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BELL Dorothy Bell, age 89, of Westerville, September 10, 2002 at Manor Care. Arrangements will be announced later by MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, Westerville, Ohio.
BENTZ Ralph L. Bentz, age 70, passed away Friday, September 13, at Kobacker House, Hospice at Riverside and Grant. Born April 11, 1932 in Cleveland. He is survived by his wife, Joan (nee Zielke); daughter, Joni Bentz (Bill) Seal of Gahanna; brother-in-law, Wally (Chris) Zielke of New Waterford, Ohio. Funeral Services will be 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, at the ORLANDO-DONSANTE FUNERAL HOME, 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH (440-943-2466), where the family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. Monday and 10:30 a.m. until time of services Tuesday. Burial will be at All Souls cemetery in Chardon Twp. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to the CHA Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1078, Westerville, Ohio 43086.
BROWN Owen D. Brown, age 64, of Columbus passed away Saturday, September 14, 2002 at his residences. Arrangements being completed with NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus.
BURNS Earl E. Burns, 44, of London died Saturday, September 14, 2002, at the National Trails Raceway. He was born August 16, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a son of Clyde and Sarah (Guffey) Burns. Earl loved to fish and hunt. He and his brother Jeff built and drove drag cars for many years, both legally and sometimes not. He is survived by his wife, Cathy (Wisecarver) Burns; mother, of Galloway; children, Patricia Wisecarver, Kari Wisecarver and Michael Burns, all at home; sisters, Joyce Sayers of South Bloomingville, Ohio; Brenda Kraft of Columbus; brothers, Jeff Burns of London and Gary Burns of Columbus; nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father. The family invites friends to call at the RADER-LYNCH AND DODDS FUNERAL HOME, London, Tuesday, from 5-8 p.m. where funeral service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove cemetery, Georgesville.
CAVANAGH Helen Kesel Cavanagh, age 84, of Bexley, formerly of Albany, New York, died Saturday, September 14, 2002 at Sunrise at Bexley. She retired in 1977 as the Assistant to the Superintendent of the Albany (New York) City School District after 21 years of service, where she also served as a Middle School Principal. In Albany, New York, Helen was a member of St. Margaret Mary's Parish, where she served as a Trustee. She was also an active member of the Syracuse University Alumni Association, the Albany Area Retired Teachers' Association and the New York State School Administrators Association. She served as an officer of each of these associations during her membership. Helen was also a member of the University Club of Albany. She is preceded in death by her daughter Diane Tyson in March, 1995 and an infant son Raymond T. Cavanagh III in 1948. Helen is survived by her son, Marcus V. and Anna D. Cavanagh of Bexley; grandchildren, Arthur (Diane) Tyson of Portland, Oregon, Blair Tyson of Tokyo, Japan, Brandon and Jeffrey Cavanagh, both of Bexley; 2 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. There will be a memorial service in Albany, New Yok at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the St. Margaret Mary's Parish Memorial Fund, Tudor Road, Albany, New York 12203 in Helen's memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER STATE ST. CHAPEL.
CONSTANS Sara Ann Constans, age 87, died September 12, 2002 at the Naples Community Hospital Naples, Florida. Formerly of Columbus. She is preceded in death by her husband Fred W. in 1980. Survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Barbara A. and Burt Heyder of Naples, Fl; grandsons, Richard D., Craig A., Gary L. and Thomas M Heyder and their wives; six great granddaughters and four great grandsons; very special friend, Ed Redlin of Naples, Fl. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL 3030 W. Broad Street where friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Rev G.A. Haubrich officiating, Interment Green Lawn cemetery.
CROUCH Anna Louise Clark Crouch, age 72, of Worthington, died Saturday, September 14, 2002 at her home. Survived by husband, Paul; daughter, Margo Lynn Crouch of Marysville, OH.; sons, Mark Paul (Kimberly) Crouch of Delaware, OH. and Matthew James Crouch of Belgium and adopted son Bart Hellinckx of Belgium; grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie, Jimmy, Joe, Justin and Breianna Crouch; mother, Rozella Lutz Clark Weaver; brother, Ronald (Carolyn) Clark of Columbus; sisters, Margaret Clark of Wallace, NC. and Martha Clark Albertson of Beulaville, NC.; special cousins, Terry, Mike and David Garner. Preceded in death by parents James and Pearl Clark, brother James Steven Clark Jr., grandchildren Tonya Ann, Christine Lela and Laurie Jo Davies. Mrs. Crouch was a member of Grace Brethren Church and Central High School Alumni Association, Class of 1948. Memorial service 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High Street (1/2 mile South of I-270.) Pastor Dan Hammers, Pastor Steve Edmunds and Pastor Tim Waggoner presiding. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service time. Memorial gifts may be made to Grace Brethren Church, 6673 Worthington-Galena Road, Worthington, OH 43085 or to Hospice at Riverside & Grant.
DILLER Doris Leona Diller, age 93, Sunday, September 15, 2002, Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Oh. Member of Indianola Presbyterian Church, where she served as an Elder and Trustee. Professor Emeritus, Skidmore College, where she retired from teaching nursing in 1973. Graduate of Pandora High School. Received her Bachelor's Degree from Bluffton College, her Diploma in Nursing from The Johns Hopkins Hospital School Of Nursing; and her Master's Degree from Columbia University. She taught and supervised Surgical Nursing at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, before going to Skidmore College. She received 8 grants from The National Cancer Institute, and was the first nurse to conduct a study funded by The National Cancer Institute. She was co-author of a textbook on surgical nursing, and wrote several articles published by the American Journal Of Nursing. Her life story was featured in a book titled: "It Took Courage, Compassion, and Curiosity", published by The Oncology Nursing Society. On October 5, 2002, she will be honored at Bluffton College as Alumni Of The Year. Survived by nieces, Mrs. Eugene (Dorothy) Long of Bluffton, Oh., and Mrs. K. William (Catherine) Dickerson of Amherst, Oh.; 4 great nieces and nephews; and several great great nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at Indianola Presbyterian Church, E. 18th Ave. & Waldeck, Columbus, Oh. 43201. Rev. Skip Jackson and Rev. Susan Smith officiating. Reception and lunch will follow the service. Graveside service and interment 2:30 p.m. at Maple Grove cemetery, Bluffton, Oh. Contributions if desired may be made to Indianola Presbyterian Church, or The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1810 E. Monument St., Baltimore, Md. 21005. Arrangements by SOUTHWICK-GOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 614-267-0362, www.southwick-good.com.
DIXON Gaylord F. Dixon, age 73, of Lewis Center, Oh. Friday, September 13, 2002 at St. Ann's Hospital. Survived by wife, Patricia M.; children, Diana (Patrick) Goemans of Toronto, Canada; Geoffrey (Jean Wilson) Dixon, Thomas (Karen) Dixon, Sandra (Craig) Denney; grandchildren, Tyler, Rachel and Natalie; sisters, Ellen Christensen and Celia Jane Goebel; other relatives and friends. 51 year member Harding-Concordia Lodge #345, amateur radio-operator W8FXE for 53 years, member C.C.R.A. and C.O.R.C. repeater clubs, veteran U.S. Army WW II. Retired from O.D.O.T. Member Good Sam Club Chapter #59. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High Street, Worthington. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial Kingwood Memorial Park.
DYER Florence Dyer, age 92, Friday, September 13, 2002 at the Convalarium at Indian Run. Preceded in death by husband Thomas H. Dyer. Survived by son, Richard Dyer and daughter, Nancy (James) Burget; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Retired from Bearings, Inc.; member of White Shrine, Order of Eastern Star, Lorraine Lodge #1 (Community Chapter #488) and member of Whetstone Chapter of D.A.R. Friends may call the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, BEECHWOLD-CLINTONVILLE CHAPEL, 4341 N. High St. (1 block south of Henderson) Monday 12 Noon where funeral service will directly follow at 1 p.m. Interment Deercreek Township cemetery.
ERVIN Dorothy J. Ervin, age 86, of Springfield, died Friday, September 13, 2002 at 3:15 p.m. in Community Hospital. She was born in Bellaire, Ohio on September 2, 1916, the daughter of Robert C. and Estelle (Perkins) Graham. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Washington Court House, Ohio. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, William R. and Elizabeth Ervin of Springfield, Ohio; a granddaughter, Alisha Jean Ervin; two nieces, Karen Graham of Pennsylvania and Debbie Carter of Arizona; one cousin, Mary Ellis of Miami, Florida; sisters-in-law, Betty Graham of Shadyside, Ohio and Vera Graham of Texas; brother-in-law, George Alt of Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. William Alfred Ervin on October 5, 1999, three brothers Norval, Harold and Robert Graham and one sister Geraldine Alt. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the INGLING WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 24 North Chillicothe Street, South Charleston, Ohio, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Raymond Gage officiating. Burial will be in Powhatan cemetery, Powhatan Point, Ohio, at a later date.
GOLDFARB Gerald Goldfarb, of Reynoldsburg, died September 13, 2002. Preceded in death by parents Joe and Goldie Goldfarb, wife Bertha and sister Rita Lane. Survived by son, Randy (Donna) Gold; daughter, Dawn (Steve) Steele; sisters, Jean Evans of California and Eileen (Sam) Frankel of Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren, Michelle, Amy and Tracy Gold; and other relatives and friends. Active with B'nai Brith, bowling league and AK baseball at the Jewish Center. Graveside service 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at Forest Lawn cemetery, with Rabbi Cary Kozberg officiating. Memorials preferred to Wexner Heritage House or charity of one's choice. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening at the Gold residence. Arrangements by THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 614-235-3232.
HAGWOOD Master Marquise Preston Hagwood, age 7. Funeral service 3 p.m. Wednesday chapel of CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, 3700 Refugee Rd. 338-1965. Friends may call Wed. after 9 a.m. at the mortuary where family will receive friends 2 p.m. until time of service.
HANNAHS James H. "Jim" Hannahs, age 80, a long-time resident of Upper Arlington, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 14, 2002. He was a graduate of Columbus North High School, Class of 1939 and continued actively in the Old North Hi Alumni Club. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served at Pearl Harbor during the South Pacific Theater and was a former member of Raymond Scott American Legion Post. The Columbus area continues to be blessed by Jim's incredible master carpenter talent that includes his skillful construction of over 50 homes, churches and commercial properties. Those skills continued in service to The Ohio State University until he
retired in 1990. Jim had a life-long love of music using his vocal talent in three church choirs and the popular stage production Vaud Villities for 38 years, beginning in 1959. Jim attended Riverside Bible Church, was active in the U.A. Senior Center and enjoyed traveling, gardening, playing softball and cheering on the OSU Buckeyes. Blessed by his unfailing love and devotion is Jim's family that includes his high school sweetheart and wife of over 60 years, Dottie (Limes) Hannahs; sons, James R. Hannahs and Gary W. Hannahs and fiancé, Kathy L. Burns; daughter, Beverly H. Gillespie and husband, Thomas E. Gillespie; grandchildren, Tricia Hannahs, Mike (Becca) Hannahs, Greg Hannahs, Scott Beall, Andy Beall, and Mike Gillespie; and nearly 100 other extended family members. The family will welcome friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2002, with Terry K. Barnett officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Please honor the family's request for no flowers. The best way to memorialize Jim's life is to send contributions to Crosspower Ministries (Rev. Bob Burney), P.O. Box 1804, Westerville, OH 43086.
JOHNSON Brenda Diane Johnson, age 50, of Columbus passed away Monday, September 9, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. She is preceded in death by parents Franklin and Irene (Walters) Powell and stepfather Norman Sam Johnson. Survived by husband, Eddie Johnson of Columbus; sons, Josh Milhoan of Columbus, Christopher Milhoan of Columbus, and Edward Randall Johnson of Columbus; granddaughter, Cianna Milhoan of Columbus; sisters, Kasandra (Douglas) Colling of Newark and Connie (Douglas) Mossman of Newark; brothers, Christopher R. Powell of Columbus and Lawrence (Jane) Powell of Hilliard. Memorial service 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1003 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio. Rev. Lee Ann Reat officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Services completed with NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. Messages of condolences can be left at www.funeralvalue.com
JONES (HARRINGTON) Lindsay A. Jones (Harrington), 17, beautiful daughter and best friend of Kathy L. Harrington and Ronald J. Jones, has blossomed into a new life. True to her generous nature, Lindsay gave the gift of life through organ donation to make life better for numerous others. On September 13, 2002, Lindsay left behind in her aura of beauty countless grieving family and friends -- most of all her parents, Kathy and Tom Harrington, Ron and Laura Jones; Lindsay's sisters, Mallory and Reilly Harrington. Other loving family are her grandmothers, Beverly Oring (of Bay Village) and Aldona Jones (of North Olmsted). As well as her grandparents in central Ohio, Carl and Jeanne Harrington, and Bill and Mickey Schneider. She was adored by her aunts and uncles, Jill (Ray) Thomas, Monica (John) Opdycke; uncles, Tim (Connie) Oring and John Oring, Jr.; aunts, Laura (Lee) Gordon, Lesa Powsey and Uncle Rodger (Joy) Jones. Lindsay did not lack for cousinly love from Collin French, Alexis Alyce Opdycke, Jesse, Evan and Brady Jones, Kira, Tyler and Alex Gordon and Heidi Powsey. She also had many aunts, uncles and cousins in her extended families, the Harringtons and Schneiders. A girl blessed with a treasure trove of friends from many places and schools, most recently Dublin Scioto High School. Lindsay will be especially missed by her "other sisters" Morgan Miller, Maria Dixon and Tara Truscott. Many close friends of the family found Lindsay to be a blessing in their lives, including Ellen Johnson and family; Mary and Bert Filice and family; Tommy, Shawnee, Dante and Armani Moretti; Roopande Dirrig and family; Chip, Jo, Bo and Zach Hart. A special thanks to Riverside Hospital and Life Line of Ohio for enabling Lindsay to continue living through others. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Dublin Scioto PTO, 4000 Hard Road, Dublin, Ohio 43016, for a scholarship in Lindsay's name. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 Olentangy St., Powell, Ohio 614-792-1471. A memorial ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17 at Scioto Park in Dublin (located on the west side of Riverside Drive/Route 257 between Bright and Hard Roads). Father Bob Penhallurick and Dr. Laurie Hafner, Pastor and good friend of Bev's officiating. Everyone who loved Lindsay is welcome.
JUDY Carolyn Parker (Cole) Judy, age 68, of Upper Arlington, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2002 at Kobacker House following a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bill Judy and their children, Steve Judy, Barbara (Tim) McCombs, Dan (Mary) Judy and Susan Cruz; precious grandchildren, Megan and Ben McCombs, Nick and Mike Judy; brothers, Bob (Robin) Cole and David (Janet) Cole; sisters-in-law, Jean (Lee) Tracy and Elaine Hopkins; several nieces and nephews; cousins, Kathy Mitchell, Jean (Frank) Raidl and David Mitchell. Carolyn was a 1951 graduate of North High School and a 1954 graduate of The Ohio State University. Member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and The Upper Arlington Lutheran Church. Carolyn retired following twenty years of service at Highlights for Children magazine, where she served as Director of Telemarketing Sales. Carolyn was a loving and supportive wife to Bill, a wonderful and caring mother to her children and she cherished her grandchildren. She had special relationships with her cousins and friends and she was an inspirational mentor to her associates at Highlights. Carolyn's faith, humor and loving spirit touched her family and friends and she will be greatly missed. The family wishes to express special gratitude to Hospice at Riverside/Grant and Kobacker House for their compassionate care. Friends may call on Friday, September 20, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road. A Memorial Service and a Celebration of her Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2002 at Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, 2300 Lytham Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice at Riverside/Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 or Canine Companions for Independence, 4989 State Route 37 East, Delaware, OH 43015.
KLEINLEIN Samuel Kleinlein, age 97, born February 21, 1905 at Valley Crossing, Ohio, died September 13, 2002, at his home. Preceded in death by his wife Ruth and son Louis. Survived by son, Larry and his wife Pamela; granddaughter, Jennifer Counts; grandson, Louis; 5 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Betty Kleinlein. He was a 46-year employee at the old Hercules Box Co. and a 50-year member of Southgate Lodge #692 F & AM and Scottish Rite. Also a member of Marion Square Sr. Citizens. Visiting hours Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 South High Street. Masonic Service Tuesday evening 7:30 followed by funeral at 8 p.m. Pastor J. Wm. Kerrick of Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery at a later date.
KLINE Ralph William "Bill" Kline, age 76, of Columbus, went home to the Lord Saturday, September 14, 2002. Preceded in death by Clarence, Elizabeth and Carroll Kline. Survived by beloved wife of 55 years, Mildred; children, Marilyn Louise Sweeney (Ronald Salyer) and William Lloyd (Anita) Kline; grandchildren, Caroline Louise Sweeney, Chuck (Michelle) Kline, Jamie (Stephanie) Kline, Chas and Madison; other family, Bill and Mae McCorkle, Irv and Billie Fisk, Nanci, Amy, Tami, Bill (Roxanne), Rocky, Casey, Sandye (Sergei), Sarah, Bill and Clinton, Jennifer (Bryan) and William. Bill worked 40 years for CSX Railroad, charter member and Elder, Trinity United Church of Christ. 54 year member West Gate Lodge #623 F&AM, 32 degree Scottish Rite and Shriner. For 5 years participated in cancer research for cancer cure at the James Hospital OSU, portal worker 13 years at all home OSU football games, exercised at McConnell Heart Health Center for 6 years, His hobbies are fishing at Lake Erie and Swimming Instructor at OSU. Served in the U.S.Navy in the South Pacific WW II, 2 years in Africa during Korean Conflict. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High Street (1/2 mile South of I-270.) Masonic service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2002. Rev. Norman Moxley officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, 1180 Shanley Dr., Columbus, OH 43224.
