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KELLY John A. Kelly, 81, Soldier of Salvation Army Citadel. Promoted to Glory March 4, rejoining his beloved wife of 51 years Mary M. Kelly. Survived by sons, John A. Kelly II, William (Beverly) Kelly, Timothy A. Kelly; daughters Patricia (Samuel) Davis, Donna J. Kelly; former daughter-in-law, Cindy Kelly; sister, Iva Robson, Lucille Newland, Virginia Ross, and Jean Collins; eight grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren. Retired from The Ohio Historical Society. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad St. Monday 7-9 p.m., Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friends then received at Salvation Army Citadel, 409 South Grant Ave., Wednesday, 1 hour prior to service at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Captain Timothy Higgins officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
KETCHAM William L. Ketcham, age 76, of Dublin, died Saturday, March 3, 2001 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Bill was born in Rockford, Oh. where he graduated from high school, and then attended U.S. Army Air Force programs at Grinnell College and Kenyon College. He served four years during WW II in the Headquarters Battery, 97th Division Artillery in Europe and Japan. He was graduated from Miami University and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Bill was in sales at Columbus Coated Fabrics for over 30 years and in commercial sales at Patton Wallcovering until his retirement in 1987. He is survived by his wife of over 49 years, JoAnne; daughters, Jane (Scott) Steiner and Beth Ketcham; grandson, Robbie Steiner; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Stan Yaney; nieces, nephews, and many special friends. A Memorial Service and Reception will be held 4 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2001 at the Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 East Broad St. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, Franklin County Unit, P.O. Box 182039, Dept. 013, Columbus, OH 43218-2039 in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd.
KOZMA Retha Kozma, age 75, of Columbus, Oh., Sunday, March 4, 2001 at Carlton Manor Nursing Center, Washington Court House, Oh. Member of Eugenie Chapter #507, Order of the Eastern Star. Survived by husband of 58 years, William Kozma; daughter, Susan Cain, Columbus; 2 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with Eastern Star Service 7 p.m. Wednesday at the SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster, where funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday with Pastor Tony Salvatori officiating. Burial Bethany Cemetery, Hocking Co.
LARIMER Barbara Ann Larimer, age 56, of Pataskala, Oh., passed away Saturday, March 3, 2001 at her home. In loving memory of Barbara Ann Larimer who will always be celebrated and missed by all who ever knew her or had their lives touched by her. So many lives are much sweeter for having known and loved her. Barbara was survived by her husband, Tom Larimer; son, Greg (Lisa) Frank; daughters, Jane (Bill) McLeid, Lisa (Jon) McHenry, Kerry (Dave) Harman, Kirsten (Dave) Dubosque; mother and step-father, Bonnie and Hobart Murphy; sisters, Connie (Paul) Vlack, Brenda (Steve) Wiles, Peg (Rev. James) Webb; brothers, Chuck (Joanne) Carpenter and Terry (Florence) Carpenter; 8 lovely grandchildren. Barbara was a member of the New Beginnings Baptist Church, 4888 Refugee Rd., Baltimore, Oh. The memorial service is to be held at the church on Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 145 North High St., Suite 800, Columbus, Oh. 43215. Arrangements are being handled by the BORING-SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME, 108 North 7th St., Hebron, Oh.
LEMA David E. Lema, age 72, of Reynoldsburg, on Monday March 5, 2001, at his residence. Born and raised in Stockton, CA. During the 
Korean War, he graduated from Officer Candidate School and served as a Second Lieutenant in the infantry. After his service, he earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees at San Jose State University and a Doctorate degree from Syracuse University. He began his college teaching career at the University of the Pacific, then was a member of the faculty of the college of Education at The Ohio State University. He later joined the faculty at California State University, Stanislaus. He returned to Ohio and served as Director of Education Services for the Madison County Superintendent's Office until suffering a cerebral hemorrhage in 1992. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a caring teacher. Preceded in death by parents Frances Hauschel and Manuel Lema, sister Frances Baker. Survived by wife of 49 years, Nancy Lema; daughters, Katherine (Richard) Kobrin, Jacqueline (William) Speaks, Dyan (Al) Couden; son, Gregory (Barbara) Lema; grandchildren, Robin Kobrin, Marc Kobrin, Dustin Speaks, Brandon Couden, Alexander Couden. Also survived by Rahel Goldberg and Randy Speaks, nieces, a nephew and numerous cousins. Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday March 7, 2001 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, (on Rt. 62, * mile east of Hamilton Rd.), Gahanna, where family will be receiving visitors from 11 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Eric Williams officiating. Interment Headley Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 793 W. State Street, Columbus, OH 43222.
LeMASTER Herbert H. LeMaster departed this life on Sunday, March 4, 2001 at his residence in Niceville, Florida. He was a resident of Columbus, Ohio from 1953 until 1984. He was employed by Rockwell International in Columbus and served there for 35 years before retiring to Florida. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Niceville, Fla. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make donations to First Baptist Church, 622 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, FL 32578 or Hospice of Northwest Florida, 101 Hart Street, Niceville, FL 32578. EMERALD COAST FUNERAL HOME 850-864-3361 in Fort Walton Beach in is in charge of arrangements.
MAHONEY Richard "Richie" Mahoney, age 40, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2001. He was a native of Columbus and resided in South Florida for many years. He will be sadly missed by his parents, Gale and Lillian Mahoney; 2 brothers, Tim (Mary) Mahoney and Dennis (Julie) Mahoney; his dear friends J.R. Davis and Scott Arnold. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2001 at his home in Ft. Lauderdale. Arrangements entrusted to INFINITY CREMATIONS of FT. Lauderdale 954-779-3478
MILLER Natalie Brown Miller, age 82, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2001 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Natalie was a charter resident of the Abbington of Arlington assisted living home. She was born into a railroading family July 26, 1918 at Port Jervis, New York. She retired after over 40 years of service as a secretary for the State of New York and moved to Columbus in 1996 to be with family. Natalie was predeceased by her husband Peter L. Miller and one sister Shirley Von Ignatius. She is survived by one sister Francis Oliver; son, Peter and Donna Miller; three grandchildren, David Miller, Dr. Laura Miller and husband, Dr. Brett LaFave, Christopher and wife, Ann Miller; an adored great-granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Miller; and many nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 2001 at the Abbington of Arlington, 1320 Old Henderson Rd. Pastor David Noel will be officiating from First Alliance Church. Burial will be in her hometown of Middletown, NY. Arrangements by WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, (614)268-3593.
MOORE Ernest G. "Ernie" Moore, Jr., of Westerville, Oh., born July 4, 1924, died peacefully on Monday, March 5, 2001 at St. Ann's Hospital in the presence of family. Graduate of Columbus North High School. WW II Veteran, Third Army, Fifth "Red Diamond" Division. He landed on the Normandy beaches and participated in General Patton's advance to the Rhine, 1944-45 and was decorated with the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Ernie was a hero to his family, friends and country. Past Grand Master, University Lodge #631 F&AM. He is preceded in death by parents Ernest and Mae and sister Idabelle. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lois; daughter, Marsha Moore; son, Ed (Karen) Moore; grandchildren, Kyle, David and Tracy; brother, Don (Helen) Moore; brother-in-law, Dick Burgess; and many beloved nieces, nephews and their children and his beloved dog, Dusty. Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, 614-885-4006, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001. Dr. Frank Luchsinger officiating. Interment Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to make memorial contributions to The Wellington School Scholarship Fund, 3650 Reed Rd., Upper Arlington, Oh. 43220 or to a charity of their choice, in his memory.
MORRIS Earl D. Morris, age 86, of Worthington, March 4, 2001 at Laurel of Norworth. U.S. Navy Veteran WW II. Avid bowler for many years. Played for New Holland High School baseball team during their two year State Championship victories. Preceded in death by wife Claire Morris, son Ronald Morris, grandchildren Philip Morris Jr., Terry Glenn Marcum and Tammy Louise Morris. Survived by sons, Charles "Buddy" (Carol) of Marengo, Oh., Jack (Twila), Philip (Sue) and Ernest (Bonnie), all of Columbus; daughters, Betty (Connard "Bo") Marcum, Jill (Fred) Workman, all of Columbus, Sue (Thomas) Stimmel of Whitehall and Margie (Kevin) Moore of Columbus; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Morris of Mt. Sterling; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (Ike) Hosler; long-time companion, Barbara Rice; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. Pastor Delbert Evans officiating. Interment Springbank Cemetery, Ross County (Yellowbud, Oh.).
MOSLEY Elijah Mosley, 92. Went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 2, 2001 at We Care Health Care. Survived by sons, Lamar (Rosetta) Mosley and Charles (Bessie) Mosley; daughter, Ramona M. Wilson all of Columbus; brothers, Edison (Jessie Mae) Mosley of NY and Samuel (Bessie) Mosley of Conway SC; sister, Addie S. (John) Butler of Chester, PA; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Service 8 p.m. Tuesday, Chapel of the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE. Rev. Linda H. Cosby, Officiating. Family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until time of Service. Interment 10 a.m., Wednesday, Union Cemetery. Family may be contacted 252-0637 and 274-3324.
MOWERY Willis T. Mowery, age 70, of Groveport, Ohio passed away Monday, March 5, 2001 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Will was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 25 years of service. He was born in Holden, W.Va. to James and Clara Mowery, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Gladys (Hall) Mowery, whom he married on Christmas Day, 1951; his son and daughter-in-law, Mark M. and Lorri Mowery; and grandchildren, Alyson, Arika and Aron Mowery; numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Friday, March 9 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, with a Memorial Service beginning at 8 p.m. Pastor Jack Marcum will officiate.
PRICE Douglas H. Price, age 36, of Blacklick, on Sunday, March 4, 2001, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Formerly employed by Bell Goodyear Tire Company. Member Gahanna Community Church. Preceded in death by brother Adam L. Price Jr. Survived by wife of 8 years, Cindy Price; son, Douglas A. Price; parents, Adam L. Sr. and Mary Price; brother, Mike Price; sister Debbie (Jack) Putnam. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd. (on Rt. 62, * mile east of Hamilton Rd.) Gahanna, where service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001. Rev. John Deuble officiating. Interment Jerome Cemetery.
RHODES Governor James A. Rhodes, Sunday, March 4, 2001 at Ohio State University Hospital, age 91. Elected to Columbus Board of Education in 1937; Elected to Columbus City Auditor in 1939; Elected as Columbus Mayor in 1943; Elected State Auditor in 1952; Elected State Governor in 1962, 1966, 1974 and 1978. Preceded in death by wife Helen Rawlins Rhodes and daughter Saundra Jacob. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Sue (Richard H.) Moore of Dublin and Sharon (William) Markham of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 6 from 4-7 p.m. at the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, 3500 Mill Run Dr. Governor Rhodes will lie "in state" at the Ohio Capital Rotunda from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. There will be an official State Funeral (by invitation only) at the Ohio Capitol Atrium at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. There will be a public funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001 at the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church. Pastor Paul Ulring officiating. Entombment at Greenlawn Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum. Friends may, if they wish, contribute to the James A. Rhodes Historical Society, 941 Chatham Lane, Suite 315, Columbus, Oh 43221. .
ROBERTS George F. Roberts, 82, of 134 Moore St., Crooksville, Oh. died 12:24 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2001 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital after an extended illness. Born August 22, 1918 in McConnelsville, Oh. Retired Tool & Die Maker at Fisher Body (General Motors) in Columbus, Oh. A 52 year member of F&AM, serving as Master of Peerless Lodge #591 F&AM, Crooksville, in 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989 and 1994. A member of Valley of Cambridge Scottish Rite. Member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Crooksville, Oh. Survived by his wife of 62 years, M. Nadine Bess Roberts; 2 daughters, Beverly Wessinger of Reynoldsburg, Oh. and Sharon Naderhoff of Baltimore, Oh.; 1 sister, Virginia Wright of Newark, Oh.; 1 brother, John Roberts of Newark, Oh.; 3 grandchildren, Brad (Jody) Leckrone of Reynoldsburg, Joy (Steve) Sheets of Marengo, Oh. and Jill (David) Corbett of Italy; 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Franklin and Lydia Ogg Roberts, 1 sister Marie Burge. No calling hours will be observed. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at New Hope United Methodist Church in Crooksville with Rev. Daryl Fourman officiating. Arrangements by GOEBEL FUNERAL HOME, 36 N. Buckeye St., Crooksville, Oh. 43731. Obituary may be viewed and online register book can be signed at www.goebelfuneralhome.com.
