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UNGER Fred E. Unger, Sr., age 72, of New Albany, passed away on January 31, 2001 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Retired from Westinghouse Electric, 25 years. Also employed by Anderson Glass Co. Founder of the Gospel Sing at the K of C Hall on S. High St. in the 1960's. Preceded in death by father Clarence R. Unger and mother Opal V. Unger (Keefer). Also preceded by first wife Doris (Stewart) Unger. Survived by loving wife, Joanne Unger. Also survived by daughter, Karen (Jim) Reitz of Columbus; sons, Fred (Tina) Unger, Jr., Columbus and John (Debbie) Unger, Newark; grandchildren, Tim (Laura) Reitz, Holly (Dave) Adair, Jamie Reitz, Mindy Reitz, Charie (Gary) Parfitt, Todd Unger, Eric Unger, Brandon Unger; great-grandchildren, Joseph Reitz, Adam Adair, Keifer Reitz and Dylan Parfitt. Also survived by step-children, Darren (Sally) Lacy, Brian (Nicole) Lacy, Cindy (Tony) Daniels; step-grandchildren, Olivia Lacy, Grant and Hunter Lacy, Chelsea Daniels; step-great-grandchildren, Jodi Reitz, Justin and Mathew Adair. Family will receive friends at SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 4341 N. High St., 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, where Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday by Rev. Eric Williams. Interment Mifflin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43215.
URFER John A. Urfer, age 80, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at Monterey Care Center. Preceded in death by parents Adolph and Lena (Zwahlen) Urfer and grandson Johnny Urfer. John was a 1938 graduate of Grove City High School and was the owner of Urfer's Garage for over 40 years. He was a loving father, grandpa and great-grandpa. Survived by son, Henry (Rose) Urfer; daughter, Judy (Thurman) Wheeler, both of Grove City; grandchildren, Bret (Ruth) Dyke of Port Clinton, Terry (John) Preece, Russell (Jeannie) Urfer, both of Grove City and Jewell Urfer of Columbus; great-grandchildren, Justin, Nicole, Adam, Grant, Taylor and Ryan; brother, Bill (Helen) Urfer of Grove City; sister, Dorothy Duffy of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held. Arrangements completed by MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus St., Grove City.
VONDRAN W. Earl Vondran, age 44, died Monday in Brazil. He was a native of Benton Harbor, Mich. Founder and managing partner of Source International. Member of Lake Forest Country Club and Southeast Christian Church. Survived by his wife, Claudia Vondran; 2 daughters, Jenna and Katie Vondran; son, Drew Vondran; mother, Willmath Yadon; father, William A. Vondran; brother, Don Vondran; sisters, Donna Mullis, Jean Parker and Vickie Potts. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at his church, 920 Blankenbaker Rd., Louisville, Ky. with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. at PEARSON-RATTERMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 12900 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, Ky.
VOREH Joe Voreh, Jr., 74, Gallipolis, Oh., Tuesday, January 30, 2001. Survived by wife, Lucille; daughter, Joanna Lee (Randall) Adkins, Bidwell, Oh.; grandson, Shawn Sexton, Gallipolis, Oh. Preceded in death by son Keith. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2001, First Church of the Nazarene, 1110 First Ave., Gallipolis, Oh. Burial Vinton Memorial Park. Visitation McCOY-MOORE FUNERAL HOME, 208 Main St., Vinton, Oh., Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
WAGNER Mamie Ezilla (Fortner) Wagner left this life Tuesday, January 30, 2001. Born March 9, 1917. Retired Ohio Packing Co. Longtime member East Columbus Christian Church. She served her country by working at Curtiss-Wright during WW II while her husband fought overseas for 3 years. Accomplished homemaker, cook, seamstress and craft maker. Preceded in death by parents and husband Cecil E. Wagner. She was a wonderful, loving and giving mother and grandmother. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Susan E. and Gerald L. Bailey; grandchildren, Brian E. (Jennifer) Bailey, Christopher Bailey and Angela Price; sister, Georgia M. Keller; sister-in-law and husband, Mae and Bob Cohagan; brother-in-law, James Wagner; many nieces and nephews. A very special lady, one who would give anything she had to those she loved. One who preferred to keep to herself, yet made great friends of the staff at Main St. Terrace Care Center, Lancaster in her short stay, the staff whose help will never be forgotten. Funeral service Thursday 12noon, EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may call 1 hour prior to service. Dr. Greg Widener of E.C.C. Church officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to East Columbus Christian Church.
WALDMAN George G. Waldman, of Columbus and Tamarac, Fla. Survived by his wife, Joan Waldman of Tamarac, Fla. and Columbus; daughters, Barbara (David) Bishoff, Lakeland, Fla. and Susan Weinberg, Coral Springs, Fla.; sons, Daniel Waldman, Columbus, Oh. and Howard Waldman, Hollywood, Fla.; cousin, Phil Waldman, Columbus; 7 grandchildren. Mr. Waldman was a member of Congregation Agudas Achim. Founder and Owner of United Roofing and Construction and a survivor of the Holocaust. Funeral service will be held Thursday 2 p.m. at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St. with Rabbi Steven Abrams officiating. Burial at the New Agudas Achim Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Sylvester Cancer Center at the University of Miami, P.O. Box 016960, Miami, Fla. 33101 or the charity of one's choice. Shiva will be held at the Waldman residence.
WELLS Hunter H. Wells, age 70, Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at the residence. Retired employee of Royal Paper Stock. Survived by wife of 30 years, Viola; brother, Roy Lee Wells of Nashville, TN; sisters, Virgil (T. Willie) Clemmons and Viola Scribner both of Columbia, TN, 2 nephews, 2 nieces and other relatives and friends. Services 10:30 a.m., Friday, Chapel of the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE. Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery.
WICK Linda J. Wick, age 55, of Dublin, Oh., died Tuesday, January 30, 2001 with her daughters at her side. Employee of Rousch Hardware in Dublin for 13 years. She is preceded in death by her father John Dickerson and survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Don; daughters, Michele (Eric) Hentschel of Dublin and Leslie Wick of Berkley, Mich.; grandchildren, Alex, Mitch and Jackie; mother, Marge Dickerson of Harrison Twp., Mich.; twin sister, Laura (Bruce) Schofield of Gladwin, Mich.; sisters, Diane (Jerry) Ellman of Petoskey, Mich., Julie (Tom) Piepszowski of East Pointe, Mich., Wendy (Michael) Weber of Macomb, Mich.; mother-in-law, Donna Wick, Racine, Wis.; 2 nieces; 5 nephews. Linda was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ELCA, 5475 Brand Rd., Dublin, Oh., where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2001. Pastor John Morris officiating. Family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 W. Olentangy St. (Powell Rd.), Powell, Oh., 614-792-1471. Burial Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire, Mich. Contributions may be made to Kobacker House, Hospice at Riverside and Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214-3998 or American Cancer Society, Franklin Co. Unit, 900 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43215-1165 in her memory.
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.
BARE Stella Bare, age 75, died January 31, 2001, Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Member of Grove City Church of God. Preceded in death by husband James L. Bare, daughter Terri Hysell, brothers Willie and Asbury and sisters Margie Daft, Violet Smathers, Pokey Lewis, daughter-in-law Sherry Bare and grandson Michael Jordon Bare. Survived by sons, Robert (Carol) Bare, James (Reggie) Bare, Jerry Bare, Steve Bare, Mike (Diana) Barr; daughters, Carolyn (James) Newsome, Joyce (John) Stepp, Donna (Russell) Ames, Lesia (Ken) Chambers; 21 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Greene Bentley, Desley Bentley, Claude, T.J. and Sam. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., then after 12noon Saturday, Grove City Church of God, 4325 Harrisburg Pike, where service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday. Pastor Randy Barr officiating. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens.
BEALER Deshad William Bealer, infant son of Catina Delay and Rashad Bealer, born December 30, 2000, died January 31, 2001. Survived by sister, Chasity; grandparents and many other relatives. Graveside service 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2001 at Union Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Monday at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, 2383 N. High St., Columbus.
BERRY Kathryn A. Berry, age 89, died Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at Grant Hospital. Preceded in death by husband David Berry; brother Joseph Naugel "J.B." and 2 grandsons. Survived by son, Laud (LaDonna) Poe, Jr.; daughter, Marilyn Costlow; niece, Ann Berry of N.C.; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 10 great -great- grandchildren; and many friends at Regency Manor and Subacute Center. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be held Monday 10:30 a.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery.
BROOKS Mrs. Sarah Jane Brooks, age 87, Tuesday in peace with Christ at Mt. Carmel East. Native of Campbridge, Oh. Preceded in death by mother Virgie McDowell, brother and sister-in-law John and Emma Wooten. Retired employee of the Electric Co. then located on N. Front St. Widow of George W. Brooks, Columbus Funeral Director. Mother of Sandra Holland; grandmother of Danielle (Shawn) Pettiford, Columbus, Nicole Edwards, Los Angeles, Calif. and Darrell Nathaniel Holland, Jr.; great-grandmother of Destiny, Datonya, Raneisha, Marshay, Ashley and Shanell; great-great-grandmother of Sterling Robinson; aunt of Alyce Flynt and her children, Karen Tina, Donna and Eric of Cleveland, Oh.; dear and special friend, Margaret Morton of Columbus. Family will receive friends Saturday February 3, 2001 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Service of Memory at the Mt. Period Baptist Church, Kimball St., 10:30 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Jerry Carter. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. Direction OWENS FUNERAL HOME SERVICE, 235-0071.
COMBS Dorothy H. Maxfield Combs, 75, longtime resident of Pickaway Co. for over 50 years, died Wednesday January 31, 2001. Preceded in death by husband Edgar E., 1986, sisters Millie Bolen and Ruth Craig. Survived by brother, William (Ruth) Grubb, Westerville; sister, Jane Haenszel, Grove City; grandsons, Josh Bailey and Colt Combs, son of Eddie Combs, Williamsport; close friend of 40 years, Ruth Hegele; many nieces, nephews, cousins and host of friends whose lives she touched, she was a MOTHER TO MANY. She retired as executive secretary for Franklin County Childrens Services and North American Rockwell, Ohio Contractors Association. Founder and charter president National Association of Women in Construction, Columbus Chapter #86, Moose Auxiliary #11, American Legion Auxiliary #164 and Harrisburg VFW. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City. Rev. Allan Wright officiating. Interment Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Sterling.
COX Elrose Randall Cox, 87, a resident of Bexley for over 40 years, died Friday, January 5, 2001 at the Hospice House in Carmel, Calif. Born October 2, 1913 in El Reno, Okla., Elrose grew up in the Hyde Park area of Chicago, where she resided until her marriage to Jerome R. Cox in 1939. She was an office manager for Muzak in Columbus and a legal secretary for the law offices of Jerome R. Cox. Active at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Bexley, she supported many musical organizations including the Columbus Symphony and WOSU. Preceded in death by her husband Jerome, 1978 and her sister Anita. Survived by a brother, Ferris of Frederick, Md.; step-son, Jerome R. Cox, Jr. of St. Louis, Mo.; son, F. Randall Cox of Girard, Pa.; daughters, Elrose "Candy" Myers-Owen of Marina, Calif. and Anita C. Hunt of Cadillac, Mich.; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Bexley, date and time to be announced (May or June). Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Coast, P.O. Box 2750, Monterey, Calif. 93942.
