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STANLEY Dorothy E. Stanley, daughter of the late James Lawless Gregory and Lucy Ford Gregory was born November 10, 1934 in Columbus, OH. She was the third of 3 children born to this union. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers Samuel L. and James L. Gregory and husband Robert R. Stanley. Her parents had 2 sons and wanted a girl. When she was born she was named "Dorothy" which means "Gift of God". Dorothy was a graduate of East High School in June 1952 and attended college for 3 years. She attended Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ, was baptized May 8, 1954; received the Holy Ghost July 3, 1954. She was also a member of Bethel Pentecostal Church, London, OH and later became a member of Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith. She was united in marriage to Robert Rae Stanley in 1957. One son was born to this union, Christopher Rae Stanley. She was employed by the Federal Government and retired with 27 years of service. She was also employed by CMACAO from 1990-1995 as an office manager. Her hobby was sports. She was a member of the Tennis Club at Beatty Center. Her motto was "Service to Mankind". Dorothy departed this life at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on Sunday, May 19, 2002 at the age of 67. She leaves to cherish her memory son, Christopher Rae Stanley; aunt, Laura Ford Dorsey of Los Angeles, CA; sisters-in-law, Janet Malone (Michael) of Springfield, OH and Beatrice Gregory of Akron, OH; devoted friend and care giver, Billy Holland; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Service of memory Thursday 11 a.m. Apostolic Faith Temple, 1634 E. Main St. Bishop Nathaniel Jordan officiating. Mrs. Stanley will lie in state Thursday after 9 a.m. in the church, where the family will receive friends 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Eastlawn cemetery. Family may be contacted through Delores Harrington at 236-0819. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St.
STILSON David "Lefty" "Plywood Man" Stilson, age 70, of Columbus, Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at home. Retired from U.S. Plywood and Western Auto. Veteran of U.S. Army, Korean War. Preceded in death by wife Peggy J. and many brothers and sisters. Survived by devoted and loving children, David C. (Roseanne M.) of TN, Randy G. (Darlene), Jody (Mark) Biggers, Peggy S. (Christopher) Bacca, Tom Ross and Julie Ross, all of Columbus; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Tommy (Patty) Stilson of Westerville; loving sister, Janet (Gene) Marlow of Columbus; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002. Jerry Flowers with Xenos Christian Fellowship, officiating. Interment Fairview Memorial Park.
SULLIVAN Mary Kathryn Morris Sullivan, 85, nurse and businesswoman. Chapel service for Kay Kathryn Morris Sullivan will be held at the Busch Memorial Home at 4334 Pearl Road in Cleveland, Oh. at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2002. Mrs. Sullivan died Monday in Mercy Hospital of Springfield, Oh., near her home in South Vienna. Mrs. Sullivan was born in Waverly, Oh. and moved to Cleveland at the age of 17 to study and become a surgical nurse at the Cleveland Metropolitan Hospital. Later she and her husband Paul A. Sullivan (deceased) built two businesses in Cleveland: The Coffee Pot Restaurant and Sullivan's Lawn & Garden Store. She lived in Parma, Oh. from 1950 to 1967. In 1967 they moved to London, Oh. and created Mainline of N.A., an agricultural related distribution and retail store. Mrs. Sullivan was a loving wife, mother and rescuer of lost animals. In addition to her children, Paul K. Sullivan of Columbus and Linda Sullivan Dye of Verona, N.J., she is survived by her sisters, Dora Yavorsky of Youngstown, Helen Overholt of Cleveland and Louise Tesar of Bowie, Md.; brother, Harold Morris of Parma. Mrs. Sullivan also has 2 grandsons and 1 great-grandson. Local arrangements by THE NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 268-8811.
THOMAS Carol Ann Thomas, age 70, of Columbus, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born February 16, 1932 in Columbus to the late Glenn Elmer and Beulah Marie (Roush) Thomas. Carol was a 1949 graduate of Columbus North High School and a former member of Maynard Ave. Methodist Church. She was a legal secretary with Alexander, Ebinger, Fisher, McAlister & Lawrence and retired as legal secretary for Hon. Judge John D. Holschuh. Carol is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Sharon Thomas of Killen, Ala.; niece, Rene (Tom) Maxwell of Delaware; nephew, Robert (Anita) Thomas of Wylie, Tex.; 3 grandnieces; 2 grandnephews. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002 at the Chapel of Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 5600 East Broad St., Columbus, where family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, friends may make memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice in Carol's memory. Arrangements completed by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, Worthington, Oh., 614-885-4006.
TIDWELL Eugene Tidwell, age 95. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002 at the Church of Christ, Apostolic Faith, 1200 Brentnell Ave. Family will receive friends Saturday, at the church, 9 a.m. until the start of funeral service. Interment Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St.
TRINCA Prudence A. Trinca, age 89, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at home, May 21, 2002. Survived by loving husband of 61 years, Anthony Trinca; daughter and son-in-law, Anita Newport and Craig Mielke; grandson, Peter Anthony Newport; sister, Elizabeth (Phillip) Comparetto; brothers, Michael (Lena) and Nicholas (Marie) Caracappa. Funeral Liturgy 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Rev. Msgr Edward F. Trenor Officiating. Entombment Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum.
VIRAGO Bliss Johnston Virago, age 54, died May 20, 2002 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. Internationally acclaimed pianist, conductor, and teacher, Bliss Johnston Virago was born in Huntington, W.V. Her extraordinary musical talent and intellect was discovered early in her childhood, when she excelled at flute, violin, and piano. At the age of 16, Bliss entered the Julliard School where she graduated with diplomas in piano and violin. She soon developed an intense passion for vocal music and became a protege of the famed Metropolitan Opera coach and assistant conductor, Alberta Masiello, while receiving scholarship grants from the Martha Baird Rockefeller Foundation. Other teachers included Max Rudolf, Igor Kipnis and Kurt Adler. From 1969-1978 she was accompanist for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, for the final concerts, for many Texaco Opera broadcasts, as well as for the Met itself. For ten years Bliss assisted Maestro Richard Bonynge at the San Francisco Opera, Austrialian Opera, and in Vancouver, Canada, where from 1974-77 at his invitation she headed the Vancouver Opera Young Artists Program. From 1975-1976 she was assistant conductor for Decca Records responsible for musical preparation for opera recordings that still today are considered landmarks. Her conducting debut was in San Paolo, Brazil in 1979, and for three years, she was the artistic director and conductor of the Chamber Orchestra of Hawaii. Some of the many opera companies that experienced her talent were Hartford, Philadelphia, Amsterdam, Puerto Rico, Barcelona, Japan and Covett Garden in London. Bliss was accomplished music scholar and linguist and was devoted to singers as a vocal coach and accompanist, in this capacity she has worked with many of the world's most noted singers, including Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, Renato Scotto, Placido Domingo, Birgit Nilsson and Simon Estes. During the past five years Bliss made her home in Treviso, Italy, where she was married
to the wood sculptor and artisan, Mario Virago. In addition to ongoing work in Canada, Slovenia, Salzburg, Austria, Padua, and Santa Margherita, Italy, she made several visits to Columbus during the last two years, where she coached singers in the city and at The Ohio State Univeristy School of Music. She died in Columbus after a brief illness. In addition to her hsuband, she is survived by father, John Johnston III of Huntington, W.V.; mother, Peggy V. Johnston of Proctorville, Oh.; sister, Mrs. Eric Thompson of Raleigh, N.C.; aunt, Gloria Kidder of Columbus. A Funeral Mass was held 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Seton Parish Catholic Church, 600 Hill Rd. North, Pickerington. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested friends consider donations to the Bliss Johnston Virago Memorial Trust Fund, which will be used to promote the training of young singers and vocal coaches. Donations may be sent to Joe Lesko at the Huntington Bank, 17 South High St., Columbus, Oh. 43215. Arrangements by the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Pickerington, Oh. Online condolences may be given at www.spencefuneralhome.com
WATTS Nancy D. Watts, 50 passed away on May 11, 2002, in Pasadena, Texas. Born in Columbus, Ohio on October 5, 1951. She was a kindergarten teacher in the Pasadena Independent School system. Graduate of North High School and of The Ohio State University College of Education. She received her Masters Degree in elementary education from University of Houston, Clear Lake. Preceded in death by her husband of 22 years Grayum A. Watts. Survived by her parents Dale and Nancy Dempsey of Columbus, Ohio; great aunt Dorothy Demptster of Lima, Ohio; uncle John Dempsey of Columbus, Ohio; siblings Rebecca Landon of Corpus Christi, Texas; Carol (Lawrence) Watts of Blacklick, Ohio; Dale David Dempsey of Seattle, Washington; Joyce (Ronald) Albaugh of Powell, Ohio; Sally (William) Borghese of Westerville, Ohio; James (Melanie) Dempsey of Midlothian, Virginia, and Amy Dempsey of Columbus, Ohio; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and many very special friends. A celebration of her life will take place on Sunday, May 26, 2002. Please call 614- 261-6967 for information. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
AGRIESTI Margaret Agriesti, age 89, Monday, St. Rita's Nursing Home. Retired from the State of Ohio. Member of St. Aloysius Parish. Preceded in death by parents Antonio and Louise Agriesti, brothers and sisters and their spouses Joseph Agriesti, James Agriesti, Christina Perrini, Lena Hampton and Rocky Agriesti. Survived by nephews, Ken (Linda) Hampton, Nicholas Perrini, Edward Perrini and Robert Agriesti; many nieces and nephews, including Julie Hampton, Mary (Jeff) Estep and Katherine Hampton. Family will receive friends Wednesday, May 29, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JOHN QUINT & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Ave. Prayer service 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002 at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, 6440 S. High St. Fr. Joseph Stanton, Presider. Burial St. Joseph cemetery.
AKERS E. Pauline (Polly) Akers, born April 6, 1919, passed away at Grant Hospital on May 27, 2002. She is survived by her daughter, F. Kay (Ralph E.) Mowery; sister, Lovena Moore; sister-in-law, Garnet Triplett; several nieces, nephews and very special friends, Charles and Inez Snedecor. She was preceded in death by her husband J.V. (Virg) Akers, grandson J. Scott Nourse, 1 sister and 4 brothers. Polly worked with her husband for many years at the Classic, Sunset and Rainbow bowling lanes in Portsmouth, Oh. Very active with blood drives and solicitation of funds for Childrens Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Oh. She started the Hemophilia Bowling tournament held annually in Portsmouth, Oh. Known for her love of family, people in need, children and animals. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. Worthington, Ohio (* mile south of I-270) and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Daehler Funeral Home on 9th Street in Portsmouth, Oh., where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2002. Interment at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg, Oh. In lieu of flowers Polly requested contributions made to Hemophilia Fund, Childrens Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnett Ave. Cincinnati, Oh. 45229.
AMORE Robert Henry Amore, age 80, died May 28, 2002. Retired from Rush Motors after 28 years. Preceded in death by parents Rev. I.H. (Lulu) Amore. Survived by wife of 55 years, Betty; son, Richard (Carla) Rigby; grandchildren, Rande (Joelle) Rigby, Robert J. (Tammy) Rigby; great-grandchildren, Emily and Megan; daughter, Sandra (Don) Frazier of New Mexico, 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Thursday 5-9 p.m., where service will be held 1:30 Friday. Interment St. Joseph cemetery. Rev. Gail Simms officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Columbia Heights Methodist Church, 91 Sturbridge Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43228.
BENTLEY (JEFFRIES) Launa "Mae" Jeffries Bentley, age 68, passed away at home on May 28, 2002. Member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #3424. Preceded in death by husband William Bentley. Survived by children, Betty R. (Patrick T.) Slatzer, Barbara (Kevin) Trojack and Billie Jo (Roger) Huffman; grandchildren, Erin, Shellie, Mandy, Montie, Shana, Kenneth and Michael; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, including special loving sister, Murline (Ted Rose) Jordan, Delmas Jeffries, James Jeffries, Herman (Evelyn) Jeffries, Nixcola (Ronnie) Rhodes, Ethel (Hap) Snodgrass, Elvira "Sissy" (Johnny) Searfos and Arreha "Gail" (George) Hoppes. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, where the funeral service be held Friday 10:30 a.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery. Ladies Auxiliary service Thursday 8 p.m. Special thanks to Hospice of Pickaway County including Judy and Sheila.
BYRNE Joseph S. Byrne, Jr., age 85, Sunday May 26, 2002 at Whetstone Care Center. WWII Army Veteran. Member of the 4-S Club and American Legion Bexley Post #0430. Retired from the State of Ohio. Preceded in death by wife Iola; brother John; and sisters Cathyrne, Alice and Martha. Survived by daughters, Rita (Gregory) Bauer, Patricia (Robert) Geoghegan, Cathyrne (Brian) Byrne-Sichel, Elizabeth (Perry) Lynch, JoAnn (Mike) Schilling; beloved grandchildren, Kevin, Courtney, Mark and Colleen Bauer, Alanna, Thomas, and Olivia Geoghegan, Sean and Mishelle Lynch, Benjamin and Lauren Schilling; brother, Thomas (Ailene) Byrne of Cincinnati; sister-in-law, Teresa Scott; niece and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 South High Street. Prayer service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, at St. Christopher Church, 1420 Grandview Avenue, 10 a.m. Fr. Arthur W. Wiles, Celebrant. Burial St. Joseph cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Christopher Church.
CENCI Peter N. Cenci, age 77, Tuesday, May 28, 2002. Graduate of Aquinas High School, Class of 1943. Former Vice-President of Cenci Excavating Co. Present Vice President Perfection Construction and Development Co. Life time member of St. John the Baptist Parish, past President, Ohio Contractors Association, Columbus Chapter. Former chairman Ohio Contractors Association M & V, 1969. Past member American Road Builders Association. Past member Engineers Club of Columbus. Past member Central Ohio Boy Scouts of America. Preceded in death by parents Nicholas and Mary Cenci, brothers Marion (Babe), Dominic and Vincent Cenci, sisterS Frances Giantonio, Carmel Baldy and Rose Mangia. Survived by loving wife, Mary Jane Cenci; children, Elaine (Cecil) Richardson, Nick (Suzanne) Cenci, Sandy (Suzanne) Beech and Bob (Ruth Adcox) Newport; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002 at the JOHN QUINT & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Ave. Prayer service 8:30 p.m. GAC service 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass 12noon Friday, May 31, 2002, St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St. Fr. William A. Metzger, Presider. Burial St. Joseph cemetery.
CHAMBERLAIN Marguerite E. Chamberlain, age 79, of Grove City, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at St. Rita's Nursing Home. She was formerly employed at Sears Distribution and retired from the State of Ohio. Member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church and Grove City OES Chapter #502. Preceded in death by husband Bud and son Ray Chamberlain, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Marguerite is survived by sons, Frank (Debra) and Mark (Diane) Chamberlain; grandchildren, Stephanie, Susanne, Shannon, Patrick, Katie and Joey; brother, Chuck Herrnstein; daughter-in-law, Sue Chamberlain. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Friday 10-11 a.m. at MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus St., Grove City, where funeral will be Friday 11 a.m. Pastor Donald Allman officiating. Interment Concord cemetery. Memorials may be given to Central Ohio Diabetes Association, 1580 King Ave., Columbus, OH 43212-2000.
COLVIN Becky F. Colvin, age 88, Monday, May 27, 2002 in West Union, Oh. Widow of Hugh L. Colvin. Survived by nieces, nephews, and friends at Worthington Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Retired from Harding Hospital. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High Street, Worthington, Oh. Pastor Loren Seibold officiating. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial Manchester cemetery, Manchester, Oh. at 3 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund at Worthington Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
CROSSMOCK Peggy A. Crossmock, 67, of Newark, May 28, 2002 in Newark. Retired Realtor. Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Lottie (Monroe) Dickey. Survived by husband, Jerry Crossmock; sons, Jeff of Gahanna, Steven of Perrysburg and Kevin of Newark; 4 grandchildren; sisters, Arla Davy and Gen Russell, both of Zanesville and Barbara Boles of Newark; brothers, Floyd Dickey of Delaware and Randall Dickey of Fla. Calling hours Thursday, May 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at CRISS-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Newark, where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 31 with Rev. Jim Young officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice.
CROWELL Mozelle J. Crowell, age 81, Friday, May 24, 2002 at her residence. A graduate of Wilberforce University where she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority after attending Ohio State. A retired School Teacher of Columbus Public Schools. A member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Samuel Crowell; brother and sisters-in-law, Kelly and Rosie Crowell, Mayme Kelly, Virgia Small of Chicago, IL., Sybil Crowell and Thelma Holly of Oklahoma; many nieces, nephews, cousins of New York, Texas and California and many friends. Funeral 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2002 at the Bethany Presbyterian Church, 206 N. Garfield Ave. Rev. Michael Miller, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the time of service. Interment 10 a.m. Saturday at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
