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FERRELL Jeff D. Ferrell, age 45, Thursday, May 2, 2002. Long time Whitehall resident. Employed by Benefit Systems of Ohio. Preceded in death by father Charles O. Ferrell, May 24, 2001. Survived by mother and step-father; Carole Ann and Pete Peterson, Whitehall; brothers, Steve and Randy Ferrell, Whitehall; sister and brother-in-law, Cherie and Dan Perkins, Dayton; niece and nephew, Amber and Ryan Patrick, Middletown, Oh.; nephew, Tyler Douglas Ferrell, Columbus; aunts, Mary Moore, Betty and Becky Slayton, Fayetteville, W.Va., Judy Holmes, Charlton Heights, W. Va. and Patty Reyes, Colorado, and Uncle Pete Logan, Dayton. Funeral Service, Monday 1 p.m. Chapel at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Roger D. Dempsey officiating. Interment Forrest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave.
FILBIN Robert L. Filbin, age 85, of Orient, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2002. He was a tool and die maker for Jaeger Machine Co. for 17 years, and General Motors for 17 years. He is preceded in death by his son Robert L. Irwin and a brother Edward L. Filbin. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret Filbin; sons, Frank C. (Millie) Filbin Sr., Reynoldsburg, Edward L. (Ruth), Orient, Mike A. (Barb), Orient, and Charles E. Filbin, Dallas, Tex.; daughters, Roberta N. (James) Hoptry, Upper Arlington, Janet L. (David) Smith, Ft. Worth, Tex., and Marty (Jay) Ware, Orient; brother, Richard Filbin, NY; 23 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Marty Irwin; brother-in-law, George M. Hoyt; sister-in-law, Maxine (Gene) Opphille. His family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg. His funeral will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., at the Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio, Pastor Owen Stotts officiating. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123.
FOX Dorothy L. Fox, age 83, of Columbus, Thursday, May 2, 2002, Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Retired 2nd Grade school teacher from Groveport Schools after 27 years of service. Member of Eastview United Methodist Church. Survived by children, Janet (Robert) Sheets of Groveport, Oh., James E. (Joyce) Fox of Whisler, Oh. and Elizabeth "Betty" Fox of Columbus, Oh.; grandchildren, Kimberly (William) Smith, Kenneth (Cathe) Workman, Kristine (Dominic) Centobene and Justin Fox; great-grandchildren, Katie, Alexis and Lee Workman, Allison Centobene and Halle Smith; sisters, Marjorie Jones, Columbus, Mildred Teeter, Florida. Preceded in death by husband Elden Fox, June 7, 2001. Friends may visit 2-4 and 6- p.m. Sunday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Kenneth Marckel officiating. Interment Prairie View Cemetery, Whisler, Oh. Friends who wish may contribute to the "Education is the Way Scholarship Fund" at Groveport-Madison Schools in Dorothy's memory. Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com.
GILBERT Patricia A. Gilbert, age 71, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at Nazareth Towers. Member of Women's Overseas Service League (WOSL) and the Broad St. United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents Abraham and Mary Gilbert, sisters Dorothy Mills, Helen Spires, Mable Farquar and Edith Leist, brothers Clyde and Clifford Gilbert, step-brothers Raymond and Clarence Ward. Survived by sisters-in-law, Ann Gilbert and Nadine Ward; and many, many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 1-4 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Funeral service will be held Monday 10 a.m. at Broad St. United Methodist Church. Rev. David Meredith officiating. Burial Mifflin Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Broad Street United Methodist Church, 501 E. Broad St., Columbus, Oh. 43215.
HARTMAN Howard E. Hartman, age 79, of Lancaster passed away, Saturday, May 4, 2002. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Kathy (Jim) Martin, Lancaster; son, Howard Brad Hartman, of Glouster, friends and relatives. Preceded in death by his wife Viola "Vickie" Hartman. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the HALTEMAN-FETT AND DYER FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to Hospice of Fairfield County.
HELLINGER Paul H. Hellinger, 73, died May 2, 2002. A US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of Northampton United Methodist Church. He retired from White Westinghouse with over 40 years service, and was co-owner of Tours 'N Tours Travel, Inc. He is survived by wife, Margaret A.; children, Susan (Bob) Fischer, J.D. (Dana) Hellinger, all of Pittsburgh; Neal (Mary) Thomas of Bath; David Thomas of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Rick and Alexandra (Ali) Thomas, Molly Sue Fischer, Logan and Alexandra Hellinger; sisters, Elaine (Fred) Jones, Mary Filipeli, Judy (Ed) Boggs, Jeanne Hellinger; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the BILLOW FAIRLAWN CHAPEL, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. David Scavuzzo and Rev. Richard Crabbs officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour before services. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Northampton United Methodist Church, 852 W. Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls 44223. (Billow Fairlawn Chapel), 330-867-4141.
HOCHRADEL Betty G. Hochradel, 78, Baltimore, died Saturday, May 4, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and former owner of Rippling Stream Campground. She is survived by her husband, Carl Hochradel; daughters, Carol S. Steele, Karen L. Billingsley, both of Baltimore, Jillinda A. (William) Simpsen of Thornville; sons, Ronald C. (Donna) Hochradel, Bradley D. Hochradel, both of Lancaster; 12 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Janice Cover, Canal Winchester, Marianne Chapman, Pataskala; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Pearl Kraner. Caring cremation has taken place. Burial will be at Basil Memorial Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Fairfield County, 1111 E. Main St., Lancaster, OH 43130. Arrangements by the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Baltimore.
KAEPPNER Donald R. Kaeppner, age 74, of Worthington, died Thursday, May 2, 2002 at Arlington Court Nursing Center. Veteran of the U.S. Army, WW II, he was retired from the Worthington Schools System. Preceded in death by his wife Helen. Survived by his children, Donna E. (Joe) Power of Columbus, Donald E. Kaeppner of Worthington, Mark A. (Jeanne) Kaeppner of Dublin, Albert G. Kaeppner of Columbus, Kathleen L. (David) Dillon of Gahanna, Jaqueline (Terry) Sparks of Hilliard, Joellen (Jim) Thomas of Dublin and Jill Fenstermaker of Dublin; grandchildren, Alec, Emily, Adam, John, Anthony and Christine; sister, Phyllis Williams of Columbus; brothers, Henry Kaeppner of Columbus and Ralph Kaeppner of Mt. Vernon. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington. Rev. George Neiman officiating. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, Oh. Family will receive friends from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
KNECHT Bernath James Knecht, age 91, of Worthington, died Friday, May 3, 2002 at the Laurels of Worthington. Member of the Worthington Seventh-day Adventist Church. He retired as Plant Engineer from Worthington Foods, Inc. in 1975 after 36 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elsie Knecht; sons and daughters-in-law, Bernath L. and Eleanore L. Knecht, Ronald J. and Donna S. Knecht; daughter, Rita M. Knecht; grandchildren, Marlin and (Sherry) Knecht, Verna and (Michael) Bernoi, Sonya and (Yasumoto) Hoshi; great-grandchildren, August, Anya, Elijah and Akele Knecht, Mathew and Michael Bernoi; sisters, Gladys Knecht and Frances Jewett; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. (* mile south of I-270) Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, with Pastor Loren Seibold officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Worthington Seventh-day Adventist Church Building Fund, 870 Griswold St., Worthington, OH 43085.
KUENTZ (BELL) Isal (Bell) Kuentz, age 85, passed away suddenly Friday, May 3, 2002. Preceded in death by husbands Joseph Bell and Joseph Kuentz. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Bob (Vera Loraine) Bell; grandson, Kevin Bell and his fiancee', Stephanie Hill; numerous nieces, nephews and many dear and close friends, especially Ralph Guess. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002 in the LONG FUNERAL HOME, 5528 Cleveland Ave. (1 block south SR 161). Family will receive friends Monday 5-8 p.m. Burial to follow service Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Oh.
LOSEY Lura L. Losey, age 96, of Upper Arlington, died Saturday, May 4, 2002 at The Forum at Knightsbridge Healthcare Center. She taught for two years in a one room schoolhouse in Claibourne Township in Union County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Marvin D. Losey in 1995. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: W. Marvin and Virginia Losey, of Dublin; granddaughter, Anita Miller and husband, James; great grandchildren, Renee (Hiram) Sipes, Bill (Penny) Wyner, Susan Wyner and Cheryl Miller; great-great grandson, Tyler Sipes; sister-in-law, Maxine Sidle, of Richwood, Oh. and several nieces and nephews. She was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was formerly active and a Past President of the Women's Society. Lura loved to knit warm bedsocks for the patients at Apple Creek Developmental Center and has donated over 700 pairs. She was a 75 year member of O. E. S. Chapter, Richwood, Ohio. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, where friends may call after 12 Noon Tuesday until time of service. Dr. Frank Luchsinger will officiate. Interment to follow at York Center Cemetery, Richwood, Oh. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside/Grant, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214, or Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 1581 Cambridge Blvd. Columbus, Oh. 43212 or to a charity of choice, in her memory.
LYNSKEY Maxine M. (Crooks) Lynskey, age 80, May 2, 2002, Doctors West Hospital. Preceded in death by brother Cyril Crooks. Survived by husband of 54 years, Jack; children, Rev. Herbert L. (Suzy) Lynskey, Marlo M. Gilley, Daryl C. (Nancy) Lynskey; 9 grandchildren; sisters, Florence Cordell and Jean Eckert. Charter member of Karl Road Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she was the first Woman Elder and Chairperson of the board. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Karl Road Christian Church, 5400 Karl Rd., Columbus, Oh. Rev. Janet Helme officiating. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Karl Road Christian Church.
MARKER James Marker, a white male, age 75, died on April 26, 2002. We are currently searching for his family and friends. If you have any information regarding this person, please contact the Franklin County Coroner's Office, 614-462-5290.
MATHENY JR. Jess Matheny Jr. of Nelsonville passed away on Friday, May 3, 2002 at his daughter's residence in Athens. He was born
November 18, 1938 in Nelsonville. He was the son of the late Jess Sr. and Etta Hall Matheny. He formerly worked at the Warehouse Services in Columbus, and Oggs Wholesale in Nelsonville. He is survived by his daughter, Kim (Eric) Young of Athens; 2 sons, Mike (Grace) Matheny of Nelsonville and Jesse Matheny and friend Betsy of Nelsonville; 1 grandson, Kyle Young of Athens; 2 stepgrandchildren, Daniel Wiseman and Kathy Wickmann; 3 sisters, Virginia Childers of Columbus, Gertrude (Ralph) Keiffer, and Sylvia (Joe) Hanning of Nelsonville; two special friends, Charlotte Smart and Joann Matheny; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by an infant sister Beatrice Mae, sisters Eleanor Korbel and Charlotte Hillyer, and a special uncle Harvey Hall. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at SOUERS-CARDARAS FUNERAL HOME, Nelsonville, with the Rev. Mike Thomas officiating. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions can be made to the Appalachian Community Visiting Nurse Association, 280 E. State St., P.O. Box 768, Athens, Ohio 45701-0768.
MILLER Joanne Miller, age 69, of Columbus died Saturday, May 4, 2002 at OSU Hospital. Arrangements pending. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, Plain City. 614-873-8013.
McVAY Dorothy Faye (Johnston) McVay, age 92, of Westerville, Thursday, May 2, 2002 at home. Dorothy was a community leader in business and in service and a devoted resident of Westerville. Member Church of the Messiah United Methodist, Virginia Wright Mother's Guild, Otterbein College President's Club, Otterbein College "O" Club Foundation, honorary member of the Westerville Rotary Club and the Westerville Fire Department. She received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from Otterbein College and the Westerville South High School Hall of Fame Award. Preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years Maurice (Mac) McVay, brothers W. Lawson Johnston and Russell Johnston, sisters Laura Elliott Hough and Roberta Walker. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville, Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Service will be held at Church of the Messiah U.M., 51 N. State St., Westerville, Monday 11 a.m., where friends may call 1 hour before the service. Dr. Arthur Schultz and Rev. David Trout officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Church of the Messiah, Otterbein College or Hospice of Columbus.
NEILL Clarence W. Neill, 87, died at home in Bellpoint Saturday. Retired Foreman Union Asphalt Company. Survived by his wife, Edna; daughter, Norma Jean "Jeanie" (James) Morgan; 3 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 sisters; 4 brothers. Preceded by 3 sisters. Visitation Monday 5 to 8 p.m. ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, where funeral will be Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Burial Fairview Memorial Park.
NOTT Peter Mohler Nott, age 69, Friday, May 3, 2002 at Whetstone Care Center, following a short illness. He was a graduate of North High School and attended O.S.U. Retired State of Ohio, lifetime Columbus Redbirds and Clippers fan, member of the Old North High Club. Survived by sister, Susan (James) Mild; nephews, James (Renee) and Gregory (Cindy) Mild; and great nephews and niece, Zachary, Sean, Nathan and Elia Mild. Graveside service and interment, Wednesday 11 a.m. at Union Cemetery. Rev. Phyllis Heffner officiating. Contributions may be made to Clippers Charities, 1155 W. Mound St., Columbus, Oh. 43223. Arrangements by SOUTHWICK-GOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL.
O'BRIEN Charles J. O'Brien, Jr., age 78, of Dublin, Oh., Friday, May 3, 2002, formerly of McDonald, Pa. Beloved husband of Anne Hendrickson; dear father of Charles III and Mark O'Brien; 4 grandchildren; brother of Thomas O'Brien. Friends may call Sunday 7-9 p.m. at the S.B. FRYER FUNERAL HOME, Bridgeville, Pa., 412-221-1000. Mass of Christian Burial 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Grace Church, Scott Township, Pa. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Bridgeville, Pa.
PAYNE Elizabeth Payne, age 79, Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at the St. Ann's Hospital. A Nurse Aide for 24 years at the White Cross and Riverside Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Claude and Irene Flakes Whitney, husband James G. Payne, Sr., grandson Jerry Robertson, Jr., sister Doris Whitney, brother Richard Whitney. Survived by her children, James G. (Kathryn) Payne, Jr., Jessie M. Dawkins, Carol A. (Larry) Hogan, Marsha G. Coffey and Leslie S. Payne; 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Joann Eiland; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; devoted friend, Peggy Bowers. Funeral 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at the Bethany Baptist Church, 959 Bulen Ave. Rev. A. Wilson Wood, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until the time of service. Interment 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Union Cemetery. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
