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SMITH Mary Genvieve Smith, age 96, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at LanFair Center. She was a charter member of the First Christian Church, Lancaster; a member of the Mt. Kreider Chapter #145 Order of the Eastern Star; and a caregiver. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Jason Outland, Indiana, Carol Ward, Lancaster, Donna and Frank Fisher, Lancaster; sons, Ronnie Calton, Lancaster, Richard Calton, Columbus; 21 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Welch, Lancaster and Grace Fausnaugh, Tallahassee, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband William E. Smith; son Leland Calton; parents Riley and Elizabeth Kirby; sister Roberta Tuttle; and grandchildren Eric Outland and Peggy E. Fisher. Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the First Christian Church, 350 Park St., Lancaster, with Rev. Steve Seevers and Rev. David Kerns officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster and Saturday 1 hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church in Mary's memory.
SMITH Nadji Mariea Smith, was welcomed home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 23, 2001 after a long illness. Nadji is preceded in death by her loving parents Charles and Lois Smith. Survived by husband, Sylvester Redd; son and daughter-in-law, Donivan and Michelle Stone; brothers, Chauncy (Ann), Vance (Dawn), Charles (Martha) and Cochise (Kathy); beloved sister-in-law, Carol Smith; grandchildren, Tyra and Trey; special friend, Sharon Saunders; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-7 p.m. Friday, April 27 at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28 at Grove City Cemetery, Grove City, Oh.
SPECHT Thomas P. Specht, 49, passed away April 21, 2001 at his home in Salem, Oregon. He was a Computer Specialist for U.S.D.A. Tom was preceded in death by parents Grace and Howard Specht. He is survived by a son, Sasha; sister, Judy Whalen; niece, Amanda Whalen; nephews, Mike (Gina) Whalen and Josh Whalen; fiancee, Cindy Jones; aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 28 at St. Matthias Church, 1582 Ferris Rd. There will be no funeral procession after the Mass.
SPITLER Emma Louise Spitler, age 55, of Columbus, Tuesday at her residence. Survived by husband, Fred; daughters, Tamera and Amy Spitler; grandsons, Dallas and Justin; mother, Emma Wilson; brothers, John and Jerry (Ruth) Wilson; many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call Thursday 1-3 and 5-7 p.m., SHOEMAKER FUNERAL HOME, 2830 Cleveland Ave. at Lakeview Ave., where funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. Pastor Ronald Hopkins officiating. Interment Riverside Cemetery.
STEVENS Robert E. Stevens, 71, passed away on April 23, 2001 at Grant Hospital. Bob was born in Ashland, Ky. but lived most of his life in Columbus, Oh. He was preceded in death by his mother Edna Stevens. Survived by his loving sister, Beulah Russell; brother, Jack Stevens; 5 sons, Don, Ron, Craig, Jason and Robert Jr.; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at RODMAN FUNERAL SERVICE, 5464 N. High St., Columbus, Oh. 43214, where Memorial Service will follow at 8 p.m. Private inurnment at Union Cemetery.
STREET Rosalyn Lusear Street, 42, Wednesday, April 18, 2001. Survived by husband, Arthur Street; son, Douglas Lusear; daughters, Tiffany L. and Teretha R. Street; foster sister, Twanna Armstrong; great-uncle, Albert (Rev. Rhenetta) Davis; mother-in-law, Teretha (Jessie) Street; brothers-in-law, Marvin and Arshenda (Mattie) Street; sisters-in-law, Pat Anderson, Coreta (William) Underwood, Lawanda Street; host of nieces, nephews, uncles, other relatives and friends. Service 12noon Friday, April 27, Chapel of WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE, 1370 E. Main St. Family will receive friends 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery.
TACKETT Berlin Tackett, age 72, of Columbus, formerly of Virgie, Ky., Wednesday, April 25, 2001, Pickerington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born May 10, 1928 in McDowell, Ky. to the late George and Mindie (Newsom) Tackett. Survived by daughters, Linda (Jim) Clover, Dublin, Rita (Larry) Moore, Columbus, Rose Tackett, Gahanna, Teresa (Don) Rawlings, Carroll; grandchildren, Angela and Quentin Rawlings; 6 brothers; 5 sisters; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Friends may visit 5-8 p.m. Friday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Willie Booth officiating. Interment Lithopolis Cemetery.
TESTER Carol Lee Tester, of Lancaster, Oh., died Saturday, April 21, 2001 after a short illness. She was raised in Lancaster. Attended Cedar Heights Grade School, Lancaster High School, Class of 1959 and Ohio University. She had moved to Columbus after her marriage but returned to Lancaster about 8 years ago. She was employed at ODOT, Columbus as a Railroad Realty Specialist. She loved square dancing and was a member of Bucks and Does Group and Olivedale Senior Citizens Center. Survived by daughters, Kathleen Henson of Lancaster, Oh. and Annette "Muffin" Jones of Columbus, Oh.; son, George "JR" Tester of Indianapolis, Ind.; grandchildren, Brandon and Kayla; mother, Margaret I. Young of Lancaster, Oh.; sisters, Catherine Louise McGraw of Lancaster, Oh., Roberta (James) Lewis of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Linda Young of Johnstown, Pa.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Preceded in death by her father Robert W. Young. Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 4, 2001 at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster. Family will receive friends in the Heritage Room of the church following the service. There will not be any calling hours held as Caring Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to Fairfield Co. Unit of the American Cancer Society, The Youth Ministry of the First Presbyterian Church or the Maywood Mission of Lancaster, Oh. SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster, Oh. in charge of arrangements.
VonVILLE Charles A. VonVille, 61, Newark, Oh., Tuesday April 24, 2001, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Born January 5, 1940 in Columbus, Oh. Survived by wife, Glenda (Butler) VonVille. Mr. VonVille retired from the Newark Air Force Base. Preceded in death by son Craig A. VonVille, May 22, 1994. Graveside funeral service at Wilson Cemetery, 4254 Marion Road NE, Newark, Oh. at 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2001. Fr. Jim Ogurchock officiating. No calling hours will be observed. Contributions to Hospice at Riverside/Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214. Arrangements being handled by BRUCKER & KISHER FUNERAL HOME, 985 N. 21st Street, Newark, Oh.
WATTERS Lee J. Watters, age 76, of Baltimore, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at Alterra Sterling Home, Lancaster. Lee was a Master Sergeant with the Office of Strategic Services parachuting into France in WWII and was presented the Silver Star, Purple Heart, 3 Oak Clusters, and recognized from the French Government for Gallantry in action. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post #2529, Sandusky, and was a Life member of the Baltimore Lions Club where he received the Melvin Jones Award in 1994 for outstanding service as a Lion. Lee worked 38 years for N.C.R. retiring in 1980 from a heart attack and reoccurring illnesses until his death. He was a member of the Mt. Zion United Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Virginia E. Watters; and was a wonderful father and stepfather to Jeffrey Lee (Lisa) Watters, Lewis Center, Carol (Phil) Ardrey, Rushville, Larry (Dawn) Eyman, Baltimore, and Roger Eyman, Dallas, Tex.; 6 grandchildren, Benjamin Lee Watters, Gregory Ardrey, Valerie Ardrey, Larry (Bobbie) Eyman Jr., William Eyman, and Charles Lee Eyman; 2 great-grandchildren, Victoria Eyman and Larry Eyman III; brothers, Rolland (Barbara) Watters, Loudenville, Thomas (Diane) Watters, Norwalk; sisters, Bonita Mauger, Baltimore, Nancy Gove, Wellington; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clarence (Thelma) Mauger, Baltimore, Erma (Walter) Taylor, Sylvania; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Leo A. and Bessie Watters; sisters Eleanore Jenkins and Shirley Martin; brother Richard Watters and nephew Leo Stonerook. Funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, Baltimore. Rev. Diane Berger officiating. Burial will follow in Violet Cemetery where Baltimore VFW Post #3761 will conduct 
military graveside services. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Fairfield County and many thanks to friends and caregivers at Alterra Sterling House of Lancaster for his 3 years of "Loving Care."
WHITE Edward P. White, age 49, Tuesday, April 24, 2001, Doctors North Hospital. Retired from the State of Ohio. Former Cosmetologist. Preceded in death by mother Goldie, sister Joann Crabtree and brother Ray, companions Tom and Andy Vranko and beloved dogs Mitzie and Baby. Survived by sisters, Hattie of Groveport, Leona and Genevieve of Columbus; brothers, Gene of Ashville, William of Groveport and Carroll of Seattle, Wash.; many nieces and nephews; best friends, Kathy and Dreama; longtime friends, Walter, Michael, Chuck and Dan. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St., where service will be held 7:30 p.m. Friday. Burial later, Green Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Roland Pendley officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
WISE Dorothy M. Ford Wise, age 77, of Dublin, Oh., formerly of Morgantown, Ind., died Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at Kobacker House, Columbus, Oh. Born June 13, 1923 in Brown Co., Ind., daughter of the late Arnold S. and Zetta Hutchison Ford. She was employed as an Executive Secretary to the President of Pic & Pay Grocery chain in Cleveland, retiring in 1977. Prior to that she was Executive Secretary to the President of Pesco Products, a division of Borg Warner in Bedford Heights, Oh. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority and Northwest United Methodist Church in Upper Arlington, Oh. She was an artist and worked in Oil. She enjoyed the art of Calligraphy. She loved shopping. 1940 graduate of Helmsburg High School. Survived by husband, Carl R. "Dick" Wise of Dublin, Oh., whom she married August 10, 1947 in Morgantown Methodist Parsonage; brothers, Arlen Ford of Brown Co., Floyd Ford of Greenwood, Oral Ivan Ford of Citrus Heights, Calif., Arnold Ford, Jr. of New Palestine, Ind. and Denzil L. Ford of Brown Co.; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sister Garnet Everling and brothers Maurice, Eugene and Russell Ford. Visitation 1-3 p.m. Friday at MEREDITH-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, Morgantown, Ind., where funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday with Rev. John Parsley officiating. Burial East Hill Cemetery, Morgantown, Ind.
WISEMAN William H. Wiseman, 78, April 25, 2001 at the residence. Retired after 36 years with Standard Oil-BP. Attended Avondale United Methodist Church. WWII Army veteran. Preceded in death by brother Harold; sisters Wilma and Carol. Survived by wife of 52 years, Virginia Wiseman; sons, Gary (Kathleen) Wiseman of Littleton, Colo., Dale (Sue) Wiseman of Greensburg, Penn.; one grandson, two granddaughters, and four great-grandchildren; brother, Alvin "Ed" Wiseman; sisters, Marjorie Kieffer and Helen Peters. Friends may call JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment Fernwood Cemetery.
WOODY Evangelist Eloise Woody, age 65, was called home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 22, 2001 at her residence. Member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies. Former member of First Church of God and Original Glorious Church. Ordained Minister of the Gospel, Evangelist at Regency Manor Nursing Home, Elderly care giver, member of the Foster Parent Program for 12 years, Licensed cosmetologist for 30 years. Preceded in death by parents Harmon and Ella Boyd; husband Russell Woody III; sister Ida Mae Kelly; and brothers Harmon and Calvin Boyd. Survived by children, Willa Mae Hamiter, David (Isabella) Woody, Ruth Ann (Abdoul) Niang, Tony Travis; grandchildren, Larry Hamiter, Courtney, Carmen and David Woody, Joann (Booker) Lucas, Booker Lucas Jr.; great-grandchild, Brenton Newman; god-children, Kendra Lucas, Jackie Smith Jr., Talisha Calloway; brothers, Jack (Ada Bell) Boyd, Dave (Maxine) Boyd, James (Shirley) Boyd, Johnny Dean (Evette) Boyd, all of Baltimore, Md. and David Boyd of Bishopville, SC; sisters, Janie (Charles) Jennings, Julia (Thomas) Charles, Flossie (Ernest) Johnson, both of Bishopville, SC; aunts, Villa McFadden, Mattie LaBoo, both of Baltimore, Md., Ida James of Mayesville, SC, Noon (Johnny) Thomas of Sumter, SC; close friends, Hazel Carrington and Evangelist Dollie Trent; former husband, Ben Myers of Philadelphia, Penn.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends. Homegoing Celebration 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2001, Higher Grounds Always Abounding Assemblies, 870 St. Clair Ave. Bishop Sherman S. Watkins officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Arrangements by J.W. ROSS FUNERAL HOME, 1173 E. Hudson Street.
BELL Ruth Bell, age 73, Wednesday, April 25, 2001. Retired from the Reynoldsburg City School System. Member of Reynoldsburg Senior Citizen Center and St. Pius X Church. Preceded in death by husband Donald, daughter Vicki Smith, sister Juanita Karr, brother John Lawhorn. Survived by sons, Thomas (Pamela) of Reynoldsburg, Gregory (Janice) of Hilliard, Michael (Sally) Bell of Newark, Oh.; grandchildren, Matthew Smith, Sarah Bell, Grant, Mitchell and Jillian Bell, Sam and Sydney Bell; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the EGAN-RYAN EAST CHAPEL, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 1051 Waggoner Rd. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to send condolences.
