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KARSHNER Annie Karshner, age 83, of Columbus, passed away, Thursday, June 13, 2002 at Doctors Hospital-West. Mrs. Karshner retired from Westinghouse in 1981 where she worked for 27 years. She is preceded in death by Frank, her loving husband of 62 years. Annie was a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother and is survived by her children, Frank Karshner and Beverly Ann (Bill) Fortune; grandchildren, Frank Karshner, Mindy (Todd) Hidde, Jerry (Peg), Brent (Jessica) and Brian Fortune; great-grandchildren, Alicia and Kristin Hidde, Alexis, Justice and Alivia Fortune; many other family members and friends. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus. Rev. G.A. Haubrich, officiating. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit with the family on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home.
KEIL Mary Ellen Keil passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center. She was born in Bowling Green, Ohio in 1915 and attended elementary and high school there. She received her Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University and her Master's degree from The Ohio State University. She taught high school in Powell, Ohio and elementary school in Massachusetts, and in 1943 she was selected to join the Women's Air Force Service Pilots of World War II. In the WASP, she piloted several different types of aircraft and was one of forty-six WASP selected to fly the Martin Marauder B-26 bomber. She was then sent to Boise, Idaho where she flew the B-26 that towed targets for the anti-aircraft gunners to shoot at. She used to say that many times she found holes in the tail of the B-26 when she landed. The WASP was disbanded in 1944, so Mary Ellen and a fellow WASP bought an airfield and airplanes in Belding, Michigan where they sold airplanes and taught flying until 1950. At that time, she sold the business and moved to Columbus. She worked at North American Aviation for a time writing pilot handbooks on how to fly one type of fighter plane. Then she taught elementary school spending most of the thirty years at Maryland Ave, School in Bexley, and retired in 1976. In addition to her home, she owned a cottage at Catawba Cliffs at Lake Erie, a 26-foot boat, flew her own airplane in the Angel and Powder Puff Derbies. She was active in the Women's Movement in the 1970's, director of the Eastern Division of the WASP, a member of the 99's Women's Pilots and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association. To those who knew her, she will be remembered as a pioneer, a mentor, a teacher and a friend. She shared her gifts of knowledge, strength, humor, wit and humility, and touched many lives. Visiting hours will be Monday 4-6 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER MID-TOWN CHAPEL, 229 E. State St. Interment service, 1 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove cemetery, Bowling Green, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio, 3380 Tremont Rd., Columbus 43221. Email expressions of sympathy to Keil1condolences@schoedinger.com
KIRKPATRICK Logan Christopher Kirpatrick, born October 25, 1995 died on June 13, 2002. Survived by his loving father, Mark Douglas Kirkpatrick; his brother, Jacob Xavier Kirpatrick; grandma, Colleen Quick; grandpa, Mark D. Kirkpatrick, Sr.,; aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous members of the Kirkpatrick and Van Arsdale families. Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002 at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church 5225 Refugee Rd. Rev Fr. William H. Deville, Celebrant. Visitation 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL 5360 E. Livingston Ave. burial St. Joseph cemetery Lockbourne, Ohio
LECHTANSKI Florence C. (Zoltowski) Lechtanski, age 79, died June 12, 2002 at her home in Reynoldsburg, Oh. She was born in Chicago on March 13, 1923. Mrs. Lechtanski was a volunteer at the American Cancer Society Thrift Shop in Reynoldsburg for 15 years. She was also a member of the St. Pius X Catholic Church, since 1960, and a long-time member of the Reynoldsburg Senior Center. She will be remembered for her hobbies such as oil paintings, ceramics, and cooking, as well as her love for friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents Gust and Mary Zoltowski; sisters Alice Lesniak, Joanne Lonero; and brother Edmund Zoltowski. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Edward Lechtanski; daughters, Arlene Coffin, Charlene (David) Yates; grandchildren, Brock Yates, Spencer (Laura Gaeta) Coffin, Brett (Benjamin) Jump, Gregory Coffin, Caren Coffin; and sister-in-law, Nancy Zoltowski; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Her family will receive friends Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg. Funeral Mass Monday 2 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg. Father Daniel Ochs, Celebrant. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 900 Michigan Ave., Columbus Ohio 43215.
LESLEY Dennis Lesley, Friday. Grant Medical Center. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St. 447-9383. Funeral Director, Jackie Smith.
LUND Dennis "Denny" Raymond Lund, age 60, of Powell, died Friday, June 14, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He attended The Ohio State University. Denny served 20 years with TWA in their sales department before starting his own travel company. Denny was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast, closely following the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes. During his leisure time, Denny loved to travel. He was preceded in death by his father in 1973, Raymond Lund. Denny is survived by his wife of 15 years, Esther E. Lund; mother, Mildred C. Lund of Columbus; son, Ronald D. Lund of Blacklick; stepdaughter, Angie K. Duprey of Worthington; and his step-granddaughter, Danielle J. Sullivan. Friends may call 1-3 and 5-6 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Rd.; where a funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM. Pastor Robert Trump officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The O.S.U Development Fund, 2400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43210.
MERCIER Murry J. Mercier Jr., age 90, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 13, 2002 at son's home. Preceded in death by wife Evon L. Mercier, brothers Harold Mercier, Kenneth, Donald and Ralph Preston. Survived by son, Murry J. (Jacqueline) Mercier III; daughter, Joan E. Mercier; grandson, Murry Jay (Maureen) Mercier; granddaughter, Jeannette (Keith) Hart; great-grandsons, Murry Jay Mercier Jr. and Keith G. Hart; great-granddaughters, Melissa Mercier and Maria Hart; brother, Ray Preston; sister, Dorothy Holtzinger; several nephews, (a special thank you to Nelson and Connie Mercier) and nieces. Murry was a Charter Member of Clintonville Baptist Church (now Linworth Baptist Church) serving as an active board member and teacher. A pioneer in developing television reception. Murry's work may be seen at The Early Television Foundation Museum in Hilliard, OH. A Graduate of Central High School – Class of 1930. Friends may call at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME BEECHWOLD-CLINTONVILLE CHAPEL, 4341 N High St., (1 block S of Henderson), Sunday 4-7 p.m., where funeral service will be held Monday 10 a.m. Pastor George Hattenfield of Linworth Baptist officiating. Interment Green Lawn cemetery. Family suggest contributions to Mt. Carmel Hospice.
MILLER Hilda P. Miller ("Grammy"), age 89, of Upper Arlington, Ohio and recent resident of Wesley Glen Retirement Center, died Saturday, June 15, 2002. Born September 3, 1912 in Belmore, Ohio. Hilda graduated from Leipsic, Ohio High School and Flower Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. She lived in Toledo for nearly 50 years and was active in nursing for 40 years before moving to Upper Arlington in 1976. Preceded in death by husband, Ray H. Miller and great granddaughter Megan Manchester Leach, Hilda is survived by daughter Judith M. Leach and son John R. Miller; grandchildren David Leach, Michael (Debbie) Leach, Sally (Steve Geraghty) Leach, John (Christy Ewing) Leach, and Zachary Miller; great granddaughter Allison Jane Leach. Hilda dedicated her life to helping others, was an avid gardener and will be sadly missed by her family, many old friends in Toledo and Upper Arlington and new friends at Wesley Glen. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2001 Northwest Blvd., Upper Arlington, where family will receive friends immediately following the service. Rev. Steve Wachtman officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or St. Michael's in the Hills, Ottawa Hills, Ohio, in her memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd.
MILLER Mary Jo Miller, 92, June 14, 2002 Columbus Health Care. Retired from Stone and Thomas. Member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Preceded in death by: parents Robert A. and Mary Miller, brother Robert, and sister Ruth Kirkpatrick. Survived by: brother, George Miller, niece, Veronica (Russ) Horn, nephew, Douglas (Carole) Gaines, several great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St. Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 434 Norton Rd. Fr. Shawn Corcoran celebrant. Interment St. Joseph cemetery.
MONSKA Joan Monska, age 67, of Dublin, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born April 13, 1935 in Philadelphia, Penn. to the late Michael and Jean Santoliquito. Survived by children, Kurt (Carrie) Monska, Littleton, Colo., Michael L. Monska, Hilliard, and Joseph F. (Michelle) Monska, Dublin; grandchildren, Mitchell, Bianca and Ethan; many aunts, nieces and nephews. Former member of St. Michael Parish. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002 at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME at POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street (Powell Road), Powell, 792-1471, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Mill Run Gardens, 3399 Mill Run Dr., Hilliard, OH 43026 in her memory.
MUMPER Bradley Andrew "Andy" Mumper, age 42, lost a courageous battle with brain cancer on Friday June 14, 2002 at his residence. Owner of Beacon Painting. Member of Gravel Bar Yacht Club. Former basketball player for Otterbein University. Preceded in death by mother, Nancy L. Mumper; grandparents, Irvin and Hazel Mumper, Harry and Blanche Hammond; nephew, Chase Coalfleet. Survived by special friend, Barbara Wood; father, Senator Larry A. (Karyle) Mumper; sons, Cameron and Brandon of Marion; brother, Gregg (Karrianne) Mumper of Galloway; sister, Julie (Wells) Coalfleet of Cincinnati; niece and nephews, Sam and Kacey Mumper, Wells III and Carter Coalfleet; many other special friends and relatives. Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 PM Monday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, where funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday June 17, 2002. Pastor John Kirby officiating. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the family in care of the funeral home, in Andy's memory. E-mail expressions of sympathy to: bmumper8@schoedinger.com.
McCLOY Katherine M. McCloy, age 85, June 14, 2002, Milcrest Nursing Center, Marysville, Oh. She was born April 12, 1917 in Belmont Co., Oh. Preceded in death by parents Homer and Mary McCloy, sister Martha Reed. Survived by brother, James (Betty) McCloy; several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. She was a graduate of Bellaire High School, Class of 1935. Retired office manager of Krieger Ford. Member Glen Echo Presbyterian Church and Gilley Senior Center. Friends may call Tuesday, June 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 4221 N. High St., (3 blocks S. of Henderson Rd.), where service will be held at 8 p.m. Rev. Gene Mast officiating. Additional calling hours will be held Wednesday 7-9 p.m. at Bauknecht Funeral Home, Bellaire, Oh. Graveside service will be Thursday 1 p.m. at Rock Hill cemetery. Pastor Don Corderery officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to Loving Care Hospice, 113 S. Main St., Marysville, Oh. 43040.
McGARY June Viola Prasse McGary, age 82, died Friday June 14, 2002 at St. Ann's Hospital. Preceded in death by husband Merle. Survived by son, Fred (Carolyn) McGary of Columbus; daughter, Susan (Milt) Johnston of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Jimmy Scales, David McGary and his wife, Natalie, Daniel McGary; sister, Berta Zahner of Clearwater, FL; brother, Fred Prasse of St. Louis, MO; sister, Flora Lou Rodriguez of Estero, FL. She was a 49-year member of Fourth Baptist Church in St. Louis, former member of senior citizen groups in New Jersey and California and an avid pinochle player. Her later years were spent doing needlepoint and spending time with her grandchildren. She also was a surrogate grandmother to many. Memorial service 11 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002 at Sharon Woods Baptist Church, 5959 Sharon Woods Blvd., with Rev. Brian McCoy officiating. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER MID TOWN CHAPEL. Email expressions of sympathy to McGary1condolences@schoedinger.com.
NEUENSCHWANDER Frederick Phillip Neuenschwander, age 78, Friday, June 14, 2002. Born in Akron, Ohio, March 19, 1924 to the late Willis Lee and Esther (Mayer) Neuenschwander. Preceded in death by wife Mary Jane (Porter) Neuenschwander. Survived by children, Carol (Much) Unterleitner-Neuenschwander of Vienna, Austria, Fritz (Rebecca) Neuenschwander of Columbus, Lynn Neuenschwander of Columbus, Dean (Heidi) Lorash-Neuenschwander of Grove City, Rick (Diana) Neuenschwander of Loveland, Ohio; and grandchildren; wife, June E. Loving and stepchildren, Andy Lape, Ted (Kelly) Lape, and Sean Cochran; brother, John W. (Beth) Neuenschwander, of Maryland. Served in the U.S. Army 1943-46. Retail Credit Co. Akron, Ohio; Executive Vice President of Wadsworth (Oh) Chamber of Commerce, 1955-62; Wadsworth Development Corp., 1955-62; Chamber of Commerce Wooster (Oh) 1962-63; Wooster Expansion, Inc. 1962-63; Director of Development, State of Ohio, 1963-71; Executive Vice President James A. Rhodes and Assoc. 1971-74; Principal of F.P. Neuenschwander and Assoc., Columbus, Ohio, 1975-present; Principal of Worthington Sales 1988-present; Three R Technologies, Worthington, Ohio. Lifetime involvement in United Church of Christ; President of Templed Hills Church Camp; United Church Board of World Ministries; Trustee of Eden Theological Seminary, Webster Groves, Missouri; Board member of the foundation for North Congregational United Church of Christ; member Outdoor Ministries United Church of Christ Property Management Committee. Recognized in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. Member of the Huguenot Society of America. Member of numerous civic and professional organizations including Advisory Council Small Business Administration, Ohio Scenic Rivers Commission, Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, Executive Board Rio Grande College, Great Lakes Industrial Development Council, Ohio Development Council, Ohio Transportation Research Center, Midwest Governor's Advisory Council, founding member of Ohio Commodores, member of Kentucky Colonels, and Rhodes Raiders. Recipient of many awards including Young Man of the Year, Wadsworth Junior Chamber of Commerce, SIR Award for directing outstanding State Industrial Development Program, Ohio Governor's Award. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred's memory to Ohio Conference, United Church of Christ, Outdoor Ministries, 6161 Busch Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43229. Please join us in a Memorial Celebration of Fred's life at Liberty Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2002, 7080 Olentangy River Road, Delaware, Ohio. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, Worthington Chapel, 515 High St., Worthington, Ohio.
O'HARRA Carol Marie O'Harra, age 75, of Columbus, Friday, June 14, 2002 at Riverside Hospital. Retried playground supervisor Hamilton Local Schools. Member Lockbourne United Methodist Church. Widow of John E, 1992. Survived by daughters, Lynne Marie (Ken) Starkey, Lockbourne, Karen Ann (Dennis) Schutte, Lockbourne; grandchildren, Alyssa, Kevin, Eric, Shawn; sister, Luella Schnetta, New Jersey; brother, Donald Carley, Canal Winchester; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MYERS FUNERAL HOME GROVEPORT Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and then at the Lockbourne United Methodist Church 1 hour prior to services Tuesday 11 a.m. Rev Jack Whitherspoon officiating, interment Fernwood cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lockbourne United Methodist Church.
POLING Robert H. Poling, age 89, a former longtime resident of Upper Arlington, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at The Forum at Knightsbridge after an extended illness. He was born August 14, 1912 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of John W. and Beatrice Poling. He was graduated from Columbus North High School, Class of 1930. He received his Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University in 1934, and his Master's Degree from Capital University, where he continued additional post-graduate work. He served as the Superintendent of Union County Schools in 1940. He then taught at Linden-McKinley High School for 28 years and at Clinton Junior High School for eight years, before retiring in 1977. He was a Sunday school teacher for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lura Poling in 1984 and by his sister Roma Salisbury. Robert is survived by his daughters, Jean A. (Dr. Andrew) Klaus of Columbus and Carol L. (Richard) Howell of Livermore, CA; son, John R. (Anita) Poling of Upper Arlington; grandchildren, David E. (Alycia Freeman) Klaus, Jennifer L. Klaus, M.D., Kevin R. (Deborah) Klaus, Vandy M. (Leo O'Brien) Howell, Daniel R. (Jennifer) Howell, Natalie J. (Jon) Peele, Noelle N. Poling, and Scott D. Poling; great grandchildren, Carl Richard Howell and Anya Freeman Klaus; brothers, John M. Poling and Paul Jimmy” F. Poling, both of Columbus; and two nieces and one nephew. The family will receive friends 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, where the funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2002. Interment will follow at York cemetery, Somersville, Ohio. If desired, contributions may be made to the Columbus Public Schools College Fund, I Know I Can”, 270 E. State St., Columbus, Ohio 43215 in his memory.
REDKEY Mary Elizabeth (Keller) Redkey, age 83 of Worthington died Friday, June 14, 2002 at New Albany Care Center. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years Cleo C. Redkey. Survived by daughters: Kay (Roger) Johnson and Diane Lowman; grandchildren: Barry (Christal) Johnson and Kathryn Meyers; great grandchildren: Aric and Danielle Johnson. Member of Grace United Methodist Church Blanchester, Ohio. 60 year member Carey Chapter #221 O.E.S. Graveside services 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at Blandchester I.O.O.F. cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Shriners Burn Institute, Grace United Methodist Church, or a charity of choice. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD CORBIN FUNERAL HOME WORTHINGTON CHAPEL 515 High St. Worthington.
ROBINSON Anthony Robinson, age 52.
Service of memory Tuesday 2 p.m. chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St.
Mr. Robinson will lie in state at the mortuary Tuesday after 10 a.m. where the family will receive friends 1 p.m. until time of service.
