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HOOK Betty June Hook, 77, April 20, 2001, St. Rita's Nursing Home. Retired supervisor of Claims Department for Nationwide Gates McDonald Division. Member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents William and Rhea Hook. Survived by friends, Carl Milton, Rose Ann Beickelman, Kathy Maxwell and Marie Whitehead; many neighbors, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Right to Life Society-Columbus, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43206. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Monday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2165 W. Broad St. Fr. Dennis Stevenson, Celebrant. Friends may call 1 hour prior to Mass. Arrangements completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St. FUNERAL PROCESSION TO FORM AT CHURCH.
KINDALL Carrie B. Kindall, age 82, Thursday, April 19, 2001 at Mayfair Village Rehabilitation and Nursing. Former employee, Timken Roller Bearing. Former member of Maynard Avenue United Methodist Church. Member of Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church and Riverside Hospital Sewing Guild #38. Preceded in death by sisters Edith Griffith and Helen Secrest and brother James Reed. Survived by husband, Orien; sons, William Kindall and John Kindall (Linda Holdren); daughters, Marilyn (Thomas) Cook, Carolyn (Larry) Glover and Vickie Lynn (Keith) Redlin; grandchildren, Christopher and Gregory Cook, Ivah and Adam Redlin; sisters, Virginia Reed, Hazel (Aubrey) Farris, Bernice Kreitzman, Geneva (James) Adams, Mary (Jack) Salisbury and Nira Lee (John) Howell; brothers, Joseph (JoAnna) Reed and William (Jean) Reed. Friends may call at the SOUTHWICK-GOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3100 N. High St., Sunday 2-5 p.m. and Monday 10-11 a.m., where funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Rev. Cyndy Garn officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Riverside Hospital Sewing Guild #38, 3535 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214 or American Diabetes. Association, 937 High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085.
KUEHNER Lydia M. Kuehner, age 73, of Columbus, April 19, 2001 at home. Preceded in death by her sister and brother Frances Kusian and Gerrard Strackeljohn, parents Henry and Pauline Strackeljohn and father-in-law and mother-in-law Mildred and Raymond Kuehner. She is survived by devoted husband of 50 years, Raymond L. Kuehner; daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela A. and Bradley Hulls, Paula M. and John Sondej, all of Columbus; 5 grandchildren, Sarah and Andrea Hulls, Christine, Luke and John Paul Sondej. Lydia was born on a farm near Curtice, Oh. to her beloved parents. Gifted with a talent and love for music, she attended Capital University where she graduated in 1949 with a B.S. in education. Lydia was a life-long educator and mentor, teaching music in Berlin Heights, Geona, Pickaway County, Logan Elm and Groveport Madison schools. As a long-time member of Gates-Fourth United Methodist Church, she served as junior and senior choir director, church organist and dean of vacation bible school. Since retirement in 1990, Lydia worked for Life Care Alliance delivering Meals-on-Wheels. Lydia will be greatly missed by her family and all those whose lives she touched. Family will receive friends Sunday 12:30-3 and 6-8 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St. Memorial Service Monday 11 a.m. at Gates-Fourth UM Church, 1234 S. Fourth St. Rev. Ellen Phillips officiating. Inurnment at a later date at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions in her memory to either Gates-Fourth UM Church, Life-Care Alliance or Hospice of Columbus.
LANG Ernest J. Lang, age 68, of Worthington, on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Survived by wife, Janice; sons, Ernest III of Chillicothe, Oh., Bruce (Linda) of Johannesburg, South Africa, Michael of Westerville and Mark of Charlotte, N.C.; daughters, Kimberly (Ray) Johnson-Jerome of Woodstock, Ga., Shelly (Kenny) Kreager of Mt. Sterling, Oh.; grandchildren, James Lang, Wade Johnson, Danielle, Lindsey and Kendra Kreager, Anna and Emma Lang; mother, Anna (Ignatz) Strobl of Cleveland; brother, Fred (Alicia) Lang of Richmond, Va.; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Lang was a retired Vice President from The Wasserstrom Co. and a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. A service to celebrate Mr. Lang's life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2001 at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St., (* mile South of I-270). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes. Association of Ohio, 937 High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 182039, Department 013, Columbus, Oh. 43218-2039.
LYLE Newton G. Lyle, age 87, received by our heavenly father on Thursday, April 19, 2001. Preceded in death by wife Marie H. Lyle. Survived by his dearest, Mona Boster; his sons, Daniel (Patty) Lyle and Thomas (Bonnie) Lyle; grandchildren, Bill Lyle, Tim Lyle, Jennifer (Dave) Malik, Heather (Kevin) Martin and Joshua (Kathy) Lyle; great-grandchildren, Billy, Ryan, Samantha, Tyler, Caitlin Lyle and Nathaniel Martin; special family, Rita and Kenny Purrell and children, Kenny Joe, Stephanie, Scott, Chrissy. Retired from Borden's after many years of service. Newtie will be missed and most remembered for his humor and being grandpa fix-it. Family will receive friends Sunday April 22 from 3-5 p.m. at the WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 4221 N. High St. (3 blocks S. of Henderson Rd.), where service will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. Friends may also call * hour prior to service. Rev. Tracy Fowler officiating.
MIDLICK Ralph L. "Rudy" Midlick, age 80, of Sarasota, Fla. since 1987, formerly of Galesburg, Ill., died April 17, 2001. Born March 4, 1921 in Brewster, Oh. Had worked as an Engineer with Westinghouse for 23 years and Magtag for 11 years. Member Beta Gamma Sigma, Sahib Temple. Member of the Banjo Band with Shriners and a member of the West Gate Masonic Lodge in Columbus, OH. Graduate of The Ohio State University. Army Veteran of WW II. First Congregational Church in Sarasota, Fla. Survived by wife of 51 years, Eleanore; daughter, Lori A. Curran; sister, Alice Dixon; brother, Raymond Midlick, all of Columbus, Oh.; 3 grandchildren. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at First Congregational Church, Euclid Ave. in Sarasota, Fla. Memorial contributions to Hospice of S.W. Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fla. 34238 or charity of your choice. Arrangements by NATIONAL CREMATION SOCIETY SARASOTA CHAPTER.
MITCHELL Ruth K. Mitchell, 68, Sunbury, Thursday, April 19, 2001 at Morning View Care Center, Sunbury. Born on May 8, 1932 to the late Robert Carl and Lillian (Daniels) Thompson. Retired binder for Robbins Enterprises. Survived by husband, George R. Mitchell; sons, Richard Brand, Columbus, Gary Brand, Delaware; daughters, Shirley (Jim) Little, Westerville, Sandra (John) Kendall, Glendale, Az.; 7 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; aunt, Esther Daniels; cousin, Nancy E. West. Preceded in death by step-son Ernie Mitchell and brother. Friends may call Sunday 2-5 p.m. at the DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, where service will be Monday 10 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
MOORE Wilma Jean Moore, age 58, April 20, 2001 at the residence. Retired Supervisor for Mail Sort Inc. after 13 years. Member Southwest Freewill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by son Cecil Coleman Jr., granddaughter Cecilia. Survived by husband, Ernest L.; children, Jeannie (Richard) Fout, Marsha (Keith) Grubb, Richard Lee (Connie) Moore, Paul Allen (Dawn) Moore and James Ernest Moore; special daughter, Dorothy Arthur; grandchildren, Richelle, Christopher, Sheena, Jessica, Kristie, Amber, Tyler, Jacob, Kassidy, William Bobby, Sabrina, Samantha, Stacy, Courtney, Goldie; great-grandchildren, Kaily and Brian. Friends may call JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., then after 10 a.m. Monday at Southwest Freewill Baptist Church, 1542 Greenleaf Rd. after Monday, where service will be held 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Alton Cemetery. Pastor John Meade officiating.
O'BRIEN Terry L. O'Brien, age 56, of Pickerington, Thursday, April 19, 2001 at his residence. Born August 16, 1944 in Franklin, Pa. to the late Harold T. "Pete" and Evelyn O'Brien. 1962 graduate of Franklin High School and a graduate of New Castle Business College. He was a member, past President and Melvin Jones Fellow of the Pickerington Lions Club, past Chairman and 14 year member of the Pickerington Parks Board, Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor for Troop #256, past member of the Board of Governors of Columbus Transportation Club and enjoyed coaching football, baseball, soccer and girls softball. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by his wife of 26 years, JoAnn; son, Charles Joseph O'Brien of Pickerington; mother-in-law, Ruth Temeschinko, Charleroi, Pa.; nieces, nephews and brothers- and sisters-in-law. Preceded in death by brothers George T. "Tom" and James M. "Mike" O'Brien. Friends may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Road N., (St. Rt. #256), Pickerington, where funeral service will be held 8 p.m. Monday. Interment will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Hyner, Pa. Friends who wish may contribute to the Pickerington Lions Club c/o the funeral home in Terry's memory. A Lions Service will be held 7:45 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
OVERTURF Katherine Sue Betts Overturf, age 43, of London, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Overturf of Marysville and Crystal Overturf of Marysville; their father, Kendall Overturf of Marysville; her fiancé, Dana McGrew of London; her mother, Mary Neidert of W.Va.; sister, Dianne Howard of London; brothers, Carl (Jackie) Betts of Circleville and Allen Betts of London; step-mother, Grace MacMurray of London; step-brother, Steve MacMurray of Zanesville; several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Everett Allen Betts, 2 sisters Ruth Ann and Edna Eileen Betts. Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the DEFENBAUGH-WISE-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, 151 E. Main St., Circleville. Interment to follow at McGee Cemetery in Vinton County. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
PADRUTT Charles Edward Padrutt, age 46, of Westerville, Friday, April 20, 2001 at St. Ann's Hospital. Employed by Medical Transcribing in Columbus. Survived by son, Christopher Padrutt; daughter, Shannon Padrutt; parents, Patricia and Charles R. Padrutt; brothers, Rick (Claudia), all of Westerville and Tim (Diana) of West Jefferson; sister, Pam Padrutt of Westerville; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Rd., Westerville, Monday 6-8 p.m., where service will be held at 8 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Mount officiating. Private interment will be held at Blendon Central Cemetery.
PAGE Mae Nella Page, 69, passed away at her residence, Wednesday, April 18, 2001. Faithful member of Triedstone Baptist Church, where she formerly served with the Voices of Triedstone. Funeral service, Monday, April 23, 2001, 7 p.m. at Triedstone Baptist Church, 858 E. Third Ave. Bishop Jerome H. Ross Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until time of service. Burial Tuesday at 10 a.m., Glen Rest Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 2154 E. Main St., Bexley, 235-GARY.
PRAYZER Renee Prayzer, of Columbus. Preceded in death by mother Bessie and brother Hyman Jacob Shulman. Survived by husband, Morris "Morrey" Prayzer; father, Morris Shulman; brother, Hersh Shulman, all of Columbus; brother-in-law, Kenny (Cindy) Prayzer of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Bernice (Rabbi Dove) Rubin of Dayton, Oh.; niece, Jennifer Prayzer; nephew, Jacob Prayzer; and many other relatives and friends. Renee was a member of Agudas Achim Synagogue, an educator with the Upper Arlington School System for over 29 years. A loving wife and friend to everybody she met. Funeral service Monday 2 p.m. at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St. with Rabbi Dove Rubin, Rabbi Joel Epstein and Cantor Baruch Shifman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Leukemia Society of America. Shiva will be held at the Prayzer residence.
RATHBUN Robert "Bob" Rathbun, age 76, of Carroll, Friday April 20, 2001 at The VA Hospital, Chillicothe. Survived by loving wife of 25 years, Gerry; daughters, Louise (John) Budde, Grandview and Mary Ann (Mark) Coleman, Philadelphia; sons, Robert Rathbun, Va. and Charles Rathbun, Calif.; 5 grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Horace R. and Henrietta (Smith) Rathbun and step-father Grant Parker. Friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society, 900 Michigan Ave., Columbus in Bob's memory. Arrangements completed by THE DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Pickerington.
SCOTT James M. Scott, 71, passed away April 19, 2001 in Westerville. Born December 26, 1929 to Walter L. and Margaret (Buleman) Scott. A 
Korean War Marine Veteran and former employee of Smith Brothers Hardware. Survived by wife of 32 years, Ruth (Current) Scott, Columbus; daughter, Julie B. (Kevin) Carter, Columbus; step-daughter, Jane Stephens, Wilmington; brothers, Russell (Jaimie) Scott of Robstown, Tex., Charles D. Scott of Corpus Christi, Tex. and Jack Scott of Maine; sister, Grace (Harold) Butler of Nordheim, Tex.; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers Leland, William and Marvin and sisters Betty and Dixie. Visitation will be held Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at RODMAN FUNERAL SERVICE, 5464 N. High St., Columbus, where funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Edgewood Manor Care, 140 N. State St., Westerville, Oh. or Heartland Hospice of Columbus, 6500 Busch Blvd., Suite 210, Columbus, Oh. 43229.
SMITH Ronald A. Smith Sr., age 53, of Newark, Oh., died April 19, 2001 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Retired Franklin Township Police Officer. Survived by sons, Ronald Jr. of Ariz. and Joshua Kirk of W.Va.; daughters, Teresa E. Wintle and Nikki Kennedy, both of Newark. Visitation Sunday, April 22, 2001 from 5-8 p.m. at CRISS-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Newark, where funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2001. Interment Concord Cemetery, Grove City.
