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HALL Fred H. Hall, D.D.S., age 81, of Upper Arlington, passed away Monday, August 19, 2002 at his home. He retired as a private practice dentist after 39 years in practice. He was born March 22, 1921 in Columbus, Oh., the son of Dr. Fred E. and Xenna (Hamner) Hall. He was preceded in death by his first wife Josephine Sharp Hall, 1965, second wife Lillian Huddy Hall, 2001, brother Dr. William L. Hall, 1997 and grandson Rob Mohney. He is survived by his daughters, Jacklyn (Mark) Zapert, Columbus, Linda Hall, Charlotte, NC and Nancy (Frank) Eilberg, Rocky River, OH; son, Steven (Cindy) Hall, Upper Arlington; grandchildren, David Mohney, Susan Davis, Eric, Andrew and Douglas Eilberg, Maggie and Patrick Hall; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was a graduate of The Ohio State University and College of Dentistry at The Ohio State University in 1950, where he was a member of Psi Omega fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a member of Northwest United Methodist Church; Community Lodge #684 F&AM; Tri Village Shrine Club; Tri Village Lions Club; Columbus Maennerchor and many national, state and local dental associations. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday at Northwest United Methodist Church, 5200 Riverside Drive with Rev. Harold Davidson and Rev. Debra Holder officiating. Entombment Union cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pilot Dogs, Inc., 625 West Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215 or to Shriners Burns Hospital/Institute, 3229 Burnett Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3095, in his memory. Masonic Service 8 p.m. Thursday at Northwest Chapel. Email condolences to fhall3@schoedinger.com.
HARRIS Earl H. Harris, age 85, born January 10, 1917, Columbus, Oh., died August 5, 2002, Loma Linda, CA. He retired from Buckeye Union Insurance as a printer. He served Eastwood S.D.A. Church as Elder. In 1934, he received the 1st of many golf awards at Bridgeview Golf Course. He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army (3* years). He is survived by his son, Stanley E. Harris, M.D. of Los Angeles, CA; daughter, Carol Camm and son-in law, Dr. Thomas Camm; grandsons, John and Tom Camm of Columbus, OH; sisters, Grace Hall of Buckeye Lake, Ruth Sailor of Gahanna, Norma Coccia (nephew, Mark Coccia) of Westerville, Betty Lou (Dale) Rowe of Sun City, AZ; sister-in-law, Betty Harris; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by wife Beatrice Harris, brothers Albert, Edward and Harry Harris and sisters Eva Shull and Juanita Dick. Memorial Service will be held at the Eastwood Seventh-day Adventist Church, 250 Napoleon Ave., Columbus, OH 43213 on August 24, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. Private internment will be at Riverside cemetery, Sunbury Rd., Columbus, OH. Donations may be made to the Earl Harris Memorial Fund at Eastwood S.D.A. Church.
HARRIS Smith Anthony "Tony" Harris, age 47, passed Sunday, August 18, 2002. Homegoing service Friday 11 a.m. in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. Mr. Harris will lie in state Friday after 9 a.m. at the mortuary, with the family receiving friends 10 a.m. until start of service. Interment Evergreen cemetery.
HOCKMAN Clayton Hockman, age 91, died Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at The Forum at Knightsbridge. He was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University with a Major in Physical Education. He taught mathematics and physics and coached at both Corning and Thornville prior to being employed by MacMillan Publishing Company in sales. He was a Salesman for 20 years and Regional Sales Manager for 17 years. He served the Order of Kentucky Colonel, and was a 32-degree Mason. His hobbies were officiating basketball and football in both high school and college. He was active in farming in Pickaway County. He served as National President of the Professional Bookmen of America. He was very active in the Bexley United Methodist Church and also served on commissions of the West Ohio Methodist Conference. He married
Louise Milgate Hockman on July 21, 1935, and they celebrated their sixty-sixth wedding anniversary last year on July 21. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Blanche Hockman, wife Louise "Peg" Hockman and sister Jeannette Chilcote. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Mary Ann of Aurora, Oh., Jerry and Sharon of Springfield, Oh.; grandchildren, Diane, David, Traci, Kerry and Erin; 2 great-grandchildren; and brother, Ottie Hockman. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the SCHOEDINGER MIDTOWN CHAPEL, 229 E. State St. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday at Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E. Broad St. Interment Green Summit cemetery in Adelphi, Oh. Contributions may be made to the Bexley United Methodist Church in his memory.
HOWELL Murriel Marie Howell, 82, passed away Friday, August 16, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Served on the Mothers Board at Seventh Ave. Baptist Church. Survived by sons, James (Diane) Hairston and David (Barb) Hairston; daughters, Elsie Hairston and Sandra Cole, all of Columbus and Marvine (Richard) Thomas of Circleville; 17 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002 at the Seventh Ave. Baptist Church, 28 E 7th Ave. Pastor Emmett Moore Jr. eulogizing. Family will receive friends at 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial at Forest cemetery Circleville. Arrangements entrusted to GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 2154 E. Main St., Bexley, 235-GARY.
HUFFMAN Oscar Huffman, born March 4, 1916 in Carter County, Ky., died August 21, 2002 at home. Retired from C&O Railroad. A member of the Southeast Conservation Club. He served in C.C.C. Preceded in death by wife Mary (Fannin) Huffman, parents Orville and Georgia (Bradshaw) Huffman, sister Bertha Leslie, brother Walter W. Huffman, son-in-law Garland Copley. He is the loving father of Charles (Gladys) Huffman of Columbus, Virginia Copley of Columbus; step-son, Don (Naomi) Cantrel of Defiance, Oh.; grandchildren, Teresa (David) Perry, Ronda (Brian) O'Reilly, Bobby Huffman Jr., Mark (Tammy) Franklin and Michael (Sherri) Franklin; 7 great-grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; special friend, Anna Massey. Visitation will be held at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Additional visitation Friday 6-9 p.m. at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson, Ky., where the funeral service will be held Saturday 2 p.m. Interment Fannin cemetery in Boltsfork, Ky. Pastor Keith Crum officiating.
JOHNSON Robbie Daily-Johnson, age 79, August 19, 2002. CROSBY FUNERAL HOME, serving the family. Detailed arrangements for Saturday's service will be listed in Friday's paper.
KELLENBERGER Velma F. Kellenberger, age 92, of Westerville, Monday, August 19, 2002 at home. Registered Nurse. Member of Church of the Messiah United Methodist, Westerville Senior Center and 20 year volunteer of Life Care Alliance. Preceded in death by husband George C. and daughter Regina L. Kellenberger. Survived by daughters, Mary Louise Kellenberger of Gahanna and Carol (Robert) Hartwell of Richmond, KY.; granddaughter, Kimberle (Chris) Prunty of Orlando, Fla.; brother, Ralph Sturtz of Sycamore, Oh.; good friend, Marlene Carnahan of Westerville. Funeral service will be held at the Church of the Messiah United Methodist, 51 North State Street, Westerville, 2 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2002 with visitation from 12noon til time of service. Rev. David Trout officiating. Interment Blendon Central cemetery. Arrangements by the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, Westerville, Oh. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 793 West State Street, Columbus, Oh. 43222-9988 or the Church of the Messiah United Methodist.
KOHAR Michael A. Kohar Sr., age 58, of Lancaster, beloved, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, died Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at his home. He was a member of St. Mary Church and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman whose greatest pleasure was spending time at his cabin. Michael chose the sign industry to display his artistic talents. His career included 20 years at Vacuform Industries in Columbus and most recently at Signal Sign Corporation in Lancaster. Michael is survived by his wife, Linda L. Kohar; son and daughter-in-law, Michael A. and Michelle Kohar Jr. of Columbus; son, Trevor Brack of FL; daughter, Stacy Brack of Muncy, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and David Mitchell of Dayton; 2 grandchildren, Chase Mitchell and Conner Brack; sister, Jean (Bill) Fairchild of Reynoldsburg; 2 brothers, John (Pat) Kohar of Reynoldsburg, Lawrence (Ms. Mel Ward) Kohar of Canal Winchester; 3 nieces; 1 nephew; 4 great-nieces and 2 great-nephews. His parents John and Margaret Kohar preceded him in death. Funeral Mass will be held 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Church in Lancaster with the Fr. Donald E. Franks officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph cemetery in Columbus, Oh. Friends may visit from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME in Lancaster. Vigil service will be at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family would like to send sincere gratitude to Dr. Kanwaljit Singh and Staff, Dr. Mark J. Becker and Staff, Nurses at Fairfield Medical Center, Hospice Nurse Cheryl Koepel, and Fr. Donald Franks.
LAYTON Clay L. Layton, 27, went home on Friday, August 16, 2002. Graduate of Independence High School. A veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survived by mother, Shirley I. Gibson; brother, Jesse E. Pace; brother in love, A.J. Aaron; adopted mom, Carolyn Aaron; best friend, Jeana Crockett; many other friends and relatives. Service will be entrusted to ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, Seville Rd., Rittman, Oh. Showing from 12noon-1 p.m. Graveside service at Ohio Western Reserve cemetery.
LINK Vinal Thurston Link, age 87, of Brown Twp., Sunbury, died Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at Manor Care of Westerville. Born October 8, 1914 in Kingston Township to Frank and Elsie (Barton) Link. A 1932 graduate of Brown High School. Retired dairy farmer. In later years he bred, owned, trained and drove Standardbred Horses. Member St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, United States Trotting Assn., Delaware County Horseman Assn., Sunbury Masonic Lodge #400 and 32nd Degree Mason, and Order of Eastern Star Columbia Chapter #33. Also member of the Delaware County Pioneers. Survived by daughter, Donna (Elwood) Caudill of Sunbury; son, Richard (Mary) Link of Connersville, Ind.; grandchildren, Lizabeth (Mark) Jones of Lawrenceville, Ill., Kevin (Cami) Caudill of Meridian, Id. and Kathleen (Chris) Davis of Camdenton, Mo; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Cody and Sierra Caudill, Trent and Ben Jones and Adam Davies; sisters, Ann Daugherty of Chicago, Charlotte Pittman of Kilbourne; brothers, Kenneth of Sunbury, James of Kilbourne and William of Delaware; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Preceded by wife Edna (Krieger), sisters Pearl Baker, Lucille Welch and Zella Terry and brother Raymond. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, Delaware, where a Masonic Service will be at 8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. at The St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial Green Mound cemetery, Kilbourne. Contributions may be made to The St. Marks Memorial Fund, 28 E. William Street, Delaware, Oh. 43015 or the charity of one's choice.
LUST Raymond E. Lust, age 90, of Westerville, Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at St. Ann's Hospital. Member of Church of the Master, American Legion Young Budd Post 171, President Ye Ole Buzzards Club. Retired from U.S. Postal Service and retired Master Sergeant from Ohio National Guard. Preceded in death by wife Ruth, parents Leonard and Eva Lust, 5 brothers Lauren, Carroll, Chester, Herbert and Gerald, 2 sisters Gladys and Harriet. Survived by children, Jerry (Lynn) Lust of Wellington, Steve (Wendy) Lust of Circleville, Janet (Dave) Reynolds of Westerville, Donna (George) Miles of Chicago and Sharon (Bob) Weaver of Canton; grandchildren, Tamara, Brian (Debbie), Scott (Laura), Matthew, Natalie (Thom), Nicole, Michael, Lori (Todd), Kate, Kris, Lee and Jenny; great-grandchildren, Missy, Nathan, Justin, Caitlyn, Andrew, Mark, Andrew, Alyssa and Austin; brother, Wendell Lust; sisters, Wynona Frees, Evelyn Cubbage, Mildred Jakeway; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002. Interment Otterbein cemetery. Friends, if they wish may contribute to the Church of the Master or to Young Budd Post 171.
MELICK Paula A. Melick, age 49, of Canal Winchester, died August 20, 2002 at Grant Medical Center. Born October 22, 1952 in Newark, Oh., daughter of Helen (Ashcraft) and the late Paul Banks. Survived by husband, Gary Melick of Canal Winchester; mother, Helen Banks of Hanover; son, Jason (Brittany) Melick of Columbus; daughter, Adrienne (Todd) Carter of Columbus; brother, Mark Banks of Hanover; sisters, Beverly Amos of Newark, Sally Lewis of Newark, Pamela Broseus of Utica and Terri Sidle of Newark; nieces and nephews; numerous aunts and uncles. Member Eastern Star of Hanover #220, International Association of Administrative Professionals and International Training in Communication. Executive Secretary at Nationwide Insurance. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday with Eastern Star service 6 p.m. at BRUCKER & KISHLER FUNERAL HOME, 985 N. 21st St., Newark, Oh., where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2002. Pastor Walter Bruah officiating. Interment Memorial Gardens cemetery. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society. To sign an online guest book, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com and click guestbook/obituary.
MICKEY Kathryn A. Mickey, age 53, of Hopedale, Oh., formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday, August 20, 2002, Trinity West Emergency Room, Steubenville, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born May 20, 1949 in Gallipolis, Oh. She was a rural route mail carrier serving Route #4 for United States Post Office, Cadiz. Preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Mary (Davis) Leffler. Survived by her husband, Calvin Mickey; sons, Bryan (Stephanie) Mickey, Flushing, Oh., William (Lori) Mickey, Damascus, Oh.; grandchildren, Samantha, Austin and Campbell Mickey; brother, Robert Leffler, Plain City, Oh.; sisters, Marilyn Reese, Brandon, Fla., Joanne Nichols, Columbus, Oh. Calling hours Thursday, August 22, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at CLARK-KIRKLAND FUNERAL HOME, Cadiz. Funeral held Friday, August 23, 1 p.m. Officiated by Rev. Stanley Dickerson. Burial will take place at Ridge Presbyterian Church cemetery, Scio, Oh. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 274, Cadiz, Oh. 43907. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.
MILLER John B. Miller, 81, passed away August 18, 2002. Mr. Miller was born in Akron. While serving in the U.S. Army during WW II and in Korea, John lived in various locations in the United States and Germany before retiring. He retired from the Army as a Sgt. Major after 21 years of service. John was a member of VFW (Reynoldsburg) and St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Columbus. Preceded in death by his parents Winfield Scott and Mary Elizabeth Miller, sister Bessie J. McElwain and brothers Paul and Lewis Miller. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Miller of Gahanna, Oh.; son, John S. (Jennifer) Miller of Columbus; daughters, Rebecca J. Miller of Lake Mary, Fla. and Sandra J. Adkins; grandchildren, Richard, Amy, Kristen Adkins, all of Reynoldsburg, Oh. Memorial service Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3035 Stelzer Rd., Columbus, (Stelzer and McCutcheon Rd.) with Pastor Bob Sholis officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3025, Gahanna, Oh. 43230. HOPKINS LAWVER FUNERAL HOME, Akron, Oh., 330-733-6271, www.hopkinslawver.com.
MININNI Carmen E. Mininni, age 90, Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at Kobacker House. Owner of Carmen's Tailor Shop, tailor at Caskey's Cleaner and retired from Walker's Men's Store where he was Head Tailor for 35 years. Member of Fly Town Italian Club and the Guild Athletic Club. Preceded in death by wife Mollie P., parents Raymond and Francesca Mininni, brothers Olindo Colaprete and Guido Mininni, sisters Josephine Petrasio and Lucy Lattanzio. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Nina and Dr. Jonathan Price of Dublin; grandchildren, Kelli (Daniel) O'Reilly, Kevin (Erica) Taylor, Julie (Kenneth) Schaefer and Zachary Price; great-grandchildren, Mackenna, Olivia, Sophia and Christopher; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Gina Mininni. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High Street. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St. Entombment St. Joseph cemetery. Friends may make contributions to The Kobacker House.
McGHEE Donna D. McGhee, age 60, of Powell, died Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at home. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving family, husband of 34 years, Dr. P. Timothy McGhee; children, Patricia (Steve) Rocca of Gahanna, Elizabeth (Mike) Belcher of Richmond, VA, Christopher (Jeanne) Byrley of Cleveland, Tami (Brian) Ewing of Boston, MA; 7 grandchildren; sister, Judy (John) Kovach of St. Petersburg, FL; and sister-in-law, Judi (Pete) Park of Colorado Springs, CO. She was a 1957 graduate of Bishop Watterson High School, and a 1960 graduate of Mt. Carmel School of Nursing. She was an R.N. at Mt. Carmel Medical Center for 6 years. After retiring she become a hospice nurse with Mt. Carmel and, subsequently, with Riverside Hospice until 1996. She was also a member of Christ Child Society. Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002 at THE RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street (on Powell Road, * mile east of Sawmill Pkwy.), 792-1471. Chaplain Steve Rice will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday and 1 hour prior to the service on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be in Donna's memory to Hospice at Riverside/Grant and Mt. Carmel Hospice.
