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BOWSHER Eleanor L. Craig Bowsher, Ageless, Tuesday, August 20, 2002 in Naples, Fla. Preceded in death by her father and mother Curtis and Ella (Stewart) Laughlin, daughter Joellen Conrad, beloved husband John M. Bowsher and cousin Marian Maddux. She was graduated from Columbus School for Girls, attended Connecticut College for Women and received a B.Sc. degree from The Ohio State University. She was the fourth woman to receive a CPA degree in the State of Ohio and the first woman to be appointed to the Ohio State Board of Accountancy, where she served 5 years, the last year as President. She was a partner in the firm of Parker, Bolon & Craig, Alexander Grant & Company, Craig, Clark, Schaeffer and Hackett, Certified Public Accountants, and later practiced Public Accounting under the name of Eleanor L. Craig. She served as director of many corporations and trustee and chairman of a number of pension and profit sharing trusts and charitable foundations. She was a lecturer at tax seminars, including the New York University Tax Institute, and the author of articles on pension and profit sharing plans for corporate house organs. She was a founding member of Childhood League and served as president and in many other capacities, including a long period of service on their financial board. At the time of her death she was a member of Assisting Board III. She was also a member of Women's Board of Columbus Museum of Art and served as editor of their monthly publication, a member of Scioto Country Club, Columbus Club, Royal Poinciana Golf Club of Naples, Fla., Delta Delta Delta sorority, Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Fraternity, and OSU President's Club. She was a Founding Member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Upper Arlington. She is survived by cousins, Betty Lou and Frank Gaines of Jacksonville, Fla., Winifred and William Kimble of Columbus, Oh., Jack and Joy Bauserman of Tallahassee, Fla., Edward and Cynthia Gaines of Jacksonville, Fla., Ward Gaines of Tacoma Park, Md., Elizabeth and Robert Crosby of Atlanta, Ga., Bradford and Debbie Maddux of Baton Rouge, La., Carter and Cynthia Maddux of Lafayette, Calif., Lee and Suzanne Kimble of Virginia Beach, VA; Grant Kimble of Columbus, Oh., Bethany and Scott Rupert of Atlanta, Ga.; and nieces and nephews, Barbara and Jay Shapiro of Hastings on Hudson, NY, Robert and Sally Bowsher of Vestal, NY, Nancy and Walter Madej of Columbus, Oh.; and many caring and wonderful friends. Friends may call between 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2002 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Road, Upper Arlington, with The Rev. Michael Jupin and The Rev. Bruce Smith officiating. Entombment at Union cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples, Fla. or Central Ohio Radio Reading Service, 2955 W. Broad St., Columbus, Oh. 43204 in her memory.
COUCH Nava Couch, age 49, of Columbus, August 22, 2002. Member of Fourth Avenue Christian Church. Former supervisor with North Central Mental Health Services. Preceded in death by father George Todd. Survived by son, Zach Couch of Columbus; daughter, Tai Couch of Columbus; mother, Mildred Todd of Columbus; sister, Vanessa Todd; brother, George "Moose" Todd Jr.; 1 niece; 1 nephew. Family will receive friends Sunday 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St. Pastor Joe Bliffen officiating.
EDWARDS Thomas Clark Edwards, 55, August 15, 2002. Preceded in death by father Roscoe Edwards and mother Anna Edwards. Survived by sisters, Sandy Jamison, Mia Fortin and Kathy Bolin; brother, Roscoe Edwards; special friend, Sherry Day. Memorial gathering of friends and family September 7, 2002 from 3 p.m. at the Donut Kitchen, 1715 W. 3rd Ave.
ELLISON Jack M. Ellison, age 73, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at OSU Medical Center. Survived by step-daughter, Debbie (William) Chaffin; son, Thomas Ellison; sisters, Norma Faye (Paul) Bossert, Phyllis Talley and Delores Trueman; brother, Tom (Thelma) Ellison. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Friday 6-8 p.m., where the funeral service will be held Saturday 1 p.m. Pastor Kermit Gardner officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery.
GAHEGAN Janice Ellen Gahegan, of Buckeye Lake, age 62, Wednesday, August 21, 2002 in Columbus. Survived by sons, Randy (Tina), Mark, Scott (Darcy); daughter, Janet; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; sisters, Nancy (Dean) Forrest, Chris Silva; brothers, John Buechner, Jim (Gladys) Buechner; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, all of whom loved her dearly. Family will receive friends Saturday 3-5 p.m. at COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave., where service will follow at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family would be most appreciated.
GIBSON Bryan Sparks Gibson, age 28, of Ashville, suddenly Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at his residence. Carpenter, Kleinline Acoustics. Attended Turnpoint Apostolic Church. Survived by mother and step-father, Susan (Ken) Ellison, Obetz; father and step-mother, Clinton (Gloria) Gibson, Pickerington; brothers, Josh (Kim), Taylor (Mandy), Brandon and Zachary; beloved family, Beth, Jason, Jordan, Nathan and Isaiah; aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and co-workers. Friends may call at the MYERS FUNERAL HOME, Groveport, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and then at the Turnpoint Apostolic Church, 7718 Groveport Rd., Groveport, 1 hour prior to service Saturday 11 a.m. Rev. Joe Arata Jr. officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for the education of his children.
GREISMER (EISENMANN) Hilde I. Greismer, age 59, died August 21, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Rudolph and Maria Leuschke. Survived by husband, Harold R. Greismer; son, Reinhard (Jennifer) Eisenmann of Parkersburg, WV; and a daughter, Irene (Greg) Williams of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Eric and Audrey Eisenmann and Robby Sanner; sisters, Inge Lotzbeyer and Hanne Stumpf, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna. Funeral Service and entombment 10 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Pastor David Reich officiating. In lieu of flowers friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215 in her memory. E-mail expressions of sympathy to hgreismer8@schoedinger.com.
HAIGNERE Barbara Jean Haignere (White), 62, of Columbus, Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Retired from Civil Service U.S. Government after more than 30 years. She was a generous and loving person and enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed by her family and many friends. Preceded in death by her mother Marjorie. Survived by her son, Mark (Rebecca) White; granddaughters, Casey and Katelyn White; father, John Haignere; sister, Suzanne Coe; and brother, John (Leslie) Haignere; nephew, John P. Haignere; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service 4 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High Street, Worthington, where friends may call 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Burial of cremains 11 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at Walnut Grove cemetery. Donations may be made in Barbara's memory to the Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Ct., Hilliard, Oh. 43026.
HARSANYE John D. Harsanye, age 72, formerly of Youngstown, currently of Reynoldsburg, entered into eternal rest on August 20, 2002. Preceded in death by his parents Alex and Bertha and sisters Priscilla, Bertha, and Carol. Those left to cherish his memory are, his beloved wife of 45 years, Elizabeth; sons, Mark (Kelly) and Brett (Terressa); grandchildren, Brittany, Taylor, Savannah, and Nicholas; brothers, Alex (Gail) and Paul (Judy); and many other extended family members and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, August 25, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where family and friends may visit from 5-7 p.m. Go Bucks I'm expecting a win.
HULL Maxine Hull, age 84, Thursday, August 22, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Member Grove City Christian Church and the Christian Women's Club. Preceded in death by husband Eugene Hull, first husband Samuel J. Ruhlen, brother Ralph Fenster. Survived by children, Marvin Ruhlen and Myrna Clark; grandchildren, Terry Ruhlen, Daniel (Carrie) Ruhlen, Ronald (Cheryl) Ruhlen, Karen (Tom) Haines, Robin (George) Fitz and Larry Clark; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Henkle; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Eddie Clark officiating. Interment Sunset cemetery.
HUNT C. Lee Hunt, age 61, of Marengo, died Thursday, August 22, 2002 at Bennington Glen. Born October 25, 1940 in Irvine, KY to the late Harlan and Rachel (Arnold) Hunt. Graduate and Hall-a-Fame inductee of Talawanda High School, attended Miami University, member of football team. U.S. Navy veteran. Senior adjuster for Willis Insurance, attended Christ the King Church. Survived by wife, Irene "Renie" Hunt; son, Tony Hunt of Columbus; daughter, Dawn (Rich) Kairis of Raleigh, NC; neighbor considered a son, Matthew Fisher; 2 grandchildren; brothers, Harlan (Aliene) Hunt Jr. of Hamilton, Russell (Patty) Hunt of Monroe; sisters, Marjorie (William) Rogers of Camden, Lavada Hursell of Farifield; sisters-in-laws, Inez Hunt of Hamilton, Betty Danish of Columbus; brother-in-law, James (Dawn) Funk of Mt. Sterling; nieces, nephews, friends. Preceded in death by brother Ernest and a niece. Friends may call Sunday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, where service will follow at 1 p.m. Pastor Robert M. Carson Jr. officiating. Memorial contributions: Hospice of Morrow County, P.O. Box 86, Mt. Gilead, OH 43338. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
JEWETT Edna Ruth "Penny" Jewett, age 85, of Columbus, Sunday, August 18, 2002 at University Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents J.T. and Anna Laura Short and her husband of 54 years James H. Jewett, son John Thomas Jewett and sisters Olive White and Donna Harris. She is survived by her loving family: son, James M. "Mike" Jewett of Columbus; daughter, Denise Ann (Ray) Aiani; grandchildren, Katie Ann and Kristy Nicole Aiani, all of Simi Valley, Calif.; brothers, James Nelson (Norma) Short and Gary Ray Short; sisters, Marceline "Marcye" Kerns and Hazel Zimmerman. She was a long time member of North United Methodist Church. 1935 graduate of Proctorville High School where she was the Valedictorian of her class and a member of the girls championship basketball team. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. Pastor Bill Cannode officiating. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Burial Union cemetery, Old Section.
JOHNSON Robbie Daily-Johnson, age 79, August 19, 2002 at Columbus Rehabilitation and Subacute Care Center. Former member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and current member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church. Formerly employed as a practical nurse at Mercy Hospital, Ohio TB Hospital and retired from OSU Medical Center. Preceded in death by husbands Phillip Daily and James Johnson, parents Robert J. and Emma Thompson, sister Fannie Cunningham and nephew Leroy Thompson. Survived by nephews, Robert and Samuel (Yvonne) Thompson; uncle, Paul Terrell of Nashville, Tenn.; aunt, Mattie Banks of Springfield, Oh.; former caregivers, Pam, Linda, Regina, Laytonia and Diane; and other relatives and friends, including special friends, Constance (Pastor Edward) Pryor, Jerri Daniels, Louise Davis, James Robert Grisby and the Isabelle family. Friends may call Saturday, August 24, 2002 at CROSBY FUNERAL HOME, 2323 E. Fifth Ave. after 9 a.m., where family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to time of service at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Donald J. Washington of Mt. Herman Baptist Church, officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estates.
KOHR Paul (Ted) Kohr, age 80, August 22, 2002, First Community Village. Survived by wife, Martha; son, Timothy; daughter, Jennifer. Member First Community Village. Memorial Service will be held August 26, 2002, 1 p.m. at First Community Church, 1320 Cambridge Blvd., where family will receive friends following the service. Friends who wish may contribute to First Community Foundation, 1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, Oh. 43212-3200 in his memory. Arrangements by WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 268-3593.
KOUNTZ Harold Eugene Kountz, age 76, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at his residence. Retired from Consolidated Stores. Member of Humboldt Masonic Lodge #476 and the Independent Order of Foresters. Survived by wife, Thelma; daughter, Janet (Roger) Almond; son, Harold (Amy) Kountz Jr.; sister, Patty (Walter) Clair; sisters-in-law, Erma Kountz, Vivian Kountz and Annabelle Kountz; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 255 E. State St., Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where the funeral service will be held Saturday 10:30 a.m. Pastor Latonia Lemon officiating. Interment Union cemetery.
KOWALSKI Anne H. Kowalski, age 85, of Canal Winchester, Oh., died on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Preceded in death by her husband Mathew Kowalski. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Larry Marik, Reynoldsburg, Oh.; grandchildren, Kellie (Jeff) Diuguid, Gail (Eric) Blackburn of Reynoldsburg, Oh., Wendy (Wil) Evans of Nashport, Oh. and Jason Marik of Columbus, Oh.; great-grandchildren, Cory, Samantha, Stephanie, Allison, Mitchell, Nathan and Tiffany; sisters, Lillian Walker and Theresa Devine; brother, Charles Skokan, all of Omaha, Neb.; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial service 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1200 S. Waggoner Rd., Reynoldsburg, Oh. Rev. Arthur F. Haimerl officiating. Contributions may be made to the Messiah Lutheran Church.
MARTIN Jayla Ronnique Maxine Martin was born Monday, August 19, 2002 and carried home by angels to be with the Lord. She is predeceased by brother Dominic J. Martin. Survived by parents, John and Ebony Bailey Martin Jr.; grandparents, John Martin Sr., Diane Davis and Ronald (Diane) Bailey; godparents, Arla McCreary, Robin Wilson and Melodi Campbell; many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Celebration Service 10 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002 at J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St., 447-9383. Rev. Robert McCreary officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of service. Funeral Director, Jackie Smith.
MILLER Louise Miller, 89, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Columbus, Oh., died August 22, 2002 at Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, Fla. Born October 25, 1912 in Columbus Grove, Oh. She was co-founder of Ida Louise Beauty Shop in Lima, Oh. and also owner of Miller's Beauty Shoppe in Lima, Oh. Longtime member of Trinity Church, Lima, Oh. Preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Miller. Survived by daughter, Sandra (Dr. J. Michael) Cornwell, Bradenton, Fla.; sister, Helen Fox, Sharon, Pa.; grandchildren, Sara, Julie, Rob and his wife, Bobbi Sue. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Riverside United Methodist Church, Columbus, Oh. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park cemetery of Lima, Oh. Arrangements by GRIFFITH-CLINE FUNERAL HOME CORTEZ RD. CHAPEL, Bradenton, Fla. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fla. 34238 or Trinity Church, 301 West Market St., Lima, Oh. 45805.
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. Guild Athletic Club and Fly Town Club services 7:15 p.m. Friday.
MIROS Elizabeth V. (McGinnis) Miros, age 92, of Columbus, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., died Thursday, August 22, 2002 at home. She was born March 18, 1910 to the late Clay Warren and Lou Ella (Peyton) McGinnis. She received her teacher education training at Marshall College and taught elementary school in W.Va., N.J. and Ark. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Francis Michael Miros, 1975, 3 sisters, 3 brothers and daughter-in-law Betty Miros. Her survivors include her children, Frank Warren (Jeannie) Miros of Ft. Smith, Ark., Dr. Nancy (Donald) Denny of Columbus and Dr. Therese Stewart; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She attended St. Peter Catholic Church. The family will welcome friends at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington on Friday from 6-8 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Additional service and burial will be held in Ft. Smith, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside/Grant, 3535 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214-3998.
