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RAINEY Lt. Col. (Ret.) Herbert W. Rainey, age 82, died Thursday, September 5, 2002 at Whetstone Care Center. Preceded in death by his wife Katherine Smith Rainey of Statesville, N.C., died August 1995, to whom he married
in 1943. They had 5 children, Mary Kay, Margaret Ann, Stephen Herbert (Marcia), David Chester and Martha Elizabeth (deceased); grandson, David Michael. September 1997, he married
Annabelle Baird of Worthington and they resided in Riverlea. He was also survived by other relatives and friends. He was born October 19, 1919 in Paterson, N.J. He was a graduate of Pompton Lakes High School, Pompton Lakes, N.J., Shenandoah Valley Military Academy in Va. and Davidson College in N.C. He entered the service in 1943, serving with the Airborne during WW II. He was also a combat veteran of the Korean Conflict. In 1959, he was an instructor of ROTC at The Ohio State University and later in 1963; he was Chief of ROTC Division XV at Ft. Hayes, Oh. In 1964, he retired from the U.S. Army as a Lt. Col. Shortly after his military career, he joined the Lazarus Co. and was an Associate for 16 years. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2002 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington with Pastor Jim Custer officiating. A private family burial will be held at Oak Grove cemetery in Delaware, Oh. The family will welcome friends at the funeral home from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside & Grant, 3535 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214-3998.
RIDENOUR William A. Ridenour, age 74, of Galloway, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at Doctors West Hospital. Veteran U.S. Army and retired general contractor for 50 years. Preceded in death by his son Mark, parents Laird and Faye Ridenour, brother Barney and sister Jessie. Survived by wife, Ruth; son, Tim (Liz); sister, Nancy; granddaughter, Christina; step-grandchildren, Candy, Heather, and Raymond; step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Also survived by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Funeral service Friday, September 6, 2002 at 11:30 a.m., SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Rev. Frank Yokum officiating. Interment Sunset cemetery.
ROBERTS Joyce Roberts, 68, departed this life Monday, September 2, 2002 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. A business women owning former Redd's Babysitting Service, Redd's Group Homes, and retired as owner of Natural Motions Hair Design. She also maintained foster children for various agencies. Preceded in death by father Shelton Flack, brother Roger Flack, son Carlos Roberts, former husband and father of her children Douglas Roberts. Left to cherish her memory in joy, mother, Anna Flack of Spindale, NC; daughters, Crystal and Candy Roberts; brother, Robert (Eva) Flack; sisters, Shirley Randle, Catherine Crockett of Buffalo, NY, Sylvia Hunt of Winston Salem, NC; grandchildren, LaToyia, Tyrone, Sade, and Carlos; also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, Venice McIntosh, Charlie Mae Mickens, Kenny Ector and special cousin, Terry Lattimore. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2002, Chapel of the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE. Pastor Allan Roberts, Officiating. Family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary. Entombment Green Lawn cemetery.
ROBINSON Florence E. Robinson, age 88, of Columbus, died Thursday September 5, 2002 at Oakleaf Village Seniors Community. Member Worthington Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by husband James Edward Robinson. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Patricia R. and Richard Jones, Columbus; grandsons, Stephen Richard Jones, San Francisco, CA., Michael Scott (Melinda) Jones, Minneapolis, MN., and Peter Edward (Caroline) Jones, Columbus; great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Kiely, Egan, and Owen; brother, Norman (Gloria) Graf, Hartford, CT. Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2002 at Worthington Presbyterian Church, 773 High St., Worthington. Rev. Dr. Philip Hazelton officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice c/o Mt. Carmel Health Foundation, 793 W. State St., Columbus, OH. 43222-9988 in her memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL.
SANTO Margaret H. Santo, age 89, Wednesday, September 4, 2002. Lifelong member of the Hungarian Reformed Church and Women's Guild. Preceded in death by son Alexander David Santo, sisters Julia Czompi, Elizabeth Nagy and Mary and Lena Poczik and brothers Andrew and Louis Poczik. Survived by husband, Alexander; daughters, Mary Jean (Don) Mulchaey of Grove City and Margie (Dan) West of Johnstown; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Lisa) and James Santo, Brian (Lori) West, Mark (Rachel) Mulchaey, Stephanie (Kirk) Mathews, Eric (Marcie) Mulchaey; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Jessie Santo, Cameron and Corey West, Grant Mathews and Carter Mulchaey; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St., where funeral service will be held Saturday 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association or the Hungarian Reformed Church, 365 Woodrow Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43207.
SCOTT Sister Sallie Burton Scott, Tuesday, September 3, 2002 in peace with Christ at the Isabelle Ridgeway Nursing Center. Faithful member of Mt. Vernon Ave. A.M.E. Church. Service to be announced later. Burial Evergreen cemetery. Direction OWENS FUNERAL HOME SERVICE, 235-0071.
SKIPPER Donald M. Skipper, "Skip", age 72, of Grove City, died Thursday, September 5, 2002 at Mount Carmel Medical Center. Mr. Skipper was a member of Grove City United Methodist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran, graduate of Columbus West High School, 1948, "Class of Champions" and a founding member of Hickory Hills Golf Club. Donald is preceded in death by parents George and Madge Skipper, sisters Martha Igel and Esther Banning, brother H. David Skipper. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara; children, George Thomas (Cheryl) Skipper, Ned A. Skipper and Kenton (Ruby) Skipper; grandchildren, Timothy, Kristin, Hilary and Charlie. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus. Pastor Ken Kirk officiating. Interment at Sunset cemetery, Galloway. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grove City United Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus St., Grove City, 43123, or the charity of your choice, in Skip's memory.
SUMMERS Adam W. Summers, 31, of Grove City, beloved husband, father and son died Monday, September 2, 2002. Employed by Big Lots and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. Survived by loving wife, Teresa; parents, David and Linda Walter; grandparents, Kenneth and Garnet Miller; daughter, Emily Summers; step-children, Nicholas and Kyle Halderman; brother, Dan (Kim) Summers; sisters, Tina (Larry) Bledsoe, Stacie (Rob) Ferrel; father and mother-in-law, Dan (Terry) Totillo; sister-in-law, Rose (Randall) Spaulding; brothers-in-law, Dan Totillo, Steven (Kim) Totillo; numerous loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Saturday 1 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, OH., where friends may call Friday 6-8 p.m. Rev. Peter Foxx officiating. Interment Grove City cemetery. E-mail condolences can be sent to www.schoedinger.com.
TAYLOR Richard F. "Dick" Taylor, age 81, of Marysville, formerly of Columbus, died Thursday, September 5, 2002, at Heartland of Marysville Nursing Home following an extended illness. He and his wife owned and operated Beechwold Laundromat and Erin Cleaners in Northern Columbus for 18 years, and he formerly was employed with Westinghouse Electric for 11 years. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy having served aboard the USS South Dakota and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a longtime member of the Worthington United Methodist Church and had attended The Ohio State University for two years. Dick had a genuine passion for maritime activities and enjoyed sailing on Lake Erie. His greatest pleasure came from his dedicated volunteerism from 1989-2000 with the Santa Maria in Columbus. He volunteered over 2000 hours by giving tours and performing other duties, and, in 1999, was named Volunteer of the Year by the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of FirstLink, Inc. He will be remembered as a hardworking man and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was born June 29, 1921 in Newark. He was preceded in death by his mother Patsy F. Taylor and his step-father Glenn W. Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wanda Creswell Taylor, to whom he was married
on June 30, 1944, in Mansfield; a daughter, Becky (George) Andrews, Ostrander; a son, Wes Taylor, Powell; 3 Grandchildren, Debbie Andrews, Newark, Jim (Erin) Andrews, Plain City; and Dan Taylor, Jacksonville, FL; and numerous friends and former customers. Graveside service with full military honors will be held Sunday, September 8, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Iberia cemetery. Pastor Barbara Smith of the Iberia Presbyterian Church will officiate. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday at the MANNASMITH-HALE FUNERAL HOME, 621 W. 5th St. Marysville, OH 43040. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worthington United Methodist Church or Loving Care Hospice in care of the funeral home.
THOMPSON Duan Thompson, age 72, Thursday at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Homegoing Celebration 11 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2002 at First A.M.E. Zion Church, 873 Bryden Rd. Pastor Frash officiating. Visitation 9 a.m. at the church, where family will receive from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Union cemetery. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St., 447-9383. Funeral director Jackie Smith.
THORNWELL Ray Thornwell, 69, passed at Isabelle Ridgway on September 2, 2002. Survived by sons, Eld. James Ray (Debra) Thornwell, Columbus, Nathaniel Thornwell, Columbus; daughters, Donna Thornwell, Columbus and Tonya (Pastor James) Nooks, Springfield, Oh. Arrangements entrusted to CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster, S.C., 803-285-3261.
TRACY Donald E. Tracy, 73, formerly of Columbus, London and New Carlisle, Oh., passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at his residence in Smyrna, Tenn. He was born July 25, 1929 in Columbus, the son of John M. and Loretta (Kimbrough) Tracy. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict. He was a CPA for 50 years and played semi pro football and coached peewee football. He worked with the News Reel for the Blind of Columbus, Oh. and was very involved in Youth Sports in the New Carlisle area and was instrumental in the development of the New Carlisle Cubs and Wee Arrows. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy L. Tracy; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Barbara Tracy of Huber Heights, Oh., Pat and Cindy Tracy of Smyrna; 4 grandchildren, Jason, Lisa, Celeste and Jesse Tracy; 2 great-grandsons, Jacob and Jordan; sister, Rebecca Tracy of Reynoldsburg, Oh.; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2002 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN & CHRISTMAS FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Oh., where friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial in New Carlisle cemetery. He will be greatly missed by all.
TRINTER Carolyn Rose Trinter, 15, died at her home Sunday, September 1, 2002 after coping courageously with her illness. Carolyn was a member of St. Anthony Church and a member of the youth group at Church of the Good Shepherd. An honor roll student throughout her school years, she was a sophomore at Northland High School. Carolyn was a proud member of the 'Pride of the Vikings' Marching Band, with whom she marched in the 2002 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Carolyn was the first recipient of the Most Inspirational Marcher Award, which is to be presented annually by the Northland Instrumental Music Department. Carolyn was also active in the Drama Department at Northland. In October 1999, Carolyn was a guest of The Ohio State University Marching Band and had the honor of directing the band in Across the Field both in St. John Arena and in Ohio Stadium. Carolyn was selected by Children's Hospital to receive the 'Special Courage Award' for the 2001 Carl Lewis Track & Field Camp and Festival. Olympic track and field legend, Carl Lewis presented this award to Carolyn. She was also a volunteer with Children's Hospital. Carolyn loved music, school, her family and friends. She had a positive attitude, which allowed her to make the most of every day and live her life to the fullest. She is survived by her devoted and loving family, parents David and Diane Trinter and brother Eric; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, her three best friends, Courtney, Heather and Stephanie, and many other supportive friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2002 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1300 Urban Drive, Father Mark Ghiloni, Celebrant. Family will receive friends at Schoedinger North Chapel 5554 Karl Road 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. A prayer service will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evening where family and friends are asked to share their special memories of Carolyn. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Dr., Columbus, 43205 in Carolyn's memory. Condolences may be emailed to: Ctrinter7condolences @schoedinger.com Carolyn's selfless coping with her illness and concern for others remains an inspiration to many.
WALLS John R. Walls, 66, of Grove City, died Monday, September 2, 2002 in Atlanta after a sudden illness. Born in Lincoln Co., Ky. to John and Eunice. John was a veteran of the United States Army, Member and Deacon at Highland Baptist Church, and retired from Auto Club Insurance Co. He was preceded in death by son Mark, September 2001, his parents and his sister Lois. Survivors include his loving family, wife of 42 years, Mary Ann; daughter, Beth (Bill) Taylor; and his best buddy and grandson, Zack. Survivors also include sister, Ewona and Bobby Robbins; brothers, Charles (Willene) Walls and Marvin Walls of Stanford, Ky.; 2 nieces and 3 nephews and numerous friends. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Highland Baptist Church, 3460 Hoover Rd., Grove City. Dr. Kent Spann officiating. Interment at Concord cemetery with full military honors. John's family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice at Riverside, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences to the family.
BELHORN Linda Ellen Belhorn, age 57, of Dublin, died September 7, 2002. Preceded in death by parents Kenneth E. and Erma B. Mace and uncle Donald Mace. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Tabby Belhorn of Hilliard; granddaughter, Reagan; husband of 32 years, Steve of Upper Arlington; Aunt Ruth (Charlie) Nichols of Kent, Ohio, Aunt Alberta Mace of Carroll, Ohio and numerous other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at THE TIDD FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH. Funeral service Wednesday 3 p.m. with calling hours 1 hour prior to service.
BRIGGS Shirley Compton Briggs, age 78, of Gahanna, Ohio, died Friday, September 6, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio after a courageous battle with diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Shirley was born in Barnes, Kansas on October 27, 1923 to Reed William and Mary Aileen Compton. She attended the Waterville and Marysville public schools and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in June of 1948 with a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Psychology and Economics. Beginning in 1948, Shirley was employed for several years as a counselor in the personnel department of Western Electric in Lincoln, Nebraska. On March 16, 1952, she married
Stephen D. Briggs at the First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, who preceded her in death after 43 years of marriage. For nearly 20 years Shirley was employed by the State of Ohio Bureau of Disability Determination and was a supervisor of claims adjudicators. She retired in 1989. Her vocational interests included music and art. She had been a violinist in the University of Nebraska and Lincoln Symphony Orchestras, and she continued throughout life to play for her own musical pleasure. She particularly enjoyed playing the violin with the Bureau of Disabilities Employees musical ensemble at the annual Christmas concert with her co-workers. Survivors include daughter, Jane (Steve) Burrell of Arlington, Tx.; son Daniel Briggs of Gahanna, Oh.; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Stacy Burrell of Arlington, Tx.; sister, Bonnie (Norman) Todenhoft of White Sulphur Springs, WV; niece, Mary K. Todenhoft of York, Pa.; and nephew, Master Sgt. Walter Todenhoft of Burke, Va. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Monday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, Oh. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Mifflin Presbyterian Church, 123 Granville St., Gahanna where Dr. Roger Wagner will officiate. Interment at Mifflin Township cemetery. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share condolences with her family.
BRUNNER Avonell Brunner, age 72 went to be with her Lord on September 7, 2002. Born August 25, 1910 in Hamden, Ohio to the late Lewis and Stella Ashley. She is preceded in death by her husband Douglas Brunner and daughter Suzanne Jepson. A loving mother, she will be greatly missed by daughter, Sonia Weiner; sons: Charles (Maxine), Thomas (Patricia), James (Martha), Larry (Susan), Michael (Jackie), Bruce (JoLynn), Virgil (Sandy) and Walter Brunner; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with Crematory 2693 W. Broad St. Monday 7 to 9 p.m. Where service will held 10 a.m. Tuesday. Rev Dortha Ross officiating.
COATE Helen Elizabeth (Sis) Schenck Coate, 81 passed away Thursday September 5, 2002 from cancer. A Trenton, Ohio and vicinity resident from 1920-1948, Columbus, Ohio 1948-1991, Johnstown, Ohio 1991-2002. Baptized member of the East Columbus Christian Church, Columbus, Ohio. Born October 12, 1920 in Trenton, Ohio. She was the second child of fourteen born to Roy V. and Laura Helen Schenck who preceded her in death along with sisters Mary Watson and Martha Jean Tincher. Helen was a devoted mother to son, Warren E. Coate and daughter, Wendy Lee Brenot (Charles) and a great homemaker and wife of husband Warren E. Coate for 54 years, who survive her. She is also survived by sisters Pat Harris, Dorothy Dailey, Sherry Schanie (Harold), Carol Marcum (Beverly (Jr.), Joyce Skinner and brothers, Homer Schenck (Nancy), Jack Schenck (Marie), Bob Schenck (Barb), Ted Schenck, James Schenck (Martha), Bill Schenck (Phyllis) and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and the Coate family. Known for her selflessness and generous spirit, a past President of the East Columbus Lion's Club Auxiliary, past Vice President of the East Columbus Christian Church's Ladies Aide. Helen's pies and vegetable soup will be greatly missed. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 PM EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio funeral service Monday 12:00 Noon at the East Columbus Christian Church, 1055 McNaughten Road, Columbus, Ohio where friends may call 1 hour prior to service. Interment following at Blendon Central cemetery, Westerville, Ohio at the corner of Dempsey Road and Hampstead Road. Food to be served at the East Columbus Christian Church following interment. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Hospice of Licking County, 1984-A Coffman Road, Newark, Ohio 43055.
COMER Opal M. Comer, age 80, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2002 at her home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Comer had retired from the Big Bear Bakery. Opal is preceded in death by her parents, Roachie and Roxie Terry; son, Roger Hamilton; grandson, Michael; sisters, June Hollifield, Grace Comer and Loretta Hale. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur; children, Norma (Richard) Pohlable and William Comer; grandchildren, Steven, Bruce, Michelle, David, Thomas, Michael, Jamie, Anita, and Timothy; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mattie Gibson, Ruby (Hershel) Griffth, Minnie Davis and Nadine Kuhn. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus. Rev. G.A. Haubrich, officiating. Interment at Harrison Township cemetery, South Bloomfield. Friends may visit with the family on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Go to SCHOEDINGER.COM to send letters of sympathy to the family.
CUTLER Susan L. Cutler, age 43, passed away September 6, 2002 at home. Preceded in death by brother Jay Crow. Survived by sons: Terry L. Cutler, Jr., and Chad J. Cutler; parents, Jack and Margaret Crow; sister, Cindi (Dan) Vogel; brother, Larry Crow. Friends may call at O R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St. Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where funeral service will be held Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Father Leo Conley officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery.
