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WARD Daisy A. Ward, 77, Ashville, September 16, 2002. Retired from Belmont Casket Company. Attended Millport Chapel Church. Survived by daughters, Kay (Bill) Toole, Ashville, Jeannie (Harlan) Clark, Columbus and Rayoma Campbell Keys, Ashville; grandchildren, Brock Riley, Joe Day II, Kenny and Kendra Richmond and Troy DeMarino; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service held 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2002, WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, Ashville. Burial in Harrison Twp. cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Pickaway County.
WARREN Robert S. Warren, 50, of Columbus, passed away Sept. 9, 2002 at Grant Hospital. Born April 9, 1952 in Long Island, N.Y. to the late Nathan J. and Barbara Stewart Warren. He was a war veteran. Preceded in death by wife Marilyn. Survived by daughter, Laurie (Jamie) Parks, Ashville; brother, Ned J. Warren, Phoenix, Ariz.; and sister, June Marek, Montana; grandchildren, Michael, Cortnie and Tim. Friends may call Tuesday, September 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville. Cremation will follow.
WILSON Walter Wilson, 77, resident of Monterey Care Center, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2002. Funeral service 7 p.m. Wednesday at MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus St., Grove City, visitation will be 1 hour prior to service. Interment Grove City cemetery.
ZIGMUND Jean "GiGi" Zigmund, age 78, of Westerville and formerly of Youngstown, Sunday, September 15, 2002 at the Village at Westerville. Born December 29, 1923 in Youngstown, Oh. Lifetime member of Moose Lodge, Youngstown. She worked many years as the "Dough Maker" at Carsonie's Restaurant. Preceded in death by husband Paul L., parents Joseph and Maria Ranno, brother Al Ranno. Survived by son, Frank S. Carsonie of New Albany; daughter, Janice Tiscone of Columbus; grandchildren, Frank W. (Jill) Carsonie, Christy (David) Zadnick, Lisa (Tim) Weisenstein, Mike (Lenea) Candelmo and Cindy Tiscone; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Angie Speziale of Youngstown; brothers, Sam Ranno of Youngstown and Joe Ranno of Summerfield, Fla. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville 5-9 p.m. Wednesday. Additional visitation will be held at at McClurkin Funeral Home, 222 S. State St., Girard, Oh., 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Graveside service and burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Belmont Park cemetery, Youngstown, Oh. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to Central Ohio Diabetes Association, 1580 King Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43212-2000.
ABRAM Duane Griffith "Dewey" Abram, age 75, passed away peacefully at home with his family, Sunday, September 22, 2002. He was born May 12, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to the late David Griffith and Caroline Terbrueggen Abram. Dewey was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, friend and an inspiration to all he knew. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Abram; his daughter, Kimberly Ann Trail and her family, husband Steven, son Andrew and daughter Samantha of Granger, IN; son, Kevin Duane Abram and his family, wife Jill and son Aidan of Boulder, CO. Dewey was a graduate of West High School class of 1945, where he proudly held the office of class president. He served our country in the United States Navy stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, then attended the Central Academy of Commercial Art in Cincinnati and taught at the Columbus College of Art and Design. Upon completing his formal education, Dewey spent 11 years in various marketing and advertising roles with key Columbus area businesses before he joined Kight Advertising. After 20 rewarding years at Kight Cowman Abram Advertising as creative director, then vice president and finally managing partner, he created his own consulting business-Dewey Abram, period - where he worked with a few select and cherished clients from the company's inception until his final weeks. During the 52 years of dedication to his career he received well over 300 creative awards including the Columbus Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award for Advertising Man of the Year as well as the coveted CLIO award humbly accepted in New York City. He enjoyed being a member at Leatherlips Yacht Club, Columbus Athletic Club and Brookside Country Club. Dewey was an avid bicyclist (his custom Tour Easy recumbent being his bike of choice). He also had a love for sunrises and was able to share this passion with many by co-founding the Juno Beach Sunrisers with a membership of over 80 devotees. Dewey enjoyed an 'utterly fantastic' life and shared his enthusiasm with everyone he met with his familiar greeting "Hey, it's a great life...isn't it Friends may call Tuesday 6-9 p.m., at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St., Worthington (1/2 mile south of I 270). Funeral service Wednesday 10 a.m. Worthington Presbyterian Church, 773 High St. Worthington, Rev. Patricia Stout officiating. Interment Union cemetery. Those wishing to honor Dewey may make donations to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, P.O. Box 161150, Austin, TX 78716-1150 (enhancing the quality of life for those living with, through and beyond cancer).
ALBRECHT Veda M. Albrecht, 72, September 21, 2002 at University Hospital. Arrangements being completed by DEYO-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME. (614) 486-2445.
BENNER Thomas Howard Benner, age 58, of Columbus. September 22, 2002 at The James Cancer Hospital. Born July 30, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Graduate of Chillicothe High School and The Ohio State University College of Engineering. Air Force veteran with service in Vietnam. Sergeant and language specialist (Mandarin Chinese) with the 6592nd Support Group. Employed as a civil engineer with R.D. Zande & Associates. Preceded in death by father Gail Benner and sister Sharon Breen. Survived by wife, Connie Curtin Benner; son, Nick Benner; mother, Sara Carroll; sister-in-law, Kathy (John) Grady of Aurora, Ohio, Mary Curtin O'Rourke and husband Dan of Worthington; brothers-in-law Robert E. (Lorraine) Curtin of Columbus, Michael F. (Sharon) Curtin of Columbus. Arrangements being handled by Novak Funeral Home, 4476 N. High St. Calling hours and funeral service information in Tuesday's Dispatch. Memorial donations may be made to The Catholic Foundation, the Robert E. and Marie C. Curtin Memorial Fund, 1071 S. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43206
BERLO Wilbert John "Bill" Berlo, 94, of Columbus, died late Saturday evening, September 21, 2002 at Riverside Hospital, after an extended illness. Mr. Berlo was born May 1, 1908 in Mansfield and was a Mansfield area resident most of his life. He retired in 1973 as Controller for Hartman Electric Manufacturing after serving as Division Manager of Accounting for the Westinghouse Corporation. A graduate of Mansfield High School, Class of 1926, a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and was a member of Masonic Lodge #35, Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbus 32nd Degree, and Order of the Eastern Star. He is survived by a son, Richard "Dick" Berlo, of North Royalton, Ohio; three daughters and a son-in-law, Shirley and Jerry Pollock of Findlay, Ohio, Donna Berlo and Joyce Berlo, both of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren and their spouses, Marilyn and Jim Vutech of Delaware, Ohio, Diane and Mark Brown of Oxford, Ohio, Catherine Berlo of Broadview Heights, Ohio, and Cynthia and Craig Czepczynski, of North Royalton, Ohio; eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Pearl J. (Rieder) Berlo, second wife, Mary (Hachten) Berlo and his parents Jacob and Catherine S. (Hans) Berlo. Friends may call at the Ontario Home of WAPPNER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, one hour prior to funeral services, which will be held, Tuesday, September 24 at 10:30 a.m., conducted by Rev. Lon McSherley. Burial will follow in Mansfield cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com
BRATCHER Lucille Bratcher, age 78, of Johnstown, on Sunday September 22, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Born in Gratiot, OH to Floyd and Elda Snider. Mrs. Bratcher Retired from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease Law Offices after 25 years. Active member of New Albany United Methodist Church, Golden Agers and Alethians. Preceded in death by her parents and son Larry Bratcher. Survived by loving husband of 61 years, Walter Eugene Bratcher; son, Rodney (Marian) Bratcher; daughter-in-law, Joneen Bratcher; grandchildren, Brian Bratcher, Chad (Jaime) Bratcher, Robin Oates; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Frances Blackstone, Margaret (Raymond) Gutridge; numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, where service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday September 26, 2002. Pastor Mark Rowland officiating. Interment Poplar Forks cemetery, Gratiot, OH. Contributions may be made to Pilot Dogs, Inc. 625 West Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215 or New Albany United Methodist Church, 20 South Third Street, New Albany, OH 43054 in Lucille's memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to e-mail condolences.
BROOKS Briana Alize' Brooks, age 2 months, went to be with Jesus on September 20, 2002 at St. Ann's Hospital Westerville. Survived by mother, Jennifer Brooks; daddy, Garrett Ramsey; father, Mark Logan; sister, Tiffany; brothers, Marcus, Rickie, and Jakob; grandparents, Larry (Cindy) Brooks, Esther Ramsey, Mary Brooks and Alvin (Stella) Ramsey; Larry (Juanita) Cravener, Connie Pritcherd, and a host of aunts, uncles, and other family members. Visitation Monday from 5-7 p.m. at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. Funeral Service Tuesday, 11 a.m. with family to receive friends from 9 a.m. until service time. Pastor Eddie Clark officiating. Interment Riverside cemetery. Messages of condolences can be left at www.funeralvalue.com
CARONIS John Peter Caronis, age 64, of Worthington, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2002 following a thirty-three year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his children, Christi Caronis-Pomeroy (Keith) and Dawn Caronis-John (Jason); precious grandchildren, Cayden Pomeroy and Sydney John; former wife, Marita; brother, George Caronis; sister, Angelina Karayianis (Dino); many nieces and nephews. John was a 1956 graduate of North High School and a 1961 graduate of Capital University. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church. John retired after 20 years of service to the public school system. He taught 6 years at North High School where he served as football coach and track coach. John taught history at Grandview High School and was Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. He was a wonderful and caring father to his children. He adored and laughed with his grandchildren. He had special relationships with everyone he came into contact with. He will be greatly missed. Funeral service and a celebration of his life will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL 6699 N. High St. (1/2 mile south of I 270) where friends may call Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Contributions may be made to The Central Ohio Parkinson Society, 1380 Dublin Rd. Columbus, OH 43215.
CORDELL Talmadge P. "Tom" Cordell, age 79, September 20, 2002. Visitation Monday, 7-9 p.m. at COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave. where procession forms at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday for 11 a.m. graveside service at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens.
COUGHLIN Clara M. Coughlin (nee Amicon), age 98, Sunday, September 22, 2002, at the Inn at Lakeview. A longtime resident of Seton Square North, she was a private duty nurse for Dr. Pritchett and Dr. Williard, also serving as a volunteer for many years at Mt. Carmel Medical Center where she was a lifetime member of the Mt. Carmel Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her husband Henry W., parents John and Teresa Amicon, brothers John, Tony, and Lawrence, sisters Alvina, Mildred, and Catherine, son-in-law Ted Wallace. She is survived by daughter, Mary Ann Wallace; sons, Henry "Hank" and Albert "Al" (Lois); 11 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sisters, Stella Pardi, Lenore Kennedy, and Sr. Ann Teresa Amicon, S.N.D. Friends may call Tuesday 6-9 p.m. at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 4476 N. High St. (two blocks north of Henderson Rd.), 268-8811. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 10700 Liberty Rd. Interment St. Joseph cemetery. Contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43215. Clara will be greatly missed by all.
EVANS Eva A. Evans, age 52, of Columbus Sunday, September 22, 2002 at her residence. Funeral arrangements being completed by the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard.
FISHER Ruth H. Fisher, age 100, of Columbus, passed away, Saturday September 21, 2002 at Eastland Care Center. Member of the Wilson Avenue Church of the Nazarene. Survived by grandchildren, Linda (Bill) Werner, Jeff (Diane) Bell, Ronald (Linda) Bell, Randy (Debbie) Bell, Tom Craycraft, Tim (Evie) Craycraft, Doug (Kitty) Armbrust, and Gary Armbrust; 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter; son-in-law; Ronald Bell; daughter-in-law Bobbie Armbrust. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 10-11 a.m. at the Wilson Avenue Church of the Nazarene, 1650 Wilson Avenue. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., Pastor Coyt Carroll and Rev. Kenneth D. Ellis officiating. Interment will be in Green Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by COTNER FUNERAL HOME, Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
GANZ Ernest H. Ganz, age 80, of Grove City, Saturday September 21, 2002 at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, an avid bowler & fisherman. Ernest loved spending time with his grandkids. Preceded in death by parents Herman & Agnes Ganz, sister Marie and brother John. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Thelma; children Tom (Susan) Ganz and Patti (Joe) Gaietto; grandchildren, Jason, Stacey, Jill and Vincent; great-grandchildren, Jade and Lyric; special affection for Marge and Andy Gray, their son Andy (Jane) and their family. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at MILLER FUNERAL HOME 2697 Columbus St., Grove City. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 3710 Broadway, Grove City. Fr. John Swickard, Celebrant. Entombment St. Joseph cemetery Mausoleum. Prayer Service, 8:30 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Mt. Carmel Hospice.
HARGE Lydia Harge, age 91, Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at the Miverva Park Nursing Home. A faithful member of Refuge Baptist Church. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at the Refuge Baptist Church, 400 N. 20th Street. Rev. Kaiser Jones, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of service. Interment Green Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
HECHESKY Eugene "Gene" T. Hechesky, age 72, passed away September 22, 2002 at Grant Hospital. He was nationally known for his skills as a piano technician. A lover of classical music. Gene is survived by his wife of 53 years, Virginia; daughters, Susan (Edward) Ryan of Pickerington, Kay (Robert) Cirino of Westerville, Carol (Steve Moore) Hechesky of Ashville; son, Thomas (Lennie) Hechesky of Columbus; grandchildren, Ed Ryan, Matt Ryan, Erin (Brian) Neubauer, Leigh Ann Hechesky, Lindsey, Kristy, and Todd Moore, Danny Cirino; brother, Harry (Doris) Hechesky; sister, JoAnne Attinger; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by twin brother Donald. Friends may call at O.R. WOODYWARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St. Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where service will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating.
HERBSTER Robert "Bob" Herbster, age 94, on September 21, 2002. SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL (861-6268), will be handling arrangements.
JOHNSON Leslie V. Johnson, age 87, died Friday, September 20, 2002 at Heartland of Marysville. Born October 13, 1914 in Ashtabula, Ohio. Retired from Norfolk & Western Railroad. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Bernice (Farr) Johnson, wife Catherine (Green) Johnson in 1989, daughter Carol Johnson, brother Harold Johnson, and special friends Valetta Blackstone and Juanita Haybron. Survived by children, Patricia (Domnic) Garbo of Loraine, Timothy (Charlotte) Johnson of Richmond, Virginia,and Thomas (Kathleen) Johnson of Plain City; nine grandchildren; sister, Geraldine Wilkes of Huron. Services are being held at the convenience of the family. The family is being served by the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main Street, Plain City, Ohio 614-873-8013.
KLINE Cheryl Lynn Denton Kline, 53, of Lakeview, Oh., died September 20, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born August 1, 1949 in Bloomington, In. She was a graduate of Westerville South High School (1967) and The Ohio State University (1971). Former instructor at Hocking Technical College from 1975-77, and retired agent from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification from 1977-1985. Former member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St Elizabeth Catholic Churches. She loved to play bingo and cards. Preceded in death by grandparents Richard Denton, Edith Denton, Robert Criswell and Frances Criswell. She is survived by her husband, Charles Ted Kline; parents, George F. and Sarah L. Denton; sons, Michael (Shirley) Kline, Frank (Patte) Kline; daughters, Lisa (Jeff) Bryan, Susan (Vince) Mantle, Kirsten (John) Gibbons; brothers, George F. Denton, Jr., Jay R. (Lisa) Denton, Brian L. (Nancy) Denton, Scott Denton; sisters, Joann (Jeff) Gaylor, Linda Denton, Betty Lou (Danny) Lynch; brother-in-law, Richard Kline; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 7 nephews; 5 nieces and one grandniece. She will also be missed by many loving friends as well as "Scooter" and "Crystal". Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Monday at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus where services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Chaplain Pat Krebs, officiating. Interment Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.Schoedinger.com.
