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PERSON Marie A. Person, age 68, was called home to be with the Lord Friday, May 3, 2002 at Riverside Hospital. She was a member of Overcomers Christian Church and a child care provider. Predeceased by parents Arthur and Caroline Person. Survived by son, Cody Person; daughter, Caroline J. Willis; brother, Arthur Lee Murphy of Kansas City, Kan.; cousins, other relatives and many friends, including dear friend, Mrs. Kay Kleckley. Homegoing Celebration 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002 at Overcomers Christian Church, 827 E. Maynard Ave. Pastor Roger McCoy officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St.
POLING Virgil S. Poling, age 74, of Westerville, Monday, May 6, 2002 at home. He was born October 29, 1927 in Columbus, Oh., the son of Virgil S. and Grace Montgomery Poling Sr. Graduated from Central High School and attended The Ohio State University. Formerly employed as a civil engineer for the State of Ohio and held various sales jobs. WW II Veteran of U.S. Coast Guard. Survived by wife, Marlene; children, Deborah Williams, Tamara McAlister, Clinton Poling, Sandra Poling, April Montgomery, Eric Poling and Kirk Poling; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville, Wednesday 6-8 p.m., where service will be held Thursday 1:30 p.m. Pastor John Taranto officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43215.
REIF Margaret Hopkins Reif, age 95, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at her residence. Preceded in death by husband Carl. Survived by niece, JoAnne (Richard) Burris; grandnieces, Jennifer Burris of Coco Beach, Fla. and Barbara (Randall) Crawford of Rome, Ga. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 2300 E. Livingston Ave., Thursday 6-8 p.m. Graveside service will be held at Glen Rest cemetery on Friday at 10 a.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating.
RUDOLPH Timothy Rudolph. Preceded in death by father Woodrow. He is survived by his sons, Clint and Dustin; Pattie; mother, Dorothy; sisters, Leigh Wolf, Kathy, Eileen and Linda Rudolph; brothers, Bob, Rick, Chris, Phil, Gary and Darren; Billie and Rose; many nephews, nieces and good friends. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 4476 N. High St., (2 blocks north of Henderson Rd.), 268-8811. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, corner of Dominion Blvd. and High St. Msgr. Kenneth Grimes, Celebrant. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Contributions may be made to The Open Shelter, 370 W. State St., Columbus, Oh. 43215.
RUSH Ray A. Rush, age 87, passed away at First Community Village Health Care Center on Saturday, May 4, 2002. Born October 26, 1914 in Mt. Vernon, OH, Ray is survived by his wife, Ruth (Wheeler) Rush; son and daughter-in-law, Roger R. and Susie Rush of Ft. Worth, TX; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brother, Harold (Louise) Rush of Bellville, Oh. Preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Margaret (Turney) Rush; son, Richard Rush; first wife, Grace (Holtom) Rush; brother, Edgar Rush; and sister, Estelle Gregory. Ray retired in 1975 from Continental Group (formerly Shellmar Co., Mt. Vernon, OH) after 39 years of service in Mt. Vernon, Chicago, and Paoli, PA. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, where the funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002, conducted by Rev. Thomas Albaum, Covenant Presbyterian Church, of which Ray and Ruth are members. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Mound View cemetery, Mt. Vernon, OH. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Ray's name to Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 674 Silver Rd., Ocala, FL 34472 or The Sustaining Fund of First Community Village, 1814 Riverside Dr., Columbus, OH 43212.
RUTHERFORD Addie L. Rutherford, age 97, May 5, 2002. Funeral service Friday 7 p.m., St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 639 E. Long St. Mrs. Rutherford will lie in state Friday 12noon-4 p.m. at DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. and after 5 p.m. at the church, where the family will receive friends 6 p.m. until start of service. Interment Green Lawn cemetery.
SANDERS Pressie "Jake" Sanders, age 97, formerly of 926 Wooddall Dr., Urbana, Oh., died Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 1 a.m. in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana, Oh. He was born September 17, 1904 in Beaver, Oh. to Charles and Mary B. (Stoll) Sanders. He was a mechanic with Sanders Sales & Services. He is survived by sons, Charles (Bea) Sanders of Urbana, Donald (Barbara) Sanders of Sunrise Beach, Mo. and Richard (Betty) Sanders of Des Plaines, Ill.; grandchildren, Linda (Peter) Archer, Michael (Rita) Sanders, Kimberly (Phillip) Schaeffer, Steven (Ann) Sanders, Jeffrey (Lisa) Sanders, Bradley Sanders, Nathan (Nancy) Sanders; great-grandchildren, Jocelyn Archer, Jacob Schaeffer, Mary Roselynne Sanders, Rebecca Schaeffer, Addison Jeffrey Sanders, Scott Sanders, Charles Bishop Sanders, Mikaela Schaeffer, Chad Sanders, Timothy Sanders and Hope Sanders; brother, Elmer "Bing" Sanders of Columbus, Oh.; sister, Thelma LeBeau of Mt. Sterling, Oh. Preceded in death by his wife Faye Anne Sanders, July 30, 2001, siblings Clarence, Lulu, Lena, Esther, Medrith, Alma, John, Gaylord, Carrie and Floyd. Jake was a member of the Urbana United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2002 at 11 a.m. in the WALTER-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, A Dignity Memorial Provider, 642 S. Main St., Urbana, Oh. with Rev. Norman Wright officiating. Burial in Oak Dale cemetery.
SMITH Chris E. Hilborn Smith, 46, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002 in her home following a sudden illness. Born November 16, 1955 in Bucyrus to Berl and Jean (Null) Hilborn. She was graduated from Ridgedale High School in 1975, and recently found much pleasure working with the Maddox Group of Dublin. She is survived by her son, Eric Masters of Breckenridge, CO; her daughter, Casey Smith of Dayton; her father of Morral; sisters and brothers, Lynne Mathews of Sandusky, Johnna and Jim Drozdowski of Portland, OR, Tim and Cheryl Hilborn of Chesterville, and Ted and Deb Hilborn of Tiffin. Her mother preceded her in death. To honor Chris, a special service will be held Friday, May 10, 2002 at 7 p.m. in Epworth United Methodist Church, 249 East Center Street, Marion, Oh. The Lexington Avenue SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, Mansfield (419-884-1711), is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to United Way of Marion County, 399 E. Church St., Marion, Oh. 43302 (740)383-3108. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
SMITH Susan Charron (affectionately known to her friends as "Suzi") Smith, age 51, of Reynoldsburg, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at her residence. Graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy, Class of 1973. Employee of Merck-Medco as a Staff Pharmacist. Member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and an active volunteer with the Mt. Carmel Women's Health Center - Breast Cancer Support Group. Preceded in death by her father George V. Charron. Survived by her husband, David B. Smith; son, Jared Smith, who just completed his freshman year at Penn State University; her mother, Mary Tork Charron; aunt, Aggie Tork; relatives and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, May 11, 2002 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Voorheesville, N.Y. with burial at Calvary cemetery, Glenmont, N.Y. to follow. Locally (Columbus, Ohio area) Memorial Mass 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1051 Waggoner Rd., Reynoldsburg, Oh. Rev. Fr. Daniel L. Ochs, Celebrant. The family will receive friends at their residence following the funeral liturgy. Those who wish may contribute to Mt. Carmel Hospice c/o Mt. Carmel Health Foundation, 793 West State St., Columbus, OH 43222-9988 in Suzi's memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, (614) 861-6268.
STORTS Mary E. Storts, age 87, of Canal Winchester, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at Winchester Place Nursing Home. Born August 29, 1914 in Carroll to the late Jess Benjamin and Verta Mae (Jackson) Alspach. She was a 1932 graduate of Carroll High School and a member of Hope United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband Charley W. Storts in 1986, grandson Tommy Burnheimer in 1993, brothers John and Jesse Alspach and sisters Dorothy Koontz, Mamie Arledge and Bernice Roshon. Loved so much and survived by son, Robert (Betty) Storts, Eustis, Fla.; grandson, Michael (Ginger) Storts, Fla.; great-grandson, Solomon; daughter, Shirley Vance, Canal Winchester; granddaughter, Sharon (John) Bobo, Blacklick; great-grandchildren, Kristi (Scott) Burre, Judd and Josh; grandson, Danny Vance, Whitehall; great-granddaughter, Haeli; grandson, Richard (Dorinda) Vance, Carroll; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Adam, Aaron, Andrew and Alex; granddaughter, Vicki (David) DeWees, Reynoldsburg; great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Kelli Theiss; granddaughter, Jacki (Dan) Thompson, Reynoldsburg; great-grandson, Nick; daughter, Judy (Richard) Burnheimer, Westerville; granddaughter, Linda (Steve) Hessler, Pataskala; great-granchildren, Sarah Beth, Alex and Rocky; brothers, Howard (Ann) Alspach and Edward Alspach, both of Lancaster; nieces and nephews. Friends may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, with her grandson, Pastor Richard Vance officiating. Interment Lithopolis cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute to the National Kidney Foundation of Ohio, 1373 Grandview Ave., Columbus, OH 43212 or the American Diabetes Association, 937 High St., Worthington, OH 43085 in Mary's memory. Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com.
SURGOINE Susan Lynn Surgoine, 61, of Somerset, Oh., departed this life on Saturday, May 4, 2002 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Oh. She was born March 23, 1941 at Charleston, W.Va. The beloved daughter of Julia Welch (Reveal) Wright of Point Pleasant, W.Va. and the late Leslie Reveal and step-daughter of the late Lawrence Wright. She was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School, Point Pleasant, W.Va. and attended Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., a member of the Somerset United Methodist Church. She was the former owner of the Cottage Craft Shop in Pickerington, Oh. She was also a creative artist and taught classes in tole painting, water colors and other arts and crafts. She was a loving wife and a wonderful mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Terry L. Surgoine of Somerset, Oh.; 2 loving sons and their spouses, Todd A. Surgoine and his wife, Lisa of Columbus, Oh., Glen E. Surgoine and his wife, Wendy of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She was also a special sister and sister-in-law to her brother, Larry Wright and his wife, Sherry of Point Pleasant, W.Va. and to her step-brother, Michael Wright and his wife, Jo Ellen of Frankfort, Oh. Susan was greatly loved by her 2 grandchildren, Sean Michael and Kaylee Marie. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and loved ones. Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002 at the FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME, Chapmanville, W.Va., with Minister John Workman officiating. Friends may call Wednesday, May 8, 2002 from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Family members will serve as pallbearers.
VINCENT Dolores (Mulholland) Vincent, age 70, Tuesday, May 7, 2002. Avid Bingo player and member Holy Family Christian Mothers. Preceded in death by husband Monroe Vincent. Survived by children, Diane Vincent, Jack Gookin and wife, Brenda, Kimberly Gookin and fiancee, Don White; grandchildren, Richard, Tamara, Christopher, Monroe Jr., Jack, Ben and Joe; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Edi Aldred and Helen Trout; sister-in-law, Joan Mulholland; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 a.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St. Burial Sunset cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in her memory to Holy Family Church or Soup Kitchen. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to send condolences.
Van BUSKIRK John Paul Van Buskirk, 62, of Columbus, died Monday, May 6, 2002 at his residence. From 1960 to 1967 he worked for Columbia Gas of Marion, then for 22 years was purchasing manager for Rockwell International. Survived by former wife, JoLane (Foster) Van Buskirk; daughters, Karen (Kareem) Alyousif of Dearborn, Mich. and Sherry (Paul) Bramley of Columbus, Oh.; grandchildren, Zain Alyousif and Liam Bramley. Visitation 4-9 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002 at PRICE FUNERAL HOME, Kenton, Oh., where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002.
WATSON John D. Watson, age 76, passed away May 5, 2002 at St. Rita's Nursing Home. Army Veteran of WW II. Survived by his sisters, Vivian Pateh, Betty Leonard, Ruth Morgan and Amelia (Fred) Ely; many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Rita's or Hospice at Riverside & Grant. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Friday, May 10 at COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave.
WEIMER Martin R. "Dick" Weimer, 89, of Friendship Village of Columbus, died Sunday, May 5, 2002. He is preceded in death by wife of 58 years Clara M. and sisters Clarabelle and Bette. He is survived by sons, Robert (Marilyn) and James (Karen); grandchildren, Bobby (Kristen) Weimer and Carol (Corry) Morris, all of Columbus; and sister, Dorothy Starr of Molene, Ill. He was retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Co. with over 38 years of service. Member of Telephone Pioneers of America, Worthington Christian Church, York Lodge 563 F.&A.M., Horace Wright Chapter #226 R.A.M., Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbus, Aladdin Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., Triangle Chapter #592, O.E.S., Linden Shrine Club, Senior Shriner's, Columbus Maennerchor, Train Collectors Assoc., Post 7883, V.F.W. Tech/Sgt. in the U.S. Army, World War II. A Graveside Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002 at Union cemetery where the interment will take place. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Charity of the Donor's Choice, in his memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL.
WHEELER Charles James Wheeler, age 76, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2002 at his residence. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, WW II and the Ohio National Guard. Retired from Columbia Gas Co. Predeceased by parents Cleo and Searcy Lee Clark Wheeler. Survived by his loving wife, Eva Mae Bell Wheeler; sons, Charles Jr., Larry and Davy Wheeler; daughters, Yvonne Wheeler, Charsley Lee Hawkins and Searcy Lee Wheeler; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; cousins, other relatives and many friends. Celebration of Life Service 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002 at J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St. Pastor Winston King officiating. Family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until time of service. Interment 10 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002 at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens, Canal Winchester, Oh.
WILLS A funeral service for Robert C. Wills, age 84, of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10 at the Newark Chapel of HENDERSON, VAN ATTA & JOHNSTON FUNERAL SERVICE with Dr. Danny Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wills, who worked as a tax consultant and insurance agent for over 60 years, died May 7, 2002 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born December 6, 1917 in Columbus, Oh. to the late Rev. Lot C. and Effie Mae (Reid) Wills. Mr. Wills was a 1934 graduate of Zanesville High School and attended The Ohio State University. He was an avid fisherman. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Charles Baker; sons and daughter-in-law, Roger C. Wills, David B. and Sharon Wills, all of Newark; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Roberta, who died May 27, 2000 and by a sister Laura Pearce and a daughter-in-law Cheryl Wills. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at the funeral home, 59 North Fifth Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 1984-A Coffman Road, Newark. An online guest book and memorial is available by going to www.hvjfuneralservice.com and clicking on the obituaries link.
