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MOTLEY Emerson H. "Bud" Motley, age 84, of Westerville, Sunday, April 8, 2001 at St. Ann's Hospital. Owner of Motley's Garage in Clintonville. Member of Neocacia Lodge #595 F & AM of Columbus, American Legion Post #82 of Columbus. U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Eileen V.; children, Nancy (Marvin) Murphy of Westerville, Norma (Steven) Dennis of Marietta, Oh., Emerson Michael Motley (Neva Kraatz) of Reynoldsburg, Susan (Wendell) Faris of Westerville; grandchildren, Douglas Murphy, Angela Hunt, Gregory Murphy, Stephanie Dennis, Cyndi Huntzinger, Michael Timothy Motley, Londi Strausbaugh, Randi Motley, Brian and Melissa Faris; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Alberta DePew of Florida; brother, Jack Connell of Worthington; many other close family and friends in this area and in Texas . Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, Tuesday 7-9 p.m., where service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2001. Rev. Harold Steindam and Rev. Steven Dennis officiating. Interment Pioneer Cemetery.
McNAMARA Richard L. McNamara, age 53, Sunday, Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Member Bexley Post #430 American Legion. Veteran of U.S. Navy. Survived by mother, Dorothy Burchfield; half-brother, William David Burchfield; friend, Darlene. Friends may call Wednesday 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Graveside service Thursday 12noon, Glen Rest Cemetery. Rev. Joe Farry officiating.
PRITCHARD (Pinkerman) Patricia Ann Pritchard, born June 20, 1946, was called home on April 5, 2001. Left behind in this world with fond and loving memories are her husband, Sam; brother, Sam Siders; sisters, Donnie Harris and Jackie Wise; grandchildren, Meghann Matthews and Jeramy Galliher; grandmother, Mrs. Evelynn Wood; dear friend, Mrs. Margareet Goff; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Mike; sisters-in-law, Mary and Ginny; many other friends and family. Preceded in death by mother June, Grandpa Jack and father Sam Siders, Sr. Arrangements by O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 255 E. State St. "Ere yet another morning My spirit may be free, As absent from the body, At home, O Lord with Thee."
RABE Julia C. Rabe, age 82, Saturday. Former Teacher of Immaculate Conception School, with 22 years service. Member of Immaculate Conception Parish and later attended St. Timothy Parish. She was also a member of Chi Omega Sorority and various groups of Immaculate Conception Church and many educational groups for the diocese. Preceded in death by husband George F. Rabe, Jr. Survived by daughter, Mary (William) Talbert and son, Dr. Frank (Ivy) Rabe; grandchildren, Julie and Josh Talbert, Brian, Ann and Hannah Rabe; step-grandchildren, Jacob, James, Steven and Andrew Mikolajczak and sister, Mary Korn. Family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the JOHN QUINT AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue. Prayer service 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1088 Thomas Lane. Father Thomas Shonebarger, Celebrant. Burial Resurrection Cemetery.
RITCHEY Clara Ritchey, Sunday, April 8, 2001 at St. Rita's Home. Born in Garrett, Indiana, the daughter of Frank and Anna Johnson. Preceded in death by husband George; son Ralph and son-in-law Don Kunkler. Survived by daughters, Rita Kunkler of Boca Raton, Fla., Mary Jo (Harold) Weekly of Newark, Oh., Betty (Terry) Caldwell of Perrysburg, Oh., Sr. Christella Ritchey, O.S.F.; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Ritchey; 16 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; good friend of the family, Pat Meredith; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dr. Robert Ritchey, Helen Mallory, Dr. Jim (Marianne) Ritchey, Helen Strapp Ritchey and Nancy Ritchey; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. Prayer Service Tuesday 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Catharine Church, 500 S. Gould Rd. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute in her memory to St. Rita's Home, 880 Greenlawn Ave., Columbus, OH 43223. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to send condolences.
ROBERTS Gladys Roberts, age 68, of Pataskala, died Saturday, April 7, 2001 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Retired in 1988 from A.T.&T. Member of Telephone Pioneers. Preceded in death by husband Ernest E. Roberts. Survived by son, Ernest Lee (Susie) Roberts of Hebron; daughters, Brenda Hall of Reynoldsburg, Linda Roberts of Salisbury Mass., Sherri (Danny) Rogers of Gahanna; grandchildren, John Collins, Dustin Hall, Tad and Shannon Dooling, Eric and Alicia Rogers; sister, Faye Lester; nephew Johnny Lester. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, where Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2001, with Pastor Curtis Booth officiating. Entombment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Mt. Carmel, 793 West State Street, Columbus, Oh. 43222 in her memory. E-mail expressions of sympathy to Gladysroberts@schoedinger.com.
SCOTT Eleanor "Ellie" Celestine Scott, Sunday, April 8, 2001 at St. Ann's Hospital. Retired AT&T (30 years). Member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church (35 years), Deaconess Board, former Sunday School teacher, and superintendent, former secretary, and instructor for the Mt. Calvary Baptist Association. Preceded in death by mother Sylvia Allen; brother Frank Allen. Survived by father, John C. (Louise) Allen of Jacksonville, Fla.; children, Darnell Black, Darla (Brian) McCauley, Columbus; sister, Irene (Stewart) Whetsel; brothers, Rudolph (Bettie) Allen, all of Columbus, Napoleon (Joan) Allen of Jacksonville, Fla.; nieces, Danelle (Ron) Jordan, Sylveda Thomas, Renee Triggs, Pam Allen, all of Columbus; granddaughter, Derian (Yvette) Black, Columbus; a host of great-nieces, nephews, and all her "other children." Funeral service Thursday 7 p.m., Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 26 N. 21st Street. Rev. Elon Meeks officiating. Friends may call Thursday after 12noon at the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St., and after 4 p.m. at the church, where the family will receive friends 6 p.m. until time of service. Interment Friday 10 a.m., Glen Rest Memorial Estate.
SINGLETON Norman Eugene Singleton, 65, Ashville, died Sunday, April 8, 2001 at his residence. Born October 26, 1935 in Wolf Summit, W. Va., son of Vinton Garrell and Louella Mae Stroup Singleton. Retired conductor for CSX Railroad. Member of Southgate Lodge F&AM, Columbus. Survived by wife, Shirley, Ashville; parents, Garrell and Louella Singleton, Frametown, W. Va.; brother, Paige (Lorene) Singleton, Frametown, W. Va.; sons, Jeff (Sandy) Singleton, Amanda, Mark (Tami) Singleton, Ashville; grandchildren, Amy (John) Horsley, Ashville, Josh (Melissa) Singleton, Carroll and Jonathan Singleton, Amanda; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Reba Converse (Jim Dixon), Plain City, Millie Russo, Marina, Calif., George (Juanita) Straight, Columbus, Jesse (Clara) Straight, Bowling Green, Guy (Mary) Straight, Columbus; aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at the OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, where services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2001. Rev. William Trego officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Circleville. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 1373 Grandview Ave., Ste. 200, Columbus, Ohio 43212-2804.
SIPEK John J. Sipek, age 80, Sunday, Riverside Methodist Hospital. Retired Western Electric. Veteran World War II USAF. Member St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Telephone Pioneers of America, Bexley Post #430 American Legion, Reynoldsburg Post #9473 VWF, 8th Air Force Historical Society, Air Force Association, Knights of Lithuania, secretary treasurer 56th Fighter Group Association. Preceded in death by wife Alice. Survived by daughter, Denise B. Sipek of Columbus; sons, Daniel J. Sipek of Mt. Gilead, Oh., Mark A. Sipek of Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren, Michael E., Stephanie S., James J., Bridget R., and Andrew M. Sipek. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m., St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 1573 Elaine Rd. Father Leo Connolly, Celebrant. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Prayer service Tuesday 3:30 p.m.
SMITH Dale F. Smith, 79, of Williamsport, Oh., passed away at his home on Sunday, April 8, 2001. He was born February 10, 1922, the son of Harry and Nellie (Finney) Smith. He served in Merchant Marines in WW II in the Far East Theater. He was a prominent farmer all his life until recently retired. Also served as Monroe Twp. Trustee for many years. He is survived by a brother, Gale (Alice) Smith of Alaska; sister, Evelyn (Leon) Woods of Fla.; sister, Vivian O'Donnell of Columbus; numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews of Columbus, Oh., Fla. and Md.; several cousins; special friend, Hazel Scott of Tronton, Oh.; very special friend, neighbor and partner, Dale W. Mowery and family of Circleville. A Funeral service will be held Thursday April 12, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. at the PORTER FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. Rev. Dianne Berger will officiate with the interment to follow in Hebron Cemetery, Monroe Twp. on Crownover Mill Rd. Family suggests donations to Hospice of Pickaway County.
STARLING Armeda Starling, age 81, passed away on April 6, 2001 while vacationing in Mesa, Az. Armeda was born in Beaverdam, Ohio on June 30, 1919. She was raised in Delphos, Ohio and graduated from Bowling Green State University. Armeda was an elementary school teacher who loved each and every one of her students. She taught for thirty-five years, including twenty years at Indian Run Elementary School in Dublin City Schools. She was a member of the Northwest United Methodist Church, Dublin Women's Club, Dublin Arts Council, Ohio and Franklin County, Ohio Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma. She was married to John T. Starling on January 27, 1951 and they enjoyed celebrating their golden anniversary in January. Armeda is predeceased by her parents Clark and Goldie Van Meter and her brother Dale Van Meter. In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by her sons, David and Steven Starling; her daughter, and son-in-law, Susie and Jeff Gafford; her beloved grandsons, A.J. and Jordan Gafford; her sister-in-law, Wanda Van Meter; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rodney and Janet Starling and Byron and Betty Russell; loved ones, Thelma and Armeda Sawmiller and a host of nephews, nieces and wonderful friends. The Starling family would like to thank, Corrine Wires and Della Linson for their kindness during Armeda's illness in Arizona. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2001 at Northwest United Methodist Church, 5200 Riverside Drive, Columbus, Oh. 43220 with Rev. Harold Davidson officiating. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street (Powell Road), Powell. Private family graveside will be held in Dublin Cemetery. Those who wish may contribute to the Northwest United Methodist Church in Armeda's memory.
STUMBO John Stumbo, age 67, of Columbus, died Friday, April 6, 2001 at Doctor's Hospital North. Born October 7, 1933. Survived by wife, Barbara Wells (Stumbo); and his ten children, Darrell (Emmy), John (Cheryl), Donnie (Bridgett), William, Roger (Debbie), James (Joy), John Wells (Jasmine), Brenda Stanley (Wayne), Nina and Beverly and Bonnie Wooten (who was like a daughter to him). Remembering him also are his 31 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Angeline; and sister Mary; brothers Dave, Richard, and Frank Stumbo. John was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather and so much more. He will be remembered as an icon to many. We love you John, and will keep you in our hearts and thoughts. Friends may call Wednesday 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER CLEVELAND AVENUE CHAPEL, where funeral services will be held Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 1 p.m. Interment Concord Cemetery, Rev. Jason Yoakum officiating.
STURGILL Earl V. Sturgill, age 87, of Columbus, Sunday, April 8, 2001 at Monterey Care Center. Survived by wife of 55 years, Loretta Sturgill; sons, Gary (Sandra) Sturgill of Garland, Tex. and Gregory (Martha) Sturgill of Alexandria, Oh.; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer, Jon and Aaron; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 nephew, Don Jones. Longtime member of Washington Avenue United Methodist Church. U.S. Army Veteran WW II. Retired from R.A.F.B. and the Ohio Air National Guard. Member of South Gate Lodge #692 F&AM, Aladdin Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite, VFW Post #3424 and American Legion Post #144. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Thursday 10:30 a.m. Rev. Daniel Curtis officiating. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to Washington Ave. U.M. Church or Mt. Carmel Hospice.
THOMAS (DOWNEY) Eloise (Downey) Thomas, age 75, of Columbus, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, April 8, 2001. Born July 15, 1925 near Cumberland, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband William in 1993 and by her brother Robert and sister Verna. Eloise was a devoted wife, committed mother and grandmother and a caring and giving person to everyone she came in contact. She was also an active member of Grace Baptist Church of Westerville. Her survivors include her sons, John (Sharon) and Ron (Renee); daughter, Cheryl (John) Miller; ten grandchildren; sisters, Pauline (Richard) Harmer and Mary (Ray) Gillespie; brother, Harold (Nita) Downey. Funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at Grace Baptist Church, 3475 Paris Blvd., Westerville with Pastor Murray Murdoch and Pastor William E. Abernathy, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High Street, Worthington on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at church on Wednesday. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to Grace Baptist Church in her memory.
WEST Richard Patrick West, born May 22, 1921, passed away suddenly April 2, 2001 in Tallahassee, Fla. He was a former resident of Columbus, having moved to Fla. in 1970. Veteran of U.S. Army, Financial Consultant with Florida Consumers Financial Association. He sat on the Board of Springtown Tallahassee, Fla. Member of the Society of Associates of Executives, Florida Society of Associated Executives, Consumers Credit Services of Tallahassee, Fla. and National Credit Counciling Services of Tallahassee, Fla., American Financial Services, Executive Director of Florida Financial Services Association for 24 years. Survived by wife of 5 years, Carolyn West of Tallahassee; daughters, Sally (Patrick) Melragon and Bonnie (Charles) Agriesti, both of Columbus; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 step-daughters, Teresa (Larry) Knight, Dallas, Ga., Linda (Michael) Ryshouwer and Joan Osora, both of Tampa, Fla.; 5 step-grandchildren; 1 step-great-grandchild. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2001 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St. Fr. William A. Metzger, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Cancer Society, 241 John Knox Rd., Tallahassee, Fla. 32303 or American Heart Association, 1304 East 6th Ave., Tallahassee, Fla. 32303. Local notice by John Quint & Sons Funeral Home.
