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PESTEL Theodore Pestel, age 74, died September 7, 2002 at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital. Retired truck driver for Kroger and former dairy farmer and milk hauler. Active member New Albany Lions Club for 50 years and was a life member. Also was a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, Dick Bryan Fellow, and James T. Coffee Fellow. Survived by wife of 32 years, Helen; sons, Dane (JoAnne) Pestel and Terry Pestel; daughter, Linda (John) Krawczyk; seven grandchildren, Stacey, Angela, Joshua, Jennifer, and Heather Pestel and Ellie and Robert Cook; brother, Rolland (Marjorie) Pestel; and special friends, Lion Susie Sam, PhD of Malaysia and Heidi Abaka of Finland. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Monday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd, Gahanna. Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at the New Albany UMC, 20 S. 3rd Street, New Albany. Pastor Mark Rowland Officiating. Friends may contribute to District 13F Eye Care Fund, c/o Ohio Lions Foundation, Lion Jeff Brantner Trustee, 1644 Cardiff, Columbus, 43221 or the New Albany UMC Memorial Fund in his memory. Interment at Maplewood cemetery.
PORTER Michael Hugh Porter "Porky", age 43, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 3, 2002. For more info. contact CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICE, 3780 Refugee Rd., 338-1965.
QUINLAN Jane A. Quinlan, age 78, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Dennis A. and Katherine C. Quinlan, brother Dennis J. Quinlan. She is survived by sister, Mary Kay Caylor; sister-in-law, Nancy Quinlan; nephews, Timothy, Thomas, Terrence (Susan) and Robert Quinlan; niece, Kathleen (Jerry) Lepley; great-nephew, Jonathan Lepley. Jane graduated from Rosary High School in 1941 and worked for Michigan Mutual Insurance. Past-president Ohio Women's Insurance Association. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Church, N. High St. and E. Dominion Blvd., where the family will receive friends after 10 a.m. Burial St. Joseph cemetery. Arrangements by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., Columbus, Oh. 43214. The family would like to thank the physicians and staff of CCU at Riverside Hospital for the wonderful care and concern given to Jane and our family.
RATLIFF Roland Ratliff, age 74, Ashville, died Saturday, September 7, 2002 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. Born October 28, 1927, Bradshaw, W.Va. Son of the Late John William and Oakie Rowe Ratliff. Survived by wife, Mary, Ashville; children: Janice (Gary) Stellar, Lockbourne, Eddie, Groveport, Steve (Rhonda), Junction City, Gilbert (Linda), Ashville, Donna (George) Schiff, Kentucky, Cathy (Pat) Eckel, Circleville, Mike (Tammy), Circleville, and Shannon (Tonya), Canal Winchester; sisters: Gertrude and Melda; brothers: Herbert and Paul; 30 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2002 at the OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville where services will be held 8 p.m. Monday; Pastor William Pellum officiating. Cremation to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
REESE Ethel Louise Reese, age 73, died September 5, 2002. Mrs. Reese was the former owner of Clothes-n-Things. Preceded in death by husband Clyde, 1991, parents Angus D. Hollar and mother Ethel P. (Miller) and Ralph G. Hubbard. Survived by son, John D. (Leslie) Reese of Columbus; daughter, Jessica (Brian) Paquin of Hilliard; grandchildren, Steven, Kevin, Samantha, Heather, Ellen, Cody, Megan, Adam and Alex; and a host of relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday 1-4 p.m. at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard. Funeral service Monday 10 a.m. with Pastor Casey Wilson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbus Cancer Clinic, 65 Ceramic Dr., Columbus, Oh. 43214-9970. Burial Plumwood cemetery, London, Oh.
REINIER Evelyn Mae Reinier, age 65, died September 6, 2002. She was a member of The Galloway Apostolic Church and retired from Worthington Foods. Preceded in death by husband Eugene (Bunk) Reinier, daughter Dianna Coleman and sister Geraldine Cade. Survived by children, Alfred (Norine) Palmer Jr., Paul (Vickie) Palmer, Kandy (Rick) Brown, Raymond (Holly) Coleman and Penny (Franco) Sorrentino; brother, Paul C. (Betty) Klein; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Beloved pet, Chelsea; and best friend, Charlene Barriett. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Galloway Apostolic Church, 1992 Galloway Rd., Columbus, Oh. Funeral service Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at the church with Pastor Glenn Palmer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Please deliver all flowers to the church. Burial Kingwood cemetery. Arrangements by TIDD FUNERAL HOME, Hilliard.
ROBERTS Jason Roberts, age 25, of Columbus passed away Friday, September 6, 2002 at OSU Medical Center. Jason was a 1995 graduate of Teays Valley High School, attended Columbus State and OSU, and was a manager for Central Parking Systems. He loved cars, music, sports, the beach, life and he was a big fan of the Buckeyes, the Browns, and the Indians. Preceded in death by his father Richard, grandparents Vernon and Charlotte Roberts and Beril and Alleen Crace. Survived by his mother, Sherry Roberts; brother, Michael (Laura); sister, Melissa; nephew, Jordan; niece, Emma; aunts and uncles, Debbie (Jimmy) Joseph, Dale (Sue) Roberts, Beth (Ed) Butler, Paul (Nelda) Crace, and Steve Crace; dear friends, Adam, Tony, Kraus, Kay, Damon, Jeremy, Julie, Teresa, Crystal, and special friend Stephanie; special family friends, Pat and Peggy Lewis and their sons, Jason, Jon, and Josh. A celebration of Jason's life will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL 3920 Broadway, Grove City. Casual dress please. Special thanks to OSU Heart Center, Upper Arlington EMT Squad, and Cheryl and Ron Garrett. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences to the family. See you at the beach Jason
ROLLINS Esther K. Rollins, age 60, passed away Friday, September 6, 2002. Preceded in death by parents Robert Burris and Oma Smith, brother Robert Ray, sister Shirley Jovanovski. Survived by her husband of 41 years, James H. Rollins; son, James (Becky) Rollins; step-daughter, Nancy (Eddie) ; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters, Freda Mullins, Betty Robertson, Roberta Burris, Gwen (Arnold) Jordan, all of Ohio, Beverly (Ken) Copley of W. Va., Barbara (Arlie) Cole, of Fl. Member of Corpus Cristi Church. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at Our mother of Sorrows chapel, Monday 10:30 a.m. Father John Stattmiller officiating. Entombment St. Joseph cemetery.
ROWE Paul M. Rowe, age 77, Friday, September 6, 2002, Heartland Nursing Center, Marysville. Retired from North American-Rockwell. He was also a free lance Professional Photographer. Preceded in death by parents Lloyd and Josephine Rowe and brother Dean Rowe. Survived by wife, Evelyn Rowe; children, Linda (Thomas J.) Poston, Edward (Marcha) Rowe and Eugene Rowe; grandchildren, Charles, Michelle and Laura Poston, Jason, Jocelyn and Nathan Rowe; great-granddaughter, Breanna Poston; sister, Eloise (Ernie) Bolin, George (Connie) Rowe and Jamie Rowe; sister-in-law, Maria Rowe; brother-in-law, Pat Matthias; numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday, September 8, 2002, 5-8 p.m. at the JOHN QUINT & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Ave. Family and friends are to meet at the funeral home 11 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2002, to process to St. Joseph cemetery for graveside service. Fr. William A. Metzger, Officiating.
THOMPSON Duan Rebecca Thompson, 72, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital after an extended illness. She was born December 16, 1929 to Jennie and Earl B. Wilson in Columbus, Oh. Mrs. Thompson was an active member of First A.M.E. Zion Church, as well as in the Columbus Community. Mrs. Thompson was a member of The Bell's for Mental Health organization for 25 years, The Continental International Social Club, Executive Board of Mental Health, Franklin Village Executive Board, Executive Board of the Urban League. Member of the N.A.A.C.P., the Columbus Child Guidance League, the Mt. Vernon Avenue Business and Improvement Association, and was the first African American Manager in Columbus for Avon (1963-1970). She was also an active Business Owner and member of the Mt. Vernon Community where she and her late husband Norris owned and operated several busniesses. Mrs. Thompson or "Mommy Dee" as known to friends and loved ones will truly be missed, although we all carry a piece of her in our hearts. She is preceded in death by parents Earl B. and Jennie Wilson and husband Norris H. Thompson Jr. Survived by dear friend and loved one, George Hackney; step-mother, Gwen Wilson; daughters, Linda (Tony) Lawson of Columbus, Norice (Gene) Rice of Atlanta, Ga. and Paula (Malcolm) Inniss of Columbus; grandchildren, Shawn, Cory, Cortney, Michael, Gordon, Alexyus, Ariel, Barbara D. and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Jermain, India, Imani and Morgan; sisters, Janice (Rienhold) Heck of N.M., Joyce (Jerry) Greir and Joan Scott; step-sister, Jackie (Alfonso) Burke, all of Columbus; brother, Eric Wilson of Columbus; aunt, Lola Robinson of Columbus; step-children, Jennifer (Michael) Boggan, Cincinnati, Oh., John Hackney, Manhattan, N.Y. and David Hackney, Hague, The Netherlands; special angels, Vikki McClendon, Tonya Victor, Gerri Woods, Marna Hale and Tracey Jones; dear friends, Barbara Black, Thelma Shelby, Dorothy Babbitt, Brenda Sweeting, Christine Watson, Pat Rogers and Jane Skinner; special caregiver, Dee Dee Harris; a host of much loved nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Homegoing Celebration 11 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2002 at First A.M.E. Zion Church, 873 Bryden Rd. Pastor Frash officiating. Rev. Dr. Donald Thompson of Dayton, Oh., Eulogizing. 9 a.m. visitation at the church, where the family will receive friends 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.
TRIPLETT Roberta "Bertie" Triplett, age 86, of Columbus at Select Speciality Hospital in Riverside Hospital late Thursday. She is preceded in death by husband Ralph C. and son Ivan R. She was born in Sumner County, Tenn., December 20, 1915. A long-time Church of Christ member, she was a homemaker with a great sense of humor, a love of travel, quilting and card playing. Survived by the children who surrounded her at death, Polly Mowery, Mark and Alan Triplett; grandsons and their wives, Mike and Becky, Brett and Melody, Matt and Amanda; granddaughters, Marci and Vickie; 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Included in her extended family were Jo Anne Gabriel, Tom McGowan and many special friends. The family will greet visitors Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus Street, Grove City, where the funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Concord cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Columbus Cancer Clinic 65 Ceramic Dr., Columbus, Oh. 43214-3063.
WAGENAAR John R. Wagenaar, 47, born in Libertyville, Ill., died September 4, 2002. He is survived by wife, Sandra; sons, Kyle and Richard Wagenaar; and mother, Joan. John is preceded in death by father Harry. John is also survived by sister, Joanna; brothers, H. Michael, Tom and Robert; 3 adult children, John Ray, Evan and Lorrelei; 2 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are welcomed to call Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at RODMAN FUNERAL HOME, 5464 North High St., Columbus, where a memorial service will conclude the visitation. Rev. James I. Malin officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to John's minor sons or to any charity in his name.
WALKER Glenn Paul Walker, age 47, died September 5, 2002 at Estero, Fl. Survived by 8 children and grandchildren; father, Harry Walker; sisters, Linda (Dale) Henderson, Betty Brown and Connie Davis; brother, Harry Walker; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 255 E. State St., Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral service will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. Rev. Lowell Lewis officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery.
WERNER Theodora (Dorothy) A. Werner, age 99, of Columbus, Oh., Friday, September 6, 2002. Preceded in death by husband Jack and daughter MariLou Rand. Survived by son, John Jr., his wife, Beulah and their children, John (Mary Sue) and family, Jeff (Kay) and family, Shelley (Carmine) Menduni and family, Tony (Cheryl) and family, Susan, Amy (John) Chronis and family, David (Marcy) and by son-in-law, Tom Rand and children, Rick, Chris, Dory (Scott) and family; Carmel (Dan) and family; Tim (Kit) and family; along with 22 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Caroline LaPanta and Avanell Conley; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Member of St. Michael Church. Friends may call at WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 4221 N. High St., Sunday, September 8 from 7-9 p.m. with prayer vigil at 7:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, September 9, 10 a.m. at St. Michael Church, Worthington. Funeral procession will form at Church. Entombment St. Joseph cemetery.
WILLISON Charles Buddy Willison, age 65, died September 5, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Welder for Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. for 27 years. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Member Amvets Post 89 and American Legion Don Gentile Post 523. Survived by brother, Paul H. Willison; cousins, Margie Blair and Linda Dalton. Friends may visit 5-8 p.m. Sunday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2002. Elder Charles Smith officiating. Interment at Mifflin Township cemetery.
WOLFE Anna B. Wolfe, age 79 of Columbus died Saturday, September 7, 2002 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Former Manager of the Volunteers of America Thrift Store on Parsons Avenue. Survived by daughter, Cheri Wells; nieces, Linda Miller, Bonnie Wayley and Vicky Wolfe; nephews, Mike Hines and Forest Hines; many other relatives and friends. Member of Thomas Avenue Church of Christ. Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-SHROYER FUNERAL HOME, 1278 West Broad Street, Columbus where friends may call two hours prior to the service. Interment: Green Lawn cemetery.
BETTS Charles Betts, 75, September 7, 2002 at his home in Grandview Heights. Co-owner of Pullins Paving, Inc. Member of the Scioto Boat Club and Moose Lodge #11. Preceded in death by wife Phileda, cousin (Brother) Clifford Parker. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Diane and William Schall; son, Chuck Betts; daughter-in-law, Nancy Betts; grandchildren, Michelle Kobel, Rebbecca and Christina Betts; loving companion, Shirley Michael; business partner, Rick Parker. Friends may call at the DEYO-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 1578 W. First Ave., Grandview Hts., Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be Wednesday 10 a.m. Interment Sunset cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 793 W. State St., Columbus, OH 43222.
BIRTCHER Clifford R. "Cliff" Birtcher, age 79, September 9, 2002 at the residence. Retired General Motors, veteran U.S. Army World War II. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Dina. Arrangements being completed by JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad Street.
BREMNER Robert H. Bremner, 85, professor emeritus of history at The Ohio State University, on September 7, 2002. He was born in Brunswick, Oh to George L. and Sue Hamlett Bremner and is survived by his wife of 52 years, Catherine Marting Bremner; daughters, Sue Bremner of Paris, France and Ann Bremner (Michael Spicer) of Columbus. He graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1935 and received M.A. (1939) and Ph.D. (1943) degrees from Ohio State University. Following civilian employment with the U.S. War Department in World War II in Europe and Washington D.C. and with the Red Cross in Washington, he joined the faculty of OSU in 1946 and taught courses in Recent American History, History of American Social Thought and History of American Philanthropy and Social Welfare, retiring in 1980. He held visiting appointments at the Universities of Cincinnati, Wisconsin and Michigan and received fellowships from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Huntington Library, Social Sciences Research Council, Harvard University, Rockefeller Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities. In 1980, Ohio State University awarded him the Joseph Sullivant Medal. He was also the recipient of the university's Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching. He wrote widely in the field of U.S. history and won recognition for his studies of American attitudes toward poverty, the history of philanthropy and social welfare and public policy toward children and youth in the United States. Memorial gifts may be made to the Main Library Restoration Project, Friends of the OSU Libraries (112 Main Library, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, Oh 43210); the Bremner Fund of the OSU Department of History (University Development, 113 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Oh 43210); or the Robert and Catherine Bremner Scholarship Fund, Baldwin-Wallace College (Development Office, 275 Eastland Road, Berea, Oh 44017). At his request, no calling hours or service. Private arrangements with COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME.
BRUTVAN Barbara C. Brutvan, age 86, Monday, September 9, 2002 at St. Raphael's Home. Retired from Brooks Shoe Corp., Nelsonville, OH. Member Holy Cross Church and formerly a member of Christ The King Church. Preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Susie (Jas) Brutvan, brothers Louis, Michael, George, Luke and Peter Brutvan, sisters Anna Kuskowski and Margaret Holliday. Survived by brother, Charles (Virginia) Brutvan of Cleveland, OH; nephews, James (Dolly) Kuskowski, Lawrence (Barbara) Kuskowski, Charles Kuskowski, Charles (Ann) Brutvan, John (Debbie) Brutvan, William Holliday, Edward (Yolanda) Holliday; nieces, Mary Ann Ruth, Elizabeth (Richard) VanAtta, Jeannette (Albert) Perry, Theresa (Kenneth) Macklin, Dolores (Frank) Catalfino, Anita (James) Hippler; all her friends at Nazareth Towers. Friends may call Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at the EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 204 S. Fifth St. Burial St. Patrick cemetery, Buchtel, OH.
CAPPARUCCINI Marguerite Capparuccini, age 76, of Worthington, died Monday, September 9, 2002 at the Laurels of Worthington Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents Amy and Nick Capparuccini, brothers Louis and Jimmy Capparuccini and sister Lillian Angel. Her survivors include her sisters, Ann Shields, Theresa (Frank) DeMatteis, Mary Capparuccini and Janet (Harry) Fisher; nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2002 at Our Mother Sorrows Chapel at St. Joseph cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon Thursday at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street (Powell Road), Powell, Ohio 792-1471.
