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AGIN Helen C. Agin, age 65, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at her residence. Preceded in death by grandson Bobby Dean Frazier and granddaughter Bethany Hope Everetts. Survived by husband, Terry of 26 years; son, Robert (Teresa) Frazier of Sugar Grove; daughters, Sherry (Ron) Everetts of Columbus and Vicky (Dennis) Cline of Grove City; mother, Gladys Fester of Groveport; grandchildren, Christina Frazier, Denny Cline, Jeremy (Michelle) Cline, Michael Cline and Sarah Everetts; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Detty of Groveport; brother, James (Patty) Lewis; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 1 p.m. Friday. Rev. Ron Everetts officiating. Interment Northlawn Memory Gardens.
ALFRED Herschel Alfred, Jr., age 77, Monday, January 29, 2001 at Regency Manor. He was a member of Greater Emmanuel Church. Retired from Columbus Metropolitan Housing, and a WW II Army veteran. Preceded in death by father Herschel Alfred, brothers Maurice and Edward Alfred, sister Shirley Chambliss. Survived by loving companion, Elizabeth Alfred; daughters, Diane Alfred, Donna Jones; sons, Gregory (Sherry) Alfred, Herschel Alfred, III; mother, Rachel Rayford; brother, Napoleon Rayford; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Special thanks to Regency Manor Staff. Funeral 8 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2001 at Greater Emmanuel Church, 1076 Cleveland Ave. Elder Robert Gilbert, Officiant. The family will receive friends 7 p.m. until the time of service. Interment 10 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2001 at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
BABLE Carrie O. Bable, age 83, Tuesday, January 30, 2001. Preceded in death by husband Meryil, son James and daughter Ferndora Kurelic. Survived by daughters, Shirley (Max) Boring, Racine, Oh. and Wanda Johnson, Columbus; 14 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Yolanda Bass; nieces and nephews. Friend may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Potters House Church of God, 3220 Lowell Dr., where the Funeral Service will be Friday 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Reed officiating. Burial Mt. Olive Cemetery, Meigs County, Oh. Friends who wish may contribute in her memory to the Potters House Church of God. Arrangements by the EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Visit www.egan-ryan.com for condolences.
BAIR Glennadene L. Bair, 77, January 24, 2001 at Life Care Center of Sarasota, Fla. Long-time resident of Grandview Heights and winter resident of Bradenton, Fla. Born in South Bend, Ind. Homemaker. Christian by faith. Widow of Robert E. Bair. Survived by sons, James (Kathy) Hartley of Bradenton, Fla. and William (Sheryl) Bair of Columbus; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the DEYO-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 1578 W. First Ave., Grandview Heights, Friday 2-3:30 p.m., where a memorial service will be Friday 3:30 p.m. Rev. G.A. Haubrich officiating. Private entombment Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the hospice of your choice.
BEATH Mary Emily (Postle) Beath, age 92, of Dublin, formerly of Galloway, Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at Friendship Village. Retired school teacher in Monroe Twp. and Columbus City Schools. Preceded in death by parents Emil and Clara McGlinchay Postle. Survived by loving husband of 67 years, Richard Lloyd Beath. Graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at the Alton Cemetery. At the request of Mr. Beath, where will be no visitation. Arrangements and service by the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
BLANKENSHIP Chrystal Blankenship, age 65, a child of God, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at Riverside Hospital. Employed by Riverside Hospital. Preceded in death by husband Ola Blankenship. Survived by son, Randy Blankenship; daughter, Debra (Dan) Laird; grandchildren, David A. Smith and A.J. Smith; great-grandson, Cameron Scott; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 255 E. State St., 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, where the funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Edward Gillium officiating. Interment Galloway Cemetery.
BLOCK William H. Block, age 80, of Columbus, died Monday, January 29, 2001 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1938. He retired as a Tool and Die Maker from General Motors after 40 years of service and was active with the GM Retiree's Luncheon Group. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church where he also served as an elder and deacon. He was also a member of Captial City #656 F. & A.M. and a 32nd degree Mason with the Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbus. He was a Past Patron of Lorraine Chapter #1 O.E.S. and a current member of Community Chapter #488 O.E.S. William is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ruth Block; daughter, Jean Martin and her partner, Mary Kay Rainey of Columbus, OH; grandson, Robert Keith (Tiffany) Martin of New Albany, OH; granddaughter, Alyssa Ann Rogers of Chillicothe, OH; and great-grandchildren, Marko Anthony Bookhammer, Lezlie Ann Marie Bookhammer and Alexandria Bogart. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, where the funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2001. Rev. Thomas G. Albaum will officiate. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2070 Ridgecliff Road, Columbus, OH 43221 in his memory. A Masonic Service will be held 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
BURGESS Thomas (Boolum) Burgess, age 58, Monday, January 29, 2001 at Heartland Victorian. Preceded in death by mother Emma Lee Burgess and father Ervin Stewart. Survived by daughter, Tonya Madlox; sister, Barbara Burgess Canty; brothers, Aaron (June), Francis (Sonny), Ronnie (TNT), Edward (Midge) Burgess, Edward (Rosemary) Stewart; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral 7 p.m. Friday at the chapel of C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave. Assistant Pastor Elder Jonathan Sanders, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until time of service.
COLEMAN Nellie B. Coleman, age 77, of Columbus, Wednesday, January 31, 2001, Fairfield Medical Center. She was retired from Lucent and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Survived by daughter, Barbara (John) Johnson, Groveport; grandchildren, Richard (Lora) Turjanica Jr., London, Dwayne (Annette) Johnson, Galena, Kimberly (Paul) Martell, Canal Winchester, Robert (April) Turjanica, Canal Winchester, Suzie (Dave) Cook, Junction City; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Dayton (Betty) Bussey, Parkersburg, WVa.; son-in-law, Richard Turjanica, Canal Winchester. Preceded in death by husband Charles Coleman; daughter Helen Turjanica; son Charles Coleman Jr.; brothers Bob and Dale Bussey. Friends may visit 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday with Dr. William Dinoff officiating. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Friends who wish may contribute to the American Lung Association, 1950 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, OH 43228 in Nellie's memory.
DAWSON Constance Bayes Dawson, age 100, a resident of Upper Arlington for over seventy years, died January 25, 2001. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank J. Dawson. Survived by children, Nathan Dawson of Upper Arlington, Elizabeth Fergus of Aspen, CO and Catherine Strickler of Louisville, KY; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Private interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2001 at her home, 2489 Tremont Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to a charity of your choice.
DOTSON Beulah Greene Dotson, 78, of Grove City, Oh., Monday, January 22, 2001. Born September 4, 1922 in Madison, W.Va. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Junior Dotson, and Mike Dotson, both of Grove City, Oh., John Greene and Ron Greene, both of Lancaster, Oh. and Thomas Greene of Pickerington, Oh.; daughters, Darlene Butler and Drema Greene, both of Grove City, Oh., Gearldene Price of Woodville, W.Va. and Diane Pridemore, Cleveland, Oh. Funeral services were held January 26, 2001. Arrangements by HANDLEY FUNERAL HOME, Danville, W.Va.
DZIRNE Alexander J. Dzirne, age 93, our most beloved papa and opapa, died January 28, 2001 in Dayton, Oh. Born May 28, 1907 in Cesis, Latvia. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife Marianna, his father Karlis, mother Marija, 2 brothers Rudolfs and Nikolajs, sister Lonija and son Dr. Albert Rubulis. A sister, Anna, lives in Sigulda, Latvia and a brother, Roberts in Australia. He is also survived by his loving, devoted daughter and husband, Mara and Robert Zedeker; grandson and wife, Robert and Jennifer Zedeker; grandchildren, Scott and Kristin Zedeker; daughter, Regina Purins; granddaughter, Vinete Chamberlin; great-grandchildren, Laura (Charles) Drews, Paul and Mark Kalnins; granddaughter, Andra (Dr. Jack) Marino; great-grandson, Nikolas; daughter-in-law, Inara Rubulis; grandchildren, Renard Rubulis and Regita (Dr. William) Robertson; great-grandson, Robby; nieces and nephews. In Latvia, he was Pharmacist General until the Russian Invasion, when he fled with his family to Dresden, Germany. He survived by bombings of 1945 and in 1950 he came to the U.S. and settled in Dayton. He found employment at St. Paul Lutheran Church at which time he also founded the Latvian Lutheran Congregation, to which he was elected its chairman and spiritual leader for 50 years. He also published the Latvian newsletter, "Draudzes Vestis", for 50 years. His fraternity, Lettgallia, enjoyed his very active participation for 75 years. He was a member of many civic, charitable and social organizations: Latvian Literary Circle of Dayton, American Latvian Association, Republican Naitonal Committee, Ellis Island Foundation, World War II Memorial, Smithsonian Institution, Latvian Lutheran Church, and more. His unwavering Christian faith and kindness touched so many lives. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2001 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 239 Wayne Ave., Dayton, Oh. with Pastor George Silavs officiating. Burial Latvian Memorial Park Cemetery, Catskills, N.Y. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the High School at Garezers Latvian Camp in Three Rivers, Mich. c/o Mara Dzirne Zedeker, 7707 Aldridge Pl., Dublin, Oh. 43017. Arrangements by SCHLIENTZ & MOORE FUNERAL HOME, Dayton, Oh., George Miller, Director.
FUREDI Janos Zsolt "John" Furedi, age 54, of Columbus, on Monday January 29, 2001 at St. Angela Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness. Member of Hungarian Reformed Church, attended All Saints Evangelical Lutheran Church. Former Truck Driver for Schneider Shipping. Survived by wife of 28 years, Valeria M. Furedi; children, John Furedi, Jr., Erika Furedi, Katalin Furedi; nephews, John Kepiro, George (Eva) Payer; brother, George Furedy; sister, Eva Lakatos; several sisters and other relatives in Hungary. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, (on Rt. 62, 1/2 mile east of Hamilton Rd.) Gahanna. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday February 1, 2001 at Mifflin Township Cemetery, Rt. 62 and Ridenouer, Gahanna. Pastor Glenn Zorb officiating. Contributions may be made to All Saints Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6770 N. High Street, Worthington, OH 43085 in John's memory.
GILMORE Joseph K. Gilmore, 65, of Granville, January 29, 2001 at the residence. Born January 31, 1935 in Evanston, Ill., son of the late James Gilmore and Catherine (Sturgeon) Gilmore. Preceded in death by parents and brother Jim Gilmore. Mr. Gilmore will be sorely missed by his devoted wife of 38 years, Sharon (Allen) Gilmore of Granville, whom he married October 4, 1963; daughter and son-in-law, Molly (Gilmore) and Michael Lally of Granville; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Kathy Gilmore of Newark, Matt and Maggie Gilmore of Westerville, Oh., who were the most important people in Mr. Gilmore's life. There are 7 grandchildren who will now be denied their Grandfather's guidance and love. "Oh for the sound of a stilled voice." Sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Bob Lilly of Baltimore, Md. Also in-laws, aunt Estelle Geyer Hull of Hebron, cousins, nieces and nephews. Retired Insurance Executive. Member St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Calling hours from 2-4 & 6-8pm Wednesday, at the CRISS-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL CHAPEL, 179 Granville St. Newark. Funeral Mass Thursday, February 1, 2001 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, Newark, with Rev. Dean Mathewson officiating. Interment St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Columbus. Memorial Contributions may be made in Joe's memory to the Lamy Center Building Fund, c/o St. Francis Catholic Church, 66 Granville St. Newark, Ohio 43055.
GRACE Ilonia Grace, age 95, Monday, January 29, 2001 at Grant Hospital. Lifetime member of St. John Baptist Church known by her church family as "Mother Grace". She loved her church and was very active as a deaconess and nurse. Preceded in death by husband Edward Grace, parents Rebecca and Will Hamlet, sister Irene Barber, brothers Willie Hamlet and Charlie Whitehead, loving niece Diane Harris, 3 nephews, 1 great-nephew. Survived by nieces, Helen (Fred) Parks, Dorothy Pharr, Charlie Mae (William) Allinson, Doris Rouse-Williams; nephews, Larry Corvin, Charles Whitehead, Curtis Whitehead; 14 great-nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday 1 p.m., St. John Baptist Church, 1145 St. Clair Ave. Family will receive friends 12noon until time of service. Pastor Winston King officiating. Public viewing Thursday 2-5 p.m., McNABB FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 818 E. Long St. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery.
GRANT Walter L. Grant, age 74, departed this life Saturday, January 27, 2001 at the residence. Preceded in death by parents Willis and Martha Grant. Retired from D.C.S.C. after 33 years of service. A WW II veteran, also a member and Deacon of Woodland Christian Church. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Glois Grant; sister, Bernice Tucker of Fostoria, Oh.; brothers, Huel and Horace Grant of Tiffin, Oh., Bishop Oscar Lee Grant of Winston Salem, N.C.; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2001 at Woodland Christian Church, 143 Woodland Ave. Rev. A.T. Miller, Officiant. The family will receive friends 12noon until time of service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
