife of 43 years, Thelma R. (Conley) Miller; children, Phillip (Cathy) Miller, Jackie (Bob) Brinkley, Charity Weaver and Scott (April) Miller; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; brother, Russell of Johnstown; sisters, Avendell (Denny) of Calif. and Ruth (Jerry) of Sunbury; half-sister, Charlene of Washington; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., where family will receive friends Saturday from 5-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Rev. J. Michael Buck officiating. Interment Northlawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to Mount Carmel Hospice, 793 W. State St., Columbus, Oh. 43222 or American Diabetes Assoc., 937 High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085.
MILLER Mary L. Miller, age 79, passed away August 24, 2002 at Mayfair Care Center. Preceded in death by her husband William H. "Bill". Survived by daughter, Pam (Jim) Coate of Thorneville; sons, Michael (Sheila) Miller of Gambier, Geoffrey (Janet) Miller of Columbus, Patrick Miller of Thorneville, Dale (Jody) Miller of Columbus; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 2990 Bethel Rd., Monday, one hour prior to Service at 1 p.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Forest Lawn cemetery.
McFARLAND James R. "Mick" McFarland, 70, of Columbus, Friday, August 23, 2002 as a result from an auto accident. 1950 graduate of Aquinas High School, Veteran of Korean War, All-Around Athlete from 1946-1958. Retired Truck Driver from Complete General Construction. Previous Grounds Supervisor for Bexley Plaza. Preceded in death by parents Jim and Mabel McFarland. Survived by wife, Anna McFarland; son, Mike McFarland; step-son, Fred McCoy; step-daughter, Jeri McConaha; 2 grandchildren, Alexis and Michael; numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., SHOEMAKER FUNERAL HOME, 2830 Cleveland Ave. at Lakeview Ave., where the funeral service will be Tuesday 10 a.m. Rev. Fred Ketner officiating. Interment Kingwood Memorial Park.
McINTOSH Polly H. McIntosh, age 98, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2002 at her residence. She retired from Omar's Bakery after more than 17 years of service and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Grove City. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Survived by son, Bynum C. Gibson, Mechanicsburg; grandchildren, Susan J. Gray of Tn., Rosemary (Michael) Pogue of Mi., Robert J. Gibson (fiancé, Jackie Morrow) of Tn. and Stephen R. (Maegen) Gibson of Wi.; great-grandchildren, Crystal, Robert, Tasha, Kimberly, Shawn, Jesse, and Amanda; great-great-grandchildren, Hailiey and Jacquin. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where the funeral will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002. Pastor Bud Brown officiating. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Friends may if the wish may contribute to Faith Baptist Church, 2848 Demorest Rd. in Polly's memory. Visit www.Schoedinger.com to send condolences to the family.
McKEEVER Mark Anthony McKeever, Sr, age 48, Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at the Mt. Carmel East Hospital. A member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. A Veteran of the U.S. Marines. Preceded in death by daughter, father, 1 sister and 1 brother. Survived by his daughter, Zukeria McKeever; son, Mark Anthony II.; 1 grandchild; mother, Nellie McKeever; brothers, Conrad ( Jackie), Ambus (Vida) and Michael McKeever; sisters, Thurma Curtis, Georgia McKeever and Mary (Henry) Wilson; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family of Just for Today and many friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2002 at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 639 E. Long Street. Celebration of Life 11 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at the Church. Rev. Dr. Michael R. Bean, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment Green Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
McNAMARA William R. "Bill" McNamara, age 54, Friday, August 23, 2002 at The James Cancer Hospital, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Vice-President for Provident Bank. Served on D.M.F. of Ohio Inc., The Ohio State University and Huckleberry House, Board of Directors. Avid golfer. Second degree Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Evelyn McNamara. Survived by wife, Monica E.; daughters, Colleen and Kelli; dog, Casey; brothers, James P., Robert M. (Patricia), Richard A. (Jayne); sisters, Sally A. (Robert) Molnar and Mary Jo McNamara; father-in-law, Walter Connell; brother-in-law, Vincent Connell; sister-in-law, Nancy Radandt; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the SOUTHWICK-GOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3100 N. High St., Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:15 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 E.N. Broadway. Msgr. Anthony Missimi, Celebrant. Interment Resurrection cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Huckleberry House, The William McNamara Scholarship Fund, 1421 Hamlet St., Columbus, Oh. 43201.
OZEBEK Sandee G. Ozebek, age 51, Friday, Echo Manor; member Tri-Village Church of Christ, Bexley Post #430 Ladies Auxiliary American Legion. Survived by husband, Max Ozebek; son, Robert L. Trent; brothers, Roy, Curtis and Mike Adair; numerous loving nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Preceded in death by parents William C. and Sara Adair. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave. where service will be Monday 11 a.m. Rev. Paul Snoddy officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice.
POTTER Carol A. Potter nee Landis, age 71, of Columbus, passed away August 22, 2002. Survived by husband of 45 years, Parker B.; children, Parker (Nancy Jo) Jr. of Contoocook, N.H., Suzie (Jim) Feehan and Tom (Pam), both of Columbus and Marianne (Andy) Gibson of Boston, Mass.; grandchildren, Jennifer, Alex, Kelsey and Andrew. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may gather on Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
RUECKEL (FRANK) Louise I. Rueckel, age 84, born January 25, 1918, peacefully in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., August 19, 2002. She was an avid gardener who loved working with her flowers. Born and raised in Columbus, then moved to Dayton where she spent her married
life with her loving husband of 65 years, Owen M. "Rick" Rueckel Sr. by whom she is survived. Also survived by 4 children, Owen M. "Rick" (Connie), Keith E. (Judy), Scott L., Beverly L. (Ronald) Marino; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St. on Tuesday, August 27, 2002 from 10-11:30 a.m. at which time funeral procession will form for 12noon Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, 6440 S. High St. Burial St. Joseph cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.
SLADE Benjamin Thomas Slade "Sepet Maat-Ra", age 45, of Columbus, Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at his residence. A graduate of North High School, 1975. Member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Columbus and attended Advent United Church of Christ on Cassady Ave., Columbus, OH., Matah (Black Economic Enpowerment Movement), representative since its inception. Recently employed by ADT Security as a Sales Representative. Co-owner and founder of Capital City Hats. Longtime employee of AEP for 17 years. Extensive traveler who embarked upon 2 trips to Africa to study his African Ancestry. On one occasion he received his tribal mark which brought him great pride. Involved in the Afrikan Center for study & worship, member of the Counsel of 12 member of ASCAC (Assoc. for the study of Classical African Civilizations. Enjoyed bike riding, fishing, cooking, teaching youth about african history and family time. Preceded in death by sister June Wade, grandparents Catherine Taylor and Charles Brooks, mom and dad Slade, father-in-law John E. Brown, Sr. Survived by his wife of 20 years, JoAnn Brown Slade; daughters, Jamin K. Slade and Nneke A.I. Slade; mother, Shirley J. Slade; father, Fredrick M. Slade, Sr.; brother, Frederick M. (Willie Lewis) Slade, Sr.; sisters in christ, Joyce Vaughan and Callie X.; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and close friends. Celebration of life will be held 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at the Bethel A.M.E. Church, 2021 Cleveland Ave., Rev. David Todd, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until the time of service. Interment 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at Green Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
SMILACK Edith Smilack, Community Leader and Artist, 1915 - August 19, 2002, (born in Romania), a resident of Worthington, Oh., for 42 years, leaves behind a powerful legacy that reflects her remarkable beauty, vision and strength against all odds. Her work and dreams continue to grow in her children, grandchildren and communities. She is preceded in death by her husband Oscar Smilack and her siblings Blanche, Bessie, George, Bernard and Jackie. She leaves behind her loving son, Michael and his family: wife, Virginia, daughter, Eveline, and sons, Daniel and Zachary and his wife, Laurie; and loving son, Stephen and his family: wife, Phyllis Schechter (daughter of Jack and Sonia Schechter of Columbus), daughter, Tia and sons, Simeon, Jascha and his wife, Lindsey, and Solomon; and her sisters, Golda and Jeanette; and sister-in-law, Hadassa in Israel; and cousins, nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and nephews. Edith's accomplishments are a testament to her passion for knowledge, her inexhaustible energy, and her drive to accomplish all she set her mind to. She achieved her goals in spite of restrictive social, political and gender biases. Dedicated to raising the bar, Edith had little time to listen to those who tried to hold her back. She naturally excelled at all her activities. She returned to college and, seventeen years after high school, earned a BA from The Ohio State University ('56), a BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design ('60), and an MFA from the prestigious Cranbrook Academy for the Arts ('61). Edith went on to teach classes at the local Unitarian church, the YWCA, and Columbus College of Art and Design. She was Chairperson of the Sculpture Department at Columbus College of Art and Design from 1961 to 1973. Edith was owner and president of RIMCO in Columbus and received the 1974 Ohio Businesswoman of The Year award from the National Library of Congress. The National Museum of Women in the Arts honored Edith with a Certificate of Appreciation. She was also selected to the Who's Who of Ohio and the Who's Who in American Jewry in 1981. She was a co-founder of Beth Tikvah Temple in Worthington, and a member of the Unitarian Church and Alumni organizations for OSU, Cranbrook Academy, and Columbus College of Art and Design. In 1970, she was a board member and Secretary of Gladden Community Center. Her works with her husband Oscar in the civil rights movement helped change the local community forever. Together they strove to ensure all peoples freedom and basic human rights. Even in the face of popular disapproval, their dedication did not waiver. Even despite the communities' fear of change, they remained steadfast in their pursuit of justice and liberty for all. Her artwork often has been compared to the Mexican political painter Orosco and has been exhibited locally, nationally and internationally. The "Selma Series" chronicles the civil rights struggles in the South in the 60's. Her civil rights cards were sold commercially and helped raise money for the civil rights movement. Her paintings are owned by private families throughout the world and by corporations in Columbus, Detroit, and South Africa. Edith received a Citation for participation in the Civil Rights movement from the UN local chapter in 1965. Under the auspices of the United Nations and a Swedish grant, Edith designed and decorated the royal palace of King Moschwaischwai in Masera, Lesotho, South Africa (1975-76). Edith personally created 7 paintings for their local residences, and a 6.5' by 9' Roman Catholic Tapestry for the Royal Chapel. She was also elected to the board of the National Lesotho Stamp Committee. Her book, "KILLING ME SOFTLY", chronicles her seven-year struggle with Endometrial cancer (yet unpublished). Edith refused orthodox medicine and chose to pursue alternative options and methods. Her book describes her pursuit of a cure that sought to heal her body without the use of radiation and toxic chemicals. Her family provided home care with additional care provided by the Hospice at Riverside and Grant. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Edith Smilack Memorial Scholarship Fund through any Huntington National Bank branch, this fund will provide a scholarship each at the Columbus College of Art and Design, the Cranbrook Academy for the Arts, and the Yiddish studies program at OSU. All are invited to a memorial service to be held at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. (* mile south of I-270), 614-848-6699, Worthington, Oh. on September 1, 2002 at 1 p.m. Her bright spirit will be greatly missed.
SPERRY Kenneth Wilson Sperry, age 36, of Dublin, Oh., Wednesady, August 21, 2002, Grant Medical Center. Owner of Central Ohio Benefits Insurance Company. Survived by wife, Diane Sperry; step-children, Travis Haley and Danielle Haley, all of Dublin, Oh.; parents, Pauline and William Sperry; sisters, Minnie (Allen) Lee, Hazel (Terry) Howard, Rhoda Sperry, Billie Sperry, Brenda Sias and Rosanna Schueneman; brothers, Eugene, David, Homer, Bob and Paul (Lorrie) Sperry, all of Columbus, Oh.; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the LONG FUNERAL HOME, 5528 Cleveland Ave. (1 block south of St. Rt. 161). Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2002, Green Lawn cemetery Chapel. Rev. Paul K. Fowler officiating. Interment Green Lawn cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery chapel, for funeral service.
SUMMERS Sherita Summers of Pataskala, passed away Friday, August 24, 2002.
Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, (614) 861-6268.
WALL John D. Wall, age 75, of Columbus, Oh., died unexpectedly August 19, 2002 at his residence. Born May 15, 1927 to the late Percy Wall and Louise Wall Hill. Survived by devoted cousins and care providers, Spurgeon Wall Jr. and wife, LouFrances Wall; sister-in-law, Alice A. Wall; aunt, Ida McKissack; 3 nieces, Gail P. Wall, Angela L. Wall and Sheila M. Wall; 3 nephews, James (Deborah) Wall, Byron K. Wall and John D. (LeVernon) Wall; many other relatives and friends and concerned neighbors; special caring neighbors and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph (Bettie) Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. (Louise) Woods and Mr. and Mrs. Jessie (Andrea) Berrett. Service of Memory Sunday 8 p.m., Chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. Rev. Terry Townes officiating. Mr. Wall will lie in state Sunday after 1 p.m. in the mortuary, where the family will receive friends 7 p.m. until start of service. Interment Monday 11 a.m., Evergreen Burial Park.
